Abstract: A valid node management method, a memory storage device and a memory control circuit unit are disclosed. The method includes: establishing a valid node management table corresponding to a first physical management unit; storing valid node management data in the valid node management table, wherein the valid node management data reflects a distribution status of a valid node in the first physical management unit; receiving an operation command from a host system, wherein the operation command is configured to change a data storage status of the first physical management unit; and updating the valid node management data in the valid node management table in response to the operation command.

Abstract: A method for automated switching of workloads on computing devices to increase returns such as rewards or transaction fees in a cryptocurrency blockchain network is disclosed. A plurality of signals impacting the profitability of mining for a plurality of different cryptocurrencies and plurality of different mining pools are monitored. In response to the plurality of signals indicating a different cryptocurrency and mining pool combination is more profitable, the computing device workload is automatically switched. Switching cost may be calculated and used to prevent unprofitable switches. The signals may be used to train a machine learning model that may be used to predict future profitability for automatic switching.

Abstract: A material for additive manufacturing includes a powder A and a powder B. The powder A includes an alloy or a pure metal. The powder B includes an alloy having a composition different from a composition of the powder A. The material for additive manufacturing has a temperature range in which a liquid phase ratio of the powder A is 30% by mass or less relative to a total mass of the powder A, and a liquid phase ratio of the powder B is 70% by mass or greater relative to a total mass of the powder B.

Abstract: A mapping table updating method, a memory storage device and a memory control circuit unit are disclosed. The method includes: receiving, a plurality of operation commands from a host system; performing a first table updating operation according to a first operation command and a third operation command among the operation commands to read and update a first sub-mapping table and a third sub-mapping table from a rewritable non-volatile memory module; and after the first table updating operation is finished, performing a second table updating operation according to a second operation command among the operation commands to read and update a second sub-mapping table from the rewritable non-volatile memory module.

Abstract: A method of processing a core sample includes the steps of: hermetically sealing the core sample in a chamber of an enclosure, comminuting the core sample while the chamber is hermetically sealed, injecting a hydrophilic agent into the chamber, wherein a slurry is formed by at least the hydrophilic agent and water released by the core sample, extracting at least a portion of the slurry from the chamber, separating a fluid from the slurry, analyzing the separated fluid to estimate an amount of water in the fluid, and estimating a water content of the core sample using the estimated amount of water in the fluid.

Abstract: A driving device and a blood pump. The driving device comprises a driving housing, a shaft sleeve assembly, a rotating shaft, a driving component and a sensing assembly. An accommodating cavity and a detection port in communication with the accommodating cavity are provided on the shaft sleeve assembly, and the detection port is located on an outer wall of the shaft sleeve assembly; the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the shaft sleeve assembly; the driving component can drive the rotating shaft to rotate; and the sensing assembly comprises a sensor, the sensor comprising a probe, the probe being accommodated in the accommodating cavity, a position of the probe corresponding to a position of the detection port, and the probe being capable of detecting pressure of a fluid outside the driving device.

Abstract: To provide an opto-electric module that can be cooled efficiently.

Abstract: A memory operation control method, a memory storage device, and a memory control circuit unit are disclosed. The method includes the following. Management data is established, which includes status recording data. First status information corresponding to a first physical unit is stored in the status recording data. An operation command is received from a host system. The management data is queried according to the operation command. Whether to allow an execution of the operation command on the first physical unit is determined according to a query result.

Abstract: A chuck for holding a workpiece, includes one or more first compartments, each defining a first space and having a wall that forms a chuck surface with a plurality of vacuum ports on the chuck surface; a second compartment defining a second space for temporarily maintaining vacuum; one or a plurality of conduits fluidically connecting between the second compartment and each of the one or a plurality of first compartments, each of the conduits having a valve which when opens allows flow through that conduit and when closed prevents flow through that conduit; and a controller, for controlling the valves, wherein vacuum within the second compartment when the valve of each of said one or more conduits is closed is used on the vacuum ports when the valve of each of said one or more conduits is opened.

