Abstract: A package assembly and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The package assembly includes a photonic integrated circuit component, an electric integrated circuit component, a lens and an optical signal port. The photonic integrated circuit component comprises an optical input/output portion configured to transmit and receive optical signal. The electric integrated circuit component is electrically connected to the photonic integrated circuit component. The lens is disposed on a sidewall of the photonic integrated circuit component. The optical signal port is optically coupled to the optical input/output portion.

Abstract: A high-power thin film resistor includes a substrate, a resistance layer, an internal electrode layer, a passivation layer and a thermal conductive layer. The resistance layer is disposed on the substrate, and the internal electrode layer has a middle internal electrode area and two terminal internal electrode areas. The resistance layer is divided into a middle resistance area and two terminal resistance areas by the middle internal electrode area and the two terminal internal electrode areas. The passivation layer covers portions of the resistance layer and the internal electrode layer. The thermal conductive layer is disposed on the passivation layer, wherein the thermal conductive layer has two thermal conductors and a gap between the two thermal conductors. The middle internal resistance area and the two terminal resistance areas form a series resistance, and the two terminal resistance areas have the same resistance value.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for a vehicle-based cloud computing system (VCCS) for autonomous driving. This VCCS builds world models based on a series of complex scenario data to optimize sensing, prediction, planning, decision making, and control for autonomous driving. The VCCS can execute vehicle control algorithms, train general AI models, and make inferences to optimize autonomous driving. Specifically, it dynamically adjusts driving strategies based on long tail scenarios including but not limited to weather, work zone information, and traffic status, ensuring safe and efficient vehicle operation. Additionally, the VCCS can gather supplementary data from (a) a roadside unit (RSU) network, (b) another OBU, (c) a cloud platform, (d) a traffic control center/traffic control unit (TCC/TCU), and (e) a traffic operations center (TOC), thereby further improving control and efficiency in complex driving environments.

Abstract: A chip resistor includes a substrate, first to fourth electrodes, a resistance layer, a resin electrode layer, first and second insulating protective layers, and first and second external electrode layers. The first and second electrodes are respectively disposed on two opposite edge areas of a front surface of the substrate. The resistance layer extends from the first electrode to the second electrode. The first insulating protective layer completely covers the resistance layer. The resin electrode layer includes first to third portions respectively covering the first and second electrodes, and a portion of the first insulating protective layer. The second insulating protective layer completely covers the third portion and partially covers the first and second portions. The third and fourth electrodes are disposed on a back surface of the substrate. The first and second external electrode layers respectively connect the first and third electrodes, and the second and fourth electrodes.

Abstract: A high-power chip resistor includes a resistance layer, a first thermal conductive layer, an adhesion layer, internal electrodes, a first protection layer and a second thermal conductive layer. The first thermal conductive layer includes first thermal conductors and a first gap between the first thermal conductors. The adhesion layer is disposed between the resistance layer and the first thermal conductive layer to adhere them. The internal electrodes are disposed on two terminals of the resistance layer. The first protection layer covers the resistance layer and portions of upper surfaces of the internal electrodes. The second thermal conductive layer is disposed on the first protection layer and includes two second thermal conductors and a second gap between the second thermal conductors. The second thermal conductors contact other portions of upper surfaces located at two terminals of the internal electrodes and not covered by the first protection layer.

Abstract: This technology provides systems and methods for a vehicle computing system (VCS) for autonomous driving. This VCS furnishes End-to-End models that provide sensing, prediction, planning, decision-making, and control functions. The VCS executes vehicle control algorithms, trains general AI models, and makes inferences from those AI models. Specifically, a computing subsystem of the VCS performs computation methods that train a tensor-centered model and/or make inferences from a tensor-centered model. Additionally, the VCS gathers data from a roadside unit network, an onboard unit, a cloud platform, a traffic control center/traffic control unit, and a traffic operations center (TOC), thereby enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous driving.

