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An exposure apparatus includes a projection optical system for projecting a pattern on a reticle onto an object to be exposed, a reference mark that serves as a reference for an alignment between the reticle and the object, a first fluid that has a refractive index of 1 or greater, and fills a space between at least part of the projection optical system and the object and a space between at least part of the projection optical system and the reference mark, and an alignment mechanism for aligning the object by using the projection optical system and the first fluid.

A set top box (STB) includes a trusted transactional cache and associated transactional protocol and enables e-commerce transactions to be securely committed to a remote server extremely quickly and with little network overhead. The invention does away with the user concern of whether the transaction was successful. The STB operates equally well on robust private networks as on unpredictable Internet or wireless networks, and avoids upsetting users who would otherwise have to wait in front of a display screen for confirmation of completion of the transaction after a temporary communication failure with the central site. The method may advantageously be used to provide cost-effective micro-payments solutions. The STB may include a dual headed display capability in which data and video maybe be directed to separate displays. The STB may feature an embedded ticket printer, as well as an embedded barcode scanner. This enables non computer literate users to more conveniently track transactions committed via the STB, or to take advantage of promotional coupons. The STB features an embedded hardware true Random Number Generator to produce maximum entropy encryption keys, therefore providing maximum secure and fool-proof means to protect private data using government authorized encryption schemes.

A method of measuring fluid properties such as flow velocity, flow rate, and fluid composition comprises positioning a heat exchange element with a temperature sensor, such as an optical fiber temperature sensor, arranged centrally inside the element in thermal contact with a fluid of interest, heating or cooling the heat exchange element to cause a temperature difference and exchange of thermal energy between the element and the fluid, using the temperature sensor to measure the temperature of the heat exchange element during the exchange of thermal energy, and determining properties of the fluid from the temperature measurement. A second temperature sensor can be provided offset from the first sensor to provide additional measurements to improve accuracy, and a plurality of heat exchange elements with temperature sensors can be used together to determine fluid properties over a large region.

A set top box (STB) includes a trusted transactional cache and associated transactional protocol and enables e-commerce transactions to be securely committed to a remote server extremely quickly and with little network overhead. The invention does away with the user concern of whether the transaction was successful. The STB operates equally well on robust private networks as on unpredictable Internet or wireless networks, and avoids upsetting users who would otherwise have to wait in front of a display screen for confirmation of completion of the transaction after a temporary communication failure with the central site. The method may advantageously be used to provide cost-effective micro-payments solutions. The STB may include a dual headed display capability in which data and video maybe be directed to separate displays. The STB may feature an embedded ticket printer, as well as an embedded barcode scanner. This enables non computer literate users to more conveniently track transactions committed via the STB, or to take advantage of promotional coupons. The STB features an embedded hardware true Random Number Generator to produce maximum entropy encryption keys, therefore providing maximum secure and fool-proof means to protect private data using government authorized encryption schemes.

A method for increasing the resolution when forming a three-dimensional article through successive fusion of parts of a powder bed, said method comprising providing a vacuum chamber, providing an electron gun, providing a first powder layer on a work table inside said vacuum chamber, directing an electron beam from said electron gun over said work table causing the powder layer to fuse in selected locations to form a first cross section of said three-dimensional article, providing a second powder layer on said work table, directing the electron beam over said work table causing said second powder layer to fuse in selected locations to form a second cross section of said three-dimensional article, reducing the pressure in the vacuum chamber from a first pressure level to a second pressure level between the providing of said first powder layer and said second powder layer.

An exposure apparatus includes a projection optical system for projecting a pattern on a reticle onto an object to be exposed, a reference mark that serves as a reference for an alignment between the reticle and the object, a first fluid that has a refractive index of 1 or greater, and fills a space between at least part of the projection optical system and the object and a space between at least part of the projection optical system and the reference mark, and an alignment mechanism for aligning the object by using the projection optical system and the first fluid.

An ion trap is provided with at least two discrete trapping regions or segments. Both segments are located in a vacuum chamber of a mass spectrometer system. An entrance of the ion trap is disposed downstream to a laser based ionization source to receive the ions with a wide range of kinetic energies that have been generated by the laser-based ionization source. Once sufficient ions have been accumulated in the first segment and sufficient time has passed to cool the ions, they are transferred to the second segment and ultimately ejected through an aperture or slot to a detector arrangement to produce a mass spectrum.

