baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1058209-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GALLAGHER ANDREW C
IPC: H04N1/409
Filed: 2000-05-22
Abstract: A method for utilizing a predetermined tone scale conversion to
enhance a digital image comprised of a plurality of image pixels, each image pixel
characterized by an image value, includes the steps of: providing image pixels
corresponding to a region of the image; identifying a statistical characteristic of the
image pixels in the region; normalizing the predetermined tone scale conversion
for the statistical characteristic in order to generate a normalized tone scale
conversion; and performing the normalized tone scale conversion on a central pixel
of the region in order to generate an enhanced output pixel. In one embodiment, a
scaling function is generated based upon the statistical parameter and a first
intermediate value is generated from application of the scaling function to the
input pixel value. Then a second intermediate value is generated from the
application of the first intermediate value to the tone scale function, and an
enhanced pixel value is then obtained from application of the inverse of the scaling
function to the second intermediate value.
Patent EP-1049119-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NAKAI TAKASHI
IPC: H01H13/14
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: A key switch device including a guide supporting
member (8) for guiding and supporting a key top (1). The
guide supporting member includes a first link member (9)
and a second link member (12), both of which are formed of
wire material. A pair of arms (14) of the second link
member are positioned inwardly of a pair of arms (11) of
the first link member, and the pair of arms of the first
link member are made to cross the pair of arms of the
second link member in order to make the first link member
and the second link member rotatable at the cross section.
The invention provides a thin key switch device whose guide
supporting member has higher rigidity,and which can
smoothly guide and support the key top.
Patent EP-1074935-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BLANCHARD RANDALL
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2000-07-31
Abstract: Sunlight can damage a conventional touch screen display and cause the display
to be quite difficult to read. Furthermore, conventional touch screen displays are easily
damaged, and, once damaged, the entire touch screen is replaced. To address these
concerns, a touch panel includes anti-reflective coatings on the surfaces of the top plate
and the base plate that are open to the air. These coatings substantially reduce
reflections and make the touch screen easier to read in direct sunlight. In particular, the
anti-reflective coating used on the upper surface of the base plate is dielectric in nature
to reduce reflectivity even further. This dielectric coating includes openings to an
underlying conductive layer so that an electrical contact is made when a user deflects
the top plate into the base plate. Also, the top plate may be detachably coupled to the
base plate, advantageously by double stick adhesive tape, so that only the top plate is
replaced when damaged. Furthermore, a resistive voltage divider may be fabricated on
the base plate. The resistive voltage divider may include a substantially continuous strip
of resistive material disposed on the conductive layer of the base plate, and a plurality
of conductive traces disposed on the dielectric layer of the base plate and coupled to the
resistive material in selected locations.
Patent EP-1107415-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YUEN EDMUND C L
IPC: H02H1/06
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a residual current breaker in which an
unbalanced current supplied to a load circuit ( 3) by a power supply (1) is
detected and a control circuit (24) is provided to activate a tripping
mechanism (21) to disconnect the supply voltage to the load circuit. A voltage
stabilizing circuit (23) is provided so as to generate a voltage drop in case of a
surge voltage of the power supply, such that the surge voltage is not passed
to the control circuit. Thus, the supply voltage of the control circuit is
maintained to thereby prevent damage of the control circuit and unwanted
tripping.
Patent EP-1192531-A2 (EP)
Inventor: COWARD DANIEL R
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2000-05-05
Abstract: Cette invention concerne des procédés et un dispositif destinés à faciliter la communication entre une pluralité de dispositifs pendant la mise en oeuvre d'un processus sur un serveur à distance. On recourt à un courtier qui est conçu pour recevoir et stocker des informations en rapport avec ce processus et qui est capable de relayer au moins certaines des informations à des dispositifs sélectionnés.
