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 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: 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 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: 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: 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.

Abstract: A charging and storage system provides a support on which the electronic device, such as a tablet is stored and charged within a housing. The support angles downward such that the support is not level. The tablet is stored on the support not level to allow for any liquids to drain away from the tablet. The charger and support are secured within a removable charging unit that secures to the housing. Removal of the charging unit removes the support, the charger, and a lock that secures the tablet within the charging unit.

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: An electric parking brake (100) has a spindle drive (28) which is electrically actuable and self-locking. The spindle drive (28) comprise a spindle (34) with an external thread and a spindle nut (30) with an internal thread which is in engagement with the external thread. Here, the external thread and the internal thread have a symmetrical thread profile. Furthermore, the profile edges of adjacent profile crests of the external thread merge directly into one another via a rounded portion in the profile trough which lies in between. Furthermore, a method for producing a parking brake (100) of this type is provided.

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 for conveying thick matter has a drive cylinder for receiving hydraulic fluid, a drive piston, which is arranged in the drive cylinder, a conveying cylinder for receiving thick matter, a conveying piston, which is arranged in the conveying cylinder, and a piston rod, which is fastened to the drive piston for coupling motion together with the conveying piston. The drive cylinder has a rod-side opening for applying pressure to a rod side of the drive piston by way of hydraulic fluid and a crown-side opening for applying pressure to a crown side of the drive piston facing away from the rod side by the hydraulic fluid. A drive pump is designed to generate a drive volume flow having a drive pressure of hydraulic fluid for moving the drive piston. A pump connection is designed for variable connection of the drive pump to the rod-side opening or the crown-side opening for the flow of hydraulic fluid.

Abstract: A method monitors the state of a device having a first drive cylinder for receiving hydraulic fluid and a first drive piston which is movably arranged in the first drive cylinder. The method determines a speed of the first drive piston, establishes a difference between the determined speed of the first drive piston and an expected speed of the first drive piston, and determines a faulty state as a function of the difference established between the determined speed of the first drive piston and the expected speed of the first drive piston.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for monitoring rides in a vehicle in which a driver of the vehicle picks up a rider at a pickup location and drives the rider to a drop-off destination. The system includes at least one sensor arranged in the vehicle and configured to capture sensor data during the rides, a transceiver configured to communicate with a personal electronic device of a driver of the vehicle, a non-volatile memory configured to store data; and a processor. The system captures sensor data during a ride, receives a ride identifier from the personal electronic device that uniquely identifies the ride, and stores the sensor data captured during the ride with the ride identifier as metadata.

Abstract: A control circuitry (11) comprises an adjustable capacitor (C1), and a bias source (111) configured to apply a bias voltage (V2) to said adjustable capacitor (C1) to adjust a capacitance value of the adjustable capacitor (C1). Such a control circuitry may for example be part of a sealing device (1) to seal a medical tubing (2), the sealing device (1) comprising a receptacle (100) to receive said medical tubing (2), the receptacle (100) comprising an electrode arrangement for causing a heat action on the tubing (2).

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R828 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 X00R828 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R828 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R828, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R828 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R828 and methods of using maize variety X00R828 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05V409 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 X05V409 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05V409 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05V409, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05V409 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05V409 and methods of using maize variety X05V409 are disclosed.