Abstract: A consensus method for a blockchain includes: obtaining, in a consensus reaching process of a block initiated by a proposal node, prevote messages generated by consensus nodes in a blockchain network; counting a quantity of first prevote messages for the block based on the received prevote messages, the first prevote messages being generated by the consensus nodes within a set duration in response to a proposal message for the block, the set duration corresponding to the proposal node and being determined based on a block generation duration of the proposal node; and adjusting the set duration corresponding to the proposal node recorded by the consensus nodes based on the quantity of the first prevote messages.

Abstract: An air-curtain forming structure applicable to an electronic vaporization device includes: an airflow channel for delivering vapor; and a first air inlet channel in communication with the airflow channel and for introducing an external airflow into the airflow channel so as to form a blocking airflow between an inner wall of the airflow channel and the vapor.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods for a consumer network function (NFc). Such methods include registering the following with a network repository function (NRF): a vendor identifier (ID) associated with the NFc; and one or more analytics IDs associated with ML models supported by the NFc, including a first analytics ID associated with a first ML model produced, owned, and/or maintained by a producer NF (NFp). Such methods include sending a request for the first ML model to the NFp. The request includes the first analytics ID and the vendor ID associated with the NFc. Such methods include receiving from the NFp a response including a universal resource locator associated with a second NF, from which the ML model can be obtained. Other embodiments include complementary methods for an NFp, an NRF, and an ADRF of the communication network, as well as network nodes or functions configured to perform such methods.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods for a first network function, NF, configured to operate as a server of a federated learning, FL, group in a communication network. Such methods include registering the following information in a network repository function, NRF, of the communication network: a vendor ID associated with the first NF, and an interoperability ID that corresponds to one or more vendor IDs associated with further NFs authorized to join the FL group as clients. Such methods include receiving an indication of a second NF, of the communication network, that is a candidate client for the FL group, and creating or updating the FL group including the second NF as a client, based on one of the following: a first token indicating that the first NF is authorized to add the second NF to the FL group as a client; or a second token indicating that the second NF is authorized to join the FL group as a client.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes: an interposer and a capacitor. The interposer has holes and trenches extending from a top surface of the interposer toward an inside of the interposer. The capacitor located in the holes and the trenches includes a first electrode layer, a capacitor dielectric layer, and a second electrode layer which are sequentially stacked; the capacitor dielectric layer covers a surface of the first electrode layer, the second electrode layer covers a surface of the capacitor dielectric layer. The trenches extend in a direction parallel to the top surface of the interposer and communicate with a plurality of holes spaced apart in the direction, a width dimension of the holes is larger than a width dimension of the trenches. The semiconductor structure has the advantages of large capacity, rapid charge and discharge, and high integration, and the layout of the semiconductor structure can better solve the stress problem.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to detergent granules containing precipitated calcium carbonate, as well as a solid detergent composition comprising such detergent granules.

Abstract: An AKT inhibitor is provided, which specifically relates to a compound represented by formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention further provides a preparation method thereof, and the use thereof in prevention and/or treatment of a disease mediated by AKT protein kinase.

Abstract: Provided is a method for calibrating a deformation pressure of a large-volume press. The method for calibrating the deformation pressure of the large-volume press includes: depositing a conductive layer onto a surface of a bevel plug to obtain a conductive bevel plug; assembling the conductive bevel plug, a molybdenum pillar, a magnesium oxide tube, a magnesium oxide sample chamber, a magnesium oxide octahedron and a calibration standard material, placing a resulting system in the large-volume press, and subjecting the resulting system to a large-volume press pressure correction experiment.

Abstract: A vaporizer includes: a housing; and a vaporization assembly arranged in the housing; a vaporization cavity for accommodating the vaporization assembly being arranged in the housing, and an airflow channel arranged in the housing at one side of the vaporization cavity and in communication with the vaporization cavity; an air inlet in communication with the vaporization cavity; and an airflow guide structure arranged in the vaporization cavity for guiding an airflow at the air inlet. The airflow guide structure is arranged close to the airflow channel.

