Abstract: A method and apparatus for significance map context selection are disclosed. According to the present invention, the TUs are divided into sub-blocks and at least two context sets are used. Non-DC transform coefficients in each sub-block are coded based on the same context, context set, or context formation. The context, context set, or context formation for each sub- block can be determined based on sub-block index in scan order, horizontal sub-block index, vertical sub-block index, video component type, TU width, TU height, or any combination of the above. In one embodiment, the sum of the horizontal and the vertical sub-block indexes is used to classify each sub-block into a class and the context, context set, or context formation is then determined according to the class.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing reconstructed video using in-loop filter in a video coding system are disclosed. The method uses chroma in-loop filter indication to indicate whether chroma components are processed by in-loop filter when the luma in-loop filter indication indicates that in-loop filter processing is applied to the luma component. An additional flag may be used to indicate whether the in-loop filter processing is applied to an entire picture using same in-loop filter information or each block of the picture using individual in-loop filter information. Various embodiments according to the present invention to increase efficiency are disclosed, wherein various aspects of in-loop filter information are taken into consideration for efficient coding such as the property of quadtree-based partition, boundary conditions of a block, in-loop filter information sharing between luma and chroma components, indexing to a set of in-loop filter information, and prediction of in-loop filter information.

Abstract: A method for synchronization of system management data includes steps of generating a request for system management data in response to execution of a system booting program, transmitting the request to a baseboard management controller so as to enable the baseboard management controller to transmit the system management data stored in a second storage unit to a processor; receiving the system management data from the baseboard management controller, and determining whether the system management data is complete; and when it is determined that the system management data is complete, storing at least one of the sequential packets of the system management data in a first storage unit, and proceeding with execution of the system booting program.

Abstract: An interposer substrate is manufactured with a scribe line between adjacent regions. In an embodiment a separate exposure reticle is utilized to pattern the scribe line. The exposure reticle to pattern the scribe line will create an exposure region which overlaps and overhangs the exposure regions utilized to form adjacent regions.

Abstract: A disc pick-and-place device including a disc pick-and-place body and a quantity sensing unit is provided. The disc pick-and-place body is for clamping and unloading at least one disc. The quantity sensing unit is disposed on the disc pick-and-place body for sensing the quantity of the at least one disc clamped on the disc pick-and-place body. The quantity sensing unit includes a movable piece and an optical distance measuring device. The movable piece leans on at least one disc and moves as the quantity of the at least one disc changes. The optical distance measuring device is for emitting a beam and receiving the beam reflected from the movable piece to detect the quantity of the at least one disc.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of entropy coding for a video encoder or decoder using multiple-table based Context-Based Adaptive Binary Arithmetic Coder (CABAC) are disclosed. In one embodiment, a current bin of a binary data of a current coding symbol is encoded or decoded according to a probability of a binary value of the current bin and the probability of the binary value is updated according to the binary value of the current bin for a next bin by using multiple-parameter probability models. Each multiple-parameter probability model is updated using at least one lookup table with the individual set of probability state as a table index to access contents of said at least one lookup table. In another embodiment, the range update is calculated for a range interval based on middle value of the range interval.

Abstract: A system and method of content adaptive pixel intensity processing are described. The method includes receiving a predefined set of processed video data configured from the processed video data, deriving a range information associated with an original maximum value and an original minimum value for a predefined set of original video data, wherein the predefined set of processed video data is derived from the predefined set of original video data, and adaptively clipping pixel intensity of the predefined set of processed video data to a range deriving from the range information, wherein the range information is incorporated in a bitstream and represented in a form of the original maximum value and the original minimum value, prediction values associated with a reference maximum value and a reference minimum value, or a range index associated with a predefined range set.

Abstract: The invention discloses a disc library storage system including a disc library, a disc drive tower and a disc transport device. The disc library is for placing multiple discs. The disc drive tower includes multiple disc drives for reading/writing data. The disc transport device is used for moving the discs to the disc drive tower from the disc library and moving the discs to the disc library from the disc drive tower.

Abstract: An operating method of a disc pick-and-place device is provided. Discs can be picked up when each flexible rod is driven to rotate and make the disc pick-and-place device enter a first operating state and then a second operating state in which the first carrying portion is located at the disc releasing position and then at the disc holding position, and the second carrying portion is located at the disc releasing position in the first and second operating states. Discs can be unloaded when each flexible rod is driven to rotate and make the disc pick-and-place device enter a third operating state and then a fourth operating state in which the first carrying portion is located at the disc holding position and then at the disc releasing position, and the second carrying portion is located at the disc holding position in the third and fourth operating states.

