Abstract: A green tape composition includes at least one Li-garnet ceramic powder; at least one excess lithium source; at least one dispersant; at least one binder; and at least one plasticizer, such that a porosity of the green tape composition is <10 vol. %. A method includes dispersing at least one lithium garnet powder and at least one excess lithium source in a predetermined ratio in an organic solvent to form a garnet suspension; adding at least one dispersant, at least one binder, and at least one plasticizer to the garnet suspension; milling the garnet suspension; and de-airing under vacuum, such that a porosity of the green tape composition is <10 vol. %.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method, an electronic device, and a computer program product for allocating a workload. The method includes acquiring a first state graph of a plurality of devices that run a first workload at a first time point. The method further includes updating the first state graph based on a comparison between an active value of at least one node in the first state graph and a predetermined threshold. The method further includes determining a first load state of the plurality of devices at the first time point based on an updated first state graph. The method further includes allocating a second workload to the plurality of devices at a second time point based on the first load state, where active values of nodes in the updated first state graph are greater than the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A method in an illustrative embodiment includes determining that a first object authenticated by an electronic device is accessing the electronic device. The method further includes, in response to a second object being detected within a detection range using a radar of the electronic device, determining, based on a detected signal, that the second object is a person. The method further includes determining a distance and an angle between the second object and the electronic device based on an azimuth signal in the detected signal. The method further includes in response to determining that the distance is less than a distance threshold and the angle is less than an angle threshold, determining, based on the biological feature signal, whether the second object is trustworthy. The method further includes deauthenticating the first object in response to determining that the second object is untrustworthy.

Abstract: A stability control method for a virtual synchronous generator (VSG) in a strong grid based on an inductance-current differential feedback is provided. A grid-connected topological structure of a VSG using the control method includes a direct-current (DC)-side voltage source, a three-phase inverter, a three-phase grid impedance and a three-phase grid. By controlling the VSG and controlling the inductance-current differential feedback, the method suppresses the oscillation of the output power from the VSG in the strong grid and implements the stable operation of an inner-loop-free VSG in the strong grid, without adding the physical inductance, increasing the cost of the filter and additionally providing a grid-side current sensor.

Abstract: A three-dimensional memory device includes an alternating stack of insulating layers and word-line-level electrically conductive layers located over a substrate, and a vertical layer stack located over the alternating stack, the vertical layer stack including an insulating cap layer, drain select electrodes, and a drain-select-level insulating layer. The drain select electrodes are laterally spaced apart from each other by drain-select-level isolation structures. Memory stack structures including a respective vertical semiconductor channel and a respective memory film vertically extend through the alternating stack and the vertical layer stack. Each of the vertical semiconductor channels includes a word-line-level semiconductor channel portion extending through the alternating stack, a connection channel portion contacting a top end of the word-line-level semiconductor channel, and a drain-select-level semiconductor channel portion vertically extending through the vertical layer stack.

Abstract: A method for optimizing a Polar-RNNA quantizer of MLC NAND flash based on deep learning comprises the following steps: Step S1: transforming an MLC flash detection task into a deep learning task, and obtaining three hard-decision read thresholds based on a neural network; Step S2: expanding six soft-decision read thresholds based on the three hard-decision read thresholds; Step S3: constructing an LLR mapping table, and obtaining new LLR information of MLC flash based on the LLR mapping table; Step S4: symmetrizing an MLC flash channel, and performing density evolution; and Step S5: optimizing the soft-decision read thresholds based on a genetic algorithm to obtain an optimal quantization interval. According to the invention, polar codes can be directly used for MLC flash channels without the arduous work of MLC flash channel modeling, so that the reliability of MLC flash is effectively improved.

Abstract: The present invention provides a graph-based prostate diagnosis network (GPD-Net) and a method for using the same to predict a prostate health status of a patient from a 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan containing a plurality of 2D MRI slices. The GPD-Net only demands patient-level annotations of MRI scan for training by formulating the diagnosis task of 3D prostate MRI scan in a multi-instance learning (MIL) strategy, and regarding each 2D MRI slice in the 3D prostate MRI scan as an instance. The GPD-Net includes a plurality of importance-guided graph convolutional layers to explore the diagnostic information with the importance-based topology. The present invention provides accurate prediction of prostate diseases and achieve more reliable diagnosis from MRI scans, therefore can effectively alleviate the workload of clinician in viewing the slices of MRI scan.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an intelligent road infrastructure system and, more particularly, to systems and methods for a heterogeneous connected automated vehicle highway (CAVH) network in which the road network has various RSU and TCU/TCC coverages and functionalities. The heterogeneous CAVH network facilitates control and operations for vehicles of various automation level and other road users by implementing various levels of coordinated control among CAVH system entities and providing individual road users with detailed customized information and time-sensitive control instructions, and operations and maintenance services.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for authenticating usage data for processing by machine learning models are provided herein. An example method includes receiving, by a machine learning application installed in a user space of an operating system of a user device, a message from a software component, wherein the software component is: configured to collect usage data associated with the user device; signed with using private key corresponding to a digital certificate by an application installed on the user device; and deployed in a kernel space of the operating system, and wherein the message comprises usage data signed using the private key; authenticating, by the machine learning application, the usage data based on a public key corresponding to the digital certificate; and processing, by the machine learning application in response to a result of the authenticating, at least a portion of the authenticated usage data.

Abstract: The compound as shown in formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or pharmaceutical composition thereof, and a preparation method therefor, and the use thereof as an MAT2A inhibitor. Ring A, ring Q, X, Y, X1, X2, L and R1 in formula (I) are as defined in the description.

