Abstract: A method interpolates and filters a depth image with reduced resolution to recover a high resolution depth image using edge information, wherein each depth image includes an array of pixels at locations and wherein each pixel has a depth. The reduced depth image is first up-sampled, interpolating the missing positions by repeating the nearest-neighboring depth value. Next, a moving window is applied to the pixels in the up-sampled depth image. The window covers a set of pixels centred at each pixel. The pixels covered by the window are selected according to their relative offset to the depth edge, and only pixels that are within the same side of the depth edge of the centre pixel are used for the filtering procedure.

Abstract: A statistical multiplexing method is provided that comprises accessing a plurality of video sequences, wherein the video sequences are each assigned to a unique channel in a common broadcast system; collecting information from a plurality of the unique channels assigned to encode the corresponding video sequences; applying rho-domain analysis to the video sequences; and determining bitrate allocation for the channels responsive to the information collect and the rho-domain analysis.

Abstract: At least one implementation determines whether two cameras are in parallel or are converging, based on an automated analysis of images from the cameras. One particular implementation determines the disparity of a foreground point and a background point. If the sign of the two disparities are the same, then the particular implementation decides that the cameras are in parallel. Otherwise, the particular implementation decides that the two cameras are converging. More generally, various implementations access a first image and a second image that form a stereo image pair. Multiple features are selected that exist in the first image and in the second image. An indicator of depth is determined for each of the multiple features. It is determined whether the first camera and the second camera were arranged in a parallel arrangement or a converging arrangement based on the values of the determined depth indicators.

Abstract: An image for a virtual view of a scene is generated based on a set of texture images and a corresponding set of depth images acquired of the scene. A set of candidate depths associated with each pixel of a selected image is determined. For each candidate depth, a cost that estimates a synthesis quality of the virtual image is determined. The candidate depth with a least cost is selected to produce an optimal depth for the pixel. Then, the virtual image is synthesized based on the optimal depth of each pixel and the texture images. The method also applies first and second depth enhancement before, and during view synthesis to correct errors or suppress noise due to the estimation or acquisition of the dense depth images and sparse depth features.

Abstract: An image for a virtual view of a scene is generated based on a set of texture images and a corresponding set of depth images acquired of the scene. A set of candidate depth values associated with each pixel of a selected image is determined. For each candidate depth value, a cost that estimates a synthesis quality of the virtual image is determined. The candidate depth value with a least cost is selected to produce an optimal depth value for the pixel. Then, the virtual image is synthesized based on the optimal depth value of each pixel and the texture images.

Abstract: An image for a virtual view of a scene is generated based on a set of texture images and a corresponding set of depth images acquired of the scene. A set of candidate depth values associated with each pixel of a selected image is determined. For each candidate depth value, a cost that estimates a synthesis quality of the virtual image is determined. The candidate depth value with a least cost is selected to produce an optimal depth value for the pixel. Then, the virtual image is synthesized based on the optimal depth value of each pixel and the texture images.

Abstract: Several implementations relate, for example, to depth encoding and/or filtering for 3D video (3DV) coding formats. A sparse dyadic mode for partitioning macroblocks (MBs) along edges in a depth map is provided as well as techniques for trilateral (or bilateral) filtering of depth maps that may include adaptive selection between filters sensitive to changes in video intensity and/or changes in depth. One implementation partitions a depth picture, and then refines the partitions based on a corresponding image picture. Another implementation filters a portion of a depth picture based on values for a range of pixels in the portion. For a given pixel in the portion that is being filtered, the filter weights a value of a particular pixel in the range by a weight that is based on one or more of location distance, depth difference, and image difference.

Abstract: A personal care composition is provided that when the composition is applied to the skin provides improved translucency to reveal a healthy skin color. The composition is based upon a mixture of dihydroxypropyl quaternary ammonium salt and cocoa butter.

Abstract: Various implementations relate to depth map coding. In one method, a depth coding rate and depth distortion are determined for a coding mode. Based on the value of depth distortion, a correlation coefficient is determined between at least a portion of a video picture and a translated version of the video picture. The video picture is one or more of a video picture corresponding to the depth being coded, or a rendered video picture for a different view. A video distortion is determined based on the correlation coefficient, and is used to evaluate the coding mode. Another implementation determines a multiplier, to be used in a rate-distortion cost, based on pixel values from one or more of a video picture from a particular view or a rendered video picture for a different view.

Abstract: An automatic soldering apparatus and a soldering method thereof are provided. The soldering method has steps of: (S1) positioning a to-be-soldered part and an electronic component having a solder material; (S2) driving a hot press to firstly move, until the hot press is in contact with the part; (S3) heating the solder material by the hot press; and (S4) driving the hot press to secondly move to press the solder material after the solder material on the electronic component is melted, so as to connect the part to the melted solder material on the electronic component by soldering. When the automatic soldering apparatus and the soldering method of the present invention are used to execute a soldering process, a route of the hot press can be controlled to firstly melt the solder material and then deform it, so as to avoid the hot press from impacting and damaging the part.

