Patents by Inventor Lihua Zhu
Lihua Zhu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11953169Abstract: An in-situ replaceable LED car headlight and a design method, comprising a lamp body shell, a light source assembly provided with LED lamps, a driving assembly, and a fan, wherein the light source assembly is arranged at a head of the lamp body shell, and the driving assembly is arranged at a tail of the lamp body shell; a middle part of the lamp body shell is provided with a central installation part for accommodating the fan, and the fan is installed between the light source assembly and the driving assembly; the driving assembly is electrically connected with the fan by adopting a flexible board connecting wire. A structure in which the fan is arranged in the central position is adopted, so that the fan can be placed in the part with the largest internal space of the lamp body within the range limited by laws and regulations.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Jiaxing Guangtai Lighting Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hui Gao, Linghui Chen, Chengjie Zhu, Lihua Hu
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Patent number: 11945807Abstract: Linker-drug compounds and antibody-drug conjugates that bind to human oncology targets are disclosed. The linker-drug compounds and antibody-drug conjugates comprise a splicing modulator drug moiety. The disclosure further relates to methods and compositions for use in the treatment of neoplastic disorders by administering the antibody-drug conjugates provided herein. In an embodiment, the splicing modulator comprises a pladienolide or a pladienolide derivative.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: EISAI R&D MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Ermira Pazolli, Silvia Buonamici, Thiwanka Samarakoon, Sudeep Prajapati, Nathan Fishkin, James Palacino, Michael Seiler, Ping Zhu, Andrew Cook, Peter Smith, Xiang Liu, Shelby Ellery, Dominic Reynolds, Lihua Yu, Zhenhua Wu, Shouyong Peng, Nicholas Calandra, Megan Sheehan, Yonghong Xiao
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Patent number: 11943464Abstract: Innovations in syntax and semantics of coded picture buffer removal delay (“CPBRD”) values potentially simplify splicing operations. For example, a video encoder sets a CPBRD value for a current picture that indicates an increment value relative to a nominal coded picture buffer removal time of a preceding picture in decoding order, regardless of whether the preceding picture has a buffering period SEI message. The encoder can signal the CPBRD value according to a single-value approach in which a flag indicates how to interpret the CPBRD value, according to a two-value approach in which another CPBRD value (having a different interpretation) is also signaled, or according to a two-value approach that uses a flag and a delta value. A corresponding video decoder receives and parses the CPBRD value for the current picture. A splicing tool can perform simple concatenation operations to splice bitstreams using the CPBRD value for the current picture.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Gary J. Sullivan, Lihua Zhu
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Patent number: 11943463Abstract: Innovations in syntax and semantics of coded picture buffer removal delay (“CPBRD”) values potentially simplify splicing operations. For example, a video encoder sets a CPBRD value for a current picture that indicates an increment value relative to a nominal coded picture buffer removal time of a preceding picture in decoding order, regardless of whether the preceding picture has a buffering period SEI message. The encoder can signal the CPBRD value according to a single-value approach in which a flag indicates how to interpret the CPBRD value, according to a two-value approach in which another CPBRD value (having a different interpretation) is also signaled, or according to a two-value approach that uses a flag and a delta value. A corresponding video decoder receives and parses the CPBRD value for the current picture. A splicing tool can perform simple concatenation operations to splice bitstreams using the CPBRD value for the current picture.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Gary J. Sullivan, Lihua Zhu
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Patent number: 11910005Abstract: Innovations in the area of prediction of block vector (“BV”) values improve encoding or decoding of blocks using intra block copy (“BC”) prediction. For example, some of the innovations relate to use of a default BV predictor with a non-zero value. Other innovations relate to use of a selected one of multiple BV predictor candidates for a current block. Still other innovations relate to use of a skip mode in which a current intra-BC-predicted block uses a predicted BV value.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Lihua Zhu, Gary J. Sullivan, Jizheng Xu, Sridhar Sankuratri, B. Anil Kumar, Feng Wu
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Publication number: 20230412823Abstract: There are provided methods and apparatus for video usability information (VUI) for scalable video coding (SVC). An apparatus includes an encoder (100) for encoding video signal data into a bitstream. The encoder specifies video user information, excluding hypothetical reference decoder parameters, in the bitstream using a high level syntax element. The video user information corresponds to a set of interoperability points in the bitstream relating to scalable video coding (340, 355).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Jiancong LUO, Lihua ZHU, Peng YIN
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Patent number: 11785230Abstract: There are provided methods and apparatus for video usability information (VUI) for scalable video coding (SVC). An apparatus includes an encoder (100) for encoding video signal data into a bitstream. The encoder specifies video user information, excluding hypothetical reference decoder parameters, in the bitstream using a high level syntax element. The video user information corresponds to a set of interoperability points in the bitstream relating to scalable video coding (340, 355).Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Jiancong Luo, Lihua Zhu, Peng Yin
