Abstract: A verified secure biometric collection system and method for collecting and recording data from a user associated with a secure transaction, includes a storage device, user input interface, camera, biometric scanner, camera encoder to combine/hash the user image into combined data sets that are stored in the storage device, a biometric encoder to process the biometric scan into biometric template data sets and store them in the storage device. The system includes at least one of a human witness and non-human digital witness, the non-human digital witness having access to sensor inputs and software, to verify that the user is a person, and a privacy encoder to combine and encrypt the data sets into encrypted data sets memorializing the secure transaction. The system produces a secure transaction copy including encrypted data sets, and purges of all the user data collected once the copy of the secure transaction is produced.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application provide a method for coding in a wireless communication network. A communication device interleave a first bit sequence to obtain a first interleaved sequence having sequence number starting with a sequence number of 0, wherein the first bit sequence comprises bits for indicating timing, wherein the bits for indicating timing comprises a set of bits for indicating synchronization signal block index (SSBI); wherein the set of bits for indicating SSBI are placed in positions indicated by sequence numbers of 2, 3 and 5 in the first interleaved sequence. The devices add d first CRC bits on the first interleaved sequence to obtain a second bit sequence, interleave on the second bit sequence according to an interleave pattern to obtain a second interleaved sequence, and polar encode the second interleaved sequence to obtain the encoded sequence.

Abstract: The invention provides devices and methods for non-invasive monitoring and measuring of intraocular pressure (IOP) of a subject. Embodiments include a lens that is adapted to fit on the subject's eye, a microstructure disposed in or on the lens, the microstructure having at least one feature that exhibits a change in shape and/or geometry and/or position on the lens in response to a change in curvature of the lens. When the curvature of the lens changes in response to a change in IOP, a corresponding change in shape and/or geometry and/or position of the feature may be used to determine the change in IOP. The change in the feature is detectable in digital images of the lens taken with a mobile electronic device such as a smartphone.

Abstract: An anchor for a lead is provided, including a protecting member, a fixed member, and a rotating member. The protecting member has an accommodating slot, a first through hole, and a second through hole. The accommodating slot is disposed between the first through hole and the second through hole, and is communicated with the first through hole and the second through hole. The fixed member is disposed in the accommodating slot and includes a depression structure. The rotating member is pivotally connected to the fixed member, and includes a contacting portion. When the lead passes through the first through hole, the depression structure, and the second through hole, the rotating member is enabled to rotate relative to the fixed member to let the contacting portion be accommodated in the depression structure and compress the lead.

Abstract: When locating a semiconductor die on a substrate, the die is picked up and carried with a die-holding surface of a bonding tool having a protrusion. The protrusion of the bonding tool is configured to be movable between a retracted position within the die-holding surface and an extended position protruding from the die-holding surface. When the protrusion is located in the extended position, the die is bent when the bonding tool is carrying the die. Thereafter, the bonding tool is moved to flatten the die against the substrate while the substrate urges the protrusion to retract from the extended position towards the retracted position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for verifying alternating current (AC)/direct current (DC) conversion of an ultralow-frequency voltage. The system includes a quantum voltage generation system, a low-frequency signal source, a follower, three switches, a double-heater-strip thermoelectric converter, a nanovoltmeter, a clock source, a high-precision digital sampling system, and an upper computer. Based on DC and AC quantum voltage technologies and with reference to the double-heater-strip thermoelectric converter, an ultralow-frequency voltage is traced to a DC quantum voltage through AC/DC conversion, and a conversion result is compared with an AC quantum voltage to verify rationality of precision and an uncertainty evaluation result of AC/DC conversion of the ultralow-frequency voltage, so as to ensure reliability of AC/DC conversion of the ultralow-frequency voltage. This resolves a problem that the AC/DC conversion result of the ultralow-frequency voltage cannot be verified.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a welding method, which comprise the following steps: setting up a laser welding head of a laser welding machine to perform a welding operation in a manner of swing or rotating, so that a swing path of the laser welding head relative to a processing direction of the laser welding head is defined with a deceleration zone and an acceleration zone, such that the laser welding head reduces a relative swing speed or feeding speed in the acceleration zone to avoid an undercutting occurred in a welding path of the welding process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are gene therapy vectors used for efficiently transducing cells to express a human ?-globin gene. Specifically disclosed is an expression vector which comprises: an expression cassette for a ?-globin gene, which comprises exons and introns of human ?-globin gene, as well as cis-acting elements including one or more of WPRE, SV40 polyadenylation signal and/or SV40 ori. The disclosed expression vectors have significantly enhanced viral vector packaging efficiency in viral vector packaging cell lines, which leads to effective integration of lentiviral vectors and high expression level of ?-globin gene in target cells. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods utilizing such expression vectors.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for jammer detection. A methodology implementing the techniques according to an embodiment includes estimating an angle of arrival of a jamming signal, the jamming signal included in a received signal, and generating a direction finding (DF) confidence indicator associated with the estimated angle of arrival. The method also includes extracting the jamming signal from the received signal. The method further includes correlating the extracted jamming signal with previously extracted jamming signals to generate a correlation score and using the correlation score as a uniqueness assessment of the extracted jamming signal. The method further includes identifying characteristics of the extracted jamming signal and generating a characterization confidence indicator. The method further includes demoting the extracted jamming signal to non-jammer status based on one or more of the DF confidence indicator, the uniqueness assessment, and the characterization confidence indicator.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product are provided for post-modeling feature evaluation. In one embodiment, at least at least one post model visual output and associated data is obtained that at least includes an individual conditional expectation (ICE) plot and a partial dependence (PDP) plot. Using the associated data and the plots, a Feature Importance (PI) plot is provided. A plurality of features is then determined for each PI, PDP and ICE plots to calculate at least one Interesting Value for each plot. An overall score is also calculated for each plurality of features based on the associated Interesting Values for each PDP, ICE and PI plots. At least one top feature is selected based on said scores. A final plot is then generated at least reflecting the top feature. The final plot combines the PI, PDP and ICE plots together.

