Abstract: This application provides a signal transmission method and a communication apparatus. In one example, first information is received. The first information includes a first field, the first field is used to determine a code length of a first mask, the code length of the first mask is comprised in a first value set, and the first value set comprises one or more of the following values: 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8. A reference signal is determined based on the first mask. The reference signal is sent or received.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-executed method is provided. The method may include receiving a first request sent from a first virtual machine. The first virtual machine may be configured to emulate a host. The method may include establishing communication between the first virtual machine and a second virtual machine in response to the first request. The second virtual machine may be configured to emulate a memory system.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for maintaining, between a user equipment (UE) and a component of a base station (BS), a mutual understanding of a set of linked physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) candidates if the UE selects to monitor a subset of the linked PDCCH candidates. In one aspect, the UE may monitor the subset of the linked PDCCH candidates, and the UE and the component of the BS may select a reference PDCCH candidate from which to define scheduling information in accordance with the UE monitoring the subset of the linked PDCCH candidates. In some examples, the UE and the component of the BS may select the reference PDCCH candidate in accordance with one or more mutually understood rules or procedures such that the UE and the component of the BS may select a same reference PDCCH candidate.

Abstract: This application relates to a lithium-ion battery, including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte, where the negative electrode includes a negative electrode current collector and a negative electrode active material layer containing a negative electrode active material attached to at least one surface of the negative electrode current collector, where an average width-to-length ratio of particles of the negative electrode active material is 0.1-1; an ionic conductivity of the electrolyte is 7-15 mS/cm; and a negative electrode lithiation capacity to positive electrode delithiation capacity ratio CB is 1.05-1.5. An electric apparatus including such lithium-ion battery is also disclosed. The lithium-ion battery has a large-rate fast charging capability and good cycling performance.

Abstract: A method for treating refractory organic pollutants in wastewater including: synthesizing an aluminum-based metal oxide with a high specific surface area and surface hydroxyl content; mixing organic pollutants, an oxidant, and chloride ions to yield a reaction solution; adjusting an initial pH value of the reaction solution; and adding the aluminum-based metal oxide to the reaction solution.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compounds having a structure according to Formula I, and compositions containing those compounds. Methods of using the compounds for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions are also described.

Abstract: A wireless network communication method, a network device, and a terminal, where the method includes: An uncrewed aerial vehicle traffic management entity receives an authorization request. The uncrewed aerial vehicle traffic management entity sends an authorization response. The authorization request is used to request authorization to control an uncrewed aerial vehicle by a terminal, and the authorization response is used to indicate whether the terminal is allowed to control the uncrewed aerial vehicle. Alternatively, the authorization request is used to request authorization to pair a terminal with an uncrewed aerial vehicle controller, and the authorization response is used to indicate whether the terminal is allowed to be paired with the uncrewed aerial vehicle controller.

Abstract: A quantitative simulation method for contributions of three origin of overpressure in sandstone is provided. Analytical testing data, well logging data, geological data, seismic data, and the like are collected and collated. A formation pressure characteristic of sandstone of a target horizon is analyzed and a burial history and a thermal history of the sandstone of the target horizon is reconstructed. An undercompacted pore pressure evolution history and an undercompacted hydrocarbon generation pressurized pore pressure evolution history, and a total pore pressure evolution history is quantitatively simulated. A quantitative analysis is performed on contributions of three origin of overpressure: quantitatively analyzing contributions of undercompaction, pressurization by hydrocarbon generation, and other origin to overpressure according to Ptotal=Punderc+Phydrog and Ptotal=Punderc+Phydrog+Ptotal to obtain overpressure evolution mechanisms of three origins.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the technical field of solar seawater desalination, in particular to an all-weather solar seawater desalination device and a method. Through a prepared composite hydrogel evaporator, the water in seawater is evaporated into steam and condensed into fresh water. By combining solar energy with a long afterglow luminous device, the composite hydrogel evaporator is irradiated by solar energy to evaporate during the day, while at night, the light energy released by the long afterglow luminous device continues to maintain the evaporation process.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) is configured to generate a first credential based on a second credential, wherein the second credential is used for primary authentication between the UE and a core network, generate an identifier corresponding to the first credential and perform, after the primary authentication, an authentication procedure with an edge configuration server (ECS) for access to an edge data network based on transport layer security (TLS)-pre-shared key (PSK) protocols using the first credential.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, as well as methods and uses of these compounds in the treatment of diseases.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for hybrid catalysts, methods of converting CO2 to C2 products (e.g., ethylene), systems for converting CO2 to C2 products (e.g., ethylene), and the like. The hybrid catalyst of the present disclosure effectively uses two steps of converting CO2 to ethylene in a single hybrid catalyst.

