Abstract: Disclosed herein is a server device including one or more processors having hardware. The one or more processors specify a status of a user and specify an activity to be recommended to the user, on the basis of the specified status of the user.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium stores a program causing a computer to execute: controlling a battle game on the basis of at least a play mode selected by a player from among a plurality of play modes including a normal mode and a short-cut mode having an execution time shorter than that of the normal mode; deriving progress and a result of the battle game by a computation process; performing animation rendering on a display on the basis of a result of the computation process during the battle game in at least the normal mode; determining a place of the player on the basis of the result of the battle game; and enabling the battle game in the short-cut mode in the case where the place of the player is a prescribed place and disabling the battle game in the short-cut mode in the case where the place of the player is not the prescribed place.

Abstract: Pieces of game data are stored in a game data storage section in the process of game processing. A game server then transmits, among them, game parameters such as scores and positions of characters and data such as the three-dimensional structure of a virtual world to a live image display support apparatus. The live image display support apparatus performs prioritization and clustering by using the game parameters and generates control information such as the state of a virtual camera on the basis of a normal and the like of the ground in the virtual world.

Abstract: A non-transitory storage medium encoded with a computer readable program executed by a computer of a game device, at least one computer being configured to perform operations comprising obtaining data for determining a message to be shown while a game is running and performing conveyance processing for generating and providing a first image including a plurality of messages indicating game information of the game based on the obtained data such that the plurality of messages are sequentially shown. When the conveyance processing is terminated and the game processing is started, the second image further including a plurality of messages indicating the game information of the game based on the obtained data is generated and provided such that the plurality of messages are automatically sequentially shown.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods utilizing an application that utilizes the hardware and software capabilities of a mobile device to extend the time of user engagement. The hardware and software capabilities of the mobile device that are utilized can include gaze tracking, requiring user engagement for award redemption, requiring two-device confirmation in a trading system, blockchain tracking, geolocation reminders, Global Positioning System (GPS) reminders, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: System, process and device configurations are provided for user preference customized generation of gaming music. A method can include detecting at least one user preference for gaming music, determining a game state, and generating gaming music based on the at least one user preference and the game state. Customization of audio and gaming music can have a large impact on a gaming experience. Musical preferences may be collected for users to generate dynamic music and to improve gaming system ability to generate a customized experience. Musical preferences can include one or more of genres, specific song titles, indications of preferred types of music, music identified for certain gaming activities, user feedback, and country of origin. Music may be generated based on emotional cues of a game scene. Music may be controlled to be more prominent or less obtrusive to a game state.

Abstract: System, process and device configurations are provided for game environment customized generation of gaming music. A method can include detecting a gameplay location for a game environment of an electronic game and at least one environmental parameter for the gameplay location. Gaming music based may be updated based on the at least one environmental parameter to account for one or more of proximity to gaming objects and landscape descriptions for openness and enclosed spaces. Gameplay locations may be detected based on a mapping of the game environment for two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) mapping. Gaming music may be updated to adjust parameters for generating the gaming music based on emotional impact data of the location and direction of one or more objects in the gameplay location relative to a user character. Coordination of music and game environments may provide an immersive and intuitive sense of objects.

Abstract: A program that causes a computer to execute an application based on communication between/among a plurality of users causes the computer to function as first game execution means for executing a first game that increases a first parameter, second game execution means for executing a second game when an execution condition is satisfied, and determination means for determining whether or not there is a record of a second application. When the first parameter is in a prescribed state or when there is a record, the execution condition is determined as being satisfied.

Abstract: A parameter processing method includes playing a video for a second account, wherein a first account controls a first virtual object in the virtual scene in the video, and displaying a first parameter policy set associated with the video. The first parameter policy set includes at least one of (i) position, size, or function of keys for controlling the first virtual object or (ii) sensitivity of virtual props in the virtual scene. The method further includes updating a second parameter policy set corresponding to a second account in response to a parameter policy update operation. Updated parameters of the second parameter policy set include at least one parameter that is the same as a parameter of the first parameter policy set.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide an information display method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a computer storage medium. The method includes: obtaining a motion status of a target object at a current moment in a virtual scene and a first operation for controlling the target object to move in the virtual scene; predicting a first moving track along which the target object is to move within a period of time after the current moment based on the motion status of the target object at the current moment and the first operation; and displaying the first moving track and a second moving track, the second moving track being a moving track along which the target object has moved before the current moment.

