SATURATION ADJUSTING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF

A saturation adjusting apparatus for processing a pixel, which has three color components each having a value falling within a range defined by upper and lower extreme values, of a RGB color model includes an extreme value controller and a component adjuster. The extreme value controller determines maximum and minimum extreme value thresholds for ensuring that the values of the color components of the pixel after undergoing linear color correction processing based on a correction indicator fall within the range defined by the upper and lower extreme values. The component adjuster includes a decision-making unit for choosing the correction indicator from a group of values which includes the maximum extreme value threshold, the minimum extreme value threshold, and a saturation setting. The component adjuster further includes a color corrector for performing linear color correction processing on the three color components of the pixel using the correction indicator. 1. A saturation adjusting apparatus for processing a pixel of a RGB color model , the pixel having three color components each having a value falling within a range defined by upper and lower extreme values , the saturation adjusting apparatus comprising:an extreme value controller for determining a maximum extreme value threshold and a minimum extreme value threshold for ensuring that the values of the color components of the pixel after undergoing linear color Correction processing based on a correction indicator (sa) fall within the range defined by the upper and lower extreme values; and a decision-making unit for choosing the correction indicator (sa) from a group of values, the group including the maximum extreme value threshold, the minimum extreme value threshold, and a saturation setting, and', 'a color corrector for performing linear color correction processing on the three color components of the pixel using the correction indicator (sa)., 'a component adjuster including'}2. The saturation ...

Device housing and method for making the same

A device housing is provided. The device housing includes a substrate, and an anti-fingerprint film formed on the substrate. The anti-fingerprint film is a metal-nitrogen-oxygen compound coating. A method for making the device housing is also described there.

DEVICE HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

A device housing is provided. The device housing includes a substrate, and a photochromic coating formed on the substrate. The photochromic coating includes at least one of a silver chloride-cuprous chloride mixture, a silver bromide-cuprous bromide mixture, and a silver chloride-cuprous chloride-silver bromide-cuprous bromide mixture. A method for making the device housing is also described therein. 1. A device housing , comprising:a substrate; anda photochromic coating formed on the substrate, the photochromic coating containing at least one of a silver chloride-cuprous chloride mixture, a silver bromide-cuprous bromide mixture, and a silver chloride-cuprous chloride-silver bromide-cuprous bromide mixture.2. The device housing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cuprous chloride or the cuprous bromide has a mass percentage of about 10%-20% in the silver chloride-cuprous chloride mixture or the silver bromide-cuprous bromide mixture; the cuprous chloride and the cuprous bromide have a mass percentage of about 10%-20% in the silver chloride-cuprous chloride-silver bromide-cuprous bromide mixture.3. The device housing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the photochromic coating has a thickness of about 500 nm-1500 nm.4. The device housing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the photochromic coating is formed by vacuum evaporation deposition.5. The device housing as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a protective coating formed on the photochromic coating.6. The device housing as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the protective coating is a transparent silica dioxide optical coating.7. The device housing as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the silica dioxide optical coating has a thickness of about 300 nm-500 nm.8. The device housing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of metal claim 1 , glass or plastic.9. A method for making a device housing claim 1 , comprising:providing a substrate; andforming a photochromic coating on the substrate by vacuum evaporation ...

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

A coated article is provided. The coated article includes a substrate, and an anti-fingerprint layer formed on the substrate. The anti-fingerprint layer is a nano aluminum-oxygen-carbon-nitrogen (Al—O—C—N) layer. A method for making the coated article is also described there. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate; andan anti-fingerprint layer formed on the substrate, the anti-fingerprint layer being a nano aluminum-oxygen-carbon-nitrogen layer.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the anti-fingerprint layer has a thickness of about 100 nm-200 nm.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the anti-fingerprint layer is formed by vacuum sputtering.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a transition layer formed between the substrate and the anti-fingerprint layer.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the transition layer is an aluminum layer formed by vacuum sputtering.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the transition layer has a thickness of about 300 nm-400 nm.7. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of metal or non-metal material.8. The coated article as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the metal is selected from a group consisting of stainless steel claim 7 , aluminum claim 7 , aluminum alloy claim 7 , copper claim 7 , copper alloy claim 7 , and zinc claim 7 , the non-metal material is selected from a group consisting of plastic claim 7 , ceramic claim 7 , glass claim 7 , or polymer.9. A method for making a coated article claim 7 , comprising:providing a substrate; andforming an anti-fingerprint layer on the substrate by vacuum sputtering, the anti-fingerprint layer being a nano aluminum-oxygen-carbon-nitrogen layer.10. The method as claimed in claim 9 , wherein vacuum sputtering the anti-fingerprint layer uses an aluminum target; uses nitrogen claim 9 , acetylene claim 9 , and oxygen as reaction gases claim 9 , the nitrogen has a flow rate ...

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

A coated article is provided. The coated article includes a substrate, a first anti-fingerprint layer formed on the substrate, and a second anti-fingerprint layer formed on the first anti-fingerprint layer. The first anti-fingerprint layer is a polytetrafluoroethylene layer. The second anti-fingerprint layer is a compound layer of polytetrafluoroethylene and aluminum-oxygen-nitrogen. A method for making the coated article is also described therein. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate;a first anti-fingerprint layer formed on the substrate, the first anti-fingerprint layer being a polytetrafluoroethylene layer; anda second anti-fingerprint layer formed on the first anti-fingerprint layer, the second anti-fingerprint layer being a compound layer of polytetrafluoroethylene and aluminum-oxygen-nitrogen.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first anti-fingerprint layer and the second anti-fingerprint layer have a total thickness of less than 1 μm.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first anti-fingerprint layer and the second anti-fingerprint layer have a total thickness of about 0.1 μm-0.5 μm.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first anti-fingerprint layer and the second anti-fingerprint layer are formed by vacuum sputtering.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of metal or plastic material.6. A method for making a coated article claim 1 , comprising:providing a substrate;forming a first anti-fingerprint layer on the substrate by vacuum sputtering, the first anti-fingerprint layer being a polytetrafluoroethylene layer; andforming a second anti-fingerprint layer on the first anti-fingerprint layer by vacuum sputtering, the second anti-fingerprint layer being a compound layer of polytetrafluoroethylene and aluminum-oxygen-nitrogen.7. The method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein vacuum sputtering the first anti-fingerprint layer uses a polytetrafluoroethylene target; ...

Coated article and method for making the same

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a combining layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of chromium nitride layers and a plurality of copper-zinc alloy layers formed on the combining layer. The combining layer is a chromium layer. Each chromium nitride layer interleaves with one copper-zinc alloy layer. A method for making the coated article is also described.

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a combining layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of silicon dioxide layers and a plurality of copper-zinc alloy layers formed on the combining layer. The combining layer is a silicon layer. Each silicon dioxide layer interleaves with one copper-zinc alloy layer. A method for making the coated article is also described. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate;a combining layer formed on the substrate, the combining layer being a silicon layer; anda plurality of alternating silicon dioxide and copper-zinc alloy layers formed on the combining layer.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one of the silicon dioxide layers is directly formed on the combining layer; one of the silicon dioxide layers forms an outermost layer of the coated article.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of glass.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each silicon dioxide layer is formed by vacuum sputtering and has a thickness of about 25 nm-50 nm.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each copper-zinc alloy layer is formed by vacuum sputtering and has a thickness of about 200 nm-300 nm.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the silicon dioxide layers and the copper-zinc alloy layers have a total thickness of about 1 μm-8 μm.7. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the combining layer is formed by vacuum sputtering and has a thickness of about 100 nm-200 nm.8. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the silicon dioxide layers have porous structure.9. The coated article as claimed in claim 8 , wherein each copper-zinc alloy layer has a portion that imbeds in the porous structure of the adjacent silicon dioxide layers.10. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein total number of the silicon dioxide layers are about 5 layers to about 21 layers claim 1 , and total number of the copper- ...

METHOD FOR PC TO REALIZE A-GPS

A method for a PC to realize an A-GPS in a PC technology field is provided. The method includes: a. the PC controlling a wireless network module of the PC to connect with a network to initiate a GPS positioning session; b. a location server transmitting GPS auxiliary information to the PC; c. the PC acquiring information of a current satellite according to the GPS auxiliary information. The method enables the A-GPS function to be applicable for the PC to provide positioning and navigation services to the PC. A corresponding A-GPS server can be connected to acquire the information of the current satellite based on the GPS auxiliary information with the network function provided by the wireless network module of the PC to accelerate the speed for acquiring data of the current satellite, and then current position information of the PC can be accurately calculated. 1. A method for a PC (personal computer) to realize an A-GPS (Assisted-Global Positioning System) , the method comprising:a. the PC controlling a wireless network module of the PC for connecting with a network to initiate a GPS positioning session;b. a location server transmitting GPS auxiliary information to the PC;c. the PC acquiring information of a current satellite according to the GPS auxiliary information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method comprises the following step before the step a:a0. the PC receiving a positioning request transmitted by a location request server.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the positioning request adopts a Wap Push message.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step b specifically comprises:b1. the PC transmitting a base station address thereof to the location server via the network;b2. the location server transmitting the GPS auxiliary information with respect to the base station address to the PC.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step c specifically comprises:c1. the PC searching the current satellite according to the GPS auxiliary information, and ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND NETWORK CONNECTING METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREOF

A mobile terminal as well as a network connecting method and a network connecting apparatus thereof are disclosed in the present disclosure. The network connecting method comprises the following steps of: determining whether the network connecting mode is a dual-mode mode when the mobile terminal is connecting to a network; and if it is determined that the network connecting mode is the dual-mode mode, then setting the network connecting mode of the mobile terminal into a TD preference mode and connecting to the network. In the present disclosure, when the mobile phone is not in a G network or when the G signal is weak, the mobile phone that has been switched to a G network can re-initiate the network business without the need of firstly logging on the G network. This significantly reduces the network searching time, which is very convenient for the user. 1. A network connecting method for a mobile terminal , comprising the following steps of:determining whether the network connecting mode is a dual-mode mode when the mobile terminal is connecting to a network; andif it is determined that the network connecting mode is the dual-mode mode, then setting the network connecting mode of the mobile terminal into a TD preference mode and connecting to the network.2. The network connecting method for a mobile terminal of claim 1 , further comprising the following steps when the GPRS connection is interrupted:determining whether interruption of the GPRS connection is initiated by a user or an application initiatively; and if the answer is yes, then interrupting the GPRS connection, and otherwise, determining whether the network connecting mode before the GPRS connection is interrupted is the dual-mode mode; andif it is determined that the network connecting mode is the dual-mode mode, then setting the network connecting mode into the TD preference mode and continuing to connect to the network.3. The network connecting method for a mobile terminal of claim 1 , further ...

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COATED ARTICLE

An coated article includes a substrate; and a lubricant layer deposited on the substrate; wherein the lubricant layer is a molybdenum sulphur boron nitride layer and comprises molybdenum sulfur boron nitride (MoSBN) having a molybdenum disulfide phase and a boron nitride phase. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate; anda lubricant layer deposited on the substrate;wherein the lubricant layer is a molybdenum sulphur boron nitride layer and comprises molybdenum disulfide phase and boron nitride phase.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lubricant layer has a thickness between 0.8 micrometers and 1.3 micrometers.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of stainless steel claim 1 , high speed steel or die steel.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a bonding layer formed between the substrate and the lubricant layer.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the chemical stability of the bonding layer is between the chemical stability of the substrate and the chemical stability of the lubricant layer claim 4 , and a coefficient of thermal expansion of the bonding layer is between the coefficient of thermal expansion of the substrate and the coefficient of thermal expansion of the lubricant layer.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the bonding layer is a molybdenum layer.7. The coated article as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the bonding layer is a molybdenum layer and has a thickness between 200 nanometers and 300 nanometers.8. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the bonding layer and the lubricant layer are both deposited by magnetron sputtering process.9. A method for manufacturing a coated article comprising steps of:providing a substrate;depositing a bonding layer on the substrate by magnetron sputtering; anddepositing an lubricant layer on the bonding layer by magnetron sputtering.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein during depositing ...

Coated article and method for making same

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a stainless steel substrate, a bonding layer formed on the substrate, and a hard layer formed on the bonding layer. The bonding layer is a nickel-chromium alloy layer. The hard layer is a nickel-chromium-boron-nitrogen layer. The mass percentage of nitrogen within the hard layer is gradually increased from the area near the bonding layer to the area away from the bonding layer. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Coated article and method for making the same

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a magnesium oxide-alumina compound layer formed on the substrate, and an anti-fingerprint layer formed on the magnesium oxide-alumina compound layer. The anti-fingerprint layer is a layer of magnesium-aluminum-oxygen-fluorine having the chemical formula of MgAlO x F y , wherein 0<x<2.5, 0<y<5. A method for making the coated article is also described.

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, and an anti-fingerprint film formed on the substrate. The anti-fingerprint film includes a non-crystalline alumina layer formed on the substrate and a non-crystalline aluminum-oxygen-fluorine layer formed on the non-crystalline alumina layer. The aluminum-oxygen-fluorine has a chemical formula of AlOF, wherein 0 Подробнее

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURINGTHE COATED ARTICLE

A coated article is provided. A coated article includes a composite substrate made from carbon fiber and zirconium diboride. A chromium layer is deposited on the substrate. A chromium diffusing layer is formed between the substrate and the chromium layer. A chromium-nitrogen layer is deposited on the chromium layer. A iridium layer is deposited on the chromium-nitrogen layer opposite to the chromium layer, wherein the chromium-nitrogen layer includes a first chromium-nitrogen layer and a second chromium-nitrogen layer. The first chromium-nitrogen layer abuts the chromium layer. The second chromium-nitrogen layer abuts the iridium layer. The atomic nitrogen content in the first chromium-nitrogen layer gradually increases with the thickness of the first chromium-nitrogen layer. The atomic nitrogen content in the second chromium-nitrogen layer gradually decreases with the thickness of the second chromium-nitrogen layer. 1. A coated article , comprising:a composite substrate made from carbon fiber and zirconium diboride;a chromium layer deposited on the substrate;a chromium diffusing layer formed on the substrate and adjacent to the chromium layer;a chromium-nitrogen layer deposited on the chromium layer; anda iridium layer deposited on the chromium-nitrogen layer opposite to the chromium layer;wherein the chromium-nitrogen layer comprising a first chromium-nitrogen layer and a second chromium-nitrogen layer, the first chromium-nitrogen layer abuts the chromium layer, the second chromium-nitrogen layer abuts the iridium layer, the atomic nitrogen content in the first chromium-nitrogen layer gradually increases with the thickness of the first chromium-nitrogen layer, the atomic nitrogen content in the second chromium-nitrogen layer gradually decreases with the thickness of the second chromium-nitrogen layer.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the chromium layer has a thickness of about 0.2 μm to about 0.3 μm.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , ...

ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE

An article includes a substrate made of carbon fiber and zirconium diboride composites; an chromium layer deposited on the substrate; an chromium diffusing layer formed between the substrate and the chromium layer; and a iridium layer deposited on the chromium layer opposite to the chromium diffusing layer. 1. An article , comprising:a substrate made of carbon fiber and zirconium diboride composites;an chromium layer deposited on the substrate;an chromium diffusing layer formed between the substrate and the chromium layer; anda iridium layer deposited on the chromium layer opposite to the chromium diffusing layer.2. The article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the chromium diffusing layer has a thickness between 2 micrometers and 3.5 micrometers.3. The article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the iridium layer has a thickness between 2 micrometers and 3.5 micrometers.4. The article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the chromium layer and the iridium layer are both deposited by magnetron sputtering process.5. The article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the chromium diffusing layer is formed between the chromium layer and the substrate so atomic chromium in the chromium layer diffuses toward the substrate during deposition of the chromium layer on the substrate.6. The article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the chromium diffusing layer comprises carbon-fiber phase claim 1 , Zirconium-diboride ceramic phase claim 1 , chromium metal phase and chromium-carbon phase.7. A method for manufacturing an article comprising steps of:providing a substrate made of carbon fiber and zirconium diboride composites;depositing a chromium layer on the substrate by magnetron sputtering, during depositing the chromium layer on the substrate, a chromium diffusing layer formed between the substrate and the chromium layer; anddepositing an iridium layer on the chromium layer by magnetron sputtering.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein during depositing the chromium layer on the substrate claim 7 , ...

COATED GLASS ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

A very protective coated glass article includes a glass substrate, a bond enhancing layer formed on the bond enhancing layer and a boron carbide layer deposited on the bond enhancing layer. A method of manufacturing the coated glass article is provided. 1. A coated glass article , comprising:a glass substrate;a bond enhancing layer formed on the glass substrate ; anda boron carbide layer deposited on the bond enhancing layer.2. The coated glass article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the bond enhancing layer includes a first bond enhancing layer having a first surface abutting a first surface of the second bond enhancing layer claim 1 , the opposite layer of the first bond enhancing layer abuts against the glass substrate claim 1 , and the opposite layer of the second bond enhancing layer abuts against the boron carbide layer.3. The coated glass article as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first bond enhancing layer is made of one material selected from a group consisting of silicon nitride claim 2 , titanium nitride claim 2 , titanium oxide claim 2 , silicon oxide and zinc oxide.4. The coated glass article as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the second bond enhancing layer is made of one material selected from a group consisting of nickel chromium claim 2 , silver claim 2 , aluminum and copper.5. The coated glass article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the bond enhancing layer has a thickness of about 10 nm to about 120 nm.6. The coated glass article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the boron carbide layer has a thickness of about 10 nm to about 60 nm.7. The coated glass article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the boron carbide layer is deposited by magnetron sputtering.8. A method for manufacturing a coated glass article claim 1 , comprising:providing a glass substrate;depositing a bond enhancing layer on the glass substrate; anddepositing a boron carbide layer on the bond enhancing layer, wherein the boron carbide layer is deposited by magnetron sputtering process ...

Coated article having antibacterial effect and method for making the same

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a bonding layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and a plurality of silver-cerium alloy layers formed on the bonding layer. The bonding layer is a nickel-chromium layer. Each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer interleaves with one silver-cerium alloy layer. One of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers is directly formed on the bonding layer. A method for making the coated article is also described.

COATED ARTICLE HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a bonding layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and a plurality of copper-cerium alloy layers formed on the bonding layer. The bonding layer is a nickel-chromium layer. Each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer interleaves with one copper-cerium alloy layer. One of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers is directly formed on the bonding layer. A method for making the coated article is also described. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate;a bonding layer formed on the substrate, the bonding layer being a nickel-chromium alloy layer; anda plurality of alternating nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and copper-cerium alloy layers formed on the bonding layer, one of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers being directly formed on the bonding layer.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers forms an outermost layer of the coated article.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of stainless steel.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer has a thickness of about 40 nm-80 nm.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer contains about 30%-45% nickel by atomic percentage claim 1 , about 40%-55% chromium by atomic percentage claim 1 , and about 5%-15% nitrogen by atomic percentage.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each copper-cerium alloy layer has a thickness of about 40 nm-80 nm.7. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein total number of the chromium nitride layers are about 15 layers to about 21 layers claim 1 , and total number of the copper-cerium alloy layers are about 14 layers to about 20 layers.8. The coated article as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and the copper-cerium alloy layers have a total thickness of about 2 μm-3.2 μ ...

Coated article having antibacterial effect and method for making the same

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a bonding layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and a plurality of copper-silver-cerium alloy layers formed on the bonding layer. The bonding layer is a nickel-chromium layer. Each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer interleaves with one copper-silver-cerium alloy layer. One of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers is directly formed on the bonding layer. A method for making the coated article is also described.

COATED ARTICLE HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a bonding layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and a plurality of zinc layers formed on the bonding layer. The bonding layer is a nickel-chromium layer. Each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer interleaves with one zinc layer. One of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers is directly formed on the bonding layer. A method for making the coated article is also described. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate;a bonding layer formed on the substrate, the bonding layer being a nickel-chromium alloy layer; anda plurality of alternating nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and zinc layers formed on the bonding layer, one of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers being directly formed on the bonding layer.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers forms an outermost layer of the coated article.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of stainless steel.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer has a thickness of about 40 nm-80 nm.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer contains about 30%-45% nickel by atomic percentage claim 1 , about 40%-55% chromium by atomic percentage claim 1 , and about 5%-15% nitrogen by atomic percentage.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each zinc layer has a thickness of about 40 nm-80 nm.7. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein total number of the chromium nitride layers are about 15 layers to about 21 layers claim 1 , and total number of the zinc layers are about 14 layers to about 20 layers.8. The coated article as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and the zinc layers have a total thickness of about 2 μm-3.2 μm.9. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the bonding layer has a thickness ...

COATED ARTICLE HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a bonding layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and a plurality of copper-zinc alloy layers formed on the bonding layer. The bonding layer is a nickel-chromium layer. Each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer interleaves with one copper-zinc alloy layer. One of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers is directly formed on the bonding layer. A method for making the coated article is also described. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate;a bonding layer formed on the substrate, the bonding layer being a nickel-chromium alloy layer; anda plurality of alternating nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and copper-zinc alloy layers formed on the bonding layer, one of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers being directly formed on the bonding layer.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one of the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers forms an outermost layer of the coated article.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of stainless steel.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer has a thickness of about 40 nm-80 nm.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each nickel-chromium-nitrogen layer contains about 30%-45% nickel by atomic percentage claim 1 , about 40%-55% chromium by atomic percentage claim 1 , and about 5%-15% nitrogen by atomic percentage.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each copper-zinc alloy layer has a thickness of about 40 nm-80 nm.7. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein total number of the chromium nitride layers are about 15 layers to about 21 layers claim 1 , and total number of the copper-zinc alloy layers are about 14 layers to about 20 layers.8. The coated article as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the nickel-chromium-nitrogen layers and the copper-zinc alloy layers have a total thickness of about 2 μm-3.2 μm.9. The ...

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, and a hydrophobic film formed on the substrate. The hydrophobic film is a non-crystalline boron-carbon-nitrogen layer formed by magnetron sputtering. A method for making the coated article is also described. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate; anda hydrophobic film formed on the substrate, the hydrophobic film being a non-crystalline boron-carbon-nitrogen layer formed on the substrate layer by magnetron sputtering.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic film has a thickness of about 250 nm-500 nm.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of metal or non-metal material.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the metal material is stainless steel claim 3 , aluminum claim 3 , or aluminum alloy.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the non-metal material is ceramic or glass.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic film has a contact angle of about 102°-110° with water droplets.7. A method for making a coated article claim 1 , comprising:providing a substrate; andforming a hydrophobic film on the substrate by magnetron sputtering, using acetylene as a reaction gas and using boron nitride target; the hydrophobic film being a non-crystalline boron-carbon-nitrogen layer.8. The method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the acetylene has a flow rate of about 300 sccm-500 sccm; the boron nitride target is applied with a power of 0.2 KW-1 KW; magnetron sputtering of the hydrophobic film uses argon as a working gas claim 7 , the argon has a flow rate of about 300 sccm-500 sccm; magnetron sputtering of the hydrophobic film is conducted at a temperature of about 150° C.-420° C. and takes about 20 min-60 min.9. The method as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the substrate has a negative bias voltage of about −50V to about −300V during magnetron sputtering of the hydrophobic film.10. The ...

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, and a hydrophobic film formed on the substrate. The hydrophobic film is a non-crystalline boron-carbon layer formed by magnetron sputtering. The boron-carbon has a chemical formula of BC, wherein 1≦X≦4 and 0.75≦Y≦3. A method for making the coated article is also described. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate; and{'sub': x', 'y, 'a hydrophobic film formed on the substrate, the hydrophobic film being a non-crystalline boron-carbon layer formed on the substrate by magnetron sputtering, the boron-carbon having a chemical formula of BC, with 1≦X≦4 and 0.75≦Y≦3.'}2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic film has a thickness of about 250 nm-500 nm.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of metal or non-metal material.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the metal material is stainless steel claim 3 , aluminum claim 3 , or aluminum alloy.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the non-metal material is ceramic or glass.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic film has a contact angle of about 103°-111° with water droplets.7. A method for making a coated article claim 1 , comprising:providing a substrate; and{'sub': x', 'y, 'forming a hydrophobic film on the substrate by magnetron sputtering, using acetylene as a reaction gas and using boron target; the hydrophobic film being a non-crystalline boron-carbon layer, the boron-carbon having a chemical formula of BC, with 1≦X≦4 and 0.75≦Y≦3.'}8. The method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the acetylene has a flow rate of about 300 sccm-500 sccm; the boron target is applied with a power of 1 KW-5 KW; magnetron sputtering of the hydrophobic film uses argon as a working gas claim 7 , the argon has a flow rate of about 300 sccm-500 sccm; magnetron sputtering of the hydrophobic film is conducted at a temperature of about 150° C.-450° ...

ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT PROCESS FOR ALUMINUM OR ALUMINUM ALLOY AND ALUMINUM OR ALUMINUM ALLOY ARTICLE THEREOF

An aluminum or aluminum alloy article is described. The aluminum or aluminum alloy article includes an aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate, a barrier layer formed on the substrate, a color layer formed on the barrier layer, and an insulation layer formed on the color layer. The barrier layer and the color layer are formed by vacuum sputtering. The barrier layer is a layer of silver-aluminum-oxygen-nitrogen. The insulation layer is an external layer of the aluminum or aluminum alloy article. 1. An aluminum or aluminum alloy article , comprising:an aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate;a barrier layer formed on the substrate by vacuum sputtering, the barrier layer being a layer of silver-aluminum-oxygen-nitrogen;a color layer formed on the barrier layer by vacuum sputtering; andan insulation layer formed on the color layer, the insulation layer being an external layer of the aluminum or aluminum alloy article.2. The aluminum or aluminum alloy article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the barrier layer has a thickness of about 500 nm-700 nm.3. The aluminum or aluminum alloy article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the color layer is a layer of chromium nitride and has a thickness of about 300 nm-500 nm.4. The aluminum or aluminum alloy article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the color layer is a layer of titanium-carbon-nitrogen claim 1 , titanium nitride claim 1 , or chromium-carbon-nitrogen formed by vacuum sputtering or arc ion plating.5. The aluminum or aluminum alloy article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the insulation layer is a silicon dioxide layer or aluminum oxide layer formed by vacuum sputtering claim 1 , arc ion plating claim 1 , or evaporation deposition.6. The aluminum or aluminum alloy article as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the silicon dioxide layer has a thickness of about 800 nm-1000 nm.7. The aluminum or aluminum alloy article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the insulation layer is a layer of polytetrafluoroethylene formed by chemical vacuum ...

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

A coated article is provided. A coated article includes a substrate, a ceramic layer deposited on the substrate by vacuum plating, and a color layer deposited on the ceramic layer. The ceramic layer substantially includes substance M, elemental O and elemental N, wherein the M is Al or Si. The color layer substantially includes metal M′, elemental O and elemental N, wherein the M′ is Al or Zn. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate;a ceramic layer deposited on the substrate, the ceramic layer substantially including substance M, elemental O and elemental N, wherein M is elemental Al or elemental Si; anda color layer deposited on the ceramic layer, the color layer substantially including metal M′, elemental O and elemental N, wherein M′ is elemental Al or elemental Zn.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when M is Al claim 1 , the ceramic layer substantially includes AlOand N in solid solution.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the mass percentage of elemental Al is about 35-42% claim 2 , the mass percentage of elemental O is about 50-55% and the mass percentage of elemental N is about 3-15%.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein M is Si claim 1 , the ceramic layer substantially includes SiOand N in solid solution.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the mass percentage of elemental Si is about 30-40% claim 4 , the mass percentage of elemental O is about 50-55% and the mass percentage of elemental N is about 5-20%.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the M′ is Al claim 1 , the color layer is substantially includes AlO claim 1 , simple substance Al and N in solid solution.7. The coated article as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the mass percentage of elemental Al is about 80-90% claim 6 , the mass percentage of elemental O is about 5-9% and the mass percentage of elemental N is about 1-15%.8. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the M′ is Zn claim 1 , the color layer ...

Coated article having antibacterial effect and method for making the same

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a copper layer formed on the substrate, a compound copper-zinc layer formed on the copper layer, and a zinc oxide layer formed on the compound copper-zinc layer. A method for making the coated article is also described.

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

A coated article includes a substrate, a first layer formed on the substrate, and a second layer deposited on the first layer. The substrate comprises a first outer surface. The substrate defines a plurality of first convexes in the first outer surface. The first layer comprises a second outer surface away from the first outer surface. The second outer surface of the first layer defines a plurality of second convexes corresponding to the first convexes in the position. The second layer substantially includes substance M, O, and N, wherein M is Al or Si. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate, the substrate comprising a first outer surface, the substrate defining a plurality of first convexes in a first outer surface;a first layer formed on the substrate, the first layer comprising a second outer surface away from the first outer surface, the second outer surface of the first layer defining a plurality of second convexes corresponding to the first convexes; anda second layer deposited on the first layer, the second layer substantially including substance M, O and N, wherein M is Al or Si.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first layer is formed by spraying painting or physical vapor deposition.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first layer has an L* value between about 85 to about 91 claim 1 , an a* value between about −0.5 to about 0.5 claim 1 , and a b* value between about −0.5 to about 0.5 in the CIE L*a*b* color space.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first layer has a thickness of about 3 μm to about 8 μm claim 1 , when the first layer formed by spraying painting.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first layer has a thickness of about 1 μm to about 2 μm claim 1 , when the first layer formed by physical vapor deposition.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second layer is deposited by physical vapor deposition.7. The coated article as claimed in ...

