Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a data uploading method and apparatus, a device, and a medium. The method includes: in response to a preset operation triggered by a user before uploading application data, obtaining at least two data uploading protocols; performing data uploading performance testing on each data uploading protocol on the basis of a preset performance testing means, and determining a target uploading protocol that matches with a current network on the basis of a performance testing result; and in response to an application data uploading operation triggered by the user, uploading current target application data to be uploaded on the basis of the target uploading protocol.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lead assembly of a cryogenic system is provided. The method includes developing a three-dimensional (3D) model of a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of channels extending longitudinally through the heat exchanger from the first end to the second end, the plurality of channels forming a plurality of thermal surfaces within the heat exchanger, the heat exchanger having a transverse cross section. The method further includes modifying the 3D model by at least one of reducing an area of the cross section and increasing the plurality of thermal surfaces. The method also includes additively manufacturing the heat exchanger using an electrically-conductive and thermally-conductive material according to the modified 3D model. Further, the method includes providing a high temperature superconductor (HTS) assembly that includes an HTS strip, and connecting the HTS assembly to the heat exchanger at the second end of the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor structure may include: a first epitaxial layer disposed on a substrate; a bonding layer disposed on the first epitaxial layer (where the bonding layer is provided with a first through-hole to expose the first epitaxial layer); a silicon substrate disposed on a side of the bonding layer away from the first epitaxial layer (where the first epitaxial layer is bonded to the silicon substrate by the bonding layer, the silicon substrate is provided with a through-silicon-via, and the through-silicon-via communicates with the first through-hole); a silicon device disposed on the silicon substrate; and a second epitaxial layer disposed on the first epitaxial layer exposed by the first through-hole. The present disclosure can improve the quality of the second epitaxial layer, and realize the integration of a silicon device and a III-V semiconductor device.

Abstract: Autonomous excavator has developed rapidly in recent years because of a shortage of labor and hazardous working environments for operating excavators. Presented herein are embodiments of a novel hierarchical planning system for autonomous machines, such as excavators. In one or more embodiments, the overall planning system comprises a high-level task planner for task division and base movement planning, and general sub-task planners with motion primitives, which include both arm and base movement in the case of an excavator. Using embodiments of the system architecture, experiments were performed for the trench and pile removal tasks in the real world and for the large-scale material loading tasks in a simulation environment. The results show that the system architecture embodiments and planner method embodiments generate effective task and motion plans that perform well in autonomous excavation.

Abstract: Disclosed are a light-emitting device, a template of the light-emitting device and preparation methods thereof. The template of the light-emitting device comprises a substrate; a GaN-based semiconductor layer and a mask layer provided on the substrate, where the mask layer comprises a plurality of mask openings provided at intervals, and the plurality of mask openings are filled with the GaN-based semiconductor layer; and a sacrificial layer provided on a surface of the GaN-based semiconductor layer away from the substrate and located in the plurality of mask openings provided at intervals.

Abstract: A flexible micro-needle electrode for biopotential monitoring, a method for constructing the flexible micro-needle electrode and a patch electrode comprising the flexible micro-needle electrode. The method comprises the steps of providing a negative stamp that has been structured with a plurality of micro-needle structures; depositing at least one layer of electrically conductive material onto the negative stamp; and peeling off the at least one layer of electrically conductive material from the negative stamp to obtain the flexible micro-needle electrode comprising the at least one layer of electrically conductive material defined with the plurality of micro-needle structures.

Abstract: A cardiac assist system includes a pneumatic effector and an external drive unit. The pneumatic effector is implanted proximate a patient's heart to enhance left ventricular contraction. The external drive unit includes a gas pump connectable to the pneumatic effector and is configured to actuate the pneumatic effector assembly in response to the patient's sensed heart rhythm. The system may include an isolation valve located between the gas pump assembly and an inlet to the pneumatic effector and a pressure sensor located between the isolation valve and the inlet to the pneumatic effector, where the control circuitry is configured to receive changes in pressure sensed by the pressure sensor the when the isolation valve is closed to isolate the pneumatic effector. The system may also include a liquid accumulator and a liquid sensor adjacent the liquid accumulator sensor to detect liquid in the pneumatic effector.

Abstract: The invention relates to an integrated method for trivalent actinides and lanthanides separation and trivalent actinides mutual separation, which comprises: adjusting the pH value of a solution containing trivalent lanthanide and actinide ions to an appropriate value, wherein the actinide ions include americium ions and curium ions; adding an aqueous phase complexing agent, the solution is contacted with the organic phase of an extractant containing alkyl or aryl dithiophosphonic acid and nitrogen containing reagents, and actinides is extracted into the organic phase. The loaded organic phase containing actinide ions was washed by an aqueous phase with a certain pH value. The loaded organic phase is stripped with an aqueous phase of a certain pH value, and the curium ion is stripped into the aqueous phase to achieve the separation of americium and curium. The organic phase is then contacted with dilute nitric acid solution, and the americium ion in the organic phase is stripped into the aqueous phase.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a network traffic flow control method and apparatus based on a distributed storage system, an electrical device, and a storage medium. The method includes: acquiring a transmission link for transmitting target data in response to a first data server in the distributed storage system receiving a transmission request for the target data; configuring a first priority parameter for the transmission link by the first data server according to the priority information of the business type to which the target data belongs; and in response to transmitting the target data through the transmission link, configuring a second priority parameter for the target data by the first data server according to the first priority parameter of the transmission link, so as to enable a data transmission device to allocate a network bandwidth to the target data according to the second priority parameter.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing tetrafluoromethane through plasma pyrolysis of waste polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), relating to the technical field of waste recycling. The method of the disclosure includes: subjecting the waste PTFE to a plasma pyrolysis reaction to obtain a pyrolysis product, and subjecting the pyrolysis product to quenching and gas-solid separation in sequence to obtain a pyrolysis gas including the tetrafluoromethane, wherein the plasma pyrolysis reaction is performed at a temperature of 1,800 K to 5,000 K. The method provided by the disclosure has advantages such as a high conversion rate, a short reaction time, a large treatment capacity, high reaction safety, easy product purification, and suitable for continuous industrial scale-up, and can realize the recycling of waste PTFE with a low energy consumption and a low cost. In addition, the method of the disclosure avoids the fluorine waste caused by incineration and leads to a high value-added tetrafluoromethane product.

Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous preparation method of 1,1,1,2,3-pentachloropropane, comprising: continuously feeding 1,1,1,3-tetrachloropropane and chlorine into a reactor, respectively, and carrying out a reaction in the presence of a solid oxide catalyst to obtain 1,1,1,2,3-pentachloropropane. The reaction is a gas-liquid-solid three-phase reaction. 1,1,1,3-tetrachloropropane is fed from the top of the reactor, and chlorine is fed from the top or bottom of the reactor. The reaction conditions are mild and the process is simple. In addition, the process also has the advantages of less three wastes, high conversion rate of 1,1,1,3-tetrachloropropane, high product selectivity, stable catalyst performance and continuous production, and has broad industrial application prospects.

Abstract: A video stutter prediction method and apparatus, device and medium are provided. The video stutter prediction method includes: acquiring current playing information when a currently downloaded video is played; acquiring current service information of a server; and according to a pre-set stutter prediction model, the current playing information and the current service information, determining a stutter prediction result when a video to be downloaded at present is played.

Abstract: A buffer configuration method and a switching device are disclosed, to ensure no packet loss, and belongs to the field of network technologies. The method includes: sending, by a first switching device, a first measurement frame to a second switching device; receiving, by the first switching device, a second measurement frame sent by the second switching device, where the second measurement frame is generated based on the first measurement frame; determining, by the first switching device, a buffer configuration parameter based on the first measurement frame and the second measurement frame; and setting, by the first switching device, a local buffer based on the configuration parameter. The present disclosure is used to automatically configure a buffer of a switching device, thereby reducing required buffer space without packet loss.

Abstract: This invention pertains to mutant Cas9 nucleic acids and proteins for use in CRISPR/Cas endonuclease systems, and their methods of use. In particular, the invention pertains to an isolated mutant Cas9 protein, wherein the isolated mutant Cas9 protein is active in a CRISPR/Cas endonuclease system, wherein the CRISPR/Cas endonuclease system displays increased on-target editing activity relative to a wild-type CRISPR/Cas endonuclease system. The invention also includes isolated nucleic acids encoding mutant Cas9 proteins, ribonucleoprotein complexes and CRISPR/Cas endonuclease systems having mutant Cas9 proteins that display increased on-target editing activity relative to a wild-type CRISPR/Cas endonuclease system.

Abstract: A method for optimizing computing power of a neural network module, a chip, an electronic device, and a medium are provided. The method includes: obtaining, by the chip, a computational graph of the neural network module having respective operators; performing at least one of adjustments below at least 1 time on a first operator in the computational graph according to specific operation of each operator: counterchanging a position of the first operator with a subsequent operator or a preceding operator in the computational graph, splitting the first operator into more than two identical operators, and inserting a plurality of first operators that are capable of canceling each other out; determining a second operator adjacent to the adjusted first operator in the computational graph according to the specific operations of each operator; and performing merge or cancellation, by the chip, on the adjusted first operator and the second operator.

Abstract: A network bandwidth estimation method and apparatus, an electronic device and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: sending a bandwidth test file to a service terminal, and respectively acquiring network state parameters before and after sending the bandwidth test file, wherein a volume of the bandwidth test file is less than a preset file volume threshold; determining a first network bandwidth and a second network bandwidth based on the network state parameters and the volume of the bandwidth test file; inputting the network state parameters, the first network bandwidth, and the second network bandwidth into a current latest network bandwidth estimation model to obtain a target network bandwidth estimation result.

Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor structure and a preparation method thereof. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a buffer layer located on the substrate and a light-emitting structure located on a side of the buffer layer away from the substrate. The buffer layer includes a first region and a second region surrounding the first region. The semiconductor structure further includes a photoresist structure. The photoresist structure is formed by selectively etching the second region of the buffer layer, and the photoresist structure is configured to suppress lateral propagation of light emitted by the light-emitting structure. The light-emitting structure includes a light-emitting unit, and the light-emitting unit is disposed corresponding to the first region.

Abstract: The invention includes a method including the steps of obtaining a plurality of images, each of the images in the plurality having at least one corresponding region, generating a merged image, the merged image also having the corresponding region. The step of generating includes selecting an image source from the plurality of images to source image data for the corresponding region in the merged image by comparing attributes of the corresponding regions of the plurality of images to identify the image source having preferred attributes.