Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for timing synchronization between multiple computing nodes in an autonomous vehicle host system is disclosed. Timing of a first computing node of an autonomous vehicle host system is calibrated based on an external time source. A first timing message is transmitted from the first computing node to a second computing node of the autonomous vehicle host system via a first communication channel between the first computing node and the second computing node. Timing of the second computing node is calibrated based on the first timing message, wherein immediately subsequent to the calibration of timing of the second computing node, timing of the first computing node and of the second computing node is synchronized.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method of performing a secure boot operation in an autonomous driving vehicle includes reading a first marker from a storage device in which the storage device includes a plurality of partitions and at least the first marker. The plurality of partitions includes a first partition including stored software, the first marker associated with the first partition, and wherein the first marker includes a unique identifier and an authentication code. The method further includes determining if the read first marker associated with the first partition is valid during a boot-up operation and executing the stored software in the first partition if the read first marker is determined valid.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention disclose an integrated circuit and a method for improving utilization of multiply and accumulate (MAC) units on the integrated circuit in an artificial intelligence (AI) engine. In one embodiment, the integrated circuit can include a scheduler for allocating the MAC units to execute a neural network model deployed on the AI engine to process input data. The scheduler includes status information for the MAC units, and can select one or more idle MAC units based on the status information for use to process the feature map slice. The integrated circuit can dynamically map idle MAC units to an input feature map, thereby improving utilization of the MAC units. A pair of linked list, each with a reference head, can be provided in a static random access memory (SRAM) to store only feature map slices and weights for a layer that is currently being processed.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to a magnetic sensor residing in a housing. The magnetic sensor includes an input port and an output port, both extending from the housing, wherein the input port is to be connected to an external alternating current (AC) power supply. The magnetic sensor also includes an electric circuit which comprises an output control circuit coupled with the output port and configured to be at least responsive to a magnetic induction signal and the external AC power supply to control the magnetic sensor to operate in a state in which a load current flows through the output port. The magnetic induction signal is indicative of at least one characteristic of an external magnetic field detected by the electrical circuit and the operating frequency of the magnetic sensor is positively proportional to the frequency of the external AC power supply.

Abstract: Provided is the use of an aromatic ring drug in inhibiting a key transcription factor of malignant melanoma. In particular, provided is the use of a compound as represented by formula A, or an optical isomer thereof or a racemate thereof, or a solvate thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition or preparation. The pharmaceutical composition or preparation is used for: (a) inhibiting a key transcriptional regulatory factor of malignant melanoma, namely MITF (Microphthalmia-associated Transcription Factor); (b) treating MITF-related diseases such as melanoma, pancreatic cancer, skin hypersensitivity and asthma; and (c) regulating physiological activities in which MITF is involved, such as skin whitening. In the formula, each group is as defined in the description.

Abstract: To solve problems of frequent occurrence and great harm of membrane fouling during MBR wastewater treatment process, the invention proposes a membrane fouling intelligent early warning method to realize online and accurate early warning of membrane fouling. This early warning method achieves accurate prediction of water permeability by constructing soft-computing model based on recurrent fuzzy neural network. The intelligent early warning of membrane fouling is achieved by the comprehensive evaluation method, which solves the problem that membrane fouling is difficult to be early warning in the MBR wastewater treatment process, improves the pretreatment ability of membrane fouling, reduces the damage caused by membrane fouling, ensures the safe operation of MBR wastewater treatment process, and promotes efficient and stable operation of MBR wastewater treatment plant.

Abstract: Various embodiments related to systems and methods for instant structured microscopy where total internal reflection fluorescence techniques are used to improve optical sectioning and signal-to-noise ratio of structured illumination microscopy are herein disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments related to systems and methods for instant structured microscopy where total internal reflection fluorescence techniques are used to improve optical sectioning and signal-to-noise ratio of structured illumination microscopy are disclosed.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor integrated circuit and a motor component are provided. The integrated circuit includes a housing, a semiconductor substrate arranged inside the housing, input ports and an output port which extend out from the housing, and an electronic circuit arranged on the semiconductor substrate. The electronic circuit includes a magnetic field detection circuit configured to detect and output a magnetic field inductive signal corresponding to an external magnetic field, and a voltage detection circuit configured to detect a specific voltage and output, in a case that the specific voltage reaches a predetermined value, a control signal for controlling the magnetic sensor integrated circuit to perform a preset action. The voltage detection circuit and the magnetic field detection circuit operate simultaneously.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to a magnetic sensor comprising an input port to be connected to an external power supply, a magnetic field detecting circuit configured to generate a magnet detection signal, an output control circuit configured to control operation of the magnetic sensor in response to the magnet detection signal, and an output port. The magnetic field detecting circuit includes a magnetic sensing element configured to detect an external magnetic field and output a detection signal, a signal processing element configured to amplify the detection signal and removing interference from the detection signal to generate processed detection signal, and an analog-digital conversion element configured to convert the processed detection signal into a magnet detection signal, and the output control circuit is configured to control the magnetic sensor to operate in at least one of a first state and a second state responsive to at least the magnet detection signal.

