Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques to configure processor partitioning for a multi-process service. In at least one embodiment, a multi-process service configures a set of streaming multiprocessors of one or more parallel processing units to perform one or more threads in response to an application programming interface (API).

Abstract: A method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes receiving, by a processor of the UAV, a plurality of images captured by an imaging device coupled to the UAV, identifying, by the processor, a target in at least one image of the plurality of images, determining, by the processor, whether the target is a stationary target or a moving target based on analyzing the plurality of images, and automatically effecting, by the processor, movement of the UAV based on determining the target is the stationary target or the moving target.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques to configure processor partitioning for a multi-process service. In at least one embodiment, a multi-process service configures a set of streaming multiprocessors of one or more parallel processing units to perform one or more threads based on one or more user-defined data values accessible to a parallel processing library, such as compute uniform device architecture (CUDA).

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a cleaning robot, including a housing, a receiving tank, and a liquid storage tank. The housing is provided with a first groove and a second groove spaced apart from each other. The receiving tank is located in the first groove and configured to receive dirt. The liquid storage tank is located in the second groove and configured to store a cleaning liquid. In the cleaning robot of the present disclosure, the receiving tank and the liquid storage tank are arranged separately and spaced apart from each other, such that the volume of the liquid storage tank is increased, thereby allowing a larger area to be cleaned with a tank of water stored.

Abstract: Systems and methods are for securing link aggregation are provided. According to an embodiment, a network device in a secure domain discovers device information associated with a peer network device in an untrusted domain that is connected through a first link directly connecting a first interface of the network device to a first interface of the peer network device, and authenticates the peer while allowing at least some network traffic to continue to be transmitted through the first interface. The network device establishes a secure session between the network device and the peer over the first link when the peer network device is successfully authenticated. The network device then allows the first link to operate as part of a single aggregated logical link, including a second link coupling a second interface of the network device to a second interface of the peer network device.

Abstract: A method for controlling flight includes displaying, in a real-time manner, a picture photographed and sent by a photographing device carried by an aerial vehicle; determining a no-clicking area in the picture based on a position of an obstacle or a no-fly zone; receiving a click operation of a user on the picture; and controlling a flight of the aerial vehicle based on the click operation. Controlling the flight of the aerial vehicle based on the click operation includes invalidating the click operation in response to determining a click location of the click operation being in the no-clicking area; and controlling the flight of the aerial vehicle based on a position of the click location in response to determining the click location being not in the no-clicking area.

Abstract: A system includes a flip-over mechanism. The flip-over mechanism includes a base and a guiding element. The base includes a bottom surface and a flipping surface. The guiding element includes a feeding surface. There is a feeding angle between the feeding surface and the bottom surface. The feeding surface faces the flipping surface. An opening direction of the flipping surface faces the feeding surface. There is a flip-over spacing between guiding element and the flipping surface. The flip-over mechanism is adapted to flip, by 180 degrees, a workpiece that enters from the feeding surface.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a freeze-dried preparation of chemiluminescent immune microspheres, and a preparation method and an application thereof. The preparation is composed of one or more spherical solid particles having the same composition, which are uniform, smooth, and highly stable. In the preparation process, a magnetic particle coating raw material, an acridinium ester marking raw material and a reagent storage agent are freeze-dried into microspheres, so that the freeze-dried preparation can be stored and transported at normal temperature; the microspheres prepared in the present invention can be sub-packaged conveniently into individual packs, which are hygienic, simple and clear, and convenient to get and use, thereby the safety and convenience of use are improved. The preparation provided by the present invention and the test kit prepared according to the present invention can be used for immunoassays that are not for a disease diagnoses or treatment purpose.

Abstract: Provided is a photoelectric detector, comprising: a silicon layer (110), the silicon layer (110) comprising a first-doping-type doped region (111); a germanium layer (120) in contact with the silicon layer (110), the germanium layer (120) comprising a second-doping-type doped region (121); and a silicon nitride waveguide (130), the silicon nitride waveguide (130) being arranged surrounding the germanium layer (120) along the extension directions of at least three side walls of the germanium layer (120), wherein the silicon nitride waveguide (130) is used for transmitting an optical signal and coupling the optical signal to the germanium layer (120), and the germanium layer (120) is used for detecting the optical signal and converting the optical signal into an electrical signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to non-woven protein fibers and to methods for forming and producing the same. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a method of processing a protein comprising dissolving a protein in a solution, optionally removing any insoluble materials from the solution, and spraying the solution under an applied pressure. In other embodiments, the protein can be derived from a range of sources, including but not limited to arthropod silks, animal keratin (e.g. hair and wool), tissue elastin, collagen, resilin, and plant protein. In certain embodiments, the methods of the invention are an alternative to electrospinning methods known in the art.

