Abstract: Embodiments of a method are disclosed. The method includes performing distributed deep learning training on multiple batches of training data using corresponding learners. Additionally, the method includes determining training times wherein the learners perform the distributed deep learning training on the batches of training data. The method also includes modifying a processing aspect of the straggler to reduce a future training time of the straggler for performing the distributed deep learning training on a new batch of training data in response to identifying a straggler of the learners by a centralized control.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method are disclosed. The method includes performing decentralized distributed deep learning training on a batch of training data. Additionally, the method includes determining a training time wherein the learner performs the decentralized distributed deep learning training on the batch of training data. Further, the method includes generating a table having the training time and other processing times for corresponding other learners performing the decentralized distributed deep learning training on corresponding other batches of other training data. The method also includes determining that the learner is a straggler based on the table and a threshold for the training time. Additionally, the method includes modifying a processing aspect of the straggler to reduce a future training time of the straggler for performing the decentralized distributed deep learning training on a new batch of training data in response to determining the learner is the straggler.

Abstract: A task-based learning using task-directed prediction network can be provided. Training data can be received. Contextual information associated with a task-based criterion can be received. A machine learning model can be trained using the training data. A loss function computed during training of the machine learning model integrates the task-based criterion, and minimizing the loss function during training iterations includes minimizing the task-based criterion.

Abstract: Circuit-Under-Pad (CUP) device topologies for high current lateral GaN power transistors comprise source, drain and gate finger electrodes on active regions of a plurality of sections of a multi-section transistor, and a contact structure comprising source and drain contact areas, e.g. drain and source pads extending over active regions of each section, interconnected by conductive micro-vias to respective underlying drain and source finger electrodes. Alternatively, source contact areas comprise parts of a source bus which runs over inactive regions. For reduced gate loop inductance, the source bus may be routed over or under the to gate bus. The pad structure and the micro-via interconnections are configured to reduce current density in self-supported widths of the drain finger electrodes. Example CUP device structures provide for higher current carrying capability and reduced drain-source resistance.

Abstract: Circuit-Under-Pad (CUP) device topologies for high current lateral GaN power transistors comprise first and second levels of on-chip metallization M1 and M2; M1 defines source, drain and gate finger electrodes of a plurality of sections of a multi-section transistor and a gate bus; M2 defines an overlying contact structure comprising a drain pad and source pads extending over active regions of each section. The drain and source pads of M2 are interconnected by conductive micro-vias to respective underlying drain and source finger electrodes of M1. The pad structure and the micro-via interconnections are configured to reduce current density in self-supported widths of source and drain finger electrodes, i.e. to optimize a maximum current density for each section. For reduced gate loop inductance, part of each source pad is routed over the gate bus. Proposed CUP device structures provide for higher current carrying capability and reduced drain-source resistance.

Abstract: A shooting method includes: in a state in which a remote connection for sharing a shooting preview interface is established with the second terminal, receiving and displaying a first preview interface of the second terminal sent by the second terminal; receiving a first input performed by a user; and outputting first target shooting data in response to the first input, where the first target shooting data includes partial or all image information of the first preview interface, and the first target shooting data is a video or an image.

Abstract: Techniques for image processing and transformation are provided. A plurality of images and a plurality of maps are received, and a system of neural networks is trained based on the plurality of images and the plurality of maps. A first image is received, and a first map is generated by processing the first image using the system of neural networks.

Abstract: Building machine learning models by receiving, a plurality of training process scores associated with the model parameter lists, determining, a best model parameter list according to the training process scores, determining a descendant model parameter list according to the best model parameter list, wherein the descendant parameter list comprises a portion of the best model parameter list, distributing the descendant model parameter list, conducting a model training process according to the descendant model parameter list, determining a training process score according to the descendant model parameter list, and sending the training process score for the descendant model parameter list.

Abstract: A method for editing text and a mobile terminal are provided. The method includes: receiving a first input of a user on target text; displaying a preset text deletion control on a first preset side of the target text in response to the first input; receiving a second input of the user on the text deletion control; and deleting, in response to the second input, target sub-text selected by the second input, where the target text includes the target sub-text.

Abstract: Provided in the present disclosure are a message management method and terminal, the method comprising: receiving a first input of an operating body for a target message on a group communication interface; in response to the first input, displaying a message management widget, the message management widget comprising processing progress information of the target message; when a processing feedback message of at least one message receiving subject for the target message is received, updating display content of the message management widget.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multi-piece text copy method and a mobile terminal. The multi-piece text copy method includes: receiving N inputs from a user; displaying N text editing controls in response to the N inputs respectively; acquiring N pieces of target text selected by the N text editing controls respectively; receiving a first input from the user at a target position in first text information; and copying the N pieces of target text to the target position in response to the first input. Each text editing control includes a text selection identifier and a control addition identifier, N is an integer greater than 1, and any two of the N pieces of target text are not adjacent to each other.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, an image processing system includes a cross-point synapse array that includes multiple row wires, multiple column wires, and multiple cross-point devices, a cross-point device at each intersection of the row wires and the column wires. The image processing system further includes an image sensor array that includes multiple pixel unit circuits, each pixel unit circuit is connected to a corresponding row wire of the cross-point synapse array, wherein the pixel unit circuit generates a voltage output based on an input light. The image processing system further includes a pixel unit controller that adjusts an exposure time of the pixel unit circuits based on voltage outputs from the pixel unit circuits respectively.

