Abstract: A scanning probe microscope of the present disclosure includes: a room-temperature bore superconducting magnet including a liquid helium-consumption free closed-cycle cooling system, a superconducting magnet, and a chamber having a room-temperature bore; and a scanning probe microscope including a scanning head, a vacuum chamber, and a vibration isolation platform; and a computer control system. The room-temperature bore superconducting magnet is cooled by the cryogen-free closed-cycle cooling system which eliminates the dependence on liquid helium for high magnetic field operation. There is no physical contact between the scanning probe microscope and the superconducting magnet connected to the closed-cycle cooling system. The scanning probe microscope can achieve atomic-scale spatial resolution. The temperature of the scanning probe microscope is not restricted by the low temperature conditions for operation of the superconducting magnet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of cryogenic cooling. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a mechanical vibration-isolated, liquid helium consumption-free cryogenic cooling device. The system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure comprises: a closed-cycle cryogenic cooling system, a helium heat exchange gas cooling and vibration isolation interface system, a cryogenic throttle valve cooling system, and a temperature feedback control system. The cryogenic cooling system provided by the present disclosure can achieve extremely low temperatures, as low as 1.4 K (based on helium-4 medium) or 0.2 K (based on helium-3 medium) without the need for the consumption of liquid helium. The disclosed cooling system can also efficiently isolate intrinsic mechanical vibrations of the closed-cycle cooling system. The disclosed cooling system can achieve variable temperature regulation through the temperature feedback control system.

Abstract: A fingerprint identification apparatus, a method for fabricating a cover and a terminal device are provided. A plurality of optical channels are arranged in the body of the cover, such that the light reflected by an object to be identified is as much as possible linearly transmitted to the photosensitive region in the image identification chip and the intensity of the light received by the image identification chip is maximized. This is favorable to form a clear image, and thus the precision of fingerprint identification of the fingerprint identification apparatus is improved. In addition, in the fingerprint identification apparatus, under the condition of satisfying the signal penetration rate, the cover may be as thick as possible, to further enhance the strength and reliability of the cover.

Abstract: An optical sensing circuit has a plurality of optical sensing units arranged so that the optical sensing circuit is ambient light insensitive or sensitive to light within certain spectrum. The sensitive spectra corresponding to the plurality of optical sensing units are different from one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fusion proteins for the expression of G-protein coupled receptor proteins (GPCR) with the fusion partners, as inserted fragments, from mammalian cells. The fusion partners are from a fragment of APJ protein (“the APJ protein fragment”) or a fragment with homology of more than 90% similarity to the APJ protein fragment; or a fragment of RGS16 protein (the “RGS16 protein fragment”) or a fragment with homology of more than 90% similarity to the RGS16 protein fragment; or the fragment of DNJ protein (the “DNJ protein fragment”) or a fragment with homology of more than 90% similarity to DNJ protein fragment. The fusion expression of GPCR with the above mentioned fusion partners can improve the protein yield and stability when purified from cells. Therefore, these fusion protein partners can be widely used for the study of GPCR proteins.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method that receives a request for information regarding a path between endpoints of a logical network. The method provides, for display, a visualization of the path including (i) a set of logical network components between the endpoints and (ii) a set of physical network components that implement the logical network components. The physical network components and the logical network components are aligned in the display. In some embodiments, the method receives data regarding a packet tracing operation between the endpoints. The method generates a display including (i) a visualization of the path between the endpoints of the logical network and (ii) a representation of the received data regarding the packet tracing operation, with the packet tracing operation data is visually linked to the components of the path.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method that receives a request for information regarding a path between endpoints of a logical network. The method provides, for display, a visualization of the path including (i) a set of logical network components between the endpoints and (ii) a set of physical network components that implement the logical network components. The physical network components and the logical network components are aligned in the display. In some embodiments, the method receives data regarding a packet tracing operation between the endpoints. The method generates a display including (i) a visualization of the path between the endpoints of the logical network and (ii) a representation of the received data regarding the packet tracing operation, with the packet tracing operation data is visually linked to the components of the path.

Abstract: A turbocharger can include a center housing; a compressor assembly operatively coupled to the center housing; and a turbine assembly operatively coupled to the center housing, where the center housing includes a bearing boss that includes a bore wall with opposing axial ends that define an axial through bore having opposing axial openings, an oil inlet, an oil outlet, an arcuate oil passage in fluid communication with the oil inlet, an oil passage in fluid communication with the arcuate oil passage and an opening in the bore wall, and an oil drainage passage in fluid communication with the opposing axial openings of the through bore and in fluid communication with the oil outlet.

Abstract: Disclosed is an embedded doorframe structure of a toolbox. The left side and the right side of the doorframe structure is configured and fixed at the front end of a left lateral plate of the toolbox and a right lateral plate of the toolbox by a fastener. The upper side of the doorframe structure is connected to the inner side of the left lateral plate of the toolbox and the inner side of the right lateral plate of the toolbox by a screw. The lower side of the doorframe structure is configured at the front end of a bottom plate of the toolbox, and is clamped and fixed by the left lateral plate of the toolbox and the right lateral plate of the toolbox. A bolt of the toolbox is connected to the inner side of the doorframe structure.

