Abstract: This disclosure discloses signal configuration methods and apparatuses. In an implementation, a method comprises: generating at least two reference signals of a same type corresponding to at least two antenna ports indicated to a terminal device, wherein the at least two reference signals comprise a first reference signal and a second reference signal, wherein a first sequence of the first reference signal is obtained based on a first initialization factor determined based on an index of a first code division multiplexing (CDM) group, and wherein a second sequence of the second reference signal different from the first sequence is obtained based on a second initialization factor determined based on an index of a second CDM group; and transmitting the at least two reference signals.

Abstract: A permanent magnet synchronous motor parameter measurement method is provided. The method comprises: performing a maximum torque per ampere and a vector control on a permanent magnet synchronous motor, causing the permanent magnet synchronous motor to run stably and normally; when the permanent magnet synchronous motor is stably and normally running, an ?-axis current and a ?-axis current are obtained by means of three phase current sampling of the permanent magnet synchronous motor undergoing three phase to two phase transformation, and a rotor position angle and an electrical rotational speed of the permanent magnet synchronous motor are measured and obtained by means of reading a sensor on the permanent magnet synchronous motor; the six physical quantities mentioned-above are taken and a recursive least squares method is used to simultaneously obtain four parametric results for stator resistance, d-axis inductance, q-axis inductance, and flux linkage.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides systems and methods for processing light. An example system can include one or more substrates, and a plurality of meta-units, which are patterned on each of the substrates and configured to modify a phase, an amplitude, or a polarization of the light with a subwavelength resolution. The system can be in a form of a diffractive neural network and be configured to perform target recognition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method of selling goods or services, or collecting recycle refuse using mechanized mobile merchantry, comprising positioning, by self-propelling, at least one of a mechanized mobile merchantry within a geographical boundary, allowing interaction with consumers, and effectuating selling of goods or services, or collection of recycle refuse with consumers. Other exemplary embodiments can include signaling a mechanized mobile merchantry with a consumer's mobile device to direct the merchantry to self-propel to the consumer's location, and utilizing usage logs and algorithms to optimize functionality of a fleet of merchantry and reposition the merchantry, as necessary, within a geographical boundary, to increase sales and consumer convenience.

Abstract: This disclosure provides economical and effective methods and apparatus for repairing scratches and scuffs on refillable bottle surfaces that minimally contaminates the bottle during the refurbishing process. In one aspect, the method comprises the steps of: a) adding at least one fluid into the polymeric packaging material such as a bottle to form at least a partially filled packaging material; and b) applying at least one heat source to an exterior surface of the at least partially filled packaging material to form a repaired polymeric packaging material. Apparatus and recycling systems that incorporate this method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A diagnostic system includes a detection circuit comprising a first impedance, a second impedance, a first input pin, a second input pin, a first output pin and a second output pin. The detection circuit is configured to receive an input signal via the first and the second input pins. The first impedance is configured to electrically couple the first input pin and the first output pin, and the second impedance is configured to electrically couple the first input pin with the second input pin and second output pin. The diagnostic system also includes a communication channel. The diagnostic system further includes an input circuit comprising a third input pin, a fourth input pin and a third output pin. The input circuit is configured to provide, via the third output pin, a voltage signal.

Abstract: A method for making a conductive network of sintered silver comprises preparing a conductive ink comprising a silver compound and a binder; depositing the conductive ink on a substrate and applying an external energy source to the deposited conductive ink to dry the ink; and applying an external energy source to the dried ink to decompose the ink to elemental silver and to sinter the elemental silver into a conductive network.

Abstract: A system for producing a customized beverage or beverage concentrate is disclosed. The system comprises a personalization server and a distribution machine communicatively coupled to the personalization server. The personalization server is configured to receive need and want information associated with a consumer, analyze the need and want information, apply a plurality of rules to the analyzed need and want information, and produce one or more customized beverage or beverage concentrate recipes based on the analysis of the need and want information and the application of the plurality of rules. The distribution machine is configured to receive the one or more customized beverage or beverage concentrate recipes from the personalization server and produce and deliver at least one customized beverage or beverage concentrate based on the one or more customized beverage or beverage concentrate recipes to the consumer by combining one or more beverage ingredients.

Abstract: A bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising from about 25 to about 75 weight percent of a terephthalate component and from about 20 to about 50 weight percent of a diol component, wherein at least about one weight percent of at least one of the terephthalate and/or the diol component is derived from at least one bio-based material. A method of producing a bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising obtaining a diol component comprising ethylene glycol, obtaining a terephthalate component comprising terephthalic acid, wherein at least one of the diol component and/or the diol component is derived from at least one bio-based material, and reacting the diol component and the terephthalate component to form a bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising from about 25 to about 75 weight percent of the terephthalate component and from about 20 to about 50 weight percent of the diol component.

Abstract: A method of tuning optoelectronic transceivers in an optical network may include powering on a first optoelectronic transceiver, setting a channel wavelength of the first optoelectronic transceiver, transmitting a first request command from the first optoelectronic transceiver through the optical network to a second optoelectronic transceiver, and non-iteratively changing a channel wavelength of the first optoelectronic transceiver until a second request command is received from the second optoelectronic transceiver. The second request command may indicate to the first optoelectronic transceiver that the channel wavelength set by the first optoelectronic transceiver is able to travel through the optical network between the first optoelectronic transceiver and the second optoelectronic transceiver.

Abstract: A method of tuning optoelectronic transceivers in an optical network may include powering on a first optoelectronic transceiver, setting a channel wavelength of the first optoelectronic transceiver, transmitting a first request command from the first optoelectronic transceiver through the optical network to a second optoelectronic transceiver, and non-iteratively changing a channel wavelength of the first optoelectronic transceiver until a second request command is received from the second optoelectronic transceiver. The second request command may indicate to the first optoelectronic transceiver that the channel wavelength set by the first optoelectronic transceiver is able to travel through the optical network between the first optoelectronic transceiver and the second optoelectronic transceiver.

Abstract: A method of tuning optoelectronic transceivers in an optical network may include powering on an optoelectronic transceiver, setting the channel wavelength of the optoelectronic transceiver, transmitting a request command from the optoelectronic transceiver through the optical network to another optoelectronic transceiver; and waiting to receive a second request command from the another optoelectronic transceiver.

Abstract: A method of tuning optoelectronic transceivers in an optical network may include powering on an optoelectronic transceiver, setting the channel wavelength of the optoelectronic transceiver, transmitting a request command from the optoelectronic transceiver through the optical network to another optoelectronic transceiver; and waiting to receive a second request command from the another optoelectronic transceiver.

Abstract: A bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising from about 25 to about 75 weight percent of a terephthalate component and from about 20 to about 50 weight percent of a diol component, wherein at least about one weight percent of at least one of the terephthalate and/or the diol component is derived from at least one bio-based material. A method of producing a bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising obtaining a diol component comprising ethylene glycol, obtaining a terephthalate component comprising terephthalic acid, wherein at least one of the diol component and/or the diol component is derived from at least one bio-based material, and reacting the diol component and the terephthalate component to form a bio-based polyethylene terephthalate polymer comprising from about 25 to about 75 weight percent of the terephthalate component and from about 20 to about 50 weight percent of the diol component.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process for production of glucose having purity greater than 98% from pretreated cellulosic biomass comprising 50-95% cellulose, using thermo-chemical and enzymatic treatments. The process of the disclosure involves mild acid and/or alkali treatment of the pretreated cellulosic biomass for production of treated cellulosic biomass residue comprising polysaccharides containing greater than 98% glucose. The treatment results in high purity cellulose that is highly amenable to enzymatic hydrolysis and yields glucose having purity greater than 98%. The process of the disclosure also involves membrane separation of enzymes and oligosaccharides for recycling and separation of glucose to avoid product feedback inhibition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of making a bio-based PET packaging and particularly to a method of producing a bio-based PET from at least one bio-based material comprising: a) forming at least one PET component from at least one bio-based material, wherein the at least one PET component is selected from a monoethylene glycol (“MEG”), a terephthalic acid (“TA”), and combinations thereof; (b) processing said bio-based PET component into a bio-based PET.

Abstract: Methods or preparing para-xylene from biomass by carrying out a Diels-Alder cycloaddition at controlled temperatures and activity ratios. Methods of preparing bio-terephthalic acid and bio-poly(ethylene terephthalate (bio-PET) are also disclosed, as well as products formed from bio-PET.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process for production of glucose having purity greater than 98% from pretreated cellulosic biomass comprising 50-95% cellulose, using thermo-chemical and enzymatic treatments. The process of the disclosure involves mild acid and/or alkali treatment of the pretreated cellulosic biomass for production of treated cellulosic biomass residue comprising polysaccharides containing greater than 98% glucose. The treatment results in high purity cellulose that is highly amenable to enzymatic hydrolysis and yields glucose having purity greater than 98%. The process of the disclosure also involves membrane separation of enzymes and oligosaccharides for recycling and separation of glucose to avoid product feedback inhibition.

Abstract: A system for producing a customized beverage or beverage concentrate is disclosed. The system comprises a personalization server and a distribution machine communicatively coupled to the personalization server. The personalization server is configured to receive need and want information associated with a consumer, analyze the need and want information, apply a plurality of rules to the analyzed need and want information, and produce one or more customized beverage or beverage concentrate recipes based on the analysis of the need and want information and the application of the plurality of rules. The distribution machine is configured to receive the one or more customized beverage or beverage concentrate recipes from the personalization server and produce and deliver at least one customized beverage or beverage concentrate based on the one or more customized beverage or beverage concentrate recipes to the consumer by combining one or more beverage ingredients.

Abstract: A debondable adhesive composition comprising (A) the hydrosilation reaction product of the reaction between the vinyl groups on 1,3,5,7-tetravinyl-1,3,5,7-tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane and the terminal Si—H hydrogens on a silane or siloxane having terminal Si—H hydrogens, (B) a cross-linker for the hydrosilation reaction product, and (C) a metal catalyst and/or a radical initiator is provided.