Abstract: A flexible electroluminescent fiber for embroidery sequentially includes: metal core wires, a light-emitting layer, a transparent conductive layer, a filament, and a protective paint, wherein a quantity of the metal core wires is an even number, and the metal core wires are pasted together before being wrapped by the light-emitting layer; the light-emitting layer is coated with the transparent conductive layer; the protective paint and the filament are exterior to the transparent conductive layer; the metal core wires emit light through energizing; a diameter of the electroluminescent fiber is 0.1-0.3 mm, and a 20-36V safe voltage is applied for emitting light. The flexible electroluminescent fiber of the present invention has sufficient tensile force, and smooth and soft surface. Appearance and hand feeling of the present invention are the same as those of clothing textile fibers.

Abstract: A signal decision equalization method and apparatus are provided. The method includes: obtaining an input signal; determining a decision circuit of the input signal; obtaining a first group of decision thresholds and a first group of equalization expectations of the decision circuit; determining a decision value of the input signal based on the first group of equalization expectations, the first group of decision thresholds, and the input signal, and outputting the decision value; updating, based on the decision value and the input signal, a first equalization expectation that is in the first group of equalization expectations and that corresponds to the decision value to a second equalization expectation to obtain a second group of equalization expectations; and updating at least one decision threshold in the first group of decision thresholds based on the second equalization expectation to obtain a second group of decision thresholds.

Abstract: The present application relates to a spectral restoring method, including: acquiring a light energy response signal matrix output by a photosensitive chip of a spectral imaging device and a standard spectrum; determining a primitive restoring function and a response signal vector of the primitive restoring function based on the light energy response signal matrix, the primitive restoring function restoring a spectral image value of a predetermined channel corresponding thereto using a predetermined pixel value of the photosensitive chip and pixel values in the vicinity thereof; acquiring a restoring tensor, the product of the restoring tensor and the response signal vector being equal to an output of the primitive restoring function based on the response signal vector; and obtaining a restored spectral image based on the product of the restoring tensor and the response signal vector.

Abstract: A WiFi data transmission system is provided. The transmission system is in a mesh-tree topology and includes a router and nodes connected to the router via a root node. A node of the nodes includes a station (STA) interface, a soft access point (AP) interface, a bridge interface, and a forwarding database (FDB), for example. Upon receiving a data frame by the node, the bridge interface of the node may search the FDB using information of the data frame for a latest data record to determine an outgoing interface address of the outgoing node so as to guide an outgoing path for the data frame. The structure of transmission system can lead to an improved adaptability and communications efficiency, and a reduced resource consumption.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for generating an alert responsive to a specific value from a sensor of a wearable device connected to a home automation system or a security system are provided. Some methods can include a control panel receiving an alert message from a wearable device indicative of an ambient condition at a current location of the wearable device, and the control panel automatically adjusting a respective output of one or more connected devices with a respective location proximate the current location of the wearable device.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for generating an alert responsive to a specific value from a sensor of a wearable device connected to a home automation system or a security system are provided. Some methods can include a control panel receiving an alert message from a wearable device indicative of an ambient condition at a current location of the wearable device, and the control panel automatically adjusting a respective output of one or more connected devices with a respective location proximate the current location of the wearable device.

Abstract: A method for pre-treating a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for a fuel cell is disclosed. According to the method of the invention, the MEA is subjected to multiple wet/dry cycles prior to assembly of the MEA into the fuel cell stack. The pre-treatment wet/dry cycles of the present invention eliminate or reduce the irreversible dimensional changes which occur in the polymer electrolyte membrane in the MEA throughout the wet/dry cycles of fuel cell operation. This reduces stress applied to the MEA throughout wet/dry cycles which occur during operation of the fuel cell. Consequently, the formation and propagation of pinholes in the membrane is reduced, increasing the lifetime of the MEA.

Abstract: A method for pre-treating a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for a fuel cell is disclosed. According to the method of the invention, the MEA is subjected to multiple wet/dry cycles prior to assembly of the MEA into the fuel cell stack. The pre-treatment wet/dry cycles of the present invention eliminate or reduce the irreversible dimensional changes which occur in the polymer electrolyte membrane in the MEA throughout the wet/dry cycles of fuel cell operation. This reduces stress applied to the MEA throughout wet/dry cycles which occur during operation of the fuel cell. Consequently, the formation and propagation of pinholes in the membrane is reduced, increasing the lifetime of the MEA.

Abstract: A method of making a membrane electrode assembly is provided. The method includes providing a non-porous polymeric substrate which has sufficient structural integrity and elastic deformation such that no significant deformations occur during processing to facilitate reuse. The substrate is optionally formed into a loop for continuous processing. A slurry is formed which includes an ionically conductive material, an electrically conductive material, a catalyst, and a high boiling point solvent. The slurry is applied onto the non-porous polymeric substrate, for example, in a pattern of discrete regions. The slurry is dried to form decals. The decals are bonded to a membrane and then the substrate is peeled from the decal in a substantially undamaged condition so that it may be reused.

Abstract: An apparatus including: (a) a substrate including a deposition region and an optional uncoated region, wherein the deposition region includes a level intermediate region disposed between a first end region and a second end region, wherein the first end region includes a first raised surface portion extending above the level intermediate region and extending circumferentially around the first end region in a continuous manner; and (b) a dip coated layer over the entire deposition region.

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Abstract: A photoreceptor including: (a) a substrate; (b) a charge blocking layer including n-type particles and a linear phenolic binder composition; and (c) an imaging layer.

Abstract: A photoreceptor comprising: (a) a substrate; (b) a charge blocking layer including a binder, a plurality of grain shaped n-type particles, and a plurality of needle shaped n-type particles, wherein the grain shaped particles have a higher concentration in the blocking layer than the needle shaped particles; and (c) an imaging layer.

Abstract: A process for preparing toner compositions comprising: coinjecting into a continuously operating fluid energy mill, feed toner particles, and a liquid component; and separating the resulting comminuted toner particles.