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A computerimplemented method for diagnosing a sensor of reductant tank of an exhaust aftertreatment system comprising receiving a first tank level value from a sensor receiving a plurality of reductant dosing command values over a period of time determining a dosed reductant value responsive to the plurality of reductant dosing command values reaching a threshold integrated value receiving a second tank level value from the sensor responsive to the dosed reductant value reaching the threshold integrated value determining a sensorestimated dosing value based on the difference between the first tank level value and the second tank level value and diagnosing whether the sensor is performing outside of an acceptable calibration range based on the difference between the sensorestimated dosing value and the dosed reductant value.

By virtue of the exhaust emission purifying apparatus according to the present invention the integrated amount obtained by sequentially integrating the dosing flow rate of the liquid reducing agent or its precursor according to the engine operating conditions is computed and also the consumed amount is computed based on the level of the liquid reducing agent or its precursor stored in the reducing agent tank.Then it is judged whether or not the supply system of the liquid reducing agent or its precursor is failed based on the ratio between the integrated amount and the consumed amount.Namely when the practically consumed amount is considerably smaller or larger than the integrated amount which is deemed to be consumed in control it can be judged that some kind of failure occurs in the supply system of the liquid reducing agent or its precursor.Therefore it is possible to perform the comprehensive failure diagnosis on the supply system of the liquid reducing agent or its precursor for example not only clogging of theinjection nozzle but also clogging or cracks of piping a failure in an electronic control system or the like.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: By virtue of the exhaust emission purifying apparatus according to the present invention the integrated amount obtained by sequentially integrating the dosing flow rate of the liquid reducing agent or its precursor according to the engine operating conditions is computed and also the consumed amount is computed based on the level of the liquid reducing agent or its precursor stored in the reducing agent tank.Then it is judged whether or not the supply system of the liquid reducing agent or its precursor is failed based on the ratio between the integrated amount and the consumed amount.Namely when the practically consumed amount is considerably smaller or larger than the integrated amount which is deemed to be consumed in control it can be judged that some kind of failure occurs in the supply system of the liquid reducing agent or its precursor.Therefore it is possible to perform the comprehensive failure diagnosis on the supply system of the liquid reducing agent or its precursor for example not only clogging of theinjection nozzle but also clogging or cracks of piping a failure in an electronic control system or the like. CLAIM: A computerimplemented method for diagnosing a sensor of reductant tank of an exhaust aftertreatment system comprising receiving a first tank level value from a sensor receiving a plurality of reductant dosing command values over a period of time determining a dosed reductant value responsive to the plurality of reductant dosing command values reaching a threshold integrated value receiving a second tank level value from the sensor responsive to the dosed reductant value reaching the threshold integrated value determining a sensorestimated dosing value based on the difference between the first tank level value and the second tank level value and diagnosing whether the sensor is performing outside of an acceptable calibration range based on the difference between the sensorestimated dosing value and the dosed reductant value.

The method of any one of claims 10 to 12 wherein the generating comprises calculating a global tone correction function using the ghost information wherein the global tone correction function is calculated such that a tone difference between a pixel of the left image and a pixel of the right image corresponding to pixels other than a ghost pixel in the overlapping region is reflected.

Further Rn denotes the sum of red components of all pixels of an nth overlapped section Rn1 denotes the sum of red components of all pixels of an n1th overlapped section Gn denotes the sum of green components of all the pixels of the nth overlapped section Gn1 denotes the sum of green components of all the pixels of the n1th overlapped section Bn denotes the sum of blue components of all the pixels of the nth overlapped section and Bn1 denotes the sum of blue components of all the pixels of the n1th overlapped section.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Further Rn denotes the sum of red components of all pixels of an nth overlapped section Rn1 denotes the sum of red components of all pixels of an n1th overlapped section Gn denotes the sum of green components of all the pixels of the nth overlapped section Gn1 denotes the sum of green components of all the pixels of the n1th overlapped section Bn denotes the sum of blue components of all the pixels of the nth overlapped section and Bn1 denotes the sum of blue components of all the pixels of the n1th overlapped section. CLAIM: The method of any one of claims 10 to 12 wherein the generating comprises calculating a global tone correction function using the ghost information wherein the global tone correction function is calculated such that a tone difference between a pixel of the left image and a pixel of the right image corresponding to pixels other than a ghost pixel in the overlapping region is reflected.

The method of any of claims 2 to 6 wherein searching the database within the set of databases comprises searching the auxiliary database using the attribute of the flow of data packets as the auxiliary databases key identifying at least one flow entry within the auxiliary database that identifies at least one other attribute of the flow of data packets.

To identify the underlying applications running through the switch the SM engine needs access to data that will straddle multiple packets in a TCPUDP flow.In the present invention a data structure is constructed that can identify and store state for incoming TCPUDP flows.Signature matching results from the SM engine on identified flows are alsostored and applied to subsequent packets of flows that have been identified.The standard 5tuple can be used to identify the flows and as the key for indexing into the session table.One example of the session table fields is illustrated in FIG.2.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: To identify the underlying applications running through the switch the SM engine needs access to data that will straddle multiple packets in a TCPUDP flow.In the present invention a data structure is constructed that can identify and store state for incoming TCPUDP flows.Signature matching results from the SM engine on identified flows are alsostored and applied to subsequent packets of flows that have been identified.The standard 5tuple can be used to identify the flows and as the key for indexing into the session table.One example of the session table fields is illustrated in FIG.2. CLAIM: The method of any of claims 2 to 6 wherein searching the database within the set of databases comprises searching the auxiliary database using the attribute of the flow of data packets as the auxiliary databases key identifying at least one flow entry within the auxiliary database that identifies at least one other attribute of the flow of data packets.

The actuating apparatus as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said speckle image capturing module and said control module are configured to communicate with each other over a wired or wireless connection.

The foregoing aspects and many of the attendant advantages of this invention will become more readily appreciated as the same become better understood by reference to the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings whereinFIGURE 1 is a block diagram of a speckleimagecorrelation 2D optical position transducer according to this invention FIGURES 2A and 2B are end and side views respectively of one embodiment of the 2D optical position transducer shown in FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 illustrates a speckle pattern formed using the speckleimagecorrelation optical position transducer according to this invention FIGURE 4 is a graph illustrating the results of comparing first and second speckle images using the conventional comparison technique and the conventional difference correlation function when the images are offset in two dimensions at successive pixel displacements FIGURE 5 is a graph illustrating the results of comparing first and second speckle images by an absolute value of difference correlation function when the images are offset at various pixel displacements along a measurement axis FIGURE 6 is a graph illustrating a definition of correlation quality FIGURE 7 is a graph illustrating lasing wavelength versus case temperature FIGURE 8 is a graph illustrating correlation quality versus wavelength FIGURE 9 is a graph illustrating correlation quality versus illumination intensity reductionFIGURE 10 is a graph illustrating position output change or error versus illumination intensity reduction FIGURE 11 is an illustration of a speckle displacement that occurs as a result of a wavelength change FIGURE 12 is a graph illustrating position output drift or error versus light source temperature for two different illumination angles FIGURE 13 is a graph illustrating position output change or error versus temperature for various deviations of a speckleproducing surface from the focal plane of a readhead FIGURE 14 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for stabilizing a speckle pattern FIGURE 15 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for stabilizing a wavelength of a laser diode FIGURE 16 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for utilizing a thermoelectric cooler to stabilize the temperature and corresponding wavelength of a laser diode FIGURE 17 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for utilizing feedback of a wavelength of a laser diode system for controlling the wavelength FIGURE 18A is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for utilizing feedback from an external grating to stabilize the wavelength of a laser diode FIGURE 18B is an optical assembly usable to implement the routine illustrated in FIGURE 18A FIGURE 19 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for providing feedback regarding when a speckle image has stabilized FIGURE 20 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for providing feedback to a user or control system regarding when a system is ready for use andFIGURE 21 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for providing feedback to a user or control system regarding when a mounting position is adjusted properly for use.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The foregoing aspects and many of the attendant advantages of this invention will become more readily appreciated as the same become better understood by reference to the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings whereinFIGURE 1 is a block diagram of a speckleimagecorrelation 2D optical position transducer according to this invention FIGURES 2A and 2B are end and side views respectively of one embodiment of the 2D optical position transducer shown in FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 illustrates a speckle pattern formed using the speckleimagecorrelation optical position transducer according to this invention FIGURE 4 is a graph illustrating the results of comparing first and second speckle images using the conventional comparison technique and the conventional difference correlation function when the images are offset in two dimensions at successive pixel displacements FIGURE 5 is a graph illustrating the results of comparing first and second speckle images by an absolute value of difference correlation function when the images are offset at various pixel displacements along a measurement axis FIGURE 6 is a graph illustrating a definition of correlation quality FIGURE 7 is a graph illustrating lasing wavelength versus case temperature FIGURE 8 is a graph illustrating correlation quality versus wavelength FIGURE 9 is a graph illustrating correlation quality versus illumination intensity reductionFIGURE 10 is a graph illustrating position output change or error versus illumination intensity reduction FIGURE 11 is an illustration of a speckle displacement that occurs as a result of a wavelength change FIGURE 12 is a graph illustrating position output drift or error versus light source temperature for two different illumination angles FIGURE 13 is a graph illustrating position output change or error versus temperature for various deviations of a speckleproducing surface from the focal plane of a readhead FIGURE 14 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for stabilizing a speckle pattern FIGURE 15 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for stabilizing a wavelength of a laser diode FIGURE 16 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for utilizing a thermoelectric cooler to stabilize the temperature and corresponding wavelength of a laser diode FIGURE 17 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for utilizing feedback of a wavelength of a laser diode system for controlling the wavelength FIGURE 18A is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for utilizing feedback from an external grating to stabilize the wavelength of a laser diode FIGURE 18B is an optical assembly usable to implement the routine illustrated in FIGURE 18A FIGURE 19 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for providing feedback regarding when a speckle image has stabilized FIGURE 20 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for providing feedback to a user or control system regarding when a system is ready for use andFIGURE 21 is a flow diagram illustrative of a routine for providing feedback to a user or control system regarding when a mounting position is adjusted properly for use. CLAIM: The actuating apparatus as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said speckle image capturing module and said control module are configured to communicate with each other over a wired or wireless connection.

The electronic device of claim 8 wherein the processor is configured to control to initialize at least one of the charging device or the input and output interface if the charging device connects to the electronic device while booting the electronic device adjust a voltage of a signal line connected with the charging device to a predetermined value associated with performing the initialization or adjust a charging circuit setting associated with charging to an initialization charging setting associated with performing the initialization.

Interface 200 further includes an operating environment simulator 226 a set of chargedischarge relays 228 and a highvoltage discharge logic and load 230.Simulator 226 is implementation specific and includes a combination of components that create an electrical characteristic composite or signature matching the intended operating environment of battery pack 104 such as an EV.Simulator 226 mimics the operating environment and provides battery pack104 with the necessary interface elements e.g.electrical signals and loads to enable battery pack 104 to transition into an operational mode.For example battery pack 104 commonly includes internal contactors that must be powered and set into a particular configuration before battery pack 104 may transfer energy.Simulator 226 enables battery service unit 106 to operate such highvoltage contactors so charging or discharging may be possible.In some embodiments simulator 226 includes various capacitors andor inductors matching the impedance of the operating environment and when combined with predetermined resistors within battery pack 104 producing time constants that may be identified with a particular vehicle.Battery pack 104 is receptive to receiving various commands once it is in the operational mode.In the implementation illustrated in FIG.2 simulator 226 is capable of being reconfigured to simulate different operating environments.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Interface 200 further includes an operating environment simulator 226 a set of chargedischarge relays 228 and a highvoltage discharge logic and load 230.Simulator 226 is implementation specific and includes a combination of components that create an electrical characteristic composite or signature matching the intended operating environment of battery pack 104 such as an EV.Simulator 226 mimics the operating environment and provides battery pack104 with the necessary interface elements e.g.electrical signals and loads to enable battery pack 104 to transition into an operational mode.For example battery pack 104 commonly includes internal contactors that must be powered and set into a particular configuration before battery pack 104 may transfer energy.Simulator 226 enables battery service unit 106 to operate such highvoltage contactors so charging or discharging may be possible.In some embodiments simulator 226 includes various capacitors andor inductors matching the impedance of the operating environment and when combined with predetermined resistors within battery pack 104 producing time constants that may be identified with a particular vehicle.Battery pack 104 is receptive to receiving various commands once it is in the operational mode.In the implementation illustrated in FIG.2 simulator 226 is capable of being reconfigured to simulate different operating environments. CLAIM: The electronic device of claim 8 wherein the processor is configured to control to initialize at least one of the charging device or the input and output interface if the charging device connects to the electronic device while booting the electronic device adjust a voltage of a signal line connected with the charging device to a predetermined value associated with performing the initialization or adjust a charging circuit setting associated with charging to an initialization charging setting associated with performing the initialization.

The electronic device 10 as defined in claim 1 further comprising a display 14 coupled to the processor 42 the processor 42 configured to disable at least a portion of the display 14 when the IR energy detected by the image sensor 32 exceeds a predetermined amount.

In the case of the dim brightness category a different noise floor adjustment factor might be calculated.In the examples of Figure 2 it can be seen that the 100 mA current used in the bright brightness category is adjusted to 12.5 mA in the dim brightness category resulting in a current reduction factor of 8 as shown in column 310 of Figure 3.The 64k gain used in the bright brightness category is adjusted to 4k in the dim brightness category resulting in a gain reduction factor of 16 as shown in column 320.The overall noise floor adjustment factor can then be calculated by dividing the gain reduction factor16 in this case by the current reduction factor 8 in this case.This gives a noise floor adjustment factor of 2 as shown in column 330.This means that as shown in column 340 the noise floor established for bright conditions is multiplied by 2 when ambient light in the dim brightness category is detected.In other embodiments the noise floor adjustment factor could be calculated in other ways.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: In the case of the dim brightness category a different noise floor adjustment factor might be calculated.In the examples of Figure 2 it can be seen that the 100 mA current used in the bright brightness category is adjusted to 12.5 mA in the dim brightness category resulting in a current reduction factor of 8 as shown in column 310 of Figure 3.The 64k gain used in the bright brightness category is adjusted to 4k in the dim brightness category resulting in a gain reduction factor of 16 as shown in column 320.The overall noise floor adjustment factor can then be calculated by dividing the gain reduction factor16 in this case by the current reduction factor 8 in this case.This gives a noise floor adjustment factor of 2 as shown in column 330.This means that as shown in column 340 the noise floor established for bright conditions is multiplied by 2 when ambient light in the dim brightness category is detected.In other embodiments the noise floor adjustment factor could be calculated in other ways. CLAIM: The electronic device 10 as defined in claim 1 further comprising a display 14 coupled to the processor 42 the processor 42 configured to disable at least a portion of the display 14 when the IR energy detected by the image sensor 32 exceeds a predetermined amount.

Device according to any of the previous claims 6 to 7 wherein the connection to the printing device InputOutput port is one ofSerial PortRS232USBParallel PortsLAN ports.

4016 is an item of a subject indicating a subject in an email transmissionreception job or the like.A tag name is Subject.4017 is an item of an image path name indicating an image storage side in an image storage job.A tag name isPathName.4018 is an item of a device name indicating a name attached to a device.A tag name is DeviceName.4019 is an item of a device serial number indicating a serial number unique to a device.A tag name is DeviceSerialNo.4020 is an item of a device address indicating an IP address or the like of a device.A tag name is DeviceAddress.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: 4016 is an item of a subject indicating a subject in an email transmissionreception job or the like.A tag name is Subject.4017 is an item of an image path name indicating an image storage side in an image storage job.A tag name isPathName.4018 is an item of a device name indicating a name attached to a device.A tag name is DeviceName.4019 is an item of a device serial number indicating a serial number unique to a device.A tag name is DeviceSerialNo.4020 is an item of a device address indicating an IP address or the like of a device.A tag name is DeviceAddress. CLAIM: Device according to any of the previous claims 6 to 7 wherein the connection to the printing device InputOutput port is one ofSerial PortRS232USBParallel PortsLAN ports.

A method of communicating with a counterpart communication terminal the method comprising storing in a memory a plurality of types of communication application receiving first terminal identification information for identifying a first communication terminal from a second mobile terminal 90a after the second mobile terminal 90a has received the first terminal identification information from a first mobile terminal 90d the first mobile terminal 90d being a mobile terminal that has obtained the first terminal identification information from the first communication terminal 70d through a first communication session activating one of the plurality of types of communication application based on the first terminal identification information and starting communicating with the first communication terminal 70d through a second communication session using the activated communication application.

