Abstract: The disclosure provides a control method and a device for an air conditioner. The method includes: a first reward matrix is constructed according to multiple sets of target operating parameters of an air conditioner, a maximum expected benefit of performing a current action in a current state is calculated based on the first reward matrix and a Q-learning algorithm, wherein the current state is represented by a current indoor environment temperature and a current outdoor environment temperature; target action parameters under the maximum expected benefit are acquired, and operation of the air conditioner is controlled based on second target action parameters, wherein the second target action parameters at least include a second target operating frequency of the compressor, a second target opening degree of the electronic expansion valve and a second target rotating speed of the external fan.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to various semiconductor device assemblies. In some implementations, a semiconductor device assembly may include a base layer, a dielectric interposer coupled to the base layer and including a first outer surface facing the base layer and an opposing second outer surface facing away from the base layer and spaced apart from the first outer surface in a direction, a first electrical-connection cut-in in the second outer surface that extends, in the direction, toward the first outer surface, and one or more first electrical connections disposed within the first electrical-connection cut-in such that at least a portion of the one or more first electrical connections does not extend, in the direction, beyond the second outer surface.

Abstract: Provided are an electrokinetic device and method for in-situ leaching of uranium, belonging to the technical field of in-situ leaching of uranium. The electrokinetic device for in-situ leaching of uranium includes an injection well, a pumping well, a positive electrode, a negative electrode, leaching solution, and a direct current power supply. Uranium ore is provided between the injection well and the pumping well, the negative electrode is arranged in the injection well, and the positive electrode is arranged in the pumping well. The leaching solution is injected from the injection well, flows through the uranium ore, and then is pumped from the pumping well for uranium extraction. The direct current power supply is respectively connected to the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and is configured to apply direct current between the positive electrode and the negative electrode to promote the pooling of uranium-carrying ions towards the pumping well.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for multi-chip package with enhanced conductive layer adhesion are described. In some examples, a conductive layer (e.g., a conductive trace) may be formed above a substrate. An integrated circuit may be bonded to the conductive layer and an encapsulant may be deposited at least between the integrated circuit and the conductive layer. In some examples, one or more surface features or one or more recesses may be formed on or within the conductive layer and the encapsulant may adhere to the surface features or recesses.

Abstract: A power arrangement and cooling system for electronic devices includes a processing unit electrically interconnected and disposed to a first side of a printed circuit board and a power converter electrically interconnected and disposed on a second side of the printed circuit board. The power converter includes a thermally conductive material layer that transfers heat generated by the power converter during operation away from the power converter toward a heatsink that is disposed adjacent the second side of the printed circuit board. Heat generated by the processing unit is absorbed by a heatsink disposed adjacent the first side of the printed circuit board. Power for the processing unit is provided, by the power converter, through a thickness of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for sequencing, analyzing, and utilizing samples such as single samples. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods for matching together two or more sequences from a sample. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods for expressing and screening molecules of interest.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for sequencing, analyzing, and utilizing samples such as single samples. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods for matching together two or more sequences from a sample. Also disclosed herien are compositions and methods for expressing and screening molecules of interest.

Abstract: An imaging circuit includes plural pixel circuits which are arranged in a pixel array. Each of the plural pixel circuits includes an image sensing device which is configured to sense a normal imaging light shedding on the imaging circuit with a predetermined frame rate. At least a portion of the plural pixel circuits are first type pixel circuits. Each of the first type pixel circuit further includes a flicker sensing device. Plural flicker sensing devices in the pixel array are coupled in parallel to sense a flickering light shedding on the imaging circuit to generate a flicker indicating signal.

Abstract: A micro-power wireless access method and apparatus for the Internet of things for power transmission and transformation equipment involves a time synchronization process, a traffic channel access process, a control channel configuration information access process, and a control channel burst information access process. In the time synchronization process, an aggregation node determines a delay parameter and other parameters based on a timeslot in which traffic information randomly transmitted by a sensing terminal is located, and the sensing terminal adjusts transmission time of a corresponding frame based on the parameters. The traffic channel access process adopts a mode in which one-way reporting is mainly used, to minimize working time of a sensor. The present disclosure realizes limited two-way communication on a control channel, supports configuration of a sensor cycle, a threshold, and other parameters, and supports a retransmission mechanism on the control channel for important alarm information.

Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies that bind to tumor tissue through a binding interaction with an extracellular RNA-protein complex. Such antibodies are used in methods of inducing an immune response and methods of inhibiting tumor cell growth. Additionally provided are methods of producing such antibodies.

Abstract: A captive screw, comprising: a screw; a press fit nut, to connect to an opening on a device and to accept a screw, including: a bottom portion, to extend through the opening; a top portion; and a middle portion, wherein the middle portion is smaller in circumference than the top portion and the bottom portion; and a sleeve including a protrusion, wherein the sleeve fits over the screw and attaches to the press fit nut via the protrusion.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for analyzing nucleic acids associated with single cells using nucleic acid barcodes. According to some embodiments, a method for producing one or more polynucleotides of interest comprises: obtaining a plurality of RNAs associated with one or more samples, wherein the samples are obtained from one or more subjects, each RNA is associated with a single sample, and the RNAs associated with each sample are present in a separate reaction volume; adding an adapter molecule to the RNAs associated with each sample, wherein the adapter molecule is generated using an enzymatic reaction and comprises a universal priming sequence, a barcode sequence, and a binding site; and incorporating the barcode sequence into one or more polynucleotides associated with each sample, thereby producing the one or more polynucleotides of interest.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for analyzing nucleic acids associated with single cells using nucleic acid barcodes. According to some embodiments, a method for producing one or more polynucleotides of interest comprises: obtaining a plurality of RNAs associated with one or more samples, wherein the samples are obtained from one or more subjects, each RNA is associated with a single sample, and the RNAs associated with each sample are present in a separate reaction volume; adding an adapter molecule to the RNAs associated with each sample, wherein the adapter molecule is generated using an enzymatic reaction and comprises a universal priming sequence, a barcode sequence, and a binding site; and incorporating the barcode sequence into one or more polynucleotides associated with each sample, thereby producing the one or more polynucleotides of interest.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment and prevention of laminopathies and diseases characterised by hyperlipidemia through LING complex inhibition are disclosed. In particular, LING complex disruption by expression of dominant-negative LING complex proteins alleviates pathophysiology in Lmna mutation-associated muscular dystrophy, progeria, and dilated cardiomyopathy. In addition, LING complex disruption by expression of dominant-negative LING complex proteins also alleviates pathophysiology in mouse models of atherosclerosis and familial hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: A micro-power wireless access method and apparatus for the Internet of things for power transmission and transformation equipment involves a time synchronization process, a traffic channel access process, a control channel configuration information access process, and a control channel burst information access process. In the time synchronization process, an aggregation node determines a delay parameter and other parameters based on a timeslot in which traffic information randomly transmitted by a sensing terminal is located, and the sensing terminal adjusts transmission time of a corresponding frame based on the parameters. The traffic channel access process adopts a mode in which one-way reporting is mainly used, to minimize working time of a sensor. The present disclosure realizes limited two-way communication on a control channel, supports configuration of a sensor cycle, a threshold, and other parameters, and supports a retransmission mechanism on the control channel for important alarm information.

Abstract: Disclosed is an AC-AC power converter with multiple AC voltage output branches. The AC-AC power converter is bridgeless and contains only one power stage. The AC-AC power converter consists of only one inductor for power conversion and provides a current source for successively feeding multiple output branches one at a time. Each output branch can be selected by the corresponding switch and its resonant circuit turns the input current source into an AC power source.

Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies that bind to tumor tissue through a binding interaction with an extracellular RNA-protein complex. Such antibodies are used in methods of inducing an immune response and methods of inhibiting tumor cell growth. Additionally provided are methods of producing such antibodies.

Abstract: Disclosed is an AC-AC power converter with multiple AC voltage output branches. The AC-AC power converter is bridgeless and contains only one power stage. The AC-AC power converter consists of only one inductor for power conversion and provides a current source for successively feeding multiple output branches one at a time. Each output branch can be selected by the corresponding switch and its resonant circuit turns the input current source into an AC power source.