A method for adaptive corner detection is provided. The method includes: obtaining one or more event data from a dynamic vision sensor; capturing and organizing a plurality of recorded events of the event data into a 2D array; transforming the 2D array into one or a plurality of Ordered Surface (OS) matrices by populating one or a plurality of empty Image Matrices with the recorded events based on their coordinates and assigning order values; and applying a corner detector to the OS matrices. A system for adaptive corner detection is also provided.
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
G06V 10/88 - Image or video recognition using optical means, e.g. reference filters, holographic masks, frequency domain filters or spatial domain filters
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ULTRA-BROADBAND LOOP ANTENNA FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION AND ENERGY TRANSCEIVER
A loop antenna, which contains a loop portion that extends along a virtual closed shape. The loop portion is opened-ended and have two ends that are separated by a gap. The loop antenna further includes a first equivalent capacitive coupling element (eCCE) that is at least partially adjacent to the gap. The first eCCE is connected to the loop portion near the gap. The loop antenna supports functionalities of mobile electronic devices in wireless communication and wireless energy transceiving in multiple or ultra-broad frequency bands.
H01Q 7/00 - Loop antennas with a substantially uniform current distribution around the loop and having a directional radiation pattern in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the loop
The present invention relates to a novel microneedle platform for minimally invasive delivery of therapeutic agents and the modulation of the neuro-immune axis in deep tissue. The present invention also adopts an innovative approach for minimally invasive and precisely controllable treatment of deep cutaneous diseases, conditions, and disorders using said electroconductive MN patch, which has the potential to benefit millions of patients worldwide.
A quadrotor is proposed than can both fly and roll. The proposed robot employs passively reconfigurable structures to enable the rolling, tightly coupling the attitude of the robot to the rolling cage. The benefits are precise rolling and turning control as well as improved rolling efficiency. The passively reconfigurable structures are enabled by pre-stretched elastic springs to generate a nonlinear restoring torque. The robot leveraged the superior maneuverability in the rolling mode to take photos of the surroundings at different tilting and panning angles to construct a panoramic image. Besides, the results of the power measurements show a significant reduction in the cost of transport brought by at low speed, equating to a 15-fold extension in the operational range.
The present invention provides a 4D-printed humidity and magnetic dual responsive actuator with a bilayer structure, including a hydrogel film and a numerous of magnetic elastomer filaments, the numerous of magnetic elastomer filaments are printed on the hydrogel film to formed the bilayer structure, wherein the magnetic elastomer filaments are elastomer filaments embedded with magnetic particles, and the dual responsive actuator capable of responding to both humidity and magnetic fields, resulting in a reversible deformation that transforms into helix structures. The printed actuators can initially deform into helix structures in response to humidity stimuli and rapidly contract to a smaller size with the activation of a magnetic field. The shape deformation of this dual-responsive actuator is programmable and reversible, with stable and excellent repeatability.
B29C 64/118 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using filamentary material being melted, e.g. fused deposition modelling [FDM]
The present invention provides bromine-based additives for overcharge protection in aqueous zinc-ion batteries. These additives undergo oxidation before electrolyte decomposition during overcharging, effectively preventing overcharge. As a result, the batteries demonstrate significantly extended lifespans and maintain stable electrolyte environments. The overcharge protection is effective for more than 650 hours in Zn∥MnO2 batteries and 500 hours in Zn∥MnVO batteries.
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METHODS OF PREPARING A CATALYST AND AN ELECTROLYTIC CELL FOR USE IN SYNTHESISING AMMONIA, AND METHODS OF SYNTHESISING AMMONIA
One aspect of the present invention is concerned with a method of preparing a catalyst for use in synthesizing ammonia from nitrate. The method has the steps of i) providing a nickel foam material, ii) removing an oxide layer on the nickel foam material, iii) subjecting the nickel foam material to cooper sulphate (Cu2SO4) solution for a predetermined period of time for forming a copper (Cu) dopped nickel foam electrode, and iv) subjecting the Cu dopped nickel foam electrode to an annealing treatment at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of annealing time in atmospheric air thus forming a catalyst of copper oxide-nickel oxide nickel foam (CuO/NiO@NF) with a heterostructure. Other aspects of the invention are concerned with a method of preparing an electrolytic cell for use in synthesizing of ammonia, and a method of synthesis of ammonia from nitrate.
C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded
C25B 11/042 - Electrodes formed of a single material
C25B 13/08 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material based on organic materials
C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes
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IMAGE QUALITY ASSESSMENT BASED ON FLEXIBLE REFERENCE
A novel FR-IQA paradigm involving a flexible reference selection is proposed. It dedicates to generating the reference feature by finding the best explanation of the distorted feature among an equal-quality space constructed based on a given pristine feature. Without the ground-truth reference for distorted images with various distortion types, the quality regression loss, the disturbance maximization loss and the content loss are employed to optimize the pseudo-reference feature learning. Experimental results on five IQA benchmark databases demonstrate that combining the FLRE with the existing deep feature-based FR-IQA models can gain performance improvement.
G06V 10/40 - Extraction of image or video features
G06V 10/77 - Processing image or video features in feature spacesArrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using data integration or data reduction, e.g. principal component analysis [PCA] or independent component analysis [ICA] or self-organising maps [SOM]Blind source separation
A method for preparing gamma-butyrolactone including converting furoic acid to the gamma-butyrolactone in an undivided cell without a mediator for paired electrolysis, including the steps of: a) electrochemically oxidizing the furoic acid to 2(5H)-furanone; and b) electrochemically reducing the 2(5H)-furanone to the gamma-butyrolactone.
A metasurface structure including an array of sub-wavelength structures including a phase change material (PCM), encoded with different holographic images based on different phases of the PCM, the different phases including a first phase and a second phase. Phase transition between the first phase and the second phase occurs when the metasurface structure is thermally tuned. Each sub-wavelength structure in the array has a distinctive phase difference between the first phase and the second phase of the PCM.
G03H 1/26 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted to produce multiple holograms or to obtain images from them, e.g. multicolour technique
G02B 1/00 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements
G03H 1/02 - Holographic processes or apparatus using light, infrared, or ultraviolet waves for obtaining holograms or for obtaining an image from themDetails peculiar thereto Details
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CYCLIC TITANIUM OXIDE NANOCLUSTER COMPOSITION AND DEVICE WITH SAME
An adsorbent for passive NOx adsorption includes a small pore zeolite having an eight-ring framework structure and a non-noble metal ion doped in the framework structure. An exhaustion system comprising the adsorbent and a method for preparing the adsorbent are also addressed.
B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
F01N 3/021 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters
F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
An organoboron compound for reductive synthesis includes a structure of Formula (I). A method for preparing the organoboron compound includes providing a first precursor having a structure of Formula (IV), with R1 and R2 each being the mono-, di or tri substitution, and converting the first precursor into the organoboron compound.
The invention provides a ceramic material or glass material and a manufacturing method thereof. The manufacturing method includes the following steps: preparing a precursor of a ceramic material or a glass material; processing the precursor using a high-energy beam to obtain a processed precursor; and converting the processed precursor into a ceramic material or a glass material. The ceramic material or glass material provided by the present invention is manufactured by this manufacturing method. The present invention uses additive manufacturing technology such as 2D/3D/4D printing combined with subtractive manufacturing technology to manufacture ceramic components or glass components in 3C products. The ceramic material or glass material of the present invention has high resolution and complex shape.
