Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for making a photocatalytic structure, the method comprising: providing a carbon nanotube structure comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes intersected with each other; a plurality of openings being defined by the plurality of carbon nanotubes; forming a photocatalytic active layer on the surface of the carbon nanotube structure; applying a metal layer pre-form on the surface of the photocatalytic active layer; and annealing the metal layer pre-form.

Abstract: A gaming device including a self-stabilizing module with at least two self-stabilizing axes, a display assembled to the self-stabilizing module, a controller assembly assembled to the self-stabilizing module, a motion sensor, and a processing module is provided. A relative movement of the controller assembly and the display are generated via at least one self-stabilizing axis of the self-stabilizing module. The processing module generates a frame signal to transfer to the display according to a program. When the self-stabilizing module is activated and the relative movement is generated, the motion sensor generates a control signal to the processing module, and the processing module generate another frame signal, which correspondingly depicts a posture of the controller assembly relative to the display, to transfer to the display according to the control signal and the program. A gaming controller is also provided.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a molecular clock includes a waveguide gas cell containing gas molecules having a rotational spectral line with a first frequency a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) to generate a clock signal, a transmitter referenced to the clock signal to generate a probing signal for transmission through the waveguide gas cell, and a receiver to receive the probing signal transmitted through the waveguide gas cell and interacting with gas molecules. The receiver can include a filter circuit configured to filter out even harmonic components from the received signal and can further include a lock-in detector to generate an error signal indicating an offset between the first frequency and the second frequency. The error signal is fed back to control generation of the VCO clock signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of catalysts, and provides a porous layered transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) and a preparation method and use thereof. The preparation method includes the following steps: (1) mixing silica microspheres, a transition metal salt and an elemental chalcogen, and pressing to obtain a tablet, the silica microspheres having a same or different particle diameters; and (2) sintering the tablet under hydrogen, and removing the silica microspheres to obtain the porous layered TMD. The porous layered TMD prepared by the method of the present invention has a high lattice edge exposure, which provides more active sites and higher catalytic activity, so the porous layered TMD can effectively catalyze the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or sulfides to sulfoxides under visible light irradiation.

Abstract: Technologies directed to Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) channel assessment mechanisms are described. A processing device of a first wireless device identifies a channel identifier corresponding to a first operating channel being used by a first radio of the first wireless device to communicate with a first access point (AP) enabled on a radio of a second wireless device. The processing device identifies multiple devices in proximity to the first wireless device using a second radio. The processing device determines an airtime utilization percentage value for each operating channel of the second radio and determines a number of radar events for each DFS channel. The processing device determines a second channel identifier having a fewest number of radar events and selects a second operating channel for a second AP on the second radio, the second channel corresponding to the second operating channel.

Abstract: A fabric strain gauge includes a knitted fabric and a plurality of conductive measuring fibers, a first high conductivity fiber, and a second high conductivity fiber. The conductive measuring fibers are threaded with the knitted fabric, the first high conductivity conductive fiber is threaded with the knitted fabric, and connected to one or more ends of the conductive measuring fibers, and the second high conductivity fiber is threaded with the knitted fabric, and connected to the other ends of at least part of the conductive measuring fibers. In addition, a fabric pressure gauge and a smart clothing are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An electronic device with an auxiliary illumination function and an operation method thereof are provided. The electronic device includes a first body, a display screen, a light-emitting module, and a processing module. The first body has a first surface. The first surface includes a screen area and a border area, and the border area surrounds the screen area. The display screen is disposed in the screen area of the first body. The light-emitting module is disposed in the border area of the first body. The processing module is disposed in the electronic device and is coupled to the display screen and the light-emitting module. The processing module activates the light-emitting module in the border area to emit an auxiliary illumination light according to a required condition.

Abstract: A method for optimizing camera layout for areas requiring surveillance comprises constructing a three-dimensional model of a scene subject to surveillance and related scene variables, configuring a computation range, constructing a plurality of simulation scenes using the three-dimensional model and the scene variables and recording the framing of pixels in the plurality of simulation scenes by a plurality of cameras according to the computation range, and further calculating the number of pixels required for visibility of an object to be recognized from the recorded framing of pixels. A camera set is selected from the plurality of cameras according to a convergence requirement, and a computation as to camera optimization layout is performed with the camera set to obtain one or more layout schemes.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a photocatalytic structure. The photocatalytic structure includes a carbon nanotube structure, a photocatalytic active layer coated on the carbon nanotube structure, and a metal layer including a plurality of nanoparticles located on the surface of the photocatalytic active layer. The carbon nanotube structure comprises a plurality of intersected carbon nanotubes and defines a plurality of openings, and the photocatalytic active layer is coated on the surface of the plurality of carbon nanotubes. The metal layer includes a plurality of nanoparticles located on the surface of the photocatalytic active layer.

Abstract: Provided are co-crystals of a sodium benzoate compound and a co-former compound of Formula (I) Also provided herein are methods of preparing the co-crystals and uses thereof in treating and/or reducing the risk for a neuropsychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, depressive disorders, or Alzheimer's disease) or a glucose or lipid metabolic disorder (e.g., obesity, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, or hyperlipidemia).

