Abstract: A method of preparing a crystalline thin film having a formula MY2 includes (1) preparing an MYx amorphous film by atomic layer deposition on a surface of a substrate, and (2) annealing the amorphous MYx film at 350° C. or more to provide the crystalline MY2 film. The amorphous MYx film is formed from at least one metal M precursor and at least one element Y precursor, wherein x is 1.5 to 3.1, M is tungsten or molybdenum, and Y is sulfur or selenium. Step (1) includes a) introducing a first metal M precursor or element Y precursor into a deposition chamber, b) purging with inert gas, c) introducing a second metal M precursor when the first precursor is element Y, or element Y precursor when the first precursor is metal M, d) purging with inert gas, e) repeating steps a) to d), and f) obtaining the amorphous MYx film.

Abstract: The present application discloses systems, methods, and computer-readable media that utilize computing devices to model multi-outcome transportation-value metrics that account for spatio-temporal trajectories across locations, times and other contextual features, and then utilize computer networks to dispatch provider devices to locations based on the multi-outcome transportation-value metrics. Moreover, the disclosed systems can utilize these multi-outcome transportation-value metrics and/or other models to manage and utilize dynamic transportation dispatch modes to more efficiently align provider devices and requestor devices across computer networks. For instance, the disclosed system can dispatch a provider device based on a discounted multi-outcome transportation-value metric.

Abstract: The present application discloses systems, methods, and computer-readable media that utilize computing devices to model multi-outcome transportation-value metrics that account for spatio-temporal trajectories across locations, times and other contextual features, and then utilize computer networks to dispatch provider devices to locations based on the multi-outcome transportation-value metrics. Moreover, the disclosed systems can utilize these multi-outcome transportation-value metrics and/or other models to manage and utilize dynamic transportation dispatch modes to more efficiently align provider devices and requestor devices across computer networks. For instance, the disclosed system can dispatch a provider device based on a discounted multi-outcome transportation-value metric.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mineral compound, referred to as synthetic mica, with formula At(Six-Ge1x)4MzO10(OH)2, wherein: A designates at least one monovalent interfoliar cation of a metal element, A having the formula Liw(1)Naw(2)Kw(3)Rbw(4)Cssw(5), each instance of w(i) representing a real number in the interval [0; 1], such that the sum of the instances of w(i) is equal to 1; t is a real number in the interval [0.3; 1]; x is a real number in the interval [0; 1]; M designates at least one divalent metal having the formula Mgy(1)Coy(2)Zny(3)Cuy(4)Mny(5)Fey(6)Niy(7)Cr, each instance of y(i) representing a real number in the interval [0; 1], such as the formula (A); and z is a real number in the interval [2.50; 2.85]. The invention also relates to a composition comprising such a compound and a method for preparing such a compound.

Abstract: An audio-visual live content delivery system includes a client having access to a provider network via a gateway, an audio-visual live content delivering equipment comprising a multicaster for transmitting audio-visual live contents in multicast form via the provider network, a de-multicaster being able to perform a conversion in unicast form of audio-visual live contents received in multicast form from the multicaster, and a controller managing routing of requests to get audio-visual live contents. The client performs a discovery procedure aiming at receiving information on potential presence and availability of the de-multicaster. When the client intends receiving a targeted audio-visual live content, the client sends to the controller a request providing indication of presence and availability, or not, of the de-multicaster. Then the controller decides how redirecting the client to fulfill the request, according at least to the indication of presence and availability, or not, of the de-multicaster.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing mixtures comprising noble metal and phyllomineral, and compositions obtained from said methods.

Abstract: An exercise system has an elongate rigid housing, and an elongate extension arm mounted via a pivot to a bottom end of the elongate rigid housing. A first pulley system is rotatably mounted to a fixed position of the elongate rigid housing. An adjustable mounting mechanism is mounted on the elongate rigid housing. A second pulley system is rotatably mounted on the adjustable mounting mechanism so that the second pulley system can be moved relative to the first pulley system, thereby adjusting the distance between the first pulley system and the second pulley system. An elastic cord extends back and forth between the first and second pulley systems, around the arm pulley of the elongate extension arm, and to a free end that may be used for performing exercises.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a thin layer of textured AlN comprising the following successive steps: a) providing a substrate having an amorphous surface, b) forming a polycrystalline nucleation layer of MS2 with M=Mo, W or one of the alloys thereof, on the amorphous surface of the substrate, the polycrystalline nucleation layer consisting of crystalline domains the base planes of which are parallel to the amorphous surface of the substrate, the crystalline domains being oriented randomly in an (a, b) plane formed by the amorphous surface of the substrate, c) depositing aluminum nitride on the nucleation layer, leading to the formation of a thin layer of textured AlN.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose automated methods and systems to fill background and interstitial space in the visual object layout with one or more colors that bleed/blend into each other. Embodiments herein automate the creation of multi-colored backgrounds for filling the interstitial space.

