Abstract: A smart module for a smart shoe includes a second cover, a first cover, an antenna, a circuit board, and a power supply unit. The second cover cooperates with the first cover to form a housing for receiving the antenna, the circuit board, and the power supply unit. The antenna and the power supply unit are electrically connected to the circuit board. The power supply unit supplies power to the circuit board and the antenna. The first cover includes at least one positioning member. The antenna includes at least one positioning hole. The circuit board includes at least one positioning hole. The positioning holes in the antenna and the circuit board align with and receive the positioning member of the first cover to ensure that the antenna and the circuit board are mounted at appropriate locations in the first cover. Therefore, the smart module facilitates easy assembly.

Abstract: A first network node receives downlink signaling from a second network node in a first occasion, received on a first carrier in a first time slot, and a second occasion, which is received either on the first carrier in a second time slot after the first time slot or on a second carrier in the first time slot or the second time slot. A MAC control element (CE) in the downlink signaling received in the first and second occasions contain a first timing padding value and a second timing padding value, respectively. A predetermined time slot is equally indicated by the first time slot plus the first timing padding value as well as by the second time slot plus the second timing padding value. The first network node effects one or more configurations in the predetermined time slot responsive to receiving the downlink signaling in the first and second occasions.

Abstract: A physical random access channel (PRACH) waveform design to satisfy the requirements on the occupied channel bandwidth in eLAA wireless communications network is provided. In one alternative, PRACH comprises multiple segments in the time/frequency domain in one subframe. In another alternative, PRACH comprises multiple segments in the time/frequency domain across two or more subframes by using inter-subframe hopping. In one advantageous aspect, PDCCH triggers the dynamic allocation of the PRACH resource to facilitate the listen-before-talk (LBT) channel access procedure in unlicensed carriers. The aperiodic and dynamic allocation of PRACH resource improves efficiency and PRACH success rate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for control overhead reduction. The UE configures one or more short transmission time interval regions over a normal TTI region shared by the UE and one or more other, each UE includes a self-contained control information sPDCCH occupying a control information region. The UE detects a cover signal, which indicates one or more resource elements in the sPDCCH control-information region that can be used for data transmission. The UE obtains data transmission from the REs in the SPDCCH control information region based on the detected cover signal. In one embodiment, the cover signal is a dedicated signal. In another embodiment, the cover signal is a common signal. In yet another embodiment, the cover signal is encoded in a downlink control information (DCI) intended for the UE. In one embodiment, the cover signal indicates one or more CCE REs to be excluded for data transmission.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for transmission preemption and its indication. In one novel aspect, the UE receives a downlink resource assignment and determines whether an ultra-low latency (ULL) alert signal exists, wherein the ULL alert signal indicates a set of soft bits are overridden. The UE discards the set of soft bits from the overridden resources upon determining the ULL alert signal exists. In one embodiment, the ULL alert signal resides in the assignment subframe, and the overridden soft bits are in the assignment subframe. The alert timing for the ULL alert signal is preconfigured. In another embodiment, the ULL alert signal resides in a subframe that is right after the assignment subframe. The alert signal is enabled through an enabling of an enhanced mobile broadband and ULL service. The alter signal indicates a superset of the overridden soft bits or part of the overridden soft bits.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of geometric modeling to facilitate simulation for manufacturing operations is provided. The method involves causing at least one processor to receive signals representing a workpiece, and derive a workpiece model representation of the workpiece. Deriving the workpiece model involves identifying volumes that each include a surface of the workpiece, generating a plurality of volume elements for inclusion in the workpiece model, each volume element associated with a respective identified volume and representing presence of the surface of the workpiece in the respective identified volume. Deriving also involves determining at least one location on a linear boundary of a volume where the surface of the workpiece intersects the linear boundary, and, in response to the determining, generating at least one boundary surface element associated with the volume element for inclusion in the workpiece model. Other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: The demand for increased performance and shrinking geometry from ICs has brought the introduction of multi-gate devices including finFET devices. Inducing a higher tensile strain/stress in a region provides for enhanced electron mobility, which may improve performance. High temperature processes during device fabrication tend to relax the stress on these strain inducing layers. In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a finFET device and its formation. A strain-inducing layer is disposed on a semiconductor fin between a channel region and a metal gate electrode. First and second inner spacers are disposed on a top surface of the strain-inducing layer and have inner sidewalls disposed along outer sidewalls of the metal gate electrode. First and second outer spacers have innermost sidewalls disposed along outer sidewalls of the first and second inner spacers, respectively. The first and second outer spacers cover outer sidewalls of the first and second inner spacers.

