baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1235183-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BRAND MATTHEW
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: A method models a non-rigid three-dimensional object directly from a sequence of
images. A shape of the object is represented as a matrix of 3D points, and a basis
of possible deformations of the object is represented as a matrix of displacements
of the 3D points. The matrices of 3D points and displacements forming a model of
the object. Evidence for an optical flow is determined from image intensities in a
local region near each 3D point. The evidence is factored into 3D rotation,
translation, and deformation coefficients of the model to track the object in the
video.
Patent EP-1271933-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BAHARAV IZHAK
IPC: H04N1/028
Filed: 2002-03-04
Abstract: A sensor (100) includes an array of photodetectors (102) each generating an output
signal of pixel data (108) indicative of incident light intensity. This pixel data (108) is read
out from the array one line at a time and stored in a line buffer (104). A bad pixel processor
(110) includes a first buffer (104) that stores pixel data (108) obtained from the line buffer
(116) for a certain pixel in a currently read out line and pixel signal light data for pixels
adjacent to the certain pixel. An included second buffer (122) stores features that are
indicative of whether the pixels in a previously read out line were identified as bad pixels.
Using the information in the first and second buffers, the processor (110) identifies whether
the certain pixel is a bad pixel. In one operation, the processor (110) precludes any finding of
the certain pixel as being a bad pixel if the features in the second buffer (122) indicate that a
pixel in the previous line that is adjacent to the certain pixel in the current line was identified
as a bad pixel. In another operation, the processor (110) applies a variable detection
threshold against the certain pixel, with the value of that threshold being set higher if the
features in the second buffer (122) indicate that a pixel in the previous line that is adjacent to
the certain pixel in the current line was identified as a bad pixel. When a bad pixel is
detected, a correction algorithm is executed to replace the pixel data (108) for the bad pixel
with data that more accurately represents, estimates or approximates the intensity of the light
that is incident on the photodetector.
Patent EP-1247705-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JENDRITZA DANIEL DR-ING
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: The device has an identification element (1) carried by the driver (B) checked via a control device (2) incorporated in the vehicle upon activation via a proximity sensor (3), using a dialogue between the control device and the identification element. The control device, the proximity sensor and/or an identification module (4) are housed on the inside of the vehicle so that they are inaccessible.
Patent EP-1245312-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BAN KEISUKE
IPC: B22C9/08
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A reduction casting method, in which a molten metal is
poured into a cavity of a molding die and casting is performed
while the oxide film formed on the surface of the molten metal
is reduced by allowing the molten metal and the reducing
compound to be contacted with each other in the cavity of the
molding die, is characterized in that, at the time the molten
metal is poured into the cavity, it is done while it is allowed
to be in a turbulent flow.
Patent EP-1250996-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMIDT GERHARD
IPC: B29C65/08
Filed: 2002-03-30
Abstract: The sonotrode, for an ultrasonic welding equipment, is for a system where an ultrasonic generator delivers high frequency electrical energy to a converter to convert it into mechanical oscillations to the sonotrode through a booster if required. The sonotrode (2) has a contact surface (3) fitted with pins (1). The pins are conical, with a cone angle of 5-20 degrees to the tip,preferably at 10 degrees .
Patent EP-1291591-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HOFFSCHMIDT BERNHARD DR-ING
IPC: F24S10/80
Filed: 2002-08-07
Abstract: The side (12) of the absorber body (10) on which the sun's radiation falls is covered with a ceramic fiber mat (15) which has more open porosity the absorber body. The fiber mat is less thick than the absorber. The volume-related exposed surface of the fibers in the mat is ten times greater than the exposed surface of the pores in the absorber made of parallel channel monoliths.
