Abstract: A mechanism for processing video data is disclosed. A value of an annotated region (AR) object label index of an i-th AR object index (ar_object_label_idx[ar_object_idx[i]]) syntax element is determined. The ar_object_label_idx[ar_object_idx[i]] syntax element is specified to be in a range of N to M, where N and M are integers and N is less than M. A conversion is performed between a visual media data and a bitstream based on the ar_object_label_idx[ar_object_idx[i]] syntax element.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for point cloud coding. The method comprises: classifying, during a conversion between a current frame of a point cloud sequence and a bitstream of the point cloud sequence, a target point in the current frame into a first set of classes based on a second set of thresholds, the number of thresholds in the second set being larger than the number of classes in the first set; and performing the conversion based on the classification. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the accuracy of global motion estimation and coding quality.

Abstract: An in-place data recovery method and system include receiving a user request to restore a virtual machine to a version corresponding to a first point in time, identifying a first snapshot of the virtual machine based on the user request, generating a second snapshot of the virtual machine, identifying a second data block in the second snapshot that includes modified data derived from data content of a first data block in the first snapshot, generating reverse incremental backup data including the first data block, and restoring the virtual machine in-place based on the reverse incremental backup data.

Abstract: A microfluidic chip for analyte detection, which is provided with a liquid storage tank (121), the liquid storage tank (121) is internally provided with a through hole I (141), one opening of the through hole I is located in the liquid storage tank, and the liquid in the liquid storage tank passes through the through hole I to bypass the outer boundary (12511) of the portion where the inner surface of the liquid storage tank contacts the sealing member, thereby avoiding leakage due to a possible gap in a sealed position when the liquid flows through the sealed position. At the same time, the design can reduce the processing precision requirement, save cost, etc.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for video processing are described. One example video processing method includes performing a conversion between a video comprising a video block and a bitstream of the video according to a rule, wherein the video block is a coding tree node that includes one or more coding units, and wherein the rule specifies that a coded information of the video block is indicative of whether a coding mode is enabled for the one or more coding units of the video block.

Abstract: A base station may include a base body, a landing pad, and a base station opening and closing structure. The base station opening and closing structure may include an open state and a closed state. In the open state, the base station opening and closing structure may provide a landing space for an aerial vehicle to land on the landing pad, and in the closed state, the base station opening and closing structure may provide an accommodating space to accommodate the aerial vehicle. During a process of the base station opening and closing structure transitioning from the open state to the closed state, the base station opening and closing structure may be configured to propel some blades of the aerial vehicle partially protruding out of the accommodating space to fold or retract so as to accommodate the aerial vehicle within the accommodating space.

Abstract: A mechanism for processing video data is disclosed. The mechanism determines to classify picture data into groups based on statistical information related to the picture data and apply a bilateral filter to filter samples in each of the groups. A conversion is performed between a visual media data and a bitstream based on the bilateral filter.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for induced differentiation of an extended pluripotent stem cell (EPSC) into a cardiomyocyte and use thereof, and belongs to the technical field of biomedicine. A reagent used for the induced differentiation is a culture medium having definite chemical components, which can obtain cardiomyocytes having high purity and stable between-batch differentiation efficiency. Compared with cardiomyocytes differentiated from existing pluripotent stem cells, the cardiomyocyte obtained has strong early proliferation ability, and more cell number can be obtained; after extended culture and construction into engineering heart microtissue, maturity is higher, the structure is more regularly arranged, and functional contractility is enhanced. Therefore, the present disclosure is a suitable for mechanism research of heart diseases, drug screening, and cell therapy, and thus has excellent practical application value.

Abstract: A mechanism for processing video data is disclosed. The mechanism determines to apply a bilateral filter to samples in a current block of a current picture. The bilateral filter includes filter weights that vary based on a distance between surrounding samples and a central sample and differences in intensities of the surrounding samples and the central sample. A conversion is performed between a visual media data and a bitstream based on the bilateral filter.

Abstract: A driving model training method, a driver identification method, an apparatus, a device and a medium are provided. The training method comprises: acquiring training behavior data of a user wherein the training behavior data are associated with a user identifier; acquiring training driving data associated with the user identifier based on the training behavior data; acquiring positive and negative samples from the training driving data based on the user identifier, and dividing the positive and negative samples into a training set and a test set; training the training set using a bagging algorithm, and acquiring an original driving model; testing the original driving model using the test set, and acquiring a target driving model. The training method effectively enhances generalization of the driving model, solves the problem of poor identification results of the existing driving identification model, and improves the accuracy rate of identifying driving of drivers.

