Abstract: A battery cell, a battery, and an electrical apparatus. The battery cell includes a shell, an electrode assembly, an electrode column, a current collector component, and a mounting rack. The shell has a first wall. The electrode assembly is accommodated inside the shell, and includes a main body part and a tab. Along the thickness direction of the first wall, the tab is set at one end of the main body part facing the first wall. The electrode column is installed on the first wall. The current collector component connects the electrode column and the tab. Along the thickness direction of the first wall, the mounting rack is set between the first wall and the main body part, and the current collector component is connected to the mounting rack.

Abstract: Chip package and method thereof. For example, a chip package of a charging controller chip for a USB charger includes: a high-side transistor including a first drain, a first gate and a first source; a low-side transistor including a second drain, a second gate and a second source, the low-side transistor being connected to the high-side transistor; one or more port transistors corresponding to one or more USB output ports respectively, each port transistor of the one or more port transistors including a third drain, a third gate and a third source; a controller coupled to the high-side transistor, the low-side transistor, and the one or more port transistors; a first chip base; a second chip base electrically insulated from the first chip base; and a third chip base electrically insulated from the first chip base and electrically insulated from the second chip base.

Abstract: The technology described herein provides systems and methods for an Autonomous Vehicle Cloud Control System (AVCCS) with a World Model. The AVCCS comprises a cloud-based platform, a communication module, and/or an onboard unit (OBU). The AVCCS leverages generative models, predictive models, and reinforcement learning methods to generate and synthesize comprehensive information at real-time, short-term, and long-term scales for sensing, transportation behavior prediction and management, planning and decision-making, and/or vehicle control. The comprehensive information generated from the World Model comprises vehicle surrounding information, weather information, vehicle attribute data, traffic state information, road information, and incident information.

Abstract: This specification provides an NFC electric field detection system and method, and an NFC device. The NFC electric field detection system in this specification includes an NFC antenna and a detection control circuit. The near field communication NFC antenna is configured to: in a case that an NFC radio frequency field of a terminal device is sensed, receive a first radio frequency signal transmitted by the terminal device; and the detection control module is configured to detect, according to the first radio frequency signal, that the terminal device is in a low power detection card LPCD mode; and in a case that abnormal communication is performed with the terminal device, send, to the terminal device by using the NFC antenna, a second radio frequency signal used to excite the terminal device, so as to communicate with the terminal device.

Abstract: Described herein is an automated beverage dispensing system for dispensing a beverage into a cup based on an order. The automated beverage dispenser may include a conveyor and a plurality of functional stations along the conveyor route. Exemplary stations include a cup singulation or placement station, an ice dispensing station, a beverage dispensing station, and a sealing station for covering the top of the cup with a liquid tight film. Related methods are described.

Abstract: A hard carbon material, having a first characteristic peak from 15° to 35° and a second characteristic peak from 25° to 28° in an X-ray diffraction pattern of the hard carbon material. A starting position of the first characteristic peak is A°, an ending position of the first characteristic peak is B°, and B?A?8°. A peak intensity of the first characteristic peak is I1, a peak intensity of the second characteristic peak is I2, and 0.1?I2/I1?3.0. When a negative electrode plate prepared using the hard carbon material as an active material is subjected to charge and discharge test with lithium metal as a counter electrode to obtain a differential capacity curve, the negative electrode plate has four reversible lithium intercalation peaks and three or four reversible lithium deintercalation peaks within a voltage range of 0 V to 0.4 V.

Abstract: A neck fan is to be worn around a neck of a user and includes a shell, including an inner shell and an outer shell connected to the inner shell. The inner shell is disposed near the neck, and the outer shell is disposed away from the neck. The outer shell is arranged with a connection post, the inner shell defines a connection hole in which the connection post is inserted for connection; a blocker is arranged and inserted in the connection hole; the connection post and the blocker are inserted into the connection hole from two opposite directions of the connection hole.

Abstract: A driving circuit, a display panel and a display device are provided. The driving circuit includes a first output circuit and a first pull-up node control circuit; the first output circuit is electrically connected to a pull-up node, a first high voltage input terminal and a driving signal output terminal, and is configured to control to connect the first high voltage input terminal and the driving signal output terminal under the control of a potential of the pull-up node; the first pull-up node control circuit is electrically connected to a pull-down node, a second high voltage input terminal and the pull-up node, and is configured control to connect the pull-up node and the second high voltage input terminal under the control of a potential of the pull-down node; the first high voltage input terminal is different from the second high voltage input terminal.

Abstract: A sodium-ion battery is provided, comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode and an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises NaFSI, and the mass percentage C of the usage amount of NaFSI relative to the electrolyte satisfies: 1%?C?15%. The disclosure ensures that a negative electrode has enough capacity for exertion, such that Na+ deintercalated from a positive electrode can be completely intercalated into the negative electrode, and the plating of Na+ at the negative electrode is prevented, thereby effectively inhibiting the occurrence of a sodium plating phenomenon; moreover, NaFSI is used in an electrolyte and the content range thereof is controlled, such that while the conductivity of the electrolyte is improved, the film forming stability of positive and negative sides of a battery is good, and a current collector does not corrode, thereby effectively improving the rate capability and the cycling stability of the battery.