The maintenance system 100 is a computer system which may be implemented by one or more computers to maintain manage fix or upgrade at least one of the terminal 10 relay device 30 management system 50 and program providing system 90.Assuming that the maintenance system 100 is provided within a country and the terminal 10 relay device 30 management system 50 and program providing system 90 are each installed outside the country the maintenance system 100 maintains manages fixes or upgrades at least one of the terminal 10 relay device 30 management system 50 and program providing system 90 remotely through the communications network 2.The maintenance system 100 may manage maintenance of at least one of the terminal 10 relay device 30 management system 50 and program providing system 90 without using the communications network 2.For example a machine type number a manufacturing number customer information maintenance and repair information and failure log information may be maintained at the maintenance system 100 without using the communications network 2.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The maintenance system 100 is a computer system which may be implemented by one or more computers to maintain manage fix or upgrade at least one of the terminal 10 relay device 30 management system 50 and program providing system 90.Assuming that the maintenance system 100 is provided within a country and the terminal 10 relay device 30 management system 50 and program providing system 90 are each installed outside the country the maintenance system 100 maintains manages fixes or upgrades at least one of the terminal 10 relay device 30 management system 50 and program providing system 90 remotely through the communications network 2.The maintenance system 100 may manage maintenance of at least one of the terminal 10 relay device 30 management system 50 and program providing system 90 without using the communications network 2.For example a machine type number a manufacturing number customer information maintenance and repair information and failure log information may be maintained at the maintenance system 100 without using the communications network 2. CLAIM: A method of communicating with a counterpart communication terminal the method comprising storing in a memory a plurality of types of communication application receiving first terminal identification information for identifying a first communication terminal from a second mobile terminal 90a after the second mobile terminal 90a has received the first terminal identification information from a first mobile terminal 90d the first mobile terminal 90d being a mobile terminal that has obtained the first terminal identification information from the first communication terminal 70d through a first communication session activating one of the plurality of types of communication application based on the first terminal identification information and starting communicating with the first communication terminal 70d through a second communication session using the activated communication application.

Computer executable program code arranged to perform the method according to claim 14 such as a computer executable program code stored on a data carrier.

Fig.5 illustrates a harmonic overtone adder 10 in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention.In the harmonic overtone adder 10 the bandpass filter 16 is removed and the lowfrequency component S 14 output from the lowpass filter 14 is supplied to the pitch shifter 17.The bandpass filter 22 is replaced with a lowpass filter 25 having the upper limit frequency f1 as a cutoff frequency.The rest of the harmonic overtone adder of Fig.5 is identical to the harmonic overtone adder of Fig.1.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Fig.5 illustrates a harmonic overtone adder 10 in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention.In the harmonic overtone adder 10 the bandpass filter 16 is removed and the lowfrequency component S 14 output from the lowpass filter 14 is supplied to the pitch shifter 17.The bandpass filter 22 is replaced with a lowpass filter 25 having the upper limit frequency f1 as a cutoff frequency.The rest of the harmonic overtone adder of Fig.5 is identical to the harmonic overtone adder of Fig.1. CLAIM: Computer executable program code arranged to perform the method according to claim 14 such as a computer executable program code stored on a data carrier.

The mobile terminal device of claim 2 wherein the receiver circuit is configured to receive the multimedia data stream and perform one or more radio measurements according to the alternate radio measurement schedule by performing one or more radio measurements during the measurement window of each repetition period of the alternate radio measurement schedule and receiving the multimedia data stream during the multimedia data reception window of each repetition period of the alternate radio measurement schedule.

FIG.11 is a flow of an operation in the RBconsumption amount calculation unit 202.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: FIG.11 is a flow of an operation in the RBconsumption amount calculation unit 202. CLAIM: The mobile terminal device of claim 2 wherein the receiver circuit is configured to receive the multimedia data stream and perform one or more radio measurements according to the alternate radio measurement schedule by performing one or more radio measurements during the measurement window of each repetition period of the alternate radio measurement schedule and receiving the multimedia data stream during the multimedia data reception window of each repetition period of the alternate radio measurement schedule.

The antenna device according to any of claims 18 wherein said capacitive means is provided by a first part of said halfloop radiating element 1 being interdigitated with a second part of said halfloop radiating element 1.

In the above description of the preferred embodiment reference has been made to an example in which the present invention is applied to mobile phones but the present invention may also be applied to PHS phones PHS Personal Handyphone System and PDA equipment PDA Personal Digital Assistant as well as other terminal equipment such as notebook personal computers having communication functions.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: In the above description of the preferred embodiment reference has been made to an example in which the present invention is applied to mobile phones but the present invention may also be applied to PHS phones PHS Personal Handyphone System and PDA equipment PDA Personal Digital Assistant as well as other terminal equipment such as notebook personal computers having communication functions. CLAIM: The antenna device according to any of claims 18 wherein said capacitive means is provided by a first part of said halfloop radiating element 1 being interdigitated with a second part of said halfloop radiating element 1.

The composite electrode active material of any preceding claim wherein the porous carbonaceous material has a fiber or a particle shape andor wherein the carbonaceous material comprises a plurality of irregular pores therein andor wherein the carbonaceous material comprises nanosized pores therein.

The content of the carbon powder is 0.5 to 5 parts by mass and preferably 1 to 3 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the positive electrode active material.If the content of the carbon powder is less than 0.5 parts by mass the carbon powder becomes less effective.If the content of the carbon powder is greater than 5 parts by mass the total content with the fine carbon fibers become large and thus the relative content of the positive electrode active material becomes unsuitably small.In order to enhance the advantageous effect of addition of the fine carbon fibers the content of the carbon powder is preferably larger than the content of the fine carbon fibers.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The content of the carbon powder is 0.5 to 5 parts by mass and preferably 1 to 3 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the positive electrode active material.If the content of the carbon powder is less than 0.5 parts by mass the carbon powder becomes less effective.If the content of the carbon powder is greater than 5 parts by mass the total content with the fine carbon fibers become large and thus the relative content of the positive electrode active material becomes unsuitably small.In order to enhance the advantageous effect of addition of the fine carbon fibers the content of the carbon powder is preferably larger than the content of the fine carbon fibers. CLAIM: The composite electrode active material of any preceding claim wherein the porous carbonaceous material has a fiber or a particle shape andor wherein the carbonaceous material comprises a plurality of irregular pores therein andor wherein the carbonaceous material comprises nanosized pores therein.

A money handling apparatus comprising a depositing unit including a feeding mechanism configured to feed money placed therein one by one a recognition unit configured to recognize the money a dispensing unit having an outlet to which the money is dispensed an escrow unit configured to store the money temporarily a transport unit configured to connect the depositing unit the recognition unit the dispensing unit and the escrow unit and transport the money and a control unit configured to control the operation of the depositing unit the recognition unit the dispensing unit the escrow unit and the transport unit wherein when the control unit receives a command to start a predetermined process the money placed is fed from the depositing unit transported to the recognition unit by the transport unit and dispensed to the outlet or stored in the escrow unit based on the result of recognition by the recognition unit.

The sensor unit 23 includes a plurality of types of sensors such as an optical sensor and a magnetic sensor to detect a feature amount indicating a shape of the bill a feature amount indicating a magnetic content included in the bill and a feature amount indicating a quantity or wavelength of light transmitted through or reflected by the bill as various security information a feature amount in a specific part of the bill such as the shape or image of the bill and magnetism or a magnetic thread applied to the bill to prevent counterfeiting.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The sensor unit 23 includes a plurality of types of sensors such as an optical sensor and a magnetic sensor to detect a feature amount indicating a shape of the bill a feature amount indicating a magnetic content included in the bill and a feature amount indicating a quantity or wavelength of light transmitted through or reflected by the bill as various security information a feature amount in a specific part of the bill such as the shape or image of the bill and magnetism or a magnetic thread applied to the bill to prevent counterfeiting. CLAIM: A money handling apparatus comprising a depositing unit including a feeding mechanism configured to feed money placed therein one by one a recognition unit configured to recognize the money a dispensing unit having an outlet to which the money is dispensed an escrow unit configured to store the money temporarily a transport unit configured to connect the depositing unit the recognition unit the dispensing unit and the escrow unit and transport the money and a control unit configured to control the operation of the depositing unit the recognition unit the dispensing unit the escrow unit and the transport unit wherein when the control unit receives a command to start a predetermined process the money placed is fed from the depositing unit transported to the recognition unit by the transport unit and dispensed to the outlet or stored in the escrow unit based on the result of recognition by the recognition unit.

Method as set forth in one of the preceding claims further comprising a step of clustering the selected relevant elementary risks in one cluster Cj per each detrimental event DEj.

The calculators in the system 240 may access the databases 252 254 to obtain information on vulnerabilities and assets andor obtain information output from other calculators for use in further calculations as in the case of the risk calculator 242 and the total exposure calculator 244.This set of calculators can be flexibly applied to risk calculations.Different userowners or missions business government military and public for instance may have different requirements or risk assessment scenarios.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The calculators in the system 240 may access the databases 252 254 to obtain information on vulnerabilities and assets andor obtain information output from other calculators for use in further calculations as in the case of the risk calculator 242 and the total exposure calculator 244.This set of calculators can be flexibly applied to risk calculations.Different userowners or missions business government military and public for instance may have different requirements or risk assessment scenarios. CLAIM: Method as set forth in one of the preceding claims further comprising a step of clustering the selected relevant elementary risks in one cluster Cj per each detrimental event DEj.

The device according to Claim 1 wherein the means for reconstruction makes corrections to standardize the scale of the two disconnected portions of the dental arch.

The apparatus is thus equipped with three collimation slits each of them being dedicated to a particular mode of operation position of use of the apparatus.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The apparatus is thus equipped with three collimation slits each of them being dedicated to a particular mode of operation position of use of the apparatus. CLAIM: The device according to Claim 1 wherein the means for reconstruction makes corrections to standardize the scale of the two disconnected portions of the dental arch.

The method of claim 1 wherein the second type is a WiFi PeertoPeer P2P network.

The NFC devices 111 to 113 are respectively referred to as targets 111 to 113 hereinbelow to simplify the difference between the NFC device 1 and the NFC devices 111to 113.In addition when it is not particularly necessary to distinguish the targets 111 to 113 the targets 111 to 113 are simply referred to as a target 11 or an NFC device 11.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The NFC devices 111 to 113 are respectively referred to as targets 111 to 113 hereinbelow to simplify the difference between the NFC device 1 and the NFC devices 111to 113.In addition when it is not particularly necessary to distinguish the targets 111 to 113 the targets 111 to 113 are simply referred to as a target 11 or an NFC device 11. CLAIM: The method of claim 1 wherein the second type is a WiFi PeertoPeer P2P network.

A registration plate according to any preceding claim comprising an adhesive layer interposed between the opposing surface and at least the first portion of the printed surface such as wherein the shape of the first portion is substantially defined by that of the adhesive layer andor wherein a release layer is interposed between the opposing surface and the adhesive layer or between the printed surface and the adhesive layer.

The outer and inner frames 2325 are preferably formed by an extrusion process and then bending the profiled extrusions into the substantially rectangular frames.The frames 2325 are manufactured from a laminated material comprising a plastics core such as a polyethylene core having 3mm thickness said core being sandwiched between outer layers of harder materials such as a metallic material such as aluminium.The structure of the composite material is arranged such that an attack by a saw blade knife or hot wire guides the cutting device to the softer part of the lamination such that it will eventually engage the anticutting member 33 see below.A further advantage of this structure is that when it is bent to a curved shape for example to be fitted to a curved car bumper it holds the registration plate in the curved shape against the resiliency of the cover 7.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The outer and inner frames 2325 are preferably formed by an extrusion process and then bending the profiled extrusions into the substantially rectangular frames.The frames 2325 are manufactured from a laminated material comprising a plastics core such as a polyethylene core having 3mm thickness said core being sandwiched between outer layers of harder materials such as a metallic material such as aluminium.The structure of the composite material is arranged such that an attack by a saw blade knife or hot wire guides the cutting device to the softer part of the lamination such that it will eventually engage the anticutting member 33 see below.A further advantage of this structure is that when it is bent to a curved shape for example to be fitted to a curved car bumper it holds the registration plate in the curved shape against the resiliency of the cover 7. CLAIM: A registration plate according to any preceding claim comprising an adhesive layer interposed between the opposing surface and at least the first portion of the printed surface such as wherein the shape of the first portion is substantially defined by that of the adhesive layer andor wherein a release layer is interposed between the opposing surface and the adhesive layer or between the printed surface and the adhesive layer.

A method according to claim 1 wherein a target indepth temperature profile to be obtained over the photovoltaic layer stack is determined

The presence of the encapsulating layers serves to reduce the loss of the more volatile constituents i.e.selenium of the underlying layers and may effectively extend the heating time of the underlying structure while also reducing the peak temperature to which it is exposed.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The presence of the encapsulating layers serves to reduce the loss of the more volatile constituents i.e.selenium of the underlying layers and may effectively extend the heating time of the underlying structure while also reducing the peak temperature to which it is exposed. CLAIM: A method according to claim 1 wherein a target indepth temperature profile to be obtained over the photovoltaic layer stack is determined

A lithographic printing plate precursor comprising a support the surface of which has a water droplet contact angle in air of70 and a photosensitive layer wherein the support has on its surface a compound Cx having a functional group X capable of being substituted for a functional group Y when X is contacted with a compound Cy having the functional group Y to fix Y on the surface of the support so as to decrease the water droplet contact angle in air on its surface to30 and wherein the compound Cx is a compound comprising a compound having a negative charge and a counter cation corresponding to X.

In 16.67 g of ethyl acetate were dissolved 10 g of a trimethylolpropanexylene diisocyanate adduct Takenate D110N manufactured by Mitsui Takeda Chemicals Inc.75 by mass ethyl acetate solution 6.00 g of Aronix SR399 manufactured by Toagosei Co.Ltd.and 0.12 g of Pionin A41C manufactured by Takemoto Oil amp Fat Co.Ltd..Thus an oilyphase ingredient was prepared.On the other hand a 4 by mass aqueous solution of PVA205 was prepared as an aqueousphase ingredient in an amount of 37.5 g.The oilyphase ingredient was mixed with the aqueousphase ingredient and this mixture was emulsified by treatment with a homogenizer at 12000 rpm for 10 minutes.The emulsion obtained was added to 25 g of distilled water and this mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes and then at 40C for 2 hours.The microcapsule suspension thus obtained was diluted with distilled water so as to result in a solid concentration of 15 by mass.The average particle diameter of the microcapsules was 0.2 m.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: In 16.67 g of ethyl acetate were dissolved 10 g of a trimethylolpropanexylene diisocyanate adduct Takenate D110N manufactured by Mitsui Takeda Chemicals Inc.75 by mass ethyl acetate solution 6.00 g of Aronix SR399 manufactured by Toagosei Co.Ltd.and 0.12 g of Pionin A41C manufactured by Takemoto Oil amp Fat Co.Ltd..Thus an oilyphase ingredient was prepared.On the other hand a 4 by mass aqueous solution of PVA205 was prepared as an aqueousphase ingredient in an amount of 37.5 g.The oilyphase ingredient was mixed with the aqueousphase ingredient and this mixture was emulsified by treatment with a homogenizer at 12000 rpm for 10 minutes.The emulsion obtained was added to 25 g of distilled water and this mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes and then at 40C for 2 hours.The microcapsule suspension thus obtained was diluted with distilled water so as to result in a solid concentration of 15 by mass.The average particle diameter of the microcapsules was 0.2 m. CLAIM: A lithographic printing plate precursor comprising a support the surface of which has a water droplet contact angle in air of70 and a photosensitive layer wherein the support has on its surface a compound Cx having a functional group X capable of being substituted for a functional group Y when X is contacted with a compound Cy having the functional group Y to fix Y on the surface of the support so as to decrease the water droplet contact angle in air on its surface to30 and wherein the compound Cx is a compound comprising a compound having a negative charge and a counter cation corresponding to X.

A plurality of silicon domains according to any of the previous claims whereby the silicon domains are particles.

When the siliconbased alloy is a major component in the negative active material the content of the siliconbased alloy may be for example in the range of 95 to 99 wt based on the total amount of the material for the negative active material and the siliconbased alloy.If graphite or amorphous carbon e.g.pitch is used as the material for the negative active material graphite or pitch may be coated on the surface of the siliconbased alloy.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: When the siliconbased alloy is a major component in the negative active material the content of the siliconbased alloy may be for example in the range of 95 to 99 wt based on the total amount of the material for the negative active material and the siliconbased alloy.If graphite or amorphous carbon e.g.pitch is used as the material for the negative active material graphite or pitch may be coated on the surface of the siliconbased alloy. CLAIM: A plurality of silicon domains according to any of the previous claims whereby the silicon domains are particles.

The method according to claim 8 wherein for each of the data packets processing the data packet comprises forwarding the data packet without duplication from an ingress line cardconnected to a first port via which the data packet is received to a switching fabric and forwarding the data packet by the switching fabric to an egress line card which is connected to a second port via which the data packet is to be sent wherein two or more subsets of the ports are grouped respectively in two or more LAG groups and wherein forwarding the data packet by the switching fabric comprises duplicating the data packet and forwarding a copy of the data packet to only one of the line cards serving each of the subsets.while distributing forwarded copies of the data packets among the output ports of each of the subsets so as to balance a traffic load within the LAG groups.