Abstract: A memory array comprising strings of memory cells comprises laterally-spaced memory blocks individually comprising a vertical stack comprising alternating insulative tiers and conductive tiers. Strings of memory cells comprise channel-material strings that extend through the insulative tiers and the conductive tiers in the memory blocks. A through-array-via (TAV) region comprises TAV constructions that extend through the insulative tiers and the conductive tiers. The TAV constructions individually comprise a radially-outer insulative lining and a conductive core radially-inward of the insulative lining. The insulative lining comprises a radially-inner insulative material and a radially-outer insulative material that are of different compositions relative one another. The radially-outer insulative material is in radially-outer recesses that are in the first tiers as compared to the second tiers. The radially-inner insulative material extends elevationally along the insulative tiers and the conductive tiers.

Abstract: A chip resistor includes a substrate, first and second conductive structures in the substrate, first to third front electrodes and first to third back electrodes respectively on front and back surfaces of the substrate, first and second resistance layers respectively on the front and back surfaces, and first and second external electrode layers. The first to third front electrodes are opposite to the first to third back electrodes. The first back electrode and the first front electrode are connected to the first conductive structure. The first resistance layer is connected to the second front electrode and the second conductive structure. The second resistance layer is connected to the first and third back electrodes and the first and second conductive structures. The first and second external electrode layers respectively connect the first front electrode and the first back electrode, and the second front electrode and the second back electrode.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to aspects of a Distributed Driving System (DDS) for managing Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) and particularly, but not exclusively, to systems, designs, and methods for a Device Allocation System (DAS) configured to allocate and distribute resources to devices of a Distributed Driving Systems (DDS).

Abstract: Provided herein is a technology for an Autonomous Vehicle Cloud System (AVCS). This AVCS provides sensing, data fusion, prediction, decision-making, and/or control instructions for specific vehicles at a microscopic level based on data from one or more of other vehicles, roadside unit (RSU), cloud-based platform, and traffic control center/traffic control unit (TCC/TCU). Specifically, the AVs can be effectively and efficiently operated and controlled by the AVCS. The AVCS provides individual vehicles with detailed time-sensitive control instructions for fulfilling driving tasks, including car following, lane changing, route guidance, and other related information. The AVCS is configured to predict individual vehicle behavior and provide planning and decision-making at a microscopic level. In addition, the AVCS is configured to provide one or more of virtual traffic light management, travel demand assignment, traffic state estimation, and platoon control.

Abstract: This invention unveils an optical microphone utilizing diamond cantilevers and its associated acoustic sensing system. The core component is a diamond cantilever, featuring a diamond diaphragm with a centrally located U-shaped groove. The manufacturing process involves several key steps: initially preparing the diamond diaphragm using silicon in a chemical vapor deposition setup, where methane and hydrogen are reacted under specific temperature and pressure conditions to form a diamond polycrystalline film on the silicon. This film is then separated from the substrate to create the diaphragm. Subsequently, a U-shaped groove is crafted on the diaphragm by applying a dry etching template and etching, resulting in the formation of the diamond cantilever, with a thickness ranging from 10 to 100 ?m. This method establishes a novel approach to creating sensitive and durable optical microphones.

Abstract: Instead of having a constant boundary, artificial reality (XR) applications that can run in boundaryless mode (e.g., in augmented or mixed reality) can be given controls by selective boundary system on an XR system to customize partial boundaries. For example, an application can specify to select particular boundaries when certain object types are in the real-world environment. In another example, an application can transition to different boundary modes when certain application events occur (e.g., when transitioning from virtual reality to mixed reality). On the backend, the selective boundary system can provide the application with an API that exposes boundary information. Based on this information, the application can use the API to create new boundaries or turn on or off certain boundaries based on requests by the application.

