baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1227658-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DANCE CHRISTOPHER R
IPC: H04N1/60
Filed: 2002-01-10
Abstract: An electronic camera imaging system records a color filter array (CFA) image. The missing
color values of the CFA image are reconstructed using a linear transformation. The coefficients of
the linear transformation are estimated in one embodiment by computing an average value over a
window of the CFA image by equalizing the mean and the variance of the color channels of the
window. In another embodiment, the coefficients of the linear transformation are estimated by fitting
a line to a set of the sums of column and rows of color channels of a window of the CFA image.
Patent EP-1260935-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HIDEAKI MATSUO
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: A face detection device comprises a face learning dictionary( 10), which
holds learned information for identification between a facial image and a
non-facial image, an image input unit(5), which inputs a subject image, an edge
image extraction unit(7), which extracts an edge image from the subject image,
a partial image extraction unit(8), based on the edge image, which extracts
partial images that are considered to contain facial images from the subject
image, and a face/non-face identification unit(9), which references the learning
dictionary(10) and identifies whether or not each extracted partial image
contains a facial image. Face detection of high precision, which reflects
learned results, can be performed.
Patent EP-1283481-A2 (EP)
Inventor: THURNER ELMAR
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of providing process data
to a client 27 from a server 34; 38 in an industrial automation
system 26, comprising the steps of:
     receiving an incompletely determined and/or extensible
request for process data from the client
by the server,   determination of the structure and kind of process
data to be sent to the client by a server
application 39,   generation of an XML type message 40 comprising
meta data being descriptive on structure and
kind of the process data and comprising the process
data,   sending the XML type message to the client.
Patent EP-1262614-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KOPATSCHEK HUBERTUS
IPC: F03D13/20
Filed: 2002-05-25
Abstract: The tower (100) has a flat or ring-shaped foundation (10) supporting a tapered circular-section tower (20). The bottom ends of the cables (12) are fastened to the foundation and the cables (24) extend upward adjacent to the inner surface of the concrete shell. The taper of the tower shell slightly decreases from the bottom toward the top, and the cables run over bearing blocks (26) attached to the inside of the tower at intervals toward the top. There are fastenings (32) for the cables at the top of the tower (30). The tower may carry a steel cap or mast which supports a windmill.
Patent EP-1254703-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VANN CHARLES S
IPC: A61J3/06
Filed: 2000-02-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to the storage and dispensing of substances. More particularly,
the invention provides a system, and method of use, for serially dispensing a large number
of reagents into a plurality of receptacles.
Patent EP-1288477-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KAWAKUBO HIROYUKI
IPC: F02B75/18
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: Object In a cylinder block of plural cylinder engine, having:
a cylinder main body in which plural cylinder bores (22A,22B) are provided
in parallel in an axial direction of a crankshaft; and a
crankcase having plural journal walls (23B), integrally provided
with the cylinder main body, in which a communication hole (26)
extending in parallel to the axial line of the crankshaft is
provided in the cylinder main body and the crankcase while at
least a part of which is opened in the inner peripheral surface
of the cylinder bore (22A,22B), to downsize the cylinder block and
increase freedom of positional setting of the communication
hole, further to reduce ventilation resistance of air flow
through the communication hole (26). 
     Means of Solution A cut-processed member (30A) expanded further
outward from a piston slide surface (19) is formed along a radial
direction of cylinder bores (22A and 22B), in inner surfaces of
the cylinder bores (22A and 22B) in at least portions closer to
a piston at an open edge of a communication hole(26).
Patent EP-1312866-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SAITOH KEIJIROU
IPC: F23D14/02
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: There is provided a combustor comprising a fuel
nozzle which is comprised of a rodlike body which has a
fuel passage and which is located in an air passage; a
plurality of hollow members which are connected to the
fuel passage and which extend in radial directions from
the rodlike body into the air passage; at least one
injection port formed in each hollow member to inject a
fuel from the fuel passage into the air passage; and a
projection which extends from a farmost inner wall of
each hollow member that is most distant from an axis of
the rodlike body to the injection port that is most
distant from the axis.