Patent EP-1190533-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MANGIN JAMES L
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2000-06-09
Abstract: C'est une fonction de régulation, se trouvant au niveau d'une couche de liaison de données du réseau, qui régit le flux d'informations dans ce réseau. En ce qui concerne une architecture en duplex intégral, une valeur de comptage cumulée pour chaque paquet d'informations reçu en tant qu'entrée par un dispositif de commutation est établie avec précision pendant un intervalle prédéterminé. La fonction de régulation au niveau d'une couche de liaison de données détermine si la valeur de comptage cumulée est supérieure à un débit binaire d'intervalle sur la base d'un débit de transmission établi par un contrat de trafic au niveau d'une couche de mise en réseau plus haute que la couche de liaison de données. En réaction à cette valeur de comptage cumulée supérieure au débit binaire d'intervalle, le dispositif de commutation envoie une trame PAUSE pour faire cesser la transmission de l'information. La fonction de régulation utilise une architecture semi duplex, des techniques de reflux en situation de conflit et de reflux de détection de porteuse pour l'exécution de contrats de trafic.
Patent EP-1134015-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MORGAN JEFFREY S
IPC: F02M35/024
Filed: 2001-03-12
Abstract: A filter element (202, 250) includes pleated filter media (26) having a plurality
of pleats (28) in a closed annular loop having an outer perimeter (30) defined
by a plurality of outer pleat tips (32), an inner perimeter (34) defined by a plurality
of inner pleat tips (36), the loop having a hollow interior (38) extending
along an axis (40), wherein fluid to be filtered flows laterally through the filter
media and flows axially in the hollow interior (38). The filter element has
an axial flow passage (56a) along the axis (40) and circumscribing the hollow
interior (38) and has a flow perimeter (218) greater than the inner perimeter
(34) of the filter element defined by the inner pleat tips (36), and in the preferred
embodiment substantially the same as the outer perimeter (30) defined
by the outer pleat tips (32), to provide axial flow (58) through the hollow interior
(38) and additional axial flow (59 and 59a) through the axial ends (68)
of the pleats.
Patent EP-1132671-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHENKE JOACHIM
IPC: F16K27/10
Filed: 2001-03-07
Abstract: The slide housing center section has pipe connectors(2) and a base(4) fitted to a pipe(1). Between the pipe and base, and pipe and connectors there is less than 0.1 millimeters tolerance between the contacting faces. The base contacts the connectors in linear fashion, and the contact face between the base and connectors is welded through by electron beams through the base and thereby fixed. The base is welded pressure-tight by an electron beam directed at 90 degrees to the axis of the pipe.
Patent EP-1154232-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TEUCHERT WOLF-DIETER DR
IPC: G01C11/02
Filed: 2001-03-13
Abstract: Bei einer Kamera (1) mit mindestens einem flächigen Bildsensor (7) und mit mindestens einem linienhaften Bildsensor (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) sind dem flächigen Bildsensor (7) und dem linienhaften Bildsensor (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) jeweils ein gesondertes Objektiv (17, 27) zugeordnet. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1161964-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BECK JON E
IPC: A61N1/04
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: A hydratable bioelectrode (10) for use in an iontophoretic
delivery device comprising a hydrating component (12)
and a bioelectrode component (14). The hydrating component
(12) includes a cradle (16) having a chamber (18) containing
one or more fluid containing ampule(s) (17) and ampule
breaking means (20) associated with the cradle (16) for
rapidly breaking the one or more fluid containing ampule(s)
(17).
Patent EP-1145905-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MISHIMA TOMOYUKI
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A prism for reflecting rays of light 17L and 17R incident from left and right image pick-up directions on the rear side of the direction of travel A is disposed in parallel to the vertical direction of a vehicle. The image pick-up optical axis of an image pick-up unit 15 is set to tilt vertically and obliquely with respect to a horizontal plane C, whereby the images in the respective image pick-up directions which are obliquely above or below the horizontal plane are picked up by the image pick-up unit 15. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1172624-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WITTIG HORST
IPC: F28D9/00
Filed: 2001-06-13
Abstract: Plate heat exchanger comprises a stack of plates through which the media in the heat exchanger flow, preferably in countercurrent. The individual plates (8) are provided with rows of channel-like stamped sections (9) which lie directly above each other on successive plates. The stamped sections are found on the same sides of the plates and extend in parallel rows at equal distances (r) to each other. Preferred Features: The stamped sections on successive plates are offset in the direction of their rows. The offsets (VP, V) are half the length of the stamped section.
