Abstract: A method of a first communication node may comprise: configuring at least one intelligent functionality among a plurality of intelligent functionalities based on functionality configuration information received from a second communication node; obtaining a training dataset corresponding to the at least one intelligent functionality based on an associated identifier (ID) received from the second communication node; training an intelligent model to perform the at least one intelligent functionality using the training dataset; and performing intelligent operations according to the at least one intelligent functionality using the trained intelligent model.

Abstract: The present application provides a method and a device in a communication node for wireless communications. A communication node receives an Absolute Timing Advance Command MAC CE in a first random access procedure; as a response to the Absolute Timing Advance Command MAC CE being received, determines starting or restarting a first timer or a second timer according to whether at least a first inactive procedure is ongoing; the behavior of determining starting or restarting a first timer or second timer according to at least whether a first inactive procedure is ongoing includes: if the first inactive procedure is ongoing, starting or restarting the first timer; if the first inactive procedure is not ongoing, starting or restarting the second timer; both the first timer and the second timer are used to maintain uplink time alignment; the first timer and the second timer are different.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatuses of resource selection for sidelink (SL) communication. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a user equipment (UE) can include: a processor configured to: obtain a position characteristic configuration associated with a resource pool based on configuration or pre-configuration, wherein the position characteristic configuration includes a set of position characteristics, and each position characteristic indicates an availability level of a position in an SL slot for simultaneous sub-slot level transmission and slot level transmission; and perform a sensing-based resource selection or re-selection based at least in part on the position characteristic configuration; a transmitter coupled to the processor; and a receiver coupled to the processor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for manufacturing and using roofing membranes that are faster and easier to install than conventional adhesive-only membrane materials. In some embodiments, membrane materials are surface treated using a plasma flow, e.g., a blown-arc plasma flow, atmospheric plasma, corona plasma, or from portable plasma units, generated by passing a compressed plasma-generating gas through an electrical current to form the plasma-treated roofing membrane. The plasma treatments described herein may be applied as part of the manufacturing process, or in-situ at the site of roof installation. In some embodiments, membrane materials have surface chemistries, roughnesses and other surface characteristics that yield desired adhesion properties.

Abstract: A method includes receiving first event data from a device, the first event data including a first identifier (ID) that identifies the device, web browser metadata, and data associated with an application state. The method includes generating a first persona including the first ID and a first event identifier that identifies a first user action. The method includes receiving second event data, the second event data including device metadata and a second ID that identifies the device. The method includes generating a second persona based on the second event data, the second persona including the second ID and a second event identifier that identifies a second user action. Additionally, the method includes determining that the first and second personas are associated with the device based on matches between the browser metadata and device metadata and transmitting a response to the device configured to route the device to the application state.

Abstract: A processing cartridge includes a photosensitive unit including a photosensitive component; a developing unit including a developing component, where the developing unit can move between a contact position where the developing component contacts the photosensitive component and a separated position where the developing component is separated from the photosensitive component relative to the photosensitive unit; a drum coupling for receiving a rotational driving force and transmitting the rotational driving force to the photosensitive component; a developing coupling for receiving the rotational driving force and transmitting the rotational driving force to the developing component; a force-applying component, where the force-applying component can move between an extended position where the developing component is separated from the photosensitive component and a retracted position where the developing component is in contact with the photosensitive component; and an elastic member for moving the force-applyi

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to promoting electronic games in a gaming environment. Generally speaking, embodiments provide for awarding a token to a player based on game play in a first electronic game, e.g., based on an amount of time played, amount of wagers placed, etc. The token can then be redeemed by the player in a second, promoted electronic game, e.g., for a credit, bonus, and/or other enhancements or benefits. The token can be transferred to and/or from the player via a printed ticket, an electronic token transferred to the players mobile device, or by updating an electronic record associated with the player, e.g., a player's account, etc.

Abstract: The present application relates to a battery box, a battery, and an electrical apparatus. The battery box comprises: a box body on which a mounting opening for mounting a pressure relief mechanism is formed; and an auxiliary member provided on an outer surface of the box body, with an exhaust channel in communication with the mounting opening being defined and formed between the box body and the auxiliary member, wherein an exhaust port in communication with the exhaust channel is provided on the auxiliary member.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes: an insulating housing having an upper surface, a lower surface, and elongate slots running through the housing; plural rows of first terminals retained in corresponding elongate slots, each of the first terminals comprising a body portion, a transverse portion, an upper elastic arm extending upwardly from the transverse portion and then bending above the body portion, a lower elastic arm extending downwardly from the transverse portion and then bending below the body portion, the transverse portions being connected with corresponding body portions of adjacent first terminals of each row; plural rows of second terminals secured to the housing, wherein a first notch is formed between the lower elastic arm and the body portion of an adjacent first terminal and opens downward, each of the elongate slots defines plural support platforms, and the first notches of each row of first terminals ride on corresponding support platforms.

