Abstract: Provided is a PSA sheet having limited light transmission, an increased refractive index and good adhesive properties. The PSA sheet provided by this invention has a PSA layer. The PSA sheet has a total light transmittance below 80%. The PSA layer has a first face and a second face on the opposite side to the first face. The PSA layer comprises high-refractive-index particles. In the PSA layer, the high-refractive-index particles are concentrated in a range that extends from the first face towards the second face side and has a thickness of at least 100 nm, accounting for less than 50% of the PSA layer thickness.

Abstract: A method for formulating a drug for use with a medical device, such as a reservoir-based delivery device, includes (i) determining that an ingredient of a drug formulation has a differential Hansen Solubility Parameter (HSP) value for a component of a medical device of less than 10; (ii) identifying a range of pH at which the ingredient has a high solubility in an aqueous solution; and (iii) preparing an aqueous drug formulation comprising the ingredient for use with the medical device. The formulation has a pH within the identified range, provided that the pH is compatible with the medical device. The ingredient is present in the formulation at a concentration below the maximum concentration for solubility at the pH of the formulation.

Abstract: Disclose herein is a portable platform based on a direct digital synthesizer (DDS) is investigated for the orthogonal SAW sensor, integrating signal synthesis, gain control, phase/amplitude measurement, and data processing in a small, portable electronic system. The disclosed platform allows for simultaneous removal of non-specific binding proteins, and mixing, as well as improved incubation time.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for estimating a quantity of gas flared at a gas flaring site includes obtaining a short-wave infrared, SWIR, estimation image of the gas flaring site. The estimation image is acquired by a spaceborne image sensor and includes pixels representing a radiation measured in the SWIR wavelength band. The estimation image is segmented by detecting pixels which represent flared gas heated atmosphere, thereby obtaining a segmented estimation image. A surface of flared gas heated atmosphere is determined based on the segmented estimation image, and the quantity of flared gas is determined based on the surface of flared gas heated atmosphere, by using a model associating surfaces of flared gas heated atmosphere with corresponding quantities of flared gas quantities.

Abstract: A method for a seat belt system (10) in a vehicle (14), the seat belt system (10) comprising a control unit (36) and at least one extendable seat belt (18) with a locking tongue (22), at least one belt buckle (24) and at least one webbing extension measuring device (30), includes the steps of: a) determining the webbing extension by means of the webbing extension measuring device (30), b) determining whether a buckling operation has occurred, c) activating at least one guide element on the belt buckle (24) and/or the seat belt (18), if a buckling operation has occurred. Moreover, the invention provides a seat belt system (10) for a vehicle (14) comprising an extendable seat belt (18) as well as a vehicle comprising a seat belt system (10).

Abstract: Botulinum toxin for use in treating arrhythmia in a patient in need thereof is provided. The treatment comprises administering botulinum toxin to the patient. Botulinum toxin may be administered by subcutaneous or intradermal injection. The subcutaneous or intradermal injection may be administered to and/or around the vicinity of a trigeminal nerve, a cervical nerve, a thoracic nerve, a lumbar nerve, and/or a sacral nerve of the patient.

Abstract: An inspection device includes: a captured image acquisition unit configured to acquire a captured image obtained by capturing an image of an inspection target; an image division unit configured to divide the captured image which is acquired into a plurality of first division images; a first composite image generation unit configured to superimpose the plurality of first division images to generate a composite image; and a determination unit configured to use the generated composite image and a learning model to determine whether or not a defect is present in the inspection target.

Abstract: A bicycle includes a front wheel, a rear wheel, a frame comprising a main frame section and an articulated frame section, the articulated frame section comprising: a lower arm rotatably supported on a first axis by the main frame section, an upper frame link, the rotatably supported on a second axis by the main frame section, an upper arm rotatably connected to the upper frame link on a third axis, an upper butt joint rotatably connected to the upper frame link and the upper arm on the third axis, and a lower butt joint rotatably connected to the main frame portion and the lower arm on the first axis, and a shock absorber having a first end rotatably supported on a fourth axis by the main frame portion and a second end connected to a fifth axis from the upper butt joint and the lower butt joint ndung is held rotatable.

