Abstract: A method for generating a layout of a Josephson junction array includes obtaining an original script, in which geometric and action parameters are defined in the original script, the geometric parameters comprise a first structural parameter and a second structural parameter, the action parameters comprise an initial position parameter and a connection parameter; obtaining a first parameter value, a second parameter value, an initial position value, and a connection parameter value; in the original script, respectively assigning the first parameter value, the second parameter value, the initial position value, and the connection parameter value to the first structural parameter, the second structural parameter, the initial position parameter, and the connection parameter, so as to obtain a target script; and performing the target script to obtain a layout of a Josephson junction array having multiple connected Josephson junctions.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to apparatuses and methods for airflow adjustment in a respiratory protective device. In various embodiments, an air distribution system configured for selectively adjusting an airflow in a respiratory protective device, the air distribution system comprising a motor element; and one or more plate element configured for movement between a first and a second directional configurations based on an operation of the motor element; wherein the plate element is configured for arrangement relative to an air outlet of a fan component of the respiratory protective device such that the movement of the plate element between the first directional configuration and the second directional configuration defines a selective adjustment of an airflow characteristic defined by a volume of air flowing through the respiratory protective device relative to the air distribution system.

Abstract: A read circuit for an image sensor includes: a first analog-to-digital conversion unit configured to perform successive approximation high-bit analog-to-digital conversion on collected pixel data to obtain high-bit conversion data and residual pixel data; and a second analog-to-digital conversion unit electrically connected to the first analog-to-digital conversion unit and configured to perform single-slope low-bit analog-to-digital conversion on the residual pixel data to obtain low-bit conversion data, wherein a sum of a first conversion accuracy of the first analog-to-digital conversion unit and a second conversion accuracy of the second analog-to-digital conversion unit is equal to a preset conversion accuracy for the pixel data. In accordance with the read circuit, a high image conversion frame rate of the pixel data can be achieved with lower power consumption and less circuit area, and the conversion cycle of the pixel data is effectively shortened.

Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods related to activating alpha-kinase 1 (ALPK1) for modulating an immune response and treating or preventing cancer, infection, inflammation and related diseases and disorders as well as potentiating an immune response to a target antigen. The disclosure also provides heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) as agonists of alpha protein kinase 1 (ALPK1) and their use in activating ALPK1, modulating an immune response and treating diseases such as cancer, wherein A1, A2, L1, L2, L3, Z1, Z2, W1, W2, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are defined herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are a caffeic acid-based composite material and a preparation method thereof. The method includes: exposing a cyclodextrin metal-organic framework material prepared from ?-cyclodextrin to a solution of caffeic acid in a short-chain alcohol to obtain a mixed material; and incubating the mixed material, wherein during the incubating, the cyclodextrin metal-organic framework material is in dynamic contact with the solution of caffeic acid in a short-chain alcohol. The prepared composite material includes a cyclodextrin metal-organic framework material and caffeic acid loaded on the cyclodextrin metal-organic framework material, wherein the cyclodextrin metal-organic framework material is prepared from ?-cyclodextrin. The caffeic acid is loaded in an amount of 15-18% of a total mass of the caffeic acid-based composite material. The caffeic acid is located in a cavity of the cyclodextrin metal-organic framework material.

Abstract: A human-body-signal collection device (10). The human-body-signal collection device (10) includes a reference electrode (210), a first electrode (220) and a second electrode (230), an adjusting and generating device (30), a first collection device (40), and a first feedback device (50). The first electrode (220) outputs the first signal. The second electrode (230) outputs the second signal. The adjusting and generating device (30) is connected to the reference electrode (210) to output a reference signal to the reference electrode (210). The first collection device (40) collects the first signal and the second signal, and generates a first potential-difference signal based on the first signal and the second signal. The first feedback device (50) is connected to the first collection device (40) and the adjusting and generating device respectively.

Abstract: A delignified wood material is formed by removing substantially all of the lignin from natural wood. The resulting delignified wood retains cellulose-based lumina of the natural wood, with nanofibers of the cellulose microfibrils being substantially aligned along a common direction. The unique microstructure and composition of the delignified wood can provide advantageous thermal insulation and mechanical properties, among other advantages described herein. The thermal and mechanical properties of the delignified wood material can be tailored by pressing or densifying the delignified wood, with increased densification yielding improved strength and thermal conductivity. The chemical composition of the delignified wood also offers unique optical properties that enable passive cooling under solar illumination.

Abstract: Disclosed are a point cloud encoding and decoding method and device based on a two-dimensional regularization plane projection. The encoding method includes: acquiring original point cloud data; performing two-dimensional regularization plane projection on the original point cloud data to obtain a two-dimensional projection plane structure; obtaining a plurality of pieces of two-dimensional image information according to the two-dimensional projection plane structure; and encoding the plurality of pieces of two-dimensional image information to obtain code stream information.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to multimedia processing method, apparatus, device and medium, wherein the method includes: presenting a first multimedia interface comprising first content; receiving an interface switching request of a user in the first multimedia interface; and switching from the first multimedia interface currently presented to a second multimedia interface, and presenting second content in the second multimedia interface, wherein the first content comprises the second content and other content associated with the second content, and the second content comprises a target audio and a target subtitle corresponding to the target audio.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, apparatus, and computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for relative timing drift correction for distributed multi-user transmissions. In one aspect, a first access point (AP) may receive a first signal from a second AP. The first signal may be associated with a channel sounding procedure to be performed substantially simultaneously by the second AP and the first AP. The first AP may then receive a second signal from the second AP, and prior to a substantially simultaneous transmission by the second AP and the first AP. The second signal may include timing information relative to the first signal. The first AP may determine a start time of the substantially simultaneous transmission at the first AP based on the timing information, and may initiate the substantially simultaneous transmission according to the determined start time.

