Abstract: An apparatus includes an encoder, which receives image or video data, encodes the data and provides a bitstream representing the data. The encoder includes a CABAC encoder, which receives a binary valued syntax element associated with a block of the data to be encoded, and encodes, using a selected context model, the syntax element into coded bits for the bitstream. The syntax element includes a tool flag indicating whether or not certain coding tool, like linear weighted intra prediction, is employed when encoding a block of the data. For a block of the data which exhibits an aspect ratio larger than 2 and for a block of the data which exhibits an aspect ratio less than or equal to 2, and to which blocks the certain coding tool is applicable, first and second context models for encoding the tool flag are selected from a group of one or more first and second context models, respectively.

Abstract: An electronic unit for a vehicle, comprising surface elements arranged next to one another with a visible surface side and a surface underside is disclosed. The surface elements are fixed in a housing. The housing has a top side facing the surface underside and an underside, wherein a carrier plate is provided. Each housing on its underside has at least one protruding fixing element for fixing the surface elements to the carrier plate. The carrier plate connects the surface elements together, wherein each fixing element has an index element arranged on the fixing element between the carrier plate and the underside and is releasably connected to the fixing element. The index elements are connected to the carrier plate by substance bonding so each surface element is releasably fixed to the carrier plate, and wherein by the index elements, the surface elements are arranged relative to and level with one another.

Abstract: A phantom for calibration and quality assurance of an MR tomograph that comprises a phantom body with measuring aids and an intermediate bottom in at least four planes. The first plane contains only measuring fluid. The second plane contains wedge-shaped elements. The third plane contains marks of known distance. The fourth plane contains comb-shaped elements. The measuring aids of the second plane are arranged on one side of the intermediate bottom and those of the fourth plane on the other side. The marks of the third plane are arranged in the intermediate bottom. This arrangement enables reliable calibration of the MR tomograph in a few steps with only this phantom.

Abstract: A balloon catheter-stent device includes a balloon catheter has a catheter tube and a radially expandable balloon. A stent surrounds the balloon. The stent can be radially expanded in its radial extent by the balloon. The stent includes at least one folding protrusion, which unfolds with radial expansion and axial shortening of the stent to form an outer stent protrusion.

Abstract: An absorber device for absorbing a fluid residing in an a package inner space. The absorber device includes an absorber arranged in the inner space of a container and a movable penetration device. The penetration device is configured to be moved from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the penetration device is positioned in the inner space of the container. In the second position, the penetration device is configured to penetrate a container contact section and a wall of the package. The absorber in the inner space of the container is thereby fluidically connected to the inner space of the package in the second position.

Abstract: An apparatus for depositing organic layers on a substrate includes a gas-mixing device with one or more inlets, each for supplying a gas flow consisting of previously vaporized organic molecules that are conveyed by a carrier gas and have a molar mass greater than 300 g/mol or 400 g/mol, gas diversion elements which homogeneously mix the organic molecules in the carrier gas, and an outlet from which a homogeneous gas mixture discharges. The apparatus also comprises a conveying pipe which is connected to the outlet, and a gas inlet element that has a gas distribution volume, into which the conveying pipe leads and which has a gas outlet face that has gas outlet openings and faces a substrate holder for receiving the substrate. Furthermore, layers are deposited on the substrate using such an apparatus. The lateral homogeneity of the deposited layers is improved by one of several techniques.

Abstract: A system for controlling a working implement connected to a vehicle, the system comprising: at least one tool mounted on the working implement, the implement and the at least one tool configured to perform an agricultural operation; an automatic steering device associated with the vehicle, the automatic steering device configured to guide the vehicle on an intended vehicle path; an actuator for controlling the lateral position of the working implement relative to the vehicle, the actuator connected to an implement control unit that can be operated to control the actuator in such a way that the working implement is moved on an intended path of the working implement and the implement control unit is set up to compensate a lateral deviation of the vehicle from the intended path of the vehicle through actuation of the actuator; and wherein the implement control unit is programmed to pre-set the actuator after a turning operation in a position in which the effects of the turning operation is compensated.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling an agricultural implement connected to a vehicle. An actuator is arranged to control a lateral position of the implement with respect to the vehicle, also influencing the vertical angle of the implement. A camera mounted on the implement is connected to an image processing system which is adapted to derive the position of at least one row of plants in an image provided by the camera. An implement control unit controls the actuator to move the implement to a desired position based upon the derived position of the at least one row of plants, and a compensation arrangement compensates for the rotation of the camera around the vertical axis caused by the actuator based on the position of the actuator.

Abstract: A method for forming a balloon provides a preform that encloses an internal space. The preform is pre-heated to a shaping temperature by passing a heated gas or fluid via an inlet of the preform into the internal space. The preform is then shaped the preform into a balloon. A device is configured to heat a preform using heated gas or fluid to decouple heating from the temperature of a shaping tool.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling an implement connected to a vehicle is described, wherein the implement is adapted to perform an agricultural operation on a field, the vehicle has steerable ground engaging means for propelling the vehicle over the field, an actuator is arranged to control at least one of a yaw angle and a lateral position of the implement with respect to the vehicle, and an implement control unit is programmed to control the actuator based upon a first signal regarding a difference between a sensed lateral position of the implement and a nominal lateral position of the implement and a second signal regarding a steering movement of the vehicle.

