Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for providing vector-wise sparsity in neural networks. In some embodiments, an exemplary method for providing vector-wise sparsity in a neural network, comprises: dividing a matrix associated with the neural network into a plurality of vectors; selecting a first subset of non-zero elements from the plurality of vectors to form a pruned matrix; and outputting the pruned matrix for executing the neural network using the pruned matrix.

Abstract: A privacy calculation unit includes a first calculation subunit, a storage subunit, and a communication subunit. The first calculation subunit includes circuitry to calculate first domain conversion ciphertexts sequentially. The storage subunit is configured to store the calculated first domain conversion ciphertexts received from the first calculation subunit. The first domain conversion ciphertext is an intermediate ciphertext when first to-be-converted data is converted from a first privacy-preserving computation domain to a second privacy-preserving computation domain.

Abstract: A method of performing synchronous replication from a primary storage system apparatus (PSSA) to a secondary storage system apparatus (SSSA) is provided. The method includes (a) in response to write requests received by the PSSA, (i) calculating metadata changes by the PSSA for accommodating the write requests, (ii) generating, by the PSSA, metadata journal log entries that describe the metadata changes, and (iii) mirroring the metadata journal log entries from the PSSA to the SSSA; (b) regenerating the metadata changes by the SSSA based on the metadata journal log entries mirrored from the PSSA to the SSSA; and (c) writing the regenerated metadata changes to persistent storage of the SSSA. A method performed by the SSSA is also provided. An apparatus, system, and computer program product for performing similar methods are also provided.

Abstract: A drain pan and an air conditioner are provided. The drain pan includes a plastic member and a foaming member, an air outlet near the edge of the plastic member, and a water receiving sink. An air inlet is provided in the middle part of the plastic member. The water receiving sink is arranged between the air inlet and the air outlet and surrounds the air inlet. The air outlet continuously surrounds at least part of the outer edge of the water receiving sink. Multiple supporting grilles are arranged inside the air outlet. The supporting grilles are distributed at intervals in an extension direction of the air outlet. The foaming member and the plastic member at least partially overlap with each other. The foaming member avoids the air inlet and the air outlet.

Abstract: A method for detecting a human behavior includes: obtaining an image to be detected; obtaining a plurality of key points and a plurality of pieces of position information respectively corresponding to the plurality of key points by key-point recognition on the image to be detected; grouping the plurality of key points based on the plurality of pieces of position information to obtain a plurality of key-point groups, the plurality of key-point groups at least including a part of the plurality of key points; and determining a target human behavior based on key points in the plurality of key-point groups.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a receiving unit configured to receive, from a terminal of a delivery requester of a battery, a delivery request for a battery for which a delivery location of the battery is designated, a selecting unit configured to select at least one storage location of a battery, and a specifying unit configured to specify a deliverer who delivers the battery from a storage location. The specifying unit is configured to transmit a delivery inquiry including information of the delivery location and the storage location to a terminal of a delivery candidate, and specify the delivery candidate as the deliverer. When the selecting unit selects a plurality of storage locations for one delivery, the delivery inquiry includes information of each storage location.

Abstract: A Lactobacillus paracasei and uses thereof. The Lactobacillus paracasei has a deposit number of CGMCC No. 14813. The Lactobacillus paracasei can be used for increasing the amount of an organic acid in a raw material. The Lactobacillus paracasei can be used for fermenting the raw material, where the raw material can be selected from at least one of fruits, which can increase the content of the organic acid in a fermented product.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a ceramic tile decorated with dry particles to give a three-dimensional pattern and a manufacturing method thereof. The manufacturing method comprises the steps of A: glazing a surface of a green body with a ground coat; B: decorating a surface of the ground coat of the green body to form a pattern; C: drying the green body; D: embellishing the green body with dry particles; E: spraying a protective glaze on the surface of the green body; and F: firing the green body after the green body is sprayed with the protective glaze of step E to produce the ceramic tile decorated with dry particles. The manufacturing method can make the ceramic tile produced have a clear pattern, distinct layers, low glaze glossiness, a good non-slip effect, an obvious sense of dry particles, a strong three-dimensional effect, rich colors, and stable properties.

Abstract: Techniques for data replication involve: in response to a first source state machine associated with a source file system being booted up, booting up a second source state machine associated with the source file system, the first source state machine performing a first operation for resizing a first storage area of data for replication from the source file system; transmitting a resizing message from the second source state machine to a destination file system, to enable the destination file system to perform a second operation for resizing a second storage area for storing the data to be replicated into the destination file system; and in response to the first operation and the second operation being successfully performed, enabling the data for replication from the source file system to be replicated into the destination file system.

