Abstract: A method and an apparatus are disclosed for video coding for refining predicted signals of intra prediction based on deep learning. The video coding method and the apparatus generate a refined intra predicted signal to improve video coding efficiency and video quality. The video coding method and the apparatus adaptively input a prediction block according to intra prediction of a current block, block information related to the current block, and neighboring reconstructed reference samples into a deep learning network.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are disclosed for video coding using improved cross-component linear model (CCLM) prediction. The video coding method and the apparatus generate a first predictor of a current chroma block according to CCLM prediction, and additionally generate a second predictor of the current chroma block based on the neighboring pixels of the current chroma block in intra prediction of the current chroma block. The video coding method and the apparatus perform weighted combination on the first predictor and the second predictor.

Abstract: A method and device for controlling coding tools are provided. The video decoding method includes decoding, from a high level of a bitstream, an enable flag indicating whether one or more coding tools are enabled. The coding tools includes a first coding tool that encodes sample values using luma component mapping based on a piecewise linear model. The method includes acquiring a value of an application flag depending on a value of the enable flag, by setting the application flag indicating whether to apply the coding tools to a predetermined value, or by decoding the application flag from a low level of the bitstream, the application flag including a first application flag indicating whether to apply the first coding tool. The coding tools are operated when the value of the application flag is a value indicating that the coding tools are applied.

Abstract: An apparatus for improving turning performance of a vehicle includes: a turning characteristic detection module configured to detect a turning situation based on vehicle information obtained from at least one sensor and to calculate a required driving force to be implemented in the vehicle for a turning motion; a driving force estimation module configured to estimate a limited driving force applicable to a drive wheel; and a turning characteristic control module configured to control and apply a braking force corresponding to a difference between the required driving force and the limited driving force to a motor to inhibit a wheel slip, when the required driving force is greater than the limited driving force.

Abstract: A video decoding method and a video decoding apparatus are configured to decode video. To efficiently code residual blocks obtained from block-based motion compensation, a video encoding apparatus and the video decoding apparatus divide a relevant residual block of a current block into two subblocks in a horizontal or vertical direction and encode one residual subblock alone out of the two residual subblocks.

Abstract: A video encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. A video decoding method includes deriving a spatial merge candidate, based on neighboring blocks spatially adjacent to a current block. The method also includes deriving a temporal merge candidate, based on neighboring blocks temporally adjacent to the current block. The method also includes generating a first merge candidate list based on the spatial merge candidate and the temporal merge candidate. The method also includes deriving a history-based merge candidate, based on motion information of a block encoded before the current block. The method also includes generating a second merge candidate list, based on the first merge candidate list and the history-based merge candidate. The method also includes generating a prediction block of the current block, based on the second merge candidate list. The first merge candidate list and the second merge candidate list are generated based on a priority of motion information.

Abstract: A method and a device for encoding/decoding a video are provided. A method for decoding a video according to the present disclosure includes generating an inter prediction block for a current block, based on a reference block that corresponds to the current block and exists in a reference picture. The method for decoding the video also includes generating an intra prediction block for the current block, based on the reference block and a first reference pixel adjacent to the reference block. The method for decoding the video also includes deriving weighted values assigned to the inter prediction block and the intra prediction block, based on not using the current block for distortion calculation. The method for decoding the video also includes generating a combined inter/intra prediction (CIIP) block of the current block, based on the weight values, the inter prediction block, and the intra prediction block.

Abstract: A video encoding/decoding method and a video encoding/decoding device are provided. The video decoding method according to the present disclosure includes determining at least two intra prediction modes based on intra prediction modes of neighboring blocks adjacent to a current block. The video decoding method also includes deriving a most probable mode (MPM) list based on the at least two intra prediction modes. The video decoding method also includes deriving an intra prediction mode of the current block based on the MPM list. The video decoding method also includes generating a prediction block of the current block based on the intra prediction mode. Candidate modes in the MPM list can be configured using an intra prediction mode list generated based on the at least two intra prediction modes.

Abstract: A wafer level package includes: a substrate; an element portion disposed on one surface of the substrate; a cap disposed on the substrate to cover the element portion; a connection portion electrically connected to the element portion; and a bonding portion disposed on an outer side of the connection portion, wherein the bonding portion is disposed on a first surface of one of the substrate and the cap, wherein one end portion of the connection portion is disposed on a second surface having a step difference from the first surface, and wherein the connection portion and the bonding portion are formed of a eutectic material.

