Abstract: A resonant-based gate driving circuit for WBG power semiconductor devices is provided to suppress crosstalk in one leg configured power converters. The gate driving circuit comprises DC voltage source, first and second semiconductor switches, and a crosstalk suppressing circuit including: a first resonant inductor and a first resistor configured to form a path for charging an input capacitance of the WBG device up to the DC voltage source when a logic high control signal is generated from controller output and applied to the gate terminal of first and second semiconductor switches; a diode, a second resonance inductor, and a second resistor configured to form a path for discharging the input capacitance of WBG device, and to provide an adjustable negative gate-source turn-off voltage to the WBG device when a logic low control signal is generated from controller output and applied to the gate terminal of first and second semiconductor switches.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for surfacing local merchants with enhanced rewards opportunities to customers. First, a computing device can determine that a merchant satisfies a qualification criterion and add the merchant to a list of qualified merchants. Then, the computing device can send a message to a client application executing on a client device associated with a transaction account, the notification indicating that the merchant is a qualified merchant. Then, the computing device receives a first message from the client device indicating that a user of the client device is travelling from a first location to the merchant. Later, the computing device receives a second message from the client device indicating that the user of the client device has arrived at the merchant. A distance traveled by the client device is calculated and award value is calculated based on the distance traveled.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, devices, apparatus, and methods, including computer programs encoded on storage media, for ESYNC hybrid mode. A processor determines that an AP is to transition from a first power mode to a second power mode based on a change in a refresh rate of a display panel. The processor switches, based on the determination and during a transmission of a continuous external HSYNC signal, a source of a clock associated with the external HSYNC signal from being generated via PLL clock to being generated via an RC oscillator clock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holder, for rolled paper products, comprising: (a) a base member, comprising: i) a compartment; ii) a first receptacle, fixed to said compartment, comprising a central bore; iii) one spring disposed in said first receptacle and being coaxial with said central bore of said first receptable; iv) a disc disposed on said resilient member, comprising: at least one ramp protruding therefrom facing away said resilient member; and a central aperture being coaxial with said central bore of said first receptable; v) a rotation member having a complementary structure to the structure of said first receptacle, such that said rotation member fittingly assembling to said first receptacle can rotate with respect to said first receptacle, in which, said rotation member comprising: a central aperture superimposed to said central bore of said first receptacle, and a plurality of crests and troughs facing said ramp of said disc; and (b) a rod member, contacting said rotation member; and charac

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and systems for establishing data communication at a network device. The method includes identifying a cellular network by the network device. After that, the network device sends a request to an MSA for an embedded subscriber identification module (eSIM) profile of the cellular network. The MSA may or may not have an eSIM profile of the cellular network available. When an eSIM profile of the cellular network is available, the network device receives the eSIM profile information from the MSA. The network device then sends a request for data communication access to the cellular network using the eSIM profile information to obtain data communication access through the cellular network. The network device may comprise at least one universal integrated circuit card (UICC) and/or embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC).

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for harmonic termination for a differential amplifier. An example apparatus comprises an amplifier configured to output a differential signal via a first output terminal and a second output terminal. The apparatus includes a resonant circuit coupled between the first output terminal and the second output terminal of the amplifier. The resonant circuit comprises a first capacitor, a second capacitor, a third capacitor, a first inductor, and a second inductor. The third capacitor is coupled between separate terminals of the inductors.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure generally pertain to Relocatable Habitat Units (RHUs) for use as a rapidly deployable shelter. More particularly, the present application pertains to an RHU that can be assembled, reconfigured and disassembled on-site, using panels that can be maneuvered, positioned and interconnected by two men. Aspects of the present disclosure also pertain to field-deployable construction sets for the assembly of a RHU and associated panels, used for simulating real world environments without costly construction expenses. The RHU or components thereof may simulate a real building structure both visually and in a non-visual domain such as via electromagnetic sensors. Aspects of the present disclosure also generally pertain to a deployable structure for human use. Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward a rapidly deployable habitat, for use where providing traditional structures is not an option or otherwise impractical.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nanodisc with a membrane scaffold protein. The nanodisc includes a membrane scaffold protein, a telodendrimer and a lipid. The membrane scaffold protein can be apolipoprotein. The telodendrimer has the general formula PEG-L-D-(R)n, wherein D is a dendritic polymer; L is a bond or a linker linked to the focal point group of the dendritic polymer; each PEG is a poly(ethylene glycol) polymer; each R is and end group of the dendritic polymer, or and end group with a covalently bound hydrophobic group, hydrophilic group, amphiphilic compound, or drug; and subscript n is an integer from 2 to 20. Cell free methods of making the nanodiscs are also provided.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate and a vertical transistor. The vertical transistor is disposed on the substrate. The vertical transistor comprises an insulating layer, a source, a drain, a gate insulating layer and a gate. The source and the drain are arranged below and above the insulating layer, and the gate insulating layer surrounds the insulating layer, the source and the drain. The gate covers the gate insulating layer, and the gate insulating layer separates the gate from the source and separates the gate from the drain.

Abstract: The disinfectant-dosing microgel is formed from a mixture of a sol and a solution of a disinfecting and deodorizing agent. In use, the sol phase is transformed, by various conditions, into an active microgel. The disinfectant-dosing microgel is applied to the waste, such as by spraying, mixture therewith or the like. The combination of the sol and the solution of the disinfecting and deodorizing agent or, alternatively, the combination of the polymer and the solution of the disinfecting and deodorizing agent, is triggered to transform from the sol phase into the active microgel for long-term disinfection and deodorization of the waste by the temperature, pH, and/or salt concentration of the waste. The transformation to the active microgel for long-term disinfection and deodorization of the waste can also be initiated by adding chemical substances to alter the pH or promote gelation, either before, during or after application to the waste.

