Abstract: Technology for improving coding efficiency by performing a block split suitable for picture coding and decoding is provided. A picture decoding device includes a spatial candidate derivation unit configured to derive a spatial candidate from inter prediction information of a block neighboring a decoding target block and register the derived spatial candidate as a candidate in a first candidate list, a history-based candidate derivation unit configured to generate a second candidate list by adding a history-based candidate included in a history-based candidate list as a candidate to the first candidate list, a candidate selection unit configured to select a selection candidate from candidates included in the second candidate list; and an inter prediction unit configured to perform inter prediction using the selection candidate.

Abstract: Methods and systems for correcting transcribed text. One method includes receiving audio data from one or more audio data sources and transcribing the audio data based on a voice model to generate text data. The method also includes making the text data available to a plurality of users over at least one computer network and receiving corrected text data over the at least one computer network from the plurality of users. In addition, the method can include modifying the voice model based on the corrected text data.

Abstract: Probes for the detection of ?-lactamase-type enzymatic activity. In particular, novel fluorogenic substrates for detecting the presence of a catalytically active ?-lactamase and a detection method using such substrates.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically powered vehicle, including: a valve device with a valve housing, the valve housing includes at least eight radially arranged port openings for fluid to flow in or out, a valve body, which is arranged inside the valve housing and is rotatable about an axis of rotation R, and the valve body includes at least four connecting channels for fluidly connecting two port openings, respectively.

Abstract: A system for the treatment of microorganisms includes: a textile web having optical fibers in warp and/or weft woven with binding threads in warp and/or weft, each of the optical fibers having invasive alterations along the fiber and allowing the emission of light propagating in the fiber at these alterations; a light source arranged opposite one or both free ends of the optical fibers. The textile web includes metallic warp and/or weft threads woven with the binding threads, the metallic threads being based on a metal having a negative effect on the growth of microorganisms. The light source generates a light beam having at least one wavelength in the visible or ultraviolet spectrum.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, at a media device, media content from a media content server. A portion of the media content includes a first item concurrently depicted with a second item. The method includes receiving an input indicating a selection of the second item within the media content. The method includes, in response to the input, sending an identification request for information corresponding to the second item to an identification server in response to the input. The identification request includes data relating to a depiction of the second item. The method also includes receiving the information from the identification server in response to the identification request. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dinuclear molybdenum complex with ligands selected from fatty tertiary amines of formula (I): R—N[(CH2)nR2][(CH2)nR3]??(I) wherein R represents a linear or branched alkyl comprising 3 to 30 carbon atoms, preferably 3 to 20, advantageously 7 to 17 carbon atoms; n, identical or different, represents 2 or 3; R2 and R3, identical or different, represent an O, OR, NR?2, COOR?, or COO group, where R?, identical or different, represents a hydrogen atom or an alkaline or alkaline earth metal, preferably R? is H, preferably R2 and R3, identical or different, represent an OH or NH2 group.

Abstract: A wearable health and lifestyle device including at least a measurement module configured to be worn by a user in at least a first wearing position, the measurement module comprising a 3-axis accelerometer unit configured to provide acceleration data and inclination data, a temperature measurement unit configured to provide temperature data, a light radiation measurement unit configured to provide light radiation data, said light radiation measurement unit comprising at least one multi-spectral sensor configured to measure wavelength bands over the range 290 nm to 1150 nm, a storage module configured to receive and store said acceleration data, said inclination data, said temperature data and said light radiation data, and an analysis module configured to analyze a data set comprising acceleration data, inclination data, temperature data and light radiation data.

Abstract: Disclosed are various systems and features for use with a machine, such as a sewing machine, to facilitate patch library systems that may enable the storage and retrieval of patch configuration information. Such systems and features may be useful in the context of performing an action along a self-guided path on a substrate.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide for regular, periodic or continuous monitoring of fluid volume based on direct measurement of an inferior vena cava (IVC) physical dimension using a wireless measurement sensor implanted in the IVC. By basing diagnostic decisions and treatments on changes in an IVC physical dimension, information on patient fluid state is available across the entire euvolemic range of fluid states, thus providing earlier warning of hypervolemia or hypovolemia and enabling the modulation of patient treatments to permit more stable long-term fluid management.

