Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for performing computation-efficient encoding of video or image frames are disclosed. An encoder partitions a video or image frame into a plurality of sub-frame blocks. For each sub-frame block, the encoder selects a subset of the original pixel values based on one or more criteria. In a first mode, the encoder selects the corners of the sub-frame block. Then, the encoder generates encoding vectors to represent the pixels in between pairs of the selected subset of pixel values. The encoder includes the original pixel values of the selected subset in the encoded block that represents the original sub-frame block. The encoder also includes the encoding vectors in the encoded block, wherein the encoding vectors are calculated based on the color parameter differences between each pair of the selected subset of pixel values. The encoder also includes metadata specifying the encoding mode in the encoded block.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clear coating composition comprising a perlite, wherein the median particle size, d50, of the perlite is in the range of 0.5 and 25 ?m, a method of making clear coating compositions and their use in coating an article or substrate.

Abstract: A composition for additive manufacturing of an article may include a base material, a functional particulate having at least one of an acicular morphology and a platy morphology, and binder. The functional particulate may increase a strength property of the article manufactured with the composition as compared to the strength property of the article manufactured with the composition being devoid of the functional particulate. A method of manufacturing an article via additive manufacturing may include providing a first layer of a powder composition. The powder composition may include a base material, a functional particulate, and binder. The method may also include binding the first layer of powder composition in a predetermined pattern to form a hardened two-dimensional shape including the powder composition, and successively providing additional layers of the powder composition and binding the respective layers to form the article.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for performing computation-efficient encoding of video or image frames are disclosed. An encoder partitions a video or image frame into a plurality of sub-frame blocks. For each sub-frame block, the encoder selects a subset of the original pixel values based on one or more criteria. In a first mode, the encoder selects the corners of the sub-frame block. Then, the encoder generates encoding vectors to represent the pixels in between pairs of the selected subset of pixel values. The encoder includes the original pixel values of the selected subset in the encoded block that represents the original sub-frame block. The encoder also includes the encoding vectors in the encoded block, wherein the encoding vectors are calculated based on the color parameter differences between each pair of the selected subset of pixel values. The encoder also includes metadata specifying the encoding mode in the encoded block.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a refractive index-matched photo-curable composition containing a photo-curable resin, and a refractive index-matched additive, in which a ratio of a refractive index of the additive to a refractive index of the photo-curable resin ranges from about 0.8:1 to about 1.2:1. Also disclosed herein is an additive-manufacturing process, including the steps of delivering the refractive index-matched photo-curable composition onto a working surface to obtain a pre-polymer deposit on the working surface, and applying photons to the pre-polymer deposit to obtain a polymer in the form of a section plane of a component. Also disclosed herein are a method for increasing the curing rate of a photo-initiated polymerization, and a method for improving the mechanical properties of a composite material.

Abstract: A composition for additive manufacturing of an article may include a base material, a functional particulate having at least one of an acicular morphology and a platy morphology, and binder. The functional particulate may increase a strength property of the article manufactured with the composition as compared to the strength property of the article manufactured with the composition being devoid of the functional particulate. A method of manufacturing an article via additive manufacturing may include providing a first layer of a powder composition. The powder composition may include a base material, a functional particulate, and binder. The method may also include binding the first layer of powder composition in a predetermined pattern to form a hardened two-dimensional shape including the powder composition, and successively providing additional layers of the powder composition and binding the respective layers to form the article.

Abstract: An agglomerated mineral composite coating composition may include a coating vehicle, an agglomerated mineral composite including a first inorganic particulate mineral, a second inorganic particulate mineral, and a binder. The binder may facilitate agglomeration of the first inorganic particulate mineral and the second inorganic particulate mineral. A method of making a coating composition including agglomerated mineral composites may include adding a first inorganic particulate material to a second inorganic particulate material to form a mixture, adding a binder to the mixture to form agglomerated mineral composites, and adding the agglomerated mineral composites to a coating vehicle. The first and second inorganic particulate materials may include diatomaceous earth, mica, perlite, aluminosilicate, talc, and an alkali earth metal carbonate. The aluminosilicate may include kaolin. The alkali earth metal carbonate may include calcium carbonate. The binder may include sodium silicate.