Abstract: A display device and method of operating the display device is disclosed. The display device and method accurately compensate for the degradation of subpixels by monitoring the degradation in real time using an optical electronic device located under, or at a lower portion of, a display panel and partially overlapping an optical area in the display area. Such monitoring of the degradation can be performed in real time using such an optical element or device even in a situation where the display device is used, and the compensation of the degradation can be performed in real time in accordance with the result of the monitoring.

Abstract: A method for structuring an anti-counterfeit marking (18) in the thickness of an object (1) made from an at least partially transparent amorphous, semi-crystalline or crystalline material, the at least partially transparent object (1) comprising a top surface (2) and a bottom surface (4) which extends at a distance from the top surface (2).

Abstract: The present technology provides a system for monitoring quorum-sensing in bacteria comprising bacteria that release at least one membrane-lytic toxin when the bacteria are at a quorum-sensing density; synthetic lipid vesicles comprising an environmentally sensitive indicator, wherein the synthetic lipid vesicles release the environmentally sensitive dye in the presence of an effective amount of the membrane-lytic toxins; and a growth medium; wherein the bacteria and synthetic lipid vesicles are in contact with the growth medium. Methods using the system and compounds discovered with the system (e.g., compounds of Formulas I and II) are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are SHP2 inhibitor compositions and methods of treating diseases or disorders using an intermittent dosing schedule.

Abstract: Described are anti-LILRB3 antibody molecules, such as agonistic anti-LILRB3 antibody molecules for use in treatment of graft rejection or autoimmunity via reprograming of human myeloid cells. Described are also specific anti-LILRB3 antibody molecules and use of such antibody molecules in medicine, for example in treatment of graft rejection, autoimmune disorders or inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: Provided is a method for seasoning a reactor in which a dry cleaning step and a first seasoning step are carried out at the first temperature, then the temperature is raised to a second temperature. The method also comprises a second seasoning step and a substrate processing step are carried out at the second temperature. The seasoning step of the disclosure suppresses dry cleaning byproducts from evaporating, spreading and re-spreading in a reactor. Thus, deterioration of the film quality deposited on a substrate is prevented, extending the wet etch cycle of the reactor and improving the uptime and the efficiency of the reactor.

Abstract: A robot is provided. The robot includes a driving part, a three dimensional (3D) depth sensor, a memory storing instructions, and a processor connected to the driving part, the 3D depth sensor, and the memory. The processor is configured to execute the instructions to acquire a depth image of a driving surface photographed by the 3D depth sensor while the robot is driving in a space, acquire, based on the acquired depth image, location information of a boundary area where tilt information of the driving surface is changed, acquire type information corresponding to an outside area of the boundary area based on the acquired location information of the boundary area and the changed tilt information, and control the driving part based on the acquired type information.

Abstract: A data processing device according to an embodiment generates output data by inputting, to a learned model, as input data, first input data of a complex value and second input data that is data related to a complex phase, the learned model having been trained using, as input data, first input data for learning of a complex value obtained based on collected data collected by a medical image diagnostic device and second input data for learning that is data related to a complex phase of the collected data, and using, as output data, output data for learning.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a plurality of bit lines, a plurality of contacts, a plurality of storage node pads, a capacitor structure and a plurality of first interface layers. The bit lines and the contacts are disposed on the substrate, and the contacts are alternately and separately disposed with the bit lines. The storage node pads are disposed on the contacts and the bit lines, and are respectively aligned with the contacts. The capacitor structure is disposed on the storage node pads. The first interface layers are disposed between the storage node pads and the capacitor structure, and the first interface layers include a metal nitride material. The first interface layers may improve the granular size of the storage node pads, and reduce the surface roughness thereof, and further improve the electrical connection between the storage nodes and transistor components below.

