Abstract: An apparatus comprising a processor configured to receive a current block of a video frame, and determine a coding mode for the current block based on only a bit rate cost function, wherein the coding mode is selected from a plurality of available coding modes, and wherein calculation of the bit rate cost function does not consider distortion of the current block.

Abstract: An apparatus used in video encoding comprising a processor configured to generate a prediction block for a current block, compute a difference between the current block and the prediction block to generate a residual block, wherein the residual block comprises a plurality of residual values, and if the plurality of residual values include at least one non-zero residual value comprising at least one sign and at least one residual level, perform entropy encoding on the at least one sign; and perform entropy encoding on the at least one residual level, wherein one non-residual value comprises one sign and one residual level.

Abstract: An apparatus used in video encoding comprising a processor configured to receive a video frame, select at least one region in the video frame, bypass a quantization step in encoding of the at least one region, for a current block in the at least one region generate a prediction block, subtract the current block by the prediction block to generate a residual block, and selectively bypass a transform step in encoding of the residual block.

Abstract: A portable gun support case having gun support members firmly held in place on the case by retaining members attached to the case. The case has a lower box and an upper box which includes two longitudinal box or cover sections pivotally mounted on the lower box. When the box is open, the support members may be placed in upright positions adjacent walls of the lower box. The retaining members then may be moved into firm holding engagement with the support members. When the support members are removed from their upright positions, the upper box may be pivotally closed above the lower box along a center line formed by the two longitudinal cover sections and in engagement with the lower box. When the upper box engages the lower box, outward projections at opposite ends of the upper box are engaged by the retaining members to hold the case firmly closed.

Abstract: A bracket mounted product, such as a floodlight, is provided having a dual latch bracket with integral strap tensioning and wire splicing for mounting on tubing or another suitable mounting structure, featuring a mounting arrangement and a splicing latch arrangement. The mounting arrangement has a mounting base for supporting the light or other suitable product or device on the tubing or another suitable mounting structure, and has a mounting strap for wrapping around the tubing or other suitable mounting structure.

Abstract: A business method 200 which may use an apparatus 10 to profitably and continually determine the identity of those within a predetermined group of individuals who lack required or desired insurance.

Abstract: A bow case for transport or storage of an archery bow including a base, a lid coupled to the base, and a broadhead wrench integrally formed with either the base or lid.

Abstract: A substrate handling system with integrated door removal assembly for an environmentally controlled substrate processing chamber is provided. The system includes a robot positioned within the chamber. A drive mechanism is connected to the robot. A door interface mechanism is attached to the drive mechanism and includes a door key and a door key control assembly. The drive mechanism provides mechanical control of the door key control assembly such that that door key is manipulated to couple a substrate carrier door to a port door. The coupled doors are storable within the chamber or on the robot. The drive mechanism may also include a substrate end effector, thereby allowing the robot to transport substrates within the chamber. The robot is movable within the chamber to multiple processing stations.

Abstract: A yo-yo includes an adjustable clutch mechanism having a pair of arms having flyweights mounted thereto and pivotally mounted within a cavity in one of the yo-yo halves. The arms include gear teeth that mesh with gear teeth on a movable member such that pivoting of the arms causes linear actuation of the movable member. The movable member includes engagement teeth that engage a spool. An adjuster mechanism includes a threaded bolt and a limiter threaded onto the bolt. The limiter is positioned by rotating the bolt. The position of the limiter determines the range of motion of the movable member.

Abstract: A game call includes a hollow tubular body having an opening, and a subassembly comprising a wedge, reed, and tone board inserted at least partially into the opening. The tone board and wedge include complementary projections that resist relative axial movement between the wedge and the tone board to permit systematic incremental tuning of the game call.

Abstract: Emulsifiable linear polyethylene compositions which exhibit good hardness and color characteristics can be obtained by oxidizing a blend of about 90 to 60% by weight of either linear low density polyethylene or high density polyethylene and about 10 to 40% by weight paraffin wax to an acid number of 12 to 30 mg KOH/g. The water emulsions obtained from the emulsifiable polyethylene compositions are useful as textile lubricants and fruit coatings.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a polyolefin using a catalyst system of an ingredient (A) and ingredient (B), with ingredient A being obtained through successive reaction steps. Ingredient A is prepared by forming a mixture of (1) the combination of (a) metallic magnesium or an oxygen-containing organic compound of magnesium with (b) a mixture of a monohydroxylated organic compound and a polyhydroxylated organic compound, (2) oxygen-containing organic compounds of titanium and (3) at least one alpha-olefin having at least 4 carbon atoms, such as 1-hexene. The resulting solution is reacted in sequence with (4) at least one first halogenated aluminum compound, (5) at least one silicon compound and (6) at least one second halogenated aluminum compound. Ingredient B is an organometallic compound of metals from Group Ia, IIa, IIIa or IVa of the Periodic Table. The resulting free-flowing polyolefin is characterized by a large average particle size and small amount of fine particles.