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

A coated article includes a substrate, a color layer formed on the substrate and a ceramic layer deposited on the color layer. The color layer substantially includes metal Zn and O. The ceramic layer substantially includes substance M, O, and N, wherein M is Al or Si. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate;a color layer formed on the substrate, the color layer substantially including metal Zn and O; anda ceramic layer deposited on the color layer, the ceramic layer substantially including substance M, O and N, wherein M is Al or Si.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the color layer claim 1 , the mass percentage of Zn is about 70-78% and the mass percentage of O is about 22-23%.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the color layer has an L* value between about 85 to about 89 claim 1 , an a* value between about −0.5 to about 0.5 claim 1 , and a b* value between about −0.5 to about 0.5 in the CIE L*a*b* color space.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein M is Al claim 1 , the mass percentage of Al is about 60%-70% claim 1 , the mass percentage of O is about 25%-28% and the mass percentage of N is about 2%-15%.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein M is Si claim 1 , the mass percentage of Si is about 65%-75% claim 1 , the mass percentage of O is about 17%-22% and the mass percentage of N is about 3%-18%.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the average particle diameter of the ceramic layer is about 10 nm to about 15 nm.7. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ceramic layer comprises an outer surface away from the color layer claim 1 , the surface roughness (Ra) of the outer surface is about 10 nm to about 30 nm.8. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the color layer has a thickness of 5 μm to about 10 μm.9. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ceramic layer has a thickness of 2 μm to about 4 μm.10. The coated article as claimed in ...

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

A coated article includes a substrate, a first ceramic layer deposited on the substrate, a color layer deposited on the first ceramic layer, and a second ceramic layer deposited on the color layer. The first ceramic layer substantially includes substance M, elemental O and elemental N, wherein M is Al or Si. The color layer substantially includes metal M′, O and elemental N, wherein M′ is elemental Al or Zn. The second ceramic layer substantially includes substance M, elemental O and elemental N, wherein M is Al or Si. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate;a first ceramic layer deposited on the substrate, the first ceramic layer substantially including substance M, elemental O and elemental N, wherein M is Al or Si;a color layer deposited on the first ceramic layer, the color layer substantially including metal M′, elemental O and elemental N, wherein M′ is Al or Zn; anda second ceramic layer deposited on the color layer, the second ceramic layer substantially including substance M, elemental O and elemental N, wherein M is Al or Si.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when M is Al in the first ceramic layer claim 1 , the mass percentage of elemental Al is about 60%-70% claim 1 , the mass percentage of elemental O is about 25%-28% and the mass percentage of elemental N is about 2%-15%.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when M is Si in the first ceramic layer claim 1 , the mass percentage of elemental Si is about 65%-75% claim 1 , the mass percentage of elemental O is about 17%-22% and the mass percentage of elemental N is about 3%-18%.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when the M′ is elemental Al in the color layer claim 1 , the mass percentage of elemental Al is about 90%-95% claim 1 , the mass percentage of elemental O is about 2%-4% and the mass percentage of elemental N is about 1%-8%.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the M′ is Zn in the color layer claim 1 , the mass percentage of ...

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

A coated article includes a substrate, a first layer deposited on the substrate, a second layer deposited on the first layer and a third layer deposited on the second layer. The first layer substantially consists of one material selected from the group consisting of Al layer, Al alloy layer, Zn layer or Zn alloy layer. The first layer is white. The second layer substantially includes metal M′, O and N, wherein M′ is Al or Zn. The third layer is an aluminum oxide layer or a silicon oxide layer. The third layer has an anti-fingerprint property. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate;a first layer deposited on the substrate, the first layer substantially consisting of one material selected from the group consisting of aluminum, aluminum alloy, zinc, and zinc alloy;a second layer deposited on the first layer, the second layer substantially including metal M′, O and N, wherein M′ is Al or Zn; anda third layer deposited on the second layer, the third layer being an aluminum oxide layer or a silicon oxide layer.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when the first layer substantially consists of aluminum alloy claim 1 , the mass percentage of Al is about 80-90%.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when the first layer substantially consists of zinc alloy layer claim 1 , the mass percentage of Zn is about 80-90%.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first layer has an L* value between about 85 to about 91 claim 1 , an a* value between about −0.5 to about 0.5 claim 1 , and a b* value between about −0.5 to about 0.5 in the CIE L*a*b* color space.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the second layer claim 1 , the atomic ratio of M claim 1 , O claim 1 , and N is about (0.9-1.1):(0.5-1):(0.5-1).6. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the second layer claim 1 , the atomic ratio of M claim 1 , O claim 1 , and N is 1:1:1.7. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the third ...

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAID ARTICLE

A coated article includes a substrate, and a plurality of molybdenum layers and a plurality of titanium-aluminum-nitrogen layers formed on the substrate. Each molybdenum layer interleaves with one titanium-aluminum-nitrogen layer. One of the molybdenum layers is directly formed on the substrate. A method for making the coated article is also described. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate; anda plurality of alternating molybdenum layers and titanium-aluminum-nitrogen layers formed on the substrate, one of the molybdenum layers being directly formed on the substrate, one of the titanium-aluminum-nitrogen layers forming an outermost layer of the coated article.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the molybdenum layers and the titanium-aluminum-nitrogen layers have a total thickness of about 1.2 μm to about 2.4 μm.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each molybdenum layer has a thickness of about 15 nm to about 20 nm.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each titanium-aluminum-nitrogen layer has a thickness of about 15 nm to about 20 nm.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each titanium-aluminum-nitrogen layer contains about 75% to about 82% of titanium claim 1 , about 15% to about 17% of aluminum claim 1 , and about 1% to about 10% of nitrogen by atomic percentage.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of metal claim 1 , glass or ceramic.7. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein total number of the molybdenum layers is about 40 layers to about 60 layers claim 1 , and the total number of the titanium-aluminum-nitrogen layers equals the number of molybdenum layers.8. A method for making a coated article claim 1 , comprising:providing a substrate;forming a molybdenum layer on the substrate;forming a titanium-aluminum-nitrogen layer on the molybdenum layer; andrepeating the steps of alternatingly forming the molybdenum layer and the titanium-aluminum ...

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

A coated article includes a substrate, an anti-corrosion layer formed on the substrate, and a decorative layer formed on the anti-corrosion layer. The anti-corrosion layer is an amorphous alloy layer containing elements of iron, chromium, boron and M, wherein M is one or more selected from the group consisting of phosphorus, carbon and silicon. A method for making the coated article is also described. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate being made of aluminum alloy or magnesium alloy; andan anti-corrosion layer formed on the substrate, the anti-corrosion layer being an amorphous alloy layer and containing about 68% to about 72% of iron, about 8% to about 12% of chromium, about 10% to about 14% of boron, and about 2% to about 14% of M by atomic percentage;wherein M being one or more selected from the group consisting of phosphorus, carbon and silicon.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the anti-corrosion layer has a thickness of about 800 nm to about 1200 nm.3. A coated article claim 1 , comprising:a substrate being made of aluminum alloy or magnesium alloy;an anti-corrosion layer formed on the substrate, the anti-corrosion layer being an amorphous alloy layer and containing about 68% to about 72% of iron, about 8% to about 12% of chromium, about 10% to about 14% of boron, and about 2% to about 14% of M by atomic percentage; anda decorative layer formed on the anti-corrosion layer;wherein M being one or more selected from the group consisting of phosphorus, carbon and silicon.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the anti-corrosion layer has a thickness of about 800 nm to about 1200 nm.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the decorative layer is composed of a compound selected from the group consisting of carbide of titanium claim 3 , chromium or zirconium claim 3 , nitride of titanium claim 3 , chromium or zirconium claim 3 , and oxide of titanium claim 3 , chromium or zirconium.6. The coated article as ...

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAID ARTICLE

A coated article includes a substrate, and a plurality of aluminum nitride layers and a plurality of titanium boride layers formed on the substrate. Each aluminum nitride layer interleaves with one titanium boride layer. One of the aluminum nitride layers is directly formed on the substrate. A method for making the coated article is also described. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate; anda plurality of alternating aluminum nitride layers and titanium boride layers formed on the substrate, one of the aluminum nitride layers being directly formed on the substrate, one of the titanium boride layers forming an outermost layer of the coated article.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the aluminum nitride layers and the titanium boride layers have a total thickness of about 1.0 μm to about 2.5 μm.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each aluminum nitride layer has a thickness of about 3 nm to about 8 nm.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each titanium boride layer has a thickness of about 3 nm to about 8 nm.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of metal or ceramic.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein total number of the aluminum nitride layers is about 80 layers to about 100 layers claim 1 , and the total number of the titanium boride layers is equal to the number of aluminum nitride layers.7. A method for making a coated article claim 1 , comprising:providing a substrate;forming an aluminum nitride layer on the substrate;forming a titanium boride layer on the aluminum nitride layer; andrepeating the steps of alternatingly forming the aluminum nitride layer and the titanium boride layer to form the coated article, and the outermost layer of the coated article being one of the titanium boride layers.8. The method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein magnetron sputtering the aluminum nitride layer uses argon gas as the sputtering gas and the argon gas has a flow ...

COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAID ARTICLE

A coated article includes a substrate, a composite layer formed on the substrate, and a chromium-oxygen-nitrogen layer formed on the composite layer. The composite layer includes a plurality of nickel-aluminum-holmium layers and a plurality of iridium layers. Each nickel-aluminum-holmium layer interleaves with one iridium layer. A method for making the coated article is also described. 1. A coated article , comprising:a substrate;a composite layer formed on the substrate; anda chromium-oxygen-nitrogen layer formed on the composite layer,wherein the composite layer comprises an equal number alternating nickel-aluminum-holmium layers and iridium layers, one of the nickel-aluminum-holmium layers is directly formed on the substrate, one of the iridium layers directly bonds to the chromium-oxygen-nitrogen layer.2. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each nickel-aluminum-holmium layer contains about 50% to about 60% of nickel claim 1 , 25% to about 30% of aluminum claim 1 , and 10% to about 25% of holmium by atomic percentage.3. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the chromium-oxygen-nitrogen contains about 80% to about 90% of chromium claim 1 , 5% to about 10% of oxygen claim 1 , and 5% to about 10% of nitrogen by atomic percentage.4. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the total number of the nickel-aluminum-holmium layers is about 50 layers to about 133 layers claim 1 , and the total number of the iridium layers is equal to the total number of the nickel-aluminum-holmium layers.5. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the substrate is made of metal or ceramic.6. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the composite layer has a thickness of about 1.5 μm to about 4.0 μm.7. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each nickel-aluminum-holmium layer has a thickness of about 15 nm to about 20 nm.8. The coated article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each iridium layer has a thickness of about 15 ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICALLY ALLOCATING POWER IN A DATA CENTER

Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the field of power management of computer systems, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for dynamically allocating power to servers in a server rack. The method comprises: measuring power consumption of a computer system having one or more servers; estimating probability distribution of power demand for each of the one or more servers, the estimation based on the measured power consumption; estimating performance loss via the estimated probability distribution; computing power capping limits for each of the one or more servers, the computation based on the estimated probability distribution and the performance loss; and dynamically allocating the power capping limits to each of the one or more servers by modifying previous power capping limits of each of the one or more servers. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for allocating power capping limits for first and second servers using foreseeable power demand , the method comprising:estimating a first performance loss for the first server;estimating a second performance loss for the second server;computing first and second power capping limits for the first and second servers respectively, the computing based on a difference between the first performance loss and the second performance loss respectively; anddynamically allocating the first and second power capping limits to the first and second servers respectively, by modifying previous power capping limits of the first and second servers.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein estimating the first performance loss is estimated by applying estimated probability distribution of power demand for the first server claim 21 , and wherein estimating the second performance loss is estimated by applying estimated probability distribution of power demand for the second server.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the estimated probability distribution of power demand for each of the first and second servers comprises:applying ...

ALGAE HAVING INTRACELLULAR LIPID PARTICLES AND HIGH LIPID CONTENT

A method for increasing the lipid content of algae includes combining algae and a lipid-precipitating addition in a growth-inhibitive medium, the growth-inhibitive medium being deficient in at least one nutrient that is necessary for reproductive growth of algae, thus frustrating algae reproduction, the lipid-precipitating addition selected from hydroxyl-containing compounds and amine-containing compounds. An organic acid addition may also be combined with the lipid-precipitating addition and algae in the growth-inhibitive medium, the organic acid addition including compounds containing carboxylic acid functionality. Direct production of biodiesel is also achieved by the use of particular lipid-precipitating additions and organic acid additions. 1. A method for increasing the lipid content of algae comprising the steps ofcombining algae and a lipid-precipitating addition in a growth-inhibitive medium, said growth-inhibitive medium being deficient in at least one nutrient that is necessary for reproductive growth of algae, thus frustrating algae reproduction, said lipid-precipitating addition selected from hydroxyl-containing compounds and amine-containing compounds.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the algae is selected from the group consisting of phagotrophic algae and osmotrophic algae.3Ochromonas. The method of claim 2 , wherein the algae is selected from species.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lipid-precipitating addition includes a hydroxyl-containing compound selected from the group consisting of glycerol claim 1 , methanol claim 1 , ethanol claim 1 , dihydroxyethane claim 1 , propanol claim 1 , isopropanol claim 1 , cyclopropanol claim 1 , propylene glycol claim 1 , butanol claim 1 , isobutanol claim 1 , cyclobutanol claim 1 , dihydroxybutanes claim 1 , trihydroxybutanal claim 1 , cyclohexanol claim 1 , dihydroxycyclohexanes claim 1 , phenol claim 1 , dihydroxybenzenes claim 1 , and trihydroxybenzenes.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lipid- ...

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ALCOHOL FROM A CARBONACEOUS FEEDSTOCK

The present invention relates to an improved process for the production of ethanol from a carbonaceous feedstock; wherein the carbonaceous feedstock is first converted to synthesis gas which is then converted to ethanoic acid, which is then esterified and which is then hydrogenated to produce ethanol. 115-. (canceled)16. A process for the production of ethanol comprising introducing methyl ethanoate and/or ethyl ethanoate together with H , water and optionally , either or both , methanol and ethanol , into a hydrogenation unit comprising a hydrogenation catalyst to produce a stream comprising ethanol and optionally methanol.17. A process according to claim 16 , wherein water represents between 0.5 and 20 mol % of the total liquid feed (methyl ethanoate and/or ethyl ethanoate claim 16 , alcohol and water) entering the hydrogenation unit.18. A process according to claim 17 , wherein water represents between 0.5 and 15 mol % of the total liquid feed (methyl ethanoate and/or ethyl ethanoate claim 17 , alcohol and water) entering the hydrogenation unit.19. A process according to claim 16 , wherein the catalyst(s) employed in the hydrogenation unit is a copper-based catalyst.20. A process according to claim 16 , wherein the catalyst(s) employed in the hydrogenation unit comprises copper and zinc.21. A process according to claim 19 , wherein the catalyst(s) employed in the hydrogenation is a copper based catalyst supported on zinc oxide.22. A process according to claim 21 , wherein the catalyst comprises between 20 and 40 wt % of copper.23. A process according to claim 16 , wherein the molar ratio of Hto [methyl ethanoate and ethyl ethanoate] that is introduced into the hydrogenation unit claim 16 , is greater than 2:1; and is less than 100:1. This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 12/734,629 filed Sep. 17, 2010 which is a 371 of PCT/GB2008/003759 filed Nov. 7, 2008, which claims priority to European Patent Application No. 07254448.9 filed Nov. 14, 2007, ...

