gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
6-DoF object pose from semantic keypoints (2017)

This paper presents a novel approach to estimating the continuous six degree of freedom (6-DoF) pose (3D translation and rotation) of an object from a single RGB image. The approach combines semantic keypoints predicted by a convolutional network (convnet) with a deformable shape model. Unlike prior work, we are agnostic to whether the object is textured or textureless, as the convnet learns the optimal representation from the available training image data. Furthermore, the approach can be applied to instance- and class-based pose recovery. Empirically, we show that the proposed approach can accurately recover the 6-DoF object pose for both instance- and class-based scenarios with a cluttered background. For class-based object pose estimation, state-of-the-art accuracy is shown on the large-scale PASCAL3D+ dataset.
Transition Metal-containing Dendrimers in Biomedicine (2023)

There has been increasing research into designing transition metal-containing dendrimers as innovative materials, especially in the field of biomedicine and pharmaceutical science. They have applications in biosensors and drug-delivery systems, and are now one of the leading classes in the design of therapeutics for drug-resistant diseases. This book introduces readers to a number of classes of metal-containing dendrimers, before moving onto their design and synthesis. Their applications in biomedicine are then discussed, before highlighting future research targets in this growing field. It emphasizes the synthetic strategies to design transition metal-containing dendrimers, and discusses the type of laboratory work used to examine these types of dendrimers in the fields of medicine and pharmacology, including their antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory and antiviral activities. Transition Metal-Containing Dendrimers in Biomedicine brings chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical science and medical fields together to design these future materials which will have global benefits.
Manipulation on a molecular level: towards controlled molecular 3D printing (2016)

Nanotechnology developed from a purely theoretical concept pioneered by R. Feynman and E. Drexler into a large, scientifically and commercially active field. In the course of this development the meaning of nanotechnology shifted from the idea of control and engineering of matter at the atomic scale towards a much broader concept that spans all activities involving structures smaller than about 100 nm. It is within this broad definition that nanotechnology experienced a rapid development, while nanotechnology in its original meaning remained a theoretical concept until the development of the low-temperature scanning tunneling microscope allowed for the first time to move single atoms. The fully controlled manipulation of larger molecules remains however still illusive since the required level of control is absent. In the frame of this talk we outline the potential and challenges of using non-contact atomic forceand scanning tunneling microscopes for manipulation on a molecular level. While the use of control theory and engineering has led to a large increase in scanning speed and precision of atomic force microscope and scanning tunneling microscope, only little advance has been made with respect to the use of control for the precise manipulation of molecules. Most of the existing results consider the manipulation of atoms or very simple molecules. The precise, controlled manipulation and the estimation of the state of complex molecules as considered in this talk, as well as the use of control engineering to obtaining precise measurements of atomic interactions, is still in its infancy. In the first part we review different manipulation strategies on a molecular level and summarize the main principles behind atomic forceand scanning tunneling microscopes. In the second part, we present initial simulation results related to noncontact atomic force microscopes for molecular manipulation and outline the present challenges. These challenges can only be overcome developing tailored control methods taking the underlying physical principles into account. A central role in our investigations plays a physical simulation model that captures the underlying interaction forces between surface, molecule, nearby molecules and the microscope tip. It allows to simulate manipulation procedures at the atomic level. In particular, it can be used to generate suitable trajectories for the microscope tip that lead to the desired manipulation outcome.
Etude de l'absorption et du metabolisme du magnesium chez l'homme au moyen d'isotopes stables (doctorat) (2001)

Two patients with a reduced vertical dimension of occlusion as a result of teeth wear were prescribed ceramic overlays. Their 2-year follow-up suggested good adaptation to the recovered muscle support without associated symptoms or adverse alterations in the restorations.
Ring solitons on vortices (2001)

Interaction of a ring dark or antidark soliton (RDS and RADS, respectively) with a vortex is considered in the defocusing nonlinear Schrödinger equation with cubic (for RDS) or saturable (for RADS) nonlinearities. By means of direct simulations, it is found that the interaction gives rise to either an almost isotropic or a spiral-like pattern. A transition between them occurs at a critical value of the RDS or RADS amplitude, the spiral pattern appearing if the amplitude exceeds the critical value. An initial ring soliton created on top of the vortex splits into a pair of rings moving inward and outward. In the subcritical case, the inbound ring reverses its polarity, bouncing from the vortex core, without conspicuous effect on the core. In the transcritical case, the bounced ring soliton suffers a spiral deformation, while the vortex changes its position and structure and also loses its axial symmetry. Through a variational-type approach to the system's Hamiltonian, we additionally find that the vortex-RDS and vortex-RADS interactions are, respectively, attractive and repulsive. Simulations with the vortex placed eccentrically with respect to the RDS or RADS reveal the generation of strongly localized multispot dark and/or antidark coherent structures. The occurrence of spiral-like patterns in many numerical experiments prompted an attempt to generate a spiral dark soliton, but the latter is found to suffer a core instability that converts it into a rotating dipole emitting waves in the outward direction.
Depressive symptoms and early mortality following lung transplantation: A pilot study (2016)