Abstract: A catheter having a catheter shaft connected to a two-part connecting piece. The catheter shaft includes a first tube forming a first lumen and a second tube disposed at least partially within the first tube to form a second lumen. The first and second tubes terminate proximally at a same longitudinal position. An outer surface of the second tube is welded longitudinally to an inner surface of the first tube to form a weld seam. The connecting piece includes a conical-shaped proximal element with a conical-shaped outer contour that fits into a distal element so that the second lumen seals around the proximal element and sole access to a proximal end of the first lumen is through the distal element.

Abstract: A method and system for detecting and correcting of a statistical bias are provided. The method comprising generating a plurality of outputs by a probabilistic rule engine (PRE), each of the plurality of outputs corresponding to an input vector; selecting a group of outputs from the plurality of outputs; determining by the PRE at least one rule, the at least one rule having an impact as measured by a weight of the at least one rule on the output of the group of outputs; and generating a list of the at least one rule sorted by the weight of the at least one rule.

Abstract: A system for controlling a working implement connected to a vehicle, the system comprising: at least one tool mounted on the working implement, the implement and the at least one tool configured to perform an agricultural operation; an automatic steering device associated with the vehicle, the automatic steering device configured to guide the vehicle on an intended vehicle path; an actuator for controlling the lateral position of the working implement relative to the vehicle, the actuator connected to an implement control unit that can be operated to control the actuator in such a way that the working implement is moved on an intended path of the working implement and the implement control unit is set up to compensate a lateral deviation of the vehicle from the intended path of the vehicle through actuation of the actuator; and wherein the implement control unit is programmed to pre-set the actuator after a turning operation in a position in which the effects of the turning operation is compensated.

Abstract: A balloon catheter-stent device includes a balloon catheter has a catheter tube and a radially expandable balloon. A stent surrounds the balloon. The stent can be radially expanded in its radial extent by the balloon. The stent includes at least one folding protrusion, which unfolds with radial expansion and axial shortening of the stent to form an outer stent protrusion.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling an agricultural implement connected to a vehicle is described. An actuator is arranged to control a lateral position of the implement with respect to the vehicle, also influencing the vertical angle of the implement. A camera mounted on the implement is connected to an image processing system which is adapted to derive the position of at least one row of plants in an image provided by the camera. An implement control unit controls the actuator to move the implement to a desired position based upon the derived position of the at least one row of plants, and a compensation arrangement compensates for the rotation of the camera around the vertical axis caused by the actuator based on the position of the actuator.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling an implement connected to a vehicle is described, wherein the implement is adapted to perform an agricultural operation on a field, the vehicle has steerable ground engaging means for propelling the vehicle over the field, an actuator is arranged to control at least one of a yaw angle and a lateral position of the implement with respect to the vehicle, and an implement control unit is programmed to control the actuator based upon a first signal regarding a difference between a sensed lateral position of the implement and a nominal lateral position of the implement and a second signal regarding a steering movement of the vehicle.

Abstract: A balloon catheter has a catheter shaft, an expandable balloon and a working tube. The working tube is inflatable, has a proximally open end and distally closed end and is disposed on a periphery of the balloon.

Abstract: A method for operating a wind turbine, the method including, in response to receiving a request for a system start of the wind turbine, monitoring at least one measured value over a predetermined monitoring period; and effecting the system start in response to determining that the at least one measured value in the monitoring period corresponds to defined specifications, wherein: the at least one measured value is stored continuously in a data storage and a storage period in the data storage corresponds to at least the predetermined monitoring period, and monitoring the at least one measured value in response to receiving the request for the system start comprises checking, on the basis of the data storage, whether the at least one measured value in a storage period corresponding to the monitoring period before the request corresponds to the defined specifications.

Abstract: A method for operating a wind turbine, the method including, in response to receiving a request for a system start of the wind turbine, monitoring at least one measured value over a predetermined monitoring period; and effecting the system start in response to determining that the at least one measured value in the monitoring period corresponds to defined specifications, wherein: the at least one measured value is stored continuously in a data storage and a storage period in the data storage corresponds to at least the predetermined monitoring period, and monitoring the at least one measured value in response to receiving the request for the system start comprises checking, on the basis of the data storage, whether the at least one measured value in a storage period corresponding to the monitoring period before the request corresponds to the defined specifications.

Abstract: A catheter shaft (10) having improved guide wire accessibility, reduced deflation time, and increased push, having a first tube (11), which forms a first lumen, and a second tube (12), which forms a second lumen and is disposed at least partially within the first tube (11), wherein the second tube (12) is welded, via the outer surface thereof, to the inner surface of the first tube (11), at least in sections, and to a catheter having such a catheter shaft. A simple and cost-effective method for producing such a catheter shaft or catheter.