Abstract: A method of filtering reconstructed video data is disclosed. The method comprising: parsing a first syntax element used for setting cross-component filter coefficients; inputting a reconstructed luma picture sample array; deriving luma locations by using location corresponding to a current chroma sample; deriving a filter coefficient array by using the cross-component filter coefficients; deriving a variable by using the filter coefficient array and the reconstructed luma picture sample array defined by the luma locations; and deriving a scaled variable by using the variable, wherein the variable is modified by a sum of a sample of a current chroma block, which is defined by a predetermined location, and the scaled variable.

Abstract: Analytical methods and systems applied to sequential event data are disclosed. An exemplary system and method analyzes datasets containing events in a plurality of journeys. The methods and systems described analyze and quantify the relative importance of events and sequences leading to outcomes where the data is complex and interconnected. In some embodiments, a graphical user interface illustrates the quantification of these datasets. In some embodiments, the graphical user interface maps the journey paths to show the relative importance of each journey path. In some embodiments, the maps of journey paths are interactive, allowing selection of paths of interest for detailed analysis. In some embodiments, the methods and systems calculate paths similar to a journey path of interest. An exemplary method and system also provides detailed recommendations for changing events within a sequence to either increase or decrease the likelihood of achieving a selected outcome.

Abstract: A method of encoding data includes: receiving an input data set having an arbitrary size about a height dimension and a width dimension; padding the input data set according to a padding function selected from a set of padding functions, such that a data set having a desired size about the height dimension and the width dimension is obtained; generating an output data set by performing a discrete convolution on the obtained data set; and generating a signal providing information corresponding to the output data set and the selected padding function.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to video coding and more particularly to techniques for performing deblocking of reconstructed video data. According to an aspect of an invention, reconstructed video data having a 4:2:2 chroma format is received and for a four line decision segment corresponding to a vertical deblocking boundary for a chroma component of the video data, a gradient value is computed using samples included in the first and fourth lines.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to video coding and more particularly to techniques for deriving quantization parameters.

Abstract: An electro-optically controlled active-matrix system comprises a system substrate, row wires extending in a row direction disposed on the system substrate, a row controller providing a row electrical signal to each row wire, column light-pipes extending in a column direction disposed on the system substrate, a column controller providing a column optical signal to each column light-pipe, and pixels disposed over the system substrate. Each pixel can comprise a pixel circuit that is uniquely responsive to a row wire and to a column light-pipe, the pixel circuit receiving the row electrical signal from the row wire and receiving the column optical signal from the column light-pipe. In some embodiments, column wires carrying column electrical signals extend in a column direction over the system substrate and the pixel circuit is capacitively coupled to the row wire, the column wire, or both.

Abstract: The following disclosure relates to a system for generating velocity models of salt and subsalt formations. The system provides accurate velocities for both salt and subsalt formations. In some embodiments, the disclosure relies on the combination of three elements: the “long offset” between seismic source and seismic receiver node, the use of multiple seismic signals at different geographic locations, and the refraction of the seismic wave off of the “basement” of the earth's crust. By combining the multiple seismic signals with the “fast basement,” which is accessible due to the long offset of sources and receiver nodes, it is now possible to determine a more accurate seismic propagation velocity for salt and subsalt formations by using FWI-based refraction tomography.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a speech diaphragm module including: a body; a lid secured to the body to form an enclosed volume therein; a resilient film secured within the enclosed volume along an attachment joint formed around a periphery of the resilient film; and a tensioning feature arranged to displace an operative portion of the resilient film relative to the attachment joint to apply a tension across the resilient film. The attachment joint can be a solid state weld joint between the resilient film and the body to apply an initial tension across the resilient film, and the tension applied by the tensioning feature can be greater than the initial tension applied by the attachment joint. Some other embodiments provide a method of manufacturing a speech diaphragm module, a respirator, and a kit of parts for forming a speech diaphragm module.

Abstract: Traditional messaging applications (such as email, social networking platforms, text, instant messaging, chat, etc.) are ill-equipped for collaboration. For instance, a sender and recipients corresponding regarding a topic are often required to exchange multiple messages. As a result, determining a consensus regarding the topic or summarizing the collaboration is difficult and cumbersome. Moreover, when links are included in messages, recipients are required to navigate away from the messaging application to view the linked content. A messaging application is provided that may be configured to enable users to dynamically collaborate regarding links or data within a sent message or a receive message. In aspects, a collaborative user experience (UX) is provided, which may be an interface within a message that enables real-time collaboration between a sender and one or more recipients regarding message content—without exchanging additional messages or navigating away from the messaging application.

