Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for motion template-matching-based motion refinement. An exemplary method includes: dividing a target coding block into a plurality of subblocks; determining a first plurality of templates associated with the plurality of subblocks; determining a plurality of reference templates based on the first plurality of templates; performing motion compensation to the target coding block based on an affine merge candidate; and refining the motion compensation by matching the first plurality of templates and the plurality of reference templates.

Abstract: A coolant containment system for a battery pack includes a coolant retention container defining a containment space, an inlet connected to the coolant retention container, the inlet connected to an inlet line configured to receive a coolant, an outlet connected to the coolant retention container, the outlet connected to an outlet line, the outlet line configured return a coolant, a drain plug connected to the coolant retention container and in communication with the containment space. The inlet line and the outlet line are disposed entirely within the containment space and any coolant from a leak is retained within the containment space and exits the containment space to an environment outside the battery tray via the drain plug.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for subblock-based temporal motion vector prediction (SbTMVP). An exemplary decoding method includes: decoding a target coding unit (CU) based on a SbTMVP mode, wherein the target CU is divided into a plurality of subblocks; determining a same reference picture index for the plurality of subblocks; selecting, based on the determined reference picture index, a reference picture from a list of reference pictures; generating a plurality of predicted subblocks based on the selected reference picture; and reconstructing the target CU based on the plurality of predicted subblocks.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a video data processing method for cross-component sample adaptive offset (CCSAO). The method includes determining an index based on a vertical coordinate of a chroma sample within a picture; determining a luma sample based on the index; classifying the chroma sample based on a reconstructed value associated with the luma sample; determining an offset based on the classification; and adding the offset to a reconstructed value associated with the chroma sample.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a video data processing method. The method includes: receiving a bitstream; decoding a first index from the bitstream; determining a maximum number of an adaptive loop filter (ALF) for a component of a picture based on the first index; and processing pixels in the picture with the ALF.

Abstract: The described aspects and implementations enable efficient detection and classification of objects with machine learning models that deploy a bird's-eye view representation and are trained using depth ground truth data. In one implementation, disclosed are system and techniques that include obtaining images, generating, using a first neural network (NN), feature vectors (FVs) and depth distributions pixels of images, wherein the first NN is trained using training images and a depth ground truth data for the training images. The techniques further include obtaining a feature tensor (FT) in view of the FVs and the depth distributions, and processing the obtained FTs, using a second NN, to identify one or more objects depicted in the images.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a computer-implemented method for encoding video. The method includes: determining whether a coded video sequence (CVS) contains equal number of profile, tier and level (PTL) syntax structures and output layer sets (OLSs); and in response to the CVS containing equal number of PTL syntax structures and OLSs, coding the bitstream without signaling a first PTL syntax element specifying an index, to a list of PTL syntax structures in the VPS, of a PTL syntax structure that applies to a corresponding OLS in the VPS.

Abstract: In several aspects for detecting a computing system resource schedule, a computing device performs a pre-analysis process utilizing a collected log from multiple sources. The pre-analysis process including a data formatter that identifies data based on a metric, and a dimensionality reduction process that distributes the data into an n-dimensional space. Key patterns are extracted to separate a normal status and an abnormal status for the extracted key patterns. A post-analysis process is performed on the extracted key patterns utilizing a threshold formatter to identify a threshold for a health check.

Abstract: A light-emitting device includes a light-emitting assembly and a light-transmissive component. The light-emitting assembly includes a first bracket, a light-emitting element, and a first photosensitive element. The first bracket has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. Multiple first electrodes and multiple second electrodes are disposed at intervals on the first surface, and the light-emitting element and the first photosensitive element are disposed at intervals on the second surface. The light-emitting element is electrically connected to at least one of the multiple first electrodes. The first photosensitive element is electrically connected to at least one of the multiple second electrodes.

Abstract: Provided by the present disclosure is a power distribution box having a data interaction function, comprising a moving mechanism, a control mechanism and a data interaction mechanism. The moving mechanism comprises an electric valve and an electric telescopic rod. The control mechanism comprises a main control single-chip microcomputer and a control panel. The data interaction mechanism comprises a power distribution box tester and an output port. The electric valve is electrically connected to the main control single-chip microcomputer and is arranged at the bottom of the power distribution box. The control panel is arranged on a support rod and is electrically connected to the main control single-chip microcomputer. The power distribution box tester is electrically connected to the main control single-chip microcomputer and is arranged in the power distribution box, and the power distribution box tester is used for testing electrical devices of the power distribution box.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a collector, a cell sorting device, and a method for cell collection. The collector comprises: a housing which is internally provided with a mixing chamber and a loading chamber and which is provided with a filling hole in communication with the mixing chamber; a microfluidic chip arranged in the housing; and a collection vessel detachably connected to the housing. A target cell solution separated by the microfluidic chip can flow into the collection vessel. An inlet of the microfluidic chip, the loading chamber, and the collection vessel are selectively in communication with the mixing chamber through a communicating structure, respectively.

