Abstract:
A method of extracting key frames from a video sequence, which video sequence comprises MPEG compressed video data having block motion vectors. The method initially partially decompresses (202) the MPEG compressed video data to obtain block motion vectors and converts (204) the block motion vectors to forward block motion vectors. The method then generates (206) global motion signals and generates (306) dominant global direction clusters. The method then selects (402,404,406) potential key frames of the video sequence using the generated dominant global direction clusters. The method lastly decompresses (408) the selected key frames to obtain the extracted key frames.
Abstract:
A method of extracting key frames from a video sequence, which video sequence includes MPEG compressed video data having block motion vectors. The method initially partially decompresses (202) the MPEG compressed video data to obtain block motion vectors and converts (204) the block motion vectors to forward block motion vectors. The method then generates (206) global motion signals and generates (306) dominant global direction clusters. The method then selects (402,404,406) potential key frames of the video sequence using the generated dominant global direction clusters. The method lastly decompresses (408) the selected key frames to obtain the extracted key frames.
Abstract:
A query system (1600) is formed by a wizard (1605) operating to form a data server (1610) arranged to serve data from a data source (1615) to a client application (1630), each of the wizard, the client application, the data server and the data source being linked by a communications network (1650). The data source has native data types and data arranged in a data structure. The wizard operates to firstly identify the data source over the network. The wizard further provides an application program for traversing and examining at least one of the data structure and data of the identified data source. The application program is operable to generate a representative schema (1614) comprising mapping data for converting the native data types to predetermined data types of a common data model. The wizard further operates to create a server application (1612) adapted to use the representative schema to convert the data from the native data types to the predetermined data types and to serve the data to the client application according to the common data model over the network. The representative schema and the server application thereby form the data server generated by the wizard. Once formed, the data server may receive and respond to queries from the client application, which may have no knowledge of the native data types, but which are directed to the data source.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for promoting extracellular expression of proteins in B. subtilis using cutinase, which belongs to the technical fields of genetic engineering, enzyme engineering and microbial engineering. It teaches co-expressing a cutinase mutant and a target protein in B. subtilis to promote extracellular expression of the target protein which is naturally located inside cells. The target protein includes xylose isomerase, 4,6-α-glucosyltransferase, 4-α-glucosyltransferase, trehalose synthase, branching enzyme and the like. The invention can achieve extracellular expression of intracellularly localized target protein, improve the production efficiency, reduce the production cost and simplify the subsequent extraction process.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for preparing a resistant dextrin product by using compound enzyme treatment. Starch is first subjected to high-temperature acidolysis to obtain pyrodextrin which is used as the substrate for the enzyme treatment. A compound enzyme reaction system including a starch branching enzyme and a CGTase is used for preparing the resistant dextrin product. The starch branching enzyme and the CGTase are added simultaneously or sequentially to treat the pyrodextrin to further increase the content of the resistant component in the product. The content of the resistant component of the enzyme treated product reaches up to 65.3%, a 21.3% increase from that of the pyrodextrin before the enzyme treatment.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of biotechnology engineering. It provides a recombinant Escherichia coli that can produce fructosylated chondroitin with high yields and the method for constructing the recombinant strain. The present invention discloses a method for constructing an expression plasmid pETM6R1-RBS-glmM-GGGS-glmS that contains a glmM and a glmS gene under regulation of ribosome binding sites. The recombinant plasmid was transformed into E. coli K4 to obtain a recombinant E. coli strain ZQ33 that can produce fructosylated chondroitin up to 3.99 g·L−1 by fed-batch fermentation in a 5-L fermentor, which was increased by 108.90% compared to that of the wild type strain.
Abstract:
An antenna system with a full metal back cover is provided in the present disclosure. The antenna system includes a metal back cover with a main body, a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to each other, a circuit board with a main ground point, a first antenna module and a second antenna module electrically connected to the circuit board. A first gap is formed between the first sidewall and the main body, and a second gap is formed between the second sidewall and the main body; the metal back cover is divided into a first metal portion including the first sidewall and a second metal portion including the second sidewall. The first metal portion includes a top slit penetrating through an edge of the first sidewall, and the second metal portion includes a bottom slit penetrating through an edge of the second sidewall.
Abstract:
A method, system and device for providing secure access to multimedia content received by a networked digital storage device, such as a set-top box. A mobile device, such as a mobile telephone, obtains appropriate security binding information and application software when coupled to the networked digital storage device at its end user location. The mobile device uploads the security binding information to a randomly located temporary hosting device at its place-shifted location when coupled thereto and, through a logical binding with the temporary hosting device, enables a secure, remote session. The secure binding and transfer of appropriate keys allow the remote hosting device to securely access premium or protected digital material/services available at the networked digital storage device. After completion of the secure, remote access session, termination occurs and the security binding information and the computing activity residue can be removed from the mobile device and the temporary hosting device.
Abstract:
The present invention provides novel methods of inhibiting fibrosis, as well as methods of treating or inhibiting fibrotic disorders, using BMP9 and/or BMP10 antagonists. The present invention also provides methods of assessing whether a subject has or is at risk of developing a fibrotic disorder by detecting levels of BMP9 and/or BMP10. Further provided are methods of assessing the efficacy of a treatment regimen for treating a fibrotic disorder by detecting and comparing pre-treatment levels of BMP9 and BMP10 with post-treatment levels of BMP9 and BMP10.
Abstract:
In a method of managing 3D video stream, 3D video stream is output to a connected display. The connected display displays the 3D video stream after a delay associated with the connected display. A timing offset is determined based on the delay. The timing offset is operable to be used to synchronize shutter operations of at least one shutter glasses with the presentation of the 3D video stream. A shutter control signal based on a frame start indication from the 3D video stream is transmitted. The frame start indication is operable to be used to determine a frame rate of the 3D video stream, and the shutter control signal is operable to be used to maintain synchronization of the shutter operations of the at least one shutter glasses with the presentation of the 3D video stream at the connected display.