Abstract: Provided is a handheld fluid transfer apparatus, more particularly a pipette or repeater pipette, and a laboratory system comprising the handheld fluid transfer apparatus, which comprises: a control apparatus, which comprises a data processor capable to execute a control program for controlling at least one electronically controllable function of the handheld fluid transfer apparatus using input data, a user interface device for receiving a user input, the user interface device comprising a motion sensor device for measuring motion data of the handheld fluid transfer apparatus and for providing at least one motion data sequence, which contains subsequently measured motion data, a motion data memory for storing the at least one motion data sequence, an evaluation device being configured to determine the input data in dependence on the evaluation of the at least one motion data sequence. A method is provided for operating the fluid transfer apparatus or the laboratory system.

Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) providing, by a playback device, replacement media content for display; (ii) determining, by the playback device, that a remote control transmitted to the playback device an instruction configured to cause a modification to operation of the playback device while the playback device displays the replacement media content; (iii) determining, by the playback device based on the instruction, an overlay that the playback device is configured to provide for display in conjunction with the modification; (iv) determining, by the playback device, a region within a display of the playback device corresponding to the overlay; and (v) modifying, by the playback device, a transparency of the region such that the overlay is visible through the replacement media content when the playback device provides the overlay for display.

Abstract: Disclosed is a buttock support for at least partial load-relief of the body weight of a person, the buttock support having two support regions adapted to receive at least part of a buttock region of the person. Also disclosed is a load-relief system having the aforementioned buttock support. The two support regions are separated from one another by a gap and are rounded. The gap separates the two support regions from one another centrally. The buttock support significantly simplifies the connection of a person to the aforementioned load-relief system to prepare for manual and/or automated physical therapy and also ensures that the thigh region, in particular the inner face of the thigh, and the groin region are accessible for further medical/therapeutic treatment by the medical staff.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foot support system for a foot module of a rehabilitation mechanism, the foot support system having an inner shell for receiving a person's foot, an outer shell for connection to a foot module of a rehabilitation mechanism, and at least one strap for fixing the foot to the foot support system. The inner shell, preferably on its side opposite a receiving region for the foot, has at least one connection for reversibly connecting the inner and outer shells, and wherein the outer shell, preferably at least on its side facing the inner shell when the inner shell and outer shell are connected, has at least one receiver corresponding to the at least one connection of the inner shell. By virtue of its modular set up, it permits simple, quick and comfortable connection to a foot module and advantageously protects and stabilizes the foot in particular during movement.

Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) providing, by a playback device, replacement media content for display; (ii) determining, by the playback device that while the playback device is displaying the replacement media content a remote control transmitted an instruction to a media device that provides media content to the playback device; (iii) determining, by the playback device, a playback-modification action corresponding to the instruction and the media device; and (iv) modifying, by the playback device, playback of the replacement media content in accordance with the playback-modification action.

Abstract: A media client ascertains a plurality of matching points between (i) query fingerprints representing a media stream being received by the client and (ii) reference fingerprints, each identified matching point defining a respective match between a query fingerprint that is timestamped with client time defined according to a clock of the client and a reference fingerprint that is timestamped with true time defined according to a timeline within a known media stream. Further, the client performs linear regression based on the timestamps of the ascertained plurality of matching points, to establish a mapping between true time and client time. The client then uses the established mapping as a basis to determine a client-time point at which the client should perform an action with respect to media stream being received by the client. And the client performs the action at the determined client-time point.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for connecting glass substrates which allows glass substrates to be aligned in a site-specific manner and to subsequently be connected to one another, and to the site-specifically aligned and interconnected glass substrates. Generally, the process relates to connecting glass substrates to one another, optionally also without site-specific alignment. The interconnected glass substrates obtainable by processes according to the invention are characterized by a firm bond with one another, which is preferably formed by solidified glass solder that is in form-fitting engagement with the glass substrates. Therein, recesses, which are preformed in the glass substrate, with glass solder are used for aligning and optionally for connecting the glass substrates.

Abstract: A substrate carrier made of glass for processing a transparent or transmissive substrate by electromagnetic radiation includes a first upper side serving as a substrate support and a lower side facing away from the upper side. The substrate support and/or the lower side of the substrate carrier has a structuring produced by modifications in the substrate carrier and a material removal by action of an etching medium in respective regions of the modifications in the substrate carrier. The structuring has a plurality of adjacent and/or merging conical recesses. At least one of the conical recesses is configured as a through-hole of the substrate carrier between the substrate support and the lower side, and a plurality of other ones of the conical recesses are configured as depressions.

Abstract: A client device accesses a video input stream from an intermediate device for display. The client device analyzes the video input stream to determine that the video input stream matches a template corresponding to a screen portion. Based on the video input stream matching the template, a video output stream is generated and caused to be presented on a display. In some example embodiments, the analysis is performed while the client device is replacing video content received from a content source via the intermediate device. For example, commercials transmitted from a national content provider to a smart TV via a set-top box may be replaced with targeted commercials. During the replacement, menus generated by the set-top box may be detected and the replacement video altered by the smart TV to include the menus.

Abstract: A three-dimensional puzzle comprising a plurality of cuboid puzzle blocks together forming a predetermined three-dimensional puzzle shape, wherein each puzzle block comprises either a male or a female connecting element on each of at least three sides of the puzzle block; wherein the connecting elements for the respective puzzle block are configured such that each puzzle block is unique.

Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) identifying, by a playback device, a media device that provides media content to the playback device; (ii) providing, by the playback device, replacement media content for display; (iii) determining, by the playback device, that while the playback device is displaying the replacement media content a remote control transmitted an instruction to the identified media device; (iv) determining, by the playback device, a playback-modification action corresponding to the instruction and the identified media device; and (v) modifying, by the playback device, playback of the replacement media content in accordance with the playback-modification action.

Abstract: A cooking station configured to manage food byproduct. The cooking station may include an insert type framework for positioning within a cabinet type structure. The cooking station includes a framework, a griddle and a grease container. The framework is made to support the griddle thereon such that the griddle includes a splash guard and an opening positioned adjacent a rear side of the griddle and the splash guard, the opening configured to drain food byproduct therethrough and into the grease container. The grease container includes an upward extension that is unattached so as to extend freely along the rear side of the splash guard. The extension is viewable, while standing along a front side of the griddle, so that the user can readily view, grab and pull the extension to, thereby, pull the grease container up from a cradle positioned below the griddle along a rear side of the framework.

Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) identifying, by a playback device, a media device based on a control message received from the media device by way of an audio and/or video interface, where the media device provides media content to the playback device; (ii) providing, by the playback device, replacement media content for display; (iii) determining, by the playback device, that while the playback device is displaying the replacement media content a remote control transmitted an instruction to the identified media device; (iv) determining, by the playback device, a playback-modification action corresponding to the instruction and the identified media device; and (v) modifying, by the playback device, playback of the replacement media content in accordance with the playback-modification action.

Abstract: A cooking system with modifiable portability that includes an outdoor oven and a stand. The outdoor oven extends with an upper oven portion and a lower oven portion. The upper oven portion includes a cooking chamber having a lower stone positioned on a tray. The lower oven portion includes oven legs extending therefrom. The stand includes a frame structure extending between an upper side and a lower side, the frame structure sized and configured to receive the oven legs of the outdoor oven so that the outdoor oven is positionable over the stand. The stand includes wheels positioned adjacent the lower side of the stand. The outdoor oven being removable from the frame structure of the stand to separate the outdoor oven from the stand so that the outdoor oven is useable in a countertop configuration.

Abstract: A method is provided for performing driving route optimization in field cultivation having at least one cultivation step in which a predefined cultivation area (21) is driven through by an agricultural machine (10) in accordance with a driving route (F1-F5) containing a plurality of parallel lanes (S1-S5), wherein the driving route (F1-F5) is able to be characterized by an orientation (A1, A2) of the lanes (S1-S5), a positioning (P1-P4) that defines positions of all of the lanes (S1-S5), and an order (R1-R5) in which the lanes (S1-S5) are driven through.

Abstract: A method is provided for performing driving route optimization in field cultivation having a plurality of cultivation steps. In each cultivation step a predefined cultivation area is driven through by an agricultural machine in accordance with a driving route (F1-F5) containing a plurality of parallel lanes (S1-S5). The driving route (F1-F5) is able to be characterized by an orientation (A1, A2) of the lanes (S1-S5), a positioning (P1-P4) that defines positions of all of the lanes (S1-S5), and an order (R1-R5) in which the lanes (S1-S5) are driven through.

Abstract: A substrate made of glass includes an essentially dimensionally stable portion, one or more flexible portions, and one or more recesses on one side or which do not penetrate the substrate, and which is/are disposed in an outer surface of the substrate, so as to reduce a material thickness of the substrate in the flexible portion relative to an adjacent portion. The recess is formed in each case by a plurality of concave depressions that are defined by microstructures, a course of which determines a remaining material thickness of the substrate in the flexible portion. The depressions extend at least in portions into an area having a thickness parallel to the outer surface which on bending the substrate encloses a plane of a neutral axis between an extension zone and a compression zone of the substrate.

Abstract: A front-end structure for a motor vehicle with electric front-wheel drive. The front-end structure includes at least two longitudinal members, at least one support unit, and at least one electric traction motor. The longitudinal members extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction and arranged at a lateral distance from each other. The support unit is fastened to the longitudinal members. The electric traction motor is fastened to a front-side crossmember that extends in a vehicle transverse direction and is fastened to the longitudinal members. The electric traction motor has at least one rear-side fastening section, which the electric traction motor is fastened to the support unit at the rear. The support unit has at least one section arranged to be offset relative to the rear-side fastening section.

Abstract: A computing system detects a channel multi-match with non-matching programs, based on fingerprint-based ACR analysis of digital fingerprint data representing a channel rendered by a content presentation device. The system then responsively performs disambiguation based at least in part on detecting an earlier single-channel match and/or a later single-channel match, the disambiguation establishing that the channel rendered by the content presentation device is the single known channel. And based on the disambiguation, the system then uses the single known channel as a basis for carrying out of at least one channel-specific operation, such as recording audience-measurement data and/or invoking dynamic content modification.

Abstract: A method for introducing a recess into a substrate, and/or for reducing a material, includes spatially beam shaping a focus of a laser beam along a beam axis, whereby defects are produced in the substrate along the beam axis without there being any material removal. One or more of the defects forms a modification in the substrate, so that subsequently the recess and/or the material thickness reduction is produced by action of an etching medium by an anisotropic material removal. An additional modification is introduced into the substrate along an additional beam axis that is parallel to and spaced from the beam axis, the additional modification having an extent between a first outer surface of the substrate and a position within the substrate that is at a distance from a second, opposite outer surface of the substrate.