Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: an information management unit that registers boarding information on users regarding boarding and biometrics information on the users acquired by a check-in procedure of the users in association with each other; and a comparison unit that compares target biometrics information, which is biometrics information acquired in a procedure up to the boarding for one of the users, with registered biometrics information, which is the biometrics information registered by the information management unit, and the comparison unit selects the registered biometrics information to be compared with the target biometrics information based on status regarding the procedure up to the boarding of the user corresponding to the registered biometrics information.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fair task offloading and migration method for edge service networks, taking the Pareto optimality of the utility function of all user tasks executed by the edge system as the optimization objective, this approach not only takes into account the constraints of edge network resources, but also ensures the maximization of the utility function of all user tasks in the system, it proposes a new quantitative measurement index for improving the task utility quality under multi-user competition.

Abstract: Methods for large-scale additive manufacturing of high-strength boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT)/aluminum (Al) (e.g., reinforced Al alloy) metal matrix composites (MMCs) (BNNT/Al MMCs), as well as the BNNT/Al MMCs produced by the large-scale additive manufacturing methods, are provided. A combination of ultrasonication and spray drying techniques can produce good BNNT/Al alloy feedstock powders, which can be used in a cold spraying process.

Abstract: A conductive adhesive film is disclosed. The conductive adhesive film includes a first film layer and a conductive particle layer. The first film layer has a plurality of electrode contact regions and a non-contact region separating the plurality of electrode contact regions. The first film layer has a plurality of gap structures, and the plurality of gap structures are located at least in the non-contact region. The conductive particle layer is located on a side of the first film layer. The conductive particle layer includes conductive particles. An orthographic projection of the conductive particles on the first film layer overlaps with at least a portion of each electrode contact region.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for configurable memory die capacitance are described. A memory device may include a capacitive component, which may include one or more capacitors and associated switching components. The capacitive component may be coupled with an input/output (I/O) pad and an associated input buffer, and the one or more capacitors of the capacitive component may be selectively couplable with the I/O pad via the switching components. Switching components may be activated individually, in coordination, or not at all, such that one, multiple, or none of the capacitors may be coupled with the I/O pad. The capacitive component, I/O pad, and input buffer may be included in a same die of the memory device. In some cases, a configuration of the capacitive component may be based on signaling received from a host device.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method of capturing a fluorinated carbon compound located within a liquid, the method comprising contacting the fluorinated carbon compound with a block copolymer having a backbone comprising a hydrophilic block and a fluoropolyether block, wherein the fluorinated carbon compound binds to and is captured by the block copolymer.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for treating a mammal (e.g., a human) having, or at risk of developing, muscular dystrophy (e.g., a laminin ?2-related dystrophy (LAMA2-RD)). For example, an adeno-associated virus (AAV) designed for targeted gene activation of nucleic acid encoding a Lama1 polypeptide (e.g., the endogenous Lama1 gene) can be administered to a mammal (e.g., a human) having, or at risk of developing, muscular dystrophy (e.g., a LAMA2-RD) to treat the mammal.

Abstract: Provided is a method of repairing structures on the Lunar surface using Lunar regolith containing metallic coatings. An ultra-portable and low-pressure cold spray system is utilized to consolidate coatings. This system can be easily transported to space, reducing the payload. Lunar regolith is added to the metal powder before cold spray deposition. Lunar regolith increases the tampering effect during cold spray deposition, thereby causing severe plastic deformation of the metal powders and providing a coating with high quality and minimum porosity. The presence of Lunar regolith increases the hardness of the coating and improves wear properties. Coatings on a large area can be made rapidly without much surface preparation. These coatings can be rapidly applied to various Lunar structures to repair, reinforce, and restore (RRR) functionality and performance in the Lunar environment.

Abstract: A method of operating a neural network, comprising: at each input node of an input layer, weighting a respective input element received by that node by applying a first class of probability distribution, thereby generating a respective set of output parameters describing an output probability distribution; and from each input node, outputting the respective set of output parameters to one or more nodes in a next, hidden layer of the network, thereby propagating the respective set of output parameters through the hidden layers to an output layer; the propagating comprising, at one or more nodes of at least one hidden layer, combining the sets of input parameters and weighting the combination by applying a second class of probability distribution, thereby generating a respective set of output parameters describing an output probability distribution, wherein the first class of probability distribution is more sparsity inducing than the second class of probability distribution.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fair task offloading and migration method for edge service networks, taking the Pareto optimality of the utility function of all user tasks executed by the edge system as the optimization objective, this approach not only takes into account the constraints of edge network resources, but also ensures the maximization of the utility function of all user tasks in the system, it proposes a new quantitative measurement index for improving the task utility quality under multi-user competition.

Abstract: Provided are a VCSEL with a small divergence angle, a VCSEL chip with a small divergence angle, and a light source for a LIDAR system. The laser includes an active layer and a lower Bragg reflection layer and an upper Bragg reflection layer on two opposite sides of the active layer. A light storage layer is disposed at at least one of a position between the lower Bragg reflection layer and the active layer or a position between the upper Bragg reflection layer and the active layer, where the light storage layer is configured to store energy of a standing wave light field. An antireflection layer having an antireflection interface is disposed between the light storage layer and the active layer, where the antireflection layer is configured to increase a maximal light field intensity of the light storage layer to be higher than a maximal light field intensity of the active layer.

Abstract: An oscillator circuit includes a current controller, a first capacitor and a second capacitor. A current generator is coupled to the current controller, the first and the second capacitor, and is operable, under control of a control signal of the current controller, provide charging currents. A comparator stage comprises a first input coupled to the first capacitor, a second input coupled to the second capacitor and a reference input to be supplied with the reference voltage. The comparator stage further includes an oscillator output to provide a clock signal based on a comparison of the capacitor voltages and the reference voltage, respectively.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: an information management unit that registers boarding information on users regarding boarding and biometrics information on the users acquired by a check-in procedure of the users in association with each other; and a comparison unit that compares target biometrics information, which is biometrics information acquired in a procedure up to the boarding for one of the users, with registered biometrics information, which is the biometrics information registered by the information management unit, and the comparison unit selects the registered biometrics information to be compared with the target biometrics information based on status regarding the procedure up to the boarding of the user corresponding to the registered biometrics information.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a clip instrument. The clip instrument may include a clip arm and a locking part. The clip arm may include at least two clips for clamping at least one tissue and at least two extending parts releasably connected to the at least two clips, respectively. The clip arm has an open state and a closed state, wherein the at least two clips are spaced apart from each other when the clip arm is in the open state to form a space for clamping the at least one tissue, and the at least two clips are close to each other when the clip arm is in the closed state. The locking part may be configured to lock two clips of the at least two clips when a distance between the two clips is less than a preset distance.

Abstract: A circuit for device temperature protection is disclosed. The circuit comprises a Proportional-To-Absolute-Temperature (PTAT) voltage generator. The circuit also comprises at least one comparator. The PTAT voltage generator is configured to apply offset cancellation in a first clock phase. The at least one comparator is configured to evaluate an output of the PTAT generator in a second clock phase. A method of temperature protection of a device is also disclosed.