Abstract: Embodiments of this application disclose an optical switch. The optical switch includes at least one first port, at least one second port, a first wavelength division multiplexing WDM apparatus, an optical splitter, an optical monitoring apparatus, and an optical switching apparatus. The first port is configured to transmit an input first optical signal to the first WDM apparatus, where the first optical signal is a multi-wavelength signal. The first WDM apparatus is configured to demultiplex the first optical signal. The optical splitter is configured to split a demultiplexed first optical signal to obtain a first sub-signal and a second sub-signal. The optical switching apparatus is configured to perform optical switching on the first sub-signal. The second port is configured to output a first sub-signal obtained after optical switching. The optical monitoring apparatus is configured to perform optical performance monitoring on the second sub-signal.

Abstract: Methods for reducing contact resistance include performing a selective titanium silicide (TiSi) deposition process on a middle of the line (MOL) contact structure that includes a cavity in a substrate of dielectric material. The contact structure also includes a silicon-based connection portion at a bottom of the cavity. The selective TiSi deposition process is selective to silicon-based material over dielectric material. The methods also include performing a selective deposition process of a metal material on the MOL contact structure. The selective deposition process is selective to TiSi material over dielectric material and forms a silicide capping layer on the silicon-based connection portion. The methods further include performing a seed layer deposition process of the metal material on the contact structure.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the Formula I: and stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, in which A, B, X1, X2, X3, X4, Ring D, and E have the meanings given in the specification, which are inhibitors of RET kinase and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases which can be treated with a RET kinase inhibitor, including RET-associated diseases and disorders.

Abstract: An intelligent control method for engine initiation, including: determining whether a current driving mode satisfies a predetermined driving mode; when the current driving mode satisfies the predetermined driving mode, acquiring a current remaining capacity of a battery; determining whether the current remaining capacity is greater than a predetermined capacity threshold value; when the current remaining capacity is greater than the predetermined capacity threshold value, not starting an engine, otherwise, acquiring a catalyst temperature and a vehicle operating state; determining, according to the vehicle operating state, whether the catalyst temperature is less than a predetermined temperature threshold value; when the catalyst temperature is not less than the predetermined temperature threshold value, driving the engine to rotate clockwise to start same in a fuel cut-off manner, otherwise, heating a catalyst by a heating plate until the catalyst temperature is not less than the predetermined temperature th

Abstract: The present application discloses a storage device and a data processing method thereof. The method includes: receiving a data processing command; converting the data processing command into a plurality of groups of subcommands, wherein each group of subcommands includes at least one subcommand: caching each group of subcommands in a corresponding storage element: and submitting the subcommands in each storage element to a storage medium controller in sequence to execute the subcommands, wherein submitting, in response to at least two subcommands existing in the storage element, a data address of a subsequent subcommand and a previous subcommand simultaneously. By means of the described way, the data processing efficiency of the storage device may be improved.

Abstract: An intelligent control method for engine initiation, including: determining whether a current driving mode satisfies a predetermined driving mode; when the current driving mode satisfies the predetermined driving mode, acquiring a current remaining capacity of a battery; determining whether the current remaining capacity is greater than a predetermined capacity threshold value; when the current remaining capacity is greater than the predetermined capacity threshold value, not starting an engine, otherwise, acquiring a catalyst temperature and a vehicle operating state; determining, according to the vehicle operating state, whether the catalyst temperature is less than a predetermined temperature threshold value; when the catalyst temperature is not less than the predetermined temperature threshold value, driving the engine to rotate clockwise to start same in a fuel cut-off manner, otherwise, heating a catalyst by a heating plate until the catalyst temperature is not less than the predetermined temperature th

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are described for generating an optical signal in an optical network. The apparatus comprises at least a first and a second laser configured to generate a first or second series of optical pulses respectively and a polarization beam combiner (PBC). The PBC is configured to receive the first and second series of optical pulses. Each optical pulse in the first series of optical pulses is received with a first state of polarization (SOP), and each optical pulse in the second series of optical pulses is received with a second SOP. The first SOP and second SOP is orthogonal with respect to each other, and the PBC is further configured to combine the first and second series of optical pulses and to output an un-polarized optical signal. The un-polarized optical signal may help to reduce or mitigate nonlinear optical impairments caused by polarization of the optical signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low-posture zero-gravity seat frame capable of being adjusted in multiple directions. A first left front connecting rod has a lower end hinged to a left slide rail front bracket and an upper end hinged to one end of a second left front connecting rod, and the other end of the second left front connecting rod is hinged to a front horizontal tube. A second toothed plate driving device is able to adjust the height of a seat framework through the movement of a rear horizontal tube. A seatbelt retractor is disposed below the seat framework. The seat frame can realize zero-gravity adjustment, occupies a small space, and can fulfill low-posture seat arrangement.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application disclose an optical switch. The optical switch includes at least one first port, at least one second port, a first wavelength division multiplexing WDM apparatus, an optical splitter, an optical monitoring apparatus, and an optical switching apparatus. The first port is configured to transmit an input first optical signal to the first WDM apparatus, where the first optical signal is a multi-wavelength signal. The first WDM apparatus is configured to demultiplex the first optical signal. The optical splitter is configured to split a demultiplexed first optical signal to obtain a first sub-signal and a second sub-signal. The optical switching apparatus is configured to perform optical switching on the first sub-signal. The second port is configured to output a first sub-signal obtained after optical switching. The optical monitoring apparatus is configured to perform optical performance monitoring on the second sub-signal.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-element perovskite material, and a single crystal, powder and a film thereof, as well as the applications thereof in photoluminescence and electroluminescence, in which the multi-element perovskite material is a multi-element fully-inorganic salt of non-lead metal halide and has a perovskite structure; and the chemical formula of the multi-element perovskite material is Cs2NaxAg1-xInyBi1-yCl6, wherein 0?x?1, 0?y?1. Meanwhile, based on the very strong self-trapped exciton states of the double perovskite, the present invention proposes a high-efficiency single-phase broadband phosphor and an electroluminescent device.

