Abstract: An apparatus for wireless communication includes a receiver configured to receive a request for data associated with an Internet-of-things (IoT) service session with an IoT cloud server. The apparatus further includes a transmitter configured to transmit, based on receiving the request and prior to transmitting a response to the request, a message indicating a timing parameter associated with availability of the data. The receiver is further configured to receive an uplink grant at a time that is based on the timing parameter, and the transmitter is further configured to transmit the response to the request based on the uplink grant. The response includes at least a subset of the data.

Abstract: A two-stage machine learning model is used to for categorization of a dataset, such as transactions. A plurality of complementary base machine learning models are used to generate initial inference results and associated measures of inference confidence from the dataset, which are collected as a meta dataset. Each of the complementary models is associated with a different part of the dataset in which it has a higher accuracy in that part than the other models. The meta dataset is provided as input to a meta machine learning model, which is trained to produce a final inference result, and a confidence score model, which is trained to produce a confidence score associated with the final inference result.

Abstract: A super resolution (SR) image generation circuit includes an image scale-up circuit, a stable SR processing circuit, a generative adversarial network (GAN) processing circuit, and a configurable basic block pool circuit. The image scale-up circuit is arranged to receive and process an input image to generate a scaled-up image. The stable SR processing circuit is arranged to receive a feature map of the input image to generate a stable delta value. The GAN processing circuit is arranged to receive the feature map to generate a GAN delta value. The configurable basic block pool circuit is arranged to dynamically configure a plurality of basic blocks according to a depth requirement of the input image, to generate a configuration result. The SR image generation circuit generates an SR image according to the scaled-up image, the stable delta value, and the GAN delta value.

Abstract: This application provides an exception locating method includes: A first device receives a first exception signal which changes abruptly from a first communication signal when the first communication signal passes through a location of an exception on a first line. The first device receives exception alarm information which is sent by the second device after the second device receives a second exception signal, the second exception signal is a signal that changes abruptly from a second communication signal when the second communication signal passes through the location of the exception. The first device determines the location of the exception based on a first time interval, where the first time interval is an interval between time at which the first exception signal is received and time at which the exception alarm information is received.

Abstract: A power-saving signal monitoring method includes receiving, by a UE, indication information transmitted by a network-side device; and monitoring, by the UE, a power-saving signal in a case that the UE determines that a last serving cell is a first cell based on the indication information. The network-side device is a network-side device corresponding to the first cell, and the first cell is a current camping cell.

Abstract: Provided are a passivation layer for forming a semiconductor bonding structure, a sputtering target making the same, a semiconductor bonding structure and a semiconductor bonding process. The passivation layer is formed on a bonding substrate by sputtering the sputtering target; the passivation layer and the sputtering target comprise a first metal, a second metal or a combination thereof. The bonding substrate comprises a third metal. Based on a total atom number of the surface of the passivation layer, O content of the surface of the passivation layer is less than 30 at %; the third metal content of the surface of the passivation layer is less than or equal to 10 at %. The passivation layer has a polycrystalline structure. The semiconductor bonding structure sequentially comprises a first bonding substrate, a bonding layer and a second bonding substrate: the bonding layer is mainly formed by the passivation layer and the third metal.

Abstract: Provided is a finger tendon sheath brace capable of adjusting fixing pressure, including a brace fixing plate, a compression screw, a compression plate, an adjustable pressure push rod and a spring. The brace fixing plate is configured as a fixing structure for accommodating a finger to extend in the finger tendon sheath brace, and is provided with a threaded opening in a center of the brace fixing plate in a vertical direction perpendicular to the finger. The compression screw is embedded in the threaded opening of the brace fixing plate through threads to make an end of the compression screw slightly higher than the brace fixing plate and a head end of the compression screw pass through the brace fixing plate and enter a cavity for accommodating the finger. The compression plate is connected with a head end of an adjustable pressure push rod inner sleeve.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a method for forming a semiconductor structure, the method includes forming a buffer layer over a substrate. An active layer is formed on the buffer layer. A top electrode is formed on the active layer. An etch process is performed on the buffer layer and the substrate to define a plurality of pillar structures. The plurality of pillar structures include a first pillar structure laterally offset from a second pillar structure. At least portions of the first and second pillar structures are spaced laterally between sidewalls of the top electrode.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a complex probiotic composition and a method for improving exercise performance of a subject with low intrinsic aerobic exercise capacity. The complex probiotic composition, which includes Lactobacillus rhamnosus GKLC1, Bifidobacterium lactis GKK24 and Clostridium butyricum GKB7, administered to the subject with the low intrinsic aerobic exercise capacity in a continuation period, can effectively reduce serum lactic acid and serum urea nitrogen after aerobic exercise, reduce proportion of offal fat and/or increase liver and muscle glycogen contents, thereby being as an effective ingredient for preparation of various compositions.

Abstract: Some implementations described herein include systems and techniques for fabricating a multi-dimension through silicon via structure in a three-dimensional integrated circuit device. The multi-dimension through silicon via structure includes a first columnar structure having a first width and a second columnar structure including a second width that is greater relative to the first width. The first columnar structure may include a low electrical capacitance and be configured for electrical signaling within the three-dimensional integrated circuit device. The second columnar structure may be configured to provide power to integrated circuitry of the three-dimensional integrated circuit device and also be configured to conduct heat through the three-dimensional integrated circuit device for thermal management of the three-dimensional integrated circuit device. Additionally, a pattern including the second columnar structure may be used for alignment purposes.

Abstract: A device including at least one processor, and an analog-to-digital (ADC) circuit, wherein the at least one processor is configured to generate an excitation signal and provide the excitation signal to a crystal in a pierce oscillation configuration, wherein after providing the excitation signal, the ADC circuit is configured to obtain as input a signal output from the crystal and convert the signal to a digital output; the at least one processor is configured to compare the digital output of the ADC circuit to a plurality of thresholds and based on the comparisons is further configured to drive the crystal to cause the crystal to operate as a pierce oscillator and to generate a clock signal from at least of one of the comparisons.

Abstract: An antenna module includes a first metal plate and a frame body. The frame body surrounds the first metal plate. The frame body includes a first antenna radiator, a second antenna radiator, a third antenna radiator, a first breakpoint and a second breakpoint. The first antenna radiator includes a first feeding end and excites a first frequency band. The second antenna radiator includes a second feeding end and excites a second frequency band. The third antenna radiator includes a third feeding end and excites a third frequency band. The first breakpoint is located between the first antenna radiator and the second antenna radiator. The second breakpoint is located between the second antenna radiator and the third antenna radiator. An electronic device including the above-mentioned antenna module is also provided.

Abstract: A method of improving a field operation that comprises a gas injection may include assessing a plurality of potential injection gases against a plurality of values of a plurality of parameters associated with a plurality of samples, where each of the plurality of potential injection gases comprises an acidic component, and where the plurality of parameters comprises fluid chemistry parameters and rock properties. The method may also include determining a proposed injection gas from among the plurality of potential injection gases for the field operation that comprises the gas injection to be performed using a first wellbore in fluidic communication with a first subterranean formation, a second wellbore in fluidic communication with the first subterranean formation, a third wellbore in fluidic communication with a second subterranean formation, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a circuit for determining the frequency of a signal is described, comprising an input configured to receive an analog input signal, an analog to digital converter configured to convert the analog input signal to a digital input signal, a digital mixer configured to generate a mixing result signal by mixing the digital input signal with a single bit binary signal having a reference frequency, a low pass filter configured to generate a filtered signal by filtering the mixing result signal, a measuring circuit configured to measure the period of the filtered signal and an output configured to output a value differing from the frequency of the single bit binary signal by the inverse of the measured period as the frequency to be determined.

Abstract: An array substrate includes a first substrate; and a first electrode and a second electrode disposed on the first substrate and located in a sub-pixel region. At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode includes a plurality of electrode strips. Every two adjacent electrode strips in the first electrode and the second electrode have a slit therebetween. The slit includes a first end portion, a straight portion, and a second end portion connected in sequence. A bend is formed at a connection position of the first end portion and the straight portion, and the second end portion is formed by protruding from the straight portion. The straight portion includes a first edge and a second edge parallel to each other, and an average width of the first end portion in a direction perpendicular to the first edge is less than a width of the straight portion.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an automated disinfection system for a CT patient table, where the automated disinfection system for a CT patient table includes: a disinfection mechanism disposed above the CT patient table; a detection mechanism, disposed on the disinfection mechanism and configured to detect a position of the CT patient table; and a control mechanism, configured to communicate with the disinfection mechanism by using a communication interface, so as to control start/stop and operation of the disinfection mechanism, where the disinfection mechanism is configured to perform horizontal movement and vertical movement during scanning gaps of a plurality of patients, so as to disinfect a use surface of the CT patient table. The disclosure enables rapid and automated disinfection on the use surface of the CT patient table during scanning gaps of a plurality of patients, thereby reducing a risk of cross-infection and saving manpower.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a supporting element, a transparent plate disposed on the supporting element, a semiconductor device disposed under the transparent plate, and a lid surrounding the transparent plate. The supporting element and the transparent plate define a channel.

Abstract: A method for processing an integrated circuit includes forming first and second gate all around transistors. The method forms a dipole oxide in the first gate all around transistor without forming the dipole oxide in the second gate all around transistor. This is accomplished by entirely removing an interfacial dielectric layer and a dipole-inducing layer from semiconductor nanosheets of the second gate all around transistor before redepositing the interfacial dielectric layer on the semiconductor nanosheets of the second gate all around transistor.

Abstract: The large-scale artificial synaptic device arrays based on the organic molecule-nanowire heterojunctions with tunable photoconductivity are proposed and demonstrated. The organic thin films of p-type 2,7-dioctyl[1]benzothieno[3,2-b][1] benzothiophene (C8-BTBT) or n-type phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PC61BM) are used to wrap the InGaAs nanowire parallel arrays to configure two different type-I heterojunctions, respectively. Due to the difference in carrier injection, persistent negative photoconductivity (NPC) or positive photoconductivity (PPC) are achieved in these heterojunctions. The irradiation with different wavelengths (solar-blind to visible ranges) can stimulate the heterojunction devices, effectively mimicking the synaptic behaviors with two different photoconductivities. Evidently, these photosynaptic devices are illustrated with retina-like behaviors and capabilities for large-area integration, which reveals their promising potential for artificial visual systems.

Abstract: An antenna correcting system is provided. The antenna correction system compares amplitudes of antenna signals that are emitted or received respectively by a plurality of antenna units with each other to select one of the amplitudes as target amplitude. The antenna correction system corrects the amplitude of each of the antenna signals according to the target amplitude. As a result, the amplitudes of the antenna signals are the same as each other or approximate to each other. After the amplitudes of the antenna signals are corrected, the antenna correction system compares phases of the antenna signals with each other to select one of the phases as a target phase. The antenna correction system corrects the phase of each of the antenna signals according to the target phase. As a result, the phases of the antenna signals are the same as each other or approximate to each other.