Patents by Inventor Liang Zhao

Liang Zhao has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11722685
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video encoding/decoding. In some examples, an apparatus for video decoding includes processing circuitry that decodes prediction information for a current block in a current picture that is a part of a coded video sequence. The prediction information indicates whether the current block is coded in affine linear weighted intra prediction (ALWIP). Responsive to the prediction information indicating that the current block is coded in ALWIP, the processing circuitry determines an ALWIP mode index irrespective of prediction modes of neighboring blocks adjacent to the current block, the ALWIP mode index indicating one of a plurality of ALWIP modes. The processing circuitry reconstructs the current block according to the one of the plurality of ALWIP modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Liang Zhao, Xin Zhao, Xiang Li, Shan Liu
  • Patent number: 11722661
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and an apparatus for video decoding. In some embodiments, the apparatus for video decoding includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry decodes at least one syntax element from a coded video bitstream. The at least one syntax element is indicative of a block size of a non-square block under reconstruction that has a rectangular shape. The block size includes a first size in a first dimension and a second size in a second dimension. The first size is different from the second size. The processing circuitry predicts a sample of the non-square block based on a first set of intra prediction directions for the non-square block. The first set of intra prediction directions does not include at least one of a second set of intra prediction directions for a square block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Tencent America LLC
    Inventors: Shan Liu, Stephan Wenger, Xin Zhao, Xiang Li, Liang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20230247193
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable storage mediums for video encoding/decoding. An apparatus includes processing circuitry that decodes prediction information of a current block in a current picture that is a part of a coded video bitstream. The prediction information indicates a non-directional intra prediction mode for the current block. The processing circuitry partitions the current block into a plurality of partitions. The plurality of partitions includes at least one L-shaped partition. The processing circuitry reconstructs one of the plurality of partitions based on at least one of (i) neighboring reconstructed samples of the one of the plurality of partitions or (ii) neighboring reconstructed samples of the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventor: Liang ZHAO
  • Patent number: 11706436
    Abstract: A method for video coding in an encoder is provided. A first intra prediction mode in a first set of intra prediction modes for a non-square block is determined. The first set of intra prediction modes includes a specific number of wide angle intra prediction modes that are not in a second set of intra prediction modes for a square block, and the first set of intra prediction modes does not include a specific number of missing intra prediction modes that are in the second set of intra prediction modes. A first block is coded according to the first intra prediction mode. The specific numbers of the wide angle intra prediction modes and the missing intra prediction modes are a function of an aspect ratio of the first block, the second set of intra prediction modes includes directional modes from a bottom-left diagonal mode to a top-right diagonal mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Tencent America LLC
    Inventors: Liang Zhao, Shan Liu, Xin Zhao, Xiang Li
  • Patent number: 11706454
    Abstract: A method of partitioning a coding unit (CU) into one or more transform units (TUs) for encoding a video sequence using at least one processor includes determining a height of the CU; determining a width of the CU; determining a TU size of each of the one or more TUs based on the height of the CU and the width of the CU; determining one or more TU positions of the one or more TUs based on the height of the CU and the width of the CU; and partitioning the CU into the one or more TUs based on the determined size of the one or more TUs and the one or more positions of the one or more TUs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Xin Zhao, Liang Zhao, Xiang Li, Shan Liu
  • Publication number: 20230224465
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a set of advanced video coding technologies. More specifically, the disclosed technology involves cross-channel prediction and particularly chroma from luma (CfL) prediction. In some example implementations, a sample in a chroma channel is predicted based on a weighted sum or average of an alternate current prediction contribution derived based on reconstructed samples of a luma channel and a direct current prediction contribution generated based on an intra-prediction of the sample in the chroma channel based on reconstructed samples of the chroma channel, the intra-prediction being performed based on an intra-prediction mode other than a DC mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Xin ZHAO, Liang ZHAO, Shan LIU
  • Publication number: 20230217032
    Abstract: A method for controlling block intra prediction is provided for a decoder. The method includes: obtaining a coded video bitstream; decoding, prediction information of a current coding unit (CU) in a segment of a current picture from the coded video bitstream; determining, according to the prediction information, a prediction type of a chroma coding block (CB) of the current CU, the prediction type being intra prediction or inter prediction; and reconstructing the chroma CB according to the prediction information, where a width of any reconstructed chroma CB intra-predicted from the coded video bitstream is greater than 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Liang ZHAO, Xiang LI, Xin ZHAO, Shan LIU, Guichun LI, Xiaozhong XU
  • Publication number: 20230217044
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for encoding or decoding a video sequence includes applying a Cross-Component Linear Model (CCLM) to a video sequence, and applying an interpolation filter in the Cross-Component Linear Model (CCLM), wherein the interpolation filter is dependent upon a YUV format of the video sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Liang ZHAO, Xin Zhao, Xiang Li, Shan Liu
  • Patent number: 11694744
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes a plurality of memory cells arranged in a matrix, a plurality of word lines extended in a row direction, and a plurality of bit lines extended in a column direction. Each of the memory cells is coupled to one of the word lines and one of the bit lines. The memory device further includes a word-line control circuit coupled to and configured to control the word lines, a first bit-line control circuit configured to control the bit lines and sense the memory cells in a digital mode, and a second bit-line control circuit configured to bias the bit lines and sense the memory cells in an analog mode. The first bit-line control circuit is coupled to a first end of each of the bit lines. The second bit-line control circuit is coupled to a second end of each of the bit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Hefei Reliance Memory Limited
    Inventors: Liang Zhao, Zhichao Lu
  • Publication number: 20230209059
    Abstract: A method, computer program, and computer system are provided for encoding/decoding video data. Video data including (1) a chroma component having a first nominal angle and a first delta angle and (2) a luma component having a second nominal angle and a second delta angle is received. An index associated with the first delta angle is parsed by an encoder and parsed by a decoder. The video data is encoded and/or decoded using intra prediction based on the parsed index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Liang Zhao, Xin Zhao, Shan Liu
  • Publication number: 20230203062
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to compounds and methods of using said compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, for treating diseases and conditions mediated by TEAD, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Robert ZBIEG, Paul Powell BEROZA, Vishal Anil VERMA, Bing-Yan ZHU, Ramsay BEVERIDGE, Liang ZHAO, Melissa LEBLANC, Lisa Marie BARTON, Bryan Ka Ip CHAN, Samir BOUAYAD-GERVAIS, Anwesha DEY, Marie Anne EVANGELISTA, Russell Tyler SMITH
  • Patent number: 11689715
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include methods, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable storage mediums for video encoding/decoding. An apparatus includes processing circuitry that decodes prediction information of a current block in a current picture that is a part of a coded video bitstream. The prediction information indicates a non-directional intra prediction mode for the current block. The processing circuitry partitions the current block into a plurality of partitions. The plurality of partitions includes at least one L-shaped partition. The processing circuitry reconstructs one of the plurality of partitions based on at least one of (i) neighboring reconstructed samples of the one of the plurality of partitions or (ii) neighboring reconstructed samples of the current block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventor: Liang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20230199207
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for video encoding/decoding. An apparatus for video decoding includes processing circuitry that decodes prediction information for a current block in a current picture that is included in a coded video sequence. The prediction information indicates an intra prediction mode of the current block. The processing circuitry determines a position dependent prediction combination (PDPC) process according to the intra prediction mode of the current block indicated by the prediction information. Further, the processing circuitry reconstructs the current block based on the determined PDPC process. A same PDPC process is applied to intra prediction modes adjacent to diagonal intra prediction modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Tencent America LLC
    Inventors: Liang ZHAO, Xin ZHAO, Xiang LI, Shan LIU
  • Publication number: 20230193723
