Abstract: An encoder includes circuitry and memory. The circuitry determines whether a first virtual pipeline decoding unit (VPDU) is split into smaller blocks and whether a second VPDU is split into smaller blocks. In response to a determination the first VPDU is not split into smaller blocks and a determination the second VPDU is split into smaller blocks, a block of chroma samples is predicted without using luma samples. In response to a determination the first VPDU is split into smaller blocks and a determination the second VPDU is split into smaller blocks, the block of chroma samples is predicted using luma samples. In response to a determination the first VPDU is not split into smaller blocks and a determination the second VPDU is not split into smaller block, the block of chroma samples is predicted using luma samples. The block is encoded using the predicted chroma samples.

Abstract: A computer system acquires a video bitstream. The video bitstream includes data associated with multiple encoded pictures. Each encoded picture includes one or more coding units (CUs). While decoding a current CU of a picture in the video bitstream, the current CU having a plurality of reference subblocks located in one or more reference pictures, in accordance with a determination that the plurality of reference subblocks satisfy a first set of predefined conditions for enabling a subblock-based temporal motion vector prediction (SbTMVP) mode, the computer system retrieves, from the video bitstream, syntax elements associated with the SbTMVP mode. The computer system then decodes the current CU using the retrieved syntax elements associated with the SbTMVP mode.

Abstract: An optical system is provided. The optical system is used for disposing on an electronic device. The optical system includes a movable portion, a fixed portion, a first driving assembly, and a support module. The movable portion is used for connecting to an optical module. The fixed portion is affixed on the electronic device, and the movable portion is movable relative to the fixed portion. The first driving assembly is used for driving the movable portion to move relative to the fixed portion. The movable portion is movably connected to the fixed portion through the support module.

Abstract: A composition for promoting defecation includes a cell culture of at least one lactic acid bacterial strain which is substantially free of cells. The least one lactic acid bacterial strain is selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius AP-32, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CP-9, and Lactobacillus acidophilus TYCA06, which are respectively deposited at the Bioresource Collection and Research Center (BCRC) under accession numbers BCRC 910437, BCRC 910645 and BCRC 910813. Also disclosed is a method for promoting defecation, including administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for improving gastrointestinal barrier function, alleviating a gastrointestinal barrier dysfunction-associated disorder, and inhibiting growth of enteric pathogenic bacteria using a composition containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus MP108, Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis BLI-02, and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-115, which are deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC) respectively under accession numbers CGMCC 21225, CGMCC 15212, and CGMCC 21840. A number ratio of Lactobacillus rhamnosus MP108, Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis BLI-02, and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-115 ranges from 1:0.2:0.67 to 1:9:9.

Abstract: An electrical connection structure is provided. The electrical connection structure includes a through hole, a first pad, a second pad and a conductive bridge. The through hole has a first end and a second end. The first pad at least partially surrounds the first end of the through hole and is electrically connected to a first circuit. The second pad is located at the second end of the through hole and is electrically connected to a second circuit. The conductive bridge is connected to the first pad and second pad through the through hole, thereby making the first and second circuits electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: An electronic system and a security authority delegation method thereof are provided. The electronic system includes a first host device, a second host device, a first security device, and a second security device. The first security device is connected to the first host device. The second security device is connected to the second host device and the first security device. The first security device performs an attestation process on the second security device. If the second security device passes the attestation process, the first security device enables the second security device to verify executable images of the second host device. If the second security device does not pass the attestation process, the first security device disables a function of the second security device, and the function includes verifying the executable image of the second host device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a monitor stand, a hinge mechanism, and an operation element. The hinge mechanism includes a back plate, a speed reduction assembly, and a friction assembly. The back plate is fixed to the monitor stand. The speed reduction assembly includes an input plate and a speed reduction member. The speed reduction member is arranged on the input plate. The friction assembly is arranged between the back plate and the input plate. The operation element is connected to the speed reduction member. A rotation center of the operation element coincides with an axis of the back plate and the speed reduction member are coaxially arranged.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus performs a method of decoding video data. The method includes: receiving, from the video data, an Adaptation Parameter Set (APS) identifier associated with a number of previously used Cross-Component Sample Adaptive Offset (CCSAO) filter offset sets stored in APS; receiving, from the video data, a syntax in Picture Header (PH) or Slice Header (SH) that indicates the APS identifier used for a current picture or slice; decoding, for the current coding tree unit (CTU), a filter set index that indicates a particular previously used CCSAO filter offset set of the number of offset sets in the APS associated with the APS identifier; and applying the particular previously used CCSAO filter offset set to the current CTU of the video data.

