Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an image sensor comprising a plurality of pixel circuits each comprising a photodiode connected between ground and a floating diffusion (FD) node, a reset transistor (MRST) connected between a first voltage supply and the floating diffusion (FD) node, and a source follower transistor (MSF), wherein its drain is connected to a second voltage supply, the gate is connected to a floating diffusion (FD) node and the source is connected to a row select transistor (MSEL). The row select transistor (MSEL) is connected between the source of the source follower transistor (MSF) and a common column output. Each pixel circuit is configured to output an output signal corresponding to a light incident on the photodiode. Each pixel circuit includes at least one additional transistor for configuring each pixel circuit to selectively output a linear integration signal or a logarithmic signal.

Abstract: An online concierge system determines a quantity of a resource available in a timeslot to fulfill orders during the timeslot. The orders include immediate orders placed during the timeslot and scheduled orders that are scheduled for fulfillment during the timeslot. The online concierge system applies the quantity of the resource to a machine learning model to produce a predicted relationship between a value of a fulfillment metric and an allocation of the quantity of the resource reserved for immediate orders. The online concierge system determines, based on the predicted relationship, an expected optimal allocation of the quantity of the resource that maximizes the fulfillment metric. The online concierge system reserves the expected optimal allocation of the quantity of the resource for immediate orders.

Abstract: Reconfigurable dataflow architecture is an emerging design for deep learning training accelerator. This architecture maps model operators to an accelerator in a spatial way, enabling pipeline parallelization for high throughput. An essential ingredient to exploit this throughput advantage is compiler Performance Optimization (PO) which searches for optimal model mappings. The convention in industry-leading dataflow compilation uses hand-tuned rules to guide PO, requiring immense engineering cost to develop. This paper challenges this convention and asks if data-driven learned performance optimization can reduce the engineering cost while improving training throughput over hand-tuned rules. We present a workflow which guides PO using simple machine learning models trained from throughput observations of randomly generated mappings.

Abstract: Disclosed are a dynamic error measurement apparatus, system, and method for an electricity meter. The measurement apparatus includes a test signal generation unit configured to generate a voltage test signal and two-circuit current test signals, output the voltage test signal to a measurement unit, and output the two-circuit current test signals to the measurement unit and a current summation unit; the measurement unit configured to determine two-circuit electric energy values based on the voltage test signal and the two-circuit current test signals, and output the two-circuit electric energy values to a calculation control unit; the current summation unit configured to determine a combined current signal based on the two-circuit current test signals; and the calculation control unit configured to determine a total electric energy value based on the two-circuit electric energy values. The system includes a standard meter and a measurement apparatus.

Abstract: A tracking measurement method, apparatus and device for a pose of a tail end of a manipulator. The method comprises: shooting a first calibration board mounted at the tail end of the manipulator by a monocular measurement camera, acquiring multiple sets of first transformation matrices, and mounting the monocular measurement camera on a pitch axis of a pan-tilt; shooting a second calibration board by a global camera, and acquiring multiple sets of second transformation matrices; when a calibration center of the first calibration board is in a center of a field of view of the monocular measurement camera, calculating a measured pose of the tail end of the manipulator; and when the calibration center of the first calibration board deviates from the center of the field of view of the monocular measurement camera, calculating a direction deviation angle, and adjusting the pitch axis and a horizontal axis of the pan-tilt.

Abstract: An online concierge system provides arrival prediction services for a user placing an order to be retrieved by a shopper. An order may have a predicted arrival time predicted by a model that may err under some conditions. To reduce the likelihood of providing the predicted arrival time (and related services) when the arrival time may be incorrect, the prediction model and related services are throttled (e.g., selectively provided) based on one or more predicted delivery metrics, which may include a time to accept the order by a shopper and a predicted portion of late orders that will be delivered past the respective predicted arrival times. The predicted delivery metrics are compared with thresholds and the result of the comparison used to selectively provide, or not provide, the predicted delivery services.

Abstract: A fluidized solidified soil based on gold tailings includes the following raw materials in parts by mass: 75 parts to 80 parts of gold tailings, 5.2 parts to 13 parts of a dispersant solution, and 9 parts to 16 parts of a solidifying material. A preparation method includes the following steps: mixing the gold tailings with the dispersant solution, and then stirring to obtain a suspension slurry of the gold tailings; and adding the solidifying material, and stirring to obtain the fluidized solidified soil. In the present disclosure, the gold tailings are used as a main material, combined with a special dispersant solution and a special solidifying material, and a fluidized solidified soil is prepared with fluidity suitable for pumping and a certain strength after hardening. The fluidized solidified soil prevents the pollution caused by gold tailings landfilling, and can be used as a filling material for various construction projects.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of biomedicine. In particular, the invention relates to a live strain of Staphylococcus aureus and uses thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to a live strain of Staphylococcus aureus which lacks adenosine synthase A (AdsA) activity, to a vaccine against Staphylococcus aureus infection comprising said live strain, and a method for preventing and/or treating Staphylococcus aureus infection in a subject by administering said live strain.

Abstract: A driving circuit and a driving method are provided. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a power switch is driven by constant voltage or constant current during different time periods. The power switch is driven by using a first driving current during a Miller platform period, and the power switch is driven by using a second driving current when the Miller platform period ends, where the first driving current is less than the second driving current, so as to optimize EMI, reduce loss and improve efficiency.