Abstract: Disclosed is a measurement method for characterizing ferrite grain size and phase fraction of duplex stainless steel, including the steps of: conducting heat treatment on industrial pure iron and duplex stainless steel respectively; conducting wire cutting on the samples to obtain the samples to be tested; measuring ferrite grain diameters and phase fractions of the samples to be tested; testing the samples to be tested based on an improved U-shaped sensor probe to obtain test data; constructing a response relational database; obtaining the information of the sample of arbitrary ferrite grain size and phase fraction. The present invention adopts an innovative electromagnetic characterization method to measure single microcomponents in the steel and iron materials, which can be applied to the measurement of smaller samples and improve the measurement efficiency.

Abstract: A node first receives a first RRC signaling set, then receives a first DCI, and receives a PDSCH on each cell comprised in a first cell set; the first RRC signaling set comprises a first RRC signaling, the first RRC signaling is configured for a first cell; the first DCI is used to schedule PDSCH(s) comprised in the first cell set, and the first cell is one of cell(s) comprised in the first cell set; a first field set in the first DCI is applied to the first cell set; an indication of the first field set in the first DCI depends on a first parameter set; whether the first parameter set adopts a configuration of the first RRC signaling is related to a number of cell(s) comprised in the first cell set.

Abstract: A laser line-projection device with a ranging function. The laser line-projection device comprises a support, a suspension system, a laser line-projection module and a laser ranging module, wherein the suspension system is movably connected to the support and the suspension system swings freely with gravity to realize a suspended state; and the laser line-projection module and the laser ranging module are fixedly mounted on the suspension system, the laser line-projection module projects on a plane to form crossed beams which have an intersection point, and an axis of a ranging beam emitted by the laser ranging module passes through the intersection point.

Abstract: A display panel is provided. The display panel includes display elements in a display area; a touch electrode layer at least partially in the display area, wherein the display elements and the touch electrode layer are absent in a window region that is at least partially surrounded by the display area; and a crack detection circuit. The crack detection circuit includes an integrated circuit; and a first conduction loop electrically connected to the integrated circuit. The first conduction loop includes a window region crack detection line substantially surrounding the window region; and at least a portion of the first conduction loop includes a first metal line in a first layer and a second metal line in a second layer, the first metal line connected to the second metal line through a via extending through a touch insulating layer.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method and device in a node for wireless communications. A first node receives a first signaling and a second signaling, wherein the first signal is used to configure a first RS resource, and a first radio resource depends on the second signaling; receives a first reference signal in the first RS resource; the first RS resource is used for positioning, and whether a reception for the first reference signal is used for positioning depends on whether the first reference signal is associated with the first radio resource; a transmitter of the first signaling is different from a transmitter of the second signaling, and a transmitter of the second signaling is the same as a transmitter of the first reference signal. The present application improves the performance of NR positioning in RIS scenarios.

Abstract: A method for eliminating jamming by OAM mode quadratic coordination is disclosed, including: a transmitter selecting a primary OAM mode and secondary OAM modes; based on a group of keys and real-time time self-defined by the transmitter and the receiver respectively, generating via the transmitter, a mode quadratic collaborative transformation sequence, and based on a mode quadratic collaborative transformation sequence, dividing input binary information bits into OAM mode index information bits and signal modulation bits, and jointly designing a position distribution of their bits in an information frame structure; determining via the transmitter, G quadratic collaborative transformation OAM modes carrying constellation point symbols activated at each hop, loading them onto each array element of an antenna to obtain G mutually orthogonal OAM mode quadratic collaborative transformation signals y, transmitting the G mutually orthogonal OAM mode quadratic collaborative transformation signals y to the receiver.

Abstract: The Intelligent Information Conversion System (IICS) facilitates real-time dynamic information exchange among connected and automated vehicle (CAV), roadside intelligent unit (RIU), and cloud platform. The system comprises a codebook, coding module, connector module, and supporting system. The codebook provides a standardized format for information exchange, using a sequence of integers corresponding to various categories such as vehicle automation level, vehicle type, and road category. The coding module encodes and decodes information to enable seamless communication among CAV, RIU, and cloud platform, optimizing data transmission and service levels for autonomous driving. The system supports sorting, encoding, and decoding information into a codebook string, improving real-time interaction and information flow across connected environments. It enhances vehicle automation and supports dynamic, context sensitive data exchanges between different entities in the autonomous ecosystem.

Abstract: A solar cell is provided, including: a substrate; a passivation layer formed over a surface of the substrate; fingers penetrating the passivation layer to be electrically connected to the substrate and including first and second fingers alternatingly arranged; connection electrodes each in electrical contact with end portions of at least two adjacent first fingers on a same side and includes one of a sectional structure and a curved wave-like structure. The sectional structure includes at least a first connection section and a second connection section connected to each other, where the first connection section is connected to an end portion of a respective finger of the at least two adjacent first fingers, the first connection section and the respective finger has an included angle that is not equal to 180°, and the first connection section and the second connection section has an included angle that is not equal to 180°.