Abstract: Techniques for detecting anomalous behavior of an Internet-of-Things (IoT) device in an IoT network. IoT events of an IoT device are captured and analyzed to identify periodic activities of the IoT device. The periodic activities of the IoT device are tracked over time, and variations in the periodic activities are analyzed to assess potential threats to the IoT network.

Abstract: Disclosed is a double-cross composite fabric membrane biaxial tensile strength test piece, comprising a core region and four cantilevers. The four cantilevers extend outwards around the core region and form a cross shape. Each cantilever is connected to the core region via an edge transition region. An end portion of the cantilever is a clamping section. The clamping section is provided with a clamping end rubber rod. The clamping end rubber rod is used for connecting to a clamp of a biaxial tensile testing machine. The clamping section is three-layered. The cantilever and the edge transition region are double-layered. The core region is single-layered. The edge transition region is in the shape of a quadrangle rounded at four corners. A manufacturing method of the test piece is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of creating a graphic Quick Response (QR) code includes a picture and first and second two-dimensional barcodes combined through a halftoning technique. The graphic QR code includes a plurality of module units, each having a plurality of sub-modules. Information dots containing first information for the first two-dimensional barcode are provided, and each of the information dots of the first two-dimensional barcode is located at a central sub-module of each of the module units. The first information is readable by a scanning device. Information dots containing second information for the second two-dimensional barcode are provided, and each of the information dots of the second two-dimensional barcode is located at one of the other sub-modules. A position of each of the information dots of the second two-dimensional barcode is capable of being located by inputting a key through a decryption program for obtaining the second information.

Abstract: A strain gauge (10, 40, 50), a pressure sensor (20, 60), and an interventional medical catheter. The strain gauge (10, 40, 50) comprises a substrate (11) and at least two sensitive gages (1, 2) provided on the substrate (11), the at least two sensitive gages (1, 2) being arranged along two mutually perpendicular directions and sharing one ground port (3). The pressure sensor (20, 60) comprises an elastomer (21, 61) and the strain gauge (10, 40, 50) provided on the elastomer (21, 61). The interventional medical catheter comprises a catheter distal end and the pressure sensor (20, 60) provided at the catheter distal end.

Abstract: A device for preventing cables against external damage based on sound source localization comprises a power supply unit, and a sound source sensor unit, a camera unit, a signal processing unit and a wireless communication unit which are electrically connected to the power supply unit. The signal processing unit is connected to the sound source sensor unit, the camera unit and the wireless communication unit. The camera unit is associated with the sound source sensor unit. When the sound source sensor unit recognizes a target signal, the signal processing unit sends a trigger signal to the camera unit, and then the camera unit is triggered to replay a surveillance video to determine whether or not a target really exists. Compared with the prior art, the device has the advantages of being good in safety, high in reliability and the like.

Abstract: A method of creating a graphic Quick Response (QR) code includes a picture and first and second two-dimensional barcodes combined through a halftoning technique. The graphic QR code includes a plurality of module units, each having a plurality of sub-modules. Information dots containing first information for the first two-dimensional barcode are provided, and each of the information dots of the first two-dimensional barcode is located at a central sub-module of each of the module units. The first information is readable by a scanning device. Information dots containing second information for the second two-dimensional barcode are provided, and each of the information dots of the second two-dimensional barcode is located at one of the other sub-modules. A position of each of the information dots of the second two-dimensional barcode is capable of being located by inputting a key through a decryption program for obtaining the second information.

Abstract: Techniques for assessing risks of IoT devices. A system utilizing such techniques can include a packet analysis based IoT device risk assessment system and an IoT device risk assessment system. A method utilizing such techniques can include extraction of IoT device risk factors from a device profile of an IoT device and application of assessment weights to the IoT device risk factors to assess a risk level of an IoT device.

Abstract: A method is provided to fabricate a green desiccant wheel. A green recycled adsorbent material of aluminum hydroxide and alumina is extracted and used as a base material to be added to a 3-dimensional (3D) network skeleton of a foam support. Through sintering, surface is hardened with the material adsorbed to megapores uniformly distributed. Thus, an adsorbent material of porous ceramic having pores on surface is made. The area contacting with moist air is increased. The moisture-adsorbing capacity is improved. At last, the whole procedure is integrated to develop a high-efficiency green desiccant wheel. Thus, the reusable materials are kept at innate grade or upgraded for recycling and regenerating. New materials and products can be further fabricated. The present invention helps solving environmental problem of wastes. Life cycle of resource is lengthened. A sample of recycling economy is innovated. Industrial efficiency is effectively enhanced.

Abstract: An electrophoretic display panel including a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, an electrophoretic display layer and a low surface energy coating layer is provided. The first electrode layer has a first surface and a second surface corresponding to the first surface. The electrophoretic display layer is disposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. The electrophoretic display layer has a third surface. The third surface of the electrophoretic display layer and the second surface of the first electrode layer have a gap therebetween. A gap distance of the gap is changed with a press operation. The low surface energy coating layer is coated on at least one of the second surface of the first electrode layer and the third surface of the electrophoretic display layer.

Abstract: Techniques for providing Internet of Things (IoT) security are disclosed. An applicable system includes profiling IoT devices to limit the number of network signatures applicable to the IoT devices and performing pattern matching using a pattern that is appropriate for the profile of a given IoT device.

