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: A method for charging a battery pack via an offboard energy source uses an interleaved boost converter and closed-loop control. The energy source outputs a charging current via a DC charge port during a direct current fast-charging (DCFC) process. A controller detects a voltage disparity condition in which a voltage capability of the battery pack exceeds a voltage capability of the energy source. In response to this condition, a rise of the charging current over time is recorded as a current trajectory and an open-loop equivalent time constant is extracted from the current trajectory. A time constant of the PI control block is set substantially equal to the equivalent time constant. The PIM is controlled in closed-loop using proportional-integral control. The charging current is controlled in a continuous current conduction mode during the DCFC process.

Abstract: Implementations of semiconductor packages may include: a first substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side, a clip coupled to each of the two or more die on the first substrate and a second substrate having two or more die coupled to a first side of the second substrate. A clip may be coupled to each of the two or more die on the second substrate. The package may include two or more spacers coupled to the first side of the first substrate and a lead frame between the first substrate and the second substrate and a molding compound. A second side of each of the first substrate and the second substrate may be exposed through the molding compound. A perimeter of the first substrate and a perimeter of the second substrate may not fully overlap when coupled through the two or more spacers.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes a first porous electrode, a second porous electrode, and a separating layer disposed therebetween. The first porous electrode includes an electrolyte intermingled with a positive electroactive material represented by: LiM1xM2yM3zM4(1?x?y?z)O2 where M1 include nickel (Ni) and M2, M3, and M4 are transition metals independently selected from the group consisting of: manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), aluminum (Al), iron (Fe), and combinations thereof and where 0.8?x?1, 0?y?1, and 0?z?1. The second porous electrode includes the electrolyte intermingled with a silicon-based negative electroactive material. The electrolyte includes greater than or equal to about 0.5 wt. % to less than or equal to about 2 wt. % of an electrolyte additive including (2-cyanoethyl)triethoxysilane (TEOSCN). The electrolyte also includes a lithium-containing salt and a solvent mixture including ethylene carbonate (EC) and dimethyl carbonate (DMC) in mass ratio of about 3:7.

Abstract: A ram assembly for a can bodymaker includes a pair of slideways structured to be coupled to a frame of the can bodymaker and a carriage slidingly engaged within the pair of slideways. The ram assembly also includes a ram body having a first end and an opposite second end, the first end supported by the carriage such that the ram body is slidable generally along a primary axis. A punch is positioned at the second end of the ram body. The ram assembly further includes an adjustment arrangement structured to provide for dynamic adjustment of the radial positioning of the punch with respect to the primary axis during normal operation of the can bodymaker producing can bodies.

Abstract: Augmented reality apparatus and methods of use are provided with secure persistent digital content linked to a location coordinates. More specifically, the present method links a physical location with digital content to enable a user interface with augmented reality that combines aspects of the physical area with location specific digital content. According to the present method, digital content remains persistent with a location even if visual aspects of the location change.

Abstract: At least one example embodiment relates to a lid for a container including a base defining an opening and a top configured to engage a portion of the base. The base includes a support wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The first sidewall and the second sidewall extend from respective ends of the support wall such that the support wall, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall define a gap configured to receive at least a portion of the container. The top includes a cover, a hinge coupled between the cover and the base, and a peripheral wall extending from an interior portion of the cover. The cover is moveable between an open position providing access to the opening and a closed position sealing the opening.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a first computing device detects a loss of a connection to a first source of timing information that the first computing device and a second computing device use to maintain synchronization with a first clock and a second clock. The first computing device receives a second source of timing information from the second computing device. The second source of timing information is also being transmitted to a third computing device. The first computing device uses the second source of timing information to determine a first timestamp and determines a second timestamp from the first clock. The first computing device uses the first timestamp and the second timestamp to adjust a rate of the first clock where the first clock is used to transmit the second source of timing information from the second computing device to the third computing device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for an asymmetrical Autonomous Vehicle Systems (AVS). A backup AVS is implemented on a vehicle to serve as a failover system for one or more of the primary AVS components or processes (e.g., steering, braking, etc.). In this way, during primary AVS failures, the backup AVS can dynamically handle a subset of vehicle operations in various component configuration levels based on a desired mission level.

Abstract: Various arrangements are presented that provide improvements of short-range wireless communications, such as Bluetooth LE Audio communication. An audio source device may determine that unidirectional audio is to be output. In response to determining that unidirectional audio is to be output, a first physical layer (PHY) configuration can be set for a first communication link in the downlink direction from the audio source device to the audio output device. A second PHY configuration can be set for the communication link in the uplink direction from the audio output device to the audio source device. The first PHY configuration has a greater symbol rate than the second PHY configuration.

