Abstract: A method for decoding a video block in GPM includes: partitioning the video block into two geometric partitions; constructing a uni-directional motion victor (MV) candidate list by adding regular merge candidates; in response to determining that the candidate list is not full, constructing a first updated candidate list by adding additional uni-directional MVs derived from bi-prediction MVs of a regular merge candidate list to the candidate list; in response to determining that the first updated candidate list is not full, constructing a second updated candidate list by adding pairwise average candidates to the first updated candidate list; in response to determining that the second updated candidate list is not full, periodically adding zero uni-directional MVs to the second updated candidate list until a maximum length is reached; and respectively generating a uni-directional MV for each geometric partition.

Abstract: Implementations of the disclosure provide systems and methods for motion refinement in a video. The method may include determining an initial motion vector for a video block of a video frame from the video. The method may include determining a matching target based on a weighted combination of a first reference block from a first reference frame in the video and a second reference block from a second reference frame in the video. The method may include performing a bilateral matching based motion refinement process at a block level to iteratively update the initial motion vector based on the matching target until a refined motion vector is obtained. The method may include refining a motion vector for each sub-block in the video block using the refined motion vector of the video block. Refining the motion vector at a sub-block level applies an affine motion model of the video block.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are MEMS devices and systems and methods of manufacturing or operating the MEMS devices and systems. In some embodiments, the MEMS devices and systems are used in imaging applications.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable storage mediums are provided for video decoding. In one method, a decoder receives a Sequence Parameter Set (SPS) rice extension flag that indicates whether an extension of rice parameter derivation for binarization of abs_remainder and dec_abs_level is enabled. In a second method, the decoder may receive a Sequence Parameter Set (SPS) rice adaption enabled flag that indicates whether rice parameter derivation for binarization of abs_remainder and dec_abs_level is used.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for decoding a video block in GPM. The method includes: partitioning the video block into a first geometric partition and a second geometric partition; receiving a first template matching (TM) enable flag for the first geometric partition a second TM enable flag for the second geometric partition, the first TM enable flag indicating whether a uni-directional motion of the first geometric partition is refined by TM, and the second TM enable flag indicating whether a uni-directional motion of the second partition is refined by the TM; receiving a first merge GPM index for the first geometric partition and a second merge GPM index for the second geometric partition; constructing a uni-directional motion victor (MV) candidate list of the GPM; and generating a first uni-directional MV for the first geometric partition and a second uni-directional MV for the second geometric partition.

Abstract: Methods and devices for video decoding are provided. The method may include obtaining a plurality of coding blocks within a video frame, where the plurality of coding blocks may include at least one chroma coding block and a plurality of luma coding blocks. Further, the method may include determining whether to apply OBMC to the at least one chroma coding block and the plurality of luma coding blocks to generate prediction samples for the video frame in response to determining that a local chroma tree partition is applied to the plurality of coding blocks.

Abstract: Trenches in which to form a back side isolation structure for an array of CMOS image sensors are formed by a cyclic process that allows the trenches to be kept narrow. Each cycle of the process includes etching to add a depth segment to the trenches and coating the depth segment with an etch-resistant coating. The following etch step will break through the etch-resistant coating at the bottom of the trench but the etch-resistant coating will remain in the upper part of the trench to limit lateral etching and substrate damage. The resulting trenches have a series of vertically spaced nodes. The process may result in a 10% increase in photodiode area and a 30-40% increase in full well capacity.

Abstract: A powertrain and a vehicle including the powertrain are provided. The powertrain includes: an electric motor; a transmission mounted to the electric motor and defining, together with the electric motor, an angled space for helping a half shaft of the transmission to extend along an axial direction of the transmission; a controller mounted to at least one of the electric motor and the transmission and electrically connected to the electric motor, where the controller, the transmission, and the electric motor are integrated together, at least one part of the controller being located in the angled space.

Abstract: Methods and devices for video decoding are provided. The method includes: receiving a control variable associated with the video block at a coding level, where the control variable enables adaptive switch between a plurality of motion vector refinement (MVR) offset sets, and the video block comprises first and second geometric partitions; receiving one or more syntax elements to determine a first MVR offset for the first geometric partition and a second MVR offset for the second geometric partition from a selected MVR offset set; obtaining a first motion vector (MV) and a second MV from a candidate list for the first and second geometric partitions; calculating a first refined MV and a second refined MV based on the first and second MVs and the first and second MVR offsets; and obtaining prediction samples for the video block based on the first and second refined MVs.

