Abstract: A single-use, oral dosage forms (e.g., fast-dissolving strips) is disclosed, as well as methods of using such oral dosage forms to sweeten edible compositions. Methods of manufacturing single-use, oral dosage forms are also provided.

Abstract: An approach for index B-tree page creation associated with linear sequential insertions in database management systems (DBMS). A linear pre-splitter receives a current index leaf page for linear sequential insertion. The linear pre-splitter asynchronously creates index leaf pages where the current index leaf page is in a predetermined position at least one page away from a last index leaf page. The linear pre-splitter updates index leaf page position identifiers associated with the index leaf pages where the index leaf page position identifiers link the index leaf pages and the last index leaf page and the linear pre-splitter inserts index leaf page identifiers and index key metadata associated with each of the index leaf pages into index non-leaf pages.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method for a sending end and a receiving end of a wireless communication system, and a soft information estimator. The apparatus for the sending end of the wireless communication system comprises: an interleave division multiple access unit configured to perform interleave processing on information to be sent; and a filter bank multi-carrier unit configured to use a specific sub-carrier chosen in advance to transmit the interleaved information in a parallel manner.

Abstract: Provided is a wireless communication apparatus for a non-orthogonal multiple access communication system. The apparatus comprises: a power adjustment unit which is used, for at least some of user equipment included in the communication system, dynamically adjusting the sending power of each of the at least some of the user equipment for each sub-carrier according to channel state information about the communication system, in order that the at least some of the user equipment perform uplink data transmission on corresponding sub-carriers with the adjusted sending power. According to the disclosed apparatus, method and system, at least one of the following technical benefits could be obtained: increasing the channel capacity of the communication system; reducing the bit error rate during the communication; and reducing the interference between corresponding user equipment in the communication system.

Abstract: A sensor and a measurement method for measuring hydrogen content in metal melt. The sensor has a solid proton conductor element, a reference electrode, a quasi-electrode to be measured, a reference compound, a through pipe and an insulating ceramic adhesive. The measurement method has the steps of: (1) inserting the sensor and a corrosion-resistant electrode into the metal melt, and making sure that the solid proton conductor element is fully immersed into the metal melt, the quasi-electrode to be measured is in direct contact with the metal melt and the contact surface is the electrode to be measured; (2) connecting a potentiometer and the reference electrode cable or the metal gas guide pipe to the corrosion-resistant electrode, and measuring a potential difference between the reference electrode and the electrode to be measured; and (3) calculating the hydrogen content S of the metal melt.

Abstract: A system and method for conditioning a tissue are provided. The system includes a substrate, a plurality of microwells formed in the substrate, and a microsphere associated with each of the plurality of microwells. The system also includes a pair of flexible pillars within each of the plurality of microwells. Each flexible pillar includes a first end bonded to a respective microwell and at least one flexible pillar has a second end bonded to the microsphere. The flexible pillars are configured to deflect when exposed to a magnetic field to controllably stretch microtissue spanning the flexible pillars.

Abstract: The present application relates to a roof-greening grass carpet, a cultivation method thereof, and a method for one-step establishment of a turf using the same. Wherein the roof-greening grass carpet comprises a first filtering cotton layer, a moisturizing cotton layer, a second filtering cotton layer and a planting layer; the first filtering cotton layer, the moisturizing cotton layer, the second filtering cotton layer and the planting layer are arranged one after the other from the bottom up; a thickness of the first filtering cotton layer ranges from 0.8 mm to 5 mm; a thickness of the moisturizing cotton layer ranges from 3 mm to 10 mm; and a thickness of the second filtering cotton layer ranges from 0.8 mm to 5 mm; roots in the planting layer run through the second filtering cotton layer, and further root into the moisturizing cotton layer.

Abstract: A click pad which is applied to an electronic device includes a top board, a circuit board, a metal elastic board, a conductive connection layer, a bottom bracket and a restoration unit. The circuit board is located under the top board and connected to the top board. The metal elastic board under the circuit board includes a metal elastic board main body and a connection part. A buffer gap is formed between the metal elastic board main body and the circuit board. The connection part connects to the metal elastic board main body. The conductive connection layer connects to the circuit board and the connection part. The bottom bracket under the metal elastic board includes a protruding part. The protruding part supports the metal elastic board main body. The restoration unit supports the circuit board.

Abstract: A click pad which is applied to an electronic device includes a top board, a circuit board, a metal elastic board, a conductive connection layer, a bottom bracket and a restoration unit. The circuit board is located under the top board and connected to the top board. The metal elastic board under the circuit board includes a metal elastic board main body and a connection part. A buffer gap is formed between the metal elastic board main body and the circuit board. The connection part connects to the metal elastic board main body. The conductive connection layer connects to the circuit board and the connection part. The bottom bracket under the metal elastic board includes a protruding part. The protruding part supports the metal elastic board main body. The restoration unit supports the circuit board.

Abstract: Disclosed is an acid-resisting alloy catalyst comprising nickel, one or more rare earth elements, stannum and aluminum. The acid-resistant alloy catalyst is low-cost and stable, and does not need a carrier, and can be stably used in continuous industrial production, thus achieving a low production cost.

Abstract: Non-limiting examples of the present disclosure describe a unified ranking model that may be used by a plurality of entry points to return ranked results in response to received query data. The unified ranking model is provided as a service for a plurality of entry points. A query is received from an entry point of the plurality of entry points. Results data for the query data is retrieved. A unified ranking model is executed to rank the results data. Execution of the unified ranking model manipulates feature data of the unified ranking model based on user context signals associated with the received query data and acquired result retrieval signals corresponding with the retrieved results data. Execution of the unified ranking model generates ranked result data. Ranked results data is returned to the processing device corresponding with the entry point. Other examples are also described.

