Abstract: Methods and devices for decoding a video stream are provided, a method includes storing previously decoded pictures of the video stream in a picture buffer, including a first plurality of pictures of a same temporal sub-layer, the first plurality of pictures including at least one sub-layer reference picture for predicting a current picture of the video stream; determining whether a picture of the first plurality of pictures is a sublayer non-reference (“SLNR”) picture based on an indicator presented in at least one from among a slice header and a picture header; removing, based on the picture being determined as the SLNR picture, the SLNR picture from the picture buffer; and predicting the current picture using one or more of the at least one sub-layer reference picture that is stored within the picture buffer after removing the SLNR picture from the picture buffer.

Abstract: Automatically identifying context-specific repeated transformations (such as repeated edit tasks) that are based on observation of the developer drafting or modifying code. As the developer modifies the code, the code passes through a series of states, one after the other. The computing system observes the series of states of the code. It is based on this observation that the computing system identifies repeated transformations of the code for potentially offering to continue performing the repeated transformations for the user. This alleviates the developer from having to manually perform the remainder of the repeated transformations.

Abstract: A combination of an alternating stack and a memory opening fill structure is provided over a substrate. The alternating stack includes insulating layers and electrically conductive layers. The memory opening fill structure vertically extends through the alternating stack, and includes a memory film, a vertical semiconductor channel, and a core structure comprising a core material. A phase change material is employed for the core material. A volume expansion is induced in the core material by performing an anneal process that induces a microstructural change within the core material. The volume expansion in the core material induces a lateral compressive strain and a vertical tensile strain within the vertical semiconductor channel. The vertical tensile strain enhances charge mobility in the vertical semiconductor channel, and increases the on-current of the vertical semiconductor channel.

Abstract: Processing for a file system may include determining an inconsistency between a data log and inodes (index nodes) of the file system. Responsive to determining the inconsistency, recovery processing may be performed including first processing of the data log, second processing of the inodes of the file system, and third processing of the data log after said second processing. First processing may, for each entry of the data log that records a create snapshot operation to create a snapshot of a file having an associated inode of the file system that is a dirty snapshot inode, marking the associated inode as “snap validated”. Second processing may include freeing each dirty snapshot inode not marked as “snap validated”. Third processing may include freeing any entry of the data log where the entry references dirty snapshot inode freed by the second processing.

Abstract: A head positioning aid includes at least one head positioning assistor and at least one securing member. Some head positioning aids include positioning members secured to a headwear member. The positioning members maintain an infant's head in midline. An optional cheek flap protects the skin on the face. An optional support member supports the neck and an open airway. Size adjustment members may also be used to secure and orient tubing for a nasal cannula.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include identifying a region within a user's eye gaze and calculating a ranking for the identified region within the user's eye gaze. The ranking may indicate the user's level of interest in the identified region. The method may then determine how the identified region is to be presented according to the calculated ranking and present the identified region in the determined manner according to the calculated ranking. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a floor, a roof, and a pair of body sides spaced from each other. A pillar is spaced from both of the body sides. The pillar has a first end at the roof and a second end at the floor. An airbag is supported on the pillar.

Abstract: A method of producing an aqueous polymer composition and a method of reducing yellowing of an aqueous polymer composition and a coating made therefrom.

Abstract: A search and find user interface is provided that is integrated with a data indexing engine to allow efficient and high-speed data search and retrieval across data storage folders associated with a given software module or associated with a number of disparate software modules. An expanded form of the search and find user interface is provided for advanced searching. Where searching is required beyond a present search scope, an automatic “upscoping” mechanism is provided for expanding a search to data storage folders outside a current data storage folder on which an initial search is executed.

Abstract: A process of making a fuel product from a non-combustible high protein organic material such as a biological by-product or waste material. The moisture content of the high protein organic material is mechanically reduced and dried to reduce the moisture content to less than ten percent (10%). The high protein organic material is pulverized to a particle size of less than about 2 mm. The high protein organic waste material is fed into a combustion chamber and separated during combustion such as by spraying of the high protein organic waste material within the combustion chamber. Temperature and nitrogenous hydrocarbon combustion reactions within the combustion chamber are also controlled by injection of steam within the combustion chamber.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for providing improving customer satisfaction during a vehicle fuel tank refueling event. A fuel system is configured with a three-way isolation valve and a four port canister. Fuel tank depressurization is expedited by directing fuel tank vapors to a dedicated depressurization port of the canister.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a simple one-pot process for the production of ammonia. The process involves electrolysis of air and water using a molten or concentrated aqueous hydroxide electrolyte in the presence of an iron catalyst. The process exhibits one or more of the following benefits: (i) it is an efficient, cost-effective low-energy process, (ii) it eliminates carbon dioxide (CO2) evolution, (iii) it eliminates the need for a separator, and (iv) it bypasses the need for a preliminary hydrogenation step.