Abstract: A method of processing video data. The method includes applying a super resolution (SR) process to a video unit at a level of an SR unit, where the SR unit includes more than one pixel of the video unit, and performing a conversion between a video comprising the video unit and a bitstream of the video based on the SR process as applied. A corresponding video coding apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium are also disclosed.

Abstract: An underwater sonar device and an underwater detecting system. The underwater sonar device comprises a main body, a propeller, a detector and a hydrofoil assembly. The main body is an axisymmetric structure. The propeller, the detector, and the hydrofoil assembly are disposed on the main body. The detector is configured to detect and image an underwater target. The propeller is configured to drive the main body to move along a longitudinal direction and a vertical direction, and control a pitch angle, a roll angle, and a yaw angle of the main body. The hydrofoil assembly is disposed at a back of the main body, and is configured to adjust an included angle between the hydrofoil assembly and the longitudinal direction of the main body automatically based on water resistance on the hydrofoil assembly to keep the sonar device navigating at a fixed depth.

Abstract: A method of processing video data. The method includes applying a super resolution (SR) process to a video unit at a specific position relative to one or more in-loop filters when the one or more in-loop filters are applied to the video unit, and performing a conversion between a video comprising the video unit and a bitstream of the video based on the SR process and the one or more in-loop filters as applied. A corresponding video coding apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for point cloud coding. The method comprises: obtaining, during a conversion between a current frame of a point cloud sequence and a bitstream of the point cloud sequence, a compensated reference frame of the current frame by performing motion compensation on a reference frame of the current frame based on a set of rotation matrixes comprising at least one fixed rotation matrix or a plurality of rotation matrixes; and performing the convention based on the compensated reference frame. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve coding efficiency.

Abstract: A mechanism for processing video data is disclosed. The mechanism determines whether to apply a bilateral filter to filter samples in a video unit based on video information related to the samples. A conversion is performed between a visual media data and a bitstream based on the bilateral filter and the samples.

Abstract: A method of processing video data. The method includes down-sampling a video unit of a video prior to application of a super resolution (SR) process and performing a conversion between the video including the video unit and a bitstream of the video based on the video unit as down-sampled. A corresponding video coding apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium are also disclosed.

Abstract: A mechanism for processing video data implemented by a video coding apparatus is disclosed. The mechanism determines to split a coding tree unit (CTU) into one or more coding units (CUs). One or more of the CUs may be one or more prediction tree units (PTUs). The mechanism further determines to recursively split the CUs into prediction units (PUs). The method performs a conversion between a visual media data and a bitstream based on the PUs.

Abstract: Embodiments of this specification provide methods, apparatuses systems, and computer-readable media for data privacy-preserving training of a service prediction model. In an example training process, a member device performs prediction by using the service prediction model and object feature data held by the member device, and determines, by using a prediction result, update parameters used to update model parameters, where the update parameters include sub-parameters for computational layers of the service prediction model; and divides the computational layers into first-type and second-type computational layers using the sub-parameters; and performs privacy processing on sub-parameters of the first-type computational layers, and outputs processed sub-parameters. Processed sub-parameters of member devices can be aggregated into aggregated sub-parameters.

Abstract: A pixel circuit and a driving method therefor, and a display panel. The pixel circuit includes a driving circuit, a data writing circuit, a compensation storage circuit, a first light-emitting control circuit and a second light-emitting control circuit. The driving circuit includes a control end, a first end, and a second end, and is configured to control a driving current which flows through the first end and the second end and which is used for driving a light-emitting element to emit light; the data writing circuit is connected to a first scanning signal line and is configured to, in response to a first scanning signal provided by the first scanning signal line, write a data signal into the first end of the driving circuit; the data writing circuit and the first light-emitting control circuit repel one another in a connected state under the control of the first scanning signal.

Abstract: A method for processing a video includes performing a conversion between a current block of visual media data and a corresponding coded representation of the visual media data. The conversion of the current block includes determining whether a use of one or both of a bi-directional optical flow (BIO) technique or a decoder-side motion vector refinement (DMVR) technique to the current block is enabled or disabled. Determining the use of the BIO technique or the DMVR technique is based on a cost criterion associated with the current block.