Abstract: A method of erase verification of a memory includes performing a first erase verification operation on a memory block of the memory after performing an erase operation on the memory block. The method also includes determining a first verification result of the first erase verification operation. The method further includes determining whether to perform a second erase verification operation on the memory block based on the first verification result. The second erase verification operation is configured to determine whether there is inter-word line leakage in the memory block.

Abstract: A crossbeam for measuring deformation velocities of a surface of a material under a dynamic load includes a crossbeam body, a first type of velocimeter and a second type of velocimeter-mounted on the crossbeam body. The crossbeam body is mounted on a measurement carrier. The measurement carrier is configured to move along the surface of the material and apply a dynamic load to the surface. The first type of velocimeter is configured to measure the vertically resilient deformation velocity of the surface behind an action force of the dynamic load. The second type of velocimeter is configured to measure the vertical downward deformation velocity of the surface in front of the action force of the dynamic load. The vertically resilient deformation velocity and the vertically downward deformation velocity of the surface can be simultaneously and quickly obtained by the first and second types of velocimeters.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for reducing and/or preventing damage to metal plate stacks in fuel cell stacks. The present disclosure relates to methods of minimizing electrical shorting due to debris and/or burrs from laser cutting, sharp edges from laser cutting, and/or over-compression of a backfeed and/or a frontfeed ports.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure can include a high-density electrode catheter. In some embodiments, the high-density electrode catheter can include a catheter shaft including a proximal end and a distal end, the catheter shaft defining a catheter shaft longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the high-density electrode catheter can include a shaft magnetic position sensor disposed along a distal portion of the catheter shaft. In some embodiments, the high-density electrode catheter can include a flexible tip portion located adjacent to the distal end of the catheter shaft, wherein the flexible tip portion includes a flexible framework. In some embodiments, the high-density electrode catheter can include a plurality of electrodes disposed on the flexible framework. In some embodiments, the high-density electrode catheter can include a tip magnetic position sensor disposed on a portion of the flexible framework.

Abstract: A method for detecting a deflection basin based on a deformation velocity of a pavement under a rolling load is provided.

Abstract: A precision three-dimensional pavement faulting measurement method includes: acquiring three-dimensional pavement contour data; based on the three-dimensional pavement contour data, obtaining a contour reference surface and a contour deviation between measuring points in the three-dimensional pavement contour data and the contour reference surface; based on the contour deviation, obtaining a suspected joint point; based on the suspected joint point, obtaining a suspected joint denoised binary image; based on a row direction projection feature of target measuring points in the suspected joint denoised binary image, obtaining an original joint target image and a joint representative position; based on the suspected joint denoised binary image, the original joint target image, and the joint representative position, obtaining a target joint binary image by means of a joint extension operation; and based on the target joint binary image and the three-dimensional pavement contour data, obtaining pavement faulting i

Abstract: A medical device for tissue ablation may include a catheter shaft, an expandable member disposed on or coupled to the catheter shaft, and a plurality of elongate electrode assemblies each constructed as a flexible circuit. The expandable member may be configured to shift between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The plurality of electrode assemblies may be disposed on an outer surface of the expandable member. Each of the plurality of electrode assemblies may include a temperature sensor aligned with two or more electrodes.

Abstract: Introduced here is an approach to mitigating (e.g., lessening or eliminating) the high-frequency interference pattern that is caused by uneven surfaces along the coupling interface formed between the waveguide and probe of an interferometric sensing system. The approach is to reduce the high-frequency interference pattern caused by the interference when a waveguide?for example, in the form of an optical fiber?and a probe are directly coupled to one another. Specifically, the coupling surface of the waveguide can be treated, for example, with sandpaper, sandblasting, or acid etching, to create a frosted surface texture. In operation, the frosted surface scatters the light transmitted through the waveguide, preventing the high-frequency interference pattern from occurring.

Abstract: The provided is a visualized biological trawl net system based on a submersible. The visualized biological trawl net system based on a submersible includes a fixation frame, and further includes a collection net, a filtering mechanism, a fish school observation camera and a central control system. The collection net is arranged at a rear of the fixation frame and used for collecting marine creatures; the filtering mechanism is arranged inside the fixation frame, and the filtering mechanism is used for screening marine creatures entering the collection net; the fish school observation camera is arranged at a top of the fixation frame, and the fish school observation camera is used for observing marine creatures; and the central control system is electrically connected with the fish school observation camera and used for controlling the fish school observation camera to monitor marine creatures.

Abstract: A fuel cell stack includes a fuel cell including a bipolar plate sheet. The bipolar plate sheet includes an outer sheet edge having a first longitudinal edge and a first transverse edge, a first surface, and a first load-bearing extension arranged on the first longitudinal edge or the first transverse edge. The first load-bearing extension is configured to engage with an alignment bar or a support bar of a fuel cell stack assembling apparatus within which the fuel cell stack is compressed for assembly such that, during compression of the fuel cell stack, the first load-bearing extension engages the alignment bar or the support bar so as to transfer force loads from the alignment bar or the support bar away from the first outer sheet edge and toward a central area of the first bipolar plate sheet.