Abstract: At least one isolated lactic acid bacteria strains selected from the following: TSP05 (Lactobacillus plantarum), TSF331 (Lactobacillus fermentum) and TSR332 (Lactobacillus reuteri) is provided. The above-mentioned active or inactive lactic acid bacteria strains have a function of hepatoprotection and is used in a form of a food composition or a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an anti-aging composition, which includes: (a) isolated lactic acid bacterial strains or a fermented product thereof; and (b) an excipient, a diluent, or a carrier; wherein the isolated lactic acid bacterial strains include: Bifidobacterium bifidum VDD088 strains, Bifidobacterium breve Bv-889 strains, and Bifidobacterium longum BLI-02 strains. The present invention further provides a method for preventing aging by administering the foregoing anti-aging composition to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A device for optical signal processing includes a first layer, a second layer and a waveguiding layer. A lens is disposed within the first layer and adjacent to a surface of the first layer. The second layer is underneath the first layer and adjacent to another surface of the first layer. The waveguiding layer is located underneath the second layer and configured to waveguide a light beam transmitted in the waveguiding layer. A grating coupler is disposed over the waveguiding layer. The lens is configured to receive, from one of the grating coupler or a light-guiding element, the light beam, and focus the light beam towards another one of the light-guiding element or the grating coupler.

Abstract: A control circuit of a power converter and a control method thereof are provided. The control circuit includes an error amplifier, a controller, a digital filter, and a digital pulse width signal modulator. The error amplifying circuit is coupled to an output terminal of the power converter and provides a digital error signal. The controller provides a first working parameter corresponding to the first external control command when receiving a first external control command. The digital filter generates a current digital compensation value. The digital pulse width signal modulator generates a pulse width modulation signal. The controller provides a second working parameter corresponding to the second external control command when receiving a second external control command. The controller calculates a transition value according to the second working parameter and the current digital compensation value. The controller provides the second working parameter and the transition value to the digital filter.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an augmented reality (AR) device, a notebook, and smart glasses. The AR device includes a laser source, a spatial light modulator (SLM), and a hologram optical element (HOE). The laser source provides a coherent laser ray. The SLM provides a diffraction pattern solely corresponding to the coherent laser ray. When the SLM receives the coherent laser ray, the diffraction pattern diffracts the coherent laser ray as a hologram in response to the coherent laser ray. The HOE provides a concave mirror effect merely in response to a wavelength of the coherent laser ray, wherein the HOE receives the hologram and magnifies the hologram as a stereoscopic virtual image.

Abstract: An embodiment bump on trace (BOT) structure includes a contact element supported by an integrated circuit, an under bump metallurgy (UBM) feature electrically coupled to the contact element, a metal ladder bump mounted on the under bump metallurgy feature, the metal ladder bump having a first tapering profile, and a substrate trace mounted on a substrate, the substrate trace having a second tapering profile and coupled to the metal ladder bump through direct metal-to-metal bonding. An embodiment chip-to-chip structure may be fabricated in a similar fashion.

Abstract: A package structure includes a first die, a second die over and electrically connected to the first die, an insulating material around the second die, a first antenna extending through the insulating material and electrically connected to the second die, the first antenna being adjacent to a first sidewall of the second die, wherein the first antenna includes a first conductive plate extending through the insulating material, and a plurality of first conductive pillars extending through the insulating material, wherein the first conductive plate is between the plurality of first conductive pillars and the first sidewall of the second die.

Abstract: A device includes a redistribution line, and a polymer region molded over the redistribution line. The polymer region includes a first flat top surface. A conductive region is disposed in the polymer region and electrically coupled to the redistribution line. The conductive region includes a second flat top surface not higher than the first flat top surface.

Abstract: An encoder includes circuitry and memory connected to the circuitry. The circuitry: derives an absolute value of a sum of horizontal gradient values; derives, as a first parameter, the total sum of the absolute values of horizontal gradient values; derives, as a second parameter, the total sum of the absolute values of vertical gradient values; derives a horizontal-related pixel difference value; derives, as a third parameter, the total sum of the absolute values of horizontal-related pixel difference values; derives a vertical-related pixel difference value; derives, as a fourth parameter, the total sum of the absolute values of vertical-related pixel difference values; and generates a prediction image using the first to fourth parameters.