baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0808066-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHUN KANG-WOOK
IPC: H04N19/00
Filed: 1997-05-09
Abstract: An object-oriented image representation apparatus using irregular meshes includes an object image extractor (10) for extracting image blocks containing an object contained in a whole image from the whole image represented by received image data. A regular mesh former (20) generates rectangular mesh data including fixed control points, floating control points and pixel data from the extracted object image. The fixed control points and the floating control points are vertex points belonging to an object image among vertex points of a plurality of the rectangular meshes which divide the whole image and the fixed control points are vertex points located at the corners of the object image. An irregular mesh former (30) receives the rectangular mesh data and repeats an operation for removing the floating control point having image descriptiveness of the lowest degree and an operation for dividing a region of support from which the floating control point is removed into polygonal meshes, until the number of the remaining floating control points reaches a predetermined threshold value. Thus, since a mesh representation with respect to an object instead of a whole image can be done, a much more efficient signal processing is possible compared with the mesh representation of the whole image.
Patent EP-0807901-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ODU MAMORU
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1997-05-15
Abstract: This image processing system includes a main CPU, a main storage, a three-dimensional image processor, a CRT as a display unit, with a system bus that connects the main CPU with the three dimensional image processor, to thereby perform data transfer. The three-dimensional image processor has a command analyzer, a model data accumulating memory, a coordinate transformation processor, a viewing transforming circuit, a texture processing circuit and an image memory and video control circuit.
Patent EP-0834893-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VERRAS GEORGE
IPC: H01H35/34
Filed: 1997-10-01
Abstract: A fluid pressure responsive electric switch (100) is shown
in which first and second discrete electrical switches are
controlled. A first movable support ring (122) mounts first and
second snap acting discs (120a, 124a) on opposite sides thereof,
the discs each having the normally concave surface facing the
support ring. The first disc receives a force through a pressure
to force converter (134) which is transferred through the second
disc to a second movable support (126) and a third snap acting
disc (128a) having a normally concave surface facing a related
movable contact arm. When the system pressures exceeds a first
minimum level the third disc (128a) snaps allowing a motion
transfer pin to transfer a force to the movable contact arm
(118a) of a compressor actuation switch (118) to energize the
compressor. When system pressure increases to a second higher
level the first disc (120c) snaps and transfers motion via a
motion transfer pin (120c) to the movable arm (116a) of a fan
actuation switch to energize the fan. If the system pressure
increases to a third still higher level, the second disc (124a)
snaps thereby allowing the spring bias of the movable arm (118a)
of the compressor actuation switch to separate from the mating
stationary contact to thereby de-energize the compressor.  
     According to a second embodiment the switch (200) includes
only the fan actuation and compressor high pressure cut-out
functions by eliminating the third disc and by making the second
support (130c') stationary.
Patent EP-0834989-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ELLA JUHA
IPC: H03C1/08
Filed: 1997-10-01
Abstract: A Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) resonator (20) is provided which comprises a piezoelectric layer (22); a first and second protective layer (38b,a), a first electrode (24), a second electrode (26), a bridge (also referred to as a "membrane" (28), a pair of etch windows (40a,b), an air gap (34), and a substrate (36). A portion of the piezoelectric layer (22) is positioned atop the first electrode (24), and the second electrode (26) is positioned atop the piezoelectric layer (22); thereby forming a parallel plate structure between which the piezoelectric layer (22) is allowed to resonate or vibrate. The piezoelectric layer (22) comprises, by example, zinc-oxide (ZnO), and has a thickness of 1.7 µm. The electrodes (24,26) comprise, by example, gold (Au) and have thicknesses of 0.1 µm.The membrane (28) comprises two layers (30,32) namely a top layer (30) and a bottom layer (32). The top layer (30), which preferably has a thickness of 0.6 µm and comprises poly-silicon, has a top surface which is in contact with the first electrode (24) and portions of the piezoelectric layer (22). The top layer (30) is situated atop a portion of the bottom layer (32), which preferably has a thickness of 0.4 µm and is comprised of silicon-dioxide (SiO<sub>2</sub>).A portion of a bottom surface of the membrane (28) is situated adjacent to the air gap (34), which separates this portion of the membrane's bottom surface from a portion of the substrate (36). This air gap (34), which is typically filled with air but any suitable material may be used, is formed by etching a portion of the substrate (36). The air gap (34) is bounded by the etch windows (40a,b), by a portion of the first protective layer (38b), by the bottom surface portion of the membrane (28), and by inner faces (36b,c,d) of the substrate (36). The air gap (34) functions to isolate acoustic vibrations created by the piezoelectric layer (22) from the substrate (36).
