Abstract: A method for transmitting data includes: sending, by a server, a first message to a target terminal in response to determining that target data corresponding to the target terminal is long data, wherein the first message is intended to instruct the target terminal to enable a long data transmission mode before a first moment, and the long data is data untransmittable between a terminal and a gateway within one time slot; and sending, by the server, a second message to a first gateway, wherein the second message is intended to instruct the first gateway to enable the long data transmission mode before the first moment to receive the target data from the server, and the target data is sent to the target terminal from the first moment.

Abstract: A display system includes an integrated laser and modulator device and a display assembly. The integrated laser and modulator device includes a laser component configured to facilitate light emission responsive to applied current and a modulator component configured to selectively modulate light responsive to applied signal. The modulator component is integrally coupled to the laser component via a bridging structure that intervenes between the laser component and the modulator component. At least a portion of the bridging structure facilitates power reflectivity into a laser cavity of the laser component. The bridging structure facilitates transmission of light emitted by the laser component into the modulator component for modulation by the modulator component to provide modulated light. The display assembly is configured to direct the modulated light provided by the integrated laser and modulator device to illuminate pixels to form an image.

Abstract: A rainbow artifact mitigation system includes an angular dependent filter configured to receive light and to transmit light according to one or more angular transmission functions. The one or more angular transmission functions define light transmission as a function of incident angle for the angular dependent filter, The angular dependent filter is configured to at least partially mitigate transmission of light for at least some incident angles above 40°. The angular dependent filter comprises a plurality of nanostructures, and the nanostructures of the plurality of nanostructures are arranged in an array with one or more sub-wavelength periods. The one or more angular transmission functions comprise at least two different angular transmission functions for different regions of the angular dependent filter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creation of custom behavior zones for autonomous vehicles, providing a more tailored experience for passengers as well as businesses. Custom behavior zones allow passengers to request or select a specific pick-up/drop-off location on private property. In some examples, custom behavior zones are created in private gated communities, on residential properties with long driveways, on government property, and at businesses that have multiple entrances and/or offer different services at various locations on the business property.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) maintenance system engages a user of an AV to assist in maintenance tasks. A sensor interface receives data captured by a sensor of the AV. An issue detector processes the sensor data to detect an issue in the AV. A user interface module instructs a user to perform a maintenance task addressing the detected issue. A verification module verifies that the user successfully completed the maintenance task.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting when a mobile device is left in a vehicle, and returning forgotten devices to owners. Additionally, systems and methods are provided for preventing mobile devices from being left in vehicles. In particular, sensors inside a vehicle as well as sensors on mobile devices can be used to identify when a mobile device remains in a vehicle after the owner has exited the vehicle and ended their trip. Systems and methods are provided for notifying the user of the forgotten device and intelligently returning the device to the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an abrasive water jet full-section cutting type cutter head and application devices. The cutter head includes a cutter head body and a rotor eccentrically arranged on a working surface of the cutter head body. The rotor revolves with the cutter head body and also rotates about its own axis. At least one first nozzle is arranged on an edge of a working surface of the rotor. At least one group of second nozzles and at least one third nozzle are arranged on the working surface of the cutter head body, and the second nozzles and the third nozzle cooperate during the rotation of the cutter head body and the rotor, then a material to be cut is cut into a plurality of concentric rings, and the first nozzle cuts off the ring material to form fragments.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for long distance trips in an autonomous vehicle fleet. In particular, systems and methods are provided for autonomous vehicle trips that are a longer distance than a vehicle can travel without recharging. In some implementations, a user is provided an option between stopping to recharge the autonomous vehicle and switching from a first autonomous vehicle to a second autonomous vehicle at a selected stopping location.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a conditional branch coverage calculation method and device, computer apparatus, storage medium and computer program product. The method includes: acquiring code types of uncovered conditional branch code lines in target code, and acquiring comment information corresponding to the uncovered conditional branch code lines according to the code type; acquiring coverage parameter corresponding to the uncovered conditional branch code lines according to the comment information corresponding to the uncovered conditional branch code lines; and calculating a conditional branch coverage corresponding to the target code according to the coverage parameters corresponding to the uncovered conditional branch code lines and a total number of conditional branch code lines in the target code.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for autonomous vehicle passenger safety monitoring following an autonomous vehicle route. In particular, an autonomous vehicle waits for a selected time period after a passenger exits the vehicle. In some examples, the autonomous vehicle remains until the passenger has entered a building at the passenger's destination. In some examples, the autonomous vehicle remains until the passenger is no longer detectable by the vehicle's sensors. During the waiting period, the passenger may choose to re-enter the vehicle.

