Abstract: A compound containing a bis(azanylylidene) sulfonyl structure of formula (I) as a PKR agonist and/or USP9X inhibitor, which can be used for treating related diseases mediated and regulated by PKR and USP9X, wherein the related diseases comprise, but are not limited to: sickle-cell anemia, ?-thalassemia, hereditary non-spherocytic hemolytic anemia, hemolytic anemia, hereditary spherocytosis, hereditary elliptocytosis, abetalipoproteinemia, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, acquired hemolytic anemia, congenital anemia, anemia of chronic diseases, colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, melanoma, lymphoma, glioblastoma, or multiple myeloma.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to composites comprising a polymeric film coated on one or both sides with a MXene material, as well as lithium metal electrodes and components thereof, including MXene-polymer composite separators.

Abstract: A system of automatic adjustment of a laser reflection path, comprising a central processing device, a driving device, a four-quadrant photodetector, a driving arm, a micro cantilever, a sample, a sample placing table, a light reflector, a laser, a CCD equipped with an optical microscope, a vibration sensor, a signal processing circuit, a display device, a storage device, and a control device; a system of automatic adjustment of the laser reflection path is controlled by the control device, wherein a laser beam is emitted by the laser, an image collected by the CCD equipped with the optical microscope is processed by the central processing device to identify the micro cantilever, and then a driving arm is driven by a driving device to drive the micro cantilever to move to the center of a laser spot, during which vibration signals of the driving arm are also under monitoring.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to freestanding films for a lithium-metal-anode comprising a 2D arrays of nanocrystals of a transition metal nitride, carbide, or mixture and optionally a MXene as a conductive binder, and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for executing a hot upgrade process is provided. The computer-implemented method includes receiving a process upgrade request during executions of first and second tasks by an old container, determining that the process upgrade request affects the first task but not the second task, labeling the first task but not the second task and acting on the process upgrade request. The computer-implemented method further includes, based on the labeling, storing the first task by the old container and executing the second task by the old container, deleting the old container and instantiating a new container for transformation and execution of the first task.

Abstract: A method of acquiring ultrasound radio-frequency data includes providing an ultrasound transducer; providing an ultrasound data acquisition system; transmitting ultrasound beams using a transmission function of the ultrasound transducer and ultrasound data acquisition system; receiving the ultrasound beams using a reception function of the ultrasound transducer and the ultrasound data acquisition system; recording raw radio-frequency data with the ultrasound data acquisition system; sending the raw radio-frequency data to a processing unit; and deblending the raw radio-frequency data into individual ultrasound beam records. The ultrasound beams are transmitted in such a way that a subsequent ultrasound beam is transmitted before a previous ultrasound beam is received by the ultrasound transducer, and the ultrasound beams are overlapping in time in accordance with a first pseudo random sequence and overlapping in space in accordance with a second pseudo random sequence.

Abstract: Intelligent process management is provided. A start time is determined for an additional process to be run on a worker node within a duration of a sleep state of a task of a process already running on the worker node by adding a first defined buffer time to a determined start time of the sleep state of the task. A backfill time is determined for the additional process by subtracting a second defined buffer time from a determined end time of the sleep state of the task. A scheduling plan is generated for the additional process based on the start time and the backfill time corresponding to the additional process. The scheduling plan is executed to run the additional process on the worker node according to the start time and the backfill time corresponding to the additional process.

Abstract: A method of improving user experience for initial IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) registration is proposed. When a UE boots up or leaves flight mode, the processor of the UE determines a period Tn of time for IMS PDN initial setup on a single Access-Stratum Network, starting from sending IMS PDN setup request. Upon expiration of Tn, the UE aborts the IMS PDN set up request, and performs IMS PDN set up on another Access-Stratum Network. As a result, it allows the UE to rapidly use IMS service when boots up or leaves flight mode.

Abstract: It discloses an atmospheric polarized light orientation method using a solar azimuth region, provides an angle of polarization (AOP) vision-modulated model in a pixel frame, and gives an orientation strategy utilizing the solar azimuth region; a horizontal attitude angle is introduced into the AOP in the pixel frame, and orientation is implemented by utilizing a separation point and a principal point of photograph; specifically, a seed line extraction algorithm is given to update the solar azimuth in real time, a morphological expression and an AOP expression of the solar azimuth are fused for an optimum estimation to the solar azimuth, and ultimately the orientation is achieved by using an external sensor such as an inertial navigation system to input the horizontal attitude angle.