Ports 22 represent any suitable physical interface including appropriate controlling logic for connecting to components in system 10.In an embodiment ports 22 represent the physical interface between network elements 16.Ports 22 that transmit communications to other ports 22 may be referred to as source ports 22.Alternatively ports 22 that receive communications from other ports 22 may be referred to as destination ports 22.Any port 22 may behave as a source port 22 and a destination port 22 during communication when information is exchanged bidirectionally.Ports 22 may include any suitable state of operation.For example ports 22 may have a disabled state a learning state and a forwarding state.The learning state may occur when a frame comes into port 22 and the forwarding state may occur during normal traffic operation when frames come in and go out of port 22.Network element 16 includes any suitable number of ports 22.Each port 22 may have an associated physical address.For example each port 22 may be assigned a unique globally administered MAC address.Ports 22 may be coupled by links 17 which represent a communication channel between ports 22.Each port 22 may correspond to one link 17.Communications between endpoints 18 may be moved among links 17 within LAG 15.Moving communications between links 17 provides for among other things load balancing and maintaining the availability of the conversation if one or more links 17 in LAG 15 fail.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Ports 22 represent any suitable physical interface including appropriate controlling logic for connecting to components in system 10.In an embodiment ports 22 represent the physical interface between network elements 16.Ports 22 that transmit communications to other ports 22 may be referred to as source ports 22.Alternatively ports 22 that receive communications from other ports 22 may be referred to as destination ports 22.Any port 22 may behave as a source port 22 and a destination port 22 during communication when information is exchanged bidirectionally.Ports 22 may include any suitable state of operation.For example ports 22 may have a disabled state a learning state and a forwarding state.The learning state may occur when a frame comes into port 22 and the forwarding state may occur during normal traffic operation when frames come in and go out of port 22.Network element 16 includes any suitable number of ports 22.Each port 22 may have an associated physical address.For example each port 22 may be assigned a unique globally administered MAC address.Ports 22 may be coupled by links 17 which represent a communication channel between ports 22.Each port 22 may correspond to one link 17.Communications between endpoints 18 may be moved among links 17 within LAG 15.Moving communications between links 17 provides for among other things load balancing and maintaining the availability of the conversation if one or more links 17 in LAG 15 fail. CLAIM: The method according to claim 8 wherein for each of the data packets processing the data packet comprises forwarding the data packet without duplication from an ingress line cardconnected to a first port via which the data packet is received to a switching fabric and forwarding the data packet by the switching fabric to an egress line card which is connected to a second port via which the data packet is to be sent wherein two or more subsets of the ports are grouped respectively in two or more LAG groups and wherein forwarding the data packet by the switching fabric comprises duplicating the data packet and forwarding a copy of the data packet to only one of the line cards serving each of the subsets.while distributing forwarded copies of the data packets among the output ports of each of the subsets so as to balance a traffic load within the LAG groups.

The system of claim 8 wherein the sensor device 112 comprises a tracking ball 207 and a reflective device 208 coupled to the tracking ball and wherein the base device 106 comprises a tracking device 108 configured to be optically coupled with the reflective device 208.

When set of tools 132 are positioned relative to location 135 on surface 116 on panel 112 fastener 104 may be installed in a desired manner.For instance positioning set of tools 132 perpendicular to surface 116 at location 135 may allow set of tools 132 to drill hole 134 in location 135 along axis 137.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: When set of tools 132 are positioned relative to location 135 on surface 116 on panel 112 fastener 104 may be installed in a desired manner.For instance positioning set of tools 132 perpendicular to surface 116 at location 135 may allow set of tools 132 to drill hole 134 in location 135 along axis 137. CLAIM: The system of claim 8 wherein the sensor device 112 comprises a tracking ball 207 and a reflective device 208 coupled to the tracking ball and wherein the base device 106 comprises a tracking device 108 configured to be optically coupled with the reflective device 208.

An imagebased communication method comprising when presenting a target character image detecting 101 whether a preset communication triggering condition is satisfied if detecting that the communication triggering condition is satisfied determining 102 contact information of a target contact corresponding to the target character image according to a preset binding record and initiating 103 503 603 communication with the target contact according to the contact information by calling a preset communication application.

Hereinafter for the convenience of explanation a photo still image or a video or a certain frame of a video retrieved for facial recognition is referred to as an original photo or original image and a photo of an individual recognized in the original photo is referred to as a facial photo or facial image.Here the facial photo does not necessarily mean a photo image displaying the face only rather it means a photo image including at least the face so that the user may recognize the individual shown in a photo.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Hereinafter for the convenience of explanation a photo still image or a video or a certain frame of a video retrieved for facial recognition is referred to as an original photo or original image and a photo of an individual recognized in the original photo is referred to as a facial photo or facial image.Here the facial photo does not necessarily mean a photo image displaying the face only rather it means a photo image including at least the face so that the user may recognize the individual shown in a photo. CLAIM: An imagebased communication method comprising when presenting a target character image detecting 101 whether a preset communication triggering condition is satisfied if detecting that the communication triggering condition is satisfied determining 102 contact information of a target contact corresponding to the target character image according to a preset binding record and initiating 103 503 603 communication with the target contact according to the contact information by calling a preset communication application.

The print data generation device 100 according to Claim 3 wherein the color material reduction information obtainment portion 101 obtains the color material reduction information on the basis of color correction range information that is input from a user interface 102 connected to the display unit 103.

The color ink level data in the CMYK format is created in a process such that the sRGB values of each pixel having color information which is different from color information of a color specified by the user as a background color i.e.pixels in the other colors than the background color hereinafter referred to as nonbackground color among a plurality of pixels which compose the input image data 310 are respectively converted into the CMYK values based on the color conversion table 410 which is stored in the color conversion tablestoring area 253 of the HDD 250.The color conversion table 410 is a table for converting the input data in 256 color scale in the sRGB format into the output data in 256 color scale in the CMYK format.As shown in Fig.7 each of the CMYK values is defined to correspond to each of the sRGB values respectively.Further the sRGB values of each pixel in nonbackground color which composes the input image data 310 are converted into the corresponding CMYK values respectively based on the color conversion table 410.In this regard in the color conversion table 410 a profile wherein correspondence between the CMYK values and the sRGB values are defined may be arbitrarily created based on a known conversion method.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The color ink level data in the CMYK format is created in a process such that the sRGB values of each pixel having color information which is different from color information of a color specified by the user as a background color i.e.pixels in the other colors than the background color hereinafter referred to as nonbackground color among a plurality of pixels which compose the input image data 310 are respectively converted into the CMYK values based on the color conversion table 410 which is stored in the color conversion tablestoring area 253 of the HDD 250.The color conversion table 410 is a table for converting the input data in 256 color scale in the sRGB format into the output data in 256 color scale in the CMYK format.As shown in Fig.7 each of the CMYK values is defined to correspond to each of the sRGB values respectively.Further the sRGB values of each pixel in nonbackground color which composes the input image data 310 are converted into the corresponding CMYK values respectively based on the color conversion table 410.In this regard in the color conversion table 410 a profile wherein correspondence between the CMYK values and the sRGB values are defined may be arbitrarily created based on a known conversion method. CLAIM: The print data generation device 100 according to Claim 3 wherein the color material reduction information obtainment portion 101 obtains the color material reduction information on the basis of color correction range information that is input from a user interface 102 connected to the display unit 103.

The method of claim 10 or 11 wherein a material of the second insulating layer is different from that of the first insulating layer.

In particular in the case of employing the solder for the connection since it is possible to form by using a mounting step reflow of the electronic part it is possible to simplify a process step.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: In particular in the case of employing the solder for the connection since it is possible to form by using a mounting step reflow of the electronic part it is possible to simplify a process step. CLAIM: The method of claim 10 or 11 wherein a material of the second insulating layer is different from that of the first insulating layer.

A computer program product for a programmable apparatus the computer program product comprising a sequence of instructions for implementing a method according to any one of claims 1 to 8 when loaded into and executed by the programmable apparatus.

The particular case of an astrophysical observation with a telescope having a diameter greater than the coherence diameter r0 of the atmosphere approximately 20 cm in the visible range is considered.The turbulence of the atmosphere causes a loss of resolution in the image obtained with the telescope i.e.loss of the information of high spatial frequencies.To prevent this the manner in which the atmospheric turbulence degrades the wavefront of the light coming from the star under study must be known.To that end natural or artificial point stars which allow characterizing the deformation introduced by the atmosphere in the wavefront can be used as a reference.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The particular case of an astrophysical observation with a telescope having a diameter greater than the coherence diameter r0 of the atmosphere approximately 20 cm in the visible range is considered.The turbulence of the atmosphere causes a loss of resolution in the image obtained with the telescope i.e.loss of the information of high spatial frequencies.To prevent this the manner in which the atmospheric turbulence degrades the wavefront of the light coming from the star under study must be known.To that end natural or artificial point stars which allow characterizing the deformation introduced by the atmosphere in the wavefront can be used as a reference. CLAIM: A computer program product for a programmable apparatus the computer program product comprising a sequence of instructions for implementing a method according to any one of claims 1 to 8 when loaded into and executed by the programmable apparatus.

A method in a second transceiver for use in a cellular access system 100 the second transceiver sends 310 and receives 320 data blocks to and from a first transceiver in the system the method comprisingreceiving a transmission comprising a report from the first transceiver said report comprising information on whether or not data blocks have been received successfully at the first transceiver andreceiving said report together with data from the first transceiver characterised in that contents of the report is based on using at least one of the following priority rules Data blocks which have a lower delay tolerance than other data blocks are given priority Data blocks which have been detected as received in error and whose status has not been reported since the error was detected are given priority and Data blocks are given priority according to their sequence numbers with lower sequence numbers having priority over data blocks with higher sequence numbers.

In the present embodiment incrementing the priority value depending on the elapsed time period is performed by setting the remaining time within the delay tolerance to fall below a predetermined time Tpri.The incremental amount of the priority value herein may assume a different value depending on the delay tolerance.In the present embodiment a transmitting priority is determined depending on the delay tolerance for communication 1 communication 2...and communication N the PDU to be retransmitted according to the determined transmission priority apportioned to a transmit slot for transmission.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: In the present embodiment incrementing the priority value depending on the elapsed time period is performed by setting the remaining time within the delay tolerance to fall below a predetermined time Tpri.The incremental amount of the priority value herein may assume a different value depending on the delay tolerance.In the present embodiment a transmitting priority is determined depending on the delay tolerance for communication 1 communication 2...and communication N the PDU to be retransmitted according to the determined transmission priority apportioned to a transmit slot for transmission. CLAIM: A method in a second transceiver for use in a cellular access system 100 the second transceiver sends 310 and receives 320 data blocks to and from a first transceiver in the system the method comprisingreceiving a transmission comprising a report from the first transceiver said report comprising information on whether or not data blocks have been received successfully at the first transceiver andreceiving said report together with data from the first transceiver characterised in that contents of the report is based on using at least one of the following priority rules Data blocks which have a lower delay tolerance than other data blocks are given priority Data blocks which have been detected as received in error and whose status has not been reported since the error was detected are given priority and Data blocks are given priority according to their sequence numbers with lower sequence numbers having priority over data blocks with higher sequence numbers.

A cooling system for a turbomachine 100 the turbomachine including a compressor 110 a combustor 120 operably connected with the compressor and a turbine 130 operably connected with the combustor the compressor including a plurality of stator vanes 113 and a compressor casing 111 forming an outer shell of the compressor the cooling system operatively connected to the compressor casing the cooling system comprisinga plurality of heat pipes 250 located in at least a portion of the plurality of stator vanes the plurality of heat pipes 250 are configured to be in thermal communication with the compressor casing 111 and wherein heat absorbed by the plurality of heat pipes 250 is transferred to the compressor casing 111.

Additional thermal insulation which is not illustrated for clarity may be provided within the heat transfer system wherever it is desired to prevent heat loss.For example insulation may be placed around the exterior of the heat exchanger 22.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Additional thermal insulation which is not illustrated for clarity may be provided within the heat transfer system wherever it is desired to prevent heat loss.For example insulation may be placed around the exterior of the heat exchanger 22. CLAIM: A cooling system for a turbomachine 100 the turbomachine including a compressor 110 a combustor 120 operably connected with the compressor and a turbine 130 operably connected with the combustor the compressor including a plurality of stator vanes 113 and a compressor casing 111 forming an outer shell of the compressor the cooling system operatively connected to the compressor casing the cooling system comprisinga plurality of heat pipes 250 located in at least a portion of the plurality of stator vanes the plurality of heat pipes 250 are configured to be in thermal communication with the compressor casing 111 and wherein heat absorbed by the plurality of heat pipes 250 is transferred to the compressor casing 111.

The method for producing a hair cosmetic according to claim 10 wherein the component C is a silicone oil selected from cyclic linear or branched dimethylpolysiloxane methylphenylpolysiloxane aminomodified polysiloxane and mixtures thereof.

The present invention is a haircare toiletry composition characterized by containing 0.0120 by weight of a composition A consisting of a single kind only of or two kinds or more of the organopolysiloxanes having an amino group and a polyoxyalkylene group and represented by the belowgiven general formulas 1 2 3 and 4R1R2R3SiOSiR12nOSiR1R2R31R3R2 2SiOSiR12nOSiR3R2 22R3R2R1SiOSiR12nOSiR1 33andR3R2 2SiOSiR12nOSiR1 3.4Commonly to the abovegiven general formulas 1 2 3 and 4 R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of 120 carbon number R2 is an OX X being a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group of the same kind as R1 R3 is a R4NR5CH2CH2aNR52 R4 being a divalent hydrocarbon group of 18 carbon number and a being 0 or 1 R5 is a hydrogen atom or an organic group containing a polyoxyalkylene group expressed by the formula CH2CHOHCH2OC2H4ObC3H6OcZ with the proviso that at least one of the total R5s is an organic group containing the aforementioned polyoxyalkylene group here b being an integer of 230 c being an integer of 030 and Z being the aforementioned X or an acyl group.And n represents 10200.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The present invention is a haircare toiletry composition characterized by containing 0.0120 by weight of a composition A consisting of a single kind only of or two kinds or more of the organopolysiloxanes having an amino group and a polyoxyalkylene group and represented by the belowgiven general formulas 1 2 3 and 4R1R2R3SiOSiR12nOSiR1R2R31R3R2 2SiOSiR12nOSiR3R2 22R3R2R1SiOSiR12nOSiR1 33andR3R2 2SiOSiR12nOSiR1 3.4Commonly to the abovegiven general formulas 1 2 3 and 4 R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of 120 carbon number R2 is an OX X being a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group of the same kind as R1 R3 is a R4NR5CH2CH2aNR52 R4 being a divalent hydrocarbon group of 18 carbon number and a being 0 or 1 R5 is a hydrogen atom or an organic group containing a polyoxyalkylene group expressed by the formula CH2CHOHCH2OC2H4ObC3H6OcZ with the proviso that at least one of the total R5s is an organic group containing the aforementioned polyoxyalkylene group here b being an integer of 230 c being an integer of 030 and Z being the aforementioned X or an acyl group.And n represents 10200. CLAIM: The method for producing a hair cosmetic according to claim 10 wherein the component C is a silicone oil selected from cyclic linear or branched dimethylpolysiloxane methylphenylpolysiloxane aminomodified polysiloxane and mixtures thereof.

The spreader system 220 of claim 3 wherein the system is configured so that when said direction detector 32 detects a right turn that said left residue flow director directs the residue flowing therethrough at a first angle and said right residue flow director directs the residue flowing therethrough at a second angle said first angle being directed more toward the ground than said second angle.

Still further it has been found that crop spreading conditions can vary over the course of a harvesting operation.For instance crop population can vary and crop residue distribution and location can change as a result of winds particularly cross winds changes in the direction of travel varying contours of a field or obstacles therein that require following curved swaths and turning such as in the headlands of a field.Typically when cross wind conditions are present the sideward alignment of a pattern of crop residue deposition will have to be adjusted from time to time such as when harvesting machine and or wind changes direction andor speed.Additionally it may be desirable to adjust the spreader settings for other purposes for instance to avoid discharge of crop material onto areas bounding a field such as a road or the like.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Still further it has been found that crop spreading conditions can vary over the course of a harvesting operation.For instance crop population can vary and crop residue distribution and location can change as a result of winds particularly cross winds changes in the direction of travel varying contours of a field or obstacles therein that require following curved swaths and turning such as in the headlands of a field.Typically when cross wind conditions are present the sideward alignment of a pattern of crop residue deposition will have to be adjusted from time to time such as when harvesting machine and or wind changes direction andor speed.Additionally it may be desirable to adjust the spreader settings for other purposes for instance to avoid discharge of crop material onto areas bounding a field such as a road or the like. CLAIM: The spreader system 220 of claim 3 wherein the system is configured so that when said direction detector 32 detects a right turn that said left residue flow director directs the residue flowing therethrough at a first angle and said right residue flow director directs the residue flowing therethrough at a second angle said first angle being directed more toward the ground than said second angle.

The system according to claim 6 wherein in each of the two steps of selecting the available slot and the random start offset are selected randomly.

performs a static analysis of the program to deduce call graphs and instructions blocks determines the invocation points in the call graph to the protected function and computes the checksum reference value of each region.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: performs a static analysis of the program to deduce call graphs and instructions blocks determines the invocation points in the call graph to the protected function and computes the checksum reference value of each region. CLAIM: The system according to claim 6 wherein in each of the two steps of selecting the available slot and the random start offset are selected randomly.

The switch arrangement according to claim 8 wherein said switch is arranged at a passenger or driver end of a instrument panel of said vehicle and only accessible when a front door is open.

A control device according to the invention controls a hybrid car traveling while powered by an engine and a power source other than the engine.The hybrid car includes a first switch to be operated by a driver so as to start up a hybrid system and a second switch to be operated by the driver so as not to actuate the engine.The control device includes a first detecting unit detecting whether or not the first switch is operated a second detecting unit detecting whether or not the second switch is operated a control unit executing startup processing of the hybrid system in response to operation of the first switch and a detecting unit detecting a request of the driver to execute the startup processing without actuating the engine in at least one of a case where the first switch and the second switch are operated substantially simultaneously and a case where the second switch is operated prior to operation of the first switch.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: A control device according to the invention controls a hybrid car traveling while powered by an engine and a power source other than the engine.The hybrid car includes a first switch to be operated by a driver so as to start up a hybrid system and a second switch to be operated by the driver so as not to actuate the engine.The control device includes a first detecting unit detecting whether or not the first switch is operated a second detecting unit detecting whether or not the second switch is operated a control unit executing startup processing of the hybrid system in response to operation of the first switch and a detecting unit detecting a request of the driver to execute the startup processing without actuating the engine in at least one of a case where the first switch and the second switch are operated substantially simultaneously and a case where the second switch is operated prior to operation of the first switch. CLAIM: The switch arrangement according to claim 8 wherein said switch is arranged at a passenger or driver end of a instrument panel of said vehicle and only accessible when a front door is open.

