Abstract: A video encoding method and system are provided for encoding a video sequence. The video sequence includes N sub-sequences which each includes a plurality of frames. When the video encoding system encodes the jth frame in the ith sub-sequence of the video sequence, the frames previous to the jth frame in the ith sub-sequence have been encoded. Based on the encoded frames, an initial quantization scale is generated. According to the initial quantization scale, the jth frame of the ith sub-sequence is encoded in the inter-encoded mode. Whether the jth frame in the ith sub-sequence is a “scene change” relative to the (j?1)th frame in the ith subsequence is judged, and if YES, based on the initial quantization scale, an adjusted quantization scale is generated. Moreover, the jth frame in the ith sub-sequence is re-encoded in accordance with the adjusted quantization scale.

Abstract: Fringe field switching mode liquid crystal display (FFS LCD) devices are disclosed. A first substrate is disposed opposing a second substrate with a gap therebetween. A liquid crystal layer is interposed between the first and the second substrate. A gate line and data lines are formed on the first substrate in a matrix configuration and defining pixel areas. A counter electrode is disposed on each pixel area of the first substrate. A pixel electrode is disposed above the counter electrode with an insulating layer therebetween. The pixel electrode includes a plurality of parallel electrodes. Each electrode includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment, wherein the first segment has an included angle ? from the horizontal direction, the second segment has an included angle ? from the horizontal direction, and the first segment has an included angle ? from the horizontal direction.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that reduces variation in radiation therapy treatment planning among plurality of users within the same or different geographic locations. The system includes a method and an apparatus that provide users with the knowledge information and utilizing the knowledge information to contour target volumes for radiation treatment planning. The mode of operation includes utilizing a stand-alone workstation or a server computer connected to the plurality of thin client workstations.

Abstract: Fringe field switching mode liquid crystal display (FFS LCD) devices are disclosed. A first substrate is disposed opposing a second substrate with a gap therebetween. A liquid crystal layer is interposed between the first and the second substrate. A gate line and data lines are formed on the first substrate in a matrix configuration and defining pixel areas. A counter electrode is disposed on each pixel area of the first substrate. A pixel electrode is disposed above the counter electrode with an insulating layer therebetween. The pixel electrode includes a plurality of parallel electrodes. Each electrode includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment, wherein the first segment has an included angle ? from the horizontal direction, the second segment has an included angle ? from the horizontal direction, and the first segment has an included angle ? from the horizontal direction.

Abstract: A method for one step synthesizing and immobilzing crystalline titanium dioxide (TiO2) nano-particles simultaneously on a polymer support and a use thereof are provided. The method includes adding TiO2 precursor, water, alcohol and an ionic liquid in a sol-gel reaction under microwave irradiation, so that a plurality of TiO2 crystalline nano-particles are synthesized and immobilized on the polymer support simultaneously.

Abstract: The invention discloses a motion vector estimation system and the method thereof for estimating an output motion vector for a macroblock of a frame. The motion vector estimation system is capable of selectively horizontally shifting a search window corresponding to each macroblock, so as to improve reusability of pixel data from previous search window and reduce memory bandwidth.

Abstract: Fringe field switching mode liquid crystal display (FFS LCD) devices are disclosed. A first substrate is disposed opposing a second substrate with a gap therebetween. A liquid crystal layer is interposed between the first and the second substrate. A gate line and data lines are formed on the first substrate in a matrix configuration and defining pixel areas. A counter electrode is disposed on each pixel area of the first substrate. A pixel electrode is disposed above the counter electrode with an insulating layer therebetween. The pixel electrode includes a plurality of parallel electrodes. Each electrode includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment, wherein the first segment has an included angle ? from the horizontal direction, the second segment has an included angle ? from the horizontal direction, and the first segment has an included angle ? from the horizontal direction.

Abstract: A method and corresponding apparatus for compiling high-level languages into specific processor architectures are provided. In this embodiment, the specific processor is encapsulated in a virtual processor interface with simple instruction set architecture, and a compiler translates application programs into corresponding assembly codes. Further, the difficulty of the compiler design is reduced.

Abstract: An adjusting apparatus for adjusting a sensed image from a first angle to a second angle is provided. The adjusting apparatus includes a first memory module, a first calculating module, an encoding module, and an output module. The first memory module is used for receiving and storing the sensed image. The first calculating module accesses the sensed image stored in the first memory module according to a predetermined rule, generates an accessed image, and generates an operation signal according to the accessed image. The predetermined rule is a first reading sequence corresponding to the second angle. The encoding module receives and encodes the operation signal to produce a bit-stream. The output module encodes the bit-stream to produce an output image.

Abstract: An eye-tracking method includes acquiring an image of an eye of a user, identifying a pupil of and a reflected light spot on the eye from the acquired image, determining a distance of the reflected light spot from a reference point on the pupil and an angle of the reflected light spot from an axis passing through the reference point on the pupil, determining a gazing point based on the distance and the angle and a pre-established set of data, and performing an operation associated with the gazing point. A system for implementing the eye-tracking method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector adapter has a housing, a front sleeve holder, a rear sleeve holder, a sleeve and detachable positioning member. The housing has a cavity, two limiting protrusions and two positioning slots. The cavity and positioning slots are defined in the housing. The limiting protrusions are formed in the cavity. The front and sleeve holders are mounted in the cavity and each has a tube and a mount abutting the limiting protrusions. The sleeve is mounted in the tubes. The detachable positioning member is mounted on the housing and has two stoppers extending respectively the positioning slots to make the mounts clamped between the limiting protrusions and the stoppers. The optical fiber connector adapter with the detachable positioning member may be detached easily to facilitate rework.