Abstract: System, process and device configurations are provided for customized generation of gaming music. A method includes detecting at least one user interaction with a gaming system directed to generated music, and updating a parameter for music generation based on the at least one user interaction. The method also includes generating gaming music based on the parameter and a game state dynamically. Musical interactions with the gaming system may be collected during gameplay to train and retrain a dynamic music generator. Retraining may be performed for dynamic music generation interfering with output of sound effects of the electronic game. Inputs may be provided by sensors of the gaming system to detect interactions and control of dynamic music during gameplay. Inputs may include detecting presence of viewers and user environment to modify at least one output characteristic of dynamically generated music.

Abstract: System, process and device configurations are provided for customized audio spectrum generation of gaming music. A method includes detecting at least one audio spectrum input for gaming music and updating a parameter for dynamic music generation based on the at least one audio spectrum input. The method also includes generating gaming music for the gaming system dynamically to include at least one musical motif determined based on the parameter, and output of gaming music. Frequency or tonalities of dynamic generated music that interfere with gameplay sound effects may be adjusted to improve gameplay. In some cases volume of sound elements may be shifted in volume or pitch to indicate presence of gaming elements or opportunities during gameplay. Similarly, frequency ranges may be customized to avoid one or more frequencies, such as a frequency range identified as being associated with hearing loss or with causing a disturbance, such as vibration.

Abstract: A server device that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a memory and a processor. The processor can identify first and second players present at first and second physical locations, to identify first and second boundary and topographical information of the first and second physical locations, to map the first and second boundary and topographical information of the first and second physical locations to a virtual gaming space, to capture first and second position and orientation information for the first and second players, to map the first and second position and orientation information to the virtual gaming space, to generate first and second virtual players corresponding to the first and second players, and to transmit to first goggles information representative of the second virtual player for display superimposed onto a transparent viewing apparatus for viewing of the virtual gaming space. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure include systems and techniques for generating content that indicates a sensation associated with audio. One example method generally includes monitoring audio to be played during display of an associated portion of an interactive content stream provided over a communication network to at least one viewing device during an interactive session, and analyzing, via a machine learning component, the audio to determine a sensation associated with at least a portion of the audio. The method may also include determining an effect indicating the sensation, wherein the effect is associated with one or more output devices associated with the at least one viewing device, and outputting an indication of the effect to the associated output devices, wherein the effect is configured to be output along with the audio in real-time with the display of the associated portion of the interactive content stream.

Abstract: An item can be provided to a user by a lottery and the item odds can be changed in accordance with a prescribed condition. A control method, performed by a server device connected via a communication line to a terminal device operated by a user, can be initiated by selecting a lottery mode from among a plurality of lottery modes. Following the selection of the lottery mode, the system may hold a drawing from among a plurality of types of items on the basis of the selected lottery mode, and, following the holding of the drawing, may ensure that the won item is provided to the user via the terminal device.

Abstract: A game packet delivery method and a game packet delivery system are provided. The method includes executing a game program by a user device; and transmitting at least one game packet related to the game program between the user device and a game server via a telecom server and a shared router in response to the execution of the game program. The shared router belongs to a decentralized network node, and the transmission of at least one game packet does not involve any server provided by cloud service providers. Therefore, the efficiency of transferring game packets between the user device and the game server can be improved, thereby improving the game experience of the end user. Besides, because the transmission of game packets does not go through the backbone network of the cloud service providers, it can also ensure the privacy of online games for users.

Abstract: An agent that may assist a service provider of gaming services with registering/signing up users, with accepting funds/money from a user and depositing these funds in a gaming account of the user for the user to play games with, and/or with receiving requests from a user to withdrawal funds from the user's account and paying the user the withdrawn funds. The agent may also assist a user in obtaining a report of an account of the user, the account being associated with a service provider that provides gaming services.

Abstract: The present technology provides solutions for spectator-based interactions in a virtual esports environment. A method can include establishing an interactive session associated with the virtual esports environment, the interactive session including a plurality of user devices, wherein a subset of the user devices is associated with designated players, and another subset of the user devices is associated with designated spectators; receiving data from one of the user devices over a communication network, the data indicating a spectator action performed by a spectator associated with the user device; identifying that the spectator action is associated with one of the players in the virtual esports environment; and modifying the virtual esports environment based on the spectator action and the association with the identified player.