Patent EP-1322003-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HENRICI DIETER DIPL-ING
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A socket body (SB) (11) and a retaining sleeve (RS) (12) use coupling devices to plug into each other, which have a bayonet-locking design, a lifter/cam (17) in the RS pointing radially inwards and a shoulder (21) on the SB for the base (19) of the cam so that the SB and the RS couple up when pushed together and turned.
Patent EP-1279514-A2 (EP)
Inventor: IIDA YUJI
IPC: G05D16/06
Filed: 1995-10-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink cartridge (1; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600; 700) for detachable mounting to an ink jet recording apparatus, comprising a container for supplying ink to the ink jet recording apparatus, the container having a plurality of outer walls and a valve assembly wall providing a contact portion, the container further having an ink supply port through which ink flows to the ink jet recording apparatus; an elastically deformable valve seat (3; 24; 44; 57) having therein a through hole (6) having a perimeter, the valve seat (3; 24; 44; 57) being mounted relative to the valve assembly wall; and a biasing member (11) for applying a predetermined force to the valve seat (3; 24; 44; 57) such that the perimeter of the through hole (6) is urged against and is obstructed by the contact portion of the valve assembly wall.
Patent EP-1316452-A2 (EP)
Inventor: IWASA JIRO
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: A housing of a compressor (C) supports a rotary shaft (16). The
rotary shaft (16) is coupled to a pulley (17) with a pulley one-way
clutch (66) and is coupled to a rotor of an electric motor (77) with a
motor one-way clutch (83). The pulley (17) is supported by the housing
with a pulley bearing. The electric motor (77) overlaps a power
transmission portion in the axial direction of the rotary
shaft (16). At least two of the bearing, the pulley one-way clutch (66),
the motor one-way clutch (83), and a brush device (78) of the electric
motor (77) overlap each other in the axial direction of the rotary
shaft. As a result, the size of the compressor (C) is reduced in
the axial direction of the rotary shaft (16).
Patent EP-1323577-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KAZUFUMI SHIMIZU
IPC: B32B5/26
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: An upper surface layer 2 and a nonwoven fabric sound absorption
layer 3 are integrally secured via an air permeable adhesive resin
layer 4 formed by melting thermoplastic resin powder, and the air
permeability of the thickness direction of the entire carpet 1 falls
within the range of 1 to 50 cm 3 /cm 2 ·second. This effectively absorbs
noise from the upper side entering via a roof, doors and windows
as well as noise from the lower side. The carpet can be manufactured
by scattering thermoplastic resin powder on an upper surface member,
heating the thermoplastic resin powder into melted thermoplastic
resin, placing a nonwoven fabric on the upper surface member via
the melted thermoplastic resin, and pressing the nonwoven fabric
and the upper surface member in a laminated state. It is preferable
that powder of particle size of 90 to 10,000 µm is scattered in
the amount of 5 to 500 g/m 2 .
Patent EP-1219167-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DER LELY CORNELIS
IPC: A01J7/04
Filed: 1997-04-08
Abstract: A machine for milking animals, such as cows, said
machine comprising one or more teat cups (8) capable of being
connected to the teats of the animals, characterized in that a
discharge line (18) debouches into the teat space (17) of the
teat cup (8), in which discharge line (18) there is included a
three-way valve (30) for the purpose of discharging separately
cleaning fluid, foremilk and milk, collected consecutively in
the teat space (17).
Patent EP-1229719-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WATANABE MIKIO
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: When an image is transmitted to a service server
(200) from a client computer (100), an image to be
transmitted is selected from a list of images (122) on a
display (120) by starting image display programs.
