Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a test socket for a chip, which comprises: a recess for receiving the chip and two push mechanisms. The recess is surrounded by four sections. The two push mechanisms are respectively arranged at two adjacent sections. Each of the two push mechanisms comprises: a push button, wherein a bottom of the push button is connected to a vertical elastic member; a pusher cooperated with the push button, wherein one end of the pusher extends into the recess and the opposite end of the pusher is connected to a lateral elastic member. When the push button is upwardly pushed by the vertical elastic member, a top of the push button protrudes from a top surface of the section and the pusher will be engaged with the push button. When the push button is pressed and moves downwardly, the lateral elastic member pushes the pusher to move toward the recess.

Abstract: An input device sensor includes proximity receiver electrodes on a first single layer, force receiver electrodes on a second single layer, and transmitter electrodes configured to transmit a transmitter signal. Each transmitter electrode includes proximity transmitter segments linearly arranged on the first single layer and separated by the proximity receiver electrodes. The transmitter electrodes further each include force transmitter segments linearly arranged on the second single layer and separated by the force receiver electrodes, the force transmitter segments connecting adjacent proximity transmitter segments in the proximity transmitter segments. The input device sensor further includes a first ground shield on the first single layer, the first ground shield shielding the force receiver electrodes from the proximity transmitter segments. The input device sensor further includes a ground plane, and a compressible layer interposed between the second single layer and the ground plane.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide systems and methods for recognizing an assigned passenger. For instance, dispatching instructions to pick up a passenger at a pickup location are received. The instructions include authentication information for authenticating a client computing device associated with the passenger. A vehicle is maneuvered in an autonomous driving mode towards the pickup location. The client device is then authenticated. After authentication, a set of pedestrians within a predetermined distance of the vehicle are identified from sensor information generated by a sensor of the vehicle and location information is received over a period of time from the client device. The received location information is used to estimate a velocity of the passenger. This estimated velocity is used to identify a subset of set of pedestrians that is likely to be the passenger. The vehicle is stopped to allow the passenger to enter the vehicle based on the subset.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide for stopping a vehicle to pick up or drop off a passenger at a location. An example methods includes maneuvering a vehicle towards the location. An amount of time for the passenger to enter or exit a vehicle is estimated. Once the vehicle is a predetermine distance from the location, a set of possible places to stop the vehicle are determined. For each place of the set of possible places, a corresponding threshold value is determined. For each place of the set of possible places, the estimated amount of time is compared to the corresponding threshold value. A particular one of the set of possible places is identified based on the comparisons and the vehicle at the particular one to allow the passenger to enter or exit the vehicle.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide systems and methods for confirming the identity of a passenger and changing destination of a vehicle. This may include receiving dispatching instructions to pick up a first passenger at a pickup location and to drop off the first passenger at a first destination as well as authentication information for authenticating a first client computing device of the first passenger. Once the client device is authenticated and a second passenger enters the vehicle, the vehicle is maneuvered towards the first destination. While doing so, a location of the vehicle is compared to location information received from the client computing devices. A notification is sent to a dispatching server based on the comparison and a second destination location is received in response. The vehicle is then maneuvered towards the second destination instead of the first destination.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide systems and methods for recognizing an assigned passenger. For instance, dispatching instructions to pick up a passenger at a pickup location are received. The instructions include authentication information for authenticating a client computing device associated with the passenger. A vehicle is maneuvered in an autonomous driving mode towards the pickup location. The client device is then authenticated. After authentication, a set of pedestrians within a predetermined distance of the vehicle are identified from sensor information generated by a sensor of the vehicle and location information is received over a period of time from the client device. The received location information is used to estimate a velocity of the passenger. This estimated velocity is used to identify a subset of set of pedestrians that is likely to be the passenger. The vehicle is stopped to allow the passenger to enter the vehicle based on the subset.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a test socket for a chip, which comprises: a recess for receiving the chip and two push mechanisms. The recess is surrounded by four sections. The two push mechanisms are respectively arranged at two adjacent sections. Each of the two push mechanisms comprises: a push button, wherein a bottom of the push button is connected to a vertical elastic member; a pusher cooperated with the push button, wherein one end of the pusher extends into the recess and the opposite end of the pusher is connected to a lateral elastic member. When the push button is upwardly pushed by the vertical elastic member, a top of the push button protrudes from a top surface of the section and the pusher will be engaged with the push button. When the push button is pressed and moves downwardly, the lateral elastic member pushes the pusher to move toward the recess.

Abstract: A method for Cellular Text Telephone Modem (CTM) signal transmission includes: converting a CTM transmitter signal carried in a first sampling rate to generate a transmission signal carried in a second sampling rate, wherein the second sampling rate is different from the first sampling rate; and outputting the transmission signal carried in the second sampling rate to a CTM receiver.