Abstract: A joist for a formwork grid construction component system is disclosed. Typical joists (sometimes referred to as secondary beams) span a distance of approximately six feet (when fully connected). By strengthening the joist using an altered profile while maintaining interoperable external dimensions, the span distance may be increased. That is, by forming the joists with the disclosed profile, joists can be made longer (e.g., have an eight foot connected span) and maintain appropriate strength or even have an increased weight tolerance. Formwork grid systems are used in construction of buildings and other structures. Interoperability with existing components is maintained by the disclosed joist profile adhering to the same external functional form factor as existing joists. The external form factor being the same allows joists constructed in accordance with this disclosure to properly function with existing formwork grid construction components.

Abstract: A control device wearable by a bicycle rider, the control device including at least one control sensor generating input signals when actuated. A control processor is connected to the at least one control sensor generating control signals responsive to the input signals. A wireless transmitter is in communication with the processor transmitting the control signals and a power source is connected to the shift control processor and the wireless transmitter. The control device may one or more of a control gear changer, one or more suspension component, and other electronically-controllable components or systems.

Abstract: A lidar system includes one or more light sources configured to emit light pulses, a scanner configured to direct the emitted light pulses as beams along one or more scan directions to illuminate, for each orientation of the scanner with each of the plurality of beams, a respective light-source field of view corresponding to a respective pixel, and a receiver configured to detect the light pulses scattered by one or more remote targets. The receiver includes a first, second, and third detectors to detect light pulses associated with respective beams. Each detector has a separate detector field of view within which the detector receives scattered light. A spatial separation between the first detector and the second detector is greater than a spatial separation between the second detector and the third detector.

Abstract: An axle assembly having a resolver and a method of assembly. The axle assembly may include an electric motor module that may be mounted to a differential carrier. The electric motor module may have a motor cover that may be disposed opposite the differential carrier. The resolver may be mounted to a side of the motor cover that may face away from a rotor.

Abstract: A heat recovery system includes a compressor, a solar panel, and a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger in fluid connection to form a closed circuit. The compressor is configured to facilitate fluid movement in the fluid circuit between the solar panel, the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger. The solar panel includes a plurality of solar cells connected in parallel, and each solar cell includes a plurality of metal tubes for fluid to pass through. A temperature sensor is mounted within each of the solar cells and configured to measure temperature inside the respective solar cell. Each solar cell is connected to the circuit via a respective pressure valve, and the status of the pressure valve is configured to depend on the measurement of the temperature sensor in the respective solar cell.

Abstract: Circular and curved surgical stapling instruments are disclosed comprising a circular and curved stapling configurations. A circular staple cartridge comprises a plurality of staples arranged in an inner row, an intermediate row, and an outer row. Staples in certain rows can vary in crown width to overlap gaps defined between staples in certain other rows which provide a stretch zone.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides advantageous tray and bracket assembly that is configured and adapted to promote modularity and withstand the harsh environment of central sterile processing processes. Modular bracket assembly may be removed and relocated on tray without additional fasteners or components. Tray and bracket assembly may further provide identification features to correctly associate cataloged reusable medical devices to identified trays.

Abstract: Molded polymer foam articles are described as having a novel a foam structure. The polymer foam articles include a continuous polymer matrix defining a plurality of pneumatoceles therein which is present throughout the entirety of the article, including in the surface region extending 500 microns beneath the surface of the article. The surface region is further characterized as having compressed pneumatoceles. The novel foam structure is achieved even when molding polymer foam articles comprising a thickness of more than 2 cm, a volume of more than 1000 cm3; or both a volume of more than 1000 cm3 and a thickness of more than 2 cm. Methods of making the molded polymer foam articles are also described.