Abstract: The present teachings provide methods, compositions, and kits for performing primer extension reactions. In some embodiments, a reverse transcription reaction is performed on a target polynucleotide with a hot start primer comprising a blunt-ended self-complementary stem, and a loop, and extension products form at high temperatures but reduce extension product formation at low temperatures.

Abstract: A QoS management scheme for SDN. Network resource availability of routers and switches are maintained in a central resource database of a SDN controller. The SDN controller performs resource reservation, admission control and route calculation. When a flow is admitted or completed, the resource database is updated accordingly. Dynamic queue mapping for QoS routing in SDN is also provided. For a traffic flow with a certain traffic description and delay requirement, the queue mapping protocol dynamically assigns the flow to different priority queues at different switches along its routing path. Compared with the static mapping of a flow to a specified priority queue, the disclosed mapping is more flexible and uses network resources more efficiently.

Abstract: A droplet deposition apparatus, such as an inkjet printhead, that includes an integrally-formed manifold component and one or more actuator components; these actuator components provide an first array of fluid chambers, each of which has a piezoelectric actuator element and a nozzle, with this piezoelectric actuator element being able to cause the release in a deposition direction of fluid droplets through the nozzle in response to electrical signals; the first array of fluid chambers extends in an array direction from a first longitudinal end to a second, opposite longitudinal end, this array direction being perpendicular to the deposition direction; in addition, the manifold component is elongate in the array direction and includes a first and second manifold chambers, with these manifold chambers extending side-by-side in the array direction and the first manifold chamber being fluidically connected to the second manifold chamber via each of the fluid chambers in the first array; the cross-sectional area o

Abstract: A method of transmitting data allows flow control information to be transmitted with the user data over a synchronous bus. A channel is defined, identifying the source and at least one sink, and this includes the definition of a transport profile, indicating a flow control requirement for the data. Data is then transmitted from the source over the bus in at least one data time slot (30) and, if indicated by the transport profile, flow control information is also transmitted from the source over the bus in at least one flow control time slot (20) associated with the data time slot.

Abstract: An acoustic resonator device includes a bottom electrode disposed on a substrate over an air cavity, a piezoelectric layer disposed on the bottom electrode, and a top electrode disposed on the piezoelectric layer, where an overlap between the top electrode, the piezoelectric layer and the bottom electrode over the air cavity defines a main membrane region. The acoustic resonator device further includes at least one air-ring defining a boundary of the main membrane region, and at least one first frame formed between the bottom electrode and the piezoelectric layer or formed between the substrate and the bottom electrode, and a second frame formed between the piezoelectric layer and the top electrode.

Abstract: A combination user data signal is read from two or more inner tracks of a recording medium via a first reader that encompasses the inner tracks. First and second data signals are read from respective first and second outer tracks that surround the inner tracks via second and third co-planar readers that are on a same head-gimbal assembly as the first reader. The first reader is centered between and downtrack from the first and second co-planar readers on the read head. User data is recovered based on the combination user data signal and the first and second data signals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a PMOS gate driving circuit, comprising a plurality of GOA unit circuits which are cascade connected, and the GOA unit circuit of every stage comprises a pull-up controlling module (100), a pull-up module (200), a transmission module (300), a first pull-down module (400), a bootstrap capacitor (500) and a pull-down holding module (600); the pull-up controlling module (100) receives a constant negative voltage level (VSS1), which can reduce the influence of PMOS element leakage to the first node (Q(N)); the pull-down holding module (600) is provided with a dual inverter (F1) comprising P-type thin film transistors, and utilizes special leakage prevention design, which can reduce the leakage of the first node (Q(N)) to prevent the influence of the electrical property of the depletion-mode P-type thin film transistors to the output of the inverter, raise the stability of the gate driving circuit, and promote the integration of the panel.

Abstract: In one implementation, downloading of streaming content using a security as a service (SecaaS) system is more efficient because portions of the streaming content may not be inspected by the SecaaS. A first request to download content from a content provider is received, and a connection is initiated with a security provider, which inspects the first chunk of the content and generates a routing instruction based on the inspection of the first chunk of content. Based on the routing instructions and the inspection of the first chunk, a request for a second chunk of the streaming content is addressed to the content provider. The second chunk of the streaming content, circumvents the SecaaS system.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises an open frame comprising first and second members respectively comprising first and second channels. The second member is longer than the first member. A support arrangement comprises a base attached to the first member and projects in a rearward direction therefrom. The base is configured to support the open frame in a portrait position when the apparatus is in a first orientation, and to support the open frame in a landscape position when the apparatus is in a second orientation. First and second flanges respectively project in a frontward direction from the first and second members. A detachable wireless charging plate comprises first and second edge surfaces configured to respectively fit within the first and second channels of the open frame. The detachable wireless charging plate serves as a backrest of the apparatus.

