Abstract: A processor may receive a request for a new computing task to be scheduled. The processor may identify that the new computing task requires processing in a cloud computing environment. The processor may identify resource needs of the new computing task. The processor may predict, utilizing an AI model, a future computing task based on the new computing task, where the future computing task requires processing at a future time in the cloud computing environment. The processor may identify resource needs of the future computing task. The processor may select one or more computing node hosts for processing the new computing task based on the future computing task.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of computer technologies, and discloses a method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium for processing recommendation information. The method includes: displaying a content document on a document page, where the content document includes a plurality of content document pages; acquiring target position information of recommendation information to be processed in the content document, where the target position information is determined based on a statistical analysis result of display durations of the content document pages; and processing the recommendation information to be processed on the document page based on the target position information, where the processing includes displaying or issuing a recommendation request.

Abstract: This invention, in embodiments, relates to a roofing material comprising (a) a coated substrate having a top surface and a back surface, and (b) a plurality of roofing granules applied to the top surface of the coated substrate. The plurality of roofing granules comprises from 50% to 100% of unitary, uncoated, non-mineral based particles. This invention, in embodiments, further relates to a method of preparing such roofing material.

Abstract: A genetically engineered microorganism is provided. The genetically engineered microorganism has a higher expression level of acid-tolerant gene than a source microorganism. The acid-tolerant gene includes at least one of dsdA, dcuC and glaA. A method of preparing the genetically engineered microorganism and a method of producing a target chemical using the genetically engineered microorganism are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating attention masks are provided. In particular, a computing system can access sensor data and map data for an area around an autonomous vehicle. The computing system can generate a voxel grid representation of the sensor data and map data. The computing system can generate an attention mask based on the voxel grid representation. The computing system can generate, by using the voxel grid representation and the attention mask as input to a machine-learned model, an attention weighted feature map. The computing system can determine using the attention weighted feature map, a planning cost volume for an area around the autonomous vehicle. The computing system can select a trajectory for the autonomous vehicle based, at least in part, on the planning cost volume.

Abstract: Roofing shingles are disclosed that are capable of self-adhering to a roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles and that require few or no mechanical fasteners to remain attached to the roof. By appropriate positioning of sealant lines on the shingle, direct adhesion between the shingle and the roof deck or underlayment and/or other roofing shingles can be achieved. If the shingle is laminated, the layers may be mechanically attached with indentations in the common bond area. The nail zone of the shingle may be visually indicated with fines and/or one or more paint lines. A roofing system comprising a plurality of courses of the shingles is also disclosed.

Abstract: A control system for controlling a flight vehicle, includes the following elements. A first buffer, coupled to a motor unit of the flight vehicle. A second buffer, coupled to the motor unit. A master control unit, for generating a first actuation signal, the first actuation signal is selectively provided to the motor unit through the first buffer. A slave control unit, for generating a second actuation signal, the second actuation signal is selectively provided to the motor unit through the second buffer. A logic determination unit, for generating a switch control signal to control the first buffer and the second buffer to be turned ON or turned OFF. The master control unit and the slave control unit monitor each other for abnormality, when the master control unit is abnormal, the second actuation signal is provided to the motor unit in response to the switch control signal.

Abstract: A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic shingles and a plurality of roofing shingles installed on a roof deck. Each of the roofing shingles includes a headlap portion and a nail zone on the headlap portion. The nail zone includes at least one nail receiving portion, and at least one opening defining a perimeter of at least a portion of the at least one nail receiving portion. Each of the roofing shingles is installed on the roof deck by at least one fastener, which extends through the at least one nail receiving portion.

Abstract: A topology path obtaining method of a mesh network and a system configured to obtain a topology path of the mesh network are provided. In the method, a topology query packet transmitting step is performed to configure a root access point to transmit a topology query packet to a plurality of extended access points. A topology response packet transmitting step is performed to configure each of the extended access points to transmit a first topology response packet to the root access point according to the topology query packet. A topology path generating step is performed to configure the root access point to collect and process a plurality of the first topology response packets and a second topology response packet to generate the topology path. The topology path includes a connection relationship between at least one client device and one of the root access point and the extended access points.

Abstract: An electronic device includes: a first substrate; a second substrate opposite to the first substrate; a black matrix layer disposed between the first and second substrates and including a first pixel region and a first shielding region arranged along a first direction, wherein the first pixel region includes first and sub-pixel openings arranged along a second direction different from the first direction; a scan line disposed between the first and second substrates and extending along the second direction, wherein the first shielding region overlaps the scan line; a first and second color resist disposed in the first shielding region and are overlapped to form an overlapping region, wherein the overlapping region and the black matrix layer are overlapped; and first and second pixel color resists respectively disposed corresponding to the first and second sub-pixel openings.

Abstract: A roofing system including a cap shingle and methods of producing a cap shingle and forming a roof are disclosed. In one embodiment, the cap shingle can include at least one layer of shingle material including an upper surface having a headlap portion and an exposure portion, and a lower surface. A sealant can be applied along the lower surface and a sealant attachment zone can be positioned along the upper surface of the at least one layer of shingle material between the headlap and exposure portions. The sealant attachment zone can be configured to contact a sealant applied along a lower surface of a next cap shingle to promote adhesion between the cap shingles installed along a ridge, hip, or cap of the roof.

