Abstract: A hybrid drive train (10) for a motor vehicle, includes a dual clutch assembly (14) with a first clutch (K1) and a second clutch (K2) having a shared input element (EG) connectable to an internal combustion engine (12). The first clutch (K1) includes a first output element (AG1), and the second clutch (K2) includes a second output element (AG2). A transmission arrangement (16) includes a first sub-transmission (32) and a second sub-transmission (34). An input shaft (24) of the first sub-transmission (32) is connected to the first output element (AG1), and an input shaft (26) of the second sub-transmission (34) is connected to the second output element (AG2).

Abstract: A transmission (G) includes an input shaft (GW1), an output shaft (GW2), an electric machine (EM), a plurality of planetary gear sets (P1-P3; 2P1-2P5), and gear-implementing shift elements (S1-S6; 2S1-2S5). Via engagement of a first of the gear-implementing shift elements (S1, 2S1), which is a force-locking shift element having a variable torque transmission capacity, the input shaft (GW1) and an element (E1, 22E1) of one of the planetary gear sets (P3; 2P4) can be brought into a fixed rotational speed relationship with respect to each other. Another element (E2, 22E2a, 22E2b) of one of the planetary gear sets (P1, 2P3, 2P5) is permanently connected to a rotor (R) of the electric machine (EM). By engaging an auxiliary shift element (ZS, 2ZSa, 2ZSb), which is a form-locking shift element, the rotor (R) and the input shaft (GW1) can be brought into a fixed rotational speed relationship with respect to each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating a decoded two-channel signal includes: an audio processor for decoding an encoded two-channel signal to obtain a first set of first spectral portions; a parametric decoder for providing parametric data for a second set of second spectral portions and a two-channel identification identifying either a first or a second different two-channel representation for the second spectral portions; and a frequency regenerator for regenerating a second spectral portion depending on a first spectral portion of the first set of first spectral portions, the parametric data for the second portion and the two-channel identification for the second portion.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of biodegradable plastic films in aqueous environment, starting from vegetal wastes in powder form includes dissolution at a temperature lower than 50° C. of waste material in form of a powder in an aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid, and transfer of the aqueous solution in a casting mould and evaporation of the aqueous solution, to yield the biodegradable plastic film. The total concentration of the hydrochloric acid is equal to or lower than 5% by weight. The aqueous solution may include acetic acid. The aqueous solution may also be filtered or centrifuged and/or subjected to dialysis against pure water.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are artificially synthesized nucleic acid constructs to guide an epigenetic modification for at least partially silencing or activating a target gene in an organism such as a plant or seed, and formulations thereof. Also disclosed are methods of applying such nucleic acid constructs to the plant or to the seed. Also disclosed are engineered seeds and plants obtained by the epigenetic modification.

Abstract: A vehicle jump detection method and system for a vehicle includes an electronic control module (ECM), at least one ride height sensor (RHS) in signal communication with the ECM and configured to measure a vertical wheel travel distance from a predetermined point on the vehicle, at least one accelerometer in signal communication with the ECM and configured to measure a vertical acceleration of the vehicle frame, and a vehicle speed sensor in signal communication with the ECM. The ECM is configured to independently determine, based on one or more signals from the at least one RHS, the at least one accelerometer, and the vehicle speed sensor, if (i) wheels of a front axle are in the air, (ii) wheels of a rear axle are in the air, and (iii) if the wheels of both the front and rear axles are in the air.

Abstract: A water reservoir for an apparatus for humidifying a flow of breathable gas includes a reservoir base including a cavity structured to hold a volume of liquid and a conductive portion provided to the base. The conductive portion is adapted to thermally engage with a heater plate to allow thermal transfer of heat from the heater plate to the volume of liquid. The conductive portion includes a thin film comprising a non-metallic material, and the thin film includes a wall thickness less than about 1 mm.

Abstract: A shaking and/or mixing device comprises: a drive (7a) having a drive shaft (7), an eccentric unit (4) driven by the drive shaft (7) and having an eccentric hub (14), and a holder (20) for receiving at least one sample to be treated by the shaking and/or mixing device (1). The eccentric hub (14) and the holder (20) are connectable to one another by means of a releasable connection in order to transmit a movement of the eccentric hub (14) onto the holder (20) and the releasable connection is provided as an extension of the drive shaft (7).

