baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-0963016-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LUQUE PHILLIP R
IPC: H01S5/06
Filed: 1998-10-12
Abstract: A first embodiment of an adjustment circuit (30) for a laser diode
output power compensator includes a feedback circuit for adjusting the laser
diode output power compensator so that the output power of the laser diode is
substantially constant. The feedback circuit includes a photodiode (35) for
measuring the output power of a VCSEL diode (20). The signal from the
photodiode (35) is coupled to a first amplifier (39). The difference between the
signal from the photodiode (35) and a first reference value is amplified and
coupled through electronic switches (40, 42, 44) to selectively charge one of
multiple capacitors (41, 43, 45). The multiple capacitors (41, 43, 45) are each
coupled to one of a drive current source (32), a compensation current source
(31), and a voltage controlled resistor (34), each of which are voltage controlled.
A second amplifier (38) is used for amplifying the difference between the signal
from the photodiode (35) and a second reference value to charge a capacitor
(47) coupled to a voltage controlled bias current source (33). The first
embodiment of the adjustment circuit (30) controls the bias current source (33),
drive current source (32), compensation current source (31), and the voltage
controlled resistor (34) so that the output power of the VCSEL diode is held
substantially constant. A second embodiment of the adjustment circuit (30)
uses an analog to digital converter (203), a digital comparator (204), a counter
(205), and registers (206, 207, 208, 209) to form the feedback circuit for
adjusting the laser diode output power compensator. A third embodiment of the
adjustment circuit (30) uses an analog comparator (404), counters (410, 411,
412, 413), and registers (414, 415, 416, 417) to form the feedback circuit for
adjusting the laser diode output power compensator.
Patent EP-0928843-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PRINZING HANS
IPC: D21F3/02
Filed: 1998-11-07
Abstract: The pressure differential is variable. Preferred features: The differential pressure is used to alter the line pressure differential between shoe pressing unit (12) and backing roller (14). The resulting differential pressure profile transverse to the web is variable and can be controlled. The differential pressure sets a controllable and preferably level line pressure in the roller gap (20). Differential pressure or line pressure differential is locally and continuously variable. To alter the differential pressure produced by the supports (24) of the shoe pressure unit (12), the internal contact pressure acting on the flexible press band (26) is altered. To alter the differential pressure produced by the supports (32) of the backing roller (14), internal contact pressure acting on the roller casing is altered. To vary both differential pressures the internal contact acting on the roller casing (30) is varied. Pressure adjustments are further detailed. Further salient features include the valve used to adjust pressure. Pressure differential adjustment is mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, manual, remote or in-situ, during maintenance or on-line. Various corrections are applied. A closed loop control circuit makes the adjustment. Rollers may be cambered. Angular dispositions are quantified.
Patent EP-0927963-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RYAN FREDERICK W JR
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: A system and method for evidencing postage on a mailpiece includes a
printer module (30) transmitting to a remote data center (20) a request for indicia
data. The data center (20) includes a processor(24), a database (22) and a secure
coprocessor (26). The database (22) includes user account data. The request
includes postal value for a selected number of indicia to be printed by the printer
module (30). The data center (20) verifies that the printer module (30) is authorized
to request the postal value and retrieves user account data stored in the database
(22). The data center (20) verifies the user's account data includes sufficient funds
for the number of indicia requested, debits the user's account data for the total
postal value requested and then generates a digital token for each of the indicia.
The digital token is generated from information relating to each of the indicia
including information unique to each of the indicia. The data center (20) transmits
to the printer module (30) the requested indicia data including postal value and
digital token for each of the indicia. The printer module (30) print the received
indicia.:
Patent EP-0875746-A2 (EP)
Inventor: PARDOE TREVOR
IPC: G01M3/32
Filed: 1998-04-22
Abstract: Apparatus for testing the integrity of an access chamber system
during or after installation thereof, includes connection means
(5; 4,6) for making substantially fluid-tight connection with
any part of the chamber system, evacuation means for evacuating
the air within the chamber system to provide a vacuum therein,
and means for monitoring the level of vacuum over a
predetermined period of time.