Abstract: The present technology provides solutions for crowd-sourcing stream productions for a virtual esports environment. A method can include generating a virtual environment associated with an interactive session that includes a plurality of spectator devices, wherein each of the spectator devices is presented with a different display based on a corresponding vantage point located within the virtual environment; receiving a plurality of media captures from the spectator devices, wherein each of the media captures is captured from the corresponding vantage point of the spectator device within the virtual environment; selecting one of the media captures based on a comparison of visibility of an asset in the virtual environment; and streaming the selected media capture to a primary display on a requesting device.

Abstract: A swing apparatus includes an inner compartment comprising an inner tube, a covering that is configured to cover the inner compartment, and at least two straps including a first strap and a second strap that are each secured to a bottom of the covering and which are configured to extend above the covering and inner compartment with at least two attachment couplings. A first end of the first strap is coupled to a first end of the second strap to form the first attachment coupling. A second end of the first strap is coupled to a second end of the second strap to form a second attachment coupling, wherein the first end of the first strap and the second end of the first strap extend from the covering on opposite sides of the covering.

Abstract: A method of allowing a user to maintain a hands-free secure hold of a plush toy, the plush toy with a device feature that allow a user to completely inert a hand or arm into a vertical band permanently attached to the plush toy that has a defined space between the plush toy and the band sufficient to allow a hand or arm or go through the define space. Device features comprised by two posterior, non-adjustable accessory bands; one vertical and one horizontal. The bands are securely and permanently attached and constructed with identical or non-identical plush material. The horizontal accessory band is placed on the posterior of the plush toy above the vertical accessory band. The horizontal accessory band is configured with separation space between the accessory band and posterior surface of the plush toy to allow hanging the plush toy to dry or display.

Abstract: In an aspect, a toy assembly is provided and includes a housing and an inner object inside the housing. The inner object includes a breakout mechanism that includes a hammer and an actuation lever. The hammer is movable between a retracted position in which the hammer is spaced from the housing and an advanced position in which the hammer is positioned to break the housing. The actuation lever is pivotable from a hammer retraction position towards a hammer driving position so as to drive the hammer towards the advanced position.

Abstract: A figurine display cabinet device is provided. The device is comprised of a body with an interior space with at least one shelf and at least one fastener, wherein the interior space is protected by at least one door that is preferably transparent. The interior space offers a user at least one repositionable shelf and repositionable fastener that can be used to display a doll, action figure, figurine, etc., in a vertical orientation on the shelf.

Abstract: Battery-operated low rider chassis toy automobile design.

Abstract: A method and system for activating and cancelling a first or second turn signal indicator for a radio-controlled (R/C) vehicle are provided. The method may include determining that the R/C vehicle is stationary and reading a rotation of a steering input to a stationary activation threshold. In addition, the method may include activating the turn signal indicator on a side of the R/C vehicle and setting an active turn signal indicator to on. Further actions in the method may involve determining that the R/C vehicle is in motion and reading a rotation of the steering input to a moving initiation threshold. Still further actions may include reading a rotation of the steering input in another direction to a moving cancellation threshold and deactivating the first or second turn signal indicator and setting the active turn signal indicator to off.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a toy splicing method and a bead board, the method comprises the following steps: step 1, providing positioning columns on a bead board, orderly arranging a plurality of positioning columns on a motherboard in a vertical and a horizontal direction, and placing fuse beads on the positioning columns of the bead board to form a splicing pattern; step 2, pasting an ironing paper on the splicing pattern; step 3, preheating the heating device; step 4, placing the heating device on the ironing paper to iron the splicing pattern; step 5, heating and melting the surfaces of the fuse beads at high temperature of an iron until the surfaces are mutually adhered; and step 6, cooling the mutually adhered fuse beads, and separating the splicing pattern from the bead board.