C04B 35/524 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on carbon, e.g. graphite obtained from polymer precursors, e.g. glass-like carbon material
B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
C04B 35/571 - Fine ceramics obtained from polymer precursors
The present invention provides a general salt-assisted chemical vapor deposition (SA-CVD) synthetic method for the high-yield preparation of 1D hexagonal-phase MxV6S8(M=K, Rb, Cs) and KxV6SySe8-y nanowires. The resulting nanowires exhibit typical metallic properties, which can be used as a good van der Waals contact for achieving high-performance fermi level pinning free transistors. The present synthesis method allows a more systematic investigation of the intrinsic properties of hexagonal-phase V6S8 structures.
A tetherless magnetic impact needle robot (MINRob) based on a triple-magnet system with reversible and repeatable magnetic collisions to overcome this constraint on output force. The working procedure of the system is divided into several states, and a mathematical model is developed to predict and optimize the force output. These force values in magnetic impact and penetration are obtained from a customized setup, indicating a 10-fold increase compared with existing miniature robots that only utilize magnetic attractive force. Eventually, the MINRob is integrated with a teleoperation system, enabling remote and precise control of the robot's position and orientation. The triple-magnet system offers promising locomotion patterns and penetration capacity via the notably increased force output, showing great potential in robot-assisted tissue penetration in minimally invasive healthcare.
A61B 90/11 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges for stereotaxic surgery, e.g. frame-based stereotaxis with guides for needles or instruments, e.g. arcuate slides or ball joints
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
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3D LIQUID DIODE AND PERMEABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES BASED ON THE SAME
The present invention provides a three-dimensional liquid diode comprising: a vertical liquid diode layer, a horizontal liquid diode layer disposed above the vertical liquid diode layer, and a liquid collector disposed between the horizontal liquid diode layer and the vertical liquid diode layer. The vertical liquid diode layer comprises: a top surface; a bottom surface; and a plurality of channels, each extending from the top surface to the bottom surface with a vertical hydrophilicity gradient. The horizontal liquid diode layer comprises: an upper surface; a lower surface; a plurality of microstructures distributed on the lower surface with a horizontal structural gradient and configured to couple with the plurality of channels of the vertical liquid diode layer; and a plurality of outlets evenly distributed around the plurality of microstructures, and extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The liquid collector is coupled to the plurality of outlets.
The present invention provides a high-efficiency buoyancy-driven convection-based 3D solar evaporator designed for the simultaneous rejection of salt and stable evaporation of high salinity water. The product combines different strategies, including engineered wick structure, low tortuosity macrochannels and edge-preferential salt crystallization. As a result, this evaporator demonstrates a stable evaporation rate of at least 2.5 kg m−2 h−1 under solar irradiance of 1 kW m−2 with sea water or salt solution of salinity of over 8 wt %.
A self-powered electroacupuncture needle is provided, including a conductive needle and a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) coating on at least a portion of the needle. The TENG includes a triboelectric layer configured to accept electrons and an electron-providing layer configured to donate electrons. The TENG is positioned with the triboelectric layer in contact with the needle, such that when compressed, electron transfer occurs between the layers, generating a therapeutic alternating current with a frequency range of 0.1-10 Hz in the needle, facilitating the delivery of electroacupuncture treatment.
Disclosed herein is a conjugate comprising a targeting moiety and a proteolytic moiety. According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the targeting moiety comprises the nucleic acid of SEQ ID NO: 1, and a first conjugating group; and the proteolytic moiety comprises a ligand of E3 ubiquitin ligase, and a second conjugating group. The targeting moiety is linked to the proteolytic moiety via a click reaction occurred between the first and second conjugating groups. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating diseases by using the instant conjugate.
A61K 47/54 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic compound
Disclosed herein are a defect-rich molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) monolayer, its production method and uses thereof. The defect-rich MoS2 monolayer is characterized in having a vacancy density up to 3.35×1014/cm2, and is produced by vapor deposition on a substrate in the presence of potassium chloride (KCl). The defect-rich MoS2 monolayer could serve as an electrocatalyst in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) to convert proton into hydrogen. Also disclosed herein is a MoS2-based microelectroactalysis cell, which is a three-electrode system, comprising a working electrode, a counter electrode, a reference electrode and an electrolyte; in which the working electrode, the counter electrode or both independently comprises the vacancy-rich MoS2 monolayer coated thereon.
C25B 11/075 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound
C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
C25B 11/055 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the substrate or carrier material
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUBMARINE CABLE PATH PLANNING
A computer-implemented method for ultra-long distance path planning includes (a) decomposing a target area into two initial sub-domains, the target area covering a path from a starting point to an end point, at an initial resolution along a direction connecting the starting point to the end point, (b) executing a Fast Marching Method (FMM) in parallel in the two initial sub-domains to obtain an initial path connecting the starting point to the end point, (c) decomposing an area enclosing the initial path into a plurality of subsequent sub-domains at a resolution higher than the initial resolution, wherein the area enclosing the initial path is decomposed aligned with the direction connecting the starting point to the end point, and (d) executing the FMM in parallel in all the sub-domains to obtain an optimal path connecting the starting point and the end point.
A magnetic flux device configured to transmit or receive magnetic flux to or from a space beyond the magnetic flux device. The magnetic flux device includes a first electrically conductive coil and a magnetically permeable core. The magnetically permeable core includes a plurality of first laminated cores each laminated along a first direction, and a plurality of second laminated cores each laminated along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The combination of the first and second laminations enhances the efficiency as well as thermal uniformity.
H01F 3/10 - Composite arrangements of magnetic circuits
H01F 1/20 - Magnets or magnetic bodies characterised by the magnetic materials thereforSelection of materials for their magnetic properties of inorganic materials characterised by their coercivity of soft-magnetic materials metals or alloys in the form of particles, e.g. powder
The surface of low-dimensional perovskites plays a crucial role in determining their intrinsic properties. Thus, specific surfaces may be designed to obtain a desired characteristic and/or a functional structure. Further, surface passivation could also be applied to stabilize and optimize the state-of-the-art perovskite-based optoelectronics. CsPbBr3 microwires parallel arrays with specific (100)-terminated crystal planes were designed and fabricated to have excellent photodetection performance with long-term environment stability over 3000 hours. Further, environmental oxygen may be used to passivate the Br-vacancy-related trap states on the (100) surface and to create charge carrier nanochannels to enhance the (opto)electronic properties. The coupling effects between oxygen species and the specific terminated crystal planes of perovskites highlight the importance of surface engineering for designing and optimizing perovskite-based devices.
A genetically engineered strain of Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) with a modified genome designed to enhance the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) is provided. The engineered genome includes the atoB gene from E. coli K-12, responsible for encoding acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, a crt-bcd-etfA-etfB-BHBD gene cluster from E. C. butyricum that encodes enzymes involved in the synthesis of SCFAs, specifically enoyl-CoA hydratase, butyryl-CoA dehydrogenase, and electron transfer flavoproteins, and the ptb-buk gene from C. acetobutyricum, which encodes phosphotransbutyrylase and butyrate kinase. Additionally, key genes associated with competing metabolic pathways—ldhA, frdABCD, adhE, ackA, and pta—are deleted to optimize SCFA production, particularly butyrate. This strain is intended for use in therapeutic applications where enhanced SCFA production is beneficial, such as in the treatment of coronary heart disease.
A61K 47/46 - Ingredients of undetermined constitution or reaction products thereof, e.g. skin, bone, milk, cotton fibre, eggshell, oxgall or plant extracts
A61P 9/10 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system for treating ischaemic or atherosclerotic diseases, e.g. antianginal drugs, coronary vasodilators, drugs for myocardial infarction, retinopathy, cerebrovascula insufficiency, renal arteriosclerosis
C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
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METHOD FOR INDUCING DEDIFFERENTIATION OF ADIPOCYTES
The present invention investigates the effects of hypertonicity on adipocytes, revealing its role in inducing the release of mitochondrial extracellular vesicles (MEVs). This release subsequently enhances the secretion of TNF-α, a pro-inflammatory cytokine crucial during stress responses, thereby activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway responsible for adipocyte dedifferentiation. Through the present method, hypertonicity induces MEVs release and TNF-α secretion, ultimately modulating Wnt/β-catenin signaling and promoting adipocyte dedifferentiation, offering promising therapeutic implications.
