baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-3777175-A1 (EP)
Title: Image processing apparatus and method
Inventor: ZHULIKOV GEORGY ALEKSANDROVICH
IPC: H04N19/523
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: The invention relates to an image processing apparatus for determining on the basis of an image defining a plurality of pixel values of an array of pixels (10a-d) an interpolated pixel value of a target pixel (12a-c). The image processing apparatus comprises processing circuitry configured to: obtain a direction angle value associated with the target pixel (12a- c); select for the target pixel (12a-c) a plurality of primary interpolation support pixels (10a- d) from the array of pixels (10a-d) on the basis of the position of the target pixel (12a-c); determine pixel values of a first and a second secondary interpolation support pixel (11ac, 11bd) on the basis of the pixel values of the selected primary interpolation support pixels (10a-d), the direction angle value (a, b) and the position of the target pixel (12a-c); and determine the interpolated pixel value of the target pixel (12a-c) on the basis of the pixel values of the first and second secondary interpolation support pixel (11ac, 11bd) and the position of the target pixel (12a-c). The technique offers a variety of advantages.
Patent EP-3638090-A1 (EP)
Inventor: POYRAZ ONUR
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 2018-05-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher (1 ) comprising a body (2); a washing tub (3) that is disposed in the body (2) and wherein the washing process is performed; a drying duct (4) that is arranged between the washing tub (3) and the body (2) and that enables the dry air to be sent into the washing tub (3); and a heat pump (8) that is disposed under the washing tub (3) and that has a first heat exchanger (5) enabling the water to be used in the washing step to be heated by drawing heat from the environment, a second heat exchanger (6) transferring the heat received from the first heat exchanger (5) to the washing water and a compressor (7) fluidly connected to the first heat exchanger (5) and the second heat exchanger (6) so as to realize the refrigerant cycle.
Patent EP-3615694-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SIDDHARTHA JAISWAL
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 2018-04-24
Abstract: The application presently discloses a method of treating atherosclerosis in a human subject comprising administering an effective amount of an IL-8 inhibitor, an IL-6 inhibitor, and/or an IL-1β inhibitor, wherein the subject has a  TET2  and/or  DNMT3A  mutation thereby treating atherosclerosis. It also discloses a method for treating atherosclerosis in a human subject comprising sequencing at least a part of a genome comprising  TET2  and/or  DNMT3A  of one or more cells in a blood sample of the subject; determining from the sequencing whether the subject has one or more mutations in  TET2  and/or  DNMT3A , if it is determined that the subject has at least one  TET2  and/or  DNMT3A  mutation, administering an IL-8 inhibitor, an IL-6 inhibitor, and/or an IL-1β inhibitor to a subject to the subject thereby treating atherosclerosis.
Patent EP-3624590-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JOHNSON EVAN
IPC: A01N37/36
Filed: 2018-05-15
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a seed, soil, or plant treatment composition comprising a nickel compound, an iron compound, and an optional molybdenum compound. Embodiments also describe a treatment composition comprising nickel lactate. Embodiments of the present disclosure further describe a method of preparing a seed, soil, or plant treatment composition comprising contacting a compound including nickel with a carboxylic acid to form a nickel chelated compound in solution, adding one or more of an iron compound and a molybdenum compound to the solution, and mixing the solution to form a seed, soil, or plant treatment composition.
Patent EP-3631677-A1 (EP)
Inventor: FATTAL ANN-KATRIN
IPC: G06V10/25
Filed: 2018-05-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de détection d'objets (12) dans une image (7) d'une unité d'enregistrement (2). Le procédé consiste à enregistrer une image (7), en particulier une image (7) d'un environnement (3) extérieur d'un véhicule (1) à l'aide d'une unité de réception (2) agencée sur le véhicule (1). Une zone d'objet (11) est localisée dans l'image (7) au moyen d'un procédé de proposition de zone (10) et une classification (13) d'un objet (12) dans la zone d'objet (11) est effectuée. En outre, le procédé de proposition de zone (10) et/ou la classification (13) sont intégrés dans un réseau de neurones à convolution et des informations préalables (8) externes, lesquelles mettent en évidence une zone d'objet (11) possible, sont fournies au réseau de neurones à convolution.
