Abstract: Utilization data of reserved virtual machine (VM) instances can be obtained from a cloud service provider. A refund recommendation comprising a first quantity of VM instances and a refund credit associated with the first quantity of VM instances can be generated based on the utilization data. A purchase recommendation comprising a second quantity of VM instances and a purchase cost associated with the second quantity of VM instances can be generated. An exchange transaction to return the first quantity of VM instances and purchase the second quantity of VM instances can be generated, where a net total of the exchange transaction is determined based on the refund credit and the purchase cost.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a reference image frame and a non-reference image frame and generating a mask based on the reference image frame and the non-reference image frame. The method also includes determining a scaling coefficient and an offset coefficient for each of multiple color channels of the non-reference image frame based on pixels in the reference image frame and pixels in the non-reference image frame that are identified by the mask. The method further includes applying the scaling and offset coefficients to the non-reference image frame in order to generate a calibration-corrected non-reference image frame.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to spin-orbit torque (SOT) devices comprising a bismuth antimony (BiSb) layer. The SOT devices further comprises a first shield, a BiSb layer disposed over the first shield (S1), a free layer (FL) disposed over the BiSb layer, and a second shield (S2) disposed over the FL. The S1, the FL, and the S2 are disposed at a media facing surface (MFS). The BiSb layer is recessed from the MFS a first distance of about 5 nm to about 20 nm. The FL has a length greater than the first distance. A notch and/or an insulation layer is disposed adjacent to the BiSb layer at the MFS. Current may be configured to flow vertically through the S2 to the FL, and horizontally from the FL to the BiSb layer. Current may be configured to flow vertically through the S2 to the S1.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a dynamic routing system, comprising a memory that stores computer executable components, and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory, wherein the computer executable components comprise a first receiving component that receives information of a trip comprising a destination and departure information, and an optimal routing component that determines an optimal routing based on current conditions, user preferences for charging stations, primary user's driving habits, battery's state of health, financial impact, and availability of charging stations at the time of receiving the trip information. At the time of trip set up, the system can make reservations for charging at the charging station requiring a reservation. During the trip, if the system requires a change to the reservation, the system establishes communication with the charging station and adjusts the reservation.

Abstract: Certain aspects involve a machine-learning query system that uses a dual deep learning network to service queries and other requests. In one example, a machine-learning query system services a query received from a client computing system. A dual deep learning network included in the machine-learning query system matches an unstructured input data object, received from the client computing system, to an unstructured reference data object. The matching may include generating an input feature vector by an embedding subnetwork, based on the unstructured input data object. The matching may also include generating an output probability by a relationship subnetwork, based on the input feature vector and a relationship feature vector that is based on the unstructured reference data object. The machine-learning query system may transmit a responsive message to the client system.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a two dimensional magnetic recording (TDMR) spin-orbit torque (SOT) read head comprising bismuth antimony (BiSb) layers. The read head comprises a lower reader comprising a first SOT stack and an upper reader comprising a second SOT stack. The first SOT stack and the second SOT stack each individually comprise a BiSb layer recessed from a media facing surface (MFS) and a free layer exposed at the MFS. The BiSb layers of each SOT stack are recessed from the MFS a distance of about 5 nm to about 20 nm, the distance being less than a length of the free layers. In one embodiment, the lower reader and the upper reader share a current path. In another embodiment, the lower reader and the upper reader have separate current paths.

Abstract: A free running oscillator in a circuit of an electronic device is calibrated by determining that the circuit of the electronic device is in an awake state; measuring an indication of frequency of the free running oscillator in response to the circuit being in the awake state; and calibrating a frequency of the free running oscillator based on the indication of frequency and the circuit being in the awake state.

Abstract: Described is a design to synchronize and prevent any clock timing issues associated with two clock domain crossing (CDC) in Design for Testing (DFT) and other CDC applications. In order to avoid any meta-stability issues associated with the sensitive edges of the two clock domains, the synchronization scheme splits the incoming data of the first clock domain into three branches, from which a finite state machine is to choose the correct branch for data transfer to the second clock domain. The selected branch will be the ‘safe’ one that guarantees there will be no timing issue at the second clock domain. This methodology can be applied in IC design that needs to optimize area and performance.

Abstract: A vehicle power management system and an operating method thereof are provided. The vehicle power management system is adapted for a vehicle load device and a vehicle power supply, and includes a control circuit, a charge/discharge circuit and a backup battery. The control circuit is electrically connected to the vehicle power supply and the vehicle load device, and monitors an output voltage of the vehicle power supply and determines according to the output voltage whether a vehicle engine is started. The charge/discharge circuit is electrically connected to the control circuit and the backup battery. When the vehicle engine is started, the charge/discharge circuit supplies power of the vehicle power supply to the backup battery and the vehicle load device. When the vehicle engine is not started, the backup battery discharges the charge/discharge circuit and the charge/discharge circuit supplies power of the backup battery to the vehicle load device.

Abstract: One or more embodiments described herein can facilitate electric charge transfer to/from one or more battery cells and/or multi-cell battery packs of an electric vehicle that is moving. An exemplary method can comprise wirelessly charging, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, a power source of a first electric vehicle by a power source of a second electric vehicle while the first electric vehicle and the second electric vehicle are moving. The power source of the first electric vehicle can be a primary power source of the first electric vehicle, and the power source of the second electric vehicle can be a primary power source of the second electric vehicle.