Abstract: A method and a device for driving a hybrid electric vehicle, and a vehicle is provided. The method includes: driving, if the vehicle demand torque is greater than a minimum value of the engine economic zone and less than a maximum value of the power assistance reserve zone, the hybrid electric vehicle in a parallel drive mode; or maintaining, if the vehicle demand torque continues to increase to the maximum value of the power assistance reserve zone, the hybrid electric vehicle being driven in the parallel drive mode when the hybrid electric vehicle is in the parallel drive mode and a torque provided by the parallel drive mode under a current drive mode is greater than a maximum torque provided by the drive motor.

Abstract: A fleet management system coordinates multiple autonomous vehicles (AVs) to transport a group of passengers from one location to another. A single user can submit a request to the fleet management system to provide a ride for the group, the request specifying the number of passengers and the pickup location. The fleet management system determines a number of AVs to transport the group based on the number passengers, and dispatches this number of AVs to the pickup location. The AVs pick up the passengers at the pickup location, drive the passengers to a destination, and drop the passengers off at the destination.

Abstract: Provided is a genome editing system and method for gene editing at least one target sequence in a cell genome. The genome editing system comprises: (1) an expression construct comprising a Cas12f nuclease; and (2) an expression DNA sequence comprising a guide RNA corresponding to the Cas12f nuclease, and an expression construct of the targeting sequence of the target sequence. The gene editing system or method can accurately knock out a target gene from within a cell; in addition, in an in vitro cutting experiment, the target gene can be accurately cut.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for detecting Ophiocephalus argus cantor under intra-class occulusion based on cross-scale layered feature fusion, including image collecting, image processing and network model, where collected images are labeled, image sizes are adjusted to obtain input images, and the input images are input into an object detection network, integrated by convolution and inserted into cross-scale layered feature fusion modules, characterized by including dividing all features input into the cross-scale layered feature fusion modules into n layers, composed of s feature mapping subsets, and fusing features of each feature mapping subset with that of other feature mapping subsets, and connecting; carrying out convolution operation, outputting training result; adjusting network parameters by a loss function to obtain parameters for a network model; inputting final output candidate boxes into a non-maximum suppression module to screen correct prediction boxes, so that prediction result is obtained.

Abstract: A mechanical control logic actuator for a vacuum toilet includes: a pneumatic valve assembly configured to control an air path of the vacuum toilet and a sewage tank; a vacuum tank configured to provide vacuum compensation for the sewage tank; a first pressure tank configured to provide a power source for the pneumatic valve assembly; a second pressure tank configured to feed gas into the sewage tank; and a sewage pipe configured to discharge sewage in the sewage tank; wherein the first pressure tank controls the air path to be in a circulation state or in a cut-off state through the pneumatic valve assembly, the vacuum tank provides vacuum compensation for the sewage tank, the sewage in the toilet is pumped into the sewage tank, the second pressure tank feeds gas into the sewage tank, the sewage tank is pressurized and the sewage is discharged through the sewage pipe.

Abstract: A fleet management system coordinates multiple autonomous vehicles (AVs) to transport a group of passengers from one location to another. A single user can submit a request to the fleet management system to provide a ride for the group, the request specifying the number of passengers and the pickup location. The fleet management system determines a number of AVs to transport the group based on the number passengers, and dispatches this number of AVs to the pickup location. The AVs pick up the passengers at the pickup location, drive the passengers to a destination, and drop the passengers off at the destination.

Abstract: A method is described and includes identifying a reflection of an object in a reflective display element on an exterior of an autonomous vehicle (AV), wherein the object is associated with a driving event of the AV; and highlighting the reflection of the object on the at least one reflective display element.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for adding stops to an autonomous vehicle route. A passenger can request an intermediate stop during which the passenger can exit the autonomous vehicle. An intermediate stop request may include a stop duration. Autonomous vehicle driving behavior during the intermediate stop may include parking, driving around, and performing a different route.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle (AV) maintenance system engages a user of an AV to assist in maintenance tasks. A sensor interface receives data captured by a sensor of the AV. An issue detector processes the sensor data to detect an issue in the AV. A user interface module instructs a user to perform a maintenance task addressing the detected issue. A verification module verifies that the user successfully completed the maintenance task.