Abstract: The present disclosure describes techniques of metadata management for transparent block level compression. A first area may be created in a backend solid state drive. The first area may comprise a plurality of entries. The plurality of entries may be indexed by addresses of a plurality of blocks of uncompressed data. Each of the plurality of entries comprises a first part configured to store metadata and a second part configured to store compressed data. Each of the plurality blocks of uncompressed data may be compressed individually to generate a plurality of compressed blocks. Metadata and at least a portion of compressed data associated with each of the plurality of compressed blocks may be stored in one of the plurality of entries based on an address of a corresponding block of uncompressed data. A second area may be created in the backend solid state drive for storing the rest of the compressed data.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture are provided wherein a metallization layer is located over a substrate, and a power grid line is located within the metallization layer. A signal pad is located within the metallization layer and the signal pad is surrounded by the power grid line. A signal external connection is electrically connected to the signal pad.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture are provided wherein a metallization layer is located over a substrate, and a power grid line is located within the metallization layer. A signal pad is located within the metallization layer and the signal pad is surrounded by the power grid line. A signal external connection is electrically connected to the signal pad.

Abstract: A construction method of fast-setting polymer grouting for rapid control of slope erosion and landslide.

Abstract: The invention is a method for controlling execution of an application. The method comprising: installing and activating a software license unit including License terms and a secure repository comprising both an applet and parameters, providing a virtual USB dongle including a command gate, a License validator, a VM controller and a VM engine initially devoid of applet, verifying the License terms and only if the verification of the License terms is successful: loading said applet and parameters to the VM engine and enabling the Command gate, initializing configuration data and secret data in the VM engine by using the parameters stored in the VM engine then exchanging, between the applet and said hardware function driver, USB messages to control execution of said application.

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for generating prediction information, an electronic device, and a computer readable medium. The method includes: generating, based on first user characteristic information of a target user, anonymous user information of the target user (201); sending the anonymous user information to a second processing end to enable the second processing end to generate prediction information based on the anonymous user information and second user characteristic information (202) of the target user. Data interaction and sharing are realized while ensuring data privacy, thereby improving accuracy of the prediction information.

Abstract: A method of weighing using a scale (10) comprises the steps of: recognizing at least one of a plurality of objects placed within an object recognition area (A) of a platform (20) of the scale (10), and weighing the plurality of objects placed on the platform (20) of the scale (10) to determine a total weight of the plurality of objects. A weighing device (10) comprises the platform (20) configured as a plane, and utilizes the aforementioned weighing method. The method of weighing is advantageous in that it reduces the difficulty of object recognition using an algorithm by increasing the degree to which the object on the weighing platform fits the algorithm, reduces the complexity of the operation flow and the time required, and effectively increases the precision and accuracy of object recognition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a rainfall sensing two-component high-polymer grouting device and a manufacturing method therefor, and belongs to the technical field of soil protection. The present invention includes an iron box and a water bucket. The water bucket is slidably fitted in the iron box. An inner bottom of the iron box is provided with a pair of lever upturning apparatuses symmetrically distributed about an axis center of the iron box. A lower surface of the iron box is provided with a curing agent ejector and a resin ejector. An end of two lever upturning apparatuses is slidably connected to a low surface of the water bucket. The switches of the curing agent ejector and the resin ejector are respectively connected to the other end of a lever upturning apparatus. A peripheral surface of the water bucket is provided with a permeable hole, and a permeable head is installed on the permeable hole.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a rainfall sensing two-component high-polymer grouting device and a manufacturing method therefor, and belongs to the technical field of soil protection. The present invention includes an iron box and a water bucket. The water bucket is slidably fitted in the iron box. An inner bottom of the iron box is provided with a pair of lever upturning apparatuses symmetrically distributed about an axis center of the iron box. A lower surface of the iron box is provided with a curing agent ejector and a resin ejector. An end of two lever upturning apparatuses is slidably connected to a low surface of the water bucket. The switches of the curing agent ejector and the resin ejector are respectively connected to the other end of a lever upturning apparatus. A peripheral surface of the water bucket is provided with a permeable hole, and a permeable head is installed on the permeable hole.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an information generating method and apparatus applied to a terminal device. A method may include: acquiring, in real time, a video frame image collected by a target camera; storing the acquired video frame image as a to-be-processed image; and inputting the to-be-processed image into a pre-trained user attribute recognition model, to obtain user attribute information of a user corresponding to a user image included in the to-be-processed image.