In this invention, a high-performance photodetector based on 2D bilayered hybrid lead halide perovskite single crystal with ACI phase, with a chemical formula of GAMA2Pb2I7 where GA is C(NH2)3 and MA is CH3NH3,) was fabricated, using a facile and cost-effective method based on cooling crystallization. The single-crystal photodetector exhibits high photoresponsivity, together with correspondingly high detectivity values. Meanwhile, a high-resolution imaging sensor is built based on the GAMA2Pb2I7 single-crystal photodetector, confirming the high stability and photosensitivity of the imaging system.
C30B 7/14 - Single-crystal growth from solutions using solvents which are liquid at normal temperature, e.g. aqueous solutions the crystallising materials being formed by chemical reactions in the solution
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HIGH-PERFORMANCE ORGANIC LI-BROMINE BATTERY ENABLED BY TWO-ELECTRON REDOX CHEMISTRY
The present invention provides a high-performance organic lithium-bromine battery enabled by two-electron redox chemistry. The battery includes a bromide-based cathode, an anode, an organic electrolyte disposed in a space between the bromide-based cathode and the anode, featuring an organic solvent with chloride ions-containing additives, and a separator positioned between the bromide-based cathode and anode. The chloride ions within the organic electrolyte trigger a conversion of positively charged bromine ions, facilitating an additional electron transfer and resulting in a capacity of at least 600 mAh g−1, and elevates an output plateau to 3.8 V, thereby achieving an energy density of at least 2000 Wh kg−1Br.
A shape memory ceramic is provided. The shape memory ceramic comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions of the shape memory ceramic are bonded, and the shape memory ceramic is elastomer-derived ceramic comprising silicon oxycarbide. The first portion of the shape memory ceramic is treated with ultraviolet ozone, and the second portion of the shape memory ceramic is free from treatment of ultraviolet ozone. The manufacturing and 4D printing methods of the shape memory ceramic are also provided.
C04B 35/56 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on carbides
B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
B33Y 70/10 - Composites of different types of material, e.g. mixtures of ceramics and polymers or mixtures of metals and biomaterials
B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
C04B 35/626 - Preparing or treating the powders individually or as batches
C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
C04B 41/53 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone involving the removal of part of the materials of the treated article
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PEROVSKITE LAYER, FABRICATION METHOD AND USE THE SAME
A perovskite layer for use in a solar cell includes a mixture of a halide perovskite and a sulfonyl naphthoquinone-based compound having a structure of Formula (I). Methods for fabricating the perovskite layer and a solar cell including a first active layer of the perovskite layer are also addressed.
H10K 85/60 - Organic compounds having low molecular weight
C07C 211/63 - Quaternary ammonium compounds having quaternised nitrogen atoms bound to acyclic carbon atoms
C07C 309/44 - Sulfonic acids having sulfo groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of a carbon skeleton containing doubly-bound oxygen atoms bound to the carbon skeleton
H10K 30/40 - Organic devices sensitive to infrared radiation, light, electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength or corpuscular radiation comprising a p-i-n structure, e.g. having a perovskite absorber between p-type and n-type charge transport layers
H10K 30/57 - Photovoltaic [PV] devices comprising multiple junctions, e.g. tandem PV cells
H10K 85/20 - Carbon compounds, e.g. carbon nanotubes or fullerenes
H10K 85/50 - Organic perovskitesHybrid organic-inorganic perovskites [HOIP], e.g. CH3NH3PbI3
32.
TRANSPARENT AND FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC SKIN AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME
The present invention provides a transparent and flexible electronic skin with three-dimensional sensing capability. The electronic skin comprises: a substrate; an transparent and flexible electric field sensor disposed on the substrate; a control circuit disposed on the substrate; and a transparent and flexible protective layer encapsulating the electric field sensor and the control circuit. The electric field sensor includes a transmitter electrode; one or more receiver electrodes; and dielectric layer arranged between the transmitter electrode and receiver electrodes. The control circuit is connected to the electric field sensor and configured to: drive the transmitter electrode to transmit a reference signal to establish a quasi-static electrical near field; and process one or more measurement signals received by the one or more receiver electrodes respectively, each measurement signal is indicative of a distortion of the quasi-static electrical near field due to proximity of an object.
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
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Wearable haptic devices for modulating perceived roughness of physical surfaces in real-time simulation in mixed reality environments
A wearable haptic modulation device for real-time simulation of texture properties of a material surface in mixed reality environments is provided. Particularly, it includes a U-shaped pneumatic actuator surrounds a user's fingertip, a finger-housing support creating a space for fingertip containment, a resonant actuator on the finger-housing support generating vibrotactile feedback to enhance perceived roughness on touched physical surfaces, and a pneumatic control system generating pneumatic actuation to reduce the perceived roughness on touched physical surface. Notably, the U-shaped pneumatic actuator allows direct contact of the user's fingerpad with the touched physical surface.
Two portable disinfection systems for indoor air disinfection are provided. One system is designed to be equipped with an external Far-UVC lamp as UV source, while the other is designed to be equipped with an internal Far-UVC tubular lamp as UV source. The system's portability makes it versatile and applicable in many different scenarios. The portability of these systems makes them versatile and suitable for various scenarios, including room disinfection and public transportation. They can function as standalone air disinfection units or be integrated with existing technologies to further reduce airborne pathogen concentrations.
A robot which includes an aerial unit having a thruster module; a passive leg mechanism operably coupled with the aerial unit; and a controller module configured to control operation of the aerial unit such that the robot is operable in at least a hopping mode. The thruster module is adapted to provide bidirectional thrusts. The bidirectional thrusters enable the robot to handle increased energy losses from ground impacts and the leg mechanism, accommodating heavier payloads.
A self-healable hydrogel of acrylic acid (AA) graft copolymerized with gum Arabic (GA) via ferric ions cross-linking. The GA is imparted as a cluster molecule that offers a diffusionless solvent independent non-bonding interaction in the hydrogel and mediate strong bonding interactions. Methods of fabricating the hydrogel and a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) are also described. Besides self-healing characteristics, the TENG device retains high output performance of ambient state, at aqueous and frozen states owing to availability of electrostatically triggered diffusionless interaction in all states.
The present invention pertains to a method for preparing ultra-thin RhCu nanostructures modified with M-TPP and applications thereof. By adjusting the feeding ratio of raw materials, the morphology, composition, purity, and size of RhCu M-tpp can be customized. The simplicity of operation and the robustness of reaction parameters contribute to high reproducibility of the target products. Furthermore, large-scale production is achievable by proportionally increasing the concentrations of metal ion precursors, reducing agents, and surfactants, demonstrating significant potential for industrial-scale production of molecule-modified ultra-thin RhCu nanostructures.
A BS sleeping strategy for a two-tier HeCN that consists of MaBS and MiBS. The approach involves strategically consolidating workloads distributed across the network onto fewer BSs. At the heart of the strategy is a Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (BLSTM) neural network, which predicts future traffic for each user. The predicted traffic data informs the proposed BS sleeping strategy, which shifts user connections from under-utilized MiBSs to other BSs, subsequently powering down the idle MiBSs, while MaBSs remain always on. This strategy is executed with utmost consideration for maintaining service quality, ensuring that the switch does not degrade each user's Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio thresholds or traffic demand rate.
