Forecasting promising technology using analysis of patent information:Focused on next generation mobile communications

In order to forecast promising technologies in the field of next generation mobile communication, various patent indicators were analyzed such as citation per patent, patent family information, patent share, increase rate, and patent activity. These indicators were quantified into several indexes and then integrated into an evaluation score to provide promising technologies. As a result of the suggested patent analysis, four technologies out of twenty two in details classification were selected, which showed outstanding technology competitiveness, high patent share and increasing rates as well as high recent-patent-ratios and triad-patent-family-ratios. Each of the selected technologies scored more than 10 points in total, and the following four technologies were suggested as promising ones in the field of next generation mobile communication: 1) 3GPP based mobile communication, 2) beyond 4G mobile communication, 3) IEEE 802.16 based mobile communication, which are in medium classification of broadband mobile communication system, and 4) testing/certification system of mobile communication, which is in medium classification of mobile communication testing/certification system.

Next Generation Network Enabled by ZTE's Softswitch Technology

Softswitch technology integrates the su-periorities of both an intelligence net-work and the Internet, which embodiesits maturity and advancement. With ahierarchical network model, it effectivelysolves problems of evolution and convergenceof current communication networks. It also fol-

Breeding Technology of Sunflower Inbred Lines with Four Generations in One Year

The breeding technology of sunflower inbred lines with four generations in one year was explored through the research on the biological characteristics of sunflower itself and the breeding status of sunflower inbred lines using the young embryo culture technology,the greenhouse seedling technology and field test planting,based on sunflower field breeding and planting combined with greenhouse planting.The reasonable selection of planting sites as the core of the breeding technology of sunflower inbred lines with four generations in one year is a guarantee.Embryos can be taken 7-10 d after pollination to enter the next generation of cultivation,thus shortening the generational cultivation cycle.The establishment of a breeding method of sunflower inbred lines with four generations in one year reduces the cost of breeding and has a practical role and significance for the field of sunflower inbred line breeding technologies.

A Research on MPLS-Based Transition Technology of Next-Generation Internet

With the continuous advancement of Intemet technology, Intemet is penetrating to various sectors of the society and every comer of life, which spawned a variety of needs. Therefore. the development of the Interact should ahvays meet the needs of customers. How the next generation of the lntemet will develop？ How the technology will get the breakthrough？ How to use MPLS technology to make the transition of the lntemet more practical and more scientific？ And so on. These questions need network technical staff give full play of the technical expertise to promote Interact technology＇ continues moving forward. This paper first introduces MPLS technology, and then analyzes the overall architecture of the next generation Interact and the service quality required by the next generation lntemet, and at last study how to make the MPLS-based transition technology of next-generation more perfect.

New generation traction power supply system and its key technologies for electrified railways

Unlike the traditional traction power supply system which enables the electrified railway traction sub- station to be connected to power grid in a way of phase rotation, a new generation traction power supply system without phase splits is proposed in this paper. Three key techniques used in this system have been discussed. First, a combined co-phase traction power supply system is applied at traction substations for compensating negative sequence current and eliminating phase splits at exits of substations; design method and procedure for this system are presented. Second, a new bilateral traction power supply technology is proposed to eliminate the phase split at section post and reduce the influence of equalizing current on the power grid. Meanwhile, power factor should be adjusted to ensure a proper voltage level of the traction network. Third, a seg- mental power supply technology of traction network is used to divide the power supply arms into several segments, and the synchronous measurement and control technology is applied to diagnose faults and their locations quickly and accurately. Thus, the fault impact can be limited to a min- imum degree. In addition, the economy and reliability of the new generation traction power supply system are analyzed.

