Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and devices of processing a block according to a merge candidate list, the method comprising: constructing a first list according to motion information of neighboring blocks of a current block; obtaining prediction information of the current block; when the prediction information of the current block indicates that a sub-block prediction is applied to the current block, obtaining a uni-prediction candidate for the current block according to the first list; using, the uni-prediction candidate for the current block to perform inter prediction of the current block. According to embodiment of the present disclosure, the regular merge list can be directly used and there is no need to explicitly generate the uni-prediction merge candidate list for sub-block prediction.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, a memory array is formed with a multiple patterning process. In embodiments a first trench is formed within a multiple layer stack and a first conductive material is deposited into the first trench. After the depositing the first conductive material, a second trench is formed within the multiple layer stack, and a second conductive material is deposited into the second trench. The first conductive material and the second conductive material are etched.

Abstract: Provided is improved methodology for the nucleation of certain metal nitride substrate surfaces utilizing certain silicon-containing halides, silicon-containing amides, and certain metal precursors, in conjunction with nitrogen-containing reducing gases. While utilizing a pretreatment step, the methodology shows greatly improved nucleation wherein a microelectronic device substrate having such a metal nitride film deposited thereon has a thickness of about 10 ? to about 15 ? and less than about 1% of void area. Once such nucleation has been achieved, traditional layer-upon-layer deposition can rapidly take place.

Abstract: A transaction record is created showing a purchase transaction of a customer. A CV profile showing a list of items in the transaction obtained from images is also obtained. The items in the transaction record are compared to items on the list. When there is a discrepancy, an action to take is determined.

Abstract: Aspects described herein include devices and methods for smart ultra wideband transmissions. In one aspect, an apparatus includes pulse generation circuitry configured to output a plurality of transmission (TX) pulse samples at a selected signal sample rate, where each pulse sample of the plurality of TX pulse samples comprises a value associated with a pulse amplitude at a corresponding sample time The apparatus includes a plurality of power amplifier (PA) cells, with each PA cell of the plurality of PA cells comprising a corresponding current source and associated gates, and where the associated gates of a PA cell are selectable to configure an on state and an off state. Logic circuitry of the apparatus is configured to set the on state or the off state for each PA cell.

Abstract: A method for comprehensively analyzing and/or evaluating cigarette burning quality index is disclosed. The steps include collecting cigarette burning quality index data, filtering the cigarette burning quality index data, standardizing cigarette data, and measuring cigarette burning quality. The importance of the cigarette burning quality indicators can also be evaluated. The method for comprehensively analyzing and/or evaluating cigarette burning quality indicators can reflect general laws more accurately by maintaining the sample distribution through a singularity detection method, and analyzing correlations of each index with cigarette performance from multiple perspectives, to fuse them into a comprehensive measurement value. The importance ranking and weight of indicators can be obtained more completely and stably.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an interaction method and apparatus of a virtual space, a device, and a medium, the method includes: presenting an interaction navigation panel, which includes interaction objects, in a virtual space in response to a wake-up instruction of the virtual space; in response to a triggering operation on an interaction object, determining a target display panel of an interaction page associated with the interaction object; if the target display panel is a close-range panel, waking up the close-range panel and displaying the interaction page on the close-range panel; and if the target display panel is a long-range panel, waking up the long-range panel and displaying the interaction page on the long-range panel. The close-range panel and the long-range panel are configured to display independently and in different positions. The present disclosure can improve the interactivity and flexibility of the user when interacting with the virtual space.

Abstract: A mobile house construction (1) is easy to move with strong mobility; (2) has a high folding ratio, providing a good living experience; (3) has a simple structure and is easy to drive; (4) permits for the entire device to be factory manufactured; and (5) provides a standardization of structure, thus reducing costs. The home construction includes a main body structure and a folding mechanism. The main body mechanism is the main load-bearing structure of the mobile house, which is connected to the folding mechanism. The main structure includes a floor, a water tank, an engine, a bathroom, a kitchen, a door, a window, a load-bearing column, a load-bearing beam, and the like, and can further include several pieces of furniture. The folding mechanism can expand the internal space of the mobile house, including the left side folding mechanism, the right-side folding mechanism and the top folding mechanism.

Abstract: The technology of this application relates to a frontlight module and a display apparatus. The frontlight module is disposed on a side of a display panel. The frontlight module includes a light source, a light guide plate, and light guide dots. The light guide plate includes a first surface and a second surface that are disposed opposite to each other. The display panel is disposed facing the second surface. The light source is disposed on a side surface of the light guide plate. A plurality of light guide dots are disposed on the first surface or the second surface of the light guide plate. Each light guide dot has a light guide surface disposed at an angle with respect to a surface of the light guide plate. Light is fully reflected and/or refracted on the light guide surfaces to propagate to the display panel.

Abstract: A method includes the following steps. A photoresist is exposed to a first light-exposure through a first mask, wherein the first mask includes a first stitching region, and a first portion of the photoresist corresponding to a first opaque portion of the first stitching region is unexposed. The photoresist is exposed to a second light-exposure through a second mask, wherein the second mask includes a second stitching region, and a second portion of the photoresist corresponding to a second opaque portion of the second stitching region is unexposed and is overlapping with the first portion of the photoresist.