Patent EP-1273737-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NELSON THOMAS J
IPC: E04B1/12
Filed: 2000-04-10
Abstract: An article is provided that is suitable for use in surface coverings, such as
laminate floorings, wherein the article has at least one interlocking edge of a first
profile and at least one interlocking edge of a second profile, the interlocking edges
providing the ability to interlock adjacent articles without the need for an adhesive, and
yet forming a substantially gapless seam between the articles. The articles may be
joined and unjoined from each other a plurality of times without any substantial
deterioration of the interlocking edge profiles.
Patent EP-1293728-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RUSCHE STEFAN DR
IPC: F23N1/02
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: The method involves setting complete combustion of a combustion gas air mixture fed to a gas burner by determining the burner's output heating power and the required air ratio for complete combustion, setting the input air rate depending on the output power and air ratio and setting the air ratio by adjusting the input combustion gas rate with the input air rate held constant at the value set. AN Independent claim is also included for the following: a cooker for using the method.
Patent EP-1293399-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OTA ATSUO
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: The invention provides a collision detecting apparatus for a
vehicle, including an integrating means for cumulatively
integrating an output from an acceleration sensor when
the output exceeds a specific calculation start level,
and a collision detecting means for outputting a
collision signal when a cumulative integral value
calculated by the integrating means exceeds a threshold
value, wherein the collision detecting apparatus is
intended to accurately perform collision decision by
preventing the occurrence of erroneous detection based on
a vibration waveform of acceleration of the vehicle due
to, for example, riding past a stepped portion. 
     The collision detecting apparatus
includes a vibration waveform detecting means(W) for
detecting that an output waveform from the acceleration
sensor(s) is a specific periodical vibration waveform, and
a correcting means(H) for correcting the threshold value(α)
on the basis of detection of the vibration waveform by
the vibration waveform detecting means(W) so as to lower a
detecting sensitivity of the collision detecting means (C).
Patent EP-1295520-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GEBBEKEN MARTIN DIPL-ING
IPC: A01B33/08
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: At least three spur wheels (9) are firmly joined to rotor shafts (5) which are mounted by means of bearings (7,8) in the gear-case (3) and engage with one another. The gear (10) above the gear-case has a vertical drive shaft (11) operating the spur wheels and protruding into the gear-case. The end of the drive shaft has a pinion (12) with diameter smaller than the spur wheels and engaging with one of the spur wheels (13). The drive shaft is positioned in front of or behind the rotor shaft of the adjacent spur wheels.
Patent EP-1312256-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MEIER HANS-DIETER
IPC: A01J5/007
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: The teat cup (1) is connected to the milk line (47) through a pressure sensor (6) and a check valve (5). In a comparator (7) the pressure recorded by the sensor is compared with a specific reference pressure for a control unit (8) which controls the check valve to vary the cross section of the hose (4) connected to the cup.
Patent EP-1316696-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WINKLER JOSEF
IPC: F01P7/04
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: The Controller determines the demand value for the fan's revolution rate depending on the engine load. It increases the fan's revolution rate during an engine braking phase and reduces it after the end of the engine braking phase. The revolution rate after the engine braking phase can be reduced to a lower value than that prior to the engine braking phase. <??>AN Independent claim is also included for the following: a method for controlling or regulating the revolution rate of a cooling fan motor for a heat exchanger of a motor vehicle engine.
Patent EP-1320232-A2 (EP)
Inventor: EILTS HENRY
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: Methods are presented for phase estimation and compensation in
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex systems. The methods include the step
of extracting training tones from a received digitized data burst. Some of the
methods further include the steps of determining a channel impulse response
based on the extracted tones; estimating phase shift caused by common phase
noise; correcting the impulse response and performing a Fast Fourier transform
to provide a channel estimate. Some of the methods include estimating the
phase shift caused by common phase noise before an average impulse response
is updated with the current impulse impulse. Some of the methods include
frequency shifting the spectrum of the channel impulse response and providing
partial estimates.
