Abstract: A resistive random access memory including a stacked structure, at least one vertical electrode, a selector element, and a plurality of resistance changeable structures is provided. The stacked structure is formed by a plurality of horizontal electrodes and a plurality of first dielectric layers stacked alternately, wherein the stacked structure has at least one channel hole extending through the horizontal electrodes and the first dielectric layers. The vertical electrode is formed in the at least one channel hole. The selector element is formed in the channel hole between the vertical electrode and the stacked structure. The resistance changeable structures are disposed on the surface of each of the horizontal electrodes and are in contact with the selector element in the channel hole.

Abstract: A computation device, a sensing device and a processing method based on time-of-flight (ToF) ranging are provided. In the method, intensity information of at least two phases corresponding to at least one pixel is obtained. The intensity information is generated by sensing a modulation light with time delays using these phases. Whether to abandon the intensity information of the at least two phases corresponding to the pixel is determined according to the difference between the intensity information of the at least two phases. Accordingly, the influence caused by motion blur would be reduced on depth information estimation.

Abstract: A method for determining the presence of a particle while actively calculating and monitoring oil debris monitor phase angle in an oil system including collecting I and Q channel data from an oil debris monitor sensor; determining whether the I and Q data is symmetric; processing the I and Q channel data to identify a ferrous and nonferrous signal in response to the I and Q data being symmetric; processing the ferrous and nonferrous signals to determine if a particle is present; determining a symmetry factor from the I and Q channel data in response to the particle being present and confirming that the particle is present from the symmetry factor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the determination of analytes in a sample using chromatography. The present disclosure provides methods of separating an analyte from a sample. A mobile phase is flowed through a chromatography column. The mobile phase includes about 0.005% (v/v) to about 2.50% (v/v) difluoroacetic acid and less than about 100 ppb of any individual impurity, especially metal impurities. A sample including the analyte is injected into the mobile phase. The analyte is separated from the sample.

Abstract: A method for actively calculating and monitoring the oil debris monitor phase angle includes sensing a noise from an in-line oil debris monitor sensor in an oil flow path, generating a polar plot of an I and Q channel data from only the noise. Linear regression of noise is then utilized from the I and Q channel data for calculating a slope of regression form the linear regression and converting the slope to a phase angle.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions, methods, kits, systems and apparatus that are useful for nucleic acid polymerization. In particular, modified polymerases and biologically active fragments thereof, such as modified Taq polymerases, are provided that allow for improved nucleic acid amplification. In some aspects, the disclosure provides modified polymerases having improved thermostability, accuracy, processivity and/or read length as compared to a referenceTaq polymerase. In some aspects, the disclosure relates to modified polymerases or biologically active fragments thereof, useful for amplification methods, and in practically illustrative embodiments, emulsion PCR.

Abstract: A waterproof assembly includes a casing, a gasket, and a cap. The casing has an opening. The gasket includes a main body and a protruding portion. The main body has a first circular raised structure configured to abut against an inner surface of the casing. The protruding portion is connected to the main body and is configured to at least partially protrude out of the casing through the opening. The cap is configured to abut against a side of the main body away from the opening. The cap has a through hole configured to be aligned with the protruding portion. The casing further has a plurality of fixing members configured to abut against a side of the cap away from the gasket.

Abstract: A positioning method including following steps is provided. Firstly, several base stations are commanded to detect a tracked object. Then, a first position of the tracked object is obtained according to the first return information. Then, several fixed-type signal transceivers are selected according to the first position. Then, the selected fixed-type signal transceivers are commanded to detect the tracked object, and a second position of the tracked object is obtained according to the second return information received from the fixed-type signal transceivers.

Abstract: The present disclosure introduces apparatus and related methods pertaining to a first electrical power cable, a second electrical power cable, and a set of breakers. The first and second electrical power cables each extend a variable distance between a static system at a wellsite and a movable system at the wellsite. The breakers are operable to select either of the first and second electrical power cables to couple electrical power from a stationary electrical power source at the static system to a load at the movable system.

Abstract: An optical element including a first pattern is provided. The first pattern includes a plurality of light deflection regions arranged along at least one set of first tracks in a first direction, and each first track is a waveform track having a first period T1 and a first amplitude A1.

