Abstract: Embodiments of this application relate to the field of communication technologies, and disclose a communication method and apparatus, to optimize a multicast service processing procedure. The method may include: A first session management function network element receives a first message from a second session management function network element, where the second session management function network element corresponds to a multicast session, and the first message notifies that the multicast session is activated or notifies that the multicast session is released. The first session management function network element sends first information to an access and mobility management function network element based on the first message, where the first information includes identification information of the multicast session and/or indication information indicating group paging.

Abstract: A waterproof core column assembly includes a sealed support, a guide wire and light bars, where two filament channels penetrating through a top surface and a bottom surface are vertically arranged in the sealed support, the guide wire penetrates through the filament channels, a plurality of light bars are connected by the guide wire and are all located below the sealed support, and a plurality of resistors or current regulative diodes are integrated in the light bars. The waterproof core column assembly integrates a plurality of resistors or current regulative diodes in the light bars besides the light source and the rectifier bridge, which can transfer the resistors from the upper part of the sealed support to the lower part of the sealed support and enclose them in a lamp cap, so as to fundamentally prevent the connection point between the resistors and the guide wire from being exposed.

Abstract: There are provided security processing methods, apparatuses and systems for use of merchant management devices, which relate to the field of information processing technology, and can improve the use security of the merchant management device.

Abstract: A microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition device for diamond synthesis. A microwave source generates a microwave signal, and a resonant cavity receives a plurality of process gases. The microwave signal is spread in a first mode at a first waveguide. A mode conversion antenna converts the first mode of the microwave signal into a second mode that is spread at a second waveguide. A coupling conversion cavity receives and transmits the microwave signal in the second mode to the mode conversion antenna thereby converting the second mode of the microwave signal into a third mode. A medium viewport receives the microwave signal in the third mode and transmits to the resonant cavity which enables the microwave signal to excite and discharge the process gases to form spherical plasma, carbon containing groups and atomic hydrogen thereby depositing a diamond film on a seed.

Abstract: A ceramic material, a varistor and methods for forming a ceramic material and a varistor are disclosed. In an embodiment, a ceramic material includes ZnO as a main component and additives selected from the group consisting of an Al3+-containing solution, a Ba2+-containing solution, and at least one compound containing a metal element, wherein the metal element is selected from the group consisting of Bi, Sb, Co, Mn, Ni, Y, and Cr.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wireless power supply communication circuit for an electric cooking pot, an electric cooking pot and a method thereof. The electric cooking pot comprises a pot body, an upper cover and the wireless power supply communication circuit, wherein an insertion base is provided on the pot body; an insertion cavity is provided on the upper cover; the insertion base is movably inserted the insertion cavity cooperatively; a first coil is provided on the insertion base, a second coil resonance circuit is provided in or near the insertion cavity; a pot body control unit is provided on the pot body, an upper cover control unit is provided on the upper cover. The present disclosure allows the information interaction by detecting the amplitude changes of the resonant wave, so that the wireless power supply and communication can be simultaneously provided.

Abstract: Systems may include an off-chain computing system and an on-chain computing system. Methods may include receiving a principal amount to lend or borrow based on input from a first user, storing offer data in an off-chain data structure, requesting recordation of a smart contract on a blockchain based on the offer data, confirming a first transaction of the principal amount or the collateral amount from the second user to the smart contract has been recorded on the blockchain, confirming a second transaction of the principal amount or the collateral amount complementary to the first transaction from the first user to the smart contract has been recorded on the blockchain, and confirming the smart contract has recorded a third transaction releasing the principal amount on the blockchain in response to confirming both the first transaction and the second transaction.

Abstract: A reforming catalyst with improved surface area is provided by using high surface area alumina doped with a stabilizer metal as a catalyst support. The surface area of the catalyst can be higher than a typical reforming catalyst, and the surface area can also be maintained under high temperature operation. This can allow use of the catalyst for reforming in a higher temperature environment while maintaining a higher surface area, which can allow for improved dispersion and/or activity of an active metal such as rhodium on the catalyst support. The catalyst can be suitable for production of syngas from natural gas or other hydrocarbon-containing feeds.

Abstract: A microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition device for diamond synthesis. A microwave source generates a microwave signal, and a resonant cavity receives a plurality of process gases. The microwave signal is spread in a first mode at a first waveguide. A mode conversion antenna converts the first mode of the microwave signal into a second mode that is spread at a second waveguide. A coupling conversion cavity receives and transmits the microwave signal in the second mode to the mode conversion antenna thereby converting the second mode of the microwave signal into a third mode. A medium viewport receives the microwave signal in the third mode and transmits to the resonant cavity which enables the microwave signal to excite and discharge the process gases to form spherical plasma, carbon containing groups and atomic hydrogen thereby depositing a diamond film on a seed.