Abstract: A device and method for regulating the release of adenosine in an organism, and the use thereof. The device comprises a stimulus generator for generating stimuli of a specific frequency. The use of the device of the present invention in an organism can effectively increase the concentration of adenosine in the brain of the organism, thereby providing an effective strategy for the improvement of sleep disorders.

Abstract: A supporting assembly adapted for a rack is provided and includes a supporting bracket, a plurality of slide rails, a plurality of movable rails and a plurality of supporting rails. The supporting bracket is configured to be mounted on the rack and includes a first predetermined end portion and a second predetermined end portion. The plurality of slide rails are configured to be detachably mounted on the supporting bracket. The plurality of supporting rails are movably mounted on the plurality of movable rails movably mounted on the plurality of slide rails, respectively. Each of the plurality of slide rails includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion located between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first predetermined end portion of the supporting bracket protrudes from the first end portion of each of the plurality of slide rails along a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A semiconductor photonics device includes a plurality of grating couplers, each configured to couple a particular wavelength (or wavelength range) of an optical signal to a waveguide of the semiconductor photonics device. In some implementations, various implementations of optical signal splitters or filters described herein enable respective wavelengths (or respective wavelength ranges) to be passed to each of the grating couplers (while filtering out other wavelengths or other wavelength ranges), thereby enabling the grating couplers to each handle a respective wavelength (or respective wavelength range). This enables multiple wavelengths (or multiple wavelength ranges) to be distributed across multiple grating couplers, which may increase the bandwidth of the semiconductor photonics device relative to a semiconductor photonics device that includes only a single grating coupler.

Abstract: An imaging lens assembly includes three lens elements which are, in order from an object side to an image side along an optical path: a first lens element, a second lens element and a third lens element. Each of the three lens elements has an object-side surface facing toward the object side and an image-side surface facing toward the image side. The object-side surface of the second lens element is concave in a paraxial region thereof. At least one surface of at least one lens element in the imaging lens assembly has at least one inflection point.

Abstract: Provided herein is a technology for an Autonomous Vehicle Intelligent System (AVIS), which facilitates vehicle operations and control for autonomous driving. The AVIS and related methods provide vehicles with vehicle-specific information for a vehicle to perform driving tasks such as car following, lane changing, and route guidance. The AVIS comprises an onboard unit (OBU), wherein the OBU comprises a communication module communicating with one or more of other autonomous vehicles (AV), a roadside unit (RSU), a cloud platform, and a traffic control center/traffic control unit (TCC/TCU). The AVIS implements one or more of the following functions: sensing, prediction, decision-making, and vehicle control using onboard information and vehicle-specific information received from other AVs, the RSU, the cloud platform, and/or the TCC/TCU.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a contrast enhanced ultrasound imaging method and an ultrasound imaging device. The method may include: determining a target imaging mode from preset imaging modes in response to the first instruction, where the preset imaging modes comprise a first imaging mode and a second imaging mode which have different frame rate; transmitting ultrasound waves to a target object and receiving ultrasound echoes returned from the target object according to the determined target imaging mode to obtain ultrasound echo signals; and generating a contrast enhanced image according to the ultrasound echo signals. An ultrasound imaging device is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a metadata tree snapshot method and apparatus, a metadata tree query method and apparatus, and an electronic device, and relates to the field of data processing technology, and in particular to the field of cloud computing and cloud database technology. The specific realization scheme is as follows: acquiring a basic metadata tree and a first incremental metadata tree, where the basic metadata tree is created based on first snapshot data, the basic metadata tree is locked after being created, the first snapshot data is created at a previous snapshot time instant, and the first incremental metadata tree is created based on a metadata change operation after the basic metadata tree is created; locking the first incremental metadata tree in response to reaching a current snapshot time instant; and creating second snapshot data based on the basic metadata tree and the locked first incremental metadata tree.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for a computing power allocation system for autonomous driving (CPAS-AD), which is a component of an Intelligent Road Infrastructure System (IRIS). The CPAS-AD incorporates advanced computing capabilities that effectively allocate computational power for sensing, prediction, planning, decision-making, and control functions to enable end-to-end driving functions. In addition to the vehicle, the CPAS-AD can acquire additional computation resources from one or more of: (a) a roadside unit (RSU) network, (b) a cloud platform, (c) a traffic control center/traffic control unit (TCC/TCU), and (d) a traffic operations center (TOC). Additionally, tailored to different traffic scenarios, the CPAS-AD can allocate data and computation resources (including but not limited to CPU and GPU) for vehicle sensing, prediction, planning, decision-making, and control functions, thereby enabling safe and efficient autonomous driving.