Abstract: A method may include acquiring NMR data and sonic data for a borehole in a subsurface geologic region; inverting the NMR data and the sonic data to determine volume fractions for a number of classes of pore types, where the classes include shape and size-based classes; and characterizing the subsurface geologic region based on the volume fractions for the number of classes.

Abstract: Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a solution for configuration of downlink control information. In this solution, a terminal device receives, from a network device, a first configuration for a first time domain resource allocation (TDRA) list of a plurality of first TDRA lists. The plurality of TDRA lists comprise a first TDRA list associated with a cell of a plurality of cells and indicating resource allocations for the cell. The terminal device also receives, from the network device, a second configuration for a second TDRA list. The second TDRA list indicates resource allocations for the plurality of cells. The terminal device receives, from the network device, an indication of a set of entries in the second TDRA list as well. The set of entries indicate resource allocations for a plurality of scheduled cells of the cells.

Abstract: A method and system to implement a technique including receiving at least one drilling parameter corresponding to an attribute related to a well in a formation as measured data, performing a first inversion operation (e.g., using machine learning methods) utilizing the measured data to generate first inversion result, determining whether the first inversion result meets a predetermined criteria related to quality of the first inversion result, and performing a geosteering operation based on the first inversion result when the first inversion result is determined to meet the predetermined criteria. If the first inversion result is determined not to meet the predetermined criteria, a second inversion operation (e.g., traditional methods) is used to invert the measured data to generate second inversion result, which is used for performing a geosteering operation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods, devices and computer readable media for communication. A network device generates downlink control information scheduling multiple data channels grouped into a plurality of groups, and transmits the downlink control information to a terminal device. Upon receipt of the downlink control information, the terminal device performs data transmission between the terminal device and the network device based on the grouped data channels. In this way, a payload of the downlink control information can be reduced and false detection rate can also be reduced.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for sidelink communications. In a method for communications, in accordance with a determination that a communication between a first terminal device and a second terminal device is in a power saving mode, the first terminal device determines a first candidate resource set from a resource pool for the first terminal device. The first candidate resource set is mapped to a first feedback occasion for the second terminal device. The first terminal device transmits, to the second terminal device, first data on a first resource of the first candidate resource set. The first terminal device then receives, from the second terminal device, a first feedback message to the first data during the first feedback occasion. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a sidelink feedback mechanism on the PSFCH, which is especially friendly to power saving terminal devices.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods, devices and computer readable media for communication. A terminal device determines a target cell from a set of cells, the set of cells being configured for uplink control transmissions for HARQ feedbacks for downlink data transmissions received on cells in a cell group, and transmits, on the target cell and to a network device, an uplink control transmission for a HARQ feedback for a downlink data transmission received on one of the cells in the cell group. In this way, a latency for HARQ feedback can be reduced.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods for communication, terminal devices, network devices and computer readable media. In the method, a terminal device determines a transmission configuration indicator (TCI) state for a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) candidate, based on at least one of: an index of the PDCCH candidate, and an index of a control channel element (CCE) of the PDCCH candidate. The terminal device monitors the PDCCH candidate based on the TCI state. As a result, the complexity of the terminal device for blind detection or decoding is able to be reduced.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to obtain fracture parameters of a hydraulic fracturing operation using strain data obtained before a fracture hit. A system may include a strain sensor and processing circuitry. The strain sensor may be disposed downhole in a monitoring well and may obtain strain data while a fracture caused by a hydraulic fracturing operation propagates from a treatment well toward the monitoring well before a fracture hit occurs in the monitoring well. The processing circuitry may perform an inversion based on the strain data to estimate fracture parameters associated with the propagation of the fracture before the fracture hit.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods, devices and computer readable media for communication. A network device transmits, to a terminal device, a configuration of bandwidth part for transmission of uplink data in an inactive state, the configuration comprising a configured grant. When the terminal device decides to transmit the uplink data in the inactive state, the terminal device determines the configured grant from the configuration of bandwidth part, and transmits, in the inactive state, the uplink data to the network device based on the configured grant. In this way, configuration grant based small data transmission can be enhanced.

