Abstract: A coding concept for encoding and decoding a picture is described, according to which a machine learning predictor is used to derive a set of features representing a motion estimation for the picture with respect to a previous picture. The set of features, as well as a residual picture derived using the motion estimation, are encoded into a data stream.

Abstract: An apparatus for decoding a data structure from a data stream is configured for sequentially reconstructing a set of features, wherein the apparatus is configured for reconstructing a feature of the set of features by deriving a quantization index from the data stream using arithmetic decoding; mapping the quantization index to a reconstruction value in dependence on a quantization state, and assigning the reconstruction value to the feature; updating the quantization state in dependence on the quantization index and the quantization state; and deriving the data structure based on the set of features. The apparatus is configured for deriving probabilities for the arithmetic decoding of the quantization index in dependence on the quantization state.

Abstract: A video decoder includes one or more processors that are configured to: determine that a picture is in a 4:4:4 color sampling format, determine, based at least in part on an index signaled in a data stream, a matrix-based intra prediction (MIP) mode, decode a luma block of the picture using the MIP mode, determine, for a chroma block of the picture, whether a coding tree of the chroma block is a single tree, select an intra prediction mode for decoding the chroma block, and decode the chroma block using the selected intra prediction mode. The selected intra prediction mode is the MIP mode in response to the coding tree of the chroma block being the single tree, and the selected intra prediction mode is a planar intra prediction mode in response to the coding tree of the chroma block not being the single tree.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95V292 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95V292 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95V292 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95V292, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95V292 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95V292 and methods of using maize variety X95V292 are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for producing an aluminum strip (2) in a coupled casting-rolling process, includes the following steps: a) melting an aluminum raw material comprising at least one aluminum alloy in at least one melting assembly (4); b) determining the alloy composition of the melt (3); c) casting the melt (3) to form a hot strip by means of at least one strip-casting machine (6); d) rolling the hot strip in a rolling system (14) comprising at least one rolling device for shaping the hot strip for thickness and/or width reduction; and e) regulating and/or controlling at least one shaping parameter of the rolling system (14) as a function of the alloy composition of the melt (3). The disclosure also relates to a casting-rolling system (1) for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A block-based decoder is configured to partition a picture of more than one color component and of a color sampling format, according to which each color component is equally sampled, into blocks using a partitioning scheme in which the picture is equally partitioned with respect to each color component. A first color component is decoded in units of the blocks with selecting, for each of intra-predicted first color component blocks, one out of a first set of intra-prediction modes. The first set comprises matrix-based intra prediction modes according to each of which a block inner is predicted by deriving a sample value vector out of neighboring reference samples, computing a matrix-vector product between the sample value vector and a prediction matrix associated with the respective matrix-based intra prediction mode to obtain a prediction vector, and predicting samples in the block inner on the basis of the prediction vector.

Abstract: Techniques for block wise encoding and decoding may be applied to encoders, decoders, and methods for encoding or decoding and include assigning, based on a first signalization in the data stream, the predetermined block to the first set or the second set, sorting the assigned set of intra-prediction modes according to intra-prediction modes used for neighboring blocks, neighboring the predetermined block, to obtain a list of intra prediction modes, deriving, for the predetermined block, from the data stream, an index into the list of intra prediction modes, predicting the predetermined block using an intra prediction mode onto which the index points. The decoder or encoder, if the assigned set is the first set of intra-prediction modes, in sorting the assigned set, uses a second mapping which maps each intra-prediction mode of the second set of prediction modes onto a representative one in the first set of intra-prediction modes.

Abstract: A hydraulic drive system for a construction and/or thick matter pump system includes a first drive cylinder and a second drive cylinder, a first directional valve and a second directional valve, and a flushing hydraulic liquid device. The first directional valve is configured to connect the first drive cylinder to the second directional valve by way of a first switching position and to connect the second directional valve to the flushing hydraulic liquid device by way of a second switching position. The second directional valve is configured to connect the second drive cylinder to the first directional valve by way of a first switching position and to connect the first directional valve to the flushing hydraulic liquid device by way of a second switching position.

Abstract: A hydraulic drive system for a construction and/or thick matter pump system includes a first drive cylinder and a second drive cylinder, a first directional valve and a second directional valve, and a flushing hydraulic liquid device. The first directional valve is configured to connect the first drive cylinder to the second directional valve by way of a first switching position and to connect the second directional valve to the flushing hydraulic liquid device by way of a second switching position. The second directional valve is configured to connect the second drive cylinder to the first directional valve by way of a first switching position and to connect the first directional valve to the flushing hydraulic liquid device by way of a second switching position.

Abstract: An apparatus for block-based predictive decoding of a picture comprises a combiner configured to combine a residual signal a predetermined block of the picture and a reference signal for the predetermined block so as to obtain a first spectrum, the residual signal correcting a prediction error of a prediction of the predetermined block of the picture; a reducer configured to perform thresholding on the first spectrum to obtain a second spectrum so that coefficients below a threshold value are set to a predefined value; an extractor configured to obtain from the second spectrum a modified version of the residual signal; and a reconstructor block configured to decode the predetermined block of the picture from the data stream on the basis of the modified version of the residual signal.