Abstract: An Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) comprising a central processing unit (CPU) core portion and a graphics processing unit (GPU) core portion coupled to the CPU core portion. The GPU core portion includes a GPU core and a dedicated GPU debugging core, the dedicated GPU debugging core enabling performance of GPU centric debug functions.

Abstract: A method and device for facilitating interaction between a touch screen device and a computing device are provided. The method includes displaying a pointer location indicator (mouse cursor) on the touch screen device. The mouse cursor moves responsively to movement of a mouse of a linked computing device. The device includes a touch screen having an input operable to receive indications of operation of a pointing device coupled to a second computing device. The touch screen is further operable to display a pointer location indicator and the pointer location indicator is operable to move responsively to movement of the pointing device.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of processing kaolin to produce ultrafine hydrous kaolin. The methods involve processing gray crude kaolin by subjecting the kaolin crude to flotation and then centrifuging the kaolin to provide a fine stream that is subject to refinement. Also disclosed are systems for the automated processing of gray crude kaolin to produce the ultrafine hydrous kaolin and paint compositions that contain the ultrafine hydrous kaolin.

Abstract: An Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) comprising a central processing unit (CPU) core portion and a graphics processing unit (GPU) core portion coupled to the CPU core portion. The GPU core portion includes a GPU core and a dedicated GPU debugging core, the dedicated GPU debugging core enabling performance of GPU centric debug functions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extending the display area of a source device (SD) to one or more target devices (TDs), are described. According to a method, information that may be displayed at the SD is transmitted to the one or more TDs. At the TDs, the information is displayed and manipulated by a user. An indication of the user's manipulations of the information is received at the SD where the information is physically updated. The SD transmits the updated information to the one or more TDs in order to synchronize the information displayed by the one or more TDs with the transmitted information.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for the secure handling of content provider protected multimedia content are disclosed. A method for providing secure handling of provider protected multimedia content, includes: decrypting, in a hardware-based multimedia content protection device (MMCP), the provider protected multimedia content using one or more provider keys; encrypting, in the MMCP, the decrypted multimedia content using one or more local keys to create locally protected multimedia content; and providing the locally protected multimedia content to a graphics processor over a secure connection. In an embodiment, the MMCP and the graphics processor are on the same board. In another embodiment, the MMCP is incorporated in the graphics processor to form a unified chip.

Abstract: A load bearing apparatus is configured to simulate a payload. The load bearing apparatus includes a load member configured to simulate the mass of a payload, a frame having frame members, a plurality of retainers configured to support the load member, and first and second outer guides coupled to the load member. The plurality of retainers includes a first retainer positioned at a first height and configured to support the load member at the first height, and a second retainer positioned at a second height different from the first height and configured to support the load member at the second height. The first and second outer guides are coupled to the load member and are configured to receive therebetween at least one lifting member of a lifting device. By using load members of different weights and positioning them at varying heights, different centers of gravity can be achieved.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of processing kaolin to produce ultrafine hydrous kaolin. The methods involve processing gray crude kaolin by subjecting the kaolin crude to flotation and then centrifuging the kaolin to provide a fine stream that is subject to refinement. Also disclosed are systems for the automated processing of gray crude kaolin to produce the ultrafine hydrous kaolin and paint compositions that contain the ultrafine hydrous kaolin.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of processing kaolin to produce ultrafine hydrous kaolin. The methods involve processing gray crude kaolin by subjecting the kaolin crude to flotation and then centrifuging the kaolin to provide a fine stream that is subject to refinement. Also disclosed are systems for the automated processing of gray crude kaolin to produce the ultrafine hydrous kaolin and paint compositions that contain the ultrafine hydrous kaolin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure-balanced inertial valve assembly for use in marine seismic energy sources such as air guns. The valve includes a poppet having a first seal and a second seal. A pressure chamber containing a fluid under pressure communicating with the first and second seals to substantially balance the pressure across the seals. An inertial mass is coupled to the poppet. A coil assembly is disposed about the inertial mass. A central guide pin provides guided movement for axial translation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure-balanced inertial valve assembly for use in marine seismic energy sources such as air guns. The valve includes a poppet having a first seal and a second seal. A pressure chamber containing a fluid under pressure communicating with the first and second seals to substantially balance the pressure across the seals. An inertial mass is coupled to the poppet. A coil assembly is disposed about the inertial mass. A central guide pin provides guided movement for axial translation.