Abstract: An amplifier may comprise first and second matching networks; first and second transistors; and a transformer including first to third inductors. Also, a gate and a source of the first transistor are connected to the first matching network, one end of the first inductor is connected to a drain of the first transistor, the other end of the first inductor is connected to a source of the second transistor, one end of the second inductor is connected to a gate of the second transistor, the other end of the second inductor is grounded, one end of the third inductor is connected to a drain of the second transistor, and the other end of the third inductor is connected to the second matching network.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor to: based on data dependencies specified in a job flow definition, identify first and second tasks of the corresponding job flow to be performed sequentially, wherein the first task outputs a data object used as an input to the second; store, within a task queue, at least one message conveying at least an identifier of the first task, and an indication that the data object is to be exchanged through a shared memory space; within a task container, in response to storage of the at least one message within the task queue, sequentially execute first and second task routines to sequentially perform the first and second tasks, respectively, and instantiate the shared memory space to be accessible to the first and second task routines during their executions; and upon completion of the job flow, transmit an indication of completion to another device via a network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carbon aerogel precursor, a preparation method thereof and a carbon aerogel prepared thereby and, more particularly, to a carbon aerogel precursor which can be converted into a carbon aerogel that exhibits excellent specific surface area and physical properties by using a binder that has a low carbonization ratio and is capable of performing phase conversion while using a carbon material having physical properties such as diameter, length and the like that are not adjusted, a preparation method thereof, and a carbon aerogel prepared thereby.

Abstract: Provided is focal variable device system including a focus variable element including an absorbing layer, and an adjustable light source configured to cause an adjustable light to enter the focus variable element. The absorbing layer includes a thermal expansion material that absorbs the adjustable light and thermally expands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stimulus information compiling method for tests, characterized in that, the stimulus information compiling method comprises the following steps: selecting and using stimulus information which follows a statistics-normal distribution and is analyzed and measured by validity to form a stimulus information database (Q); reasonably setting at least one stimulus information to be a test including at least one test sequence, for a subject to make a selection according to his or her personal interests; comparing a test score of the subject with that of a valid sample person in a normal distribution model, thereby confirming the distribution of the subject in each cognitive dimension. The present invention compares a test score of the subject with that of a valid sample person in a normal distribution model, thereby confirming the test result of the subject.

Abstract: This disclosure describes enantiomerically enriched chiral molecular sieves and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, the molecular sieves are silicates or germanosilicates of STW topology.

Abstract: Technology related to evaluating cyber-risk for synchrophasor systems is disclosed. In one example of the disclosed technology, a method includes generating an event tree model of a timing-attack on a synchrophasor system architecture. The event tree model can be based on locations and types of timing-attacks, an attack likelihood, vulnerabilities and detectability along a scenario path, and consequences of the timing-attack. A cyber-risk score of the synchrophasor system architecture can be determined using the event tree model. The synchrophasor system architecture can be adapted in response to the cyber-risk score.

Abstract: A micro robot that is moveable in a body includes first quantum dots.

Abstract: A single-stage small-sample-object detection method based on decoupled metric is provided to solve the following problems: low detection accuracy of existing small-sample-object detection methods, the mutual interference between classification and regression in a non-decoupled form, and over-fitting during training of a detection network in case of small samples. The method includes: obtaining a to-be-detected image as an input image; and obtaining a class and a regression box corresponding to each to-be-detected object in the input image through a pre-constructed small-sample-object detection network DMNet, where the DMNet includes a multi-scale feature extraction network, a decoupled representation transformation module, an image-level distance metric learning module and a regression box prediction module.

