Abstract: An image coding method includes: writing, into a sequence parameter set, buffer description defining information for defining a plurality of buffer descriptions; writing, into the sequence parameter set, reference list description defining information for defining a plurality of reference list descriptions corresponding to the buffer descriptions; and writing, into a first header of each processing unit which is included in a coded bitstream, buffer description selecting information for specifying a selected buffer description.

Abstract: Presented are systems and methods for user equipment location verification. A first network node may perform location verification of a wireless communication device. Whether to release a connection with the wireless communication device can be determined by a second network node.

Abstract: Provided are a T-shaped reamed pile, a composite foundation, and a construction method for the composite foundation, relating to the technical field of civil engineering. The composite foundation is composed of a T-shaped reamed pile, soil between piles, and a cushion layer. The T-shaped reamed pile is composed of a core pile, a reamed body surrounding the outside of the core pile. A depth of the core pile is not lower than that of the reamed body, the reamed body includes an upper reamed body, and a lower reamed body, and a diameter of the upper reamed body is larger than that of the lower reamed body. The core pile is a precast pile, the reamed body is a cast-in-place reamed body, and the cushion layer is a sand-gravel cushion layer, or a reinforced cement-soil cushion layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process cartridge and a detection method. A process cartridge, detachably installed on an image-forming apparatus, includes a main body configured to store a developer; and a working element disposed on the main body and configured to detect or obtain a first parameter related to the process cartridge, where when the first parameter or a second parameter obtained based on the first parameter does not meet expectation, the image-forming apparatus controls the process cartridge to stop conveying the developer.

Abstract: A user equipment including a transceiver and a processor is disclosed. The processor is configured to determine a sidelink control information (SCI) format payload size based on resource pool configuration for the UE for inter-UE coordination with a second UE. The processor is configured to determine, based on the determined SCI format payload size, an SCI format including a number of message elements identifying attributes of a number of resources being used by the UE over a predetermined time period. The processor is configured to encode and transmit, to the second UE, the SCI format for the IUC for resource selection by the second UE.

Abstract: This application provides an image display method for an electronic device, an encoding method, and a related apparatus. The image display method for an electronic device includes: obtaining a to-be-processed image; obtaining high-luminance enhancement data, where the high-luminance enhancement data includes a high dynamic range layer (hdrLayer); obtaining initial backlight luminance of the electronic device; obtaining target backlight luminance of the electronic device based on the initial backlight luminance; performing luminance adjustment on the to-be-processed image based on the hdrLayer to obtain a target image for the target backlight luminance; and displaying the target image at the target backlight luminance. In this application, a luminance range of a screen can be fully utilized for image display, and optimal end-to-end experience is achieved.

Abstract: A driving mechanism for moving an optical element is provided. The driving mechanism includes a fixed part, a movable part, and a driving assembly. The movable part is movably connected to the fixed part for holding the optical element. The driving assembly is configured for moving the movable part relative to the fixed part.

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for implementing batch extraction of human anatomical feature parameters. The method includes: obtaining a to-be-measured sample; generating an average model; calculating a point correspondence of a spatial location formed by the average model and each to-be-measured sample; measuring each to-be-measured sample on the average model; and outputting feature parameter data of each to-be-measured sample in batch. Calculation time is reduced by combining feature point extraction with affine transformation, and corresponding points are calculated through a non-rigid registration method to achieve batch and quick measurement.

Abstract: An optical display apparatus is disclosed. A coupling apparatus couples light output by an image generation apparatus into an optical expansion waveguide. The optical expansion waveguide at least comprises a first reflective surface array and a second reflective surface array. Each reflective surface array is used for expanding, in an one-dimensional direction, light propagating through the optical expansion waveguide, so that the light entering into the optical expansion waveguide is expanded in a two-dimensional direction and is emitted outside of the optical expansion waveguide to form an image, wherein at least one of a first reflective surface of the first reflective surface array and a second reflective surface of the second reflective surface array is at least partially a curved surface, allowing the angle of emergence of the light to be changed by means of the first reflective surface or/and the second reflective surface.

Abstract: A system includes a cannula that is configured to be inserted into a portion of a body and adjusted in length based on a depth measurement associated with the portion of the body; and an obturator having a handle and a shaft that can be moved relative to the handle to adjust a length of the obturator and a lock for locking the shaft in a plurality of positions relative to the handle, wherein the obturator is configured for receiving the cannula on the shaft and inserting the cannula into the portion of the body.

Abstract: A method that reorders partitioning candidates or motion vectors based on template matching costs for geometric prediction mode (GPM) is provided. A video coder receives data to be encoded or decoded as a current block of a current picture of a video. The current block is partitioned into first and second partitions by a bisecting line defined by an angle-distance pair. The video coder identifies a list of candidate prediction modes for coding the first and second partitions. The video coder computes a template matching (TM) cost for each candidate prediction mode in the list. The video coder receives or signals a selection of a candidate prediction mode based on an index that is assigned to the selected candidate prediction mode based on the computed TM costs. The video coder reconstructs the current block by using the selected candidate prediction mode to predict the first and second partitions.