Patent EP-0845728-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BIEGELSEN DAVID K
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: Construction of microelectromechanical systems embedded in printed circuit boards or
other dielectric laminate substrates (51-56) is disclosed. Microelectromechanical systems for
sensing applications or control of fluid flow can be batch fabricated using resin impregnated
dielectric laminates having photolithographically formed circuitry for electrical connections. Movable
components (27,28) can be formed from laminate material by suitable use of sacrifice layers and
etching.
Patent EP-0851247-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YOKOYAMA YOSHIO
IPC: C03B37/014
Filed: 1997-12-24
Abstract: In an optical fiber of this invention, the MFD is
increased to effectively suppress the influence of
nonlinear optical effects. A method of manufacturing
the optical fiber effectively prevents bubble
occurrence in a transparent preform, deformation of the
preform, and flaws on the preform surface during the
manufacture. The optical fiber has, from its center to
the peripheral portion, a first core having a first
refractive index n 1 , a second core having a second
refractive index n 2  (< n 1 ), a first cladding having a
third refractive index n 3  (< n 2 ), and a second cladding
having a fourth refractive index n 4  (> n 3 , < n 2 ). The
outer diameter of the second cladding is set to be 25
to 40 µm. Specifically, the refractive indices of the
first and second claddings of the optical fiber
preferably increase in the radial direction from the
inner side thereof to the peripheral side thereof.
This structure is obtained by adjusting the supply
amount of a fluorine material in the manufacturing
process of preform regions corresponding to first and
second claddings such that the contents of fluorine
decreases in the radial direction.
Patent EP-0825656-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NAKAMURA TAKAO
IPC: H01L39/14
Filed: 1997-08-13
Abstract: The invention provides a superconducting film structure comprising
an oxide superconductor layer and a protective layer which covers and
protects a surface of the oxide superconductor layer .
Patent EP-0807674-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SULEWSKI JOHN M
IPC: C08L35/06
Filed: 1997-05-12
Abstract: A pressure-sensitive coating composition of an organic solvent solution of i) an acrylic copolymer containing carboxyl or hydroxyl groups; and ii) 0.1 to 15% by weight, based on the weight of i), of styrene-maleic copolymer.
Patent EP-0854610-A2 (EP)
Inventor: IMANAKA TORU
IPC: H04L12/40
Filed: 1998-01-13
Abstract: In a redundancy method for Ethernet
communication between a plurality of nodes constituting
a distributed control system, the nodes are connected to
each other in a duplex state through first and second
Ethernet communication lines which are independent of
each other. A node on the transmission side transmits
identical data to both the first and second Ethernet
communication lines. A node on the reception side
determines one of the identical data received from the
node on the transmission side through the first and
second Ethernet communication lines which has arrived
first as reception data.
Patent EP-0862279-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHAFFER JOSEF-PAUL
IPC: H04B1/403
Filed: 1998-02-04
Abstract: The system has connections (S1,S2) for receiving two different frequency bands (f1,f2). A connection (A) for an antenna and a pair of on-off switching units (SE1,SE2) are provided. The antenna is connected via a line section (SL1) to a second section (SL2) which are provided for the two different frequencies. The line sections are provided for the frequency band f2 and present serially for the first frequency band f1 a lambda-quarter-line. Ideally the second frequency band is twice that of the first. Output is made via transmitters (E1,E2).
Patent EP-0861995-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WEISZ HARALD
IPC: F16H1/32
Filed: 1998-02-25
Abstract: The train's planetary pinion (3) is driven by the driving shaft (3), and has two sets of teeth (17,18). One (17) meshes with an annulus (8) forming a torque support, and the other (18) with the driven shaft (5). The pinion rotates on the axis of an eccentric portion (14) of the driving shaft. An eccentric weight (7) can be mounted on the pinion, and the eccentric can be formed by a cylindrical body (6) with axis parallel to that of the driving shaft. Alternatively its axis can be inclined to that of the shaft, or there can be an eccentric bore in the shaft parallel to the axis of the latter.
Patent EP-0869492-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FURUKAWA KEN ICHI
IPC: G11B17/028
Filed: 1998-03-31
Abstract: A disc drive comprises a main body equipped with a turntable
for rotating a disc, a disc tray movable with respect to the main
body between a disc loaded position and a disc eject position to
transport the disc to the disc loaded position, and a disc clamper
for holding the disc transported by the disc tray between the
turntable and the disc clamper. The disc drive further includes
a disc clamper displacement mechanism provided on the disc tray
to make contact with the disc clamper to displace the disc clamper
upward when the disc tray is moved from the disc loaded position
to the disc eject position so as to prevent obstruction of the
movement of the disc tray. This mechanism includes an inclined
surface formed at least a portion of the disc tray to the rear
of a disc supporting portion and a reinforcing portion connected
to the rear of the inclined surface. According to this structure,
the disc clamper does not obstruct the movement of the disc tray,
and since a space created underneath the disc tray is utilized
to provide ribs underneath the reinforcing portion and the
inclined surface, which increase the strength of the disc tray
and prevent cambering or warpage of the disc tray.
Patent EP-0893566-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FREUNDORFER FRANZ
IPC: E06B3/10
Filed: 1998-04-24
Abstract: The window (1) has a wooden frame (2), and at least one swinging casement (3) which is glazed (4). The casement has a wooden frame (31) and a facing (32) which provides weather protection. The facing is made from wood, and is coupled to the casement frame in a manner which also allows it to be removed. The facing of the casement and/or that (22) on the fixed frame may be made from a weather-resistant wooden material, such as teak, which may also be the same material which is used for the fixed frame body (21) and/or the casement frame.
Patent EP-0886193-A2 (EP)
Inventor: AKIHIKO SOMEYA
IPC: G03G15/06
Filed: 1998-05-25
Abstract: The invention provides an image forming apparatus
for forming, on a image carrier, an electrostatic
latent image corresponding to a document image, and
then providing an image based on the electrostatic
latent image formed on the image carrier, comprising
first output means (C2) having a first output section
(P207) for outputting a first signal corresponding to
the temperature of the image carrier, a first unit (46)
having the first output means, second output means (C3)
having a second output section (P307) for outputting a
second signal with a level differing from the first
signal, a second unit (300) having the second output
means, input means (C1) having a temperature signal
input section (P107) which is to be connected to one of
the first and second output sections for inputting a
signal output from the one of the first and second
output sections, and detection means (110) for
detecting the one of the first and second output
sections which is connected to the temperature signal
input section, and also detecting the temperature of
the image carrier.
Patent EP-0884779-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ENDOU HIROTAKA
IPC: H01L23/495
Filed: 1998-06-04
Abstract: There is provided a semiconductor device including a semiconductor
substrate (2), at least one electrode (3, 3a) formed on the semiconductor substrate
(2), and an inner lead (6) bonded to the electrode (3, 3a), characterized by that the
inner lead (6) is bonded to the electrode (3, 3a) at a plurality of bonding points (5,
5a). For instance, the electrode (3) is shaped a rectangle having a longer side
perpendicular to an edge of the semiconductor substrate (2), and the bonding
points (5) are arranged in a longitudinal direction of the electrode (3). As an
alternative, the electrode (3a) may be shaped a square, in which case, the bonding
points (5a) are arranged in a grid. The above-mentioned semiconductor device
provides a greater bonding area than a bonding area provided by a single bonding
point, which ensures greater bonding strength.
Patent EP-0903678-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PARKER JEFFREY MARTIN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1998-09-19
Abstract: A workflow management system consists of a number of work pool
objects, holding work items waiting to be processed, and a number
of work pool user objects, for processing work items from the
work pool objects in accordance with rules stored in the
individual work pool user objects. Each of the work pool objects
has the capability of managing its own work pool user objects,
and has a number of work pool viewer objects associated with it,
for allowing respective users to view and select the work items
held by that work pool object. When a work item is selected by a
user, the work pool viewer object informs the associated work
pool object, which then sends a copy of the selected work item to
the appropriate work pool user object. A system administrator
object allowing a user to modify the business rules in any
selected work pool user object dynamically, while the system is
running.