Six Generation Load Cells Solution Based Congestion Management Control Purpose

Several assessing efforts are approved making both communication and information technologies available.In addition to being a part of universal access and service,we aim at assessing the impact of radio access technologies on universal access indicators.The proposed work demonstrates the possibility of inter-working of all existing Radio Access Technologies(RATs),in a limited area presented in the Six Generation Radio Resources Allocation(6 G-A)network.We propose a solution for the Vertical hand Over(VHO)in 6 G-A heterogeneous system,that adopts Media Independent Handover(MIH)protocol to benefit between different used technologies in a direct communication firstly and facilitate,in addition,coordination between congestion controlmechanisms with themobilitymanagement entity.The mathematical model has been developed to deal with locality coverage and broadband needs,based on a methodological approach consisting in integrating parameters linked to access index through radio technologies.This approach has been applied.In practice,it has contributed to highlighting its relative simplicity of implementation,but it is not enough for sixgeneration system radio access networks.The congestion control mechanism is integrated within the vertical handover process,this proposition is used to prevent each presented congestion state.The media independent handover IS equipment,as well as six G-A equipment which are both considered as the whole architecture key equipment,perform and guaranty this related process.Efficient communication is established besides information exchange between various technologies.Achieved evaluation results are performant and prove that proposed mechanisms are efficient.Both simulation and tests results are accomplished.

Economic Impacts of Renewable Power Generation Technologies and the Role of Endogenous Technological Change

This paper brings together the debate on economic impacts of renewable energy (RE) deployment and the discussion on modelling endogenous technological change on the global markets for the different renewable power generation technologies. Economic impacts of RE deployment are still mostly discussed on national level, where different effects have been identified. Recent research for Germany shows positive effects on the macro level and different distributional impacts. High investment in solar photovoltaics (PV) from 2010 to 2012 and induced increases in the RE sur-charge are the main drivers. At the same time, cost reductions for wind and solar PV take place on global markets, with global learning curves explaining the cost reductions very well. This calls for better including the international dimension into the modelling. The complex feedback loops between global cost curves and national policies, which react to global learning with some time lags, are not yet integrated into complex economic models. These models have to capture different RE technologies, different industries, either delivering the RE technologies or strongly depending on electricity prices, which are influenced by national support policies and macroeconomic development. As a first step to better understand the role of international markets, assumptions on RE exports based on global scenarios can be used. Results show the importance of global markets at least for the German RE industries. If the international dimension is taken into account, mainly positive economic impacts of further RE deployment can be observed.

Attention-Enhanced Voice Portrait Model Using Generative Adversarial Network

Voice portrait technology has explored and established the relationship between speakers’ voices and their facialfeatures, aiming to generate corresponding facial characteristics by providing the voice of an unknown speaker.Due to its powerful advantages in image generation, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) have now beenwidely applied across various fields. The existing Voice2Face methods for voice portraits are primarily based onGANs trained on voice-face paired datasets. However, voice portrait models solely constructed on GANs facelimitations in image generation quality and struggle to maintain facial similarity. Additionally, the training processis relatively unstable, thereby affecting the overall generative performance of the model. To overcome the abovechallenges,wepropose a novel deepGenerativeAdversarialNetworkmodel for audio-visual synthesis, namedAVPGAN(Attention-enhanced Voice Portrait Model using Generative Adversarial Network). This model is based ona convolutional attention mechanism and is capable of generating corresponding facial images from the voice ofan unknown speaker. Firstly, to address the issue of training instability, we integrate convolutional neural networkswith deep GANs. In the network architecture, we apply spectral normalization to constrain the variation of thediscriminator, preventing issues such as mode collapse. Secondly, to enhance the model’s ability to extract relevantfeatures between the two modalities, we propose a voice portrait model based on convolutional attention. Thismodel learns the mapping relationship between voice and facial features in a common space from both channeland spatial dimensions independently. Thirdly, to enhance the quality of generated faces, we have incorporated adegradation removal module and utilized pretrained facial GANs as facial priors to repair and enhance the clarityof the generated facial images. Experimental results demonstrate that our AVP-GAN achieved a cosine similarity of0.511, outperforming the performance of our comparison model, and effectively achieved the generation of highqualityfacial images corresponding to a speaker’s voice.