The present invention provides a negative reactance synthesizer comprising: a DC power source; a first converter configured for shaping an input current under an AC input voltage that has a given peak value and converting a variable DC voltage to a fixed DC voltage; a second converter configured for converting the fixed DC voltage to a stack-up DC voltage being greater than the peak value of the AC input voltage and stacked on the AC input voltage to form the variable DC voltage; a first control circuitry configured to generate a first gate driver signal and a first complementary gate drive signal for controlling the first converter; and a second control circuitry configured to generate a second gate driver signal and a second complementary gate drive signal for controlling the second converter. The present invention provides a simple and low-cost solution to emulate a standalone negative reactance.
H02M 7/217 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
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NONLINEAR INERTIA-BASED VIBRATION ISOLATION SYSTEM
An anti-vibration system is provided that includes a first support structure including a first support member and a second support member coupled to the first support member at a first joint such that the first and second support members are each rotatable about the first joint. The first support member and the second support member cross over one another at the first joint. A third support member is coupled to the first and second support members and is rotatable about an axis extending through the first joint. A first weighted member is disposed at a first end portion of the third support member.
One or more systems, methods and/or machine-readable mediums are described herein for allowing display and manipulation of surface-based 3D modelling on touchscreens being adjustable relative to one another. A method can comprise displaying, by a mobile device comprising a processor, a first part of virtual content via a first display screen portion of a pair of display screen portions and a second part of the virtual content via a second display screen portion of the pair of display screen portions. The first display screen portion and the second display screen portion are part of the mobile device and are pivotable relative to each other to define an angle between the first display screen portion and the second display screen portion. Displaying the first part of the virtual content comprises displaying a feature of the virtual content that is aligned along a first surface plane of the first display screen portion.
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
Fabrication methods are provided for transforming two-dimensional films into three-dimensional structures based on rolling-up kirigami techniques. In an example, a method includes forming a first layer of a first material on a portion of a substrate, forming a second layer of a second material on the first layer and a second portion of the substrate, and forming a third layer of a third material on a first portion of the second layer. A pattern is formed into the third layer when forming the third layer. The example method further includes transforming at least a portion of the third layer into a three-dimensional structure based in part on removing a second portion of the second layer and at least a portion of the first layer.
C23C 16/513 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges using plasma jets
C23C 28/00 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and
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CANTILEVER-BASED OPTO-ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND FABRICATION METHODS
A system, multifunctional chip, and fabrication method thereof are provided. For example, a method for use in fabricating an opto-electromechanical system includes generating, from a film of a material and a substrate on which the film is disposed, a suspended portion of the film by removing a first portion of the substrate such that the film's first portion becomes the suspended portion and a second portion of the film is adjacent to a second portion of the substrate after removing the substrate's first portion. A two-dimensional nanomaterial is thereafter transferred onto a section of the suspended portion of the film via an all-dry process. A cantilever is thereafter generated from the film's suspended portion and extends from the film's second portion. The two-dimensional nanomaterial is disposed on the cantilever. Other aspects and features are also claimed and described.
A method for treating spinal cord injuries involves the administration of a genetically modified neural progenitor cell (NPC). This genetically engineered NPC is designed to exhibit an enhanced sonic hedgehog (SHH) signaling pathway. This method aims to provide a therapeutic strategy for addressing spinal cord injuries by leveraging the augmented SHH signaling pathway in the administered cells.
A foam concrete composition (28) is disclosed as including limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) (20), used engine oil (UEO) (14), a foaming agent (10), and water (12). A method of forming a foam concrete composition is disclosed as including mixing limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) (20), used engine oil (UEO) (14), a foaming agent (10) and water (12).
C04B 28/14 - Compositions of mortars, concrete or artificial stone, containing inorganic binders or the reaction product of an inorganic and an organic binder, e.g. polycarboxylate cements containing calcium sulfate cements
C04B 103/00 - Function or property of the active ingredients
A framework that comprises a reinforcement-learning-based neural-network for compressing, and for transmitting the compressed genomes over a data network in repeated steps each of a plurality of species. The framework also takes data on inefficient transmission of compressed genome in the preceding step, and feeds this data forward to modify the selection of the compression parameter in the present step. The invention provides the possibility that the genome of any species may be compressed optimally and transmitted in optimal efficiency. That is, big genome sequence is neither over compressed, which takes a lot of processing time leading to delays, nor under compressed which will require more time to transmit.
G16B 40/00 - ICT specially adapted for biostatisticsICT specially adapted for bioinformatics-related machine learning or data mining, e.g. knowledge discovery or pattern finding
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METHOD FOR DETERMINING ACUTE TOXICITY AND A SYSTEM USING SAID METHOD
A method for determining acute toxicity of an analyte includes the steps of: a) exposing a first fish cell culture to a first reference solution; b) incubating the first fish cell culture in step a) with a fluorescent probe; c) obtaining a first fluorescence parameter from the stained first fish cell culture; d) establishing a first linear regression relationship model between the first fluorescence parameter and viability of an animal model; and e) determining acute toxicity of the analyte by adopting the first linear regression relationship model. A system using the method for determining acute toxicity of an analyte is also addressed.
The present invention relates to a PVTF-based solid polymer electrolyte, comprising: a polymer matrix; a N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) solvent; and a lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI). The PVTF-based solid polymer electrolyte demonstrates an exceptional electrochemical window of up to 5.68 V, a significantly higher ionic conductivity of 1.91×10−3 S cm−1 at ambient temperature, and the PVTF-based solid polymer electrolyte has a glass transition temperature (Tg) lower than −38° C.
The present invention relates to an ultra-strong and ductile multifunctional titanium alloy made from two or more metal elements. The titanium alloy has a molecular formula of TiaZrbHfcNbdSne, a, b, c, d, and e represent atomic percentages of the metal elements, falling within the ranges of 45≤a≤55, 36≤b≤43, 3≤c≤6, 3.5≤d≤7.5, and 1.5≤e≤3. The titanium alloy exhibits an initial microstructure characterized by an equiaxed ultra-fine grain (UFG) structure, which is reinforced by hierarchical nanostructures formed during subsequent deformation. By synergistically amalgamating the benefits of superior mechanical performance, pseudoelasticity, and biocompatibility, the alloy is anticipated to emerge as a promising contender for advanced damping devices or shock absorbers within the aerospace and automotive sectors. Additionally, it can be employed as biocompatible implants, including stent grafts or guide wires, in medical applications.
There is provided a robot comprising an aerial unit, a passive leg mechanism operably coupled with the aerial unit, and a controller. The controller is configured to control operation of the aerial unit such that the robot is operable in, at least, a flight mode and a hopping mode.
The present invention relates to a strong-yet-ductile chemically complex alloy over a wide temperature range, including nickel, cobalt, iron, chromium, aluminum, titanium, tantalum, niobium, tungsten, molybdenum, and one or more infinitesimal elements. The strong-yet-ductile chemically complex alloy forms one or more multi-scale L12 particles within a grain interior and exhibits serrated grain boundaries via controlling a heat treatment process. The aluminum, titanium, tantalum and niobium facilitate the formation of the one or more multi-scale L12 particles, the tungsten and molybdenum enhances a strength of a FCC matrix of the chemically complex alloy, and the one or more infinitesimal elements improve a cohesive strength of the serrated grain boundaries. The present invention has the potential to pave the way for the creation of a range of CCAs exhibiting enhanced strength and ductility across a broad temperature spectrum, achieved by integrating high-density multiscale L12 particles and serrated grain boundaries.
C22F 1/10 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of nickel or cobalt or alloys based thereon
The present invention provides a received signal strength (RSS)-based emergency positioning method and system for locating a target user equipment (UE). The method comprises: broadcasting sidelink signals to request UEs from surroundings to transmit identification signals; identifying a target UE based on the plurality of identification signals; estimating, by the processor, a final RSS distance of the target UE with respect to the locator based on RSS values of received uplink signals; estimating an angle of arrival for the locator; and computing location of the targe UE based on the obtained RSS distance and the obtained angle of arrival. The present invention can locate the target position without the assistance of global positioning system (GPS) and macro base station (MBS), and achieve a better localization performance than the commercial MBS and GPS-based localization approaches.