Abstract: Provided herein is a technology for an Autonomous Vehicle Intelligent System (AVIS), which facilitates vehicle operations and control for autonomous driving. The AVIS and related methods provide vehicles with vehicle-specific information for a vehicle to perform driving tasks such as car following, lane changing, and route guidance. The AVIS comprises an onboard unit (OBU), wherein the OBU comprises a communication module communicating with one or more of other autonomous vehicles (AV), a roadside unit (RSU), a cloud platform, and a traffic control center/traffic control unit (TCC/TCU). The AVIS implements one or more of the following functions: sensing, prediction, decision-making, and vehicle control using onboard information and vehicle-specific information received from other AVs, the RSU, the cloud platform, and/or the TCC/TCU.

Abstract: A system can predict memory device failure through identification of correctable error patterns based on the memory architecture. The failure prediction can thus account for the circuit-level of the memory rather than the mere number or frequency of correctable errors. A failure prediction engine correlates hardware configuration of the memory device with correctable errors (CEs) detected in data of the memory device to predict an uncorrectable error (UE) based on the correlation.

Abstract: Optical devices and methods of manufacture are presented in which a mirror structure is utilized to transmit and receive optical signals to and from an optical device. In embodiments the mirror structure receives optical signals from outside of an optical device and directs the optical signals through at least one mirror to an optical component of the optical device.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for a computing power allocation system for autonomous driving (CPAS-AD), which is a component of an Intelligent Road Infrastructure System (IRIS). The CPAS-AD incorporates advanced computing capabilities that effectively allocate computational power for sensing, prediction, planning, decision-making, and control functions to enable end-to-end driving functions. In addition to the vehicle, the CPAS-AD can acquire additional computation resources from one or more of: (a) a roadside unit (RSU) network, (b) a cloud platform, (c) a traffic control center/traffic control unit (TCC/TCU), and (d) a traffic operations center (TOC). Additionally, tailored to different traffic scenarios, the CPAS-AD can allocate data and computation resources (including but not limited to CPU and GPU) for vehicle sensing, prediction, planning, decision-making, and control functions, thereby enabling safe and efficient autonomous driving.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for a function-based computing power allocation system (FCPAS), which is a component of an Intelligent Road Infrastructure System (IRIS). The FCPAS incorporates advanced computing capabilities that effectively allocate computational power for prediction, planning, and decision making functions. Specifically, through the FCPAS, an AV can acquire additional computational resources for vehicle prediction, planning, and decision-making functions, thereby enabling safe and efficient autonomous driving. Additionally, tailored to different traffic scenarios, the FCPAS can allocate data and computational resources (including but not limited to CPU and GPU) for vehicle automation.

Abstract: A cleaning device including a cleaning component (1) and a cleaning aid member (2) is provided. The cleaning component (1) includes a first annular cleaning belt (11), a first roller (12), and a second roller (13). The first roller (12) and the second roller (13) are spaced apart and the second roller (13) is disposed above the first roller (12). The first annular cleaning belt (11) rotatably surrounds the first roller (12) and the second roller (13). The first annular cleaning belt (11) is configured to clean a surface to be cleaned. The cleaning aid member (2) is disposed behind the cleaning component along a forward direction of the cleaning device, and the cleaning aid member (2) is configured to assist the first annular cleaning belt (11) in cleaning trash.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to automated driving and, more particularly, to an automated driving system comprising a Connected Automated Vehicle Subsystem that interacts in real-time with a Connected Automated Highway Subsystem to provide coordinated sensing; coordinated prediction and decision-making; and coordinated control for transportation management and operations and control of connected automated vehicles.

Abstract: An air conditioning system including a four-way valve including a first port, a second port, a third port and a fourth port, at least the first port and the third port are fluidly isolated; a compressor, an output end and an input end of which are in communication with the first port and the third port respectively; a first evaporator, a first end of which is in communication with the third port; a second evaporator and a condenser, first ends of which are in communication with one of the second port and the fourth port respectively; wherein a second end of the condenser, a second end of the first evaporator, and a second end of the second evaporator are in communication at a first node, and a first throttling valve, a second throttling valve and a third throttling valve are respectively disposed between the condenser and the first node.