Swin Transformer-Based Dynamic Semantic Communication for Multi-User with Different Computing Capacity

Semantic communication has gained significant attention from researchers as a promising technique to replace conventional communication in the next generation of communication systems, primarily due to its ability to reduce communication costs. However, little literature has studied its effectiveness in multi-user scenarios, particularly when there are variations in the model architectures used by users and their computing capacities. To address this issue, we explore a semantic communication system that caters to multiple users with different model architectures by using a multi-purpose transmitter at the base station (BS). Specifically, the BS in the proposed framework employs semantic and channel encoders to encode the image for transmission, while the receiver utilizes its local channel and semantic decoder to reconstruct the original image. Our joint source-channel encoder at the BS can effectively extract and compress semantic features for specific users by considering the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and computing capacity of the user. Based on the network status, the joint source-channel encoder at the BS can adaptively adjust the length of the transmitted signal. A longer signal ensures more information for high-quality image reconstruction for the user, while a shorter signal helps avoid network congestion. In addition, we propose a hybrid loss function for training, which enhances the perceptual details of reconstructed images. Finally, we conduct a series of extensive evaluations and ablation studies to validate the effectiveness of the proposed system.Comment: 14 pages, 10 figure

A method of image processing with QR code ablated on rough and highly reflective metal surface by laser

For the purpose of solving the tough problem of the recognition of QR code which is marked on rough and highly reflective metal surface by laser, this work proposes a method of image processing based on multi-feature fusion. This method was requested to establish the integrated feature combined by color feature, texture feature and classify pixel points by means of k-means clustering, then optimize the image of QR code by morphology, Finally, this method was applied to the QR code Laser marking on the AL97 casting aluminum ingots to recognize, then compare with the accepted method OTSU algorithm, The experimental results show that the method is effective obviously

A method of image processing with QR code ablated on rough and highly reflective metal surface by laser

For the purpose of solving the tough problem of the recognition of QR code which is marked on rough and highly reflective metal surface by laser, this work proposes a method of image processing based on multi-feature fusion. This method was requested to establish the integrated feature combined by color feature, texture feature and classify pixel points by means of k-means clustering, then optimize the image of QR code by morphology, Finally, this method was applied to the QR code Laser marking on the AL97 casting aluminum ingots to recognize, then compare with the accepted method OTSU algorithm, The experimental results show that the method is effective obviously

Engineering and application of LacI mutants with stringent expressions

Abstract Optimal transcriptional regulatory circuits are expected to exhibit stringent control, maintaining silence in the absence of inducers while exhibiting a broad induction dynamic range upon the addition of effectors. In the Plac/LacI pair, the promoter of the lac operon in Escherichia coli is characterized by its leakiness, attributed to the moderate affinity of LacI for its operator target. In response to this limitation, the LacI regulatory protein underwent engineering to enhance its regulatory properties. The M7 mutant, carrying I79T and N246S mutations, resulted in the lac promoter displaying approximately 95% less leaky expression and a broader induction dynamic range compared to the wild‐type LacI. An in‐depth analysis of each mutation revealed distinct regulatory profiles. In contrast to the wild‐type LacI, the M7 mutant exhibited a tighter binding to the operator sequence, as evidenced by surface plasmon resonance studies. Leveraging the capabilities of the M7 mutant, a high‐value sugar biosensor was constructed. This biosensor facilitated the selection of mutant galactosidases with approximately a seven‐fold improvement in specific activity for transgalactosylation. Consequently, this advancement enabled enhanced biosynthesis of galacto‐oligosaccharides (GOS)