Abstract: An efficient parallelization and deployment method of a multi-objective service function chain based on a CPU+DPU platform solves the problem of multi-objective deployment by constructing a heterogeneous computing architecture composed of an orchestrator and a server based on a CPU+DPU structure; the orchestrator is responsible for receiving an SFC request from a network operator; an SFC deployment algorithm based on deep reinforcement learning is operated, including a parallel strategy, a VNF topological order strategy and a DPU processing strategy to obtain an optimal deployment scheme of each request; then a resource management module is invoked to manage resources; and finally, a driver module is invoked to transmit the deployment scheme to a server for placement, and the server completes the deployment of SFC by using the CPU or the DPU respectively according to the deployment scheme.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may transmit an indication of a capability to perform a beam refinement procedure that includes receiving multiple reference signals, via multiple beams using frequency division multiplexing, during a single reference signal burst. The UE may receive the multiple reference signals during the single reference signal burst using frequency division multiplexing. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for receiving quantum optical communication while reducing receiver, increasing maximum detection speed, or both. The disclosure comprises transforming the polarization encoded output of a QKD system to time-bin encoded output at the detector level. The disclosure also comprises a method and an apparatus using a quantum optical switch and several SPD units to increase communication speed.

Abstract: Error correction code (ECC) coding for key-value data storage devices. In one embodiment, a controller includes a memory interface configured to interface with a memory; an ECC engine configured to perform ECC coding on data stored in memory; a controller memory including a flash translation layer and a namespace database; and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive data to be stored, separate the data into a plurality of sub-code blocks, and allocate parity bits to each sub-code block of the plurality of sub-code blocks.

Abstract: The present invention features interferon-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the treatment comprises administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents to a subject with HCV infection, wherein the treatment lasts for 12 weeks and does not include administration of either interferon or ribavirin, and said at least two direct acting antiviral agents comprise (a) Compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (b) Compound 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the combination of IN10018 and an epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor for the treatment of tumors.

Abstract: A quick-connect plug and socket for mechanically and electrically attaching an electrical fixture. The plug has a spindle insertable into a bore of the socket to mechanically engage the plug and socket. An electrical connection forms between ring-shaped conductors on the plug that insert into ring-shaped openings in the socket to engage contacts within the socket. The plug body includes an extension extending from a side of the body to the spindle. The extension has a channel and slot, through which an electrical cord with wires inserts without threading the cord through the extension. The cord turns away from the extension to lie in a channel in the body and extend to a periphery of the body, to then connect to electrical terminals of the body. A removable cover covers the cord in the channel, the terminals, and the portion of wire that passes from the periphery to the terminals.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a network interface card having a processor, a set of resources, and a plurality of virtual functions is provided. Each virtual function of the network interface card is configured to provide network access to a workload. The processor of the network interface card is configured to allocate the set of resources among the plurality of virtual functions, and wherein the allocation of the set of resources is non-uniform across the plurality of virtual functions.

Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed may improve existing optical coupler and sparse coding problem solving technology. Optical coupler technology may be improved by the provision of a versatile, efficient, and rapid optical coupler that may be programmed. Sparse coding optimization technology may be improved by the provision of methods for converting a sparse coding optimization problem into a quadratic unconstrained binary optimization for minimization by an annealer (such as a programmable optical coupler), a quantum computer, or similar apparatus. When combined, the programmable optical coupler may solve sparse coding optimization problems particularly quickly and efficiently.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a system for use in optoelectronic/photonic applications and integrated circuit (IC) chips. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system including a driver circuit, a bias generator, and a light sensor. The driver circuit has at least one transistor including a back gate and a front gate. The bias generator is connected to the back gate of the transistor. The light sensor is connected to the bias generator. The system is capable of adjusting the brightness of a display unit to adapt to the brightness of an ambient light.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a blending method of high-quality and dual-purpose flour for bread and noodles, belonging to the technical field of flour processing. The method includes: selecting flour of a high-quality and dual-purpose wheat variety for bread and noodles as a high-quality basic flour for blending; according to a large gradient experimental design, selecting a gradient range ratio with a sedimentation value ?46.0 mL and a dough development time ?9.6 min, followed by subdividing for small gradient experiments; selecting a ratio with flour sedimentation value and dough development time that reach an ideal value to blend a large amount of flour; and making bread and noodles for scoring, followed by determining a blending ratio if a scoring result reaches an ideal value.

