Abstract: A method coding video data includes receiving a block of video data, wherein chroma samples of the block of video data are subsampled relative to luma samples of the block of video data (e.g., 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 video content). A video coder may determine a subsampling technique, from a plurality of subsampling techniques, for the luma samples of the block of video data for a cross-component prediction mode, and may code the block of video data using the subsampling technique and the cross-component prediction mode. A first subsampling technique of the plurality of subsampling techniques includes not applying subsampling to the luma samples of the block of video data, and a second subsampling technique of the plurality of subsampling techniques includes a combination of downsampling filters to be applied to the luma samples of the block.

Abstract: A data collection and analysis method includes applying a first noise step to an original data stream with an original character to generate a first data stream with a first character; and applying a second noise step to the first data stream to generate a second data stream with a second character, wherein a first variation between the original character and the first character is greater than a second variation between the original character and the second character.

Abstract: A data collection and analysis method includes applying a first noise step to an original data stream with an original character to generate a first data stream with a first character; and applying a second noise step to the first data stream to generate a second data stream with a second character, wherein a first variation between the original character and the first character is greater than a second variation between the original character and the second character.

Abstract: A cross-platform data migration method and a cross-platform data migration system include determining that a first database is compatible with a second database, receiving a user request associated with an instruction to migrate data from the first database to the second database, determining that backup data corresponding to a current state of the first database is available, mounting the backup data onto the second platform via a distributed file system protocol, converting the backup data from the source endian format to a target endian format, and restoring the backup data in the target endian format to the second platform.

Abstract: A data collection and analysis method includes applying a first noise step to an original data stream with an original character to generate a first data stream with a first character; and applying a second noise step to the first data stream to generate a second data stream with a second character, wherein a first variation between the original character and the first character is greater than a second variation between the original character and the second character.

Abstract: Displaying a warped area includes obtaining an image of a real environment, obtaining a portion of a field of view comprising an obstruction, determining a portion of the image of the real environment corresponding to the obstruction, applying a warping function to an area surrounding the portion of the image of the real environment corresponding to the obstruction to obtain a warped area, and displaying the warped area.

Abstract: A multi-channel magnetic control system is provided, which is used for mixing fluids containing magnetic particles or separating magnetic species. In the multi-channel magnetic control system, a plurality of magnetic field switches are allocated to surround a plurality of channels, and the magnetization directions of the magnetic field switches are controlled to generate an uneven local magnetic field gradient, so as to achieve the purpose of fluid mixing or separating the magnetic species. This system can be also used as controllable flow resistance devices for magnetic fluids. Based on the demand of magnetic field distribution, overall or local control of the magnetic field switches can be executed to perform parallel processing over the multi-channel system of multi-dimensional allocation, so as to effectively save the processing time. The mixing or separation rate can be obtained via detecting residual magnetic species by magnetoresistive sensors arranged in inlets and outlets of channels.

Abstract: A single bridge magnetic field sensor includes a fluxguide mounted to a surface of a substrate. A bridge unit includes first, second, third, and fourth magnetoresistive elements mounted around the fluxguide and mounted on the surface of the substrate. A switching circuit is electrically connected to two voltage inputs, two grounding terminals, two voltage output terminals, and the four magnetoresistive elements. The switching circuit can proceed with circuit switching according to a magnetic field in each axis direction to be measured, thereby changing electrical connection between the voltage inputs, the grounding terminals, the voltage output terminals, and the four magnetoresistive elements. A measuring unit is electrically connected to the two voltage output terminals and the four magnetoresistive elements.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a magnetic field sensing device and method. The magnetic field sensing device includes a pinned layer with a first magnetization direction, an analyzer with a second magnetization direction, wherein the first and the second magnetization directions form an angle, and a sensing layer of magnetic material, located between the analyzer and the pinned layer. The magnetic field sensing method includes: providing a pinned layer with a first magnetization direction, providing an analyzer with a second magnetization direction, wherein the first and the second magnetization directions form an angle, and providing a sensing layer of magnetic material, located between the analyzer and the pinned layer.

Abstract: A multi-channel magnetic control system is provided, which is used for mixing fluids containing magnetic particles or separating magnetic species. In the multi-channel magnetic control system, a plurality of magnetic field switches are allocated to surround a plurality of channels, and the magnetization directions of the magnetic field switches are controlled to generate an uneven local magnetic field gradient, so as to achieve the purpose of fluid mixing or separating the magnetic species. This system can be also used as controllable flow resistance devices for magnetic fluids. Based on the demand of magnetic field distribution, overall or local control of the magnetic field switches can be executed to perform parallel processing over the multi-channel system of multi-dimensional allocation, so as to effectively save the processing time. The mixing or separation rate can be obtained via detecting residual magnetic species by magnetoresistive sensors arranged in inlets and outlets of channels.

Abstract: A single bridge magnetic field sensor includes a fluxguide mounted to a surface of a substrate. A bridge unit includes first, second, third, and fourth magnetoresistive elements mounted around the fluxguide and mounted on the surface of the substrate. A switching circuit is electrically connected to two voltage inputs, two grounding terminals, two voltage output terminals, and the four magnetoresistive elements. The switching circuit can proceed with circuit switching according to a magnetic field in each axis direction to be measured, thereby changing electrical connection between the voltage inputs, the grounding terminals, the voltage output terminals, and the four magnetoresistive elements. A measuring unit is electrically connected to the two voltage output terminals and the four magnetoresistive elements.