Patent EP-3618654-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AGARWAL DHRUV
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2018-05-03
Abstract: A system for controlling wearable media, the system comprising an article of wearable media, the article including at least one portion that is configured to change from a first configuration to a second configuration in response to a stimulus; a stimulator coupled to the at least one portion and adapted to selectively apply a stimulus upon receiving an activation command; a controller including a processor, a memory and an input/output device, the processor configured to execute instructions including communicating with the wearable media, the controller being adapted to selectively communicate with the stimulator to send the activation command to change the at least one portion from the first configuration to the second configuration.
Patent EP-3638757-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMIEDEL PETER
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2018-06-12
Abstract: Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine flüssige Tensidzusammensetzung mit Fließgrenze, umfassend, bezogen auf dessen Gesamtgewicht (i) in einer Gesamtmenge von 1 bis 70 Gew.-% mindestens ein Tensid und (ii) mindestens ein Glucosamin-Derivat der Formel (I) wobei R1 ein Rest ist welcher eine Vinylgruppe enthält; R2 Wasserstoff oder ein substituierter oder unsubstituierter C1-10 Kohlenwasserstoffrest ist; (iii) gegebenenfalls mindestens einen Zusatzstoff; (iv) gegebenenfalls Feststoffpartikel; und (v) Wasser. Ein Verfahren zur Textilbehandlung mit einer Lösung die die erfindungsgemäße Zusammensetzung enthält. Ein Verfahren zum Herstellen der erfindungsgemäßen Zusammensetzung. Sowie die Verwendung mindestens eines Glucosamin-Derivats der Formel (I) der vorliegenden Erfindung zum Stabilisieren von flüssigen Tensidzusammensetzungen, um eine Fließgrenze zu erzeugen.
Patent EP-3635861-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LEE CHULKYU
IPC: H03F3/45
Filed: 2018-05-10
Abstract: A receiver amplifier and also a receiver equalizer is provided for a three-level signaling system. The receiver amplifier includes a single current source that drives a current into node shared by three transistors arranged in parallel. A trio of input signals corresponds to the three transistors on a one-to-one basis. Each input signal drives the gate of its corresponding transistor. In addition, each transistor produces a corresponding output voltage at a terminal coupled to a resistor. The receiver equalizer includes three transistors and three corresponding equalizing pairs of a resistor and a capacitor. A terminal for the capacitor and for the resistor in each equalizing pair connects to a terminal of the corresponding transistor.
Patent EP-3621989-A1 (EP)
Inventor: DU CHENG
IPC: C07K16/00
Filed: 2018-05-08
Abstract: The invention is a method of preventing the generation of pink color during antibody manufacturing by either preventing the reduction of antibodies during manufacturing and harvest or inhibiting the conversion of cyanocobalamin (CN-Cbl) to hydroxocobalamin (HO-Cbl) during manufacturing and harvest. Replacement of white light in the cell culture media preparation and storage areas with red light inhibits the conversion of CN-Cbl to HO-Cbl. Addition of peroxides to the clarified bulk at harvest inhibits reduction of the antibody disulfide bonds.
Patent EP-3803334-A1 (EP)
Inventor: AL-SOFI ABDULKAREEM M
IPC: G01N15/08
Filed: 2018-07-10
Abstract: A method of determining gelation time is disclosed that includes placing a composite core plug into a core holder of a commercially-available vessel. The composite core plug includes a first core plug with second and third core plugs disposed on opposite sides of the first core plug. The second and third core plugs are saturated with polymer solution, and the first core plug is saturated with gel solution comprising polymer and crosslinker. The method further includes alternating polymer solution injections between a first injection area located on the second core plug and a second injection area located on the third core plug, while ensuring that the polymer solution is being continuously fed to the composite core plug. The pressure drop across the composite core plug is monitored during the alternating injection of polymer solution to determine the gelation time of the gel solution in the first core plug.
Patent EP-3678906-A1 (EP)
Title: Systems and methods for stabilizing a vehicle
Inventor: EHMANN PETER
IPC: B60T8/175
Filed: 2018-08-06
Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting an oscillation of a vehicle. The system comprises a sensor configured to detect an oscillation of the vehicle, and an electronic controller configured to receive an oscillation signal from the sensor, compare the oscillation signal to a detection threshold, and in response to the comparison of the oscillation signal to the detection threshold, generate a signal to activate a braking system of the vehicle and generate a request to reduce torque in an engine of the vehicle.
