Abstract: A Bluetooth communication system includes: a Bluetooth host device; and a Bluetooth device set which including a first member device and a second member device. The Bluetooth host device controls a display device to display a candidate device list, and to display a single device item in the candidate device list to represent the Bluetooth device set, but does not simultaneously display two device items in the candidate device list to represent the first member device and the second member device. The Bluetooth host device generates a first cypher key according to an instruction from the first member device and a device information of the first member device after receiving a selection command. The first member device establishes a connection with the Bluetooth host device, and generates a second cypher key corresponding to the first cypher key according to a device information of the Bluetooth host device.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing silicon carbide crystal is provided and includes a composite structure formed by a plurality of graphite layers and silicon carbide seed crystals, wherein a density or thickness of each layer of graphite is gradually adjusted to reduce a difference of a thermal expansion coefficient and Young's modulus between the graphite layers and silicon carbide. The composite structure can be stabilized on a top portion or an upper cover of a crucible made of graphite, thereby preventing the silicon carbide crystal from falling off.

Abstract: End-to-end neural image compression using deep reinforcement learning (DRL) is performed by at least one processor and includes encoding an input, generating encoded representations of the input, generating a set of quantization keys using a first neural network, based on a set of previous quantization states, wherein each quantization key in the set of quantization keys and each previous quantization state in the set of previous quantization states correspond to the encoded representations of the input, generating a set of dequantized numbers representing dequantized representations of the encoded representations of the input, based on the set of quantization keys, using a second neural network, and generating a reconstructed output, based on the set of dequantized numbers.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method and an apparatus for video encoding. The apparatus includes processing circuitry configured to generate an initial feature representation from an input image to be encoded and perform an iterative update of values of a plurality of elements in the initial feature representation. The iterative update includes generate a coded representation corresponding to a final feature representation based on the final feature representation that has been updated from the initial feature representation by a number of iterations of the iterative update. A reconstructed image corresponding to the final feature representation is generated based on the coded representation. An encoded image corresponding to the final feature representation having updated values of the plurality of elements is generated. One of (i) a rate-distortion loss corresponding to the final feature representation or (ii) the number of iterations of the iterative update satisfies a pre-determined condition.

Abstract: A fluorescent single molecule emitter simultaneously transmits its identity, location, and cellular context through its emission patterns. A deep neural network (DNN) performs multiplexed single-molecule analysis to enable retrieving such information with high accuracy. The DNN can extract three-dimensional molecule location, orientation, and wavefront distortion with precision approaching the theoretical limit of information content of the image which will allow multiplexed measurements through the emission patterns of a single molecule.

Abstract: Examples relate to setting a performance mode of an RF receiver front end. An example method includes determining a power state of an input signal to an RF receiver front end; and setting a performance mode of the RF receiver front end to one of at least three distinct performance modes offered by the RF receiver front end at least partially responsive to the determined power state of the input signal.

Abstract: A device operates in pairing mode, indoor navigation mode or search mode. For each mode, a magnetic sensor in the device senses one or more alternating current (AC) magnetic fields emitted by one or more transmitters in a three-dimensional (3D) space, and uses the one or more AC magnetic fields to determine a position of the device relative to the one or more transmitters or another device. In pairing mode, relative position vectors computed from two or more AC magnetic fields allows the device to choose the closest transmitter for pairing. In indoor navigation mode, multiple detections of AC magnetic fields emitted by multiple transmitters assist a user in navigating an indoor space. In search mode, a companion device and a lost device each sense an AC magnetic field from a transmitter, and he AC magnetic fields are used to determine a relative position vector from the companion device to the lost device.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention are a wireless power and data synchronous transfer system and a data modulation method, wherein a power/information complex modulation is carried out on a primary side front converter and a secondary side back converter, and output power/information flow can be transmitted across the wireless power transfer circuit, thus realizing communication between the primary side and the secondary side. With the method of the present invention, by modulating a digital frequency band signal to a direct current bus, frequency mixing effect of an inverter/rectifier circuit is utilized to move a spectrum of modulated digital signal to a frequency near a power transfer frequency and then the modulated digital signal is transmitted to a circuit on the other side, and the circuit on the other side demodulates the signal to obtain a baseband signal. The present invention has wide applicability and can be used in various wireless power transfer systems, especially for high-frequency systems.

Abstract: A dynamic sampling method and device for semiconductor manufacture are provided. The dynamic sampling method includes: generating an N-dimensional virtual image of a wafer based on a design rule and at least one of a quality control data and context data; measuring a critical pattern in the N-dimensional virtual image to generate a virtual metrology result by using a virtual metrology; determining whether the virtual metrology result is larger than a threshold; not performing a measurement on the wafer in a case that the virtual metrology result is larger than the threshold; and performing the measurement on the wafer in a case that the virtual metrology result is not larger than the threshold.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems are presented. The methods include, for instance: collecting real time system statistics on a system environment in a remote platform running a remote data source amongst a plurality of remote data sources of a virtual database. Real time data source statistics on one or more data source objects from the remote data source of the virtual database is also gathered. A global catalog of the virtual database is updated with the real time system statistics and the real time data source statistics. An access plan to process a query to the virtual database is optimized based on the real time system statistics and the real time data source statistics and a response is produced based on the access plan, with improved performance and reduced cost.

