Abstract: This application relates to an image processing method and apparatus, a storage medium, and a computer device. The method includes obtaining acquired image frames; identifying, in each obtained image frame, a target area and a reference area that are obtained through image semantic segmentation; detecting, when a location relationship between the target area and the reference area in an obtained first image frame meets an action start condition and a location relationship between the target area and the reference area in an obtained second image frame meets an action end condition, an action to trigger adding an additional element, the second image frame being acquired after the first image frame; obtaining the additional element when the triggering action is detected; and adding the additional element to image frames acquired after the second image frame.

Abstract: Apparatus include an atmospheric pressure glow discharge (APGD) analyte electrode defining an analyte discharge axis into an APGD volume, and a plurality of APGD counter electrodes having respective electrical discharge ends directed to the APGD volume, wherein the APGD analyte electrode and the APGD counter electrodes are configured to produce an APGD plasma in the APGD volume with a voltage difference between the APGD analyte electrode and one or more of the AGPD counter electrodes. An electrode can be integrated into an ion inlet. Apparatus can be configured to perform auto-ignition and/or provide multi-modal operation through selectively powering electrodes. Electrode holder devices are disclosed. Related methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to an O-RAN based network system.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for biochemical analysis, including compositions and methods for processing and analysis of small cell populations and biological samples (e.g., a robotically controlled chip-based nanodroplet platform). In particular aspects, the methods described herein can reduce total processing volumes from conventional volumes to nanoliter volumes within a single reactor vessel (e.g., within a single droplet reactor) while minimizing losses, such as due to sample evaporation.

Abstract: An image processing method and apparatus, and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: recognizing a feature of a real object from obtained image data, the image data describing an environment of a local client that includes the real object or an environment of a peer client that includes the real object; querying a server providing services to a social network by using the feature of the real object; determining that the real object has a corresponding attribute in the social network; obtaining an augmented reality (AR) model adaptive to the real object based on the attribute of the object in the social network; rendering a first image according to the obtained image data; and rendering a virtual object in the AR model according to a position of the real object in the first image, to jointly display the real object and the virtual object.

Abstract: A method of jitter detection and image restoration for high-resolution TDI CCD satellite images. The method includes: obtaining a parallax image after a sub-pixel matching method relying on a correlation coefficient and least squares algorithm; transferring a jitter offset from an image space to an object space by an integral transformation function (ITF); dealing with a continuous push-broom mode of cameras in a discrete way with a denser sampling strategy according to a continue dynamic shooting model (CDSM), obtaining a specialized CDSM and feeding it back to the ITF; applying the accurate ITF to the obtained parallax image and conducting the jitter curve fitting to achieve the jitter detection; estimating a correspondent partial PSF according to the CDSM and the obtained jitter curve; carrying out an adaptive restoration based on context through optimal window Wiener filtering, by means of multiple input and single output to completes the image restoration.

Abstract: An image processing method and apparatus, and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: recognizing a feature of a real object from obtained image data, the image data describing an environment of a local client that includes the real object or an environment of a peer client that includes the real object; querying a server providing services to a social network by using the feature of the real object; determining that the real object has a corresponding attribute in the social network; obtaining an augmented reality (AR) model adaptive to the real object based on the attribute of the object in the social network; rendering a first image according to the obtained image data; and rendering a virtual object in the AR model according to a position of the real object in the first image, to jointly display the real object and the virtual object.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for co-expressing and purifying conditionally activated binding proteins such as hemi-COBRAs.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for biochemical analysis, including compositions and methods for processing and analysis of small cell populations and biological samples (e.g., a robotically controlled chip-based nanodroplet platform). In particular aspects, the methods described herein can reduce total processing volumes from conventional volumes to nanoliter volumes within a single reactor vessel (e.g., within a single droplet reactor) while minimizing losses, such as due to sample evaporation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pressurized test device and method for in-situ mining natural gas hydrates by jets, relating to the field of exploitation of marine natural gas hydrates. The device comprises an injection system, a jet breakup system, an annular pressure system, an axial pressure system, a backpressure system, a vacuum system, a simulation system, a collecting and processing system and a metering system, all of which can operate independently by controlling pipe valves on pipelines. The loading of the confining pressure of the device is independent of the loading of the axial pressure, without interference to each other. Meanwhile, the jet breakup process of natural gas hydrate-containing sediments can be observed in real time by a video camera.

