baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2843560-A1 (CA)
Title: Video encoding method, video encoding apparatus, video decoding method, video decoding apparatus, and video encoding/decoding apparatus
Inventor: SUGIO TOSHIYASU
IPC: H04N19/176
Filed: 2012-08-02
Abstract: A video encoding method, wherein encoding of a block to be encoded is executed by calculating a prediction motion vector to be used when encoding a motion vector of the block to be encoded, comprises: a step (S102) for obtaining a fixed number (two or more) of prediction motion vector candidates; a step (S103) for selecting a prediction motion vector to be used for encoding the motion vector of the block to be encoded, from among the fixed number (two or more) of prediction motion vector candidates; and a step (S104) for encoding an index for specifying the selected prediction motion vector, according to the fixed number (two or more). The fixed number (two or more) of prediction motion vector candidates include a candidate having a prescribed second fixed value.
Patent CA-2845593-A1 (CA)
Title: Reception device, reception method, program, and information processing system
Inventor: KITAZATO NAOHISA
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2012-09-03
Abstract: Provided is a reception device including a reception unit configured to receive AV content, a feature value extraction unit configured to extract a feature value from data of the received AV content, an identification result acquisition unit configured to acquire an identification result of the AV content identified using the extracted feature value, a command acquisition unit configured to acquire a command for controlling an operation of an application program that is executed in linkage with the AV content according to the acquired identification result, a control unit configured to control the operation of the application program according to the acquired command, and a detection unit configured to detect switching of the AV  content being viewed. When the switching of the AV content is detected, the control unit closes the application program that has been executed in linkage with the AV content.
Patent CA-2845950-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method of audio information display on video playback timeline
Inventor: SHI CHUN JIAN
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: Systems and methods of displaying a visual representation of audio information on a timeline associated with a data stream file are provided. Some methods can include receiving audio information, determining at least one property of the audio information, and determining a visual representation for the audio information, wherein the visual representation for the audio information corresponds to the property of the audio information. Some methods can include displaying a timeline associated with a data stream file, and displaying a visual representation of audio information in the data stream file on respective segments of the timeline, wherein the visual representation corresponds to at least one property of the audio information.
Patent CA-2846463-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NI CHIYOU
IPC: A61K31/4418
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: The present disclosure provides substituted pyrimidine compounds of Formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof, wherein A1, X, A2, W1, W2, W3, E, Z, and R4 are defined as set forth in the specification. The present disclosure is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula (I) to treat a disorder responsive to the blockade of sodium channels. Compounds of the present disclosure are especially useful for treating pain.
Patent CA-2847313-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ASH SIMON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16F7/12
Filed: 2014-03-20
Abstract: A logging assembly includes a length of drillpipe defining an in-use downhole part, and an elongate toolstring supported by the drillpipe and comprising a plurality of toolstring elements secured seriate one to another. The toolstring is moveable longitudinally relative to the drillpipe between a retracted position lying within the drillpipe and an extended position partly protruding therefrom beyond the downhole extent thereof. The logging assembly includes inside the drillpipe a landing surface having formed therein or defining an aperture through which part of the toolstring moveably extends, and a shock absorber that is capable of acting between the toolstring and the landing surface to attenuate impact energy arising on movement of the toolstring to the extended position and that is engageable with the landing surface to limit movement of the toolstring through the aperture and thereby retain the toolstring moveably captive relative to the drillpipe.
Patent CA-2847568-A1 (CA)
Inventor: KIM IN KYU
IPC: B60S1/32
Filed: 2014-03-25
Abstract: A wiper blade wherein a spoiler is integrated in a lever assembly. The wiper blade has a wiper rubber and the lever assembly holds the wiper rubber and connects to a wiper arm. The lever assembly has a plurality of rotatably connected levers. A longitudinally extending partial spoiler is formed in at least one of the plurality of levers. The lever assembly includes a lever joint rotatably interconnecting adjacent levers. The lever joint is interposed between one of adjacent levers and the other of the adjacent levers. The lever joint is fitted to the one of the adjacent levers through insertion in the longitudinal direction of the lever assembly and is rotatably coupled to the other of the adjacent levers through pressing.