Patent EP-3585909-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LEE JASON
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2018-02-23
Abstract: Disclosed are compositions, methods and apparatus for diagnosing and/or monitoring a hypoxic condition by measurement of a hypoxia-associated gene signature. The invention can be used for diagnosis including early diagnosis, monitoring, making treatment decisions, or management of subjects suspected of having a disease or condition that is associated with a hypoxic condition (e.g., a hypoxic condition). More particularly, the present invention discloses nucleic acid and protein biomarkers that are useful for specifically determining the likelihood of the presence or absence of a hypoxic condition in a subject.
Patent EP-3588549-A1 (EP)
Inventor: JUTA MASAMI
IPC: H01L23/04
Filed: 2018-02-14
Abstract: An insulating component includes an insulating substrate, a metal layer, a bond, and a lead terminal. The plate-like insulating substrate has a groove continuous from its upper to side surfaces. The metal layer includes a first metal layer on the upper surface of the insulating substrate and a second metal layer on an inner surface of the groove continuous with the first metal layer. The bond is on an upper surface of the metal layer. The lead terminal is on an upper surface of the first metal layer with the bond in between, and overlaps the groove. The bond includes a first bond fixing the lead terminal to the first metal layer and a second bond on an upper surface of the second metal layer continuous with the first bond. The groove includes an inner wall having a ridge. The second bond is between the ridge and the lead terminal.
Patent EP-3682098-A1 (EP)
Title: Holder device
Inventor: MAHFOUDH SAMIR
IPC: F02B67/04
Filed: 2018-08-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a holder device (10) for fastening an apparatus (12), in particular a pump, to a motor vehicle, comprising an elastomer holder (14) for receiving the apparatus (12). According to the invention, the elastomer holder (14) is formed as an elongate element and the ends (26) thereof are connected to one another, in particular in a frictionally engaged and/or form-fitting and/or integrally bonded manner, by a holding means to form an encompassing element. The invention further relates to a method for producing a holding device according to the invention.
Patent EP-3679424-A1 (EP)
Title: Improved frequency conversion system
Inventor: DEMUR ROMAIN
IPC: G02F1/39
Filed: 2018-09-04
Abstract: The invention concerns a frequency conversion system (10) suitable for generating at least one converted beam (Fc) having a converted frequency (vc) from at least one signal beam (Fs) having a signal frequency (vs), by using a plurality of n elementary pump beams Fp,i indexed i, i varying from 1 to n, n being greater than or equal to 2, having a pump frequency (vp), the system comprising: - a crystal (CR) comprising a material (M) for which the sign of the second order non-linear coefficient (χ(2)) is periodically inverted along an axis Z - an optical device (OD) configured to generate said plurality of n elementary pump beams from an initial pump beam (Fpini), an elementary pump beam Fp,i+1 of index i+1 being generated by redirecting the elementary pump beam Fp,i of index i toward the crystal after it has crossed the crystal.
Patent EP-3593104-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HERSHEY GEORGE
IPC: G01L19/14
Filed: 2018-03-06
Abstract: An apparatus includes a sensor body (206) and a sensor (204) configured to measure differential pressure. The apparatus also includes first and second coplanar pressure inputs in or on the sensor body, where the pressure inputs are configured to provide multiple input pressures to the sensor. Each pressure input includes a barrier diaphragm (208, 210) configured to move in response to pressure and an overload diaphragm (216, 218) configured to limit movement of the barrier diaphragm. First and second fill fluid (406, 408) may be configured to convey the pressures from the barrier diaphragms of the pressure inputs to the sensor as first and second input pressures. Passages (212, 402, 404) may be configured to transport the fill fluid between (i) gaps between the barrier diaphragms and the overload diaphragms of the pressure inputs and (ii) the sensor and gaps between the overload diaphragms and the sensor body.