Abstract: A method for drying and optionally functionalizing a synthetic phyllosilicate and the synthetic phyllosilicates obtained by and/or obtainable by said method.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for applying content aware stickers onto a layout (wherein the layout can be a digital layout or a physical layout) and the stickers can add a decorative or narrative element about the images and/or the layout.

Abstract: This document describes an adaptive bitrate streaming method allowing streaming an audio video (AV) content to a client device using a multi content delivery network (CDN) approach. Each CDN stores multiple versions of a content that can be requested in the form of a succession of consecutive files using HTTP requests. The method is based on a use of an intermediate module, called diversity module, between an AV player of the client device and each CDN of a plurality of CDN. For each file of a version of a content requested by the AV player, the diversity module requests a manifest file to each CDN and estimates a bitrate of each CDN using reception performances of the manifest files. Each file is requested by the diversity module in the form of a succession of groups of segments structured according to a pattern comprising a predetermined number of segments.

Abstract: A gateway connects a first communication network comprising at least one terminal intended to consume multimedia contents and a second communication network via which the gateway is intended to receive the multimedia contents in a stream form. The gateway detects (400) a use of a unicast connection intended for transmitting a multimedia content from an original server to a terminal of said network via the gateway; seeks (403) a connection redirection rule according to information exchanged by the original server and the terminal; establishes (406) a multicast connection in order to receive the multimedia content; receives (407) the multimedia content in the form of a stream according to the multicast connection; and transmits (409) to the terminal the multimedia content in the form of a stream according to the unicast connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit for preparing a customizable flesh simulating silicone gel or a flesh simulating silicone foam in particular for use in medical devices and a process for preparing said customizable flesh simulating silicone gel or silicone foam, in particular by using a 3D-printer.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for determining the structure of a sorted collection list of layouts by optimizing the organization of a collection of objects on a layout based on series of narrative and aesthetic criteria that vary for each set of objects and/or layout.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose methods and systems for decorating and embellishing interstitial space in a digital object layout using one or more design elements. Embodiments herein place one or more embellishments on any layout of 1-dimensional objects in a sequential manner by automatically detecting one or more “potential” regions/locations of placement (computed rectangular whitespace on edge, computed rectangular whitespace inside, geometric corners/vertices). One or more embellishments are placed in the one or more determined regions/locations using aesthetic measurements (measurement of nearest and furthest neighbor, chamfer radius around corners, number of objects overlaid on one side against the number of objects overlaid on the other side) and a rule based system. Embodiments herein disclose one or more specific design rules that enable a layout with embellishments to look aesthetically pleasing.

Abstract: A composition comprising synthetic mineral particles, such as silicate or phyllosilicate mineral particles, is presented. The composition can be prepared by a process in which a hydrogel precursor of the synthetic mineral particles is produced by a coprecipitation reaction between at least one compound comprising silicon, such as sodium metasilicate, and at least one compound comprising at least one metal element, such as a dicarboxylate salt of the formula M(R1—COO)2, wherein R1 is H or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The coprecipitation reaction also takes place in the presence of at least one carboxylate salt of formula R2—COOM? wherein M? is Na or K, and R2 is H or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Device and method for regulating a flow rate of gas intended to supply a propulsion apparatus for a spacecraft comprising xenon tank, a circuit comprising a withdrawing pipe having an upstream end connected to the tank and a downstream end connected to a propulsion member, the withdrawing pipe comprising an isolation first valve, a regulating second valve and a member for measuring the pressure downstream of the regulating second valve. The regulating second valve regulates the flow rate and/or the determined pressure according to the pressure measured. The regulating second valve is a proportional valve of electrically operated variable throughout PCV type.

Abstract: A method for preparing an organic/inorganic hybrid composition including mineral nanoparticles functionalized by at least one molecule chosen from colored charged organic molecules, this method including providing a solution (a) of at least one colored charged organic molecule, providing a suspension (b) of non-swelling phyllosilicate nanoparticles, contacting the solution (a) and the suspension (b), the non-swelling phyllosilicate nanoparticles having a thickness of 1 nm to 100 nm, and a larger dimension of 10 nm to 10 ?m. A composition of organic/inorganic hybrid colored nanoparticles obtained by this method is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a hybrid organic/inorganic composition including inorganic nanoparticles functionalized by at least one molecule chosen from photoluminescent charged organic molecules, the method including bringing into contact, in a single-phase solvent medium, at least one photoluminescent charged organic molecule and non-swelling phyllosilicate nanoparticles having a thickness of 1 nm to 100 nm, and a larger dimension of 10 nm to 10 ?m. Also disclosed are hybrid photoluminescent nanoparticles compositions obtained by this method.