Abstract: An inverse quantization method is implemented by an inverse quantization device, the method configured for acquiring quantized coefficients, estimating a quantization parameter in quantization groups or quantization parameter prediction group units, generating an inverse quantization matrix for adaptive quantization, and generating transform coefficients from the quantized coefficients using the quantization parameter and the inverse quantization matrix.

Abstract: An inverse quantization method is implemented by an inverse quantization device, the method configured for acquiring quantized coefficients, estimating a quantization parameter in quantization groups or quantization parameter prediction group units, generating an inverse quantization matrix for adaptive quantization, and generating transform coefficients from the quantized coefficients using the quantization parameter and the inverse quantization matrix.

Abstract: An inverse quantization method is implemented by an inverse quantization device, the method configured for acquiring quantized coefficients, estimating a quantization parameter in quantization groups or quantization parameter prediction group units, generating an inverse quantization matrix for adaptive quantization, and generating transform coefficients from the quantized coefficients using the quantization parameter and the inverse quantization matrix.

Abstract: A video encoding method and a video decoding method are provided for adaptively determining a chroma intra-directional prediction mode. When a DM mode is applied for intra prediction of a chroma signal, the video encoding method and the video decoding method adaptively modify the directional mode of a luma block to conform to the characteristics of a chroma block by considering the position and size of the chroma block, the presence of reference samples, and the size of the luma block. The video encoding method and the video decoding method use the modified directional mode for intra prediction of the chroma signal.

Abstract: A video encoding/decoding method and a video encoding/decoding apparatus are provided. The video decoding method includes determining at least two intra prediction modes based on intra prediction modes of neighboring blocks adjacent to a current block. The video decoding method further includes generating at least two prediction blocks using the at least two intra prediction modes. The video decoding method further includes generating a prediction block of the current block by performing a weighted average on the at least two prediction blocks.

Abstract: An intra prediction method and a device using the intra prediction method are provided. The intra prediction method includes the steps of: deriving a current prediction mode as a prediction mode of a current block; constructing neighboring samples of the current block with available reference samples; filtering the available reference samples; and generating predicted samples of the current block on the basis of the filtered available reference samples. The filtering step includes performing the filtering using the available reference sample located in the prediction direction of the current prediction mode and a predetermined number of available reference samples neighboring to the prediction direction of the current prediction mode.

Abstract: A method for adaptive security application in a communication system comprises determining a security level in consideration of a communication environment, transmitting SCI including information of the security level and scheduling information of data to a second UE, generating the data on the basis of a security function according to the security level, and transmitting the data to the second UE in a resource indicated by the scheduling information.

Abstract: A video encoding/decoding method and a video encoding/decoding apparatus are provided. A video decoding method comprises generating an intra prediction mode list based on intra prediction modes of neighboring blocks adjacent to a current block. The video decoding method further comprises selecting at least three intra prediction modes from the intra prediction mode list based on a number of intra prediction modes occurring in the intra prediction mode list being three or more. The video decoding method further comprises generating at least three prediction blocks based on the at least three intra prediction modes. The video decoding method further comprises generating a prediction block of the current block by performing weighted averaging on the at least three prediction blocks.

Abstract: An inverse quantization method is implemented by an inverse quantization device, the method configured for acquiring quantized coefficients, estimating a quantization parameter in quantization groups or quantization parameter prediction group units, generating an inverse quantization matrix for adaptive quantization, and generating transform coefficients from the quantized coefficients using the quantization parameter and the inverse quantization matrix.

Abstract: A method of reinforcement learning of a neural network device for generating a verification vector for verifying a circuit design comprising a circuit block includes inputting a test vector to the circuit block, generating one or more rewards based on a coverage corresponding to the test vector, the coverage being determined based on a state transition of the circuit block based on the test vector, and applying the one or more rewards to a reinforcement learning.

Abstract: A method and for reconstructing chroma blocks and a video decoding apparatus are disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, provided is a method for reconstructing a chroma block of a target block to be reconstructed. The method includes decoding correlation information between first residual samples and second residual samples, the first residual sample, and prediction information of the chroma block from a bitstream, wherein the first residual samples are residual samples of a first chroma component and the second residual samples are residual samples of a second chroma component. The method further includes generating predicted samples of the first chroma component and predicted samples of the second chroma information on the basis of the prediction information, and deriving the second residual samples by applying the correlation information to the first residual samples.