Abstract: Processing sound in an enhanced reality environment can include generating, based on an image of a physical environment, an acoustic model of the physical environment. Audio signals captured by a microphone array, can capture a sound in the physical environment. Based on these audio signals, one or more measured acoustic parameters of the physical environment can be generated. A target audio signal can be processed using the model of the physical environment and the measured acoustic parameters, resulting in a plurality of output audio channels having a virtual sound source with a virtual location. The output audio channels can be used to drive a plurality of speakers. Other aspects are also described and claimed.

Abstract: An audio device can sense sound in a physical environment using a plurality of microphones to generate a plurality of microphone signals. Clean speech can be extracted from microphone signals. Ambience can be extracted from the microphone signals. The clean speech can be encoded at a first compression level. The ambience can be encoded at a second compression level that is higher than the first compression level. Other aspects are also described and claimed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the preparation of a bituminous composition BC comprising the following steps: a) having an intermediary hydrocarbonated composition IC comprising: a hydrocarbonated component selected among bitumen and oils, and a hydroxide XOH with X=Na or K, which represents from 15 to 50% by weight of the total weight of the intermediary hydrocarbonated composition IC, b) introducing the intermediary hydrocarbonated composition IC, into a composition HC of a bitumen, in particular chosen among paving grade bitumen as defined by EN 12591 and polymer modified bitumen as defined by EN 14023. The intermediary hydrocarbonated composition IC as defined in the invention and its uses are other aspects of the invention.

Abstract: A secure storage system having authentication and cryptographic data protection is made by providing a mass-data memory and a security element communicatively coupled with the mass-data memory. This mass-data memory and the securing element are controlled by respective different control commands such that different drivers can be installed to operate the mass-data memory and the security element. A secured hardware data interface is provided between the mass-data memory and the security element, and the security element provides security-critical information concerning the data of the mass-data memory.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a material in divided form solid at ambient temperature and usable as a road binder or as a sealing binder, such as a road bitumen, a pitch, a stock solution for a bitumen/polymer composition, a clear binder, the method including the implementation of a device intended for granulation having at least two coaxial drums and a horizontal running belt: a fixed inner drum having an orifice and rotating outer drum with orifices, the method including: (i) heating a first composition to a temperature at which it is fluid, (ii) introducing the first composition in the fluid state into the inner drum of the granulation device, (iii) distributing the first composition outwards in drops through the orifices in the rotating outer drum, (iv) depositing the drops on the running belt, and (v) optionally, coating the drops with the second composition. A device for manufacturing these materials.

Abstract: The invention concerns bituminous compositions comprising: a bitumen, a hydroxide XOH, with X=Na, Ca, Mg, Li or K, and at least one amine additive selected from amines, diamines, polyamines, alkyl amido amines, amidopolyamines and imidazolines, wherein said bituminous composition is substantially free of saponifiable and saponified carboxylic acids, meaning that, if present, the weight of saponifiable and saponified carboxylic acids represents at most 0.01% of the total weight of said bituminous composition and the bitumen represents at least 60% by weight of said bituminous composition, their preparation process and their use in road applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage device for secure authentication, comprising a mass data memory and a security element which enables the secure authentication of a storage device in the presence of further hardware components without the need for a large amount of technical expenditure. The present invention further relates to a corresponding method for providing or producing the proposed storage device and to a computer program product comprising control commands which implement the proposed method.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a material in divided form solid at ambient temperature and usable as a road binder or as a sealing binder, such as a road bitumen, a pitch, a stock solution for a bitumen/polymer composition, a clear binder, the method including the implementation of a device intended for granulation having at least two coaxial drums and a horizontal running belt: a fixed inner drum having an orifice and rotating outer drum with orifices, the method including: (i) heating a first composition to a temperature at which it is fluid, (ii) introducing the first composition in the fluid state into the inner drum of the granulation device, (iii) distributing the first composition outwards in drops through the orifices in the rotating outer drum, (iv) depositing the drops on the running belt, and (v) optionally, coating the drops with the second composition. A device for manufacturing these materials.

Abstract: A method for operating an external secure unit comprises at least a memory for storing data, a processor for processing the data, at least one interface for receiving data from a communication device or sending them thereto, wherein the communication device comprises at least a memory for storing at least one application program, a processor for processing and executing the application program, at least a first interface for sending data to the external secure unit or receiving them therefrom, at least a second interface for sending data to a transmission network or receiving them therefrom, wherein the method is wherein security-relevant data necessary for executing the application program in the communication device are stored in the external secure unit, and the communication device requests the security-relevant data from the external secure unit for executing the application program.

Abstract: A method for operating an external secure unit comprises at least a memory for storing data, a processor for processing the data, at least one interface for receiving data from a communication device or sending them thereto, wherein the communication device comprises at least a memory for storing at least one application program, a processor for processing and executing the application program, at least a first interface for sending data to the external secure unit or receiving them therefrom, at least a second interface for sending data to a transmission network or receiving them therefrom, wherein the method is wherein security-relevant data necessary for executing the application program in the communication device are stored in the external secure unit, and the communication device requests the security-relevant data from the external secure unit for executing the application program.

Abstract: A process for producing a cross-linked bitumen/polymer composition (PmB) with a reduction in hydrogen sulphide (H2S) emissions including a production unit for the implementation of such a process. The production process includes the following successive steps: (a) preparing a cross-linked bitumen/polymer composition (PmB) in a reactor and, (b) transferring a predetermined quantity of the composition from the reactor to a storage tank and/or directly to a loading station via a distribution line, the composition being maintained at a temperature between 100° C. and 220° C. during the transfer. A reduction in hydrogen sulphide emissions (H2S) is carried out by the in-line injection of an effective quantity of a hydrogen sulphide (H2S) scavenger during the transfer step. The injection is carried out by continuous introduction of the hydrogen sulphide (H2S) scavenger into the distribution line downstream of the reactor and, upstream of the storage tank and the loading station.

Abstract: A process for producing a cross-linked bitumen/polymer composition (PmB) with a reduction in hydrogen sulphide (H2S) emissions including a production unit for the implementation of such a process. The production process includes the following successive steps: (a) preparing a cross-linked bitumen/polymer composition (PmB) in a reactor and, (b) transferring a predetermined quantity of the composition from the reactor to a storage tank and/or directly to a loading station via a distribution line, the composition being maintained at a temperature between 100° C. and 220° C. during the transfer. A reduction in hydrogen sulphide emissions (H2S) is carried out by the in-line injection of an effective quantity of a hydrogen sulphide (H2S) scavenger during the transfer step. The injection is carried out by continuous introduction of the hydrogen sulphide (H2S) scavenger into the distribution line downstream of the reactor and, upstream of the storage tank and the loading station.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable data carrier (1) with an electronic circuit (13) for storing and/or processing data, and an oscillating circuit (29, 30, 31) for contactless communication and/or energy transmission. The inventive portable data carrier (1) is characterized in that a control device (30, 31), which is influenceable from the outside, is provided to change the resonant frequency (fres) of the oscillating circuit (29, 30, 31) between a first frequency range and a second frequency range.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable data carrier (1) with an electronic circuit (13) for storing and/or processing data, and an oscillating circuit (29, 30, 31) for contactless communication and/or energy transmission. The inventive portable data carrier (1) is characterized in that a control device (30, 31), which is influenceable from the outside, is provided to change the resonant frequency (fres) of the oscillating circuit (29, 30, 31) between a first frequency range and a second frequency range.