Abstract: Multiview videos are acquired by overlapping cameras. Side information is used to synthesize multiview videos. A reference picture list is maintained for current frames of the multiview videos, the reference picture indexes temporal reference pictures and spatial reference pictures of the acquired multiview videos and the synthesized reference pictures of the synthesized multiview video. Each current frame of the multiview videos is predicted according to reference pictures indexed by the associated reference picture list with a skip mode and a direct mode, whereby the side information is inferred from the synthesized reference picture. Alternatively, the depth images corresponding to the multiview videos of the input data, and this data are encoded as part of the bitstream depending on a SKIP type.

Abstract: Various implementations are directed to providing inter-layer dependency information. In one implementation, syntax elements are generated that indicate an inter-layer dependency structure among three-dimensional video (3DV) layers. Based on the inter-layer dependency structure, an inter-layer reference is identified for a picture from a layer of the 3DV layers. The picture is encoded based, at least in part, on the inter-layer reference. Corresponding decoding implementations are also provided. Additionally, in another implementation, a transmission priority and an indication of network congestion are used to determine whether to transmit data for a particular 3DV layer. The transmission priority is based on an inter-layer dependency structure among multiple 3DV layers. Another implementation is directed to a network abstraction layer unit that can explicitly identify and convey inter-layer references and corresponding dependencies.

Abstract: Several implementations relate to construction of reference picture lists for coding of 3DV content. One or more exemplary embodiments of the present invention include the construction of reference picture lists in accordance with an optimized inter-layer dependency structure. In addition, the reference picture lists may be prioritized according to the degree of redundancy the reference pictures have with respect to the picture for which the reference picture list is constructed. In one implementation, a priority is determined for an inter-layer reference for a picture. The priority is determined relative to one or more other references for the picture. The inter-layer reference is included in an ordered list of references for the picture based on the priority.

Abstract: Several implementations relate to 3D video (3DV) coding formats. One implementation encodes multiple pictures that describe different three-dimensional (3D) information for a given view at a given time. Syntax elements are generated that indicate, for the encoded multiple pictures, how the encoded picture fits into a structure that supports 3D processing. The structure defines content types for the multiple pictures. A bitstream is generated that includes the encoded multiple pictures and the syntax elements. The inclusion of the syntax elements provides, at a coded-bitstream level, indications of relationships between the encoded multiple pictures in the structure. The syntax elements also enable efficient inter-layer coding of the 3DV content, thereby reducing the bandwidth used to transmit the 3DV content. Corresponding decoding implementations are also provided.

Abstract: Low rub-off compositions comprising a silicon-based particle that encapsulates a colorant are described. The compositions can comprise a color generating component and are suitable to immediately impart an even color to skin when topically applied.

Abstract: The invention relates to an encoder for forming an encoded picture stream. The pictures are defined as reference pictures or non-reference pictures, and information relating to decoding order and output order of a picture is defined for pictures of the picture stream. The encoder is arranged to form to the bitstream an indication of such a number of pictures arranged to be buffered in decoding order that is sufficient to recover the output order of pictures. The invention also relates to a signal, hypothetical encoder, decoder, hypothetical decoder, electronic device, system, software program and a storage medium.

Abstract: Ultraviolet curable compositions are disclosed that can be applied to achieve a uniform gloss after curing even under conditions of varying ultraviolet intensity during curing, that do not require continuous agitation to keep flattening agents and other additives suspended prior to application of the composition, and/or which do not exhibit a significant increase in viscosity over time in a roll coater application.

Abstract: Several implementations relate to 3D video formats. One or more implementations provide adaptations to MVC and SVC to allow 3D video formats to be used. According to a general aspect, a set of images including video and depth is encoded. The set of images is related according to a particular 3D video format, and are encoded in a manner that exploits redundancy between the set of images. The encoded images are arranged in a bitstream in a particular order, based on the particular 3D video format that relates to the images. The particular order is indicated in the bitstream using signaling information. According to another general aspect, a bitstream is accessed that includes the encoded set of images. The signaling information is also accessed. The set of images is decoded using the signaling information.

Abstract: Several implementations relate to depth map coding. In one implementation, a depth coding rate, that results from coding one or more portions of a depth map using a particular coding mode, is determined. The depth map can be used to render video for a different view than that of the depth map. A depth map distortion, that results from coding the one or more portions of the depth map using the particular coding mode, is determined. A value of distortion for the rendered video, based on the depth map distortion and on a particular relationship between the depth map distortion and values of distortion for the rendered video, is determined. It is determined whether to use the particular coding mode to code the one or more portions of the depth map, and the determination is based on the value of distortion for the rendered video and the depth coding rate.

Abstract: Several implementations relate to depth map coding. In one implementation, it is determined that differences between collocated video blocks are small enough to be interchanged. Based on that determination, a depth block corresponding to a first of the video blocks is coded using an indicator that instructs a decoder to use a collocated depth block, corresponding to a second of the video blocks, in place of the depth block. In another implementation, a video signal includes a coding of at least a single indicator that instructs a decoder to decode both a depth block and a corresponding video block using collocated blocks, from other pictures, in place of the depth block and the corresponding video block. In another implementation, the depth block and the corresponding video block are decoded, based on the single indicator, using the collocated blocks in place of the depth block and the corresponding video block.