Patent CA-2847887-A1 (CA)
Title: Application of reduced dyes in imaging
Inventor: KUNDU KOUSIK
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 2012-09-21
Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds and methods for hydrocyanines derived from near-infrared cyanine dyes, as reactive oxygen species probes in imaging. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides reduced dyes as substrates for ELISA and Western blots. In certain instances, the compounds are useful for detecting reactive oxygen species (ROS) probes for in vivo applications.
Patent CA-2848400-A1 (CA)
Title: Solvent-based methods for production of graphene nanoribbons
Inventor: TOUR JAMES M
IPC: B05D5/12
Filed: 2012-09-14
Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preparing functionalized graphene nanoribbons. Such methods include: (1) exposing a plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to an alkali metal source in the presence of an aprotic solvent to open them; and (2) exposing the opened CNTs to an electrophile to form functionalized graphene nanoribbons (GNRs). The methods may also include a step of exposing the opened CNTs to a protic solvent to quench any reactive species on them. Additional methods include preparing unfunctionalized GNRs by: (1) exposing a plurality of CNTs to an alkali metal source in the presence of an aprotic solvent to open them; and (2) exposing the opened CNTs to a protic solvent to form unfunctionalized GNRs.
Patent CA-2850277-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHERER WARREN J
IPC: A61K31/4174
Filed: 2012-10-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating capillary hemangiomas in a human in need thereof by topically administering an effective amount of one or more alpha-2 adrenergic receptors agonist to the site of the capillary hemangiomas on the skin of the human.
Patent CA-2850811-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SUTTON GARY
IPC: G03B17/02
Filed: 2013-12-27
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention comprises methods and apparatus for a camera that includes a curved sensor. In another embodiment, the camera includes mechanical image stabilization. Yet another embodiment utilizes electronic image stabilization. Another embodiment incorporates optical image stabilization.  In yet another embodiment, a camera with a conventional sensor includes an automatically-controlled lens shade which is mounted on the outside of the camera enclosure. This automatically-controlled lens shade extends for telephoto shots, and retracts for wider angle shots.
Patent CA-2851582-A1 (CA)
Title: Dispositif pour ajuster un debit d'air s'ecoulant dans un conduit aeraulique
Inventor: DAMIZET PATRICK
IPC: F16K1/16
Filed: 2012-11-14
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif (20) pour ajuster un débit d'air s'écoulant dans un conduit aéraulique comportant : un corps (22) tubulaire s'étendant selon un axe (24); au moins un volet (28) apte à pivoter autour d'un axe transversal à l'axe (24) du corps (22); une bague (34) montée pivotante sur une portion d'extrémité (22b) du corps (22) autour de l'axe (24) de ce corps; chaque volet (28) étant pourvu d'un moyen d'entraînement mâle, et la bague (34) étant pourvu d'un moyen d 'entraînement femelle, ou inversement, le moyen d'entraînement mâle et le moyen d'entraînement femelle étant agencés de telle sorte qu'en réponse à un pivotement de la bague (34) sur le corps (22), le moyen d'entraînement mâle coopère avec le moyen d'entraînement femelle pour modifier la position de chaque volet (28), et par suite la section de passage d'air.
Patent CA-2852520-A1 (CA)
Title: Eyewear with chroma enhancement
Inventor: MCCABE BROCK SCOTT
IPC: G02C7/10
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: The invention provides a curved polymeric eyewear comprising a lens body injection moulded around a laminated lens blank having one or more chroma enhancement dyes in one of the layers of the laminate. Some embodiments provide on or more of the layers of the laminate having an attenuation of 0.8 of visible light in the 440 to 490 nm band. In certain embodiments, the eyewear incorporates an optical filter eg polarizer that enhances chroma within one or more spectral bands. In certain embodiments, one or methods of production of incorporating the dyes in to the polymer are disclosed eg carbon dioxide solvent or dry colour blending.