Abstract: A driving device for use in a hub assembly includes a stationary ring, a connecting seat and a pawl unit, all of which surround an axis. The stationary ring has a plurality of angularly spaced-apart ratchet grooves that are symmetric. The connecting seat has a sprocket and at least one connecting portion, both of which are arranged along the axis. The pawl unit includes a ring-shaped coupling seat that is removably sleeved on the connecting seat and that has at least one coupling portion engaging removably the at least one connecting portion, and a plurality of angularly spaced-apart retaining grooves, each retaining a pawl and a resilient member for engaging a corresponding one of the ratchet grooves of the stationary ring.

Abstract: A method for measuring a thickness of a thin film includes: a step of basing on a training database to establish an artificial neural network, the training database including a plurality of modified spectra and a plurality of film thicknesses corresponding individually to the plurality of modified spectra; a step of measuring a sample having a coated film so as to obtain a spectrum; and, a step of running the artificial neural network already trained by the plurality of modified spectra so as to use the spectrum to estimate a thickness of the coated film on the sample. In addition, a system related to the method for measuring a thickness of a thin film is provided to include a measuring unit, a spectrometer and a processing unit.

Abstract: A method of two-layer (Rank=2) demodulation reference signal (DMRS) based transmission scheme is proposed. The precoding matrix on a data RE can be represented as A×B. The precoding matrix on the UE-specific reference signal DMRS is A. Matrix B is the co-phasing cycling matrix. By applying the proposed co-phasing cycling matrix B for Rank=2 DMRS-based transmission scheme, the ratio of PDSCH EPRE to DMRS EPRE is equal to 0 dB, as required by the LTE specification. Further, when the DMRS power follows the precoding matrix A, UE channel estimation performance is improved.

Abstract: A User Equipment (UE) including a wireless transceiver and a controller is provided. The wireless transceiver performs wireless transmission and reception to and from a service network. The controller receives a measurement configuration and a Discontinuous Reception (DRX) configuration from the service network via the wireless transceiver, extends a measurement period indicated by the measurement configuration, and performs a cell measurement via the wireless transceiver in the extended measurement period.

Abstract: A method of upgrading inverter software comprises: embedding a software upgrade package for software to be upgraded into an application package and uploading the application package to a server; obtaining the application package from the server through a terminal; obtaining version information of the software from an inverter to be upgraded through the terminal, wherein the terminal and the inverter are connected through a wireless communication; comparing the version information of the software from the inverter to be upgraded with version information of the software upgrade package in the application upgrade package through the terminal; if the comparison result is that the version information of the software to be upgraded is lower than the version information of the software upgrade package in the application upgrade package, sending the software upgrade package to the inverter through the terminal for the inverter to perform an upgrade operation.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method of data transmission that includes determining a transmission time interval for transmission of a transport block and setting a segmentation threshold for the transport block to a first threshold or a second threshold that is less than the first threshold based on the determined transmission time interval. The method includes converting the transport block into one or more outgoing code blocks that each has a size not greater than the determined segmentation threshold and encoding the one or more outgoing code blocks for transmission when communication device is configured to transmit the transport block. The method also includes receiving one or more incoming code blocks that each has a size not greater than the determined segmentation threshold and reconstructing the transport block from the one or more incoming code blocks when communication device is configured to receive the transport block.