Abstract: Provided are a wireless charging method and equipment, and a storage medium. The method comprises: acquiring a WiFi signal; acquiring an extremely narrow millimeter wave; converting, by one or more spin torque oscillator STOs, the WiFi signal into a microwave signal; converting, by a rectifying device, the microwave signal and the extremely narrow millimeter wave into a DC output signal; and wirelessly charging, by the charging module, an electronic equipment with electromagnetic wave using the DC output signal. Thereby, electric power is provided for smart phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, wearable devices, logistics industry, smart homes and even IOT systems, and convenient wireless charging solutions are provided for scenarios such as homes, offices, or public places.

Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method. The method comprises receiving user input in a user input control, communicating the user input or data derived therefrom to a query redirection record system, and receiving a search result set from the query redirection record system. The search result set includes one or more query redirection records, each query redirection record including a link which provides a location of help content which the query redirection record is associated with. The method further comprises displaying one or more of the query redirection records received in the search result set, each displayed query redirection record being displayed with a link control which, when activated, redirects to the help content the query redirection record is associated with.

Abstract: A cooking system is provided and includes a housing including an internal volume, the internal volume including an upper surface. A cooking container is removably positioned within the internal volume along an insertion axis, the cooking container having a cooking volume positioned therein. An air movement device is positioned within the internal volume, and configured to generate an air flow through the cooking volume of the cooking container. A heating element is positioned within the internal volume.

Abstract: A cooking system is provided and includes a housing including an internal volume, the internal volume including an upper surface. A cooking container is removably positioned within the internal volume along an insertion axis, the cooking container having a cooking volume positioned therein. An air movement device is positioned within the internal volume, and configured to generate an air flow through the cooking volume of the cooking container. A heating element is positioned within the internal volume.

Abstract: A humidification system comprises a first sensor and a second sensor. The first and second sensors are adapted to sense flow characteristics within the system. The first and second sensors are isolated from the flow by barriers formed by respective first and second sealing members. The sealing members extend through apertures formed in the system and have a portion that contacts the sensing elements of the respective first and second sensors. A cartridge can hold the sensors and provide repeatable penetration depths into a flow passage of the system. A medical tube has a composite structure made of two or more distinct components that are spirally wound to form an elongate tube. One component can be a spirally wound elongate hollow body; the other component can be an elongate structural component spirally wound between turns of the spirally wound hollow body.

Abstract: A photonic integrated circuit (PIC) comprises at least two optical circuits disposed on the PIC, two or more optical interfaces each configured to provide a connection to at least one external optical component, and a layout arrangement of the at least two optical circuits on the PIC, the layout arrangement configured such that the two or more optical interfaces are situated in at least one local group of optical interfaces, and the at least one local group of optical interfaces is located on at least one facet of the PIC. The at least two optical circuits may comprise a set of N single-axis 2×2 optical fiber optic gyroscope (FOG) circuits for use as a multi-axis FOG assembly in an inertial management unit (IMU) or an inertial navigation system (INS).

Abstract: A wine label recognition method, a wine information management method and apparatus, a computer device, and a computer-readable storage medium are provided. The method includes: obtaining a wine image, and performing optical character recognition (OCR) on the wine image in a preset OCR manner, to obtain text included in the wine image (S21); performing deep learning recognition on the wine image in a preset deep learning recognition manner, to obtain an image feature included in the wine image (S22); and sifting out a target wine label matching the text and the image feature from a preset wine label database according to the text and the image feature, and using the target wine label as a wine label corresponding to the wine image (S33). Advantages of deep learning and OCR are fully utilized thereby improving accuracy and efficiency of wine label recognition and improving automation efficiency of wine information management.

Abstract: A memory device includes a plurality of word lines, a bit line, a memory array, a control circuit, and a current summation circuit. The memory array includes a plurality of memory cells coupled to the bit line. Each of the plurality of memory cells includes an access transistor coupled to a corresponding word line among the plurality of word lines. The control circuit is configured to supply, correspondingly through the plurality of word lines, a plurality of word line voltages, different from each other, to the access transistors. The current summation circuit is configured to be coupled to the bit line, and to detect a bit line current on the bit line.

Abstract: Systems and methods for concurrent processing and inspection of semiconductor devices are provided. Disclosed systems include multi-layered holders for supporting processes semiconductor devices and materials, which are hollow and configured in a way that enables coaxially aligning the processing head and the inspection head and positioning and maintaining the semiconductor device and materials at a plane perpendicular to the alignment axis during processing and inspection thereof. Disclosed configurations provide real-time feedback to ensure positional accuracy of the processing head, the semiconductor device and materials during the processing thereof. The multi-layer and multi-functional platform for semiconductor processing provides a system designed to work in synergy to facilitate precise semiconductor processing, real-time inspection, and alignment.

Abstract: The packet processing chip of a networking device includes a packet processing pipeline circuit and a programmable policer circuit. A single programmable policer circuit may use policing policy identifiers and an aggregated token bucket to police multiple network flows. A policing policy identifier may govern which policing policy is used for a network packet. Each network flow may have a flow table entry that includes a policing policy identifier and a programmable policer circuit identifier. After reading the flow table entry for processing a network packet, the packet processing pipeline circuit may send data including the policing policy identifier to the programmable policer circuit which returns a policing decision in accordance with the policing policy and the state of the aggregated token bucket. Different network flows may use the same aggregated token buck and different policing policies to thereby implement strict priority of some network flows over others.