Abstract: A method for generating an individual model may be for use in a test procedure for a rail vehicle entry system, the model having a nominal curve describing a normal state of the entry system. The generation of the individual model for the entry system makes it possible, during a subsequent assessment or examination of a current condition of the entry system, to give more detailed information than, for example, when a model generically generated on a test rig may be used. The method includes at least reading and/or receiving, and generating operations. During reading, a surroundings signal may be read, which represents information on surroundings of the entry system. During receiving, a process signal may be received, which represents process information of the entry system generated during operation of the entry system. During generating, the model may be generated using the surroundings signal and/or the process signal.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application provide a communication method and apparatus, and relate to the communication field. The method in embodiments of this application includes: A control network element determines to use a same transmission path as a second service data flow for a first service data flow. The control network element sends first indication information to a target network element, where the first indication information indicates to transmit the first service data flow through a same transmission path as the second service data flow. In this way, the first service data flow and the second service data flow can be synchronously transmitted, to resolve a problem of a large transmission delay difference or asynchronization resulting from selecting different transmission paths for the service data flows.

Abstract: This method comprises: generating, only using the device, a low-frequency signal that makes the structure vibrate, generating a high-frequency signal in the structure, measuring a vibratory signal caused by the generated low-frequency and high-frequency signals at the same time then adaptively re-sampling these measurements to obtain a re-sampled vibratory signal the power spectrum of which comprises: a first frequency range [uBFmin; uBFmax] of width larger than 5 Hz that contains 95% of the power of the low-frequency signal, a second frequency range [uHFmin; uHFmax] of width systematically smaller than uBFmin that contains 95% of the power of the low-frequency signal, signaling a defect in the structure if an additional power lobe is detected outside of the ranges [uBFmin; uBFmax] and [uHFmin; uHFmax].

Abstract: An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable layer. The fluid impermeable layer includes a proximal end region and a distal end region. The fluid impermeable layer also defines at least a chamber, at least one opening that may be between the proximal and distal end regions, and a fluid outlet that may be at the proximal end region. The fluid collection assembly may also include at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The fluid collection assembly further includes an extension that is at least one of attachable or extends from the distal end region of the fluid impermeable layer. The extension is configured to be disposed within the gluteal cleft (e.g., between the buttocks) to help secure the fluid collection assembly to an individual using the fluid collection assembly.

Abstract: A vessel (1) comprises a hull (2) including a bow (3) and a stern (4) and has a length-to-beam ratio which is smaller than 10:1, preferably smaller than 5:1. The hull (2) has a vertical centre plane (CP) extending in a direction from the bow (3) to the stern (4). At each side of the centre plane (CP) the vessel (1) has at least two azimuth thrusters (6) including respective propellers (6a), which azimuth thrusters (6) are located next to each other in transverse direction of the centre plane (CP). Each azimuth thruster (6) drivably coupled to its own prime mover (7).

Abstract: A positioning method includes: receiving detection data sent by a positioning device, in which the detection data includes first satellite data of multiple satellites; determining prediction noise of each satellite based on the first satellite data, and determining a weight of each satellite based on the prediction noise; and determining a position of the positioning device based on the weight and observation equations.

Abstract: An acoustic wave device, a radio frequency filter and an electronics module are provided. The acoustic wave device comprises a piezoelectric substrate, a temperature compensation layer disposed on the piezoelectric substrate, and an interdigital transducer embedded within the temperature compensation layer and spatially separated from the piezoelectric substrate. The interdigital transducer is configured to generate an acoustic wave in response to an electrical signal. A passivation layer is disposed on the temperature compensation layer. The acoustic wave device can be used in wide passband applications, and has an excellent temperature coefficient, small size, and a clean response.