Abstract: A balloon for renal nerve modulation is disclosed. The balloon may include a polymer material forming a balloon wall having an outer surface and flexible circuits comprising a base selectively adhered to the exterior surface of the balloon wall. Adhesive is selectively applied to the outer surface of the balloon, to the flexible circuit or to both such that the adhesive is selectively deposited on the at least a portion of the at least two pads or on the at least a portion of the at least two pads and to a portion of the distal spline. The portion of the at least two pads or the portion of the at least two pads and a portion of the distal spline are adhered to the outer surface of the balloon and a remainder of the flexible circuit moves freely with respect to the outer surface of the balloon.

Abstract: Aspects of positioning devices, methods, and systems are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises: moving a distal end of a tube into a body, the tube including a lumen and a shaft in the lumen, the shaft having a transducer; sending a first signal to the transducer; passing, with the transducer, in response to the first signal, a wave energy into the body; receiving, with the transducer, a reflected portion of the wave energy; generating, with the transducer, a second signal in response to the reflected portion of the wave energy; determining, with a processor, an indicia of the body in response to the second signal; and identifying, with the indicia, a targeted issue in the body; positioning the distal end of the tube at the targeted tissue in response to the indicia; and removing a portion of the targeted tissue with the distal end of the tube.

Abstract: Methods and devices for performing ablation using time multiplexed waveforms are disclosed. The increased efficacy of monophasic waveforms is combined with the reduced side effects of biphasic waveforms by distributing components of the waveform across over a broader time interval than that typically used in a conventional biphasic waveform. Charge balancing occurs upon completion of therapy delivery within a time period that avoids muscle stimulation, while allowing unbalanced waveforms to be delivered during stimulation.

Abstract: A system for ablation is described herein including an inner electrode assembly with an inner elongate shaft and a distal electrode, an outer electrode assembly having an outer elongate shaft and a proximal electrode, wherein the outer electrode assembly defines a central passage configured to slidably receive the inner electrode assembly, wherein the distal electrode or the proximal electrode is axially moveable with respect to the other, and an energy source configured to be electrically connected to the distal electrode and the proximal electrode and configured to deliver a pulsed electric field (PEF). One of the distal electrode and proximal electrode is part of a first expandable electrode array comprising two or more electrode elements moveable between an unexpanded position and an expanded position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for controlled volume ablation of tissue. In one example, a catheter may include an elongated member having a distal end extending along a longitudinal axis. A first electrode may extend along the elongated member. The first electrode may have a distal portion arranged on a circumferential surface about the longitudinal axis at the distal end. A second electrode may extend along the elongated member. The second electrode may have a distal portion arranged on the circumferential surface about the longitudinal axis at the distal end of the elongated member. A sheath may be slidably disposed about the elongated member. The sheath may be configured to change position by sliding along the member to insulate a portion of one or both of the first and second electrode.

Abstract: Methods and devices for performing ablation using time multiplexed waveforms are disclosed. The increased efficacy of monophasic waveforms is combined with the reduced side effects of biphasic waveforms by distributing components of the waveform across over a broader time interval than that typically used in a conventional biphasic waveform. Charge balancing occurs upon completion of therapy delivery within a time period that avoids muscle stimulation, while allowing unbalanced waveforms to be delivered during stimulation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for irrigated bipolar radiofrequency ablation. The system includes an ablation probe that includes an elongate inner electrode assembly and an elongate outer electrode assembly. An irrigation path for irrigation fluid flow is defined between the outer surface of the inner electrode assembly and the outer surface of the outer electrode assembly. The irrigation path enables cooling fluid to be circulated within the probe body, cooling the outer electrode during ablation.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a drainage pressure relief anti-floating system suitable for a weakly permeable soft stratum. The drainage pressure relief anti-floating system comprises a pressure relief well body and an artificial hydrophobic layer, wherein longitudinal bars are arranged in stand columns of a sand-free concrete well wall, and are anchored into concealed beams. The pressure relief well body is located in the artificial hydrophobic layer, a construction surface of the artificial hydrophobic layer is located on the weakly permeable soft stratum, a wicker fence layer is laid on the weakly permeable soft stratum, a biaxially stretched plastic geogrid is laid on the wicker fence layer, a medium coarse sand layer is laid on the biaxially stretched plastic geogrid, and a crushed stone layer is laid on the medium coarse sand layer.

Abstract: Electrosurgical generators having improved functionality and a user interface. In an example, the user may modify therapy output parameters without interrupting therapy delivery within a therapy regimen by accessing a change tool on the user interface, with the change tool operable to change a stack selector configuration. In an example, the display shows both therapy amplitudes and encountered impedances for a plurality of therapy pulses in different portions of a display.

Abstract: An apparatus for transseptal catheterization includes a dilator with an energy delivery element attached to its distal end. The energy delivery element is configured to deliver sufficient energy to a tissue, such as the fossa ovalis, adjacent the distal end to permit the dilator to penetrate the tissue and cross into the left atrium. The energy delivery element can be a radiofrequency electrode, a pulsed field ablation electrode, an ultrasound transducer, or the like. A guidewire and/or introducer may also be included to facilitate the transseptal catheterization.