Abstract: The method includes defining a chamber withing a first housing, the chamber including a first-shaped cavity and a second-shaped cavity configured to receive a first-type consumable and a second-type consumable, respectively.

Abstract: A system for reconfiguring a seating assembly within a vehicle, the system comprising identifying an adjacent surface within an interior of the vehicle, calculating a distance between the seating assembly and the adjacent surface, wherein the configuration is an occupiable seating configuration, and further wherein the occupiable seating configuration has a mode chosen from a forward facing mode and a rearward facing mode, storing the distance between the seating assembly and the adjacent surface, receiving a user input to transition the seating assembly from one occupiable seating configuration mode chosen from the forward facing mode and the rearward facing mode toward the other mode, and controlling the configuration of the seating assembly to transition from one occupiable seating configuration mode chosen from the forward facing mode and the rearward facing mode toward the other of the forward facing mode and the rearward facing mode.

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a blower, a sensor, an air nozzle positioned to receive airflow from the blower and eject the airflow onto the sensor, an air pump positioned to eject airflow onto the sensor, and a heater mounted to the air pump and positioned to heat airflow passing through the air pump.

Abstract: An electrical submersible pumping system (“ESP”) for use in a wellbore includes an electrical motor, a pump, a shaft coupled between the motor and pump, and a lubricant pump for circulating lubricant within the ESP. The lubricant pump includes a diffuser and an impeller that mounts onto and rotates with shaft rotation. A portion of the impeller has a frusto-conical outer surface, which is circumscribed by a portion of the diffuser profiled complementary to the frusto-conical portion of the impeller. The pump directs lubricant flow in a single direction irrespective of the rotational direction of the shaft.

Abstract: Technology is disclosed herein for preventing or at least significantly reducing shock to spacecraft such as satellites when releasing a hold-down rod assembly that clamps the spacecraft to, for example, a launch vehicle adaptor. The hold-down rod assembly has tension rods that may be pre-loaded at considerable tension in order to hold down a stack of spacecraft in a launch configuration. In an embodiment, pneumatic actuators are used to slowly release the tension in the tension rods. Therefore, shock to the spacecraft is prevented or at least significantly reduced.

Abstract: A system for imaging using entangled photons includes an optical source that generates a set of four entangled photons correlated in time, such that detection of any one pair of the four entangled photons indicates that all four of the entangled photons are entangled. The optical source couples a first photon to a first path, a second photon to a second path, a third photon to a third path, and a fourth photon to a fourth path. A first detector detects the first photon of the set of four entangled photons. An object positioned at an object plane produces a modulation of the first photon. A spatial sampler detects the second photon. A second detector detects the third photon. A third detector detects the fourth photon. A first coincidence detector determines a coincidence between a detection of the first photon of the set of four entangled photons and a detection of the third photon of the set of four entangled photons.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards bicyclic hafnium metallocenes having non-identical ligands and compositions including the bicyclic hafnium metallocenes having non-identical ligands. The bicyclic hafnium metallocene having non-identical ligands is represented by formula (I): ABMX2, where: A is a bicyclic structure; and B is a cyclopentadienyl; M is hafnium; and X is a leaving group, wherein the bicyclic structure comprises a ((C1-C6)alkyl)n-substituted Cp ring and a non-aromatic cyclic structure fused with the ((C1-C6) alkyl)n-substituted Cp ring such that the bicyclic structure includes 7 to 9 ring carbon atoms and wherein subscript n is 1, 2, or 3.

Abstract: An inductively heatable susceptor for use with an inductively heated aerosol-generating device or system includes an open-porous inductively heatable ceramic material configured to hold an aerosol-forming liquid and configured to heat the aerosol-forming liquid under the influence of an alternating electromagnetic field. A cartridge for use with an aerosol-generating device includes an aerosol-forming liquid and a susceptor. An aerosol-generating device includes a susceptor.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, and system for haptic signal processing are provided. The process may include receiving a media stream comprising at least one haptic track and at least one video track. The process may include obtaining, from the media stream, one or more moving picture experts group (MPEG) immersive haptics stream (MIHS) units and obtaining, from the media stream, timing information associated with one or more haptic effects, the timing information comprises at least one temporal position of the one or more haptic effects. Then the process may include rendering the media stream based on the obtained timing information.

Abstract: A smart ring includes a body. The body includes a first part including at least a part of a sensor unit. The body also can include a second part including at least a part of an output unit and removably connected to the first part of the body. The body can further include a first pair of removable portions. The first pair of removable portions can include a first removable portion connected to the first part of the body. The first pair of removable portions also can include a second removable portion connected to the second part of the body. The first removable portion can be removable from the body. The second removable portion can be removable from the body. Other embodiments are disclosed.