Abstract: Short-term fading can be addressed through channel hopping mechanisms in the time scale of few milliseconds. Existing do not address short-term fading. For example, Wi-Fi channel change mechanisms take several 100 ms to perform a channel change. Short-term fading lasts around 80 ms and those methods would not detect or solve issues with missing packets at this speed. The present disclosure proposes a novel method where, a computer and all other devices, e.g., a game console and game controllers, switch channels every 8 to 16 ms through a pre-agreed upon channel sequence. Thus, even if one of the channels is undergoing a deep fade, the controllers/console will be able to leverage other channels to minimize packet loss rates.

Abstract: Techniques for block wise encoding and decoding may be applied to encoders, decoders, and methods for encoding or decoding. In one example, there is provided a technique to decode or encode a predetermined block of the picture by assigning, based on a first signalization in the data stream, the predetermined block to a first set or a second set; sorting the assigned set of intra-prediction modes according to intra-prediction modes used for neighboring blocks, neighboring the predetermined block, to obtain a list of intra prediction modes; deriving, for the predetermined block, from the data stream, an index into the list of intra prediction modes; and predicting the predetermined block using an intra prediction mode onto which the index points.

Abstract: Techniques for encoding/decoding of video signals are described, e.g. implemented in decoders, encoder, methods and non-transitory storage units storing instructions to perform the methods. A decoder or encoder may be configured to predict a predetermined block of the picture using a plurality of neighbouring samples by reducing the plurality of neighbouring samples to obtain a reduced set of samples values lower, in number of samples, than compared to the plurality of neighbouring samples, subjecting the reduced set of sample values to a linear or affine linear transformation to obtain predicted values for predetermined samples of the predetermined block.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95T028 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95T028 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95T028 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95T028, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95T028 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95T028 and methods of using maize variety X95T028 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PKDS77 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PKDS77 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PKDS77 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PKDS77 or a locus conversion of 1PKDS77 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The refinement of block-based predictive coding and decoding of pictures as applicable in, e.g., hybrid video codecs, using additional reconstructed samples or residuals is described. An apparatus for block-based predictive decoding of a picture is described. The apparatus includes a combiner configured to combine a residual signal a predetermined block of the picture and a reference signal for the predetermined block so as to obtain a first spectrum, the residual signal correcting a prediction error of a prediction of the predetermined block of the picture; a reducer configured to perform thresholding on the first spectrum to obtain a second spectrum so that coefficients below a threshold value are set to a predefined value; an extractor configured to obtain from the second spectrum a modified version of the residual signal; and a reconstructor block configured to decode the predetermined block of the picture from the data stream on the basis of the modified version of the residual signal.

Abstract: Various types of entertainment venues, including theme or amusement parks, game arcades, and similar venues are improved by providing a local server exchanging data with a cloud server. The local server controls and communicates with game or entertainment elements at the venue. The game or entertainment elements may be games at the location, input devices used by participants, such as smart phones, and/or audio and video devices. The cloud server controls and communicates with off-site elements. The cloud server and local server may communicate and synchronize data over the internet. The entertainment venue consequently can provide varying and evolving experiences through gamification.

Abstract: An apparatus includes at least one processor for decoding a block of a picture using intra-prediction that is configured to: decode, from a data stream, a mode index, the mode index indicating a matrix-based intra-prediction mode out of a plurality of matrix-based intra-prediction modes based on a size of the block, derive an input vector based on downsampling reference samples neighboring the block, determine a matrix based on the size of the block and the mode index, compute a respective output for each component of a matrix-vector product between the the input vector and the determined matrix, the respective output computed by performing, a right shift by a number of bits which is independent of the matrix-based intra-prediction mode indicated by the mode index, and for each component of the matrix-vector product, use the respective output to predict a respective sample of the block.

Abstract: Apparatus configured to derive a set-selective syntax element indicating whether the predetermined block is to be predicted using one of a first set of intra-prediction modes comprising a DC intra prediction mode and angular prediction modes. If the set-selective syntax element indicates that the predetermined block is to be predicted using one of the first set of intra-prediction modes, the apparatus is configured to use a list of most probable intra-prediction modes. If the set-selective syntax element indicates that the predetermined block is not to be predicted using one of the first set of intra-prediction modes, the apparatus is configured to use a matrix-based intra-prediction mode. The list of most probable intra-prediction modes is formed such that the list of most probable intra-prediction modes is free of the DC intra prediction mode in case of the neighbouring blocks being predicted by any of the angular intra prediction modes.

Abstract: Techniques for encoding/decoding of video signals are described, e.g. implemented in decoders, encoder, methods and non-transitory storage units storing instructions to perform the methods. A decoder or encoder may be configured to predict a predetermined block of the picture using a plurality of neighbouring samples by reducing the plurality of neighbouring samples to obtain a reduced set of samples values lower, in number of samples, than compared to the plurality of neighbouring samples, subjecting the reduced set of sample values to a linear or affine linear transformation to obtain predicted values for predetermined samples of the predetermined block.