Abstract: A uni-directional and multi-directional mechanical bearing suitable for supporting structures such as bridges comprises a removable cassette comprising a sliding layer composed of a low friction material such as PTFE. The removable cassette allows for the replacement of the sliding layer without needing to remove or replace the entire bearing. The bearing can be part of a kit that includes a replacement cassette having a varying thickness that corresponds to the uneven wear on the sliding layer of the removable cassette and compensates for an eccentric pressure on the bearing when under load.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide a method and system for active noise control, which can meet different needs of different consumers on sound quality of headphones. The method includes: determining an expected noise control curve of performing active noise control on a target object; determining a target filter according to the expected noise control curve and a filter model; and performing noise control processing on an external noise signal using the target filter.

Abstract: A method for reconstructing target cardiac images is provided. The method may include: obtaining a plurality of projection data corresponding to a plurality of cardiac motion phases; determining a plurality of cardiac motion parameters corresponding to at least a portion of the plurality of cardiac motion phases based on the plurality of projection data; determining a phase of interest based on the plurality of cardiac motion parameters; and/or reconstructing the one or more target cardiac images of the phase of interest.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure and a semiconductor structure, relating to the technical field of semiconductors. The method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes: providing a substrate; forming multiple active pillars arranged in an array on the substrate, where an outer surface layer of each of the active pillars has a concave-convex surface; forming a gate oxide layer on the substrate, where a filling region is formed between two adjacent active pillars in the same row; forming a word line and a first dielectric layer in the filling region; exposing a top surface of each of the active pillars; forming a contact layer on the top surface of each of the active pillars; and forming a capacitor structure on the contact layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to air assemblies having an inflation, a deflation, and a closed state for use with inflatable products, such as air mattresses. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to air assemblies where the configuration of the air assembly can be changed manually by a user by operating a directional control valve to inflate, deflate, or close the inflatable product. The directional control valve may also activate a pump in the inflation and deflation states and deactivate the pump in the closed state.

Abstract: A variable pressure injection mold, an injected shoe material, and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The variable pressure injection mold for plastic injection molding includes a mold body and a variable pressure air discharge layer. The mold body has a foam molding space. The variable pressure air discharge layer is arranged on the mold body and is correspondingly exposed to the foam molding space. A plurality of variable pressure pores are provided in the variable pressure air discharge layer and the variable pressure pores connect the foam molding space.

Abstract: A method includes: mapping a to-be-transmitted service flow to a virtual connection based on a mapping relationship between an identifier of the to-be-transmitted service flow and an identifier of the virtual connection; mapping the to-be-transmitted service flow to a virtual bearer based on a mapping relationship between the identifier of the virtual connection and an identifier of the virtual bearer; and mapping the to-be-transmitted service flow to a virtual bearer queue based on a mapping relationship between a quality of service characteristic identifier of the to-be-transmitted service flow and an identifier of the virtual bearer queue in the virtual bearer, to transmit the to-be-transmitted service flow to an OLT.

Abstract: Sequence selection techniques for Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) are provided. A User Equipment (UE) sends a request to a base station, the request indicating that the UE is to conduct at least one uplink transmission. The UE receives, in response to the request, an indicator of an expected system load, a value of the indicator including a total number of sequences expected to be used at one time for uplink transmissions in the system. The UE detects that at least two different pairs of sequences in a configured set of sequences have different cross correlation values, the sequences in the set configured for scrambling uplink transmissions. The UE selects, in response to the detecting and based on the indicator, at least one sequence with an improved cross correlation with at least one other sequence the at least one sequence and the at least one other sequence to be used for scrambling uplink transmissions within the system.

Abstract: Disclosed are a continuous rolling device and method with interfacial temperature-force controllability for a seamless metal cladding pipe. The device comprises a multi-roller skew rolling mill set, an interfacial temperature-force controlled rolling mill set and a sizing and finishing mill set sequentially distributed along a rolling axis; and the interfacial temperature-force controlled rolling mill set comprises an interface temperature control module and an interface pressure control module sequentially distributed along the rolling axis, the interface pressure control module comprises two racks and a plurality of controlled rolling rollers circumferentially and evenly distributed along the rolling axis, two ends of the controlled rolling roller are respectively mounted on the two racks through corresponding screwdown apparatuses, and the interface pressure control module realizes passive driving through a spiral pushing force or a traction force.

