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A method of processing video data, the method comprising: obtaining a bitstream that comprises a set of encoded pictures of the video data; and locating Intra Random Access Pictures, IRAP, or Gradual Decoder Refresh, GDR, pictures among the encoded pictures in the bitstream, wherein locating the IRAP or GDR pictures comprises: obtaining , from a picture header Network Abstraction Layer, NAL, unit in the bitstream, a syntax element that indicates that a picture associated with the picture header NAL unit must be either an IRAP or a GDR picture; and determining , based on the syntax element, that the picture associated with the picture header NAL unit is an IRAP or a GDR picture, wherein: the picture header NAL unit contains syntax elements that apply to all slices of the picture associated with the picture header NAL unit, and the picture associated with the picture header NAL unit is in the set of encoded pictures. obtaining a bitstream that comprises a set of encoded pictures of the video data; and locating Intra Random Access Pictures, IRAP, or Gradual Decoder Refresh, GDR, pictures among the encoded pictures in the bitstream, wherein locating the IRAP or GDR pictures comprises: obtaining , from a picture header Network Abstraction Layer, NAL, unit in the bitstream, a syntax element that indicates that a picture associated with the picture header NAL unit must be either an IRAP or a GDR picture; and determining , based on the syntax element, that the picture associated with the picture header NAL unit is an IRAP or a GDR picture, wherein: the picture header NAL unit contains syntax elements that apply to all slices of the picture associated with the picture header NAL unit, and the picture associated with the picture header NAL unit is in the set of encoded pictures. obtaining , from a picture header Network Abstraction Layer, NAL, unit in the bitstream, a syntax element that indicates that a picture associated with the picture header NAL unit must be either an IRAP or a GDR picture; and determining , based on the syntax element, that the picture associated with the picture header NAL unit is an IRAP or a GDR picture, wherein: the picture header NAL unit contains syntax elements that apply to all slices of the picture associated with the picture header NAL unit, and the picture associated with the picture header NAL unit is in the set of encoded pictures. the picture header NAL unit contains syntax elements that apply to all slices of the picture associated with the picture header NAL unit, and the picture associated with the picture header NAL unit is in the set of encoded pictures.
A method for manufacturing a part made of composite material, characterized in that said part is obtained from a preform comprising local reinforcements and a first impregnation resin, of low-viscosity, less than 100 Pa.s, for said preform, said viscosity being measured using a plane-plane rheometer, at a temperature for introducing the resin into a mold, and at a low gradient corresponding to a shear rate of less than 1s -1 , and in that said method comprises the following steps: - i) Production of said preform comprising a first fibrous material and said local reinforcements which are provided in the form of reinforcements formed from a second fibrous material having fibers with a greater mechanical strength than that of the fibers of the first fibrous material, so that they have a modulus or stress at break at least 30% greater than that of the fibers of said first fibrous material, said second fibrous material being pre-impregnated with a second, acrylic or polyamide, thermoplastic polymer resin, having a glass transition temperature (Tg) measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) according to standard ISO-1 1357-2 greater than 80°C, the amount of second polymer resin being between 25% and 60% by volume with respect to the total volume of said second fibrous material, - (ii) Impregnating the said preform by the first impregnation resin, - iii) Cooling of said impregnated preform to obtain the part. - i) Production of said preform comprising a first fibrous material and said local reinforcements which are provided in the form of reinforcements formed from a second fibrous material having fibers with a greater mechanical strength than that of the fibers of the first fibrous material, so that they have a modulus or stress at break at least 30% greater than that of the fibers of said first fibrous material, said second fibrous material being pre-impregnated with a second, acrylic or polyamide, thermoplastic polymer resin, having a glass transition temperature (Tg) measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) according to standard ISO-1 1357-2 greater than 80°C, the amount of second polymer resin being between 25% and 60% by volume with respect to the total volume of said second fibrous material, - (ii) Impregnating the said preform by the first impregnation resin, - iii) Cooling of said impregnated preform to obtain the part.
Device for generating and outputting a stimulus and/or an instruction to breathe for a human being and/or an animal, wherein the device comprises a heart signal detection unit, an evaluation unit and a signal unit , wherein the heart signal detection unit is connected to signal inputs and to the evaluation unit , and wherein the evaluation unit is connected to the signal unit , characterized in that the evaluation unit is designed to determine, within a heartbeat signal of the human being or animal recorded by the heart signal detection unit, a predeterminable stimulation time range between two heartbeats, wherein the predeterminable stimulation time range is a time range of the electrical diastole , in that the evaluation unit is further designed to generate a first stimulus and/or a first instruction to breathe at a first time within the stimulation time range of a predeterminable starting heartbeat and to transmit it to the signal unit for output.