Abstract: Apparatus include an atmospheric pressure glow discharge (APGD) analyte electrode defining an analyte discharge axis into an APGD volume, and a plurality of APGD counter electrodes having respective electrical discharge ends directed to the APGD volume, wherein the APGD analyte electrode and the APGD counter electrodes are configured to produce an APGD plasma in the APGD volume with a voltage difference between the APGD analyte electrode and one or more of the AGPD counter electrodes. An electrode can be integrated into an ion inlet. Apparatus can be configured to perform auto-ignition and/or provide multi-modal operation through selectively powering electrodes. Electrode holder devices are disclosed. Related methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of jitter detection and image restoration for high-resolution TDI CCD satellite images. The method includes: obtaining a parallax image after a sub-pixel matching method relying on a correlation coefficient and least squares algorithm; transferring a jitter offset from an image space to an object space by an integral transformation function (ITF); dealing with a continuous push-broom mode of cameras in a discrete way with a denser sampling strategy according to a continue dynamic shooting model (CDSM), obtaining a specialized CDSM and feeding it back to the ITF; applying the accurate ITF to the obtained parallax image and conducting the jitter curve fitting to achieve the jitter detection; estimating a correspondent partial PSF according to the CDSM and the obtained jitter curve; carrying out an adaptive restoration based on context through optimal window Wiener filtering, by means of multiple input and single output to completes the image restoration.

Abstract: Improved methods of performing proteomic analysis are described wherein single cell samples are placed into nanowells disposed on chips that also contain a booster sample of known peptides. Once the samples are placed, these singles cells are lysed and peptides are extracted. These peptides are then labeled using TMT labels and combined with labeled boosting peptides to form a mixed sample. The mixed sample is then separated using an LC separation system and the separated sample is then passed through a mass spectrometer to acquire data of the peptide characterization data from the separated sample. Various modifications and alterations to the MS acquisition process that enhance the effectiveness of the process are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for producing a Wnt polypeptide under a serum-free condition. Also disclosed herein are methods of purifying the Wnt polypeptide from a serum-free condition.

Abstract: A live broadcasting method is provided. A computing device corresponding to a first user identifier participating a group session displays a group session interface. The computing device obtains a group live broadcasting initiation instruction based on the group session interface; collects a live broadcasting data stream according to the group live broadcasting initiation instruction; and plays the live broadcasting data stream on the group session interface. The live broadcasting data stream is sent to a terminal corresponding to a second user identifier participating in the group session.

Abstract: This application relates to an image processing method and apparatus, a storage medium, and a computer device. The method includes obtaining acquired image frames; identifying, in each obtained image frame, a target area and a reference area that are obtained through image semantic segmentation; detecting, when a location relationship between the target area and the reference area in an obtained first image frame meets an action start condition and a location relationship between the target area and the reference area in an obtained second image frame meets an action end condition, an action to trigger adding an additional element, the second image frame being acquired after the first image frame; obtaining the additional element when the triggering action is detected; and adding the additional element to image frames acquired after the second image frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides a blank liposome with ginsenoside Rg3 or its anaglog as the membrane material, preparations and uses thereof. The disclosed blank liposome has a membrane comprising a lipid and a ginsenoside analog of Formula I, presenting remarkable advantages in film formation, encapsulation efficiency, targeted drug delivery, blood circulation time, stability, safety and homogeneity. It can also be used to load active substances of drugs and cosmetics, biological agents, polynucleotides or oligonucleotides, and the preparation process is convenient.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vibration generator for shoes, including: a flat vibration plate having a length longer than the width thereof; support pieces horizontally protruding in the widthwise direction of the vibration plate; upper and lower casings coupled while restricting each end portion of each support piece, so as to accommodate the vibration plate therein; core magnets fixedly provided in one or more places among the respective end portions in the lengthwise direction of the vibration plate; upper magnets fixed to the upper casing so as to face the core magnets, thereby generating a repulsive force; and bottom magnets fixed to the lower casing so as to face the core magnets, thereby generating a repulsive force.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a landing protection method and apparatus and an aircraft. The method includes: obtaining an image of a landing area; determining a feature point in the image; determining, according to the feature point, whether the landing area is a dangerous landing area; and if yes, controlling the aircraft to suspend landing or controlling the aircraft to fly away from the dangerous landing area. By means of the present invention, whether a landing area is a dangerous landing area may be determined according to an obtained image, so that the landing safety of the aircraft is ensured.

Abstract: Provided are humanized antibodies that selectively bind to and inhibit activated protein C without binding to or inhibiting unactivated protein C. Methods of treatment employing these antibodies are described herein.