Abstract: A precombustion chamber igniter with a retractable electric glow plug and a cold start control method for a methanol engine are provided. The precombustion chamber igniter includes a fuel injector, a spark plug, and an electric glow plug. The electric glow plug is retractable and has two working positions, at a first position, a heating segment is wholly located in an injection chamber to provide heat energy for the injection chamber, and at a second position, the heating segment is partially located in the injection chamber and passes through a first through hole, and the rest of the heating segment is located in a main combustion chamber of an engine, to provide heat energy for the injection chamber and the main combustion chamber. In a cold start stage of the engine, the heating segment of the electric glow plug is controlled to be located at the second position.

Abstract: Presented are systems and methods for wireless communication device detection. A network node can measure a signal transmitted from a wireless communication device based on one or more configurations indicated by a wireless communication node.

Abstract: A large-tonnage disc-shaped suspension ceramic insulator includes a ceramic insulator body, and a metal pin and a metal cap coaxially assembled with the ceramic insulator body through adhesive material, assembly interfaces of the ceramic insulator body, the metal cap, and the metal pin are coated with a primer; the adhesive material includes an expansion agent; and the expansion agent is configured to make the adhesive material expand after hardening so as to create a prestress between the ceramic insulator body and the metal pin as well as the metal cap. The present disclosure achieves overall compressive prestress distribution of the ceramic insulator product, mitigating thermal stress caused by temperature changes and improving the tensile strength of the large-tonnage disc-shaped suspension ceramic insulator assembly. By treating the assembly interfaces with the primer, the present disclosure significantly improves the assembly strength of the ceramic insulator/metal assembly.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an electronic device is described, having a counter circuit which is configured to detect first pulses in a received first output signal and to determine a number of the detected first pulses, a counter circuit which is configured to detect second pulses in a received second output signal and to determine a number of the detected second pulses, and an error detection circuit configured to register a first difference between the number of first pulses detected in a first time interval and the number of second pulses detected in the first time interval, determine a second difference between the number of first pulses detected in a second time interval and the number of second pulses detected in the second time interval and indicate an error if the first difference and the second difference differ from one another by at least one predefined threshold value.

Abstract: A self-locking tuning assembly includes a tuning screw and a cover plate. The tuning screw includes a head portion and a rod portion. The head portion is provided with a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion. The cover plate defines an opening adapted to the tuning screw. The opening includes a first hole portion and a second hole portion that are communicated. The head portion is at least partially located in the first hole portion. The rod portion is at least partially located in the second hole portion. A hole diameter of the second hole portion is smaller than a hole diameter of the first hole portion. The self-locking tuning assembly improves its self-locking force and installation consistency while maintaining the structural strength thereof.

Abstract: A package assembly includes a circuit substrate, a top-emitting (TE) vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) die having a two-dimensional (2D) matrix addressable emitter array, and a driver integrated circuit (IC) having a flip-chip interconnect configuration. The TE-VCSEL die and the driver IC are coupled together to form a die stack that is mounted to the circuit substrate, with the TE-VCSEL die arranged between the driver IC and the circuit substrate. TE-VCSEL die comprises an optical output arranged at a main surface coupled to the driver IC. The optical output is configured to output light generated by one or more emitters of the emitter array. Thus, the TE-VCSEL die is configured to emit light away from the circuit substrate.

Abstract: A display substrate comprises a display region comprising a first display sub-region and a second display sub-region adjoining the first display sub-region, a plurality of first-type sub-pixels located in the first display sub-region that are divided into sub-pixel groups, each sub-pixel group comprising at least two adjacent first-type sub-pixels in a row direction, each first-type sub-pixel comprising a light-emitting element and a pixel circuit configured to drive the light emitting element to emit light; and a plurality of power lines connected to the first-type sub-pixels. The power lines comprise first-type and second-type power lines. The first-type power lines extend in the row direction and are connected to pixel circuits of the first-type sub-pixels in the row direction, and the second-type power lines extend in a column direction and are connected to pixel circuits of the first-type sub-pixels in the column direction. The row direction and the column direction intersect.

Abstract: Provided are a high-pressure jet impact chamber structure, with an industrial-grade “single orifice+single pulverizing chamber” design, and a multi-parallel type convenient pulverizing component adopted with the high-pressure jet impact chamber structure. The high-pressure jet impact chamber structure includes a body, a jet orifice, and a pulverizing chamber. The multi-parallel type convenient pulverizing component adopted with the high-pressure jet impact chamber structure includes a multi-parallel type chassis, a multi-parallel type connector disk, multiple high-pressure jet impact chamber structures that are parallel to each other, a sealing end cover, a discharge disk, and a discharge pipe.

Abstract: A solar cell, a preparation method thereof, a photovoltaic module, and a photovoltaic system, wherein the solar cell includes a substrate and a first tunnel oxide layer and a passivation medium layer sequentially stacked on a first surface of the substrate. The first tunnel oxide layer is at least partially in contact with the first surface. The passivation medium layer includes at least a transparent conductive oxide layer.