Greater post-transplant depressive symptoms are independently associated with mortality among lung transplant recipients.
Simplified Dynamic Analysis Methods for Guyed Telecommunication Masts under Seismic Excitation (2009)

Earthquake-resistant design of essential infrastructure is paramount in areas with high seismic hazard and risk. Such critical infrastructure includes tall telecommunication masts which are highly nonlinear structures owing to the behaviour of their multi-level guy clusters. During earthquakes, their multi-support foundation is subjected to seismic wave delays that vary with the shear wave velocity of underlying soil. Such effects can be properly described in detailed nonlinear seismic analysis models, which are mainly used to explain exceptional situations (for example, mast failures) and for research purposes. However, the degree of complexity and sophistication these models require is too high for routine engineering design, and simplified procedures are necessary to perform design checks on the seismic vulnerability of tall masts. As a first step towards a simplified dynamic analysis procedure, this paper presents a method to obtain the equivalent dynamic properties of guy clusters. The method is based on rational cable mechanics and is verified with results from detailed finite element analysis of selected detailed models of real guy cables. However, the number of towers and the frequency range studied are limited, as this paper presents an ongoing research. More case studies are necessary to validate the method before it can be used in engineering practice.
Molecular Cosensitization for Efficient Panchromatic Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells (2007)

Farbenfroh: Eine effiziente panchromatische farbstoffsensibilisierte Solarzelle wurde mithilfe eines „molekularen Cocktails“ aus einem organischen Farbstoff und einem Zinkphthalocyanin erzeugt (siehe Bild). Die Verwendung von mehreren komplementären Farbstoffen (Cosensibilisierung) ist ein wichtiger Schritt hin zur Entwicklung von Solarzellen, die über das gesamte Sonnenspektrum operieren. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2001/2007/z703106_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.
Correlation techniques in robust nonlinear system realization/identification (1991)

The fundamental challenge in identification of nonlinear dynamic systems is determining the appropriate form of the model. A robust technique is presented in this paper which essentially eliminates this problem for many applications. The technique is based on the Minimum Model Error (MME), optimal estimation approach. A detailed literature review is included in which fundamental differences between the current approach and previous work is described. The most significant feature of the current work is the ability to identify nonlinear dynamic systems without prior assumptions regarding the form of the nonlinearities, in contrast to existing nonlinear identification approaches which usually require detailed assumptions of the nonlinearities. Model form is determined via statistical correlation of the MME optimal state estimates with the MME optimal model error estimates. The example illustrations indicate that the method is robust with respect to prior ignorance of the model, and with respect to measurement noise, measurement frequency, and measurement record length.
Constituents of Eupomatia species. VI. The structures of eupodienone-1, -2 and -3 (1980)

Eupodienone-1, from the bark of Eupomatia laurina, has been shown by spectroscopic and degradative studies to have the novel neolignan structure (2), (7R,8S,9R)-9-acetoxy-2,3,3',4,5'-pentamethoxy-7,8- dimethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydrospiro[5H-benzocycloheptene-5,1'-cyclohexa- 2',5'-dien]-4'-one. Eupodienone-2 is the corresponding 9-hydroxy derivative (3) and eupodienone-3, the 9-benzoyloxy derivative (4). The substance EL3 is the 9-ethoxy derivative (5), an artefact.
Effect of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate on the Rheological and Mechanical Behavior of Low-Density Polyethylene-Based Greenhouse Film (2010)

In this work, the effect of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) on the rheological and mechanical properties of low-density polyethylene (LDPE)-based greenhouse plastic films was explored. The rheological experiments showed that, for given PE and EVA, both complex viscosity and storage moduli of LDPE/EVA blends were not significantly affected when EVA content is less than 30%wt but increased with increasing EVA content thereafter. However, the mechanical results inconsistently showed that blown films with 10%wt EVA content gave the most superior mechanical properties compared to other blends. It was found that, at higher EVA contents, immiscibility between the LDPE and EVA phases occurred, resulting in much poorer mechanical performance.
Protein and calorie prescription for children and young adults receiving continuous renal replacement therapy: A report from the Prospective Pediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Registry Group (2008)