The invention discloses an oral composition containing Ectoine and hyaluronic acid and application of the oral composition. The oral composition is prepared from, by mass, 0.1-5% of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid or salt thereof, 0.1-5% of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid or salt thereof, 0.01-1% of tea polyphenol, 1-3% of xylitol, 0.1-1% of Ectoine and the balance water, and the totalpercentage is 100%. Accordingly, the Ectoine, different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid or salt thereof, tea polyphenol and xylitol are compounded, the bio-safety is high, the synergetic effect is achieved, the effects of nursing wound surfaces, diminishing inflammation, promoting healing and the like are achieved, and the oral composition is applicable to oral care application such as oral care after cancer chemotherapy and oral ulcer care and can also be applied to the field of medical products, medical equipment and disinfection products.

A method for fabricating a color filter is disclosed. First, a substrate having a dielectric layer and a passivation thereon is provided. Next, a first pattern transfer process is performed to form a trench in the dielectric layer and the passivation layer, and a color filter is formed in the trench, in which the color filter partially covers the surface of the passivation layer. Next, a chemical mechanical polishing process is performed to planarize the color filter, such that the surface of the color filter is even with the surface of the passivation layer.

A method of enhancing 3D image information density, comprising providing a confocal fluorescent microscope and a rotational stage. 3D image samples at different angles are collected. A deconvolution process of the 3D image samples by a processing unit is performed. A registration process of the deconvoluted 3D image samples by the processing unit is performed. An interpolation process of the registered 3D image samples by the processing unit is performed to output a 3D image in high resolution.

This invention relates to an electrophoresis separation medium having a gel matrix of at least one random, linear copolymer comprising a primary comonomer and at least one secondary comonomer, wherein the comonomers are randomly distributed along the copolymer chain. The primary comonomer is an acrylamide or an acrylamide derivative that provides the primary physical, chemical, and sieving properties of the gel matrix. The at least one secondary comonomer imparts an inherent physical, chemical, or sieving property to the copolymer chain. The primary and secondary comonomers are present in a ratio sufficient to induce desired properties that optimize electrophoresis performance. The invention also relates to a method of separating a mixture of biological molecules using this gel matrix, a method of preparing the novel electrophoresis separation medium, and a capillary tube filled with the electrophoresis separation medium.

An apparatus and method are disclosed for pre-concentrating gaseous vapors for analysis. The invention finds application in conjunction with, e.g., analytical instruments where low detection limits for gaseous vapors are desirable. Vapors sorbed and concentrated within the bed of the apparatus can be thermally desorbed achieving at least partial separation of vapor mixtures. The apparatus is suitable, e.g., for preconcentration and sample injection, and provides greater resolution of peaks for vapors within vapor mixtures, yielding detection levels that are 10-10,000 times better than for direct sampling and analysis systems. Features are particularly useful for continuous unattended monitoring applications.

The present invention relates to a MR tracking method and device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a magnetic resonance tracking method and device, using a magnetic-susceptible object. A magnetic iso-surface induced by the object is selectively excited with a corresponding frequency offset; the magnetic iso-surface is then projected on three axes of a k-space, from which projections the spatial position of the object is calculated.

Backthinning in an area selective manner is applied to imaging sensors 12 for use in electron bombarded devices. A further arrangement results in an array of collimators 51 aligned with pixels 42 or groups of pixels providing improved image contrast of such image sensor. Provision of a thin P-doped layer 52 on the illuminated rear surface provides both a diffusion barrier resulting in improved resolution and a functional shield for reference pixels. A gradient in concentration of P-doped layer 52 optimizes electron collection at the pixel array.

Preferred systems can include an electrical impedance tomography apparatus electrically connectable to an object; an ultra low field magnetic resonance imaging apparatus including a plurality of field directions and disposable about the object; a controller connected to the ultra low field magnetic resonance imaging apparatus and configured to implement a sequencing of one or more ultra low magnetic fields substantially along one or more of the plurality of field directions; and a display connected to the controller, and wherein the controller is further configured to reconstruct a displayable image of an electrical current density in the object. Preferred methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are also disclosed.

The invention provides a project management system, and a data processing method and device thereof. The data processing method comprises the following steps: reading project scheduling data from a project management database; analyzing the relationship of hierarchysubordinate of the project scheduling data; expressing summary task information in a tabular form hierarchically; expressing final-stage task information on the right side or the left side of one corresponding summary task in a bar chart form. According to the invention, the summary task information and the final-stage task information are respectively displayed in a table area and a task area hierarchically, the final-stage task information, subordinate to the same summary task on the same hierarchy, is combined in one line or more lines to be displayed, so that the amount of the task information expressed in a unit area can be increased effectively, and the problems of low expression efficiency and bad effect of a conventional program management system are solved.

