Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating a merge candidate list for encoding or decoding of a video sequence includes determining a first candidate block that includes a vertical position above a top edge of a current block, and that includes a horizontal position adjacent to a horizontal center of the current block. A second candidate block is determined that includes a horizontal position that is located to a left side of a left edge of the current block and a vertical position adjacent to a vertical center of the current block. The merge candidate list is generated using the first candidate block and the second candidate block to permit the encoding or the decoding of the video sequence.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video encoding/decoding. In some examples, an apparatus for video decoding includes receiving circuitry and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry receives coded information of a block that is encoded in a palette based coding mode. The block is a beginning of a predefined coding region that includes one or more coding tree units (CTUs). The processing circuitry further determines a palette for the block independently of palette information of one or more previously decoded blocks of the palette based coding mode, and decodes pixels of the block based on the coded information of the block and the determined palette for the block.

Abstract: An application system includes a plurality of objects, one of which has one of a plurality of object types. A first object associated with a first message in a plurality of messages in the application system is determined from the plurality of objects, the first message being generated based on the first object. A second object type having a dependency on a first object type of the first object is acquired based on a type dependency between a set of object types in the plurality of object types. The plurality of messages are searched for a second message generated based on a second object of the second object type. The first message and the second message are displayed associatively. Associated messages in a plurality of messages may be acquired, and then the plurality of messages are presented more clearly and more effectively.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide for a method. In at least some examples, the method includes controlling gate terminals of one or more transistors of a charger to operate the charger in a buck-boost mode of operation to generate a system voltage based on a bus voltage by performing power conversion through switching, determining that the bus voltage is greater in value than a voltage of a battery coupled to the charger, and controlling the gate terminals of the one or more transistors of the charger to operate the charger in a pass-through mode of operation to generate the system voltage based on the bus voltage without performing power conversion.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video encoding/decoding. In some examples, an apparatus for video decoding includes receiving circuitry and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry receives coded information of a block that is encoded in a palette based coding mode. The block is a beginning of a predefined coding region that includes one or more coding tree units (CTUs). The processing circuitry further determines a palette for the block independently of palette information of one or more previously decoded blocks of the palette based coding mode, and decodes pixels of the block based on the coded information of the block and the determined palette for the block.

Abstract: A method of decoding a coded picture of a coded video sequence, the method being performed by at least one processor and the method includes decoding, from a first high level syntax structure for a plurality of pictures, a syntax element related to a reference segment resolution, decoding, from a second high level syntax structure that changes from a first coded picture to a second coded picture, a syntax element related to a decoded segment resolution, resampling a sample from a reference picture buffer for use for prediction by a decoder, the decoder decoding a segment at decoding resolution, and the sample from the reference picture buffer is in the reference segment resolution, decoding the segment in the decoded segment resolution into a decoded segment in the decoded segment resolution, and storing the decoded segment into the reference picture buffer.

Abstract: A method of decoding a coded picture of a coded video sequence, the method being performed by at least one processor and the method includes decoding, from a first high level syntax structure for a plurality of pictures, a syntax element related to a reference segment resolution, decoding, from a second high level syntax structure that changes from a first coded picture to a second coded picture, a syntax element related to a decoded segment resolution, resampling a sample from a reference picture buffer for use for prediction by a decoder, the decoder decoding a segment at decoding resolution, and the sample from the reference picture buffer is in the reference segment resolution, decoding the segment in the decoded segment resolution into a decoded segment in the decoded segment resolution, and storing the decoded segment into the reference picture buffer.

Abstract: Techniques involve: if it is detected that a storage pool fails, determining the number of failed storage devices in the storage pool; if it is determined that the number reaches a threshold number, determining whether the redundancy of the storage pool can be increased, the redundancy indicating the number of failed storage devices allowed without causing data loss in the storage pool; and if it is determined that the redundancy of the storage pool can be increased, adjusting at least part of a storage space for storing user data of the storage pool to a spare space of the storage pool to store data in a storage device that fails in the future. Accordingly, the probability of data loss can be reduced and the use of existing storage devices of a storage pool can be optimized.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses and computer program products for managing a storage system. The storage system comprises a plurality of cache devices and a bottom storage device, and the plurality of cache devices comprise a first cache device group and a second cache device group. The method according to an aspect of the present disclosure comprises: receiving an input/output (I/O) request for the storage device; in response to determining that the I/O request triggers caching of target data, storing the target data from the storage device into the first cache device group if the I/O request is a read request; and storing the target data into the second cache device group if the I/O request is a write request. Embodiments of the present disclosure introduce a new architecture for cache devices so that the processing delay is shortened, and/or, the storage capacity can be used more effectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment apparatus applicable to the technical field of medical devices, comprising a TMS coil, a support, a mechanical arm, a controller, and a positioning device. The positioning device detects the position of a human head and the TMS coil and sends positional information to the controller; the controller controls six driving mechanisms of the mechanical arm to rotate to a corresponding angle. Because the mechanical arm has six degrees of freedom, the TMS coil is capable of stimulating each cerebral region of the brain, and the positioning device is capable of detecting an accurate position of the human head, thereby controlling the mechanical arm to accurately position the TMS coil on the human head, and to reduce manual operation.

