Abstract: A method of configuration in a communications network includes: obtaining operational data relating to operation of at least one network node, the operational data including, for each of a plurality of time periods, data relating to at least one configuration parameter of the network node and data relating to at least one performance indicator of the network node; defining a plurality of actions, wherein each action corresponds to a specific set of values of the at least one configuration parameter in two successive time periods; and defining a plurality of states, wherein each state corresponds to one specific set of values of the operational data. A probabilistic graph is constructed from the operational data, the probabilistic graph indicating, for a plurality of the defined states, a probability that an action will lead to a transition to a respective other state.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a first fin; a gate structure over the first fin; a first source/drain region adjacent the gate structure; an etch stop layer over the first source/drain region; a conductive line over the etch stop layer, the conductive line isolated from the first source/drain region by the etch stop layer, a top surface of the conductive line being coplanar with a top surface of the gate structure; and a power rail contact extending through the first fin, the power rail contact connected to the first source/drain region.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device having a backside source/drain contact, and method for forming the device. The semiconductor device includes a source/drain feature having a top surface and a bottom surface, a first silicide layer formed in contact with the top surface of the source/drain feature, a first conductive feature formed on the first silicide layer, and a second conductive feature having a body portion and a first sidewall portion extending from the body portion, wherein the body portion is below the bottom surface of the source/drain feature, and the first sidewall portion is in contact with the first conductive feature.

Abstract: An REE and a TEE are deployed in the terminal device. The data processing method includes: storing, in the REE, an ecall task initiated by a CA through a first thread into a shared memory; obtaining, in the TEE, the ecall task from the shared memory; and executing, by a TA in the TEE, the ecall task through a second thread, and storing a task result into the shared memory. The shared memory is pre-applied in the REE for the CA and can be accessed by the REE and the TEE. The second thread is created in the TEE. The second thread and the first thread are bound to different processing units. The shared memory is pre-applied, to avoid data copy. Processing units bound to threads that execute the ecall task in the REE and the TEE are different, and the second thread is created in the TEE.

Abstract: An adaptive geometric modeling method for assembled thin-walled component structures oriented to integration of modeling, analysis and optimization, includes firstly, using a multi-level NURBS-based free-form deformation (MNFFD) technique to realize accurate geometric modeling of an assembled thin-walled component structure; secondly, establishing a modeling-analysis unified model suitable for isogeometric analysis of the assembled thin-walled component structure based on an MNFFD method; finally, establishing a modeling-analysis-design unified model suitable for collaborative design of a shape and a stiffened layout of the assembled thin-walled component structure based on the MNFFD method. The present invention fundamentally solves the modeling robustness problem of gaps and overlaps between thin-walled components due to the lack of accurate topological consistency in traditional modeling methods, provides a new tool for optimization design of engineering thin-walled structures.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure disclose a memory and an operation method thereof, and a memory system. The memory includes: a memory cell array including a plurality of memory cells; bit lines coupled to the plurality of memory cells; a plurality of word lines coupled to the plurality of memory cells; and a peripheral circuit coupled to the bit lines and the word lines. The peripheral circuit is configured to apply, at a first time period, a first voltage to a selected word line in the plurality of word lines to turn on a cell transistor of a memory cell coupled to the selected word line, and apply, at the first time period, a second voltage to at least one dummy word line in the plurality of word lines to turn on a cell transistor of a memory cell coupled to the at least one dummy word line.

Abstract: A first clock signal is generated from a reference clock signal. A first frequency associated with the first clock signal is less than a reference clock frequency associated with the reference clock signal. The first clock signal is propagated towards a first component of an integrated circuit through a clock tree. A second clock signal having a second frequency is generated from the first clock signal at a terminal point of the clock tree. The second clock signal is provided to the first component.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application provide a wireless communication method and apparatus. In one example method, a first communication apparatus obtains first beam configuration information, determines a first beam hopping pattern based on the first beam configuration information, and communicates with a second communication apparatus based on the first beam hopping pattern.

Abstract: Focusing optics can include optical elements disposed and bonded in a linear arrangement (linear array) in at least two rows. A transparent bonding agent can secure alignment of the at least two rows of the optical elements. Scattering elements can also be disposed in the transparent polymer to cause light diffusion. Diffused or un-diffused light from a semiconductor laser array can then be caused to pass through the optical element and illuminate a target substrate such as an imaging member in a printing system.

Abstract: A card connector corresponding to a first card type associated with a plurality of electrical contacts for receiving cards corresponding to various card types, each card type associated with a set of electrical contacts fewer than, more than or the same number of electrical contacts as the first card type. An elongated body may be formed with a closed end and an open end. A cap may be positioned on the open end to configure the card connector in a closed configuration to support cards of a card type associated with fewer or the same number of electrical contacts. The cap may be removed to configure the card connector in an open configuration to support cards associated with more electrical contacts. The cap may have PCB connectors for positioning the cap a distance from the elongated body to configure the card connector in an augmented open configuration.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides the methods for preparing nickel-rich hydroxide precursor material and nickel-rich oxide cathode material having a homogeneous structure with an element concentration-gradient distribution by utilizing a continuous Taylor-flow reactor, comprising: (1) preparing an aqueous solution A with metal ion raw materials dissolved therein, an aqueous solution B with a manganese source dissolved therein, an aqueous solution C with a precipitant dissolved therein, and an aqueous solution D with a chelating agent dissolved therein; feeding the aqueous solution A, the aqueous solution C and the aqueous solution D into the continuous Taylor-flow reactor to perform a first co-precipitation reaction; (2) feeding the aqueous solution B into the continuous Taylor-flow reactor to perform a second co-precipitation reaction; (3) washing the precipitate obtained from the second co-precipitation reaction and putting the precipitate into an oven to dry the precipitate to fabricate the nickel-rich hydro

