Abstract: A method, system and apparatus are disclosed. According to one or more Examples, an infrastructure network node (16) for providing a virtual multiple-input multiple-output. MIMO, cellular network supporting a plurality of network nodes (16) associated with a plurality of service providers. SPs is provided. The infrastructure network node (16) is configured to determine a downlink coordinated precoder for online multi-cell MIMO wireless network virtualization. WNV, where the downlink coordinated precoder is based at least on imperfect channel state information. CSI, and to optionally indicate the downlink coordinated precoder.

Abstract: A method and network node for distributed coordinated downlink precoding for multi-cell multiple input multiple output (MIMO) wireless network virtualization are disclosed. According to one aspect, a network node is configured to, in each of a plurality of successive transmission time periods: transmit to each of a plurality of SPs a corresponding set of channel information; receive from each of the plurality of SPs a service demand and a normalized precoding matrix, the normalized precoding matrix being determined by the corresponding SP based on the corresponding set of channel information; allocate a virtual transmit power to each of the plurality of SPs based at least in part on the received service demands and normalized precoding matrices; and determine a downlink precoding matrix to transmit messages to WDs, the downlink precoder matrix being based at least in part on the received service demands and normalized precoding matrices.

Abstract: A method and network node configured to perform wireless network virtualization to allocate resources of an infrastructure provider (InP) among a plurality of service providers (SPs) are provided. According to one aspect, a method in a network node includes, in each of a plurality of successive time slots in a time interval, T: receiving precoding feedback information from each SP, allocating a virtual transmit power to each cell served by an SP based at least in part on the received precoding feedback information and determining a precoding matrix for each SP. The method also includes minimizing a loss function based at least in part on the received precoding feedback information received in multiple previous time slots.

Abstract: A TPCT with an internal adiabatic section for efficient ultra-long-distance heat exchange is provided, and includes a condensation section, an adiabatic section and an evaporation section. It is internally equipped with a vapor guiding core pipe and a liquid guiding core pipe passing through the adiabatic section side by side. A top sealing partition plate and a bottom sealing partition plate are arranged at each end of the adiabatic section to fix a wall of TPCT, along with the vapor and liquid guiding core pipes. A cavity is formed by the top and bottom sealing partition plates, the wall of TPCT, the vapor and liquid guiding core pipes, remaining sealed from the outside. Both the top and bottom sealing partition plates are independently sealed from the vapor and liquid guiding core pipes.

Abstract: A waist-shaped throttling photon quantum miscible phase flowmeter includes a photon quantum phase fraction device, a photon quantum source, and a photon quantum detector distributed opposite to the photon quantum source, for detecting an energy signal of a single photon quantum emitted by the photon quantum source. A flow channel inside the photon quantum phase fraction device includes a first variable-diameter section, a waist-shaped throat section having a waist-shaped-hole shaped cross section in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the flow channel, and a second variable-diameter section that are connected in sequence. Inner diameters of the first and second variable-diameter sections gradually decrease from an end away from the throat section to an end close to the throat section. The photon quantum source and the photon quantum detector are both provided on the photon quantum phase fraction device and located at the throat section.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high-stability deep-sea buoy platform including a mast tube housing an attitude sensor used to monitor the tilt angle of the deep-sea buoy platform; a plurality of buoyancy tubes symmetrically and equally spaced around the mast tube; the buoyancy tube includes an elastic float and a water tank; the cross-section of the elastic float is ring-shaped; the elastic float being fitted around the outer side of the upper part of the water tank; the water tank is cylindrical and the interior of the water tank is divided into an upper layer and a lower layer, and the lower layer containing ballast water; each water tank is connected to the other water tanks via pipelines, each of the pipelines equipped with a flow valve; and a damping plate is horizontally connected between the bottoms of adjacent water tanks.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus are disclosed. An edge node configured to communicate with a plurality of wireless devices (WDs) is described. The edge node includes a communication interface configured to receive a plurality of signal vectors from the plurality of WDs, where the plurality of signal vectors is based on a plurality of updated local models associated with the plurality of WDs. The edge node also includes processing circuitry in communication with the communication interface, where the processing circuitry is configured to update a global model based at least on the plurality of signal vectors; and cause at least one transmission of the updated global model to the plurality of WDs.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus are disclosed. According to one or more Examples, an infrastructure network node (16) for providing a virtual multiple-input multiple-output. MIMO, cellular network supporting a plurality of network nodes (16) associated with a plurality of service providers. SPs is provided. The infrastructure network node (16) is configured to determine a downlink coordinated precoder for online multi-cell MIMO wireless network virtualization. WNV, where the downlink coordinated precoder is based at least on imperfect channel state information. CSI, and to optionally indicate the downlink coordinated precoder.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus are disclosed. According to one aspect, a network node configured to communicate with a wireless device (WD), includes processing circuitry configured to perform downlink wireless network virtualization by minimizing an expected deviation of received signals at WDs subject to network node power constraints.