Abstract: The poly(pro-drug) material includes one or more alternating therapeutic compounds and biodegradable hydrocarbyl groups. The therapeutic compounds and biodegradable hydrocarbyl groups are separated by cleavable linker compounds. The therapeutic compounds, such as estrogen, curcumin, and fingolimod, include a plurality of substitutable functional groups that provide reaction sites for complexing with the cleavable linkers and in turn one or more polymers, such that the poly(pro-drug) material ends up composed of the therapeutic compound itself. In aqueous media and at physiological temperature and pH, the poly(pro-drug) materials degrade to release the therapeutic compounds from the material with a zero-order release profile. Advantageously, the poly(pro-drug) materials release the therapeutic compounds on time scales of years. The poly(pro-drug) materials also exhibit reduced to allow for prolonged implantation within a patient.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for broadcast signal frame using a boundary between Physical Layer Pipes (PLPs) of a core layer are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for configuring a frame structure, a network side device and a terminal are provided. A relevant frame structure is modified so that uplink and downlink transmission resources are flexibly adjusted, so as to be adapted to requirements of uplink and downlink services and not be limited to a certain type or certain types of fixed uplink and downlink configurations and GP configurations. The method includes determining a first periodicity and first indication information, wherein the first periodicity is a frame periodicity configured for a carrier or a periodicity in which a uplink transmission appears; the first indication information is used to indicate whether a time-domain transmission resource available for the uplink transmission exists in the first periodicity or not; and, if the time-domain transmission resource exists, indicate a position of the time-domain transmission resource.

Abstract: Technology related to risk-informed autonomous adaptive cyber controllers is disclosed. In one example of the disclosed technology, a method includes generating probabilities of a cyber-attack occurring along an attack surface of a network. The probabilities can be generated using sensor and operational data of a network as inputs to an attack graph. The risk scores can be determined using a plurality of fault trees and the generated probabilities from the attack graph. The respective risk scores can correspond to respective nodes of an event tree. The event tree and the determined risk scores can be used to determine risk estimates for a plurality of configurations of the network. The risk estimates for the plurality of configurations of the network can be used to reconfigure the network to reduce a risk from the cyber-attack.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel anti-microbial peptides with inhibitory activity against M. tuberculosis and streptococcus bacteria. Additionally, a method for designing novel anti-microbial peptides is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite having exceptional heat resistance and durability that exhibits quick response characteristics when used in an electrochromic device; an electrochromic device in which the composite is used; and a method for producing said composite and device. This composite contains an organic/metallic hybrid polymer that contains an organic ligand and a metal ion coordinated to the organic ligand, and an ionic liquid. The organic/metallic hybrid polymer forms ionic bonds with the ionic liquid. This electrochromic device comprises a first electrode, an electrochromic layer containing the composite, an electrolyte layer, and a second electrode.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein disclose vehicle positioning and benefit distribution in a vehicle platoon. As described here, vehicles are organized in the platoon based on maximum benefit to the platoon as a whole. The systems and methods then determine the difference in benefit received between each platoon member and equalize between members. The systems and methods can include determining cumulative travel benefits for a group of vehicles. A platoon organization can then be created to achieve the cumulative travel benefits. A platoon can then be created using the platoon organization. The benefit distribution of the platoon can then be determined. Then, the actualized benefits can be apportioned to the one or more platoon members based on the benefit distribution.

Abstract: A method for receiving a PDCCH by a terminal in a mobile communication system may comprise the steps of: receiving a first PDCCH including first DCI from a base station through a first PDCCH search space; and receiving a second PDCCH including second DCI from the base station through a second PDCCH search space, wherein the first DCI and second DCI are for scheduling the same PDSCH for the same TB or TBs associated with the same HARQ process, are for scheduling different PDSCHs for the same TB or TBs associated with the same HARQ process, or are for scheduling different PDSCHs for different TBs or TBs associated with different HARQ processes. In addition, the first DCI and second DCI may be received from the base station within a time window.

Abstract: A layer of amorphous Ge is formed on a substrate using electron-beam evaporation. The evaporation is performed at room temperature. The layer of amorphous Ge has a thickness of at least 50 nm and a purity of at least 90% Ge. The substrate is complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) compatible and is transparent at Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) wavelengths. The layer of amorphous Ge can be used as a waveguide in chemical sensing and data communication applications. The amorphous Ge waveguide has a transmission loss in the LWIR of 11 dB/cm or less at 8 ?m.