Abstract: The object of the present disclosure is to address the shortcomings in the prior art by providing a novel weaving shoe upper with elastic strings, aiming to offer a structure that is simple and provides good breathability. The shoe upper includes a water-soluble fabric base layer and at least one thermoplastic elastic-string layer with thermoplastic elastic strings wound back and forth on the water-soluble fabric base layer. Each of the thermoplastic elastic strings is heat-pressed and bonded at the intersection or overlap points between thermoplastic elastic strings.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods for a consumer network function (NFc) of a communication network. Such methods include sending, to a first NF of the communication network, a first request for a first access token associated with a machine learning (ML) model. The first request includes at least one of the following associated with the ML model: an analytics identifier (ID), and an interoperability ID. Such methods include receiving from the first NF a first response that includes the first access token and sending, to a producer NF (NFp) of the communication network, a second request for the ML model. The second request includes the first access token and at least one of the analytics ID and the interoperability ID. Such methods include receiving from the NFp a second response that includes one or more of the following: the ML model; an identifier of the ML model; and an address of a storage resource associated with a second NF of the communication network, from which the ML model can be obtained.

Abstract: Methods for a first network function (NF) configured to operate as a server of a federated learning (FL) group in a communication network. Such methods include registering, in a network repository function (NRF) of the communication network, information associated with the FL group. The FL group includes the first NF and one or more further NFs configured to operations as clients in the FL group. The registered information includes authorization information for additional NFs to join the FL group as clients. Such methods include receiving an indication of a second NF, of the communication network, that is a candidate client for the FL group and obtaining an indication that the second NF is authorized to join the FL group as a client. The indication is based on the registered authorization information. Such methods include, based on the indication, updating the FL group to include the second NF as a client.

Abstract: A system for controlling the amount of a liquid carbon source released to a constructed wetland, includes: a carbon source pool, a carbon source pipe, a peristaltic pump, a programmable logic controller (PLC), a computer, a first flow meter, a first chemical oxygen demand (COD) sensor, a first total nitrogen (TN) sensor, a second TN sensor, a second COD sensor, an inlet pipe, and an outlet pipe. The first flow meter, the first COD sensor, and the TN sensor are disposed on the inlet pipe; the second COD sensor and the second TN sensor are disposed on the outlet pipe; the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are connected to the constructed wetland; the carbon source pipe is connected to the carbon source pool via the peristaltic pump; the computer, the peristaltic pump, the first flow meter, and all sensors are connected to the PLC controller.

Abstract: A packaged laundry detergent product including a particulate laundry detergent composition in a flexible package. Such particulate laundry detergent composition includes a plurality of detergent granules that are characterized by a FloDex Value ranging from 10 mm to 20 mm, and each of the detergent granules includes from 5% to 40% of fatty acids and/or salts thereof. The flexible package includes a rigid spout that is characterized by a diameter ranging from 20 mm to 30 mm.

Abstract: A detergent particle includes a linear alkyl benzene sulphonate (LAS) anionic surfactant and a water-soluble polymer including at least one polyethylene glycol structural unit. The PEG content of water-soluble polymer is from 30% to 100%.

Abstract: A particulate composition includes a high active linear alkyl benzene sulphonate (LAS) and an ethoxylated polyethyleneimine. A cleaning composition in solid form includes the same. The detergent particle shows good flowability.

Abstract: A detergent particle includes a high active linear alkyl benzene sulphonate (LAS) and a polyester soil release polymer. A particulate cleaning composition includes the same. The detergent particle shows good flowability.

Abstract: The object of the present disclosure is to address the shortcomings in the prior art by providing a novel weaving shoe upper with elastic strings, aiming to offer a structure that is simple and provides good breathability. The shoe upper includes a water-soluble fabric base layer and at least one thermoplastic elastic-string layer with thermoplastic elastic strings wound back and forth on the water-soluble fabric base layer. Each of the thermoplastic elastic strings is heat-pressed and bonded at the intersection or overlap points between thermoplastic elastic strings.

Abstract: This present invention provides dissolvable solid articles comprising multiple layers of flexible, dissolvable, porous sheets, in which a coating composition is present on at least one internal surface of at least one sheet in said solid articles. The present invention also provides a process for making such solid articles.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods performed by a service consumer network function (NF) of a communication network. Such methods include sending, to a network repository function (NRF) of the communication network, a request for an access token for notifications from a service producer NF of the communication network. The request includes a list of alternative notification endpoints. Such methods also include receiving, from the NRF, an access token for the notifications from the service producer NF. The access token includes the list of alternative notification endpoints. Such methods also include sending, to the service producer NF, a subscription request for the notifications. The subscription request includes the received access token, a primary notification endpoint, and binding information usable for selecting an alternative notification endpoint from the list.