Abstract: A keyboard structure including a base, a frame and several keys is provided. The frame is disposed on the base. The keys are disposed on the base and are separated from each other by the frame. From top to bottom, each key sequentially includes a cap, a limiting structure, an elastic member and a diaphragm switch element. The elastic member is disposed on the diaphragm switch element, the cap is disposed on the elastic member, and the limiting structure is engaged with the cap, such that the cap can move relative to the diaphragm switch element in a vertical direction. The surrounding surface of the cap has a flange, which contacts the bottom of the frame in the vertical direction. Thus, dusts or moisture can hardly infiltrate the keyboard structure and the waterproof and dustproof functions of the keyboard structure can be improved.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a monitoring device, which includes a display configured to display information and a processor. The processor is configured to: display a medical advice setup area in a display interface of the monitoring device at a first moment; and display at least one of criticality level information or medical advice information of a monitored subject in the medical advice setup area at a second moment, where the second moment is later than the first moment. The monitoring device in this disclosure may provide different display interfaces for medical staff; a doctor may first configure the criticality level and medical advice information of a monitored subject on an interface so as to prompt a nurse of information that requires attention and measurements requiring execution, after that the nurse may learn the nursing matters requiring attention, which improves the cooperation efficiency between doctors and nurses.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flexible sensing interface, comprising: a sensor, comprising: a core; an inner electrode in the form of a conductive material in contact with the core; an inner dielectric material substantially encasing the inner electrode; an outer electrode in the form of a conductive material in contact with the inner dielectric material and in electrical communication with the inner electrode; and an outer dielectric material substantially encasing the outer electrode; wherein the inner dielectric material and the outer dielectric material comprise an elastic material. Also disclosed herein are systems and methods for making and using the same.

Abstract: Network equipment in a wireless communication network is configured to receive at least a portion of a subscription concealed identifier, SUCI, (34) for a subscriber. The SUCI (34) contains a concealed subscription permanent identifier, SUPI, (20) for the subscriber. The received at least a portion of the SUCI (34) indicates a sub-domain code, SDC. The SDC indicates a certain sub-domain, from among multiple sub-domains of a home network of the subscriber, to which the subscriber is assigned. The network equipment is also configured to determine, based on the SDC and from among multiple instances of a provider network function in the home network respectively allocated to provide a service to be consumed for subscribers assigned to different sub-domains, an instance of the provider network function to provide the service to be consumed for the subscriber.

Abstract: A power management system includes connection interfaces, a system power supply, and a power management circuit. Each connection interface is connected to one power consumption device. The system power supply includes power supply units (PSUs). The system power supply supplies electricity power to each power consumption device via one connection interface. The power management circuit is connected to each power consumption device via the connection interfaces. The power management circuit obtains a current total load of PSUs, determines a target load of each PSU, and determines whether each connection interface is connected to one power consumption device. The power management circuit turns off power supply to the connection interface that is not connected to the power consumption devices. According to the current total load and the target load, the power management circuit determines an enabled number of the PSUs, thereby turning on or turning off each PSU accordingly.

Abstract: A method for preparing a resin composition, comprising compounding a silicone composition comprising a polyorganosiloxane and a silicone resin soluble in the polyorganosiloxane with a first resin to form a master batch; and compounding the master batch with a second resin. A molded article comprising the resin composition has greatly improved impact strength.

Abstract: A method includes etching a semiconductor substrate to form trenches extending into the semiconductor substrate, and depositing a first dielectric layer into the trenches. The first dielectric layer fills lower portions of the trenches. A Ultra-Violet (UV) treatment is performed on the first dielectric layer in an oxygen-containing process gas. The method further includes depositing a second dielectric layer into the trenches. The second dielectric layer fills upper portions of the trenches. A thermal treatment is performed on the second dielectric layer in an additional oxygen-containing process gas. After the thermal treatment, an anneal is performed on the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer.

Abstract: An allocation method for central processing units and a server using the allocation method are provided. The allocation method includes the following steps: testing a first efficacy of a server and recording a first number of first central processing unit(s) configured to perform a first task, a second number of second central processing unit(s) configured to perform a second task and the first efficacy; determining whether the first central processing unit(s) is in a busy state; increasing the first number when the first central processing unit(s) is in the busy state; determining whether a bandwidth occupied by the first task reaches a maximum bandwidth when the first central processing unit(s) is not in the busy state; increasing the second number when the bandwidth occupied by the first task does not reach the maximum bandwidth; continuously performing the aforementioned steps.

Abstract: A method for optimizing camera layout for areas requiring surveillance comprises constructing a three-dimensional model of a scene subject to surveillance and related scene variables, configuring a computation range, constructing a plurality of simulation scenes using the three-dimensional model and the scene variables and recording the framing of pixels in the plurality of simulation scenes by a plurality of cameras according to the computation range, and further calculating the number of pixels required for visibility of an object to be recognized from the recorded framing of pixels. A camera set is selected from the plurality of cameras according to a convergence requirement, and a computation as to camera optimization layout is performed with the camera set to obtain one or more layout schemes.

Abstract: An integrated circuit with antenna in package (AiP IC) testing apparatus is provided, and includes: a carrier board, a test socket, and a receiving antenna circuit board. The test socket is disposed on the carrier board and configured to carry an AiP IC which emits a wireless signal. The receiving antenna circuit board is adjacent to the test socket and configured to receive the wireless signal. The receiving antenna circuit board and the reflector are integrated into the AiP IC testing apparatus, so that the AiP IC testing apparatus can be used not only for testing a feedback signal transmitted by a test pin of the IC, but also for testing the wireless signal from the IC.