Abstract: Embodiments for implementing a softmax function in an analog circuit. The analog circuit may comprise a plurality of input nodes to accept voltage inputs; a plurality of diodes connected to each of the plurality of input nodes to perform a current adding function; a log amplifier coupled to the plurality of diodes; a plurality of analog adders coupled to the voltage inputs and an output of the log amplifier; and a plurality of exponential amplifiers, each of the plurality of exponential amplifiers coupled to one of the plurality of analog adders.

Abstract: A device and a method for detecting main acoustic indexes of multi-beam sonar pertaining to the field of hydrographic surveying and charting technology. The device includes a rotating device and a lifting gear installed in an anechoic tank. The bottom of the rotating device is equipped with a multi-beam sonar that has its rotating plane perpendicular to the direction of track line and transmits signals along the horizontal direction. A standard hydrophone is equipped at the bottom of the lifting gear, and is connected with a signal collector. The device utilizes the standard hydrophone to receive the pulse signals transmitted by the multi-beam sonar and employs the multi-beam sonar to receive the standard sound source signals, designs the detection process for data collection for analysis and research, thereby achieving the detection of the frequency, source level and beam angle of multi-beam sonar.

Abstract: An argmax circuit includes input nodes coupled to a first set of comparators to receive a plurality of analog input signals each associated with a channel number, the first set of comparators outputting a plurality of first analog results and input nodes coupled to a second set of comparators to receive and process the plurality of first analog results, the second set of comparators outputting a plurality of second analog results processed by additional comparators in a cascading manner in a forward direction until a single comparator remains with a single output. A plurality of comparators including the first set, the second set, and the additional comparators are executed in a reverse direction to determine the channel number from which the single output originated from.

Abstract: Circuit-Under-Pad (CUP) device topologies for high current lateral GaN power transistors comprise first and second levels of on-chip metallization M1 and M2; M1 defines source, drain and gate finger electrodes of a plurality of sections of a multi-section transistor and a gate bus; M2 defines an overlying contact structure comprising a drain pad and source pads extending over active regions of each section. The drain and source pads of M2 are interconnected by conductive micro-vias to respective underlying drain and source finger electrodes of M1. The pad structure and the micro-via interconnections are configured to reduce current density in self-supported widths of source and drain finger electrodes, i.e. to optimize a maximum current density for each section. For reduced gate loop inductance, part of each source pad is routed over the gate bus. Proposed CUP device structures provide for higher current carrying capability and reduced drain-source resistance.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, an image processing system includes a cross-point synapse array that includes multiple row wires, multiple column wires, and multiple cross-point devices, a cross-point device at each intersection of the row wires and the column wires. The image processing system further includes an image sensor array that includes multiple pixel unit circuits, each pixel unit circuit is connected to a corresponding row wire of the cross-point synapse array, wherein the pixel unit circuit generates a voltage output based on an input light. The image processing system further includes a pixel unit controller that adjusts an exposure time of the pixel unit circuits based on voltage outputs from the pixel unit circuits respectively.

Abstract: Circuit-Under-Pad (CUP) device topologies for high current lateral GaN power transistors comprise first and second levels of on-chip metallization M1 and M2; M1 defines source, drain and gate finger electrodes of a plurality of sections of a multi-section transistor and a gate bus; M2 defines an overlying contact structure comprising a drain pad and source pads extending over active regions of each section. The drain and source pads of M2 are interconnected by conductive micro-vias to respective underlying drain and source finger electrodes of M1. The pad structure and the micro-via interconnections are configured to reduce current density in self-supported widths of source and drain finger electrodes, i.e. to optimize a maximum current density for each section. For reduced gate loop inductance, part of each source pad is routed over the gate bus. Proposed CUP device structures provide for higher current carrying capability and reduced drain-source resistance.

Abstract: A device and a method for detecting main acoustic indexes of multi-beam sonar pertaining to the field of hydrographic surveying and charting technology. The device includes a rotating device and a lifting gear installed in an anechoic tank. The bottom of the rotating device is equipped with a multi-beam sonar that has its rotating plane perpendicular to the direction of track line and transmits signals along the horizontal direction. A standard hydrophone is equipped at the bottom of the lifting gear, and is connected with a signal collector. The device utilizes the standard hydrophone to receive the pulse signals transmitted by the multi-beam sonar and employs the multi-beam sonar to receive the standard sound source signals, designs the detection process for data collection for analysis and research, thereby achieving the detection of the frequency, source level and beam angle of multi-beam sonar.

Abstract: Circuit-Under-Pad (CUP) device topologies for high current lateral GaN power transistors comprise first and second levels of on-chip metallization M1 and M2; M1 defines source, drain and gate finger electrodes of a plurality of sections of a multi-section transistor and a gate bus; M2 defines an overlying contact structure comprising a drain pad and source pads extending over active regions of each section. The drain and source pads of M2 are interconnected by conductive micro-vias to respective underlying drain and source finger electrodes of M1. The pad structure and the micro-via interconnections are configured to reduce current density in self-supported widths of source and drain finger electrodes, i.e. to optimize a maximum current density for each section. For reduced gate loop inductance, part of each source pad is routed over the gate bus. Proposed CUP device structures provide for higher current carrying capability and reduced drain-source resistance.