Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for preparing a single-crystal cladding. The method may include preparing an amorphous material; melting the amorphous material to form an amorphous melt; submerging an optical fiber in the amorphous melt; forming an amorphous cladding around a periphery of the optical fiber; and obtaining the single-crystal cladding by performing a crystallization process on the amorphous cladding. The device may include an amorphous material preparation component configured to prepare an amorphous material; an amorphous cladding preparation component configured to melt the amorphous material to form an amorphous melt, submerge an optical fiber in the amorphous melt, and form an amorphous cladding around a periphery of the optical fiber based on the amorphous melt and the optical fiber; and a single-crystal cladding preparation assembly configured to perform a crystallization process on the amorphous cladding to obtain a single-crystal cladding.

Abstract: An access control management system, access control management method and an image capture device are provided. The access control management system includes an image capture device and a processing device. The image capture device includes: a lens; an image sensor configured to sense a light intensity passing through the lens to generate an image of a subject being captured; an image signal processor (ISP) configured to capture a face image in the generated image, perform a de-identification processing on the face image to obtain de-identified image data, and transform the de-identified image data into multiple de-identified features; and an I/O interface configured to output the de-identified features. The processing device is configured to verify an identity of a user to which the de-identified features belong by a trained deep learning model. The deep learning model is trained by using de-identified features and identities of multiple users registered in advance.

Abstract: A method for determining lower radius limit of movable throat of shale is provided, and it includes: performing a low-temperature nitrogen adsorption test on a target shale to obtain first pore radii; performing a high-pressure mercury injection test on the target shale to obtain second pore radii; performing a nuclear magnetic resonance test on the target shale to obtain third pore radii; obtaining a relationship diagram of distribution frequencies and pore radii according to three pore radii; distinguishing, according to the pore radii, relationship diagram data, and performing normalization processing to determining a relationship curve of normalized frequency data and the pore radii; and determining a lower radius limit of movable throat of shale according to relationship curve. A problem of describing characteristics of shale occurrence space with complex pore structures and strong heterogeneity is solved, the method is suitable for determining lower radius limit of movable throat of shale.

Abstract: The routing of conductors in the conductor layers in an integrated circuit are routed using mixed-Manhattan-diagonal routing. Various techniques are disclosed for selecting a conductor scheme for the integrated circuit prior to fabrication of the integrated circuit. Techniques are also disclosed for determining the supply and/or the demand for the edges in the mixed-Manhattan-diagonal routing.

Abstract: A power supply unit supplies power to a load, and the power supply unit includes a power factor corrector, a DC conversion module, and an isolated conversion module. The power factor corrector is plugged into a first main circuit board and converts an AC power into a DC power. The DC conversion module is plugged into the first main circuit board and converts the DC power into a main power. The isolated conversion module includes a bus capacitor, the bus capacitor is coupled to the DC conversion module through a first power copper bar, and coupled to the power factor corrector through a second power copper bar. The first power copper bar and the second power copper bar are arranged on a side opposite to the first main circuit board, and are arranged in parallel with the first main circuit board.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) device includes memory cells each including first through fourth memory elements. The first memory element is physically arranged, along a first axis, between a bit line and a first auxiliary conductive line. The second memory element is physically arranged, along the first axis, between a second auxiliary conductive line and a first conductor. The first and second memory elements are arranged in a first row along the first axis. The third memory element is physically arranged, along the first axis, between the first auxiliary conductive line and a second conductor electrically coupled to the first conductor. The fourth memory element is physically arranged, along the first axis, between the bit line and the second auxiliary conductive line. The third and fourth memory elements are arranged, along the first axis, in a second row spaced from the first row along an axis transverse to the first axis.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a blockchain consensus method, apparatus, device, and storage medium and relate to the field of blockchain technology. The method includes determining, from a plurality of sub-blockchains, a target sub-blockchain to which a target block belongs, and adding the target block to the target sub-blockchain, where the target block is generated based on transaction data or obtained by synchronizing with other nodes; obtaining, from the plurality of sub-blockchains, a sequence of valid blocks for each of the plurality of sub-blockchains, where each sequence of valid blocks includes at least one valid block; and globally ranking the obtained valid blocks based on a logical clock corresponding to each of the obtained valid blocks, to obtain a global blockchain.

Abstract: A method for processing a substrate that includes: performing a cyclic process including a plurality of cycles, where the cyclic process includes, forming a carbon-containing layer over sidewalls of a recess in a Si-containing dielectric layer of the substrate, the forming including exposing the substrate disposed in a plasma processing chamber to a first plasma generated from a first gas including carbon and hydrogen, modifying a surface of the carbon-containing layer by exposing the substrate to a second plasma generated from a second gas including oxygen, and forming a passivation layer over the modified surface of the carbon-containing layer by exposing the substrate to a third gas including B, Si, or Al.

