Abstract: A communication method and apparatus are provided. The method includes: A terminal device receives a first synchronization broadcast block (SSB) from a network device, where the first SSB indicates that a current network is in a coverage enhancement mode; then, the terminal device determines a target resource of first system information based on the first SSB; and finally, the terminal device receives the first system information from the network device based on the target resource. In the method, transmission of a plurality of repeated SSBs can be supported in the network coverage enhancement mode, and a quantity of transmitted system information blocks 1 (SIB1s) can be reduced, to reduce system overheads.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions are described that exhibit heat stability in addition to flexibility. Methods for forming the thermoplastic compositions are also described. The compositions include a polyarylene sulfide, an impact modifier and a heat stabilizer. The composition includes the impact modifier in a relatively large amount in combination with the heat stabilizer to provide long term heat stability to the composition and products formed therefrom such as coated wires and cables.

Abstract: The technology of this application relates to an information transmission method, an apparatus, and a system. The method includes user equipment receives first indication information sent by a first network device, where the first indication information includes a polarization method of a target cell, and the user equipment performs cell measurement on the target cell based on the polarization method of the target cell. According to the method, the user equipment can obtain the polarization method of the target cell before entering the target cell. In this way, when performing cell handover and reselection, the user equipment can enable, based on the polarization method of the target cell, only a port corresponding to the polarization method of the target cell, to receive a satellite signal, and perform cell measurement on the target cell, to complete cell handover and reselection procedures.

Abstract: A communication method and a communication apparatus. A terminal device obtains a first SSB. The terminal device sends a random access preamble corresponding to the first SSB. The random access preamble is carried at a first time domain position. The first time domain position is associated with a timing offset value. The timing offset value is determined based on a round-trip delay between the network device and a first position in an area covered by the network device.

Abstract: The invention features diagnostic and therapeutic methods and compositions featuring androgen receptor variant proteins and nucleic acid molecules whose expression is increased in androgen related diseases or disorders.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dual pressure-boosting high wind speed fan, including a driving motor, a fan housing and a fan blade. An air duct of the housing is formed inside the fan housing; the fan blade is provided with a shaft mounting portion and a blade assembly, wherein the shaft mounting portion is tightly mounted on a power output shaft of the driving motor through a shaft mounting hole; and the fan housing includes a cylindrical wall of the housing, a spherical portion and a motor fixing portion. The dual pressure-boosting high wind speed fan features novel structural design, high working wind speed, small turbulent flow and noise and good mute effect.

Abstract: Embodiments of the application provide a method for rate matching in a wireless communication network. A device obtains K information bits and a target code length M of a polar code, determines, according to a minimum value of a set of values, a mother code length N, polar encodes the K information bits to obtain an encoded sequence of N bits, obtains a target sequence of M bits from the N bit encoded sequence, and outputs the M-bit target sequence.

Abstract: A first communication apparatus obtains first indication information in a first slot, where the first indication information indicates the first communication apparatus to switch from an uplink transmission bandwidth to a first transmission bandwidth; then, the first communication apparatus determines a second slot based on the first slot and a first switching delay, where the first switching delay is determined based on a first timing offset value, and the first timing offset value is determined based on a round-trip delay between a first location in an area covered by a second communication apparatus and the second communication apparatus; and the first communication apparatus sends uplink information to the second communication apparatus by using the first transmission bandwidth from the second slot.

Abstract: A display may have a pixel array such as a liquid crystal pixel array. The pixel array may be illuminated with backlight illumination from a direct-lit backlight unit. The backlight unit may include an array of light-emitting diodes on a printed circuit board. The backlight unit may include first, second, and third light spreading layers formed over the array of light-emitting diodes. A color conversion layer may be formed over the first, second, and third light spreading layers. First and second brightness enhancement films may be formed over the color conversion layer.

Abstract: A first communication device receives a first signal from a second communication device, where a first band used for communication between the first communication device and a third communication device overlaps a second band used for communication between the second communication device and a fourth communication device. The first communication device adjusts a start moment of a first transmission frame of the first communication device or an end moment of the first transmission frame based on the first signal.