Abstract: An antenna for a ground-penetration radar system is disclosed. The antenna has a housing that defines a cavity. A radiator is located on a surface of a planar substrate within the cavity and is connected to a transmission line balun formed on the planar substrate. A wear-block is located between the radiator and the opening to the cavity for providing mechanical protection to the radiator. An absorber assembly is located on an opposite side of the radiator from the opening. The absorber assembly comprises a microwave absorber and a first dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer is located between the radiator and the microwave absorber.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel including a plurality of pixels, a gate driver which applies a bias gate signal to the pixels, a data driver which applies a data voltage to the pixels, an emission driver which applies an emission signal to the pixels, and a driving controller which controls the gate driver, the data driver, and the emission driver. The driving controller calculates a grayscale change region of input image data and a grayscale change level of the grayscale change region, determines a compensation region of the input image data based on the grayscale change region, determines a compensation grayscale voltage based on the grayscale change level, and compensates for the compensation region of the input image data based on the compensation grayscale voltage to generate output image data.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire a first control value related to white balance based on an input image, a determination unit configured to determine whether a first area including the acquired first control value is changeable, a control unit configured to change the first area to a second area based on a result of determination by the determination unit, and a calculation unit configured to calculate a second control value related to the white balance to be applied to the input image in the second area in a case where the first area is changed to the second area, wherein the control unit changes the first area to the second area by stages.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 04130322 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 04130322, to the plants of soybean cultivar 04130322, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 04130322, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 04130322. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 04130322. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 04130322, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 04130322 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Disclosed are a layer structure including a metal layer and a carbon layer, a manufacturing method the layer structure, an electronic device including the layer structure, and an electronic apparatus including the electronic device. The layer structure according to an embodiment includes an insulating layer on one surface of a semiconductor layer, a first metal layer facing the semiconductor layer with the insulating layer therebetween, a conductive first carbon layer arranged between the insulating layer and the first metal layer, the conductive first carbon layer being in contact with a first surface of the first metal layer. The first metal layer may be provided above or below the semiconductor layer. The first carbon layer may include a graphene layer. The first carbon layer may extend to another surface of the first metal layer.

Abstract: A thin film transistor, a fabricating method of the thin film transistor and a display device comprising the thin film transistor are provided. The thin film transistor can include a source electrode and a drain electrode disposed on a substrate and spaced apart from each other with a gap area formed therebetween, a first active layer disposed in the gap area between the source electrode and the drain electrode, and a gate insulating layer covering the source electrode, the first active layer and the drain electrode. The thin film transistor can further include a gate electrode disposed on the gate insulating layer and overlapping the first active layer. The first active layer can be in contact with a side of the source electrode and a side of the drain electrode.

Abstract: Embodiments of three-dimensional (3D) memory devices and methods for controlling a photoresist (PR) trimming rate in the formation of the 3D memory devices are disclosed. In an example, a method includes forming a dielectric stack over a substrate, measuring a first distance between the first trimming mark and the PR layer along a first direction, and trimming the PR layer along the first direction. The method also includes etching the dielectric stack using the trimmed PR layer as an etch mask to form a staircase, forming a second trimming mark using the first trimming mark as an etch mask, measuring a second distance between the second trimming mark and the trimmed PR layer, comparing the first distance with the second distance to determine a difference between an actual PR trimming rate and an estimated PR trimming rate, and adjusting PR trimming parameters based on the difference.

Abstract: A file sharing method, a system, and a related device are provided, which are applicable to the field of internet technologies. The file sharing method includes, after detecting a sharing operation instruction of an original file, a terminal device obtains a cloud identifier corresponding to the original file, the terminal device obtains, from the cloud disk server, the original file corresponding to the cloud identifier, and the terminal device sends the obtained original file corresponding to the cloud identifier to a target sharing terminal, so that sharing of a file stored in the cloud disk server can be implemented without jumping by using an address link.