Patent EP-0887361-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WALKER STEPHEN LEE
IPC: C08F220/64
Filed: 1998-05-14
Abstract: A polymer is formed from a mixture of between 85 and 96
wt.% α-β-unsaturated monomers and between 4 and 15 wt.%
unsaturated fatty acids having between 10 and 30 carbons.
Patent EP-0853970-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LI YAO-EN
IPC: B01D63/02
Filed: 1998-01-16
Abstract: Processes and systems to recover at least one perfluorocompound gas from a gas
mixture are provided. In one embodiment the inventive process comprises providing a gas
mixture comprising at least one perfluorocompound gas and at least one carrier gas, the gas
mixture being at a predetermined pressure; providing at least one size selective membrane
having a feed side and a permeate side; contacting the feed side of the at least one
membrane with the gas mixture; withdrawing from the feed side of the membrane as a non-permeate
stream at a pressure which is substantially equal to the predetermined pressure a
concentrated gas mixture comprising essentially the at least one perfluorocompound gas;
and withdrawing from the permeate side of the membrane as a permeate stream a depleted
gas mixture comprising essentially the at least one carrier gas.
Patent EP-0973874-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SQUIRRELL DAVID JAMES
IPC: C12N15/09
Filed: 1998-04-07
Abstract: Enzymes and methods suitable for assaying ATP, and specific application for such assays are described and claimed. In particular, there is described a recombinant mutant luciferase having a mutation for example, in the amino-acid corresponding to amino acid residue number 245 in Photinus pyralis, is such that the Km for ATP of the luciferase is increased e.g. five-fold with respect to that of the corresponding non-mutated enzyme such that it is of the order of 500 mum-1 mM. Also disclosed are luciferases having additional mutations conferring improved thermostability or altered wavelength of emitted light. Recombinant polynucleotides, vectors and host cells are also disclosed, as are methods of assaying the amount of ATP in a material (e.g. cells) optionally in real-time. Also disclosed are test-kits for in vitro assays.
Patent EP-1013002-A2 (EP)
Title: Systeme et procede de detection et selection d'antennes multiples
Inventor: GRANATA GARY
IPC: H04B7/15
Filed: 1998-05-13
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un système et un procédé permettant de choisir et de combiner des signaux de communication par satellite provenant de différentes antennes. Le système de la présente invention comprend au moins deux trajets de signal (550A,550B), chacun étant connecté à une antenne séparée (202A,202N), et un multiplexeur (430) qui combine les signaux des deux trajets, signaux qui seront traités par un processeur de signaux (216). L'un des deux trajets (550A,550B) au moins comprend une unité de décalage de signal dans le temps (410A,410B). Le processeur de signaux (216) peut faire la distinction entre un signal reçu depuis une source passant par l'une des antennes (202A,202N) et un signal reçu depuis la même source mais passant par l'autre antenne (à partir d'un décalage du signal dans le temps produit par l'unité de décalage de signal dans le temps (410A,410B). Chaque trajet de signal (550) comprend un atténuateur réglable (526) qui permet de connecter sélectivement chaque trajet de signal (550) au processeur de signaux (216). Le processeur de signaux (216) détermine la qualité des signaux reçus le long des différents trajets de signal (550) et fournit des données concernant la qualité du signal à un processeur de commande (220), lequel manipule les atténuateurs pour connecter au processeur de signaux (216) le trajet de signal (550) présentant la meilleure qualité de signal.
Patent EP-0979294-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SELTEN GERARDUS CORNELIS MARIA
IPC: C12N15/80
Filed: 1998-04-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to filamentous fungi that comprise in their genomes at last two substantially homologous DNA domains which are suitable for integration of one or more copies of a recombinant DNA molecule and wherein at least two of these DNA domains comprise an integrated copy of a recombinant DNA molecule. The invention also relates to methods for preparing such filamentous fungi and for further multiplying the DNA domains with integrated recombinant DNA molecules through gene conversion or amplification.
