baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1408488-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KELBAS DMYTRO
IPC: G11B7/09
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: An adaptive focusing apparatus and method thereof of
an optical disc drive having a focus servo controller
(140) moves a pickup head (110) to an optimal focus point.
A disc driver (150) rotates an optical disc (100) and
includes a reflected signal detector (120) detecting a
signal reflected from the optical disc (100) by the pickup
head (110) and a signal processor preventing spikes
between a surface of the optical disc (100) and the pickup
head (110) in response to the reflected signal and
generating a focus drive signal for the focus servo
controller (140) using an adaptive focus search algorithm.
The algorithm includes a static part and a dynamic part to
reduce a focus search time. Accordingly, damage to the
optical disc (100) due to spikes between the surface of
the optical disc (100) and the pickup head (110) can be
prevented and a focus search time can be reduced.
Patent EP-1403630-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MANNUCCI GIANLUCA
IPC: G01N3/30
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A device (1), and use thereof, for evaluating the resistance to the formation of mechanical damages caused, for example, by an excavator or the like onto a structural member such as, for example, a buried or immersed pipeline or such as an aesthetical member for example a continuous façade, provides: a support (13) for a tract of a test member (14); an articulated mechanical arm (4) which supports a test tool (10); means (11, 12) for driving the articulated mechanical arm (4) to move said test tool (10) in a direction with axial and/or transversal component and/or with a rotation with a predetermined force; means (21) for adjusting said direction and said force; and means (35, 36) for evaluating the impact between test tool (10) and surface of the member tract (14) involved by the test.
Patent EP-1501972-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FENWICK CHRISTOPHER DALE
IPC: D04H3/14
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: A process of making a nonwoven fabric comprising providing a three-dimensional surface that comprises surface features that are air permeable, depositing fibers or a web comprising fibers onto the surface, and stabilizing the fibers to form a nonwoven fabric is provided.
Patent EP-1488192-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MAUBANT PHILIPPE
IPC: G01B7/16
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a miniature, integrated strain-measuring device with a simple and economical design which can be mass produced at least cost and comprising reliable, reproducible and tamperproof settings. The inventive device can be quickly installed on the structure to be measured without the need for a specialist technician and without altering said structure. The device comprises a deformable element ( 20 ) which is mounted between two mounting posts ( 30, 40 ) which are intended to be fixed to a structure ( 1 ) to be measured, said deformable element ( 20 ) bearing strain gauges ( 61 ) which are connected to an electronic signal-conditioning circuit ( 70 ). The invention is characterised in that it comprises means of prestressing ( 80 ) the deformable element ( 20 ), said means being provided with at least one prestressing rod ( 81 ) which extends between the two mounting posts ( 30, 40 ). The aforementioned rod is designed to move the two mounting posts ( 30, 40 ) closer together in translation and to impose a prestressing curve on said deformable element ( 20 ). The above-mentioned prestressing means ( 80 ) also comprise a compensation member ( 85 ) which allows the two mounting posts ( 30, 40 ) to move in translation in relation to one another when the deformable element ( 20 ) is prestressed, such that measurements can be taken on the structure ( 1 ). The invention is suitable for any application requiring the measurement, inspection, detection or monitoring of deformation in structures, engineering works and mechanical parts, etc. which are subjected to stresses.
Patent EP-1573691-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JONES AARON T
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A wagering gaming device that enables a player to affect the movement of a functional element of a game by use of a user input device. More specifically, the present invention provides a processor controlled wagering gaming device that receives input from a user input device. The user manipulates the input device in the manner in which he wishes the functional element or to move. The processor receives the information from the input device and calculates parameters. The processor moves the functional element. This sequence or feature may be employed in a primary game, bonus game or in any stand alone game.
Patent EP-1535064-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LOWE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
IPC: C12M1/34
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A method for monitoring cells in a microfluidic device, wherein the device includes a chamber comprising a sensor, and the monitoring is under conditions such that attachment of cells to the surface of the chamber is inhibited.
