Abstract: A method for confirming a legal transaction. The method includes: instructions for the legal transaction are stipulated in a smart contract between a principal and an authorized agent, and the legal transaction is confirmed by the authorized agent on the basis of the contract in accordance with the principal's instructions.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an encoder, which receives image or video data, encodes the data and provides a bitstream representing the data. The encoder includes a CABAC encoder, which receives a binary valued syntax element associated with a block of the data to be encoded, and encodes, using a selected context model, the syntax element into coded bits for the bitstream. The syntax element includes a tool flag indicating whether or not certain coding tool, like linear weighted intra prediction, is employed when encoding a block of the data. For a block of the data which exhibits an aspect ratio larger than 2 and for a block of the data which exhibits an aspect ratio less than or equal to 2, and to which blocks the certain coding tool is applicable, first and second context models for encoding the tool flag are selected from a group of one or more first and second context models, respectively.

Abstract: An acoustic resonator includes a first piezoelectric layer, a second piezoelectric layer, a coupler layer, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The first piezoelectric layer has a first polarity. The second piezoelectric layer has a second polarity opposite the first polarity. The coupler layer is between the first piezoelectric layer and the second piezoelectric layer. The first electrode is on the first piezoelectric layer opposite the coupler layer. The second electrode is on the second piezoelectric layer opposite the coupler layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound according to Formula (3), wherein the compound comprises from 28 wt. % to 100 wt. % bio-based carbon content, relative to the total mass of carbon in the compound, measured according to standard ASTM D6866-12, Method B; and wherein X+is a proton. The present invention also relates to a polymer obtained by polymerising at least one of compound according to Formula (3), in addition to processes and uses related thereto.

Abstract: Techniques for encoding/decoding of video signals are described, e.g. implemented in decoders, encoder, methods and non-transitory storage units storing instructions to perform the methods. A decoder or encoder may be configured to predict a predetermined block of the picture using a plurality of neighbouring samples by reducing the plurality of neighbouring samples to obtain a reduced set of samples values lower, in number of samples, than compared to the plurality of neighbouring samples, subjecting the reduced set of sample values to a linear or affine linear transformation to obtain predicted values for predetermined samples of the predetermined block.

Abstract: A TIRFM-capable microscope including: a light source that generates/emits incoherent excitation light onto an optical path that includes a first projection lens system, a spatial filter, a second projection lens system and an objective. The TIRFM-capable microscope also includes a controller; wherein the first projection lens system projects excitation light onto the spatial filter that filters the excitation light with two-dimensional patterns, the spatial filter lies in a plane conjugate to a back focal plane of the objective which includes an objective lens that directs excitation light onto and receives fluorescent light from the sample, wherein, for a numerical aperture NAObj of the objective and a refractive index nspec of the sample NAObj>nspec, and the controller activates the spatial filter to select/generate various two-dimensional patterns and selects/adjusts the position/shape/size of the pattern such that TIRF illumination of the sample is generated.

Abstract: A metal sintering preparation containing (A) 50 to 90% by weight of at least one metal that is present in the form of particles having a coating that contains at least one organic compound, and (B) 6 to 50% by weight organic solvent. The mathematical product of tamped density and specific surface of the metal particles of component (A) is in the range of 40,000 to 80,000 cm?1.

Abstract: One aspect relates to an apparatus including a first frame, a further frame, a first element, a second element, and a third element. The first frame frames the further frame, the further frame frames the first element, and electrically insulates the first element and the first frame from each other. The first element is electrically conductive, the second element is electrically conductive, and the third element provides an electrically conductive connection between the first element and the second element, and has a porosity in the range of 0.001 to 0.4.

Abstract: An apparatus for conveying thick matter has a drive cylinder for receiving hydraulic fluid, a drive piston, which is arranged in the drive cylinder, a conveying cylinder for receiving thick matter, a conveying piston, which is arranged in the conveying cylinder, and a piston rod, which is fastened to the drive piston for coupling motion together with the conveying piston. The drive cylinder has a rod-side opening for applying pressure to a rod side of the drive piston by way of hydraulic fluid and a crown-side opening for applying pressure to a crown side of the drive piston facing away from the rod side by the hydraulic fluid. A drive pump is designed to generate a drive volume flow having a drive pressure of hydraulic fluid for moving the drive piston. A pump connection is designed for variable connection of the drive pump to the rod-side opening or the crown-side opening for the flow of hydraulic fluid.