PREPARATION METHOD OF NON-RECTANGULAR LAMINATED CELL

The present disclosure provides a preparation method of non-rectangular laminated cell, which comprises steps of: preparing k kinds of laminated cell units, wherein there are at least two kinds of laminated cell units adopting different electrode plate assemblies which are different in shape and/or size; laminating the k kinds of laminated cell units. The preparation of the i-th (i=1, 2 . . . k) kind of laminated cell unit comprises substeps of: providing a laminated pack: the laminated pack comprises nlaminated groups, the each laminated group comprises melectrode plate assemblies which are the same in shape and size, n≧2, m≧2, the electrode plate assemblies of all the laminated groups of the laminated pack and spacers between the adjacent laminated groups are orderly positioned in a Z-shaped separator in a laminating direction; the separator is broken at an end of the each spacer positioned in the separator. 1. A preparation method of a non-rectangular laminated cell , comprising steps of: [{'sub': i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i, 'providing a laminated pack: the laminated pack (SP) comprising nlaminated groups (SG), the each laminated group (SG) comprising melectrode plate assemblies which are the same in shape and size and the numbers of the electrode plate assemblies of all the laminated groups (SG) being the same or different, and n≧2, m≧2, a spacer (GT) being provided between the adjacent laminated groups (SG), the electrode plate assemblies of all the laminated groups (SG) of the laminated pack (SP) and the spacers (GT) between the adjacent laminated groups (SG) being orderly positioned in a Z-shaped separator (SE) in a laminating direction (S), an upper part and a lower part of the separator (SE) adjacent to the each spacer (GT) being separated by the spacer (GT); and'}, {'sub': i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'i', 'P', 'N', 'P', 'N', 'i', 'i', 'i, 'forming a laminated cell unit: the ...

Method and apparatus for requesting usage permission, and method and apparatus for acquiring usage permission

The present disclosure discloses a method performed at a computer acting as a third-party system for requesting for a usage permission. The third-party system receives download information sent by means of a page of a first application, the download information at least including a download identifier, and the download identifier being used for indicating a first device identifier of a first device running the first application, a first account logging into the first application, and a second application identifier of a downloaded second application. After authenticating the download information, the third-party system requests a server of the first application to configure the usage permission for the first account in response to an authentication result and return such configuration to the first application running at the first device.

PAGE OFFLINING BASED ON FAULT-AWARE PREDICTION OF IMMINENT MEMORY ERROR

A system can predict what pages of memory the system should offline based on identification of how correctable error patterns correlate to the memory architecture. The failure prediction can account for the circuit-level architecture of the memory rather than the mere number or frequency of correctable errors. A controller correlates the hardware configuration of the memory with historical error data, and generates an estimate of pages for a host operating system (OS) to offline based on predicting uncorrectable errors (UEs). 1. An apparatus to predict memory failure , comprising:a substrate; anda controller disposed on the substrate, the controller to correlate a hardware configuration of a memory device with historical data indicating memory faults for specific elements of the hardware configuration, predict an uncorrectable error (UE) based on correlation of the hardware configuration with the historical data, and generate an estimate of pages for a host operating system (OS) to offline based on predicting the UE.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is to predict the UE based on a pattern of correctable errors (CEs) detected in a row of memory.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is to predict the UE based on a pattern of correctable errors (CEs) in a column of memory.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is to predict the UE based on a pattern of correctable errors (CEs) in a bit of memory.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is to generate the estimate of pages for the host OS to offline claim 1 , including to predict physical pages of memory that will experience the UE based on a correlation of the physical pages to the hardware configuration.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the controller is to identify pages associated with a pattern of correctable errors (CEs) in the hardware configuration.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is to generate the estimate of pages for the host ...

DIAGNOSING SLOW TASKS IN DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING

Machine learning is utilized to analyze respective execution times of a plurality of tasks in a job performed in a distributed computing system to determine that a subset of the plurality of tasks are straggler tasks in the job, where the distributed computing system includes a plurality of computing devices. A supervised machine-learning algorithm is performed using a set of inputs including performance attributes of the plurality of tasks, where the supervised machine learning algorithm uses labels generated from determination of the set of straggler tasks, the performance attributes include respective attributes of the plurality of tasks observed during performance of the job, and applying the supervised learning algorithm results in identification of a set of rules defining conditions, based on the performance attributes of the plurality of tasks, indicative of which tasks will be straggler tasks in a job. Rule data is generated to describe the set of rules. 120.-. (canceled)21. At least one machine accessible storage medium having instructions stored thereon , the instructions when executed on a machine , cause the machine to:identify a subset of tasks in a job performed by a distributed computing system as a set of straggler tasks in the job;perform a supervised machine-learning algorithm using a set of inputs comprising performance attributes of the plurality of tasks, wherein the performance attributes comprise respective attributes of the plurality of tasks observed during performance of the job; anddetermine a set of conditions, from performance of the supervised machine-learning algorithm, indicative of tasks likely to be straggler tasks in a job.22. The storage medium of claim 21 , wherein the instructions claim 21 , when executed claim 21 , further cause the machine to determine the set of straggler tasks in the job.23. The storage medium of claim 22 , wherein the instructions claim 22 , when executed claim 22 , further cause the machine to analyze ...

CELL

The present disclosure provides a cell, which has a stacked body composed of a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate and separators, the stacked body has a starting end and a terminal end, the first electrode plate is provided with a first electrode tab, the second electrode plate is provided with a second electrode tab, the cell has a main body portion formed by winding a part of the stacked body from the starting end of the stacked body and a folded portion formed by folding the rest of the stacked body from a distal end of the main body portion over the main body portion and covering a part of the main body portion The cell can be formed as a step-shaped configuration by directly and sufficiently utilizing winding without cutting or treating the electrode plate, the manufacturing process is simple. 14123441421526. A cell , having a stacked body () composed of a first electrode plate () , a second electrode plate () and separators () , the stacked body () having a starting end () and a terminal end () , the first electrode plate () being provided with a first electrode tab () , the second electrode plate () being provided with a second electrode tab () ,the cell having:{'b': 7', '4', '41', '4, 'a main body portion () formed by winding a part of the stacked body () from the starting end () of the stacked body (); and'}{'b': 8', '4', '7', '7', '7, 'a folded portion () formed by folding the rest of the stacked body () from a distal end of the main body portion () over the main body portion () and covering a part of the main body portion ().'}2899. The cell according to claim 1 , wherein the folded portion () is formed with a step () and the step () is provided as at least one in number.39. The cell according to claim 2 , wherein the step () is provided as 1-10 in number.49. The cell according to claim 3 , wherein the step () is provided as 1-3 in number.58. The cell according to claim 1 , wherein the folded portion () has at least one bent structure.68. The ...

VEHICLE LAMP ILLUMINATION MODULE, VEHICLE LAMP AND VEHICLE

A vehicle lamp, a vehicle, and a vehicle lamp illumination module. The vehicle lamp illumination module comprises light sources, a low-beam primary optical element, a high-beam primary optical element, and a secondary optical element. The low-beam primary optical element can guide light to be sequentially emitted via the low-beam primary optical element and the secondary optical element to form a low-beam shape. The high-beam primary optical element comprises multiple collimation units, wherein the surfaces of light emitting ends of the collimation units are connected together or integrally formed to form a high-beam light emitting surface. Light incident ends of the collimation units have one-to-one correspondence to the light sources, so that the light can be sequentially emitted via the high-beam primary optical element and the secondary optical element to form a lightless shape. The module has accurate light shape control, is precise in assembly, and high in light energy utilization.

TARGET DETECTION AND TRAINING FOR TARGET DETECTION NETWORK

A method, apparatus and device for target detection, as well as a training method, apparatus and device for target detection network are disclosed. The method for target detection includes that: feature data of an input image is obtained; multiple candidate bounding boxes of the input image are determined according to the feature data; a foreground segmentation result of the input image is obtained according to the feature data, the foreground segmentation result including indication information for indicating whether each of the input image belongs to a foreground; and a target detection result of the input image is obtained according to the multiple candidate bounding boxes and the foreground segmentation result. 1. A method for target detection , comprising:obtaining feature data of an input image;determining multiple candidate bounding boxes of the input image according to the feature data;obtaining a foreground segmentation result of the input image according to the feature data, the foreground segmentation result comprising indication information for indicating whether each of multiple pixels of the input image belongs to a foreground; andobtaining a target detection result of the input image according to the multiple candidate bounding boxes and the foreground segmentation result.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining the target detection result of the input image according to the multiple candidate bounding boxes and the foreground segmentation result comprises:selecting at least one target bounding box from the multiple candidate bounding boxes according to an overlapping area between each candidate bounding box in the multiple candidate bounding boxes and a foreground image region corresponding to the foreground segmentation result; andobtaining the target detection result of the input image based on the at least one target bounding box.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein selecting the at least one target bounding box from the multiple candidate ...

VEHICLE LAMP OPTICAL ELEMENT ASSEMBLY, VEHICLE ILLUMINATION MODULE, VEHICLE LAMP, AND VEHICLE

A vehicle lighting module comprises a primary optical element and a secondary optical element. The primary optical element comprises at least one light entrance part, a light transmission part, and a light exit part sequentially provided along a light exit direction. Either the optical axes of the light entrance parts on either side of the primary optical element incline towards an optical axis of the secondary optical element and the light exit part is a concave arc surface, or the direction of the optical axis of the light entrance part is the same as that of the optical axis of the secondary optical element and the horizontal cross-sectional line and/or vertical cross-sectional line of the light exit part is configured as a curved line protruding forward. The vehicle lighting module has a small volume while ensuring light effects, and can be adapted to narrow and compact vehicle lamp modeling. 1. A vehicle lamp optical element assembly , comprising a primary optical element and a secondary optical element , wherein light passes through the primary optical element and the secondary optical element successively and then is projected to form an illuminating light shape , the primary optical element comprising at least one light entrance part , a light transmission part and a light exit part arranged successively along a light emergent direction , wherein optical axes of the light entrance parts on two sides of the primary optical element are inclined toward an optical axis of the secondary optical element , and the light exit part is a concave arc surface.2. The vehicle lamp optical element assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal section line of the light exit part is gradually curved upward and rearward from a lower boundary of the light exit part of the primary optical element.3. The vehicle lamp optical element assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a lower surface of the primary optical element is inclined rearward and downward with respect to ...

ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE

The present disclosure provides an electrochemical device, which comprises a plurality of cells which are stacked in a step configuration, electrode tabs of the same polarity of the plurality of cells are electrically connected together. Compared with only using a single wound-type cell or only using a single laminated-type cell, the plurality of cells stacked in the step configuration of the present disclosure can more flexibly adapt to an irregular inner space of an electronic device using the electrochemical device, so that the inner space in the electronic device is fully used, the performance of the electrochemical device for use in the electronic device is improved, and the manufacturing process is more simple, flexible and efficient. 1121. An electrochemical device , comprising a plurality of cells () which are stacked in a step configuration , electrode tabs () of the same polarity of the plurality of cells () being electrically connected together.21. The electrochemical device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cells () are all laminated-type cells.31. The electrochemical device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cells () are all wound-type cells.41. The electrochemical device according to claim 1 , wherein a part of the plurality of cells () are laminated-type cells and the other part are wound-type cells.51. The electrochemical device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cells () have different lengths and the stacking in the step configuration forms a length-direction step.611. The electrochemical device according to claim 5 , wherein the length-direction step is a length-direction step gradually reducing respectively toward an upper side and a lower side from a middle one of the plurality of cells () along a length direction (L) claim 5 , the middle one has the greatest length among the plurality of cells ().71. The electrochemical device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cells () have different widths ...

Method for configuring browser bookmarks, device and terminal thereof

A setting method and device for a browser bookmark, and a terminal are described. The method includes: a first network address is acquired from a bookmark to be stored, and a first root website is extracted from the first network address; if a tree-like structure cluster has been locally established, the tree-like structure cluster is obtained, wherein the tree-like structure cluster includes a domain name tree of at least one root website, and corresponding bookmarks are stored on nodes in the domain name tree; a domain name tree of the first root website is modified or constructed according to whether there is the domain name tree of the first root website in the tree-like structure cluster or not, and the bookmark to be stored is stored on a corresponding node of the domain name tree of the first root website; and the domain name tree of the first root website and the first network address associated with the bookmark to be stored are stored. According to the disclosure, the problems of bookmark setting disorder and searching difficulty can be improved, and user experiences in bookmarks can be improved. 1. A setting method for a browser bookmark , comprising:acquiring a first network address from a bookmark to be stored, and extracting a first root website from the first network address;if a tree-like structure cluster has been locally established, obtaining the tree-like structure cluster, wherein the tree-like structure cluster comprises a domain name tree of at least one root website, and corresponding bookmarks are stored on nodes in the domain name tree;modifying or constructing a domain name tree of the first root website according to whether there is the domain name tree of the first root website in the tree-like structure cluster or not, and storing the bookmark to be stored on a corresponding node of the domain name tree of the first root website; andstoring the domain name tree of the first root website and the first network address associated with the ...

VEHICLE LAMP MODULE AND VEHICLE USING SAME

A vehicle lamp module and a vehicle using same. The vehicle lamp module comprises: a low beam circuit board (), a low beam reflector (), a high beam circuit board (), a high beam condenser (), a heat radiator (), a lens (), a lens support (), and a module support (), wherein the low beam reflector () serves as an optical element for forming a low beam shape, and the high beam condenser () serves as an optical element for forming a high beam shape. The vehicle lamp module has a good light shape uniformity, good low beam visibility, good high beam lighting performance, and excellent heat dissipation performance. Moreover, the module has a relative simple structure, a light weight, a small volume, a low cost, and a good comprehensive performance. 1. A vehicle lamp module , comprising: a low beam reflector and a high beam condenser , wherein the low beam reflector serves as a primary optical element for a low beam , and the high beam condenser serves as a primary optical element for a high beam;further comprising: a low beam circuit board provided with a low beam light source, a high beam circuit board provided with a high beam light source and a lens,wherein the low beam circuit board is arranged at a position below the low beam reflector, and an optical center of the low beam light source on the low beam circuit board is located at a first focus position of the low beam reflector;the high beam condenser is arranged at a position in front of the low beam circuit board, a light exiting surface of the high beam condenser is located at a second focus of the low beam reflector, a distance between a position of an upper side boundary of the light exiting surface of the high beam condenser and the second focus of the low beam reflector is less than or equal to 2 mm in a front-to-rear direction, and the upper side boundary of the light exiting surface of the high beam condenser is shaped like a low beam cut-off line, so as to be configured to intercept low-beam light to form ...