    Abstract: An autonomous flow control device includes a valve assembly having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A valve element is disposed between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The valve element has a viscosity dominant flow path configured to provide a first flow resistance and an inertia dominant flow path configured to provide a second flow resistance that is greater than the first flow resistance such that when the viscosity of the fluid flowing therethrough is greater than a first predetermined level, the fluid follows the viscosity dominant flow path with the first flow resistance and when the viscosity of the fluid flowing therethrough is less than a second predetermined level, the fluid follows the inertia dominant flow path with the second flow resistance, thereby regulating the production rate of the fluid responsive to changes in the viscosity of the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Floway Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Xinqi Rong, Liang Zhao
  • Patent number: 11683526
    Abstract: A method of video encoding includes determining whether a first block associated with a second block is to be predicted according to a block differential pulse code modulation (BDPCM) mode, and, in response to determining that the first block is to be predicted according to the BDPCM mode, associating the first block with an intra prediction mode value based on a BDPCM direction for the first block. The intra prediction mode value is selected from a plurality of intra prediction modes that include angular intra prediction modes. The method also includes determining an intra prediction mode value for the second block using the intra prediction mode value associated with the first block, and encoding the second block using the determined intra prediction mode value for the second block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Tencent America LLC
    Inventors: Xin Zhao, Xiang Li, Liang Zhao, Shan Liu
  • Patent number: 11683516
    Abstract: An apparatus for video coding includes processing circuitry that encodes prediction information of a current block in a video bitstream. The prediction information indicates a first set of intra prediction direction mode numbers for the current block. The processing circuitry determines whether a first intra prediction direction mode number of a neighboring block of the current block is in the first set of intra prediction direction mode numbers. In response to the first intra prediction direction mode number not being in the first set of intra prediction direction mode numbers, the processing circuitry determines a most probable mode for the current block based on a second intra prediction direction mode number in the first set of intra prediction direction mode numbers that is nearest to the first intra prediction direction mode number. The processing circuitry encodes the current block based on the most probable mode of the current block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Liang Zhao, Shan Liu, Xin Zhao, Xiang Li
  • Publication number: 20230188704
    Abstract: A method for video decoding is provided. For a current block, whether an angular intra prediction mode for the current block is a wide angle mode that is in a direction outside of a range of directions that spans a bottom left diagonal direction and a top right diagonal direction of the current block is determined. Based on the angular intra prediction mode being determined as the wide angle mode, an intra smooth filter is enabled, the enabled intra smooth filter is applied to blocks neighboring the current block to generate filtered blocks, and intra prediction is performed based on the filtered blocks to decode the current block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Liang ZHAO, Xin ZHAO, Xiang LI, Shan LIU
  • Publication number: 20230179763
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to video coding and particularly to methods and systems for selection of interpolation filters for generation of inter-prediction blocks based on motion vector magnitude and/or motion vector pixel resolution. For example, a method for processing a video block of a video stream is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: TENCENT AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Liang ZHAO, Xin ZHAO, Shan LIU
  • Publication number: 20230179245
    Abstract: Techniques for controlling remote antenna systems. An example method of receiving radio frequency signals with a remote antenna module includes providing a first signal to a remote receiver on a conductor, receiving a control signal from the remote receiver on the conductor, wherein the control signal is a bias voltage on the conductor, and providing a second signal on the conductor in response to receiving the control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Rayman Wai PON, Liang ZHAO, Pranav IYENGAR, Arnold Jason GUM
  • Publication number: 20230179253
    Abstract: A signal transfer method includes: transferring a direct current signal between a port of an apparatus and a physical transmission line physically coupled to the port; and transferring: a first signal in accordance with a first wireless protocol to the port from a wireless protocol interface, the first signal being a first radio frequency signal; or a second signal in accordance with a second wireless protocol from the port to the wireless protocol interface, the second signal being a second radio frequency signal; or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Rayman Wai Pon, Liang Zhao, Pranav Iyengar, Arnold Jason Gum