Abstract: A video coding system that reorders prediction candidates is provided. A video coder receives data for a block of pixels to be encoded or decoded as a current block of a current picture of a video. The video coder identifies possible candidate prediction positions. The video coder computes a cost for each of the identified possible candidate prediction positions. The video coder assigns, based on the computed costs, a reordered index to each of N lowest cost candidate prediction positions from the identified possible candidate prediction positions. The video coder selects a candidate prediction position using the assigned reordered indices, wherein the selection is signaled in or parsed from the bitstream. The video coder encodes or decodes the current block by using the selected candidate prediction position.

Abstract: An integrated air valve structure includes a main body and two air valves. The main body is formed with two air passages not communicated with each other, a plurality of through holes disposed corresponding to the two air passages, and two valve mounting seats. One valve mounting seat is disposed corresponding to one of the through holes, the other valve mounting seat is disposed corresponding to two of the through holes belonging to the two air passages. The two air valves are disposed on the two valve mounting seats, each air valves includes an air plug facing at least one of the through holes, a valve body assembled with one of the two valve mounting seats for the air plug to move therein, and a coil disposed on the valve body for generating magnetic force to change a position of the air plug.

Abstract: In an aspect, a carriage for guided autonomous locomotion may including a computing device configured to receive sensor inputs from a plurality of sensors attached to the carriage; determine a real-time orientation and environmental surroundings of the carriage based on the sensor inputs; initiate a corrective action based on the orientation and environmental surroundings of the carriage structure, wherein initiating the corrective action includes initiating and adjusting a rocking mode of the carriage based on the real-time orientation and environmental surroundings of the carriage based on the sensor inputs; engaging power-assisted braking to control deceleration of the carriage based on the sensor inputs; and generating and transmitting an alert regarding at least the rocking mode of the carriage.

Abstract: A multiple cation-doped perovskite compound includes a perovskite represented by a formula of ABX3. A includes M1, M2, and M3. M1 represents a cation different from M2 and M3; M2 represents a cesium ion and M3 represents a formamidinium ion. B represents a divalent cation different from M1, M2, and M3. X includes at least two different halide ions. In addition, the perovskite compound is free from methylamine ion. A perovskite solar cell including the multiple cation-doped perovskite compound is also provided.

Abstract: Present invention teaches the method of using a keratin hydrolysis peptide (“KHP”) solution to promote the development and growth of cotton seedlings. By selectively choosing specific weights of feathers and water, and treating the mixture to a high-temperature high-pressure hydrolysis process, the resulting solution is confirmed to contain at least 253 peptides and, at seedling stage and early growth stage, applied to the soil around the cotton plants, and sprayed to the young plants. Optionally, the KHP solution can be diluted by water, as disclosed in the specification, before administering as taught herein.

Abstract: A brush module for a rotary table includes: a housing, a brush unit, a first pushing unit and a second pushing unit, the brush unit includes a brush disposed in the housing, a conductive wire electrically connected to the brush, and a pushing force for pushing the brush towards the opening of the housing. The first and second pushing units oppositely provided on the housing provide the brush a first and a second pushing forces in opposite directions to resist the lateral thrust generated by friction between the brush and the rotary disk of the rotary table, thereby greatly reducing the vibration, shaking, slipping, line contact and other conditions of the brush caused by high-speed rotation of the rotary disk, avoiding damaging the peripheral surface of the rotary disk, and maintaining good electrical contact between the brush and the rotary disk.

Abstract: Present invention teaches the method of using a keratin hydrolysis peptide (“KHP”) solution to promote the growth and development of corn crops, by selectively choosing specific weights of feathers and water, and treating the mixture to a high-temperature high-pressure hydrolysis process, the resulting solution is confirmed to contain at least 253 peptides and, at seedling stage and/or early growth stage, applied to the soil around or sprayed to the young plants. Optionally, the KHP solution can be diluted by water, as disclosed in the specification, before administering as taught herein.

Abstract: Present invention teaches the method of using a keratin hydrolysis peptide (“KHP”) solution to improve the efficacy of fertilizer usage and absorption by corn crops. By selectively choosing specific weights of feathers and water, and treating the mixture to a high-temperature high-pressure hydrolysis process, the resulting solution is confirmed to contain at least 253 peptides and then infused to the soil in which the corn crops show better growth and development despite fertilizers use may be reduced. Optionally, the KHP solution can be diluted by water, as disclosed in the specification, for applying to the soil around the corn crops.

Abstract: Present invention teaches the method of using a keratin hydrolysis peptide (“KHP”) solution to improve the efficacy of fertilizer usage and absorption by soybeans. By selectively choosing specific weights of feathers and water, and treating the mixture to a high-temperature high-pressure hydrolysis process, the resulting solution is confirmed to contain at least 253 peptides and then infused to the fertilized soil in which the soybean seeds are grown, as well as the plants after the seed start sprouting. Optionally, the KHP solution can be diluted by water, as disclosed in the specification, for applying to the soil around the soybean.