A method for transmitting video data said method comprising in a first electronic device splitting each frame of said video data into a plurality of partial resolution layers wherein each of said plurality of partial resolution layers comprises a base frame layer and one or more additional frame layers and transmitting said base frame layer and said one or more additional frame layers of said frame of said video data to a second electronic device.

Fig.6 schematically shows a state where some layers of moving image data having a hierarchical structure are represented by difference images.In the example shown in the figure the 0th layer 30 and the second layer 34 retain original image data and the first layer 32 and the third layer 36 retain data on a difference image.Original data is shown by an outlined white portion and data on a difference image is shown by a hatched portion.In the following explanation a layer that retains original image data is referred to as an original image layer and a layer that retains data on a difference image is referred to as a difference image layer.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Fig.6 schematically shows a state where some layers of moving image data having a hierarchical structure are represented by difference images.In the example shown in the figure the 0th layer 30 and the second layer 34 retain original image data and the first layer 32 and the third layer 36 retain data on a difference image.Original data is shown by an outlined white portion and data on a difference image is shown by a hatched portion.In the following explanation a layer that retains original image data is referred to as an original image layer and a layer that retains data on a difference image is referred to as a difference image layer. CLAIM: A method for transmitting video data said method comprising in a first electronic device splitting each frame of said video data into a plurality of partial resolution layers wherein each of said plurality of partial resolution layers comprises a base frame layer and one or more additional frame layers and transmitting said base frame layer and said one or more additional frame layers of said frame of said video data to a second electronic device.

A power switching apparatus according to any of Claims 1 to 7 and 10 wherein the electrical device is arranged with respect to the or each vacuum interrupter to enable the electrical device to create a magnetic field that is substantially perpendicular to the direction of an arc current formed in the or each vacuum interrupter when the electrical device is controllable to create a magnetic field.

By closing the switch 53 the resonance circuit 5 forms a closed loop over the electric arc.By closing the loop a countercurrent in the resonance circuit 5 may be evoked due to a voltage change at the capacitance 52 which superimposes the electric arc current in the DC current path 4 and evokes at least temporarily a current zero in the DC current path 4.A sample current signal in the DC current path 4 is illustrated in Figure 2.Prior to time t1 the current in the DC current path 4 is equal to the operating current of e.g.2 kA.At time t1 the resonance circuit 5 is connected in parallel to the series of the switching elements 1 2 3.Up to this stage the capacitance 52 of the resonance circuit 5 is not charged.An oscillating countercurrent is generated which needs a considerable time to grow in magnitude.A current zero crossing may for example be reached at t2 18 ms which may be sufficient for interrupting a regular operating current.Such current zero crossing in turn is a condition for completely breaking the current in the DC current path 4 preferably by means of the second switching element 2 which may extinguish the electric arc.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: By closing the switch 53 the resonance circuit 5 forms a closed loop over the electric arc.By closing the loop a countercurrent in the resonance circuit 5 may be evoked due to a voltage change at the capacitance 52 which superimposes the electric arc current in the DC current path 4 and evokes at least temporarily a current zero in the DC current path 4.A sample current signal in the DC current path 4 is illustrated in Figure 2.Prior to time t1 the current in the DC current path 4 is equal to the operating current of e.g.2 kA.At time t1 the resonance circuit 5 is connected in parallel to the series of the switching elements 1 2 3.Up to this stage the capacitance 52 of the resonance circuit 5 is not charged.An oscillating countercurrent is generated which needs a considerable time to grow in magnitude.A current zero crossing may for example be reached at t2 18 ms which may be sufficient for interrupting a regular operating current.Such current zero crossing in turn is a condition for completely breaking the current in the DC current path 4 preferably by means of the second switching element 2 which may extinguish the electric arc. CLAIM: A power switching apparatus according to any of Claims 1 to 7 and 10 wherein the electrical device is arranged with respect to the or each vacuum interrupter to enable the electrical device to create a magnetic field that is substantially perpendicular to the direction of an arc current formed in the or each vacuum interrupter when the electrical device is controllable to create a magnetic field.

An image processing apparatus 102 according to claim 6 wherein in a case where luminance of the adjustment color has a value greater than a threshold and hue of the adjustment color has a value falling within a predetermined range the determining means is configured to assume a plurality of patches arranged in an Lb plane of the Lab color space to be one patch group and to determine the arrangement of the patches so that a plurality of patch groups are generated by changing an a value in Lab color space of the patch group stepwise.

The third color chart 34c shown in FIG.4 comprises 63 color patches 36c made up of different colors which are substantially identical in shape a string of characters 52 representing SATURATIONHUE a string of characters 54 representing LIGHTNESS a string of characters 56 and a string of numbers 58 for identifying the positions of the color patches 36c along the directions of rows and columns a color temperature indicating column 60 showing the color temperature of a light source and a gray patch 62 solid area all of which are printed on the print medium 32.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The third color chart 34c shown in FIG.4 comprises 63 color patches 36c made up of different colors which are substantially identical in shape a string of characters 52 representing SATURATIONHUE a string of characters 54 representing LIGHTNESS a string of characters 56 and a string of numbers 58 for identifying the positions of the color patches 36c along the directions of rows and columns a color temperature indicating column 60 showing the color temperature of a light source and a gray patch 62 solid area all of which are printed on the print medium 32. CLAIM: An image processing apparatus 102 according to claim 6 wherein in a case where luminance of the adjustment color has a value greater than a threshold and hue of the adjustment color has a value falling within a predetermined range the determining means is configured to assume a plurality of patches arranged in an Lb plane of the Lab color space to be one patch group and to determine the arrangement of the patches so that a plurality of patch groups are generated by changing an a value in Lab color space of the patch group stepwise.

The method of any one or more of claims 10 to 13 further comprising recording an indication of an occurrence of another undervoltage event in response to the supply voltage sample signal being below the third undervoltage threshold while the switch circuit is in the conductive state.

If in operation 450 the supply voltage signal is not greater than the under voltage shutdown threshold VlnOVsh then the logic proceeds to operation 460 in which the voltage supply is compared to the over voltage record threshold value OVrc.If the supply voltage signal is greater than the over voltage record threshold Vln gt OVrc then the over voltage record routine operation 465 is executed to record the over voltage condition as described above and the logic proceeds to operation 420 to repeat the comparison cycle with the switch circuit remaining in the closed connected state.If the supply voltage signal is not greater than the over voltage record threshold VlnOVrc then the logic proceeds directly to operation 415 without performing the over voltage record routine.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: If in operation 450 the supply voltage signal is not greater than the under voltage shutdown threshold VlnOVsh then the logic proceeds to operation 460 in which the voltage supply is compared to the over voltage record threshold value OVrc.If the supply voltage signal is greater than the over voltage record threshold Vln gt OVrc then the over voltage record routine operation 465 is executed to record the over voltage condition as described above and the logic proceeds to operation 420 to repeat the comparison cycle with the switch circuit remaining in the closed connected state.If the supply voltage signal is not greater than the over voltage record threshold VlnOVrc then the logic proceeds directly to operation 415 without performing the over voltage record routine. CLAIM: The method of any one or more of claims 10 to 13 further comprising recording an indication of an occurrence of another undervoltage event in response to the supply voltage sample signal being below the third undervoltage threshold while the switch circuit is in the conductive state.

Energybased tissue sealing or tissue cutting device of any one of claims 14 wherein the optical analysis unit is further configured to generate a signal indicative of water content in the tissue region from the received optical probe beam wherein the onset of tissue sealing is indicated based further on a reduction of water content in the tissue immediately prior to the turning point TP1.

A system and method for monitoring tissue during electrosurgical application via optical sensors is disclosed in a commonlyowned U.S.Patent Application No.12249263

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: A system and method for monitoring tissue during electrosurgical application via optical sensors is disclosed in a commonlyowned U.S.Patent Application No.12249263 CLAIM: Energybased tissue sealing or tissue cutting device of any one of claims 14 wherein the optical analysis unit is further configured to generate a signal indicative of water content in the tissue region from the received optical probe beam wherein the onset of tissue sealing is indicated based further on a reduction of water content in the tissue immediately prior to the turning point TP1.

The ELG of claim 2 further comprising a first circuit line 290 coupled between said first switch and said antenna and a second circuit line 292 coupled between said second switch and said antenna wherein said first and second terminators reduce reflected signals on said first and said second circuit lines.

When the transmit pulse P1 is fired the diodes D1 and D2 simultaneously conduct.The pulse P1 appears at the terminal 72 and is therefore sent out the probe 24 toward the liquid surface.When this fast pulse encounters a liquid surface in the form of an impedance change a portion of the pulse is reflected and will appear as an incoming signal at the terminal 72.At the same time that the pulse P1 is fired a nearly identical pulse will appear at the top of the resistor R2 due to the symmetry of the circuit.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: When the transmit pulse P1 is fired the diodes D1 and D2 simultaneously conduct.The pulse P1 appears at the terminal 72 and is therefore sent out the probe 24 toward the liquid surface.When this fast pulse encounters a liquid surface in the form of an impedance change a portion of the pulse is reflected and will appear as an incoming signal at the terminal 72.At the same time that the pulse P1 is fired a nearly identical pulse will appear at the top of the resistor R2 due to the symmetry of the circuit. CLAIM: The ELG of claim 2 further comprising a first circuit line 290 coupled between said first switch and said antenna and a second circuit line 292 coupled between said second switch and said antenna wherein said first and second terminators reduce reflected signals on said first and said second circuit lines.

The electronic device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the icon corresponds to a frequent contact a frequent group of contacts a recent contact a recent group of contacts a favorite contact or a favorite group of contacts.

In addition to icons relating to actions that can be performed on the content item more advanced elements can also be displayed in the sidebar 999.For example beneath the location 980 header and icon is information regarding the location of the contact represented graphically on a map 981.It may also be possible to interact with the map such as by zooming out or shifting the view or simply opening a larger map by selecting the map.While most of the example sidebars presented thus far have mostly shown a list of actions that can beperformed on the content item it is possible for advanced functionality like displaying static or interactive media related to the content item in the sidebars 744 944 or 999.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: In addition to icons relating to actions that can be performed on the content item more advanced elements can also be displayed in the sidebar 999.For example beneath the location 980 header and icon is information regarding the location of the contact represented graphically on a map 981.It may also be possible to interact with the map such as by zooming out or shifting the view or simply opening a larger map by selecting the map.While most of the example sidebars presented thus far have mostly shown a list of actions that can beperformed on the content item it is possible for advanced functionality like displaying static or interactive media related to the content item in the sidebars 744 944 or 999. CLAIM: The electronic device according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the icon corresponds to a frequent contact a frequent group of contacts a recent contact a recent group of contacts a favorite contact or a favorite group of contacts.

An operation management method of an information processing system including an execution processing unit and a plurality of information technology IT equipment units 101a103b wherein the execution processing unit obtains data including time information environment information and workload information from an operation history 10 of a plurality of the IT equipment units 101a103b calculates a feature value from the data obtained from the operation history 10 classifies a cooling efficiency of the entire IT equipment units 101a103b on the basis of the calculated feature value calculates statistics information of an amount of workload of each IT equipment unit 101a103b for each class of the cooling efficiency and obtains a workload placement index value of the IT equipment unit 101a103b on the basis of the calculated statistics information.

As described above the workload allocation capable of saving the power of the computer room can be achieved by determining an optimum allocation of workloads to the server devices with taking into account the air conditioner power and controlling the workloads on the server devices in accordance with the allocation.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: As described above the workload allocation capable of saving the power of the computer room can be achieved by determining an optimum allocation of workloads to the server devices with taking into account the air conditioner power and controlling the workloads on the server devices in accordance with the allocation. CLAIM: An operation management method of an information processing system including an execution processing unit and a plurality of information technology IT equipment units 101a103b wherein the execution processing unit obtains data including time information environment information and workload information from an operation history 10 of a plurality of the IT equipment units 101a103b calculates a feature value from the data obtained from the operation history 10 classifies a cooling efficiency of the entire IT equipment units 101a103b on the basis of the calculated feature value calculates statistics information of an amount of workload of each IT equipment unit 101a103b for each class of the cooling efficiency and obtains a workload placement index value of the IT equipment unit 101a103b on the basis of the calculated statistics information.

A broadcast signal receiving method comprising receiving a signaling packets through a first channel receiving a RoHC Robust Header Compression packet stream including at least one RoHC packet through a second channel decompressing a header of the RoHC packet based on an information included in the signaling packet to output an IP packet stream wherein the signaling packet includes a signaling packet header and a signaling packet payload and acquiring broadcast data based on the output IP packet stream.

In view of the above the compression type indicator PLPCOMPRESSIONTYPE may signal for transport stream the application of such a header compression andor the particular way of applying it such as a particular combination of the transport stream packet fields that are to be deleted andor removed andor the length of the replacement field.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: In view of the above the compression type indicator PLPCOMPRESSIONTYPE may signal for transport stream the application of such a header compression andor the particular way of applying it such as a particular combination of the transport stream packet fields that are to be deleted andor removed andor the length of the replacement field. CLAIM: A broadcast signal receiving method comprising receiving a signaling packets through a first channel receiving a RoHC Robust Header Compression packet stream including at least one RoHC packet through a second channel decompressing a header of the RoHC packet based on an information included in the signaling packet to output an IP packet stream wherein the signaling packet includes a signaling packet header and a signaling packet payload and acquiring broadcast data based on the output IP packet stream.

The method of claim 1 wherein the adhesive tape is a UV release tape.

After the phosphor layers on LEDs 2A2F are cured substrate 4 is sawn or scribed to separate LEDs 2A2F into discrete devices dice.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: After the phosphor layers on LEDs 2A2F are cured substrate 4 is sawn or scribed to separate LEDs 2A2F into discrete devices dice. CLAIM: The method of claim 1 wherein the adhesive tape is a UV release tape.

A measuring apparatus according to Claim 1 wherein the image acquisition portion is provided with a spectral portion that is provided with a plurality of dichroic mirrors or a spectral portion that is provided with a diffraction grating or a spectral portion that is employing a system in which filters are switched.

The light exiting from the wavelength switcher 14 enters the dichroic mirror switcher 16.The dichroic mirror switcher 16 includes two dichroic mirrors DM1 and DM2 having different characteristics.The dichroic mirror switcher 16 selectively places one of these dichroic mirrors on the optical path.Accordingly the light from the wavelength switcher 14 enters one of the dichroic mirrors.Which mirror is placed on the optical path is determined on an instruction from the processing section 4.The dichroic mirror DM1 transmits light with the wavelengths not less than 455 nm and reflects light with the wavelengths less than 455 nm.The dichroic mirror DM2 transmits light with the wavelengths not less than 560 nm and reflects light with the wavelengths less than 560 nm.These dichroic mirrors are used for reflecting the light from the illuminator section 1 toward the specimen 5 and for blocking the reflected light to prevent its incidence on the detector section 3.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The light exiting from the wavelength switcher 14 enters the dichroic mirror switcher 16.The dichroic mirror switcher 16 includes two dichroic mirrors DM1 and DM2 having different characteristics.The dichroic mirror switcher 16 selectively places one of these dichroic mirrors on the optical path.Accordingly the light from the wavelength switcher 14 enters one of the dichroic mirrors.Which mirror is placed on the optical path is determined on an instruction from the processing section 4.The dichroic mirror DM1 transmits light with the wavelengths not less than 455 nm and reflects light with the wavelengths less than 455 nm.The dichroic mirror DM2 transmits light with the wavelengths not less than 560 nm and reflects light with the wavelengths less than 560 nm.These dichroic mirrors are used for reflecting the light from the illuminator section 1 toward the specimen 5 and for blocking the reflected light to prevent its incidence on the detector section 3. CLAIM: A measuring apparatus according to Claim 1 wherein the image acquisition portion is provided with a spectral portion that is provided with a plurality of dichroic mirrors or a spectral portion that is provided with a diffraction grating or a spectral portion that is employing a system in which filters are switched.

The apparatus of claim 2 the controller further capable of determining the particular dynamically configurable touch zone based on an actuation of the one or more pressure sensors.

A switchover among four symbol types of halfwidth English lowercase symbols fullwidth English lowercase symbols halfwidth English uppercase symbols and fullwidth English uppercase symbols can be implemented by manipulating the F key 162 in Fig.32.Fig.33 shows the F key 162 in Japanese and since the English does not include the hiragana and katakana writing symbols all the four symbol types can be assigned to the four directions of the F key 162 in Fig.32 whereby one can designate a desired English symbol type by one operation on the F key 162.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: A switchover among four symbol types of halfwidth English lowercase symbols fullwidth English lowercase symbols halfwidth English uppercase symbols and fullwidth English uppercase symbols can be implemented by manipulating the F key 162 in Fig.32.Fig.33 shows the F key 162 in Japanese and since the English does not include the hiragana and katakana writing symbols all the four symbol types can be assigned to the four directions of the F key 162 in Fig.32 whereby one can designate a desired English symbol type by one operation on the F key 162. CLAIM: The apparatus of claim 2 the controller further capable of determining the particular dynamically configurable touch zone based on an actuation of the one or more pressure sensors.

