Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide apparatus, methods, processing systems, and computer readable mediums for reducing path loss reference signal (PL RS) application time. An example method generally includes receiving signaling indicating activation of path loss (PL) reference signals (RSs), determining that the UE can reduce an application time for using the PL RS for uplink power control purposes, wherein the reduced application time is reduced relative to a non-reduced application time, and using PL RS measurements taken according to the reduced application time for uplink power control.

Abstract: A near-eye display apparatus includes a pixel island configured to emit first light, and a combined micro lens disposed at a light exit side of the pixel island. The combined micro lens includes an additional micro lens and a first micro lens. The additional micro lens is configured to diverge the first light emitted by the pixel island. The first micro lens is disposed at a side of the additional micro lens away from the pixel island, and is configured to collimate light passed through the additional micro lens. The pixel island is disposed on a focal plane of the combined micro lens.

Abstract: A low temperature polysilicon layer, a thin film transistor, and a method for manufacturing same are provided. The low temperature polysilicon layer includes a substrate, at least one buffer layer, and a polysilicon layer. The polysilicon layer is disposed on the at least one buffer layer. The polysilicon layer includes a channel region, two low doped regions disposed on two sides of the channel region, and two high doped regions disposed on an outer side of the low doped regions. Thicknesses of an edge of the channel region and at least one portion of the low doped regions are less than a thickness of another position of the polysilicon layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a post-processing method and device based on copyright registration information, an apparatus and a medium. The method is applicable to a copyright service platform, and includes: obtaining the copyright registration information; obtaining at least two participant information and post-processing information of a copyright post-processing operation, based on the copyright registration information; and sending the at least two participant information and the post-processing information as a transaction request into a blockchain network to request to add into a block for storage.

Abstract: This application provides a time of flight (TOF)-based distance measurement system with adjustable histograms, including: an emitter, configured to emit a pulsed beam; a collector, configured to collect a photon in the pulsed beam reflected by an object and form a photonic signal; and a processing circuit, connected to the emitter and the collector, and including a TDC circuit and a histogram circuit. The TDC circuit is configured to receive the photonic signal, calculate a time interval of the photonic signal, and convert the time interval into a time code. The histogram circuit counts photons on a corresponding internal time unit based on the time code, and collects statistics on photon counts in all time units after a plurality of measurements to draw a histogram. An address of the time unit can be dynamically adjusted to dynamically adjust a time resolution and/or a time range width of the histogram.

Abstract: A method for detecting a payload on a carrier configured to support the payload includes obtaining a obtaining at least one motion characteristic of the carrier. The at least one motion characteristic is indicative of a coupling state between the carrier and the payload. The method further includes assessing the coupling state between the carrier and the payload based on the at least one motion characteristic. Assessing the coupling state between the carrier and the payload includes at least one of assessing whether the payload is coupled to the carrier or assessing whether the payload is correctly mounted at the carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electric bed with an adjustable bed length, containing an upper head bed frame, an upper foot bed frame, a lower bed frame, and a plurality of bedboards, wherein at least one of the plurality of bedboards is pivotable relative to the lower bed frame, wherein either of the upper head bed frame and the upper foot bed frame is fixed/immobile relative to the lower bed frame while the other contains a moving component which moves back and forth relative to the lower bed frame between a rest position and an extension position, wherein the at least pivotable bedboard keeps horizontal and the upper head bed frame is away from the upper foot bed frame by Distance 1 when the moving component is located at the rest position, while the at least one pivotable bedboard pivots and there is Distance 2 between the upper head bed frame and the upper fool bed frame when the moving part is located at the extension position, wherein Distance 2 is longer than Distance 1.

Abstract: An array of nutritional compositions for infants and/or young children is proposed. Each composition of such array is targeted at a specific age of the infant/young child and it formulated such as to prevent sub-optimal body composition of the subject (especially in terms of fat mass and/or fat-free mass). By preventing sub-optimal body composition the array of the invention help preventing later in life undesired health conditions such as obesity, overweight, diabetes and diabetes related conditions, and/or cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: Provided is a method of generating high definition maps, which can be used in autonomous driving. The method includes obtaining consecutive mapping data generated by a sensor installed on a vehicle at consecutive positions. The mapping data is used to generate range scan poses and GPS positions of the vehicle at the consecutive positions. The method further includes generating consecutive optimized poses of the vehicle at the consecutive positions according to the range scan poses and the GPS positions of the vehicle. A map is then generated by stitching the consecutive mapping data based on the optimized poses.