A biomimetic thermal regulating fabric (BTRF) imitating army and bivouacs and a method for constructing the same are provided. The BTRF comprises a plurality of yarns formed of textile fibres having a water-actuated crimp behaviour, wherein the plurality of yarns is knitted by means of transfer stitch to form an unsymmetrical fabric structure which has a positive water-actuated expansion rate along a first axis and a negative water-actuated expansion rate along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. Surfaces of the textile fibres are plasma-treated to have one or more hydrophilic functional groups. One or more colorimetric fabric sensors are incorporated to generate colours in response to one or more ambient environmental conditions or user physiological conditions respectively. The present invention has excellent scalability, biocompatibility, and great dynamic durability, and is advantageous for applications in athletic wear, outdoor wear, and medical textiles.
D04B 1/24 - Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machinesFabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
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L-RNA APTAMERS, RECOMBINANT POLYNUCLEOTIDES, AND USES THEREOF IN TREATING ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
Disclosed herein is an L-RNA aptamer specific to 3′-untranslated region (3′-UTR) of amyloid precursor protein (APP) messenger RNA (mRNA). According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the L-RNA comprises the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1. Also disclosed herein are a recombinant polynucleotide derived from the L-RNA aptamer, and uses of the L-RNA aptamer in treating Alzheimer's disease (AD).
A piezocatalyst containing a nitrogen doped carbon skeleton derived from a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF), and a single-atom alkaline earth metal anchored on the nitrogen doped carbon skeleton, where the alkaline earth metal is selected from the group of beryllium (Be), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), Strontium (Sr), and barium (Ba); the piezocatalyst includes an active cite formed with the single-atom alkaline earth metal and nitrogen atoms from the ZIF. A piezocatalytic material includes the piezocatalyst. Also provided herein is a method of manufacturing such a piezocatalyst/piezocatalytic material and an environmental remediation method employing such a piezocatalyst/piezocatalytic material.
A method for operating a data analytics system includes storing, at a first server system of the data analytics system, a first key associated with a data provider and/or storing, at a second server system of the data analytics system, a second key associated with the data provider. The first key and the second key are complementary keys generated using a secret sharing based cryptographic algorithm based on a policy arranged to control usage of data provided by the data provider. The first key and the second key are arranged to facilitate performing of a data analytics operation at the data analytics system.
An electrolyte for a battery having a manganese-based cathode includes a metal/metalloid ion of the formula Mn+ where M indicates a metal/metalloid and wherein n is from about 2 to about 4. A battery having a manganese-based cathode includes the electrolyte as described; or wherein the electrolyte includes from about 0.05% (w/v) to about 10% (w/v); or from about 0.1% (w/v) to about 5% (w/v), metal/metalloid ion. A battery including the electrolyte and a method for improving performance of the battery are provided. A method for improving performance of a battery including a manganese-based cathode includes introducing a metal/metalloid ion of the formula Mn+ where M indicates a metal/metalloid and wherein n is from about 2 to about 4 into an electrolyte.
An image restoration processor includes an image receiver, a matrix converter, a framework memory, a modifier, a matrix decomposer, and an image reconstructor. The image receiver receives one or more degraded images. The matrix converter reshapes image data of the one or more degraded images into one or more target matrices. The framework memory stores a framework for generating one or more sparsity-inducing regularizers. The modifier reads the framework memory and applies the framework to modify an M-estimator and accordingly output a hybrid M-estimator as well as the corresponding sparse regularizer. The matrix decomposer receives the one or more target matrices and the sparse regularizer and to apply the sparse regularizer to RPCA via decomposing one of the one or more target matrices into a sum of low-rank and sparse matrices. The image reconstructor integrates outcomes of decomposition from the matrix decomposer to form one or more recovered images.
G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries
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The present invention relates to a rechargeable aqueous Zn∥IS flow battery system. The system includes a cathode side comprising an electrode material and a first storage tank providing a catholyte, wherein the catholyte comprises zinc iodide and a soluble starch, forming an electrolyte having aggregated colloidal nanoparticles; an anode side comprising the electrode material and a second storage tank providing an anolyte; and a separator positioned between the cathode and anode. The anolyte and the catholyte flow between the cathode and the anode by a peristaltic pump. The present invention provides a system to further exploit colloidal electrolyte chemistries for the LPPM-based flow battery systems towards power cost-effectiveness and high-temperature large-scale energy storage.
A material for triboelectric nanogenerator comprising a biomass-based material co-doped with a hygroscopic agent and a metal salt, wherein: the biomass-based material includes any one of a saccharide-based material; the hygroscopic agent includes any one of a polyol-based compound, a sulfone-based compound, a tetrahydropyran-based, or a isocyanate-based compound; and the metal salt includes any one of a monovalent metal salt, a divalent metal salt or a trivalent metal salt. Use of the material in a triboelectric nanogenerator is also addressed.
The present invention relates to a phenazine derivative-based alkaline battery, which includes an anode formed by a phenazine derivative having 1 to 4 side group substituents, a cathode, a separator placed between the cathode and the anode and an electrolyte disposed in a space between the cathode and the anode. The present invention not only investigates the impact of hydroxyl substituents on electrochemical potential and reaction kinetics but also paves the way for the development of stable anodes for alkaline-based batteries. The phenazine derivative-based alkaline battery of the present invention exhibits a reversible capacity of at least 170 mAh g−1 at 0.2 A g−1, a power density of at least 20 KW kg−1 at 10 A g−1, a, and a stable cyclability over 9000 cycles.
Visible and infrared radiation photothermoelectric effect photodetectors are provided. The photodetectors are formed on substrates having a low thermal diffusivity of less than 0.05 mm2/sec. A thermoelectric metal chalcogenide film is formed on the low thermal diffusivity substrate. At least two symmetric electrodes are formed on the thermoelectric metal chalcogenide film such that the thermoelectric metal chalcogenide film forms a channel between the electrodes. The photodetector has a responsivity of at least approximately 65 V W−1 for 1550 nm illumination and a response time less than approximately ˜60 ms. The photodetector photoresponse is tunable via manipulation of local illumination. Examples of photodetectors use Bi2Se3, Bi2Te3, and SnSe2 on flexible polymeric substrates. By using large-area thermoelectric films with a photothermal detection mechanism, and modulating responsivity via thermal coupling, photodetector arrays for wearable electronics and integrated optoelectronic circuits may be created.
Hydration-responsive shape-memory keratin composite fibers are provided. These fibers have a keratin network structure formed by keratin α-helices bonded by disulfide bonds. Incorporated within the structure are cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), which provide hydrogen bonds and stabilize the α-helix structure, introducing a hydration-responsive switch. Specifically, the CNCs are configured to arrange and connect the keratin α-helices, aligning their coil axis along the fiber axis.
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F03G 7/06 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using expansion or contraction of bodies due to heating, cooling, moistening, drying, or the like
A method for learning-based point cloud geometry compression includes: given a source point cloud, regressing an aligned mesh that is driven by a set of parameters from a deformable template mesh, quantizing the set of parameters into a parameter bitstream, generating an aligned point cloud from the quantized parameters by mesh manipulation and mesh-to-point-cloud conversion, extracting features from both the source point cloud and the aligned point cloud based on sparse tensors including coordinates and features, the coordinates being encoded into a coordinate bitstream, warping the features of the aligned point cloud onto the coordinates of the source point cloud, obtaining residual features through feature subtraction, processing the residual features using an entropy model into a residual feature bitstream, and obtaining a reconstructed point cloud by processing the parameter bitstream, the coordinate bitstream and the residual feature bitstream.