Anti-pathogen composition and methods of use thereof

Methods are provided for treating an infectious disease of a subject with a composition which comprises an active ingredient that can be produced by bacteria of Paenibacillus or Bacillus. The disclosure also provides a composition or a pharmaceutical composition which comprises, or alternatively consists essentially of, or yet further consists of an active ingredient which can be produced by bacteria of Paenibacillus or Bacillus.

Extraction system, extraction method for separating magnesium and extracting lithium from magnesium-containing brine with secondary amide-type solvent as well as applications thereof

The secondary amide contained in the extraction system consists of a single compound or a mixture of two or more compounds, wherein R 1 is selected from a C2˜C12 alkyl, or a C3˜C12 cycloalkyl containing a single-ring structure, R 2 is selected from a C1˜C11 alkyl, or a C3˜C11 cycloalkyl containing a single-ring structure; the total number of carbon atoms in the molecule is 12˜18. With a volume ratio of an organic phase and a brine phase being 1˜10:1, at a brine density of 1.25˜1.38 g/cm 3 and at a temperature of 0˜50° C., a single-stage or multi-stage countercurrent extraction and a stripping are conducted to obtain a water phase with a low magnesium-lithium ratio, which is subjected to concentration, impurity removal and preparation to get lithium chloride, lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide respectively. Water is used for stripping, greatly reducing the consumption of acid and base, and the separation process is shortened.

EXTRACTION SYSTEM, EXTRACTION METHOD FOR SEPARATING MAGNESIUM AND EXTRACTING LITHIUM AND BORON FROM MAGNESIUM-CONTAINING BRINE WITH COMPLEX SOLVENT OF SECONDARY AMIDE/ALKYL ALCOHOL AS WELL AS APPLICATIONS THEREOF

The extraction system contains secondary amides and alkyl alcohols which are separately used as the extractants for extracting lithium and boron and consist of a single compound or a mixture of two or more compounds, and the total number of carbon atoms in their molecules are 12˜18 and 8˜20 respectively; the extraction system has a freezing point less than 0° C. With a volume ratio of an organic phase and a brine phase being 1˜10:1, at a brine density of 1.25˜1.38 g/cm, at a brine pH value of 0˜7 and at a temperature of 0˜50° C., a single-stage or multi-stage countercurrent extraction and a stripping are conducted to obtain a water phase with a low magnesium-lithium ratio, which is subjected to concentration, impurity removal and preparation to get lithium chloride, lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide and boric acid respectively. Water is used for stripping, greatly reducing the consumption of acid and base.

HIGH AND LOW BEAM INTEGRATED VEHICLE LAMP LIGHTING DEVICE, VEHICLE LAMP, AND VEHICLE

A high and low beam integrated vehicle lamp lighting device, a vehicle lamp, and a vehicle. The lighting device comprises a first light source, a first light-condensing element, a second light source, a second light-condensing element, a light distribution element, and a lens; the first light-condensing element is arranged to be capable of condensing light emitted by the corresponding first light source and making the light projected through the lens by means of the light distribution element to form a low beam shape, and the second light-condensing element is arranged to be capable of condensing light emitted by the corresponding second light source and making the light projected through the lens by means of the light distribution element to form a high beam shape, wherein the light exit direction of at least one of the first light-condensing element and the second light-condensing element intersects with a light shape projection direction.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEGMENTING IMAGE, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRAINING SEGMENTATION NETWORK

A method of segmenting image, comprises: obtaining an image feature output from each of a plurality of processing blocks by performing a feature extraction on an image with the plurality of processing blocks; obtaining a target image feature by performing at least two stages of fusion on the image features output from at least two adjacent-processing-blocks pairs of the plurality of processing blocks; and determining a segmentation result for an object in the image according to the target image feature. An electronic apparatus for segmenting image, a method and an electronic apparatus for training a land segmentation neural network are further disclosed. 1. A method of segmenting image , comprising:obtaining an image feature output from each of a plurality of processing blocks by performing a feature extraction on an image with the plurality of processing blocks;obtaining a target image feature by performing at least two stages of fusion on the image features output from at least two adjacent-processing-blocks pairs of the plurality of processing blocks; anddetermining a segmentation result for an object in the image according to the target image feature.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein obtaining the target image feature by performing at least two stages of fusion on the image features output from at least two adjacent-processing-blocks pairs of the plurality of processing blocks claim 1 , comprises:obtaining first fusion features by performing a first-stage fusion on the image features output from each of the adjacent-processing-blocks pairs;obtaining one or more second fusion features by performing a second-stage fusion on at least one adjacent-first-fusion-features pair of the first fusion features; anddetermining the target image feature according to the one or more second fusion features.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein determining the target image feature according to the one or more second fusion features comprises:performing a ...

THERANOSTIC IMAGING AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE

The present invention provides targeted nanoplex molecules which carry multimodality imaging reporters together with target enzyme inhibitors such as siRNAs and target prodrug enzymes, that are useful for theranostic imaging of cells and diseases, including, for example, various cancers, and including metastatic prostate cancer. The nanoplex molecules of the present invention provide a platform technology toward many cancer subtypes and alternative therapeutic targets. Downregulation of specific pathways using targeted enzyme inhibitors further provides unique opportunities to target cancer cells selectively while sparing normal tissue. The nanoplex molecule platform described herein has the ability to deliver multiple siRNA enzyme inhibitors. Methods of diagnosis and treatment of various diseases are also included. The strategy described herein can be useful to down-regulate multi-drug resistance pathways, or repair enzymes with the goal of increasing the efficacy, safety, and efficiency of chemotherapeutic or irradiation therapies. 1. A nanoplex molecule comprising:a) a prodrug enzyme portion;b) a reporter portion;c) an enzyme inhibitor portion; andd) a targeting agent.2. A nanoplex molecule comprising a prodrug portion , a reporter portion , an enzyme portion and a targeting agent , wherein ,the prodrug enzyme portion comprises an enzyme;the reporter portion comprises a poly-L-lysine carrier linked to a dye and a chelating agent labeled with a radioisotope linked to a polyethyleneimine (PEI):poly ethylene glycol (PEG) co-polymer; andthe targeting agent binds a target cell membrane protein with high affinity.3. The nanoplex molecule of claim 1 , wherein the prodrug enzyme portion comprises the enzyme bacterial cytosine deaminase (bCD).4. The nanoplex molecule of claim 1 , wherein the reporter portion comprises a poly-L-lysine carrier linked to Cy5.5 dye.5. The nanoplex composition of claim 1 , wherein the reporter portion comprises a DOTA moiety labeled with In ...

PRODUCING ALGAL BIOMASS AND PRODUCTS FROM ORGANIC SOLID MATERIAL

A method for treating solid organic materials includes providing phagotrophic algae, providing solid organic material, combining the algae and the solid organic material, allowing the algae to grow by engulfing or uptaking the solid organic material, forming an algal product, and collecting the algal product. The method can also include a pretreatment step. The solid organic material can be waste activated sludge. A system for treating and disposing solid organic material is also provided. 1. A method for treating solid organic material comprising the steps ofproviding phagotrophic algae,providing solid organic material,combining the algae and the solid organic material,allowing the algae to grow by engulfing or uptaking the solid organic material,forming an algal product, andcollecting the algal product.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solid organic material is a food manufacturing or agricultural byproduct.3Dinobryon, Chrysochromulina, Chrysophaerella, Uroglena, Catenochrysis, Ochromonas, Chromulina,Chrysococcus;Chrysochromulina;Coccolithus pelagicus;Chlorochromonas,Phaeaster, Chrysamoeba,Pedinella;Ceratium hirundinellaCryptomonas ovata. The method of claim 2 , wherein the algae is selected from the group consisting of chrysomonad genera including and the prymnesiophyte the coccolithophorid the xanthophyte the chrysophytes and the photosynthetic dinoflagellate Muller; and Ehrenberg.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solid organic material is waste activated sludge.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising the step offorming an algal byproduct, wherein the algal byproduct includes the treated waste activated sludge, wherein the step of allowing the algae to grow by engulfing or uptaking the waste activated sludge causes the pathogen level in the algal byproduct to be at a level below detectable limits, and wherein the algal byproduct meets one of the following requirements:the density of fecal coliform in the algal byproduct is less than 1,000 most ...

CORE SAMPLING AND PRESERVATION SYSTEM

A core sampling and preservation system comprises the following sequentially connected modules: a drive module (), a preservation module () and a core sampling module (). The core sampling module () comprises a core drilling tool and a core sample storage compartment. The preservation module () comprises a core sample preservation container. The drive module comprises a core drill having a liquid channel. The core sample preservation container comprises an inner core barrel (), an outer core barrel () and an energy storage device (). The outer core barrel () is sleeved onto the inner core barrel (). An upper end of the inner core barrel () is in communication with a liquid nitrogen storage tank (). The liquid nitrogen storage tank () is positioned inside the outer core barrel (). The energy storage device () is in communication with the outer core barrel (). The outer core barrel () is provided with a butterfly valve (). The system facilitates preserving a core at in-situ conditions, and has an increased drilling speed, thereby enhancing core sampling efficiency. 1. A core sampling and preservation system , characterized in that the system comprises the following sequentially connected modules: a drive module , a preservation module and a core sampling module. The core sampling module comprises a core drilling tool and a core sample storage compartment. The preservation module comprises a core sample preservation container. The drive module comprises a core drill having a liquid channel;the core drilling tool comprises a coring drill tool, a core catcher, and an inner core pipe; the coring drill tool comprises an outer core pipe and a hollow drill bit, and the drill bit is connected to the lower end of the outer core pipe; the core catcher comprises an annular base and a plurality of jaws, the annular base is coaxially mounted on the inner wall of the lower end of the inner core pipe, and the jaws are uniformly arranged on the annular base. The lower end of the jaws ...

Personalized Entity Repository

Systems and methods are provided for a personalized entity repository. For example, a computing device comprises a personalized entity repository having fixed sets of entities from an entity repository stored at a server, a processor, and memory storing instructions that cause the computing device to identify fixed sets of entities that are relevant to a user based on context associated with the computing device, rank the fixed sets by relevancy, and update the personalized entity repository using selected sets determined based on the rank and on set usage parameters applicable to the user. In another example, a method includes generating fixed sets of entities from an entity repository, including location-based sets and topic-based sets, and providing a subset of the fixed sets to a client, the client requesting the subset based on the client's location and on items identified in content generated for display on the client. 1. A mobile device comprising:a display device;a personalized entity repository stored in memory, the personalized entity repository including a plurality of fixed sets of entities from an entity repository stored at a server, wherein each fixed set has a respective identifier and includes information about the entities in the set;at least one processor; and identify fixed sets of the entity repository that are relevant to a user of the mobile device based on context associated with the mobile device,', 'rank the fixed sets by relevancy;', 'determine selected sets from the identified fixed sets using the rank and set usage parameters applicable to the user; and', 'update the personalized entity repository using the selected sets., 'memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the mobile device to2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein updating the personalized entity repository occurs responsive to determining that a first fixed set of the identified fixed sets does not exist in the personalized entity ...

Measurement Control System for Multi-Shaft Supported Air Floatation Platform

A measurement control system for a multi-shaft supported air floatation platform, the system comprising a load feedback unit (), an execution unit (), a position measurement unit (), a safety protection unit (), a controller (), a rotating motor (), and a linear light source ; the load feedback unit comprises M pressure sensors (-) and four differential sensors (-); the execution unit comprises M servo voice coil motors (-) and M servo voice coil motor drivers (-); the position measurement unit comprises a plane grating (-), M linear gratings (-) a linear array CCD (-), a tilt sensor (-), M electronic levels (-), and an indoor GPS (-); the safety protection unit comprises 2M proximity sensors (-) and M temperature sensors (-); and the linear array CCD consists of no few then six CCDs. The system solves the problems of leveling limitations and narrow application range of existing supporting platforms. 11234. A measurement and control system for multi-axis supported floatation platform , characterized in that , the system processes measurement and control of the multi-axis supported floatation platform , the multi-axis floatation platform comprises a load platform () , M number of support legs () , M number of floatation cylinders () and M number of gas bearings () , where M is 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 or 8 ,{'b': 1', '1', '2', '2', '1, 'the load platform () is a circular platform, the load platform () is supported by the M number of support legs (), M number of connecting points are defined at the position where the M number of support legs () and a bottom surface of the load platform are connected and form a regular M-polygon,'}{'b': 2', '3', '3', '4, 'each of the support leg () has one end connected to one floatation cylinder (), each of the floatation cylinder () has a bottom end connected to one gas bearing () through floatation ball bearing,'}{'b': 5', '6', '7', '8', '9', '10', '11, 'the measurement and control system comprises a load feedback unit (), an execution ...

PLANTS HAVING ALTERED AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS UNDER NITROGEN LIMITING CONDITIONS AND RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING LOW NITROGEN TOLERANCE GENES

Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides, and recombinant DNA constructs useful for conferring improved nitrogen use efficiency and/or drought stress tolerance; compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprising these recombinant DNA constructs; and methods utilizing these recombinant DNA constructs are disclosed. The recombinant DNA constructs comprise a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotides encode abiotic stress tolerance polypeptides. 1. An isolated polynucleotide , comprising:(a) a polynucleotide with nucleotide sequence of at least 85% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 4, 7, 10 or 13; (b) a polynucleotide with nucleotide sequence of at least 85% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 5, 8, 11 or 14; (c) a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence of at least 90% sequence identity to the full length SEQ ID NO: 6, 9, 12 or 15; or (d) the full complement of the nucleotide sequence of (a), (b) or (c), wherein the polynucleotide is operably linked to a heterologous regulatory element.2. The isolated polynucleotide of claim 1 , wherein the isolated polynucleotide comprises the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 4 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 5 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 7 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 8 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 10 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 11 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 13 or SEQ ID NO: 14.3. The isolated polynucleotide of claim 1 , wherein the isolated polynucleotide encoded polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 6 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 9 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 12 or SEQ ID NO: 15.4. A vector comprising the polynucleotide of .5. A recombinant DNA construct comprising the isolated polynucleotide of .6. A plant or seed comprising a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence of at least 90% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 6 claim 1 , 9 claim 1 , 12 or 15 claim 1 , wherein the polynucleotide is operably linked to a regulatory element that increases the ...

