Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes detection circuitry that detects a parent instruction and a child instruction from a stream of instructions. The parent instruction references a destination register that is referenced as a source register by the child instruction. Adjustment circuitry then adjusts the child instruction to produce an adjusted child instruction whose behaviour is logically equivalent to a behaviour of executing the parent instruction followed by the child instruction.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed at methods and systems for implementing and scoring a vocal improvisation feature in a music video game. This feature can allow players of music video games to sing improvised harmonies for a song using a microphone controller. The improvised harmonies can be musically consonant with a pre-authored melody track programmed into the music video game. The improvised harmonies can comprise pre-authored notes programmed into the pre-authored melody track, or can be generated by the music video game during run-time based on the pre-authored melody track. The music video game can also display guidelines visually showing permissible harmony tracks in relation to the pre-authored melody track.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed at methods and systems for implementing and scoring a vocal improvisation feature in a music video game. This feature can allow players of music video games to sing improvised harmonies for a song using a microphone controller. The improvised harmonies can be musically consonant with a pre-authored melody track programmed into the music video game. The improvised harmonies can comprise pre-authored notes programmed into the pre-authored melody track, or can be generated by the music video game during run-time based on the pre-authored melody track. The music video game can also display guidelines visually showing permissible harmony tracks in relation to the pre-authored melody track.

Abstract: An architectural coating composition is disclosed containing a silicone resin, an acrylic resin, a carrier, a pigment, a surfactant, and an optional additive. The silicone resin is a DT silicone resin, an MQ silicone resin, or an MTQ silicone resin. The carrier is water, a water compatible carrier, or a mixture of water and a water compatible carrier. The surfactant is an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, or a mixture of anionic surfactants and nonionic surfactants.

Abstract: An architectural coating composition is disclosed containing a silicone resin, an acrylic resin, a carrier, a pigment, a surfactant, and an optional additive. The silicone resin is a DT silicone resin, an MQ silicone resin, or an MTQ silicone resin. The carrier is water, a water compatible carrier, or a mixture of water and a water compatible carrier. The surfactant is an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, or a mixture of anionic surfactants and nonionic surfactants.