Abstract: A data query method and apparatus are disclosed. The method includes: determining a target directory block including m directory entries and m file names, where the m directory entries one-to-one correspond to the m file names, and the m directory entries and the m file names are sequentially arranged according to a preset rule; determining a current first set and a current second set based on a binary search algorithm and the target directory block; determining a first common prefix between a to-be-accessed file name and a file name in the current second set; comparing the to-be-accessed file name with a third file name character by character from a first character after the first common prefix; and if the to-be-accessed file name is the same as the third file name, obtaining data of a to-be-accessed file based on a directory entry corresponding to the third file name.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and apparatus for generating a chip-based computing function, a device, and a storage medium. The method includes: acquiring an input parameter value associated with a computing function supported by a chip; determining, based on the input parameter value, at least one candidate computing function template corresponding to the computing function, the candidate computing function template having a configurable parameter associated with performance of the candidate computing function template, and the configurable parameter having at least one candidate value; and determining, according to the input parameter value and candidate values of the configurable parameter of the candidate computing function template, a target computing function template and a target value of a configurable parameter of the target computing function template.

Abstract: A method of defect pixel correction, includes, receiving at least one center pixel signal in a plurality of frames, receiving a plurality of neighboring pixel signals adjacent the center pixel in the plurality of frames, determining a brightness of the center pixel signal, determining the brightness of the plurality of neighboring pixel signals, determining if the brightness of the center pixel signal exceeds a wounded pixel threshold of the plurality of neighboring pixel signals, determining a location of the center pixel having the brightness greater than the wounded pixel threshold in at least one frame, determining a number of reoccurrences of the center pixel having the brightness greater than the wounded pixel threshold, determining if the number of reoccurrences exceeds a defect pixel threshold and updating the at least one center pixel signal to a mean of the plurality of neighboring pixel signals.

Abstract: An uplink transmission method and a terminal applied to the field of communications technologies to resolve a signal transmission problem that arises when a short-duration physical uplink control channel carrying only a scheduling request (SR) collides with another uplink channel on a same time domain resource. The method includes transmitting a scheduling request on a first uplink channel using a first time domain resource a first transmit power, where the first uplink channel comprises a first time domain resource and transmitting information on a second uplink channel using a second transmit power, where the second uplink channel comprises the first time domain resource, and where the first time domain resource represents some or all time domain resources in the second uplink channel.

Abstract: A method includes identifying a plurality of local tracklets from a plurality of targets, creating a plurality of global tracklets from the plurality of local tracklets, wherein each global tracklet comprises a set of local tracklet of the plurality of local tracklets, wherein the set of local tracklet corresponds to a target of the plurality of targets; extracting motion features of the target from the each global tracklet of the plurality of global tracklets, wherein the motion features of each target of the plurality of targets from each global tracklet of the plurality of global tracklets are distinguishable from the motion features of remaining targets of the plurality of targets from remaining global tracklets; transforming the motion features into an address code by using a hashing process; and transmitting a plurality of address codes and a transformation parameter of the hashing process to a communication device.

Abstract: A battery module made from a plurality of side-by-side pouch cell modules, wherein each pouch cell module is formed with a pair of cells on either side of an insulation pad with the cells in turn positioned between first and second metal brackets such that each cell contacts an insulation pad on one side and a metal bracket on the other. Also included is a pair of pressure plates at the ends of the stack of side-by-side pouch cells and a compression band wrapping around the plurality of side-by-side pouch cells and the pressure plates. A busbar electrically connects the plurality of side-by-side pouch cells together.

Abstract: A data management platform for intelligently managing data is provided. The data management platform includes an ETL module configured to extract, cleanse, transform, or load data; a data lake configured to store a first group of data formed by extracting raw data from a plurality of data sources by the ETL module; a data warehouse configured to store a second group of data formed by cleansing and standardizing on the first group of data; a general data layer configured to store a third group of data formed by subjecting the second group of data to data fusion; and a data mart configured to store a fourth group of data formed by transforming the third group of data by the ETL module. The general data layer is a distributed data storage storing information available for querying. The data mart is a database of NoSQL type storing information available for computational processing.

Abstract: Fabricating a photomask includes forming a protection layer over a substrate. A plurality of multilayers of reflecting films are formed over the protection layer. A capping layer is formed over the plurality of multilayers. An absorption layer is formed over capping layer. A first photoresist layer is formed over portions of absorption layer. Portions of the first photoresist layer and absorption layer are patterned, forming first openings in absorption layer. The first openings expose portions of the capping layer. Remaining portions of first photoresist layer are removed and a second photoresist layer is formed over portions of absorption layer. The second photoresist layer covers at least the first openings. Portions of the absorption layer and capping layer and plurality of multilayer of reflecting films not covered by the second photoresist layer are patterned, forming second openings. The second openings expose portions of protection layer and second photoresist layer is removed.