A vacuum enabled article transfer apparatus , the apparatus comprising: a conveyance belt having a plurality of apertures extending through a contacting surface to an opposite inner surface of the conveyance belt ; a compression roller ; a second roller , wherein the conveyance belt forms a continuous loop around the compression roller and the second roller such that the belt inner surface is in contact with the compression roller and the second roller ; and a vacuum distribution chamber , the chamber positioned between the compression roller and the second roller within the loop of the conveyance belt , wherein the chamber is comprised of an engagement surface proximate the belt inner surface and effective for directing a vacuum pressure through the belt at the plurality of apertures ; characterized in that the apparatus further comprises: an adhesive applicator , the applicator comprising an applicator roller and an adhesive containing vessel , the applicator roller rotatably positioned at least partially within the adhesive containing vessel , wherein the adhesive applicator further comprising a plurality of transfer filaments , the transfer filaments extending between the applicator roller and the belt . a conveyance belt having a plurality of apertures extending through a contacting surface to an opposite inner surface of the conveyance belt ; a compression roller ; a second roller , wherein the conveyance belt forms a continuous loop around the compression roller and the second roller such that the belt inner surface is in contact with the compression roller and the second roller ; and a vacuum distribution chamber , the chamber positioned between the compression roller and the second roller within the loop of the conveyance belt , wherein the chamber is comprised of an engagement surface proximate the belt inner surface and effective for directing a vacuum pressure through the belt at the plurality of apertures ; characterized in that the apparatus further comprises: an adhesive applicator , the applicator comprising an applicator roller and an adhesive containing vessel , the applicator roller rotatably positioned at least partially within the adhesive containing vessel , wherein the adhesive applicator further comprising a plurality of transfer filaments , the transfer filaments extending between the applicator roller and the belt . an adhesive applicator , the applicator comprising an applicator roller and an adhesive containing vessel , the applicator roller rotatably positioned at least partially within the adhesive containing vessel , wherein the adhesive applicator further comprising a plurality of transfer filaments , the transfer filaments extending between the applicator roller and the belt .
A tissue removal device comprising: a handpiece enclosing a handpiece interior and having a proximal handpiece opening and a distal handpiece opening; a vacuum conduit extending from the proximal handpiece opening and through the handpiece interior and the distal handpiece opening, and terminating at an open distal conduit end disposed outside the handpiece at a distance from the distal handpiece opening; a valve mechanism communicating with the vacuum conduit and configured to control vacuum pressure in the vacuum conduit, wherein the vacuum conduit includes a rigid conduit section extending from the valve mechanism (156, 105 6, 1256, 1556) to the distal conduit end; and a vacuum control device communicating with the valve mechanism and including pulse rate control circuitry configured to actuate the valve mechanism between an open state and a closed state to induce vacuum pulses in the vacuum conduit at a controllable pulse rate to generate vacuum pulses; wherein the vacuum control device further includes vacuum-mode switching circuitry configured to switch the valve mechanism between a continuous-vacuum mode and a pulsed vacuum mode, and wherein the vacuum control device is configured to activate a vacuum pulsing device to alternate the valve mechanism between the open and closed states to generate the vacuum pulses for a pulsing operation effective for breaking up tissue, wherein the magnitude and duration of the vacuum pulses produces a sequence of discrete impacts for fragmentation of the tissue and thereafter for collection of the tissue into the vacuum conduit. a handpiece enclosing a handpiece interior and having a proximal handpiece opening and a distal handpiece opening; a vacuum conduit extending from the proximal handpiece opening and through the handpiece interior and the distal handpiece opening, and terminating at an open distal conduit end disposed outside the handpiece at a distance from the distal handpiece opening; a valve mechanism communicating with the vacuum conduit and configured to control vacuum pressure in the vacuum conduit, wherein the vacuum conduit includes a rigid conduit section extending from the valve mechanism (156, 105 6, 1256, 1556) to the distal conduit end; and a vacuum control device communicating with the valve mechanism and including pulse rate control circuitry configured to actuate the valve mechanism between an open state and a closed state to induce vacuum pulses in the vacuum conduit at a controllable pulse rate to generate vacuum pulses; wherein the vacuum control device further includes vacuum-mode switching circuitry configured to switch the valve mechanism between a continuous-vacuum mode and a pulsed vacuum mode, and wherein the vacuum control device is configured to activate a vacuum pulsing device to alternate the valve mechanism between the open and closed states to generate the vacuum pulses for a pulsing operation effective for breaking up tissue, wherein the magnitude and duration of the vacuum pulses produces a sequence of discrete impacts for fragmentation of the tissue and thereafter for collection of the tissue into the vacuum conduit.
