Abstract: Detecting fine-grained similarity in image includes determining a core area of a search image by generating an image salient map from a plurality of layers of the search image and determining a connected area based on the image salient map. Feature descriptors are generated from the core area of the search image. A plurality of capsule vectors are generated from different ones of a plurality of keypoints of the feature descriptors. Capsule vectors of the search image are compared with capsule vectors of each image of the dataset to generate a top-K matrix. Similarity scores for the top-K matrix are calculated. One or more image of the dataset having fine-grained similarity with the search image are selected based a bundled similarity score for each image of the dataset. The bundled similarity score is a summation of the similarity scores of the image.

Abstract: One or more systems, devices, computer program products and/or computer-implemented methods of use provided herein relate to detecting a closed ring in a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud via cycle basis. A system can comprise a memory configured to store computer executable components; and a processor configured to execute the computer executable components stored in the memory, wherein the computer executable components can comprise a filtering component that can filter a first undirected graph of a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud, by eliminating one or more edges of the first undirected graph that are longer than an adaptive threshold, wherein filtering the first undirected graph can produce a second undirected graph; and a detection component that can detect a minimum cycle basis of the second undirected graph to determine a cycle path that can traverse an irregular annular shape that is represented by the 3D point cloud.

Abstract: The present application provides a mask assembly and a display device. The display device comprises a display area and at least one non-display area, the display area surrounding the non-display area; the display device further comprises a transitional-display area adjoining the non-display area as well as the display area, respectively, wherein both the display area and the transitional-display area are used to display static or dynamic images; a thickness of a first electrode in the transitional-display area is smaller than or equal to a thickness of the first electrode in the display area. The presence of the transitional-display area prevents incomplete display caused by incomplete coverage of the evaporation material in the display device, such as black-edged display formed in an area where a connection bridge is located, thereby improving the display integrity.

Abstract: A near-eye display (NED), comprising an augmented reality (AR) lens comprising a main prism lens and a see-through corrector lens, wherein the AR lens comprises a bottom edge that tapers toward a blunt tip, and a micro-display panel coupled to the AR lens and comprising a processor configured to process content for display to a user wearing the NED, and a display coupled to the processor and configured to project the content to the AR lens.

Abstract: A method and an electronic apparatus for displaying reference locations for locating ECG pads and a recording medium using the method are provided. In the method, a body image is retrieved and a skin area in accordance with a skin color in the body image is detected. A feature analysis is performed on the skin area to detect two physical nipples and obtain locations of the two physical nipples in the body image. The relative locations of a plurality of ECG pads to one or two nipples predefined by medical statistics are retrieved to compute reference locations of the ECG pads in the body image according to the locations of the two physical nipples. Finally, the body image is displayed on the display and the reference locations of the ECG pads in the displayed body image are indicated.

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for herpes zoster diagnosis and a recording medium using the method. The method includes: displaying a body shape image that matches a body dermatome distribution for defining an affected part on the body shape image, determining an area ratio based on an area of at least one dermatome covered by the affected part, and determining whether the affected part concentrates on any one of a left side or a right side with respect to a center line of the body shape image and whether the area ratio is smaller than a predetermined ratio, so as to decide whether the defined affected part is herpes zoster.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium for monitoring breathing activity. The method includes the following steps. A time series of incoming frames of a monitored subject is received and each incoming frame is spitted into multiple blocks, where each block of the time series of incoming frames with a same position forms a time series of incoming blocks. A motion vector of each block is computed and projected onto multiple non-parallel axes to be assigned a sign. The projected motion vectors of each time series of incoming blocks with respect to each axis are respectively merged into a corresponding 1D waveform and converted into a frequency domain, and an observe area is located accordingly. A breathing frequency of the monitored subject corresponding to the observe area is determined and whether or not the monitored subject is breathing abnormally is thereby determined.

Abstract: A method of estimating a respiratory rate and an electronic apparatus are provided. The method includes following steps. A physiological signal is obtained. A wave signal associated with baseline drift is extracted from the physiological signal. A wave number of the wave signal is counted, and the respiratory rate is estimated according to the wave number.

Abstract: A method and an electronic apparatus for displaying reference locations for locating ECG pads and a recording medium using the method are provided. In the method, a body image is retrieved and a skin area in accordance with a skin color in the body image is detected. A feature analysis is performed on the skin area to detect two physical nipples and obtain locations of the two physical nipples in the body image. The relative locations of a plurality of ECG pads to one or two nipples predefined by medical statistics are retrieved to compute reference locations of the ECG pads in the body image according to the locations of the two physical nipples. Finally, the body image is displayed on the display and the reference locations of the ECG pads in the displayed body image are indicated.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium for monitoring breathing activity. The method includes the following steps. A time series of incoming frames of a monitored subject is received and each incoming frame is spitted into multiple blocks, where each block of the time series of incoming frames with a same position forms a time series of incoming blocks. A motion vector of each block is computed and projected onto multiple non-parallel axes to be assigned a sign. The projected motion vectors of each time series of incoming blocks with respect to each axis are respectively merged into a corresponding 1D waveform and converted into a frequency domain, and an observe area is located accordingly. A breathing frequency of the monitored subject corresponding to the observe area is determined and whether or not the monitored subject is breathing abnormally is thereby determined.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a pixel array, a data line and a data driver. The pixel array has adjacent first and second pixels disposed in different rows. The data line transmits first and second pixel voltages to be written into the first and second pixels respectively. The first and second pixel voltages are employed to illustrate a same frame. The data driver is utilized for generating the first and second pixel voltages furnished to the data line based on input image data. The data driver includes a voltage analysis unit and a voltage setting unit. The voltage analysis unit is used for calculating a voltage difference between the first and second pixel voltages, and for comparing the voltage difference with a preset value so as to generate a control signal. The voltage setting unit is utilized for setting the voltage of the data line according to the control signal.