Abstract: An array substrate includes: a substrate; a sub-pixel, wherein the sub-pixel is located on the substrate, and the sub-pixel includes a pixel electrode and a common electrode, an orthographic projection of the pixel electrode on the substrate at least partially overlap an orthographic projection of an opening area of the sub-pixel on the substrate, and an orthographic projection of the common electrode on the substrate at least partially overlaps the orthographic projection of the opening area of the sub-pixel on the substrate; and a touch signal line, wherein the touch signal line is located on the substrate, and an orthographic projection of the touch signal line on the substrate partially overlaps the orthographic projection of the opening area of the sub-pixel on the substrate; the touch signal line, the common electrode and the pixel electrode are stacked in sequence along a direction away from the substrate.

Abstract: A method for determining lower radius limit of movable throat of shale is provided, and it includes: performing a low-temperature nitrogen adsorption test on a target shale to obtain first pore radii; performing a high-pressure mercury injection test on the target shale to obtain second pore radii; performing a nuclear magnetic resonance test on the target shale to obtain third pore radii; obtaining a relationship diagram of distribution frequencies and pore radii according to three pore radii; distinguishing, according to the pore radii, relationship diagram data, and performing normalization processing to determining a relationship curve of normalized frequency data and the pore radii; and determining a lower radius limit of movable throat of shale according to relationship curve. A problem of describing characteristics of shale occurrence space with complex pore structures and strong heterogeneity is solved, the method is suitable for determining lower radius limit of movable throat of shale.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a movable assembly, a driving assembly and a stopping assembly. The fixed assembly has a main axis. The movable assembly is configured to connect an optical element, and the movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly. The stopping assembly is configured to limit the movement of the movable assembly relative to the fixed assembly within a range of motion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for crystal growth. The apparatus may include a furnace chamber a temperature field device placed at least partially into the furnace chamber. The furnace chamber may be a non-closed structure, and the temperature field device may be sealed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a ground inclination stereo profiling apparatus and method for a mechanical weeding component, and relates to the field of green agriculture. The ground inclination stereo profiling apparatus for the mechanical weeding component includes a rack assembly, an operation depth and inclination intelligent perception and feedback system, a hydraulic depth adjusting system and a control assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed are a peptide compound and an application thereof, and a composition containing the peptide compound. The present invention provides a peptide compound YA-156, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, a tautomer, a solvate, a crystal form or a prodrug thereof. The compound has good stability and good activity for Kiss1R.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a first fin; a gate structure over the first fin; a first source/drain region adjacent the gate structure; an etch stop layer over the first source/drain region; a conductive line over the etch stop layer, the conductive line isolated from the first source/drain region by the etch stop layer, a top surface of the conductive line being coplanar with a top surface of the gate structure; and a power rail contact extending through the first fin, the power rail contact connected to the first source/drain region.

Abstract: An array substrate has a display area and a bonding region. The display area includes a distal region, a proximal region, and a middle region therebetween. The array substrate includes a base, a common electrode located in the display area, a connecting lead disposed outside the distal region, a conductive frame at least partially surrounding the display area, and at least one first common signal line, at least one second common signal line and at least one third common signal line. The first common signal line, the second common signal line and the third common signal line are respectively coupled to portions of the common electrode located in the distal region, the proximal region and the middle region. The first common signal line is coupled to the connecting lead. The connecting lead and the portion of the common electrode located in the distal region are coupled to the conductive frame.

Abstract: A curved display module and a curved display device. The curved display module can be bent along a long-side direction, and comprises a display panel (1), a backlight module (2), a front frame (3), a back plate (4), an XPCB (6), and an FPC (5); the FPC (5) is provided at a first long-side edge of the display panel (1) and is configured to connect the binding region of the first long-side edge of the display panel (1) to the XPCB (6); the first long-side edge of the back plate (4) is in the shape of staircase, and comprises a back surface (41), a slope surface (42), and a step surface (43) that are sequentially connected from the direction distant from the first long-side edge to the direction close to the first long-side edge.

Abstract: Nano- and micro-particles (NMP) can be formed from an oil/water emulsion. The emulsion is made by mixing a liquid solvent, at least one surfactant, a particle-forming compound, and at least curing agent. If desired, pH control agents and viscosity enhancers can be added to the liquid solvent. The particle-forming compound and the curing agents are mixed together and form the oil phase in the emulsion and after curing, the particles are formed. The nano- and micro-particles can be used as proppant to enhance the conductivity of nano- and microfractures and fluid-loss-control additive for hydraulic fracturing operations.