Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of control modules coupled to a multi-phase power converter having a plurality of power stage circuits correspondingly coupled to the plurality of control modules, where each control module includes: a first port coupled to a second port of a previous control module; a second port coupled to a first port of a next control module, and being configured to generate a transmission signal for the next control module; and where the transmission signal represents at least two types of information, and is configured to control the corresponding power stage circuit to operate sequentially.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to saturated or primed abrasive article constructions containing an anti-loading composition which significantly reduces loading, is coatable, is durable, and is relatively inexpensive to manufacture. In particular, the use of the anti-loading compositions of the present disclosure as a size coat at least reduces if not eliminates the need for a supersize coat, while offering comparable if not superior performance and durability. The abrasive article further includes an anti-loading size layer comprising a size coat binder and wax at least partially disposed on the abrasive layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a Klebsiella pneumoniae Y7-3 with a deposit number of CCTCC NO: M2019851. The strain can degrade corn stover into acetic acid, ethanol, and hydrogen, and can further metabolize into acetic acid, ethanol, 1,3-propanediol, lactic acid, and hydrogen.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for fabricating high-resolution thin-layer metal patterns and 3D Metal structures are provided. The methods and apparatus operate via photo-(stereo)lithography at room temperature. The printed metal patterns, for example silver patterns, exhibit high electrical conductivity, comparable to or better than the conductivity of the silver printed by current laser sintering or thermal annealing at high temperature.

Abstract: A device includes an antenna configured to be disposed within a cavity of an appliance. The appliance includes an electrode and the antenna includes a sheet of conductive material having a surface area that is equal to or greater than a surface area of the electrode. The device includes a voltage sensor coupled to the antenna, an output device, and a controller coupled to the voltage sensor and the output device. The controller is configured to generate an output at the output device. The output is determined by a voltage of the antenna.

Abstract: A method for generating a secret key at a first node for data communication between the first node and a second node. A channel estimate of a communication channel between the first and second nodes is obtained. A time-frequency matrix associated with the communication channel is then obtained based on the time-frequency transformation of the channel estimate. The secret key is then produced based on the time-frequency matrix. Furthermore, a corresponding key generator may be provided for generating a secret key.

Abstract: Embodiments of present disclosure relate to a receiving station, an automatic guided vehicle (AGV), a pallet for use therewith, a conveying system, and a method for conveyance control. The receiving station comprises a carriage adapted to hook a pallet. The receiving station further comprises linear drive equipment operable to move the carriage in a first direction away from an AGV to load the pallet from the AGV or move the carriage in a second direction opposite to the first direction towards the AGV to unload the pallet onto the AGV, wherein the AGV stops near the receiving station, and wherein the carriage hooks the pallet during the movement of the carriage such that the pallet is moved along with the carriage.

Abstract: A system and method for positioning a scanning table are provided. The method may include obtaining a body length of an object; and determining the number of table positions for scanning the object based on a length of each scanning region of the scanning table, an initial length of an overlapping region of the scanning table at two adjacent table positions, and the body length of the object.

Abstract: A thermal increase system may be coupled to a containment structure for containing a load. The system includes a plurality of shelf support structures disposed within a cavity. The plurality of shelf support structures is configured to support a repositionable electrode at a plurality of positions within the cavity. The system includes a first electrode disposed at a first surface of the containment structure, wherein the repositionable electrode is disposed within the containment structure so as to divide the cavity into separate volumes. The system includes a radio frequency signal source electrically connected to one or both of the first electrode and the repositionable electrode. The radio frequency signal source is configured to provide radio frequency energy to either or both of the first electrode and the repositionable electrode.

Abstract: A method for culturing ginseng cell with high content of ginsenoside, including inducing ginseng cell line: after disinfected and sliced, ultrasonically treating old mountain ginseng, and culturing the old mountain ginseng in a culture medium; screening the ginseng cell line: choosing a variety of culture mediums and using hormones for cell separation and culture, selecting cell lines with better growth morphology and faster growth, and performing solid subculture and liquid suspension culture; optimizing conversion conditions: using acids to treat the chosen cell lines, and controlling the treatment temperature and treatment time, detecting ginsenosides Rg3 and Rh2 in the dried products, determining an optimal treatment condition according to the highest total amount; large-scale industrial production: according to the optimal treatment condition, performing the liquid suspension culture of the selected cell lines and scaling up the scale of culture to obtain large-scale industrial production of ginseng cell

Abstract: A method detects mechanical equipment parts. The method includes: obtaining an image of a part; extracting a feature from the image using a machine learning model, identifying a type of surface defect on the basis of the feature to obtain an identification result; and determining whether to replace the part on the basis of the identification result and a predetermined standard of the part. The method reduces the difficulty of detecting a part, can accurately identify a surface defect of the part and determine whether the part needs to be replaced, thereby improving the work efficiency, and shortens the time for mechanical equipment to stop operating for maintenance, thus improving the operating efficiency of the mechanical equipment. The method is automatically executed by a computer, thereby avoiding manually checking errors, improving the accuracy of detection results, and thus improving the reliability of operation of the mechanical equipment.