Abstract: An electronic device includes: a first panel including a first bonding pad and a first edge adjacent to the first bonding pad; a second panel overlapped with the first panel and including a second bonding pad; a circuit board electrically connected to the first panel and used to provide a first signal; and a first conductive connector electrically connected to the first panel and the second panel, wherein the first signal is input to the first bonding pad of the first panel through the circuit board, and input to the second bonding pad of the second panel through the first conductive connector, wherein the first bonding pad is between the second bonding pad and the first edge in a top view direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method capable of estimating a battery state of health, and more particularly, provides an apparatus and method for more accurately calculating the state of balance by voltage of a battery to reflect SOC information as well as the voltage distribution of the battery, and measuring the state of health of the battery on the basis of the state of balance by voltage.

Abstract: An electro-optic modulator is provided, including: a light splitting element; a light combining element; a first waveguide arm and a second waveguide arm that are arranged in parallel and are connected between the light splitting element and the light combining element; and a first ground electrode, a first signal electrode, a second ground electrode, a second signal electrode, and a third ground electrode that are arranged in sequence, where the first waveguide arm is located between the first ground electrode and the first signal electrode, the second waveguide arm is located between the second ground electrode and the second signal electrode, and the first signal electrode and the second signal electrode are configured to receive differential signals. A technical solution of an embodiment of the present disclosure can improve working performance of the electro-optic modulator.

Abstract: This application relates to the development and use of lignin-based carbon materials which can be used for energy storage and environmental applications. Included are methods of preparing microporous activated carbon having a controlled, often high surface area and a controlled often high mesopore ratio, and a method of preparing carbon dots, for example carbon quantum dots.

Abstract: A multi-channel ADC system may include a plurality of input channels coupled to input signals. A multiplexer may couple one or more of the plurality of input channels to one or more multiplexer output channels. A control circuit may be coupled between the multiplexer output channels and an ADC. In operation, a configuration setting may configure the multi-channel ADC system in one of a plurality of configurations, including but not limited to single-ended, differential, pseudo-differential and hybrid configurations. The ADC may convert the plurality of input channels based on the configuration setting.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, non-transitory computer readable medium, and system for document retrieval include obtaining a query and a document. A prompt generator generates a prompt for a reasoning model based on the query and the document. The reasoning model generates a reasoning result based on the prompt. In some cases, the reasoning result indicates that the document answers the query. A machine learning model provides the document in response to the query based on the reasoning result.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a Cas12i polypeptide and use thereof in a CRISPR-Cas system. Specifically disclosed herein are a Cas12i polypeptide, a Cas12i fusion polypeptide, a guide RNA, a complex formed by the Cas12i polypeptide or fusion polypeptide with the guide RNA, a nucleic acid, a vector, a vector system, a delivery system, a kit, a composition, and a method for modifying a nucleic acid using the components described above.

Abstract: A FinFET LDMOS device includes a semiconductor substrate; juxtaposed first well and second well in the semiconductor substrate; semiconductor fins extending on the semiconductor substrate along a first direction, the semiconductor fins including a first fin portion in the first well and a second fin portion in the second well; an extra semiconductor body adjoining the first fin portion and the second fin portion and extending along a second direction; a source region on the first fin portion; a drain region on the second fin portion; a gate covering the semiconductor fin and extending along the second direction, wherein the gate partially overlaps the first fin portion and partially overlaps the second fin portion, and the extra semiconductor body is covered by the gate; and a single-diffusion break structure embedded in the second fin portion and between the gate and drain region.

Abstract: An anti-twist structure of a voice coil motor includes a base, a lens housing, a first elastic sheet, a second elastic sheet, a magnet, and a yoke member. The lens housing has first margin wall and a second margin wall, and a first protrusion extends from the first margin wall. The height of the second protrusion is lower than the height of the first protrusion. The yoke member has a first wall, a connection wall, and a second wall. The first wall is disposed above the first protrusion, and the second wall is disposed above the second protrusion. The lens housing has a deflectable angle relative to a horizontal reference line. When the lens housing deflects to a maximum value of the deflectable angle, the first margin wall abuts against the second wall and/or the first protrusion abuts against the first wall.

Abstract: A self-stabilizing integrally-molded pillar filling structure for underground mines is provided, belonging to the field of supporting structures, which includes an airbag, and the airbag is provided with a feed filling port and a gas inflation port; a telescopic bearing piece, and the telescopic bearing piece is fixedly provided on an inner surface of the airbag and is capable of expanding and contracting with volume change of an inner cavity of the airbag; and steel hoops, and the steel hoops are fixedly provided on an outer surface of the airbag.

Abstract: A vehicle, having a driving assembly. The driving assembly comprises an engine, a speed increaser, an energy storage device, a generator, a driving electric motor, and an integrated electric-motor controller. An input end of the speed increaser is connected to the engine. The generator is connected to an output end of the speed increaser. The integrated electric-motor controller is mounted on the generator, and the integrated electric-motor controller is connected to each of the generator, the driving electric motor, and the energy storage device.