Abstract: Treatment tool includes a fixed handle, a shaft extending distally from the fixed handle, a treatment portion projecting distally from the shaft and configured to treat biological tissue, a jaw pivotably rotatably with respect to the shaft and, with the treatment portion, configured to grasp the biological tissue therebetween, a movable handle extending proximally from the jaw and causing the jaw to open and close relative to the treatment portion by proximally approaching or separating from the fixed handle, and a first adjusting member provided on the movable handle and having an extension protruding toward the fixed handle and, when the movable handle is brought into close proximity to the fixed handle, abutting the fixed handle. Changing the amount (length) by which the extension of the first adjusting member protrudes from the movable handle, adjusts an amount of the stroke of the movable range of the movable handle.

Abstract: A fish holding bag comprising a front panel and a rear panel. The front panel has at least a portion thereof being transparent and includes visible measurement markings thereon for measuring a length of a fish in the fish holding bag. The rear panel is connected to the front panel such that a fish holding area is located between the front panel and the rear panel. A bag includes a resealable closure for selectively opening and closing a top opening located between the front panel and the rear panel, with the top opening providing access to the fish holding area. A plurality of tabs extend outwardly from the front panel and rear panel and connected thereto, with each of the tabs having a grommet surrounding a hole in the tabs. The bag further includes a handle for holding the fish holding bag.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques to perform and facilitate an interface for multi-user and/or multi-cell physical layer (PHY) signal processing pipelines in a fifth generation (5G) new radio (NR) network. In at least one embodiment, a software interface facilitates scalable execution of multi-user and/or multi-cell information by a 5G-NR PHY software library implementing one or more signal processing pipelines.

Abstract: A system and device (110) for determining bone laxity. For example, the system includes a tracked probe (300) comprising at least one probe marker (310) and a computer assisted surgical (CAS) system (100). The CAS system includes a navigation system (130) and a processing device (110) operably connected to the navigation system and a computer readable medium configured to store one or more instructions that, when executed, cause the processing device to receive location information from the navigation system, generate (820) a surgical plan comprising a post-operative laxity assumption (720), collect (850) first motion information related to movement of the joint through a first range of motion, collect (860) second motion information related to movement of the joint through a second range of motion, determine (870) a post-operative laxity (710), and compare the post-operative laxity and the post-operative laxity assumption to determine laxity results.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to UI systems and processes including rendering of text in a combination of styles and sizes to a computer graphics display. Text may be rendered with one or more emphases to modify style, size, and weight according to emphases weightings and or relative positions of text to be emphasized.

Abstract: Processes for depositing functionalized nanoparticles upon a non-conductive substrate are disclosed herein. The processes may include the step of aerosolizing one or more particles into suspension within a gas, each of the one or more particles comprising functionalized nanoparticles having an electric charge. The processes may include the step the step of attracting the one or more particles onto a non-conductive substrate by a static electric charge opposite of the electric charge, wherein at least portions of the non-conductive substrate are having the static electric charge.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems related to a user interface for modifying pictures are described. Modifying pictures can include placing an image of a picture in a different picture, replacing an image of the picture with a different image, deleting an image from the picture, and/or storing an image from the picture. In an example, a method can include displaying a first picture on a user interface of a mobile device, receiving, on the user interface, a selection of at least one foreground image included in the first picture, receiving, on the user interface, a selection of a background image included in a library of images, and displaying, on a user interface, a second picture including the at least one selected foreground image and the selected background image responsive to receiving the selection of the at least one foreground image followed by the selection of the background image.

Abstract: In some implementations, a communication device, includes a printed circuit board comprising conductors routed to support a plurality of different configurations of modulation and/or demodulation functionality. The printed circuit board can have multiple analog output interfaces and one or more analog input interfaces, multiple digital network interfaces, and sockets for components including a controller, multiple processors, digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC). Various processor sockets are interconnected to support the processors in different sockets selectively being used for different functions, e.g., as a modulator, burst processor, channelizer, etc.

