Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an intelligent mapping method for a cloud tenant virtual network based on a reinforcement learning model, where a mapping algorithm is used to combine a resource abstraction model, Blocking Island, with a deep reinforcement learning algorithm, Actor-Critic, reasonably abstract underlying network resources by means of the Blocking Island model, and efficiently represent resource connectivity information of the entire network with an amount of available resources between nodes as a lower bound. The method specifically includes: (1): completing modeling of virtual network embedding; (2): modeling computing resources and bandwidth resources in a physical network; (3): constructing a neural network; and the like. Compared with the prior art, the present disclosure has better performance in average mapping cost, benefit-cost ratio, total benefit value and mapping success rate, further improves mapping accuracy, reduces the average mapping cost, and has a wide application prospect.

Abstract: A method of promoting adhesion between a dielectric layer of a semiconductor device and a metal fill deposited within a trench in the dielectric layer, including performing an ion implantation process wherein an ion beam formed of an ionized dopant species is directed into the trench at an acute angle relative to a top surface of the dielectric layer to form an implantation layer in a sidewall of the trench, and depositing a metal fill in the trench atop an underlying bottom metal layer, wherein the metal fill adheres to the sidewall.

Abstract: A method for automatically regulating an explicit congestion notification (ECN) of a data center network based on multi-agent reinforcement learning is provided. The method specifically includes steps 1 to 3. In step 1, an ECN threshold regulation of a data center network is modelled as a multi-agent reinforcement learning problem. In step 2, an independent proximal policy optimization (IPPO) algorithm in multi-agent reinforcement learning is used for training according to features of the data center network. In step 3, offline pre-training is combined with online incremental learning such that a model deployed on each switch is capable of rapidly adapting to a dynamic data center network environment.

Abstract: A bit may include a matrix portion, the matrix portion exposed at a cone region and a nose region of the bit. A bit may include a steel portion, the steel portion including a bit connection, the steel portion exposed at a gauge region of the bit. A bit may include a plurality of cutting elements secured to the matrix portion at the cone region and the nose region.

Abstract: A lithium battery system is provided. The lithium battery system comprises a battery pack, a battery management module, and a cooling control module. The battery pack comprises a first battery module and a second battery module having different battery characteristics. The battery management module is electrically connected to the battery pack, and configured to control an operating condition of the battery pack according to the battery characteristics of the first battery module and the second battery module. The cooling control module is electrically connected to the battery management module and the battery pack, and configured to cool the battery pack according to an instruction of the battery management module. The application combines a variety of lithium batteries with different performances to obtain a lithium battery system with excellent comprehensive performance.

Abstract: A management device comprises a first authentication module, for receiving a first information and performing a first determination on whether an administrator device is correct according to the first information; an authorization module, coupled to the first authentication module, for performing a second determination on whether the administrator device comprises an access qualification for a remote device, when the first determination is positive and when receiving a first request message for accessing the remote device; a communication module, coupled to the authorization module, for transmitting a second request message for establishing a connection with a network device to the remote device, when the second determination is positive and when determining to establish the connection with the network device; an integration module, coupled to the authorization module, for transmitting a third request message for configuring a port forwarding to the network device, when the second determination is positive.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a DRAM includes: forming a hard mask layer on a substrate with an opening therein; forming a dielectric layer on a sidewall of the opening; forming a first barrier layer and a first conductor layer in the opening; performing a first dry etching and a first wet etching processes to respectively partially remove the first barrier layer and the first conductor layer, to expose the dielectric layer on upper sidewall; forming a second barrier layer in the opening; forming a mask layer in the opening to cover the second barrier layer; removing a part of the second barrier layer and the mask layer to expose the dielectric layer on the upper sidewall of the opening; and forming a second conductor layer in the opening.

Abstract: A method of promoting adhesion between a dielectric layer of a semiconductor device and a metal fill deposited within a trench in the dielectric layer, including performing an ion implantation process wherein an ion beam formed of an ionized dopant species is directed into the trench at an acute angle relative to a top surface of the dielectric layer to form an implantation layer in a sidewall of the trench, and depositing a metal fill in the trench atop an underlying bottom metal layer, wherein the metal fill adheres to the sidewall.