Abstract: Provided is a method of treating or preventing adenovirus and enterovirus infection by administering an antiviral composition that contains an Echinacea purpurea extract, a Salvia miltiorrhiza extract, or combinations thereof. The antiviral composition blocks adenoviruses and enterovirus infection through virucidal activity against adenovirus and inhibition of adenovirus and enterovirus attachment to and penetration into cells. Also provided is a method of preparing the antiviral composition.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for analyzing entity performance. In one implementation, a method is provided that includes receiving a request with one or more filter selections and accessing a data structure comprising a plurality of categories of information showing interactions associated with multiple entities. The method also comprises identifying a set of categories of the plurality of categories within the data structure based on the one or more filter selections. The method further comprises processing the information of the identified categories to analyze a performance of one or more entities of the multiple entities in accordance with the one or more filter selections and providing the processed information to display the performance of the one or more entities on a user interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for analyzing entity performance. In one implementation, a method is provided that includes accessing a data structure comprising a plurality of interactions associated with multiple entities. The method also includes evaluating one or more interactions of the plurality of interactions associated with a consuming entity of the multiple entities. The method further includes determining whether the one or more interactions associated with the consuming entity comprise an identified location information of the consuming entity.

Abstract: A plurality of gas jet nozzles having equal angular separation around a central axis eject gas flows towards the central axis. The gas flows collide and form a gas channel from the neutral gas, the gas channel having a gas density depression at the center of the intersecting gas flow, where the gas density depression is surrounded by a higher density gaseous wall along the central axis. Ionization of the gas in the center produces a plasma channel that can guide a laser pulse fired into the gas along the central axis. The geometric arrangement of the gas jets and/or the backing pressure of the gas flows are configured to produce a gas channel having a predetermined density profile such that the ionized gas forms a plasma channel laser guiding structure configured to guide a laser pulse having predetermined spatial parameters.

Abstract: A plurality of gas jet nozzles having equal angular separation around a central axis eject gas flows towards the central axis. The gas flows collide and form a gas channel from the neutral gas, the gas channel having a gas density depression at the center of the intersecting gas flow, where the gas density depression is surrounded by a higher density gaseous wall along the central axis. Ionization of the gas in the center produces a plasma channel that can guide a laser pulse fired into the gas along the central axis. The geometric arrangement of the gas jets and/or the backing pressure of the gas flows are configured to produce a gas channel having a predetermined density profile such that the ionized gas forms a plasma channel laser guiding structure configured to guide a laser pulse having predetermined spatial parameters.

Abstract: A method for Cellular Text Telephone Modem (CTM) signal transmission includes: converting a CTM transmitter signal carried in a first sampling rate to generate a transmission signal carried in a second sampling rate, wherein the second sampling rate is different from the first sampling rate; and outputting the transmission signal carried in the second sampling rate to a CTM receiver.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for analyzing entity performance. In one implementation, a method is provided that includes recognizing an identifier associated with an entity and accessing a data structure comprising information associated with a plurality of interactions. The method also comprises identifying one or more interactions of the plurality of interactions based on the recognized identifier. The method further comprises processing the information of the identified interactions to analyze a performance of the entity and providing the processed information to display the performance of the entity on a user interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for analyzing entity performance. In one implementation, a method is provided that includes receiving a request with one or more filter selections and accessing a data structure comprising a plurality of categories of information showing interactions associated with multiple entities. The method also comprises identifying a set of categories of the plurality of categories within the data structure based on the one or more filter selections. The method further comprises processing the information of the identified categories to analyze a performance of one or more entities of the multiple entities in accordance with the one or more filter selections and providing the processed information to display the performance of the one or more entities on a user interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for analyzing entity performance. In one implementation, a method is provided that includes accessing a data structure comprising a plurality of interactions associated with multiple entities. The method also includes evaluating one or more interactions of the plurality of interactions associated with a consuming entity of the multiple entities. The method further includes determining whether the one or more interactions associated with the consuming entity comprise an identified location information of the consuming entity.

Abstract: A wireless transceiver apparatus is provided. The wireless transceiver apparatus includes a signal transmitting circuit comprising an output port for outputting a transmission signal in a transmission mode, the signal transmitting circuit further comprising an inductive component. The wireless transceiver apparatus also includes a circuit unit coupled to the output port of the signal transmitting circuit, the circuit unit comprising a capacitive component and a signal receiving circuit comprising a receiving port for receiving a wireless communication signal in a reception mode. The output port is coupled to the receiving port, and the capacitive component in the circuit unit and the inductive component in the signal transmitting circuit form a resonator structure configured to operate in a frequency resonance mode during the reception mode.

Abstract: A wireless transceiver apparatus is provided. The wireless transceiver apparatus includes a signal transmitting circuit comprising an output port for outputting a transmission signal in a transmission mode, the signal transmitting circuit further comprising an inductive component. The wireless transceiver apparatus also includes a circuit unit coupled to the output port of the signal transmitting circuit, the circuit unit comprising a capacitive component and a signal receiving circuit comprising a receiving port for receiving a wireless communication signal in a reception mode. The output port is coupled to the receiving port, and the capacitive component in the circuit unit and the inductive component in the signal transmitting circuit form a resonator structure configured to operate in a frequency resonance mode during the reception mode.

Abstract: A wireless transceiver apparatus is provided. The wireless transceiver apparatus includes a signal transmitting circuit, a circuit unit, and a signal receiving circuit. The signal transmitting circuit includes a first output port and is utilized for outputting a first transmission signal via the first output port in a transmission mode. The circuit unit is coupled to the first output port of the signal transmitting circuit. The signal receiving circuit includes a first receiving port and is utilized for receiving a first wireless communication signal via the first receiving port in a reception mode. The first output port is coupled to the first receiving port at a first node. The circuit unit forms a frequency resonance mode to increase an impedance value of the signal transmitting circuit seen by a signal at the first node.