Abstract: Inner spacers between a source/drain region of a nanostructure transistor and sacrificial nanostructure layers of the nanostructure transistor are removed prior to formation of a gate structure of the nanostructure transistor. The sacrificial nanostructure layers are removed, and then the inner spacers are removed. The sacrificial nanostructure layers are then replaced with the gate structure of the nanostructure transistor such that the gate structure and the source/drain region are spaced apart by air gaps that result from the removal of the inner spacers. The dielectric constant (or relative permittivity) of the air gaps between the source/drain region and the gate structure is less than the dielectric constant of the material of the inner spacers. The lesser dielectric constant of the air gaps reduces the amount of capacitance between the source/drain region and the gate structure.

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided to control a product distribution conveyor system comprising: a conveyor control circuit; a product feed conveyor system; conveyor lane systems cooperated with the conveyor lane system; routing systems that cause movement of respective products from the feed conveyor system to one of the conveyor lane systems; and a plurality of sensor systems; wherein the conveyor control circuit is further configured to enhance throughput of the at least one feed conveyor system by associating each of the plurality of conveyor lane systems one of a plurality of retail stores such that a total volume of the products is substantially equally distributed over the plurality of conveyor lane systems comprising organizationally subdividing conveyor lane systems to define a plurality of lane subdivisions, and associating each retail store with a respective one of the plurality of lane subdivisions.

Abstract: A transmission structure of a mid-drive motor has a shell, an output axle, a motor unit, and a clutch assembly. The clutch assembly has a driving ring, a clutch gear, an output gear, and a pressing device. The driving ring is connected to the motor unit. The output gear is connected to the output axle and is detachably connected to the clutch gear. The pressing device has a base casing, a pressing disc, and an elastic unit. The pressing disc moves axially in the base casing, and the elastic unit abuts the pressing disc and the base casing. The clutch gear drives the pressing disc to rotate, and the pressing disc pushes the clutch gear to engage with the output gear. The elastic unit and the pressing device reset the pressing disc, and the pressing device resets the clutch gear after the clutch gear separating from the output gear.

Abstract: Embodiments of present disclosure provide a MIM capacitor including a straining layer on an electrode, and a high-k dielectric layer formed on the straining layer. The straining layer allows the high-k dielectric layer to be highly crystallized without requiring an extra annealing process. The high crystallization of the high-k dielectric layer results in increased the dielectric value (k-value), thus, improving capacitance density in the MIM capacitor. Some embodiments provide a MIM capacitor device including stacked MIM capacitors with symmetrically arranged high-k dielectric layers and straining layers.

Abstract: A positioning method in a satellite network, a communication apparatus, a computer-readable storage medium, a program, and a program product are provided. The method includes: a terminal device receives a first broadcast signal block of a first satellite; obtains a measurement value of the first broadcast signal block; obtains positioning assistance information, from the first satellite, indicating a frequency and a polarization direction of the second satellite, where a frequency and/or a polarization direction of the first satellite are/is different from the frequency and the polarization direction of the second satellite; receives a second broadcast signal block of the second satellite based on the positioning assistance information; obtains a measurement value of the second broadcast signal block; and obtains location information of the terminal device based on the measurement value of the first broadcast signal block and the measurement value of the second broadcast signal block.

Abstract: Disclosed are a tricyclic boronic acid derivative, and a preparation method therefor and an application thereof. Specifically, discloses are a compound represented by formula (I), an optical isomer and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an application of the compound as a ?-lactamase inhibitor and an application of a composition as an antibacterial drug.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a supporting element, a transparent plate disposed on the supporting element, a semiconductor device disposed under the transparent plate, and a lid surrounding the transparent plate. The supporting element and the transparent plate define a channel.

Abstract: A snow plow includes a housing, an auger assembly and a driving assembly. The housing is provided with an opening. The auger assembly is installed in the housing. The driving assembly is installed on an outer side of the housing, and the driving assembly includes a motor and a planetary reducer. A power input end of the planetary reducer is connected with an output shaft of the motor, and a power output end of the planetary reducer is connected with the auger assembly through a transmission structure. The motor and the planetary reducer are integrated in a same outer housing.

Abstract: In a communication network, a User Equipment (UE) simultaneously executes a first user application and a second user application. In response to executing the first user application, the UE requests a first network slice using a first user identity, and the communication network authorizes the first network slice for the UE based on the first identity. In response to executing the second user application, the UE requests a second network slice using a second user identity, and the communication network authorizes the second network slice for the UE based on the second identity. The UE and the communication network exchange first user data for the first user application with the first network slice, and simultaneously, the UE and the communication network exchange second user data for the second user application with the second network slice.