Abstract: A control circuit for a resonant converter, that is configured to: adjust a conduction time of one power switch and a conduction time of one corresponding synchronous rectifier switch in the resonant converter in a resonant period detection mode; control a resonance current to cross zero twice during the conduction time of the synchronous rectifier switch; and obtain a resonant period of the resonant converter.

Abstract: A switching power supply circuit can include: an energy storage capacitor; a high-frequency switching network coupled to the energy storage capacitor, and being configured to receive a low-frequency AC input voltage, to charge the energy storage capacitor, to perform high-frequency chopping on the low-frequency AC input voltage and/or a voltage of the energy storage capacitor, and to generate a high-frequency AC signal; and a rectifier module coupled to the high-frequency switching network, and being configured to receive the high-frequency AC signal, to rectify the high-frequency AC signal, and to generate a DC signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a delta image sensor comprising an arrangement of pixels and a plurality of acquisition circuits corresponding to at least one pixel and formed as part of an integrated circuit. Each acquisition circuit includes at least one sensor circuit comprising a photosensor configured to generate a sensor signal, VSIG, depending on a light signal illuminating the photosensor of the at least one pixel; at least one analogue to digital conversion, A/D, circuit configured to convert a current VSIG to a digital signal; at least one digital storage circuit configured to store a representation of at least one digital signal corresponding to a previous VSIG; at least one digital comparison circuit configured to compare the level of the stored representation with the current VSIG to detect whether a changed level is present; and at least one digital output circuit configured to generate an event output under the condition of the changed level.

Abstract: A FLASH controller includes a main control module; and an arbitration module, a read data fifo, and a write data fifo connected with the main control module. The read data fifo and the write data fifo are both connected with the arbitration module and a data interface module, and the data interface module is connected with an AHB data bus. The controller further includes a register module that is connected with the read data fifo, the write data fifo, the arbitration module, and a configuration interface module. The configuration interface module is connected with an AHB configuration bus, and the main control module is connected with the register module through a synchronization module. The AHB data bus interface and the AHB configuration bus interface are adopted for different operations, and general read-write operations of FLASH are realized through DMA data transfer and high-capacity internal cache units, improving data transfer efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a delta image sensor comprising an arrangement of pixels and a plurality of acquisition circuits corresponding to at least one pixel and formed as part of an integrated circuit. Each acquisition circuit includes at least one sensor circuit comprising a photosensor configured to generate a sensor signal, VSIG, depending on a light signal illuminating the photosensor of the at least one pixel; at least one analogue to digital conversion, A/D, circuit configured to convert a current VSIG to a digital signal; at least one digital storage circuit configured to store a representation of at least one digital signal corresponding to a previous VSIG; at least one digital comparison circuit configured to compare the level of the stored representation with the current VSIG to detect whether a changed level is present; and at least one digital output circuit configured to generate an event output under the condition of the changed level.

Abstract: A FLASH controller includes a main control module; and an arbitration module, a read data fifo, and a write data fifo connected with the main control module. The read data fifo and the write data fifo are both connected with the arbitration module and a data interface module, and the data interface module is connected with an AHB data bus. The controller further includes a register module that is connected with the read data fifo, the write data fifo, the arbitration module, and a configuration interface module. The configuration interface module is connected with an AHB configuration bus, and the main control module is connected with the register module through a synchronization module. The AHB data bus interface and the AHB configuration bus interface are adopted for different operations, and general read-write operations of FLASH are realized through DMA data transfer and high-capacity internal cache units, improving data transfer efficiency.

Abstract: Provided are an image sensor and an image output method and application thereof. The image sensor includes an input circuit, configured to perform a first photoelectric conversion on incident light to generate a photoelectric current in an EVS mode working period, and performs s second photoelectric conversion on the incident light to generate photoelectric charges in an APS mode working period; an EVS circuit configured to output a corresponding event signal according to a difference value between a first voltage corresponding to a photoelectric current and a reference voltage; an APS circuit configured to output a corresponding grayscale signal according to a second voltage corresponding to photoelectric charges; and a control circuit configured to output a corresponding APS image according to the grayscale signal and output a corresponding EVS image according to the event signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated active noise-canceling wireless Bluetooth headphone, which comprises a housing assembly, primary and secondary magnet sets, primary and secondary magnetic conductive sheet sets, an integrated circuit board assembly, a bracket and a tuning net. The primary and secondary magnet sets, the primary and secondary magnetic conductive sheet sets, the integrated circuit board assembly and the bracket are sequentially laminated in the housing assembly; the tuning net is arranged on an outer surface above the housing assembly; the integrated circuit board assembly is integrated; the periphery of the integrated circuit board assembly is exposed outside the housing assembly; a noise-canceling speaker module interface is embedded in the exposed part of the integrated circuit board and electrically connected with the integrated circuit board; and a light-sensing in-ear detector is surface-mounted on the integrated circuit board.

Abstract: A control circuit for a switching converter having a main power switch, the control circuit including: a voltage generation circuit configured to be connected with a common connection terminal of the main power switch and an inductor to receive a drain-source voltage of the main power switch, and to generate a first voltage according to the drain-source voltage; a valley detection circuit configured to generate a valley detection signal according to the first voltage when the drain-source voltage resonates to a valley; and where the control circuit is configured to turn on the main power switch according to the valley detection signal.