SUBSCRIBER IDENTIFICATION MODULE (SIM) MANAGEMENT FOR CLOUD-BASED PRIVATE MOBILE NETWORKS

The present disclosure relates to devices, methods, and systems for subscriber identification module (SIM) management for a private mobile network. The methods and systems may include a private mobile network service on a cloud computing system. Users of the cloud computing system may use the private mobile network service to create a private mobile network. The private mobile network service may facilitate the creation of the private mobile network by providing interfaces for secure communications with the users of the cloud computing system, the SIM service partners, and the packet core partners. The mobile network service may also manage the SIM cards for the private mobile networks by coordinating the transmission of the SIM operation details for the SIM cards. 1. A method for subscriber identification module (SIM) management for a private mobile network using a private mobile network service on a cloud computing system , comprising:generating Ki and operator code (OPc) values in the private mobile network service substituting subscriber identification module (SIM) ceremonies for each private mobile network;exchanging the Ki and OPc values with SIM partners through application programming interface (APIs), wherein the Ki and OPc values are programmed during manufacturing SIM cards;exchanging a transport key to securely exchange SIM secrets with a SIM partner that provides SIM cards;receiving a request from a user to establish a private mobile network provided by the cloud computing system, wherein the request identifies the SIM partner for providing the SIM cards for devices to use on the private mobile network;receiving, from the SIM partner, encrypted SIM operations details for each SIM profile of the SIM cards for use with the private mobile network;decrypting the encrypted SIM operations details using the transport key; andsecurely storing the SIM operations details for each SIM profile for use with the private mobile network.2. The method of claim 1 , ...

Plants having altered agronomic characteristics under nitrogen limiting conditions and related constructs and methods involving low nitrogen tolerance genes

Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides, and recombinant DNA constructs useful for conferring improved nitrogen use efficiency and/or drought stress tolerance; compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprising these recombinant DNA constructs; and methods utilizing these recombinant DNA constructs are disclosed. The recombinant DNA constructs comprise a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotides encode abiotic stress tolerance polypeptides.

ANTI-STEAP1 ANTIGEN-BINDING PROTEIN

The disclosure provides novel antigen-binding proteins that bind STEAP1 and methods of use. 1. An antigen-binding protein that binds STEAP1 of SEQ ID NO: 2 and comprises:(a) heavy chain CDRs comprising amino acid sequences set forth in vhCDR1 SEQ ID NO: 14, vhCDR2 SEQ ID NO: 15 or vhCDR2 SEQ ID NO: 21, and vhCDR3 SEQ ID NO: 16 and(b) light chain CDRs comprising amino acid sequences set forth in vlCDR1 SEQ ID NO: 11, vlCDR2 SEQ ID NO: 12, and vlCDR3 SEQ ID NO: 13.2. An antigen-binding protein that binds STEAP1 of SEQ ID NO: 2 and comprises CDR sequencesa) vlCDR1 comprising SEQ ID NO: 30, vlCDR2 comprising SEQ ID NO: 31, and vlCDR3 comprising SEQ ID NO: 32, andb) vhCDR1 comprising SEQ ID NO:33, vhCDR2 comprising SEQ ID NO: 34, and vhCDR3 comprising SEQ ID NO: 35.3. (canceled)4. The antigen-binding protein of any one of - , comprisingvhCDR1 comprising SEQ ID NO: 14,vhCDR2 comprising SEQ ID NO: 15,vhCDR3 comprising SEQ ID NO: 16,vlCDR1 comprising SEQ ID NO: 11,vlCDR2 comprising SEQ ID NO: 12, andvlCDR3 comprising SEQ ID NO: 13.5. (canceled)6. The antigen-binding protein of claim 1 , comprising a variable heavy domain comprising an amino acid sequence at least 90% identical to SEQ ID NO: 182.7. The antigen-binding protein of claim 1 , comprising a variable light domain comprising an amino acid sequence at least 90% identical SEQ ID NO: 183 6.8. The antigen-binding protein of claim 1 , comprising a variable heavy domain comprising SEQ ID NO: 182 and a variable light domain comprising SEQ ID NO: 183.9. The antigen-binding protein of claim 1 , comprising a variable heavy domain comprising SEQ ID NO: 184 and a variable light domain comprising SEQ ID NO: 183.1014.-. (canceled)15. The antigen-binding protein of claim 1 , wherein the antigen-binding protein is an antibody.16. The antigen-binding protein of claim 15 , which is a monoclonal antibody claim 15 , a chimeric antibody claim 15 , or a humanized antibody.17. The antigen-binding protein of claim 1 , wherein the antigen- ...

PLANTS HAVING ALTERED AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS UNDER ABIOTIC STRESS CONDITIONS AND RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING ABIOTIC STRESS TOLERANCE GENES

Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides, and recombinant DNA constructs useful for conferring improved nitrogen use efficiency and/or drought tolerance and/or cold tolerance; compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprising these recombinant DNA constructs; and methods utilizing these recombinant DNA constructs are disclosed. The recombinant DNA constructs comprise a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotides encode low nitrogen tolerance polypeptides. 1. An isolated polynucleotide , comprising: (a) a polynucleotide with nucleotide sequence of at least 85% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 3 , 6 , 9 , 12 , 15 , 18 or 21; (b) a polynucleotide with nucleotide sequence of at least 85% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 4 , 7 , 10 , 13 , 16 , 19 or 22; (c) a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence of at least 90% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 5 , 8 , 11 , 14 , 17 , 20 or 23; or (d) the full complement of the nucleotide sequence of (a) , (b) or (c) , wherein the polynucleotide is operably linked to a heterologous regulatory element.2. The isolated polynucleotide of claim 1 , wherein the isolated polynucleotide comprises the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 4 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 6 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 7 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 9 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 10 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 12 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 13 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 15 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 16 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 18 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 19 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 21 or SEQ ID NO: 22.3. The isolated polynucleotide of claim 1 , wherein the isolated polynucleotide encoded polypeptide comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 5 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 8 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 11 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 14 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 17 claim 1 , SEQ ID NO: 20 or SEQ ID NO: 23.4. A vector comprising the polynucleotide of .5. A recombinant DNA construct comprising the isolated polynucleotide of .6. A plant or seed ...

LENS FOR FORMING BEAM PATTERN IN LOW-BEAM ZONE III, VEHICLE ILLUMINATOR, AND AUTOMOBILE

A lens for forming a beam pattern in a low-beam zone III, a vehicle illuminator, and an automobile. The lens for forming the beam pattern in the low-beam zone III comprises a lens main body. A low-beam zone III formation structure is provided at or integrally formed with a light-entering surface of the lens main body. The low-beam zone III formation structure comprises multiple protrusions protruding from the light-entering surface and is used to diffuse light. The lens for forming the beam pattern in the low-beam zone III has a simple structure, a small volume and high optical efficiency. 1. A lens for forming a beam pattern in a low-beam zone III , comprising a lens main body , wherein a low-beam zone III formation structure is arranged or integrally formed on a light-entering surface of the lens main body , and comprises a plurality of multiple protrusions protruding from the light-entering surface for diffusing light.2. The lens for forming the beam pattern in the low-beam zone III according to claim 1 , wherein the low-beam zone III formation structure comprises a plurality of longitudinal strip-shaped multiple protrusions extending along an up-down direction (Z) of the lens main body; orthe low-beam zone III formation structure comprises a plurality of horizontal strip-shaped multiple protrusions extending along a left-right direction (Y) of the lens main body; orthe low-beam zone III formation structure comprises a plurality of block-shaped multiple protrusions formed by connection of convex curved surfaces.3. The lens for forming the beam pattern in the low-beam zone III according to claim 1 , wherein an upper and middle region of the light-entering surface of the lens main body is a plane in the up-down direction (Z) claim 1 , a lower region of the light-entering surface of the lens main body is a plane inclining toward a light emitting direction from top to bottom claim 1 , and the low-beam zone III formation structure is arranged or integrally formed on ...

Novel Econazole Nitrate Medical Patch and Methods of Use Thereof

The invention provides an econazole nitrate and thiourea medical patch for the treatment of nail and skin onychomycosis, achieving improved drug penetration, and thus allowing more drug to penetrate into the nail bed and reach the minimum inhibitory concentration. 1. A pharmaceutical composition comprising an imidazole class drug and a permeability enhancer.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the imidazole class drug is econazole nitrate.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the permeability enhancer is thiourea.4. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising propylene glycol.5. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a hydrophobic plasticizer.6. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising triethyl citrate.7. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a pH adjuster.8. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone.9. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising an acrylate.10. A medical patch comprising a backing membrane and the composition of .11. A method for treating a fungal infection in a subject claim 1 , comprising administering to the subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of the composition of .12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the composition is part of a medical patch.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the fungal infection is a nail fungal infection.14. The method of claim 11 , wherein the fungal infection is onychomycosis.15. The method of claim 11 , wherein the fungal infection affects a portion of the subject' skin.16. The method of claim 11 , wherein the fungal infection affects at least one of subject's nail. The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/464,483, filed Feb. 28, 2017, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.Fungal infections of the nail, referred to by the terms “nail fungus,” “onychomycosis,” or “tinea unguium,” are common throughout the world. An estimated 2-13% of the population is affected in North ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ROTATING A CRANKSHAFT TO START AN ENGINE

An electrical power unit is disclosed. The electrical power unit includes a controller configured to generate a first control signal based on a first operational state of an engine, a multiphase electrical machine including a plurality of three-phase windings; and an electrical power conditioning subunit operatively coupled to the controller, where the electrical power conditioning subunit comprises a plurality of converters, where at least one converter is electrically coupled to a corresponding three-phase winding of the plurality of three-phase windings based on the first control signal, and where the electrical power conditioning subunit is configured to transmit a first electrical power from the at least one converter to the corresponding three-phase winding, where the multiphase electrical machine is configured to generate a mechanical power based on the first electrical power and rotate a crankshaft operatively coupled to the engine based on the generated mechanical power to start the engine. 1. An electrical power unit , comprising:a controller configured to generate a first control signal based on a first operational state of an engine;a multiphase electrical machine comprising a plurality of three-phase windings; andan electrical power conditioning subunit operatively coupled to the controller, wherein the electrical power conditioning subunit comprises a plurality of converters, wherein at least one converter of the plurality of converters is electrically coupled to a corresponding three-phase winding of the plurality of three-phase windings based on the first control signal, and wherein the electrical power conditioning subunit is configured to transmit a first electrical power from the at least one converter of the plurality of converters to the corresponding three-phase winding of the plurality of three-phase windings, generate a mechanical power based on the first electrical power, and', 'rotate a crankshaft operatively coupled to the engine based on ...

PLANTS HAVING ALTERED AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS UNDER ABIOTIC STRESS CONDITIONS AND RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING NAC3/ONAC067 POLYPEPTIDES

The disclosure discloses isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides, and recombinant DNA constructs useful for conferring improved nitrogen use efficiency and drought tolerance; compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprising these recombinant DNA constructs; and methods utilizing these recombinant DNA constructs. The recombinant DNA constructs comprise a polynucleotide operably linked to a tissue specific or inducible promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotides encode NAC transcription factor polypeptides. 1. An isolated polynucleotide , comprising: (a) a polynucleotide with nucleotide sequence of at least 85% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 3; (b) a polynucleotide with nucleotide sequence of at least 85% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 4; (c) a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide with amino acid sequence of at least 90% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 5; or (d) the full complement of the nucleotide sequence of (a) , (b) or (c) , wherein expression of the polynucleotide in a plant by a heterologous regulatory element enhances low nitrogen stress tolerance and drought tolerance.2. The isolated polynucleotide of claim 1 , wherein the polynucleotide comprises the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4.3. The isolated polynucleotide of claim 1 , wherein the isolated polynucleotide encoded polypeptide comprises SEQ ID NO: 5.4. A vector comprising the polynucleotide of .5. A recombinant DNA construct comprising the isolated polynucleotide of linked to at least one regulatory sequence.6. The recombinant DNA construct of claim 5 , the said at least one regulatory sequence is a promoter functional in a plant.7. The recombinant DNA construct of claim 6 , the said promoter is a tissue-specific promoter.8. The recombinant DNA construct of claim 7 , the said tissue-specific promoter is a root-specific promoter claim 7 , the sequence of the root-preferred promoter is shown in SEQ ID NO: 6.9. The recombinant DNA construct of claim 6 , the ...

Techniques Associated with Server Transaction Latency Information

Examples are disclosed for determining or using server transaction latency information. In some examples, a network input/output device coupled to a server may be capable of time stamping information related to ingress request and egress response packets for a transaction. For these examples, elements of the server may be capable of determining transaction latency values based on the time stamped information. The determined transaction latency values may be used to monitor or manage operating characteristics of the server to include an amount of power provided to the server or an ability of the server to support one or more virtual servers. Other examples are described and claimed. 135-. (canceled)36. A method comprising:determining, at management logic for a data center, an average channel transaction latency value for a first network communication channel over a first time period, the first network communication channel coupling a first server to a second server, the average channel transaction latency value determined based on a first average transaction latency value for a first set of transactions observed at the first server and a second average transaction latency value for the first set of transactions observed at the second server;determining an average server transaction latency value for the first server over the first time period, the average server transaction latency value determined based on a third average transaction latency value for incoming requests received at the first server, a fourth average transaction latency value for outgoing requests to one or more servers to include the second server and a total number of the incoming requests received at the first server over the first time period;generating a topological graph showing the average channel transaction latency for the first network communication channel and the average server transaction latency value for the first server; andupdating the topological graph following a second time period, ...

Techniques Associated with Server Transaction Latency Information

Examples are disclosed for determining or using server transaction latency information. In some examples, a network input/output device coupled to a server may be capable of time stamping information related to ingress request and egress response packets for a transaction. For these examples, elements of the server may be capable of determining transaction latency values based on the time stamped information. The determined transaction latency values may be used to monitor or manage operating characteristics of the server to include an amount of power provided to the server or an ability of the server to support one or more virtual servers. Other examples are described and claimed.

Methods, apparatus and electronic devices for absolute time synchronization

Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a method, an apparatus, and an electronic device for an absolute time synchronization, the method comprising: receiving, from a baseband processing chip, a first timing signaling and a first real system frame information of the received first timing signaling, the first timing signaling comprising a first absolute time corresponding to local time of a base station at time of transmission of the first timing signaling, and a first reference system frame information used by the base station for transmitting the first timing signaling; calculating a first time delay between the base station and the terminal based on at least the first absolute time, if the first real system frame information is consistent with the first reference system frame information; receiving, from the baseband processing chip, subsequent timing signalings and corresponding second real system frame information used by the base station for transmitting the subsequent timing signalings to the terminal, the subsequent timing signalings each comprising a second absolution time corresponding to the local time of the base station at time of transmission of the subsequent timing signaling and a second reference system frame information used by the base station for transmitting the subsequent timing signaling; for each of the subsequent timing signalings, determining a time delay adjustment value between the subsequent timing signaling and the first timing signaling based on at least the first time delay and the second absolute time, if the second real time system frame information is consistent with the second reference system frame information; and after a number of the received subsequent timing signalings reaches a target number, obtaining an absolute time information based on the time delay adjustment values corresponding to the target number of subsequent timing signaling; wherein the absolute time information is used to synchronize time of the ...

