Abstract: A system is provided that processes supply chain events. The system defines a supply chain event type. The system further configures a supply chain event of the supply chain event type as a task generating event, where the task generating event indicates that one or more tasks that are defined for a supply chain financial orchestration flow are to be executed, and where the supply chain financial orchestration flow defines a trade relationship between a first entity and a second entity. The system further receives a supply chain event associated with the supply chain financial orchestration flow. The system further determines whether the supply chain event is a task generating event. The system further executes the one or more tasks that are defined for the supply chain financial orchestration flow where the supply chain event is a task generating event.

Abstract: Innovations in stream configuration operations and playback operations for adaptive streaming of panoramic video are described. The innovations include features of adaptive streaming of panoramic video with composite pictures. For example, a stream configuration tool splits an input picture of panoramic video into multiple sections and creates multiple composite pictures. A composite picture includes one of the sections as well as a low-resolution version of the input picture. A playback tool reconstructs one or more composite pictures. Under normal operation, the playback tool can use the reconstructed section(s) of the composite picture(s) to render high-quality views of the panoramic video. If the view window dramatically changes, however, or if encoded data for a section is lost or corrupted, the playback tool can use the low-resolution version of the input picture to render lower-quality details for views of the panoramic video, without disruption of playback.

Abstract: Innovations in stream configuration operations and playback operations for adaptive streaming of panoramic video are described. The innovations include features of adaptive streaming of panoramic video with composite pictures. For example, a stream configuration tool splits an input picture of panoramic video into multiple sections and creates multiple composite pictures. A composite picture includes one of the sections as well as a low-resolution version of the input picture. A playback tool reconstructs one or more composite pictures. Under normal operation, the playback tool can use the reconstructed section(s) of the composite picture(s) to render high-quality views of the panoramic video. If the view window dramatically changes, however, or if encoded data for a section is lost or corrupted, the playback tool can use the low-resolution version of the input picture to render lower-quality details for views of the panoramic video, without disruption of playback.

Abstract: Innovations in stream configuration operations and playback operations for adaptive streaming of panoramic video are described. The innovations include features of adaptive streaming of panoramic video with composite pictures. For example, a stream configuration tool splits an input picture of panoramic video into multiple sections and creates multiple composite pictures. A composite picture includes one of the sections as well as a low-resolution version of the input picture. A playback tool reconstructs one or more composite pictures. Under normal operation, the playback tool can use the reconstructed section(s) of the composite picture(s) to render high-quality views of the panoramic video. If the view window dramatically changes, however, or if encoded data for a section is lost or corrupted, the playback tool can use the low-resolution version of the input picture to render lower-quality details for views of the panoramic video, without disruption of playback.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include a process for monitoring and improving end-to-end video quality based on scaled and/or interpolated perceptual quality scores across various video views. The method may also include a process for improving search experience for user expectations. Additionally, the method may include a process for providing hardware virtualization and simulation for server hosting. Furthermore, the method may include a process for filtering network traffic in a hosting environment. The method may additionally include a process for testing applications in a hosting environment. The method may further include a process for supporting multi-touch applications. The method may also include a process for optimized graphics rendering. Various other related methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system is provided that processes supply chain events. The system defines a supply chain event type. The system further configures a supply chain event of the supply chain event type as a task generating event, where the task generating event indicates that one or more tasks that are defined for a supply chain financial orchestration flow are to be executed, and where the supply chain financial orchestration flow defines a trade relationship between a first entity and a second entity. The system further receives a supply chain event associated with the supply chain financial orchestration flow. The system further determines whether the supply chain event is a task generating event. The system further executes the one or more tasks that are defined for the supply chain financial orchestration flow where the supply chain event is a task generating event.