Abstract: A magnetic device with a three-dimensional wave structure is provided, which contains magnetic elements and a signal receiver. The magnetic element is nano/micron structure with magnetic anisotropy. The magnetic element is formed on a substrate with three-dimensional wave structure. When a magnetic substance approaches to the magnetic element, the magnetic substance produces a corresponding magnetoresistance signal for the magnetic element. Through the measurement of the magnetoresistance of the three-dimensional wave structure, and the presence or absence of the magnetic substance can be detected. An external magnetic field is used to change the magnetization configuration of the three-dimensional wave structure to capture the magnetic substance by adsorbing the magnetic substance to a magnetic pole of the three-dimensional wave structure.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a magnetic field sensing device and method. The magnetic field sensing device includes a pinned layer with a first magnetization direction, an analyzer with a second magnetization direction, wherein the first and the second magnetization directions form an angle, and a sensing layer of magnetic material, located between the analyzer and the pinned layer. The magnetic field sensing method includes: providing a pinned layer with a first magnetization direction, providing an analyzer with a second magnetization direction, wherein the first and the second magnetization directions form an angle, and providing a sensing layer of magnetic material, located between the analyzer and the pinned layer.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for dynamically adjusting the amount of power (or current) distributed to one or more connected devices via electrical interfaces. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first module adapted to detect current drawn by a first set of ports, and a second module adapted to adjust the current provided to a second set of ports based on the detected current. The second module is also optionally adapted to distribute unreserved current among the devices according to an allocation protocol. In the exemplary context of a plurality of interconnected serial bus devices, the invention enables a device to draw more current than that required to be reserved for that device (such as to comply with a specification such as USB), yet without increasing the total amount of power which must be dedicated to the serial ports as a whole. Power supply efficiency may also be advantageously optimized.

Abstract: A connector includes a casing, a circuit board, a joint and an adapter. The casing has an accommodating space. The circuit board, located in the accommodating space, has multiple conductive contacts. The joint, assembled on the casing, is electrically connected to the circuit board. The adapter module, detachably assembled in the accommodating space, includes a first body, a second body and multiple piercing terminals. The first body has multiple insertion slots. The second body is combined with the first body. The multiple piercing terminals, located on the second body, correspond to the insertion slots and are electrically connected to the multiple conductive contacts.

Abstract: A connector includes a lower casing, a circuit board, a connecting head, multiple puncturing terminals, an upper casing and an upper lid. The lower casing includes a base and at least one support pole provided on the base. The base has an accommodating slot. The circuit board disposed in the accommodating slot. The connecting head is disposed on the base, and is electrically connected to the circuit board. The puncturing terminals are disposed on the circuit board. The upper casing includes a casing body, a cantilever structure extending from one side of the casing body and a cable holder located on the cantilever structure. The upper lid is disposed on the upper casing body. The upper lid has a release position and an open position relative to the casing body.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for dynamically adjusting the amount of power (or current) distributed to one or more connected devices via electrical interfaces. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first module adapted to detect current drawn by a first set of ports, and a second module adapted to adjust the current provided to a second set of ports based on the detected current. The second module is also optionally adapted to distribute unreserved current among the devices according to an allocation protocol. In the exemplary context of a plurality of interconnected serial bus devices, the invention enables a device to draw more current than that required to be reserved for that device (such as to comply with a specification such as USB), yet without increasing the total amount of power which must be dedicated to the serial ports as a whole. Power supply efficiency may also be advantageously optimized.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) in-plane magnetic sensor includes a first magnetic sensor, a second magnetic sensor, a third magnetic sensor and a circuit. The first magnetic sensor, second magnetic sensor and third magnetic sensor are installed on a same plane to measure the magnetic field component of first direction, second direction and third direction, where the third direction is perpendicular to the first and second direction. The third magnetic sensor includes a third fixed layer, a third magnetic insulating layer and a third free layer. The magnetoresistance of the third free layer is an intermediate value in the spontaneous magnetization direction, and is varied when interfered by an external magnetic field. In short, the 3D in-plane magnetic sensor is manufactured with semiconductor processing which does not require vertical adhesion, and also bring the benefits of improved production capacity, prolonged product life, reduced manufacturing cost and time.

Abstract: Non-basic and non-acidic homogeneous catalysts organo-metallic compound of the formula: M(OCH3)x wherein M is B, Na, Mg, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Al, Sn, Sb, Mo, Ag, and Cd and x is an integer from 2, 3 or 4 can catalyze transesterification of oils and fats having high free fatty acid content and with an acid number from 0.5 to 20, into biodiesel. B(OCH3)3 and Ge(OCH3)4, having low boiling points, are easily recovered from the biodiesel and glycerol phases and recycled for reuse. Continuous biodiesel production with the novel homogenous catalysts is achieved without the complicated and troublesome steps attendant with conventional processes using base or acid homogeneous catalyst. The high purity biodiesel is produced without acid-base neutralization, water wash, filtration, and solid disposal steps for removing the spent catalyst from the product streams associated with prior techniques.

Abstract: Catalytic partial oxidation using a metal oxide catalyst surface treats crumb rubber that is recovered from waste rubber tires. Advantages of using catalytically oxidized crumb rubber relative to using non-catalytically oxidized crumb rubber in making the rubberized concrete, includes superior mechanical strength and water-repealing capability, lower oxidation temperature and shorter oxidation time, and accelerated hydration times. Rubber oil (a gas condensate) co-produced from the crumb rubber partial oxidation process is equal to or better than the commercial superplasticizers. Industrial scale partial oxidation employs a continuous flow tubular reactor where a crumb rubber/catalyst mixture is fed into the reactor co-currently with an air/nitrogen mixture.