Abstract: Disclosed is a decoder for decoding parameters of a neural network, configured to obtain a plurality of neural network parameters of the neural network on the basis of an encoded bitstream, to obtain, e.g. to receive; e.g. to extract from an encoded bitstream, a node information describing a node of a parameter update tree, wherein the node information has a parent node identifier, which is, for example, a unique parent node identifier, for example an integer number, a string, and/or a cryptographic hash, and wherein the node information has a parameter update information, e.g. one or more update instructions, for example a difference signal between initial neural network parameters and a newer version thereof, e.g. corresponding to a child node of the update tree, and to derive one or more neural network parameters using parameter information of a parent node identified by the parent node identifier and using the parameter update information.

Abstract: A decoder for decoding weight parameters of a neural network, wherein the decoder is configured to obtain a plurality of neural network parameters of the neural network on the basis of an encoded bitstream. Furthermore, the decoder is configured to decode the neural network parameters of the neural network using a context-dependent arithmetic decoding Moreover, the decoder is configured to obtain a probability estimate for a decoding of a bin of a number representation of a neural network parameter using one or more probability estimation parameters. In addition, the decoder is configured to use different probability estimation parameter values for a decoding of different neural network parameters and/or to use different probability estimation parameter values for a decoding of bins associated with different context models. Some embodiments are configured to use different probability estimation parameter values for a decoding of neural network parameters of different layers of the neural network.

Abstract: The invention describes an encoding scheme for encoding a sequence of integer values, particularly by first using encoding a value at a predetermined position and then consecutively calculating and encoding differences between neighboring values. A respective decoding scheme is also provided. These encoding and decoding schemes provide a more efficient encoding concept.

Abstract: Apparatus for generating a NN representation, configured to quantize an NN parameter onto a quantized value by determining a quantization parameter and a quantization value for the NN parameter so that from the quantization parameter, there is derivable a multiplier and a bit shift number. Additionally, the determining of the quantization parameter and the quantization value for the NN parameter is performed so that the quantized value of the NN parameter corresponds to a product between the quantization value and a factor, which depends on the multiplier, bit-shifted by a number of bits which depends on the bit shift number.

Abstract: A method for generating electric current comprises the method steps of providing an organic compound having at least one ether function, reacting the organic compound with water in a reaction chamber having an acidic environment to form an enriched hydrogen carrier medium, converting the enriched hydrogen carrier medium into electricity to form a depleted hydrogen carrier medium in a fuel cell, obtaining water, and providing electric current generated during said conversion into electricity.

Abstract: In an encoder and a decoder for Region Based Intra Block Copy, the encoder may be configured for block-based encoding a picture into a data stream, and the decoder may be configured for block-based decoding a picture from a data stream. The encoder and decoder may further be configured to determine for a current block of the picture a difference between a first predetermined block and a second predetermined block inside a block search area. The encoder may encode the difference into the data stream and the decoder may derive the difference from the data stream. According to the innovative principle, the encoder and the decoder may be configured to partition the block search area into multiple block search regions.

Abstract: A method is provided for primary control of a steam turbine installation in network operation, which provides at least two pressure stages, these being a high-pressure and a low-pressure steam turbine stage, in which for storing reserve power a live steam valve along an operating-steam feed line to at least one pressure stage of the steam turbine is operated in a throttled manner, the live steam valve, in the case of a reducing network frequency and network frequency boosting which is necessary as a result of this, is transferred to an at least less throttled state. At least some of the partially expanded operating steam which issues from the high-pressure steam turbine stage is introduced directly without reheating, into the low-pressure steam turbine stage for further expansion.

Abstract: A roof module for motor vehicles is disclosed having an exterior skin, a material layer adjacent thereto, a spacer layer, and a circumferential plastic material.

Abstract: A method is provided for primary control of a steam turbine installation in network operation, which provides at least two pressure stages, these being a high-pressure and a low-pressure steam turbine stage, in which for storing reserve power a live steam valve along an operating-steam feed line to at least one pressure stage of the steam turbine is operated in a throttled manner, the live steam valve, in the case of a reducing network frequency and network frequency boosting which is necessary as a result of this, is transferred to an at least less throttled state. At least some of the partially expanded operating steam which issues from the high-pressure steam turbine stage is introduced directly without reheating, into the low-pressure steam turbine stage for further expansion.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat bottom and a seat back connected to the seat bottom. A reclining mechanism is configured to adjustably position the seat back. A head restraint assembly includes a head restraint and one or more supports pivotally connected to and cooperating with the seat back to position the head restraint adjacent an occupant's head. A headrest adjustment mechanism includes a spring connected to the one or more supports that biases the shaft from an unlocked toward a locked position and a release mechanism cooperating with the one or more supports which allows the one or more supports to be unlocked so that the headrest can be adjusted relative to the seat back.

Abstract: Processes comprising: providing a mold; providing an insert having a shape such that it fits exactly into the mold, and applying one or more layers selected from top coats and films (A) to the insert; placing the insert into the mold; introducing a polyurethane reactive mixture (D) into the insert; curing the polyurethane reactive mixture to form a polyurethane molding; and removing the polyurethane molding and insert from the mold.

Abstract: A roof module for motor vehicles is disclosed having an exterior skin, a material layer adjacent thereto, a spacer layer, and a circumferential plastic material.

Abstract: A head restraint system includes a vehicle seat comprising a seat back and a seat bottom. The system further includes a head restraint guide positioned in the seat back. The head restraint guide is adapted to hold a head restraint at a selectable position. The system further includes a first and second gear rack and a gear system adapted to contact the first and second gear racks and move said gears tracks in a relative linear manner. The first gear rack is attached to the head restraint guide while the second gear rack is fixed relative to the seat back. An actuator system drives the gear system such that positioning of the seat back in a folded position causes the head restraint guide and the head restraint positioned therein to be lowered.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a seat bottom and a seat back connected to the seat bottom. A reclining mechanism is configured to adjustably position the seat back. A head restraint assembly includes a head restraint and one or more supports pivotally connected to and cooperating with the seat back to position the head restraint adjacent an occupant's head. A headrest adjustment mechanism includes a spring connected to the one or more supports that biases the shaft from an unlocked toward a locked position and a release mechanism cooperating with the one or more supports which allows the one or more supports to be unlocked so that the headrest can be adjusted relative to the seat back.

Abstract: A method of forming a fabric covered article includes providing a substrate and trim cover laminate. The trim cover laminate includes a trim cover portion and a heat-activated adhesive portion laminated to a B-side surface of the trim cover portion, the adhesive portion defining an exposed surface. The exposed surface of the adhesive portion is exposed to heat, thereby activating the adhesive portion. The substrate is positioned onto the activated adhesive portion of the trim cover laminate to bring the substrate and the trim cover portion into contact with one another, thereby forming a fabric covered article.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for pressure control of an adjustable pump for a hydraulic system including at least a load. Depending on the size of the system, i.e. the servo cylinder, hydrostatic machine and the line tubing, the fluid volume contained in the system between the adjustable pump and the low pressure side of the load is largely different. In controlling the load pressure in such a system, for example a press or a molding machine for plastic material, a pressure controller adaptively and automatically adjusts the damping factor of the controller and thus the controlling quality independent of the fluid volume of the system to a constant value. It is a benefit of the invention that all adjusting operations of the pressure controller are eliminated which have been necessary heretofore to obtain an appropriate control of the fluid system.