Patent EP-1170103-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SUBACCHI CLAUDIO
IPC: B28B1/087
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: This invention relates to a unit designed to vibrate concrete products
which includes means (12, 14, 15) designed to impart asymmetrical
vibrations to the mould (3), the motion in one direction being much faster
than the motion in the opposite direction. 
     In particular, the unit in accordance with the invention includes a pair of
motors (10) which drive two cams (12) on each of which rests an idle
roller (14), connected via a linkage (15, 18) to a table (4) on which a
mould (3) is positioned. The rotation of the cams causes the table to
vibrate, causing it to move upwards with strong acceleration and then
descend with a slower and more regular motion. This system produces a
type of vibration which allows concrete to be compacted rapidly without
becoming detached from or partly exiting from the mould.
Patent EP-1174688-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KERZENDORF WERNER DR
IPC: G05B13/02
Filed: 2001-07-17
Abstract: A system state estimator (2) has a sensor (3) and processor (4) using the air pressure and aircraft status to derive a cost function for control (7) of the setting in response to the system state feedback (10) using selection of the global minimum from local minima.
Patent EP-1193558-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MIYAJI MASAAKI
IPC: G03F7/038
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: A chemically amplified radiation-sensitive resin
composition comprising a specific copolymer and a photoacid
generator, wherein the copolymer contains the following
recurring unit (1) and/or the recurring unit (2), and the
recurring unit (3-1),
 
wherein R 1  is a hydrogen or methyl, R 2  is a C 4-10  tertiary alkyl,
R 3  and R 4  are a hydrogen, C 1-12  alkyl, C 6-15  aromatic, C 1-12  alkoxyl,
or R 3  and R 4  may form, in combination and together with the
nitrogen atom with which the R 3  and R 4  groups bond, a C 3-15  cyclic
structure, provided that R 3  and R 4  are not a hydrogen atom at
the same time. The composition effectively responds to various
radiations, exhibits excellent resolution and pattern
configuration and minimal iso-dense bias, and can form fine
patterns at a high precision and in a stable manner.
Patent EP-1202561-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JUNG NORBERT DR-ING
IPC: H04N5/345
Filed: 2001-10-29
Abstract: The method involves reading image points or groups of image points from an electronic image sensor divided into image points using a given clock period. There are at least two lots of image points and/or image groups, whose elements are read out at different sampling rates. The image points are grouped into rows of a two-dimensional image and the rows belonging to a lot are read out with the same sampling rate. Independent claims are also included for the following: a device for reading out several lots of image points with different sampling rates.
Patent EP-1217172-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BEECK ALEXANDER DR
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: The method of reducing coolant flow variations in a gas turbine involves mechanical working of the tips of surface rugosities (4) in the coolant ducts. The surfaces can be worked by pressing or impact. The working can be performed using a rod shaped tool forced into the coolant duct bore (1). claims include an implement for carrying out the method
Patent EP-1219716-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RAMHARACK RANDY RANJEE
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for measuring diacylglycerol
acetyltransferase (DGAT) activity which utilizes a novel solvent system to reduce
and/or eliminate the activities of related compounds. 
     The present invention also discloses a method for determining whether a
compound is useful for modulating DGAT biological activity. The method is capable
of being utilized for mass screening of compounds as modulators of the biological
activity of DGAT.
Patent EP-1119188-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GUIDASH ROBERT MICHEL
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2001-01-08
Abstract: A semiconductor based X-Y addressable imager having an imaging
array with a plurality of the pixels within the X-Y addressable imager, a
photodetector within each of the plurality of pixels configured to sense a first
bandwidth of light, a sense node within each of the pixels configured to sense a
second bandwidth of light, a reset mechanism operatively configured to the
photodetector and the sense node to allow resetting each of the photodetector and
the sense node to a predetermined potential, the sense node being formed such that
it does not have a light shield allowing the sense node to act as a second
photodetector, and a transfer mechanism within each of plurality of pixels
configured to transfer charge from the photodetector to the sense node. The X-Y
addressable sensor in this embodiment can have either the first and second
bandwidths being different, or the first and second bandwidths are the same. 