A computer-implemented method for facilitating encoding of video data. The method includes performing an operation to determine prediction residuals associated with a unit of the video data, and, processing, using a neural network arrangement, the prediction residuals associated with the unit of the video data to determine model parameters associated with a rate-distortion model for the unit of the video data. The model parameters are arranged to facilitate encoding of at least the unit of the video data. The method can be applied to multiple ones of such unit of the video data.
H04N 19/149 - Data rate or code amount at the encoder output by estimating the code amount by means of a model, e.g. mathematical model or statistical model
H04N 19/159 - Prediction type, e.g. intra-frame, inter-frame or bidirectional frame prediction
H04N 19/169 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding
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TRAINING AND/OR OPERATING GRAPH NEURAL NETWORK BASED RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM
A method for training a graph neural network based recommendation system. The method includes receiving and processing a dataset to generate graph representation data. The dataset includes user data associated with users, item data associated with items, and user-item interaction data associated with interactions between users and items. Some items have less user-item interactions than some other items. The graph representation data includes data associated with user nodes, data associated with item nodes, and data associated with user-item interaction edges. Some item nodes have less user-item interaction edges than some other item nodes. The method further includes processing the graph representation data to obtain modified graph representation data, which can facilitate learning or determining of representations of at least some of the item nodes with less user-item interactions. The method further includes training the graph neural network based recommendation system based at least partly on the modified graph representation data.
METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING NOBLE METAL-SEMICONDUCTOR HETEROSTRUCTURES AND PHOTOCATALYTIC SYSTEM FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PHOTOCATALYTIC CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND MICROPLASTIC INTO CARBON MONOXIDE
A method for synthesizing noble metal-semiconductor heterostructures includes the following steps S1 to S6. Step S1: noble metal seeds are formed. Step S2: at least one metal precursors including a first metal and a first solvent are mixed in a first reactor chamber, so as to obtain a first solution comprising a first mixture. Step S3: the first solution is heated with a first heating process, so as to obtain a transparent solution. Step S4: the noble metal seeds, the transparent solution, and a second solvent are mixed, so as to obtain a second solution. Step S5: the second solution is heated with a second heating process to grow a semiconductor structure containing the first metal on the noble metal seeds, thereby forming the noble metal-semiconductor heterostructures therein. Also, a photocatalytic system including the aforesaid noble metal-semiconductor heterostructures is provided.
H01L 29/267 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, elements provided for in two or more of the groups , , , , in different semiconductor regions
B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
H01L 29/04 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by their crystalline structure, e.g. polycrystalline, cubic or particular orientation of crystalline planes
H01L 29/06 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the shapes, relative sizes, or dispositions of the semiconductor regions
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HYDROCHROMIC HALIDE PEROVSKITE, ITS PREPARATION AND USE THE SAME
A hydrochromic halide perovskite includes a CsxTbyFz halide perovskite doped with a lanthanide ion dopant, which is capable of water-induced reversible phase transformation between pristine state and wet state, and exhibits reversible change in optical emission under ultraviolet excitation. A printable pattern comprising a film of the hydrochromic halide perovskite and a method for preparing the hydrochromic halide perovskite are also addressed.
C09K 11/66 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing inorganic luminescent materials containing germanium, tin or lead
The present invention relates to a carbon-doped alloy steel with super room-temperature ductility, the carbon-doped alloy steel includes a chemical composition including 10-30 wt. % of nickel (Ni), 0.01-5 wt. % of silicon (Si), 0.01-2 wt. % of carbon (C), and 60-90 wt. % of iron (Fe). Different from traditional super-plastic alloys that could only obtain superplasticity at high homologous temperatures, the present invention introduces a super-ductile steel that exhibits a giant uniform elongation of over 100% at room temperature. Meanwhile, different from deformation softening in super-plastic alloys, super-ductile steels show an exceptional work-hardening capability, enabling them to obtain enough strength for application.
The present invention relates to an electrochemical cell based on an aqueous Zn∥NO2 system with a nano-NiO catalyst deposited as gas diffusion cathode, a metallic Zn foil as anode and a ZnCl2 aqueous solution as electrolyte. Importantly, the electrolyte can efficiently capture NO2, then convert it to NO2 and eventually to the value-added NH3, while simultaneously producing electric power. The obtained electrochemical cell exhibits bifunctional activity and stability (>100 h) towards reversible NO2 reduction and evolution reactions. A high cell-level energy density of 553.2 Wh·kg−1cell/1589.6 Wh·L−1cell from pouch cells (2.4 Ah) has been achieved. As an additional green feature, the produced NO2− by the Zn∥NO2 cell is subsequently converted to NH3 by a self-power mechanism, thereby servicing multiple key conversion steps in the nitrogen cycle all within a single device, paving the way to scalable, highly integrated solutions.
C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded
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An antenna attachable to an article includes: (i) a radiation element, (ii) a ground plane opposing the radiation element, and (iii) a dielectric member disposed between the radiation element and the ground plane, separating the radiation element from the ground plane, at least part of a surface of the radiation element being coated with an electrically conductive ink that enables decorative design, such that the antenna is configured to be camouflaged against a surface of the article.
A machine learning (ML) based system with neural networks for reducing bacterial sequence contamination in constructing a phage genome utilizing next-generation sequencing (NGS) data is present. The system includes a phage NGS dataset and includes a NGS reads screener to filter out low-quality reads. An NGS integrator is employed to pre-assemble the filtered reads into contigs. The contigs are then classified using a contig classifier including an autoencoder based on a gapped pattern graph convolutional network (GP-GCN) to identify their origin phage genome so as to minimize a bacterial sequence contamination in the NGS dataset. A graph generator creates a copy-number-aware bipartite conjugate graph from the classified contigs. A phage sequence assembler analyses the graph for assembling the contigs into a potential phage sequence.
A composite material including an optically transparent substrate; a thermochromic layer such as the one including a halide perovskite-based compound provided on the substrate; and a protective layer provided on the thermochromic layer; wherein the optically transparent substrate includes a wood-based material impregnated with a first polymer. A method for preparing the composite material is also addressed.
B05D 5/06 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain multicolour or other optical effects
B05D 7/06 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to wood
C09D 5/29 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes for multicolour effects
A method for fabricating a chemical composition containing an aromatic polymer, including the steps of: providing an anodic region and a cathodic region; providing an arene precursor; providing an electrochemical potential between the anodic region and the cathodic region; reacting the arene precursor via the electrochemical potential to form the composition, which further includes the step of conducting a cathodic reaction. A chemical composition containing an aromatic polymer prepared according to the method.
C08G 61/10 - Macromolecular compounds containing only carbon atoms in the main chain of the macromolecule, e.g. polyxylylenes only aromatic carbon atoms, e.g. polyphenylenes
A cryptosystem processor includes a twiddle factor memory, a SRDGT BFU, and a SPN. The twiddle factor memory has ZETA ports. The at least one SRDGT BFU has six input ports and four output ports and switchable among operation in DGT/IDGT/CWM mode, in which two of the input ports electrically communicate with the ZETA ports, respectively. The SRDGT BFU is configured to read and write two data points when working under the DGT/IDGT mode and is configured to read and write four data points when working under the CWM mode. The SPN electrically communicates with the SRDGT BFU and has at least one dual-port BRAM serving as memory cache configured to store polynomial, in which the SPN is configured to support the required number of data points reading or writing per cycle in the DGT/IDGT/CWM mode.
