Abstract: A video encoding method is provided, which includes: deciding a first search window of a first macroblock in a reference image, and deciding a second search window of a second macroblock in the reference image, wherein the first search window is at least partially overlapped with the second search window; reading the first search window and the second search window from a memory and executing a first encoding stage having motion estimation and binarization encoding; storing an encoding result of the first encoding stage in the memory; reading the encoding result from the memory and executing a second encoding stage. The second encoding stage has a context entropy coding, and an encoding order of the context entropy coding is different from that of the motion estimation, and the first encoding stage is executed in parallel with the second encoding stage. Accordingly, a bandwidth demand of the memory is decreased.

Abstract: A health data collection and analysis device comprises at least one processor, at least one input unit, at least one examination unit, and at least one storage unit. The input unit is a means for a health care profession or patient updating a medication record or medical record. The examination unit is connected with the processor. The examination unit is a means for examining the user and obtaining at least one examination record. The storage unit is a means for saving the medication record or medical record and the examination record. The processing unit integrates the medication record or medical record and the examination record and the result will help the health care profession to evaluate the health state of the user. The better advice will be provided by the health care profession.

Abstract: A video encoding method is provided, which includes: deciding a first search window of a first macroblock in a reference image, and deciding a second search window of a second macroblock in the reference image, wherein the first search window is at least partially overlapped with the second search window; reading the first search window and the second search window from a memory and executing a first encoding stage having motion estimation and binarization encoding; storing an encoding result of the first encoding stage in the memory; reading the encoding result from the memory and executing a second encoding stage. The second encoding stage has a context entropy coding, and an encoding order of the context entropy coding is different from that of the motion estimation, and the first encoding stage is executed in parallel with the second encoding stage. Accordingly, a bandwidth demand of the memory is decreased.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments of the present invention are direct to a method for generating a resampling reference picture and an apparatus and video decoding system using this method. The video image decoding system is used to decode a bit stream, so as to obtain a current frame. The method for generating a resampling reference picture includes following steps: (a) looking ahead specific information of next x frames of the current frame in the bit stream; (b) determining whether to generate a resampling reference picture according to the specific information of the next x frames.

Abstract: A paper-pulling structure of a cleaning paper roll is provided and includes the cleaning paper roll and a container. The cleaning paper roll is a cylindrical structure provided therein with a cylindrical hollow core and formed by winding around the cylindrical hollow core a cleaning paper which is long and continuous. The container shuts in and contains the cleaning paper roll. The container includes a tearable perforation disposed on the container and corresponding in position to an outer side of an end of the cylindrical hollow core. As soon as the tearable perforation is torn apart by a user to form a tearable opening, an end of the cleaning paper below the outer side of the cylindrical hollow core can be pulled out by the user to protrude from the tearable opening and be exposed. Hence, the user can operate the cleaning paper roll by giving a center pull thereto.

Abstract: A control system for controlling actions performed by a machine includes a sensor module for sensing environmental condition around the machine, an estimation unit for estimating the environmental condition detected by the sensor, a motor for controlling movement of the machine, a control unit for calculating a magnitude of motion according to the estimated environmental condition, the magnitude of motion used for controlling the movement of the machine, and a motor drive circuit for driving the motor to move the machine using the calculated magnitude of motion.

Abstract: A control system for controlling actions performed by a machine includes a sensor module for sensing environmental condition around the machine, an estimation unit for estimating the environmental condition detected by the sensor, a motor for controlling movement of the machine, a control unit for calculating a magnitude of motion according to the estimated environmental condition, the magnitude of motion used for controlling the movement of the machine, and a motor drive circuit for driving the motor to move the machine using the calculated magnitude of motion.

Abstract: A control system for controlling actions performed by a machine includes a sensor module for sensing environmental condition around the machine, an estimation unit for estimating the environmental condition detected by the sensor, a motor for controlling movement of the machine, a control unit for calculating a magnitude of motion according to the estimated environmental condition, the magnitude of motion used for controlling the movement of the machine, and a motor drive circuit for driving the motor to move the machine using the calculated magnitude of motion.

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments of the present invention are direct to a method for generating a resampling reference picture and an apparatus and video decoding system using this method. The video image decoding system is used to decode a bit stream, so as to obtain a current frame. The method for generating a resampling reference picture includes following steps: (a) looking ahead specific information of next x frames of the current frame in the bit stream; (b) determining whether to generate a resampling reference picture according to the specific information of the next x frames.

Abstract: A method of controlling music playback includes providing a sensor array comprising first sensors arranged adjacent to one another, receiving data output from first sensors of the sensor array, the data including activation times during which each of the first sensors was activated, comparing the activation times of each first sensor to determine if the first sensors were sequentially activated along a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction, controlling the music to be played in a forward direction if the first sensors were sequentially activated along the first direction, and controlling the music to be played in a backward direction if the first sensors were sequentially activated along the second direction.

Abstract: A gain adjusting system for adjusting a gain of a sound signal in an audio system, includes a first detecting unit for capturing images of one or more faces of users and determining the number of faces and the size of the faces present in the images; a controller for receiving face data from the first detecting unit for comparing the sizes of faces in subsequently captured images with an initial face size and accordingly deciding and outputting a first decision signal; and a gain regulator coupled to the controller for adjusting the gain level of the sound signal according to the first decision signal.

Abstract: A method of controlling music playback includes providing a sensor array comprising first sensors arranged adjacent to one another, receiving data output from first sensors of the sensor array, the data including activation times during which each of the first sensors was activated, comparing the activation times of each first sensor to determine if the first sensors were sequentially activated along a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction, controlling the music to be played in a forward direction if the first sensors were sequentially activated along the first direction, and controlling the music to be played in a backward direction if the first sensors were sequentially activated along the second direction.

Abstract: A method of controlling a plurality of network devices in a network with a control point includes registering the plurality of network devices with the control point through the network, providing each of the plurality of network devices with an infrared (IR) sensor, pointing an IR transmitter of the control point at a selected network device, activating the IR transmitter of the control point to emit an IR beam at the IR sensor of the selected network device, establishing a control link between the control point and the selected network device through the network in response to the IR sensor of the selected network device receiving the IR beam from the control point, and issuing a control signal from the control point to the selected network device through the network using the established control link so that the selected network device performs a specified action corresponding to the control signal.

Abstract: A control system for controlling actions performed by a machine includes a sensor module for sensing environmental condition around the machine, an estimation unit for estimating the environmental condition detected by the sensor, a motor for controlling movement of the machine, a control unit for calculating a magnitude of motion according to the estimated environmental condition, the magnitude of motion used for controlling the movement of the machine, and a motor drive circuit for driving the motor to move the machine using the calculated magnitude of motion.

Abstract: A method for controlling a gain of a voice signal comprises detecting a size of an image of an object; determining a signal gain according to the size of the image of the object; and applying the signal gain to a voice signal. The method is capable of adaptively controlling the gain of the voice signal according to a distance between a user and an audio system.

Abstract: Audio signal processing includes encoding a first audio signal into a second audio signal according to a first code, outputting the first audio signal and the second audio signal from a speaker, and receiving a received signal with a microphone. The received signal includes a voice signal, third audio signal, and fourth audio signal. The voice signal is convolution of an original voice signal and the environment channel impulse response. The third audio signal is convolution of the first audio signal and the environment channel impulse response. The fourth audio signal is convolution of the second audio signal and the environment channel impulse response. Audio signal processing further includes encoding the received signal according to a second code conjugate to the first code, deriving the third audio signal from the encoded received signal, and deriving the original voice signal according to the first audio signal and the received signal.