Abstract: An electrical device comprises a battery cell; a pressure sensor for measuring swelling forces of the battery cell, optionally with voltage, temperature and current sensors, and a battery management system including a controller. The controller executes a program to: (i) determine a reference swelling force corresponding to a reference electrical signal received from the pressure sensor at an earlier reference time, (ii) determine a second swelling force corresponding to a second electrical signal received from the pressure sensor at a later second time, and (iii) determine whether a risk of internal short circuit of the battery cell exists by comparing a reference level of the reference electrical signal and a signal representative of the second electrical signal. When the signal representative of the second electrical signal exceeds the reference level of the reference electrical signal by a threshold amount, a risk of internal short circuit of the cell exists.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for detecting, assessing, and displaying a battery fault, such as an internal short circuit in a battery cell. The system includes a battery; a sensor for outputting a sensor signal correlating to a measurement of a chemical, electrical, or physical property of the battery; and a controller in electrical communication with the sensor and a display device. The controller is configured to execute a program stored in the controller to: (i) detect and assess a fault in the battery based on the sensor signal, and (ii) transmit a display signal to the display device such that the display device produces an image indicative of the presence or the absence of a fault in the battery. The display device can be a virtual reality headset to be used for first responders and other beneficiaries for an electric vehicle fire.

Abstract: An elbow includes an elbow body, and a pipe wall of the elbow body is saw-toothed along an extending direction of the elbow body so that a bending angle of the elbow body is adjustable.

Abstract: An electrical device comprises a battery cell; a pressure sensor for measuring swelling forces of the battery cell, optionally with voltage, temperature and current sensors, and a battery management system including a controller. The controller executes a program to: (i) determine a reference swelling force corresponding to a reference electrical signal received from the pressure sensor at an earlier reference time, (ii) determine a second swelling force corresponding to a second electrical signal received from the pressure sensor at a later second time, and (iii) determine whether a risk of internal short circuit of the battery cell exists by comparing a reference level of the reference electrical signal and a signal representative of the second electrical signal. When the signal representative of the second electrical signal exceeds the reference level of the reference electrical signal by a threshold amount, a risk of internal short circuit of the cell exists.

Abstract: An environment monitoring device includes a sensing unit, a communication unit, a processor, and a storage unit. The sensing unit includes a number of sensors for sensing environmental parameters in real time. The storage unit stores preset standard values of the environmental parameters. The processor is configured to acquire the environmental parameter data sensed by the sensors and transmit the environmental parameter data to the storage unit or transmit these data to terminal device by means of the communication unit, fit a trend line on a graph according to the acquired environmental parameter data, and determine whether the acquired environmental parameter data exceeds a preset standard value.

Abstract: An elbow includes an elbow body, and a pipe wall of the elbow body is saw-toothed along an extending direction of the elbow body so that a bending angle of the elbow body is adjustable.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for displaying related content associated with browsing a website. For example, a user may access a website to view content provided by the website. As opposed to the user manually searching for interesting content through trial and error, related content that may be interesting to the user may be identified and surfaced to the user. For example, a user profile specifying user interests of the user may be used to identify related content assigned topics corresponding to the user interests (e.g., content provided by the website or other web source). In this way, the related content may be displayed to the user through a content recommendation reader interface. In an example, the content recommendation reader interface may be provided by a web browser so that related content may be identified and/or provided to users of any website from any device.

Abstract: A computing system includes a docking station and a computing device. The docking station includes a first connector. The computing device includes a second connector, a processor, a storage unit, and a wireless communication unit. The second connector, the storage unit, and the wireless communication unit are coupled to the processor. The second connector is detachably and electrically coupled to the first connector of the docking station. The computing device is configured to transmit content to the docking station for display by the first and second connectors. Thus, the computing system has advantages of mobility and operability.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for displaying related content associated with browsing a website. For example, a user may access a website to view content provided by the website. As opposed to the user manually searching for interesting content through trial and error, related content that may be interesting to the user may be identified and surfaced to the user. For example, a user profile specifying user interests of the user may be used to identify related content assigned topics corresponding to the user interests (e.g., content provided by the website or other web source). In this way, the related content may be displayed to the user through a content recommendation reader interface. In an example, the content recommendation reader interface may be provided by a web browser so that related content may be identified and/or provided to users of any website from any device.

Abstract: In one implementation, a computer-implemented method for determining user interests includes receiving user activity data that describes an interaction between a user and digital content. The method further includes generating first interest-level data that quantifies a first level of interest between the user and an entity that is a topic of the digital content, where the entity is of a plurality of entities included within a knowledge base. The knowledge base includes an ontology that indicates relationships between the plurality of entities. The method further includes identifying a candidate entity based on the candidate entity having one of the relationships to the entity within the knowledge base. Additionally, the method includes generating second interest-level data that quantifies a second level of interest between the user and the candidate entity based on an analysis of the one of the relationships of the candidate entity to the entity within the knowledge base.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for displaying related content associated with browsing a website. For example, a user may access a website to view content provided by the website. As opposed to the user manually searching for interesting content through trial and error, related content that may be interesting to the user may be identified and surfaced to the user. For example, a user profile specifying user interests of the user may be used to identify related content assigned topics corresponding to the user interests (e.g., content provided by the website or other web source). In this way, the related content may be displayed to the user through a content recommendation reader interface. In an example, the content recommendation reader interface may be provided by a web browser so that related content may be identified and/or provided to users of any website from any device.