Patent CA-2854632-A1 (CA)
Inventor: PRATT BENJAMIN A
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2012-11-15
Abstract: Wounds dressings, systems, and methods are presented that involve using a patient's body heat to enhance liquid removal from the wound dressing through a high-moisture- vapor- transmission-rate drape. Additional heat sources or devices, such as nano-antennas or electrical heating elements, may be added or used separately to enhance the removal liquid from the wound dressing. Other dressings, systems, and methods are presented herein.
Patent CA-2856308-A1 (CA)
Title: Program flow control monitoring routines, related methods and systems
Inventor: DALAL MEHUL
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to program flow control monitoring routines. In one embodiment, a process control apparatus is provided with a plurality of modules associated with control and/or monitoring of a given plant. Program flow control monitoring routines are provided to monitor the various modules.
Patent CA-2858919-A1 (CA)
Title: License plate recognition
Inventor: ALVES JAMES
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2014-08-08
Abstract: A license plate recognition and image review system and processes are described. The system includes grouping of images that are determined to be of the same vehicle, using an image encoded database such that verification of a license plate read is done through comparison of images of the actual vehicle to images from the encoded database and testing of the accuracy of a manual review process by interspersing previously identified images with real images being reviewed in a batch process.
Patent CA-2859075-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BASSINE STUART H
IPC: F04B53/14
Filed: 2013-01-14
Abstract: A compressor moves a fluid from an inlet to an outlet and provides a pressure differential there between due to respective pistons moving in and out of a plurality of piston chambers via a piston rod. A rotating shaft extends through a grooved end plate, and the rotating shaft is connected to either the grooved end plate or the piston rod. The grooved end plate defines an off center or eccentric groove. A bearing extends from the piston rod and fits within the groove such that when the rotational motion of the shaft rotates either the piston rod or the grooved end plate, the piston rod slides back and forth relative to the rotating shaft. Each position of the bearing within the groove determines a corresponding position of the piston rod relative to the rotating shaft. Each pair of pistons may extend from a single, continuous piston rod.
Patent CA-2860513-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SCHNEIDER JONATHAN R
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 2014-08-26
Abstract: A heater includes a heater housing with a support plate secured to one end. A  fuel cell stack assembly is disposed within the heater housing and includes a plurality of fuel cells which convert chemical energy from a fuel into heat and electricity through a chemical reaction with an oxidizing agent. The fuel cell stack assembly includes a fuel cell manifold for receiving the fuel and distributing the fuel to the plurality of fuel cells and for receiving the oxidizing agent and distributing the oxidizing agent to the plurality of fuel cells. A fuel supply conduit supplies the fuel to the fuel cell manifold and an oxidizing agent supply conduit supplies the oxidizing agent to the fuel cell manifold. The fuel cell stack assembly is supported on the support plate by one of the fuel supply conduit and the oxidizing agent supply conduit.
Patent CA-2861618-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for holding materials having arcuate surfaces in place for friction stir welding or processing
Inventor: HIGGINS PAUL T
IPC: B23K20/12
Filed: 2012-12-31
Abstract: A system and method for holding a friction stir processing material in place on a substrate having a curved surface for the purpose of mixing the friction stir processing material into the curved substrate using a solid-state process, wherein the system includes selecting one of a variety of mechanical means of attaching the friction stir processing material to the substrate that will enable friction stir processing to be performed that is economical, efficient and safe.
Patent CA-2863497-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CHALEIX DANIEL
IPC: C25D5/48
Filed: 2012-01-10
Abstract: The invention relates mainly to the use of an aqueous treatment solution containing sulphate ions SO4 2- at a concentration of greater than or equal to 0.01 mol/l, for treating a metal sheet comprising a steel substrate coated on at least one of its faces with a coating comprising at least zinc and magnesium, in order to reduce the blackening or tarnishing of the metal sheet during the storage thereof. The invention also relates to the metal sheet treated with such a solution.
