Abstract: An image processing apparatus and a processing method thereof are provided. The image processing apparatus includes an image capturing module, an image separation module, an image stabilization module, a temporal noise reduction module, and a spatial noise reduction module. The image capturing module captures a plurality of Bayer pattern images. The image separation module decreases the Bayer pattern images in size and transforms them into a plurality of YCbCr format images. The image stabilization module receives Y channel images of the YCbCr format images and the Bayer pattern images to perform motion estimation, to produce a plurality of global motion vectors (GMVs). The temporal noise reduction module performs temporal blending process on the Bayer pattern images according to the GMVs, to produce first noise reduction images. The spatial noise reduction module performs 2-dimensional spatial noise reduction on the first noise reduction images to produce second noise reduction images.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus and a processing method thereof are provided. The image processing apparatus includes an image capturing module, an image separation module, an image stabilization module, a temporal noise reduction module, and a spatial noise reduction module. The image capturing module captures a plurality of Bayer pattern images. The image separation module decreases the Bayer pattern images in size and transforms them into a plurality of YCbCr format images. The image stabilization module receives Y channel images of the YCbCr format images and the Bayer pattern images to perform motion estimation, to produce a plurality of global motion vectors (GMVs). The temporal noise reduction module performs temporal blending process on the Bayer pattern images according to the GMVs, to produce first noise reduction images. The spatial noise reduction module performs 2-dimensional spatial noise reduction on the first noise reduction images to produce second noise reduction images.

Abstract: A downstream power calibration method comprises the following procedures. First, select base sampling frequencies and sampling power levels, thereby generating base sampling signals. Next, input base sampling signals into a modem such that obtaining each sum of the feedback signals responding to the tuner and the IF amplifier of the modem by the modem chip corresponding each said base sampling signal, thereby setting up a sampling data table. Third, repeat the procedure mention above for a plurality of modems to get a plurality of sampling data tables respectively, and then obtain a mean data table. Fourth, select spot frequencies and spot power levels from the base sampling frequencies and the base sampling power levels to generate spot sampling signals. Thereafter, input the spot sampling signals into a cable modem and set up a skeleton data table.

Abstract: A downstream power calibration method comprises the following procedures. First, select base sampling frequencies and sampling power levels, thereby generating base sampling signals. Next, input base sampling signals into a modem such that obtaining each sum of the feedback signals responding to the tuner and the IF amplifier of the modem by the modem chip corresponding each said base sampling signal, thereby setting up a sampling data table. Third, repeat the procedure mention above for a plurality of modems to get a plurality of sampling data tables respectively, and then obtain a mean data table. Fourth, select spot frequencies and spot power levels from the base sampling frequencies and the base sampling power levels to generate spot sampling signals. Thereafter, input the spot sampling signals into a cable modem and set up a skeleton data table.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1-substituted-phenyl-3-substituted-2-thioxo-4,5-imidazolidinediones and 2,4,5-imidazolidinetriones which have activity as herbicides, to compositions which contain these compounds and to methods of use of these compounds. In particular, the present invention pertains to 2-thioxo-4,5-imidazolidinediones or 2,4,5-imidazolidinetriones wherein a 2,4,5,6-tetrasubstituted phenyl ring is linked to the heterocyclic ring.

Abstract: This invention relates to 3-substituted-phenyl-1,2,3-benzotriazin-4-ones which have activity as herbicides, to compositions which contain these compounds and to methods of use of these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidal alpha-(2,4,5-trisubstituted)- and alpha-(2,5-disubstituted)-benzoyloxy-alpha-beta-, and/or beta-gamma-unsaturated-carboxylates and their derivatives, to compositions which contain these compounds, and to methods of use of these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to N'-substituted-N,N'-disubstitutedhydrazines of formula I ##STR1## wherein X and X' are independently O, S, or NR; A' and B' are independently substituted or unsubstituted aryl or aromatic heterocycle; wherein F is alkyl, alkenyl, or aralkyl; and wherein E is a tertiary carbon containing organic radical having a total of at least four carbon and halogen atoms but not more than six halogen atoms, or a non-tertiary carbon containing non-haloalkyl organic or organometallic radical having at least five atoms other than hydrogen, oxygen and halogen which are useful as insecticides, compositions containing those compounds, methods of producing the compounds, and methods of their use. More particularly, the invention relates to insect growth regulating compounds and compositions, and methods of using such compounds and compositions. Compounds of the present invention are particularly suitable for controlling plant-destructive insects in crops of cultivated plants, ornamentals and forestry.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms comprising introducing in, at, or on a locus an antimicrobially effective amount of an antimicrobially active nitroethene compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in, at, or on a locus subject to microbial attack, comprising introducing to said locus an antimicrobially effective amount of at least one dihaloformaldoxime carbamate.

Abstract: A process for butchering fowl which comprises a step wherein said fowl is treated with water comprising introducing an effective amount of a bromide (for example, KBr, NH.sub.4 Br, or NaBr) and an oxidant into said water to control microorganisms. The process is especially suitable for poultry such as chicken and turkey.

Abstract: In one aspect, compounds, methods of using them, compositions comprising such compounds, and uses of such compositions . These objects, and others which will become apparent from the following disclosure, are achieved by the present invention which comprises in one aspect compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, cycloakyl, aryl, substituted aryl, alkaryl optionally substituted on the aryl portion or aralkyl optionally substituted on the aryl portion, R having up to 20 carbon atoms and is optionally branced, andA is (CH.sub.2).sub.p, (CH.sub.2).sub.q --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.r, or (CH.sub.2).sub.q --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.r,wherein p=2 to 8, q=1 to 8, and r=1 to 8.R.sub.1 =--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --,--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, or--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --.