Abstract: A multi-link operation (MLO) transmission method is provided. The MLO transmission method may be applied to an apparatus. The MLO transmission method may include the following steps. A plurality of station (STA) modules of the apparatus may each perform a respective backoff procedure. Each STA module may correspond to a different link. An MLO control circuit of the apparatus or a first STA module of the plurality of STA modules may determine whether to perform a synchronous transmission (TX) for a first STA module and at least one of other STA modules in response to a first backoff counter of the first STA module reaching 0.

Abstract: A method for multi-link operation (MLO) is provided. The method for MLO may be applied to an apparatus. The method for MLO may include the following steps. A multi-chip controller of the apparatus may assign different data to a plurality of chips of the apparatus, wherein each chip corresponds to one link of multi-links. Each chip may determine whether transmission of the assigned data has failed. A first chip of the chips may transmit the assigned data to an access point (AP) in response to the first chip determining that the transmission of the assigned data has not failed.

Abstract: A method for performing wireless communication in MLO architecture is applicable to an AP MLD connected with a non-AP MLD through multiple links. The multiple links include at least a first link and a second link, the non-AP MLD operates in ML-SMPS mode. The method includes transmitting an initial control frame to the non-AP MLD via the first link, to trigger at least one link of the multiple links to be activated at the non-AP MLD to support a reception with respective negotiated number of spatial streams, receiving a response frame via the first link in response to the transmission of the initial control frame, and initiating frame exchange between the AP MLD and the non-AP MLD via a target link of the at least one link. The target link is selected from the at least one link according to the response frame. The first link is a primary link.

Abstract: A supported metallocene catalyst includes a carrier and a metallocene component. The carrier includes an inorganic oxide particle and an alkyl aluminoxane material. The inorganic oxide particle includes at least one inorganic oxide compound selected from the group consisting of an oxide of Group 3A and an oxide of Group 4A. The alkyl aluminoxane material includes an alkyl aluminoxane compound and an alkyl aluminum compound that is present in amount ranging from greater than 0.01 wt % to less than 14 wt % base on 100 wt % of the alkyl aluminoxane material. The metallocene component is supported on the carrier, and includes one of a metallocene compound containing a metal from Group 3B, a metallocene compound containing a metal from Group 4B, and a combination thereof. A method for preparing the supported metallocene catalyst and a method for preparing polyolefin using the supported metallocene catalyst are also disclosed.

Abstract: A wireless communication device includes a network interface circuit and a control circuit. The network interface circuit performs frame exchanges with a first wireless communication device on a link that is selected from a plurality of links. The first wireless communication device is operating in an enhanced multi-link single radio (EMLSR) mode. The control circuit assists the first wireless communication device with a switch back operation for early switching back to a listening operation on the plurality of links after an end of the frame exchanges between the wireless communication device and the first wireless communication device.

Abstract: A wireless communication device includes a network interface circuit and a control circuit. The network interface circuit communicates with a first wireless communication device and a second wireless communication device, where there is a peer-to-peer link established between the first wireless communication device and the second wireless communication device. The control circuit generates a first frame, and sends the first frame to the second wireless communication device through the network interface circuit, where the first frame is arranged to inform the second wireless communication device of a subband transition at the first wireless communication device.

Abstract: Techniques pertaining to dynamic initial trigger frame control in enhanced multi-link single radio (EMLSR) in wireless communications are described. A first multi-link device (MLD) performs a frame exchange with a second MLD on a first link of multiple communication links without transmission of an initial control frame. The first MLD then enables transmission of initial control frames in subsequent frame exchanges with the second MLD on the first link.

Abstract: A wireless communication method includes: generating a buffer status report poll (BSRP) trigger frame, wherein the BSRP trigger frame is configured to carry indication information of buffer status report (BSR) collection; sending the BSRP trigger frame to at least one non-access-point (non-AP) station (STA); and in response to receiving the BSRP trigger frame, generating at least one trigger-based (TB) physical layer (PHY) protocol data unit (PPDU), and sending the at least one TB PPDU to an access point (AP).

Abstract: A method for performing traffic flow management with aid of auxiliary information and associated apparatus are provided. The method may include: carrying first auxiliary information in at least one first data unit of first data units in a first stream, wherein the first stream and a second stream are assigned to a same traffic identifier (TID); and sending the at least one first data unit carrying the first auxiliary information and at least one second data unit in the second stream to the second device, wherein the first auxiliary information comprises an indication of the first data units being part of the first stream.

Abstract: A method for self-forming a tree topology network is provided. The method is used in a communications apparatus. The method includes: broadcasting a discovery message; determining whether the communications apparatus receives one or more discovery responses from one or more nodes in a lower level of the tree topology network; and establishing a link with each node in the lower level according to the discovery responses.

Abstract: An extended and expanded USB 3.1 hub includes a housing, a signal transmission module, a first connector and a second connector. The signal transmission module is installed in the housing. The first connector is installed on the housing and electrically connected to the signal transmission module. The second connector is installed on the housing and electrically connected to the signal transmission module. The second connector is used to connect an electronic device, and the first connector and the second connector are both USB 3.1 connectors.

Abstract: A communication method for an extending device in a communication system includes transmitting or receiving a first traffic flow and a second traffic flow from a station of the communication system in a first frequency band; transmitting or receiving the first traffic flow and the second traffic flow from an access point of the communication system in the first frequency band; and transmitting or receiving the second traffic flow from the access point in a second frequency band.

Abstract: A method is used in a utility meter having an arm bit and a seal bit. The method includes changing a state of the arm bit to a first state in response to a first set of conditions. The method also includes removing electrical power from the meter. Upon subsequently applying electrical power to the meter, a first signal in a meter processing circuit indicates whether a meter cover is installed or the meter cover is removed. The processing circuit changes the seal bit to a first state responsive to a condition in which the arm bit is in the first state and the first signal indicates that the meter cover is installed. The processing circuit changes the seal bit to a second state responsive to a condition in which the seal bit is in the first state and the first signal indicates that the meter cover is removed.

Abstract: A method of reallocating transmission periods for two coexisting wireless modules is disclosed. The method includes determining whether a first transmission period is long enough for a transmission of a first wireless module in a first window before initiating the transmission of the first wireless module; and deferring a transmission of a second wireless module and continuing the transmission of the first wireless module in a second transmission period of a second window following the first window when the first transmission period is determined to be not long enough for the transmission of the first wireless module; wherein the second transmission period and the first transmission period are two successive periods in the first window or in the second window.

Abstract: A method is used in a utility meter having an arm bit and a seal bit. The method includes changing a state of the arm bit to a first state in response to a first set of conditions. The method also includes removing electrical power from the meter. Upon subsequently applying electrical power to the meter, a first signal in a meter processing circuit indicates whether a meter cover is installed or the meter cover is removed. The processing circuit changes the seal bit to a first state responsive to a condition in which the arm bit is in the first state and the first signal indicates that the meter cover is installed. The processing circuit changes the seal bit to a second state responsive to a condition in which the seal bit is in the first state and the first signal indicates that the meter cover is removed.

Abstract: A storage module installed with multiple M.2 SSDs includes a frame, at least one circuit assembly, and plural M.2 SSDs. The circuit assembly is fixed to the frame along a direction. The circuit assembly includes plural circuit modules and a power connector. The circuit modules are electrically connected to each other in series. Each of the circuit modules includes a circuit board, a M.2 slot, and a signal connector. The circuit board is fixed to the frame. The M.2 slot is fixed to the circuit board. The signal connector is electrically connected to the circuit board and located outside the frame. The power connector is electrically connected to the circuit board of a corresponding one of the circuit modules. The M.2 SSDs plug into the M.2 slots of the circuit modules respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and device for a call, wherein the method includes: receiving by a calling terminal an identifier of a called terminal and multimedia information that are input by a user, generating a calling request message according to an identifier of the calling terminal, the identifier of the called terminal and the multimedia information, and sending the calling request message to the called terminal. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, individualized multimedia information is added to the calling request by the calling terminal, such that the multimedia information is displayed simultaneously on the called terminal when the calling request is received; therefore, the problem in the prior art that information displayed during calling is uninteresting and low in information content and lacks individuality is solved, and the process of calling is enabled to be individualized and interesting.

Abstract: A method for adjusting a video window based on multi-touch control and an electronic device thereof is disclosed. The method includes: receiving a touch control signal, determining that the touch control signal is a multi-touch control signal, and determining that start positions of at least two-touch control signals in the multi-touch control signal are located with the video window; acquiring touch control operations of a user in at least two different directions, the touch control operations in at least two different directions including a first operation and a second operation; and dragging and zooming the video window according to the touch control operations in the two different directions.

Abstract: A method and device for inputting audio and video information, wherein the method comprises: when a first terminal is in a video call, starting a relay server of the first terminal and obtaining an address of the relay server; generating a two-dimensional code according to the address, such that the user device starts a browser according to the address in the two-dimensional code; receiving audio and video information sent by the user device and sending the audio and video information to a remote second terminal. The user device may be a video and audio inputting device on the terminal, and transmission of audio and video information between the user device and the terminal ma be realized on the basis of the relay server technology to save the use cost while meeting the requirements of a user for a video resolution and a voice effect.