Abstract: A system including one or more cloud computing units and a ground unit. The one or more cloud computing units may be configured to process video content. The ground unit may be configured to pre-process the video content and deliver the video content to the one or more cloud computing units.

Abstract: A method for implementing a deblocking filter including the steps of (A) reading pixel values for a plurality of macroblocks of an unfiltered video frame from an input buffer into a working buffer, where the working buffer has dimensions determined by a predefined input region of the deblocking filter and a portion of the working buffer forms a filter output region of the deblocking filter, (B) sequentially processing the pixel values in the working buffer through a plurality of filter processing stages using an array of software-configurable general purpose parallel processors, where each of the plurality of filter processing stages operates on a respective set of the pixel values in the working buffer, and (C) writing filtered pixel values from the filter output region of the working buffer to an output buffer after the plurality of filter processing stages are completed.

Abstract: A method for implementing a deblocking filter including the steps of (A) reading pixel values for a plurality of macroblocks of an unfiltered video frame from an input buffer into a working buffer, where the working buffer has dimensions determined by a predefined input region of the deblocking filter and a portion of the working buffer forms a filter output region of the deblocking filter, (B) sequentially processing the pixel values in the working buffer through a plurality of filter processing stages using an array of software-configurable general purpose parallel processors, where each of the plurality of filter processing stages operates on a respective set of the pixel values in the working buffer, and (C) writing filtered pixel values from the filter output region of the working buffer to an output buffer after the plurality of filter processing stages are completed.

Abstract: An alloy suitable for use in a wave solder process, hot air levelling process, a ball grid array or chip scale package comprising no more than 3 wt.% bismuth, from 0.15-1.5 wt.% copper, from 0.1-1.5 wt.% silver, and the balance tin, with optionally other alloying elements in certain embodiments, together with unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: An alloy suitable for use in a wave solder process, reflow soldering process, hot air levelling process or a ball grid array, the alloy comprising from 0.08-3 wt. % bismuth, from 0.15-1.5 wt. % copper, from 0.1-1.5 wt. % silver, from 0-0.1 wt. % phosphorus, from 0-0.1 wt. % germanium, from 0-0.1 wt. % gallium, from 0-0.3 wt. % one or more rare earth elements, from 0-0.3 wt. % indium, from 0-0.3 wt. % magnesium, from 0-0.3 wt. % calcium, from 0-0.3 wt. % silicon, from 0-0.3 wt. % aluminum, from 0-0.3 wt. % zinc, and at least one of the following elements from 0.02-0.3 wt % nickel, from 0.008-0.2 wt % manganese, from 0.01-0.3 wt % cobalt, from 0.01-0.3 wt % chromium, from 0.02-0.3 wt % iron, and from 0.008-0.1 wt % zirconium, and the balance tin, together with unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: Particles and particle films are provided. In certain examples, particles produced from a single phase process may be used to provide industrial scale synthesis of particles for use in devices such as printed wiring boards.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor, a graphics processing unit and a memory. The memory stores computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions include a motion estimation kernel which when executed by the graphics processing unit performs motion estimation on a current frame using a reference frame. The current frame and the reference frame are stored in a globally shared memory of the graphics processing unit.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor, a graphics processing unit and a memory. The memory stores computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions include a motion estimation kernel which when executed by the graphics processing unit performs motion estimation on a current frame using a reference frame. The current frame and the reference frame are stored in a globally shared memory of the graphics processing unit.

Abstract: An apparatus including a graphics processing unit, a processor and a memory. The memory stores computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions, when executed by the processor, configure the graphics processing unit to store a current frame, at least one reference frame, and a reconstructed frame in a globally shared memory of the graphics processing unit.

Abstract: An alloy suitable for use in a ball grid array or chip scale package comprising from 0.05-1.5 wt. % copper, from 0.1-2 wt. % silver, from 0.005-0.3 wt % nickel, from 0.003-0.3 wt % chromium, from 0-0.1 wt. % phosphorus, from 0-0.1 wt. % germanium, from 0-0.1 wt. % gallium, from 0-0.3 wt. % of one or more rare earth elements, from 0-0.3 wt. % indium, from 0-0.3 wt. % magnesium, from 0-0.3 wt. % calcium, from 0-0.3 wt. % silicon, from 0-0.3 wt. % aluminum, from 0-0.3 wt. % zinc, from 0-2 wt. % bismuth, from 0-1 wt. % antimony, from 0-0.2 wt % manganese, from 0-0.3 wt % cobalt, from 0-0.3 wt % iron, and from 0-0.1 wt % zirconium, and the balance tin, together with unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a graphics processing unit, a processor and a memory. The memory stores computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions use (i) the graphics processing unit to perform prediction, decimation, transformation and quantization, and inverse-quantization and inverse-transformation and (ii) the processor to perform entropy encoding and rate control.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor, a graphics processing unit and a memory. The memory stores computer executable instructions. The computer executable instructions include a motion estimation kernel which when executed by the graphics processing unit performs motion estimation on a current frame using a reference frame. The current frame and the reference frame are stored in a globally shared memory of the graphics processing unit.

Abstract: A method for implementing a deblocking filter comprising the steps of (A) providing an input buffer storing an unfiltered video frame, (B) providing an output buffer configured to store a filtered video frame, (C) reading pixel values for a plurality of macroblocks from the input buffer into a working buffer, (D) sequentially processing the pixel values in the working buffer through a plurality of filter stages using an array of parallel processors, where each of the plurality of filter stages operates on a different set of pixel values in the working buffer and (E) writing pixel values from a final output region of the working buffer to a respective filter output region of the output buffer.

Abstract: Metallic particles for electrokinetic or electrostatic deposition, and a method for making such particles, comprising metallic particle bodies, an organic acid film on the particle bodies, and a charge director adhered to the organic acid film.

Abstract: In the manufacture of products such as printed wiring boards or chip scale packaging and ball grid arrays, incorporating one or more elements selected from among Ni, Co, Cr, Mn, Zr, Fe and Si into a lead-free soldering process to reduce joint embrittlement. In varied embodiments this is accomplished by spraying onto a solder sphere or preform surface, by spraying onto a device substrate surface, or by incorporating into the device substrate alloy.

Abstract: Particles and particle films are provided. In certain examples, particles produced from a single phase process may be used to provide industrial scale synthesis of particles for use in devices such as printed wiring boards.

Abstract: Particles and particle films are provided. In certain examples, particles produced from a single phase process may be used to provide industrial scale synthesis of particles for use in devices such as printed wiring boards.

Abstract: A mask for application to a substrate to facilitate electrokinetic deposition of charged particles onto the substrate, the mask comprising a conducting layer, a dielectric layer, and mask openings. A method for applying a pattern of charged particles to a substrate comprising applying the foregoing the substrate to yield a masked substrate; immersing the masked substrate in a bath containing the charged particles; and establishing an electrical potential between the conducting layer of the mask and a counter-electrode thereby electrokinetically depositing the particles through the mask openings onto areas of the substrate exposed in the mask openings. Products made by this method.

Abstract: A solder preform having multiple layers including a solder layer filled with additives interposed between two unfilled layers for improved wettability. A solder preform having a sphere which contains a solder material filled with additives, and an unfilled surface layer for improved wettability. A thermal interface material having a bonding component and an additive component which is a CTE modifying component and/or a thermal conductivity enhancement component. Active solders containing intrinsic oxygen getters.

Abstract: A method for applying particles in a pattern to a substrate, either directly or by use of an intermediate tool, by electrokinetic or electrostatic means by exposing the substrate to particles in a fluid medium to electrokinetically or electrostatically deposit the particles onto the substrate.