Patent EP-1543317-A2 (EP)
Title: Ensembles biodetecteurs et procedes y relatifs
Inventor: YAMAZAKI MIKI VIKKY
IPC: G01N33/544
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif constituant un ensemble détecteur de surface convenant pour l'utilisation avec un biodétecteur. Le dispositif est formé d'un substrat ayant une surface définissant une pluralité de régions superficielles distinctes, compatibles avec des bicouches, lesdites régions étant séparées par une ou plusieurs régions barrières bicouches. Les régions superficielles compatibles avec des bicouches s'appliquent sur celles-ci et sont séparées par un film de bicouches de fluides supports aqueux. Les bicouches peuvent contenir des récepteurs ou des biomolécules sélectionnées. Une phase aqueuse rassemblée recouvre les bicouches sur la surface du substrat. L'invention concerne en outre des analyses multiplexées, effectuées au moyen du dispositif à ensemble détecteur de surface précité, ainsi que des procédés automatisés pour rendre l'ensemble détecteur de surface apte à la formation de groupements, procédés pour lesquels la composition des régions bicouches adressables individuelles n'est pas limitée.
Patent EP-1549210-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WONG RAPHAEL C
IPC: B65D81/00
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif d'analyse chimique par contact du type immunoessai sur membrane dans lesquels la collecte d'échantillons, l'analyse préalable au criblage, la collecte et le stockage d'échantillons de confirmation sont assurées avec un seul dispositif et en un minimum d'étapes. Alors qu'il est utilisé de manière particulièrement avantageuse avec un échantillon de fluide oral absorbé directement à partir de la bouche d'une personne (surveillance constante d'un processus de collecte possible), le dispositif d'analyse peut être utilisé avec n'importe quel type de fluide d'échantillon. L'analyse préalable au criblage et l'analyse de confirmation sont assurées sur un seul échantillon. L'analyse préalable au criblage est assurée par un essai sur membrane. Le tampon de collecte est ensuite séparé du chemin d'effet mèche, si bien que la migration continue depuis celui-ci est empêchée tout comme le reflux dans le tampon de collecte d'échantillon, et que l'échantillon de confirmation est conservé dans le tampon de collecte d'échantillon. Une multitude d'antigènes peut être détectée avec un seul dispositif.
Patent EP-1558776-A2 (EP)
Inventor: FLAHAUT DOMINIQUE MARIANNE LUC
IPC: C22C38/40
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne un alliage nickel-chrome-fer amélioré, qui contient jusqu'à 5  % environ de particules renfermant du hafnium. Dans un mode de réalisation, un alliage nickel-chrome-fer amélioré, renforcé par une dispersion d'oxyde, coulable et résistant au fluage, contient jusqu'à 5  % environ de hafnium, au moins une partie du hafnium se présentant sous forme de particules oxydées finement dispersées. Dans d'autres modes de réalisation, l'alliage amélioré peut en outre contenir jusqu'à 15  % poids d'aluminium. L'alliage selon l'invention est particulièrement utile pour la production de tubes et de produits coulés résistants au fluage, destinés par exemple au marché pétrochimique.
Patent EP-1562526-A2 (EP)
Inventor: INGIMUNDARSON ARNI THOR
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: An ankle-foot orthosis having a structural frame formed from at least one layer of fabric impregnated with a hardened structural resin. The frame includes at least one anterior support member that extends downwardly from an upper leg engaging portion to define an anterior ankle portion which extends to a medial portion connected to a foot plate.
Patent EP-1597688-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LITTMAN EARL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un système relatif de publicité détectant la présence d'un consommateur à proximité d'un affichage de marchandises, invoquant (en fonction de la présence du consommateur) une publicité sélectionnée parmi un ensemble de publicités précédemment fournies et établissant un rapport des statistiques de l'invocation des publicités.
Patent EP-1441504-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DE CAPELLE JEAN-PIERRE R N
IPC: H04N1/60
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: A system and method for printer control and color balance calibration. The
system and method address the image quality problems of print engine instability, low
quality of color balance and contouring from the calibration. The method includes defining
combinations of colorants, such as inks or toners that will be used to print images, defining
a desired response for the combinations that are to be used and, in real time, iteratively
printing CMY halftone color patches, measuring the printed patches via an in situ sensor
and iteratively performing color-balance calibration based on the measurements,
accumulating corrections until the measurements are within a predetermined proximity of
the desired response. The calibration is performed on the halftones while they are in a high
quantization resolution form.
Patent EP-1420530-A2 (EP)
Inventor: RINNE MIKA
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 1996-02-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a method and a receiver to be used in a transmission and identification
of a hyper-text document to said receiver, wherein the transmission of a packet
channel is demodulated in a demodulator (25) into sequential sub-channel signals
(26-31), and each of said sequential signals is divided into sub-channels in a
demultiplexer (32). Each sub-channel having a data flow and packet address
associated therewith, and said packet channel is further divided into elements with
the aid of an identifier field, so that the data contents of each element is separately
identified with the aid of the identifier field, which identifies its information
contents. An instruction for generating the document transferred in a packet channel
describes how the hyper-text document is generated from its elements by linking the
elements.