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for herpes zoster diagnosis and a recording medium using the method.. The method includes: displaying a body shape image that matches a body dermatome distribution for defining an affected part on the body shape image, determining an area ratio based on an area of at least one dermatome covered by the affected part, and determining whether the affected part concentrates on any one of a left side or a right side with respect to a center line of the body shape image and whether the area ratio is smaller than a predetermined ratio, so as to decide whether the defined affected part is herpes zoster.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a pixel array, a data line and a data driver. The pixel array has adjacent first and second pixels disposed in different rows. The data line transmits first and second pixel voltages to be written into the first and second pixels respectively. The first and second pixel voltages are employed to illustrate a same frame. The data driver is utilized for generating the first and second pixel voltages furnished to the data line based on input image data. The data driver includes a voltage analysis unit and a voltage setting unit. The voltage analysis unit is used for calculating a voltage difference between the first and second pixel voltages, and for comparing the voltage difference with a preset value so as to generate a control signal. The voltage setting unit is utilized for setting the voltage of the data line according to the control signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is filter having a filter core, a top cover, a bottom cover, at least one first discharging pipe and at least one second discharging pipe, wherein the filter core has a slot through which a fluid to be filtered passes; the top cover and the bottom cover are respectively fixed to an upper portion and a lower portion of the filter core; an inner wall surface of the filter core, an inner wall surface of the top cover and an inner wall surface of the bottom cover define a filter cavity; the first discharging pipe has at least one first inlet through which the fluid flows in; the second discharging pipe has at least one second inlet through which the fluid flows in; and all the first inlets are situated above the second inlets in the gravity direction. The filter can realize the separation of two fluids.

Abstract: A bistable display and a method of driving a panel thereof are provided. The present invention would set the driving information lookup table (DLUT) and the corresponding reference information relating to each frame of the bistable display in advance, and look up the previous frame driving data and/or the current frame driving data of the panel according to the set reference information and thus obtaining information for driving each pixel of the panel. Accordingly, not only the memory space of the built-in DLUTs can be substantially reduced and thus saving the usage cost of memories, but also the time for download DLUTs from the external memory unit by the timing controller (T-con) can be reduced so as to promote the operation performance of the whole bistable display and thus further increasing the speed of the panel.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a pixel array, a data line and a data driver. The pixel array has adjacent first and second pixels disposed in different rows. The data line transmits first and second pixel voltages to be written into the first and second pixels respectively. The first and second pixel voltages are employed to illustrate a same frame. The data driver is utilized for generating the first and second pixel voltages furnished to the data line based on input image data. The data driver includes a voltage analysis unit and a voltage setting unit. The voltage analysis unit is used for calculating a voltage difference between the first and second pixel voltages, and for comparing the voltage difference with a preset value so as to generate a control signal. The voltage setting unit is utilized for setting the voltage of the data line according to the control signal.

Abstract: A method implemented by an apparatus for video transcoding comprising receiving video data intended for encoding, splitting the video data into a plurality of segments of appropriate sizes to enable distributed encoding by a plurality of video transcoders, obtaining rate control information for each of the segments by calculating related video statistics for each of the segments with subsequent segments in a determined time period, calculating an assigned bit rate to each of the segments based on the obtained rate control information, embedding the assigned bit rate to each of the segments, and forwarding the segments to a plurality of corresponding video transcoders, wherein the embedded assigned bit rate in each of the segments is extracted by the corresponding video transcoders to perform video rate control and enables the video transcoders to improve video quality and reduce rate fluctuation when encoding the segments.

Abstract: An embodiment method of transcoding a macroblock coded in one of a Skip mode and a Direct mode includes recording a first reference frame index and a first motion vector corresponding to the macroblock during a decoding process and deriving a second reference frame index and a second motion vector corresponding to the macroblock during an encoding process. The method further includes comparing the first reference frame index to the second reference frame index and the first motion vector to the second motion vector during the encoding process. If the comparing achieves a predetermined criteria, the Skip mode and the Direct mode are reused to encode the macroblock during the encoding process.

Abstract: A bistable display and a method of driving a panel thereof are provided. The present invention would set the driving information lookup table (DLUT) and the corresponding reference information relating to each frame of the bistable display in advance, and look up the previous frame driving data and/or the current frame driving data of the panel according to the set reference information and thus obtaining information for driving each pixel of the panel. Accordingly, not only the memory space of the built-in DLUTs can be substantially reduced and thus saving the usage cost of memories, but also the time for download DLUTs from the external memory unit by the timing controller (T-con) can be reduced so as to promote the operation performance of the whole bistable display and thus further increasing the speed of the panel.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of fabricating collagen-based hydrogels loaded with ZnO QDs/pDNA complexes as corneal substitutes. Polycation-modified ZnO Quantum Dots were encapsulated into IPN hydrogels by the adsorption effect of freeze-dried hydrogels. The weight ratio of substitutes and ZnO QDs complex is approximately 425:1. And the weight ratio of ZnO QDs/pDNA is 25:1. This kind of corneal substitutes possess favorable biocompatibility. It is able to induce and promote the regeneration of the cornea and it will degrade along with the regeneration of the cornea. The incorporation of the MPDSAH can enhance the stability of corneal substitutes under the existence of collagenase. ZnO QDs used in this invention can condense DNA effectively and ferry DNA into cells successfully. In the process of transfection, the location and distribution of DNA/vector can be tracked by fluorescence in real time.