Patent EP-1003442-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ZAHEDI MIR SAEED
IPC: A61F2/68
Filed: 1998-08-13
Abstract: A lower limb prosthesis for an above-knee amputee has an adaptive control system which includes a knee flexion control device arranged to resist flexion at the knee joint both hydraulically and pneumatically by means of a dual piston and cylinder assembly. Sensors arranged to sense knee bending moments and knee flexion angle provide electrical signals which are fed to a processing circuit for automatically adjusting the hydraulic and pneumatic resistance to flexion according to the activity mode of the amputee and, when walking, according to the speed of the cylinder containing hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic resistance to flexion predominates during the stance phase and pneumatic resistance predominates during the swing phase. Provision is made for programmable resistance during level walking, walking on an incline, descending stairs and during a stumble.
Patent EP-1025475-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FOGH HANS ERIK
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 1998-10-20
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif électronique servant à réguler la température, en particulier, d'équipements de réfrigération, et comportant des branchements secteur (3, 4) et un circuit électronique (1) possédant une alimentation (7), une unité de commande et des éléments de mesure et de réglage (9, 10, 11). Les branchements secteur (3, 4) sont reliés à l'alimentation (7) par l'intermédiaire d'impédances de protection (5, 6) constituées par au moins deux impédances branchées en série et le circuit électronique est dimensionné pour un courant opérationnel de 0,35 mA maximum (valeur de crête) quand il est branché sur un secteur à courant alternatif et de 1 mA maximum quand il est branché sur un secteur à courant continu. Ces valeurs sont doublées quand le circuit électronique possède un raccordement à la terre. Ceci permet de protéger contre les chocs, avec des coûts limités et de faibles dimensions, toute personne travaillant sur ce dispositif.
Patent EP-0940134-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HORCHER STEFAN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1999-02-26
Abstract: The device has a blocking element (10) which can move forward to drive an acute-angled wedge (16) between the meshing teeth (20) of two pinions (12,14), to stop them turning. The pinions are especially prevented from turning in the direction of unrolling of the belt for the lift. In an alternative version a one-way pawl and ratchet wheel are used. The wedge or the pawl may be moved out of the way when it is necessary to unroll the belt.
Patent EP-0949180-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHLUND THOMAS
IPC: B66B9/16
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: A novel lift is now used on building sites. Its lift carriage (2) has an electric motor drive (5). The platform or basket carries the loads, running up and down a guide rail (1) or mast. A travelling cable (6) is connected to the motor. This extends down to the cable reel (7) at the base. In original design, the cable runs inside a guide (9) encasing it over its extended length. The guide includes a continuous slot (10), which extends up from the cable reel and an associated cable inlet (16). The slot provides an unbroken transverse exit for the cable, where it turns towards the motor. Preferably the profiled cable guide (9) is made of weather-resistant polyvinyl chloride.
Patent EP-0954980-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BICHSEL RUDOLF
IPC: A23L7/139
Filed: 1999-04-08
Abstract: In a process to make corn flakes in a drier-drum (10), hot gases, especially steam at 200 to 300 <0>C, flow through the corn grains within the rotating drum. After the corn has been cooked, the grains remain within the rotating drum while a further hot dry gas passes through the drum for between 10 to 30 minutes, absorbing the remaining steam until the required humidity or moisture level is reached.
Patent EP-0955130-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHLAGER JOSEF
IPC: B25B31/00
Filed: 1999-04-22
Abstract: A tubular sleeve (15) is closed at one end and the inner diameter of the hollow cavity (18) corresponds at least to the diameter of a drill shaft (10) which is used to drill the mounting hole for the dowel. The axial length of the hollow cavity of the sleeve is greater than the length of the drill shaft. The bottom of the sleeve has on the outside a center indentation (17).
Patent EP-0986009-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PETERSEN KARIN
IPC: G06F17/21
Filed: 1999-08-30
Abstract: A document management system is provided which organizes, stores
and retrieves documents according to properties attached to the documents. A property
attachment mechanism allows an application to attach arbitrary static and active
properties to a document. The active properties include executable code which perform
document management functions to control the state and behavior of the document in
response to a triggering event. In this manner, the state and behavior of the document
is provided to a user and is accurately maintained even when the application is not
running.