Abstract: An electronic circuit includes: a data input port, a timing adjustment circuit configured to receive data from the data input port, first and second logic circuits, a multiplexer, and a data output port. The timing adjustment circuit includes two paths configured to impose first and second delays to generate first and second delayed data. The first and second logic circuits are configured to respectively receive the first and second delayed data and generate first and second logic outputs. The first logic output expands a pulse width corresponding to a first logic value. The second logic output expands a pulse width corresponding to a second logic value. The multiplexer is configured to select, based on an equalization feedback, at least one of the first logic output or the second logic output, to provide the multiplexer output. The data output port is configured to output equalized data based on the multiplexer output.

Abstract: Embodiments are related to providing external device communication and localization for virtual reality based equipment using radio-frequency identification (RFID). At least two receivers and a transmitter are used to recognize an external device and determine a location of the external device relative to the headset, based on tags coupled to the external device. A three-dimensional (3D) model is downloaded of the external device based on information received by the at least two receivers from the tags. A location of the external device is matched to the 3D model based on the tags. A virtual image is displayed of the external device corresponding to the location of the external device.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, an example microelectronic device assembly includes a substrate, a microelectronic element electrically connected to the substrate, a stiffener element overlying the substrate, and a heat distribution device overlying the rear surface of the microelectronic element. The stiffener element may extend around the microelectronic element. The stiffener element may include a first material that has a first coefficient of thermal expansion (“CTE”). A surface of the stiffener element may face toward the heat distribution device. The heat distribution device may include a second material that has a second CTE. The first material may be different than the second material. The first CTE of the first material of the stiffener element may be greater than the second CTE of the second material of the heat distribution device.

Abstract: This system and method of for providing a tunable orbital angular momentum system for providing higher order Bessel beams comprising: an acousto-optical deflector configured to receive an input beam, deflect a first portion of the input beam a first deflection angle relative to an axis of propagation and along an optical axis and deflect a second portion of the input beam a second deflection angle relative to the optical axis; a line generator disposed along the optical angle for receiving the first portion and the second portion of the input beam and provide an elliptical Gaussian mean; a log-polar optics assembly disposed along the optical angle for receiving the elliptical Gaussian beam and wrapping the elliptical Gaussian beam with an asymmetric ring; and, a Fourier lens configured to receive the wrapped elliptical Gaussian beam.

Abstract: Disclosed are an isolation method for a high-performance computer system, and a high-performance computer system. The isolation method comprises node-level isolation performed. The node-level isolation comprises: configuring a routing table for each computing node, and configuring, in the routing table, valid routing information for computing node pairs; when any one source computing node needs to communicate with a target computing node, determining, by lookup, whether valid routing information exists between the source computing node and the target computing node according to the configured routing table; if so, allowing the source computing node to communicate with the target computing node; otherwise, forbidding the source computing node from communicating with the target computing node.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating cancer in a subject comprising administering an ICB therapy to a subject having cancer, wherein the subject's cancer comprises one or more mutations in two or more genes associated with responsiveness to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB).

Abstract: There is provided a load detection device for use in a warehouse. The load detection device includes one or more load modules (100) configured to support a load (200) and obtain a data of the load (200). Each of the one or more load modules (100) includes an electronic load cell (101) for converting weight or force applied on the electronic load cell (101) by the load (200) into an electrical signal to provide raw weight data of the load, a mounting base (102) coupled to the electronic load cell (101) for supporting the electronic load cell (101) to be placed against a ground, and a platform (103) coupled to an upper part of the electronic load cell (101) to increase an area of contact with the load (101).

Abstract: A semiconductor testing apparatus is provided, and includes a base, a conductive socket, a pusher, and a thermal interface material structure. The conductive socket is disposed in the base for containing a semiconductor structure. The pusher is over the conductive socket and movable in a vertical direction. The thermal interface material structure is connected to the pusher, and includes a resilient material and a metal film around the resilient material. The metal film and the resilient material are in contact with the pusher.

Abstract: A method for determining the reference internal impedance of a battery includes the following steps: (a) during a sensing period, sensing a battery voltage, a battery current flowing through the battery, and a battery temperature to obtain a sensing result, thereby determining a depth of discharge (DOD); (b) in step (a), comparing the sensing result with a predetermined threshold to determine whether to accept the sensing result; (c) when the sensing result is accepted, calculating a corresponding battery internal impedance based on the sensing result and the depth of discharge; (d) performing regression analysis on the battery internal impedance and a plurality of previous battery internal impedances to obtain a moving average battery internal impedance corresponding to the depth of discharge; and (e) obtaining a corresponding reference battery internal impedance based on the moving average battery internal impedance.