Patent EP-0880141-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OGURO MASAKI
IPC: G11B27/036
Filed: 1994-09-21
Abstract: There is realized a cassette (41a,41b) with a memory
(MIC) in which the writing time is short, it can be
accessed in a short time, and there is no need to provide
an apparatus side of a main body with an additional memory.
The memory (MIC) comprises an EEPROM (SPACE 0) to store
fundamental data such as table of contents (TOC)
information or the like, and a large capacity memory (SPACE
1), for example, flash memory, to store data.
Patent EP-0867940-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NGAN KENNY KING-TAI
IPC: H01L23/532
Filed: 1998-03-25
Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to particular Ti/TiN/TiN x  barrier/wetting layer
structures which enable the warm aluminum filling of high aspect vias while providing
an aluminum fill exhihiting a high degree of aluminum {111} crystal orientation. It
has been discovered that an improved Ti/TiN/TiN x  barrier layer deposited using IMP
techniques can be obtained by increasing the thickness of the first layer of Ti to range
from greater than about 100 Å to about 500 Å(the feature geometry controls the
upper thickness limit); by decreasing the thickness of the TiN second layer to range
from greater than about 100 Å to less than about 800 Å (preferably less than about
600 Å); and, by controlling the application of the TiN x  third layer to provide a Ti
content ranging from about 50 atomic percent titanium (stoichiometric) to about 100
atomic percent titanium. Preferably the TiN x  third layer is formed at the end of the
deposition of the TiN second layer and exhibits a Ti content gradient which begins at
a stoichiometric, 50 atomic percent, Ti content and ends at a Ti content of about 100
atomic percent. The thickness of the TiN x  third layer preferably ranges from about 15
Å to about 500 Å. The improved Ti/TiN/TiN x  barrier layer enables the deposit of a
warm aluminum interconnect or a warm aluminum via fill where the aluminum
exhibits a high {111} crystallographic content. Further, the aluminum layer obtained
exhibits a reflectivity of 150 percent or greater at 436 nm. A Ti/TiN/TiN x  barrier
layer having this structure, used to line a contact via, enables complete filling of via
with sputtered warm aluminum, where the feature size of the via or aperture, is about
0.25 micron or less and the aspect ratio ranges from about 5 : 1 to as high as about
6 : 1.
Patent EP-0910142-A2 (EP)
Inventor: IIDA RIKIHIRO
IPC: H01S3/083
Filed: 1998-10-14
Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an optical pulse generator
which very stably generates for a long period of time a high cycling frequency optical
pulse chain. In order to obtain this object, in a ring type resonator R, the present
invention provides an optical path length regulator 14 which performs high precision
optical path length adjustment and an optical path length regulator 60 which performs
wide range optical path length adjustment, and extracts a clock signal by converting an
optical pulse emitted from the ring type resonator R to an electrical signal by a clock
extractor 42, detects the frequency difference between a base frequency signal output
form a synthesizer 52 by a frequency difference detector 50, and controls said optical
path length regulator 14 and said optical path length regulator 60.
Patent EP-0921370-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NAKAYAMA JOJI
IPC: G01B11/02
Filed: 1998-12-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus for precision distance measurement are provide to
perform accurate measurement of distance to an object (18) according to light spots formed
on the light receiving surface of a detector (9) even when multiple reflections are involved.
A beam of light emitted from a light source (1) and reflected from the object is focused on
the viewing surface as light spots through an optical member (8). The focal position of a
reflected beam of light is determined according to a focal position detection process (step
205). When there are peaks in a luminosity curve generated on the detector (9), prior to
performing the focal position detection process, the peaks are separated into individual light
spots (step 202) and the a correct light spot for deriving the precise distance is selected by a
selection process (step 203).
Patent EP-0929163-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DZUNG DACFEY DR
IPC: H04B11/00
Filed: 1998-12-21
Abstract: The method involves transmitting the digital signals from a transmitter, after modulation at the transmitter, via a communications channel to at least one receiver and demodulating it on the receiver side. The transmission from the transmitter to receiver is achieved with sound waves that are passed through gas or air. The transmission of digital signals can be combined with the transmission of analogue information in analogue signals. An Independent claim is also included for an information transfer arrangement.
