Abstract: Methods for video decoding and encoding, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium are provided. In one decoding method, the decoder obtains a neighboring block of a current coding block by scanning one or more scanning areas of the current coding block, wherein the current coding block is in an intra block copy (IBC) mode. Additionally, the decoder determines whether the neighboring block is within a valid reference area. Furthermore, in response to determining that the neighboring block is not within the valid reference area, the decoder determines whether to use the neighboring block as a valid reference block for the current coding block.

Abstract: Methods for video decoding and encoding, apparatuses and non-transitory storage media are provided. In one decoding method, the decoder obtains a context compressed binarized value generated by compressing a binarized value using one or more contexts, where the binarized value is obtained by binarizing a blending index, and includes one or more bins. Furthermore, the decoder obtains the blending index based on the context compressed binarized value. Moreover, the decoder obtains a blending width for a current block based on the blending index and a mapping relationship between a plurality of blending indices and a set of blending widths, where the current block is partitioned into two parts along a partition line for prediction in a geometric partitioning mode.

Abstract: A method for performing spectral analysis on open fronthaul uplink packets includes transmitting, to an open radio unit (O-RU), a plurality of control plane packets, each control plane packet corresponding to a respective timeslot of a plurality of timeslots; receiving, from the O-RU, a plurality of user plane packets for each respective timeslot, each user plane packet including frequency-domain in-phase and quadrature (IQ) data representative of a respective symbol of a plurality of symbols; combining, for each subcarrier of a plurality of subcarriers and for a predetermined number of radio frames, the frequency-domain IQ data into a single IQ value to derive a plurality of single IQ values for the predetermined number of radio frames, each single IQ value corresponding to a respective subcarrier of the plurality of subcarriers; and displaying, based on the plurality of single IQ values, an uplink spectrum of the O-RU.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device, and a heater and a control method for an aerosol generating device. The aerosol generating device includes: a chamber, configured to accommodate an aerosol generating article; a first heating element and a second heating element, arranged along a longitudinal direction of the chamber to heat the aerosol generating article; and a battery core, configured to provide power. The aerosol generating device is configured to selectively electrically connect one of the first heating element and the second heating element to the battery core to perform heating separately, and selectively electrically connect the first heating element and the second heating element to the battery core in series or in parallel to simultaneously perform heating.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions including a cosmetically acceptable base, at least one UV filter, a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-containing dimethicone crosspolymer, and an additional elastomer are disclosed. The cosmetic compositions are preferably anhydrous. The at least one UV filter preferably includes at least one organic UV filter. The combination of the at least one organic UV filter and the PEG-containing dimethicone crosspolymer exhibit an unexpected synergistic relationship advantageously improving a photoprotective efficacy (e.g., sun protection factor (SPF), UVA protection factor (UVAPF)), of the cosmetic compositions including the organic UV filter and the PEG-containing dimethicone crosspolymer.

Abstract: A method for operating an energy storage system and an energy storage system are disclosed. The energy storage device is coupled to a first switching device of the energy storage system via a live wire, the first switching device is coupled to a current transformer of the energy storage system via the live wire, and the current transformer is configured to access the external power grid. By switching on the first switching device, the energy storage device can be controlled to access the external power grid, enabling charging or discharging of the energy storage device through the external power grid. Thereafter, based on a difference value between an on-load electrical parameter and a static electrical parameter of the live wire, the connection status of the current transformer is analyzed to set the operating mode of the energy storage system.

Abstract: Provided is a display module. The display module includes a display panel, including: a first panel portion and a second panel portion arranged opposite to each other, and a panel bent portion configured to connect the first panel portion and the second panel portion, wherein the first panel portion includes a display surface; a plurality of drive chips, fixedly connected to a side, away from the first panel portion, of the second panel portion; and a first buffer portion, disposed between two adjacent drive chips, wherein the first buffer portion is connected to the side, away from the first panel portion, of the second panel portion, wherein in a direction perpendicular to the display surface, a thickness of the first buffer portion is greater than a thickness of the drive chip.

Abstract: Methods for video decoding and encoding, apparatuses and non-transitory computer-readable storage media thereof are provided. One method for video decoding includes: receiving, by a decoder, a first syntax element representing an adaptive loop filter (ALF) coefficient; receiving, by the decoder and in response to the ALF coefficient being non-zero, a second syntax element indicating a clipping range of ALF input samples; and filtering, by the decoder, a reconstructed video block corresponding to a current block, based on the first syntax element and the second syntax element.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for user equipment (UE) selecting and scheduling in an intelligent wireless system. An embodiment of the subject application provides a base station (BS). The BS includes a processor and a wireless transceiver coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to: obtain a number N and a first channel gain threshold, wherein the number N and the first channel gain threshold are determined based at least in part on uplink channel state information between the BS and multiple UEs; transmit, with the wireless transceiver, a scheduling indicator report configuration to each of the multiple UEs; receive, with the wireless transceiver, multiple scheduling indicators; and select the number N of UEs for participating in local model training according to the multiple scheduling indicators.