Protein prescription in pediatric continuous renal replacement therapy may be inadequate. Inter-center variation exists with respect to nutrition prescription. Feeding practice standardization and research in pediatric acute kidney injury nutrition are essential to begin providing evidence-based feeding recommendations.
Harmonization of Study and Reference Data by PhaseLift: Saving Time When Imputing Study Data (2014)

Genome-wide association studies are usually accompanied by imputation techniques to complement genome-wide SNP chip genotypes. Current imputation approaches separate the phasing of study data from imputing, which makes the phasing independent from the reference data. The two-step approach allows for updating the imputation for a new reference panel without repeating the tedious phasing step. This advantage, however, does no longer hold, when the build of the study data differs from the build of the reference data. In this case, the current approach is to harmonize the study data annotation with the reference data (prephasing lift-over), requiring rephasing and re-imputing. As a novel approach, we propose to harmonize study haplotypes with reference haplotypes (postphasing lift-over). This allows for updating imputed study data for new reference panels without requiring rephasing. With continuously updated reference panels, our approach can save considerable computing time of up to 1 month per re-imputation. We evaluated the rephasing and postphasing lift-over approaches by using data from 1,644 unrelated individuals imputed by both approaches and comparing it with directly typed genotypes. On average, both approaches perform equally well with mean concordances of 93% between imputed and typed genotypes for both approaches. Also, imputation qualities are similar (mean difference in RSQ < 0.1%). We demonstrate that our novel postphasing lift-over approach is a practical and time-saving alternative to the prephasing lift-over. This might encourage study partners to accommodate updated reference builds and ultimately improve the information content of study data. Our novel approach is implemented in the software PhaseLift.
A low-power 1 MHz, 25 mW 12-bit time-interleaved analog-to-digital converter (1996)

A 12-bit 1 Msample/s 25 mW analog-to-digital converter was designed. Linearity, offset, and gain errors of less than 1/2 LSB have been achieved using an EEPROM memory trimming scheme. The EEPROM memory array, programmed during testing, continuously drives a correction digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with code dependent correction factors. The analog-to-digital converter (ADC) uses a time-interleaved multistep architecture consisting of two banks of comparator arrays sharing a common reference ladder and EEPROM correction memory. A static EEPROM memory array optimizes the power dissipation, conversion rate, inter-stage gain errors, and charge injection. The resulting converter achieves high speed operation with minimal power dissipation.
Functional electrical stimulation reinforced tenodesis effect controlled by myoelectric activity from wrist extensors (2006)

We demonstrated a method for enhancing the tenodesis grip in individuals with sustained tetraplegia at the 6th cervical vertebra neurological level. Subjects used the myoelectric activity from wrist extensor muscles to directly control the electrical stimulation of the extrinsic finger and thumb flexors (flexor pollicis longus and flexor digitorum superficialis/ profondus) with the use of a specially designed system, Myoelectrically Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (MeCFES). We screened 20 medical records and selected 9 subjects. Of the nine subjects, five showed a positive response to the surface stimulation and could test the system; the other four failed to achieve functional finger flexion because of skin sensitivity or inadequate movement. We evaluated hand function, with and without the MeCFES system, using tests involving three everyday objects: manipulating a videocassette with the key grip, drinking from a bottle with the palmar grasp, and writing with a pen using the tripod grip. Without the system, none of the five subjects could complete all three tasks; but, when assisted with MeCFES, all subjects completed all the tasks. The system proved simple and intuitively easy to use, and no training was needed for subjects to obtain immediate functionality. We will need further research to evaluate the usefulness of the system in activities of daily living.
Study on gas replacement time in plasma process chamber for realizing ideal down flow of gas without disturbance (2008)

Precise and the high-speed replacement of various gas species in the plasma process chamber become increasingly very important in order to realize high-quality continuous multi-processes using various gas species in a single plasma process chamber with high throughput in various industry manufacturing fields such as semiconductor devices, flat panel displays (FPD), solar cells and so on. In a microwave-excited high-density and low-electron temperature plasma process equipment with a dual-shower-plate structure, uniform down-flow of gas in the chamber is essential to realize this. Thus, the upper shower plate for down-flow supply of gas plays an important role. It has been confirmed that, in the case of the replacement of N 2 by Ar, the short replacement time of around 2 seconds in the cases of 133 Pa, 66.7 Pa, 13.3 Pa and 6.67 Pa can be achieved by using the upper shower plate having 1200 holes. The upper shower plate has advantageous effect for high-speed gas replacement due to precise down-flow of gas.
Semantic Models for Re-ranking in Question Answering (2013)

This paper describes a research aimed at unveiling the role of Semantic Models in Question Answering. In these systems questions and answers are often expressed in quite different languages, so our objective is to bridge this “lexical chasm” adopting semantic representations. The aim of the research is to find out if Semantc Models are useful for this task and if they can improve the answer re-ranking performance. We have carried out an initial evaluation of a subset of the semantic models on the CLEF2010 QA dataset, showing their effectiveness. We also did a first attempt in combining them by means of Learning to Rank algorithms.
By-example synthesis of architectural textures (2010)