Abstract: A keyboard is disclosed, which includes a base plate, a plurality of key structures, and a light emitting assembly. The base plate includes a body and a plurality of optically transmissive members. The body has a plurality of hollow portions. The optically transmissive members are contained in the hollow portions, respectively. Each of the optically transmissive members has a light guiding portion and a plurality of connecting structures. The key structures correspond to the optically transmissive members, respectively. One of the key structures connects to the connecting structures of one of the optically transmissive members. The light emitting assembly includes a driver circuit board and a plurality of light emitting units. The light emitting units are located on the driver circuit board. The driver circuit board is located on one of the surfaces of the base plate. The light emitting units are contained in the light guiding portion, respectively.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a diol. In the method, a saccharide and hydrogen as raw materials are contacted with a catalyst in water to prepare the diol. The employed catalyst is a composite catalyst comprised of a main catalyst and a cocatalyst, wherein the main catalyst is a water-insoluble acid-resistant alloy; and the cocatalyst is a soluble tungstate and/or soluble tungsten compound. The method uses an acid-resistant, inexpensive and stable alloy needless of a support as a main catalyst, and can guarantee a high yield of the diol in the case where the production cost is relatively low.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a diol. In the method, a saccharide and hydrogen as raw materials are contacted with a catalyst in water to prepare the diol. The employed catalyst is a composite catalyst comprised of a main catalyst and a cocatalyst, wherein the main catalyst is a water-insoluble acid-resistant alloy; and the cocatalyst is a soluble tungstate and/or soluble tungsten compound. The method uses an acid-resistant, inexpensive and stable alloy needless of a support as a main catalyst, and can guarantee a high yield of the diol in the case where the production cost is relatively low.

Abstract: An independent suspension comprises upper and lower fork arms, elastic elements, shock absorber and fork arm positioning pivots. The fork arms are A-shaped, front ends of the fork arms respectively connect to upper and lower suspension points of a wheel, and rear ends of the fork arms connect to a vehicle frame through the elastic elements. The shock absorber mounts on top of the front end of the upper fork arm. Vehicle frame bearing pivot points and transmission parts are constructed on peripheries of the upper and lower fork arms. The arrangement absorbs bearing elastic forces by changing directions of force and the arms of force, to form multiple points supporting multiple elastic elements, so force applied on the wheel is distributed by multiple points, increasing average running speed. Increasing the number and arrangement of the elastic elements reduces vehicle height, optimizes space utilization and improves stability and running smoothness.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hydrothermal geothermal development method of multilateral well closed circulation, comprises the steps of: dividing a geothermal reservoir into single layers according to geothermal reservoir geological conditions, wherein an upper single layer with a lower water temperature and a higher permeability is taken as a recharge layer, and a lower single layer with a higher water temperature is taken as a production layer; tripping a production casing, and injecting cement for well cementation; performing casing lateral windowing in a vertical hole corresponding to the recharge layer, and drilling several branch radial horizontal holes into the recharge layer; performing casing lateral windowing in the vertical hole corresponding to the production layer, and drilling several branch radial horizontal holes into the production layer; tripping a guiding pipe into the production casing of the vertical hole, with a depth thereof reaching a well section between the recharge layer and th

Abstract: An approach for index B-tree page creation associated with linear sequential insertions in database management systems (DBMS). A linear pre-splitter receives a current index leaf page for linear sequential insertion. The linear pre-splitter asynchronously creates index leaf pages where the current index leaf page is in a predetermined position at least one page away from a last index leaf page. The linear pre-splitter updates index leaf page position identifiers associated with the index leaf pages where the index leaf page position identifiers link the index leaf pages and the last index leaf page and the linear pre-splitter inserts index leaf page identifiers and index key metadata associated with each of the index leaf pages into index non-leaf pages.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing a flexible substrate. The method includes forming at least two flexible substrate layers in a stacking form on a surface of a glass baseplate, wherein a first flexible substrate layer of the flexible substrate layers relatively close to the glass baseplate has a refractive index less than a refractive index of a second flexible substrate layer of the flexible substrate layers relatively far from the glass baseplate; forming a water and oxygen blocking layer on a surface of the second flexible substrate layers, wherein the water and oxygen blocking layer has a refractive index greater than the refractive index of the second flexible substrate layers disposed below the water and oxygen blocking layer.

Abstract: Provided is a wireless communication apparatus for a non-orthogonal multiple access communication system. The apparatus comprises: a power adjustment unit which is used, for at least some of user equipment included in the communication system, dynamically adjusting the sending power of each of the at least some of the user equipment for each sub-carrier according to channel state information about the communication system, in order that the at least some of the user equipment perform uplink data transmission on corresponding sub-carriers with the adjusted sending power. According to the disclosed apparatus, method and system, at least one of the following technical benefits could be obtained: increasing the channel capacity of the communication system; reducing the bit error rate during the communication; and reducing the interference between corresponding user equipment in the communication system.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method for a sending end and a receiving end of a wireless communication system, and a soft information estimator. The apparatus for the sending end of the wireless communication system comprises: an interleave division multiple access unit configured to perform interleave processing on information to be sent; and a filter bank multi-carrier unit configured to use a specific sub-carrier chosen in advance to transmit the interleaved information in a parallel manner.