Patent EP-1277518-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOOD ROBERT J
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A fluid dispenser having a child-resistant nozzle assembly (17) requiring a three-step
manipulation for the rotation of the nozzle cap about a longitudinal axis thereof between
discharge ON and discharge OFF positions. The nozzle cap has at least one stop
shoulder (29,31) with which a manually depressable spring tab on the dispenser body engages
to lock the cap in an OFF position against cap rotation. A nozzle cover (51) surrounds the
cap and is freely rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the cap and along that axis, the
cap and the cover (51) having engaging portions such that when engaged with the spring
tab depressed, the cap can be rotated from its OFF position.
Patent EP-1286188-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KAWABATA KOUYA
IPC: G02B5/28
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a cholesteric liquid crystal
color filter including partition walls that are formed at pixel
boundaries, produced by: forming a liquid crystal layer comprising a
cholesteric liquid crystal composition including at least a liquid
crystal compound, a photoreactive chiral agent and a polymerization
initiator; and irradiating the liquid crystal layer with UV light having
wavelengths to which the polymerization initiator is photosensitive
through a photomask to form the partition walls at areas
corresponding to the pixel boundaries while the liquid crystal layer
is in an isotropic liquid state or in a cholesteric state not exhibiting
selective reflection of light in the visible range. The invention also
provides a process for producing a cholesteric liquid crystal color
filter including openings that are formed at positions corresponding
to at least contact holes and/or electrode lead-out portions.
Patent EP-1405359-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOFF JAMES C
IPC: B24C1/04
Filed: 2002-02-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne une plaque à champ d'écoulement pour une cellule électrochimique, qui comprend au moins un canal s'étendant d'une source de fluide à un drain dudit fluide, et dans laquelle la section dudit canal au niveau du drain ou de la source représente moins de 95 % de la section au niveau de la source ou du drain respectivement.
Patent EP-1377165-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WETTSTEIN DANIEL ALBERT
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: Isolated protein complexes are provided comprising Tsg101 and HIV GAG or GAGp6. The protein complexes are useful in screening assays for selecting compounds effective in modulating the Tsg101-HIV GAG or GAGp6 interaction within the protein complexes.
Patent EP-1385836-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BARTA THOMAS E
IPC: C07D309/08
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: This invention is directed to aromatic sulfone hydroxamates (also known as 'aromatic sulfone hydroxamic acids') and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit matrix metalloproteinase (also known as 'matrix metalloprotease' or 'MMP') activity and/or aggrecanase activity. This invention also is directed to a prevention or treatment method that comprises administering such a compound or salt in an MMP-inhibiting and/or aggrecanase-inhibiting effective amount to an animal, particularly a mammal having (or disposed to having) a pathological condition associated with MMP and/or aggrecanase activity.
Patent EP-1356703-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HALLENSTAL MAGNUS
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: The combination of narrowband applications with broadband transport is enabled by combining a first node having narrowband ability with a second node having broadband ability in which call control functionality of the first node is provided to the second node. Both the first node and the second node have connection control functionality for switching data information of a given call. However, the broadband second node receives signaling information from the narrowband first node, which has call control functionality, over one or more links to enable the second node to switch a call in accordance with determined call control instructions. The combination of the narrowband first node and the broadband second node results in a hybrid switch that is capable of operating with both synchronous transfer mode (STM) networks and asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) networks.
Patent EP-1405160-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HARDWICK ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: Des textures simulées dont les paramètres sont conservés avec des données relatives à des modèles d'objets dans un magasin de données (5) sont modifiées en fonction des données conservées dans un magasin de données (6) dont les données définissent un facteur de correction gamma (73) déterminé préalablement pour chaque utilisateur identifié. Le facteur de correction gamma est déterminé par la fourniture en sortie à une interface de sortie haptique d'une simulation de textures comportant des rainures ou des nervures. Par la corrélation de la réponse de l'utilisateur à la perception tactile de certaines textures (par exemple, échelle rugueuse, moyenne ou lisse), les facteurs perceptifs de l'utilisateur peuvent être déterminés. L'application ultérieure des facteurs perceptifs pour qu'un ajustement mathématique (puissance) de texture soit effectué dans des algorithmes de simulation, permet l'adaptation des simulations de sortie, de manière que chaque utilisateur ait une perception correspondante des objets simulés.
