Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for synchronizing a receiver with a transmitter during a transmission of data over an asynchronous network. The data are transmitted in the form of data packets from the transmitter to the receiver via a transmission medium. An item of time information derived from a time base is inserted into the data packets. This item of time information contains information concerning the exact time at which a previously transmitted data packet was sent off. Inside the receiver, the time basis thereof is corrected by comparing the time information generated by the transmitter with an item of time information, which is generated in the receiver and temporarily stored therein.

Abstract: An image motif is transfer printed onto a decor film made of an organic material having a texture surface with ridges and valleys. A stack is formed on a supporting surface by placing the decor film, a motif carrier, and a pressure transfer mat, in that order, on the supporting surface. The motif carrier and the pressure transfer mat are sufficiently flexibly yielding for intimately contacting all surfaces of the decor film when heat and pressure are applied to the stack. The pressure is applied through the pressure transfer mat or in a heatable press.