Provided are a device and a method of detecting signal lamps in a vehicle, in particular in a large vehicle, being provided with a plurality of signal lamps each being capable of switching between an OFF-phase and an ON-phase. The method includes the steps of during the OFF-phase of a vehicle signal lamp to be probed inducing a probing current by connecting an electric current generator to said vehicle signal lamp circuit, where the probing current is lower than the nominal current for the lamp in question. The next step is to detect the electric voltage level over the lamp circuit and determining vehicle signal lamp characteristics such as type and condition based on said electric voltage level detection. The result of the determination is that the signal lamp is a LED lamp being connected, when the detected voltage level is within a predetermined interval between a first voltage level and a second voltage level.

The embodiment of the invention discloses a video content similarity discrimination method and a system based on computer vision, and relates to the technical field of video image processing, and themethod comprises the following steps: respectively extracting key frames of a video A and a video B through an unsupervised learning clustering algorithm based on an HSV model; respectively calculating a hash value in each key frame of the video A and the video B through a perceptual hash algorithm; and based on the hash value in each key frame of the video A and the video B, judging the similarity of the video A and the video B through a Hamming distance algorithm. According to the method and the system, the problems that the representativeness of key frames is not enough, the accuracy can begreatly reduced under the condition that the content change amplitude between the frames is relatively small, and the effect of the existing picture local feature value processing technology is poorunder the condition of image brightness change are effectively solved; hash value comparison is carried out through the Hamming distance, similarity judgment is carried out on videos of different channels, and therefore the purpose of video copyright infringement judgment is achieved.

A method of measuring fluid properties such as flow velocity, flow rate, and fluid composition comprises positioning a heat exchange element with a temperature sensor, such as an optical fiber temperature sensor, arranged centrally inside the element in thermal contact with a fluid of interest, heating or cooling the heat exchange element to cause a temperature difference and exchange of thermal energy between the element and the fluid, using the temperature sensor to measure the temperature of the heat exchange element during the exchange of thermal energy, and determining properties of the fluid from the temperature measurement. A second temperature sensor can be provided offset from the first sensor to provide additional measurements to improve accuracy, and a plurality of heat exchange elements with temperature sensors can be used together to determine fluid properties over a large region.

The present invention provides electrophoresis gels and buffers for protein or nucleic acid electrophoresis comprising the compound of Formula I: wherein R′ is a C1-C6 alkyl substituted with SO3H and optionally substituted with OH; if X=0, R is a pair of electrons; and if X=N, R is R′ and salts and solvates thereof.. The present invention also provides pre-cast gels and pre-mixed gel solutions comprising the compound of formula I. The present invention further provides methods of performing electrophoresis using the gels and buffers comprising a compound of formula I. The gels and buffers comprising a compound of Formula I offer extended shelf life and good protein and nucleic acid resolution.

Provided are an optical lens assembly and a method of forming an image. The optical lens assembly includes: a first lens having a convex object-side surface; a second lens having a convex object-side surface; at least one lens at an image side of the second lens; a first stop being a variable stop at an object side of the first lens; and a second stop at an image side of the first lens, wherein the second stop determines a minimum F number, and the first stop is variable to determine an F number greater than the minimum F number.

X-ray imaging screens utilizing phosphors disposed in microchannels disposed in a plate. This application relates to the “tiling” of such microchannel plates to form a larger imaging area and to the use of “storage phosphors” in the microchannel plates which enables the phosphors to be read out after exposure and from the side exposed to the X-rays. The storage phosphor screens of the present invention provide significantly increased resolution than the prior art storage phosphor screens.

The invention discloses a full-degradation cushion packaging material which is prepared from, by weight, 50 parts to 60 parts of starch, 20 parts to 30 parts of plant fibers, 5 parts to 10 parts of packing, 10 parts of 15 parts of starch plasticizer A, 5 parts to 10 parts of starch plasticizer B, 1 part to 5 parts of adhesive, 0.1 part to 1 part of release agent, 0.1 part to 1 part of foaming agent, and 100 parts to 120 parts of water, wherein the plant fibers are straw fibers or bagasse fibers, the packing is talcum powder, the starch plasticizer A is glycerinum or formamide, the starch plasticizer B is urea or ethanediol, the adhesive is polyvinyl alcohol, and the release agent is stearic acid. The invention further discloses a preparing method of the cushion packaging material which is a foaming hot-press forming method. The full-degradation cushion packaging material prepared with the method has the advantages that the raw materials are reproducible, the production process is free of pollution, and production cost is low.

