Abstract: A distributed data processing system and a distributed data processing method are provided. The distributed data processing system includes a computing device and at least one additional computing device.

Abstract: A system and a method for presenting three-dimensional content and a three-dimensional content calculation apparatus are provided. In the method, the calculation apparatus receives a request for presentation content including one or more images from a client device, receives the presentation content from a content delivery network according to the request, processes the images using a first machine-learning model to generate a first predicted result, processes the images using multiple machine-learning models to generate at least a second predicted result and a third predicted result, selects a second machine-learning model from the machine-learning models based on a comparison of the first predicted result with the at least the second predicted result and the third predicted result, processes the images using the second machine-learning model and sends a processing result to the client device. Accordingly, the client device generates a three-dimensional presentation of the presentation content.

Abstract: The invention provides a system and a method thereof for establishing an extubation prediction using a machine learning model capable of obtaining an extubation prediction model and key features used by the extubation prediction model through training and/or verification of a machine learning model, and analyzing key feature data of a patient in real time through the extubation prediction model in order to obtain a possibility of extubation of the patient and its related explanation. Accordingly, the system and the method thereof for establishing the extubation prediction using the machine learning model disclosed in the invention are used as a tool for clinical caregivers to evaluate extubation in order to reduce a possibility of reintubation due to inability to breathe spontaneously after extubation.

Abstract: In some implementations, one or more semiconductor processing tools may form a via within a substrate of a semiconductor device. The one or more semiconductor processing tools may deposit a ruthenium-based liner within the via. The one or more semiconductor processing tools may deposit, after depositing the ruthenium-based liner, a copper plug within the via.

Abstract: An electronic device and a method of manufacturing an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes an electronic component, a carrier, and a lead. The electronic component has a lateral surface. The carrier supports the electronic component. The lead is electrically connected to the electronic component and disposed adjacent to the lateral surface of the electronic component. The carrier and the lead are configured to block an electromagnetic wave between the electronic component and an external of the electronic device.

Abstract: A copolyester is formed by reacting 100 parts by weight of a polyester elastomer and 0.01 to 0.29 parts by weight of a compound having multi-functional groups. The polyester elastomer is formed by reacting polyethylene terephthalate, diol, and poly(alkylene ether)glycol. The polyethylene terephthalate and the diol have a weight ratio of 1:0.6 to 1:3, and the polyethylene terephthalate and the poly(alkylene ether) glycol have a weight ratio of 1:0.05 to 1:3.

Abstract: In some implementations, one or more semiconductor processing tools may form a via within a substrate of a semiconductor device. The one or more semiconductor processing tools may deposit a ruthenium-based liner within the via. The one or more semiconductor processing tools may deposit, after depositing the ruthenium-based liner, a copper plug within the via.

Abstract: A memory processing system includes a processor, a main memory, and a MMU coupled to the processor and the main memory. The processor is used to generate a plurality of virtual addresses. The main memory includes a plurality of data corresponding to physical addresses in a main page table. The main page table is used to map the plurality of virtual addresses to the plurality of physical addresses. The memory management unit includes a TLB coupled to the processor and the main memory, a table walk unit coupled to the TLB and the main memory, and a merger coupled to the TLB and the processor. The TLB performs address translation by retrieving a physical address according to a virtual address from a first page table in the TLB or a second page table in the table walk unit or the main page table in the main memory.

Abstract: A prediction processing system includes a processing circuit and a reference data buffer. The processing circuit performs a first inter prediction operation upon a first prediction block in a frame to generate a first inter prediction result, and further performs a second inter prediction operation upon a second prediction block during a first period. The reference data buffer buffers a reference data derived from the first inter prediction result. The processing circuit further fetches the reference data from the reference data buffer, and performs a non-inter prediction operation according to at least the reference data during a second period, wherein the second period overlaps the first period.

Abstract: A copolyester is formed by copolymerizing a depolymerized polyester and succinic acid. The depolymerized polyester includes depolymerized polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and the depolymerized PET is formed by depolymerizing PET with ethylene glycol. The repeating unit of PET and the succinic acid have a molar ratio of 40:60 to 50:50. The repeating unit of PET and the ethylene glycol have a molar ratio of 100:100 to 100:500. The copolyester has a storage modulus of 1*104 Pa to 1*106 Pa at 80° C. The copolyester can be used in a hot melt adhesive.