Subsequently, a destination service server (200) is
selected. The service content of the service server
(200) is inquired, and image information is obtained,
which is limited by the service server (200) and
includes an image size. For example, when an image size
of the selected image to be transmitted is larger than
the maximum image size limited by the service server
(200), the selected image is subjected to image
processing so as to be smaller in size, and then, the
image is transmitted to the service server (200). Thus,
even when an image to be uploaded to a service server
(200) has an image specification unsuitable for image
service of the service server (200), the image can be
automatically transmitted to the service server (200).
Patent EP-1231495-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KURIYAMA AKIHIKO
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: An imaging device includes a convex mirror for
reflecting incident light representing an object, the
convex mirror having a shape of solid of revolution; an
imaging mechanism for taking an image represented by
reflected light from the convex mirror; and an optical
member for guiding the incident light toward the convex
mirror and guiding the reflected light toward the imaging
mechanism, the optical member being in close-contact with
the convex mirror.
Patent EP-1236445-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BURGERMEISTER ROBERT
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a stent provides a folded strut section that
provides both structural rigidity and reduction in foreshortening of the stent
mechanism. A flexible section provides flexibility for delivery of the stent
mechanism. In a second embodiment, flexible section columns are angled
with respect to each other, and to the longitudinal axis of the stent. These
relatively flexible sections are oppositely phased in order to negate any
torsion along their length. In yet another embodiment, the flexible connector
can take on an undulating shape (like an "N"), but such that the longitudinal
axis of the connector is not parallel with the longitudinal axis of the stent. 
     Finally, a new method is disclosed for making stents. The method consists
of performing a standard photochemical machining process of cutting,
cleaning and coating the tube with a photoresist. However, unlike former
methods, the photoresist image is developed on the surface of the
cylindrical metallic tube, which results in a controlled variable etching rate at
selected sites on the cylindrical metallic tube during the etching process. 
     Further embodiments provide living hinge connectors and connections along
the length of the radial strut member.
Patent EP-1255215-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOODWIN JOHN C III
IPC: G06Q20/20
Filed: 2002-04-06
Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for displaying promotional information by
providing an electronic sign (ES) which displays promotional information, display
slogans, bundled pricing, bulk pricing, and other types of information. The ES can be
used by retailers to increase sales, provide an alternate technique for advertising and
reduce costs. According to one aspect, an EPL computer reads an EPL/ES data file to
determine if an entry is associated with an EPL or an ES. The EPL computer then reads a
promotional message from a promotional data file. An index in the EPL/ES data file may
be used to determine the correct promotional message. The EPL computer transmits a
message to the ES which includes a command for the ES to display the promotional
message. The ES then displays the promotional message, providing valuable information
to customers who are in the process of making purchasing decisions. In one aspect, an ES
displays promotional information associated with an offer and is not associated with any
particular single item. Such a special offer may apply to a family of items, rather than a
particular single item. In another aspect, an ES is associated with an item and displays
promotional information relating to that item. In another aspect, an ES is associated with
an item and displays promotional information relating to another item or items.
Patent EP-1308919-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OROSS GLEN A
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A label display system (400) includes a foldable label base (404) to
display labels (402), such as regulatory and/or certification marking labels
(402), for an electronic and/or portable computing device (300). The foldable
label base (404) moves between a first position and a second position, where
the labels (402) are viewable in the first position, and where at least some of
the labels (402) are concealed from view in the second position. The foldable
label base (404) includes a first side (406) to display labels (402) and a second
side (408) to display labels (402).
Patent EP-1237161-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VANDERVORST WILFRIED
IPC: G01Q40/00
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: The present invention is related to a method
and apparatus for performing Atomic Force Microscopy. In
the method of the invention, a force profile is defined,
and a sample is scanned by the AFM probe in such a way that
the force between the sample and the probe is changed
according to said predefined profile. The invention is
equally related to an apparatus with which to perform said
method.