Patent EP-1037827-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHO MYONG HO
IPC: B25G1/10
Filed: 1998-04-28
Abstract: A finger supporting structure F comprises a grip portion and a finger supporter T formed thereto. Said grip portion is of an elongated bar shape and having adequate length and thickness for a hand to grasp. Said grip portion is either all or some part of a grasping member of an implement or all or some part of a gripping member G having internal hole to receive the grasping member of an implement. Said finger supporter T is a laterally extending projection rigidly formed, in one piece, on the grip portion. Said finger supporter T is angled to be inclined with respect to the axis X of the grip portion in order that the resultant force of the muscles of the digits and hand can be generated and exerted to the optimal. Said finger supporting structure F is embodied in the grasping members of various implements and thereby provides gripping parts H having finger supporter T of said implements.
Patent EP-1019535-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KOOL ERIC T
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1998-08-13
Abstract: L'invention concerne des multimères d'oligonucléotides d'ARN et d'ADN étiquetés détectables, utilisés comme sondes diagnostiques dans des applications médicales, biologiques et chimiques. L'invention concerne également un procédé de synthèse d'oligonucléotides et de multimères d'oligonucléotides d'ARN et d'ADN et analogues, de préférence ceux qui sont étiquetés détectables. La synthèse des oligonucléotides s'effectue en combinant une matrice d'oligonucléotide circulaire monobrin avec une polymérase efficace et au moins deux types de triphosphates de nucléotides, sans addition de protéines auxiliaires, ce qui fournit un multimère d'oligonucléotide comprenant des copies multiples d'une séquence d'oligonucléotide répétée.
Patent EP-1035873-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WAGNER PETER
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 1998-11-30
Abstract: The invention relates to different examples for producing a filter valve combination for a sterilizing container. This filter valve construction permits the use of any filter in the shape of flat filters, membrane filters or volume filters having pores with a fineness according to choice. The invention is especially provided with finely porous filters which guarantee a sterilization of the container contents also after long storage periods. Such filters cannot compensate the pressure differences in the sterilizer very quickly, said differences being produced relatively fast, thus resulting in the possibility of damage to the container. For this reason, the invention provides pressure compensation valves in both directions, i.e. from inside to outside and from outside to inside. Said valves guarantee a quick reduction of the pressure differences during the sterilizing process, however, they durably seal the container during the successive storage.
Patent EP-0942580-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MAEDA TORU
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 1999-03-08
Abstract: Disclosed are an Internet FAX apparatus having an
Internet FAX function capable of transmission with an
optimum Internet FAX receiving capability requiring no
communication charge, a network system including the
apparatus, and a method of controlling the apparatus.
The Internet FAX apparatus of this invention inquires a
receiving apparatus of its receiving capability by the
SMTP protocol before transmitting an image file, and
receives information of the receiving capability from
the receiving apparatus by the SMTP protocol. The
Internet FAX apparatus converts a read image into an
image file corresponding to the receiving capability of
the receiving apparatus and transmits the image file by
the SMTP protocol. The Internet FAX apparatus requests
the receiving apparatus to transmit a reception
confirmation message when transmitting the image file,
and receives the reception confirmation message.
Patent EP-0943844-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BOECKMANN GERHARD
IPC: B60W50/08
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: Unsynchronisierte, manuell schaltbare Fahrzeuggetriebe werden bei Fahrzeugen neuerer Bauart mittels einer automatisierten Getriebesteuerung betätigt, bei der der Fahrer mittels eines elektrisch mit der Getriebesteuereinrichtung verbundenen Bedienelements einen gewünschten Gang auswählen kann. Beim Fahrzeugstillstand kommt es bei geöffneter Kupplung vor, daß durch eine Zahn-auf-Zahn-Stellung der Getriebeklauen das Einlegen eines Gangs verhindert wird. Es wird ein Verfahren zur Steuerung eines derartigen Getriebes angegeben, das das Einlegen des ausgewählten Gangs in allen Betriebszuständen des Fahrzeuges auf einfache und zuverlässige Weise ermöglicht. Hierbei wird zunächst ein gewünschter Gang ausgewählt, sodann die Kupplung geöffnet und daraufhin automatisch bei Erreichen einer geeigneten Drehzahl des Getriebeeingangs ein einzulegender Gang eingelegt. Hierdurch wird das Einlegen eines Gangs bei Fahrzeugstillstand für den Fahrer systematisiert und vereinfacht. Der Fahrer muß außerdem nicht mehrfach die Kupplung öffnen und wieder schließen, um die Zahn-auf-Zahn-Stellung zu vermeiden. Das Verfahren wird vorzugsweise bei Nutzfahrzeugen eingesetzt. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0947521-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEWIS KENRICK MARTIN
IPC: C07F7/02
Filed: 1999-04-06
Abstract: Dissolved silanes, silicones and silicates from solvents used in the slurry
phase Direct Synthesis of alkoxysilanes are removed by adding a carboxylic acid such as
formic acid to generate filterable precipitates and reusable solvent. The solvents are
thereby remediated and made suitable for reuse in Direct Synthesis processes. Foaming is
reduced with the remediated solvent and silicon conversion rates are higher. The
precipitates are easily filtered and retain negligible quantities of solvent.