Patent EP-1429713-A2 (EP)
Title: Procedes et compositions permettant de determiner la dose de chimiosensibilisation de la suramine utilisee dans une therapie associative
Inventor: AU JESSIE L S
IPC: A61K33/243
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé permettant de déterminer une quantité efficace sur le plan thérapeutique de suramine à administrer à un patient, lequel reçoit un agent cytotoxique. Ce procédé comprend les étapes consistant à déterminer la concentration de suramine en circulation chez le patient ; à administrer de la suramine, si nécessaire, de manière à établir une faible concentration en circulation de suramine chez le patient, la concentration étant inférieure à environ 200 µM; et à administrer l'agent chimiothérapeutique au patient quand la faible concentration en circulation de suramine est présente chez le patient. De manière pratique, un nomogramme peut être construit aux fins d'utilisation dans des conditions cliniques avec la suramine.
Patent EP-1421410-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FRICK RAINER
IPC: G01S17/931
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a device with a detector element for receiving a light beam reflecting on an object, wherein means for deflecting the light beam are provided in the detector element. The invention also relates to a method for distance measurement using said receiver device. A device for determining the distance between a vehicle and an obstacle or a vehicle driving ahead is already known as per DE 19713826 A1, wherein a pulsed laser beam serving as send signal scans line-by-line a two-dimensional area using a self-rotating polygonal mirror, wherein said polygonal mirror has a plurality of mirror surfaces that are bent at different angles. The pulse beam reflecting on the object is focused on a detector element by optical lenses. Said device known in prior art requires a polygonal mirror that is complicated to produce and a complicated evaluation electronics due to the fact that, inter alia, the scanning impulses for the control of the laser diode have to be synchronized with the angular position of the polygonal mirror. The invention provides for a self-rotating polygonal mirror with a plurality of mirror surfaces that are bent at a given angle against the rotational axis of said polygonal mirror as receiver device so that the reflecting light beam is deflected in said mirror surfaces by means of an optics system and focused on the detector element.
Patent EP-1438559-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PRESSMAN NORMAN J
IPC: B01F35/60
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting a cell sample of desired concentration on a filter collection site from a biological liquid specimen in a container. Specimen liquid is moved through a filter while the volume rate of liquid flow through the filter is monitored. The monitored liquid flow rate is compared to a reference value, and liquid flow through the filter is terminated when the ratio value. The predetermined ratio value preferably is a function of the protocol for processing the specimen. An alternative method and apparatus relies on the rate of change of the measured weight of the container. This rate is compared to a reference value, and liquid flow through the filter is terminated when the rate of change diminishes to or below a predetermined value.
Patent EP-1464073-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VALLABHANENI ESWARA
IPC: H01J17/18
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: A lamp has a base and a light-transmitting soft-glass lamp envelope sealed to the base to form a sealed lamp cavity which is filled with a non-oxidizing gas. Current supply leads are connected to the stem feedthroughs and extend into the lamp cavity. A halogen incandescent burner is located in the lamp cavity and has a light-transmitting hard-glass burner envelope which encloses a sealed burner cavity filled with an inert gas containing halogen. The burner envelope has presses at its ends. A tungsten filament coil in the burner has extended legs at its ends that extend out of the burner cavity into the lamp cavity through the burner presses and are connected to the current supply leads in the lamp cavity to act as fuses which open upon breach of the lamp envelope, thus preventing further burner operations.
Patent EP-1456758-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOLDSCHMIDT MARC
IPC: G06F12/12
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système et un procédé permettant de remplacer des données dans des voies d'antémémoire d'un ensemble d'antémoire. Si une ou plusieurs voies d'antémémoire sont bloquées par le remplacement, une voie d'antémémoire peut être sélectionnée parmi  les voies d'antémémoire non bloquées en fonction d'un schéma de sélection pseudo-aléatoire.