Abstract: The present disclosure provide techniques and apparatus for magnetic flux leakage (MFL) testing for casing inspection and coiled tubing inspection. An example technique includes operating an inspection tool including at least one sensor arranged in proximity to a coiled tubing. A first set of MFL measurements associated with a first liftoff distance of the sensor with respect to a surface of the coiled tubing is obtained using the inspection tool. A second set of MFL measurements associated with a second liftoff distance of the sensor with respect to the surface of the coiled tubing is generated, based on performing a filtering operation on the first set of MFL measurements. The second liftoff distance is less than the first liftoff distance. At least one defect of the coiled tubing is determined based on the second set of MFL measurements.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to dual-side cooling power modules, manufacturing methods thereof, and electrical systems. There is provided a dual-side cooling power module, comprising: a first multilayer substrate, comprising: a first insulating material layer, a first metal layer, and a second metal layer, the second metal layer comprising a plurality of first step structures having a first height; a second multilayer substrate, comprising: a second insulating material layer, a third metal layer, and a fourth metal layer, the fourth metal layer comprising a plurality of second step structures having a second height; and one or more chips disposed between the first multilayer substrate and the second multilayer substrate and attached to the second metal layer and the fourth metal layer. Each chip is attached and supported between a corresponding first step structure and a corresponding second step structure and is electrically connected with them.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods, devices, and computer readable medium for communication. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a terminal device transmits, a random access preamble in one or more of a plurality of random access occasions to a network device. The terminal device starts a random access response window at a first monitoring occasion from an end of a last transmission of the random access preamble. During the random access response window, the terminal device monitors for a random access response message based on a random access-radio network temporary identifier (RA-RNTI) associated with the last transmission of the random access preamble. In this way, it can give more processing time for network response.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to devices, methods, devices and computer readable storage media of resource allocation for coverage enhancement. The method comprises receiving, at a terminal device and from a network device, an indication of a resource allocation mode to perform an uplink data transmission, the resource allocation mode at least indicating resources allocated for the uplink data transmission being to be mapped on a plurality of slots, the plurality of slots comprising no symbols configured for downlink transmission; and transmitting the uplink data transmission based on the indication. In this way, the capability of coverage enhancement for the User Equipments (UEs) can be improved by scheduling the resources for the Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH) according to the approach of resource allocation of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Methods are provided that detect and locate multiple target wells that extend through a subterranean formation in a region surrounding a new well being drilled. The methods deploy a downhole tool in the new well while drilling the new well and configuring the downhole tool to acquire ultradeep azimuthal resistivity measurements while drilling the new well. The ultradeep azimuthal resistivity measurements are processed to detect and locate multiple target wells that extend through the subterranean formation in the region surrounding the new well.

Abstract: Aspects provide for methods that successfully evaluates multiple compressional and shear arrival events received by a sonic logging tool to evaluate the presence of structures, such as shoulder beds, in downhole environments. In particular, the methods described herein enable automated determination of properties of laminated reservoir formations by, for example, enabling the automated determination of arrival times and slownesses of multiple compressional and shear arrival events received by a sonic logging tool.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods, devices and computer readable media for communication. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a terminal device receives configuration information from a network device. The configuration information at least indicates a set of configurations for transmitting a demodulation reference signal (DMRS). The terminal device receives downlink information from the network device which indicates an adaptive DMRS configuration. The terminal device transmits the DMRS to the network device based on the adaptive DMRS configuration. In this way, the configuration of reference signals can be changed dynamically.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods, devices and computer readable media of communication. A terminal device receives information associated with a lower-layer signaling based cell switch and determines, based on the information, whether a set of procedures are performed during the lower-layer signaling based cell switch. The set of procedures comprises at least one of the following: a PDCP recovery for a set of DRBs; a PDCP SDU discard for a set of SRBs; a RRC re-establishment for a set of DRBs and a set of SRBs; or a MAC reset. In this way, a terminal device may determine whether to perform or skip some L2 procedures for subsequent lower-layer based mobility procedures.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for coverage enhancement. In a method for communication, a terminal device receives, from a network device, information on an inferring relation between a first channel associated with a first slot and a second channel associated with a second slot. The terminal device determines, based on the information, whether the first and second channels are to be inferable from each other. In accordance with a determination that the first and second channels are to be inferable from each other, the terminal device performs communications with the network device on the first and second channels based on the inferring relation. Embodiments of the present disclosure effectively enhance coverage of communications, thereby improving communication performance.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for transmitting HARQ feedback. A method for communications comprises in accordance with a determination that a first resource for transmission of a first HARQ feedback for a first SPS downlink transmission is unavailable, determining, at a terminal device, a second resource subsequent to the first resource in time domain. The method further comprises transmitting to a network device the first HARQ feedback on the second resource.