Abstract: A power converter having a feedback voltage adjusting mechanism for a negative voltage is provided. Input terminals of an operational amplifier are respectively connected to a zero voltage and a first terminal of a first resistor. A second terminal of the first resistor is connected to a second terminal of a low-side switch. A first current source is connected to an output terminal of the operational amplifier and a first terminal of a second resistor. A second terminal of the second resistor is connected to the first terminal of the first resistor. The first current source outputs a first current according to a signal output by the operational amplifier. A second current source outputs a second current being m times the first current and is connected to a first terminal of a third resistor. A voltage of the first terminal of the third resistor is a feedback voltage.

Abstract: A multi-layer cap shingle for installation along a ridge, hip, or rake of a roof includes a forward exposure area and a rear headlap area, and at least two layers of shingle material bonded together with patches of lamination adhesive adjacent their opposed edges. The bottom layer is configured with a deformation-absorbing mechanism such as a pair of slots extending from a forward edge rearwardly. When the multi-layer cap shingle is bent over a roof ridge, the slots of the bottom layer of shingle material narrow in width so that the bottom layer bends around an arc of slightly smaller radius than the top layer of shingle material. As a result, the opposed edges of the bottom and top layers remain aligned, and the edges of the top layer are laminated to the bottom layer to increase wind lift resistance of the installed multi-layer cap shingle.

Abstract: An antenna array and a ground station are provided, the antenna array includes at least one radiation module and a feed module, the radiation module includes a radiation layer and a dielectric layer arranged in stack, the radiation layer includes a plurality of radiators, each radiator radiates signals, the dielectric layer is made of non-conductive material; the feed module is arranged on a side of the radiation module closes to the dielectric layer, including a first feed layer and a second feed layer arranged in a stack, the first feed layer is provided with a plurality of first feed lines, the second feed layer is provided with a plurality of second feed lines, the first feed lines and the second feed lines are arranged in one-to-one correspondence, forming a plurality of feed line units, the feed line units are corresponding to the radiators one-to-one for providing feed signals for the corresponding radiators.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating attention masks are provided. In particular, a computing system can access sensor data and map data for an area around an autonomous vehicle. The computing system can generate a voxel grid representation of the sensor data and map data. The computing system can generate an attention mask based on the voxel grid representation. The computing system can generate, by using the voxel grid representation and the attention mask as input to a machine-learned model, an attention weighted feature map. The computing system can determine using the attention weighted feature map, a planning cost volume for an area around the autonomous vehicle. The computing system can select a trajectory for the autonomous vehicle based, at least in part, on the planning cost volume.

Abstract: A lithium-ion battery including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and an electrolyte. The positive electrode includes a positive current collector and a positive electrode active material layer containing lithium cobalt oxide formed on the positive current collector. The positive electrode active material layer is provided with a first recess accommodating a positive lead coupled with the positive current collector and disposed on a surface of the positive current collector facing a center of the battery. The negative electrode includes a negative current collector and a negative electrode active material layer containing graphite or silicon formed on the negative current collector.

Abstract: A lithium-ion battery including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and an electrolyte. The positive electrode includes a positive current collector and a positive electrode active material layer containing lithium cobalt oxide formed on the positive current collector. The positive electrode active material layer is provided with a first recess accommodating a positive lead coupled with the positive current collector and disposed on a surface of the positive current collector facing a center of the battery. The negative electrode includes a negative current collector and a negative electrode active material layer containing graphite or silicon formed on the negative current collector.

Abstract: An air gun including: a cylinder, a cartridge, an air valve, a stop piece. The air valve includes an assembly channel, a communication port, and an air passage connected to the assembly channel through the communication port. The cartridge is disposed in the assembly channel and includes an ejection channel communicating with the air passage through the communication port. The stop piece is disposed on the air valve to push the cartridge towards the communication port, thereby locking the cartridge onto the air valve, and tightly fitting the cartridge and the air valve at least at an outer circumference of the communication port.

Abstract: A method for removing inorganic substances from wastewater is provided. The method includes: providing a fluidized bed reactor, wherein carriers are added into the fluidized bed reactor, and the carriers includes polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), alumina (Al2O3) with purity more than 95 wt %, or combinations thereof; introducing the wastewater containing the inorganic substances and a first reagent into the fluidized bed reactor; fluidizing the carriers in the fluidized bed reactor, and making the inorganic substances in the wastewater reacting with the first reagent to form crystals, wherein the crystals are formed on the outer surfaces of the carriers.

Abstract: A display panel includes a first substrate and a shading structure. The shading structure is disposed on the first substrate. The shading structure includes a plurality of first parts and a second part. One of the plurality of first parts extends along a first direction. The second part protrudes from the one of the plurality of first part. Wherein the second part is separated from another one of the plurality of first parts adjacent to the one of the plurality of first parts, and the another one of the plurality of first parts extends along the first direction.