Patent EP-1357745-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ESTROP STEPHEN J
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for facilitating processing of
interlaced video images for progressive video displays. In accordance with certain
exemplary implementations, a method includes receiving from a renderer a query
for a graphics device driver as to at least one graphics processing capability that
can be performed by an associated graphics device in de-interlacing video data,
communicating the query to the graphics device driver, receiving from the
graphics device driver a response to the query that identifies the graphics
processing capability/capabilities to the renderer, and communicating the response
to the renderer. The method further includes receiving from the renderer a further
query for the graphics device driver as to at least one input requirement associated
with the identified graphics processing capability, communicating the further
query to the graphics device driver, receiving from the graphics device driver a
further response to the further query that identifies the input requirement(s)
associated with the graphics processing capability, and communicating the further
response to the renderer.
Patent EP-1358809-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SHIGEMATSU NOBUO
IPC: A41D13/11
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A mask comprising a mask main body (1) and a face seal (2), wherein the
outer periphery part of the main body (1) and the outer periphery part of the
face seal (2) are adhered, said face seal (2) is composed of a sheet prepared
by laminating soft resin such as polyurethane resin on one surface of elastic
fabric made of nylon or polyester fibers, and said laminated sheet is cut off to
have a modified ring shape.
Patent EP-1359094-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NURSE ANDREW
IPC: F15B21/045
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A container (10) has a polymer body (12) providing an enclosed volume
(16) in which in use fluid is contained, the body (12) including an engagement
formation (18) from which, in use, an item (17) depends within the enclosed
volume (16), characterised in that the container (10) includes at a position
below the engagement formation (18), a support formation (20) formed
integrally with the body (12) of the container (10) to support the item (17) from
below at least when the container (10) becomes hot.
Patent EP-1413994-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STEIGLER FRIEDRICH
IPC: G07F5/18
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: Method for controlling a group of vending machines (12, 14, 16) via a common control unit (18) that has input-output interfaces (20, 22) and means for receiving payment. Accordingly a user inputs a single combined order via the input and output interfaces for items from one or more of the vending machines. Once the appropriate payment is received the control unit commands the vending machines to output the appropriate order items.  An Independent claim is made for an arrangement of vending machines and a common control unit.
Patent EP-1435460-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WATERWORTH ANTHONY
IPC: F04C2/10
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus having a feed pump and
scavenge pump arrangement and components for the same in an
improved manner which allows an increase in efficiency of
operation of the pumps and also, at the same time, improved
ease of manufacture of the components. The feed and scavenge
pump arrangements are provided in a common body which has a
feed pump chamber and scavenge pump chamber connected to
an oil reservoir and crankshaft and sump respectively by a series
of bores which are shaped so as to allow connection with the
same and also shaped to avoid conflict with fixing locations on
the body of the apparatus.
Patent EP-1330120-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MAURO EDWARD C
IPC: H04N5/76
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: A method for capturing metadata in a captured scene, the method
comprises determining attributes in the scene which may be used for deriving
metadata about the scene; after capture of the scene by a user, reading the
metadata of the captured scene from a digital representation of the captured scene;
and uniquely processing the digital representation based on the discerned
metadata.
Patent EP-1346649-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WINNING MARIANNE
IPC: A23L5/42
Filed: 1997-01-14
Abstract: A ready-to-use water dispersible pigment composition containing at least 5% by weight of water
is provided. The composition comprises a stable dispersion of a water-insoluble and/or
hydrophobic natural pigment such as a carotenoid, curcumin, a porphyrin pigment or vegetable
carbon black in the form of bodies of an average size which is at the most 10 µm is provided.
The pigment bodies are dispersed without the use of a surface active substance in an aqueous
phase comprising a hydrocolloid. The natural pigment in compositions which are useful for
colouring of food products and pharmaceuticals do not migrate in the products. The
compositions are useful in coating compositions for tablets and dragees.