Abstract: An optical measurement system measuring optical parameters of an object is provided. The object includes at least two light-transmitting layers. The optical measurement system includes a light source module, an image capture module, and a controller. The light source module emits at least two measurement light beams toward the object. The measurement light beams are respectively incident on the object at different angles. The image capture module receives light spots formed on a sensing surface of the image capture module by at least two first light beams after the measurement light beams are reflected by the object and at least two second light beams after the measurement light beams are refracted and reflected between the object. The controller is electrically connected to the image capture module to obtain positions of the light spots. The controller calculates the optical parameters of the object according to the positions of the light spots.

Abstract: A laser grooving operation is performed to form a plurality of grooves in a semiconductor die prior to attaching the semiconductor die to a semiconductor device package substrate. In addition to forming a first groove through which blade sawing is to be performed to separate the semiconductor die from other semiconductor dies, a second groove may be formed between the first groove and a seal ring of the semiconductor die. The second groove is configured to contain any potential delamination that might otherwise propagate to an active region of the semiconductor die. Accordingly, the second groove and the associated laser grooving operation described herein may reduce the likelihood of delamination that might otherwise be caused by swelling and/or expansion in a molding compound formed around the semiconductor die after the semiconductor die is attached to the semiconductor device package substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method, device, and system for detecting liquid contacting a robotic garden tool. The robotic garden tool may include a housing, and a user interface forming part of an outer surface of the housing. The robotic garden tool may also include a sensor coupled to the user interface. The sensor may be configured to sense a capacitance level associated with at least a portion of the user interface. The robotic garden tool may also include an electronic processor coupled to the sensor and configured to control an operation of the robotic garden tool based on an output of the sensor.

Abstract: A method in an adaptive filter system is provided. The method comprises obtaining parameters for a plurality of branches of the adaptive filter system. The method further comprises computing gradient-based information for a selected one of the plurality of branches. The method further comprises updating the parameters for the plurality of branches based on the gradient-based information for the selected branch. An adaptive filter system is also provided.

Abstract: Wearable systems to partially support the weight of a human user engaged in task performance in a crouched position at or near ground level are presented herein. In one aspect, the wearable systems employ passive mechanisms and the configuration of the support mechanisms is changed by movements of the body of the human user while transitioning from a standing position to a crouched position, and vice-versa. In a further aspect, each passive lower body support assembly includes an auxiliary body support structure to enhance the support of the human user in a crouched position. In another further aspect, each auxiliary body support structure is deployed in coordination with the movement of the seat support structure that supports the human user. In some embodiments, one or more body support structures are constructed from an elastic material that conforms to the ground surface when loaded by the weight of the human user.

Abstract: Methods of treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include the administration of an effective amount of an anti-microbial decapeptide NH2-Lys-Lys-Val-Val-Phe-Trp-Val-Lys-Phe-Lys-CO NH2 (SEQ ID NO 1) (KSL-W).

Abstract: Disclosed are a solid-state microwave source and a branch consistency control method thereof. The branch consistency control method includes: collecting phase information of each branch unit under each of a plurality of preset target powers, and performing phase adjustment for each branch unit based on the phase information under each of the target powers; assembling coarsely-adjusted N branch units, a driver module, a power distribution module, a radial combiner, a circulator, and a waveguide coupler; adjusting a branch power by using the driver module and the power distribution module, to collect the phase information of each branch unit under each of the target powers; and when the phase information of each branch unit under each of the target powers meets a preset condition, performing phase adjustment for the branch unit based on the phase information.

Abstract: Disclosed are a solid-state microwave source and a branch consistency control method thereof. The branch consistency control method includes: collecting phase information of each branch unit under each of a plurality of preset target powers, and performing phase adjustment for each branch unit based on the phase information under each of the target powers; assembling coarsely-adjusted N branch units, a driver module, a power distribution module, a radial combiner, a circulator, and a waveguide coupler; adjusting a branch power by using the driver module and the power distribution module, to collect the phase information of each branch unit under each of the target powers; and when the phase information of each branch unit under each of the target powers meets a preset condition, performing phase adjustment for the branch unit based on the phase information.

Abstract: Disclosed are an impedance matching apparatus and method for a solid-state microwave source. The impedance matching apparatus is connected to a solid-state microwave source and includes a detection module and a control module. The control module includes a frequency control unit and a power determining unit. The frequency control unit is configured to adjust a current frequency of a phase-locked source of the solid-state microwave source according to a received frequency modulation (FM) instruction. The power determining unit is configured to perform following steps: controlling a driver module of the solid-state microwave source to gradually increase a total incident power, and determining a change trend of a total reflected power of the solid-state microwave source; controlling the driver module to reduce the incident power; setting the FM instruction, and sending the set FM instruction to the frequency control unit.