Abstract: A fluid chromatography device, comprising a first segment of a column configured to connect with an inlet that is configured to receive a fluid sample. The fluid chromatography device includes a second segment of the column in fluid communication with the first segment at a connection and an in-line exhaust in fluid communication with the first segment at the connection between the first and second segments. The in-line exhaust vents the fluid sample from the first segment until closed. The in-line exhaust closes after a period of time after a sample is injected into the first segment. The flow rate of the fluid sample of the first segment before the in-line exhaust closes is higher than a flow rate of the fluid sample of the first and second segments after the in-line exhaust closes.

Abstract: A chromatography system includes a first chromatography column and a panel having a top face and an opposing bottom face, a first cavity being formed on the panel so as to pass through the top face and be encircled by an inner surface. The panel bounds an inlet fluid channel having an end terminating at an inlet opening formed on the inner surface encircling the first cavity so that the inlet fluid channel communicates with the first cavity. The panel also bounds a plurality of first outlet fluid channels each having an end terminating at an outlet opening formed on the inner surface encircling the first cavity so that each of the plurality of first outlet fluid channels communicate with the first cavity, a first one of the plurality of first outlet fluid channels being in fluid communication with the first chromatography column. A first valve is rotatably disposed within the first cavity.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a method of separating a liquid mixture, comprising providing a liquid mixture to a separator, electrically coupling a power circuit to the liquid mixture inside the separator, applying a time-varying voltage to the power circuit, detecting a phase angle in the power circuit; and controlling the phase angle by adjusting a characteristic of the time-varying voltage.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a degassing tank (1) comprising a first inlet (20) and a dip tube (4) extending between the first inlet (20) and a lower part (3) of the tank (1), in which the dip tube (4) is movable, when in use, relative to the first inlet (20) between a first position in which the dip tube (4) provides a fluid line between the first inlet (20) and the lower part (3) of the tank (1), and a second position in which the fluid communication between the first inlet (20) and the lower part (3) of the tank (1) is closed.

Abstract: A stormwater treatment device may include a chamber having a floor and a wall; an inlet formed in the wall that receives stormwater into an inlet side of the chamber; an outlet formed in the wall that discharges stormwater from an outlet side of the chamber; an enhanced settling device positioned in the outlet side of the chamber; a flow diverter plate in a lower portion of the chamber; and an outlet control diverter positioned proximate to the outlet. Stormwater is received by the inlet in a first flow direction, flows from the inlet side to the lower portion of the chamber in a second flow direction, flows through the enhanced settling device to an upper portion of the chamber in a third flow direction, flows through the outlet control diverter in fourth flow direction, and is discharged by the outlet in a fifth flow direction.

Abstract: A sand separation systems and method for operating a sand separation system, of which the method includes separating sand from a fluid using a plurality of separators. A plurality of manifold valves are each coupled to a respective one of the separators. The method includes selecting one of the separators to blowdown, signaling to one of the manifold valves coupled to the selected separator for the manifold valve to open, opening the manifold valve, signaling a blowdown unit to execute a blowdown, opening a valve of the blowdown unit in response to the signaling, receiving sand from the selected separator into a sand disposal unit through the open manifold valve and the blowdown unit, and measuring the sand using a sensor of the separator, a load cell of the sand disposal unit, or both.

Abstract: Proposed is a water purification filter assembly including a filter main body, an inlet port through which feed water is supplied from the outside and an outlet port through which the purified feed water is discharged being formed in the filter main body, a water purification tank arranged on one side of the filter main body, the feed water purified in the filter main body being stored in the water purification tank, a first casing, at least one side of the water purification tank being accommodated in the first casing obliquely at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground, and a second casing perpendicularly coupled to one end portion of the first casing, the filter main body being accommodated in the second casing.

Abstract: A filter unit includes a body portion that receives a water filter. An engaging portion is coupled to the body portion. A bypass actuator rotates relative to the engaging portion to rotationally and axially operate a bypass valve of a fluid manifold. The bypass actuator drives axial engagement of the engaging portion with a valve assembly of the fluid manifold. The bypass actuator extends through the body portion and the engaging portion.

Abstract: A device for the formation of turbulence in a liquid, which comprises at least one support (5) of plastic material provided with through holes (6) and at least one woven fabric (7) of synthetic monofilament formed as a single body by co-molding on one face of said support (5). Compared to conventional devices, the device according to the invention offers the advantage of allowing the volume of foam formed on the liquid downstream of the support to be modulated.