Abstract: Methods and systems for digitally reconstructing a patient tissue sample are described herein. In one embodiment, the method may include projecting a first structured light pattern onto the patient tissue sample, receiving a first reflection of the first structured light pattern from the patient tissue sample, and reconstructing the patient tissue sample based on the first reflection and the projected first structured light pattern. In another embodiment, the system may include a projector adapted or configured to project the first structured light onto the patient tissue sample, a charge-coupled device (CCD) adapted or configured to receive the first reflection from the patient tissue sample, and a reconstruction device adapted or configured to reconstruct the patient tissue sample based on the first reflection and the projected first structured light pattern.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for operating a secure conference system. A non-limiting example of the computer-implemented method includes transmitting an invitation for a conference to a plurality of participants and instructing a blockchain system to create a blockchain network at a start of the conference. The blockchain network includes a node corresponding to each of the plurality of participants and a node corresponding to a central conference device. The method also includes obtaining, from the node of the blockchain network corresponding to the central conference device, a secret key corresponding to the central conference device and receiving an media communication stream from each of the plurality of participants.

Abstract: Systems and methods are for securing link aggregation are provided. According to an embodiment, a network device in a secure domain discovers device information associated with a peer network device in an untrusted domain that is connected through a first link directly connecting a first interface of the network device to a first interface of the peer network device, and authenticates the peer while allowing at least some network traffic to continue to be transmitted through the first interface. The network device establishes a secure session between the network device and the peer over the first link when the peer network device is successfully authenticated. The network device then allows the first link to operate as part of a single aggregated logical link, including a second link coupling a second interface of the network device to a second interface of the peer network device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photodetector with a resonant waveguide structure, including: a substrate; a light absorption layer located on the substrate and configured for detecting an optical signal; a resonant waveguide structure including a first waveguide portion and a second waveguide portion spaced apart; the first waveguide portion receives the optical signal and transmits the received optical signal to a first region of the second waveguide portion, the second waveguide portion includes a second region for coupling the optical signal to the light absorption layer, and the second waveguide portion provides a circular transmission path for transmission of the optical signal to transmit the optical signal that transmitted to the first region to the second region along part of the circular transmission path and retransmit the optical signal that flows through the second region without being coupled to the light absorption layer to the second region along the circular transmission path.

Abstract: The cleaning scraping strip includes a connecting portion, the connecting portion has a first end and a second end, and the first end of the connecting portion is installed on the bottom of the cleaning robot; and a working portion, wherein the working portion has a first end and a second end, the first end of the working portion is connected to the second end of the connecting portion, and the second end of the working portion is configured to contact the ground; a connection between the first end of the working portion and the second end of the connecting portion defines a notch, and the notch is arranged on the side of the connection away from the advancing direction of the cleaning robot, the working portion is bendable along the notch so that at least part of the working portion abuts against the connecting portion.

Abstract: A method of controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in an environment includes detecting, with aid of a sensor coupled to the UAV and while the UAV is in flight, a signal that is emitted from and uniquely identifying a locating marker; determining, with aid of a processor, a sequence of actions to control the UAV in response to a plurality of instructions encoded in the locating marker and communicated by the signal; and controlling, with aid of the processor, the UAV to effect the sequence of actions according to a specified time interval included in the plurality of instructions. The specified time interval indicates a wait time before the UAV effects the sequence of actions.

Abstract: A method for establishing an information model is disclosed according to embodiment of the disclosure. The method includes steps below. A description data of a product is obtained. A resource description framework (RDF) graph is generated according to the description data. The RDF graph is compared with at least one first international standard model. An information model corresponding to the product is established according to a comparison result, and the information model is configured to provide information related to the product.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative elongated housing with an elongate central slot for receiving a daughter card, a plurality of contacts disposed in the housing by two sides of the central slot, and a mounting section located at one end of the housing with a unitary ejector pivotally mounted therein. The ejector forms a receiving slot for receiving the daughter board, and a pair of engagement arms located by two opposite sides of the receiving slot with corresponding hook at front ends to be engaged within corresponding engagement slots formed in the mounting section. Each deflectable engagement arms includes a metal piece associated therewith not only preventing breaking of the deflectable engagement arm during rotation of the ejector but also enhancing engagement between the ejector and the housing.

Abstract: A system for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to switch between different flight modes during operation. The system includes one or more processors configured to determine, based on sensor data received from one or more sensors carried by the UAV, a change in environment of the UAV from a first environment type to a second environment type. In response to determining the change in environment, the one or more processors configured to switch a flight mode of the UAV from a first flight mode to a second flight mode, and effect operation of the UAV in accordance with a second set of operating rules for operating in the second environment type.

Abstract: An optical module includes an enclosure and an optical output assembly mounted on the enclosure. An emitter mounted in the enclosure is configured to emit a beam of light toward the optical output assembly. A connector, which includes two conductive layers separated by a dielectric layer, has a first side connected to the enclosure and a second side connected to the optical output assembly. An electrical trace disposed on the enclosure is connected to the first side of the connector so as to define a test circuit having a capacitance. Control circuitry is coupled to sense the capacitance of the test circuit, and configured to inhibit operation of the emitter upon sensing a change in the capacitance that exceeds a predetermined threshold.