Abstract: Systems and methods for utilizing the dead space around the periphery of a chip for sealing a direct liquid cooled module are disclosed. One of the functions of a direct liquid cooled module is to provide cooling liquid to components located on a chip. A groove member for receiving a sealing member may be applied to the top surface of the chip. The groove member may be directly deposited to the top surface or coupled thereto via an adhesive and/or epoxy. The groove member may be in the form of opposing sidewalls or a u-shaped structure each of which form a partial enclosure for receipt of the sealing member. The groove member may be located entirely within the dead space or at least partially within the dead space and partially within a central area in which the chip components are located. The sealing member may be an O-ring or a gasket.

Abstract: This document describes systems and techniques for implementing event summarization over a period of time. A request is received to create an event summarization that includes details associated with the event summarization. The systems and techniques identify at least one image relevant to the event summarization based on the details associated with the event summarization. At least one of the identified images is selected that is relevant to the event summarization. The selected images are arranged based on how they will be included in the event summarization. A video summary is created that represents the event summarization and includes the arrangement of the selected images.

Abstract: Disclosed is a 1,3-bisisocyanatomethylcyclohexane composition and an optical resin prepared therefrom. The composition comprises, based on the weight of 1,3-bisisocyanatomethylcyclohexane, a) 65%-95 wt % of trans-1,3-bisisocyanatomethylcyclohexane; b) greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0.5 wt %, preferably 0.02-0.5 wt % of 1,4-bisisocyanatomethylcyclohexane. Preferably, the 1,3-bisisocyanatomethylcyclohexane composition contains greater than 0 and less than or equal to 600 ppm of 1-isocyanatomethyl-3-methylcyclohexane, based on the weight of 1,3-bisisocyanatomethylcyclohexane. The 1,3-bisisocyanatomethylcyclohexane composition is used for preparing an optical resin, which can be applied to produce an optical lens with a better performance in preventing opacification and optical distortion.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an interconnect structure and a method forming the same. The interconnect structure can include a substrate, a layer of conductive material over the substrate, a metallic capping layer over the layer of conductive material, a layer of insulating material over top and side surfaces of the metallic capping layer, and a layer of trench conductor formed in the layer of insulating material and the metallic capping layer.

Abstract: This application provides a channel information transmission method, a communication apparatus, and a communication device. The method includes: A first apparatus sends first information to a second apparatus, where the first information indicates a sparsity characteristic of a channel between the first apparatus and the second apparatus; the second apparatus determines a first processing parameter based on the first information; and the first apparatus receives second information from the second apparatus, where the second information indicates the first processing parameter, and the first processing parameter is for processing channel information. The technical solutions of this application can improve channel information feedback efficiency.

Abstract: A static voltage stability margin evaluation method and system, and a terminal device are related to the field of integrated energy system operation. The method includes the following steps: establishing a thermal dynamic model of a heating system; establishing a thermoelectric coupling device model; establishing a static voltage stability margin model of an electric power system that considers thermal dynamics of the heating system; and solving the model to obtain a voltage stability margin. In the present invention, a static voltage stability margin that considers thermal dynamics of a heating system can be obtained, and a Pareto boundary of the static voltage stability margin that considers the thermal dynamics can be obtained through a dual-objective nonlinear optimization method, so that an impact of thermoelectric coupling on voltage stability and an impact of thermal inertia of the heating system on a voltage stability margin can be revealed.

Abstract: A multiphase flow cylindrical model test system includes a loading structure, a multiphase flow displacement model bucket, a data acquisition and analysis system, a flexible seepage model bucket and a dynamic control system. A multi-parameter test method in the displacement process of pollutants in three-dimensional multi-field and multiphase media is reasonably configured based on the sequential and superimposed application requirements of heat and steam in the thermal enhanced soil vapor extraction process.

Abstract: A method for treating cancer in an individual comprises administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of a PCSK9 inhibitor. The method may further comprise administering to the individual at least one immune checkpoint inhibitor.

Abstract: An audio device and a control method thereof are provided. The audio device includes a charger and at least one audio broadcaster. The charger is coupled to a transmission line and is configured to generate a charging voltage. The audio broadcaster is coupled to the charger through the transmission line. The charger transmits the charging voltage to the audio broadcaster through the transmission line, and transmits first data to the audio broadcaster through the transmission line. The audio broadcaster transmits second data to the charger through the transmission line.