Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention disclosed herein provide techniques for frame-accurate navigation of a media file. A multi-pass encoding application executing on a media content server encodes a set of file-based images associated with a media file using a first set of encoding parameters to generate a first encoded media file. The multi-pass encoding application encodes the first encoded media file using a second set of encoding parameters to generate a second encoded media file. The first encoded media file and second encoded media file are stored on the media content server and/or or other media content servers. Content delivery applications executing on these media content servers receive a request associated with the media file from a web browsing application, determine a type of the web browsing application, and transmit either the first encoded media file or the second encoded media file based on the type of web browsing application.

Abstract: A device for recovering the refrigeration units of LNG (liquid natural gas) used as fuel in vehicles is disclosed. The device can include: a first heat exchanger placed on a tractor of the vehicle between a LNG tank and a LNG gasification and heating circuit, said LNG being sent to a motor of the vehicle; a second heat exchanger placed inside a refrigerated cabin of a trailer or semi-trailer of the vehicle; and a closed intermediate circuit, in which a heat transfer fluid flows, which includes an apparatus for moving the heat transfer fluid, systems for connecting and disconnecting the pipelines of the intermediate circuit which are installed on the tractor with/from the pipelines of the same intermediate circuit installed on the trailer or semi-trailer and apparatus for storing and re-integrating the heat transfer fluid in the intermediate circuit and for maintaining the heat transfer fluid at a certain pressure value in said intermediate circuit.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for receiving a request to generate a video of a specified resolution based on a plurality of images, and generating, via a file engine, a plurality of transfer units comprising the plurality of images, wherein each of the plurality of transfer units has a size based on the specified resolution and at least one of: (i) a count of the plurality of images or (ii) a size of the plurality of images. The file engine then assigns the plurality of transfer units for parallel processing by a plurality of image processing applications.

Abstract: According to one implementation, a media content conformation system includes a computing platform having a hardware processor and a system memory storing a software code. The hardware processor executes the software code to receive an editing file including edits to media content, the edits being based on a compressed representation of the media content and having a first data format. The software code also obtains cross-referencing data that maps a timecode data of the compressed representation of the media content to segments of an uncompressed representation of the media content, and transforms the editing file to a conformation file including the edits in a second data format based on the cross-referencing data. The conformation file enables rendering of an edited version of the media content including the edits.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention disclosed herein provide techniques for frame-accurate navigation of a media file. A multi-pass encoding application executing on a media content server encodes a set of file-based images associated with a media file using a first set of encoding parameters to generate a first encoded media file. The multi-pass encoding application encodes the first encoded media file using a second set of encoding parameters to generate a second encoded media file. The first encoded media file and second encoded media file are stored on the media content server and/or or other media content servers. Content delivery applications executing on these media content servers receive a request associated with the media file from a web browsing application, determine a type of the web browsing application, and transmit either the first encoded media file or the second encoded media file based on the type of web browsing application.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention disclosed herein provide techniques for frame-accurate navigation of a media file. A multi-pass encoding application executing on a media content server encodes a set of file-based images associated with a media file using a first set of encoding parameters to generate a first encoded media file. The multi-pass encoding application encodes the first encoded media file using a second set of encoding parameters to generate a second encoded media file. The first encoded media file and second encoded media file are stored on the media content server and/or or other media content servers. Content delivery applications executing on these media content servers receive a request associated with the media file from a web browsing application, determine a type of the web browsing application, and transmit either the first encoded media file or the second encoded media file based on the type of web browsing application.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for receiving a request to generate a video of a specified resolution based on a plurality of images, and generating, via a file engine, a plurality of transfer units comprising the plurality of images, wherein each of the plurality of transfer units has a size based on the specified resolution and at least one of: (i) a count of the plurality of images or (ii) a size of the plurality of images. The file engine then assigns the plurality of transfer units for parallel processing by a plurality of image processing applications.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products to perform an operation comprising receiving a request to generate a video of a specified resolution based on a plurality of media files, the plurality of media files comprising image files corresponding to a respective frame of a plurality of frames of the generated video, determining a size of a transfer unit based at least in part on the specified resolution and a count of the plurality of media files, generating a plurality of transfer units of the determined size, wherein the plurality of transfer units comprise a respective subset of the plurality of media files, and assigning the plurality of transfer units for parallel processing by a plurality of image processing applications executing on a plurality of compute cores of a plurality of compute nodes in a render farm.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention disclosed herein provide techniques for frame-accurate navigation of a media file. A multi-pass encoding application executing on a media content server encodes a set of file-based images associated with a media file using a first set of encoding parameters to generate a first encoded media file. The multi-pass encoding application encodes the first encoded media file using a second set of encoding parameters to generate a second encoded media file. The first encoded media file and second encoded media file are stored on the media content server and/or or other media content servers. Content delivery applications executing on these media content servers receive a request associated with the media file from a web browsing application, determine a type of the web browsing application, and transmit either the first encoded media file or the second encoded media file based on the type of web browsing application.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products to perform an operation comprising receiving a request to generate a video of a specified resolution based on a plurality of media files, the plurality of media files comprising image files corresponding to a respective frame of a plurality of frames of the generated video, determining a size of a transfer unit based at least in part on the specified resolution and a count of the plurality of media files, generating a plurality of transfer units of the determined size, wherein the plurality of transfer units comprise a respective subset of the plurality of media files, and assigning the plurality of transfer units for parallel processing by a plurality of image processing applications executing on a plurality of compute cores of a plurality of compute nodes in a render farm.