Patent EP-0930481-A2 (EP)
Title: Interferometer
IPC: G01J3/26
Filed: 1996-05-30
Abstract: An interferometer comprising a base (12) forming an interior
(86), and first and second optical members (14 and 16)
located in the interior of the base. The interferometer
further comprises a first retainer assembly (20) connecting
the first optical member to the base, translation means (24)
for moving the second optical member (16) relative the first
optical member (14), to vary the distance between the first
and second optical members, and a second retainer assembly
(22) connecting the second optical member to the translation
means (24). The preferred mechanical configuration and
design features of the interferometer produce a very durable
instrument that can rapidly scan and accurately filter light
across a wide bandwidth. This uniquely designed instrument
combines high speed switching, high resolution, wide
bandwidth, and adjustable damping capabilities in a durable
flight capable instrument.
Patent EP-1001669-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BORSCHEWSKI DIETMAR
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 1999-09-24
Abstract: The rack assembly includes at least one high-frequency seal (4) between the upper or lower lids and an adjacent side wall (2). The side wall has a downwardly or upwardly facing groove (3) in which the high-frequency seal is held. A side wall of the groove may be formed by the inner side of the side wall. The groove may be formed integrally at the inner side of the side wall.
Patent EP-1018690-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HEINAENEN JUHA
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 1999-02-23
Abstract: This invention provides an Internet Access Provider (IAP)
a simple mechanism to steer users to given Internet services,
such as the Web pages, of sponsors. The mechanism
allows a sponsor to grant a dial-in user unlimited access
to the Internet after the user has first accessed its
Internet services. The invention is thus important for any
IAP that wants to receive income from sponsors by steering
Internet users to their services. In the ultimate case,
an IAP could receive all its income from sponsors and thus
be able to offer the Internet access for free. 
     The key characteristics of the present invention is that a
user is steered to the Internet services of a sponsor based
on a sponsor specific called telephone number or a sponsor
specific login name. The IAP does not need to
uniquely identify the user and therefore no user specific
PINs are needed. Sponsors can simply promote their offers
by publicly advertising their sponsor specific Internet
access telephone numbers or login names. The user
registration process (if any) and the determination of when
unlimited access should be granted is handled by the
sponsor. The functions of the IAP are sponsor independent
and the amount of information that needs to be transfered
between the sponsor and the IAP is minimized.
Patent EP-0944110-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BYRUM BERNARD W
IPC: H01J61/72
Filed: 1999-03-16
Abstract: The invention provides a means by which a gas
discharge lighting display can be made of virtually any
material which can withstand temperatures over 110 °F.
This display uses a bypass tube to isolate heat and
contamination from the main channel of a gas discharge
lighting display during its manufacture. The bypass
tube is then removed to force the luminous discharge to
pass through the main channel, providing a lighting or
advertising display of high quality and reliability.
Patent EP-0981216-A2 (EP)
Inventor: AFFERTON THOMAS S
IPC: H04J3/14
Filed: 1999-07-20
Abstract: An in-band fault detection and isolation system and method for networks such as
Synchronous Optical Network / Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SONET/SDH) networks.