The invention discloses a waterlogging warning system and method. The waterlogging warning system comprises image collecting equipment, a server and warning equipment. The image collecting equipment is used for obtaining image information of a target region; the server is used for analyzing the image information to obtain a first analysis result, wherein the first analysis result comprises the accumulated water area of a low-lying region in the target region and personnel distribution conditions in the target region; the warning equipment is used for outputting waterlogging warning information according to the accumulated water area and the personnel distribution conditions. By means of the waterlogging warning system and method, the problem that waterlogging warning effectiveness is poor as waterlogging information obtained by an existing waterlogging warning system is single is solved, the waterlogging warning information is output by the warning equipment according to the accumulated water area and the personnel distribution conditions, and the effect of improving the waterlogging warning effectiveness is achieved.

The invention discloses arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi GZ176 for disease prevention, growth promotion and adverse resistance of herbaceous plants and microbial inoculums and application of the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi GZ176. The arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi GZ176 is rhizophagus intraradices and can be made into powder with concentration being 40-60 spores per gram, herbaceous plant disease prevention rate is up to 71.3% after the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi GZ176 powder is subjected to seed dressing under normal management conditions of greenhouses, and herbaceous plant growth promotion rate is higher than 16.19%; in the field, disease prevention and control rate reaches 75.27%, and yield increasing rate exceeds 36.17%; adverse resistance of the herbaceous plants can be improved remarkably.

The invention relates to an L molecular sieve-containing catalytic gasoline selective hydrodesulfurization modification catalyst. A carrier is a composite carrier consisting of alumina and an L molecular sieve; Co or / and Ni metal and Mo or / and W metal active components are loaded; alkali metals, alkaline-earth metals, rare-earth elements, transition metals and non-metals are compounded to obtain a modifier; the L molecular sieve accounts for 10 to 70 percent of the total weight of the carrier; and based on the total weight of 100 percent of the catalyst, the active component Mo or / and W accounts for 2.0 to 30 percent of the total weight of the catalyst based on the weight percentage of an oxide, the active component Co or / and Ni accounts for 0.1 to 10.0 percent of the total weight of the catalyst based on the weight percentage of the oxide, the modifier accounts for 1 to 10 percent of the total weight of the catalyst and the carrier accounts for 60 to 93 percent of the total weight of the catalyst. Therefore, the desulfurization degree of catalytic gasoline is no less than 80 percent, the volume content of olefin is lowered to be less than 25 percent and the octane number of a product is no less than 1.5 units compared with that of raw oil.

The invention discloses a hotlink protection method, device and system based on a network terminal. The network terminal comprises an agent module, a response module used for responding to a play operation of a user and a player module. At one side of the network terminal, the hotlink protection method comprises the steps that the response module acquires play information from an authorization server in response to a play operation; the response module receives the play information and starts the player module; the player module acquires a first URL according to the play information; the player module requests the agent module through the first URL; the agent module parses the first URL by adopting a private protocol, and modifies a destination address in the first URL into an address of a media server in which a medium to be played is actually stored; and the agent module requests the media server through the first URL so as to acquire the medium to be played. According to the invention, the security of a hotlink protection mechanism can be enhanced.

The invention relates to medical image processing, and provides an IMT (Intima Media Thickness) measurement algorithm with good overall performance. By using the method, there is no need for artificial participation, the time complexity is relatively low, the result of automatic measurement and the result of manual measurement by experts are highly consistent, and a satisfactory measurement result can be obtained for intima media of different morphological structures. An ultrasonic carotid artery intima media thickness measurement method based on deep learning of the invention comprises the following steps: (1) ROI (Region of Internet) acquisition; automatically identifying the far end of an ultrasonic carotid artery by use of a convolution neural network (CNN), and extracting an ROI; (2) pixel classification: performing more advanced feature extraction, and after feature extraction, building a pattern classifier by use of a stacked auto-encoder and a logistic regression classification layer to complete image pixel classification; and (3) boundary extraction: selecting a classification region based on the area information and location of a target classification region, and performing polynomial curve fitting on the classification boundary. The method is mainly applied in medical image processing.

Systems and methods for processing an audio signal are provided for replay on an audio device. An audio signal is spectrally decomposed into a plurality of subband signals using and pass filters. Each of the subband signals are provided to a respective modulator and subsequently, from the modulator output, provided to a respective first processing path that includes a first dynamic range compressor, DRC. Each subband signal is feedforward compressed by the respective first DRC to obtain a feedforward-compressed subband signal, wherein the first DRC is slowed relative to an instantaneous DRC. Subsequently, each feedforward-compressed subband signal is provided to a second processing path that includes a second DRC, wherein the feedforward-compressed subband signal is compressed by the respective second DRC and outputted to the respective modulator. Modulation of the subband signals is then performed in dependence on the output of the second processing path. Finally, the feedforward-compressed subband signals are recombined.