The spraydried powder according to any preceding claims wherein the first particle comprises an alkali metal chloride preferably between 1wt and 40wt more preferably between 5wt and 30wt even more preferably between 10wt and 25wt of an alkali metal chloride.

Typically drying conditions encountered during usual drying processes for preparing laundry detergent compositions are not hot enough to result in a solid carrier material having the required highly porous characteristic.The drying step of the present invention is typically carried out at higher temperatures that those typically encountered during typical drying processes for preparing laundry detergent compositions.In order to avoid the unwanted thermal degradation of the ingredients undergoing the hightemperature or flashdrying step the period of time of the drying step is limited the mean residency time in the drying equipment is limited.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Typically drying conditions encountered during usual drying processes for preparing laundry detergent compositions are not hot enough to result in a solid carrier material having the required highly porous characteristic.The drying step of the present invention is typically carried out at higher temperatures that those typically encountered during typical drying processes for preparing laundry detergent compositions.In order to avoid the unwanted thermal degradation of the ingredients undergoing the hightemperature or flashdrying step the period of time of the drying step is limited the mean residency time in the drying equipment is limited. CLAIM: The spraydried powder according to any preceding claims wherein the first particle comprises an alkali metal chloride preferably between 1wt and 40wt more preferably between 5wt and 30wt even more preferably between 10wt and 25wt of an alkali metal chloride.

Method MET2 according to any of the preceding claims 2 to 6 wherein said method MET2 further comprises the step of controlling said operating condition of said at least second transmission apparatus TA2 by said first base station BS1.

Yet another way to vary the antenna component configuration of the cylindrical antenna array 100 is to adjust the antenna component number.As a wireless system grows more and more users are added to the system.One way to handle increased volume of traffic is to replace a threesector antenna with a sixsector antenna.Using cylindrical array 100 no extra hardware and installation need take place.Assuming controller 200 initially configured the cylindrical array antenna 100 to have three components 320 330 and 340 as shown in Fig.5e once volume increases such that six sectors are necessary to handle the traffic the controller 200 is then controlled to reconfigure the cylindrical antenna array 100 into a six sector configuration as shown by elements 322 324 344 342 332 and 334 of Fig.5f.This is another way that the controller 200 based upon a determined load on the cylindrical antenna array 100 is controlled to adjust the antenna component configuration of the cylindrical antenna array.It should be noted that the above described methods of varying antenna component configuration are exemplary and not limitative of the invention and are included as alternate methods of load adjustment for all aspects of the invention previously described.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Yet another way to vary the antenna component configuration of the cylindrical antenna array 100 is to adjust the antenna component number.As a wireless system grows more and more users are added to the system.One way to handle increased volume of traffic is to replace a threesector antenna with a sixsector antenna.Using cylindrical array 100 no extra hardware and installation need take place.Assuming controller 200 initially configured the cylindrical array antenna 100 to have three components 320 330 and 340 as shown in Fig.5e once volume increases such that six sectors are necessary to handle the traffic the controller 200 is then controlled to reconfigure the cylindrical antenna array 100 into a six sector configuration as shown by elements 322 324 344 342 332 and 334 of Fig.5f.This is another way that the controller 200 based upon a determined load on the cylindrical antenna array 100 is controlled to adjust the antenna component configuration of the cylindrical antenna array.It should be noted that the above described methods of varying antenna component configuration are exemplary and not limitative of the invention and are included as alternate methods of load adjustment for all aspects of the invention previously described. CLAIM: Method MET2 according to any of the preceding claims 2 to 6 wherein said method MET2 further comprises the step of controlling said operating condition of said at least second transmission apparatus TA2 by said first base station BS1.

A method of manufacturing a semiconductor substrate the method comprising forming a first semiconductor layer on a substrate forming a metallic material layer on the first semiconductor layer forming a first portion of a second semiconductor layer on the first semiconductor layer and the metallic material layer removing the metallic material layer under the first portion of the second semiconductor layer by dipping the substrate in a solution and forming a second portion of the second semiconductor layer on the first portion of the second semiconductor layer and wherein a cavity is formed in a portion of the first semiconductor layer located under where the metallic material layer was removed.

The substrate is further subjected to Xray diffraction measurement.It is confirmed that throughout the surface of the substrate the measured full width at half maximum of the 0002plane diffraction rocking curve is approximately 80 seconds while another measured full width at half maximum of the 1010plane diffraction rocking curve is approximately 130 seconds.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The substrate is further subjected to Xray diffraction measurement.It is confirmed that throughout the surface of the substrate the measured full width at half maximum of the 0002plane diffraction rocking curve is approximately 80 seconds while another measured full width at half maximum of the 1010plane diffraction rocking curve is approximately 130 seconds. CLAIM: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor substrate the method comprising forming a first semiconductor layer on a substrate forming a metallic material layer on the first semiconductor layer forming a first portion of a second semiconductor layer on the first semiconductor layer and the metallic material layer removing the metallic material layer under the first portion of the second semiconductor layer by dipping the substrate in a solution and forming a second portion of the second semiconductor layer on the first portion of the second semiconductor layer and wherein a cavity is formed in a portion of the first semiconductor layer located under where the metallic material layer was removed.

The mobile terminal of claim 1 or 2 wherein the controller is further configured to cause the display to display preset visual information at one area of the display in response to a second touch input applied to the display while the display is in the inactive state and while the touch input is applied to the sensing unit and the preset visual information is displayed differently based on whether the fingerprint is authenticated such that first preset visual information is displayed when the fingerprint is authenticated and second preset visual information isdisplayed when the fingerprint is not authenticated.

In the first mode content set to the hidden state is not displayed on the display 151 and content set to the locked state is accessible after additional authentication such as inputting a password.In this manner access to specific content is restricted in the first mode.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: In the first mode content set to the hidden state is not displayed on the display 151 and content set to the locked state is accessible after additional authentication such as inputting a password.In this manner access to specific content is restricted in the first mode. CLAIM: The mobile terminal of claim 1 or 2 wherein the controller is further configured to cause the display to display preset visual information at one area of the display in response to a second touch input applied to the display while the display is in the inactive state and while the touch input is applied to the sensing unit and the preset visual information is displayed differently based on whether the fingerprint is authenticated such that first preset visual information is displayed when the fingerprint is authenticated and second preset visual information isdisplayed when the fingerprint is not authenticated.

The machine according to claim 1 characterized in that said first support 5 and said second support 6 are mounted on sliding guides 16 17 which are fixed to said main supporting structure 2 and run parallel to the axis 7 of said spindle 8 and of said tailstock 9 there being provided at least one fluidoperated cylinder 18 that is interposed between said second support 6 and said main supporting structure 2 and can be actuated to cause the movement of said second support 6 along the corresponding sliding guides 17.

A pulley 44A is fixed to a base end side of the main spindle shaft 43 and a pulley 44B is fixed to an output shaft of a spindle motor 45 disposed below the support base 7.A belt 44C is wrapped around the pulley 44A and the pulley 44B.The main spindle shaft 43 is driven to rotate by the spindle motor 45.It should be noted that in the main spindle mechanism 4 a direction approaching the secondary spindle mechanism 5 defines as forward movement.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: A pulley 44A is fixed to a base end side of the main spindle shaft 43 and a pulley 44B is fixed to an output shaft of a spindle motor 45 disposed below the support base 7.A belt 44C is wrapped around the pulley 44A and the pulley 44B.The main spindle shaft 43 is driven to rotate by the spindle motor 45.It should be noted that in the main spindle mechanism 4 a direction approaching the secondary spindle mechanism 5 defines as forward movement. CLAIM: The machine according to claim 1 characterized in that said first support 5 and said second support 6 are mounted on sliding guides 16 17 which are fixed to said main supporting structure 2 and run parallel to the axis 7 of said spindle 8 and of said tailstock 9 there being provided at least one fluidoperated cylinder 18 that is interposed between said second support 6 and said main supporting structure 2 and can be actuated to cause the movement of said second support 6 along the corresponding sliding guides 17.

A computer program product stored on a computer readable medium for designing a threedimensional modeled object comprising code means for causing the system to take the steps of the method of anyone of claims 1 to 15.

Figs.20 to 23 illustrate implementations of a method that manages a content group respectively.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Figs.20 to 23 illustrate implementations of a method that manages a content group respectively. CLAIM: A computer program product stored on a computer readable medium for designing a threedimensional modeled object comprising code means for causing the system to take the steps of the method of anyone of claims 1 to 15.

The method 100 of claim 11 or claim 12 wherein comparing the measured wind conditions for each of the rotor positions for the predetermined wind bins that reach the threshold with a predetermined range further comprises determining current pitch angle settings based on the measured wind conditions anddetermining a difference between predetermined pitch angle settings provided at installation of the wind turbine and the current pitch angle settings.

For implementing said regulation a control unit receives input data such as wind speed V generator speedpitch anglepower P from well known measuring devices and send output data to respectively the pitch actuator system for changing the angular position of the blades 17 and to a generator command unit for changing the reference for the power production.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: For implementing said regulation a control unit receives input data such as wind speed V generator speedpitch anglepower P from well known measuring devices and send output data to respectively the pitch actuator system for changing the angular position of the blades 17 and to a generator command unit for changing the reference for the power production. CLAIM: The method 100 of claim 11 or claim 12 wherein comparing the measured wind conditions for each of the rotor positions for the predetermined wind bins that reach the threshold with a predetermined range further comprises determining current pitch angle settings based on the measured wind conditions anddetermining a difference between predetermined pitch angle settings provided at installation of the wind turbine and the current pitch angle settings.

The probe of claim 1 wherein the frame is made of rigid and electrically insulating material.

On the other hand reference numerals 160 and 170 indicate a coordination layer of a glass or resin material for reducing a difference in sound impedance between a patient body and the probe and a lens layer for focusing ultrasound waves traveling in front of the piezoelectric member 130 onto a particular point respectively.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: On the other hand reference numerals 160 and 170 indicate a coordination layer of a glass or resin material for reducing a difference in sound impedance between a patient body and the probe and a lens layer for focusing ultrasound waves traveling in front of the piezoelectric member 130 onto a particular point respectively. CLAIM: The probe of claim 1 wherein the frame is made of rigid and electrically insulating material.

The system of claim 1 or 2 wherein the risk assessment component is further configured to generate one or more risk aversion strategies for mitigating at least one of the one or more risk factors based on analysis of the industrial data.

Fig.3 shows a schematic diagram of the different software modules and components of a SCADA system 110.The arrows in the diagram show the basic data flow between the different components of the SCADA system 110.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Fig.3 shows a schematic diagram of the different software modules and components of a SCADA system 110.The arrows in the diagram show the basic data flow between the different components of the SCADA system 110. CLAIM: The system of claim 1 or 2 wherein the risk assessment component is further configured to generate one or more risk aversion strategies for mitigating at least one of the one or more risk factors based on analysis of the industrial data.

The method of claim 3 further comprising including the service area index in the data element with a service guide for transmission to the mobile entity wherein the service guide includes a unique service identifier for each MBMS service in the MBMS service areas and the data element associates each unique service identifier with a service area index for a corresponding one of the MBMS service areas.

According to the first method in step 551 UEs in the nonMBMS FAs 502 and 503 preferentially perform cell reselection to a cell for which the MBMS enabled cell indication field in the SIB 1112 is set to 2.If there is no MBMSenabled cell indication field having a value 2 the UEs perform cell reselection to an MBMS cell for which the MBMS enabled cell indication field has a value 1.In this case the MBMS enabled cell indication field has a 3bit length.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: According to the first method in step 551 UEs in the nonMBMS FAs 502 and 503 preferentially perform cell reselection to a cell for which the MBMS enabled cell indication field in the SIB 1112 is set to 2.If there is no MBMSenabled cell indication field having a value 2 the UEs perform cell reselection to an MBMS cell for which the MBMS enabled cell indication field has a value 1.In this case the MBMS enabled cell indication field has a 3bit length. CLAIM: The method of claim 3 further comprising including the service area index in the data element with a service guide for transmission to the mobile entity wherein the service guide includes a unique service identifier for each MBMS service in the MBMS service areas and the data element associates each unique service identifier with a service area index for a corresponding one of the MBMS service areas.

The method according to claim 13 or claim 14 wherein the apparatus further comprises a cam follower operably coupled to the cam member and the stapling head assembly wherein the method further comprises displacing the cam follower from the cam member prior to rotating the cam member from the fired position to the home position.

Referring now to Figures 1529 a third handle assembly 2000 is shown.Third handle assembly 2000 is a manually operable handle assembly i.e.a manual drive system that does not include a power source and is also mechanically engageable with control assembly 200 of surgical instrument 10.It is envisioned that a user e.g.surgeon is able to replace second handle assembly 1000 with third handle assembly 2000 at any time including during a surgical procedure e.g.due to a battery failure battery disruption electrical or mechanical failure.It is envisioned that third handle assembly 2000 is usable with surgical instrument 10 on its own or with an additional housing assembly or enclosure 2010 a portion of housing assembly 2010 is shown in Figures 2529.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Referring now to Figures 1529 a third handle assembly 2000 is shown.Third handle assembly 2000 is a manually operable handle assembly i.e.a manual drive system that does not include a power source and is also mechanically engageable with control assembly 200 of surgical instrument 10.It is envisioned that a user e.g.surgeon is able to replace second handle assembly 1000 with third handle assembly 2000 at any time including during a surgical procedure e.g.due to a battery failure battery disruption electrical or mechanical failure.It is envisioned that third handle assembly 2000 is usable with surgical instrument 10 on its own or with an additional housing assembly or enclosure 2010 a portion of housing assembly 2010 is shown in Figures 2529. CLAIM: The method according to claim 13 or claim 14 wherein the apparatus further comprises a cam follower operably coupled to the cam member and the stapling head assembly wherein the method further comprises displacing the cam follower from the cam member prior to rotating the cam member from the fired position to the home position.

The method according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the explicit encoding parameter indicator specifies the particular change for a quantization parameter prediction vector or both.

Each transformation coefficient represents a single spatial frequency.The relationship between the frequencyindependent quantization step QP and the frequencydependent quantization step ijQP for a QP value is defined for each pair of transformation coefficient indexes i j by the quantization weighting matrix also called Qmatrix with elements wj Applying such a quantization weighting matrix results in frequencydependent quantization step sizes of ij QPwijQPthe frequencyindependent quantization step size QP is scaled by a multiplication with the quantization weighting matrix.By the use of such a quantization weighting matrix the frequency dependent sensitivity of the human visual system can be exploited.In particular smaller quantization step sizes are typically used for lower frequencies and larger quantization step sizes are used for high frequencies.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Each transformation coefficient represents a single spatial frequency.The relationship between the frequencyindependent quantization step QP and the frequencydependent quantization step ijQP for a QP value is defined for each pair of transformation coefficient indexes i j by the quantization weighting matrix also called Qmatrix with elements wj Applying such a quantization weighting matrix results in frequencydependent quantization step sizes of ij QPwijQPthe frequencyindependent quantization step size QP is scaled by a multiplication with the quantization weighting matrix.By the use of such a quantization weighting matrix the frequency dependent sensitivity of the human visual system can be exploited.In particular smaller quantization step sizes are typically used for lower frequencies and larger quantization step sizes are used for high frequencies. CLAIM: The method according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the explicit encoding parameter indicator specifies the particular change for a quantization parameter prediction vector or both.

The signal processing device according to claim 1 further comprising an equalizer correcting frequency characteristics of the digital audio signal wherein the combining unit combines the digital feedback signal with the digital audio signal in which the frequency characteristics are correctedthe storage unit stores plural equalizer coefficients and the control unit performs control so that given equalizer coefficients are selected from the plural equalizer coefficients and that the selected equalizer coefficients are used for correction by the equalizer.

Consideration will be given to an open loop of the transfer functions ADHM the open loop beingformed by disconnecting one part in a loop part loop part from the microphone 21 to the driver 11 related to the noise N in FIG.2.This open loop has characteristics represented in a Bode diagram of FIG.4.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Consideration will be given to an open loop of the transfer functions ADHM the open loop beingformed by disconnecting one part in a loop part loop part from the microphone 21 to the driver 11 related to the noise N in FIG.2.This open loop has characteristics represented in a Bode diagram of FIG.4. CLAIM: The signal processing device according to claim 1 further comprising an equalizer correcting frequency characteristics of the digital audio signal wherein the combining unit combines the digital feedback signal with the digital audio signal in which the frequency characteristics are correctedthe storage unit stores plural equalizer coefficients and the control unit performs control so that given equalizer coefficients are selected from the plural equalizer coefficients and that the selected equalizer coefficients are used for correction by the equalizer.

An apparatus for controlling a state of a terminal screen wherein the terminal comprises a first human body communication component 21 connected with a metal structure 22 on a surface of the terminal the apparatus comprises a determination unit 71 configured to determine a realtime state of the terminal screen as a first state a sending unit 72 configured to generate a first electromagnetic signal corresponding to the first state and send the first electromagnetic signal to the metal structure 22 via the first human body communication component 21 such that the first electromagnetic signal is transmitted via a skin of a user a receiving unit 73 configured to receive by the first human body communication component 21 via the metal structure 22 a second electromagnetic signal returned according to the first electromagnetic signal by an associated wearable device and a switching unit 74 configured to if the second electromagnetic signal comprises state switching information of the terminal screen switch the realtime state from the first state to a second state.