Abstract: A sensor integrated circuit includes a rectifier, a power supply module, an output control circuit and a detecting circuit. The rectifier is configured to convert an external power supply into a first direct current power supply. The power supply module includes a voltage regulator configured to generate a second direct current power supply different from the first direct current power supply. The detecting circuit is powered by the second direct current power supply and configured to detect an inputted signal and correspondingly generate a control signal. The output control circuit is configured to control, in response to at least the control signal, the sensor integrated circuit to operate in at least one of a first state in which a current flows out from an output port and a second state in which a current flows in from the output port.

Abstract: Embodiments related to systems and methods for instant structured microscopy where total internal reflection fluorescence techniques are used to improve optical sectioning and signal-to-noise ratio of structured illumination microscopy are disclosed.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to a magnetic sensor residing in a housing. The magnetic sensor includes an input port and an output port, both extending from the housing, wherein the input port is to be connected to an external alternating current (AC) power supply. The magnetic sensor also includes an electric circuit which comprises an output control circuit coupled with the output port and configured to be at least responsive to a magnetic induction signal and the external AC power supply to control the magnetic sensor to operate in a state in which a load current flows through the output port. The magnetic induction signal is indicative of at least one characteristic of an external magnetic field detected by the electrical circuit and the operating frequency of the magnetic sensor is positively proportional to the frequency of the external AC power supply.

Abstract: A visible light communication emission device with improved response frequency is provided, comprising a substrate, wherein an inductance coil module is provided on the substrate, a LED chip matrix formed by series connection of a plurality of LED chips is provided on the inductance coil module, and the inductance coil module and the LED chip matrix are connected in series, wherein inductance value L of the inductance coil module is configured to be: L=1/(?2C), with C representing capacity in the device provided by LED chips and ? representing frequency, wherein the inductance coil module comprises more than one inductance coil whose composition materials from inside to outside are successively Cr, Al, Cr, Ti, and Ag.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to a method/apparatus for a magnetic sensor. The apparatus of the magnetic sensor resides in a housing and includes an input port and an output port, both extending from the housing. The apparatus also includes an electrical circuit which comprises a magnetic field detecting circuit, configured to detect an external magnetic field and output a magnetic induction signal that is indicative of information related to the external magnetic field, an output control circuit coupled between the magnetic field detecting circuit and the output port, and a state control circuit coupled with the output control circuit and configured to determine whether a predetermined condition is satisfied and signal the same to the output control circuit.

Abstract: A complex nanofiltration membrane comprising a substrate and a separating layer, wherein the separating layer is an oxidant-treated, crosslinked network structure formed from a hydroxyl-containing polymer, a thiol-containing silane coupling agent and a crosslinking agent, is disclosed. Also disclosed are a process for preparing the complex nanofiltration membrane and use of the complex nanofiltration membrane in water treatment.

Abstract: A visible light communication emission device with improved response frequency is provided, comprising a substrate, wherein an inductance coil module is provided on the substrate, a LED chip matrix formed by series connection of a plurality of LED chips is provided on the inductance coil module, and the inductance coil module and the LED chip matrix are connected in series, wherein inductance value L of the inductance coil module is configured to be: L=1/(?2C), with C representing capacity in the device provided by LED chips and ? representing frequency, wherein the inductance coil module comprises more than one inductance coil whose composition materials from inside to outside are successively Cr, Al, Cr, Ti, and Ag.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to a magnetic sensor residing in a housing. The magnetic sensor includes an input port and an output port, both extending from the housing, wherein the input port is to be connected to an external alternating current (AC) power supply. The magnetic sensor also includes an electric circuit which comprises an output control circuit coupled with the output port and configured to be at least responsive to a magnetic induction signal and the external AC power supply to control the magnetic sensor to operate in a state in which a load current flows through the output port. The magnetic induction signal is indicative of at least one characteristic of an external magnetic field detected by the electrical circuit and the operating frequency of the magnetic sensor is positively proportional to the frequency of the external AC power supply.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to a method/apparatus for a magnetic sensor. The apparatus of the magnetic sensor resides in a housing and includes an input port and an output port, both extending from the housing. The apparatus also includes an electrical circuit which comprises a magnetic field detecting circuit, configured to detect an external magnetic field and output a magnetic induction signal that is indicative of information related to the external magnetic field, an output control circuit coupled between the magnetic field detecting circuit and the output port, and a state control circuit coupled with the output control circuit and configured to determine whether a predetermined condition is satisfied and signal the same to the output control circuit.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to a magnetic sensor that comprises a housing, an input port and an output port, both extending from the housing and the input port being connected to an external alternating current (AC) power supply, and an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit comprises an output control circuit coupled with the output port and configured to be responsive to a magnetic induction signal to control the magnetic sensor to operate in a state in which a load current flows through the output port when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and operate in another state when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. The operating frequency of the magnetic sensor is positively proportional to the frequency of the external AC power supply.