Abstract: A ceramic material, a varistor and methods for forming a ceramic material and a varistor are disclosed. In an embodiment, a ceramic material includes ZnO as a main component and additives selected from the group consisting of an Al3+-containing solution, a Ba2+-containing solution, and at least one compound containing a metal element, wherein the metal element is selected from the group consisting of Bi, Sb, Co, Mn, Ni, Y, and Cr.

Abstract: Adsorbent materials including a porous material support and about 0.5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of a Group 8 metal ion are provide herein. Methods of making the adsorbent material and processes of using the adsorbent material, e.g., for heteroatom species separation, are also provided herein.

Abstract: A directional coupler disclosed herein may include a main line provided on a substrate, the main line having a first end connected to an input port and a second end connected to an output port. The coupler may include a coupled line disposed on the substrate, the coupled line having a first end connected to a coupled port and a second end to an isolated port. The main line is electrically isolated from the coupled line. The coupled line includes multiple turns forming a winding, and a portion of the winding overlaps with the main line. The coupled line forms a plurality of windings inductively coupled with the main line. The main line and the coupled line are routed to propagate electric signals on both lines in a same direction, and enhance inductive coupling by mutual inductance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wireless power supply communication circuit for an electric cooking pot, an electric cooking pot and a method thereof. The electric cooking pot comprises a pot body, an upper cover and the wireless power supply communication circuit, wherein an insertion base is provided on the pot body; an insertion cavity is provided on the upper cover; the insertion base is movably inserted the insertion cavity cooperatively; a first coil is provided on the insertion base, a second coil resonance circuit is provided in or near the insertion cavity; a pot body control unit is provided on the pot body, an upper cover control unit is provided on the upper cover. The present disclosure allows the information interaction by detecting the amplitude changes of the resonant wave, so that the wireless power supply and communication can be simultaneously provided.

Abstract: A directional coupler disclosed herein may include a main line provided on a substrate, the main line having a first end connected to an input port and a second end connected to an output port. The coupler may include a coupled line disposed on the substrate, the coupled line having a first end connected to a coupled port and a second end to an isolated port. The main line is electrically isolated from the coupled line. The coupled line includes multiple turns forming a winding, and a portion of the winding overlaps with the main line. The coupled line forms a plurality of windings inductively coupled with the main line. The main line and the coupled line are routed to propagate electric signals on both lines in a same direction, and enhance inductive coupling by mutual inductance.

Abstract: A reforming catalyst with improved surface area is provided by using high surface area alumina doped with a stabilizer metal as a catalyst support. The surface area of the catalyst can be higher than a typical reforming catalyst, and the surface area can also be maintained under high temperature operation. This can allow use of the catalyst for reforming in a higher temperature environment while maintaining a higher surface area, which can allow for improved dispersion and/or activity of an active metal such as rhodium on the catalyst support. The catalyst can be suitable for production of syngas from natural gas or other hydrocarbon-containing feeds.

Abstract: Adsorbent materials including a porous material support and about 0.5 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of a Group 8 metal ion are provide herein. Methods of making the adsorbent material and processes of using the adsorbent material, e.g., for heteroatom species separation, are also provided herein.

Abstract: A low noise amplifier for carrier aggregation and non-carrier aggregation is provided. The low noise amplifier includes a plurality of symmetrical half circuits, a plurality of bias circuits, where each of the plurality of bias circuits is connected to one of the plurality of symmetrical half circuits, a plurality of capacitors, where each of the plurality of capacitors is connected to one of the plurality of symmetrical half circuits for Alternating Current (AC) coupling an RF signal containing at least one component carrier, and a control logic circuit connected to each of the plurality of symmetrical half circuits for configuring the low noise amplifier to process one component carrier or a plurality of component carriers.

Abstract: A low noise amplifier for carrier aggregation and non-carrier aggregation is provided. The low noise amplifier includes a plurality of symmetrical half circuits, a plurality of bias circuits, where each of the plurality of bias circuits is connected to one of the plurality of symmetrical half circuits, a plurality of capacitors, where each of the plurality of capacitors is connected to one of the plurality of symmetrical half circuits for Alternating Current (AC) coupling an RF signal containing at least one component carrier, and a control logic circuit connected to each of the plurality of symmetrical half circuits for configuring the low noise amplifier to process one component carrier or a plurality of component carriers.

Abstract: An apparatus for effectively detecting and calibrating a sample of examination system. The apparatus has an optical-electronic assembly for detection of the sample initiated with a light projected to the sample and an elastic supporting assembly for providing motion freedoms to adjust the relative geometric conditions between the optical-electronic assembly and the sample. The elastic supporting assembly has a planer structure and a cubic structure, and provides both motion freedoms on a plane and motion freedoms vertical to the plane. The optics electricity optical-electronic assembly could analyze the received reflected light to get geometric information of the sample, and could adjust the light used to detect the sample.