Abstract: A text to speech system can be implemented by training artificial intelligence models directed to encoding speech characteristics into an audio fingerprint and synthesizing audio based on the fingerprint. The speech characteristics can include a variety of attributes that can occur in natural speech, such as speech variation due to prosody. Speaker identity can, but does not have to, also be used in synthesizing speech. A pipeline using an audio processing device can receive a video clip or a collection of video clips and generate a synthesized video with varying degrees of association with the received video. A user of the pipeline can enter customization to modify the synthesized audio. A trained encoder can generate a fingerprint and a synthesizer can generate synthesized audio based on the fingerprint.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for body-condition-dependent stimulation by means of function modules, e. g. an action module (2, D/A module) for stimulating tissue and a capture module (3, A/D module) for deriving/measuring bio data or bio signals, characterized in that the two modules communicate via a communication link (5) that meets hard or at least firm real-time requirements. The communication link (5) preferably comprises a real-time-capable bus to which the two modules are connected, above all an EtherCAT bus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thick material pump having a first delivery cylinder, a second delivery cylinder and an additional cylinder. The additional cylinder serves for bridging a transition between the first delivery cylinder and the second delivery cylinder. The thick material pump comprises a movable tube portion which forms a connection between the first delivery cylinder and an outlet of the thick material pump in a first state and which forms a connection between the second delivery cylinder and the outlet of the thick material pump in a second state. The movable tube portion comprises a switchable closure which is arranged between an inlet end of the movable tube portion and the additional cylinder. The thick material pump according to the invention makes it possible for a uniform material flow to be delivered in the direction of the pump outlet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thick material pump having a first delivery cylinder, a second delivery cylinder and an additional cylinder. The additional cylinder serves for bridging a transition between the first delivery cylinder and the second delivery cylinder. The thick material pump comprises a movable tube portion which forms a connection between the first delivery cylinder and an outlet of the thick material pump in a first state and which forms a connection between the second delivery cylinder and the outlet of the thick material pump in a second state. The movable tube portion comprises a switchable closure which is arranged between an inlet end of the movable tube portion and the additional cylinder. The thick material pump according to the invention makes it possible for a uniform material flow to be delivered in the direction of the pump outlet.

Abstract: An apparatus for extracting contaminants from a contaminated material, such as contaminated soil and animal manure, includes an extraction tank having an interior, a heating element that is adapted heat the contaminated material to a temperature where contaminants in the contaminated material are released therefrom to the interior of the extraction tank, and an agitator that is adapted to agitate the contaminated material as it is being heated by the heating element. The apparatus also includes an air pump that generates a series of positive pressure air pulses at an outlet thereof and a series of negative pressure air pulses at the inlet thereof. The apparatus further includes one or more contaminant retaining mechanisms, such as a sediment holding tank, a fluid holding tank, and a gas filter.

Abstract: A combined material conveyor and electrical generation system is disclosed. The invention may be used to provide electrical energy to a remote location through which the material conveyor passes and/or harness energy which would normally be dissipated in braking a material conveyor. One or more electrical generators is driven by the motion of a belt in a material conveyor. Electrical power generated by the generator is delivered to an external power output. The invention can capture the potential energy of particulate matter which is transported on a material conveyor, particularly through a net elevation drop. Electricity produced may be used immediately or stored in a battery system for future use.