Abstract: A magnetic tool connector includes a main body having a working end. The working end defines first and second chambers in communication each other. The first chamber is configured to receive an object to be driven. The second chamber having a opening at an end edge of the first chamber. The end edge of the first chamber defines an abutting surface for positioning the object within the first chamber. A magnetic assembly is slidably coupled to the main body and includes a magnet. The magnetic assembly is movable between a first position in which the magnet is located outside of the second chamber and a second position in which the magnet is located within the second chamber.

Abstract: A cleaning process monitoring system, comprising: a cleaning container comprising an inlet for receiving a cleaning solution and an outlet for draining a waste solution; a particle detector coupled to the outlet and configured to measure a plurality of particle parameters associated with the waste solution so as to provide a real-time monitoring of the cleaning process; a pump coupled to the cleaning container and configured to provide suction force to draw solution through the cleaning system; a controller coupled to the pump and the particle detector and configured to receive the plurality of particle parameters from the particle detector and to provide control to the cleaning system; and a host computer coupled to the controller and configured to provide at least one control parameter to the controller.

Abstract: A method of dynamic spectrum sharing mechanism called listen-before-talk (LBT) is proposed for uplink transmission in Licensed Assisted Access (LAA). A maximum channel occupancy time (MCOT) including downlink (DL) transmission from one eNB and uplink (UL) transmission to the same eNB is introduced. A transmission sequence is defined as a number of subframes including possible partial subframes for DL and/or UL within a MCOT. The transmission in the first subframe among the transmission sequence is conducted after a Category 4 LBT. The transmission sequence within the MCOT can be initiated by either a DL transmission or an UL transmission. After the first subframe in a transmission sequence, LBT for another transmission is a fast DL LBT and/or fast UL LBT. Further, a Category 4 LBT can be converted to a short LBT (e.g., one shot CCA) for more efficient channel access.

Abstract: A method of uplink data compression (UDC) error handling is proposed to handle UDC error and to maintain compression memory synchronization between a transmitter and a receiver. Specifically, UDC checksum operation is proposed to maintain compression memory synchronization between compressor at the transmitter and decompressor at the receiver. The transmitter attaches a checksum to each UDC packet and keeps processed uncompressed data in a compression memory. The receiver decompresses each UDC packet and keeps processed uncompressed data in a compression memory. If the UDC compression memory is unsynchronized and a checksum mismatch is detected, the receiver sends an error indication to the transmitter, which resets its compression memory. The transmitter sends a reset indication to the receiver to reset its compression memory. The UDC compression memory is re-synchronized and UDC is restarted from the beginning.

Abstract: The demand for increased performance and shrinking geometry from ICs has brought the introduction of multi-gate devices including finFET devices. Inducing a higher tensile strain/stress in a region provides for enhanced electron mobility, which may improve performance. High temperature processes during device fabrication tend to relax the stress on these strain inducing layers. The present disclosure relates to a method of forming a strain inducing layer or cap layer at the RPG (replacement poly silicon gate) stage of a finFET device formation process. In some embodiments, the strain inducing layer is doped to reduce the external resistance.

Abstract: A substrate wafer composed of a hexagonal single crystal material including a C crystalline plane, an A crystalline plane, and an M-axis direction includes a top surface is a C-axis plane; a first side connecting to the aforementioned top surface and being substantially a curve line viewing from the direction perpendicular to the aforementioned C crystalline plane and including a curvature center; and a second side connecting to the aforementioned first side; and wherein there is a line segment defined by a shortest distance between the aforementioned second side and the aforementioned curvature center, and the aforementioned line segment is not parallel with the aforementioned M-axis direction.

Abstract: A method for measuring a thickness of a thin film includes: a step of basing on a training database to establish an artificial neural network, the training database including a plurality of modified spectra and a plurality of film thicknesses corresponding individually to the plurality of modified spectra; a step of measuring a sample having a coated film so as to obtain a spectrum; and, a step of running the artificial neural network already trained by the plurality of modified spectra so as to use the spectrum to estimate a thickness of the coated film on the sample. In addition, a system related to the method for measuring a thickness of a thin film is provided to include a measuring unit, a spectrometer and a processing unit.