Abstract: A video processing apparatus implemented in a chip includes an on-chip prediction buffer and a processing circuit. The on-chip prediction buffer is shared by a plurality of coding tools for prediction, and is used to store reference data. The processing circuit supports the coding tools for prediction, reads a plurality of first reference data from the on-chip prediction buffer as input data of a first coding tool that is included in the coding tools and enabled by the processing circuit, and writes output data of the first coding tool enabled by the processing circuit into the on-chip prediction buffer as a plurality of second reference data.

Abstract: A prediction processing system includes a processing circuit and a reference data buffer. The processing circuit performs a first inter prediction operation upon a first prediction block in a frame to generate a first inter prediction result, and further performs a second inter prediction operation upon a second prediction block during a first period. The reference data buffer buffers a reference data derived from the first inter prediction result. The processing circuit further fetches the reference data from the reference data buffer, and performs a non-inter prediction operation according to at least the reference data during a second period, wherein the second period overlaps the first period.

Abstract: A video processing apparatus implemented in a chip includes an on-chip prediction buffer and a processing circuit. The on-chip prediction buffer is shared by a plurality of coding tools for prediction, and is used to store reference data. The processing circuit supports the coding tools for prediction, reads a plurality of first reference data from the on-chip prediction buffer as input data of a first coding tool that is included in the coding tools and enabled by the processing circuit, and writes output data of the first coding tool enabled by the processing circuit into the on-chip prediction buffer as a plurality of second reference data.

Abstract: A motion vector refinement apparatus includes a storage device, a reference block fetch circuit, and a processing circuit. The reference block fetch circuit fetches a forward reference block and a backward reference block according to at least specified motion vectors (MVs) of a current block, and stores the forward reference block and the backward reference block into the storage device. The processing circuit derives a first reference block from the forward reference block and a second reference block from the backward reference block, calculates at least one accumulated pixel difference (APD) value for at least one block pair each having a first block found in the first reference block and a second block found in the second reference block, and determines an offset setting for motion vector refinement of the specified MVs according to the at least one APD value.

Abstract: A post processing apparatus includes a super-resolution (SR) filtering circuit and a loop restoration (LR) filtering circuit. The SR filtering circuit applies SR filtering to a processing result of a preceding circuit. The LR filtering circuit applies LR filtering to a processing result of the SR filtering circuit. Before the SR filtering circuit finishes SR filtering of all pixels of a frame that are generated by the preceding circuit, the LR filtering circuit starts LR filtering of pixels that are derived from applying SR filtering to pixels included in the frame.

Abstract: A method includes forming an insulator over a substrate. The insulator includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a resistive element between the first electrode and the second electrode. The insulator is transformed into a resistor by applying a voltage to the insulator. The resistor is electrically connected to a transistor after transforming the insulator into the resistor.

Abstract: A post processing apparatus includes a super-resolution (SR) filtering circuit and a loop restoration (LR) filtering circuit. The SR filtering circuit applies SR filtering to a processing result of a preceding circuit. The LR filtering circuit applies LR filtering to a processing result of the SR filtering circuit. Before the SR filtering circuit finishes SR filtering of all pixels of a frame that are generated by the preceding circuit, the LR filtering circuit starts LR filtering of pixels that are derived from applying SR filtering to pixels included in the frame.

Abstract: A memory device is provided which comprises a memory array, a first scrambling circuit and a second scrambling circuit. The first scrambling circuit is configured to provide first scrambled data with a first scrambling pattern in response to input data. The second scrambling circuit is configured to provide second scrambled data with a second scrambling pattern in response to the first scrambled data.

Abstract: A low-dropout (LDO) regulator is provided. The LDO regulator comprises a first circuit operating as a closed loop control system. The first circuit is configured to control a voltage at a first node such that the voltage at the first node is substantially equal to a specified regulator output voltage. The LDO regulator comprises a second circuit operating as an open loop control system. The second circuit is configured to increase the voltage at the first node when a current flowing through a load changes from a first current to a second current. The first current is substantially equal to 0 amperes.

Abstract: A method includes forming an insulator over a substrate. The insulator includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a resistive element between the first electrode and the second electrode. The insulator is transformed into a resistor by applying a voltage to the insulator. The resistor is electrically connected to a transistor after transforming the insulator into the resistor.