Abstract: A thin film resistor structure can include: an nth metal layer, having a first part and a second part spaced apart from each other, and being located on an (n?1)th interlayer dielectric layer; an nth interlayer dielectric layer, having an upper part and a lower part, where the lower part of the nth interlayer dielectric layer covers the upper surface of the nth metal layer and the (n?1)thinterlayer dielectric layer, and where the lower part of the nth interlayer dielectric layer comprises a trench exposing at least a part of the upper surface of the first and second parts of the nth metal layer; and a thin film resistor, having a continuous structure located on the sidewalls and bottom of the trench, where an upper part of the nth interlayer dielectric layer covers the thin film resistor and lower part of the nth interlayer dielectric layer.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, a fin structure having a channel region protruding from an isolation insulating layer disposed over a semiconductor substrate is formed, a cleaning operation is performed, and an epitaxial semiconductor layer is formed over the channel region. The cleaning operation and the forming the epitaxial semiconductor layer are performed in a same chamber without breaking vacuum.

Abstract: The present invention provides a preparation method of natural bamboo fiber composites and an application thereof. The method involves treating bamboo with a specific composition of treatment solution to obtain natural bamboo fibers with a length and a diameter that meets certain conditions; then, the natural bamboo fibers are combined with polypropylene fibers to prepare composites, and by controlling process conditions of a preparation process, a high-strength and excellent comprehensive performance composites is finally prepared. The composites produced by the method can be used as a bottom baffle of the air conditioning box in automobiles. Through the method, a high-performance natural bamboo fiber composites are provided.

Abstract: The application relates to a power supply wiring apparatus. A panel is disposed as a structure that may slide up and down relative to a base, and a wire and/or a connector cap are/is neatly disposed in a box cavity between the panel and the base; for the power supply wiring apparatus of the application, the distance between the panel and the base may be adjusted according to the depth of a wiring box, so as to adapt to wiring boxes of different depth sizes, which ensures that the power supply wiring apparatus may be installed in the wiring box together with a dimmer supply power, meanwhile, the capacity of the box cavity between the base and the panel may be adjusted according to actual wiring needs, which ensures that the wire and connector cap may be completely placed in the box cavity.

Abstract: An energy storage apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes an electrode assembly, including a positive electrode sheet, a negative electrode sheet, and a separator. The positive electrode sheet includes a current collector and an active material layer. The active material layer includes a first lithium-containing compound and a second lithium-containing compound being a lithium-supplement particle and including a lithium-supplement core and an outer shell. A connection area and a separation area are formed between the lithium-supplement core and the outer shell. The ratio of the path length of the outer shell of the lithium-supplement particle in the connection area to the total circumference of the outer shell within a cross-section of the positive electrode sheet is greater than or equal to 5% and less than or equal to 45%.

Abstract: A battery and an electricity-consumption device are provided. The battery includes a negative electrode, a separator, a positive electrode, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte includes a lithium salt and a first additive. A mass fraction w1 of the first additive in the electrolyte satisfies 0.01%?w1?2%.

Abstract: Provided is a ceiling fan and a quick-mounting bracket structure, comprising a junction box provided with a first mounting hole; a fastener comprising a fastening head and a fastening shaft, wherein a bottom end of the fastening shaft being pre-installed within the first mounting hole; a stopper fitted over the fastening shaft; a bracket provided with a mounting portion where an aligning hole and a second mounting hole communicating with the aligning hole are provided, wherein a diameter of the aligning hole is no less than that of the stopper, and a diameter of the second mounting hole is less than that of the stopper; and the bracket further comprises an aligning position and a fixing position. The advantage of the present disclosure is that the installation is simplified, enhancing convenience for installers and reducing installation time.

Abstract: The technology described herein provides systems and methods for an Automated Driving Cloud System (ADCS) for long-tail corner cases. The ADCS for long-tail corner cases comprises a cloud-based platform, a communication module, and/or an onboard unit (OBU). The ADCS leverages world models to provide automated driving functions including sensing, prediction, planning, decision making, and control at microscopic, mesoscopic, and/or macroscopic levels. The system is specifically designed to address long-tail corner cases, which include work zones, special events, reduced speed zones, incident detection, buffer spaces, and adverse weather conditions. Additionally, the ADCS is configured to provide safety and efficiency measures for vehicle operations and control at various special scales that require additional system coverage, including construction zones, special event zones, and special weather conditions. The ADCS enables adaptive and reliable automated driving in highly uncertain and dynamic environments.

Abstract: A table, comprising: a tabletop, a table leg assembly, and a light strip. The tabletop comprises a first table board and a second table board detachably connected to each other. Both ends of the light strip are placed on the table leg assembly and the light strip is disposed between the first table board and the second table board. A secure fixing of the light strip can be realized by the compression force in the horizontal direction between the first table board and the second table board, therefore, the need for adhesive tape and forming grooves on the tabletop is eliminated. Moreover, this table structure allows for easy installation and replacement of the light strip while also enabling dual-sided illumination, providing a good decorative effect.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application disclose a local map updating method and apparatus, and an electronic device, including: acquiring key-frame point cloud data, where the key-frame point cloud data includes point cloud coordinate points; matching the key-frame point cloud data with a prior map to determine target voxels, in the prior map, corresponding to the point cloud coordinate points; and updating a point cloud probability distribution corresponding to each target voxel according to a first map coordinate point and a second map coordinate point included in each target voxel to obtain a target map, where the first map coordinate point is obtained by converting the point cloud coordinate point corresponding to the target voxel, and the second map coordinate point is a coordinate point included in the target voxel in the prior map.

Abstract: A neck fan is configured to be worn around a neck of a user, the neck fan includes: a shell, comprising an inner shell and an outer shell, where the inner shell and the outer shell are connected to each other to form a receiving cavity; the inner shell is disposed near the neck, the outer shell is disposed away from the neck; at least two fan assemblies, received in the receiving cavity. Each of the at least two fan assemblies includes a drive shaft and fan blades mounted on the drive shaft, an end of the drive shaft is fixedly arranged on the inner shell, the drive shaft is extending from the inner shell towards the receiving cavity, and the other end of the drive shaft is a free end spaced apart from the outer shell.