H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols
H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
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4H/FCC HETEROPHASE PLATINUM BASED NANOMATERIAL ON NANOROD FOR ELECTROCATALYTIC ALCOHOL OXIDATION
A heterogeneous catalyst for alcohol oxidation reaction of an anode reaction in direct alcohol fuel cells is provided. The catalyst includes at least one Pt-based nanoisland deposited on an Au nanorod by using a synthesis process to form 4H/face-centered cubic (fcc) heterophase. The synthesis process include steps as follows: mixing a material A selected from platinum(II) bis(acetylacetonate), vanadium(III) acetylacetonate, and titanium oxide acetylacetonate with a solvent B selected from oleylamine and 1-octadecene to form a first mixture; adding a dispersion of C 4H/fcc Au nanorods into the first mixture to form a second mixture, in which ratio of A to B is in a range from 0.5 to 2, and a ratio of A to C is in a range from 2 to 6; heating the second mixture; and recovering a 4H/fcc Pt-based heterostructure with Au from the second mixture.
A method for compressing three-dimensional (3D) medical image. The method includes obtaining image data of a 3D medical image, performing a data conversion operation to convert the image data of the 3D medical image into video data of a sequence of frames each corresponding to a respective 2D image, and performing a video encoding operation to encode the video data of the sequence of frames to obtain encoded content data. The encoded content data can be used for reconstructing the 3D medical image.
An easy-to-implement method has been developed to create ultrathin Pt nanomembranes, which catalyse the HER at a cost significantly lower than commercial Pt/C and comparable to non-noble metal electrocatalysts. These Pt nanomembranes consist of highly distorted Pt nanocrystals and exhibit a heterogeneous elastic strain field, a characteristic rarely seen in conventional crystals. This unique feature results in significantly higher electrocatalytic efficiency compared to various forms of Pt electrocatalysts, including Pt/C, Pt foils, and numerous Pt single-atom or single-cluster catalysts.
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C25B 11/056 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the substrate or carrier material consisting of textile or non-woven fabric
C25B 11/081 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound the element being a noble metal
A method for compressing a 3D medical image includes the steps of receiving a 3D medical image, partitioning the 3D medical image into a plurality of first slices, encoding the plurality of the first slices by a lossy codec into first bitstreams, decoding the first bitstreams by the lossy codec to obtain a plurality of second slices, computing a plurality of residues by comparing the plurality of the first slices and the plurality of the second slices, encoding the plurality of the residues by a lossless codec to obtain a plurality of encoded residues, and outputting the first bitstreams and the plurality of the encoded residues as compressed image data. Each residue corresponds to one of the first slices and its corresponding second slice. Experimental results on prevailing 3D medical image datasets demonstrate that the proposed method achieves promising compression performance and outperforms state-of-the-art methods.
G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
H04N 19/105 - Selection of the reference unit for prediction within a chosen coding or prediction mode, e.g. adaptive choice of position and number of pixels used for prediction
H04N 19/12 - Selection from among a plurality of transforms or standards, e.g. selection between discrete cosine transform [DCT] and sub-band transform or selection between H.263 and H.264
H04N 19/174 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a slice, e.g. a line of blocks or a group of blocks
H04N 19/42 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals characterised by implementation details or hardware specially adapted for video compression or decompression, e.g. dedicated software implementation
H04N 19/12 - Selection from among a plurality of transforms or standards, e.g. selection between discrete cosine transform [DCT] and sub-band transform or selection between H.263 and H.264
H04N 19/139 - Analysis of motion vectors, e.g. their magnitude, direction, variance or reliability
H04N 19/172 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a picture, frame or field
H04N 19/176 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a block, e.g. a macroblock
H04N 19/60 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using transform coding
H04N 19/85 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using pre-processing or post-processing specially adapted for video compression
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METHODS FOR IMPROVING HEALTH OF FISH, USE OF ZINC OXIDE PARTICLES FOR THE PREPARATION OF FISH FEED, METHODS FOR PREPARING FISH FEED FOR FISH, AND FISH FEED THEREOF
The present invention is concerned with a method of improving health of fish. The method has a step of feeding the fish with a fish feed, wherein the fish feed in its dried state has 60-93.35 mg/kg of zinc oxide (ZnO) particles.
A photovoltaics (PV) panel includes a PV module (102, 202) with a front face (102a, 202a) for exposure to sunlight and absorbing solar energy for conversion to electric energy and a back face opposite to the front face, and an evaporator (104, 204, 312) engaged with the back face of the PV module, an upper end (106, 206) of the evaporator being in close proximity to or in contact with a water source for absorbing the water by capillary action, the evaporator being of a structure allowing the water to move through, and the PV module being in a heat-transferrable relationship with the water moving through the evaporator.
F28D 15/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls in which the medium condenses and evaporates, e.g. heat-pipes
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
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TACTILE SENSOR, TOUCH DEVICE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF TACTILE SENSOR
A tactile sensor comprising flexible electrodes and triboelectric layers is provided. The first triboelectric layer is disposed on the first flexible electrode. The second triboelectric layer is disposed on the second flexible electrode. The first and second triboelectric layers cover a same area. The first and second triboelectric layers are located between the first and second flexible electrodes. The second triboelectric layer keeps a distance from the first triboelectric layer when no external force is applied. The first triboelectric layer comprises MXene and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). The first triboelectric layer and the second triboelectric layer have different triboelectric properties and form a triboelectric nanogenerator. A touch device comprising the tactile sensor and a manufacturing method of the tactile sensor are also provided.
One or more devices, systems, methods and/or non-transitory, machine-readable mediums are described herein for prototyping applications of spatially aware smart objects using augmented reality (AR). In an embodiment, a system can comprise a memory that stores computer-executable components, and a processor that executes the computer-executable components stored in the memory. The computer-executable components comprise a spatial detection component that determines and tracks spatial positions and orientations of one or more objects in association with moving the one or more objects within a real-world environment, and an interface component comprising a visual programming user interface that facilitates prototyping spatial events and corresponding effects associated with the moving of one or more objects based on the relative spatial positions.
The invention develops a novel hole-transporting material (HTM), PTAA-P1 and PTAA-P2 via the backbone engineering strategy to modulate wettability and promote anchoring. The HTM properties can be effectively modified by varying the linkage sites of incorporated pyridine units. The 3,5-linked PTAA-P1 particularly demonstrates a more regulated molecular configuration for interacting with perovskites, forming a highly crystalline perovskite film with uniform back contact and reduced defect density. The invention also develops the perovskite solar cell including the novel HTM with remarkable PCE efficiency and stability for small-area and large-area solar cells. The invention also develops the method for fabricating the perovskite solar cell.
The present invention provides an absorption-desorption based Carnot battery designed to achieve a high-efficiency, large-density, and low-loss conversion battery system for power-heat-power purpose. Based on the rational operating strategies, the current Carnot battery system design demonstrates outstanding energy storage density and round-trip efficiency, while the self-discharging loss is minimal even after prolonged standby time. The battery system of the present invention also enables further designs with flexibility in adopting different operating modes for versatile functions to provide electricity, heating, and cooling.
A microneedle includes a base and a tip distal from the base, the microneedle being formed with an anisotropic porous composition including a plurality of channels extending in a substantially uniform direction through the microneedle from a base surface towards an outer surface defined by the tip, and the plurality of channels being adapted to enable flow of a fluid therein.
A61M 37/00 - Other apparatus for introducing media into the bodyPercutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
A61B 10/00 - Instruments for taking body samples for diagnostic purposesOther methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis, sex determination or ovulation-period determinationThroat striking implements
A61F 9/00 - Methods or devices for treatment of the eyesDevices for putting in contact-lensesDevices to correct squintingApparatus to guide the blindProtective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
B29C 39/00 - Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressureApparatus therefor
B29C 39/02 - Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressureApparatus therefor for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
A computer-implemented method for training a neural network based ranking model includes performing a training data augmentation operation on a set of training data to generate a set of synthesized training data, and training a neural network based ranking model using the set of training data and the set of synthesized training data. The set of training data includes, for each of a plurality of queries, respective query-document data and respective relevance judgement data. The query-document data for a query includes data associated with a plurality of query-documents pairs for the query. The relevance judgement data for a query includes one or more sets of user feedback data associated with the query. The set of training data has an imbalanced training data distribution and the set of synthesized training data is arranged for use to reduce training data distribution imbalance of the set of training data.