     Another embodiment envisions the X-Y addressable imager is
formed such that the bandwidth detected by the sense node and the photodetector
is the same allowing for increased dynamic range of the photodetector.
Patent EP-1179579-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MINOR BARBARA HAVILAND
IPC: C09K3/30
Filed: 1997-11-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of
compositions which include 2-fluoropropane with at least
one of tetrafluoroethane, difluoroethane,
hexafluoropropane, a hydrocarbon or dimethylether. 
These compositions are useful as aerosol propellants,
refrigerants, cleaning agents, expansion agents for
polyolefins and polyurethanes, refrigerants, heat
transfer media, gaseous dielectrics, fire extinguishing
agents, power cycle working fluids, polymerization
media, particulate removal fluids, carrier fluids,
buffing abrasive agents, and displacement drying agents.
Patent EP-1130523-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KASAI SATOSHI
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 2001-01-10
Abstract: A translation server system of the present invention
provides a function of translating a document without
placing a load on a user's own terminal device. A
relay device (2) for relaying request data from a
terminal device (5) to a server device (7) and response
data from the server device (7) to the terminal device
(5) in response to the request data, includes a control
unit (51) for performing communications with a
translation server (3) for translating text information
contained in the response data. The translation server
(3) translates the text information contained in the
response data received from the server device (7), and
a result of this translation is transmitted as response
data to the terminal device (5). The system may be
applied to automated translation of E-mails delivered
via the Internet.
Patent EP-1202189-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KUMAZAWA TAKESHI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: An access inducing apparatus (3) automatically
makes a notification which includes information for
inducing a user (10) to a homepage (4) when a
predetermined condition is satisfied, with reference to
a point in time when the user last made access to the
homepage.
Patent EP-1209918-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KONOSHIMA MAKIKO
IPC: H04N19/172
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: There is provided a method for
automatically set a spatial resolution for an image
to be encoded by properties of an image during an
encoding process. The method includes the steps of
dividing the moving image into blocks and
compression encoding the moving image for each of
the blocks, decoding an encoded moving image,
obtaining a block distortion ratio from a decoded
image, and making a resolution decision to select a
first resolution lower than a current spatial
resolution if the block distortion ratio is greater
than a first threshold value or a second resolution
higher than the current spatial resolution if the
block distortion ratio is smaller than a second
threshold value.
Patent EP-1136997-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TERASAKA ISAMU
IPC: A63F13/95
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: A method of reproducing stream data according to which the
synchronization between the reproduction of the stream data
such. as sound data and the operation of an application can
be easily achieved. Sound data is sequentially reproduced
and the reproduction of the sound data is monitored. When
the data has been reproduced up to a mark position (A to
E) specified in an action definition file, the occurrence
of the event is notified to the application.
Patent EP-1197440-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOATWRIGHT FLOYD H
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: A tubular container (10) for vacuum packaging products is provided according to
the present invention that includes an overcap (30) secured to at least one of the opposed
ends of a tubular container that defines a bias member (35) for biasing a membrane-type
flexible lid (20) inwardly towards products contained within the tubular container before a
vacuum is applied. The flexible lid is maintained in a biased shape until the bias
member is removed. As such, the flexible lid is sufficiently restrained during the
vacuum packaging process, thus preventing the breakage of products located adjacent
the flexible lid.
Patent EP-1189093-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YAMANAKA TAKASHI
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: To provide an optical switch which is compact and having
high productivity. An optical switch including an input section (10)
for inputting a light beam, optical parts (21) having an optical
path changing characteristic movable to positions of blocking
the light beam, output sections (40) provided respectively in
correspondence with a case in which an optical path is changed
by the optical part and a case in which the optical path is
not changed by the optical part, driving means (31) for separately
driving the optical parts and driving control means for
controlling to arrange the optical parts via the driving means
and selecting the output sections constituting output
destinations of the light beam.