Abstract: Duplicated physical layer convergence protocol (PLCP) protocol data unit (PPDU) transmission is described for a wireless device with reduced peak-to-average power ratios (PAPR). One example includes obtaining a first sub-PPDU from to PPDU that includes a data field with data content. A second sub-PPDU may also be obtained by duplicating the PPDU including the data content of the PPDU. At least one of a phase rotation, a phase offset, or a phase ramp is applied to at least a portion of a second set of sub-carrier of a wideband channel. The first sub-PPDU is transmitted on a first set of sub-carriers of the wideband channel and the second sub-PPDU is transmitted on the second set of sub-carriers of the wideband channel.

Abstract: A cold plate is provided and includes: a housing disposed with a chamber; a base combined with the housing to form a working space separated from the chamber but connected with the chamber through an interconnecting structure to allow a working medium to flow within the chamber and the working space; a heat transfer structure disposed on the inner side of the base; and a pump disposed within the working space to drive the working medium in the working space. As such, the cold plate can provide better heat dissipation performance.

Abstract: A system and method for instance-level roadway feature detection for autonomous vehicle control are disclosed.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to respiratory protective devices and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, a respiratory protective device comprises a mask component configured to engage a face of a user; and a strap component configured for selective attachment to the mask component, the strap component being further configured to be worn by the user such that the mask component selectively attached thereto is positioned against the user's face, wherein the strap component defines a selectively detachable configuration relative to the relative to mask component; wherein the mask component comprises a plurality of integrated fastener components configured for selective engagement with the strap component to secure the strap component relative to the mask component, the plurality of integrated fastener components being integrally configured as part of the mask component such that the mask component defines a strap component interface configured for detachable attachment to the strap component.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a plurality of master sensor responses with a master sensor in a set of training fluids and obtaining node sensor responses in the set of training fluids. A linear correlation between a compensated master data set and a node data set is then found for a set of training fluids and generating node sensor responses in a tool parameter space from the compensated master data set on a set of application fluids. A reverse transformation is obtained based on the node sensor responses in a complete set of calibration fluids. The reverse transformation converts each node sensor response from a tool parameter space to the synthetic parameter space and uses transformed data as inputs of various fluid predictive models to obtain fluid characteristics. The method includes modifying operation parameters of a drilling or a well testing and sampling system according to the fluid characteristics.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, devices, apparatus, and methods, including computer programs encoded on storage media, for techniques for reducing feedback information in an extremely high throughput (EHT) wireless local area network (WLAN). A receiving device (beamformee), such as a station (STA), may receive a sounding signal from a transmitting device (beamformer), such as an access point (AP), and transmit channel feedback. The receiving device may transmit the channel feedback as part of a reduced compressed beamforming feedback (CBF) operation that includes determining a first set of channel characteristics. The receiving device may select a subset of the first set of channel characteristics and determine a set of differential characteristics based on the subset. The transmitting device may then transmit the sets of characteristics as reduced CBF to the transmitting device. The transmitting device may determine a channel estimation for beamformed signaling based on the reduced CBF.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods, devices and systems for link adaptation in wireless communications. Some implementations more specifically relate to transmitter-based modulation and coding scheme (MCS) selection. A transmitting device transmits a test packet, over a wireless channel, to a receiving device. The receiving device generates one or more signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR) estimates for the wireless channel based on the received sounding packet. In some aspects, each SINR estimate may be associated with a particular modulation order. In some other aspects, each SINR estimate may be generated based on a transmitter configuration or a receiver type to be used for subsequent communications between the transmitting device and the receiving device. The receiving device transmits feedback, including the SINR estimates, to the transmitting device.

Abstract: Disclosed are a point cloud encoding and decoding method and device based on a two-dimensional regularization plane projection. The encoding method includes: acquiring original point cloud data; performing two-dimensional regularization plane projection on the original point cloud data to obtain a two-dimensional projection plane structure; obtaining a plurality of pieces of two-dimensional image information according to the two-dimensional projection plane structure; and encoding the plurality of pieces of two-dimensional image information to obtain code stream information.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods, devices and systems for generating enhanced trigger frames. Some implementations more specifically relate to trigger frame designs that support gains in data throughput achievable in accordance with the IEEE 802.11be amendment, and future generations, of the IEEE 802.11 standard. In some implementations, an enhanced trigger frame may be used to solicit a non-legacy trigger-based (TB) physical layer protocol convergence protocol (PLCP) protocol data unit (PPDU) from one or more wireless stations (STAs). In some implementations, the enhanced trigger frame may be configurable to support multiple versions of the IEEE 802.11 standard. For example, an enhanced trigger frame may be configured in accordance with a legacy trigger frame format or a non-legacy trigger frame format. Thus, when configured in accordance with the legacy trigger frame format, the enhanced trigger frame can also be used to a legacy TB PPDU from one or more STAs.