Abstract: A disposable staining system is provided including an insertable module configured to receive a biological sample therein, the insertable module including a well in which the biological sample is positioned; and a staining cartridge configured to receive the insertable module including the biological sample therein, the insertable module being positioned in the staining cartridge. The insertable module has first and second inclined planes on opposing sides of an upper surface of the insertable module. A sled configured to receive the insertable module has corresponding first and second inclined planes on a bottom surface thereof. The first and second inclined planes of the insertable module and the first and second inclined planes of the sled are configured to transform horizontal movement of the insertable module into the staining cartridge into a vertical movement of the sled such that the sled is pushed upward.

Abstract: An air conditioner, and a device and method for preventing cold air during heating of the air conditioner are provided, including: detecting an indoor ambient temperature and an outdoor ambient temperature respectively; determining whether an evaporator inner-tube temperature satisfies an evaporator inner-tube temperature condition, or whether a duration reaches an operating duration, or whether a current intensity continuously reaches a first preset current intensity threshold for a predetermined duration; when if so, starting an inner blower fan at a first preset wind speed; determining whether the evaporator inner-tube temperature satisfies the evaporator inner-tube temperature condition, or whether the current intensity continuously reaches a second preset current intensity threshold for a predetermined duration, or whether a duration, for which the inner blower fan operates at the first preset wind speed, reaches a first preset duration; and if so, switching the inner blower fan to operate at a second pr

Abstract: A hard film for coating a surface of a base material, the hard film includes a layer A, a layer B, and a nanolayer-alternating layer. The layer A is an AlTiCr nitride of (AlaTibCrc?d)N, where ? is one or more elements selected from C, B, Si, V, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta, and W. The layer B is an AlTiCr nitride or AlTiCr carbonitride of (AleTifCrg?h)CxN1-X, where ? is one or more elements selected from B, Si, V, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta, and W. The nanolayer-alternating layer is formed by alternately laminating a nanolayer A or a nanolayer B having the same composition as the layer A or B. And, the layer C is an AlCr(SiC) nitride or AlCr(SiC) carbonitride of [AliCrj(SiC)k?1]CYN1-Y, where ? is one or more elements selected from B, Ti, V, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta, and W.

Abstract: Techniques for assessing risks of IoT device. A system utilizing such techniques can include a packet analysis based IoT device risk assessment system and an IoT device risk assessment system. A method utilizing such techniques can include extraction of IoT device risk factors from a device profile of an IoT device and application of assessment weights to the IoT device risk factors to assess a risk level of an IoT device.

Abstract: Management of IoT devices through a private cloud. An IoT device is coupled to a gateway. A request from the IoT device to connect to a private cloud, wherein the private cloud is used to manage IoT devices, is received at a private cloud control center agent. An identification of the IoT device is determined. The IoT device is onboarded, using the identification, for management through the private cloud. A device profile of the IoT device is generated. The flow of data to and from the IoT device is regulated through application of IoT rules according to the device profile of the IoT device.

Abstract: A device includes a multistage filter and an elephant trap. The multistage filter has hash functions and an array. The multistage filter is operable to receive a packet associated with a candidate heavy network user and send the packet to the hash functions. The hash functions generate hash function output values corresponding to indices in the array. The elephant trap is connected to the multistage filter. The elephant trap includes a buffer and probabilistic sampling logic. The probabilistic sampling logic is operable to attempt to add information associated with the packet to the buffer a particular percentage of the time based in part on the result of the multistage filter lookup. The buffer is operable to hold information associated with the packet, counter information, and timestamp information.

Abstract: Data packets transmitted to and from an IoT device are obtained and at least one of the data packets are analyzed using deep packet inspection to identify transaction data from payload of the at least one of the data packets. An event log is generated for the IoT device from the transaction data, the event log, at least in part, used to generate a historical record for the IoT device. The IoT device is profiled into a device profile based on the historical record for the IoT device. The event log is updated in real-time to indicate current operation of the IoT device. Abnormal device behavior of the IoT device is determined using the event log and the device profile. The device profile is updated to indicate the abnormal device behavior of the IoT device.

Abstract: A package structure has first and second dies, a molding compound, a first redistribution layer, at least one first through interlayer via (TIV), second through interlayer vias (TIVs), an electromagnetic interference shielding layer and conductive elements. The first die is molded in the molding compound. The second die is disposed on the molding compound. The first redistribution layer is located between the conductive elements and the molding compound and electrically connected to the first and second dies. The molding compound is located between the second die and the first redistribution layer. The first and second TIVs are molded in the molding compound and electrically connected to the first redistribution layer. The second TIVs are located between the first die and the first TIV. The electromagnetic interference shielding layer is in contact with the first TIV. The conductive elements are connected to the first redistribution layer.

Abstract: A hard lubrication film, with which a surface of a base material is coated, has two or more alternately laminated layers that are one or more A-layers made of (CraMobWcVdBe)1?x?yCxNy and one or more B-layers made of (CraMobWcVdBe)1?x?y?zCxNyOz. Atom ratios a, b, c, d, e=1?a?b?c?d, x+y, and y related to A-layers satisfy 0.2?a?0.7, 0.05?b?0.6, 0?c?0.3, 0?d?0.05, 0?e?0.05, 0.3?x+y?0.6, and 0?y?0.6, respectively. Atom ratios a, b, c, d, e=1?a?b?c?d, x, y, z, and x+y+z related to B-layers satisfy 0.2?a?0.7, 0.05?b?0.6, 0?c?0.3, 0?d?0.05, 0?e?0.05, 0?x?0.6, 0?y?0.6, 0<z?0.6, and 0.3?x+y+z?0.6, respectively. Each A-layer has a film thickness within a range of 2 nm or more to 1000 nm or less, each B-layer has a film thickness within a range of 2 nm or more to 500 nm or less, and wherein the hard lubrication film has a total film thickness within a range of 0.1 ?m or more to 10.0 ?m or less.