Yan Wang expanded the decoding capabilities of the intel/vpl-gpu-rt repository by implementing support for the R16 FourCC video format. Using C++ and low-level programming techniques, Yan updated the CheckFrameInfoCommon logic to recognize R16 as a valid format, enabling shift-based processing and broadening the range of decodable video content. This targeted feature addressed compatibility gaps, reducing edge cases in video decoding and laying the foundation for future performance improvements. While no major bugs were fixed during this period, Yan’s work demonstrated a focused approach to enhancing codec support and improving the robustness of video decoding workflows within the project.