Abstract: A system is provided that determines a transfer price based on a transfer pricing rule. The system receives a request to calculate a transfer price for a transaction between a first entity and a second entity of a supply chain financial orchestration flow, where the supply chain financial orchestration flow defines a trade relationship between the first entity and the second entity. The system further receives transaction information associated with the transaction. The system further selects a transfer pricing rule from a plurality of transfer pricing rules, where the transfer pricing rule defines a rule to calculate a transfer price. The system further calculates the transfer price for the transaction based on the received transaction information and the selected transfer pricing rule. The system further provides the transfer price.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to remedy thermal issues associated with antenna systems. These techniques include implementing heat pipes coupled between an external mast having antenna circuitry mounted thereon and an internal heatsink inside an environmentally-controlled location. This configuration thermally regulates heat associated with active antennas mounted to the mast, which is externally mounted onto the roof of a vehicle. The heat pipes carry heat from the mast down through the roof to the internal heatsink. The aspects described herein allow for car manufacturers to integrate mmWave technology into their vehicles while avoiding large and unsightly cooling mechanisms that would otherwise adversely impact aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.

Abstract: Innovations in stream configuration operations and playback operations for adaptive streaming of panoramic video are described. The innovations include features of adaptive streaming of panoramic video with composite pictures. For example, a stream configuration tool splits an input picture of panoramic video into multiple sections and creates multiple composite pictures. A composite picture includes one of the sections as well as a low-resolution version of the input picture. A playback tool reconstructs one or more composite pictures. Under normal operation, the playback tool can use the reconstructed section(s) of the composite picture(s) to render high-quality views of the panoramic video. If the view window dramatically changes, however, or if encoded data for a section is lost or corrupted, the playback tool can use the low-resolution version of the input picture to render lower-quality details for views of the panoramic video, without disruption of playback.

Abstract: Innovations in stream configuration operations and playback operations for adaptive streaming of panoramic video are described. The innovations include features of adaptive streaming of panoramic video with composite pictures. For example, a stream configuration tool splits an input picture of panoramic video into multiple sections and creates multiple composite pictures. A composite picture includes one of the sections as well as a low-resolution version of the input picture. A playback tool reconstructs one or more composite pictures. Under normal operation, the playback tool can use the reconstructed section(s) of the composite picture(s) to render high-quality views of the panoramic video. If the view window dramatically changes, however, or if encoded data for a section is lost or corrupted, the playback tool can use the low-resolution version of the input picture to render lower-quality details for views of the panoramic video, without disruption of playback.

Abstract: Approaches to selectively using start code emulation prevention (“SCEP”) on encoded data for media content are described herein. For example, a media encoder selectively performs SCEP processing on encoded data for media content, and sets a value of a syntax element that indicates whether or not to perform SCEP processing on the encoded data. The encoder stores the encoded data for output as part of a bitstream, where the syntax element is signaled in association with the bitstream. A media decoder receives the encoded data, determines, from the value of the syntax element, whether or not to perform SCEP processing on the encoded data, and selectively performs SCEP processing on the encoded data. In this way, the computational cost of scanning operations for SCEP processing can be avoided in many scenarios, and bit rate increases due to insertion of SCEP bytes can be limited.

Abstract: A system is provided that determines a transfer price based on a transfer pricing rule. The system receives a request to calculate a transfer price for a transaction between a first entity and a second entity of a supply chain financial orchestration flow, where the supply chain financial orchestration flow defines a trade relationship between the first entity and the second entity. The system further receives transaction information associated with the transaction. The system further selects a transfer pricing rule from a plurality of transfer pricing rules, where the transfer pricing rule defines a rule to calculate a transfer price. The system further calculates the transfer price for the transaction based on the received transaction information and the selected transfer pricing rule. The system further provides the transfer price.

Abstract: A video encoder or video decoder buffers multiple blocks of a reconstructed picture of a video sequence. The video encoder/decoder performs deblock filtering between at least some of the multiple blocks. As part of the deblock filtering, the video encoder/decoder selectively filters at least some sample values in a diagonal line that crosses a block-boundary intersection between two diagonally adjacent blocks. When filtering sample values at the block-boundary intersection between four blocks, the video encoder/decoder can evaluate characteristics of all four blocks and adjust sample values in a line between diagonally adjacent blocks. If there is a large visual difference between sample values at corner positions of two diagonally adjacent blocks, the difference can be smoothed by filtering sample values in a diagonal line. In this way, the quality of motion-compensated prediction using the reconstructed picture is improved in many cases.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed to remedy thermal issues associated with antenna systems. These techniques include implementing heat pipes coupled between an external mast having antenna circuitry mounted thereon and an internal heatsink inside an environmentally-controlled location. This configuration thermally regulates heat associated with active antennas mounted to the mast, which is externally mounted onto the roof of a vehicle. The heat pipes carry heat from the mast down through the roof to the internal heatsink. The aspects described herein allow for car manufacturers to integrate mmWave technology into their vehicles while avoiding large and unsightly cooling mechanisms that would otherwise adversely impact aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.