Abstract: A semiconductor device fabrication process includes forming gates on a substrate having a plurality of openings, each gate having a conducting layer a first metal and a gate dielectric layer of a first dielectric material, partially filling the openings with a second dielectric material, forming a first structure on the substrate in a processing system without breaking vacuum, depositing a third dielectric material over the first structure, and forming a planarized surface of the gates and a surface of the third dielectric material that is disposed over the first structure. The forming of the first structure includes forming trenches by removing second portions of the second dielectric material within each opening, forming recessed active regions in the trenches by partially filling the trenches with a second metal, forming a liner over each recessed active region, and forming a metal cap layer over each liner.

Abstract: A control circuit for a switching converter, can include: a ripple signal generation circuit configured to generate a ripple signal with a same frequency and phase as an inductor current of the switching converter, where the ripple signal changes between zero and a preset value; a superimposing circuit configured to superimpose the ripple signal on a feedback signal representing an output voltage of the switching converter, in order to generate a loop control signal; and a switching control signal generation circuit configured to generate switching control signals according to the loop control signal and a reference signal, in order to control a switching state of a power stage circuit in the switching converter.

Abstract: A neuron simulation circuit and a neural network apparatus. The neuron simulation circuit includes an operational amplifier, a first resistive device and a second resistive device. The operational amplifier includes a first input terminal, a second input terminal, and an output terminal. The first resistive device is connected between the first input terminal or the second input terminal of the operational amplifier and the output terminal of the operational amplifier. The second resistive device is connected between the output terminal of the operational amplifier and an output terminal of the neuron simulation circuit. The second resistive device includes a threshold switching memristor, and a first terminal of the threshold switching memristor is electrically connected with the output terminal of the neuron simulation circuit. At least one of the first resistive device and the second resistive device includes a dynamic memristor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a fully-degradable non-woven fabric by spun-bonding, including: (S1) preparation of a poly(caprolactone-co-lactide acid) (P(CL-co-LA)); (S2) preparation of a copolymerized-modified poly(lactide acid) (PLA); and (S3) preparation of a full-degradable non-woven fabric using a spun-bond method. In this disclosure, the PLA is modified in gradient several times to prepare the full-degradable non-woven fabric in combination with an optimized spun-bonding method.

Abstract: A method for producing a low-cost fully biodegradable disposable straw. Natural plant powder is prepared. Deacetylated konjac gel is prepared. The taro starch-cassava starch is crosslinked. The raw material is stirred and mixed to obtain the mixed raw material, and the mixed raw material is heated. The heated raw material is added to the beverage straw manufacturing unit to obtain a straw crude. The straw crude is cut to obtain several straws. The quality inspection, the disinfection and the packaging of the straw are carried out, and the fully biodegradable straw is obtained, finally.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for preparing a low-cost fully-biodegradable plant fiber starch tableware. A plant cellulose material containing dregs of Scutellaria baicalensis is modified to obtain a modified plant fiber starch blank. Konjac gum is subjected to pulverization and ultrafine pulverization to obtain a colloidal binder combined with a deacetylated konjac gum. The colloidal binder is mixed with the modified plant fiber starch blank to obtain a mixture. The mixture is subjected to foam molding in a forming mold to obtain the low-cost fully-biodegradable plant fiber starch tableware.

Abstract: A fully degradable non-woven fabric produced by melt-blown extrusion and an application thereof in the production of medical masks. The fully degradable non-woven fabric is produced through steps of: (S1) preparation of caprolactone-lactic acid random copolymer; (S2) preparation of copolymerized modified PLA; and (S3) preparation of non-woven fabric by the melt-blown extrusion.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of control modules coupled to a multi-phase power converter having a plurality of power stage circuits correspondingly coupled to the plurality of control modules, where each control module includes: a first port coupled to a second port of a previous control module; a second port coupled to a first port of a next control module, and being configured to generate a transmission signal for the next control module; and where the transmission signal represents at least two types of information, and is configured to control the corresponding power stage circuit to operate sequentially.

Abstract: A shielding arrangement can be provided for a piece of high voltage equipment spaced from a neighboring object. The piece of high voltage equipment has a first electric potential and the neighboring object has a second electric potential. The shielding arrangement includes a resistor, a shield element for connection to the high voltage equipment via the resistor, and a capacitor connected in parallel with the resistor. A resistance of the resistor and a capacitance of the capacitor together define a time constant in a range of 10 ?s-50 ms.