Abstract: A method of performing synchronous replication from a primary storage system apparatus (PSSA) to a secondary storage system apparatus (SSSA) is provided. The method includes (a) in response to write requests received by the PSSA, (i) calculating metadata changes by the PSSA for accommodating the write requests, (ii) generating, by the PSSA, metadata journal log entries that describe the metadata changes, and (iii) mirroring the metadata journal log entries from the PSSA to the SSSA; (b) regenerating the metadata changes by the SSSA based on the metadata journal log entries mirrored from the PSSA to the SSSA; and (c) writing the regenerated metadata changes to persistent storage of the SSSA. A method performed by the SSSA is also provided. An apparatus, system, and computer program product for performing similar methods are also provided.

Abstract: Techniques convert a first bitmap into a second bitmap. Such techniques involve determining a first plurality of bits in the first bitmap corresponding to a particular bit in the second bitmap; determining whether the first plurality of bits include a dirty bit as a unit of a processor line width; in response to determining that the first plurality of bits include a dirty bit, setting the particular bit as a dirty bit; and in response to determining that the first plurality of bits do not include a dirty bit, setting the particular bit as a non-dirty bit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mannanase PMan5A mutant having improved heat resistance, a gene encoding the mutant and application thereof. The mutant is obtained by a substitution of histidine with tyrosine at amino acid residue 93, phenylalanine with tyrosine at amino acid residue 94, leucine with histidine at amino acid residue 356, and/or alanine with proline at amino acid residue 389. The thermal tolerance of the single site mutation mutant H93Y, L356H and A389P are greatly improved over that of the wild-type mannanase PMan5A, and the thermal tolerance of the combination mutants shows the stack effect of the single site mutation, demonstrating the amino acids at the sites of 93, 94, 356, and 389 play an important role for the thermal stability of the mannanase of GH5 family.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mannanase PMan5A mutant having improved heat resistance, gene and application thereof. Said mutant is obtained by substitution the 93th histidine with tyrosine, the 94th phenylalanine with tyrosine, the 356th leucine with histidine, and/or the 389th alanine with proline.

Abstract: Techniques convert a first bitmap into a second bitmap. Such techniques involve determining a first plurality of bits in the first bitmap corresponding to a particular bit in the second bitmap; determining whether the first plurality of bits include a dirty bit as a unit of a processor line width; in response to determining that the first plurality of bits include a dirty bit, setting the particular bit as a dirty bit; and in response to determining that the first plurality of bits do not include a dirty bit, setting the particular bit as a non-dirty bit.

Abstract: Techniques for data synchronization involve obtaining a first bitmap about a first storage device, the first storage device including a group of storage areas, a bit in the first bitmap indicating whether data in a corresponding storage area of a first size in the group of storage areas is to be synchronized to a second storage device. The technique further involves, in response to a configuration of the first storage device being changed, determining a second size of a storage area in the group of storage areas. The technique further involves converting the first bitmap into a second bitmap based on the first size and the second size. In addition, the technique further involves synchronizing data from the first storage device to the second storage device based on the second size and the second bitmap.

Abstract: A method, device and system for synchronization message transmission are provided. The method may include that: a transmitting end selects at least one Ethernet Physical Layer Link (PHY) for synchronization message transmission from a Flexible Ethernet (FlexE) group (S201); after encapsulating the synchronization message according to a preset encapsulation strategy, the transmitting end inserts the synchronization message into a synchronization message channel in overhead of the selected Ethernet PHY (S202); and the transmitting end transmits the synchronization message through the selected Ethernet PHY (S203).

Abstract: Techniques for data replication involve: in response to a first source state machine associated with a source file system being booted up, booting up a second source state machine associated with the source file system, the first source state machine performing a first operation for resizing a first storage area of data for replication from the source file system; transmitting a resizing message from the second source state machine to a destination file system, to enable the destination file system to perform a second operation for resizing a second storage area for storing the data to be replicated into the destination file system; and in response to the first operation and the second operation being successfully performed, enabling the data for replication from the source file system to be replicated into the destination file system.

Abstract: Techniques for data synchronization involve obtaining a first bitmap about a first storage device, the first storage device including a group of storage areas, a bit in the first bitmap indicating whether data in a corresponding storage area of a first size in the group of storage areas is to be synchronized to a second storage device. The technique further involves, in response to a configuration of the first storage device being changed, determining a second size of a storage area in the group of storage areas. The technique further involves converting the first bitmap into a second bitmap based on the first size and the second size. In addition, the technique further involves synchronizing data from the first storage device to the second storage device based on the second size and the second bitmap.

Abstract: A method comprising: carrying out optimization of an item of software in a first intermediate representation; carrying out protection of the item of software in a second intermediate representation different to the first intermediate representation.

Abstract: A method, device and system for synchronization message transmission are provided. The method may include that: a transmitting end selects at least one Ethernet Physical Layer Link (PHY) for synchronization message transmission from a Flexible Ethernet (FlexE) group (S201); after encapsulating the synchronization message according to a preset encapsulation strategy, the transmitting end inserts the synchronization message into a synchronization message channel in overhead of the selected Ethernet PHY (S202); and the transmitting end transmits the synchronization message through the selected Ethernet PHY (S203).