Patent EP-3664763-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PEDOTTI LORENZO
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 2018-08-06
Abstract: It is disclosed a device (100) for generating at least one abdominal massage comprising a main body (20) which can be positioned onto a user's abdomen; at least two inflatable cushions (40a, 40b, 40c) carried by the main body (20); inflation (41a, 41b, 41c) and deflation (42a, 42b, 42c) means for inflating and deflating said at least two inflatable cushions (40a, 40b, 40c) placed in said main body (20); and an electronic control unit (80) placed in said main body (20) and configured to control said inflation means (41a, 41b, 41c) to inflate and deflate said inflatable cushions (40a, 40b, 40c) according to at least one predetermined inflation and deflation program, thereby generating at least one abdominal massage. A method for generating at least one abdominal massage, carried out by using the aforesaid device (100) is also disclosed.
Patent EP-3672471-A1 (EP)
Inventor: MCFARLIN KEVIN L
IPC: A61B5/296
Filed: 2018-08-22
Abstract: A system includes an endotracheal tube having a plurality of electrodes, wherein the electrodes include at least one stimulating electrode configured to stimulate tissue of a patient and at least one monitoring electrode configured to monitor at least one nerve of a patient. The system includes a nerve integrity monitor device configured to send a stimulation signal to the at least one stimulating electrode to evoke a reflex response, and configured to receive a monitoring signal from the at least one monitoring electrode.
Patent EP-3682248-A1 (EP)
Title: Biomarkers for determining the physical exertion of humans and animals, and method for determining the physical exertion and a kit for carrying out the method
Inventor: BERTRAND JESSICA
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2018-09-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a biomarker for determining the physical exertion of humans and animals in sport and a method for determining the physical exertion in sport, and a kit for carrying out the method. According to the invention, use is made of a biomarker of the group of heparan sulfate proteoglycans, in particular of the family of the syndecan family, the concentration of which in the blood allows conclusions to be drawn about the physical exertion of the human or animal after physical activity. The method is also suitable for determining the training state of athletes.
Patent EP-3601208-A1 (EP)
Title: Procédé chimique de préparation de déshydrohédione
Inventor: SHARLEY JAMES S
IPC: C07C69/716
Filed: 2018-03-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé chimique de préparation de déshydrohédione à partir d'hédione au moyen d'étapes d'α-chloration et d'élimination. Le procédé peut être mis en oeuvre dans un procédé monotope ou dans un système de réacteur continu. Par conséquent, un procédé simple et économique de préparation de produits enrichis en cis-hédione est développé par réduction de la déshydrohédione en présence d'un système de catalyseur chiral.
Patent EP-3605425-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LI LIZHONG
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2018-03-22
Abstract: The embodiment of the invention relates to a method and device for determining transaction legitimacy based on a blockchain, comprising: determining transaction information of at least one transaction in the blockchain, wherein the transaction information of each transaction in the at least one transaction comprises account information and the number of digital currencies, the digital currencies corresponding to the transaction information that correspond to at least one identifier, and each identifier uniquely identifies a certain number of digital currencies of a one-level statistical unit; determining the number of digital currencies with the same identifier included in different pieces of transaction information corresponding to the same account according to the account information and the at least one identifier; and when the number of digital currencies with the same identifier included in different pieces of transaction information corresponding to the same account exceeds a threshold value, determining that illegal transactions exist in the account. The determination of illegal transactions through digital currencies is realized, and the possibility of money laundering through digital currencies based on a blockchain is reduced.
Patent EP-3668403-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SAMADANI ROSINA
IPC: A61B5/16
Filed: 2018-09-12
Abstract: A system for measuring eye tracking may include a chassis, which may include a main column and a head rest assembly. The head rest assembly may include a stimulus screen for displaying a video to the patient, an optical mirror, an eye tracking camera, and at least one head rest member for stabilizing the patient's head, relative to the stimulus screen. The system may also include: a base attached to a bottom of the main column to support the main column; an arm extending from the main column to support the head rest assembly; a touchscreen interface attached to the main column and configured to provide control of the system to a user; a camera computer housed in the main column for controlling the eye tracking camera; and a system computer housed in the main column for controlling the stimulus screen, data processing and other functions.
Patent EP-3687715-A1 (EP)
Title: Bi-metal valve body casting and method of making same
Inventor: HOSTETTER STEVEN K
IPC: F16K27/02
Filed: 2018-09-12
Abstract: A valve body having a ring of dissimilar material and a method of forming the valve body are described. The valve body includes an inlet, an outlet and a ring of dissimilar material. The method includes forming a valve core, splitting the valve core, placing a metal ring of dissimilar material between two pieces of the valve core, casting a valve body around the valve core, and fusing the metal ring to the valve body.