Patent CA-2863714-A1 (CA)
Title: Cdim binding proteins and uses thereof
Inventor: TENG NELSON N H
IPC: C07K16/30
Filed: 2013-02-08
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to Cell Death Inducing Molecule ("CDIM") binding proteins and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Particularly, the disclosure provides CDIM binding proteins that are useful in the selective depleting and killing of B cells, including neoplastic B cells as well as neoplastic cells that are not of B-cell origin that express CDIM-like antigens. In addition, the disclosure encompasses polynucleotides encoding the disclosed antigen binding proteins, and expression systems for producing the same. Further the present disclosure encompasses methods of treating patients with B cell proliferative and mediated diseases by administering the CDIM binding proteins as well as diagnostic assays for identifying proteins that bind to CDIM. The disclosure further contemplates diagnostic assays for identifying patient populations that can be treated with the CDIM binding proteins.
Patent CA-2864782-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ARTYMIUK PETER
IPC: C07K14/71
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: We disclose growth hormone fusion proteins that have increased in vivo stability and activity; nucleic acid molecules encoding said proteins and methods of treatment of growth hormone related diseases that would benefit from growth hormone agonists or antagonists.
Patent CA-2867385-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FOX TIM W
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 2013-03-12
Abstract: Genetic male sterile plants are provided in which complementing constructs result in suppression of a parental phenotype in the progeny. Methods to generate and maintain such plants and methods of use of said plants, are provided, including use of parental plants to produce sterile plants for hybrid seed production.
Patent CA-2868096-A1 (CA)
Title: Aptamers to pdgf and vegf and their use in treating pdgf and vegf mediated conditions
Inventor: JARVIS THALE C
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-03-28
Abstract: Aptamers that bind PDGF and aptamers that bind VEGF are provided.  In addition, aptamer constructs comprising a PDGF aptamer and a VEGF aptamer are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aptamers and aptamer constructs are provided, as well as methods of treating conditions using the aptamers and aptamer constructs.
Patent CA-2869578-A1 (CA)
Title: System, method, apparatus, and computer program product for providing mobile device support services
Inventor: HURST CAMERON E
IPC: H04W24/00
Filed: 2013-03-22
Abstract: A method is provided for providing mobile device support services. The method may include monitoring a mobile device status. The method may additionally include performing device diagnostics based at least in part on captured device status data to identify potential faults that may affect mobile device functionality. A corresponding system, apparatus, and computer program product are also provided.
Patent CA-2870633-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2014-11-12
Abstract: A catheter has a balloon electrode assembly with at least one compliant balloon member and at least one electrode carried on an outer surface of the balloon member for accomplishing circumferential sensing or ablation in a tubular region of the heart, including a pulmonary vein or ostium. The catheter may also include an electrode assembly with a tip and/or ring electrode distal of the balloon electrode assembly adapted for focal contact.
Patent CA-2872122-A1 (CA)
Title: Synthesis of engineered nanoparticles and methods for their use in watercontaminant remediation
Inventor: VEINOT JONATHAN G C
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 2014-11-25
Abstract: The present application is directed to methods and compositions for remediating contaminated water, the method comprising contacting the contaminated water with water-soluble functionalized silicon particles in the presence of ultraviolet light under conditions to oxidize organic contaminates in the water.
Patent CA-2872229-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LOVGREN HANS
IPC: B05B1/34
Filed: 2013-07-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid distributor (10) in an apparatus (1 GO) for washing cellulose pulp, where pulp transported in a vat (5), said liquid distributor (10) comprising an inlet (12), a first flow redirecting wall (14), an outlet (13) arranged to output the liquid into the vat chamber (8), and a channel (11) with a first channel section (11a), placed between the inlet (12) and the first flow redirecting wall (14), and with a second channel section (11b), placed between the first flow redirecting wall (14) and the outlet (13). The second channel cross section area (A21+A22) is everywhere larger than the first, channel cross section area (A1). The liquid distributor (10) further comprises a second flow redirecting wall (15), and a third channel section (11c) in the channel (11) placed between the second flow redirecting wall (14) and the outlet (13). The third channel cross section area (A3, A3') is everywhere larger than the second channel cross section area (A21+A22).