Abstract: A computer system stores information for a plurality of layouts of one or more user interface elements locally. Each layout corresponds to at least one type of display device, and includes one or more objects associated with the one or more user interface elements. Upon receiving a request for rendering a first user interface element on a display device, the computer system identifies a type of the display device and determines a first one of the at least one type of display device accordingly. The computer system then extracts information for a first layout corresponding to the first one of the at least one type of display device (e.g., information for a subset of objects that is stored with the first layout and corresponds to the first user interface element), and renders the subset of objects corresponding to the first user interface element on the display device accordingly.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for the recovery of transition metals from batteries comprising treating a transition metal material with a leaching agent to yield a leach which contains dissolved copper impurities, and depositing the dissolved copper impurities as elemental copper on a particulate deposition cathode by electrolysis of an electrolyte containing the leach.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that relate to vibrational input elements configured to provide inputs to control an application executed by a mobile computing device. The vibrational input elements may produce distinct vibration patterns that are detectable by a sensor of the mobile computing device. The respective vibration patterns may correspond to one or more actions that may be performed in relation to the application.

Abstract: Cellulose derivatives comprising a hydroxyethyl group, such as hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose, are used as foam control agents in foodstuff processing. The cellulose derivatives are biodegradable while still providing excellent foam control capacity. In addition, cellulose derivatives foam control agents of the disclosure can be used with various apparatus while avoiding forming films that otherwise affect apparatus function. The cellulose derivatives can be used at various stages during industrial processing of vegetables (e.g., potatoes and beets) and fruits.

Abstract: A process for the surface treatment and/or production of a metal or alloy product including the steps of: a) dulling of a surface of the metal or alloy product and b) electrochemical treatment of the dulled surface of the metal or alloy product, and a metal or alloy product which produced or able to be produced by the process.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic torque converter (1) with a bridging clutch (6) and with a torsion damper (8), and with a piston (7) and with an intermediate space (9) between the piston (7) and the torsion damper (8). The piston (7) serves to actuate the bridging clutch (6). The torsion damper has a torsion damper wall (85) via which hydraulic fluid, flowing into the intermediate space (9), is guided toward the bridging clutch (6).

Abstract: A hydrodynamic torque converter (1) with a pump wheel (3) and with a turbine wheel (4), and with a torsion damper (8) and with an intermediate space (12) located between the turbine wheel (4) and the torsion damper (8), and with a torus formed by the pump wheel (3) and the turbine wheel (4) for hydraulic fluid. A flow-guiding wall (14) is provided, which deflects a radially outward flow of hydraulic fluid coming from the torus, back radially inward to the intermediate space (12).

Abstract: A switching converter circuit includes a hysteretic comparator with a reference voltage (VREF) node and a feedback node. The switching converter circuit also includes a switchable error amplifier circuit coupled to the feedback node of the hysteretic comparator. The switchable error amplifier circuit includes an error amplifier that is coupled to the feedback node during a power-save mode and that is decoupled from the feedback node during a deep power-save mode initiated in response to a duration of the power-save mode being greater than a time threshold.

Abstract: A method of controlling an actuator comprising an electric motor and an actuator coupled to the electric motor, the method comprising controlling the electric motor to move the actuator in a direction towards an absolute mechanical end stop until a last registered soft reference position has been reached and then to overtravel the last registered soft reference position by a predetermined distance, detecting the load of the actuator, and updating the registered soft reference position on the basis of the detected load.

Abstract: Several methods are described for generating mycelial scaffolds for use several technologies. In one embodiment, a mycelial scaffold is generated using a perfusion bioreactor system for cell-based meat technologies. In another embodiment, a mycelial scaffold is prepared for biomedical applications. The mycelial scaffolds may be generated from a liquid medium or from a solid substrate.

Abstract: A system for processing a contactless payment with a vendor using a consumer wearable device includes one or more financial services providers and one or more charitable entities, each financial services provider and each charitable entity comprising a compute device in electronic communication with a central controller managed by a contactless payment facilitator. The central controller maintains and applies a set of transaction parameters to each payment initiated using the consumer wearable device, the transaction parameters including, for example, purchase alerts and restrictions, financial account information, and consumer-defined charitable contributions. By electronically interfacing with the central controller, the consumer can modify the transaction parameters for future payments.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a CellDrum electrode arrangement for measuring mechanical stress, comprising a mechanical holder (1) and a non-conductive membrane (4), whereby the membrane (4) is at least partially fixed at its circumference to the mechanical holder (1), keeping it in place when the membrane (4) may bend due to forces acting on the membrane (4), the mechanical holder (1) and the membrane (4) forming a container, whereby the membrane (1) within the container comprises an cell-membrane compound layer or biological material (3) adhered to the deformable membrane 4 which in response to stimulation by an agent may exert mechanical stress to the membrane (4) such that the membrane bending stage changes whereby the container may be filled with an electrolyte, whereby an electric contact (2) is arranged allowing to contact said electrolyte when filled into to the container, whereby within a predefined geometry to the fixing of the membrane (4) an electrode (7) is arranged, whereby the electrode (7) is elec