Abstract: Systems and methods for an online forum for video distribution are provided. A video file having a first format is received from a first client. The received video file is converted from the first format to a second format and is stored on a server, where the converted video file is accessible to a second client.

Abstract: A device for deadening the sound of a component having a damping layer of a foamed material and a stiffening layer, which is fixedly connected to the damping layer and which is stiffer than the damping layer, wherein the damping layer is formed by a foamed hot-melt adhesive.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating various robotic systems. The methods and systems involve applications of platforms that enable multiple-input teleoperation and a high degree of immersiveness for the user. The robotic systems may include multiple arms for manipulators and retrieving information from the environment and/or the robotic system. The robotic methods may include control modification modules for detecting that an operation of a robotic device based on the control commands fails to comply with one or more operational parameters; identifying the non-compliant control command; and generating a modifier for the secondary device to adjust the non-compliant control command to comply with the set of operational parameters.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating various robotic systems. The methods and systems involve applications of platforms that enable multiple-input teleoperation and a high degree of immersiveness for the user. The robotic systems may include multiple arms for manipulators and retrieving information from the environment and/or the robotic system. The robotic methods may include control modification modules for detecting that an operation of a robotic device based on the control commands fails to comply with one or more operational parameters; identifying the non-compliant control command; and generating a modifier for the secondary device to adjust the non-compliant control command to comply with the set of operational parameters.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as nematicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of hydrophilic bioactive peptides which have been modified by introducing a lipophilic substituent through esterification of the free carboxylic group(s) of the peptide with an aliphatic alcohol. The present invention also refers to a simple, fast and effective process for the preparation of amphiphilic derivatives of peptides. It also refers to pharmaceutical compositions for the controlled release and delivery of these pharmacologically active peptides.

Abstract: The invention relates to pyrrolone compounds of the formula (I) wherein X, Ra, Rb, Rc, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the specification. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of using these compounds to control plant growth.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as nematicides.

Abstract: A process for making certain spiroheterocyclic pyrrolidine dione derivatives.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as nematicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the peptide (arg0) n-angiotensin-(1-7) [(arg0) n-Ang-(1-7)], where n is 1 to 10 (Xaa-Asp-Arg-Val-Tyr-Ile-His-Pro; SEQ ID NO:1 where Xaa represents 1 to 10 L-Arg residues), which is produced by inserting at least one arginine amino acid at the amino terminal position of Ang-(1-7), as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing this peptide and the use thereof for the treatment or prevention of diseases or disorders that are due or associated with reduced nitric oxide production. Non-limiting examples of these diseases or disorders are cardiopulmonary and liver diseases, vascular disorders, metabolic disorders, neural disorders, genito-urinary tract disorders, skeletal muscle disorders, kidney disorders, skin disorders, alopecia or tumors.

Abstract: Summarizing, the application relates to a machine-learning system for adaptively changing a matching threshold of a biometric system. The machine-learning system comprises a batch aggregator device operable to receive input data from the biometric system via a communication interface and to aggregate a batch of at least some of the received input data. The machine-learning system further comprises a learning expert device operable to compute a new suggestion for a matching threshold value of the biometric system based on the aggregated batch. Finally, the machine-learning system comprises an output device operable to output the computed new suggestion for the matching threshold of the biometric system via the communication interface.

Abstract: A therapy system includes a therapy source (2) emitting radiation or waves, an ultrasound probe (14), a patient rest as well as a multi-axis positioning system (X, Y, Z) with several drives, by way of which the patient rest and the therapy source (2) can be moved to one another in all three spatial directions. A control device (26) is coupled to the ultrasound probe (14) and configured such that in at least one operating mode, the control device (26) simultaneously activates the drives of the multi-axis positioning system (X, Y, Z) such that the patient rest is moved relative to the therapy source along a selectable movement path (B) which lies within the plane of an ultrasound picture (20) which is currently recorded by the ultrasound probe (14). A method for positioning a patient rest relative to a therapy source is also provided.

Abstract: The collapsible cleaning device includes a broom and a pan. The broom has a brush provided with bristles on the bottom surface thereof and secured by the top surface thereof to the end of a handle. The pan has a plate provided on at least one of the edges thereof with a wall projecting from the top face as well as a gripper secured to the wall. The brush is hinged to pass from a retracted position extending along the handle to an extended position extending orthogonally relative to handle, and vice versa.

Abstract: The present invention discloses formulations for the treatment and prevention of alopecia; the formulations comprise angiotensin-(1-7) and/or their analogues, encapsulated in ultradeformable vesicles prepared from specific combinations of phospholipids and surfactants, which confer efficacy to topical application in the control of hair growth, which indicates their great potential for the prevention and treatment of alopecia. The invention also describes formulations containing A779 Mas receptor antagonist of angiotensin-(1-7) and/or their analogues and their use in inhibiting hair growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating visceral leishmaniasis, characterized in that it comprises the association of conventional liposomes and prolonged-circulation liposomes with a leishmanicidal-drug delivery system. Said composition may be used in the preparation of a medicinal product for treating leishmaniasis and may be administered intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intraperitoneally or intravenously. The use of this system enables the drug efficiently to reach all sites infected by the parasite, the pegylated liposomes promoting more effective targeting of the leishmanicidal drugs on the bone marrow and spleen, whilst the conventional liposomes contribute to the targeting of the drug on the liver.

Abstract: Distributed service management platforms and methods are provided herein. In one system includes a back office that provides a media delivery service and a service acceleration system having a plurality of geographically distributed edge nodes for a plurality of clients, and a load manager that monitors latency experienced by each of the plurality of clients when requesting media services and selectively chooses a node for each of the plurality of clients based upon the latency experienced by each of the plurality of clients. Latency is due to lack of CPU availability in one or more of the plurality of the nodes as well as network traffic.

Abstract: Individual slides of a live presentation are isolated and processed in real-time. A digital presentation document comprising multiple slides in a specific sequence is read. For each specific slide in the presentation document, a corresponding separate slide object can be created. While the slides of the presentation are being displayed on a video output device, users can bookmark the specific slide currently being displayed. Associations are stored between specific users and their bookmarked slides, which can be used to subsequently provide the individual bookmarked slides to the corresponding users. Users can also post links to specific slides being displayed to their accounts on various sites, such as third-party social networking sites. Additionally, the specific slide currently being displayed on the video output device can be maintained at a single specific network location, which can be accessed by users operating mobile computing devices.

Abstract: A sound absorbing sandwich plate for attaching to a component includes a first layer and a second layer connected to the first layer in an areal manner characterized in that, at least partially, especially along the second layer at least an area-shaped mounting part is provided, which at its side facing the second layer has a plurality of engaging elements, which are engageable into the second layer.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a device for recharging with energy a piece of storage equipment loaded on-board a vehicle comprising at least one power supply device external to the vehicle, at least one power collector fixed on the vehicle, the power collector comprising a central portion provided with at least one friction strip, intended for powering the vehicle when the vehicle is moving, the central portion being laterally extended with at least one horn formed in one piece in a metal material and forming an upper surface. At least one portion of the upper surface of the horn forms a contact area capable of directly coming into contact with a corresponding contact surface of the power supply device when the vehicle is at a standstill in a stop station in order to ensure energy transfer between the power collector and the power supply device via the contact area.