Abstract: A logging device and method for locating a watered zone in a horizontal well with high watercut problem by isotope labeling is provided. The method successively includes the following operations: a. solidifying an isotope used in an isotope releasing device into a water-soluble carrier; b. connecting the isotope releasing device with a tubing and setting them to a horizontal segment of the well; c. dissolving the water-soluble carriers in the water at the bottom of the well to release the isotope, wherein the releasing rate is proportional to the flow rate of the water; d. starting a lift-up pump and beginning a production logging; and e. continuously performing ?-ray energy-spectrum analysis on produced water on the ground, so as to locate the watered zone of the horizontal well by the detected species and characteristic content of the isotope, thereby reduces operation risk, saves platform occupying time and logging cost.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments of this disclosure, the vehicle navigation device includes an image capturing component, a wireless communication component, a positioning component and a processor. The image capturing component is configured to capture an event data image of an external condition of a vehicle. The positioning component is configured to obtain a vehicle position and provide it to the processor. The processor is configured to upload the vehicle position and the event data image via the wireless communication component in response to a uploading instruction, and download driving information, corresponding to the vehicle position and a destination position, via the wireless communication component in response to a downloading instruction, wherein the driving information includes information of at least one driving route and one or more real-time street views corresponding to the at least one driving route.

Abstract: A lysozyme having improved enzymatic activity is disclosed. The amino acid sequence of the lysozyme is a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or a modified amino acid sequence with at least 80% sequence identity of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the modification is a substitution of histidine at position 166 or a corresponding position with lysine.

Abstract: A wireless communication device includes an array of helical antennas on a substrate. Each helical antenna comprises a strain-relieved sheet with a conductive strip thereon, where the strain-relieved sheet and the conductive strip are in a rolled configuration about a longitudinal axis. The conductive strip is oriented at an angle ? with respect to a rolling direction so as to comprise a helical configuration about the longitudinal axis with a non-zero helix angle ?. The array exhibits a maximum gain of at least about 10 dB at a working frequency of at least about 0.1 THz.

Abstract: Semiconductor device structures and methods for forming the same are provided. A method for forming a semiconductor device structure includes forming a gate structure over a semiconductor substrate. The method also includes forming spacer elements adjoining sidewalls of the gate structure. The method further includes forming a protection material layer over the gate structure. The formation of the protection material layer includes a substantial non-plasma process. In addition, the method includes depositing a dielectric material layer over the protection material layer. The deposition of the dielectric material layer includes a plasma-involved process.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an element submount and a method for manufacturing the same. The element submount includes a substrate, a first conductive heat-dissipating layer, a second conductive heat-dissipating layer, a first heat-dissipating layer and an element bonding layer. The substrate has opposite first and second surfaces. The first conductive heat-dissipating layer is formed on the first surface. The second conductive heat-dissipating layer is formed on the first surface and separated from the first conductive heat-dissipating layer. The first heat-dissipating layer is formed on the second surface. The element bonding layer is formed on the second conductive heat-dissipating layer. By electroplating and processing techniques, the edge of one or two sides of the element bonding layer exceeds an edge of the second conductive heat-dissipating layer and partially covers a side of the second conductive heat-dissipating layer.

Abstract: A xylosidase having improved enzymatic activity is disclosed. The amino acid sequence of the xylosidase is a modified amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein the modification is a substitution of phenylalanine at position 35 with glutamate, and/or a substitution of glutamine at position 41 with histidine.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for managing media playback among an ad hoc group of playback devices. Such techniques may involve building a session among the playback devices in which playback devices communicate information regarding their playback capabilities. Based on the playback capabilities of the devices, playback mode may be derived for the session. Playback operations may be synchronized among the devices that are members of the session, in which devices receive identification of asset(s) to be rendered pursuant to the playback operation and timing information of playback of the asset. The devices may stream the playback assets directly from media sources when they are capable of doing so. In this manner, communication resources are conserved.

Abstract: A method includes etching a semiconductor substrate to form trenches, with a portion of the semiconductor substrate between the trenches being a semiconductor strip, and depositing a dielectric dose film on sidewalls of the semiconductor strip. The dielectric dose film is doped with a dopant of n-type or p-type. The remaining portions of the trenches are filled with a dielectric material. A planarization is performed on the dielectric material. Remaining portions of the dielectric dose film and the dielectric material form Shallow Trench Isolation (STI) regions. A thermal treatment is performed to diffuse the dopant in the dielectric dose film into the semiconductor strip.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is disclosed, including a plurality of conductive features disposed over a substrate. A dielectric layer separates the conductive features. A conductive line is provided, connecting a subset of the conductive features. The conductive line includes a line-like portion and a line-end portion.

Abstract: Various structures having a fuse and methods for forming those structures are described. An embodiment is a method. The method comprises attaching a first die to a first side of a component using first electrical connectors. After the attaching, at least one of (i) the first die comprises a first fuse, (ii) the first side of the component comprises a second fuse, (iii) a second side of the component comprises a third fuse, the second side being opposite the first side, or (iv) a combination thereof. The method further comprises after the attaching the first die to the first side of the component, blowing the first fuse, the second fuse, the third fuse, or a combination thereof.