Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and a process for preparing the same, said ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene has a viscosity-average molecular weight of 150-1000×104 g/mol, a metal element content of 0-50 ppm, a bulk density of 0.30-0.55 g/cm3, a true density of 0.900-0.940 g/cm3, a melting point of 140-152° C., and a crystallinity of 40-75%, and said polyethylene satisfies at least one of condition (1) and condition (2): Condition (1): tensile elasticity modulus is greater than 250 MPa, preferably greater than 280 MPa, more preferably greater than 300 MPa, Condition (2): Young's modulus is greater than 300 MPa, preferably greater than 350 MPa. The ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene has high mechanical properties, high melting point, low metal element content and ash content, and the preparation process is simple, flexible and adjustable, and the ultra-high molecular weight ethylene copolymer has a high tensile elasticity module.

Abstract: Processing circuitry for video decoding receives coded information of a current block in a current picture from a coded video bitstream, the coded information is indicative of applying local illumination compensation (LIC) on the current block in the current picture. The processing circuitry derives, parameters of an LIC model, according to a first template of a current block and a second template of a reference block in a reference picture. The reference block is pointed based on a motion vector for the current block. The first template includes a subset of reconstructed neighboring samples that are above and left to the current block, and the second template includes collocated samples to the subset of the reconstructed neighboring samples. The processing circuitry applies the LIC model on the current block according to the reference block to generate compensated samples of the current block.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include methods and apparatuses for video coding. One of the apparatuses includes processing circuitry that receives a current block in a bitstream. The current block is predicted with intra prediction fusion comprising multiple candidate intra prediction modes. The processing circuitry determines a respective candidate prediction value of a sample in the current block for each of the multiple candidate intra prediction modes. The processing circuitry derives weights of the respective multiple candidate intra prediction modes based on intra prediction modes used to code neighboring blocks of the current block. The processing circuitry predicts, according to the derived weights, the sample in the current block by a weighted sum of the candidate prediction values associated with the multiple candidate intra prediction modes.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include methods and apparatuses for video encoding/decoding. In some examples, an apparatus for video decoding includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry receives, from a coded video bitstream, coded information associated with a current block in a current picture. The coded information indicates that the current block is coded in a geometric partition mode (GPM), the current block is partitioned into at least a first partition and a second partition in the GPM by a partition edge. The processing circuitry determines that at least the first partition is coded in a subblock motion mode. The first partition includes a plurality of subblocks. The processing circuitry determines a plurality of motion vectors for the plurality of subblocks in the first partition of the current block, and reconstructs the plurality of subblocks in the first partition of the current block according to the plurality of motion vectors respectively.

Abstract: A video bitstream comprising coding information of a current block in a current picture is received. The coding information indicates that the current block is coded by a flip mode in which locations of samples of the current block are adjusted within the current block. A reference block is determined from a plurality of candidate reference blocks in a reconstructed region of the current picture for the current block based on template matching (TM) costs. The TM costs indicate differences between a template of the current block and respective templates of the plurality of candidate reference blocks. A reconstruction block of the current block is determined based on the determined reference block. The current block is reconstructed by adjusting locations of samples of the reconstruction block within the reconstruction block based on the flip mode.

Abstract: Processing circuitry receives coded information of a current block indicative of applying LIC on the current block according to at least a first reference block in a first reference picture. The processing circuitry determines, for a sample in the current block, at least a first reference sample in the first reference block, the first reference sample is co-located to the sample in the current block. The processing circuitry calculates a weighted sum of a plurality of terms and an offset for the LIC according to a plurality of parameter values for a plurality of parameters used in the LIC, and reconstructs the sample accordingly. The plurality of parameter values includes at least a first weighting value for a first weighting that is applied to a non-linear term of the first reference sample of a kth power, k is a power index value and is not equal to 1.

Abstract: A mechanism for building decentralized computer applications that execute on a distributed computing system. The present technology works within a web browser, client application, or other software and provides access to decentralized computer applications through the browser. The present technology is non-custodial, wherein a public-private key pair, which represents user identity, is created on a client machine and then directly encrypted by a third-party platform without relying on one centralized computing system.

