Patents by Inventor Na Zhang

Na Zhang 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).

  • Publication number: 20240244222
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: constructing, during a conversion between a target video block of a video and a bitstream of the video, at least one template in the target video block based on at least one neighbor sample of the target video block that satisfies a predetermined criterion; applying template matching to refine motion information for the target video block based on the at least one determined template, to obtain refined motion information; and performing the conversion based on the refined motion information. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the coding efficiency and performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Zhipin DENG, Li ZHANG, Kai ZHANG, Na ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20240244223
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: determining, during a conversion between a current video block of a video and a bitstream of the video, a motion candidate for the current video block based on merge mode with motion vector differences (MMVD) with an initial set of search points, a first direction of a first search point in the initial set of search points being non-vertical and non-horizontal; and performing the conversion based on the motion candidate. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve coding efficiency and coding quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Mehdi Salehifar, Yuwen He, Kai Zhang, Na Zhang, Li Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240244191
    Abstract: A mechanism for processing video data implemented by a video coding apparatus is disclosed. The mechanism determines to apply template-based intra mode derivation (TIMD) to a block based on whether the block is dyadic or non-dyadic, where TMID is associated with intra prediction. A conversion between a visual media data and a bitstream is performed by applying intra prediction to the block based on TIMD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Kai Zhang, Li Zhang, Zhipin Deng, Na Zhang, Yang Wang
  • Publication number: 20240243289
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a binder comprising a fluoropolymer; an addition polymer comprising a silicon-containing functional group comprising at least one alkoxy substituent; and a liquid medium. The disclose also provides a slurry composition comprising the binder and an electrochemically active material and/or an electrically conductive agent. Also described herein are electrodes and electrical storage devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Na Zhang, Qi Zheng, Bryann Ashleigh Morgan, Samuel Logan Esarey
  • Patent number: 12041225
    Abstract: A video processing method includes determining, for a conversion between a current video block of a video including multiple video blocks and a coded representation of the video, and from types of reference pictures used for the conversion, applicability of a coding tool to the current video block and performing the conversion based on the determining. The method may be performed by a video decoder or a video encoder or a video transcoder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignees: BEIJING BYTEDANCE NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., BYTEDANCE INC.
    Inventors: Na Zhang, Hongbin Liu, Li Zhang, Kai Zhang, Yue Wang
  • Publication number: 20240236318
    Abstract: A mechanism for processing video data implemented by a video coding apparatus is disclosed. The mechanism determines to split a coding tree unit (CTU) into one or more coding units (CUs). One or more of the CUs may be one or more prediction tree units (PTUs). The mechanism further determines to recursively split the CUs into prediction units (PUs). The method performs a conversion between a visual media data and a bitstream based on the PUs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Kai Zhang, Li Zhang, Zhipin Deng, Na Zhang, Yang Wang
  • Publication number: 20240221250
    Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, systems and computer storage mediums for processing an image. The method may include: obtaining a plurality of projection images generated at a plurality of angles; reconstructing, based on the plurality of projection images, a plurality of tomographic images of a plurality of slices; and obtaining a target image sequence based on the plurality of tomographic images of the plurality of slices, wherein the target image sequence including one or more fusion images, and the one or more fusion images are generated based on one or more tomographic images of the plurality of tomographic images corresponding to one or more slices of the plurality of slices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Le YANG, Na ZHANG, Yang HU
  • Publication number: 20240223756
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: determining, during a conversion between a target video block of a video and a bitstream of the video, an intra block copy (IBC)-based mode to be applied for the target video block, the IBC-based mode being based on at least one of the following: an IBC merge mode with block vector difference (MBVD), a combined prediction mode based on an IBC mode and at least one further prediction mode, an IBC mode based on triangle partitioning, an IBC mode based on geometric partitioning, an IBC advanced motion vector prediction (AMVP) mode based on template matching (TM), or an IBC merge mode based on TM; and performing the conversion based on the IBC-based mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: Na ZHANG, Kai ZHANG, Li Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240212163
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for image segmentation. The method may include determining, based on image data of a subject, an initial boundary of a target object inside the subject, wherein a difference between a first parameter value of at least one parameter of the target object and a second parameter value of the at least one parameter of the subject satisfies a condition; determining, based on the initial boundary of the target object, a closed boundary of the target object; and segmenting, based on the initial boundary and the closed boundary, a target portion corresponding to the target object from the image data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Le YANG, Yang HU, Na ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20240214606
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: determining, during a conversion between a current video block of a video and a bitstream of the video, a refinement process applied to a current video unit associated with the current video block based on at least one of dimension information of the current video unit or coding tools applied to the current video unit; and performing the conversion based on the refinement process. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the coding performance and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Zhipin DENG, Li ZHANG, Kai ZHANG, Na ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20240214586
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: determining, during a conversion between a target video block of a video and a bitstream of the video, whether a block vector (BV) candidate of the target video block is valid; and in accordance with a determination that the BV candidate is valid, performing the conversion based on the BV candidate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Na Zhang, Kai Zhang, Li Zhang, Jizheng Xu
  • Publication number: 20240205425
    Abstract: A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: constructing a list of merge candidates for a target block of a video in a subblock based merge mode: reordering the list of merge candidates for the target block; and performing a conversion between the target block and a bitstream of the video based on the reordered list of merge candidates. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the coding efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicants: Beijing Bytedance Network Technology Co., Ltd., Bytedance Inc.
