Abstract: A video decoder (151) for decoding an encoded video signal comprising encoded picture data to reconstruct a plurality of pictures of a video sequence of a video. The video decoder (151) comprises an input interface (160) configured for receiving the encoded video signal comprising the encoded picture data. Moreover, the video decoder (151) comprises a data decoder (170) configured for reconstructing the plurality of pictures of the video sequence depending on the encoded picture data. Moreover, further video decoders, video encoders, systems, methods for encoding and decoding, computer programs and encoded video signals according to embodiments are provided.

Abstract: A method for generating a random number comprises selecting a group of at least two servers within a network; receiving a server specific string from at least two servers of the group; and using the server specific strings to generate the random number.

Abstract: An example of a method for time-resolved calculation of a deformation of a body comprises calculating (110) a model of the body during the deformation. The method further comprises calculating (120) a predicted X-ray image for the body for a plurality of time points during the deformation based on the model. The method further comprises obtaining (130) one measured X-ray image of the body each for the time points during the deformation. The method further comprises modifying (140) the model based on the predicted X-ray images and the measured X-ray images.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for separating particles of different sizes in a liquid. The invention additionally relates to applications of the device according to the invention. The device according to the invention and the method according to the invention involve the capability of modifying the diameter of the pores of the at least one filter element of the device in a controlled manner (e.g., the pore diameter can be increased or decreased). The device and method have the advantage that particles of different sizes (e.g., biological cells and/or endosomes) of a liquid can be separated from one another with a high degree of separation efficiency, and the particles are separated in a simple, quick, and inexpensive manner. High yields can be produced, and the separated particles can be provided in a therapeutically applicable liquid (e.g., blood plasma).

Abstract: In the stent for use in the interventional treatment of vascular diseases and in vascular surgery, there is a tubular support structure formed with struts made of a first bioresorbable metallic material that are joined to one another at selective points. The surface of the struts is fully covered by a coating made with a second bioresorbable metallic material. The second metallic material has a lower dissolution rate in the implanted state under physiological conditions in the course of bioresorption, and has a more positive electrode potential compared to the first metallic material.

Abstract: An electric circuit assembly comprising a ferroelectric field effect transistor, an electric energy source, and a resistive element having a minimum electric resistance of 100 kOhm. The resistive element is electrically connected to a drain terminal of the ferroelectric field effect transistor, and the electric energy source is electrically connected to a gate terminal and a source terminal of the ferroelectric field effect transistor.

Abstract: A method and testing device for the non-destructive testing of at least partial regions of an insulation of a stator winding of an electric machine, in particular a generator of a high-voltage motor, wherein the non-destructive testing is carried out in situ at the installation site of the electric machine using terahertz measurement technology.

Abstract: An optical device has a light path for guiding a light beam along a circular arc. The light path has at least one light path segment having a number of light path elements arranged tangentially along the light path. Each of the light path elements is at least partially limited in a radial direction by a first interface. The first interfaces of a respective light path segment are each configured to reflect at least light incident from the light path at an angle of incidence greater than a predetermined angle onto the respective first interface to keep a light beam propagating along the light path in a direction of travel predetermined for the respective light path segment on the light path. A first tangential end of the first interfaces is spaced radially further apart from the center of the circular arc than a second tangential end.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a method for manufacturing a microelectronic arrangement. The method includes a step of providing a chip-film module with a semiconductor chip and a film substrate having arranged thereon the semiconductor chip, wherein the chip-film module includes at least one coupling element spaced apart from the semiconductor chip and electrically coupled to at least one terminal of the semiconductor chip. Furthermore, the method includes a step of embedding the chip-film module into a printed circuit board, wherein, in embedding the chip-film module into the printed circuit board, the at least one coupling element of the chip-film module is coupled vertically [e.g. in the vertical direction [e.g. in relation to the printed circuit board]] [e.g. perpendicular to a surface of the printed circuit board] to at least one coupling counter element of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of specific eugenol derivatives as stabilizers of organic materials against oxidative, thermal and/or actinic degradation. The present invention also relates to stabilized organic material and to specific eugenol derivatives which are suitable as stabilizers.

Abstract: A method for measurement of a sequence of recurring electronic signals (10) is proposed, wherein the sequence to be measured consists of n recurring electronic signals, wherein a time-to-digital converter (2) and a memory (5) are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular irradiation device having a main module and at least one support cassette, the support cassette being insertable into a receptacle of the main module. The support cassette has at least one pump, and the main module has at least one pump actuator, these being arranged such that the pump is actuatable with the pump actuator when the support cassette is inserted into the receptacle of the main module.