Abstract: A method for video decoding includes receiving a video frame reconstructed based on data received from a bitstream. The method further includes extracting, from the bitstream, a first syntax element indicating whether a spatial partition for partitioning the video frame is active. The method also includes, responsive to the first syntax element indicating that the spatial partition for partitioning the video frame is active, determining a configuration of the spatial partition for partitioning the video frame, determining a plurality of parameter sets of a neural network, and applying the neural network to the video frame. The video frame is spatially divided based on the determined configuration of the spatial partition for partitioning the video frame into a plurality of portions, and the neural network is applied to the plurality of portions in accordance with the determined plurality of parameter sets.

Abstract: Present invention teaches the method of using a keratin hydrolysis peptide (“KHP”) solution to improve the efficacy of fertilizer usage and absorption by cotton plants. By selectively choosing specific weights of feathers and water, and treating the mixture to a high-temperature high-pressure hydrolysis process, the resulting solution is confirmed to contain at least 253 peptides and then infused to the fertilized soil in which the cotton seeds are planted and grown. Optionally, the KHP solution can be diluted by water, as disclosed in the specification, for applying to the fertilized soil around the cotton plants.

Abstract: A biocompatible magnetic material containing an iron oxide nanoparticle and one or more biocompatible polymers, each having formula (I) below, covalently bonded to the iron oxide nanoparticle: in which each of variables R, L, x, and y is defined herein, the biocompatible magnetic material contains 4-15% Fe(II) ions relative to the total iron ions. Also disclosed in a method of preparing the biocompatible magnetic material.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a semiconductor structure including a first substrate comprising a first semiconductor material. A first light sensor is disposed within the first substrate. The first light sensor is configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation within a first wavelength range. A second light sensor is disposed within an absorption structure underlying the first substrate. The second light sensor is configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation within a second wavelength range different from the first wavelength range. The absorption structure underlies the first light sensor and comprises a second semiconductor material different from the first semiconductor material.

Abstract: An IC device may include a CMOS layer and memory layers at the frontside and backside of the CMOS layer. The CMOS layer may include one or more logic circuits with MOSFET transistors. The CMOS layer may also include memory cells, e.g., SRAM cells. A memory layer may include one or more memory arrays. A memory array may include memory cells (e.g., DRAM cells), bit lines, and word lines. A logic circuit in the CMOS layer may control access to the memory cells. A memory layer may be bonded with the CMOS layer through a bonding layer that includes conductive structures coupled to a logic circuit in the CMOS layer or to bit lines or word lines in the memory layer. An additional conductive structure may be at the backside of a MOSFET transistor in the CMOS layer and coupled to a conductive structure in the bonding layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are an edge tool configuration method and an electronic device. The edge tool configuration method includes: detecting a placement status of the electronic device through a sensor; reading configuration information of the edge tool according to the placement status, wherein the configuration information includes initial configuration information of the edge tool in a plurality of default placement statuses; placing the edge tool at an edge position in a display interface of a display according to the configuration information in the placement status.

Abstract: Video encoding or decoding methods and apparatuses include receiving input data associated with a current block in a current picture, determining a preload region in a reference picture shared by two or more coding configurations of affine prediction or motion compensation or by two or more affine refinement iterations, loading reference samples in the preload region, generating predictors for the current block, and encoding or decoding the current block according to the predictors. The predictors associated with the affine refinement iterations or coding configurations are generated based on some of the reference samples in the preload region.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first type of light sensing units, where each instance of the first type of light sensing units is operable to receive a first amount of radiation; and a second type of light sensing units, where each instance of the second type of light sensing units is operable to receive a second amount of radiation, and the second type of light sensing units is arranged in an array with the first type of light sensing units to form a pixel sensor. The first amount of radiation is smaller than the second amount of radiation, and at least a first instance of the first type of light sensing units is adjacent to a second instance first type of light sensing unit.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes: forming a via in a first dielectric layer disposed over a substrate; forming a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer; forming an opening in the second dielectric layer, where the opening exposes an upper surface of the via; selectively forming a capping layer over the upper surface of the via, where the capping layer has a curved upper surface that extends above a first upper surface of the first dielectric layer distal from the substrate; after forming the capping layer, forming a barrier layer in the opening over the capping layer and along sidewalls of the second dielectric layer exposed by the opening; and filling the opening by forming an electrically conductive material over the barrier layer.

Abstract: A method of performing power saving control on a display device includes: generating, by a timing controller of the display device, a power saving start indication and a power saving end indication in response to changing of a refresh rate of the display device; receiving, by a source driver of the display device, the power saving start indication and the power saving end indication; in response to the power saving start indication, allowing a part of circuitry of the source driver to be powered down during a vertical blanking interval; and in response to the power saving end indication, allowing the powered down part of circuitry of the source driver to be woken up during the vertical blanking interval.

Abstract: Present invention teaches the method of using a keratin hydrolysis peptide (“KHP”) solution to enhance the drought-tolerance of the cotton plant. By selectively choosing specific weights of feathers and water, and treating the mixture, though one embodiment does not have water mixed in, to a high-temperature high-pressure hydrolysis process, the resulting solution is confirmed to contain at least 253 peptides and then applied to the cotton seeds and the soil around the cotton plants. Optionally, the KHP solution can be diluted by water, as taught in the specification, before applying to the seeds and the soil as taught herein.