    Inventors: Na ZHANG, Kai ZHANG, Li ZHANG, Hongbin LIU, Zhipin DENG, Yang WANG
  • Publication number: 20240201459
    Abstract: A RoF communication device includes a RF circuit board and an optical module. The optical module includes a casing, a connection circuit board, an optical transmitting unit and an optical receiving unit. The casing is connected with the RF circuit board. The connection circuit board is accommodated in the casing. The optical transmitting unit is mounted on the connection circuit board. The optical receiving unit is mounted on the connection circuit board. The electrical interface of the RF circuit board is provided in the casing, and the optical transmitting unit and the optical receiving unit are electrically connected with the electrical interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Na ZHANG, Fan YANG, Qikun HUANG
  • Publication number: 20240205414
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: determining, during a conversion between a target block in a target picture of a video and a bitstream of the video, first motion information of the target block based on a regular merge mode, the first motion information comprising a regular merge list of regular merge candidates for the target block; determining second motion information from the first motion information based on a geometric partitioning-based merge mode and a redundancy check, the second motion information comprising a geometric partitioning-based merge list of geometric partitioning-based merge candidates for the target block; and performing the conversion based on the first motion information and the second motion information. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the coding efficiency and compression ratios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Zhipin DENG, Li ZHANG, Kai ZHANG, Na ZHANG, Yang WANG
  • Publication number: 20240196002
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: obtaining, during a conversion between a first video unit in a target picture of a video and a bitstream of the video, second coding data of the first video unit based on first coding data of the first video unit and a refinement process, the first coding data being coded by a target coding mode; determining the use of the first coding data or the second coding data for processing a second video unit subsequent to the first video unit based on the target coding mode; and performing the conversion based on the target coding data. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the coding performance and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Zhipin DENG, Li ZHANG, Kai ZHANG, Na ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20240196001
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: obtaining, during a conversion between a target video unit in a target picture of a video and a bitstream of the video, second coding data of the target video unit based on first coding data of the target video and a refinement process, the first coding data being coded by a target coding mode; and performing the conversion based on the second coding data. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the coding performance and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Zhipin DENG, Li ZHANG, Kai ZHANG, Na ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20240191008
    Abstract: Provided is an amination method for a polystyrene-type resin, and a method for immobilizing an enzyme using an aminated polystyrene-type resin. The amination method includes: in a solvent, a catalyst is used to catalyze a polystyrene-type resin and an enamine salt to perform a Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction, to obtain an aminated polystyrene-type resin, herein the catalyst is a Lewis acid catalyst. By means of the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction, the enamine salt is grafted onto the polystyrene-type resin, and the polystyrene-type resin is aminated. The conditions of the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction are easy to control, the post-treatment process is simple, and it is only necessary to remove the catalyst and the unreacted enamine salt by washing. Therefore, the above amination method in the present application has few steps and is simple and easy to implement. Meanwhile, the amination method further avoids the use of a noble metal catalyst, thereby reducing production cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Hao HONG, Yi XIAO, Na ZHANG, Han LIN, Long PAN, Williams VYASA, Liteng MA, Yuxia CUI, Yanyan GAO
  • Publication number: 20240187636
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: constructing, during a conversion between a target block of a video and a bitstream of the video, a list of motion candidates for motion information for the target block; determining a reordering scheme based at least in part on coding information, the reordering scheme indicating whether and/or how at least one motion candidate in the list of motion candidates is to be reordered; generating a target list of motion candidates from the list of motion candidates according to the reordering scheme; and deriving the motion information for the target block from the target list of motion candidates. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the coding effectiveness and coding efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicants: Beijing Bytedance Network Technology Co., Ltd., Bytedance Inc.
    Inventors: Na ZHANG, Kai ZHANG, Li ZHANG, Hongbin LIU, Zhipin DENG, Yang WANG
  • Publication number: 20240182942
    Abstract: The preparation method for a polypeptide includes the steps of constructing an engineering strain for fusion-expressing a polypeptide gene with a Sumo tag, and inducing the engineering strain for the soluble expression of a polypeptide, obtaining a crude protein containing a polypeptide precursor from the engineering strain by purification, cleaving the crude protein containing the polypeptide precursor by a Ulp1 protease to remove the Sumo tag, and purifying a cleavage product of the Ulp1 protease by a method of acetonitrile combined with heating precipitation or a method of precipitation with hexafluoro isopropanol to obtain the polypeptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2021
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicant: ASYMCHEM LABORATORIES (TIANJIN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hao HONG, Gage JAMES, Yi XIAO, Na ZHANG, Xuecheng JIAO, Junqi ZHAO, Lei WANG, Xiangyu MENG, Mujiao ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20240187633
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: obtaining, during a conversion between a target video unit in a target picture of a video and a bitstream of the video, second coding data of the target video unit based on first coding data of the target video unit and at least one refinement process, the at least one refinement process being applied based on a predefined criterion; and performing the conversion based on the second coding data. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the coding performance and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Zhipin DENG, Li ZHANG, Kai ZHANG, Na ZHANG