Patent EP-3610018-A1 (EP)
Inventor: GARCIA JOE G N
IPC: C12N15/115
Filed: 2018-04-16
Abstract: Inhibition of the expression and/or function of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT) can reduce, prevent or reverse the pathophysiological vascular changes associated with the onset and progression of Pulmonary Fibrosis. Compositions and methods to inhibit the expression and function of NAMPT for treating and preventing Pulmonary Fibrosis in a subject in need are provided. The compositions and methods are useful for the modulation of pathophysiological processes that contribute to the development and progression of Pulmonary Fibrosis by reducing lung inflammation, aberrant myofibroblast accumulation and deposition of collagen in fibrotic foci.
Patent EP-3614457-A1 (EP)
Inventor: IGAWA ATSUSHI
IPC: H01M2/16
Filed: 2018-04-10
Abstract: Provided is a heat-resistant separator for an electrochemical element in which the thickness of the separator is reduced while maintaining the balance between the short circuit resistance, resistance, electrolyte impregnation performance, and electrolyte retention performance of the separator. A separator for an electrochemical element comprising beaten cellulose fibers, wherein the value obtained by dividing the average value for the distance between the center point of a cellulose stem fiber constituting part of the separator and the center point of another cellulose stem fiber nearest to said cellulose stem fiber by the thickness of the separator is 0.80 to 1.35.
Patent EP-3687906-A1 (EP)
Title: Packaging machine with upending and stacking devices
Inventor: PATTUZZI FABIO
IPC: B65B25/14
Filed: 2018-09-27
Abstract: The packaging machine (3) comprises a wrapping tunnel (21), adapted to form a tube of plastic film around a group of articles (A) and a feed conveyor (7), adapted to feed articles (A) to be packaged toward the wrapping tunnel (21). An elevator (23), positioned between the feed conveyor (7) and the wrapping tunnel (21), is movable vertically from a lower position, to receive articles (A) from the feed conveyor (7), to a higher position, to transfer articles (A) to the wrapping tunnel (21). A pusher (35) is provided to push articles (A) to be packaged from the elevator into the wrapping tunnel (21). The movement of the pusher (35) is controlled as a function of the size of the group of articles (A) to be packaged.
Patent EP-3704180-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LÜCK ANDRÉ
IPC: C08J5/00
Filed: 2018-10-30
Abstract: Faserverstärktes Verbundmaterial (1), umfassend ein Fasermaterial, das mehrere jeweils aus Filamenten (4) gebildete Endlosfasern (2, 3) aufweist, ein Matrixmaterial (6) aus Kunststoff, das einen inneren Raumbereich (5) zwischen den Filamenten einer jeweiligen Endlosfaser (2, 3) ausfüllt und die Endlosfasern (2, 3) in einem äußeren Raumbereich (7) umgibt, und eine Menge von Partikeln (8), wobei eine erste Volumenkonzentration der Partikel (8) bezogen auf das Matrixmaterial (6) im inneren Raumbereich geringer als eine zweite Volumenkonzentration der Partikel (8) bezogen auf das Matrixmaterial (6) im äußeren Raumbereich (7) ist, wobei die zweite Volumenkonzentration homogen ist, und wobei die zweite Volumenkonzentration im äußeren Raumbereich (7) derart an eine auf das Matrixmaterial (6) bezogene Volumenkonzentration der Filamente (4) im inneren Raumbereich angepasst ist, dass sich temperaturabhängige Materialeigenschaften des Verbundmaterials (1) im äußeren Raumbereich (7) und im inneren Raumbereich (5) angleichen.
Patent EP-3864803-A1 (EP)
Inventor: SZILAGYI PETER
IPC: H04L45/24
Filed: 2018-10-09
Abstract: A method comprises connecting, by a terminal device, in a protocol data unit session establishment procedure, to at least one master node and at least one network node that provides a proxy for at least one connection of the terminal device, and establishing a master multipath transmission control protocol sub-flow. The method includes receiving, at a multipath transmission control layer, a notification that includes at least one multipath transmission control segment with an add address option that advertises an internet protocol interface address of at least one of the proxy and the at least one network node, and establishing a secondary multipath transmission control protocol sub-flow to the internet protocol interface address in response to receiving the notification.