Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solar cell includes: providing a substrate; providing a first layer of transparent conductive oxide on the substrate; providing a first charge transport layer on the first layer of transparent conductive oxide; providing a perovskite-based light-absorber layer on the first charge transport layer; providing a second charge transport layer on the perovskite-based light absorber layer; providing a second layer of transparent conductive oxide on the second charge transport layer; providing a patterned metallic contact layer on the second layer of transparent conductive oxide. The step of providing a perovskite-based light absorber layer includes: providing a perovskite precursor solution including an additive including an organic phosphonic acid and/or a phosphonate salt in a concentration of 0.1 mMol-50 mMol in the perovskite precursor solution; applying the perovskite precursor solution upon the first charge transport layer; annealing the perovskite layer at 100-170° C.

Abstract: A vehicle driver assist system provides for the location of a target feature in an initial image and updates the location of that target feature based on information indicative of vehicle dynamic operation. The system predicts a relative position of the target feature within subsequent images such that only a portion of subsequent images need by analyzed and searched.

Abstract: A method for processing scanning electron microscope specimen is provided. The method comprises: providing a specimen to be observed; providing a carbon nanotube array comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes; and pulling a carbon nanotube film from the carbon nanotube array, and laying the carbon nanotube film on a surface of the specimen, wherein the carbon nanotube film comprising a plurality of through holes.

Abstract: The present invention describes combination treatment comprising a PD-1 axis binding antagonist and an agent that decreases or inhibits TIGIT expression and/or activity and methods for use thereof, including methods of treating conditions where enhanced immunogenicity is desired such as increasing tumor immunogenicity for the treatment of cancer or chronic infection.

Abstract: A keyless control device is provided, wherein the first infrared sensor module generates an infrared trigger signal when the earphone is in a wearing state; the Bluetooth controller generates enable signals according to the infrared trigger signal, and the left-ear infrared sensor module generates a first detection signal according to a first enable signal; the right-ear infrared sensor module generates a second detection signal according to the second enable signal; the left-ear acceleration sensor module generates a third detection signal according to the third enable signal when detecting that the left-ear component is knocked; the right-ear acceleration sensor module generates a fourth detection signal according to the fourth enable signal when detecting that the right-ear component is knocked; and finally, the Bluetooth controller performs the functions according to the detection signals.

Abstract: A method for autonomously parking a vehicle-trailer system is provided. The method includes receiving sensor system data from a sensor system supported by the vehicle. The sensor system data includes images of surroundings along a driving path of the vehicle-trailer system. The method includes determining a local map based on the sensor system data. The local map includes surroundings along the driving path. The method includes receiving a user selection of an image location within the images. The image location representing a position in the local map associated with a selected location within the surroundings. The method includes determining a parking path from a current location of the vehicle-trailer system to the position based on the local map and instructing a drive system to execute an autonomous parking behavior causing the vehicle-trailer system to autonomously drive along the parking path and autonomously park in the selected location.

Abstract: Provided are antenna arrays based on three-dimensional special-shaped wave-absorbing structures by the disclosure, and includes an antenna array fixing plate and a plurality of antenna array units, where the antenna array units are sequentially fixed on the antenna array fixing plate; each of the plurality of antenna array units includes an antenna transmitting channel, two antenna receiving channels and a pair of three-dimensional special-shaped wave-absorbing structures; the antenna transmitting channel is used for transmitting antenna signals; the antenna receiving channels are used for receiving the antenna signals; and the three-dimensional special-shaped wave-absorbing structures are used for isolating antenna signals of antenna transmitting channels of other antenna array units.

Abstract: A method is for optimizing a convolution operation of an on-chip system and related products. The on-chip system is included in a computing processing apparatus of a combined processing apparatus. The computing processing apparatus includes one or a plurality of integrated circuit apparatuses. The combined processing apparatus further includes an interface apparatus and other processing apparatus. The computing processing apparatus interacts with other processing apparatus to jointly complete a computing operation specified by a user. The combined processing apparatus further includes a storage apparatus. The storage apparatus is connected to the apparatus and other processing apparatus, respectively. The storage apparatus is configured to store data of the apparatus and other processing apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a human agonistic CD40 multispecific antibody construct for treatment of solid tumors by engineering a molecule that specifically targets the CD40 pathway on tumor-associated APCs, without systemic CD40 activation.

Abstract: An engine includes an engine block having a cylinder, a piston movably disposed in a main chamber of the cylinder, a prechamber adjacent to and in fluid communication with the main chamber via a prechamber nozzle, and a fuel injector in fluid communication with the main chamber, wherein the fuel injector has spray nozzles interfacing with the main chamber. The fuel injector and the prechamber are aligned such that a first nozzle of the spray nozzles is directed towards the prechamber nozzle.