Patent EP-1355591-A2 (EP)
Title: Systeme de deploiement pour dispositifs intraluminaux
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JOSEPH R
IPC: A61F2/86
Filed: 2002-01-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne une gaine de serrage destinée à entourer une endoprothèse (p. ex. un « stent » couvert ou non couvert) qui peut être une endoprothèse dilatable au moyen d'un ballonnet, mais de préférence une endoprothèse auto-expansible. Cette endoprothèse est entourée coaxialement par une gaine de serrage, qui se présente comme une gaine tubulaire externe, désintégrable, de préférence implantable, formée de préférence en ePTFE. La gaine de serrage et l'endoprothèse sont de préférence montées ensemble, sous forme d'unité, sur un ballonnet d'angioplastie pour être mises en place. La dilatation de l'endoprothèse est réalisée par le gonflement du ballonnet d'angioplastie à une pression suffisante pour provoquer la séparation ou la rupture de la gaine de serrage selon un processus prescrit, de manière à permettre la dilatation spontanée de l'endoprothèse auto-expansible. La gaine de serrage en ePTFE peut être fixée sur l'endoprothèse et implantée avec le dispositif, ou fixée sur la tige du cathéter à ballonnet et retirée avec ce dernier. La longueur utile de ballonnet d'angioplastie est de préférence inférieure à la longueur de l'endoprothèse. Dans une forme réalisation, l'unité endoprothèse munie d'une gaine de serrage telle que décrite dans l'invention, comprend en outre une gaine de protection additionnelle.
Patent EP-1384175-A2 (EP)
Title: Precision des couleurs de pages web
Inventor: SHELTON RICHARD M
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: Selon l'invention, la précision d'affichage d'images couleur dans un réseau informatique peut être améliorée par obtention d'informations caractérisant la réponse de couleur d'appareils d'affichage associés à un abonné du réseau informatique, et utilisation de ces informations dans la modification de fichiers textes définissant des valeurs de couleurs pour la présentation d'objets dans des pages Web. La précision d'affichage peut être réalisée dans un réseau comportant plusieurs abonnés recevant des images. Les informations peuvent être obtenues par exemple par guidage d'abonnés téléchargeant des images ou d'autres contenus visuels par l'intermédiaire d'un processus de définition de couleurs définissant la réponse de couleur de l'appareil d'affichage. Par exemple, un tel guidage peut prendre la forme d'une série de pages Web d'instruction fournies à l'abonné. Les pages Web peuvent être rendues interactives de manière à permettre la récupération de données de caractérisation de couleur en provenance de l'abonné.
Patent EP-1357976-A2 (EP)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions having few side-effects
Inventor: BOZUNG KARL-HEINZ
IPC: A61P11/00
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: The invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions based on long-term active beta-2 agonists and oxitropium salts. The invention also relates to a method for producing the same and the use thereof for treating respiratory tract diseases.
Patent EP-1377767-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOBELI JEFFREY D
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un élément d'étanchéité rotatif pour lubrification hydrodynamique, servant à séparer un lubrifiant d'un environnement. Cet élément d'étanchéité présente un corps généralement circulaire ainsi que des lèvres d'étanchéité dynamique et statique saillantes, généralement opposées, inclinées. La lèvre d'étanchéité dynamique sert à établir une relation d'étanchéité par compression avec une surface en rotation relative et présente une surface d'étanchéité dynamique inclinée qui varie en largeur. Elle possède également une courbure d'entrée hydrodynamique dont la position varie autour de la circonférence de l'élément d'étanchéité. Lorsque cet élément d'étanchéité est installé contre une surface en rotation relative, la lèvre d'étanchéité dynamique se déforme pour créer une empreinte de contact interfacial, de largeur variable, avec la surface en rotation relative, qui est ondulée sur le côté lubrifiant, et bloque un film de fluide lubrifiant dans l'interface en réaction à la rotation relative. Le bord côté environnement de l'empreinte de contact interfacial est sensiblement circulaire et ne produit par conséquent aucun effet de blocage hydrodynamique en réaction à la rotation relative.
