Abstract: A method of visual media processing includes determining, for a conversion between a current video block of visual media data and a bitstream representation of the current video block, a buffer that stores reference samples for prediction in an intra block copy mode; for a sample spatially located at location of the current video block relative to an upper-left position of a coding tree unit including the current video block and having a block vector, computing a corresponding reference in the buffer at a reference location, wherein the reference location is determined using the block vector and the location; and upon determining that the reference location lies outside the buffer, re-computing the reference location based at least in part on a location of the current video block relative to the coding tree unit including the current video block.

Abstract: A gas extraction device for metal mineral inclusions and a gas extraction method therefor are provided, the device includes a base plate, an annular carrier, sealing covers, a grinding assembly, a vacuum assembly, a gas-gathering assembly and a mass spectrometer. The annular carrier is disposed on the base plate, multiple grinding chambers are defined and evenly distributed in a circular shape on the annular carrier, the sealing covers are disposed at openings of the grinding chambers, the grinding assembly includes grinding hammers, and the grinding hammers penetrate through the sealing covers and extend into the grinding chambers. Side walls of each grinding chamber defines a first through hole and a second through hole. The vacuum assembly is communicated with the grinding chambers through the first through holes. The gas-gathering assembly is communicated with the grinding chambers through the second through holes. The mass spectrometer is communicated with the gas-gathering assembly.

Abstract: Techniques for implementing video processing techniques are described. In one example implementation, a method of video processing includes determining, for a conversion between a current block of a video coded using a combined inter and intra prediction (CIIP) coding technique and a bitstream representation of the video, an intra-prediction mode of the current block independently from an intra-prediction mode of a neighboring block. The CIIP coding technique uses an intermedia inter prediction value and an intermedia intra prediction value to derive a final prediction value of the current block. The method also includes performing the conversion based on the determining.

Abstract: Difference calculation based on partial position is described. In a representative aspect, a method of video processing comprising: calculating, during a conversion between a current block of video and a bitstream representation of the current block, differences between two reference blocks associated with the current block or differences between two reference sub-blocks associated with a sub-block within the current block based on representative positions of the reference blocks or representative positions of the reference sub-blocks; and performing the conversion based on the differences.

Abstract: A pixel compensation circuit and a driving method thereof are provided. The pixel compensation circuit includes a resetting unit, a write-in unit, a light-emitting unit, a storage capacitor and a driving transistor. The resetting unit is configured to receive a resetting signal and release electric energy on the storage capacitor and an electroluminescence element. The write-in unit is configured to receive a gate driving signal and write display data into a holding node coupled to the storage capacitor. The light-emitting unit is configured to receive a light-emitting signal and turn on the driving transistor to enable the electroluminescence element to emit light. A compensation unit is added between the holding node and a high potential end and configured to generate a reverse current for compensating a leakage current of the resetting unit.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes at least one electrical module. The electrical module includes: an insulating body, where multiple first accommodating slots are concavely provided on a first side toward a second side of the insulating body; multiple first terminal assemblies, respectively accommodated in the corresponding first accommodating slots; and a first grounding member, having multiple first spokes and multiple second spokes. Each first terminal assembly includes a first insulating block, a pair of first signal terminals, and a first shielding shell. Each first shielding shell has a first shielding side surface exposed to the first side. Each first spoke is in mechanical contact with the first shielding shells of a same electrical module, and each second spoke is in contact with the first shielding side surface of the corresponding first shielding shell, thus achieving conduction between the first shielding shells and the first grounding member.

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.

Abstract: A signal processing chip includes: a receiving module, configured to receive a WLAN analog baseband signal from a baseband chip; an analog-to-digital conversion module, configured to convert the WLAN analog baseband signal into a WLAN digital baseband signal; a processing module, configured to process the WLAN digital baseband signal into a WLAN analog intermediate frequency signal; and a sending module, configured to send the WLAN analog intermediate frequency signal to a radio frequency processing apparatus.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for encoding and decoding digital video using a look-up tables (LUTs) containing motion candidates are described. In a representative aspect, a method of video processing includes maintaining one or more tables, wherein at least one table of the one or more tables is associated with one or more entries, deriving, based on a first set of motion candidates in the at least one table, a second set of motion candidates, and performing, based on the second set of motion candidates, a conversion between a current block of a video and a bitstream representation of the video.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a system that performs method operating a battery pack of the vehicle. The system includes one or more sensors and a processor. The one or more sensors obtain a measured value of a battery parameter of the battery pack. The processor is configured to calculate an expected value of the battery parameter from a model of the battery pack, compare the measured value to the expected value to determine a blown fuse condition of the battery pack, determine an available current from the battery pack based on the blown fuse condition, and control an operational state of the vehicle based on the available current.

Abstract: Disclosed are a decoquinate liposome, a preparation method therefor and a use thereof. The preparation raw materials for the decoquinate liposome comprise the following components in parts by weight: 1 part of decoquinate and 2-20 parts of lecithin. The liposome is stable, shows favorable malaria resistance effects in-vivo and in-vitro with respect to animal bodies, can be used for quickly relieving the conditions of malaria, particularly subtertian malaria, and is safe. The preparation method is simple and feasible, and has the potential for mass production.

Abstract: A method of video processing is provided to include determining, for a conversion between a video block of a video and a bitstream of the video, a parameter of a cross-component linear model (CCLM) for the video block according to a rule, and performing the conversion based on the determining, and wherein the rule specifies to use a variable representing a neighbouring luma sample in the determining of the parameter of the CCLM only in case that the variable has a certain value.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a semiconductor component and a heat dissipation component. The semiconductor component is disposed on the substrate. The heat dissipation component is disposed on the substrate and having a cavity, an inlet and an outlet, wherein the inlet and the outlet communicate with the cavity.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for sub-block based prediction are described. In a representative aspect, a method for video encoding includes partitioning, based on a first rule, a luma component of a block of video data into a first set of sub-blocks. The method also includes partitioning, based on a second rule, a first chroma component of the block of video data into a second set of sub-blocks. The first and the second set of sub-blocks include different numbers of sub-blocks. The method also includes performing a subsequent motion prediction based on the first and the second set of sub-blocks.

Abstract: A method for implementing an adaptive color transform (ACT) during image/video encoding and decoding, includes determining, for a conversion between a video including a block and a bitstream of the video, that a size of the block is greater than a maximum allowed size for an ACT mode, and performing, based on the determining, the conversion, wherein, in response to the size of the block being greater than the maximum allowed size for the ACT mode, the block is partitioned into multiple sub-blocks, and wherein each of the multiple sub-blocks share a same prediction mode, and the ACT mode is enabled at a sub-block level.

Abstract: Techniques for implementing adaptive loop filtering are described. One example method of video processing includes making a first determination, for a conversion between a video unit of a video and a bitstream of the video, a first luma adaptive loop filter (ALF) boundary across which a luma adaptive loop filter is selectively applied to a luma component of the video unit and a second luma ALF boundary; making a second determination, from the second luma ALF boundary, a chroma ALF boundary across which a chroma adaptive loop filter is selectively applied for a chroma component of the video unit; and performing the conversion based on the first determination and the second determination.

Abstract: An electronic device and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The electronic device includes a substrate and a gate structure. The substrate includes a fin. The fin includes a source region and a drain region spaced apart from the source region. The gate structure is located between the source region and the drain region. The gate structure includes a work function layer. The work function layer includes a compound of a metal material and a Group VIA material.

Abstract: Designs and techniques for manufacturing microelectronic antenna tuners are provided. An example microelectronic antenna system includes a radio frequency integrated circuit comprising a plurality of radio frequency signal ports disposed in a first area, a plurality of tuning devices disposed in a second area of the radio frequency integrated circuit, at least one antenna element disposed on a substrate coupled to the radio frequency integrated circuit, and at least one feedline disposed in the substrate and configured to communicatively couple the at least one antenna element, at least one of the plurality of tuning devices, and one of the plurality of radio frequency signal ports.

Abstract: A method implemented by a video coding apparatus includes applying a neural network (NN) filter to an unfiltered sample of a video unit to generate a filtered sample. The NN filter is applied based on a syntax element of the video unit. The method also includes converting between a video media file and a bitstream based on the filtered sample that was generated.