Abstract: A method for producing a stable sandwich arrangement of two components with solder situated therebetween, comprising the steps: (1) providing two components, each having at least one contact surface, and a free solder preform, (2) producing a sandwich arrangement of the components and a solder preform arranged between them and thus not yet connected to them by bringing into contact (i) each one of the contact surfaces, (ii) each of the single contact surface of the components or (iii) one of the contact surfaces of one component and a single contact surface of the other component, with the contact surfaces of the free solder preform, and (3) hot-pressing the sandwich arrangement produced in step (2) so as to form the stable sandwich arrangement at a temperature being at 10 to 40% below the melting temperature of the solder metal of the solder preform, expressed in ° C.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system are disclosed for compiling a virtual transaction for a person within an environment having a plurality of items. The method includes acquiring, using at least one visual sensor, first image information including a person. The method further includes identifying the at least one person from the first image information by classifying the person into a class. The method also includes acquiring second image information including the person and an item. The method further includes identifying a behavior of the person relative to the item, and updating, based on the identified behavior, the virtual transaction.

Abstract: There are disclosed techniques for block wise encoding and decoding. The techniques may be applied to encoders, decoders, and methods for encoding and/or decoding. In one example, there is provided a technique to decode (resp. decode) a predetermined block of the picture by assigning, based on a first signalization in the data stream, the predetermined block to the first set or the second set, sorting the assigned set of intra-prediction modes according to intra-prediction modes used for neighboring blocks, neighboring the predetermined block, to obtain a list of intra prediction modes, deriving, for the predetermined block, from the data stream, an index into the list of intra prediction modes, predicting the predetermined block using an intra prediction mode onto which the index points. The decoder (resp.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metal paste, containing (A) 75 to 90% by weight of copper and/or silver particles that are provided with a coating containing at least one organic compound, (B) 5 to 20% by weight of an organic solvent, and (C) 2 to 20% by weight of at least one type of metal particles different from the particles of (A) and having an average particle size (d50) in the range of 0.2 to 10 ?m. The metal particles of component (C) are selected from the group consisting of molybdenum particles and nickel core-silver shell particles with a silver content of 10 to 90% by weight.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90N370 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90N370 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90N370 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90N370, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90N370 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90N370 and methods of using maize variety X90N370 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90N362 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90N362 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90N362 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90N362, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90N362 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90N362 and methods of using maize variety X90N362 are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing a component bonded to a solder preform, comprising the following steps: (1) providing a component having at least one contact surface, and a free solder preform, (2) producing an assembly of the component and the solder preform, which is not yet bonded to said component, by bringing a contact surface, or the sole contact surface, of the component into contact with a contact surface of the free solder preform, and (3) forming the component bonded to the solder preform by hot pressing the assembly produced in step (2) at a temperature that is 10 to 40% lower than the melting temperature of the soldering metal of the solder preform, expressed in ° C., and with a combination of pressing force and pressing duration that will effect a reduction of 10% in the original thickness of the originally free solder preform.

Abstract: A method for producing a stable sandwich arrangement of two components with solder situated therebetween, comprising the steps: (1) providing two components, each having at least one contact surface, and a free solder preform, (2) producing a sandwich arrangement of the components and a solder preform arranged between them and thus not yet connected to them by bringing into contact (i) each one of the contact surfaces, (ii) each of the single contact surface of the components or (iii) one of the contact surfaces of one component and a single contact surface of the other component, with the contact surfaces of the free solder preform, and (3) hot-pressing the sandwich arrangement produced in step (2) so as to form the stable sandwich arrangement at a temperature being at 10 to 40% below the melting temperature of the solder metal of the solder preform, expressed in ° C.

Abstract: The refinement of block-based predictive coding and decoding of pictures as applicable in, e.g., hybrid video codecs, using additional reconstructed samples or residuals is described. An apparatus for block-based predictive decoding of a picture is described. The apparatus includes a combiner configured to combine a residual signal a predetermined block of the picture and a reference signal for the predetermined block so as to obtain a first spectrum, the residual signal correcting a prediction error of a prediction of the predetermined block of the picture; a reducer configured to perform thresholding on the first spectrum to obtain a second spectrum so that coefficients below a threshold value are set to a predefined value; an extractor configured to obtain from the second spectrum a modified version of the residual signal; and a reconstructor block configured to decode the predetermined block of the picture from the data stream on the basis of the modified version of the residual signal.

Abstract: A method for producing a sandwich arrangement consisting of a first component having a contact surface A, a second component having a contact surface D and a solder located between said contact surfaces A and D, wherein the solder is produced by melting a solder deposit that is arranged between the two components and connected at the contact surface A or D to one of the components, followed by cooling of the molten solder to below its solidification temperature, wherein the solder deposit is produced previously by melting a solder preform that is fixed to the relevant contact surface A or D by means of an applied fixing agent from a fixing agent composition, followed by cooling of the molten solder to below its solidification temperature, and wherein the solder deposit is arranged with its free contact surface facing the corresponding contact surface D or A of the as of yet unconnected component, wherein the fixing agent composition consists of 0 to 97 wt.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90N362 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90N362 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90N362 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90N362, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90N362 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90N362 and methods of using maize variety X90N362 are disclosed.