Abstract: In an approach for building file server arrays with stable and unstable nodes for enhanced pipeline transmission, a processor builds an array from a plurality of stable nodes, wherein each stable node of the plurality of stable nodes is linked to two other stable nodes of the plurality of stable nodes forming a line. A processor divides a plurality of unstable nodes into one or more groups of unstable nodes. A processor links each group of unstable nodes to two neighboring stable nodes within the array. A processor sends data through the array and the one or more groups of unstable nodes in two opposite directions. A processor monitors a node status for each node of the plurality of stable nodes and the plurality of unstable nodes.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses are described for reducing a flicker effect of multiple light sources in an image captured with an imaging device. A lighting frequency associated with each of the multiple light sources is detected and prioritized relative to a flicker effect upon the image to identify at least a first-prioritized lighting frequency and a second-prioritized lighting frequency. A first exposure-time factorization set is determined for the first-prioritized lighting frequency, and a second exposure-time factorization set is determined for the second-prioritized lighting frequency. An exposure time of the imaging device is adjusted to an exposure time identified in the first exposure-time factorization set that matches, or aligns near-to-matching, an exposure time identified in the second exposure-time factorization set.

Abstract: A one-component type polyurethane prepolymer composition comprises a reaction product formed through a reaction between reactants comprising (a) at least one polyisocyanate, and (b) a polyol blend comprising at least one bifunctional polyether polyol, wherein the bifunctional polyether polyol is a homopolymer of propylene oxide, homopolymer of butylene oxide, or copolymer of alkylene oxide, and has a number average molecular weight from 3000 g/mol to 9000 g/mol, and at least one trifunctional polyether polyol, wherein the trifunctional polyether polyol is a copolymer of alkylene oxide and end-capped with 10 wt % to 28 wt %, by the total weight of the trifunctional polyether polyol, of ethylene oxide, and has a number average molecular weight from 5000 g/mol to 8000 g/mol, wherein the bifunctional polyether polyol and the trifunctional polyether polyol are present in a parts by weight ratio from 4:1 to 2.

Abstract: A method includes detecting, based on sensor data from a sensor on a mobile device, an environmental brightness measurement, where the mobile device comprises a display screen configured to adjust display brightness based on environmental brightness. The method further includes determining, based on image data from a camera on the mobile device, an extent to which the detected environmental brightness measurement is caused by reflected light from the display screen. The method additionally includes setting a rate of exposure change for the camera based on the determined extent to which the detected environmental brightness measurement is caused by reflected light from the display screen.

Abstract: A packing module includes first and second flow paths which exchange heat between water sprayed from above and air flowing from below; a first import portion for importing water sprayed from one side of the packing module into the first flow path; a second import portion for importing water sprayed from the other side of the packing module into the second flow path; a first export portion for guiding water flowing out from the first water path to one side of the packing module for discharging; and, a second export portion for guiding water flowing out from the second water path to the other side of the packing module for discharging. Two flow paths in the packing module operate in different operation modes, so that water or wind flows through one flow path to cool water while air flows through the other flow path for heat exchange through partition walls.

Abstract: A method with quantization for a deep learning model includes: determining a second model by quantizing a first model based on a quantization parameter; determining a real value of multi optimization target parameter by testing the second model; calculating a loss function based on the real value of the multi optimization target parameter, an expected value of the multi optimization target parameter, and a constraint value of the multi optimization target parameter; updating the quantization parameter based on the loss function and using the second model as the first model; iteratively executing the foregoing operations until a preset condition is satisfied; and in response to the preset condition being satisfied, determining an optimal quantization parameter and using, as a final quantization model, the first model that executes quantization based on the optimal quantization parameter.

Abstract: A neural network model quantization method and apparatus is provided. The neural network model quantization method includes receiving a neural network model, calculating a quantization parameter corresponding to an operator of the neural network model to be quantized based on bisection approximation, and quantizing the operator to be quantized based on the quantization parameter and obtaining a neural network model having the quantized operator.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, improved pharmaceutical compositions comprising codon-optimized mRNA encoding a peptide or polypeptide encapsulated in a lipid nanoparticle comprising one or more of the cationic lipids that are particularly effective for pulmonary delivery.

Abstract: A computing system for initiating a suspect activity alert is described. The computing system includes at least one processor in communication with at least one memory. The at least one processor is programmed to receive transaction data associated with a plurality of processed transactions and receive rules data comprising at least one indicator of suspect activity. The at least one processor is also programmed to determine a first portion of the rules data to associate with a first portion of the transaction data and determine whether the first portion of the transaction data complies with the first portion of the rules data. The at least one processor is further configured to generate a suspect activity alert message upon determining the first portion of the transaction data does not comply with the first portion of the rules data.

Abstract: Disclosure provides antimicrobial fiber, comprising: a cationic or polycationic moiety grafted onto a cellulosic fiber and an anionic photosensitizer. Exposing the antimicrobial cotton fiber to light generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) and induces a biocidal function.