Abstract: Techniques for replicating data involve: acquiring a first snapshot of a data block set, the first snapshot being a snapshot before a first subset of the data block set starts to be replicated; acquiring a second snapshot of the data block set, the second snapshot being a snapshot of the data block set when replication of the first subset is completed; and determining, based on a difference between the second snapshot and the first snapshot, a second subset of the data block set, the second subset being different from the first subset. Accordingly, such techniques can improve data protection efficiency in asynchronous replication.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrical connecting structure having nano-twins copper, including a first substrate having a first nano-twins copper layer and a second substrate having a second nano-twins copper layer. The first nano-twins copper layer includes a plurality of first nano-twins copper grains. The second nano-twins copper layer includes a plurality of second nano-twins copper grains. The first nano-twins copper layer is joined with the second nano-twins copper layer. At least a portion of the first nano-twins copper grains extend into the second nano-twins copper layer, or at least a portion of the second nano-twins copper grains extend into the first nano-twins copper layer.

Abstract: A flexible driver, a robot joint, a robot and an exoskeleton robot, the transmission mechanism including an active rotating member, a driven rotating member and a rope, which form a rope drive relationship; wherein, the rope is tightly wound around rotating surfaces of the active rotating member and the driven rotating member, and a rotational central axis of the active rotating member is perpendicular to a rotational central axis of the driven rotating member. An output end of the driving mechanism is connected to the active rotating member, to drive rotation of the active rotating member. The output mechanism includes a flexible driving part, and an output part which is used for connecting to an external actuator. The driven rotating member drives rotation of the output part through the flexible driving part. The flexible driver drives flexibly the actuator through a compact structure as well as reliable and high-efficient transmission.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a type of secure and efficient wheel assembly using fluid or solid stuffing materials so as to minimize the blowout risks, a wheel rim transmission assembly, an energy exchanging arrangement used in transporting system, and a vehicle energy storage system, as well as corresponding methods for manufacturing and preparing such assemblies and arrangements in applications.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video encoding/decoding. An apparatus for video decoding includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry checks an inferable condition for a flag of a specific prediction mode for a current block before parsing the flag of the specific prediction mode for the current block from a coded video bitstream. The specific prediction mode is one of a plurality of inter picture prediction modes. When the inferable condition indicates that the flag is inferable, the processing circuitry infers the flag without parsing the flag from the coded video bitstream. When the inferable condition indicates uncertainty for inferring the flag, the processing circuitry parses the flag from the coded video bitstream. Then, the processing circuitry reconstructs the current block according to the specific prediction mode when the flag is indicative of an application of the specific prediction mode on the current block.

Abstract: A lower limb training rehabilitation apparatus, comprising a weight reducing device, a pelvis supporting device, an exoskeleton device, a control system for controlling mechanical movements of the rehabilitation apparatus, and a treadmill used for walking of a patient. The rehabilitation apparatus hoists the upper body of the patient by means of the weight reducing device, then fixes the crotch of the patient to the pelvis supporting device, and fixes two legs of the patient to two mechanical legs of the exoskeleton device. A power source drives the pelvis supporting device to move up and down, so that the patient can move in the vertical direction; in addition, a sliding base of the pelvis supporting device can assist the patient in moving left and right, swinging left and right, and twisting. The mechanical legs and the treadmill together implement arbitrary movements in six degrees of freedom of the patient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of forming an electrical connecting structure having nano-twins copper. The method includes the steps of (i) forming a first nano-twins copper layer including a plurality of nano-twins copper grains; (ii) forming a second nano-twins copper layer including a plurality of nano-twins copper grains; and (iii) joining a surface of the first nano-twins copper layer with a surface of the second nano-twins copper layer, such that at least a portion of the first nano-twins copper grains grow into the second nano-twins copper layer, or at least a portion of the second nano-twins copper grains grow into the first nano-twins copper layer. An electrical connecting structure having nano-twins copper is provided as well.

Abstract: An application system includes a plurality of objects, one of which has one of a plurality of object types. A first object associated with a first message in a plurality of messages in the application system is determined from the plurality of objects, the first message being generated based on the first object. A second object type having a dependency on a first object type of the first object is acquired based on a type dependency between a set of object types in the plurality of object types. The plurality of messages are searched for a second message generated based on a second object of the second object type. The first message and the second message are displayed associatively. Associated messages in a plurality of messages may be acquired, and then the plurality of messages are presented more clearly and more effectively.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video encoding/decoding. An apparatus for video decoding includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry checks an inferable condition for a flag of a specific prediction mode for a current block before parsing the flag of the specific prediction mode for the current block from a coded video bitstream. The specific prediction mode is one of a plurality of inter picture prediction modes. When the inferable condition indicates that the flag is inferable, the processing circuitry infers the flag without parsing the flag from the coded video bitstream. When the inferable condition indicates uncertainty for inferring the flag, the processing circuitry parses the flag from the coded video bitstream. Then, the processing circuitry reconstructs the current block according to the specific prediction mode when the flag is indicative of an application of the specific prediction mode on the current block.

Abstract: Methods for coding syntax related to palette coding generated in a video coding system are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the current block size checked against the pre-defined block size. If the current block size is larger than the pre-defined block size, a current coding mode is selected from a coding group excluding a palette coding mode. If the current block size is smaller than or equal to the pre-defined block size, the current coding mode is selected from a coding group including the palette coding mode. In another embodiment, if the current block size is greater than a maximum transform size, a current coding mode is selected from a coding group excluding a palette coding mode. If the current block size is smaller than or equal to the maximum transform size, the current coding mode is selected from a coding group including the palette coding mode.