Abstract: The present invention discloses improved methods and systems for identifying transitions between programming content and commercial ad content in pre-recorded media files, live digital broadcasts, or streaming media—content streams—that have no ad break markers encoded therein. The process employs iterative, machine learning context models to improve ad break identification accuracy the more it is used. The present invention enables the dynamic replacement of ads already in the content stream with customized ads “on the fly”. The present invention also enables “on the fly” ad skipping in recorded media.

Abstract: The present invention provides for xanthophyll derivatives and compositions comprising the xanthophyll derivatives as well methods of making and using the same. The compositions include pharmaceutical compositions as well as foodstuffs, food additives, food supplements, feedstuffs and feed additives.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a sterile closed loop device for medical-surgical use intended for the collection, the transportation and the processing of prostheses and/or biological samples and the like, having at least one collection compartment provided with an hermetically closable main opening, for the introduction of said prosthesis and/or biological samples and the like to be analyzed, so as to be contained in it, at least one containment chamber, in which a solution is contained for the chemical detachment of bacteria adhering to animate or inanimate surfaces, such as prostheses and the like, and/or bacterial biofilm, said containment chamber being selectively communicating with said collection compartment, so that said solution can be conveyed from said containment chamber to said collection compartment, for the chemical separation of bacteria to said prosthesis and/or biological samples and the like to be analyzed, that can be inserted in said collection compartment, and extraction means of said so

Abstract: The present invention concerns a sterile closed loop device for medical-surgical use intended for the collection, the transportation and the processing of prostheses and/or biological samples and the like, having at least one collection compartment provided with an hermetically closable main opening, for the introduction of said prosthesis and/or biological samples and the like to be analyzed, so as to be contained in it, at least one containment chamber, in which a solution is contained for the chemical detachment of bacteria adhering to animate or inanimate surfaces, such as prostheses and the like, and/or bacterial biofilm, said containment chamber being selectively communicating with said collection compartment, so that said solution can be conveyed from said containment chamber to said collection compartment, for the chemical separation of bacteria to said prosthesis and/or biological samples and the like to be analyzed, that can be inserted in said collection compartment, and extraction means of said so

Abstract: The present invention relates to an implantable paste comprising bioactive glass powder having a size distribution of 0.5-45 ?m, bioactive glass granules having a size distribution between 100 and 4000 ?m, low molecular weight polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight range of 200-700 g/mol, medium molecular weight polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight range of 700-2500 g/mol, high molecular weight polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight range of 2500-8000 g/mol and glycerol. The composition of the bioactive glass is 45-55 weight-% of SiO2, 20-25 weight-% of Na2O, 18-25 weight-% of CaO and 3-6 weight-% of P2O5, and the molecular weight of the low molecular weight polyethylene glycol and of the medium molecular weight polyethylene glycol differ from each other by at least 80 g/mol and that the molecular weight of the medium molecular weight polyethylene glycol and of the high molecular weight polyethylene glycol differ from each other by at least 300 g/mol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrogels based on hyaluronic acid based derivatives, that are more resistant than hyaluronic acid alone towards chemical and enzymatic degradation and are endowed with a mix of chemical and mechanical properties such that they are of optimal use in several surgeries, for instance for injection in bone fractures or cavities and for the production of coatings of prostheses in orthopedic surgery, as fillers in cosmetic and maxillo-facial surgery, as anti-adhesion barrier in the prevention of postoperative adhesions in abdominal and abdominal/pelvic surgery, and in general surgery. These hydrogels can be loaded with several different kinds of compounds having pharmacological and biological activity, that are then released from the hydrogel in the site of intervention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrogels endowed with antibacterial properties, to be used for injection in damaged bones or in the production of antibacterial coatings of prostheses for implant in the human or animal body, obtained by loading with antibacterial agents hydrogels formed by derivatives of hyaluronic acid; the invention also relates to a kit of parts for producing the antibacterial hydrogels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrogels based on hyaluronic acid based derivatives, that are more resistant than hyaluronic acid alone towards chemical and enzymatic degradation and are endowed with a mix of chemical and mechanical properties such that they are of optimal use in several surgeries, for instance for injection in bone fractures or cavities and for the production of coatings of prostheses in orthopedic surgery, as fillers in cosmetic and maxillo-facial surgery, as anti-adhesion barrier in the prevention of postoperative adhesions in abdominal and abdominal/pelvic surgery, and in general surgery. These hydrogels can be loaded with several different kinds of compounds having pharmacological and biological activity, that are then released from the hydrogel in the site of intervention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydrogels endowed with antibacterial properties, to be used for injection in damaged bones or in the production of antibacterial coatings of prostheses for implant in the human or animal body, obtained by loading with antibacterial agents hydrogels formed by derivatives of hyaluronic acid; the invention also relates to a kit of parts for producing the antibacterial hydrogels.

Abstract: A mobile communication appliance (10) sets up a connection to a coordination device (20) via a first mobile radio link (12, 21). This is used to register a request for participation in a radio-based video chat. The mobile communication appliance (10) receives a participation confirmation and records a video signal. The latter is transmitted to a video server (30) via a second mobile radio link (13) for storage. Finally, the mobile communication appliance (10) transmits a message to the coordination device (20), with the message containing a reference to the video signal stored on the video server (30). This reference is forwarded to a transmission station (40), from which the video signal is broadcast as a radio signal (45).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communications device including a memory unit for storing image data and telephone book entries and a processor unit. Said processor unit is configured to favor image data containing information that describes faces.

Abstract: A technical function that is of interest for mobile or stationary communication terminals is the playing of a video of the corresponding person when a call is received. However, the playing of a video during an incoming call is associated with highly complex processes, as the stored videos have to be decoded in real time. The object of the present invention is therefore to specify a method, which reduces the required computing power and storage capacity. The object is achieved by a method in which an image of the calling person is animated by a face animation algorithm.

Abstract: What has become a widespread function in mobile or stationary communication terminals is taking pictures using cameras integrated in the mobile communication terminals. The pictures are taken sideways or upright depending on the specific situation, but other orientations also occur. Once taken, the pictures can be displayed directly on small screens or used by further applications. If slanted pictures have been taken a user will have to turn the mobile communication terminal to be able to view the face in its correct position. Moreover, face animations using pictures that have been taken are extremely difficult if the faces shown in the pictures are not in vertically oriented positions. To resolve this problem a method determines an optimized orientation of the picture by applying a face-localizing method.