Abstract: A method of encoding or decoding video data includes determining that a block vector difference (BVD) for a first block of the video data is non-zero. The method includes encoding or decoding the BVD utilizing a first set of one or more contexts. The method includes encoding or decoding, utilizing a second set of one or more contexts, a motion vector difference (MVD) for a motion vector for a second block in a second picture. One or more contexts in the first set of contexts and the second set of contexts are different.

Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with a personal care device having an energy source arranged for being removable, the personal care device having an outer housing having a detachable closure element at one end, the detachable closure element enabling access to a cavity of the outer housing after detachment, a chassis disposed in the cavity of the outer housing, the chassis holding the energy source, the chassis having a blocking structure such as a charging coil holder positioned between the energy source and the closure element along an energy source removal direction, the energy source having a first electrical connector non-permanently coupled with a first electrical connector partner and a second electrical connector non-permanently coupled with a second electrical connector partner, the first electrical connector partner and the second electrical connector partner being secured at the chassis, the chassis being arranged for removal from the cavity of the outer housing along a chassis removal directio

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques for classifying a candidate uniform resource locator (URL) as a malicious URL using a machine learning (ML) detection system. An integrated circuit is coupled to physical memory of a host device via a host interface. The integrated circuit hosts a hardware-accelerated security service that obtains a snapshot of data stored in the physical memory and extracts a set of features from the snapshot. The security service classifies the candidate URL as a malicious URL using the set of features and outputs an indication of the malicious URL.

Abstract: A method for real-time tracking of spline shape in a distal end assembly of a catheter. The method comprises: (a) receiving a first endpoint location data and a second endpoint location data based on a first and second position sensor assembly respectively mounted near a first and a second end of a flexible spline at a distal tip of a catheter; (b) performing a coarse determination of a location of an external control point of a quadratic Bezier curve for approximating a shape of the flexible spline, (c) refining the location of the control point; and (d) rendering a shape of the flexible spline based on the quadratic Bezier curve defined by the first endpoint location, the refined external control point location, and the second endpoint location.

Abstract: A device for decoding video data comprises one or more processors configured to: obtain a syntax element from a bitstream that includes an encoded representation of the video data; determine, based on the syntax element, that a template-matching tool is enabled; based on the template-matching tool being enabled, applying the template-matching tool to generate a prediction block for a current coding unit (CU) of the video data; and reconstruct the current CU based on the prediction block for the current CU.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, methods, systems, and media for setting and using an advertisement frequency cap based on causal conversions or impact of advertisements are provided.

Abstract: Methods related to improving a simulation processes and solutions (e.g., retargeted patterns) associated with manufacturing of a chip. A method includes obtaining a plurality of dose-focus settings, and a reference distribution based on measured values of a characteristic of a printed pattern associated with each setting of the plurality of dose-focus settings. The method further includes, based on an adjustment model and the plurality of dose-focus settings, determining a probability density function (PDF) of the characteristic such that an error between the PDF and the reference distribution is reduced. The PDF can be a function of the adjustment model and variance associated with dose, the adjustment model being configured to change a proportion of non-linear dose sensitivity contribution to the PDF. A process window can be adjusted based on the determined PDF of the characteristic.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a two-phase heat sink (100) for cooling an electrical heat source (200). The two-phase heat sink (100) comprises a chamber (110) which is configured to receive a cooling fluid (F). For improved cooling and heat dissipation, the chamber (110) in its inner surface (112?) comprises a wick area (134) for converting the cooling fluid (F) from a liquid phase to a vapor phase. The wick area (134) and an attachment area (132) overlap with each other at least partly. Thereby, improved cooling is provided. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention also relate to a heat sink comprising two or more such two-phase heat sinks.

Abstract: A method for preparing a homopolymer recalibration panel includes: extracting, from a set of amplicons used in sequencing-by-synthesis, a set of candidate amplicons satisfying a first set of criteria, wherein the first set of criteria includes amplicons known to belong to high-confidence regions of a reference genome with no variants; and selecting, from the set of candidate amplicons, a reduced set of amplicons satisfying a second set of criteria, wherein the second set of criteria includes amplicons that together comprise at least a minimal threshold number of homopolymers of each homopolymer length between a predetermined minimal homopolymer length and a predetermined maximal homopolymer length for one or more of homopolymer types A, T, C, and G.

Abstract: Various embodiments are provided herein for decreasing a central processing unit (CPU) inference time, thereby shortening processing time of a deep learning model for which run-time complexity is proportional to an output sequence length. A compacted sequence is developed that is used to train the deep learning model. An output of the trained model becomes the compacted sequence on which a post-processing method operates to create an uncompacted version of a predicted sequence.

Abstract: A computing system uses Advanced Encryption Standard XEX Based Tweaked Codebook Mode with Ciphertext Stealing (AES-XTS) encryption to encrypt a block of data using a tweak key, a data key, a modified tweak value, and the block of data to thereby generate an encrypted block of data. The modified tweak value is computed according to the expression DEC(0, CONST KEY), where DEC is an AES decryption algorithm, and CONST KEY is the tweak key. The encrypted block of data is thereby formatted according to the Advanced Encryption Standard with no extended mode and not according to the XEX Based Tweaked Codebook Mode with Ciphertext Stealing.