Abstract: An intelligent drawing method for human machine interaction HMI design prototype includes: importing an HMI design prototype to be tested; obtaining an HTML script of the imported HMI design prototype page, and displaying the prototype page including content blocks on a display interface; automatically recognizing the content blocks on the prototype page by reading codes of the HMI design prototype page in the automatic recognition drawing mode, monitoring block selection operations of experimenter on the display interface, recognizing the corresponding content block as an interaction area based on a position of the block selection operation, automatically marking the recognized content block as the interaction area, and adding the recognized content area in a drawing area list; and automatically detecting interaction operations of a subject in a process of the subject testing the HMI design prototype, automatically associating the interaction operation with the corresponding content block.

Abstract: Apparatus for generating a supply of air at positive pressure for the amelioration or treatment of a respiratory disorder includes a first chamber, a second chamber, at least one inlet tube structured and configured to allow ambient air to enter the first chamber, at least one flow tube structured and configured to allow air to pass from the first chamber to the second chamber, and a blower structured and configured to produce a flow of air at positive pressure. The blower is positioned in the first chamber and structured and configured to receive air from the second chamber. The blower includes a housing structured and configured to sealingly separate air flow through an interior of the housing from the first chamber. The at least one inlet tube is axially spaced from the at least one flow tube.

Abstract: Examples of a computer system for malware detection and recovery include a computer having a processor and a memory having untrusted partition having untrusted data files and a trusted partition connected to the untrusted partition and having a backup application. The trusted partition may not be modifiable by the untrusted partition. The computer may be configured to detect whether a malware attack of the untrusted partition has occurred. In accordance with detecting that the malware attack has not occurred, the computer creates a trusted backup by storing at least some untrusted data files to a backup memory that is not modifiable by the untrusted partition. In accordance with detecting that the malware attack has occurred, the computer may prevent the creation of an additional trusted backup and may restore compromised files from the trusted backup.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate and a word line structure. The substrate includes an array region and a peripheral region. The word line structure includes a first conductive layer disposed on the substrate, and the first conductive layer penetrates the array region and extends to the peripheral region in a first direction. In a normal direction of the substrate, a height of the first conductive layer on a surface of the peripheral region is higher than a height of the first conductive layer on a surface of the array region.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a radio frequency front end (RFFE) are disclosed, in one embodiment comprising: a 2G Global System for Mobile telecommunications (GSM) transceiver; a 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) transceiver; and a combiner coupled to the 2G GSM transceiver and to the 4G LTE transceiver and to a radio head, coupled to the radio head via at least one stream of IQ samples, the at least one stream carrying samples derived from the 2G GSM transceiver and samples derived from the 4G LTE transceiver. The RFFE may be configured to provide downlink for 2G and 4G. The combiner may be configured to upsample 2G signals from the 2G GSM transceiver to a 4G carrier frequency. The RFFE may be configured to transmit both 2G and 4G on a same frequency band.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided an approach for aligning target beacon transmission time (TBTT) for multi-link connection. A method comprises setting up a first link and a second link between an access point (AP) and a wireless device based on multi-link operation (MLO), and obtaining a first TBTT of the first link and a second TBTT of the second link. The method further comprises aligning the first TBTT and the second TBTT at a start time, and then transmitting beacon frames on the first link and the second link according to the aligning of the first TBTT and second TBTT. Embodiments of the present disclosure synchronize and align the beacon TBTTs for different links, and can reduce the wake-up time on all active links, thereby saving power for the wireless device.

Abstract: A display device includes a thin film transistor including an active layer, a gate electrode on the active layer, and an electrode layer having a first stress, the electrode layer including a source electrode and a drain electrode, a light emission layer facing the thin film transistor, and a first passivation layer between the thin film transistor and the light emission layer and covering the thin film transistor, the first passivation layer having a second stress. A difference between an absolute value of the first stress and an absolute value of the second stress is about 600 megapascals or less.

Abstract: An optical system for a see-through display includes a stack of metasurface layers configured to receive light constituting an image; and a waveguide coupled to the stack. Each layer in the stack of metasurface layers is configured to provide a resonant response to an optical field at a different spectral band and to couple the resonant response with a waveguide. The waveguide is configured to propagate the different spectral bands in a direction of a user's eye.

Abstract: A sawhorse includes a modular work surface supported by a frame. The modular work surface includes a first side portion, a second side portion and a central portion. The modular work surface is configured to move between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration. In the compact configuration the first side portion and the second side portion are adjacent to one another to provide a compact worktop and the central portion is positioned beneath the compact worktop. In the expanded configuration, the first side portion and the second side portion are distal to one another and the central portion is positioned therebetween to create an expanded worktop.