Abstract: The invention provides a configurable memory system including an interface layer, an overlay application layer, and a memory relocatable layer. The interface layer has a physical memory attribute module and a physical memory protection module. The interface layer manages memory attributes and memory security. The overlay application layer is coupled to the interface layer and executes an exception handler process to check if an overlay exception has occurred. The memory relocatable layer, coupled to the interface layer and the overlay application layer, having a plurality of resident service program within a first memory space, an overlay physical region within a second memory space, and a plurality of overlay virtual regions having application processes within a third memory space. The application processes of one of the overlay virtual regions is determined to be executed by the PMA module and is copied from the overlay virtual region to the overlay physical region by a processor.

Abstract: A method of discontinuous reception (DRX) in a wireless transmit receive unit (WTRU) includes the WTRU receiving DRX setting information over a radio resource control (RRC) signal, and the WTRU receiving DRX activation information over medium access control (MAC) signal.

Abstract: A hockey puck is disclosed including an internal signal transmitter enabling instantaneous identification of its position as it moves around. The puck includes two molded subcomponents, which encapsulate the signal transmitter. The signal transmitter includes driver electronics and a number of signal transmitters which together generate and emit an electromagnetic signal. The electromagnetic signal is emitted by a plurality of diodes mounted in light pipes enclosed within cavities in the subcomponents that extend to outer surfaces of the hockey puck components. The puck includes two subcomponents that are attached via complimentary sets of concentrically arranged wedges.

Abstract: A monitoring system based on a digital converter station includes a first monitoring terminal deployed at a first-level monitoring side, a second monitoring terminal deployed at a second-level monitoring side, and a third monitoring terminal deployed at a third-level monitoring side; the monitoring terminal at each level includes a communication module, a human-machine interaction module, a device status monitoring module, a device alarm management module, a video fusion processing module, and a data transmission adjustment and control module.

Abstract: A communication device is adapted to be coupled to an external antenna configured to receive a wireless signal in a frequency band. The communication device includes a connector, an internal antenna, a switch, a wireless communication module, and a controller. The connector is adapted to be coupled to the external antenna. The internal antenna is configured to receive the wireless signal in the frequency band. The switch is selectively coupled to the connector or the internal antenna. The wireless communication module is coupled to the switch, and is configured to generate a signal strength indicator parameter based on the wireless signal in the frequency band. The controller is configured to control switching of the switch based on the signal strength indicator parameter.

Abstract: A let detection system includes a sensor including an accelerometer attached to a tennis net. The sensor is in wireless communication with an umpire device able to send a message to the sensor, wherein the message causes the sensor to calibrate and begin monitoring for a let. The sensor determines a three-dimensional (3D) vector representing the gravity acting on the sensor as a baseline. When the sensor detects vertical acceleration of the net relative to the baseline and the vertical motion is above a preset threshold, the sensor automatically transmits a let notification message to the umpire device.

Abstract: An illumination device includes a light source, a first optical member, and a fixing portion. The first optical member includes a light reflection portion configured to reflect light, at least a part of the light reflection portion overlapping with the light source, and a light transmitting portion configured to transmit light, the light transmitting portion not overlapping the light reflection portion. A center of the light source in a plan view is defined as a first center, and a center of the light reflection portion in a plan view is defined as a second center. In the light reflection portion, the second center is located between the fixing portion and the first center at a first temperature, and at a second temperature higher than the first temperature, a position of the second center is closer to the first center than a position of the second center at the first temperature.

Abstract: Methods and systems for blockchain-related systems for oil and gas infrastructure are disclosed. In one aspect, a blockchain-related system includes a node disposed at an oil or gas infrastructure site, the node including a memory configured to store blockchain data; and a processor configured to: receive a first data item to append to a blockchain; add the first data item to the blockchain; but when communication to a second node is not available, the blockchain-related system may split the blockchain and add the first data item to the split blockchain.

Abstract: A cutting element includes a substrate and an ultrahard layer on an upper surface of the substrate, a top surface of the ultrahard layer having a ridge extending along a major dimension of the top surface from an edge of the top surface, where the ridge has a peak with at least two different roof radii of curvature, and at least two sidewalls sloping in opposite directions from the peak of the ridge at a roof angle, where a first roof angle of the ridge proximate the edge is smaller than a second roof angle in a central portion of the ridge around a longitudinal axis of the cutting element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods of controlling the movement of molecules, such as DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid), RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) and proteins as well as other biological molecules passing through nanopores. In particular, the disclosure describes how structures made of soft magnetic material can be used to selectively hold, pull and release DNA tagged with magnetic beads.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal display panel including a plurality of gate bus lines, and a control device. The control device includes a first gate driver connected to one end of each of the plurality of gate bus lines and a second gate driver connected to another end of each of the plurality of gate bus lines. The control device receives an image signal, generates a gate signal based on the image signal, and inputs the gate signal to only the first gate driver or to the first gate driver and the second gate driver, in accordance with a refresh rate of the image signal.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure is provided. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate having an active region, forming a fin structure in the active region, and forming a conductive element on the body portion and the first tapered portion of the fin structure. The fin structure includes a body portion, and a first tapered portion protruding from an upper surface of the body portion.