Abstract: A transducer for an ultrasonic scalpel, which comprises, from distal end to proximal end of a connecting feature, a fixing feature, a horn, a piezoelectric converting body, a rear-end ring, and a connecting member. By following a design principle of constraints in the parameter relationships between the piezoelectric converting body and the horn in the transducer, a transducer having both appropriate gain and stable performance can be achieved.

Abstract: A video coding mechanism is disclosed. The mechanism includes encoding a sequence of point cloud compression (PCC) components into a bitstream. A buffering period supplemental enhancement information (SEI) message is also encoded into the bitstream. A hypothetical reference decoder (HRD) is initialized at a coded atlas access unit (AU) associated with the buffering period SEI message. A HRD conformance check of the bitstream is performed starting at the coded atlas AU. The bitstream is stored for communication toward a decoder.

Abstract: The present application provides a temperature control method, an apparatus, an electronic device and a storage medium for an etching workbench. A real-time temperature of an etching workbench and a real-time temperature of a temperature control fluid are acquired firstly; then, a temperature control instruction is determined according to the real-time temperature of the etching workbench, the real-time temperature of the temperature control fluid and a limit temperature; and finally, in response to the temperature control instruction, a target operating temperature of the etching workbench is stabilized within a preset range by a circulating temperature control fluid loop.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds of Formula I, useful for the activation of Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells 2 (“TREM2”). This disclosure also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, uses of the compounds, and compositions for treatment of, for example, a neurodegenerative disorder. Further, the disclosure provides intermediates useful in the synthesis of compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: Provided are a method for preparing an organic electroluminescent device, an organic electroluminescent device and a display apparatus.

Abstract: The technologies described herein are generally directed to configuring carrier aggregation zones based on transmission information in a fifth generation (5G) network or other next generation networks. For example, a method described herein can include identifying, by carrier aggregation equipment including a processor, carrier transmission information corresponding to a first carrier signal and a second carrier signal. The method can further include analyzing, by the carrier aggregation equipment, the carrier transmission information to determine first overlap zone information representative of a first carrier overlap zone for the first carrier signal and the second carrier signal. Further, based on the first overlap zone information, the method includes facilitating configuring transmission parameter information representative of a transmission parameter applicable to transmission of the first carrier signal, to enable carrier aggregation by network equipment within the first carrier overlap zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic compound, an organic electroluminescent material, and an organic electroluminescent element. The structural formula of the compound is shown in formula (I). When the organic compound of the present invention is used for preparing an organic electroluminescent element, the electron mobility, thermal stability, and luminescent characteristics are excellent; and the organic compound can be applied to an organic layer of the organic electroluminescent element. The organic compound of the present invention has a relatively good film-forming property; and when same is applied to an electron transport layer and an electron transport auxiliary layer, an organic electroluminescent element, which has a lower driving voltage, a higher light emission efficiency, and a longer service life than existing electron transport materials, can be manufactured, and thus, a full-color display panel with having improved performance and a prolonged service life can be manufactured.

Abstract: In a wireless communication system comprising at least one evolved Node-B (eNB) and a plurality of wireless transmit/receive units (WTRUs), a non-contention based (NCB) channel is established, maintained, and utilized. The NCB channel is allocated for use by one or more WTRUs in the system for utilization in a variety of functions, and the allocation is communicated to the WTRUs. The wireless communication system analyzes the allocation of the NCB channel as required, and the NCB channel is reallocated as required.

Abstract: This application provides a camera module and an electronic device, and relates to the field of electronic device technologies. The camera module includes an optical camera lens, a variable aperture, and an SMA motor. The variable aperture has an aperture hole whose size is adjustable. The SMA motor includes a first carrier, a base, and an SMA drive assembly. The optical camera lens is fastened to the first carrier. The SMA drive assembly is connected between the first carrier and the base. The SMA drive assembly is configured to drive the first carrier, the optical camera lens, and the variable aperture to move together relative to the base, so as to implement automatic focusing and/or optical image stabilization.