Abstract: A fluid end of a reciprocating pump includes multiple bores formed therein, and adjacent bores intersect each other. The intersection of two adjacent bores forms an intersection corner, which is where a concentration of high stress occurs during operation of the reciprocating pump. At least one of the bores includes a first tapered portion and a second tapered portion. The first tapered portion increases a cross-sectional area of the bore toward the crossbore to reduce the concentration of stress on the intersection corners. The second tapered portion decreases a cross-sectional area of the bore to provide a ledge having an extended arc length and forming a groove. The extended arc length of the ledge increases an available surface area to secure a valve retainer within the groove.

Abstract: A system includes a display device, an input device, and a processor. The processor is configured to (i) receive a set of data points representing a full range of the EP parameter, (ii) responsively to one or more pre-defined percentile ranges, generate a partial-data EP map using only data points belonging to the one or more predefined percentile ranges, (iii) display the partial-data EP map to a user on the display device, (iv) receive from the user, via the input device, a selection on the partial-data EP map of one or more outlier data points belonging to one or more given percentile ranges, (v) regenerate the EP map using the set of data points without the selected outlier data points, and (vi) display the regenerated EP map to the user.

Abstract: An arrangement of a pulse-width controlled vector-matrix multiplication unit and a method for its operation are disclosed. The system includes an input block connected to word lines of a matrix formed from non-volatile adjustable capacitors, and output blocks including amplifiers with inverting inputs and feedback capacitors with parallel switches. A voltage ramp generator is coupled to the word lines via switches that are controlled by the input pulse width. The amplifier in the output block operates as a non-inverting amplifier in conjunction with the matrix capacitors. A second phase of operation involves a reference capacitor and a reverse voltage ramp generator connected to the inverting input of the amplifier. The arrangement can improve energy efficiency and analog computation accuracy by implementing a comparator design within a dual-ramp timing architecture.

Abstract: A gas generator (10) comprises a housing (12) in which a conical combustion chamber screen (52) terminates the combustion chamber (44). On the front side, the combustion chamber screen (52) is closed by an end cap (54) to which a filter element (60) is connected which has one or more axially projecting centering extensions (64) on the edge of the filter bottom (62).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a scalable, standardized IT deployment environment that allows for deployment to any public or private cloud automatically, and that is resizable such that the individual resources can be released (“turned off”) when not needed and powered on when use is expected. Additionally, the present disclosure provides a cost calculation system for better understanding the costs of the IT environment as early as the pre-provisioning stage. The present disclosure also provides a system for proactively testing productivity and efficiency within the IT environment, the results of which can be fed back into the autoscaling mechanism.

Abstract: An example device includes memory, and one or more processors configured to determine to decode a current block of the video data using motion information of a second block of the video data. The one or more processors are configured to determine a value of a LIC flag of the second block, the value of the LIC flag of the second block indicative of LIC being applied to the second block. The one or more processors are configured to determine, based on the value of the LIC flag, to apply LIC to the current block. The one or more processors are configured to infer LIC model parameters of the current block to be equal to LIC model parameters of the second block. The one or more processors are configured to decode the current block including using the inferred LIC model parameters and the motion information of the second block.

Abstract: A circuit breaker monitoring system includes a vibration sensor, a processing unit, and an output unit. The vibration sensor is mounted to a circuit breaker and acquires temporal vibration data over at least a portion of a closing operation of the circuit breaker, which portion includes movement of a moveable contact towards a fixed contact. The vibration sensor provides the temporal vibration data to the processing unit, which converts the temporal vibration data into frequency vibration data and determines a vibration signal and a plurality of spectral indicators or a plurality of spectral points based on the vibration signal. The processing unit determines an indication of operational functionality of the circuit breaker the output unit outputs information relating to the indication of operational functionality of the circuit breaker.

Abstract: A switchgear event detection system includes sensors; a processing unit; and an output unit; wherein the sensors are mounted in and/or on a switchgear. The sensors acquire signals relating to an event inside the switchgear and/or outside the switchgear and in the vicinity of the switchgear, the signals being vibration/acoustic signals, which extend over a time window. The processing unit compares the signals with reference signals that relate to reference events. The processing unit classifies the event as a specific reference event when a match of the comparison exceeds a first threshold. The output unit outputs information on the event comprising utilization of information of the specific reference event stored in the database.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining a fluid flow rate in a channel of a phacoemulsification probe, including a first pressure sensor, coupled with fluid in the channel at a first position. A second pressure sensor couples with the fluid in the channel at a second position, at a preset distance from the first position, and the fluid flows from the first to the second position. A processor acquires from the first pressure sensor first indications of a pressure profile of a portion of the fluid passing the first pressure sensor, and acquires from the second pressure sensor second indications of a pressure profile of the fluid passing the second pressure sensor. The processor correlates the first and second indications to determine a time for the fluid portion to travel from the first to the second position, and calculates the fluid flow rate in response to the time and the preset distance.