Abstract: A reference block is determined from a plurality of candidate reference blocks for a current block in a current picture based on template matching (TM) costs of the plurality of candidate reference blocks. The TM costs indicate differences between a template of the current block and respective reference templates of the plurality of candidate reference blocks. Samples of the determined reference block are classified into a plurality of classes of samples. A partitioning pattern of the current block is derived based on the determined reference block from a predetermined plurality of partitioning patterns. The derived partitioning pattern indicates a plurality of partitions of the current block. Each of the plurality of classes of the samples of the determined reference block corresponds to a respective partition of the plurality of partitions of the current block. The current block is reconstructed based on the derived partitioning pattern of the current block.

Abstract: A current block is partitioned into a first partition and a second partition. Template samples of the current block are split into a first template region adjacent to the first partition and a second template region adjacent to the second partition. A plurality of first candidate reference blocks is determined for the first partition. A plurality of second candidate reference blocks is determined for the second partition. At least one of the plurality of first candidate reference blocks and the plurality of second candidate reference blocks is reordered based on a size of the first template region of the template samples and a size of the second template region of the template samples. The current block is reconstructed based on a received index value and based on the reordered at least one of the plurality of first candidate reference blocks and the plurality of second candidate reference blocks.

Abstract: A video bitstream is received. The video bitstream includes a current block comprising a plurality of subblocks and a template region of the current block comprising a plurality of template subblocks adjacent to at least one of a top side and a left side of the current block. A motion vector (MV) located in a center position of the current block is determined. The MV is determined based on at least one MV of the plurality of subblocks of the current block. A MV for each of the plurality of template subblocks is determined based on the MV located in the center position of the current block and a respective MV of a corresponding subblock of the plurality of subblocks that is adjacent to the respective template subblock. The current block is reconstructed based on the determined MVs for the plurality of template subblocks.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include methods and apparatuses for video coding. One of the apparatuses includes processing circuitry that receives a coded video bitstream that includes a current picture with a block. The processing circuitry determines a prediction block of the block using one of an intra block copy (IBC) mode and an intra template matching (IntraTMP) mode. If boundary filtering is to be applied to the block, the processing circuitry applies the boundary filtering to a prediction sample located at a position (x?,y?) in the prediction block by determining a parameter W of the boundary filtering based on coded information of the block; determining weights used in the boundary filtering by right shifting the parameter W according to the position (x?,y?); and generating a filtered prediction sample based on a linear combination of reference samples and the prediction sample according to the determined weights.

Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus for video decoding includes receiving circuitry and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry receives coded information of a current block in a current picture from a coded video bitstream. The coded information includes a syntax element with a value indicative of a merge with motion vector difference (MMVD) mode being applied on the current block. The processing circuitry determines, in response to a motion vector predictor of a merge candidate being a bi-predictor, whether the merge candidate for the current block satisfies a requirement for applying a bi-prediction motion refinement. The processing circuitry can constrain the merge candidate for use in the MMVD mode when the merge candidate for the current block satisfies the requirement. Then, the processing circuitry reconstructs the current block in the MMVD mode with the merge candidate being constrained for use in the MMVD mode.

Abstract: A multi-beam apparatus for multi-beam inspection with an improved source conversion unit providing more beamlets with high electric safety, mechanical availability and mechanical stabilization has been disclosed. The source-conversion unit comprises an image-forming element array having a plurality of image-forming elements, an aberration compensator array having a plurality of micro-compensators, and a pre-bending element array with a plurality of pre-bending micro-deflectors. In each of the arrays, adjacent elements are placed in different layers, and one element may comprise two or more sub-elements placed in different layers. The sub-elements of a micro-compensator may have different functions such as micro-lens and micro-stigmators.

