Abstract: This invention discloses a method and system for numerically defining a rebar-concrete interface element under both monotonic and cyclic loading, comprising: first, establishing a finite element model of reinforced concrete component, and generating a solver input file within the finite element software; then, adding a series of user-defined interface elements in the solver input file; then, inputting parameters of characteristic points of the axial bond-slip curve between rebar and concrete, the diameter of rebar, and the characteristic parameters of fibers associated with the user-defined element (UEL) in the solver input file; then, setting the element stiffness matrix, the coordinate transformation matrix and residual in the UEL subroutine; finally, submitting the solver input file in the finite element software, and calling the UEL subroutine for calculation.

Abstract: According to various aspects of the present disclosure, methods, systems, and media for data migration are provided. In some embodiments, the systems may include: at least one computer-readable storage medium including a set of instructions for migrating data records; and at least one processor in communication with the computer-readable storage medium, wherein when executing the set of instructions, the at least one processor is directed to: query data in a data storage system comprising a plurality of slave nodes; determine, from a plurality of data records in the slave nodes, at least one candidate data record that satisfies a first condition; identify, from the slave nodes, at least one candidate slave node that satisfies a second condition; and in response to determining that the number of the at least one candidate slave node is not less than a threshold value, migrate the candidate data record to a target slave node.

Abstract: Aspects of the technology described herein relate to improved semiconductor-based image sensor designs. In some embodiments, an integrated circuit may comprise a photodetection region, an auxiliary region electrically coupled to the photodetection region by a first semiconductor device, and a drain region electrically coupled to the auxiliary region via a second semiconductor device. In some embodiments, a drain device may be configured with a gate controlling the flow of charge carriers to the drain region. In some embodiments, the flow of charge carriers to the drain region may occur via the second device. In some embodiments, the second device may be a diode-connected transistor. In some embodiments, the first and second semiconductor devices may advantageously decouple properties of the drain region from properties of the auxiliary region.

Abstract: According to various aspects of the present disclosure, methods, systems, and media for data migration are provided. In some embodiments, the systems may include: at least one computer-readable storage medium including a set of instructions for migrating data records; and at least one processor in communication with the computer-readable storage medium, wherein when executing the set of instructions, the at least one processor is directed to: query data in a data storage system comprising a plurality of slave nodes; determine, from a plurality of data records in the slave nodes, at least one candidate data record that satisfies a first condition; identify, from the slave nodes, at least one candidate slave node that satisfies a second condition; and in response to determining that the number of the at least one candidate slave node is not less than a threshold value, migrate the candidate data record to a target slave node.

Abstract: A processing box, comprising a housing, the housing comprising two end plates located at two opposite ends; and deflectable deflection sliders, being provided at the bottom of the housing, the deflection sliders being provided on the housing by means of a rotating shaft, and being able to rotate on the surface of the bottom wall of the housing. When the processing box is mounted in an image forming device by means of a mounting bracket on the image forming device, the deflection sliders cooperate with a guide portion of the mounting bracket and deflect in accordance with the guide portion of the mounting bracket, so that the processing box can be deflected firstly relative to the image forming device and then be placed properly, thereby facilitating the mounting of the processing box.

Abstract: A processing box, comprising a housing, the housing comprising two end plates located at two opposite ends; and deflectable deflection sliders, being provided at the bottom of the housing, the deflection sliders being provided on the housing by means of a rotating shaft, and being able to rotate on the surface of the bottom wall of the housing. When the processing box is mounted in an image forming device by means of a mounting bracket on the image forming device, the deflection sliders cooperate with a guide portion of the mounting bracket and deflect in accordance with the guide portion of the mounting bracket, so that the processing box can be deflected firstly relative to the image forming device and then be placed properly, thereby facilitating the mounting of the processing box.

Abstract: According to various aspects of the present disclosure, methods, systems, and media for data migration are provided. In some embodiments, the systems may include: at least one computer-readable storage medium including a set of instructions for migrating data records; and at least one processor in communication with the computer-readable storage medium, wherein when executing the set of instructions, the at least one processor is directed to: query data in a data storage system comprising a plurality of slave nodes; determine, from a plurality of data records in the slave nodes, at least one candidate data record that satisfies a first condition; identify, from the slave nodes, at least one candidate slave node that satisfies a second condition; and in response to determining that the number of the at least one candidate slave node is not less than a threshold value, migrate the candidate data record to a target slave node.