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Publication number: 20230262249Abstract: Innovations in syntax and semantics of coded picture buffer removal delay (“CPBRD”) values potentially simplify splicing operations. For example, a video encoder sets a CPBRD value for a current picture that indicates an increment value relative to a nominal coded picture buffer removal time of a preceding picture in decoding order, regardless of whether the preceding picture has a buffering period SEI message. The encoder can signal the CPBRD value according to a single-value approach in which a flag indicates how to interpret the CPBRD value, according to a two-value approach in which another CPBRD value (having a different interpretation) is also signaled, or according to a two-value approach that uses a flag and a delta value. A corresponding video decoder receives and parses the CPBRD value for the current picture. A splicing tool can perform simple concatenation operations to splice bitstreams using the CPBRD value for the current picture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Gary J. Sullivan, Lihua Zhu
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Publication number: 20230254499Abstract: Innovations in syntax and semantics of coded picture buffer removal delay (“CPBRD”) values potentially simplify splicing operations. For example, a video encoder sets a CPBRD value for a current picture that indicates an increment value relative to a nominal coded picture buffer removal time of a preceding picture in decoding order, regardless of whether the preceding picture has a buffering period SEI message. The encoder can signal the CPBRD value according to a single-value approach in which a flag indicates how to interpret the CPBRD value, according to a two-value approach in which another CPBRD value (having a different interpretation) is also signaled, or according to a two-value approach that uses a flag and a delta value. A corresponding video decoder receives and parses the CPBRD value for the current picture. A splicing tool can perform simple concatenation operations to splice bitstreams using the CPBRD value for the current picture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Gary J. Sullivan, Lihua Zhu
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Publication number: 20230239495Abstract: Innovations in encoder-side search ranges having horizontal bias or vertical bias are described herein. For example, a video encoder determines a block vector (“BV”) for a current block of a picture, performs intra prediction for the current block using the BV, and encodes the BV. The BV indicates a displacement to a region within the picture. When determining the BV, the encoder checks a constraint that the region is within a BV search range having a horizontal bias or vertical bias. The encoder can select the BV search range from among multiple available BV search ranges, e.g., depending at least in part on BV values of one or more previous blocks, which can be tracked in a histogram data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Lihua Zhu, Yongjun Wu, Gary J. Sullivan
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Patent number: 11665361Abstract: Innovations in syntax and semantics of coded picture buffer removal delay (“CPBRD”) values potentially simplify splicing operations. For example, a video encoder sets a CPBRD value for a current picture that indicates an increment value relative to a nominal coded picture buffer removal time of a preceding picture in decoding order, regardless of whether the preceding picture has a buffering period SEI message. The encoder can signal the CPBRD value according to a single-value approach in which a flag indicates how to interpret the CPBRD value, according to a two-value approach in which another CPBRD value (having a different interpretation) is also signaled, or according to a two-value approach that uses a flag and a delta value. A corresponding video decoder receives and parses the CPBRD value for the current picture. A splicing tool can perform simple concatenation operations to splice bitstreams using the CPBRD value for the current picture.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Gary J. Sullivan, Lihua Zhu
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Patent number: 11665362Abstract: Innovations in syntax and semantics of coded picture buffer removal delay (“CPBRD”) values potentially simplify splicing operations. For example, a video encoder sets a CPBRD value for a current picture that indicates an increment value relative to a nominal coded picture buffer removal time of a preceding picture in decoding order, regardless of whether the preceding picture has a buffering period SEI message. The encoder can signal the CPBRD value according to a single-value approach in which a flag indicates how to interpret the CPBRD value, according to a two-value approach in which another CPBRD value (having a different interpretation) is also signaled, or according to a two-value approach that uses a flag and a delta value. A corresponding video decoder receives and parses the CPBRD value for the current picture. A splicing tool can perform simple concatenation operations to splice bitstreams using the CPBRD value for the current picture.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Gary J. Sullivan, Lihua Zhu
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Patent number: 11595679Abstract: Innovations in encoder-side search ranges having horizontal bias or vertical bias are described herein. For example, a video encoder determines a block vector (“BV”) for a current block of a picture, performs intra prediction for the current block using the BV, and encodes the BV. The BV indicates a displacement to a region within the picture. When determining the BV, the encoder checks a constraint that the region is within a BV search range having a horizontal bias or vertical bias. The encoder can select the BV search range from among multiple available BV search ranges, e.g., depending at least in part on BV values of one or more previous blocks, which can be tracked in a histogram data structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2022Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Lihua Zhu, Yongjun Wu, Gary J. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20230038995Abstract: Innovations in encoder-side search ranges having horizontal bias or vertical bias are described herein. For example, a video encoder determines a block vector (“BV”) for a current block of a picture, performs intra prediction for the current block using the BV, and encodes the BV. The BV indicates a displacement to a region within the picture. When determining the BV, the encoder checks a constraint that the region is within a BV search range having a horizontal bias or vertical bias. The encoder can select the BV search range from among multiple available BV search ranges, e.g., depending at least in part on BV values of one or more previous blocks, which can be tracked in a histogram data structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Lihua Zhu, Yongjun Wu, Gary J. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20230017536Abstract: Innovations in syntax and semantics of coded picture buffer removal delay (“CPBRD”) values potentially simplify splicing operations. For example, a video encoder sets a CPBRD value for a current picture that indicates an increment value relative to a nominal coded picture buffer removal time of a preceding picture in decoding order, regardless of whether the preceding picture has a buffering period SEI message. The encoder can signal the CPBRD value according to a single-value approach in which a flag indicates how to interpret the CPBRD value, according to a two-value approach in which another CPBRD value (having a different interpretation) is also signaled, or according to a two-value approach that uses a flag and a delta value. A corresponding video decoder receives and parses the CPBRD value for the current picture. A splicing tool can perform simple concatenation operations to splice bitstreams using the CPBRD value for the current picture.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Gary J. Sullivan, Lihua Zhu
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Publication number: 20220394287Abstract: Innovations in syntax and semantics of coded picture buffer removal delay (“CPBRD”) values potentially simplify splicing operations. For example, a video encoder sets a CPBRD value for a current picture that indicates an increment value relative to a nominal coded picture buffer removal time of a preceding picture in decoding order, regardless of whether the preceding picture has a buffering period SEI message. The encoder can signal the CPBRD value according to a single-value approach in which a flag indicates how to interpret the CPBRD value, according to a two-value approach in which another CPBRD value (having a different interpretation) is also signaled, or according to a two-value approach that uses a flag and a delta value. A corresponding video decoder receives and parses the CPBRD value for the current picture. A splicing tool can perform simple concatenation operations to splice bitstreams using the CPBRD value for the current picture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Gary J. Sullivan, Lihua Zhu
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Patent number: 11451813Abstract: Innovations in syntax and semantics of coded picture buffer removal delay (“CPBRD”) values potentially simplify splicing operations. For example, a video encoder sets a CPBRD value for a current picture that indicates an increment value relative to a nominal coded picture buffer removal time of a preceding picture in decoding order, regardless of whether the preceding picture has a buffering period SEI message. The encoder can signal the CPBRD value according to a single-value approach in which a flag indicates how to interpret the CPBRD value, according to a two-value approach in which another CPBRD value (having a different interpretation) is also signaled, or according to a two-value approach that uses a flag and a delta value. A corresponding video decoder receives and parses the CPBRD value for the current picture. A splicing tool can perform simple concatenation operations to splice bitstreams using the CPBRD value for the current picture.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Gary J. Sullivan, Lihua Zhu
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Publication number: 20220295093Abstract: Innovations in the area of prediction of block vector (“BV”) values improve encoding or decoding of blocks using intra block copy (“BC”) prediction. For example, some of the innovations relate to use of a default BV predictor with a non-zero value. Other innovations relate to use of a selected one of multiple BV predictor candidates for a current block. Still other innovations relate to use of a skip mode in which a current intra-BC-predicted block uses a predicted BV value.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Lihua Zhu, Gary J. Sullivan, Jizheng Xu, Sridhar Sankuratri, B. Anil Kumar, Feng Wu
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Patent number: 11412265Abstract: In an implementation, a supplemental sequence parameter set (“SPS”) structure is provided that has its own network abstraction layer (“NAL”) unit type and allows transmission of layer-dependent parameters for non-base layers in an SVC environment. The supplemental SPS structure also may be used for view information in an MVC environment. In a general aspect, a structure is provided that includes (1) information (1410) from an SPS NAL unit, the information describing a parameter for use in decoding a first-layer encoding of a sequence of images, and (2) information (1420) from a supplemental SPS NAL unit having a different structure than the SPS NAL unit, and the information from the supplemental SPS NAL unit describing a parameter for use in decoding a second-layer encoding of the sequence of images. Associated methods and apparatuses are provided on the encoder and decoder sides, as well as for the signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Dolby Laboratories Licensing CorporatonInventors: Lihua Zhu, Jiancong Luo, Peng Yin, Jiheng Yang
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Patent number: 11388433Abstract: Innovations in the area of prediction of block vector (“BV”) values improve encoding or decoding of blocks using intra block copy (“BC”) prediction. For example, some of the innovations relate to use of a default BV predictor with a non-zero value. Other innovations relate to use of a selected one of multiple BV predictor candidates for a current block. Still other innovations relate to use of a skip mode in which a current intra-BC-predicted block uses a predicted BV value.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Lihua Zhu, Gary J. Sullivan, Jizheng Xu, Sridhar Sankuratri, B. Anil Kumar, Feng Wu