Abstract: A technique for improving wireless communication characteristics involving matching transmitter antenna patterns to receiver antenna patterns. In a specific implementation, the transmitter antenna pattern adapts to changing parameters, such as when a smartphone is initially held in a first orientation and is later held in a second orientation. Because the transmitter antenna pattern matches receiver antenna patterns, signal quality between stations improves. In some implementations, antennas are organized and mounted to maximize spatial diversity to cause peak gains in different directions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ethylene polymer and a process for preparing the same, wherein the ethylene polymer has an average particle size of 50-3000 ?m, a bulk density of 0.28-0.55 g/cm3, a true density of 0.930-0.980 g/cm3, a melt index at a load of 2.16 Kg at 190° C. of 0.01-2500 g/10 min, a crystallinity of 30-90%, a melting point of 105-147° C., a comonomer molar insertion rate of 0.01-5 mol %, a weight-average molecular weight of 2×104 g/mol-40×104 g/mol, and a molecular weight distribution of 1.8-10. In the preparation process, raw materials containing ethylene, hydrogen gas and a comonomer are subjected to a tank-type slurry polymerization with an alkane solvent having a boiling point of 5-55° C. or a mixed alkane solvent having a saturated vapor pressure of 20-150 KPa at 20° C. as the polymerization solvent in the presence of a polyethylene catalytic system, at the molar ratio of hydrogen gas to ethylene of 0.01-20:1, preferably 0.

Abstract: Techniques pertaining to efficient and flexible frequency domain (FD) aggregated physical-layer protocol data unit (FD-A-PPDU) with the same and/or mixed WiFi generations transmission are described. An apparatus (e.g., a station (STA)) performs a wireless communication by: (i) transmitting a FD-A-PPDU or (ii) receiving the FD-A-PPDU. The wireless communication is performed in a 160 MHz, 240 MHz, 320 MHz, 480 MHz or 640 MHz bandwidth with 80 MHz being a minimum size of each of multiple PPDUs of the FD-A-PPDU. The FD-A-PPDU may be a 160 MHz, 240 MHz, 320 MHz, 480 MHz or 640 MHz FD-A-PPDU. The FD-A-PPDU may include PPDUs having a same PPDU format or different PPDU formats of different WiFi generations and utilizing a minimum size of 80 MHz non-overlapping frequency subblocks as a base building block.

Abstract: A video bitstream comprising a current picture of a video is received. A first group of samples and a second group of samples in the current picture are determined. A first geometric transform is determined for the first group of samples in the current picture and a second geometric transform is determined for the second group of samples in the current picture. The first geometric transform is configured to adjust an orientation of the first group of samples in the current picture. The second geometric transform is different from the first geometric transform and configured to adjust an orientation of the second group of samples in the current picture. The picture is reconstructed, where the first group of samples is reconstructed based on the determined first geometric transform and the second group of samples is reconstructed based on the determined second geometric transform.

Abstract: A physiological signal measurement system, a physiological signal measurement method, and a mobile device protective case are provided. The physiological signal measurement system includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a reference electrode, an impedance front-end circuit module and a dynamic signal matching module. The first electrode, the second electrode and the reference electrode are used to obtain a first sensing signal and a second sensing signal. The impedance front-end circuit module is used to detect a first impedance of the first electrode and a second impedance of the second electrode, and obtain an original differential signal according to the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal. The dynamic signal matching module is used to obtain a calibration sequence according to the first impedance, the second impedance and the original differential signal, and obtain a compensated calibration sequence according to the calibration sequence and the original differential signal.

Abstract: According to an aspect of an embodiment, operations for recommending version updates for software packages are provided. The operations may include receiving an input which indicates a usage of a first version of a first software package inside a source code of a software and determining a second version of the first software package. The operations may further include selecting one or more constraints from a set of constraints and executing a set of checks based on the selected constraints to determine a suitability of the second version as an update for the first version. The set of constraints may include a security constraint, a backward compatibility constraint, an interoperability constraint, and a performance constraint. The operations may further include controlling an electronic device to render user-assistive information that includes a recommendation to update the first version to the second version.

Abstract: Interconnect structure packages (e.g., through silicon vias (TSV) packages, through interlayer via (TIV) packages) may be pre-manufactured as opposed to forming TIVs directly on a carrier substrate during a manufacturing process for a semiconductor die package at backend packaging facility. The interconnect structure packages may be placed onto a carrier substrate during manufacturing of a semiconductor device package, and a semiconductor die package may be placed on the carrier substrate adjacent to the interconnect structure packages. A molding compound layer may be formed around and in between the interconnect structure packages and the semiconductor die package.