Abstract: This application describes systems and methods for facilitating memory access on flash drives. An example method may start with receiving a read command on a flash memory from a host specifying a logic block address (LBA). The flash memory may include a plurality of blocks grouped into a plurality of super blocks, and each of the plurality of blocks may include a plurality of pages. The method may further include determining a zone identification and an LBA offset based on the LBA; determining a flash physical address (FPA) corresponding to the LBA by accessing a mapping table stored in a random access memory (RAM) according to the zone identification and the LBA offset (e.g., the mapping table includes a plurality of FPAs arranged in a plurality of zones corresponding to the plurality of super blocks); and determining a page number and a block identification corresponding to the FPA.

Abstract: A solid state drive (SSD) includes an NAND memory and an SSD controller. The SSD controller includes an interface coupled to a host machine, a nonvolatile memory controller coupled to the interface, and a processor coupled to the nonvolatile memory controller. The SSD controller is configured to: receive, via the interface, a write command from the host machine; process, by the nonvolatile memory controller, the write command; transmit, from the nonvolatile memory controller to the processor, a system message; process, by the processor according to Zoned Namespaces (ZNS) protocol, the system message; obtain, by the nonvolatile memory controller via the interface, host data for storage from the host machine; and write the host data to the NAND memory based on a result of processing the system message. Processing the system message by the processor and obtaining the host data by the nonvolatile memory controller are executed in parallel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an eccentric extreme high-speed-rate laser hybrid manufacturing method for a rotary engineering component. By positioning an extreme high-speed-rate laser direct energy deposition machining head at a predetermined eccentric distance, the damage caused by reflected light to the machining head is effectively reduced, to prolong a service life of the machining head. Also a conventional form of a molten pool in extreme high-speed-rate laser direct energy deposition can be changed, namely from a “falling” form caused by a high-speed movement and a gravity to a “climbing” form. Thus, in extreme high-speed-rate laser direct energy deposition machining, the molten pool has a longer time to fully contact a surface of the rotary engineering component to form desirable bonding performance.

Abstract: A method of video encoding in an encoder is described. A triangle merge list of a current coding block in a set of coding blocks is constructed based on a number of triangular merge mode candidates. The number of triangular merge mode candidates in the triangle merge list is less than or equal to a maximum number of triangular merge mode candidates. A first syntax element that indicates the maximum number of triangular merge mode candidates is generated. Further, a coded video bit stream that includes the first syntax element is generated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising computer code configured to cause a processor or processors to obtain a coded bitstream comprising a mesh sequence of a plurality of meshes of the 3D visual content and a displacement of a local coordinate system (LCS) or a global coordinate system (GCS) of at least one mesh of the plurality of meshes, the LCS or GCS being at a vertex of the at least one mesh, determine a projection coefficient of the displacement of the LCS or GCS, the projection coefficient indicating a unit tangent vector of the LCS or GCS in a normal direction to the vertex and is based on normalizing a tangent basis vector of the LCS or GCS, and decode the mesh sequence based on the projection coefficient of the displacement.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising computer code configured to cause a processor or processors to determine more than one vertices in an input mesh, and group the more than one vertices in more than one group of vertices. The grouping of a respective vertex in a respective group may be based on a topological distance of the respective vertex. In embodiments, the processor or processors may also determine a set of filter coefficients for the more than one group of vertices; and signal the more than one group of vertices and the set of filter coefficients.

Abstract: A method for reinforcing soft ground by post-grouting combined with pressurized vacuum preloading is proposed, by pre-burying prefabricated vertical drains and air-boosted pipes in granular material piles, and the air-boosted pipes are used as grouting pipes to reduce the number of times of piling, which not only improves the construction efficiency, but also reduces the structural disturbance of the soil and the influence of smear effect, thus reducing the impact on the radial permeability and the radial consolidation coefficients. The method does not use geotextile bags for granular materials, which can avoid the problem of forming a localized clogging area around the geotextile bags, and the method not only improves the efficiency of vacuum transfer in a pre-consolidation stage, but also improves the grouting effect in the later stage, effectively enhances the strength of soft soil and makes granular material piles and the surrounding soil form composite ground.

Abstract: A computerized simulation validating method for a full-scale distribution network single phase-to-ground fault test is implemented by simulating a full-scale test system with external quantities being controlled to be conformant and validating the full-scale distribution network single phase-to-ground fault test based on a conformance check result between the internal quantities of the field testing and the internal quantities of the simulation testing. The simulation validating method for a full-scale distribution network single phase-to-ground fault test improves normalization and conformance of the full-scale distribution network ground fault test. The computerized simulation validating system, apparatus, and medium for a full-scale distribution network single phase-to-ground fault test also achieve the benefits noted above.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a display substrate, a manufacturing method thereof and a display device. The display substrate has a plurality of subpixel regions. The display substrate includes a base substrate and a pixel definition layer on the base substrate. The pixel definition layer defines a plurality of subpixel openings and each of the subpixel openings occupies one subpixel region. The display substrate further includes a functional medium layer on a side of the pixel definition layer away from the base substrate. The functional medium layer includes a first portion covering side surfaces of the subpixel opening and a second portion covering a top surface of the pixel definition layer. In the same subpixel region, surface energy of the first portion is greater than surface energy of the second portion.

Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus for mesh processing includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry receives a first mesh frame with polygons representing a surface of an object, and determining that the first mesh frame is a non manifold type mesh in response to one or more singularity components in the first mesh frame. The processing circuitry converts the first mesh frame to a second mesh frame that is a manifold type mesh. The first mesh frame has first boundary loops that respectively correspond to second boundary loops in the second mesh frame. The processing circuitry detects the second boundary loops in the second mesh frame, and determines the first boundary loops in the first mesh frame according to the second boundary loops in the second mesh frame.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide method and apparatus for video coding. In some examples, an apparatus includes receiving circuitry and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry decodes, from a coded video bitstream, a syntax element for an adjusted version of an initial quantization parameter (QP) value at a picture level for a picture. The adjusted version is in a range with an upper boundary that is changed with a maximum QP value. Then, the processing circuitry determines the initial QP value of a segment (such as a slice, a tile, a group of tiles and the like) in the picture based on the syntax element and determines a QP value for a block in the segment according to the initial QP value of the segment and adjustments associated with the block. Then, the processing circuitry performs an inverse quantization on quantized data of the block according to the determined QP value.

Abstract: A preparation method of submicron powder of high-entropy nitride via nitride thermal reduction with mechano-chemical assistance, comprising material preparation—grinding—activation—preforming—reaction. In the present invention, high-entropy metal nitride and silicon nitride is used as raw materials, soft mechanochemical activation technologies are used to reduce reaction activation energy of the system, thereafter, by thermal reduction of the nitride, high-purity high-entropy nitride powder is prepared with solid phase methods, and the shortage of high-purity high-entropy nitride powder is addressed. There is no impure phase in the (Hf0.2Zr0.2Ti0.2Nb0.2Ta0.2)N high entropy powder prepared according to the present invention, and a single phase solid solution of good crystallinity is formed, and distribution of elements and ingredients in the powder is even, no foreign element is present, and oxygen content is controlled to be less than 0.3%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a damage-free engagement device for wind-resistance of base-isolated structures. It includes a rubber seismic isolation support, upper and lower connecting plates, and a wind-resistance stiffness adjuster. The adjuster comprises a horizontal sliding bearing plate, a vertical guide groove, and components within the guide groove. These components include a bird beak plate, a disc spring group, and a stiffness adjustment bolt. The bird beak plate slides along the guide groove and engages with the sliding bearing plate. The invention improves horizontal stiffness while maintaining seismic isolation. It achieves a “wind lock-seismic unlock-wind lock” mechanism without component replacement, reducing maintenance costs.

Abstract: A generator control system capable of realizing series-parallel connection comprises a first generator, a second generator, a first inverter and a second inverter, wherein a power output terminal of the first generator is connected to a power input terminal of the first inverter, and a power output terminal of the second generator is connected to a power input terminal of the second inverter. The generator control system further comprises a series-parallel connection box, and the first inverter and the second inverter are connected to the series-parallel connection box. Various voltages and power can be provided through the change-over switch.

Abstract: An SSD includes an MRAM, an NAND memory, and an SSD controller. The SSD controller is configured to receive first data from a host machine, save the first data to an SSD data buffer, fetch the first data from the SSD data buffer and write the first data to the MRAM via the MRAM controller, determine, by the data allocation circuit based on a characteristic of the first data, whether to save the first data to the MRAM or the NAND memory, and in response to determining saving the first data to the NAND memory, read the first data from the MRAM, write the first data to the NAND memory, and erase the first data from the MRAM.

Abstract: A method of video encoding includes receiving a merge sharing region including a plurality of coding blocks, constructing a shared merge candidate list for the merge sharing region, and encoding a current inter coded coding block in the merge sharing region based on the shared merge candidate list. The method also includes determining whether to update a history-based motion vector prediction (HMVP) table with motion information of the current inter coded coding block based on whether the current inter coded coding block is inter coded with a merge/skip mode. The method further includes updating the HMVP table with the motion information of the current inter coded coding block when the HMVP table is determined to be updated with the motion information of the current inter coded coding block.

Abstract: A method, device and computer readable medium are used to support satellite access. The registration management entity of the network determines information regarding which beam covering the location of the terminal device and the corresponding timing; the terminal device triggers a registration update based on the information determined by the registration management entity. Thus, the method, device and computer readable medium can introduce less modification to the network and have good compatibility.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a mounting system for a base station antenna. The system includes a passive antenna and an active antenna module and a mounting kit. The mounting kit includes an upper radio mounting bracket assembly and a lower radio mounting bracket assembly, and is configured to mount and secure an upper portion of the passive antenna to a mounting structure and mount and secure the active antenna module to the mounting structure behind the passive antenna. The system further includes a middle antenna mounting bracket assembly configured to pivotably mount a middle portion of the passive antenna to the mounting structure and a lower antenna mounting bracket assembly configured to slidably and/or pivotably mount a lower portion of the passive antenna to the mounting structure. The mounting system is configured to adjust the base station antenna downwardly or upwardly to a desired angle of tilt. Mounting kits and methods of operating same are also described herein.

Abstract: A method, computer program, and computer system for encoding or decoding video data, and indicating, with a syntax element, types of slices for all slices of a coded picture, the syntax element being coded using an unsigned integer.

Abstract: An apparatus for video decoding includes processing circuitry. The circuitry can be configured to receive a current block that is affine coded and included in a current coding tree unit (CTU), and determine an inherited affine candidate based on regular motion information of two minimum blocks in a rightmost column of minimum blocks of a left neighboring CTU of the current CTU when the current block is adjacent to a left boundary of the current CTU.