Abstract: A method, a codebook, and a Base Station (BS) for precoding are provided. The precoding method includes: obtaining a total uplink power of a User Equipment (UE); if the total uplink power is greater than ¾ of a rated total transmit power of antennas, selecting a codeword from a first codebook with imbalanced power between layers; otherwise, selecting a codeword from the first codebook and a second codebook with balanced power between layers, so as for precoding data to be transmitted according to the selected codeword.

Abstract: A system for controlling a smart LED display board capable of compensating for luminance of an LED includes a luminance measurement unit which creates first luminance measurement data obtained by digitizing measured luminance of each LED, an image data input unit which receives first input data about each LED, a comparison unit which selects at least one first LED having a luminance value greater than a preset reference value, and creates a compensation power value compensating for the luminance value of the selected first LED; an image data compensation unit which receives the first input data and the compensation power value and creates second input data in which a power value that is contained in the first input data transmitted to the first LED is changed into the compensation power value; and a drive unit which transmits the second input data to the first LED.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide an array substrate and a manufacture method thereof. The array substrate comprises a display region and a non-display region, the display region comprises a transistor, the transistor comprises a source electrode, a drain electrode and an active layer, the source electrode and the drain electrode are provided on the active layer and are respectively provided at two ends of the active layer. The non-display region is provided with an alignment mark, the alignment mark is provided in a same layer as the active layer and is configured for aligning the source electrode and the drain electrode with the active layer in the case of re-fabricating the source electrode and the drain electrode.

Abstract: A method for determining virtual machine migration relates to the field of communications and can reduce a deployment cost. The method includes a client in a host machine obtains a unique identifier of a virtual machine on the host machine and an address of the host machine; and if the unique identifier of the virtual machine does not exist in a local record of the client, the client sends a packet to a server in a network in which the host machine is located, where the packet carries the unique identifier of the virtual machine and the address of the host machine, so that the server determines, according to the unique identifier of the virtual machine and the address of the host machine, whether the virtual machine is migrated; and the client adds the unique identifier of the virtual machine to the local record to update the local record.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products are described herein for testing a system that is designed to optimize the execution of code within an application or other computer program based on profile data collected during the execution of such code. The embodiments described herein utilize what is referred to as a “profile data mutator” to mutate or modify the profile data between the point when it is collected and the point when it is used to apply an optimization. By mutating the profile data at this point, testing of a system for optimized code execution can be significantly more thorough. Furthermore, such profile data mutation leads to a more scalable and efficient testing technique for profile-guided systems for optimized code execution.

Abstract: An auxiliary burner assembly is provided within the exhaust stack associated with a main burner assembly for combusting vent gases from a petroleum production and processing facility. The auxiliary burner unit is located within the exhaust stack associated with the main burner assembly. The auxiliary burner assembly enables the same exhaust stack as the main burner assembly while effective combusting exhaust gases and providing heating of a medium when required. The auxiliary burner is utilized when the main burner assembly is inactive and gas pressure stored in a vent gas tank exceeds an upper pressure set-point value. An auxiliary burner controller system is utilized to control operation of the auxiliary burners.

Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a multi-bit binary representation of a phase difference between two signals. The multi-bit binary representation may include information regarding a sign of the phase difference and a magnitude of the phase difference.

Abstract: A system, device and method for communicating between a host device and a plurality of peripheral devices wherein the communications utilize a single interface that is supported by the host. The host includes a plurality of class drivers and miniport drivers. Each of the class drivers implements functionality associated with one or more of the plurality of peripheral devices. Each miniport driver provides an interface by which one or more of the class drivers communicate with one or more of the plurality peripheral devices using class protocols, wherein the miniport drivers communicate through a single host interface supported by the host. An embedded controller interfaces with the plurality of peripheral devices using the respective native bus protocols of the peripheral devices and wherein the embedded controller interfaces with the plurality of miniport drivers using the single host interface.

Abstract: A semiconductor wafer and a plurality of semiconductor dies are provided. The wafer and the dies each include first electrically conductive terminals arranged on a main surface. The wafer is permanently attached to each of the semiconductor dies such that the first terminals are electrically connected to one another. At least one of the wafer and the semiconductor dies is thinned. The wafer is diced so as to form a plurality of chip-stacks, each of the chip-stacks comprising one of the semiconductor dies permanently attached to a diced wafer chip. At least one of the first terminals in the chip-stack is accessible by a second electrically conductive terminal arranged on a rear surface and electrically connected to the first terminal by an electrical connector that is internal to a semiconductor body of either the semiconductor die or the diced wafer chip of the chip-stack.

Abstract: A pipe removal method includes navigating a flexible element through a first pipe. At least a portion of the flexible element is coupled with the first pipe. The flexible element and the first pipe are pulled as a composite assembly, and the flexible element reinforces the tensile strength of the first pipe. In one example, the first pipe is at least pulled in compression between the point of coupling between the flexible element and the first pipe and a proximal end of the flexile element. In another example, the method includes wrapping the composite assembly around a spool. The composite assembly is thereby removed from the ground surrounding the first pipe.