Abstract: Data converter circuits and methods of operating the data converter circuits are disclosed. In some embodiments, a data converter circuit includes a charge measurement circuit. In some embodiments, the charge measurement circuit is a capacitive transimpedance amplifier (CTIA). In some embodiments, the data converter circuit includes the CTIA, a quantizer, a digital-to-analog converter, a summer, and a digital filter. In some embodiments, the data converter circuit includes an analog-to-digital converter electrically coupled to the CTIA and the digital filter. In some embodiment, a method includes integrating an input signal with a CTIA, determining whether a CTIA output signal is greater than a threshold, and reducing the CTIA output signal or forgoing the reducing based on the determination of whether the CTIA output signal is greater than the threshold.

Abstract: A detection device, an inverter, and a detection method are disclosed. The detection device is configured to detect a leakage current flowing through a conductor. The detection device includes a magnetic core, a detection winding and a calibration winding both wound on the magnetic core, a detection circuit, and a calibration circuit. The detection circuit is coupled to the detection winding, and configured to sample a detection signal of the detection winding to obtain a leakage current detection value. The calibration circuit is coupled to the calibration winding, and configured to provide a calibration signal to the calibration winding.

Abstract: Methods and systems for sensing a user interaction (e.g., a fingerprint) with a display of an electronic device are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method includes illuminating, with a light source, a position of a user interaction on the display. In some embodiments, the method includes detecting, with a detector, a backscattered light from the position. In some embodiments, the light source and the detector are located on a same layer of the display.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are MEMS devices and systems and methods of manufacturing or operating the MEMS devices and systems. In some embodiments, the MEMS devices and systems are used in imaging applications.

Abstract: Systems and methods for spectrometry are disclosed. In some embodiments, the system comprises a Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS) comprising a waveguide and a delay element. In some embodiments, the method comprises determining a power spectral density of an input optical signal via the FTS.

Abstract: Methods of sensor readout and calibration and circuits for performing the methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include driving an active sensor at a voltage. In some embodiments, the methods include use of a calibration sensor, and the circuits include the calibration sensor. In some embodiments, the methods include use of a calibration current source and circuits include the calibration current source. In some embodiments, a sensor circuit includes a Sigma-Delta ADC. In some embodiments, a column of sensors is readout using first and second readout circuits during a same row time.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing MEMS housings includes: providing glass spacers; providing a window plate; attaching the window plate to the glass spacers; aligning the glass spacers with a device glass plate having MEMS devices thereon; bonding the glass spacers to the device glass plate; and singulating the glass spacers, window plate, and device glass plate to produce the MEMS housings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are MEMS devices and systems and methods of manufacturing or operating the MEMS devices and systems for transmitting and detecting radiation. The devices and methods described herein are applicable to terahertz radiation. In some embodiments, the MEMS devices and systems are used in imaging applications. In some embodiments, a microelectromechanical system comprises a glass substrate configured to pass radiation from a first surface of the glass substrate through a second surface of the glass substrate, the glass substrate comprising TFT circuitry; a lid comprising a surface; spacers separating the lid and glass substrate; a cavity defined by the spacers, surface of the lid, and second surface of the glass substrate; a pixel in the cavity, positioned on the second surface of the glass substrate, electrically coupled to the TFT circuitry, and comprising an absorber to detect the radiation; and a reflector to direct the radiation to the absorbers and positioned on the lid.

Abstract: Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) devices, methods of operating the MEMS device, and methods of manufacturing the MEMS device are disclosed. In some embodiments, the MEMS device includes a glass substrate; an electrode on the glass substrate; a hinge mechanically coupled to the electrode; a membrane mirror mechanically coupled to the hinge; a TFT on the glass substrate and electrically coupled to the electrode; and a control circuit comprising: a multiplexer configured to turn on or turn off the TFT; and a drive source configured to provide a drive signal for charging the electrode through the TFT. An amplitude of the drive signal corresponds to an amount of charge, and the amount of charge generates an electrostatic force for actuating the hinge and a portion of the membrane mirror mechanically coupled to the hinge. In some embodiments, the MEMS devices comprise a charge transfer circuit for providing the amount of charge.

Abstract: Circuitries for controlling a power consuming device are disclosed. Methods for operating the circuitries and manufacturing the circuitries are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the circuit comprises a first thin-film transistor (TFT), a second TFT, and a storage capacitor. The first TFT is configured to output a current to a power consuming device. The second TFT is configured to provide a control voltage to the first TFT for controlling an amount of the current. The storage capacitor is configured to store the control voltage.

Abstract: A detection device, an inverter, and a detection method are disclosed. The detection device is configured to detect a leakage current flowing through a conductor. The detection device includes a magnetic core, a detection winding and a calibration winding both wound on the magnetic core, a detection circuit, and a calibration circuit. The detection circuit is coupled to the detection winding, and configured to sample a detection signal of the detection winding to obtain a leakage current detection value. The calibration circuit is coupled to the calibration winding, and configured to provide a calibration signal to the calibration winding.