Abstract: This application provides a signal transmission method and an apparatus. A network device broadcasts a navigation reference signal and a communication signal. A terminal device may determine its position information based on the navigation reference signal. A communication sequence in the communication signal and a navigation sequence in the navigation reference signal are coupled by using a same even-number-stage m-sequence, so that the terminal device is supported in completing an integrated communication and navigation function based on the broadcast signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for measuring surface energy of aggregates based on static drop method, comprising (1) aggregates grinding and pretreatment; (2) obtaining the surface texture index; (3) calculating the surface energy based on static drop method experiment; (4) fitting to obtain a functional relationship between the surface texture index and surface energy; (5) calculating the surface energy of the original aggregate. The method considers the influence of the grinding process on the surface texture of the aggregates when measuring the surface energy of the aggregates, which significantly improves the accuracy of the static drop method test. The static drop method can be used to replace the vapor adsorption method to test the surface energy of aggregate, and the low-cost optical contact angle instrument can replace the expensive magnetic suspension weight balance system to test the surface energy of aggregate, which greatly reduces the test cost.

Abstract: A polyoxymethylene polymer composition is disclosed containing a formaldehyde stabilizer package. The formaldehyde stabilizer package, which contains at least two emission control agents, dramatically and unexpectedly reduces formaldehyde emissions. The formaldehyde stabilizer package includes at least two emission control agents selected from the group of benzoguanamine compounds, a hydantoin, a substituted hydantoin, an amino acid, and an alkylene urea such as ethylene urea.

Abstract: Polyoxymethylene polymer compositions and molded articles made from the composition are disclosed that are fuel resistant, particularly diesel fuel resistant, and resistant to highly acidic solutions. The polymer composition contains a polyoxymethylene polymer generally in an amount from about 90% to about 95% by weight. In addition, the polymer composition contains an acid neutralizing agent and a plasticizer at a weight ratio that has been found to significantly improve the acid resistant properties of the composition.

Abstract: A composite structure comprising a resinous component that is adhered to a surface of a metal component is provided. The resinous component is formed from a polymer composition that comprises a polyarylene sulfide, inorganic fibers, and an impact modifier. The inorganic fibers have an aspect ratio of from about 1.5 to about 10.

Abstract: Disclosed are porous elements that include sintered polymeric particles. The polymeric particles can be formed of a thermoplastic composition that includes a polyarylene sulfide. The polymeric particles sintered to form the porous elements have a very narrow size distribution. The porous elements can maintain their functionality and morphology even when utilized in high temperature applications.

Abstract: Methods and systems for cloud computing service integration with an end-user application are described. The methods receive connection information necessary to connect to a cloud platform, the cloud platform being an architecture hosting the cloud computing services, and request, at runtime by submitting the connection information to the cloud platform, endpoint information of one or more components hosted by the cloud platform. The methods then receive, from the cloud platform, in response to the submitted connection information, endpoint information of the one or more components hosted by the cloud platform. The endpoint information includes at least parameters required to invoke the one or more components. The methods also generate metadata for each component of the one or more components, the metadata of each component comprising endpoint information enabling the end-user application to invoke the respective component of the cloud platform. The systems are configured to implement the described methods.

Abstract: A screening kit for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia contains a reagent for detecting a human CACNA1B gene c. 1700A>G mutation site at base No. 1700 in a coding region of CACNA1B gene from A to G.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for calculating surface energy matching index of specific surface area of asphalt mortar-aggregate, including the following steps: determining surface energy parameter of aggregate by vapor adsorption method; determining surface energy parameter of filler by improved capillary rising method; determining specific surface area of asphalt mixture aggregate by specific surface area coefficient method; using an automatic specific surface area and pore analyzer to determine the specific surface area of the filler; calculating adhesive bond energy of the asphalt mixture and adhesive bond energy under liquid condition; calculating the surface energy matching index of asphalt mortar-aggregate. The beneficial effects of this disclosure include: the water stability of asphalt mixture is improved because the influence of the surface energy matching index of the specific surface area of asphalt mortar-aggregate is considered.

Abstract: A screening kit for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia contains a reagent for detecting a human CACNA1B gene c. 1700A>G mutation site at base No. 1700 in a coding region of CACNA1B gene from A to G.