Textures are often reused on different surfaces in large virtual environments. This leads to unpleasing stretch and cropping of features when textures contain architectural elements. Existing retargeting methods could adapt each texture to the size of their support surface, but this would imply storing a different image for each and every surface, saturating memory. Our new texture synthesis approach casts synthesis as a shortest path problem in a graph describing the space of images that can be synthesized. Each path in the graph describes how to form a new image by cutting strips of the source image and reassembling them in a different order. Only the paths describing the result need to be stored in memory: synthesized textures are reconstructed at rendering time. The user can control repetition of features, and may specify positional constraints. We demonstrate our approach on a variety of textures, from facades for large city rendering to structured textures commonly used in video games.
Double patterning with multilayer hard mask shrinkage for sub-0.25 k1 lithography (2007)

In order to reduce the overall size of device features, continuing development in the low k1 lithography process is essential for achieving the feature reduction. Although ArF immersion lithography has extended the feature size scaling to 45nm node, investigation of low k1 lithography process is still important for either ArF dry or wet lithography. Double patterning is one procedure pushing down the k1 limit below 0.25. It combines the multilayer hard mask application and resist shrinkage process to get the feature size reduced to quarter pitch of the illumination limit. In recent spin-on hard mask studies, silicon containing bottom antireflective coatings (BARC) have been developed to combine the function of reflective control and great etching selectivity to the photoresist. Trilayer resist including the photoresist, silicon containing BARC and planarizing organic underlay can improve the reflectivity by optical index tuning of dual hard mask layer effectively and reduce photoresist thickness to avoid the pattern collapse with small features. In our study, we found some interesting characteristics of trilayer resist could be used for double patterning technology and made the low k1 process more feasible. This procedure we investigated can make the feature size of half pitch reduce to 37nm and beyond at 0.92NA under ArF dry lithography. Among the resolution enhancement for ArF dry illumination, double patterning scheme, overlay controllability and pattern transfer process by reactive ion etching (RIE) will be discussed in this paper.
Methionine restriction and life‐span control (2015)

Dietary restriction (DR) without malnutrition is associated with longevity in various organisms. However, it has also been shown that reduced calorie intake is often ineffective in extending life span. Selecting optimal dietary regimens for DR studies is complicated, as the same regimen may lead to different outcomes depending on genotype and environmental factors. Recent studies suggested that interventions such as moderate protein restriction with or without adequate nutrition (e.g., particular amino acids or carbohydrates) may have additional beneficial effects mediated by certain metabolic and hormonal factors implicated in the biology of aging, regardless of total calorie intake. In particular, it was shown that restriction of a single amino acid, methionine, can mimic the effects of DR and extend life span in various model organisms. We discuss the beneficial effects of a methionine-restricted diet, the molecular pathways involved, and the use of this regimen in longevity interventions.
A generalized DQ impedance model of ATRU system (2014)

Three-phase ac systems can be transferred into dq axis, where stability analysis becomes much simpler. In order to apply the stability criterion in AC system, an equivalent DQ admittance model for the ATRU system has been developed in this paper, based on the ABC impedance model in paper [1]. Compared to the literature work, this model has two better features: (1) it is valid in a wide frequency range, which is from below fundamental frequency to high number times of fundamental frequency; (2) it considers the effect of the ac line impedance and output dc impedance. At different circuit parameters, including the extreme cases, the analytical modeling results and the numerical simulation results present excellent agreement, which demonstrates the accuracy of the analytical model.
The effect of Lacto- and Bifidobacteria in monoculture on the vaginal microflora in norm and in cases of intravaginal staphylococcosis. (2013)

The influence of probiotic strains of Lactobacillus casei IMV B-7280, Lactobacillus acidophilus IMV B-7279, Bifidobacterium animalis VKL, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus IMV B-7281 and Bifidobacterium animalis VKB, each strain separately, to the range of the urogenital tract microflora in physiological norm and in cases of experimental intravaginal staphylococcosis of mice induced by Staphylococcus aureus 8325-4. It was found that all these strains had different efficiency in Staphylococcus aureus 8325-4 growth suppression in the vagina of infected mice and affect the spectrum of microorganisms. Lactobacillus casei IMV B-7280 strain had effective antistaphylococcal effect and reduced the number of coliform bacteria and fungi in the vagina in cases of intravaginal staphylococcosis of mice. Lactobacillus casei IMV B-7280 strain is promising to create probiotic drugs effective in treating intravaginal staphylococcosis.