Abstract: Routing arrangements for 3D memory arrays and methods of forming the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a memory array includes a first word line extending from a first edge of the memory array in a first direction, the first word line having a length less than a length of a second edge of the memory array perpendicular to the first edge of the memory array; a second word line extending from a third edge of the memory array opposite the first edge of the memory array, the second word line extending in the first direction, the second word line having a length less than the length of the second edge of the memory array; a memory film contacting the first word line; and an OS layer contacting a first source line and a first bit line, the memory film being disposed between the OS layer and the first word line.

Abstract: A memory device includes: a memory cell array comprising a plurality of memory cells; a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the memory cell array; a write circuit configured to write data into the plurality of memory cells; and a controller coupled to the temperature sensor and the write circuit, wherein the controller is configured to determine a target write pulse width used by the write circuit based on the detected temperature of the memory device.

Abstract: The disclosure provides immunogenic cells expressing LMP1, and use thereof in activating T cells and treating cancer. Also provided are methods of producing the immunogenic cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a process for coating a scaffold, and in particular a process for coating a scaffold of a static mixer using catalytic liquid suspensions. The present disclosure also generally relates to a process for preparing a catalytically coated scaffold comprising applying a catalytic liquid suspension to a surface of a scaffold to provide a coating containing catalytically reactive sites on the surface of the coated scaffold.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method and an apparatus for video encoding. The apparatus includes processing circuitry configured to perform an iterative update of sample values of a plurality of samples in an initial input image. The iterative update includes generating a coded representation of a final input image based on the final input image by an encoding neural network (NN) and at least one training module. The final input image has been updated from the initial input image by a number of iterations of the iterative update. The iterative update includes generating a reconstructed image of the final input image based on the coded representation of the final input image by a decoding NN. One of a rate-distortion loss for the final input image or the number of iterations of the iterative update satisfies a pre-determined condition. An encoded image corresponding to the final input image is generated.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated chip. The integrated chip includes a first interconnect arranged within an inter-level dielectric (ILD) layer. The first interconnect has opposing sidewalls that are both laterally separated from closest neighboring interconnects within the ILD layer by one or more air-gaps along a cross-sectional view. A second interconnect is arranged within the ILD layer. The ILD layer laterally contacts opposing sidewalls of the second interconnect as viewed along the cross-sectional view.

Abstract: A semiconductor device according to the present disclosure includes a first gate structure and a second gate structure aligned along a direction, a first metal layer disposed over the first gate structure, a second metal layer disposed over the second gate structure, and a gate isolation structure extending between the first gate structure and the second gate structure as well as between the first metal layer and the second metal layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a layer having a semiconductive material. The layer includes an outwardly-protruding fin structure. An isolation structure is disposed over the layer but not over the fin structure. A first spacer and a second spacer are each disposed over the isolation structure and on sidewalls of the fin structure. The first spacer is disposed on a first sidewall of the fin structure. The second spacer is disposed on a second sidewall of the fin structure opposite the first sidewall. The second spacer is substantially taller than the first spacer. An epi-layer is grown on the fin structure. The epi-layer protrudes laterally. A lateral protrusion of the epi-layer is asymmetrical with respect to the first side and the second side.

Abstract: Coherent optical multiplexing 1+1 protection disclosed herein uses multiplexers, each having multiplexing and demultiplexing sub-units. Relay ports of a node are connected with the multiplexers, and each relay port is configured to input and output optical signals with the corresponding multiplexer. Two transmission ports of the node are connected with disjoint paths and are configured to input and output optical signals therewith. The node includes: a first optical splitter having input ports connected with the relay ports and two output ports connected with the two transmission ports; an optical switch connected with the transmission ports respectively via two input interfaces; a second optical splitter, which is a 1×N optical splitter, having one input port connected with an output interface of the optical switch and having output ports connected with the relay ports. The solution is reliable in implementation, has low insertion loss, and has good transmission performance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides improved genome editing compositions and methods for editing a human Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome gene. The disclosure further provides genome edited cells for the prevention, treatment, or amelioration of at least one symptom of WAS, including but not limited to, an immune system disorder, thrombocytopenia, eczema, X-linked thrombocytopenia (XLT), or X-linked neutropenia (XLN).

Abstract: A memory circuit includes a plurality of bitcells coupled to a plurality of bitlines, a plurality of wordlines, a plurality of source lines, and a control line. A first of the bitcells and a second of the bitcells are coupled to a first of the bitlines. The first bitcell is coupled to a first of the source lines. The second bitcell is coupled to a second of the source lines. The first source line is different from the second source line.

Abstract: A communication method, system, device and computer-readable storage medium are applicable to a Windows system. The method involves: determining a media file used when communicating through a message queue; acquiring identification information of a communication sender; and adding the identification information to an access control list of the media file, such that the communication sender can access the media file, so that the communication sender can communicate through the message queue. Identification information of the communication sender is added to the access control list of the media file, increasing the probability that the communication sender successfully accesses the media file, and thereby improving the success rate of the communication sender through the message queue, and improving the communication stability of the Windows system.