Abstract: A method for delivering an audio and/or video content using adaptive streaming to a terminal, the audio and/or video content being segmented into data segments available in various representations with respective audio and/or video qualities, the representations being time-aligned per segment, the segments being further divided into chunks, a controller selects, from a set of candidate caching platforms, the caching platform to be used to deliver the audio and/or video content to the terminal, as a function of a minimum burst transfer duration compared with the chunk duration as defined by an origin server providing the audio and/or video content. The controller redirects the terminal to the selected platform for further delivery of the audio and/or video content in the form bursts of chunks in response to requests for segments.

Abstract: The invention concerns an additive manufacturing process by extrusion for forming a three-dimensional part with an additive manufacturing machine comprising a nozzle, the process comprising: i) providing a pseudo-amorphous composition having a glass temperature Tg; ii) softening the composition at a softening temperature above Tg and below 300° C. to form a softened composition which is fluid enough to flow and, extruding the softened composition from the nozzle to form an extruded part section; and, iii) solidifying the extruded part section; wherein the composition is based on a homopolymer or a copolymer of poly-ether-ketone-ketone, consisting of: at least an isophthalic (I) repeating unit, having the formula: and, in the case of the copolymer, a terephthalic (T) repeating unit, having the formula: wherein the molar proportion of T units relative to the sum of the T and I units ranges from 0% to 45% or from 55% to 65%.

Abstract: An active learning framework is provided that employs a plurality of machine learning components that operate over iterations of a training phase followed by an active learning phase. In each iteration of the training phase, the machine learning components are trained from a pool of labeled observations. In the active learning phase, the machine learning components are configured to generate metrics used to control sampling of unlabeled observations for labeling such that newly labeled observations are added to a pool of labeled observations for the next iteration of the training phase. The machine learning components can include an inspection (or primary) learning component that generates a predicted label and uncertainty score for an unlabeled observation, and at least one additional component that generates a quality metric related to the unlabeled observation or the predicted label. The uncertainty score and quality metric(s) can be combined for efficient sampling of observations for labeling.

Abstract: A process for preparing a semifinished product comprising a PAEK-based resin and reinforcing fibers, including: preparing a dispersion comprising a PAEK-based resin in pulverulent form dispersed in an aqueous phase including at least one volatile organic compound and optionally a surfactant; bringing the reinforcing fibers into contact with said aqueous dispersion; drying the fibers impregnated with dispersion; and heating the impregnated fibers to a temperature sufficient for the melting of the resin, so as to form a semifinished product, wherein the aqueous phase of the dispersion has a dynamic viscosity, measured at 25° C. under a shear stress of 6.8 s?1 on a Brookfield DV2T Extra viscometer, is between 0.1 and 25 Pa·s; and wherein when the surfactant is present, its content is less than 1% by weight relative to the mass of dispersed resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder based on at least one polyether ketone ketone homopolymer or copolymer essentially consisting of, or consisting of, an isophthalic repeating unit and, in the case of the copolymer, a terephthalic repeating unit (T), the isophthalic repeating unit representing at least 85% by weight relative to the total weight of said at least one polyether ketone ketone.

Abstract: Generally, in a non-destructive test application, a compressed representation of an acoustic echo signal acquired by a non-destructive test (NDT) probe assembly can be received, such as via a network. The compressed representation can include data indicative of changes in phase values of the acoustic echo signal. Using the compressed representation, a time-domain representation of an instantaneous phase signal can be constructed from the compressed representation. The constructed instantaneous phase signal can be used in constructing at least one of an uncompressed acoustic echo signal representation or an image. As an illustration, amplitude values of sampled acoustic echo signals can be suppressed in the compressed representation, reducing data volume associated with transmitting a representation of the acquired acoustic echo signal.

Abstract: The method includes cooling and liquefying a feed gas stream, separating a stream obtained from the feed gas stream, and recovering a treated gas stream and a natural gas liquid stream. The method further includes compressing the treated gas stream in order to form a compressed treated gas stream, and fractionating the natural gas liquid stream into a plurality of hydrocarbon fractions (28, 30, 32, 33). The method additionally includes withdrawing from the compressed treated gas stream, of a recycle stream, and reintroducing the recycle stream without cooling into the feed gas stream, into the cooled feed gas stream, or into a stream obtained from the cooled feed gas stream upstream of an expander.

Abstract: A method at an aggregator includes: storing previous search results resulting from previous client search requests, and for each previous search result, a previous handling indicator, indicating a relevance of the previous search result to the client; receiving, from the client, a search request containing search parameters; in response to the search request, selecting a subset of previous search results based on correspondence between attributes of the previous search results and the search parameters, and on the previous handling indicators; providing, to a supplier, the search request and auxiliary search parameters corresponding to the selected previous search results and indicating characteristics of the selected previous search results, for generation of current search results at the supplier employing the auxiliary search parameters as inputs; receiving, from the supplier, the current search results generated at the supplier; and returning at least one of the current search results to the client.

Abstract: An improved efficiency method and device for converting thermal energy into mechanical energy, and then, preferably, into electricity and/or refrigerating energy. A partially liquid stream fc0 of fluid FC is implemented; thermal energy is transferred to the stream fc0; the heated stream fc0 is sprayed to generate a fragmented stream fc1 of fluid FC. Simultaneously a partially liquid stream ft0 of fluid FT is implemented; thermal energy is transferred to the stream ft0 to generate a stream ft that may be in liquid form or a saturated liquid/vapor mixture; stream f1 is expanded in a chamber which also receives fragmented stream fc1 to form a two-phase mixed stream fc1/t whose kinetic energy is converted into mechanical energy which is optionally transformed into electrical energy or into refrigerating energy.

