Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video encoding/decoding. In some examples, an apparatus for video encoding includes receiving circuitry and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry determines whether a block is under a local dual tree structure, and disallows a palette based coding mode for encoding the block in response to the block being under the local dual tree structure.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a memory communicatively coupled to a processor. The memory may be configured to store tag identifiers, asset names, geofences, and asset location information. The processor may be configured to obtain a tag identifier and an asset name of a tagged device; determine whether the asset location information comprises global positioning coordinates of the tagged device. Further, in response to determining that the asset location information comprises the global positioning coordinates, the processor may be configured to determine that the tagged device is located in a predefined area based at least in part upon matching the global positioning coordinates to a geofence; and generate an update indicating that the tagged device is located in the predefined area. In response to determining that the asset location information does not comprise the global positioning coordinates, generate an alert indicating that the tagged device is not located in the predefined area.

Abstract: A valve actuator includes a motor, an AC power source, a DC braking system, and a control system. The control system is configured to control the AC power source to apply an AC voltage to the motor to drive a valve toward a closed position. The control system is configured to disconnect the AC voltage from the motor before the valve reaches the closed position. The control system is configured to control the DC braking system to apply a DC voltage to the motor to stop motion of the valve.

Abstract: An electronic device, a method, and a computer program product provides freeze frame videos in place of a live video feed to a video communication session. A processor of the electronic device determines that a local participant is connected via the electronic device to an ongoing video communication session with second participants having corresponding second participant devices. The processor captures, via an image capturing device, local video encompassing the local participant. The processor determines a video segment of the local video to identify as a freeze frame video. The processor presents the freeze frame video to the video communication session in response to a trigger condition that pauses a presentation of live video feed of the local participant to the video communication session. The processor loops the presentation of the freeze frame video until an expiration of a threshold maximum time established for presenting the freeze frame video.

Abstract: An intelligent heating system device is provided with processing, communications, and other information technology components, for remote monitoring and control and various value added features and services, embodiments of which use a renewable energy-powered electrolyzer to produce hydrogen as an on-demand fuel stream for a heating element of the heating system.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to low elevation side lobe antennas with fan-shaped beams. An example radar unit may include a radiating plate having a first side and a second side with an illuminator, a waveguide horn, a waveguide opening, and a radiating sleeve extending into the first side of the radiating plate. The waveguide opening is positioned on the first end of the first side and the radiating sleeve is positioned on the second end of the first side. The radar unit also includes a metallic cover coupled to the first side of the radiating plate such that the metallic cover and the radiating plate form waveguide structures.

Abstract: According to one configuration, a communication management resource such as a SIM provisioning platform receives input from a mobile communication device to activate use of the mobile communication device in a private wireless network. The communication management resource authenticates use of the mobile communication device in the private wireless network. Subsequent to authentication, the communication management resource populates an access file such as private SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) information for use by the mobile communication device to access the private wireless network. The access file is populated with information such as a unique cell identifier value, encryption information, identification of supported services, etc. The communication management resource communicates the newly generated access file (such as SIM information) to the mobile communication device, enabling the mobile communication device use of the private wireless network.

Abstract: A mobility management entity (MME) receives, from a wireless device, an attach request message indicating that the wireless device supports signaling for a first number of bearers, wherein the attach request message comprises an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI). The MME selects a network gateway from a plurality of network gateways based on a second number of bearers supported by the network gateway. The MME sends, to the network gateway, a create session request message for creating a session for the wireless device. The MME receives, from the network gateway, a create session response message confirming creation of the session.

Abstract: Control information may be used to schedule communications between a wireless device and a base station. The wireless device may monitor control channels associated with one or more cells to receive the control information.

Abstract: A computing system for preventing at least a portion of an input device from attaching to an improper location on a computing device is disclosed. In one example, the input device comprises first and second input device magnets spaced by a separation distance and having a first magnetic pole orientation. The computing device comprises a housing with a first side and a first end adjacent to the first side, and first and second computing device magnets spaced by the separation distance and having a second magnetic pole orientation opposite to the first magnetic pole orientation. At least one repelling magnet having the first magnetic pole orientation is located between the first end of the housing and the second computing device magnet to repel the second input device magnet of the input device.

Abstract: A device for assisting a person in getting a sock onto their foot features a handle connected to two blades. The handle has a middle and two ends, the middle being configured to be held by a person's hand who is getting a sock on their foot. The blades have substantially similar shapes and dimensions. Each blade has a side member and a blade member. Each side member has a top portion connected to a respective end of the handle and also having a front side member surface. Each blade member having a blade profile with a blade slot surface, a top curved/radii profile, a front blade surface and a bottom blade surface. Each front side member surface and each blade slot surface is dimensioned and angled to form a respective blade slot between each side member and each blade member configured to receive a top portion of the sock.

Abstract: A method to provide flexible access to an internal data of an regulated system, the method comprising receiving, by a data access component of the regulated system, a loadable configuration file defining a set of triggering events and a set of memory, determining the occurrence of a single triggering event, accessing at least a subset of memory that contain the internal data of the avionics system to retrieve data associated with the one or more memory of the set of memory, and outputting the retrieved data to a receiving component.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed technologies are capable of providing engagement feedback for an online system while maintaining user privacy. Embodiments determine one or more user groups. A user group includes users, and a size of the user group is selected to protect user privacy. A user action is received from a user in a first group. The user action includes an interaction with a piece of content. A group action count is updated for the first group based on the user action. The group action count indicates a number of interactions with the piece of content by any of the users in the first group. An estimated number of unique engagements is calculated based on the group action count and the size of the first group. The estimated number of unique engagements is provided to the online system as the engagement feedback for the piece of content.

Abstract: The present application relates to nuclear fuel claddings, and more particularly to zirconium alloy tubes with a ceramic covering. A first coating layer is applied to the ceramic covering. A second coating layer is over the first coating layer. The first coating layer includes Nb. The second coating layer includes Cr.

Abstract: A photoresist composition comprising: a first polymer comprising a first repeating unit comprising a hydroxy-aryl group and a second repeating unit comprising an acid-labile group; a second polymer comprising a first repeating unit comprising an acid-labile group, a second repeating unit comprising a lactone group, and a third repeating unit comprising a base-soluble group, wherein the base-soluble group has a pKa of less than or equal to 12, and wherein the base-soluble group does not comprise a hydroxy-substituted aryl group; a photoacid generator; and a solvent, wherein the first polymer and the second polymer are different from each other.

Abstract: Vehicle frames for battery powered electric vehicles are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a vehicle subframe including a first rail and a first rocker on a first side of the vehicle subframe, and a second rail and a second rocker on a second side of the vehicle subframe, the first side opposite the second side, a first diagonal member coupled between the first rail and the second side of the vehicle subframe, the first diagonal member to transfer a first longitudinal load from the first rail to the second side, and a second diagonal member coupled between the second rail and the first side of the vehicle subframe, the second diagonal member to transfer a second longitudinal load from the second rail to the first side.