Abstract: A filter comprising a plurality of metal fibers having a non-round cross section, in particular a rectangular, quadric, partial circular or an elliptical cross section, with the cross section comprising a large axis and a small axis, wherein a ratio of the small axis to the large axis lies in the range of 0.99 to 0.05. The invention further relates to a treatment method for metal fibers comprising an elliptical or rectangular cross section, both having a large axis and a small axis, wherein a ratio of a length of the small axis to a length of the large axis is smaller than 1, preferably smaller than 0.5, wherein the treatment method comprises the step of heating the fibers (10) in an oven to a temperature value in ° C. between 70 and 95% of the melting temperature in ° C., such that the ratio of the length of the small axis (D2) to the length of the large axis (D1) increases, preferably to the range of 0.05 to 0.99, wherein the metal fibers (10) are at least a part of a filter according to the invention.

Abstract: An apparatus is usable to manufacture a filter. The apparatus includes a pleats-forming unit, a first belt part, a second belt part, and a controller. The pleats-forming unit delivers a filter substrate in a first direction and then successively folds the filter substrate into alternate mountains and valleys. The first belt part is disposed downstream of the pleats-forming unit in the first direction. The first belt part contacts with the mountains and valleys of the filter substrate to compress the mountains and valleys of the filter substrate in the first direction. The second belt part is disposed downstream of the first belt part in the first direction. The second belt part pulls the mountains and valleys of the filter substrate in the first direction to form a predetermined pitch between each adjacent pair of the mountains or valleys. The control unit controls a traveling speed of the second belt part.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a gas filter device detachably mounted onto a reticle carrier. The gas filter device includes at least one porous diffusion member and a plurality of connecting members. The porous diffusion member is detachably connected to the reticle carrier by the plurality of connecting members, so that the porous diffusion member is restricted on the reticle carrier to provide filtering function.

Abstract: Filter elements, filter mounting systems, filter systems, methods of servicing filter systems, and methods of mounting filter elements are provided herein. The mounting system may include a quick attach attachment member that can be both axially slid along a mounting shank as well as threadedly engaged therewith. Torque limiting features may be provided to limit the amount of loading that may be provided by an attachment member to a filter element. Identifiers of appropriate tightening of attachment members may be provided. Clocking features and mechanisms for better balancing loading on seal members may be provided.

Abstract: In one aspect, a material structure is disclosed, which includes a macroscopic porous substrate configured to receive a flow of a medium for passage of at least a portion thereof through the porous substrate. At least one porous coating is disposed on at least a portion of an inner surface of the porous substrate, wherein the porous coating comprises a matrix having a plurality of interconnected passages. The porous substrate and the coating are configured to treat at least one contaminant, if any, present in the flowing medium.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a direct air capture system includes: a wind turbine that includes at least one blade that includes one or more openings, wherein, in operation, first air flows across the at least one blade, causing the wind turbine to generate electrical energy, and causing the one or more openings to receive second air; a conduit that fluidly couples the one or more openings to a carbon dioxide (CO2) adsorption chamber that includes one or more amine-based CO2 adsorbers, wherein, in operation, the CO2 absorption chamber receives the second air via the one or more openings; and a carbon desorption apparatus that desorbs CO2 from the one or more amine-based CO2 adsorbers.

Abstract: A system for collecting a sorbate gas from a sorbent is disclosed, including a regeneration vessel enclosing a sorbent having a sorbate gas, a liquid water supply heated to a first temperature, and a heat pump with a condenser. The heat pump is also in contact with the water supply. Heat is removed from the condenser and used to heat the water supply to the first temperature. The system includes a compressor coupled to the condenser. The sorbent within the vessel is placed in contact with water vapor at the first temperature. The water vapor coming into contact with the sorbent causes sorbate gas to be released, forming a mixture including sorbate and water gases, raising the pressure. The vapor mixture is removed and cooled by the condenser, where a portion is condensed into water that is returned to the supply. The remaining mixture is compressed into a product gas.

