Abstract: Provided are methods for preparing a library of target nucleic acid sequences, as well as compositions and uses therefor. Methods comprise contacting a nucleic acid sample with a plurality of adaptors capable of amplification of one or more target nucleic acid sequences under conditions wherein the target nucleic acid(s) undergo a first amplification; digesting the resulting first amplification products; repairing the digested target amplicons; and amplifying the repaired products in a second amplification, thereby producing a library of target nucleic acid sequence. Each of the plurality of adaptor compositions comprise a handle and a targeted nucleic acid sequence and optionally one or more tag sequences. Provided methods may be carried out in a single, addition only workflow reaction, allowing for rapid production of highly multiplexed targeted libraries, optionally including unique tag sequences. Resulting library compositions are useful for a variety of applications, including sequencing applications.

Abstract: A method of wireless communication at a first network node is disclosed herein. The method includes performing beam training with a RIS-MT array, wherein the RIS-MT array is associated with a RIS array. The method includes identifying, based on the beam training, a first beam for communication with the RIS-MT array. The method includes transmitting communication to the RIS array for reflection or refraction to a wireless device using a second beam based, at least in part, on the first beam identified for the RIS-MT array.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for information processing based on a large language model is provided. The method includes obtaining query information provided by a user. The method further includes determining memory information related to the query information. The method further includes determining, based on the query information and the memory information, a tool for processing the query information. The method further includes invoking the tool to obtain auxiliary information. The method further includes generating, based on the query information and the auxiliary information, a result of processing the query information.

Abstract: A negative electrode material comprises silicon monoxide and carbon atoms, wherein the carbon atoms are uniformly distributed in silicon monoxide at an atomic level; a carbon atom is bonded to a silicon atom to form an amorphous Si—C bond, and an X-ray diffraction energy spectrum has no SiC crystallization peak; in solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance detection of the uniformly modified negative electrode material, there is a resonance peak between ?10 ppm and ?20 ppm; the average particle size of negative electrode material particles is 1 nm-100 ?m, and the specific surface area is 0.5 m2/g-40 m2/g; the mass of the carbon atoms accounts for 0.1%-40% of the mass of silicon monoxide. The material has small volume expansion in a lithium dis-embedding process, the conductivity coefficient for lithium ions is high, and the cycle performance and rate performance of the material are improved.

Abstract: A configuration to configure a UE to activate a subset of configured UL-TCI states. The apparatus receives a configuration of UL-TCI states and an activation of a subset of configured UL-TCI states. The apparatus receives DCI in a PDCCH scheduling an UL transmission with one or more TCI states of activated TCI states. The apparatus transmits the UL transmission based on the one or more TCI states.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated light-sensitive opsin for rapidly, reversibly, and precisely activating Gq signaling and/or activating cells.

Abstract: Method, apparatus and systems are described to allow a base station to configure a logical channel or resources for sidelink communications. In one example aspect, a method for wireless communication includes receiving, by a user equipment, a message from a communication node. The message includes information for configuring a logical channel for a sidelink transmission. The method also includes configuring, a Medium Access Control (MAC) entity with the logical channel according to the information.

Abstract: The communication method includes: assigning, by a first device, a beam/sector/channel that causes no interference to other devices to a second device, and scheduling the second device to transmit sensing information on the beam/sector/channel, wherein transmission of the sensing information causes no interference to the other devices.

Abstract: A method for preparing a biodegradable zinc alloy semi-solid billet is provided, in which a biodegradable Zn—Mg—Bi—Ca—Sr zinc alloy ingot is subjected to homogenization annealing and three-directional compression deformation to obtain a uniformly-deformed three-directional upset billet. The three-directional upset billet is subjected to semi-solid isothermal heat treatment to obtain the semi-solid billet. A biodegradable zinc alloy semi-solid billet prepared by such method is also provided.

Abstract: A method of recuperating a bead bundle assembly out of an end-of-life tire is provided, the method comprises several steps including: selecting an end-of-life tire having a tire identification; taking out the bead bundle assembly with or without a rubber layer remaining thereon, without plastic deformation of the bead bundle assembly; identifying each bead bundle assembly with at least said tire identification; and finally storing the bead bundle assembly. The invention provides a solution of optimizing the value of an end-of-life tire.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pipeline defect detecting and positioning method based on multi-sensor information fusion, which belongs to the technical field of pipeline non-destructive testing. The method comprises the following steps of performing state segmentation processing on a pipeline according to a pipeline defect detection signal and/or a three-axis attitude signal of a pipeline detection equipment in the pipeline, positioning a pipeline defect signal in the pipeline defect detection signal to a pipeline section in a corresponding state, and calculating a position of the pipeline defect signal in pipeline section in each state according to a running speed, the three-axis attitude signal, and mileage information of the pipeline detection equipment in the pipeline section in the corresponding state. According to the invention, the pipeline is segmented so that the pipeline defect can be preliminarily positioned in the pipeline section in a certain state.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for reducing vibration of a chamber may include obtaining predefined motion data associated with a transferring device stiffly coupled to a chamber; determining movement of the transferring device based on the predefined motion data before the transferring device moves; determining, based on the movement, a first force to be applied to the chamber caused by the movement; and causing a support device of the chamber to apply a second force to the chamber to counteract the first force when the transferring device moves.