Generational Dynamics of Innovation Adoption in Chinese Consumer Markets: A Comprehensive Analysis

This extensive and comprehensive study delves into the intricate dynamics of generational responses to innovative marketing strategies within the dynamic landscape of the Chinese consumer market.Given China’s rapid economic growth and technological advancements,it has become imperative for businesses and marketers to grasp how different generations engage with marketing innovations.This study encompasses Baby Boomers,Generation X,Millennials,and Generation Z,each shaped by unique life experiences and societal contexts,resulting in distinct preferences and behaviors.Furthermore,the study offers a thorough analysis of how diverse generations in China interact with and respond to innovative marketing strategies,providing academic researchers and businesses operating in the rapidly evolving Chinese consumer marketing landscape with actionable insights.Understanding these generational dynamics is crucial for developing marketing strategies that resonate with diverse generational segments and harnessing the power of technology to connect with consumers across all age groups.The dynamic landscape is further enriched by the proliferation of digital technologies,social media platforms,and e-commerce ecosystems.This study scrutinizes how these generational cohorts interact with innovation in marketing,considering preferences,technological adoption patterns,cultural influences,and attitudes toward trust and privacy.Additionally,it examines generational disparities in marketing channel preferences,offering valuable insights for companies aiming to tailor their marketing strategies to effectively engage diverse generational segments in China.Importantly,this research underscores the strategic significance of understanding generational differences in marketing innovation adoption.It emphasizes that this knowledge is not solely an academic pursuit but rather a critical necessity for companies seeking to thrive in one of the most competitive consumer markets globally.By acknowledging and responding to the distinct preferences and behaviors of various generational cohorts,businesses can forge meaningful connections,optimize return on investment,and adeptly navigate the evolving consumer landscape.

Current Advanced Power Generation Technologies and Options for China(1)

In China, electricity consumption keeps growing at a high speed and installed capacity will be dou- bled in the next fifteen years. As the world second CO2 producer and also a member of Kyoto Protocol, how to balance energy needs and environmental protection responsibility in the future is a serious problem for China. As such, there are a number of technology choices for today's electric power generation. After discussing the current advanced power generation technologies based on Chinese energy structure and current conditions of power industry, this paper gives a reference to the technology options for China in the future.

Current Advanced Power Generation Technologies and Options for China (2)

In China, electricity consumption keeps growing at a high speed and installed capacity will be doubled in the next fifteen years. As the world second CO2 producer and also a member of Kyoto Protocol, how to balance energy needs and environmental protection responsibility in the future is a serious problem for China. As such, there are a number of technology choices for today's electric power generation. After discussing the current advanced power generation technologies based on Chinese energy structure and current conditions of power industry, this paper gives a reference to the technology options for China in the future. Here published is the second part of the paper.

Research on Comparisons of New Clean Power Generation Technologies

On the basis of introducing clean power generation technologies, the author calculated and analyzed the investment, economy and environmental protection of these technologies, posed his views of giving the priorities to the development of supercritical and ultra-supercritical pressure coal-fired power generation technologies and taking vigorous action to nuclear power generation technology within the following 5-10 years, exploiting wind power within the following 10-15 years, and suggested that the installed capacity of nuclear power reach 80-100 GW and that of wind power reach 50-80 GW by 2020.

Manufacturing Development Emphases on Power Generation and Transmission Apparatus in 11th Five-Year Plan Period and Prospect to the Year 2020

Based on predictions on Chinese power development in the coming 20 years, this paper introduces the emphases and key technologies in power sources and power network construction, and puts for ward the major tasks and technological orientation for machinery manufacturers to supply qualified equipment to China power industry.

Biomass gasification technology:The state of the art overview

In the last decades the interest in the biomass gasification process has increased due to the growing attention to the use of sustainable energy. Biomass is a renewable energy source and represents a valid alternative to fossil fuels. Gasification is the thermochemical conversion of an organic material into a valuable gaseous product, called syngas, and a solid product, called char. The biomass gasification represents an efficient process for the production of power and heat and the production of hydrogen and second-generation biofuels.This paper deals with the state of the art biomass gasification technologies, evaluating advantages and disadvantages, the potential use of the syngas and the application of the biomass gasification. Syngas cleaning though fundamental to evaluate any gasification technology is not included in this paper since; in the authors＇ opinion, a dedicated review is necessary.