Abstract: A method and network node for online coordinated multi-cell precoding are provided. According to one aspect, a method includes receiving from each of the plurality of service providers a virtual precoder matrix determined by the corresponding service provider. The method also includes determining a precoder matrix by minimizing a precoding deviation from a virtualization demand of the network subject to at least one power constraint, the virtualization demand being based at least in part on a product of a channel state matrix and a virtual precoder matrix. The method further includes applying the determined precoder matrix to signals applied to a plurality of antennas to achieve a sum of throughputs for the plurality of service providers that is greater than a sum of throughputs for the plurality of service providers achievable when the virtual precoder matrices are applied to the signals.

Abstract: A method for performing online convex optimization is provided. The method includes receiving, from two or more worker nodes, a local decision vector and local data corresponding to each of the two or more worker nodes. The method includes performing a multi-step gradient descent based on the local decision vector and the local data received from the two or more worker nodes. Performing the multi-step gradient descent includes determining a global decision vector and corresponding global information. The method includes sending, to each of the two or more worker nodes, the global decision vector and corresponding global information.

Abstract: A method and network node configured to perform wireless network virtualization to allocate resources of an infrastructure provider (InP) among a plurality of service providers (SPs) are provided. According to one aspect, a method in a network node includes, in each of a plurality of successive time slots in a time interval, T: receiving precoding feedback information from each SP, allocating a virtual transmit power to each cell served by an SP based at least in part on the received precoding feedback information and determining a precoding matrix for each SP. The method also includes minimizing a loss function based at least in part on the received precoding feedback information received in multiple previous time slots.

Abstract: A method and network node for distributed coordinated downlink precoding for multi-cell multiple input multiple output (MIMO) wireless network virtualization are disclosed. According to one aspect, a network node is configured to, in each of a plurality of successive transmission time periods: transmit to each of a plurality of SPs a corresponding set of channel information; receive from each of the plurality of SPs a service demand and a normalized precoding matrix, the normalized precoding matrix being determined by the corresponding SP based on the corresponding set of channel information; allocate a virtual transmit power to each of the plurality of SPs based at least in part on the received service demands and normalized precoding matrices; and determine a downlink precoding matrix to transmit messages to WDs, the downlink precoder matrix being based at least in part on the received service demands and normalized precoding matrices.

Abstract: A power split and power convergence combined hydro-mechanical hybrid transmission device includes an input member, a power split mechanism, a mechanical transmission mechanism, a power convergence mechanism, an output member, a hydraulic transmission mechanism, a clutch assembly, and a brake assembly. The input member is connected to the power split mechanism, the power convergence mechanism is connected to the output member, and the clutch assembly connects an output end of the power split mechanism to an input end of the mechanical transmission mechanism and an input end of the hydraulic transmission mechanism and connects an input end of the power convergence mechanism to an output end of the mechanical transmission mechanism and an output end of the hydraulic transmission mechanism. The clutch assembly and the brake assembly provide a continuous transmission ratio between the input member and the output member.