Abstract: The invention is a method for controlling execution of an application. The method comprising: installing and activating a software license unit including License terms and a secure repository comprising both an applet and parameters, providing a virtual USB dongle including a command gate, a License validator, a VM controller and a VM engine initially devoid of applet, verifying the License terms and only if the verification of the License terms is successful: loading said applet and parameters to the VM engine and enabling the Command gate, initializing configuration data and secret data in the VM engine by using the parameters stored in the VM engine then exchanging, between the applet and said hardware function driver, USB messages to control execution of said application.

Abstract: The subject technology provides for detecting, by a first computing device, a second computing device being within a predetermined distance of the first computing device, the first computing device being in a locked mode. The subject technology receives an access key from the second computing device. Additionally, the subject technology exits, by the first computing device, the locked mode based on the access key from the second computing device.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for managing network bandwidth in a distributed system having multiple endpoints that upload data to a central server or server cluster. One embodiment provides a computer-implemented method that includes receiving a logical topology of the network that is determined based on network measurements. The method further includes generating a tree having links of the logical network topology as nodes, and allocating bandwidth during a traversal of the tree to obtain a bandwidth allocation scheme for the endpoints uploading data. In addition, the method includes controlling bandwidth consumption by the endpoints based on the determined bandwidth allocation scheme.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an information generating method and apparatus applied to a terminal device. A method may include: acquiring, in real time, a video frame image collected by a target camera; storing the acquired video frame image as a to-be-processed image; and inputting the to-be-processed image into a pre-trained user attribute recognition model, to obtain user attribute information of a user corresponding to a user image included in the to-be-processed image.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of polishing machinery, and particularly relates to a full-automatic polishing machine aiming at the valve core head of a snort valve. The full-automatic polishing machine comprises a base, and a material taking device, a fixture and a polishing device which are provided on the base, wherein the material taking device comprises mechanical arms, and a first driving mechanism for driving the mechanical arms to move in transverse and vertical directions; and the polishing device comprises a grinding wheel, a second driving mechanism for driving the grinding wheel to rotate, and a third driving mechanism for driving the grinding wheel to move in longitudinal and vertical directions.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for managing network bandwidth in a distributed system having multiple endpoints that upload data to a central server or server cluster. One embodiment provides a computer-implemented method that includes collecting network measurements from traffic flows in a network over which the endpoints upload the data to the central server or server cluster. The method further includes determining a logical topology of the network based on the network measurements, and solving an optimization problem to determine a bandwidth allocation scheme for the endpoints uploading data, wherein capacity of links in the logical topology are constraints in the optimization problem. In addition, the method includes controlling bandwidth consumption by the endpoints based on the determined bandwidth allocation scheme.

Abstract: The portable collapsible container includes a collapsible frame assembly having a plurality of open frames and a plurality of scissor linkages. Adjacent ones of the open frames are adjustably coupled to one another by a respective one of the scissor linkages. The collapsible frame assembly further includes a plurality of hinged vertically extending panels mounted to and extending between adjacent open frames. A first cover member is secured to a first end frame and a second cover member is secured to a second end frame. A first end of an upper foldable panel is secured to an upper end of the first cover member, and a first end of a lower foldable panel is secured to a lower end of the first cover member. Pulling the second cover member away from the first cover member expands the collapsible frame assembly.

Abstract: A computer-implemented tactile feedback method includes receiving user input on a computing device, identifying a term input by the user that does not match a term known to the device, accessing an auto-correction service in order to provide a replacement for the term, and energizing a haptic feedback device in response to identifying the term input by the user that does not match a known term.

Abstract: The subject technology provides for detecting, by a first computing device, a second computing device being within a predetermined distance of the first computing device, the first computing device being in a locked mode. The subject technology receives an access key from the second computing device. Additionally, the subject technology exits, by the first computing device, the locked mode based on the access key from the second computing device.

Abstract: A convertible computer includes a transparent optical element in the keyboard base that provides light pass-through for the camera but does not interfere with the user's experience. The transparent optical element may include a transparent glass or plastic element that maintains the imaging specifications of the rear-facing camera. In some implementations, the transparent optical element can maintain the f-number of the optical system that includes the camera and the transparent optical element and may not affect image quality of images captured by the camera. In some arrangements, the transparent optical element can include an optical system that can increase the light-gathering ability of the camera (e.g., decreases f-number), effectively converting the camera lens into a macro lens. In other arrangements, the transparent optical element can include an optical system that can improve the imaging of distant objects (e.g., increases f-number), effectively converting the camera lens into a telephoto lens.