Abstract:
High efficiency video coding (HEVC) enhancements are described for intra-block copying for reducing motion vector (MV) coding redundancy and enhancing in range extensions (RExt) by selecting a default block mv predictor. In reducing MV data redundancy, the value of MVx and/or MVy can have a baseline at the width (W), or height (H) of the respective block, whereby fewer bits need to be encoded. One embodiment for enhancing RExt provides an improved selection of a default block vector predictor for the first CU performing intra-block copying in a CTU.
Abstract:
Based on conditions or restrictions, Strong Intra Smoothing (SIS) is enabled or disabled. SIS is not allowed for chroma when the chroma format is 444, and SIS is not allowed for chroma when the chroma format is 422 or 444.
Abstract:
A Flexible Band Offset (FBO) apparatus and method of performing Sample Adaptive Offset (SAO) filtering within encoders and decoders, such as according to the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard, and similarly configured coding devices. The number of Band Offset (BO) modes and the number of necessary offsets is reduced. The invention beneficially provides simpler coding, reduces temporary buffer size requirements, and can yield a small performance gain over existing SAO techniques of HEVC test model HM 5.
Abstract:
Enhanced signaling is provided for video coding using a palette coding mode. In one aspect, the sending of a copy from above flag is skipped for the first row of a coding unit (CU), towards eliminating flag redundancy and to address a CU boundary issue. In a second aspect, an address line repeating pattern issue is overcome by signaling a single copy from above flag, except the first row, despite the fact that multiple runs exist in the row.
Abstract:
A device for monitoring water supply equipment, water purification equipment and a solar water heater. The device for monitoring water supply equipment comprises a detecting module and a monitoring module, the detecting module and the monitoring module being coupled with each other via wireless connection. The detecting module of the device is disposed on the water supply equipment, and the detecting module comprises a sensing unit for detecting the water condition in the water supply equipment. The detecting module further comprises a signal processing unit electrically connected to the sensing unit for processing the water condition provided by the sensing unit. The detecting module further comprises a first wireless communication unit electrically connected to the signal processing unit for transmitting the processed water condition result. The monitoring module of the device is disposed outside the water supply equipment for receiving the processed water condition result from the detecting module and displaying the same. By using the device, a user far away from the water supply equipment can still have access to the water condition information and determine the running state of the water supply equipment.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus of using logical mode numbers during both prediction and coding in the bit stream, such as for high efficiency video coders (HEVC). These logical intra mode numbers are sorted based on angle which as a result leads to improved coding designs with fewer and smaller look-up tables, and a small gain in coding efficiency. Furthermore, by using this type of naming, the number of most probable modes (MPMs) can be readily extended since no additional tables are required. The use of three MPMs achieves a larger gain of 0.25% and 0.31% for the AI_HE and AI_LC cases, respectively.
Abstract:
Coefficient coding for transform units (TUs) during high efficiency video coding (HEVC), and similar standards, toward simplifying design while enhancing efficiency. Elements of the invention include coefficient coding for TUs with up-right diagonal scans being modified, and selectively applying multi-level significance map coding.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are novel mixtures of near terminal-branched compounds and derivatives thereof. Further disclosed are methods of making these mixtures, and uses of these mixtures in cleaning compositions (e.g., dishcare, laundry, hard surface cleaners,) and/or personal care compositions (e.g., skin cleansers, shampoo, hair conditioners).
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a tunneling device, which comprises: a substrate (1100); a channel region (1300) formed in the substrate, and a source region (1500) and a drain region (1400) formed on two sides of the channel region (1300); and a gate stack (1600) formed on the channel region (1300) and a first side wall (1910) and a second side wall (1920) formed on two sides of the gate stack (1600), wherein the gate stack (1600) comprises: a first gate dielectric layer (1631); at least a first gate electrode (1610) and a second gate electrode (1620) formed on the first gate dielectric layer (1631); a second gate dielectric layer (1632) formed between the first gate electrode (1610) and the first side wall (1910); and a third gate dielectric layer (1633) formed between the second gate electrode (1620) and the second side wall (1920).
Abstract:
A processing method and a processing apparatus for processing an output audio signal from an audio capture device. The output audio signal can be processed by a first processing module in a manner such that a preliminary signal and a first stage processed signal can be derived. The processing method includes providing power estimation signals, providing at least one cross power estimation signal, providing a leakage approximation and providing a control signal estimation.