Abstract: Methods/devices for managing messages broadcast in a local area network (LAN) include nodes allowing an extension of wireless communication coverage and stations. The nodes are connected together by a backhaul subnetwork, and at least one node sends at least one wireless network to which the stations are connected. The LAN includes a primary subnetwork and a secondary subnetwork. The primary subnetwork is a subnetwork to which the links of the backhaul network and the nodes belong. The secondary subnetwork is composed of at least one station and is isolated from the rest of the LAN by a virtual network. A node able to apply the filtering rules demands an analysis of the topology of the local network, determines, from the topology of the LAN, filtering rules to be applied, and applies the filtering rules determined to the broadcast packets including at least one item of information identifying the virtual network.

Abstract: A battery pack including fire extinguishing equipment. The fire extinguishing equipment includes a first chamber, a second chamber, and an activation line. The first chamber stores a fire extinguishing chemical agent, the second chamber stores a gas-generating chemical agent, and the activation line extends into the second chamber to be in contact with the gas-generating chemical agent. The second chamber includes a pressure relief opening, and the pressure relief opening is in communication with the first chamber, and is configured to spray the gas in the second chamber to the first chamber. The first chamber includes a discharge opening, and the discharge opening is configured to discharge the fire extinguishing chemical agent in the first chamber after the gas generated after the gas-generating chemical agent is ignited enters the first chamber.

Abstract: A photovoltaic panel fastener and a device for mounting a panel module. The panel fastener, capable of cooperating with threaded fasteners to attach an assembly frame of the panel to a support structure, includes: a main body; a threaded connector extending perpendicularly to the body and having a passage for receiving the threaded fastener, and the inner wall of the passage of which is provided with an inner thread; a pair of clamping elements extending from the end surface of the body and being disposed along the first direction and symmetrical with respect to the central axis of the threaded connector; and a pair of support elements being disposed along the second direction and symmetrical with respect to the central axis. Each support element is connected to a clamping element and extends beyond the free end of the clamping element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the continuous synthesis of a compound of formula (II) Br—(CH2)n+2—COOR, comprising a stage consisting of: (a) the hydrobromination of a compound of formula (I) CH2?CH—(CH2)n—COOR: where, in the formulae (I) and (II), n is an integer of between 7 and 9, and R is chosen from H or a linear or branched alkyl radical comprising from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, in particular methyl, ethyl, isopropyl or propyl, with HBr in the presence of a radical initiator and of at least one solvent; said process being characterized in that the reaction is carried out in the absence of benzene and of toluene and in that, in stage (a), the HBr is injected into the reaction mixture in the gaseous form and in stoichiometric excess.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, systems, etc., directed to a dynamic use of multicast radio resources are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a method, implemented by a WTRU, for receiving multicast and broadcast service, MBS, from a RAN node, comprises: receiving MBS service announcement information, the MBS service announcement information comprising, per announced MBS service, information representative of service components; selecting an announced MBS service and at least one service component of the selected MBS service; transmitting a message to receive the selected MBS service, the message comprising selected service component(s) of the selected MBS service; and under condition that the selected MBS service is available, receiving the selected service component(s) of the selected MBS service.

Abstract: One or more embodiments described herein can facilitate messaging to direct electric charge transfer to/from one or more battery cells and/or multi-cell battery packs of an electric vehicle. An exemplary method can comprise initiating, by a system operatively coupled to a processor, a communication between a first electric vehicle and second electric vehicle to coordinate provisioning of an emergency charging between the first electric vehicle and the second electric vehicle. The power source of the first electric vehicle can be a primary power source of the first electric vehicle, and the power source of the second electric vehicle can be a primary power source of the second electric vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application relate to methods and apparatuses for deactivating and activating a secondary cell group (SCG) in a multi-radio dual connectivity (MR-DC) scenario under a 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) 5G New Radio (NR) system or the like. According to an embodiment of the present application, a method can include: in response to determining to activate a SCG, transmitting state information for one or more secondary cells (SCells), wherein the one or more SCells are associated with the SCG; and in response to determining to deactivate the SCG, transmitting the state information for the one or more SCells and transmitting configuration information regarding a behaviour of a user equipment (UE).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatuses for coverage extension and wireless communication. According to some embodiments of the disclosure, a method may include: receiving from a base station (BS) a message comprising an indication that a drone-based relay or vehicle-based relay is supported by the BS, wherein the mobile terminal is allowed to serve as a relay node between the BS and a user equipment (UE); and in response to receiving the indication indicating that a drone-based relay or vehicle-based relay is supported by the BS, performing a random access procedure with the BS. In addition, the mobile terminal may report the assistant information, e.g., the remaining power information, to the BS.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein intelligently multiplex different types of traffic in a fixed wireless access (FWA) environment by communicating with the user/application directly so that the network capacity can be maximized for different types of traffic. A routing device in a customer premises network receives a routing policy and receives an indication of network congestion conditions. The routing device identifies one or more sources of delay-tolerant traffic in the customer premises network, such as a local area network (LAN), and applies the routing policy to delay data transmissions from the source based on identifying the indication of network congestion conditions.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) and a network entity may pseudo-randomly generate frequency hopping indexes to support secure communication of sounding reference signals (SRSs). For example, the UE may securely obtain a key associated with communication a set of SRSs via respective portions of system bandwidth for communicating with the network entity. The UE and the network entity may generate a set of frequency hopping indexes using the key. The set of frequency hopping indexes may correspond to the set of SRSs, and each frequency hopping index may indicate a respective portion of the system bandwidth for communication of a corresponding SRS. The UE and the network entity may communicate the set of SRSs in accordance with the set of frequency hopping indexes.