Abstract: The present invention provides a chip-on-film (COF) packaging structure and a COF packaging method. The COF packaging structure includes a flexible substrate and a chip. The flexible substrate includes a first groove provided on a first surface of the flexible substrate, a protrusion provided in the first groove, and a substrate bonding pad disposed in the first groove. The chip includes a second groove provided on a second surface of the chip, and a chip bonding pad disposed on the second surface and corresponding to the substrate bonding pad. The first groove of the flexible substrate is matched with a peripheral shape of the chip, and the second groove is matched with the protrusion of the first groove to embed the chip in the flexible substrate. The chip bonding pad is electrically connected to the substrate bonding pad.

Abstract: A heave survey platform includes: a body, two fixed wings and two variable wing mechanisms. The two fixed wings are symmetrically disposed on two sides of a middle part of the body, and an axis of the body is located in a plane defined by extension directions of the two fixed wings. Each variable wing mechanism includes a variable wing, and the two variable wings of the two variable wing mechanisms are symmetrically disposed on two sides of a lower end of the body, and each variable wing is configured to swing between a first position coplanar with the plane and a second position forming an angle with the plane to generate a lift force on the body at the second position, thereby to make the body move in a radial direction or change attitude.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing roadside assistance services are described herein. The system may include network computing devices and computing devices associated with user vehicles and service vehicles. The system may predict incoming requests for roadside services, and may allocate service providers among various geographical regions and/or time slots to handle the incoming requests. The system may receive a request for a roadside service from a user. The system may select an appropriate service provider to assist the user, and may assign the service request to the selected service provider.

Abstract: Dryer appliances and methods for diagnosing restrictions in dryer appliance are provided. A method includes obtaining a plurality of temperature readings during each operation of the dryer appliance by intermittently measuring a temperature of inlet air to the dryer appliance. The method further includes obtaining a heater status for a heater of the dryer assembly during each measurement of the temperature. The method further includes estimating an effective opening size in the dryer appliance during each operation of the dryer appliance based on the temperature and heater status for each of the plurality of temperature readings.

Abstract: A method for operating a water heater appliance includes obtaining a plurality of water temperature measurements over a period of time, determining at least one heated water draw event for the water heater appliance, and establishing a future operating schedule for the water heater appliance. The water heater appliance is operated according to the future operating schedule.

Abstract: A method for predicting energy consumption of an HVAC system is provided. The method includes providing a model for an indoor temperature of a building, a model for an operating state of the HVAC system, and predicted future outdoor temperatures. Utilizing at least the models for the indoor temperature and the operating state of the HVAC system and the predicted future outdoor temperatures, a predicted future energy consumption of the HVAC can be estimated.

Abstract: Dryer appliances and methods for diagnosing restrictions in dryer appliance are provided. A method includes obtaining a plurality of temperature readings during each operation of the dryer appliance by intermittently measuring a temperature of inlet air to the dryer appliance. The method further includes obtaining a heater status for a heater of the dryer assembly during each measurement of the temperature. The method further includes estimating an effective opening size in the dryer appliance during each operation of the dryer appliance based on the temperature and heater status for each of the plurality of temperature readings.

Abstract: A method for operating an HVAC system of a building is provided. The method includes providing a model for an indoor temperature of the building, a model for an operating cost of the HVAC system, and predicted future outdoor temperatures. Utilizing at least the models for the indoor temperature and the operating cost of the HVAC system and the predicted future outdoor temperatures, future operating states of the HVAC system can be calculated.

Abstract: A method for operating a water heater appliance is provided. The method includes establishing a plurality of operating schedules for the water heater appliance, selecting a future operating schedule for the water heater appliance from the plurality of operating schedules, and operating the water heater appliance according to the future operating schedule.

Abstract: A method for operating a water heater appliance is provided. The method includes obtaining a plurality of water temperature measurements over a period of time, determining at least one heated water draw event for the water heater appliance, and establishing a future operating schedule for the water heater appliance. The method can assist with improving energy efficiency of the water heater appliance by reducing a set temperature of the water heater appliance during time periods of limited heated water demand.

Abstract: A method for operating a water heater appliance is provided. The method includes establishing a plurality of operating schedules for the water heater appliance, selecting a future operating schedule for the water heater appliance from the plurality of operating schedules, and operating the water heater appliance according to the future operating schedule.

Abstract: A method for operating an HVAC system is provided. The method includes providing a model for an indoor temperature, y, of a building, providing predicted future outdoor temperatures, and calculating an activation time or an adjustment time interval for the HVAC system utilizing at least the model for y and the predicted future outdoor temperatures. Operation of the HVAC system can be improved with the activation time or the adjustment time interval.

Abstract: A method for operating an HVAC system of a building is provided. The method includes providing a model for an indoor temperature of the building, a model for an operating cost of the HVAC system, and predicted future outdoor temperatures. Utilizing at least the models for the indoor temperature and the operating cost of the HVAC system and the predicted future outdoor temperatures, future operating states of the HVAC system can be calculated.

Abstract: A method for predicting energy consumption of an HVAC system is provided. The method includes providing a model for an indoor temperature of a building, a model for an operating state of the HVAC system, and predicted future outdoor temperatures. Utilizing at least the models for the indoor temperature and the operating state of the HVAC system and the predicted future outdoor temperatures, a predicted future energy consumption of the HVAC can be estimated.