Mass spectrum resolution device for measuring laser ablation ion species with improved time of flight mass spectrometry

A mass spectrum resolution device for measuring laser ablation ion species with improved time of flight mass spectrometry includes a vacuum system unit, a plasma production unit, and a particle restraint selection and separation unit, wherein the particle restraint selection and separation unit comprises a particle limit selector and a plurality of ion pulse accelerated electrode plates; the particle limit selector comprises a restrainer lifting block, a restrainer and a restrainer selection baffle; a through hole is formed in the restrainer lifting block; a plurality of circular holes with different apertures are formed in the restrainer selection baffle, and the restrainer and the restrainer selection baffle are arranged in the restrainer lifting block and can move; and the ion pulse accelerated electrode plates are arranged in the advance direction of particles and are axially parallel to the restrainer lifting block.

MILLER TRANSITION CONTROL GATE DRIVE CIRCUIT

Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward designs and methods of improving driving of switching devices. One proposed solution to improving driving of switching devices is an auxiliary control circuit that selectively guides the switching device through at least one switching region, permitting an improved operation of the switching device. 1. A circuit , comprising:a first switching device coupled to a load;a first voltage source configured to generate an electrical signal at a voltage level at least equal to a threshold voltage of the first switching device; anda second switching device between the first switching device and the first voltage source, wherein the second switching device is configured to provide a shaped current to the first switching device in response to a control signal, wherein the shaped current is generated based at least in part on the electrical signal generated by the first voltage source, and wherein the shaped current actuates the first switching device.2. The circuit of claim 1 , comprising a first impedance between the first voltage source and the second switching device and a second impedance between the second switching device and the first switching device.3. The circuit of claim 1 , comprising a control signal generator configured to provide the control signal to the second switching device based at least in part on one or more feedback signals from the first switching device claim 1 , the second switching device claim 1 , the load claim 1 , or any combination thereof claim 1 , as part of a control loop.4. The circuit of claim 1 , wherein the second switching device comprises a current-controlled switch claim 1 , a voltage-controlled switch claim 1 , a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) device claim 1 , an insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) claim 1 , a bipolar transistors (BJTs) claim 1 , or any combination thereof.5. The circuit of claim 1 , comprising a resistor-capacitor (RC) circuit ...

PERSONALIZED ENTITY REPOSITORY

Systems and methods are provided for a personalized entity repository. For example, a computing device comprises a personalized entity repository having fixed sets of entities from an entity repository stored at a server, a processor, and memory storing instructions that cause the computing device to identify fixed sets of entities that are relevant to a user based on context associated with the computing device, rank the fixed sets by relevancy, and update the personalized entity repository using selected sets determined based on the rank and on set usage parameters applicable to the user. In another example, a method includes generating fixed sets of entities from an entity repository, including location-based sets and topic-based sets, and providing a subset of the fixed sets to a client, the client requesting the subset based on the client's location and on items identified in content generated for display on the client. 1. A method implemented by one or more processors , the method comprising:receiving a screen capture image, the screen capture image capturing content displayed on a display of a mobile device;determining text in the screen capture image by performing text recognition on the screen capture image;processing the text using a trained set prediction model to predict one or more fixed sets of entities based on the text;storing at least one fixed set of entities of the predicted fixed sets of entities in a personalized entity repository in memory on the mobile device; and using the stored at least one fixed set of entities to identify an entity in an additional screen capture image captured at the mobile device; and', 'rendering, at the mobile device, content that is based on the identified entity., 'subsequent to storing the at least one fixed set of entities2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a location associated with content recognized in a further screen capture image;processing the location using the trained set prediction ...

LIFETIME TELEMETRY ON MEMORY ERROR STATISTICS TO IMPROVE MEMORY FAILURE ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION

Methods and apparatus for lifetime telemetry on memory error statistics to improve memory failure analysis and prevention. Memory error information corresponding to detected correctable errors and uncorrectable memory errors are monitored, with the memory error information identifying an associated DRAM device in an associated DIMM. Corresponding micro-level error bits information from the memory error information is decoded and Micro-level Error Statistic Indicators (MESIs) are generated. Information associated with the MESIs from DRAM devices on the DIMMs are periodically written to persistent storage on those DIMMs. The MESIs for a given DIMM are updated over the lifetime of the DIMM. 1. An apparatus configured to be implemented in a computing platform comprising platform hardware including a plurality of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) devices on one of more Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) and a processor having an integrated or separate memory controller used to access memory in the plurality of DRAM devices , comprising: monitor memory error information corresponding to at least one of detected correctable errors and uncorrectable memory errors, the memory error information for a given correctable or uncorrectable memory error identifying an associated DRAM device;', 'decode corresponding micro-level error bits information from the memory error information and generate Micro-level Error Statistic Indicators (MESIs); and', 'cause information associated with the MESIs generated for DRAM devices on a given DIMM to be written to persistent storage on that DIMM., 'embedded logic to,'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the DRAM devices comprise banks with arrays of memory cells organized in wordlines and bitlines claim 1 , and wherein the MESIs include bitline fault indicators associated with specific bitlines.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the DRAM devices comprise banks with arrays of memory cells organized in wordlines and bitlines claim 1 , and ...

Method and device for displaying session information

The disclosure provides a method for displaying session information and a device for displaying session information. The method includes the following steps of: acquiring a splitting operation for session information, wherein the splitting operation is used for splitting the session information into multiple pieces of sub-session information; acquiring a grouping condition and a grouping index for each piece of sub-session information according to the splitting operation; constructing a management structure and a display structure for each piece of sub-session information according to the grouping condition and the grouping index for each piece of sub-session information; and splitting the session information into multiple pieces of sub-session information according to the management structure and the display structure for each piece of sub-session information. Through the technical solution, the session information is displayed more quickly, and the session information accessed by the user is clearer and more concise. 1. A method for displaying session information , comprising:acquiring a splitting operation for session information, wherein the splitting operation is used for splitting the session information into multiple pieces of sub-session information;acquiring a grouping condition and a grouping index for each piece of sub-session information according to the splitting operation;constructing a management structure and a display structure for each piece of sub-session information according to the grouping condition and the grouping index for each piece of sub-session information; andsplitting the session information into multiple pieces of sub-session information according to the management structure and the display structure for each piece of sub-session information.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the splitting operation comprises:in a piece of session information, clicking a single piece of information belonging to the session information; ...

PERSONALIZED ENTITY REPOSITORY

Systems and methods are provided for a personalized entity repository. For example, a computing device comprises a personalized entity repository having fixed sets of entities from an entity repository stored at a server, a processor, and memory storing instructions that cause the computing device to identify fixed sets of entities that are relevant to a user based on context associated with the computing device, rank the fixed sets by relevancy, and update the personalized entity repository using selected sets determined based on the rank and on set usage parameters applicable to the user. In another example, a method includes generating fixed sets of entities from an entity repository, including location-based sets and topic-based sets, and providing a subset of the fixed sets to a client, the client requesting the subset based on the client's location and on items identified in content generated for display on the client. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:determining that each of multiple user interactions via a user device relate to a particular location;determining, based on the multiple user interactions that each relate to the particular location, a confidence score for a location-based set of entities for the particular location;in response to the confidence score for the location-based set of entities satisfying a threshold:causing an interactive prompt, related to the location-based set of entities, to be rendered at the user device;in response to an acceptance user interaction with the interactive prompt at the user device:causing the user device to download the location-based set of entities, the location-based set of entities being within a geographic boundary defined for the particular location; andin response to a rejection user interaction with the interactive prompt at the user device:refraining from causing the user device to download the location-based set of entities.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: identifying an ...

DIAGNOSING SLOW TASKS IN DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING

Machine learning is utilized to analyze respective execution times of a plurality of tasks in a job performed in a distributed computing system to determine that a subset of the plurality of tasks are straggler tasks in the job, where the distributed computing system includes a plurality of computing devices. A supervised machine-learning algorithm is performed using a set of inputs including performance attributes of the plurality of tasks, where the supervised machine learning algorithm uses labels generated from determination of the set of straggler tasks, the performance attributes include respective attributes of the plurality of tasks observed during performance of the job, and applying the supervised learning algorithm results in identification of a set of rules defining conditions, based on the performance attributes of the plurality of tasks, indicative of which tasks will be straggler tasks in a job. Rule data is generated to describe the set of rules. 1. At least one machine accessible storage medium having instructions stored thereon , the instructions when executed on a machine , cause the machine to:analyze respective execution times of a plurality of tasks in a job performed in a distributed computing system to determine a subset of the plurality of tasks comprising a set of straggler tasks in the job, wherein the distributed computing system comprises a plurality of computing devices;perform a supervised machine-learning algorithm using a set of inputs comprising performance attributes of the plurality of tasks, wherein the supervised machine learning algorithm uses labels generated from determination of the set of straggler tasks, the performance attributes comprise respective attributes of the plurality of tasks observed during performance of the job, and applying the supervised learning algorithm results in identification of a set of rules defining conditions, based on the performance attributes of the plurality of tasks, indicative of which tasks ...

ERROR CORRECTION METHOD, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION MODULE, AND TRANSMITTING APPARATUS

An error correction method of executing error correction for a coded signal using a space coupling LDPC, includes setting a column weight in a column direction of an element matrix that among element matrices of the space coupling LDPC, corresponds to one end side of a bit string of the signal, to be large as a parity check matrix for detecting errors in multiplying the signal. 1. An error correction method of executing error correction for a coded signal using a space coupling LDPC , the error correction method comprising:setting a column weight in a column direction of an element matrix that among element matrices of the space coupling LDPC, corresponds to one end side of a bit string of the signal, to be large as a parity check matrix for detecting errors in multiplying the signal.2. The error correction method according to claim 1 , whereinthe setting includes setting a column weight in the column direction of element matrices that among the element matrices of the space coupling LDPC, correspond to respective end sides of the bit string of the signal, to be large.3. The error correction method according to claim 1 , whereinthe setting includes setting a column weight in the column direction of an element matrix that among the element matrices of the space coupling LDPC, is on a center side of the bit string of the signal, to be smallest.4. The error correction method according to claim 1 , wherein setting a column weight in the column direction of element matrices that among the element matrices of the space coupling LDPC, are of respective end sides of the bit string of the signal, to be large, and', 'setting a column weight in the column direction of element matrices, to be progressively smaller from the respective end sides toward a center of the bit string of the signal., 'the setting includes5. The error correction method according to and further comprisingobtaining a distribution of column weights of the element matrices of the space coupling LDPC, using ...

REMOTE SENSING IMAGE RECOGNITION METHOD AND APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A remote sensing image recognition method, apparatus and device, a storage medium and a computer program. The remote sensing image recognition method comprises: performing resolution reduction processing on a remote sensing image to be recognized to obtain a resolution reduction processed remote sensing image (S); segmenting at least one remote sensing image block from the resolution reduction processed remote sensing image (S); determining, from the at least one remote sensing image block, a remote sensing image block to be processed (S); inputting, into a neural network, the remote sensing image block to be processed, and obtaining, through the neural network, classification probability information of pixels in the input remote sensing image block to be processed (S); and determining a recognition result of the remote sensing image to be recognized, according to the classification probability information of the pixels in the remote sensing image block to be processed (S). 1. A method for recognizing a remote sensing image , comprising:performing present resolution reduction processing on a remote sensing image to be recognized to obtain a remote sensing image with reduced resolution;segmenting the remote sensing image with reduced resolution to obtain at least one remote sensing image block;determining a remote sensing image block to be processed from the at least one remote sensing image block;obtaining category probability information of pixels in the remote sensing image block to be processed through a neural network; anddetermining a recognition result of the remote sensing image to be recognized according to the category probability information of the pixels in the remote sensing image block to be processed.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein performing resolution reduction processing on the remote sensing image to be recognized comprises:performing resolution reduction processing on the remote sensing image to be recognized according to an unused reduction ...

Roller-Press Apparatus

The present disclosure provides a roller-press apparatus, which comprises: an unwinding mechanism around which an electrode plate to be rolled is wound, the electrode plate has a foil and a coating layer, the foil has at least a coated area and a blank foil area, the foil is provided with the coating layer at the coated area and is not provided with the coating layer at the blank foil area; a rolling mechanism; and a stretching mechanism. The stretching mechanism comprises: two guide rollers; and an uneven roller positioned between the two guide rollers, and forming a wrap angle with the two guide rollers, the uneven roller matches the electrode plate in size to allow a protruding portion of the uneven roller to act on the foil at the blank foil area, so as to allow the foil at the blank foil area to be plastically deformed. 1. A roller-press apparatus , comprising:{'b': 1', '9', '1', '9', '9', '91', '92', '91', '91', '911', '91', '911', '92', '91', '92', '911', '92, 'an unwinding mechanism () around which an electrode plate () to be rolled is wound, and the unwinding mechanism () unwinding the electrode plate () to be rolled, the electrode plate () to be rolled having a foil () and a coating layer () provided on at least a surface of the foil (), the foil () having at least a coated area () extending along a longitudinal direction of the foil () and a blank foil area positioned at a side direction of the coated area () on the corresponding surface provided with the coating layer (), the foil () being provided with the coating layer () at the coated area () and being not provided with the coating layer () at the blank foil area;'}{'b': 2', '21', '22', '9, 'a rolling mechanism () comprising a press roller () and a back roller () which are oppositely provided, and used for rolling the electrode plate ();'}{'b': 3', '9, 'a winding mechanism () winding the electrode plate () after rolled; and'}{'b': 5', '2', '3, 'claim-text': [{'b': '51', 'two guide rollers (); and'}, ...

Video recording and processing method and electronic device

A video processing method includes receiving video recording instructions; determining a recording mode as a current recording mode from two recording modes based on an ambient light parameter during a video recording process, the two recording modes corresponding to different camera arrangements of the electronic device; obtaining images captured by a camera corresponding to the current recording mode; and displaying based on the obtained images.

VIDEO RECORDING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A video recording method is disclosed. The method includes receiving video recording instructions; monitoring an object distance between an object to-be-recorded and a lens of a camera; if the object distance between the object to-be-recorded and the lens is within a first range, controlling a first camera to focus based on the object distance, wherein different object distances within the first range correspond to different focus points; and if the object distance between the object to-be-recorded and the lens is within a second range, controlling a second camera to focus at a hyperfocal length, wherein different object distances within the second range correspond to a same focus point. 1. A video recording method , comprising:receiving video recording instructions; if the object distance between the object to-be-recorded and the lens is within a first range, controlling a first camera to focus based on the object distance, wherein different object distances within the first range correspond to different focus points; and', 'if the object distance between the object to-be-recorded and the lens is within a second range, controlling a second camera to focus at a hyperfocal length, wherein different object distances within the second range correspond to a same focus point., 'monitoring an object distance between an object to-be-recorded and a lens of a camera;'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein controlling the second camera to focus at the hyperfocal length includes:controlling a lens the second camera to move from a current position to a calibration position, the lens of the second camera focusing on a hyperfocal point, an image distance corresponding to the lens of the second camera focusing on the hyperfocal point being shorter than or equal to a maximum image distance of the lens of the second camera.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein controlling the second camera to focus at the hyperfocal length includes:obtaining a calibration position.4. The method of claim 1 ...