A composition for topical application comprising: (i) benzyl alcohol at a concentration of between 0.1 and 5% w/w; (ii) one or more cationic antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of a quaternary ammonium compound, a biguanide, and a combination thereof, wherein the quaternary ammonium compound, if present, is at a concentration of between 0.05 and 1% w/w and the biguanide, if present, is at a concentration of between 0.05 and 3.0% w/w; and (iii) a farnesol emollient at a concentration effective in producing persistent antimicrobial activity after application to the skin, and optionally dipropylene glycol. (i) benzyl alcohol at a concentration of between 0.1 and 5% w/w; (ii) one or more cationic antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of a quaternary ammonium compound, a biguanide, and a combination thereof, wherein the quaternary ammonium compound, if present, is at a concentration of between 0.05 and 1% w/w and the biguanide, if present, is at a concentration of between 0.05 and 3.0% w/w; and (iii) a farnesol emollient at a concentration effective in producing persistent antimicrobial activity after application to the skin, and optionally dipropylene glycol.
A method, comprising: monitoring a plurality of Electrocardiogram, "ECG", electrodes ostensibly electrically connected to a human body, wherein each ECG electrode is associated with and electrically coupled to a respective current source, except one ECG electrode which receives a current from an operational amplifier driven by a voltage output from an averaging circuit, the current sources being configured to each drive or inject a respective current through each respective ECG electrode; determining the respective contact impedance for each of the ECG electrodes as a plurality of electrical currents is driven through the ECG electrodes in a predetermined pattern, each respective contact impedance including a resistive component and a capacitive component; and ascertaining whether any of the determined resistive components of the contact impedances exceed a predetermined first threshold, and ascertaining whether any of the determined capacitive components of the contact impedances exceed a predetermined second threshold; and if, for any particular ECG electrode, the determined resistive component of the contact impedance is higher than the predetermined first threshold and the capacitive component of the contact impedance is lower than the predetermined second threshold, issuing an alarm. monitoring a plurality of Electrocardiogram, "ECG", electrodes ostensibly electrically connected to a human body, wherein each ECG electrode is associated with and electrically coupled to a respective current source, except one ECG electrode which receives a current from an operational amplifier driven by a voltage output from an averaging circuit, the current sources being configured to each drive or inject a respective current through each respective ECG electrode; determining the respective contact impedance for each of the ECG electrodes as a plurality of electrical currents is driven through the ECG electrodes in a predetermined pattern, each respective contact impedance including a resistive component and a capacitive component; and ascertaining whether any of the determined resistive components of the contact impedances exceed a predetermined first threshold, and ascertaining whether any of the determined capacitive components of the contact impedances exceed a predetermined second threshold; and if, for any particular ECG electrode, the determined resistive component of the contact impedance is higher than the predetermined first threshold and the capacitive component of the contact impedance is lower than the predetermined second threshold, issuing an alarm.
A peptide comprising the amino acid sequence D-Trp-Aib (SEQ ID NO. 30), for use in the prevention and/or treatment of glaucoma in a subject in need thereof, wherein said peptide is administered daily for a first period of at least one day in at least a therapeutically effective dose, followed by a second period of at least one week wherein the peptide is not administered, followed by repeating said first period of at least one day wherein said peptide is administered daily.
A prefabricated floor element comprising a structural part of concrete, which comprises a cover layer at the upper side of the floor element as well as at least one rib adjacent to the bottom side of the cover layer, wherein the cover layer and the at least one rib together form an integral part of poured concrete, and an insulating part of plastic material adjacent to the bottom side of the structural part , which insulating part extends beside the at least one rib as well as under the at least one rib , wherein the bottom side of the insulating part forms the bottom side of the floor element , the insulating part comprising at least two insulation parts, each of a plastic material, wherein the coefficients of thermal conductivity of the respective plastic materials of the at least two insulation parts are different from each other, in any case lower than 0.08 W/mK, wherein the at least two insulation parts comprise at least one first insulation part of a first material and a second insulation part of a second plastic material, wherein the coefficient of thermal conductivity of the first material is smaller than the coefficient of thermal conductivity of the second material and the at least one first insulation part extends at least in part directly under the at least one rib , the at least one first insulation part only extending over part of the width of the insulating part .
An aliphatic epoxy resin liquid precursor composition containing an epoxy component and a reactive component that have been at least partially reacted to an intermediate molecular weight state, the composition containing no bisphenols, wherein the epoxy component is a glycerol glycidyl ether, and wherein the precursor composition contains greater than about 60% (w/w) of the epoxy component and between 1% and 30% (w/w) of the reactive component, and wherein the reactive component is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic diamines, cycloaliphatic diamines, arylaliphatic diamines, and combinations thereof.