Abstract: A bracket module and a computing device including the bracket module are disclosed. The bracket module includes a housing structure. The housing structure includes a plurality of slots. Each slot is configured to accept a device inserted therein. The housing structure is configured for attachment in a chassis of the computing device. The bracket module further includes a tray structure. The tray structure includes a fixed end connected to the housing structure and a free end opposite from the fixed end. The tray structure is configured to rotate relative to the housing structure about the fixed end. The bracket module further includes at least one fastener configured to engage the tray structure with the housing structure in an open position.

Abstract: A user equipment (UE) is described. The UE includes a processor configured to determine a configured hybrid automatic repeat request-acknowledgement (HARQ-ACK) payload reduction for multiplexing HARQ-ACK with different priorities on a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH). The processor is also configured to multiplex the HARQ-ACK with different priorities on the PUCCH based on the configured HARQ-ACK payload reduction. The UE also includes transmitting circuitry configured to transmit the multiplexed HARQ-ACK on the PUCCH.

Abstract: A method includes bonding a first wafer to a second wafer, with a first plurality of dielectric layers in the first wafer and a second plurality of dielectric layers in the second wafer bonded between a first substrate of the first wafer and a second substrate in the second wafer. A first opening is formed in the first substrate, and the first plurality of dielectric layers and the second wafer are etched through the first opening to form a second opening. A metal pad in the second plurality of dielectric layers is exposed to the second opening. A conductive plug is formed extending into the first and the second openings.

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus for wireless communication are described. A method of wireless communication is provided to include performing, by a first node of an integrated access and backhaul (IAB) network, a data transmission with a second node in the IAB. In addition, apparatus for implementing the method is also described.

Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods are provided. In an example, a first performance metric score may be determined based upon first content item text. A plurality of similarity scores associated with a plurality of sets of content item text may be determined. One or more sets of content item text may be selected from among the plurality of sets of content item text based upon the plurality of similarity scores and a plurality of performance metric scores associated with the plurality of sets of content item text. The plurality of performance metric scores may comprise one or more performance metric scores associated with the one or more sets of content item text. The one or more performance metric scores may be higher than the first performance metric score. One or more representations of the one or more sets of content item text may be displayed.

Abstract: A method for storing metadata and a configuration schema for each of a plurality of capabilities, and storing a plurality of catalogs, each catalog identifying the metadata and configuration schema associated with at least one of the plurality of capabilities. The method also includes receiving a request for implementation of one of the plurality of capabilities on a pluggable system, and associating, by a lifecycle manager and based on a catalog of the plurality of catalogs related to the request, the metadata and configuration schema related to the requested one of the plurality of capabilities with a domain specific capabilities controller compatible with the pluggable system.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated chip including a first substrate having a front-side and a back-side opposite the front-side. A first doped region is in the first substrate and extends continuously from the front-side to the back-side. A conductive contact is over the first doped region. A conductive layer is between the first doped region and the conductive contact. The first doped region abuts a lower surface and sides of the conductive layer.

Abstract: Examples pertaining to preamble puncturing negotiation in wireless communications are described. A station (STA) may receive a control frame, and, in response, apply the MRU pattern for one or more transmissions or receptions in a transmission opportunity (TXOP). In the control frame, either a plurality of first reserved bits in a SERVICE field or a plurality of bits in a User Info field are set to indicate a multiple resource unit (MRU) pattern regarding preamble puncturing.

Abstract: Detecting anomalous behavior of a device, including: generating, using information describing historical activity associated with a user device, a trained model for detecting normal activity for the user device; gathering information describing current activity associated with the user device; and determining, by using the information describing current activity associated with the user device as input to the trained model, whether the user device has deviated from normal activity.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) package comprising a wire-bond damper. A housing structure overlies a support substrate, and a MEMS structure is between the support substrate and the housing structure. The MEMS structure comprises an anchor, a spring, and a movable mass. The spring extends from the anchor to the movable mass to suspend and allow movement of the movable mass in a cavity between the support substrate and the housing structure. The wire-bond damper is on the movable mass or structure surrounding the movable mass. For example, the wire-bond damper may be on a top surface of the movable mass. As another example, the wire-bond damper may be on the support substrate, laterally between the anchor and the movable mass. Further, the wire-bond damper comprises a wire formed by wire bonding and configured to dampen shock to the movable mass.