Fault detection may be quickly and efficiently performed by a network without requiring
modification to any add/drop multiplexers (ADMs) and/or without the involvement of an
external network management system (NMS). To accomplish this without violating
SONET/SDH standards, a new signal, called a fault isolation signal in the path (FIS-P), is
proposed. The FIS-P may be used in lieu of an AIS-P to support special applications on
certain digital cross connect (DCS)-to-DCS path segments. Moreover, the present
invention may be implemented such that the behavior of path terminating equipment
(PTE) is unaffected.
Patent EP-0987473-A2 (EP)
Title: Electrical parking latch actuator
Inventor: GRUDEN JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: F16H61/22
Filed: 1999-09-17
Abstract: An electrical park latch actuator for the automatic transmission selector
lever of a road vehicle, the actuator including a support member (13, 15),
first and second electromagnet windings (19, 21) carried by a common
electromagnet core (15) of the support member, and first and second
plungers (22, 28) moveable relative to the support member and responsive
to energization of the first and second electromagnet windings (19, 21)
respectively, said first and second plungers (22, 28) being positioned with
their movement axes parallel and part of said second plunger (28) being
slidably received within said first plunger (22).
Patent EP-0990981-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NGUYEN THI N
IPC: G06F7/523
Filed: 1999-09-28
Abstract: The high speed multiplier takes advantage of results from previous calculations by
recognizing that in many cases the multipicand between a first and second multiplication differs
only slightly. Thus, the present system divides the multiplicand into a cache lookup bit (CLB)
and a table lookup bit (TLB). The results of a first multiplication are stored in a cache. The
CLB of a of the multiplicand in the second multiplication is then compared to the CLB of the
multiplicand in the second multiplication. If the CLB matches, the product of the first
multiplication is retrieved. The product of the TLB of the multiplicand and the multiplier is then
retrieved from a lookup table and either added or subtracted from the retrieved product.
Patent EP-1014727-A2 (EP)
Title: Method and apparatus for coding moving images
Inventor: KAWASHIMA MIYUKI
IPC: H04N19/176
Filed: 1999-12-20
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for coding a moving image, capable of
obtaining high image quality and high rate of data compression, are provided.
A recording medium for recording a program of such coding is also provided.
The method according to the invention comprises the steps of comparing
current-image pixel block B to be coded and preceding-image pixel block
within a predetermined region R of the preceding frame, seeking a specific
preceding-image pixel block F minimizing matching error between pixel block
B and pixel block F, and, if the matching error exceeds an acceptable value,
obtaining one or more orthogonal base systems for approximating AC
component vector in current-image pixel block B by inter-frame adaptive
orthogonal transformation having, as nest thereof, the preceding image data
within predetermined region N including pixel block F, and coding thereby the
image data. If the matching error does not exceed the acceptable value,
current-image pixel block B is coded based on moving vector <M> indicating
specific preceding-image pixel block F.
Patent EP-0977062-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ZUELLIG MARC-ANDREW
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1999-06-21
Abstract: In a measuring chamber with lower (2) and upper (3) parts a sponge (24) with a capillary effect is fitted in a recording space. On the sponge's transition region a lidding foil (23) having a breathing action is attached to a foil or membrane to be measured. This lidding foil sits next to the sponge under pressure from below. Device for measuring water vapour permeability with foil is also claimed.
Patent EP-1067951-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GREEN LAWRENCE R
IPC: A61K38/05
Filed: 1999-04-02
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des méthodes de traitement d'une infection par VIH par administration de quantités effectives de L-Xaa-L-TRP, Xaa représentant Glu, Ile ou Leu, ainsi que de leurs dérivés et analogues.
Patent HK-1066411-A2 (HK)
Title: Out-window clothes rack
Inventor: WAI MING ALEX WONG
IPC: D06F/
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: It is to provide out-window clothes rack, which has modules used in pair. Said module each comprises: a pair of triangle-shaped support arm (3) having a first end (X), a second end (Y) with a horizontal distance with the first end (X), and a third end (Z) located below the first end (X), and a opening (8) being provided at said second end (Y) for placing a rod used for clothing hanger; a pair of fixing means (1) adapted to be inserted and fixed at the edges of the window; and rope for connecting the fixing means (1) with the first end (X) and the second end (Y) of the support arm (3) respectively.