Abstract: A jack with a double high-pressure structure is provided, including a base, a pump body installed on the base, an oil cylinder, an oil drain valve, and a safety valve. The base is provided with a low-pressure check valve and a high-pressure check valve A. It is characterized in that a high-pressure check valve B is also installed on the base. The present invention can improve the safety performance during use and prolong the service life.

Abstract: Described herein are methods, kits and systems for sample enrichment, multi-step library preparation, sample normalization, detection of sample biomolecules and combinations thereof. Enrichment and multi-step library preparation is described in the context of microfluidic workflows. Sample barcoding methods and kits are described for increasing sample throughput while reducing background in negative samples. Integrated microfluidic devices comprising sample processing unit cells coupled to an array of reaction sites are provided for integrated workflows.

Abstract: A method of predicting a location of a user equipment, UE, in a mobile communication network includes generating a list of potential target base stations by generating a transition count for each potential target base station including a count of transitions from the base station to the potential target base station within a predetermined time period, generating a plurality of relative transition frequencies based on the transition counts, and generating a transition probability for each respective potential target base station based on the relative transition frequency of the potential target base station from the base station.

Abstract: A method includes detecting, based on sensor data from a sensor on a mobile device, an environmental brightness measurement, where the mobile device comprises a display screen configured to adjust display brightness based on environmental brightness. The method further includes determining, based on image data from a camera on the mobile device, an extent to which the detected environmental brightness measurement is caused by reflected light from the display screen. The method additionally includes setting a rate of exposure change for the camera based on the determined extent to which the detected environmental brightness measurement is caused by reflected light from the display screen.

Abstract: A beam management method, an apparatus thereof and an intelligent beam management device. The method includes: querying a database according to position information (x0, y0, z0) of a terminal equipment, the database including multiple entries, each entry containing beam measurement related information of a point (xi, yi, zi), selecting entries corresponding to points in a predetermined range of the terminal equipment from the database; selecting no more than a first number of IDs of base station transmitter beams with the highest number of occurrences from all the selected entries; and determining a base station transmitter beam serving the terminal equipment according to whether beams corresponding to the no more than a first number of IDs of base station transmitter beams belong to a serving base station or another base station.

Abstract: A method includes detecting, based on sensor data from a sensor on a mobile device, an environmental brightness measurement, where the mobile device comprises a display screen configured to adjust display brightness based on environmental brightness. The method further includes determining, based on image data from a camera on the mobile device, an extent to which the detected environmental brightness measurement is caused by reflected light from the display screen. The method additionally includes setting a rate of exposure change for the camera based on the determined extent to which the detected environmental brightness measurement is caused by reflected light from the display screen.

Abstract: A jack with a protecting structure of a pump piston and a method for using the same are provided. The jack includes a housing, a base located inside the housing, and the protecting structure. An oil cylinder and a pump body are installed on the base. A pump piston is installed on the pump body. A spring is installed on the pump piston and the pump body. A stop protrusion is arranged on the pump piston. The protecting structure includes a dustproof sleeve and a wool felt. The dustproof sleeve is installed on the base and the pump piston. One end of the dustproof sleeve is detachably fixed on the base through a fastener. The other end of the dustproof sleeve is connected to an end portion of the pump piston. The shape of the dustproof sleeve is set into a wavy type.

Abstract: Described herein are methods, kits and systems for sample enrichment, multi-step library preparation, sample normalization, detection of sample biomolecules and combinations thereof. Enrichment and multi-step library preparation is described in the context of microfluidic workflows. Sample barcoding methods and kits are described for increasing sample throughput while reducing background in negative samples. Integrated microfluidic devices comprising sample processing unit cells coupled to an array of reaction sites are provided for integrated workflows.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for detection of a scooter riding environment are described. A scooter alarm and pedestrian walkway detection system includes an alarm, a movement sensor configured to detect motion of a scooter and transmit motion data indicative of the motion to a processor, and an image capture device configured to detect features of a riding environment of the scooter and transmit riding environment data indicative of the features to the processor. The processor is configured to determine whether the riding environment of the scooter is a pedestrian walkway based on the motion data and the riding environment data. The processor is configured to activate the alarm in response to determining that the riding environment of the scooter is a pedestrian walkway.

Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses are described for reducing a flicker effect of multiple light sources in an image captured with an imaging device. A lighting frequency associated with each of the multiple light sources is detected and prioritized relative to a flicker effect upon the image to identify at least a first-prioritized lighting frequency and a second-prioritized lighting frequency. A first exposure-time factorization set is determined for the first-prioritized lighting frequency, and a second exposure-time factorization set is determined for the second-prioritized lighting frequency. An exposure time of the imaging device is adjusted to an exposure time identified in the first exposure-time factorization set that matches, or aligns near-to-matching, an exposure time identified in the second exposure-time factorization set.