Abstract: Examples of methods are described herein. In some examples, a method includes predicting a first sintering state of an object using a first machine learning model trained based on a first time segment. In some examples, the method includes predicting a second sintering state of the object using a second machine learning model trained based on a second time segment. In some examples, the method includes combining, using a fusion machine learning model, the first sintering state and the second sintering state to produce an overall sintering state.

Abstract: Examples of methods are described herein. In some examples, a method includes determining a graph representation of a three-dimensional (3D) object based on a voxel representation of the 3D object. In some examples, the graph representation includes nodes corresponding to voxels of the voxel representation and edges associated with the nodes. In some examples, the method includes predicting, using a machine learning model, a sintering state of the 3D object based on the graph representation.

Abstract: A haptic stimulator includes a multilayer sheet with a piezoelectric or electroactive polymer layer adapted to mechanically deform upon application of voltage, the multilayer sheet secured to a substrate, and a source of electrical stimulation coupled to drive electrodes on the polymer layer with an AC signal to vibrate the polymer layer. In particular embodiments, the polymer contains polyvinylidene fluoride, and electrodes are patterned to control local electric fields. Another haptic stimulator has first and second electrodes with an air gap and an insulating sheet between first and second electrodes, with an AC voltage driver connecting to the electrodes. In a method of providing haptic stimulation to skin an alternating current supply drives first and second electrodes, the electrodes disposed upon either a piezoelectric or electroactive polymer sheet, vibrating the polymer layer by driving the electrodes; and coupling vibrations of the polymer layer to the sensate skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating patients with cancer, including patients with hematological malignancy, wherein the method comprises administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein.

Abstract: A film comprises an elastomeric or soft polymer substrate that is capable of converting light to heat a second layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer and nanosheets of layered inorganic material dispersed in the hydrophilic polymer. The substrate can comprise a photothermal particle. The film can be used in a method by irradiating the film to cause wrinkles and optionally further exposing the film to moisture with optional drying.

Abstract: A piezoelectric energy harvester has a layered structure comprising a first electrode, a polymeric piezoelectric material, and a second electrode, the layered structure coupled to receive mechanical stress from the environment, and the first and second electrode electrically coupled to a power converter. The power converter is adapted to charge an energy storage device selected from a capacitor and a battery. The method of harvesting energy from the environment includes providing a piezoelectric device comprising a layer of a polymeric piezoelectric material disposed between a first and a second electrode; coupling mechanical stress derived from an environment to the piezoelectric device; and coupling electrical energy from the piezoelectric device.

Abstract: A multimedia content sharing method includes: displaying a target video; receiving a clip selection operation on the target video, the clip selection operation being configured to select a target video clip in the target video; and generating a multimedia sharing image based on the clip selection operation, the multimedia sharing image representing sharing information about at least one of a clip picture, a clip line content, and a clip audio of the target video clip.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of treating a hematologic malignancy in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient a Bcl-2 inhibitor in a step-wise dosing regimen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating patients with cancer, including patients with hematological malignancy, wherein the method comprises administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein.

Abstract: This invention provides a see-through full face mask and hood that integrates effective filtration for both inhaled and exhaled air. The mask includes a transparent visor mounted on a headband and surrounded by a frame. The headband or the frame (sides, bottom, etc.) can include a filtration assembly that allows passive inflow and outflow of air in a manner that is highly breathable. The frame generally seals against the users face in a comfortable manner. The visor can be surrounded by a subframe that can be moved upwardly out of engagement with a base frame—which remains attached to the wearer to expose the user's mouth for eating. The filtration assembly defines a plurality of tortuous or circuitous-path filtration tubes that employ bends, baffles, charged surfaces and/or other internal barriers to redirect airflow and thereby trap microdroplets containing pathogens until such pathogens can be rendered inactive.

Abstract: An electrostatic actuator has a first polymeric layer formed with an arch, a first electrode of metal deposited upon the first polymeric layer; a second polymeric layer formed flat; a second electrode of metal deposited upon the second polymeric layer; and a dielectric disposed on the second electrode. The second polymeric layer is mechanically coupled to the first polymeric layer at a first and second end of the arch. In an embodiment, the actuator has a pair of legs attached to the arch of the first polymeric layer to form a crawler unit. In another embodiment a steerable robot has a first crawling unit with its second polymeric layer mechanically coupled to the second polymeric layer of a second crawling unit.