Abstract: A battery cell includes an electrode assembly including a plurality of electrode plates; and a pouch surrounding the electrode assembly, wherein the pouch includes a folded portion folded along one edge of the electrode assembly; a sealing portion formed along a remaining edge of the electrode assembly; and a bend portion including a portion in which the sealing portion and the folded portion meet, therein the portion is bent toward the sealing portion.

Abstract: A method performed by a first network node. The first network node operates in a communications network. The method is for handling a measurement configuration. The first network node sends an indication to a second network node operating in the communications network. The indication indicates a transmission status of one or more Channel State Information-Reference Signal (CSI-RS) configurations of the first network node. The second network node receives the indication. The third network node receives another indication from the second network node. The third network node is managed by the second network node. The another indication indicates a transmission status of the one or more CSI-RS configurations of the first network node and configures the wireless device based on the received other indication.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition of pyrazole compound and a surfactant and a method of using the same to treat atopic dermatitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of Panobinostat and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid ejecting apparatus including: a liquid ejecting head having an ejection surface including a first nozzle row configure to eject a first ink and a second nozzle row configure to eject a second ink; and a support configured to support the liquid ejecting head in an inclined posture in which the ejection surface is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane, in which the first nozzle row is positioned above the second nozzle row with respect to a vertical direction in a state where the support supports the liquid ejecting head in the inclined posture, one or both of the first ink and the second ink contain a moisturizer, and a thickening resistance of the first ink is higher than a thickening resistance of the second ink.

Abstract: A port tube for an earphone, wherein the port tube is configured to acoustically couple a rear acoustic cavity of the earphone to an external environment, includes a first section that is proximate the rear cavity and defines a first cross-sectional area, a second, transitional, section that is coupled to the first section and defines a gradually increasing cross-sectional area, a third, curved and banked, section that is coupled to the second section and defines a second cross-sectional area that is greater than the first cross-sectional area, a fourth, transitional, section that is coupled to the third section and defines a gradually decreasing cross-sectional area, and a fifth section that is coupled to the fourth section and defines a third cross-sectional area that it less than the second cross-sectional area.

Abstract: A method for evaluating measurement data from a light field microscope, and an apparatus for light field microscopy wherein the following steps are carried out: a) at least one sample position to be analyzed is selected in a sample; b) images of the sample, which each contain a set of partial images, are recorded at a sequence of recording times using a light field microscope; c) the positions corresponding to the selected sample positions are determined in the partial images of the images recorded in step b); d) the image signals are extracted from at least some of the partial images at the positions determined in partial step c); e) an integrated signal is obtained for a certain recording time by virtue of the image signals extracted for a certain position from partial images of this recording time in step d) being integrated to form the integrated signal; and f) a time profile of the integrated signal is obtained by virtue of step e) being carried out for a plurality of recording times.

Abstract: A manually-operated diaphragm valve in which the open/close range of a valve disk can be set while compactness is maintained with a simple structure, and a sufficient flow rate at the time of full open is ensured. A valve main body (1) includes a valve disk (12) attached inside a body (10) and a spindle (13) screw-fastened to the body so as to be able to ascend and descend to cause the valve disk to make contact with and go away from a valve seat (14). A handle for manually performing rotating operation of the spindle is mounted above the valve main body. A full-open position adjustment mechanism (20) which limits rotation of the handle on a valve-opening operation side at full open and sets an upper limit of a flow rate when the valve disk is fully open is provided near an upper portion of the valve main body.

Abstract: A product with absorbed gel leaving the exposed surface of such product free of stickiness and/or free of the release of oils in any appreciable amounts.

Abstract: A new system is provided that enables a resource aggregator to smoothly use on-board batteries of electric vehicles as an energy resource. A user is allowed to select whether or not to permit interchange of electric power between a charging and discharging facility and an electric vehicle through the resource aggregator when the electric vehicle is connected to the charging and discharging facility.