An air nozzle with a lamella , which is mounted in hinged fashion about an axis of rotation in two opposite walls of the air nozzle by bearing two pins arranged on opposite endplates of the lamella , wherein - a receiving space integrated into the lamella in the area of a first endplate of the lamella is introduced, - in the receiving space a guide pin of a sliding element is inserted, - the guide pin and the receiving space form a sliding guide, - the guide pin within the receiving space is slidable parallel to the axis of rotation and - the sliding element within the receiving space is acted upon with a spring action activated by a spring element , characterized in that - the sliding element has at least one friction surface in its area positioned outside of the lamella , which faces the first endplate of the lamella and with the angling of the lamella by the spring action activated by the spring element forms a first friction contact (R1) with the outside of a wall of the air nozzle. - a receiving space integrated into the lamella in the area of a first endplate of the lamella is introduced, - in the receiving space a guide pin of a sliding element is inserted, - the guide pin and the receiving space form a sliding guide, - the guide pin within the receiving space is slidable parallel to the axis of rotation and - the sliding element within the receiving space is acted upon with a spring action activated by a spring element , characterized in that - the sliding element has at least one friction surface in its area positioned outside of the lamella , which faces the first endplate of the lamella and with the angling of the lamella by the spring action activated by the spring element forms a first friction contact (R1) with the outside of a wall of the air nozzle.
A method for preparing rod-like smoking products, preferably on a drum machine of the tobacco-processing industry or a filter assembler machine (F), wherein rod-like articles of the tobacco-processing industry will be or are arranged in receiving troughs of rotating conveyor drums of a conveying arrangement for conveying rod-like articles transversely axially behind one another and are conveyed by the rotation of the conveyor drums in the transverse axial direction and wherein the rod-like articles are transferred in the respective transfer region between two conveyor drums by in each case a conveyor drum dispensing articles to a conveyor drum receiving articles, wherein the conveyor arrangement has a first conveying section (A1) with a first cutting drum and a first cutting device arranged on the first cutting drum for cutting rod-like articles and a second conveying section (A2) with a second cutting drum and a second cutting device arranged on the second cutting drum for cutting rod-like articles, wherein rod-like articles of multiple ready-for-use length are each cut into rod-shaped article rods on the first cutting drum of the first conveying section (A1) and the rod-like article rods are subsequently each cut into article rod pieces (111.A, 111.B; 112.A, 112.B; 113.A, 113.B) on the second cutting drum of the second conveying section (A2), wherein a feeding device (Z) for feeding smoking article components to the rod-like articles conveyed on the conveyor drums is provided with respect to the transverse axial conveying direction of the rod-like articles after the first cutting drum of the first conveying section (A1) and the second cutting drum of the second conveying section (A2), wherein in the first conveying section (A1) the rod-like articles are conveyed on the first cutting drum with a first predetermined pitch between the receiving troughs of the first cutting drum and wherein, in the second conveying section (A2), the rod-like articles are conveyed on the second cutting drum with a second predetermined pitch between the receiving troughs of the second cutting drum , characterized in that the first predetermined pitch of the first cutting drum of the first conveying section (A1) is equal to or greater than the second predetermined pitch of the second cutting drum of the second conveying section (A2).
A method for manufacturing a blade outer airseal , the blade outer airseal having: a body comprising: an inner diameter (ID) surface ; an outer diameter (OD) surface; a leading end ; a trailing end ; a metallic substrate ; and a coating system atop the substrate along at least a portion of the inner diameter surface , wherein: at least over a first area of the inner diameter surface , the coating system comprises an abradable layer system comprising a plurality of layers including a relatively erosion-resistant first layer atop a relatively abradable second layer; and the method comprises: thermal spray of the first layer and the second layer, wherein the plurality of layers have a metallic matrix, characterised in that : the first layer has at most 10% porosity; and the second layer has at least 40% porosity. an inner diameter (ID) surface ; an outer diameter (OD) surface; a leading end ; a trailing end ; a metallic substrate ; and a coating system atop the substrate along at least a portion of the inner diameter surface , at least over a first area of the inner diameter surface , the coating system comprises an abradable layer system comprising a plurality of layers including a relatively erosion-resistant first layer atop a relatively abradable second layer; and the method comprises: thermal spray of the first layer and the second layer, wherein the plurality of layers have a metallic matrix, the first layer has at most 10% porosity; and the second layer has at least 40% porosity.