Abstract: A method implemented by a video coding apparatus. The method includes applying a neural network (NN) filter to an unfiltered sample of a video unit to generate a filtered sample. The NN filter includes an NN filter model generated based on partitioning information of the video unit. Usage of the NN filter is indicated by one or more syntax elements in a bitstream. A conversion is performed between a video media file and a bitstream based on the filtered sample.

Abstract: Motion compensation along different directions is disclosed. A method for video processing includes determining, for a conversion between a current video block of a video and a bitstream representation of the current video block, optical flow associated with the current video block in an optical flow-based motion refinement process or prediction process. The optical flow is derived along directions that are different from a horizontal direction and/or a vertical direction. The method also includes performing the conversion based on the optical flow.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: applying, for a conversion between a video unit of a video and a bitstream of the video, a connection to a plurality of filters; applying the plurality of filters with the connection in combination to the video unit; and performing the conversion based on the filtered video unit.

Abstract: A mechanism for processing video data is disclosed. A determination is made to resize an image with a first size to create a resized image with a second size. A conversion is performed between a visual media data and a bitstream based on the resized image. The conversion includes applying a neural network-based coding model to the resized image to achieve variable rate neural network-based compression.

Abstract: An example method of video processing includes determining, for a conversion between a current block of a video and a bitstream representation of the video, that one or more samples of the video outside the current block are unavailable for a coding process of the conversion. The coding process comprises an adaptive loop filter (ALF) coding process. The method also includes performing, based on the determining, the conversion by using padded samples for the one or more samples of the video. The padded samples are generated by checking for availability of samples in an order.

Abstract: A method of video processing is described. The method of video processing includes: performing a conversion between a video comprising video blocks and a coded representation of the video; wherein the coded representation conforms to a format rule, wherein the format rule specifies that context adaptive coding of a block vector predictor (BVP) index of a first video block coded using a block vector (BV) prediction mode and an index for inter mode coding used for coding a second video block is performed by sharing a same context; wherein the BVP index is to an entry in a history-based motion vector predictor list used for generating a block vector predictor for the first video block.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for beamforming. The method which may be at a network node and includes: obtaining channel information of a terminal device; determining a self-correlation factor of the terminal device according to the channel information; determining main lobe width according to a relationship between self-correlation factor and main lobe width; determining a weight vector on at least one transmitting antenna according to the determined main lobe width; and transmitting a message using the weight vector on the at least one transmitting antenna, to the terminal device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a binary code similarity detection system based on hard sample-aware momentum contrastive learning, comprising: a preprocessing device for transforming the binary code into tokens for neural networks; a feature extracting device for using the tokens to generate final representation embeddings for the binary code; and a similarity detection device for using the representation embeddings to detect the binary code similarity.

Abstract: Template-based tuning is performed on a generative machine learning model where a shared template is used to tune the generative machine learning model across multiple natural language tasks. When a natural language request to perform a natural language task is received, portions of a shared template to complete are identified as part of generating a prompt. The generative machine learning model is instructed according to the generated prompt and a response to the request is returned based on a result of the generative machine learning model.

Abstract: Integrated circuit structures having internal spacers for 2D channel materials, and methods of fabricating integrated circuit structures having internal spacers for 2D channel materials, are described. For example, an integrated circuit structure includes a stack of two-dimensional (2D) material nanowires. A gate structure is vertically around the stack of 2D material nanowires. Internal gate spacers are between vertically adjacent ones of the stack of 2D material nanowires and laterally adjacent to the gate structure. The 2D material nanowires are recessed relative to the internal gate spacers. Conductive contact structures are at corresponding ends of the stack of 2D material nanowires, the conductive contact structures adjacent to the internal gate spacers and vertically overlapping with the internal gate spacers.

Abstract: The capillary transfer technology presented here represents a powerful approach to transfer soft films from surface of liquid onto a solid substrate in a fast and defect-free manner. The fundamental theoretical model and transfer criteria validated with comprehensive experiments and finite element analyses, for the first time provides a quantitative guide and optimization for the choice of material systems, operating conditions and environments for scalable on-demand transfers with high yield. The intrinsically moderate capillary transfer force and externally selectable transfer direction offer robust capabilities for achieving deterministic assembly and surface properties of structures with complex layouts and patterns for potentially broad applications in the fabrication of flexible/stretchable electronics, surface wetting structures and optical devices.