Abstract: The present invention provides protected tetrasaccharides, their process of preparation and their use in the synthesis of oligosaccharides, in particular fragments of O-antigens from Shigella flexneri, for example of serotype 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, X, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 7a or 7b.

Abstract: A method at an aggregator includes: storing previous search results resulting from previous client search requests, and for each previous search result, a previous handling indicator, indicating a relevance of the previous search result to the client; receiving, from the client, a search request containing search parameters; in response to the search request, selecting a subset of previous search results based on correspondence between attributes of the previous search results and the search parameters, and on the previous handling indicators; providing, to a supplier, the search request and auxiliary search parameters corresponding to the selected previous search results and indicating characteristics of the selected previous search results, for generation of current search results at the supplier employing the auxiliary search parameters as inputs; receiving, from the supplier, the current search results generated at the supplier; and returning at least one of the current search results to the client.

Abstract: A method at an aggregator includes: storing previous search results resulting from previous client search requests, and for each previous search result, a previous handling indicator, indicating a relevance of the previous search result to the client; receiving, from the client, a search request containing search parameters; in response to the search request, selecting a subset of previous search results based on correspondence between attributes of the previous search results and the search parameters, and on the previous handling indicators; providing, to a supplier, the search request and auxiliary search parameters corresponding to the selected previous search results and indicating characteristics of the selected previous search results, for generation of current search results at the supplier employing the auxiliary search parameters as inputs; receiving, from the supplier, the current search results generated at the supplier; and returning at least one of the current search results to the client.

Abstract: A method of installing a plurality of nut and bolt fasteners upon a structure is disclosed. The method includes placing a jig around the nut of a first fastener and the nut of a second fastener, securing the jig to the first fastener, and then using a power tool to tighten the nut of the second fastener to a target torque. The step of tightening the nut comprises engaging a socket portion of the power tool with the nut, securing the power tool to the jig such that a handle portion of the power tool is prevented from rotating about an axis of rotation of a socket portion of the power tool when the nut is being rotated by the socket portion. A jig, jig fasteners for securing a jig to a fastener, and a fastening head for a power tool are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides protected tetrasaccharides, their process of preparation and their use in the synthesis of oligosaccharides, in particular fragments of O-antigens from Shigella flexneri, for example of serotype 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, X, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 7a or 7b.

Abstract: A method includes: at an aggregator, storing historical data representing: (i) a plurality of previous search requests received at the aggregator, and (ii) for each previous search request, an outcome indicator defining whether a supplier subsystem generated previous search results meeting a relevance threshold in response to the previous search request; receiving, at the aggregator from a client subsystem, a search request containing a set of client search parameters; in response to receiving the search request, determining, based on the search request and the historical data, a likelihood of the supplier subsystem generating search results meeting the relevance threshold; and selecting, according to the likelihood, a routing action for the search request, relative to the supplier subsystem.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a semifinished product including a PAEK-based resin and reinforcing fibers, including the stages of: a. preparation of a dispersion including a PAEK-based resin in the pulverulent form dispersed in an aqueous phase including a surfactant; b. bringing the reinforcing fibers into contact with said aqueous dispersion; c. drying the fibers impregnated with dispersion; and d. heating the impregnated fibers to a temperature sufficient for the melting of the resin, so as to form a semifinished product, wherein the surfactant is a thermally stable surfactant. Also, semifinished products capable of being obtained from the process and their use in the manufacture of composite materials.

Abstract: A sealed and thermally insulating tank for storing a low-temperature liquefied gas, having an insulating box-section with a bottom panel coming into abutment on a support wall, by means of sealant beads disposed between the support wall and the bottom panel, the sealant beads being disposed in the form of at least one closed outline delimiting at least one confined space between the support wall and the bottom panel, the bottom panel having at least one through passage leading into the confined space to allow gas to circulate between the confined space and an internal space of the insulating box-section.

Abstract: A cementitious composition, in particular a dry mortar, including a) 5-50 mass parts, preferably 10-45 mass parts, more preferably 15-29 mass parts of a composite hydraulic binder, b) 0.1-4 mass parts, preferably 0.5-3 mass parts, more preferably 1-2 mass parts of powdered polyurethane, and c) optionally 50-90 mass parts, preferably 60-85 mass parts of aggregate. The cementitious composition is particularly useful as a cementitious tile adhesive, a render or part of a render system.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to entity extraction and disambiguation. In one example, an entity name extracted from a data source associated with a user is obtained. One or more entity types associated with the entity name are determined. One or more entity candidates are identified with respect to each of the one or more entity types. An entity candidate is selected with respect to one of the one or more entity types to be an individual associated with the entity name.

Abstract: Sealed and thermally insulating tank incorporated into a polyhedral bearing structure, a first bearing wall and a second bearing wall forming an edge corner, the tank having a first tank wall, a thermally insulating barrier and a sealed membrane, the tank further has an angle bracket with a first flange and a second flange in such a way that the angle bracket connects in a sealed manner. The sealed membrane of the first tank wall and the sealed membrane of the second tank wall in line with the edge corner, in which the angle bracket has a pair of first tabs and a pair of second tabs, the tank has a pair of first anchor rods coupled to a respective first tab and a pair of second anchor rods coupled to a respective second tab in such a way as to transmit a tensile load between the angle bracket.