By way of example the wearable NFC device 31 may take various forms such as fingernail tips rings bands e.g.watch bands or bracelets stickers gloves etc.In one example embodiment the first NFC transceiver 33 may be included with the wearable NFC device 31 which may comprise a passive tag that is powered by a field generated by the second NFC transceiver 36 which serves as the active device or reader.This may be beneficial in that a battery need not be included in the wearable NFC device 31 allowing its form factor to be relatively small to more easily fit on a finger for example.However in some embodiments the first NFC transceiver 33 may comprise an active device and the second NFC transceiver 36 may operate as a passive device as well.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: By way of example the wearable NFC device 31 may take various forms such as fingernail tips rings bands e.g.watch bands or bracelets stickers gloves etc.In one example embodiment the first NFC transceiver 33 may be included with the wearable NFC device 31 which may comprise a passive tag that is powered by a field generated by the second NFC transceiver 36 which serves as the active device or reader.This may be beneficial in that a battery need not be included in the wearable NFC device 31 allowing its form factor to be relatively small to more easily fit on a finger for example.However in some embodiments the first NFC transceiver 33 may comprise an active device and the second NFC transceiver 36 may operate as a passive device as well. CLAIM: An apparatus for controlling a state of a terminal screen wherein the terminal comprises a first human body communication component 21 connected with a metal structure 22 on a surface of the terminal the apparatus comprises a determination unit 71 configured to determine a realtime state of the terminal screen as a first state a sending unit 72 configured to generate a first electromagnetic signal corresponding to the first state and send the first electromagnetic signal to the metal structure 22 via the first human body communication component 21 such that the first electromagnetic signal is transmitted via a skin of a user a receiving unit 73 configured to receive by the first human body communication component 21 via the metal structure 22 a second electromagnetic signal returned according to the first electromagnetic signal by an associated wearable device and a switching unit 74 configured to if the second electromagnetic signal comprises state switching information of the terminal screen switch the realtime state from the first state to a second state.

A laundry washing machine 1 comprising a control unit 24 designed to implement a method according to any of the preceding claims.

As shown in Fig.2 washing tub 19 of the washer is provided on its rear side with rearside opening 45.Rearside opening 45 and opening 46 of drain space 37 shown in Fig.3 are connected to water circulation channel 47 so that water or air in washing tub 19 can circulate there.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: As shown in Fig.2 washing tub 19 of the washer is provided on its rear side with rearside opening 45.Rearside opening 45 and opening 46 of drain space 37 shown in Fig.3 are connected to water circulation channel 47 so that water or air in washing tub 19 can circulate there. CLAIM: A laundry washing machine 1 comprising a control unit 24 designed to implement a method according to any of the preceding claims.

The fluorescence detection apparatus according to claim 3 wherein wavelength range of the excitation light overlaps the thirdrange of the third photodetector.

Incidentally wavelength ranges of light transmitted by the respective filters 22a 22b and 22c are for example red R580 nm to 650 nm green G500 nm to 580 nm and blue B400 nm to 500 nm.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Incidentally wavelength ranges of light transmitted by the respective filters 22a 22b and 22c are for example red R580 nm to 650 nm green G500 nm to 580 nm and blue B400 nm to 500 nm. CLAIM: The fluorescence detection apparatus according to claim 3 wherein wavelength range of the excitation light overlaps the thirdrange of the third photodetector.

The portable laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a nozzle part N including a water discharge hole 623 a detergent discharge hole 625 and a suction part 627 wherein the liquid transferring part includes an air pump 2 including a discharge port 21 for discharging air therethrough and a suction port 23 for sucking air therethrough a first supply channel S1 for connecting the discharge port 21 and the water discharge hole 623 a second supply channel S2 for connecting the discharge port 21 and the detergent chamber 431 an air suction channel C for connecting the suction port 23 and the suction chamber 48 a water channel 81 for connecting the water chamber 44 to the first supply channel S1 a detergent channel 83 for connecting the detergent chamber 46 and the detergent discharge hole 625 and a suction channel 85 for connecting the suction chamber 48 and the suction part 627.

In addition by means of the appropriate modifications the machine is suitable for being coupled both to a professional stainremoving table of the type used in dry cleaners and establishments or specialized industries and to a domestic fluid suction and propulsion source such as a steam cleaning machine and a vacuum cleaner with which the direction of the fluid or fluids can be varied as desired being a portable and lowcost stainremoving machine for domestic use.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: In addition by means of the appropriate modifications the machine is suitable for being coupled both to a professional stainremoving table of the type used in dry cleaners and establishments or specialized industries and to a domestic fluid suction and propulsion source such as a steam cleaning machine and a vacuum cleaner with which the direction of the fluid or fluids can be varied as desired being a portable and lowcost stainremoving machine for domestic use. CLAIM: The portable laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a nozzle part N including a water discharge hole 623 a detergent discharge hole 625 and a suction part 627 wherein the liquid transferring part includes an air pump 2 including a discharge port 21 for discharging air therethrough and a suction port 23 for sucking air therethrough a first supply channel S1 for connecting the discharge port 21 and the water discharge hole 623 a second supply channel S2 for connecting the discharge port 21 and the detergent chamber 431 an air suction channel C for connecting the suction port 23 and the suction chamber 48 a water channel 81 for connecting the water chamber 44 to the first supply channel S1 a detergent channel 83 for connecting the detergent chamber 46 and the detergent discharge hole 625 and a suction channel 85 for connecting the suction chamber 48 and the suction part 627.

A method comprising receiving from a sensor 102 an alternating differential voltage signal wherein said alternating differential voltage signal has an amplitude that changes relative to a change in speed of a target 104 converting said alternating differential voltage signal to an attenuated singleended voltage signal receiving a speed signal wherein said speed signal indicates the current speed of the target 104 and dynamically scaling said attenuated singleended voltage signal by multiplying said attenuated singleended voltage signal by a scaling factor wherein said scaling factor is selected relative to the speed signal and is selected relative to a signaltonoise ratio of the scaled attenuated singleended voltage signal.

In both amplifiers 308 and 320 the positive terminal is referenced to VDD2 volts.This forces the DC voltage corresponding to the positive current IOUT A and negative current IOUT B to be maintained at VDD2 volts and thereby optimizes the matching of the current steering circuitry in the variable attenuator circuit 24 as previously discussed.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: In both amplifiers 308 and 320 the positive terminal is referenced to VDD2 volts.This forces the DC voltage corresponding to the positive current IOUT A and negative current IOUT B to be maintained at VDD2 volts and thereby optimizes the matching of the current steering circuitry in the variable attenuator circuit 24 as previously discussed. CLAIM: A method comprising receiving from a sensor 102 an alternating differential voltage signal wherein said alternating differential voltage signal has an amplitude that changes relative to a change in speed of a target 104 converting said alternating differential voltage signal to an attenuated singleended voltage signal receiving a speed signal wherein said speed signal indicates the current speed of the target 104 and dynamically scaling said attenuated singleended voltage signal by multiplying said attenuated singleended voltage signal by a scaling factor wherein said scaling factor is selected relative to the speed signal and is selected relative to a signaltonoise ratio of the scaled attenuated singleended voltage signal.

A radio base station comprising a Radio Equipment Control REC and Radio Equipment RE characterized in that at least two Common Public Radio Interface CPRI links exist between the REC and the RE and inphasequadrature phase IQ data between the REC and the RE is transmitted over the at least two CPRI links.

determining a packing pattern in which data of the M RAT periods are packed in load areas of the basic frame group according to a predetermined data packing rule corresponding to each service of each RE

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: determining a packing pattern in which data of the M RAT periods are packed in load areas of the basic frame group according to a predetermined data packing rule corresponding to each service of each RE CLAIM: A radio base station comprising a Radio Equipment Control REC and Radio Equipment RE characterized in that at least two Common Public Radio Interface CPRI links exist between the REC and the RE and inphasequadrature phase IQ data between the REC and the RE is transmitted over the at least two CPRI links.

A trailingedge flap system 2 for a wing of an aircraft the wing having a wing structure the trailingedge flap system 2 comprisinga trailingedge flap 4a guide rail 6 attached to the trailingedge flap 4a carriage 12 slidably engaging the guide rail 6 and rotatably attachable to a fixed position on the wing structure anda drive means 14 couplable with the wing structure and coupled with a first joint 28 on the guide rail 6 wherein the drive means 14 is adapted for moving the trailingedge flap 4 relative to the wing structure by moving the guide rail 6 along the carriage 12 through moving the first joint 28 relative to the wing structure such that the trailingedge flap 4 translates and rotates wherein the trailingedge flap 4 is at least movable into a cruise position a highlift position and an air brake position.

To temporarily increase the lift generated by airfoils in particular aircraft wings it is wellknown in the art to deploy movable highlift devices such as leading edge slats or trailing edge flaps from a retracted position to an extended position in which they increase the area andor camber of the airfoil.In the case of leading edge slats their deployment may also create at least one opening between the slat and the main body of the airfoil.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: To temporarily increase the lift generated by airfoils in particular aircraft wings it is wellknown in the art to deploy movable highlift devices such as leading edge slats or trailing edge flaps from a retracted position to an extended position in which they increase the area andor camber of the airfoil.In the case of leading edge slats their deployment may also create at least one opening between the slat and the main body of the airfoil. CLAIM: A trailingedge flap system 2 for a wing of an aircraft the wing having a wing structure the trailingedge flap system 2 comprisinga trailingedge flap 4a guide rail 6 attached to the trailingedge flap 4a carriage 12 slidably engaging the guide rail 6 and rotatably attachable to a fixed position on the wing structure anda drive means 14 couplable with the wing structure and coupled with a first joint 28 on the guide rail 6 wherein the drive means 14 is adapted for moving the trailingedge flap 4 relative to the wing structure by moving the guide rail 6 along the carriage 12 through moving the first joint 28 relative to the wing structure such that the trailingedge flap 4 translates and rotates wherein the trailingedge flap 4 is at least movable into a cruise position a highlift position and an air brake position.

The method of claim 1 further comprising the NodeB reserving resources and configuring a radio link for the EU operation based on the radio link setup message.

A description will first be made of an exemplary method for applying an uplink power offset value according to an embodiment of the present invention with reference to FIGs.5A to 6B.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: A description will first be made of an exemplary method for applying an uplink power offset value according to an embodiment of the present invention with reference to FIGs.5A to 6B. CLAIM: The method of claim 1 further comprising the NodeB reserving resources and configuring a radio link for the EU operation based on the radio link setup message.

A distributed radio system as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein each receiver comprisesan antenna 50 60 70 for receiving the radio signalsa tuner 103080 adapted to receive the radio signals and to down convert the radio signals and to transmit a downconverted signalan analog to digital converter 204090 adapted to receive the downconverted signal and to transform the downconverted signal into the digital signal.

Now if it is determined that the powers of the OFDM signals of intermediate frequencies output from the first tuner 305 and the second tuner 306 both are lower than the predetermined value T step S403 Yes step S404 Yes the powers of the OFDM signals of intermediate frequencies output from the first tuner 305 and the second tuner 306 are detected during the diversity detection period and stored into the RAM 316 as shown in Fig.6 step S601.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Now if it is determined that the powers of the OFDM signals of intermediate frequencies output from the first tuner 305 and the second tuner 306 both are lower than the predetermined value T step S403 Yes step S404 Yes the powers of the OFDM signals of intermediate frequencies output from the first tuner 305 and the second tuner 306 are detected during the diversity detection period and stored into the RAM 316 as shown in Fig.6 step S601. CLAIM: A distributed radio system as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein each receiver comprisesan antenna 50 60 70 for receiving the radio signalsa tuner 103080 adapted to receive the radio signals and to down convert the radio signals and to transmit a downconverted signalan analog to digital converter 204090 adapted to receive the downconverted signal and to transform the downconverted signal into the digital signal.

Wireless communication unit according to at least one of the previous claims wherein the wireless communication unit comprises at least two secondary control units and wherein the received command at the wireless communication unit is received by means of the internal interface from a first secondary control unit and the wireless communication unit is further configured to forward the received command to a second secondary control unit after checking the received command with registration unit.

The method device and developed configurations thereof as outlined above may be implemented by digital circuits of any preferred kind whereby the advantages associated with the digital circuits may be obtained.In particular one or more method steps or features of the method can be implemented by one or more means for functionally executing the method step.A single processor or other unit may fulfill the functions of several means recited in the claimsthis in particular holds for a user equipment according to the concept of the invention.The concept also leads to a computer program productstorable on a storage device and adapted for executing the method when executed on a device.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The method device and developed configurations thereof as outlined above may be implemented by digital circuits of any preferred kind whereby the advantages associated with the digital circuits may be obtained.In particular one or more method steps or features of the method can be implemented by one or more means for functionally executing the method step.A single processor or other unit may fulfill the functions of several means recited in the claimsthis in particular holds for a user equipment according to the concept of the invention.The concept also leads to a computer program productstorable on a storage device and adapted for executing the method when executed on a device. CLAIM: Wireless communication unit according to at least one of the previous claims wherein the wireless communication unit comprises at least two secondary control units and wherein the received command at the wireless communication unit is received by means of the internal interface from a first secondary control unit and the wireless communication unit is further configured to forward the received command to a second secondary control unit after checking the received command with registration unit.

The method of one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the PCC signalling mechanism between the MME and the PGW is used for sending the congestion status notification and a content related to the congestion status notification as a payload in the GTPC protocol andor the signalling mechanism between the wireless base station and the MME is implemented by sending the congestion status notification and a content related to the congestion status notification as a S1AP message using the S1AP protocol.

The PCRF entity may be further configured to generate PCC rules according to the service request sent by the PCSCF entity and send the PCC rules to a PGW in the access network.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The PCRF entity may be further configured to generate PCC rules according to the service request sent by the PCSCF entity and send the PCC rules to a PGW in the access network. CLAIM: The method of one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the PCC signalling mechanism between the MME and the PGW is used for sending the congestion status notification and a content related to the congestion status notification as a payload in the GTPC protocol andor the signalling mechanism between the wireless base station and the MME is implemented by sending the congestion status notification and a content related to the congestion status notification as a S1AP message using the S1AP protocol.

The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the horizontal stripe is disposed approximately midway between opposing ends of the touchscreen display.

In other embodiments of the application the answering signal Sa may be generated by drawing a first symbol previously defined on the touch screen 120 and the rejecting signal Sr is a signal generated by drawing a second symbol previously defined on the touch screen 120.In one embodiment the answering signal Sa only generated when the first symbol is substantially drawn in the first area 121 and the rejecting signal Sr only generated when the second symbol is substantially drawn in the second area 122.The first symbol or the second symbol for example is a pattern comprising a tick pattern an X pattern anpattern a clockwise circle pattern or an anticlockwise circle pattern a symbol or a character.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: In other embodiments of the application the answering signal Sa may be generated by drawing a first symbol previously defined on the touch screen 120 and the rejecting signal Sr is a signal generated by drawing a second symbol previously defined on the touch screen 120.In one embodiment the answering signal Sa only generated when the first symbol is substantially drawn in the first area 121 and the rejecting signal Sr only generated when the second symbol is substantially drawn in the second area 122.The first symbol or the second symbol for example is a pattern comprising a tick pattern an X pattern anpattern a clockwise circle pattern or an anticlockwise circle pattern a symbol or a character. CLAIM: The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the horizontal stripe is disposed approximately midway between opposing ends of the touchscreen display.

The method as claimed in claim 11 wherein the first portion of the diluentdispersion stream is 5095 percent of the diluentdispersion stream.

Figure 2 describes a feed assembly further comprising partition means 110 for keeping apart the inner and outer tube.These partition means 110 preferably are tubes.Such tubes have the advantage that they reduce or prevent vibration of the inner tube 102.For this reason such tubes are also referred to as muffler tubes.Muffler tubes preferably are held in place by an annular plate perpendicular to the axis of the muffler tubes which annular plate has openings accommodating the muffler tubes.The muffler tubes preferably have a diameter of from 1 to 5 cm more preferably of from 2 to 4 cm.The number of muffler tubes preferably is of from 3 to 15 more specifically of from 3 to 12.The tubes preferably are evenly distributed along the circumference of the inner tube.The length of the tubes generally will be at most 0.5 m.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Figure 2 describes a feed assembly further comprising partition means 110 for keeping apart the inner and outer tube.These partition means 110 preferably are tubes.Such tubes have the advantage that they reduce or prevent vibration of the inner tube 102.For this reason such tubes are also referred to as muffler tubes.Muffler tubes preferably are held in place by an annular plate perpendicular to the axis of the muffler tubes which annular plate has openings accommodating the muffler tubes.The muffler tubes preferably have a diameter of from 1 to 5 cm more preferably of from 2 to 4 cm.The number of muffler tubes preferably is of from 3 to 15 more specifically of from 3 to 12.The tubes preferably are evenly distributed along the circumference of the inner tube.The length of the tubes generally will be at most 0.5 m. CLAIM: The method as claimed in claim 11 wherein the first portion of the diluentdispersion stream is 5095 percent of the diluentdispersion stream.

The terminal apparatus of claim 12 wherein if the angle falls within the normal range the measuring module measures the CRL of the object based on the result of modeling the object and if the angle does not fall within the normal range the measuring module estimates a model of the object corresponding to a case where the angle falls within the normal range and measures the CRL of the object based on the estimated modeling result.