Patent EP-1412767-A2 (EP)
Title: Method and error location in branched low voltage and medium voltage networks and evaluation circuit used thereof
Inventor: SCHLAPP HUBERT
IPC: G01R31/11
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for error location in branched low voltage and medium voltage networks and to an evaluation network used therefor. The inventive method consists of the following steps: initially, the frequency of the low-frequency component of the impulse wave current or voltage is determined; the circuit inductance is calculated, using a Thomson resonant circuit formula, from the determined low-frequency transient frequency with the known capacitance of the impulse capacitor; the inductance of the impulse capacitor and the measuring line is deducted as a correction factor; finally the distance from the place of error in the cable is calculated from the inductance thus calculated on the basis of the inductance of the measured object, the advantage thereof being that it is possible to located voltage-dependent cable errors in a branched low-voltage or medium voltage network by means of length determination in a quick and error-free manner without signal reflections causing disturbances on branches or end points of the cable. The evaluation circuit is provided with a conditioning and protection component, an A/D converter and at least one memory unit, in addition to an evaluation computer for the signal.
Patent EP-1439897-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YAMANISHI DOUGLAS
IPC: C12N5/08
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: The present invention recognizes that diagnosis and prognosis of many conditions can depend on the enrichment of rare cells from complex fluid sample. In particular, the enrichment of fetal cells from maternal samples, such as maternal blood samples, can greatly aid in the detection of fetal abnormalities or a variety of genetic conditions. In addition, the present invention recognizes that the enrichment of rare malignant cells for patient samples can in diagnosis, prognosis, and development of therapeutic modalities for patients.
Patent EP-1442313-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RAUCH SOL
IPC: G01S13/32
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système de radar à étalement de spectre qui se caractérise en ce que le signal radar de réception est abaissé à la bande de base et appliqué au dispositif d'annulation de fuites de façon à en soustraire une version retardée atténuée du signal radar d'émission afin de produire un signal radar de réception réfléchi présentant un meilleur rapport signal-bruit pour traitement ultérieur et de prévenir une saturation de récepteur. Le radar permet la capture de l'étendue et de la vitesse des cibles identifiées et facilite une détermination de la direction de la cible. Il présente un caractère inhérent d'insensibilité aux interférences électromagnétiques et il est relativement indétectable par des détecteurs de radars. Le système est facilement reprogrammable pour différents pouvoirs séparateurs en portée et permet au traitement Doppler d'être indépendant de l'angle entre le signal radar et la voie de la cible.
Patent EP-1440323-A2 (EP)
Inventor: NOWOK GREGOR
IPC: G01R31/11
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a device for phase calculation from attenuation values using a Hilbert transform for reflectometric measurements in the frequency domain. The invention is characterized in that the measuring system comprises a signal source for a measurement signal, a coupling element connected to the signal source, and an object to be measured connected to the coupling element. The part of the measurement signal reflected by the object to be measured is uncoupled via the coupling element and measured at a collector. The invention is further characterized in that an attenuator is mounted in the signal path, between the coupling element and the object to be measured. The attenuator can also be comprised in the coupling element.
Patent EP-1410660-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SHAO VICTOR
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système amélioré permettant de partager des informations entre une session non vocale et une session vocale. Selon l'invention, des clients utilisent des dispositifs de communication pour échanger des informations vocales par l'intermédiaire de sessions vocales auprès de serveurs de messagerie vocale et échanger des informations non vocales par l'intermédiaire de sessions non vocales auprès de passerelles WAP. Des informations concernant l'activité au cours d'une session sont stockées sous forme de données contextuelles. Lorsqu'un client passe d'une communication par un type de session à une communication par un autre type de session, les données contextuelles relatives à ce client sont localisées et récupérées. Les données contextuelles récupérées sont utilisées pour recréer l'état de la session antérieure. Ainsi, il n'est plus nécessaire d'entrer à nouveau des informations déjà disponibles auparavant.