Patent EP-1225616-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ABRAMSON JEFFREY B
IPC: G01N27/62
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a heated capillary assembly which connects an
atmospheric pressure ionization source to a lower pressure mass analyzing system
which comprises a capillary tube removably secured to, and extending through the
bore of a capillary support assembly.
Patent EP-1195134-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NISSILAE SEPPO
IPC: A61B5/024
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: A wrist-worn device (100) comprising a display (104) for showing a heart rate
parameter value, such as a heart rate measured from a person's body or a
heart rate variable derived from the heart rate. The display (104) comprises at
least two display areas (104A-104C) which display areas (104A-104C) the
wrist-worn device (100) is arranged to employ to show that a heart rate
parameter momentarily belongs to a heart rate parameter value range
corresponding to the display area (104A-104C) and which wrist-worn device
(100) comprises at least one sliding means (112, 112B) for selecting a desired
heart rate parameter value range by mechanically sliding the sliding means
(112A, 112B) to cover at least one display area (104A-104C) at a time.
Patent EP-1145661-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DE POL CESARE
IPC: B65D30/08
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: The invention concerns a container or bag made out of polyethylene,
with at least one side (10) made up of an internal wall (10') and an
external wall (10") enclosing a hollow space (11) in which decorative
elements (12) such as paper, cloth and natural elements can be
inserted and contained.
Patent EP-1193433-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STROBEL GEORG
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: The device has a switching magnet (2) removably mounted on the valve housing (1) and an essentially annular mounting disc (7) attached to the housing with a first attachment device that engages a second attachment device on the housing (3) enclosing the switching magnet's coil (4) and supporting it on the side facing away from the valve housing.
Patent EP-1191211-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KAPUS PAUL DR
IPC: F02D13/02
Filed: 2001-09-20
Abstract: The method of running a spark-ignited internal combustion engine entails when under part load closing one of two inlet ports by a throttling device with a predetermined leakage opening, and opening or keeping open the other inlet port, and phase-displacing the camshafts (1,2) in relation to the crankshaft so that both the inlet timing and also the exhaust timing is retarded by a crank angle of preferably between 40 and 80 degrees. An Independent claim is included for a four-stroke internal combustion engine with spark ignition and in which at least one camshaft is phase-adjustable in relation to the crankshaft.
Patent EP-1254329-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEPELLETIER PIERRE
IPC: F16H3/44
Filed: 2001-01-03
Abstract: Integrated assembly comprising a hydraulic clutch and a speed reducing planetary gear set, said assembly including on one hand, a stationary oil supply bush (12), a rotating casing (1) integral with an oil supply sleeve (2) receiving at least one piston (3, 13), a partition called end partition (20), and at least one set of friction discs (4, 14) so as to drive at least one friction hub(6, 16) and, on the other hand, a speed reducing planetary gear set (50) including a ring gear (51) to be driven by an input shaft (10), a stationary sun gear (53) and a planet pinion carrier (52): the end partition (20) is fixed for rotation with oil supply sleeve (2) and with casing (1) and is driven directly by planet pinion carrier (52). Automatic transmission, more particularly for automotive vehicles, comprising such an integrated assembly.
Patent EP-1252663-A2 (EP)
Title: Piezo actuator
Inventor: JUPE MICHAEL
IPC: F02M51/00
Filed: 2001-01-13
Abstract: A piezoelectric actuator for operating a mechanical component, in particular for an injector for metering fuel in an internal combustion engine, is proposed in which one head part and one foot part (3, 4) are present, between which a piezoelectric element (2) is clamped in the direction of operation. At least one centering body (11, 12; 14, 15) is present, which is clamped between the piezoelectric element (2) and the head part and/or the foot part (3, 4), and a clamping device (5, 6; 12, 13) is present that is arranged between the head part and the foot part (3, 4) to clamp the piezoelectric element (2). The centering body can be a cone (11, 12) or a ball (14, 15), for example.