Abstract: A continuous liquid level sensing system utilizing projected capacitance includes: a liquid contact layer, which has at least one surface for contacting a liquid and separates the liquid to generate a space that is dry; and a projected capacitance unit being disposed in the space and having a first capacitance value that is preset, wherein the projected capacitance unit does not directly contact the liquid, and the projected capacitance unit contacts the liquid contact layer, wherein when the liquid contact layer changes a preset electric field of the projected capacitance unit after contacting the liquid, the first capacitance value is changed to a second capacitance value; and a control device calculating a liquid level height of the liquid according to a change between the first capacitance value and the second capacitance value.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for control of virtual local area network (VLAN) are disclosed. According to an embodiment, a service consumer sends, to a service provider of a Fifth Generation System (5GS) that provides Ethernet bridging operations for User Equipments (UEs) acting as Ethernet access ports or Ethernet trunk ports, a request for providing configuration information related to a VLAN. The configuration information indicates a port type of at least one port related to the VLAN.

Abstract: The application provides a multi-mode handheld optical device. A visible light assembly includes at least one visible light imaging module, which includes, arranged in sequence, an objective lens group and a beamsplitter. When a laser ranging mode is turned on, a laser reflected back by a detection target is received by the objective lens group and travels along the corresponding visible light path, and is subjected to separation by the beamsplitter to deviate from the corresponding visible light path for use in calculation of distance information of the detection target to be displayed on a display module. When an infrared mode is turned on, the infrared assembly collects an infrared light of the target field of view for conversion into an infrared image to be displayed on the display module. The distance information and/or the infrared image displayed on the display module finally fuse with the visible light image.

Abstract: Disclosed is a double-layer mattress cover, comprising an upper cover body and a lower cover body, wherein one end of the upper cover body is integrally connected to an upper end of the lower cover body, and an edge of the upper cover body is separably connected to the lower cover body by means of a connector. One mattress is assembled in a cavity defined by the upper cover body and the lower cover body, and the other mattress is directly assembled by means of a cover opening formed in the lower cover body, such that two mattresses can be assembled in the mattress cover at the same time. Moreover, the lower cover body is located blow the upper cover body, such that when only one mattress is assembled, the lower cover body can be directly placed below the mattress to be hidden.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatuses for packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) reordering management. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a user equipment (UE) can include: a receiver configured to receive at least one of application data unit (ADU) discard information associated with an ADU or ADU related information associated with the ADU; and a processor coupled to the receiver and configured to perform a PDCP reordering window management based on the received at least one of the ADU discard information or the ADU related information.

Abstract: A virtual object control method is provided. The method includes: displaying a user interface, the user interface including a virtual object and a displacement control; receiving a first operation signal corresponding to the displacement control; controlling, based on the first operation signal, the virtual object to perform a first displacement operation; and controlling, in response to a second operation signal corresponding to the displacement control being received in a process of performing the first displacement operation by the virtual object, the virtual object to perform a second displacement operation based on the second operation signal after the first displacement operation is performed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a touch driving method, a touch module and a display device, relating to the field of display technology. The display panel has M partitions, each partition includes independent touch control units, each touch control unit includes at least one common electrode block connected to each other; the driving method includes: a frame time includes a display time period and a touch time period, the display time period includes at least one display sub-time period, the touch time period includes at least one touch sub-time period; in each display sub-time period, applying a common electrode signal to all common electrode blocks; in each touch sub-time period, applying a touch driving signal to all touch units of N partitions and not applying the touch driving signal to the touch units of the remaining partitions, and sensing sense signals of the touch units of the N partitions.

Abstract: A decorative substrate includes a base material and multiple texture units sequentially arranged in a first direction. Each texture unit includes a protruding part. The cross section of the protruding part in a third direction transitions from an arc segment to a straight line segment in a second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The highest points of the cross section of the protruding part in the third direction meet at least one of the following relationships: the distance between the highest points and the surface of the base material changes in the second direction; or the connecting line between the orthographic projections of the highest points on the base material is an arc segment or a straight line segment, the straight line segment being not parallel to the second direction.