Abstract: A data model computing device receives a first data model with a first set of attributes, a first margin of error, a first set of predictions, and an underlying data set. Subsequently, the data model computing device receives a second data model with a second set of attributes, as the test data for a machine learning module. Based on the first and second data model, the machine learning function generates a second set of predictions and a second margin of error. The data model computing device performs a statistical analysis on the first and second set of predictions and the first and second margin of error to determine if the second set of predictions converge with the first set of predictions and second margin of error is narrower than the first margin of error, to determine if the second data model improves the prediction results of the machine learning module.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a bicycle caliper control method. The bicycle caliper control method is configured to control a rear caliper and a front caliper of a bicycle. The bicycle caliper control method includes: when a first brake lever of the bicycle is squeezed, the first brake lever activates the rear caliper and the front caliper; and when a second brake lever of the bicycle is squeezed, the second brake lever activates the rear caliper.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a memory device. The memory device includes a substrate, a dielectric layer, a first metallization layer, a first channel layer, a second metallization layer, and a second channel layer. The dielectric layer is disposed on the substrate. The first metallization layer is disposed within the dielectric layer and extends along a first direction. The first channel layer is surrounded by the first metallization layer. The second metallization layer is disposed within the dielectric layer and extends along the first direction. The second channel layer is surrounded by the second metallization layer. The first metallization layer includes a first protruding portion protruding toward the second metallization layer.

Abstract: A device includes: a housing having an exterior surface; a mounting recess defined in the exterior surface, the mounting recess configured to receive a fastener to couple the exterior surface of the device to an external surface; a film cover pierceable by the fastener, the film cover having (i) an inner surface affixed to a portion of the exterior surface surrounding the mounting recess, and (ii) an opposing outer surface; wherein the film cover comprises a material impermeable to an environmental contaminant to prevent entry of the environmental contaminant into the mounting recess.

Abstract: Systems and methods for video presentation and analytics for live sporting events are disclosed. At least two cameras are used for tracking objects during a live sporting event and generate video feeds to a server processor. The server processor is operable to match the video feeds and create a 3D model of the world based on the video feeds from the at least two cameras. 2D graphics are created from different perspectives based on the 3D model. Statistical data and analytical data related to object movement are produced and displayed on the 2D graphics. The present invention also provides a standard file format for object movement in space over a timeline across multiple sports.

Abstract: A wireless charging module is configured to be disposed on a circuit board. The wireless charging module includes a frame, a wireless communication antenna board, and a charging coil. The frame has a plurality of first assembly parts and a plurality of second assembly parts. The plurality of first assembly parts are configured to be mounted on the circuit board. The wireless communication antenna board is mounted on the plurality of second assembly parts. The charging coil is located between the frame and the wireless communication antenna board.

Abstract: A method for preparing a semiconductor device, includes: forming a first dielectric structure and a second dielectric structure over a semiconductor substrate; forming a conductive material over the first dielectric structure and the second dielectric structure, wherein the conductive material extends into a first opening between the first dielectric structure and the second dielectric structure; partially removing the conductive material to form a first bit line and a second bit line in the first opening; forming a first capacitor contact and a second capacitor contact in the first dielectric structure and the second dielectric structure, respectively; forming a sealing dielectric layer over the first bit line and the second bit line such that an air gap is formed between the sealing dielectric layer and the semiconductor substrate; and forming a first capacitor and a second capacitor over the first capacitor contact and the second capacitor contact, respectively.

Abstract: A module for managing communication among instrumentation and control devices associated with a system, and a method for using the module, enable interconnection of various devices across multiple network buses, and filtering of messages travelling between devices on disparate buses. Buses may be established wirelessly in addition to via wired connections. Additional devices may connect to a pluggable terminal interface integrated with the module. The terminal interface may connect to a configurable variety of interconnecting circuits appropriate for various types of terminal devices. An associated user interface may enable a user to configure various parameters pertaining to connected devices, including alerts to be issued when certain parameters exceed thresholds, and actions to be taken upon issuance of such alerts.