Abstract: A overhanging device cavity structure comprises a substrate and a cavity disposed in or on the substrate. The cavity comprises a first cavity side wall and a second cavity side wall opposing the first cavity side wall on an opposite side of the cavity from the first cavity side wall. A support extends from the first cavity side wall to the second cavity side wall and at least partially divides the cavity. A device is disposed on, for example in direct contact with, the support and extends from the support into the cavity.

Abstract: A method of using a material hoist system can include extending an overall length of a track assembly by slidably moving a second track member of the track assembly with respect to a first track member of the track assembly; and slidably moving a carriage of the system with respect to the track assembly.

Abstract: A micro-device substrate structure includes a support substrate having a support-substrate surface, spatially separated indentations extending into the support substrate, and a micro-device comprising a micro-device body and micro-device posts. The micro-device posts extend from the micro-device body into the support substrate and each of the posts is disposed at least partly in a different indentation. A release layer can be disposed between the micro-device posts and the support substrate. When the release layer is etched, the micro-device can be completely disconnected from the source substrate, removed from the indentations and source substrate, and micro-transfer printed to a target substrate.

Abstract: A method of performing motion vector prediction for coding video data is disclosed. A full precision motion vector mv is determined for generating a prediction for video block in a first picture. A rounded motion vector rmv having a less precision than the full precision motion vector mv is stored. A motion vector predictor candidate is generated for a video block in a second picture from the stored motion vector.

Abstract: A decoding device for filtering reconstructed video data is provided. The decoding device includes computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed, cause the decoding device to: receive an edge type variable specifying whether a vertical edge or a horizontal edge is being filtered in a current block of the reconstructed video data; derive a maximum filter length of a deblocking filter based on the edge type variable and one or more conditions relating to at least one of a size of a transform block associated with the current block or a size of an adjacent transform block; and perform a deblocking filtering, by the deblocking filter, on the current block of the reconstructed video data based on the maximum filter length, wherein a value of a luma filtered sample of the reconstructed video data is clipped based on a position of the luma filtered sample of the reconstructed video data.

Abstract: A display includes pixels distributed in a pixel array of rows and columns that are grouped in mutually exclusive pixel clusters on a display substrate in a display area. Cluster controllers are disposed on the display substrate and are each connected to the pixels in a pixel cluster to control the pixels to emit light. A display controller external to the display area is connected to each row of pixels in each pixel cluster with a row wire. Each row of pixels in each pixel cluster can be connected with a cluster row wire and the corresponding cluster row wires of each pixel cluster can be connected together. The cluster controllers can be disposed between pixels in the pixel cluster or between adjacent pixel clusters on the display substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, apparatus, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for training and using a multi-scale machine learning model for the enhancement of compressed video.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to video coding and more particularly to techniques for performing motion vector prediction. According to an aspect of an invention, a motion vector and a corresponding reference picture identifier for the motion vector are received; a reference picture corresponding to a second motion vector is determined based on the reference picture corresponding to the received motion vector and a current picture; a scaling value is determined based on the determined reference picture, the reference picture corresponding to the received motion vector, and the current picture; and the second motion vector is generated from the received motion vector by scaling with the scaling value.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for delivering cannabidiol to subject in need of hypertension treatment. The disclosed compositions are orally delivered. Further disclosed are kits comprising the disclosed compositions as part of a method of delivering the cannabidiol-containing compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, apparatus, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for video coding using super-resolution restoration with residual frame coding. According to some examples, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a coded frame of a video; performing a video coding on the coded frame of the video to generate a resultant for the coded frame at a second lower resolution than a first resolution; upsampling the resultant in at least a vertical direction to a higher resolution than the second lower resolution to generate an upsampled resultant; generating a decoded frame based on at least the upsampled resultant; and transmitting the decoded frame to a frame buffer or to a display device.

Abstract: A correlated color temperature (CCT) of one or more luminaires is controlled by obtaining a target CCT for the one or more luminaires and obtaining a first profile associated with a first luminaire of the one or more luminaires. A first target power for a first direct-current (DC) power input of the first luminaire and a second target power for a second DC power input of the first luminaire are calculated based on the target CCT and the first profile so that the first target power and the second target power drive the first luminaire to emit light at the target CCT. A first DC power supply is controlled to deliver the first target power to the first DC power input of the first luminaire and a second DC power supply is controlled to deliver the second target power to the second DC power input of the first luminaire.