Abstract: A method of operating an engine includes operating the engine in first and second engine operating map regions by performing passive jet ignition combustion with a first stoichiometric fuel mixture and a first volume of residual gas. The engine is operated in a third engine operating map region by performing turbulent jet controlled compression ignition (TJCCI) with an ultra lean fuel mixture and a first volume of cooled exhaust gas recirculation, a fourth engine operating map region by performing passive jet ignition combustion with a third stoichiometric fuel mixture and a second volume of cooled exhaust gas recirculation, and a fifth engine operating map region, characterized by shutting off the engine. The engine is operated in a mode transition region between the second, third, and fourth engine operating map regions by performing passive jet ignition combustion with a second stoichiometric fuel mixture and a second volume of residual gas.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes: an insulative housing loaded with a row of terminals arranged along a lateral direction; and the row of terminals at least comprising plural grounding terminals and a respective pair of differential signal terminals between every two adjacent grounding terminals, wherein selected two adjacent grounding terminals are bridged with a single grounding bar and constructed as a coupling grounding pair, while every adjacent coupling grounding pair are separated from each other.

Abstract: Novel small molecule proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs) are provided, along with methods for their use as RIPK1 kinase degraders. The small molecule PROTACs described herein are useful in treating and/or preventing RIPK1 kinase-related diseases, such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and inflammatory diseases. Also provided are methods for promoting RIPK1 kinase degradation in a cell using the compounds and compositions described herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of making at least a portion of a garment that includes at least one three-dimensional contour. The disclosed method includes providing a fiber and solvent mixture that includes fibers and a solvent capable to causing a plurality of covalent bonds to be created between the fibers. In many embodiments, the plurality of covalent bonds form when a catalyst, such as heat, is provided to the fiber and solvent mixture. The process can be performed using, for example, either a 3D printer or mold form. The fibers used can be natural, synthetic, or a blend of natural and/or synthetic fibers. The solvent preferably includes ionic salts in water.

Abstract: A computing device includes a processor and a medium storing instructions. The instructions are executable by the processor to: in response to a receipt of an electronic request comprising one or more structured data fields and one or more unstructured data fields, identify a set of previous electronic requests using the one or more structured data fields of the received electronic request; train a probabilistic classification model using at least one structured data field of the identified set of previous electronic requests; execute the trained probabilistic classification model using the one or more unstructured data fields of the received electronic request; and automatically select a request handler using an output of the executed probabilistic classification model.

Abstract: A method of operating an engine includes operating the engine in first and second engine operating map regions by performing passive jet ignition combustion with a first stoichiometric fuel mixture and a first volume of residual gas. The engine is operated in a third engine operating map region by performing turbulent jet controlled compression ignition (TJCCI) with an ultra lean fuel mixture and a first volume of cooled exhaust gas recirculation, a fourth engine operating map region by performing passive jet ignition combustion with a third stoichiometric fuel mixture and a second volume of cooled exhaust gas recirculation, and a fifth engine operating map region, characterized by shutting off the engine. The engine is operated in a mode transition region between the second, third, and fourth engine operating map regions by performing passive jet ignition combustion with a second stoichiometric fuel mixture and a second volume of residual gas.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and apparatuses, electronic device, storage medium, computer program product and computer program for search result presentation and for search request processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a human agonistic CD40 multispecific antibody construct for treatment of solid tumors by engineering a molecule that specifically targets the CD40 pathway on tumor-associated APCs, without systemic CD40 activation.

Abstract: A method, circuit, audio playback device, and system of sending and receiving Bluetooth packet loss data is disclosed. The method includes: step S100, receiving a forwarding request sent by a second audio playback device in a receiving state; step S200, monitoring the retransmission information of an audio source device retransmitting current audio data on Link 1 according to the forwarding request; step S300, determining whether the retransmission information is monitored; step S400, switching from the receiving state to a sending state; and step S500, forwarding the current audio data to the second audio playback device through Link 2 in accordance with the time sequence of the audio source device retransmitting the current audio data. The signal can be provided to the second audio playback device from different locations.

Abstract: The noise reduction earpad includes: an earpad body and an earpad cover, the earpad body is made of a porous flexible material or a foam flexible material and being in a ring shape and being connected to the connection surface, the earpad body and the connection surface jointly forming a sealed and soundproof space provided with a chamber structure having an opening; the earpad cover includes a cloth cover covering at least an exposed outer surface of the earpad body and made of a cloth material and a sealed and soundproof film attached to a side surface of cloth cover facing the earpad body and made of a soft rubber, a laying area of the sealed and soundproof film is corresponding to an outer surface of the earpad body facing away from the sealed and soundproof space.