Abstract: A firearm holster assembly includes a firearm receiving portion and a clip and claw assembly. The clip and claw assembly includes a clip element configured to engage a piece of clothing of a wearer and a claw assembly. The claw assembly includes a base plate movably coupled to the firearm receiving portion and one or more spacer plates. The base plate includes a connection portion oriented between the clip element and the firearm receiving portion and a projecting element extending outward laterally from the connection portion, the connection portion and the projecting element together defining a first major surface and a second opposite major surface of the base plate, the first major surface configured to face outward from a body of a wearer. The one or more spacer plates are stacked on the first major surface of the base plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a bio-ink by additive deposition, which comprises supplying: a first solution including between 5 and 40 wt. % gelatin; a second solution including between 15 and 35.wt. % alginate; a third solution including between 1 and 15 wt. % fibrinogen, and optionally living cells in suspension; and creating a mixture including: around 35 to 65 vol. % of the first solution; around 15 to 35 vol. % of the second solution; and around 15 to 35 vol. % of the third solution, said proportions being selected so that they add up to 100%. Said bio-ink allows the additive deposition of objects that can be polymerised by means of a solution including calcium ions and thrombin. Said objects can be incubated and can be used as a substitute for body tissue, for example (with added fibroblasts) as skin substitute.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically powered vehicle, with: an apparatus housing including a first housing section and a second housing section. The first housing section and the second housing section are adjacent to each other by a fluidically impermeable contour wall. The contour wall includes a side oriented toward the first housing section and a side oriented toward the second housing section, a first fluid handling element and a second fluid handling element. The first fluid handling element and the second fluid handling element include a first element for generating a controllably variable magnetic field arranged in the first housing section, and a second element movable by the generated magnetic field and arranged in the second housing section. The fluidically impermeable contour wall is continuously configured between the first fluid handling element and the second fluid handling element.

Abstract: A shielding element comprises a rigid substrate and at least one electrically conductive two-dimensional structure which is placed on one of the faces of the substrate. The substrate and the electrically conductive two-dimensional structure are such that the shielding element has optical-transmission and shielding-efficiency values at least one of which varies between two zones of the shielding element. Such a shielding element enables easier assembly of a detection system comprising multiple optical sensors.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically powered vehicle, with a rotary sliding valve arrangement, including a setting element rotatably arranged about a central axis, a rotary sliding valve wall, the setting element is arranged within and rotatable relative to the rotary sliding valve wall, and the rotary sliding valve wall includes inlet and outlet openings arranged in a first plane and in a second plane.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically powered vehicle, with a pump device including a first running wheel and a second running wheel arranged coaxially with respect to each other and configured as a pump for conveying fluid by rotation.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid within an at least partially electrically driven vehicle, with a valve device including a valve housing. The valve housing includes at least three two radially arranged port openings and at least one axially arranged port opening for the inflow and/or outflow of fluid, and a valve body which is arranged inside the valve housing and is configured to be rotatable about an axial axis of rotation R. The valve body includes a first connecting channel of arcuate shape for connecting two radially arranged port openings and a second connecting channel of arcuate shape for connecting a radially arranged port opening with an axially arranged port opening. The at least two radially arranged port openings define a base plane B, which is configured orthogonally to the axial axis of rotation R, and the first arcuate connecting channel defines a first connecting channel plane V.

Abstract: In order to provide low-load, efficient coding technology, a moving-picture decoding device includes a spatial motion information candidate derivation unit configured to derive a spatial motion information candidate from motion information of a block neighboring a decoding target block in a space domain and a history-based motion information candidate derivation unit configured to derive a history-based motion information candidate from a memory where motion information of a decoded block is retained, wherein the history-based motion information candidate derivation unit preferentially derives old motion information without making a comparison of the motion information with the spatial motion information candidate.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device includes an elongate housing sleeve accommodating at least part of the following components: a battery as an electric power source powering an electrically activatable atomizer including an electric heater adapted to atomize a liquid supplied from a reservoir to provide an aerosol exiting from the atomizer; a puff detector adapted to indicate an aerosol inhaling puff; and control electronics connected to the puff detector and adapted to control the heater of the atomizer. At least part of the battery, the puff detector, the control electronics and/or the atomizer is mounted on an elongate insert permitting lateral access and fitting into the housing sleeve via one of the ends of the housing sleeve.

Abstract: A rotary cutting tool that implements a chip space in proportion to a feed-per-tooth is proposed. The rotary cutting tool includes a cutting part in which a plurality of cutting teeth and flutes are alternately formed, wherein a cross-section of the cutting part perpendicular to a central axis is divided into a plurality of cutting tooth spaces defining a section between cutting edges of adjacent cutting teeth on the basis of the central axis, such that all of the cutting tooth spaces are designed in different sizes, or some of the plurality of cutting tooth spaces are set in different sizes from the other cutting tooth spaces.