Abstract: Thorium-based fuel bundles according to one or more embodiments of the present invention provide a fresh fuel bundle comprising a first ring of fuel pins and a second ring of fuel pins. Each ring fuel pin has a fuel composition comprising uranium and thorium. The first ring fuel pins differ from the second ring fuel pins in each of the thorium wt %, uranium wt %, and 235U enrichment.

Abstract: A mapping table updating method, a memory storage device and a memory control circuit unit are disclosed. The method includes: receiving, a plurality of operation commands from a host system; performing a first table updating operation according to a first operation command and a third operation command among the operation commands to read and update a first sub-mapping table and a third sub-mapping table from a rewritable non-volatile memory module; and after the first table updating operation is finished, performing a second table updating operation according to a second operation command among the operation commands to read and update a second sub-mapping table from the rewritable non-volatile memory module.

Abstract: A performance match method of memory, a memory storage device and a memory control circuit unit are disclosed. The method includes: receiving a performance match command from a host system; in response to the performance match command, adjusting an operation setting of a memory storage device to match a performance of the memory storage device with a performance requirement of the host system; and interacting with the host system based on the adjusted operation setting.

Abstract: A data writing method, a memory storage device, and a memory control circuit unit are disclosed. The method includes the following. A write command is received from a host system. The write command instructs storing of first data belonging to a first logical unit. In response to the first data being first type data, the first data is stored in a first type physical unit according to the write command and first count information corresponding to a first logical range is updated. The first logical unit belongs to the first logical range. In response to the first count information meeting a preset condition, the first data is moved from the first type physical unit to a second type physical unit.

Abstract: A data arrangement method based on file system, a memory storage device and a memory control circuit unit are disclosed. The method includes: analyzing a file system stored in a system region to obtain a plurality of first logical units to which a first file belongs and first distribution information of a plurality of first physical units in a storage region, wherein the first physical units are mapped by the first logical units; determining whether to activate a data arrangement operation on the first file according to the first distribution information; after the data arrangement operation on the first file is activated, reading first data belonging to the first file from the first physical units; and writing, sequentially, the read first data to at least one second physical unit in the storage region.

Abstract: An article tracking system including: a plurality of tags, each tag being attached to a respective article in use and including: a power supply; a tag transceiver that transmits or receives messages; and a tag processing device; a number of tag readers, each tag reader including: at least one reader transceiver that transmits or receives messages; and, a reader processing device in communication with the at least one tag reader; and, at least one processing system in communication with the number of tag readers, and wherein in use each tag reader: generates a message; and, transmits the message to one or more tags within an operating range of the reader, wherein ones of the one or more tags in a passive operating mode are responsive to the message to: receive the message; selectively change a tag operating mode; and, if the message is a broadcast message, transmit a tag message at least partially indicative of an identity of the tag; receives any tag messages; generates location data at least partially indica

Abstract: A mobile pump unit including a mobile trailer having mounted thereon one or more pumps, an internal combustion engine(s) to power the one or more pumps, and a heat exchanger assembly for cooling a fluid for the engine, transmission, hydraulic driven components, or pressure pump. The heat exchanger assembly includes a heat exchanger with an air inlet. The air inlet faces the engine and is for receiving air. In addition to the air inlet, the heat exchanger has a fluid inlet for receiving the fluid; a heat exchange surface for transferring heat from the fluid to the air; an air outlet for discharging the air; and a fluid outlet for delivering the fluid to the engine. The heat exchanger assembly also includes an air circulation device for moving the air through the heat exchanger, and an air intake duct that directs the air into the air inlet of the heat exchanger. The air intake duct is configured to resist heated air produced by the engine from entering the air inlet.

Abstract: A valid node management method, a memory storage device and a memory control circuit unit are disclosed. The method includes: establishing a valid node management table corresponding to a first physical management unit; storing valid node management data in the valid node management table, wherein the valid node management data reflects a distribution status of a valid node in the first physical management unit; receiving an operation command from a host system, wherein the operation command is configured to change a data storage status of the first physical management unit; and updating the valid node management data in the valid node management table in response to the operation command.