Abstract: A model including a first co-simulation component and a second co-simulation component is analyzed. During execution of the model, the first co-simulation component outputs data to the second co-simulation component via a connection. The connection is declared as a continuous-time rate connection for input of the data into the second co-simulation component. Based on analyzing the model, the connection is identified as a discrete-continuous sample time connection based on data being communicated from the first co-simulation component to the second co-simulation component via the connection at a discrete-time rate when the model is executed in a co-simulation manner.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of swarm intelligence and provides a multi-intelligent-agent cooperated transportation method and system as well as a computer readable storage medium.

Abstract: A storage system includes a client configured to send a data write request comprising first data related to an application, and send a first write instruction comprising a log of the first data and a first access address of a first storage object allocated to the log, a computing node includes a memory and configured to receive, from the client, the data write request, and write the first data into the memory, and a storage node includes a hard disk and configured to receive, from the client, the first write instruction, and forward the log and the first access address to the hard disk, and the hard disk is configured to write, based on the first access address, the log into a first storage space corresponding to the first storage object.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a photodetector. The photodetector includes a circular optical grating formed in an annular trench in a semiconductor substrate. The circular optical grating includes dielectric fins and photosensitive fins positioned in the annular trench. The circular optical grating is configured to receive incident light and to direct the incident light around the annular trench through the dielectric fins and the photosensitive fins until the light is absorbed by one of the photosensitive fins.

Abstract: A model including a first co-simulation component and a second co-simulation component is analyzed. During execution of the model, the first co-simulation component outputs data to the second co-simulation component via a connection. The connection is declared as a continuous-time rate connection for input of the data into the second co-simulation component. Based on analyzing the model, the connection is identified as a discrete-continuous sample time connection based on data being communicated from the first co-simulation component to the second co-simulation component via the connection at a discrete-time rate when the model is executed in a co-simulation manner.

Abstract: The invention provides a battery module for improving safety, which comprises at least one fixing frame, a plurality of battery cells, a plurality of conductive sheets and a plurality of protection units. The battery cells are arranged on the fixing frame. Each conductive sheet is connected with two battery cells in series, each of the protection units is respectively connected with two conductive sheets, and the battery cells connected with the conductive sheets are connected in parallel via the protection unit. When the temperature of the protection unit is greater than a preset temperature, the protection unit will be blown, thereby preventing the battery cells from charging the defective battery cell, resulting in the defective battery cell to melt or explode.

Abstract: Photonic devices and methods having an increased quantum effect length are provided. In some embodiments, a photonic device includes a substrate having a first surface. A cavity extends into the substrate from the first surface to a second surface. A semiconductor layer is disposed on the second surface in the cavity of the substrate, and a cover layer is disposed on the semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer is configured to receive incident radiation through the substrate and to totally internally reflect the radiation at an interface between the semiconductor layer and the cover layer.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a photodetector. The photodetector includes a circular optical grating formed in an annular trench in a semiconductor substrate. The circular optical grating includes dielectric fins and photosensitive fins positioned in the annular trench. The circular optical grating is configured to receive incident light and to direct the incident light around the annular trench through the dielectric fins and the photosensitive fins until the light is absorbed by one of the photosensitive fins.

Abstract: Systems and methods automatically construct a realization of a model from an available set of alternative co-simulation components, where the realization meets one or more objectives, such as fidelity, execution speed, or memory usage, among others. The systems and methods may construct the realization model by setting up and solving a constrained optimization problem, which may select particular ones of the alternative co-simulation components to meet the objectives. The systems and methods may configure the realization, and execute the realized model through co-simulation. The systems and methods may employ and manage different execution engines and/or different solvers to run the realization of the model.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a manufacturing method of LTPS TFT substrate and the LTPS TFT substrate. With respect to the manufacturing method, after the gate insulation layer is formed, the gate insulation layer is doped with nitrogen by a plasma containing nitrogen so as to increase the positive charges within the gate insulation layer. As such, the P-type TFT threshold voltage can be negatively shifted so as to enhance the splash screen issue.

Abstract: A method includes: forming a first plurality of tiers that each comprises first and second dummy layers over a substrate, wherein within each tier, the second dummy layer is disposed above the first dummy layer; forming a second plurality of recessed regions in the first plurality of tiers, wherein at least one subgroup of the second plurality of recessed regions extend through respective different numbers of the second dummy layers; and performing an etching operation to concurrently forming a third plurality of trenches with respective different depths in the substrate through the at least one subgroup of the second plurality of recessed regions.