Abstract: According to various aspects of the present disclosure, methods, systems, and media for data migration are provided. In some embodiments, the systems may include: at least one computer-readable storage medium including a set of instructions for migrating data records; and at least one processor in communication with the computer-readable storage medium, wherein when executing the set of instructions, the at least one processor is directed to: query data in a data storage system comprising a plurality of slave nodes; determine, from a plurality of data records in the slave nodes, at least one candidate data record that satisfies a first condition; identify, from the slave nodes, at least one candidate slave node that satisfies a second condition; and in response to determining that the number of the at least one candidate slave node is not less than a threshold value, migrate the candidate data record to a target slave node.

Abstract: The available delivery capability (ADC) of a power distribution network with respect to a power transaction is evaluated in real-time. The power transaction involves simultaneous power deliveries from power sources in a source area to loads in a sink area. First, a list of contingencies are ranked in the power distribution network with respect to static security constraints to obtain a subset of top-ranked contingencies. For each top-ranked contingency in the subset, a representation of the power transaction in a steady state of the power distribution network, in a form of parameterized three-phase power flow equations, is solved to obtain a corresponding power delivery capability (PDC) and a corresponding binding constraint among the static security constraints. The reliability of the power transaction in the power distribution network is then evaluated based on, at least in part, a first contingency PDC which is a smallest PDC among obtained corresponding PDCs.

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms to mitigate fixed pattern noise in image sensor data. In an embodiment, readout circuitry includes an adaptive analog-to-digital converter (ADC) comprising a differential amplifier and a feedback path coupled across the differential amplifier, where the ADC is to receive a ramp signal, a control signal associated with a transition rate of the ramp signal, and an analog signal generated by one or more pixels. In another embodiment, the feedback path and/or one or more other circuit elements coupled to the differential amplifier are configured, based on the control signal, to provide one of multiple loop gains with the differential amplifier. The ADC provides a digital output to determine a comparison based on the ramp signal and the analog signal.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for identifying relevant topics for an item from search queries. Search queries are obtained from users to search a collection of user reviews for a specific item. Relevant topics for the specific item are identified by analyzing the queries. A user interface is generated based at least in part on at least some of the relevant topics.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting inflammation is provided. The pharmaceutical composition comprises (a) hyaluronic acid, (b) a vitamin and (c) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Relevant topics for an item may be extracted from customer review search queries. Customer review search queries are obtained from customers to search a collection of customer reviews for a specific item. Relevant topics for the specific item are extracted by analyzing the queries. A user interface is generated based at least in part on at least some of the relevant topics.

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms to mitigate fixed pattern noise in image sensor data. In an embodiment, readout circuitry includes an adaptive analog-to-digital converter (ADC) comprising a differential amplifier and a feedback path coupled across the differential amplifier, where the ADC is to receive a ramp signal, a control signal associated with a transition rate of the ramp signal, and an analog signal generated by one or more pixels. In another embodiment, the feedback path and/or one or more other circuit elements coupled to the differential amplifier are configured, based on the control signal, to provide one of multiple loop gains with the differential amplifier. The ADC provides a digital output to determine a comparison based on the ramp signal and the analog signal.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting inflammation is provided. The pharmaceutical composition comprises (a) hyaluronic acid, (b) a vitamin and (c) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting inflammation is provided. The pharmaceutical composition comprises (a) hyaluronic acid, (b) a vitamin and (c) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting inflammation, comprising (a) hyaluronic acid, (b) a 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor, and (c) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, is provided. Also provided is a method for inhibiting inflammation in a mammal, comprising administrating to the mammal an effective amount of a composition comprising (a) hyaluronic acid and (b) an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting inflammation is provided. The pharmaceutical composition comprises (a) hyaluronic acid, (b) a vitamin and (c) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.