Abstract: A bearingless and sealless rotary blood pump is disclosed which provides multidirectional flow intended to provide low-pressure, high-volume right-sided partial assist circulatory support in a univentricular Fontan circulation on a permanent basis. The pump includes a housing and an impeller suspended in the center of the housing. The housing incorporates flow optimization features between inlet and outlet ends, as well as with the impeller surface. Large fluid gaps maintained between impeller and housing eliminate any potential for blood flow obstruction. The impeller contains some motor components. It includes a central stator and surrounding rotor. The motor includes a brushless DC outrunner electrical motor design. An electromagnetic stator core is surrounded by a circumferential passive magnetic ring. The rotor is further levitated about the stator spindle by a plurality of axially and radially located passive magnetic and hydrodynamic journal bearings on both ends of the spindle.

Abstract: A method and a system for monitoring a condition of an elastic element used in a downhole tool are provided. The method comprises acquiring an output signal from a flexible-type sensor installed in the elastic element, the sensor sensing at least one of strain and stress of the elastic element, and estimating a condition of the elastic element based on the output signal from the sensor. The system comprises a flexible-type sensor installed in the elastic element, the sensor sensing at least one of strain and stress of the elastic element and a processor to acquire an output signal from the sensor and estimate a condition of the elastic element based on the output signal from the sensor.

Abstract: A head module for a large-scale container, a large-scale container having the head module, and methods for manufacturing the head module and the large-scale container. The method for manufacturing a head module comprises providing a head having an annular opening, the head being composed of a plurality of petals, providing a plurality of cylinder plates, and forming a head cylindrical ring, connecting in order the plurality of cylinder plates to the end surface of the annular opening and joining facing sides of all adjacent cylinder plates. Based on the unfitness of the petals at the annular opening of the head, gaps between adjacent cylinder plates may be adjusted, and/or the positions of the cylinder plates on the end surface of the annular opening of the head may be adjusted radially inwards or outwards.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of systems, methods, and products comprise an analytic server, which provides a SilverlineRT system that prioritizes and analyzes security alerts and events. The server builds an attack tree based on attack detection rules. The server monitors large-scale distributed systems and receives alerts from various devices. The server determines attacks using the attack tree while excluding false alarms. The server determines impact and risk metrics for attacks in real-time, and calculates an impact score for each attack. The server ranks and prioritizes the attacks based on the impact scores. The server also generates real-time reports. By consider the mission and system specific context in the analysis alert information, the server gives insight into the overall context of problems and potential solutions, improving decision-making. By showing the impacts of alters, the server allows security personnel to prioritize responses and focus on highest value defense activities.

Abstract: A compressor section for a gas turbine engine includes an upstream portion that includes at least one upstream rotor stage. A downstream portion includes at least one downstream rotor stage configured to rotate with the upstream rotor stage. A transition duct separates the upstream portion from the downstream portion.

Abstract: A component for a gas turbine engine includes at least one airfoil that has a radially inner end and a radially outer end. A platform includes a radially outer surface that is attached to the radially inner end of the airfoil. A radially inner side of the platform includes a forward surface and an aft surface. A pocket is recessed into at least one of the forward surface and the aft surface. A cover plate covers the pocket and a seal is attached to the cover plate.

Abstract: An airfoil includes an airfoil piece that defines at least a portion of an airfoil profile. The airfoil piece has a radial end and a first radial slot in the radial end. An end section has a second radial slot adjacent the first radial slot. The first radial slot and the second radial slot together form a radial seal slot. A seal is disposed in the radial seal slot.

Abstract: A ceramic coating process comprises introducing a suspension including a fine ceramic particulate suspended in a liquid carrier into a plasma torch. The method includes melting the fine ceramic particulate in the plasma torch; propelling the fine ceramic particulate toward a substrate; and forming a coating on the substrate, the coating comprises splats of the fine ceramic particulate.

Abstract: A shroud assembly may comprise a first ring, a second ring aft of the first ring, and a shroud disposed between the first ring and the second ring. The shroud may comprise a plurality of circumferentially adjacent shroud segments. Each shroud segment of the plurality of circumferentially adjacent shroud segments may extend axially from the first ring to the second ring.