Abstract: A shift register unit, a driving method, a drive circuit, and a display apparatus are disclosed. The shift register unit includes: a control circuit, which is configured to adjust signals of a first node and a second node according to an input signal end, a first control signal end, a second control signal end and a first reference signal end; a cascade circuit, which is configured to provide, according to the signal of the first node, a signal of a first cascade clock signal end to a cascade output end; and an output circuit, which is configured to provide, according to the signal of the first node, a signal of a control clock signal end to a drive output end, and provide, according to the signal of the second node, a signal of a second reference signal end to the drive output end.

Abstract: A method of coding implemented by a decoding device, comprising obtaining a bitstream; obtaining a value of an indicator for a current block according to the bitstream; obtaining a value of a first parameter for the current block and a value of a second parameter for the current block, according to the value of the indicator and a predefined lookup table; obtaining a value of a sample distance for a sample which is located in the current block, according to the value of the first parameter and the value of the second parameter; obtaining a prediction value for the sample, according to the value of the sample distance for the sample.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a coding method, wherein the coding includes decoding or encoding, and the method comprises determining whether a current coding unit is predicted by application of combined inter-intra prediction (CIIP); and in response to determining that the current coding unit is predicted by application of CIIP, setting a boundary strength of a boundary of the current coding unit to a first value.

Abstract: A method for regulating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes receiving a UAV identifier and one or more types of contextual information broadcasted by the UAV. The UAV identifier uniquely identifies the UAV from other UAVs. The one or more types of contextual information includes at least geographical information of the UAV. The method further includes authenticating, via an authentication device, an identity of the UAV based on the UAV identifier to determine whether the UAV is authorized for operation, and transmitting a signal to a remote device in response to determining whether the UAV is authorized for operation.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for artificial intelligence-based HDRL planning and control for coordinating a team of platforms includes implementing a global planning layer for determining a collective goal and determining, by applying at least one machine learning process, at least one respective platform goal to be achieved by at least one platform, implementing a platform planning layer for determining, by applying at least one machine learning process, at least one respective action to be performed by the at least one of the platforms to achieve the respective platform goal, and implementing a platform control layer for determining at least one respective function to be performed by the at least one of the platforms. In the method, apparatus and system despite the fact that information is shared between at least two of the layers, the global planning layer, the platform planning layer, and the platform control layer are trained separately.

Abstract: A deblocking method, for deblocking a transform block boundary within a coding block in an image encoding and/or an image decoding is provided, wherein the coding block comprising transform blocks is coded in inter prediction mode and the transform blocks comprises a first transform block and a second transform block. The method comprises: determining, when the boundary between the first transform block and the second transform block is a transform block boundary and at least one of the first transform block and the second transform block has one or more non-zero transform coefficients, a value of a BS parameter for the boundary between the first transform block and the second transform block to be a first value; and performing de-blocking filtering process to the boundary between the first transform block and the second transform block at least based on the value of the boundary strength parameter.

Abstract: Systems and methods of monitoring inventory of a product storage facility include an image capture device configured to move about the product storage areas of the product storage facility and capture images of the product storage areas from various angles. A computing device coupled to the image capture device obtains the images of the product storage areas captured by the image capture device and processes the obtained images of the product storage areas to detect individual products captured in the obtained images. Based on detection of the individual products captured in the images, the computing device analyzes each of the obtained images to detect one or more adjacent product storage structures (shelves, pallets, etc.) and identifies and selects a single image that fully shows a product storage structure of interest and fully shows each of the products stored on the product storage structure of interest.

Abstract: An integrated circuit device includes a gate stack disposed over a substrate. A first L-shaped spacer is disposed along a first sidewall of the gate stack and a second L-shaped spacer is disposed along a second sidewall of the gate stack. The first L-shaped spacer and the second L-shaped spacer include silicon and carbon. A first source/drain epitaxy region and a second source/drain epitaxy region are disposed over the substrate. The gate stack is disposed between the first source/drain epitaxy region and the second source/drain epitaxy region. An interlevel dielectric (ILD) layer disposed over the substrate. The ILD layer is disposed between the first source/drain epitaxy region and a portion of the first L-shaped spacer disposed along the first sidewall of the gate stack and between the second source/drain epitaxy region and a portion of the second L-shaped spacer disposed along the second sidewall of the gate stack.

Abstract: A gear module includes a rotating cylinder, a first planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set, a concave-convex structure, and a limit bearing set. The first planetary gear set is accommodated in the rotating cylinder and includes a driven gear; the second planetary gear set includes a positioning frame, second planetary gears pivoted to a positioning frame, a driven gear engaged with the second planetary gears, and the positioning frame has a through hole; the concave-convex structure includes a convex column extended from the rotating cylinder and a concave hole formed on the positioning frame, the convex column is plugged into the concave hole; the limit bearing set includes a first ball bearing sheathing the driven gear and mounted between the driven gear and the through hole, and a second ball bearing sheathing the convex column and mounted between the convex column and the concave hole.

Abstract: Methods for forming dummy under-bump metallurgy structures and semiconductor devices formed by the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a first redistribution line and a second redistribution line over a semiconductor substrate; a first passivation layer over the first redistribution line and the second redistribution line; a second passivation layer over the first passivation layer; a first under-bump metallurgy (UBM) structure over the first redistribution line, the first UBM structure extending through the first passivation layer and the second passivation layer and being electrically coupled to the first redistribution line; and a second UBM structure over the second redistribution line, the second UBM structure extending through the second passivation layer, the second UBM structure being electrically isolated from the second redistribution line by the first passivation layer.