Abstract: A pneumatic device for personal protection has at least one sac-like gas-tight element connectable through an inlet box to automatically release inflating means and attaching means co-operating, in working position, with the body of a user so that the sac-like element is kept in a position which corresponds to a portion of the body to be protected. The sac-like element encloses a variable volume chamber which is intended to be filled with a gas introduced therein via an inlet box. The chamber includes inside flexible partition members extending lengthwise a greater side of the chamber and connected along their edges extending lengthwise to two opposite walls of the chamber. The flexible partition members divide the chamber into a plurality of compartments arranged one next to another and in fluid communication with each other.

Abstract: A nebulizer device for application to small beds, sun beds, deckchairs or the like comprises tank means adapted to supply nebulizer means which can be coupled to the bed construction and can be driven by an user through pump means; the nebulizer and pump means being adapted to be coupled to the bed construction, the deckchair or the like, through quick coupling attachment means.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of infections by pathogens of the urinary tract and, more particularly, compositions containing fosfomycin optionally associated with N-acetylcysteine.

Abstract: The inflator (10) for inflating a pneumatic protective article or gear comprises a gas-containing bottle (17) with a sealing cap (19) applied thereto, an inflator housing (12), a striking member (13) contained in the inflator housing (12) and capable of moving lengthwise therein and provided at a first end thereof with a protruding piercing pin (16) adapted to make a hole in the sealing cap (19), a coil compression spring (21) contained in the inflator housing (12) and adapted to urge the striking member (13) at a second end thereof, opposite to the first end carrying the piercing pin (16), and to drive the striking member (13) against the sealing cap (19) of the bottle (17), a gas outlet port (20) provided in a wall of the inflator housing (12) for permitting the gas contained in the bottle (17) to flow from the inflator (10) into the pneumatic protective article or gear, holding means (24, 25) associated with the inflator (10) and co-operating with the striking member (13) in order to releasably hold it in

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of infections by pathogen agents of the respiratory system, for example Staphylococcus aureus, and more particularly it relates to the aforesaid compositions containing N-acetyl-cysteine possibly combined with thiamphenicol.

Abstract: The inflator (10) for inflating a pneumatic protective article or gear comprises a gas-containing bottle (17) with a sealing cap (19) applied thereto, an inflator housing (12), a striking member (13) contained in the inflator housing (12) and capable of moving lengthwise therein and provided at a first end thereof with a protruding piercing pin (16) adapted to make a hole in the sealing cap (19), a coil compression spring (21) contained in the inflator housing (12) and adapted to urge the striking member (13) at a second end thereof, opposite to the first end carrying the piercing pin (16), and to drive the striking member (13) against the sealing cap (19) of the bottle (17), a gas outlet port (20) provided in a wall of the inflator housing (12) for permitting the gas contained in the bottle (17) to flow from the inflator (10) into the pneumatic protective article or gear, holding means (24, 25) associated with the inflator (10) and co-operating with the striking member (13) in order to releasably hold it in

Abstract: A description follows of a catalytic composition comprising a mixture of Y zeolite and pillared clay and a process which uses this catalytic composition for the alkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons by means of long-chain linear olefins. The aromatic alkyl compounds thus obtained are useful for the preparation of biodegradable synthetic detergents.

Abstract: A catalyst is disclosed which comprises a clay belonging to the family of smectites, containing multi-metal pillars, together with a process which uses such a catalyst for the alkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons by means of long chain linear olefins. The resulting alkyl-aromatic compounds are useful for preparing biodegradable synthetic detergents.

Abstract: A catalyst is disclosed which comprises a clay belonging to the family of smectites, containing multi-metal pillars, together with a process which uses such a catalyst for the alkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons by means of long chain linear olefins. The resulting alkyl-aromatic compounds are useful for preparing biodegradable synthetic detergents.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises at least a pair of electrodes supplied by an AC power supply, in contact therewith there are arranged, through suitable guide members, the tip and a middle portion of the syringe needle, the power supply to the electrodes being controlled by a switch which, as it is closed, provides an electric current effective to blunt and melt the needle which can not be reused.