Distributed Generation Application in the Rural Areas of West China

In this paper, at first the appearance background electricity grid in the rural areas of west China, and its meaning as well as the concept and structure of DG technologies are resented, and a DG technologies mode of development in the rural areas of west China is given. The development ideas and the future development direction of DG in are compared and summarized. At last, the significance of DG in future development of the rural areas of west China is prospected and some problems to be especially considered in the domestic research on DG technologies are put forward.

Making the World More Sustainable: Enabling Localized Energy Generation and Distribution on Decentralized Smart Grid Systems

Smart grid is an idea of upgradation of the traditional electric grid infrastructure. The efficiency of the existing electrical grid can be automated by integrating with innovative technical equipment such as:?high-tech forecasting system, digital sensors, advanced two-way communication and two-way power flow systems. Smart grid establishes an interface between utility and consumer which helps to use energy, based on the preferences of price, eco-friendly and without technical system issues. It empowers the grid to be more secure, reliable and efficient. The peer-reviewed articles and published government reports have been reviewed, based on the analysis of technical characteristics of power generation systems, eco-friendly sources of power generations, cost reduction, functionality and design of traditional grid versus smart grid. Furthermore, the innovative technologies that enable the grid to integrate with decentralized power generation system efficiently have been considered. This paper claims that in this modern era, it is arduous for traditional grid to fulfill the rising demand of electricity, along with sustainable, eco-friendly and stable power supply, as it cannot be efficiently integrated with decentralized and localized power generation systems and renewable energy sources. The result of this paper shows that decentralized and localized power generation systems are located close to end-users which decrease the transmission and supply cost of electricity. Innovative technologies allow the decentralized and localized power generation systems to be integrated with renewable energy sources which help to reduce the cost of utility services and provide clean energy. Moreover, technological advancement played a decisive role in enabling the electrical system to be more efficient. Electrical reliability can be improved,?greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced, renewable energy sources can efficiently be integrated,?and?rising demand for electricity can be met by embedding advanced applications and technological equipment in the electrical grid.

Sustainability Assessment of Alternatives for Heat Generation and Transfer in Saunas

In the search for renewable energy sources, solar energy appears, among others, as a powerful alternative;mainly for those countries located at Earth’s equatorial region. This is the case of a Fresnel device that uses solar radiation to warm-up the air;for instance, within saunas. Authors coined the term sustainable technological innovation to refer to a technological innovation in accordance to the principles of sustainability. The object of this research was comparing the sustainability of a Fresnel Lens Solar Concentration (FLSC) against the sustainability of other twelve alternatives to generate heat. This article assesses the sustainability of fourteen technological options for heat generation and transfer to saunas in the northwest region of Mexico where temperatures often reach above 45 C and where there is a greater potential for exploiting solar energy. Emergy accounting, economic analysis, and global warming potential are the three indicators considered in quantifying sustainability. Results show that infrared ceramic photovoltaic, infrared carbon photovoltaic and infrared metal photovoltaic are the most sustainable systems. The Fresnel device reached the fourth and tenth position, using electricity from photovoltaic and from grid respectively, among all fourteen assessed devices, respectively. Although Fresnel equipment does not release any global warming gases into the atmosphere, or even it demands low amount of non-renewable resources, 1.40 and 4.47 E17 seJF/yr. it requires high economic investment, 20,800 and 79,600 USD/yr, for the implementation and operation phases, which decrease its sustainability performance compared to twelve other evaluated devices.

Clean Coal Technology and Market in China

This paper briefs the current clean production and consumption levels of coal in China and the pollution harmbrought to the atmospheric environment, present status and orientation of clean coal technology development in Chinacoal industry, progress and perspective of clean coal power generation technology in China, as well as application andmarket of flue gas desulphurization technology in coal-fired power plants.[