Abstract: Embodiments of structure and methods for forming a three-dimensional (3D) memory device are provided. In an example, a method for forming a 3D memory device includes the following operations. A cut structure is first formed in a stack structure. The stack structure includes interleaved initial sacrificial layers and initial insulating layers. A patterned cap material layer is formed over the stack structure. The patterned cap material layer includes an opening over the cut structure. Portions of the stack structure and the patterned cap material layer adjacent to the opening are removed to form a slit structure and an initial support structure. The initial support structure divides the slit structure into slit openings. Conductor portions are formed through the plurality of slit openings to form a support structure. A source contact is formed in each slit opening. A connection layer is formed over the source contact in each slit opening and over the support structure.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to an electrochemical vinyl chloride sensor configured to detect a volume of vinyl chloride present within the volume of ambient gas. The electrochemical vinyl chloride sensor comprises a housing comprising an opening configured to receive a volume of ambient gas and an interior reservoir fluidly connected to the opening; and a plurality of electrodes fixedly disposed within the interior reservoir of the housing. The plurality of electrodes comprises a sensing electrode, a counter electrode, and a reference electrode, at least one of which comprises a catalytic material having an amorphous structure. A bias voltage of at least approximately less than 300 mV (e.g., 200 mV) applied between the sensing electrode and the reference electrode. The plurality of electrodes comprises a three-electrode stack configured such that the counter electrode is disposed between the sensing electrode and the reference electrode.

Abstract: A method of generating a cellular model of Alzheimer's disease (AD) comprises integrating AD related gene to hiPSC to induce increased beta secretase and/or Abeta 42 peptides, and the cellular model of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is prepared by the method.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive a downlink control information (DCI) communication that includes downlink and/or uplink beam activation information or pathloss reference signal activation information. The UE may determine whether to transmit hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) feedback for the DCI communication. The UE may selectively transmit the HARQ feedback based at least in part on determining whether to transmit the HARQ feedback for the DCI communication. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound, and method of inhibiting the activity of a Fatty Acid Binding Protein (FABP) comprising contacting the FABP with a compound, said compound having the structure: Formula (I)

Abstract: The present disclosure includes dental appliances and methods of making and using such appliances. One method for forming a dental appliance includes forming a liquid thermoset polymer material into a semi-solid first shape, thermoforming the semi-solid first shape of thermoset polymer material onto a dentition mold, and curing the thermoset polymer on the dentition mold with a curative trigger to complete a molecular cross-linking reaction.

Abstract: A remote control water outlet device comprises a faucet and a control assembly. The faucet is connected to one or more water inlet pipes and a water outlet pipe assembly, and the control assembly is separated from the faucet by a distance. The control assembly controls the water outlet pipe assembly to be opened and to be closed. The water outlet pipe assembly comprises a water inlet passage and a water outlet passage in communication with the control assembly. The control assembly comprises a pressure relief cavity in communication with the water inlet passage and a sealing gasket configured to abut and block inlets of the water outlet passage due to being subjected to water pressure in the pressure relief cavity. The sealing gasket comprises a control hole configured to be opened to enable the pressure relief cavity be in communication with the water inlet passage.

Abstract: The electronic device provided includes a housing with two first through holes and two second through holes, a light guiding structure, and a light source. A first section is provided between the two first through holes, and a second section is provided between the two second through holes. The length of the first section is less than the length of the second section. The light guiding structure includes a light guiding layer, a diffusion layer, and a light adjusting layer. . The light adjusting layer is disposed at the position of the first section. The light source is disposed at a position that corresponds to an intersection of the first section and the second section. Light emitted by the light source passes through the light transmitting portion and the intersection, and is separately emitted through the first through holes and the second through holes along the light transmitting portion.

Abstract: A beamforming transmission device includes a baseband processing unit, at least one radio frequency unit, and an antenna array unit. The baseband processing unit provides at least one data stream and generates a control signal according to channel state information of at least two pieces of user equipment, wherein the data stream includes data of at least two pieces of user equipment. The radio frequency unit receives the data stream signal and generates at least one radio frequency signal. The antenna array unit receives the radio frequency signal and the control signal and adjusts gains and phases of the antenna array unit according to the control signal such that the radio frequency signal can be formed as a shared beamforming signal for transmitting to at least two pieces of user equipment, wherein the shared beamforming signal includes the data of at least two pieces of user equipment.

Abstract: An edge ring arrangement for a processing chamber includes a first ring configured to surround and overlap a radially outer edge of an upper plate of a pedestal arranged in the processing chamber, a second ring arranged below the first moveable ring, wherein a portion of the first ring overlaps the second ring, a first actuator configured to actuate a first pillar to selectively move the first ring to a raised position and a lowered position relative to the pedestal, and a second actuator configured to actuate a second pillar to selectively move the second ring to a raised position and a lowered position relative to the pedestal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an acoustic output apparatus. The acoustic output apparatus may include an acoustic output component and a supporting structure forming an acoustically open structure that allows the acoustic output component to acoustically communicate with the surroundings. The acoustic output component may include a plurality of acoustic drivers, each of which may be configured to output a sound with a frequency range. At least one of the acoustic drivers may include a magnetic system for generating a first magnetic field. The magnetic system may include a first magnetic component for generating a second magnetic field and at least one second magnetic component. A magnetic gap may be formed between the first magnetic component and the at least one second magnetic component. A magnetic field intensity of the first magnetic field in the magnetic gap may be greater than that of the second magnetic field in the magnetic gap.