Abstract: Photovoltaic cells are fabricated in which the compositions of the light-absorbing layer and the electron-accepting layer are selected such that at least one side of the junction between these two layers is substantially depleted of charge carriers, i.e., both free electrons and free holes, in the absence of solar illumination. In further aspects of the invention, the light-absorbing layer is comprised of dual-shell passivated quantum dots, each having a quantum dot core with surface anions, an inner shell containing cations to passivate the core surface anions, and an outer shell to passivate the inner shell anions and anions on the core surface.

Abstract: A license plate recognition system and a license plate recognition method are provided. The license plate recognition system includes an image capturing module, a determination module and an output module. The image capturing module is utilized for capturing an image of a target object. The determination module is utilized for dividing the image of the target object into a plurality of image blocks. The determination module utilizes the plurality of image blocks to generate feature data and perform a data sorting process on the feature data to generate a first sorting result. The output module outputs the sorting result.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-element perovskite material, and a single crystal, powder and a film thereof, as well as the applications thereof in photoluminescence and electroluminescence, in which the multi-element perovskite material is a multi-element fully-inorganic salt of non-lead metal halide and has a perovskite structure; and the chemical formula of the multi-element perovskite material is Cs2NaxAg1-xInyBi1-yCl6, wherein 0?x?1, 0?y?1. Meanwhile, based on the very strong self-trapped excitors states of the double perovskite, the present invention proposes a high-efficiency single-phase broadband phosphor and an electroluminescent device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a semiconductor radiation detector based on Bi-based quaternary halide single crystal and a manufacturing method, and relates to the technical field of ray imaging detector manufactured by a semiconductor material. The semiconductor radiation detector in this example includes: a light absorption layer made of Bi-based quaternary halide single crystal; an electron selective contact layer and a hole selective contact layer respectively provided on upper and lower sides of the light absorption layer; and two electrodes which are respectively in contact with the two charge selective contact layers and used as positive and negative electrodes of the device. The semiconductor radiation detector in the present invention has advantages such as high sensitivity, good stability and environmental friendliness.

Abstract: Photovoltaic cells are fabricated in which the compositions of the light-absorbing layer and the electron-accepting layer are selected such that at least one side of the junction between these two layers is substantially depleted of charge carriers, i.e., both free electrons and free holes, in the absence of solar illumination. In further aspects of the invention, the light-absorbing layer is comprised of dual-shell passivated quantum dots, each having a quantum dot core with surface anions, an inner shell containing cations to passivate the core surface anions, and an outer shell to passivate the inner shell anions and anions on the core surface.

Abstract: Photovoltaic cells are fabricated in which the compositions of the light-absorbing layer and the electron-accepting layer are selected such that at least one side of the junction between these two layers is substantially depleted of charge carriers, i.e., both free electrons and free holes, in the absence of solar illumination. In further aspects of the invention, the light-absorbing layer is comprised of dual-shell passivated quantum dots, each having a quantum dot core with surface anions, an inner shell containing cations to passivate the core surface anions, and an outer shell to passivate the inner shell anions and anions on the core surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, methods for separating biological tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, a method for separating tissue comprises providing a first composition comprising a polymerizable material, providing a second composition comprising a polymerization initiator, disposing the first composition at a first site beneath a first tissue layer, disposing the second composition at the first site, polymerizing the polymerizable material at the first site, and separating the first tissue layer from a second tissue layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods. The present medical devices comprises a platform comprising a magnetically-attractive material, and a camera coupled to the platform and configured to be moved in at least three degrees of freedom relative to the platform, where the camera's movement in each respective degree of freedom is controlled by a separate actuator coupled to the platform. The medical devices further comprise a housing disposed around at least a portion of the camera, the housing being at least partially transparent, and a wiper arm configured to move relative to the housing.

Abstract: In one aspect, methods for separating biological tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, a method for separating tissue comprises providing a first composition comprising a polymerizable material, providing a second composition comprising a polymerization initiator, disposing the first composition at a first site beneath a first tissue layer, disposing the second composition at the first site, polymerizing the polymerizable material at the first site, and separating the first tissue layer from a second tissue layer.

Abstract: In one aspect, methods for separating biological tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, a method for separating tissue comprises providing a first composition comprising a polymerizable material, providing a second composition comprising a polymerization initiator, disposing the first composition at a first site beneath a first tissue layer, disposing the second composition at the first site, polymerizing the polymerizable material at the first site, and separating the first tissue layer from a second tissue layer.