Abstract: A method and network node for online coordinated multi-cell precoding are provided. According to one aspect, a method includes receiving from each of the plurality of service providers a virtual precoder matrix determined by the corresponding service provider. The method also includes determining a precoder matrix by minimizing a precoding deviation from a virtualization demand of the network subject to at least one power constraint, the virtualization demand being based at least in part on a product of a channel state matrix and a virtual precoder matrix. The method further includes applying the determined precoder matrix to signals applied to a plurality of antennas to achieve a sum of throughputs for the plurality of service providers that is greater than a sum of throughputs for the plurality of service providers achievable when the virtual precoder matrices are applied to the signals.

Abstract: A power split and power convergence combined hydro-mechanical hybrid transmission device includes an input member, a power split mechanism, a mechanical transmission mechanism, a power convergence mechanism, an output member, a hydraulic transmission mechanism, a clutch assembly, and a brake assembly. The input member is connected to the power split mechanism, the power convergence mechanism is connected to the output member, and the clutch assembly connects an output end of the power split mechanism to an input end of the mechanical transmission mechanism and an input end of the hydraulic transmission mechanism and connects an input end of the power convergence mechanism to an output end of the mechanical transmission mechanism and an output end of the hydraulic transmission mechanism. The clutch assembly and the brake assembly provide a continuous transmission ratio between the input member and the output member.

Abstract: A hydro-mechanical hybrid transmission device with an energy management mechanism includes an input member, a mechanical transmission mechanism, an energy management mechanism, a power output mechanism, an output member, a convergence mechanism, a start mechanism, a hydraulic transmission mechanism, a clutch assembly, and a brake assembly. The clutch assembly connects the input member to the mechanical transmission mechanism, the power output mechanism, and the hydraulic transmission mechanism, and connects the energy management mechanism to the mechanical transmission mechanism and the power output mechanism. The clutch assembly and the brake assembly provide a continuous transmission ratio between the input member and the output member and/or the power output mechanism, between the energy management mechanism and the output member and/or the power output mechanism, and between the energy management mechanism together with the input member and the output member and/or the power output mechanism.

Abstract: A hydro-mechanical hybrid transmission device with an energy management mechanism includes an input member, a mechanical transmission mechanism, an energy management mechanism, a power output mechanism, an output member, a convergence mechanism, a start mechanism, a hydraulic transmission mechanism, a clutch assembly, and a brake assembly. The clutch assembly connects the input member to the mechanical transmission mechanism, the power output mechanism, and the hydraulic transmission mechanism, and connects the energy management mechanism to the mechanical transmission mechanism and the power output mechanism. The clutch assembly and the brake assembly provide a continuous transmission ratio between the input member and the output member and/or the power output mechanism, between the energy management mechanism and the output member and/or the power output mechanism, and between the energy management mechanism together with the input member and the output member and/or the power output mechanism.

Abstract: A power-split hydro-mechanical hybrid transmission system with an automatic adjustment function includes an input member, a hydraulic transmission mechanism, a split mechanism, a convergence mechanism, an output member, a clutch assembly, and a brake assembly. The clutch assembly connects the input member to an input end of the split mechanism, connects an output end of the split mechanism to an input end of the hydraulic transmission mechanism and an input end of the convergence mechanism, and connects an output end of the hydraulic transmission mechanism to the output member. An output end of the convergence mechanism is connected to the output member. The clutch assembly and the brake assembly provide a continuous transmission ratio between the input member and the output member. The power-split hydro-mechanical hybrid transmission system enables multi-mode continuously variable transmission and has energy reuse and emergency support functions.

Abstract: A power-split hydro-mechanical hybrid transmission system with an automatic adjustment function includes an input member, a hydraulic transmission mechanism, a split mechanism, a convergence mechanism, an output member, a clutch assembly, and a brake assembly. The clutch assembly connects the input member to an input end of the split mechanism, connects an output end of the split mechanism to an input end of the hydraulic transmission mechanism and an input end of the convergence mechanism, and connects an output end of the hydraulic transmission mechanism to the output member. An output end of the convergence mechanism is connected to the output member. The clutch assembly and the brake assembly provide a continuous transmission ratio between the input member and the output member. The power-split hydro-mechanical hybrid transmission system enables multi-mode continuously variable transmission and has energy reuse and emergency support functions.