Abstract: An environment control system utilizes oxygen and humidity control devices that are coupled with an enclosure to independently control the oxygen concentration and the humidity level within the enclosure. An oxygen depletion device may be an oxygen depletion electrolyzer cell that reacts with oxygen within the cell and produces water through electrochemical reactions. A desiccating device may be g, a dehumidification electrolyzer cell, a desiccator, a membrane desiccator or a condenser. A controller may control the amount of voltage and/or current provided to the oxygen depletion electrolyzer cell and therefore the rate of oxygen reduction and may control the amount of voltage and/or current provided to the dehumidification electrolyzer cell and therefore the rate of humidity reduction. The oxygen level may be determined by the measurement of voltage and a limiting current of the oxygen depletion electrolyzer cell. The enclosure may be a food or artifact enclosure.

Abstract: Methods and systems described perform air cleaning and/or sanitization in a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and/or refrigeration (HVACR) system by detecting a concentration of airborne contaminants in a space serviced by the HVACR system. The detected concentration of airborne contaminants is determined whether it exceeds a threshold relative to a capacity of a first air cleaner. When the detected concentration of airborne contaminants exceeds the threshold, a second air cleaner is selected and enabled to be activated in the space. When the detected concentration of airborne contaminants does not exceed the threshold, the first air cleaner is selected and enabled to be activated in the space. The first air cleaner has a cleaning material different from the second air cleaner, and the first air cleaner, relative to the second air cleaner, treats the space at a lower concentration of airborne contaminants. The second air cleaner includes specifically designed cleaner modules.

Abstract: A method for removing methane and non-methane volatile organic compound concentrations from a gas stream. The method includes exposing the target gas to a halogen gas and a light from a suitable light source having a wavelength sufficient to activate halogen gas to halogen radicals, wherein the halogen radicals react with the VOC in the target gas to provide the target gas with a removed concentration of VOC as well as a device including a reaction chamber for reacting the halogen radicals with the VOC in the target gas.

Abstract: In one aspect, an air contactor comprising an air inlet, an air outlet, a fan assembly to produce an airflow, a heat exchanger operable to transfer heat between a process fluid and the airflow, and an air pollutant capture system configured to selectively remove an air pollutant from the airflow. A controller has a fluid cooling and air pollutant capture mode wherein the controller controls the fan assembly to facilitate the heat exchanger transferring heat between the process fluid and the airflow and the air pollutant capture system removing the air pollutant from the airflow. The controller has a fluid cooling mode wherein the controller controls the fan assembly to facilitate the heat exchanger transferring heat between the process fluid and the airflow and the air pollutant capture system removing less of the air pollutant from the air.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exhaust gas purification catalyst with increased catalytic activity. The exhaust gas purification catalyst comprises a metal oxide support and Rh particles supported on the metal oxide support, wherein the metal oxide support is doped with a cation having a higher oxidation number than the cation of the metal oxide support. The metal oxide support may be a SrTiO3 support doped with greater than 0 mol % and 8 mol % or lower Nb, a ZrO2 support doped with 5 mol % to 20 mol % Nb, or an Al2O3 support doped with greater than 0 mol % and 7 mol % or lower Ti.

Abstract: A method for removing one or more aldehydes from a carrier fluid, using a catalyst including manganese oxide. The method is particularly effective at removing longer chain aldehydes from a carrier fluid. Also provided is a method of regenerating a catalyst including manganese oxide.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to oxidation catalyst compositions comprising a platinum group metal (PGM) component comprising palladium, platinum, or a combination thereof; a manganese component; and a first refractory metal oxide support material comprising zirconia; catalytic articles; and exhaust gas treatment systems, as well as methods of making and using such oxidation catalyst compositions, for example, to reduce formaldehyde levels in engine exhaust emissions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a catalytic device for the removal of nitrogen oxides and ammonia from the exhaust gas of lean-burn combustion engines, comprising an upstream SCR catalyst comprising a carrier substrate, and a first washcoat comprising a first SCR catalytically active composition SCRfirst and optionally at least one first binder, wherein the first washcoat is applied to the carrier substrate; and a downstream ASC catalyst comprising a carrier substrate, and a bottom layer comprising a third washcoat comprising an oxidation catalyst and optionally at least one third binder, said bottom layer being applied directly onto the carrier substrate, and a top layer comprising a second washcoat comprising a second SCR catalytically active composition SCRsecond and optionally at least one second binder and, said top layer being applied onto the bottom layer; wherein the upstream SCR catalyst and the downstream ASC catalyst are present on a single carrier substrate or on two different carrier substrates, and the first and t