When adjustment of the figure template is completed by the control unit 107 the display unit 103 may display at least one of BPD OFD head circumference HD and a ratio of BPDOFD of the adjusted figure template.For example when the object is a fetus the display unit 103 may display at least one of BPD OFD HD and a ratio of BPDOFD of the adjustedellipse template.Accordingly an operator or a doctor may accurately and easily diagnose a feature of a fetus to be measured.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: When adjustment of the figure template is completed by the control unit 107 the display unit 103 may display at least one of BPD OFD head circumference HD and a ratio of BPDOFD of the adjusted figure template.For example when the object is a fetus the display unit 103 may display at least one of BPD OFD HD and a ratio of BPDOFD of the adjustedellipse template.Accordingly an operator or a doctor may accurately and easily diagnose a feature of a fetus to be measured. CLAIM: The terminal apparatus of claim 12 wherein if the angle falls within the normal range the measuring module measures the CRL of the object based on the result of modeling the object and if the angle does not fall within the normal range the measuring module estimates a model of the object corresponding to a case where the angle falls within the normal range and measures the CRL of the object based on the estimated modeling result.

Use of the polymer compounds according to one of claims 1 to 10 for the manufacture of photovoltaic conversion devices preferably solar cells solar batteries solar modules or optical sensors.

From the standpoint of elongating the luminance 10 reduction lifetime when the polymer compound of the present invention is used in a polymer light emitting device Ar1 in the formula I represents preferably a group represented by the formulae 101 to 110 126 to 130 135 to 145 158 to 159 173 to 205 more preferably a group represented by the formulae 126 to 130 135 to 137 141 to 145 158 to 159.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: From the standpoint of elongating the luminance 10 reduction lifetime when the polymer compound of the present invention is used in a polymer light emitting device Ar1 in the formula I represents preferably a group represented by the formulae 101 to 110 126 to 130 135 to 145 158 to 159 173 to 205 more preferably a group represented by the formulae 126 to 130 135 to 137 141 to 145 158 to 159. CLAIM: Use of the polymer compounds according to one of claims 1 to 10 for the manufacture of photovoltaic conversion devices preferably solar cells solar batteries solar modules or optical sensors.

The liquid consuming apparatus of claim 3 wherein the restriction member 81 is a gas bag 85 filled with gas wherein the gas bag 85 is configured to change its state from a bulging state to a contracted state wherein when the gas bag is in the bulging state the gas bag 85 bulges into the liquid chamber 36 and contacts the movable member 70 in the liquid chamber 36 such that movement of the float is restricted within a restricted range and the float is submerged in the liquid in the liquid chamber 36 wherein when the gas bag 85 is in the contracted state the gas bag 85 is configured to release the movable member 70 such that the float is positioned in a free range which is above the restricted range wherein an amount of gas in the gas bag 85 when the gas bag 85 is in the contracted state is less than an amount of gas in the gas bag 85 when the gas bag 85 is in the bulging state wherein the release member 113 is configure to discharge gas from the gas bag.

Therefore driving the air pressurizing pump is stopped at an early stage thereby decreasing the flow velocity of ink with which the subtank is replenished from the main tank.Thus the ink replenishment flow velocity is shifted from the range of A3 to the range of B3 shown in FIG.21 and as a result similar advantages can be obtained.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Therefore driving the air pressurizing pump is stopped at an early stage thereby decreasing the flow velocity of ink with which the subtank is replenished from the main tank.Thus the ink replenishment flow velocity is shifted from the range of A3 to the range of B3 shown in FIG.21 and as a result similar advantages can be obtained. CLAIM: The liquid consuming apparatus of claim 3 wherein the restriction member 81 is a gas bag 85 filled with gas wherein the gas bag 85 is configured to change its state from a bulging state to a contracted state wherein when the gas bag is in the bulging state the gas bag 85 bulges into the liquid chamber 36 and contacts the movable member 70 in the liquid chamber 36 such that movement of the float is restricted within a restricted range and the float is submerged in the liquid in the liquid chamber 36 wherein when the gas bag 85 is in the contracted state the gas bag 85 is configured to release the movable member 70 such that the float is positioned in a free range which is above the restricted range wherein an amount of gas in the gas bag 85 when the gas bag 85 is in the contracted state is less than an amount of gas in the gas bag 85 when the gas bag 85 is in the bulging state wherein the release member 113 is configure to discharge gas from the gas bag.

The method of Claim 1 wherein the device is a User Equipment UE.

As such and as described in greater detail below MDT measurement configuration in the 3GPP communication system 100 can include activation conditions such as thresholds access classes positioning capabilities measurement probability factor etc.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: As such and as described in greater detail below MDT measurement configuration in the 3GPP communication system 100 can include activation conditions such as thresholds access classes positioning capabilities measurement probability factor etc. CLAIM: The method of Claim 1 wherein the device is a User Equipment UE.

An arrangement 1 according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the EGR heat exchanger 3 casing is made of plastic.

Fig.10 shows a fourth embodiment of the invention in which parts similar to those in Figs.1 to 3 are designated by the same reference numerals.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Fig.10 shows a fourth embodiment of the invention in which parts similar to those in Figs.1 to 3 are designated by the same reference numerals. CLAIM: An arrangement 1 according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the EGR heat exchanger 3 casing is made of plastic.

The forceps according to claim 11 or 12 wherein the insulative tubular member includes a cutout defined therein the distal tip portion of the at least one jaw member configured to extend through the cutout when the insulative tubular member is disposed in the extended position.

As can be appreciated it is also envisioned that the trigger assembly 70 may be electrically configured to transmit electrical energy to the monopolar element 154 when extended.For example the trigger assembly 70 may be configured such that proximalmost actuation of the trigger 71 Fig.1C both extends and activates the monopolar element 154.An automatic safety circuit 460 or mechanical safety lock not shown may be employed which prevents the switch 200 from energizing the jaw members 110 and 120 when the monopolar element 154 is extended.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: As can be appreciated it is also envisioned that the trigger assembly 70 may be electrically configured to transmit electrical energy to the monopolar element 154 when extended.For example the trigger assembly 70 may be configured such that proximalmost actuation of the trigger 71 Fig.1C both extends and activates the monopolar element 154.An automatic safety circuit 460 or mechanical safety lock not shown may be employed which prevents the switch 200 from energizing the jaw members 110 and 120 when the monopolar element 154 is extended. CLAIM: The forceps according to claim 11 or 12 wherein the insulative tubular member includes a cutout defined therein the distal tip portion of the at least one jaw member configured to extend through the cutout when the insulative tubular member is disposed in the extended position.

Computer program comprising program code means adapted to execute said estimation procedure s of the claims from 1 to 6 when such program is run on a computer.

The control section 7 controls the combustion mode to the rich mode upon starting of the engine 30 and then changes when starting of desorption of HC from the HC absorbent 2a is estimated by the HC desorption timing estimation section 6 the combustion mode of the engine 30 from the rich mode to the lean mode.Further if a desorption completion timing of HC from the HC absorbent 2a is estimated by the HC desorption timing estimation section 6 then the control section 7 ends the lean mode as the combustion mode of the engine 30 based on the result of estimation and establishes a normal operation mode.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The control section 7 controls the combustion mode to the rich mode upon starting of the engine 30 and then changes when starting of desorption of HC from the HC absorbent 2a is estimated by the HC desorption timing estimation section 6 the combustion mode of the engine 30 from the rich mode to the lean mode.Further if a desorption completion timing of HC from the HC absorbent 2a is estimated by the HC desorption timing estimation section 6 then the control section 7 ends the lean mode as the combustion mode of the engine 30 based on the result of estimation and establishes a normal operation mode. CLAIM: Computer program comprising program code means adapted to execute said estimation procedure s of the claims from 1 to 6 when such program is run on a computer.

An extraction method comprising by a processor identifying as a video data portion including a scene of interest in a sports game a portion of or all of captured images of the sports game that correspond to a period in which audio data obtained by collecting sound from the sports game exhibits relatively loud sound or a period in which the audio data exhibits sound louder than a specific loudness.

Further considering the audio levels in the news program and the sportwatching program the minimum silent section length DRSMin and the minimum noise sectionlength DRNMin are set to 0.2 sec.and 1.0 sec.respectively in the embodiment.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Further considering the audio levels in the news program and the sportwatching program the minimum silent section length DRSMin and the minimum noise sectionlength DRNMin are set to 0.2 sec.and 1.0 sec.respectively in the embodiment. CLAIM: An extraction method comprising by a processor identifying as a video data portion including a scene of interest in a sports game a portion of or all of captured images of the sports game that correspond to a period in which audio data obtained by collecting sound from the sports game exhibits relatively loud sound or a period in which the audio data exhibits sound louder than a specific loudness.

Method as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein the reference morphological data are obtained from a reference scan other than the scan to be corrected.

When the irradiation position of the signal light LS reaches the last scanning point Rmn the controller 210 controls the Galvano mirrors 141A and 141B simultaneously to move the irradiation position of the signal light LS along the return scanning line RR shown in Fig.10.The return scanning line RR corresponds to scanning of the irradiation positions scanning points with the signal light LS in the direction from the scan end position RE to the scan start position RS.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: When the irradiation position of the signal light LS reaches the last scanning point Rmn the controller 210 controls the Galvano mirrors 141A and 141B simultaneously to move the irradiation position of the signal light LS along the return scanning line RR shown in Fig.10.The return scanning line RR corresponds to scanning of the irradiation positions scanning points with the signal light LS in the direction from the scan end position RE to the scan start position RS. CLAIM: Method as claimed in claim 1 or 2 wherein the reference morphological data are obtained from a reference scan other than the scan to be corrected.

The method of claim 13 further comprising one of storing by the memory the differing data said differing data including data for which respective power information for controlling respective power modes of the processor exists and data for which respective power information for controlling respective power modes of the processor do not exist and including the power information with the particular data in the read select data is distinct from another power information included in another read select data including another particular data such that the other power information includes a different suggested power mode for the processor when the processor is processing the other particular data and providing by the memory controller when the determination indicates that power information is included in the read select data the power information to the power controller for the control of the current power mode for the processor when the processor is processing the particular data.

That is when a plurality of power types are present in one block the power mode control unit 130 may control the corresponding block to operate in a power mode corresponding to a power type having a greatest quantity in the block so as to prevent excess power consumption caused by frequent changes of the power mode.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: That is when a plurality of power types are present in one block the power mode control unit 130 may control the corresponding block to operate in a power mode corresponding to a power type having a greatest quantity in the block so as to prevent excess power consumption caused by frequent changes of the power mode. CLAIM: The method of claim 13 further comprising one of storing by the memory the differing data said differing data including data for which respective power information for controlling respective power modes of the processor exists and data for which respective power information for controlling respective power modes of the processor do not exist and including the power information with the particular data in the read select data is distinct from another power information included in another read select data including another particular data such that the other power information includes a different suggested power mode for the processor when the processor is processing the other particular data and providing by the memory controller when the determination indicates that power information is included in the read select data the power information to the power controller for the control of the current power mode for the processor when the processor is processing the particular data.

The system of Claim 3 wherein a different subset of the clinical information is displayed on at least one display monitor for each stage of the medical procedure the medical procedure being a multistage medical procedure and the clinical information is divided into subsets according to the authorization level or permission level of an intended recipient of the clinical information.

Referring now to FIG.7 in one particular embodiment an algorithm 120 for assisting a surgeon in performing a total knee arthroplasty procedure may be executed by the computer 12.The algorithm 120 includes a process step 122 in which the CAOS system 10 is initialized.The process step 122 is similar to the process step 102 of the algorithm 100 described above in regard to FIG.6.In process step 122 the preferences of the CAOS system 10 are selected and calibrations are set.To do so the computer 12 displays a user initialization interface 160 to the surgeon 50 via the display device 44 as illustrated in FIG.8.The surgeon 50 may interact with the interface 160 to select various initialization options of the CAOS system 10.For example the surgeon 50 may select a network settings button 162 to change the network settings of the system 10 a video settings button 164 to change the video settings of the system 10 a language button 166 to change the language used by the system 10 andor a calibration button 168 to change the calibrations of the touch screen of the display device 44.The surgeon 50 may select a button by for example touching an appropriate area of the touch screen of the displaydevice 44 operating an input device such as a mouse to select the desired onscreen button or the like.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Referring now to FIG.7 in one particular embodiment an algorithm 120 for assisting a surgeon in performing a total knee arthroplasty procedure may be executed by the computer 12.The algorithm 120 includes a process step 122 in which the CAOS system 10 is initialized.The process step 122 is similar to the process step 102 of the algorithm 100 described above in regard to FIG.6.In process step 122 the preferences of the CAOS system 10 are selected and calibrations are set.To do so the computer 12 displays a user initialization interface 160 to the surgeon 50 via the display device 44 as illustrated in FIG.8.The surgeon 50 may interact with the interface 160 to select various initialization options of the CAOS system 10.For example the surgeon 50 may select a network settings button 162 to change the network settings of the system 10 a video settings button 164 to change the video settings of the system 10 a language button 166 to change the language used by the system 10 andor a calibration button 168 to change the calibrations of the touch screen of the display device 44.The surgeon 50 may select a button by for example touching an appropriate area of the touch screen of the displaydevice 44 operating an input device such as a mouse to select the desired onscreen button or the like. CLAIM: The system of Claim 3 wherein a different subset of the clinical information is displayed on at least one display monitor for each stage of the medical procedure the medical procedure being a multistage medical procedure and the clinical information is divided into subsets according to the authorization level or permission level of an intended recipient of the clinical information.

LEDbased luminaire of claim 11 further comprising LEDdriving device 29 for driving the LEDs 21 provided in the cavity 19 and is located on the side of the base plate 12 opposite to the LEDbased device 20.

After assembling the plurality of the heatdissipating units as shown above the openings of the plurality of the heatdissipating units are linked together and form a central airflow passage P as shown in Fig.3.There is a gap between two adjacent conelike portions for allowing the airflow to pass therethrough.Therefore the cold airflow will pass through the surface of the heatdissipating structure and take heat away.The airflow passage P can accelerate movement of the airflow passing through the conelike surface of the heatdissipating unit because of the structural characteristic.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: After assembling the plurality of the heatdissipating units as shown above the openings of the plurality of the heatdissipating units are linked together and form a central airflow passage P as shown in Fig.3.There is a gap between two adjacent conelike portions for allowing the airflow to pass therethrough.Therefore the cold airflow will pass through the surface of the heatdissipating structure and take heat away.The airflow passage P can accelerate movement of the airflow passing through the conelike surface of the heatdissipating unit because of the structural characteristic. CLAIM: LEDbased luminaire of claim 11 further comprising LEDdriving device 29 for driving the LEDs 21 provided in the cavity 19 and is located on the side of the base plate 12 opposite to the LEDbased device 20.

A battery pack as claimed in claim 5 6 7 or 8 wherein the flange portion includes a first fastening portion and the frame portion includes a second fastening portion fastened to the first fastening portion.

Referring to FIG.3B the housing of the slope portion 722 is inclined to be gradually sloped downward from the air inlet port 731 to the air outlet port 741 and simultaneously may be formed to be gradually sloped downward from either end of the battery modules 100 200 300 and 400 to the center.This enables the water to be discharged from the both ends of the battery module 100 200 300 and 400 located prior to the cushioning member 510.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Referring to FIG.3B the housing of the slope portion 722 is inclined to be gradually sloped downward from the air inlet port 731 to the air outlet port 741 and simultaneously may be formed to be gradually sloped downward from either end of the battery modules 100 200 300 and 400 to the center.This enables the water to be discharged from the both ends of the battery module 100 200 300 and 400 located prior to the cushioning member 510. CLAIM: A battery pack as claimed in claim 5 6 7 or 8 wherein the flange portion includes a first fastening portion and the frame portion includes a second fastening portion fastened to the first fastening portion.

The thermoelectric conversion module according to claim 9 wherein the oxide ceramic is an alumina or a zirconium oxide.

Figure 1 illustrates a sectional view of a thermoelectric conversion module 1 in a first embodiment.As is illustrated in Figure 1 the thermoelectric conversion module 1 comprises a first substrate 2 a first electrode 8 a thermoelectric conversion element 10 a second electrode 6 and a second substrate 7.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Figure 1 illustrates a sectional view of a thermoelectric conversion module 1 in a first embodiment.As is illustrated in Figure 1 the thermoelectric conversion module 1 comprises a first substrate 2 a first electrode 8 a thermoelectric conversion element 10 a second electrode 6 and a second substrate 7. CLAIM: The thermoelectric conversion module according to claim 9 wherein the oxide ceramic is an alumina or a zirconium oxide.

The method of claim 10 wherein the user security code is required to unlock a feature of the mobile device wherein the the feature is preferably a display of the mobile device.

Upon receiving the response indicating completion of the process the service provider device 40 transmits a service start request command A506 to the service application unit 103.The service application unit 103 transmits a PIN status confirmation command A507 to the card manager unit 112.The card manager unit 112 analyzes the received PIN status confirmation command and acquires a PIN status by referring to the PIN status storage unit 114 S506.Then the card manager unit 112 transmits the PIN status A508 to the service application unit 103.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Upon receiving the response indicating completion of the process the service provider device 40 transmits a service start request command A506 to the service application unit 103.The service application unit 103 transmits a PIN status confirmation command A507 to the card manager unit 112.The card manager unit 112 analyzes the received PIN status confirmation command and acquires a PIN status by referring to the PIN status storage unit 114 S506.Then the card manager unit 112 transmits the PIN status A508 to the service application unit 103. CLAIM: The method of claim 10 wherein the user security code is required to unlock a feature of the mobile device wherein the the feature is preferably a display of the mobile device.