Abstract: Provided are an imaging method and system for residual stress of a basin insulator and a method for preparing a test block. The imaging method includes cutting and preparing a standard industrial sample of a basin insulator and testing the acoustoelastic coefficient of the standard industrial sample; then obtaining the residual stress data of the basin insulator and obtaining the spatial point sound velocity distribution of the basin insulator; finally, obtaining a stress distribution cloud map of the basin insulator by calculation of the attribute value and the coordinate data of a to-be-measured location, and performing reliability verification based on the residual stress data.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a battery management system (BMS) having a protection circuit. In one example, a vehicle battery system may include the BMS, the BMS including a cutoff circuit coupled to a short-circuit protection circuit, and a battery pack, wherein the short-circuit protection circuit may include a diode array, cathodes of the diode array being coupled to a positive terminal post of the battery pack and anodes of the diode array being coupled to a negative terminal post of the battery pack. In some examples, the cutoff circuit may further be coupled to a reverse bias protection circuit including a switchable current path arranged between a control input of the cutoff circuit and an output of the cutoff circuit. In this way, the vehicle battery system may be protected from unexpected voltage conditions via the BMS redirecting and dissipating excess current away from the cutoff circuit.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a battery management system (BMS) having a protection circuit. In one example, a vehicle battery system may include the BMS, the BMS including a cutoff circuit coupled to a short-circuit protection circuit, and a battery pack, wherein the short-circuit protection circuit may include a diode array, cathodes of the diode array being coupled to a positive terminal post of the battery pack and anodes of the diode array being coupled to a negative terminal post of the battery pack. In some examples, the cutoff circuit may further be coupled to a reverse bias protection circuit including a switchable current path arranged between a control input of the cutoff circuit and an output of the cutoff circuit. In this way, the vehicle battery system may be protected from unexpected voltage conditions via the BMS redirecting and dissipating excess current away from the cutoff circuit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of molecular virology and immunology, in particular to the field of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection treatment. In particular, the present invention relates to an epitope peptide (or a variant thereof) capable of treating a hepatitis B virus infection, a recombinant protein comprising the epitope peptide (or a variant thereof) and a carrier protein, and an antibody (e.g. a nanobody) for the epitope peptide. The epitope peptide and antibody of the present invention can be used to prevent and/or treat HBV infection or a disease related to HBV infection (e.g. hepatitis B), for reducing the serum level of HBV DNA and/or HBsAg in a subject (e.g. a human), or for activating a subject (e.g. a chronic HBV infected person or a chronic hepatitis B patient) against HBV humoral immune response.

Abstract: A lateral power semiconductor device layout and a device structure belong to the technical field of power semiconductor devices. A method for designing a lateral power semiconductor device layout with high integrity and high cell density has the following advantages of reducing a specific on-resistance of the device, increasing a width of a channel per unit area, improving the current capability of the device, optimizing the static characteristic of the device, reducing the area of a drain region and the parasitic capacitance of the device, reducing the delay time of a cell switch caused by an excessively long gate electrode of a traditional finger cell, optimizing the dynamic characteristic of the device, optimizing the cell edge of the device and the curvature effect of a terminal, and reducing the pre-breakdown risk of the device.

Abstract: Provided is an RNA, siRNA, shRNA or nucleic acid coding for shRNA, combination of RNAs, combination of siRNAs, combination of shRNAs, or combination of the nucleic acids coding for shRNAs targeting HIV. Also provided are an expression cassette, recombinant vector, recombinant virus particle, kit, cell or pharmaceutical composition comprising the above sequences or combinations and their use for preparing drugs for diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of HIV infection or AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device of identifying and locating a PCCP broken wire signal, the device comprises a distributed optical cable adheres on a pipe, a high frequency subsystem connected with two cores of the cable, a low frequency subsystem connected with the third core of the cable, and a control system which is connect to the two subsystems, the device is configured to analyze abnormal vibration signal compared with the database of the broken wire signal database and determine whether a broken wire event occurs. In addition, it is also configured to analyze low frequency abnormal vibration signals through two neighbor channels to locate the wire breakage. The present invention can identify and locate the broken wire event with high accuracy.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a driving module and a display device. The driving module includes a serial-parallel conversion circuit and a data providing circuit, the serial-parallel conversion circuit is configured to convert a serial input signal into a parallel output signal and generate a transmission control signal and a common electrode voltage signal in accordance with mode indication information carried by the parallel output signal, and the parallel output signal carries the mode indication information and input display data; and the data providing circuit is configured to convert the input display data into output display data and transmit the output display data to a corresponding data line under the control of the transmission control signal. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is able to achieve display through relying on serial input signals and other signals provided by a system without a display chip.