Abstract: Hydrogeological drilling-type detection equipment includes a detection support frame, where the detection support frame is fixedly connected with a detection box body with a through hole, the through hole is communicated with an inside of the detection box body, a drilling box body is arranged inside the through hole, a lifting assembly is arranged inside the detection box body, the drilling box body is slidably connected with the through hole through the lifting assembly, a bottom end of the drilling box body is provided with a multifunctional drilling assembly provided with a blocking assembly, each of four corners of a bottom end of the detection support frame is provided with a moving wheel, the detection support frame is provided with a stable support assembly, the stable support assembly is correspondingly arranged with the moving wheel, and one side of the detection support frame is fixedly connected with an armrest.

Abstract: A method executable by an autonomous mobile device includes moving in a work environment, obtaining environmental data acquired by a sensing device, and determining whether the sensing device is in a suspected ineffective state based on the environmental data. The method also includes based on a determination that the sensing device is in the suspected ineffective state, rotating at a same location for a first predetermined spin angle. The method also includes obtaining an estimated rotation angle based on one or more motion parameters acquired by a dead reckoning sensor, comparing the estimated rotation angle with the first predetermined spin angle, and based on a determination that a difference between the estimated rotation angle and the first predetermined spin angle is greater than a first predetermined threshold value, executing escape instructions to move backwardly for a first predetermined distance and move along a curve or a folded line.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission with both equal-difference output and equal-ratio output includes an input mechanism, a hydraulic transmission mechanism, a planetary-gear-set convergence mechanism, an equal-difference output mechanism, an equal-ratio output mechanism, a clutch assembly, and a brake. The clutch assembly connects an output end of the input mechanism to an input end of the hydraulic transmission mechanism and the planetary-gear-set convergence mechanism and connects an output end of the hydraulic transmission mechanism to the planetary-gear-set convergence mechanism. The clutch assembly connects the planetary-gear-set convergence mechanism to the equal-difference output mechanism and the equal-ratio output mechanism. The clutch assembly connects the equal-ratio output mechanism to the equal-difference output mechanism.

Abstract: A method includes etching a gate stack in a wafer to form a trench, depositing a silicon nitride liner extending into the trench, and depositing a silicon oxide layer. The process of depositing the silicon oxide layer includes performing a treatment process on the wafer using a process gas including nitrogen and hydrogen, and performing a soaking process on the wafer using a silicon precursor.

Abstract: Described is a method of determining a position of a mobile wireless device in a wireless communication network. The method comprises, for a plurality of clusters of transmission reception points (TRPs) associated with said mobile wireless device, measuring a parameter of first reference signals transmitted between said mobile wireless device and a single TRP from each cluster of TRPs. The method includes, based on the respective measured parameter of the first reference signals, selecting one cluster of TRPs from said plurality of clusters of TRPs. Position estimation information is determined from second reference signals transmitted between said mobile wireless device and a plurality of the TRPs comprising the selected cluster of TRPs. The determined position estimation information is used to determine a position for said mobile wireless device.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission with both equal-difference output and equal-ratio output includes an input mechanism, a hydraulic transmission mechanism, a planetary-gear-set convergence mechanism, an equal-difference output mechanism, an equal-ratio output mechanism, a clutch assembly, and a brake. The clutch assembly connects an output end of the input mechanism to an input end of the hydraulic transmission mechanism and the planetary-gear-set convergence mechanism and connects an output end of the hydraulic transmission mechanism to the planetary-gear-set convergence mechanism. The clutch assembly connects the planetary-gear-set convergence mechanism to the equal-difference output mechanism and the equal-ratio output mechanism. The clutch assembly connects the equal-ratio output mechanism to the equal-difference output mechanism.

Abstract: Provided are a channel state information transmission method, a channel state information receiving method, a signaling information transmission method, a node and a medium. The channel state information sending method is applied to a first communication node and includes the following. M downlink measurement reference signal resources are determined, where M is a positive integer greater than 1; one set of channel state information is determined according to the M downlink measurement reference signal resources; and the one set of channel state information is sent.

Abstract: The disclosure provides NIR-II imaging probes and methods of using the NIR-II imaging probes for dynamic in vivo tracking of cells, such as stem cells, or other substances. NIR-II imaging probes can include a biocompatible NIR-II dye molecule coupled to an organic, biocompatible protein carrier complex, including a carrier protein coupled to a cell-penetrating peptide.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with dual side source/drain (S/D) contact structures and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The method includes forming a fin structure on a substrate, forming a superlattice structure on the fin structure, forming first and second S/D regions within the superlattice structure, forming a gate structure between the first and second S/D regions, forming first and second contact structures on first surfaces of the first and second S/D regions, and forming a third contact structure, on a second surface of the first S/D region, with a work function metal (WFM) silicide layer and a dual metal liner. The second surface is opposite to the first surface of the first S/D region and the WFM silicide layer has a work function value closer to a conduction band energy than a valence band energy of a material of the first S/D region.

Abstract: This invention provides a system-oriented and fully-controlled connected automated vehicle highway system for various levels of connected and automated vehicles and highways. The system comprises one or more of: 1) a hierarchical traffic control network of Traffic Control Centers (TCC's), local traffic controller units (TCUs), 2) A RSU (Road Side Unit) network (with integrated functionalities of vehicle sensors, I2V communication to deliver control instructions), 3) OBU (On-Board Unit with sensor and V2I communication units) network embedded in connected and automated vehicles, and 4) wireless communication and security system with local and global connectivity. This system provides a safer, more reliable and more cost-effective solution by redistributing vehicle driving tasks to the hierarchical traffic control network and RSU network.