Abstract: Methods and apparatus for video coding. A current block is partitioned into one or more sub-blocks. The partitioning process comprises: signalling or parsing a first syntax where the first syntax is indicative of whether to split the current block; and in response to the first syntax indicating the current block being split, signalling or parsing a second syntax where the second syntax is indicative of whether to use a shortcut mode to indicate a target partition from predefined partitions directly. The sub-blocks are then encoded or decoded. According to another method, the partitioning process comprises signalling or parsing a first syntax where the first syntax is indicative of whether to split the current block; and in response to the first syntax, signalling or parsing a second syntax where the second syntax is indicative of one or more conditions comprising whether one of predefined partitions being applied to the current block.

Abstract: A video coder using bilateral template to perform decoder-side motion vector refinement is provided. The video coder receives receiving data for a block of pixels to be encoded or decoded as a current block of a current picture of a video. The current block is associated with a first motion vector referring a first initial predictor in a first reference picture and a second motion vector referring a second initial predictor in a second reference picture. The video coder generates a bilateral template based on the first initial predictor and the second initial predictor. The video coder refines the first motion vector to minimize a first cost between the bilateral template and a predictor referenced by the refined first motion vector. The video coder refines the second motion vector to minimize a second cost between the bilateral template and a predictor referenced by the refined second motion vector.

Abstract: A method for signaling arbitrary partition boundaries is provided. A video coder derives a partitioning structure for splitting the current block by identifying a partitioning position having a lowest cost. The video coder splits the current block into first and second partitions according to the identified partitioning position. The video coder encodes or decodes the first and second partitions of the current block. The first and second partitions may be associated with first and second templates that are constructed based on reconstructed pixels neighboring the current block. The video coder may identify the partitioning position by computing a first cost based on the first template and a second cost based on the second template and optimizing the partitioning position to minimize a sum of the first and second costs.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a circuit board and a detecting device, the circuit board includes: a substrate; a connector, the connector includes a first side surface and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface, the connector is defined on the substrate with the first side surface is adjacent to an edge of the substrate; a plurality of test points, the test points are defined on the substrate and arranged in a straight line along the second side surface. The detecting is configured to detect the circuit board, the detecting device includes: a fixing table; a detecting probe, the detecting probe is fixed on the fixing table and configured to contract with the test points on the circuit board to transmit a signal.

Abstract: This invention is related to a seizure prediction method with an on-line retraining scheme. The seizure prediction method can self-learn the preictal and interictal waveforms of patients suffering from seizure with long-term brain signal monitoring, and can also distinguish the preictal waveforms from the interictal waveforms in real time to efficiently predict seizure. This invention also provides a seizure prediction module and a seizure prediction device to carry out the seizure prediction method.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for heart rate measurement, comprising the steps of: receiving a current heart sound signal from a channel; processing the current heart sound signal to be a pre-processed heart sound signal; receiving a template signal of a template database obtained independently from the current heart sound signal; and calculating a conformity between the pre-processed heart sound signal and the template signal to obtain a heart rate signal representing the pre-processed heart sound signal.

Abstract: A global positioning system (GPS) device including an antenna and a baseband unit is disclosed. The antenna receives a wireless signal group. The baseband unit processes the wireless signal group to generate a position signal. The position signal is updated every time interval. The duration of the time interval is changed dynamically.

Abstract: Methods and systems for adjusting color-saturation contrast of the video signal. Statistical information based on chrominance or luminance measures is analyzed to derive a gain function. The gain function is also determined according to the detection result of an exceptional situation during statistical analysis. The gain function is applied to the video signal to modify the amplitude of the chrominance signal.

Abstract: A global positioning system (GPS) device including an antenna and a baseband unit is disclosed. The antenna receives a wireless signal group. The baseband unit processes the wireless signal group to generate a position signal. The position signal is updated every time interval. The duration of the time interval is changed dynamically.

Abstract: Methods and systems for multi-stage DV encoding and decoding. A skip command may be issued by a microprocessor or DRAM controller via a physical link when DRAM bandwidth is overtaxed. Corresponding encoding and decoding systems implementing the proposed DV encoding or decoding method are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems of color image processing for color adjustments. Phase information of a received chrominance signal is detected and applied to adjust saturation and hue of the color by changing the magnitude and phase of the chrominance signal respectively. The phase information of the chrominance signal can also be used to adjust the brightness by changing the magnitude of a received luminance signal.

Abstract: A method of color index searching in a color picture. An estimated color index X and an estimated range Y are obtained. An index range is set according to the estimated color index X and the estimated range Y. A color dimension of color signals corresponding to the index range is altered to make the color signals responding to the color dimension alteration. It is determined whether a designated region is responsive. If the designated region is not responsive, the estimated color index X is changed to update the index range for another color dimension alteration. If the designated region is responsive, the estimated range Y is reduced to update the index range for another color dimension alteration. If the estimated range reaches an acceptable range, the color index of the designated regions is found.

Abstract: Methods and systems for adjusting color-saturation contrast of the video signal. Statistical information based on chrominance or luminance measures is analyzed to derive a gain function. The gain function is also determined according to the detection result of an exceptional situation during statistical analysis. The gain function is applied to the video signal to modify the amplitude of the chrominance signal.

Abstract: Methods and systems of color image processing for color adjustments. Phase information of a received chrominance signal is detected and applied to adjust saturation and hue of the color by changing the magnitude and phase of the chrominance signal respectively. The phase information of the chrominance signal can also be used to adjust the brightness by changing the magnitude of a received luminance signal.

Abstract: Methods and systems for multi-stage DV encoding and decoding. A skip command may be issued by a microprocessor or DRAM controller via a physical link when DRAM bandwidth is overtaxed. Corresponding encoding and decoding systems implementing the proposed DV encoding or decoding method are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is a bits stream control system for digital data. The bits stream control system comprises an encoder, a bits stream truncator, and a buffer. The encoder is used for encoding the digital data into a plurality of bits streams. The bits stream truncator is used for truncating or not truncating each of the bits streams to generate a plurality of corresponding modified bits streams according to a predetermined bit budget policy. The buffer is used for storing the modified bits streams.