Abstract: The present application discloses an antenna function extension apparatus, device, and method. The apparatus includes a control unit, a storage unit, an antenna identification unit, a modulation and demodulation unit, a power supply unit, a peripheral connection unit, a radio frequency (RF) channel, a first transceiver unit, and a second transceiver unit. The control unit is separately connected to the storage unit, the antenna identification unit, the peripheral connection unit, and the modulation and demodulation unit. The first transceiver unit is connected to the antenna identification unit. The second transceiver unit is separately connected to the modulation and demodulation unit, the power supply unit, and the peripheral connection unit.

Abstract: Provided are the use of Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain CNCM I-3690 for reducing diet-induced weight gain and/or diet-induced insulin resistance, and treating disorders resulting therefrom, such as overweight, obesity and obesity-related disorders in a subject.

Abstract: A pixel circuit includes a first capacitor whose two terminals are coupled to a first node and a ground end respectively, a first switch whose two terminals are coupled to a second node and a fourth node respectively, a liquid crystal, a second switch, a pull-up circuit, a pull-down circuit, a second capacitor and a third switch. The first switch is coupled to the first node and a first data input end. The liquid crystal is coupled to the second and a third node. The second switch is coupled to the second node and a second data input end. The pull-up circuit is coupled to the first node and the second node and a node of a high voltage. The pull-down circuit is coupled to the second node, the fourth node and the ground end. The third switch is coupled to the fourth node and the ground end.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising: (a) an ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer having a Mooney viscosity [ML(1+4) 125° C.] of about 25 to about 300 and an ethylene content of at least about 60 wt % of the ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer; and (b) a polyolefin elastomer. The presence of the polyolefin elastomer improves rheological properties of the composition to an extent that does not significantly compromise other properties, such as tensile strength at break and compression set.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for managing a display device are provided. The apparatus may be a wearable device. The apparatus acquires data associated with a foreground corresponding to an image displayed on a display of the wearable device. The apparatus determines an image characteristic of the foreground based on the acquired data. The apparatus detects a change in the image displayed on the display. The apparatus adjusts, upon the detection of the change in the image, a display characteristic of the image based on the image characteristic of the foreground and the change in the image.

Abstract: An electrical tilt apparatus is provided, to ensure that when a quantity of serial ports on a remote control unit (RCU) is limited, independent electrical tilt on RF signals is provided. The apparatus includes: an RCU, and at least one combiner unit and multiple phase shifters connected to the RCU. Each of the at least one combiner units is connected to a different serial port on the RCU and connected to at least two RF modules; receives, at each time, an electrical tilt signal from one of the RF modules, and sends the electrical tilt signal to the RCU. The RCU receives the electrical tilt signal from each combiner unit, and drives, according to the electrical tilt signal, a first phase shifter that corresponds to a first RF module to move.

Abstract: Aspects disclosed in the detailed description include peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) hosts adapted to support remote PCIe endpoints. In this regard, a PCIe host is configured to determine a temporal distance to an attached PCIe endpoint and compare the temporal distance to a predetermined threshold value. In one aspect, the PCIe host defines a first configuration parameter for the attached PCIe endpoint if the temporal distance is greater than the predetermined threshold value. In another aspect, the PCIe host defines a second configuration parameter different from the first configuration parameter for the attached PCIe endpoint if the temporal distance is less than or equal to the predetermined threshold value. By differentiating the attached PCIe endpoints based on temporal distances, the PCIe host can support compatibly a plurality of attached PCIe endpoints regardless of physical connection distances with the attached PCIe endpoints.

Abstract: An interface extension apparatus is presented, which includes N input interfaces and M output interface, where the input interfaces are connected to at least one base station, and the output interfaces are connected to an RET. The apparatus obtains device information of each RET control device in multiple RET control devices; creates an agent for each RET control device according to the device information, where a mapping relationship exists between each RET control device and the corresponding agent; then modulates, using the agent corresponding to the RET control device, a control signal that is received from the at least one base station; and further sends a modulated control signal to a corresponding RET. The embodiments of the present disclosure are used by the multiple base stations to simultaneously manage the multiband RET antenna.

Abstract: Disclosed is an embedded doorframe structure of a toolbox. The left side and the right side of the doorframe structure is configured and fixed at the front end of a left lateral plate of the toolbox and a right lateral plate of the toolbox by a fastener. The upper side of the doorframe structure is connected to the inner side of the left lateral plate of the toolbox and the inner side of the right lateral plate of the toolbox by a screw. The lower side of the doorframe structure is configured at the front end of a bottom plate of the toolbox, and is clamped and fixed by the left lateral plate of the toolbox and the right lateral plate of the toolbox. A bolt of the toolbox is connected to the inner side of the doorframe structure.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application relate to a matching method. The method includes: selecting, by a base station, a remote electrical tilt unit and sending instruction information to a signal transmitter, where the instruction information is used to instruct the signal transmitter to connect to an antenna radio frequency port corresponding to the remote electrical tilt unit and enable the signal generator to generate a signal. The method also includes receiving, by the base station, the signal when the signal reaches the antenna radio frequency port through a signal coupling unit and is sent by using the antenna radio frequency port. The method also includes selecting, by the base station, a target sector according to a background noise value of each base-station radio frequency port.