The method according to any of the previous claims wherein the method further comprises receiving a request to access the supplemental content item wherein the request is based on an address included in the supplementalcontentidentifying data and comprises parameters identifying attributes of at least one of a client a display device or a gateway device.

The Marking Process field may comprise additional information depending on the way the mark shall be generated.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The Marking Process field may comprise additional information depending on the way the mark shall be generated. CLAIM: The method according to any of the previous claims wherein the method further comprises receiving a request to access the supplemental content item wherein the request is based on an address included in the supplementalcontentidentifying data and comprises parameters identifying attributes of at least one of a client a display device or a gateway device.

The insect trap of any preceding claim wherein the is interposed between the insectattracting light and the at least one insectimmobilising section.

By preventing the passage of ultraviolet light through a portion of the fluorescent tubes 27 which face the insect trapping insert 30 the internal coating 79 andor external shielding 80 on the fluorescent tubes 27 serve to solve a well known problem in this field.Specifically one of the common problems with using adhesive to catchtrap insects is that most commercially available adhesives cure when the adhesive is exposed to ultraviolet light.When the adhesive cures it becomes hard and therefore becomes ineffective at trapping insects.One solution has been to add UV stabilizers to the adhesives used in trapping insects however the use of high levels of UV stabilizer in an adhesive often leads to a lack of tackiness in the adhesive.The use of UV light shielding mechanisms such as the internal coating 79 and external shielding 80 on the fluorescent tubes 27 serves to limit the impingement ofUV light on the insect trapping adhesives of the insect trap 10 which thereby alleviates the problem of UV curing of the adhesive.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: By preventing the passage of ultraviolet light through a portion of the fluorescent tubes 27 which face the insect trapping insert 30 the internal coating 79 andor external shielding 80 on the fluorescent tubes 27 serve to solve a well known problem in this field.Specifically one of the common problems with using adhesive to catchtrap insects is that most commercially available adhesives cure when the adhesive is exposed to ultraviolet light.When the adhesive cures it becomes hard and therefore becomes ineffective at trapping insects.One solution has been to add UV stabilizers to the adhesives used in trapping insects however the use of high levels of UV stabilizer in an adhesive often leads to a lack of tackiness in the adhesive.The use of UV light shielding mechanisms such as the internal coating 79 and external shielding 80 on the fluorescent tubes 27 serves to limit the impingement ofUV light on the insect trapping adhesives of the insect trap 10 which thereby alleviates the problem of UV curing of the adhesive. CLAIM: The insect trap of any preceding claim wherein the is interposed between the insectattracting light and the at least one insectimmobilising section.

The method of claim 10 further comprising introducing the sample into a first flow channel such that the sample flows through the first flow channel and in contact with the first electrode wherein the first signal is generated in the first flow channel.

In certain preferred embodiments the organic molecules 120 are oligomers.Oligomers are more desirable than certain substituted polymers due to the better ability of oligomers to form ordered crystalline films having no probe molecules 125 in their interior.For the purposes of the present invention the term oligomer as applied to the organic molecules 120 of the semiconductive film 115 referred to molecules having from 2 to 100 repeating units.The term polymer refers to organic molecules 120 having greater than 100 repeating units.In certain preferred embodiments the organic molecule 120 is an oligomer having from 4 to 20 and even more preferably from 4 to 10 repeating units.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: In certain preferred embodiments the organic molecules 120 are oligomers.Oligomers are more desirable than certain substituted polymers due to the better ability of oligomers to form ordered crystalline films having no probe molecules 125 in their interior.For the purposes of the present invention the term oligomer as applied to the organic molecules 120 of the semiconductive film 115 referred to molecules having from 2 to 100 repeating units.The term polymer refers to organic molecules 120 having greater than 100 repeating units.In certain preferred embodiments the organic molecule 120 is an oligomer having from 4 to 20 and even more preferably from 4 to 10 repeating units. CLAIM: The method of claim 10 further comprising introducing the sample into a first flow channel such that the sample flows through the first flow channel and in contact with the first electrode wherein the first signal is generated in the first flow channel.

The mobile terminal any one of claims 2 to 6 wherein the image comprises a line corresponding to the trajectory of the second touch and wherein the controller 180 is further configured to apply a thickness of the line in proportion to an area of the first touch.

FIG.19 is a view illustrating an operation of the mobile terminal when a predetermined phone call is written on a memo and a call application is linked with the memo.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: FIG.19 is a view illustrating an operation of the mobile terminal when a predetermined phone call is written on a memo and a call application is linked with the memo. CLAIM: The mobile terminal any one of claims 2 to 6 wherein the image comprises a line corresponding to the trajectory of the second touch and wherein the controller 180 is further configured to apply a thickness of the line in proportion to an area of the first touch.

The method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein said porous material 3 is a nanoporous material 3.

A material having a fully interconnected porosity is advantageous because chemically stable fluids like toluene amongst others can fill all pores of a 1 m thick material film in 2 minutes or less by contacting its top surface the top surface is free i.e.has no hard mask resist or else thereon.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: A material having a fully interconnected porosity is advantageous because chemically stable fluids like toluene amongst others can fill all pores of a 1 m thick material film in 2 minutes or less by contacting its top surface the top surface is free i.e.has no hard mask resist or else thereon. CLAIM: The method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein said porous material 3 is a nanoporous material 3.

A hearing aid device 2 according to one of the preceding claims characterised in that the hearing aid device 2 comprises a directional system comprising two microphones 4 6 or a directional microphone comprising two sound inlets and that the hearing aid device 2 comprises a processing unit configured to execute a procedure for optimising the directional system of the hearing aid device 2.

The other end of the canal 18 ends in an outlet 21 at a position in the hearing aid corresponding to the position of the further microphone 8.Because the further microphone 8 is located on the electronics module 12 it has a well defined position with respect to the faceplate 9.This allows the canal 18 to be integrally formed with the CAMISHA shell part 10 during the individualised computer aided manufacturing.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The other end of the canal 18 ends in an outlet 21 at a position in the hearing aid corresponding to the position of the further microphone 8.Because the further microphone 8 is located on the electronics module 12 it has a well defined position with respect to the faceplate 9.This allows the canal 18 to be integrally formed with the CAMISHA shell part 10 during the individualised computer aided manufacturing. CLAIM: A hearing aid device 2 according to one of the preceding claims characterised in that the hearing aid device 2 comprises a directional system comprising two microphones 4 6 or a directional microphone comprising two sound inlets and that the hearing aid device 2 comprises a processing unit configured to execute a procedure for optimising the directional system of the hearing aid device 2.

The capacitance type transducer according to claim 1 wherein the sheet is a sheet of any one of polyethylene terephthalate polyethylene naphthalate and polypropylene.

Fig.13 shows the ground connection of substrate 40 from the top surface side of CMUT chip 20.Through hole 181 is a conducting path between substrate 40 of CMUT chip 20 and pad terminal 182 provided on the top surface of CMUT chip 20.Through hole 185 is a conducting path between ground wire 94 provided on the inner surface of flexible substrate 72 and pad terminal 184 provided on the top surface.Through hole 181 and through hole 185 are filled with metal or a metal layer is formed on the inner walls thereof.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Fig.13 shows the ground connection of substrate 40 from the top surface side of CMUT chip 20.Through hole 181 is a conducting path between substrate 40 of CMUT chip 20 and pad terminal 182 provided on the top surface of CMUT chip 20.Through hole 185 is a conducting path between ground wire 94 provided on the inner surface of flexible substrate 72 and pad terminal 184 provided on the top surface.Through hole 181 and through hole 185 are filled with metal or a metal layer is formed on the inner walls thereof. CLAIM: The capacitance type transducer according to claim 1 wherein the sheet is a sheet of any one of polyethylene terephthalate polyethylene naphthalate and polypropylene.

The method according to claim 2 comprising in response to the location of the user equipment 11 12 13 14 15 16 being within the coverage area of the second cell 210 220 230 240 the node 100 selecting the active state of the second cell 210 220 230 240.

In this example the femto uses the same carrier frequency as the macrocell within which the femto resides.Accordingly upon transit to the awake state the power of pilot transmissions from the femto is gradually increased over a period of a fewseconds.This allows the macrocell to have sufficient time to handover the user terminal before the interference from the femto becomes so strong as to cause the call to be dropped.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: In this example the femto uses the same carrier frequency as the macrocell within which the femto resides.Accordingly upon transit to the awake state the power of pilot transmissions from the femto is gradually increased over a period of a fewseconds.This allows the macrocell to have sufficient time to handover the user terminal before the interference from the femto becomes so strong as to cause the call to be dropped. CLAIM: The method according to claim 2 comprising in response to the location of the user equipment 11 12 13 14 15 16 being within the coverage area of the second cell 210 220 230 240 the node 100 selecting the active state of the second cell 210 220 230 240.

A system 10 as set forth in claim 6 7 or 8 wherein the sensor means 84 includes at least a sensor that measures whether the mercury level within the flow downstream of the filtration means is at a desired level and the adjustable temperature control means operates to change the temperature of the combustion exhaust such that the mercury removal at the filtration means 12 changes and the mercury level within the flow downstream of the filtration means 12 changes toward the desired level.

Besides sodium carbonate sodium bicarbonate NaHCO3 potassium carbonate K2CO3 potassium bicarbonate KHCO3 calcium carbonate CaCO3 etc.which are likewise alkaline may be used as the neutralizing agent and the neutralizing agent is not restricted to these compounds.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Besides sodium carbonate sodium bicarbonate NaHCO3 potassium carbonate K2CO3 potassium bicarbonate KHCO3 calcium carbonate CaCO3 etc.which are likewise alkaline may be used as the neutralizing agent and the neutralizing agent is not restricted to these compounds. CLAIM: A system 10 as set forth in claim 6 7 or 8 wherein the sensor means 84 includes at least a sensor that measures whether the mercury level within the flow downstream of the filtration means is at a desired level and the adjustable temperature control means operates to change the temperature of the combustion exhaust such that the mercury removal at the filtration means 12 changes and the mercury level within the flow downstream of the filtration means 12 changes toward the desired level.

The method according to claim 6 or 7 wherein said logical control objects 704 804 are directly displayed along with said alarm message.

Fig.1 is an external view of a hydraulic excavator shown as an example of a construction machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.The hydraulic excavator substantially includes a crawler type of lower track structure 1 an upper swing structure 2 provided pivotally with respect to the lower track structure 1 and a front working implement 3 having excavation work means and the like.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Fig.1 is an external view of a hydraulic excavator shown as an example of a construction machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.The hydraulic excavator substantially includes a crawler type of lower track structure 1 an upper swing structure 2 provided pivotally with respect to the lower track structure 1 and a front working implement 3 having excavation work means and the like. CLAIM: The method according to claim 6 or 7 wherein said logical control objects 704 804 are directly displayed along with said alarm message.

The outdoor unit of claim 1 or 2 wherein the snow cover detection area comprises a plurality of ribs 41 disposed on a bottom end of the snow cover detection area so that wind generated by an operation of the fan is able to pass through the snow cover detection area and remove accumulated snow.

Here a reference distance L is determined according to arrangements of the light emitting unit 310a and the light receiving unit 310b and a measurable range R is determined according to arrangements of the photodiodes of the light receiving unit 310b.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Here a reference distance L is determined according to arrangements of the light emitting unit 310a and the light receiving unit 310b and a measurable range R is determined according to arrangements of the photodiodes of the light receiving unit 310b. CLAIM: The outdoor unit of claim 1 or 2 wherein the snow cover detection area comprises a plurality of ribs 41 disposed on a bottom end of the snow cover detection area so that wind generated by an operation of the fan is able to pass through the snow cover detection area and remove accumulated snow.

A method for operating an external defibrillator comprising obtaining an ECG signal corresponding to patient heart activity issuing an instruction e.g.a prompt that no cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR shall be conducted automatically analyzing a first segment of the ECG signal immediately following the instruction with a first algorithm 300 to obtain a first rhythm classification that a shockable cardiac rhythm is present monitoring the ECG signal with the first algorithm 300 to verify that the first rhythm classification remains consistent analyzing a second segment of the ECG signal with a second algorithm 301 having a delayed start time compared to the first segment while the first algorithm 300 is concurrently analyzing and monitoring the ECG signal to obtain a second rhythm classification independent from the first algorithm 300 and comparing the second rhythm classification with the first rhythm classification allowing to deliver a defibrillation shock if the second rhythm classification confirms the first rhythm classification.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a solution to the problems of the state of the art.In particular a rapid and safe defibrillation delivery system should be provided.Even more particularly the present invention provides a system for significantly reducing the time interval from cessation of CPR until defibrillation delivery decision is reached.The present invention also provides a rapid defibrillation delivery decision system in the presence of artefacts.The problem is solved with a method for defibrillation delivery decision an apparatus and a computer program product according to the characterizing portion of the independent patent claims.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: It is an object of the present invention to provide a solution to the problems of the state of the art.In particular a rapid and safe defibrillation delivery system should be provided.Even more particularly the present invention provides a system for significantly reducing the time interval from cessation of CPR until defibrillation delivery decision is reached.The present invention also provides a rapid defibrillation delivery decision system in the presence of artefacts.The problem is solved with a method for defibrillation delivery decision an apparatus and a computer program product according to the characterizing portion of the independent patent claims. CLAIM: A method for operating an external defibrillator comprising obtaining an ECG signal corresponding to patient heart activity issuing an instruction e.g.a prompt that no cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR shall be conducted automatically analyzing a first segment of the ECG signal immediately following the instruction with a first algorithm 300 to obtain a first rhythm classification that a shockable cardiac rhythm is present monitoring the ECG signal with the first algorithm 300 to verify that the first rhythm classification remains consistent analyzing a second segment of the ECG signal with a second algorithm 301 having a delayed start time compared to the first segment while the first algorithm 300 is concurrently analyzing and monitoring the ECG signal to obtain a second rhythm classification independent from the first algorithm 300 and comparing the second rhythm classification with the first rhythm classification allowing to deliver a defibrillation shock if the second rhythm classification confirms the first rhythm classification.

The endoscope camera according to claim 1 wherein the cover is provided with a rib wall for reinforcing the cover.

The objective optical system 32 includes an optical dome 32a a lens holder 32b and a lens 32c.The optical dome 32a is transparent and disposed about an end of the transparent front cover 30 in a semispherical shape.The lens holder 32b is fitted on a rear end of the optical dome 32a and has a tapered end directed toward the rear.The lens 32c is mounted on the lens holder 32b.An optical axis 35 extends through the center of the objective optical system 32 which has a front view angle of 140180 degrees and receives image light from an object as an omnidirectional image.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: The objective optical system 32 includes an optical dome 32a a lens holder 32b and a lens 32c.The optical dome 32a is transparent and disposed about an end of the transparent front cover 30 in a semispherical shape.The lens holder 32b is fitted on a rear end of the optical dome 32a and has a tapered end directed toward the rear.The lens 32c is mounted on the lens holder 32b.An optical axis 35 extends through the center of the objective optical system 32 which has a front view angle of 140180 degrees and receives image light from an object as an omnidirectional image. CLAIM: The endoscope camera according to claim 1 wherein the cover is provided with a rib wall for reinforcing the cover.

The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the aggregation of the data packet units and the transmission of the aggregated frame are performed by the initiator that initiates NFC.

More specifically in the case of performing passive mode communication the NFC communication apparatus proceeds from step S2 to step S31 between steps S31 and S32 forming step S3 becomes an initiator changes the communication mode to the passive mode and selects atransmission rate.Also in step S31 the NFC communication apparatus performs predetermined initialization and SDD processing and proceeds to step S41 between steps S41 and S42 forming step S4.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: More specifically in the case of performing passive mode communication the NFC communication apparatus proceeds from step S2 to step S31 between steps S31 and S32 forming step S3 becomes an initiator changes the communication mode to the passive mode and selects atransmission rate.Also in step S31 the NFC communication apparatus performs predetermined initialization and SDD processing and proceeds to step S41 between steps S41 and S42 forming step S4. CLAIM: The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the aggregation of the data packet units and the transmission of the aggregated frame are performed by the initiator that initiates NFC.

The multiband antenna component of any of the preceding claims wherein the two parallel legs of the Cshape of the first antenna are disposed on opposite surfaces of the carrier and wherein the portion of the longer leg of the Lshape of the second antenna is disposed on a side of the carrier between the opposite surfaces.

Specifically the dielectric base 2 has a vertical front surface 21 a horizontal upper surface 22 an inclined surface 23 continuous with the upper surface 22 and extending downward toward the extremity of the antenna device 1.At the same time the dielectric base 2 has a notch 20 on the boundary between the upper surface 22 and the inclined surface 23.

You are a skillful patent examiner with over 20 years of experience. You are reviewing patent prior art. Examine if the following chunk of a patent description constitutes prior art for the given claim. DESCRIPTION: Specifically the dielectric base 2 has a vertical front surface 21 a horizontal upper surface 22 an inclined surface 23 continuous with the upper surface 22 and extending downward toward the extremity of the antenna device 1.At the same time the dielectric base 2 has a notch 20 on the boundary between the upper surface 22 and the inclined surface 23. CLAIM: The multiband antenna component of any of the preceding claims wherein the two parallel legs of the Cshape of the first antenna are disposed on opposite surfaces of the carrier and wherein the portion of the longer leg of the Lshape of the second antenna is disposed on a side of the carrier between the opposite surfaces.