A composite material comprising a first layer of thermochromic perovskite; a second layer of antireflection material including an organic or inorganic polymer deposited on the first layer; and a third layer of hydrophobic material deposited on the second layer. A method for preparing the composite material is also addressed.
C03C 17/42 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating of an organic material and at least one non-metal coating
C09D 1/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances
C09D 5/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes
C09D 5/29 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes for multicolour effects
C09D 183/16 - Coating compositions based on macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing silicon, with or without sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen, or carbon onlyCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers in which all the silicon atoms are connected by linkages other than oxygen atoms
An optical radiation modulation device that includes two or more optical fibers arranged optically in parallel, a first coupler coupled with the optical fibers, and a second coupler coupled with the optical fibers. The first coupler is operable to receive a single-wavelength optical radiation and to provide or distribute the single-wavelength optical radiation to the optical fibers. The second coupler is operable to receive optical radiations outputted by the optical fibers. The optical fibers include, at least: a first optical fiber operable to modulate the single-wavelength optical radiation provided or distributed to the first optical fiber to generate a multi-wavelength optical radiation for output to the second coupler; and a second optical fiber.
H01S 3/30 - Lasers, i.e. devices using stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation in the infrared, visible or ultraviolet wave range using scattering effects, e.g. stimulated Brillouin or Raman effects
A Doherty power amplifier that includes an input, an output, a main power amplification device connected between the input and the output; and an auxiliary power amplification device connected between the input and the output. The auxiliary power amplification device is arranged in parallel with the main power amplification device. The Doherty power amplifier further includes a first dual-mode impedance transformer connected between the main power amplification device and the output, and a second dual-mode impedance transformer between the auxiliary power amplification device and the output. The first and second dual-mode ITs each is adapted to convert an input impedance of a corresponding one of the main and auxiliary power amplification devices to a load impedance at the output, at two frequencies simultaneously.
A platinum-based adduct including a substrate to which a photolyzed active platinum species is attached, of the photolyzed platinum active species is generated from a platinum(IV) complex having a structure of Formula (Ia. A method of preparing the platinum-based adduct. An antibacterial platinum-based adduct. Uses of the platinum(IV) complex as a photoinitiator for hydrogelation, and as a photocrosslinker for hydrogelation or protein labeling are also addressed.
Displacement measurement systems, measurement methods and EUV lithography machines for quantum meta-structure elements are disclosed, which include: an entangled state light source generator, a meta-device, a collimating lens, a polarizing beam splitter, and a computing section. Left-rotation photon and the right-rotation photon are projected to the polarizing beam splitter, and the correlation between output ports of two polarizing beam splitters is counted for reading to measure the displacement of the meta-device element. The displacement of the meta-structure element is measured in a manner that realizes the correlation between the left-rotation photons and the right-rotation photons.
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
G01J 1/16 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter by comparison with reference light or electric value using electric radiation detectors
An ammonium acetate selected from the group of pentylammonium acetate, phenylethylammonium acetate, 2-([1,1′-biphenyl]-4-yl) ethan-1-amine acetate, butanammonium acetate, hexylammonium acetate, octylammonium acetate, phenylbutanammonium acetate, and any combination thereof, is used to modify a perovskite layer in a perovskite solar cell. A perovskite solar cell includes a perovskite layer and an interface modification layer that is in contact with the perovskite layer and includes at least one ammonium acetate provided herein. A method of preparing the inverted perovskite solar cell.
The present invention is concerned with a method of direct synthesis of co-products of at a first co-product and a second co-product. The first co-product is superhydrophilic carbon nitride thin film and the second co-product is superhydrophilic carbon nitride powder. The method has a step of using a guanidine carbonate salt as a precursor material. The present invention is also concerned with carbon nitride co-products. The carbon nitride co-products has a first co-product of superhydrophilic carbon nitride thin film and a second co-product of superhydrophilic carbon nitride powder. The superhydrophilic carbon nitride thin film has chemical formula of CNx, wherein x is 0.86-1.04, and the superhydrophilic carbon nitride powder has a chemical formula of g-C3N4.
A dielectric antenna that includes a substrate layer, a ground layer on top of the substrate layer, and a dielectric body on top of the ground layer. The dielectric body has an elongated shape. The dielectric antenna further contains an electric wall structure on a top of the dielectric body for cutting links among higher-order modes of the dielectric antenna. The invention aims to investigate novel antenna solutions for integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) applications.
The present invention is concerned with a method of generating a lubrication interface. The method has the steps of a) providing a target substrate and a growth substrate adjacent the target substrate with a confinement space defined therebetween, b) allowing a predetermined amount of water onto a surface of the target substrate in the confinement space thus forming a water layer, c) adding a predetermined amount of a sample of a molybdenum disulfides (MoS2) layer on the water layer thus allowing the water in the water layer to bind with the surface of the molybdenum disulfides (MoS2) layer, d) cooling down the target substrate to cryogenic temperature so as to freeze the water layer thus forming a molybdenum disulfides (MoS2) ice layer on the target substrate, and e) detaching the growth substrate from the molybdenum disulfides (MoS2) ice layer thus leaving the molybdenum disulfides (MoS2) ice layer.
C10M 173/02 - Lubricating compositions containing more than 10% water not containing mineral or fatty oils
C10M 177/00 - Special methods of preparation of lubricating compositionsChemical modification by after-treatment of components or of the whole of a lubricating composition, not covered by other classes
There is provided a computer-implemented method for processing a video. The computer-implemented method includes: (a) determining a target frame-level quality required for a frame of the video to be encoded, the determining of the target frame-level quality is based on, at least, a rate-quantization (R-Q) model that relates bit-rate and quantization step size and a quality-quantization model that relates quality measure and the quantization step size; and (b) determining one or more coding parameters for encoding the frame based on the determined target frame-level quality.
H04N 19/146 - Data rate or code amount at the encoder output
H04N 19/172 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using adaptive coding characterised by the coding unit, i.e. the structural portion or semantic portion of the video signal being the object or the subject of the adaptive coding the unit being an image region, e.g. an object the region being a picture, frame or field
99.
GRAPHENE OXIDE-BASED FLUORESCENT SENSOR FOR BIOMOLECULAR DETECTION
The present invention provides a stable and reliable biosensor (GO-TNA) composed of chemically modified TNA capture probes onto graphene oxide (GO) for detecting and imaging of target nucleic acids in vitro and in vivo, discriminating single nucleobase mismatch and monitoring target miRNA dynamic changes. The TNA capture probes in the invention brings significant improvement by 1000 times in the detection limit when compared to TNA probes itself. This detection platform is facile and cost-effective to prepare, which are critical advantages for real-time analysis, and thus brings new opportunities in the field of disease diagnosis for rapid and accurate detecting and imaging of a variety of disease-related nucleic acid molecules at the in vivo level. Apart from healthcare, they may also lead to potential applications in the areas of environmental analysis and food safety through detection of pesticides, antibiotics, or even foodborne pathogenic agents.
A wearable electronic device for providing or affecting smell. The wearable electronic device includes one or more odor manipulation units and a control circuit arrangement operably coupled with the one or more odor manipulation units for operating the one or more odor manipulation units. Each of the one or more odor manipulation units is respectively operable to provide or affect smell perceivable by a user of the wearable electronic device.