CODING APPARATUS, TRANSPORT APPARATUS, AND CODING METHOD

A coding apparatus includes a check matrix, a calculator, a selector, and a synthesizer. The check matrix includes a parity operation matrix including a matrix along a diagonal, a circulant matrix positioned one row and a predetermined number of rows below the diagonal, and an information operation matrix. The calculator sets, in response to an input of a bit sequence of a message, every pattern of initial values to a less-significant bit sequence of parity bits corresponding to the number of the predetermined rows, and calculates parity bit sequences for the respective patterns of the initial values. The selector selects a parity bit sequence corresponding to one of the patterns of initial values when the less-significant bit sequence of the parity bit sequence matches the pattern of initial values. The synthesizer concatenates the selected parity bit sequence to the bit sequence of the message, and outputs the resultant code word. 1. A coding apparatus comprising:a parity check matrix that includes a parity operation matrix including a matrix along a diagonal, a circulant matrix positioned one row below the diagonal, and a circulant matrix positioned a predetermined number of rows below the diagonal, and an information operation matrix;a calculator that sets, in response to an input of a bit sequence of a message, every pattern of initial values to a less-significant bit sequence of parity bits corresponding to the number of the predetermined rows, the parity bits being used in calculating a parity bit sequence using an operational expression designated by the parity operation matrix and the information operation matrix, and that calculates parity bit sequences for the respective patterns of the initial values;a selector that selects a parity bit sequence corresponding to one of the patterns of initial values when the less-significant bit sequence of the parity bit sequence corresponding to such a pattern of initial values matches the pattern of initial values; ...

LEARNING TO SELECT VOCABULARIES FOR CATEGORICAL FEATURES

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for determining, for each of one or more categorical features, a respective vocabulary of categorical feature values of the categorical feature that should be active during processing of inputs by a machine learning model. In one aspect, a method comprises: generating a batch of output sequences, each output sequence in the batch specifying, for each of the categorical features, a respective vocabulary of categorical feature values of the categorical feature that should be active; for each output sequence in the batch, determining a performance metric of the machine learning model on a machine learning task after the machine learning model has been trained to perform the machine learning task with only the respective vocabulary of categorical feature values of each categorical feature specified by the output sequence being active. 1. A method performed by one or more data processing apparatus for determining , for each of one or more categorical features , a respective vocabulary of categorical feature values of the categorical feature that should be active during processing of inputs by a machine learning model having a plurality of machine learning model parameters , the method comprising:generating, using a controller neural network having a plurality of controller parameters and in accordance with current values of the controller parameters, a batch of output sequences, each output sequence in the batch specifying, for each of the categorical features, a respective vocabulary of categorical feature values of the categorical feature that: (i) should be active during processing of inputs by the machine learning model, and (ii) is a subset of a discrete set of possible categorical feature values of the categorical feature; for only those possible categorical feature values included in the input that are specified as active by the output sequence, mapping the possible ...

MAGNETIC UNIT AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD THEREOF

A magnetic unit is presented. The magnetic unit includes a magnetic core. The magnetic core includes a first limb and a second limb disposed proximate to the first limb, where a gap is formed between the first limb and the second limb. The magnetic unit further includes a first winding wound on the first limb. Moreover, the magnetic unit includes a conductive element disposed facing an outer periphery of the first winding, where the conductive element is configured to control a fringing flux generated at the gap. Further, the magnetic unit includes a heat sink operatively coupled to the conductive element, where the conductive element is further configured to transfer heat from at least one of the conductive element and the first winding to the heat sink. Moreover, a high frequency power conversion system and a method of operation of the magnetic unit is also presented. 1. A magnetic unit comprising: a first limb; and', 'a second limb disposed proximate to the first limb, wherein a gap is formed between the first limb and the second limb;, 'a magnetic core comprisinga first winding wound on the first limb;a conductive element disposed facing an outer periphery of the first winding, wherein the conductive element is configured to control a fringing flux generated at the gap; anda heat sink operatively coupled to the conductive element, wherein the conductive element is further configured to transfer heat from at least one of the conductive element and the first winding to the heat sink.2. The magnetic unit of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic unit is a transformer claim 1 , an inductor claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The magnetic unit of claim 1 , further comprising a second winding wound on the second limb.4. The magnetic unit of claim 3 , wherein the conductive element is disposed between the outer periphery of the first winding and an outer periphery of the second winding.5. The magnetic unit of claim 4 , wherein the conductive element is configured to control ...

Antenna Apparatus and Related Device

An antenna apparatus, which includes an antenna array and a processor, where the processor is configured to determine a first antenna subarray from N rows and M columns of radiating elements of the antenna array, where the first antenna subarray includes X1 rows and Y1 columns of radiating elements, and X1 is greater than Y1, control a phase shift increment change of the first antenna subarray to generate a plurality of first beams, determine a first aligned beam from the first beams based on a first feedback from a receive end, determine a second antenna subarray, where the second antenna subarray includes X2 rows and Y2 columns of radiating elements, and Y2 is greater than X2, and determine a second aligned beam from the second beams based on a second feedback from the receive end. 1. An antenna apparatus comprising:an antenna array comprising N rows and M columns of radiating elements; determine a first antenna subarray from the N rows and M columns of radiating elements, wherein the first antenna subarray comprises X1 rows and Y1 columns of the radiating elements, wherein 1≤X1≤N, wherein 1≤Y1≤M, and wherein X1>Y1;', 'control a first phase shift increment change of the first antenna subarray to generate a plurality of first beams, wherein different first phase shift increments correspond to different first beams;', 'determine a first aligned beam from the first beams based on a first feedback from a receive end;', 'determine a second antenna subarray from the N rows and M columns of the radiating elements, wherein the second antenna subarray comprises X2 rows and Y2 columns of the radiating elements, wherein 1≤X2≤N, wherein 1≤Y2≤M, and wherein Y2>X2;', 'control a second phase shift increment change of the second antenna subarray to generate a plurality of second beams, wherein different second phase shift increments correspond to different second beams; and', 'determine a second aligned beam from the second beams based on a second feedback from the receive end., ...

INDUSTRIAL DEVICE MATCHING METHOD AND APPARATUS

An industrial device matching method and apparatus are used for acquiring a corresponding relationship between industrial devices in different industrial data sources to provide basis for industrial data analysis. The method, in an embodiment, includes collecting data of at least two industrial data sources; determining a first relationship between various industrial devices in each industrial data source, and determining a first relationship topology between the industrial devices in the industrial data source; and comparing the first relationship topologies corresponding to various industrial data sources, to determine a first corresponding relationship between industrial devices in industrial data sources, the first corresponding relationship enabling the first relationship topologies corresponding to at least two industrial data sources to be similar. A relationship between industrial devices in different industrial data sources is determined by comparing a relationship topology between devices according to the similarity of relationships between the devices in different industrial data sources. 1. An industrial device matching method , comprising: collecting data of at least two industrial data sources; determining a first relationship between various industrial devices in the each respective industrial data source of the at least two industrial data sources, and', 'determining a first relationship topology between the industrial devices in each respective industrial data source according to the first relationship determined between various industrial devices in each respective industrial data source; and, 'for each respective industrial data source of the at least two industrial data sources,'}comparing the first relationship topologies, respectively determined for each of respective industrial data source of the at least two industrial data sources, to determine a first corresponding relationship between industrial devices in industrial data sources, the ...

RUNTIME SPARING FOR UNCORRECTABLE ERRORS BASED ON FAULT-AWARE ANALYSIS

A system can respond to detection or prediction of an uncorrectable error (UE) in memory based on fault-aware analysis. The fault-aware analysis enables the system to generate a determination of a specific hardware element of the memory that is faulty. In response to detection of an error, the system can correlate a hardware configuration of the memory device with historical data indicating memory faults for hardware elements of the hardware configuration. Based on a determination of the specific component that likely caused the UE, the system can identify a region of memory associated with the detected UE and mirror the faulty region to a reserved memory space of the memory device for access to data of the faulty region. 1. An apparatus for handling memory failure , comprising:a substrate; anda controller disposed on the substrate, the controller to detect an uncorrectable error (UE) in data from a memory device, correlate a hardware configuration of the memory device with historical data indicating memory faults for hardware elements of the hardware configuration to identify a faulty region of memory associated with the UE and mirror the faulty region at runtime to a reserved memory space of the memory device for access to data of the faulty region.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the faulty region comprises a region of cacheline granularity.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the faulty region comprises multiple cachelines.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reserved memory space comprises a sparing region claim 1 , and wherein to mirror the faulty region comprises to write to the sparing region for write access and to check the sparing region for read access.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein to mirror the faulty region to the sparing region comprises a lazy access claim 4 , wherein the controller is to mirror the faulty region only in response to a write access request to the faulty region.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein to mirror the ...

Optical element, vehicle lamp module, vehicle lamp, and vehicle

An optical element, comprising a light guide body. The light guide body comprises a plurality of light-incident parts arranged along a length extension direction of the light guide body, a light guide part and a light-emitting part; each light-incident part is provided with at least one light-incident unit; the light guide part is configured to guide light received by each light-incident unit to be emitted toward the light-emitting part; the shape of a forward projection plane of the light-emitting part is of a strip shape. The optical element can reduce the occupied space and improve the space utilization rate, facilitates reducing positioning mounting errors, has an appearance with a narrow and elongated shape, and can be applied in vehicle lamp modules, vehicle lamps and vehicles.

Anti-steap1 antigen-binding protein

The disclosure provides novel antigen-binding proteins that bind STEAP1 and methods of use.

Method for producing shallow trench isolation

Coated article

A coated article is described. The coated article includes a stainless steel substrate, a bonding layer formed on the substrate, and a hard layer formed on the bonding layer. The bonding layer is a nickel-chromium alloy layer. The hard layer is a nickel-chromium-boron-nitrogen layer. The mass percentage of nitrogen within the hard layer is gradually increased from the area near the bonding layer to the area away from the bonding layer. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Combined automatic pipe flushing device

本实用新型的一种组合式自动冲管装置，包括第一冲管单元和第二冲管单元，第一冲管单元包括第一腔筒、推杆、弹性动力元件和基座，推杆包括推动端和拉伸端，推动端设置在第一腔筒内，拉伸端穿过基座并设置在第一腔筒外；弹性动力元件设置在第一腔筒内，且位于推动端和基座之间；第二冲管单元包括推进件和第二腔筒，弹性动力元件的弹性势能释放以推动推动端作用于第一腔管内的介质体，介质体通过连通道推动推进件在第二腔管内运动。本实用新型的组合式自动冲管装置，在冲管过程中，代替人工操作，自动完成冲管，避免因手动推进流体的速度过快而造成患者不适、过慢造成冲管不彻底现象的发生，合理利用了多组冲管装置进行组合冲管的占用空间。

Sensing type composite functional mattress

本發明係一種感應式複合功能床墊，其主要係在床墊下安裝若干震動按摩元件，利用在床墊內裝設若干壓力傳感器，當使用者躺臥於床墊上時，以人體的重量加壓於壓力傳感器，壓力傳感器即傳送訊號給控制器，啟動控制器，由控制器啟動震動按摩元件，對人體實施按摩，按摩的時間以及按摩的強度等功能均可由控制器控制，並可讓使用者操作遙控器控制，控制器同時可以控制多媒體設備或窗簾等其他元件，使床墊具有多重複合功能。

Stacked fpc connector

A connector for joining together two lengths of FPC or FFC-type cable has a housing ( 31 ) and two FPC-cable-receiving slots ( 33 ) formed therein, on the same side of the housing. The slots are disposed in the housing on opposite sides of an axis of symmetry, and the slots each contain a plurality of conductive terminals ( 41 ). The terminals each have a fixed contact beam ( 43 ) spaced apart and aligned with a moveable contact beam ( 44 ). The contact beams flank each of the cable-receiving slots and are pressed into contact with contact portions of the FPC cable by actuators ( 11 ) that are moved in opposite directions. The actuators spread the contact beams apart in response to movement in one direction and urge them toward each other in the other direction.

Personalized Entities Repository

Es sind Systeme und Verfahren für ein personalisiertes Entitäten-Repository zur Verfügung gestellt. Beispielsweise umfasst eine Computervorrichtung ein personalisiertes Entitäten-Repository mit festen Gruppen von Entitäten aus einem Entitäten-Repository, das bei einem Server gespeichert ist, einen Prozessor und einen Speicher, der Anweisungen speichert, die veranlassen, dass die Computervorrichtung feste Gruppen von Entitäten identifiziert, die für einen Anwender relevant sind, basierend auf Kontext, der mit der Computervorrichtung assoziiert ist, einen Rang für die festen Gruppen durch Relevanz bildet und das personalisierte Entitäten-Repository unter Verwendung ausgewählter Gruppen updated, die basierend auf dem Rang und auf Gruppennutzungsparametern bestimmt sind, die auf den Anwender anwendbar sind. Bei einem weiteren Beispiel enthält ein Verfahren ein Erzeugen fester Gruppen von Entitäten aus einem Entitäten-Repository, einschließlich standortbasierter Gruppen und themenbasierter Gruppen, und ein Liefern einer Untergruppe der festen Gruppen zu einem Client, wobei der Client die Untergruppe basierend auf dem Standort des Clients und auf Elementen, die im Inhalt identifiziert sind, der zur Anzeige auf dem Client erzeugt ist, anfordert. Systems and procedures are provided for a personalized entity repository. For example, a computing device includes a personalized entity repository with fixed groups of entities from an entity repository stored at a server, a processor, and a memory that stores instructions that cause the computing device to identify fixed groups of entities that are relevant to a user, based on context associated with the computing device, ranking the fixed groups by relevance, and updating the personalized entity repository using selected groups determined based on rank and group usage parameters are applicable to the user. In another example, a method includes generating fixed groups of entities from an entity repository, including location- ...

Mounting structure of primary optical element for vehicle headlamp, vehicle lamp and vehicle

A mounting structure of a primary optical element for a vehicle headlamp, comprising a primary optical element, a mounting bracket for mounting the primary optical element, and a cover plate connected to the mounting bracket; the primary optical element, the mounting bracket, and the cover plate are provided with positioning limiting structures for limiting the degree of freedom of the primary optical element; the positioning limiting structures comprise an up-down positioning limiting structure provided on the primary optical element, the mounting bracket and the cover plate, as well as a left-right positioning limiting structure and a front-back positioning limiting structure provided on the primary optical element and the mounting bracket. Also disclosed are a vehicle lamp and a vehicle comprising the mounting structure of a primary optical element for a vehicle headlamp.

An improved process for the production of alcohol from a carbonaceous feedstock

The present invention relates to an improved process for the production of ethanol from a carbonaceous feedstock; wherein the carbonaceous feedstock is first converted to synthesis gas which is then converted to ethanoic acid, which is then esterified and which is then hydrogenated to produce ethanol.

Portable electronic device and image capture module and carrying components thereof

Optical device for vehicle lamp, vehicle lighting device, and vehicle