Abstract: Provided is a method and device for viscosity-reducing and upgrading of low-grade heavy oil. The method comprises: (a) performing visbreaking reaction on low-grade heavy oil raw material and controlling the content of toluene insolubles in the produced oil; (b) mixing the produced oil in step (a) with hydrogen in a gas-liquid mixer to obtain a hydrogen-oil mixture in liquid state, or mixing the produced oil in step (a) with hydrogen to obtain hydrogen-oil mixture in gas-liquid state; in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, performing hydrogenation reaction on the hydrogen-oil mixture in liquid state or the hydrogen-oil mixture in gas-liquid state in the reactor, and obtaining a viscosity-reduced and upgraded oil after the reaction. It is viscosity-reducing and upgrading method by combining thermal visbreaking and fixed-bed hydrogenation, which can solve the problems of high viscosity, high density and poor stability of low-grade heavy oil products in the prior art.

Abstract: Systems and methods automatically construct a realization of a model from an available set of alternative co-simulation components, where the realization meets one or more objectives, such as fidelity, execution speed, or memory usage, among others. The systems and methods may construct the realization model by setting up and solving a constrained optimization problem, which may select particular ones of the alternative co-simulation components to meet the objectives. The systems and methods may configure the realization, and execute the realized model through co-simulation. The systems and methods may employ and manage different execution engines and/or different solvers to run the realization of the model.

Abstract: A method for estimating the aboveground biomass of rice based on multi-spectral images of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), including: normatively collecting UAV multi-spectral image data of rice canopy and ground measured biomass data; after collection, preprocessing images, extracting reflectivity and texture feature parameters, calculating a vegetation index, and constructing a new texture index; and by stepwise multiple regression analysis, integrating the vegetation index and the texture index to estimate rice biomass, and establishing a multivariate linear model for estimating biomass. A new estimation model is verified for accuracy by a cross-validation method. The method has high estimation accuracy and less requirements on input data, and is suitable for the whole growth period of rice. Estimating rice biomass by integrating UAV spectrum and texture information is proposed for the first time, and can be widely used for monitoring crop growth by UAV remote sensing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a manufacturing method of LTPS TFT substrate and the LTPS TFT substrate. With respect to the manufacturing method, after the gate insulation layer is formed, the gate insulation layer is doped with nitrogen by a plasma containing nitrogen so as to increase the positive charges within the gate insulation layer. As such, the P-type TFT threshold voltage can be negatively shifted so as to enhance the splash screen issue.

Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device includes etching a substrate to define a first trench and a second trench. The method further includes depositing a first number M of capacitor layer pairs in the first trench, wherein each of the first number M of capacitor layer pairs includes a first dielectric layer, and a first conductive layer. The method further includes depositing a second number N of capacitor layer pairs in the second trench, wherein the second number N is different from the first number M, and each of the second number N of capacitor layer pairs includes a second dielectric layer, and a second conductive layer. The method further includes planarizing the first number M of capacitor layer pairs and the second number N of capacitor layer pairs to expose the substrate.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds thereof, and use of these compounds in preparing drugs for inhibiting ROCK.

Abstract: The invention provides a battery module for improving safety, which comprises at least one fixing frame, a plurality of battery cells, a plurality of conductive sheets and a plurality of protection units. The battery cells are arranged on the fixing frame. Each conductive sheet is connected with two battery cells in series, each of the protection units is respectively connected with two conductive sheets, and the battery cells connected with the conductive sheets are connected in parallel via the protection unit. When the temperature of the protection unit is greater than a preset temperature, the protection unit will be blown, thereby preventing the battery cells from charging the defective battery cell, resulting in the defective battery cell to melt or explode.

Abstract: A method includes: forming a first plurality of tiers that each comprises first and second dummy layers over a substrate, wherein within each tier, the second dummy layer is disposed above the first dummy layer; forming a second plurality of recessed regions in the first plurality of tiers, wherein at least one subgroup of the second plurality of recessed regions extend through respective different numbers of the second dummy layers; and performing an etching operation to concurrently forming a third plurality of trenches with respective different depths in the substrate through the at least one subgroup of the second plurality of recessed regions.