Abstract: An efficient method and system of contouring target volumes and normal tissues at risk using an expert case as interactive tutorial reference for radiation therapy treatment plan is disclosed. Target volume contours based on guidance from a disease-matched expert case is selected by the user. The second imaging data set of a new patient is then displayed and linked with expert's case in a the slice-by-slice and side-by-side fashion and at comparable field-of-view angles. Users can generate the target volume contours on the new patient using expert case as tutorial guidance or overlaying the expert contours onto the new patient's imaging data set followed by reforming the target volume contours to fit the anatomical terrain of the patient. Users can then modify the target volume contours of their patient using expert case as tutorial guidance linked in a the slice-by-slice and side-by-side fashion and at comparable field-of-view angles.

Abstract: An eye-tracking method includes: acquiring an image of an eye of a user captured by an image-capturing module while the user is gazing at a gazing location on a screen module and a pair of light sources emit light toward the eye of the user; determining an angle and an area based on positions of a pupil and two reflected light spots on the eye of the user, wherein the angle and the area correspond to the gazing location; determining coordinates on the screen module based on the angle and the area, wherein the coordinates correspond to the gazing location; and performing an operation associated with the coordinates. An eye-tracking system for implementing the eye-tracking method is also disclosed. A correcting method and a correcting module for the eye-tracking system are further disclosed.

Abstract: A video compression circuit including a video pre-processor, a macroblock data storage unit and a video processor is provided. When fulfilled by an input video signal, the video pre-processor converts the input video signal to generate a macroblock data. The macroblock data storage unit alternatively and temporally stores the macroblock data generated from the video pre-processor. The video processor alternatively reads the macroblock data stored in the macroblock data storage unit, and compresses the readout macroblock data to an output video signal.

Abstract: The invention discloses an electronic immediate imaging system. The electronic immediate imaging system includes an image capturing module and a display module. The image capturing module includes an image capturing/processing unit, a multiplexer, and an image converting/transmitting unit. The image capturing/processing unit is used for capturing an image to generate a first image signal related to the image. The multiplexer is coupled to the image capturing/processing unit and for receiving and converting the first image signal to a second image signal. The image converting/transmitting unit, coupled to the multiplexer, is for converting the second image signal to a third image signal and transmitting the third image signal out. The display module includes a first image receiver and a display unit. The first image receiver is coupled to the image converting/transmitting unit and for receiving the third image signal. The display unit is used for displaying the image according to the third image signal.

Abstract: The invention discloses an image capturing device and an image delivery method which is suitably applied to a video conference. The video conference is held between a local terminal and a remote terminal through a network. The device comprises a processor, a video encoder, an encryption engine and a data transmitting interface. The processor is used to process an original video signal for generating a first video signal and a second video signal. The video encoder is for receiving and compressing the first video signal. The encryption engine is for encrypting the compressed first video signal. The data transfer interface is for transmitting the compressed and encrypted first video signal and the second video signal to the local terminal. Wherein, the first video signal is transmitted to the remote terminal by the local terminal through the network and recovered by the remote terminal, and the second video signal is presented at the local terminal.

Abstract: An eye-tracking method includes acquiring an image of an eye of a user, identifying a pupil of and a reflected light spot on the eye from the acquired image, determining a distance of the reflected light spot from a reference point on the pupil and an angle of the reflected light spot from an axis passing through the reference point on the pupil, determining a gazing point based on the distance and the angle and a pre-established set of data, and performing an operation associated with the gazing point. A system for implementing the eye-tracking method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-function peripheral mainly includes a casing, a scanning module and an inkjet printing module. The scanning module is located on the top side of the casing, including a scan platform and a dynamic scanning unit for capturing image data. The inkjet printing module is located below the scan platform and includes a dynamic printing unit for moving an ink cartridge to perform printing operations. The moving path of the ink cartridge is substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the scan platform. When the ink cartridge is moved to a cartridge replacing position located on a distal end of the dynamic printing unit, it escapes from under the scan platform to facilitate cartridge replacement operations.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector has a rear housing, a reinforcing sleeve and a front housing. The rear housing has a front end, a rear end, a top, a bottom, two opposite sides and two slits longitudinally defined respectively through the top and the bottom at the front end. The reinforcing sleeve is mounted in the rear housing. The front housing is mounted around and the rear housing from the front end of the rear housing and completely covers the slits of the rear housing. The optical fiber connector with the slits has high resistance to the external transverse pulling force and is excellently durable.

Abstract: A transmitting and conversion apparatus for universal serial bus (USB) to high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), comprises main body, at one end of the main body, there is a USB connection port, while there is a HDMI output port at the another end; in the main body, there is a USB interface, a USB Hub circuit, a USB to 12/24-bit RGB format output circuit, a USB audio signal conversion circuit, a HDMI conversion circuit and a micro-computer unit (MCU). By using the subject apparatus, the USB connection port can be connected to the interface port of a computer main frame, the computer main frame then outputs a USB packet video signal sequentially via USB Hub circuit, USB to 12/24-bit RGB format output circuit, USB audio signal conversion circuit, HDMI conversion circuit and convert the signal into signal of HDMI format, and finally, the signal of HDMI format is outputted via a HDMI output port for displaying.