Abstract: A system that processes trade events is provided. The system receives events associated with a supply chain financial orchestration flow, where a supply chain financial orchestration flow defines a trade relationship between a first entity and a second entity. The system further determines whether at least one event indicates an ownership change of an item between a first entity and a second entity. The system further generates trade events where at least one event indicates an ownership change. The system further sends the trade events to a cost accounting system. The cost accounting system further performs accounting based on the trade events and generates trade accounting events.

Abstract: Innovations in stream configuration operations and playback operations for adaptive streaming of panoramic video are described. The innovations include features of adaptive streaming of panoramic video with overlapping sections. For example, a stream configuration tool splits an input picture of panoramic video into overlapping sections. A playback tool reconstructs one or more of the sections. Because of overlap between adjacent sections, for gradual changes in a view window, the playback tool can, in effect, preemptively fetch a new section as the view window moves out of a current section into the new section. By the time the view window reaches a non-overlapping part of the adjacent, new section, the playback tool has retrieved encoded data for the new section and can reconstruct the new section. This hides network latency and stream switching latency from the viewer, and disruption of playback is avoided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dual-representation streaming frames include (1) determining that a new endpoint is attempting to join a real-time video session (e.g., by receiving a real-time video stream made up of a series of frames) and (2) adding the endpoint to the real-time video session by (i) transmitting, to the endpoint, an initial frame that takes the form of an independent frame and (ii) after transmitting the initial frame, transmitting a series of subsequent frames consisting of only dependent frames, such that the only independent frame transmitted to the endpoint while the endpoint maintains its connection to the real-time video session is the initial frame. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Innovations in reconstruction and rendering of panoramic video are described. For example, a view-dependent operation controller of a panoramic video playback system receives an indication of a view direction for an application and, based at least in part on the view direction, identifies a section of a picture of panoramic video in an input projection. The view-dependent operation controller limits operations of a color converter, video decoder, and/or streaming controller to the identified section. In this way, the panoramic video playback system can avoid performing operations to reconstruct sections of the picture of panoramic video that will not be viewed. As another example, a mapper of a panoramic video playback system re-projects at least some sample values in an input flat projection towards a center location for a view direction, producing an output flat projection, which an application can use to generate one or more screen projections.

Abstract: Innovations in stream configuration operations and playback operations for adaptive streaming of panoramic video are described. The innovations include features of adaptive streaming of panoramic video with composite pictures. For example, a stream configuration tool splits an input picture of panoramic video into multiple sections and creates multiple composite pictures. A composite picture includes one of the sections as well as a low-resolution version of the input picture. A playback tool reconstructs one or more composite pictures. Under normal operation, the playback tool can use the reconstructed section(s) of the composite picture(s) to render high-quality views of the panoramic video. If the view window dramatically changes, however, or if encoded data for a section is lost or corrupted, the playback tool can use the low-resolution version of the input picture to render lower-quality details for views of the panoramic video, without disruption of playback.

Abstract: Innovations in stream configuration operations and playback operations for adaptive streaming of panoramic video are described. The innovations include features of adaptive streaming of panoramic video with overlapping sections. For example, a stream configuration tool splits an input picture of panoramic video into overlapping sections. A playback tool reconstructs one or more of the sections. Because of overlap between adjacent sections, for gradual changes in a view window, the playback tool can, in effect, preemptively fetch a new section as the view window moves out of a current section into the new section. By the time the view window reaches a non-overlapping part of the adjacent, new section, the playback tool has retrieved encoded data for the new section and can reconstruct the new section. This hides network latency and stream switching latency from the viewer, and disruption of playback is avoided.