Patent CA-2872573-A1 (CA)
Title: Antenna arrangement and mobile communication device using same
Inventor: BRITTON GABRIEL
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2013-04-15
Abstract: An antenna arrangement and communication device using the antenna arrangement connect a plurality of transceivers to a plurality of antenna elements and switches connections between the transceivers and the antenna elements depending on which transceiver has primary transmit control. The antenna elements include a transmit antenna element and a monitoring antenna element. The transceiver having primary transmit control is connected to the transmit antenna element and the transceiver not having primary transmit control is connected to the monitoring antenna element. The plurality of transceivers implement a plurality of air interfaces.
Patent CA-2873871-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FROSCH STEFANIE
IPC: A61K31/27
Filed: 2013-05-16
Abstract: L'invention porte sur une composition pharmaceutique comprenant un premier principe pharmacologiquement actif choisi parmi la (1R,4R)-6'-fluoro-N,N-diméthyl-4-phényl-4',9'-dihydro-3'H-spiro[cyclohexane-1,1'-pyrano[3,4,b]indol]-4-amine et les sels physiologiquement acceptables de celle-ci et un second principe pharmacologiquement actif qui est un anticonvulsivant choisi dans le groupe constitué par la retigabine, la lamotrigine, le lacosamide, le lévétiracétam, la carbamazépine, le sultiame, le phénacemide, le felbamate, le topiramate, le phénéturide, le brivaracetam, le selectracetam, le zonisamide, le stiripentol, le béclamide, la mexilétine, le ralfinamide, le méthylphénobarbital, le phénobarbital, la primidone, la barbexaclone, le métharbital, l'éthotoïne, la phénytoïne, l'acide amino(diphénylhydantoïne)valérique, la méphénytoïne, la fosphénytoïne, la paraméthadione, la triméthadione, l'éthadione, l'éthosuximide, le phensuximide, le mésuximide, le clonazépam, le lorazépam, le diazépam, le clobazam, l'oxcarbazépine, l'eslicarbazépine, le rufinamide, l'acide valproïque, le valpromide, l'acide aminobutyrique, le progabide, la tiagabine et les sels physiologiquement acceptables de ceux-ci.
Patent CA-2874538-A1 (CA)
Title: System and method for facies classification
Inventor: THORNE JULIAN
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2013-03-14
Abstract: A method of automatically interpreting well log data indicative of physical attributes of a portion of a subterranean formation which include some portion of samples with known facies classification to be used as training data, dividing the training data into two subsets, a calibration set and a cross-validation set, using an automated supervised learning facies identification method to determine a preliminary identification of facies in the subterranean formation based on the calibration set, calculating a confusion matrix for the supervised learning facies identification method by comparing predicted and observed facies for the cross-validation set, calculating a facies transition matrix characterizing changes between contiguous facies, and using the preliminary identification, the facies transition matrix, and the confusion matrix, iteratively calculating updated facies identifications.
Patent CA-2878249-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAMMONS MICHAEL ALLEN
IPC: B23K11/24
Filed: 2013-09-06
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a cable management system 10 with a housing 12 comprising a first shell 16 and a second shell 18. The first 16 and second 18 shells form openings at ends of the housing such that a welding system cabling is capable of extending through the openings and such that edges of the openings enclose a perimeter of the welding system cabling when the first and second shells are coupled together about the welding system cabling. A cradle 28 receives a weld cable of the welding system cabling. A cable clamp 30 engages the weld cable and cooperates with the cradle to restrict movement of the weld cable when the weld cable is disposed in the cradle and the cable clamp is engaged.
Patent CA-2881570-A1 (CA)
Title: Endotracheal cuff and technique for using the same
Inventor: NELSON DONALD S
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: An inflatable balloon cuff which includes a tapered section comprising at least a portion of the balloon cuff. At least a portion of the balloon walls in the tapered section are less than 60 microns in thickness.