Abstract: A method of acquiring ultrasound radio-frequency (RF) data using C-wave beams includes: providing an ultrasound transducer, the ultrasound transducer including a plurality of elements acting as both transmitters and receivers; transmitting sound waves from the transmitters of the ultrasound transducer within a transmit aperture with transmitter time delays being programed in such a way that sound waves are the C-wave beams that bend inward on both edges in a C shape; and receiving the sound waves using the receivers of the ultrasound transducer. The coherent wavefront includes a variable tilt angle and a variable apex, and the variable apex moves away from a center of the ultrasound transducer as the variable tilt angle increases in absolute value. A system for acquiring and processing ultrasound radio-frequency (RF) data using C-wave beams is also disclosed.

Abstract: A MEMS inertial sensor device, method of operation, and fabrication process are described wherein a MEMS inertial sensor and drive actuation units are coupled together in operational engagement, where the MEMS inertial sensor includes a substrate and a proof mass array positioned in spaced apart relationship above a surface of the substrate and constructed with a plurality of proof mass sub-structures which are each separately connected to the substrate with orthogonally disposed pairs of spring suspension structures and which are each rigidly connected to one or more adjacent proof mass sub-structures with one or more connector bars so that the plurality of proof mass sub-structures move as a single proof mass array that can operate at resonant frequencies of at least 100 kHz when oscillating in first and second orthogonal directions.

Abstract: Device under test (DUT) simulation equipment includes: a first circuit board including a first field programmable gate array (FPGA); a second circuit board including a processor; and a power distribution board, wherein the first circuit board is connected to the power distribution board, and the power of the first circuit board is supplied by the power distribution board, wherein the second circuit board is connected to the power distribution board, and the power of the second circuit board is supplied by the power distribution board, wherein when the DUT simulation equipment is connected to a tester to perform testing, the DUT simulation equipment simulates the performance of a DUT providing a response signal after receiving a test signal from the tester, and wherein, in the DUT simulation equipment, only the first circuit board receives the test signal from the tester, and the second circuit board controls the first circuit board by means of a control signal.

Abstract: This application discloses an information synchronization method performed at a terminal, including: receiving a first attribute synchronization message from a server, the first attribute synchronization message indicating that a first object in a currently running game is within a first field of view of a virtual object associated with the terminal; displaying the first object according to first attribute information carried in the first attribute synchronization message; in response to an update of at least one of the first object and the virtual object, receiving a second attribute synchronization message from the server, the second attribute synchronization message indicating that a second object in the game is within the first field of view of the virtual object in the game; and updating the display of the first object and displaying the second object according to second attribute information carried in the second attribute synchronization message on the client application.

Abstract: A video distribution control method, system and apparatus, and a storage medium are disclosed. The video distribution control method includes: distributing distributed information; calculating a routing information table according to link information and video request information; generating a forwarding information table according to the routing information table; and performing video distribution according to the forwarding information table. According to the present disclosure, link information and video request information are distributed by means of distributed control, enabling high-speed local decision-making and real-time response, thereby improving the response speed to video distribution, and avoiding delays caused by calculation of centralized control.

Abstract: A card edge connector includes: an insulating housing including two opposite side walls, a card slot defined between the two side walls and opening forward, and plural passageways on the side wall; a row of terminals received in corresponding passageways respectively and categorized with first terminals and second terminals, two adjacent first terminals being paired to be a pair of differential terminals and the second terminals being non-differential terminals, each of the row of terminals including a retaining portion, an elastic portion extending forward and a leg portion extending rearward from the elastic portion; and plural insulators retained in the insulating housing, wherein the first terminal and the second terminal are similarly shaped, each pair of differential terminals is retained in the insulator, and each of the second terminals is directly retained in the passageway.

Abstract: A system and method for acquiring and beamforming ultrasound data using focusing beams includes: providing an ultrasound transducer, the ultrasound transducer including a plurality of elements; transmitting ultrasound beams from the elements in such a way that sound waves arrive at a focal point at different times but within predetermined time differences, the differences being (i) small enough such that the in-sonification at the focal point is strong to overcome noises and attenuation of echo signals caused by tissue absorption, and (ii) large enough to avoid a constructive interference of the sound waves at the focal point; receiving raw RF ultrasound data using at least a subset of the elements for each beam; beamforming the RF ultrasound data to obtain an image; displaying the image or sending the image to a remote device. Ultrasound scanners using focusing beams can achieve excellent image resolution and signal-to-noise ratio, significantly reducing safety concerns.

Abstract: A production line for producing components to a high standard of cleanliness and sealed and protected in that state includes a loading device, a cleaning device, a detecting device, a pasting device, a heat-sealing device, a packing device, and transfer devices of the production line. The production line automatically processes the components for obtaining components with the high cleanliness. By the processes of protective film pasting, heat-sealing, and packing, the components may be further protected from subsequent pollution. A method for producing components with a high cleanliness applied to the production line is also disclosed.