Abstract: Methods for video decoding and encoding, apparatuses and non-transitory storage media are provided. In one decoding method, the decoder obtains a restricted area that is not adjacent to a current coding unit (CU) according to a value associated with the restricted area. Additionally, the decoder obtains one or more motion vector (MV) candidates from a plurality of non-adjacent CUs to the current CU based on the restricted area. Furthermore, the decoder obtains one or more control point motion vectors (CPMVs) for the current CU based on the one or more MV candidates.

Abstract: A method for decoding video data. The method includes obtaining a video block from a bitstream; determining a region to derive a multiple linear regression (MLR) model; obtaining luma and chroma sample values in the region; deriving the MLR model using the luma and chroma sample values in the region; predicting each of chroma samples in the video block by applying the MLR model to corresponding luma samples for that chroma sample; and obtaining decoded video block using the predicted chroma samples.

Abstract: Integrated circuit (IC) structures, electronic modules, and methods of fabrication are described in which direct bonded interfaces are removed at corners or edges to counteract the potential for non-bonding or delamination. This can be accomplished during singulation, in which a side recess is formed through an entire thickness of an electronic component and into a direct bonded die, followed by final singulation of the IC structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising RNA molecules encoding an antigen derived from influenza, wherein the RNA is formulated in a lipid nanoparticle (LNP), and wherein the composition further includes a polypeptide antigen derived from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The composition may be used for the prevention of illnesses induced by influenza and RSV infection.

Abstract: A gene regulating chlorophyll degradation and coloration in okra and its applications, in the field of fruit and vegetable preservation. Through transcriptome data analysis of okra with gibberellic acid (GA) treatment, an ERF (Ethylene Response Factors) transcription factor, AeABR1 was identified. Subsequently, by constructing transiently expressed okra and transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana lines, it was confirmed that the AeABR1 gene positively regulates chlorophyll degradation in okra. Real-time quantitative fluorescence PCR (RT-qPCR) and dual luciferase assays demonstrated that AeABR1 protein reduces chlorophyll content of okra by down-regulating the expression of chlorophyll degradation gene AeCLH1, thereby participating in post-harvest color regulation. This provides preliminary insights into the molecular mechanism of AeABR1, offering a novel target gene and theoretical foundation for post-harvest preservation of okra.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatuses for user equipment (UE)-server co-inference in a wireless system. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a server can include: a transceiver; and a processor coupled to the transceiver and configured to cause the server to: determine a first model configuration for a UE, wherein the first model configuration includes a sparsification scheme, a parameter that reflects a weight of a communication delay in a loss function, or a UE-side model; and transmit, to the UE, information indicating the first model configuration.

Abstract: A method for employing user-level credit decisions in relation to extension of a loan to a user may include receiving prequalification information associated with a user and employing a first credit extension model to execute a first credit extension decision based on the prequalification information, where the first credit extension decision is associated with a first credit limit. The method may include employing a second credit extension model, different from the first credit extension model, to execute a second credit extension decision based on the prequalification information and relationship information associated with current and prior interactions between the user and a lending entity making the first credit extension decision and the second credit extension decision, where the second credit extension decision is associated with a second credit limit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a polypeptide derivative, its preparation method, and pharmaceutical uses thereof. The derivative comprises a polypeptide (insulin, glucagon-like peptide-1, or PTH) and a fatty acid acyl modifying group L, which is linked to the polypeptide's lysine residue via a click reaction to yield a series of derivatives. Experimental data demonstrate that these derivatives retain biological activity while exhibiting significantly extended in vivo half-lives, and they are useful for preparing medicaments to treat or prevent diseases such as diabetes.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for reducing the decoding latency introduced by LMCS. In one method, during encoding of a coding unit (CU), a plurality of reconstructed luma samples is selected from a first pre-determined region neighboring to a second pre-determined region where the CU is located, an average of the plurality of reconstructed luma samples is calculated, and the average of the plurality of reconstructed luma samples is used directly, without any clipping, in deriving a chroma residual scaling factor, a bitstream comprising luma mapping with chroma scaling (LMCS) related information is formed.

Abstract: An encoding method for a video signal is provided. Partition constraint syntax elements are obtained at a sequence parameter set (SPS) level, including intra prediction-related syntax elements and inter prediction-related syntax elements. The partition constraint syntax elements are arranged such that the intra prediction-related syntax elements are defined before the inter prediction-related syntax elements. Partition constraint syntax elements for dual-tree chroma are grouped together under dual-tree conditions and defined before the inter prediction-related syntax elements. A bitstream including the SPS is generated and sent based on the arranged partition constraint syntax elements.