Abstract: A method for producing a pyrolysis oil is described. In said method, a feedstock to be treated is first pyrolyzed in a pyrolysis zone, in which the feedstock is heated to a temperature of 250 degrees Celsius to 700 degrees Celsius; and pyrolyzed solids and pyrolysis vapors are formed. The pyrolysis vapors are then reformed at a temperature of 450 degrees Celsius to 1,200 degrees Celsius in a post-conditioning zone, in which the pyrolysis vapors are brought into contact with a catalyst bed, wherein the pyrolysis oil is formed. In this case, the catalyst comprises a pyrolyzed solid, which can be obtained according to the pyrolysis, described above. Finally the pyrolysis oil is separated from the additional pyrolysis products, which are formed, in a separation unit.

Abstract: A fibre laser assembly includes a pump laser assembly for optical pumping of an active fibre with first pump radiation of a first pump wavelength and means for the generation of second pump radiation at a second pump wavelength, which lies between the first pump wavelength and the wavelength of the seed laser. Doping concentration, length of the active fibre, and power of the first pump radiation are coordinated such that the active fibre absorbs the first pump radiation in the first fibre portion to >90%, the radiation of the second pump wavelength in the first fibre portion is amplified by the first pump radiation to generate the second pump radiation, and the laser radiation of the seed laser is amplified in the remaining second fibre portion by the second pump radiation.

Abstract: A method and a device for producing a liquid containing liposomes is presented. The method comprises the conduction of a first liquid and a second liquid into a micromixer and to the output of the micromixer by gas pressure from at least one source of gas. The total flow rate of the liquids is adjusted in such a way that the total flow rate at the output of the micromixer is at least 10 mL/min. This allows the production of liquids, which contain liposomes having a narrow size distribution, on an industrial scale in a simple and reproducible manner. The embodiments also include a liquid containing liposomes having a narrow size distribution and to uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spectrometer comprising a plurality of arrays of quantum dots, the arrays being arranged such that primary light emitted by a light source is incident thereon and excites the quantum dots such that the quantum dots emit secondary light such that the secondary light can be incident on a sample, the secondary light having a different spectral distribution to the primary light, at least one detector configured to receive the secondary light reflected or transmitted by the sample, and an evaluation device configured to determine spectral information of the secondary light received by the at least one detector. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a spectrometer.

Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect, an improved compression efficiency is achieved by letting a block-wise picture codec support a set of intra-prediction modes according to which the intra-prediction signal for a current block of a picture is determined by applying a set of neighboring samples of the current block onto a neural network. A second aspect of the present application is that, additionally or alternatively to the spending of neural network-based intra-prediction modes, the mode selection may be rendered more effective by the usage of a neural network dedicated to determine a rank or a probability value for each of the set of intra-prediction modes by applying a set of neighboring samples thereonto with the rank or probability value being used for the selection of one intra-prediction mode out of the plurality of intra-prediction modes including or coinciding with the set of intra-prediction modes.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a catalyst material includes the steps of: providing a body having an open-porous foam structure and comprising at least a first metal or alloy; providing particles, each of which particles comprising at least a second metal or alloy; distributing the particles on the body; forming a structural connection between each of at least a subset of the particles and the body; and forming an oxide film on at least the subset of the particles and the body, wherein the oxide film has a catalytically active surface.

Abstract: A method for testing a rotor blade of a wind turbine may include predefining a setpoint bending moment distribution. At least two active load-introducing means may be provided which each engage on a load frame. A first of the at least two active load-introducing means may be configured for introducing load in a pivot direction of the rotor blade and a second of the at least two active load-introducing means may be configured for introducing load in an impact direction of the rotor blade. Also provided is at least one passive load-introducing means. A cyclic introduction of load is effected by the at least two active load-introducing means, where a load introduction frequency of the first active load-introducing means and a load introduction frequency of the second active load-introducing means are selected such that the ratio thereof is rational. A testing device for carrying out the method is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for three-dimensional measurement of an object includes a trigger configured to obtain image information from a measurement camera and to trigger, in dependence on image content of the image information, a measurement output or an evaluation of the image information by an evaluator for determining measurement results. Further, a respective method and a respective computer program are described.