Abstract: This application discloses a media content recommendation method. The method includes the steps of receiving historical data of access to media content by a user or media content data followed by the user; determining an interest tag of the user according to the historical data or the followed media content data; and determining a recommended user group for the user according to the interest tag, and sending an identifier of the recommended user group to a client for presentation. The method further includes the steps of receiving an access request that carries the identifier of the recommended user group and that is sent by the client; determining, according to the identifier of the recommended user group, media content recommendation information provided by each user in the recommended user group; and pushing, to the client, the media content recommendation information provided by each user in the recommended user group.

Abstract: A method and system for improving a shared memory file transfer setup and usage is provided. The method includes configuring network links connected between hardware nodes. For every shared storage link, each hardware node includes a command section and a data storage section. A storage capacity for a hardware disk drive is determined based on a number of the hardware nodes and the hardware disk drive is connected to the hardware nodes. A software agent is installed within each of the hardware nodes and properties for the network links are configured. Each software agent is enabled and a connectivity status, bandwidth, and loading condition are tested for each of the network links. Each hardware node is registered with the hardware disk drive and communications between the hardware disk drive and the hardware nodes are enabled via the network links.

Abstract: A haptic stimulator includes a multilayer sheet with a piezoelectric or electroactive polymer layer adapted to mechanically deform upon application of voltage, the multilayer sheet secured to a substrate, and a source of electrical stimulation coupled to drive electrodes on the polymer layer with an AC signal to vibrate the polymer layer. In particular embodiments, the polymer contains polyvinylidene fluoride, and electrodes are patterned to control local electric fields. Another haptic stimulator has first and second electrodes with an air gap and an insulating sheet between first and second electrodes, with an AC voltage driver connecting to the electrodes. In a method of providing haptic stimulation to skin an alternating current supply drives first and second electrodes, the electrodes disposed upon either a piezoelectric or electroactive polymer sheet, vibrating the polymer layer by driving the electrodes; and coupling vibrations of the polymer layer to the sensate skin.

Abstract: A piezoelectric energy harvester has a layered structure comprising a first electrode, a polymeric piezoelectric material, and a second electrode, the layered structure coupled to receive mechanical stress from the environment, and the first and second electrode electrically coupled to a power converter. The power converter is adapted to charge an energy storage device selected from a capacitor and a battery. The method of harvesting energy from the environment includes providing a piezoelectric device comprising a layer of a polymeric piezoelectric material disposed between a first and a second electrode; coupling mechanical stress derived from an environment to the piezoelectric device; and coupling electrical energy from the piezoelectric device.

Abstract: A method and system for improving a shared memory file transfer setup and usage is provided. The method includes configuring network links connected between hardware nodes. For every shared storage link, each hardware node includes a command section and a data storage section. A storage capacity for a hardware disk drive is determined based on a number of the hardware nodes and the hardware disk drive is connected to the hardware nodes. A software agent is installed within each of the hardware nodes and properties for the network links are configured. Each software agent is enabled and a connectivity status, bandwidth, and loading condition are tested for each of the network links. Each hardware node is registered with the hardware disk drive and communications between the hardware disk drive and the hardware nodes are enabled via the network links.

Abstract: A method and system for improving a shared memory file transfer setup and usage is provided. The method includes configuring network links connected between hardware nodes. For every shared storage link, each hardware node includes a command section and a data storage section. A storage capacity for a hardware disk drive is determined based on a number of the hardware nodes and the hardware disk drive is connected to the hardware nodes. A software agent is installed within each of the hardware nodes and properties for the network links are configured. Each software agent is enabled and a connectivity status, bandwidth, and loading condition are tested for each of the network links. Each hardware node is registered with the hardware disk drive and communications between the hardware disk drive and the hardware nodes are enabled via the network links.

Abstract: This application discloses a media content recommendation method. The method includes the steps of receiving historical data of access to media content by a user or media content data followed by the user; determining an interest tag of the user according to the historical data or the followed media content data; and determining a recommended user group for the user according to the interest tag, and sending an identifier of the recommended user group to a client for presentation. The method further includes the steps of receiving an access request that carries the identifier of the recommended user group and that is sent by the client; determining, according to the identifier of the recommended user group, media content recommendation information provided by each user in the recommended user group; and pushing, to the client, the media content recommendation information provided by each user in the recommended user group.

Abstract: A method and system for improving a shared memory file transfer setup and usage is provided. The method includes configuring network links connected between hardware nodes. For every shared storage link, each hardware node includes a command section and a data storage section. A storage capacity for a hardware disk drive is determined based on a number of the hardware nodes and the hardware disk drive is connected to the hardware nodes. A software agent is installed within each of the hardware nodes and properties for the network links are configured. Each software agent is enabled and a connectivity status, bandwidth, and loading condition are tested for each of the network links. Each hardware node is registered with the hardware disk drive and communications between the hardware disk drive and the hardware nodes are enabled via the network links.