Patent EP-1457965-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YATA KOICHI
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: An electronic apparatus executes communication
with an external device (20). The electronic apparatus
includes an encoder (600) that encodes source data to
generate transmission data, a communication device
(108) that transmits the transmission data generated by
the encoder (600) to the external device (20), a unit
that determines the quality with which the source data
is to be transmitted, in accordance with the type of
the source data, and a unit that controls the encoder
(600) to vary an amount of the generated transmission
data on the basis of the determined quality.
Patent EP-1468639-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HSU HSING-YUAN
IPC: A47L13/22
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: An improved mop assembly with liquid detergent supply has a detergent storage
bottle connected between the mop and the handle of a mop, a pump installed inside
the storage bottle, a sucking tube disposed at one end of the pump, and an outlet
nozzle connected with the storage bottle disposed on the other end of the pump, so
that the handle pushes the pump and compresses a spring to resume the pump into its
original position. Such back and forth movement squeezes the liquid detergent out
from the pump and sucks liquid detergent into the pump when the pump resumes its
position, and thus spraying the detergent out from the outlet nozzle. By means of the
handle directly driving the pump in the storage bottle for the back and forth squeezing,
it gives the convenience of supplying detergent before mopping. Furthermore, the
sectional handle, storage bottle, and mop are detachable to provide a convenient way
for easily assembling and storage, and reducing the volume of packaging materials
and lowering the transportation cost. Further, a n-shape contractible support rod is
disposed each on both sides of the mop to fit mops of different specifications, and thus
having the effect of expanding the applications.
Patent EP-1505364-A2 (EP)
Inventor: VANWIGGEREN GREGORY D
IPC: G01M11/00
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: A system for characterizing optical properties of a device under test (DUT) (116; 216;
516) uses an expanded local oscillator signal to perform multiple parallel
interferometric measurements. In one system, the expanded local oscillator signal is
optically connected to a lens array (106). The lens array focuses the expanded swept
local oscillator signal into multiple beams. The multiple beams are then used in
multiple parallel interferometric measurements. The multiple beams may be used as
the reference beams or applied to the DUT and used as the test beams depending on
the application. The test beams and reference beams are combined to perform the
interferometric measurements. In another system, a portion (209; 509) of the
expanded local oscillator signal is applied directly to a DUT as the test beam while
another portion (207; 507) of the expanded local oscillator signal is used for the
reference beam.
Patent EP-1489698-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JUNG STEFAN
IPC: H01R12/62
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: The contact apparatus connects an electric conductor (32) esp. a wire or fiber arranged in a textile material (30) with an electronic component. The apparatus comprises a substrate material (10) on which is formed at least one contact (12) for electrically connecting the conductor with the contact apparatus. The contact has a movable section (16) and a stationary section (14). The movable section is formed such that while making the electrical connection it can be arranged essentially opposite the stationary section. Independent claims also cover a method of making an electrical connection using such an apparatus.
Patent EP-1528800-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ISHIDA MASAKI
IPC: H03J5/24
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A selecting apparatus is disclosed which includes a
selecting unit for selecting an input source from a
plurality of sources, a switching unit (SW) for switching
content data in the input source selected by the
selecting unit, an operating unit made up of a plurality
of operating elements constituting the single integral
operating unit, and a controlling unit (9) for controlling
the switching unit to switch the content data if a
predetermined operating element among the operating
elements constituting the operating unit is operated, the
controlling element further controlling the selecting
unit to execute the input source selection if another
predetermined operating element among the constituting
elements is operated.
Patent EP-1528786-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BURCH HARRY C
IPC: H04N1/203
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: In an image input scanner, as would be found in a digital copier, images are recorded
from a first side of each of a plurality of sheets in a set by a first image scanning
module (ISM-1) and from a second side of each of a plurality of sheets in a set by a
second image scanning module (ISM-2) in standard operation. If it is determined that
ISM-1 is not operating in a satisfactory manner, the user is advised through a user
interface to record the second side images with ISM-2, and then place the set of
sheets in a predetermined orientation in the scanner so that ISM-2 can record the
first side images as well.
Patent EP-1443051-A2 (EP)
Inventor: COOK PHILIP DAN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1991-08-12
Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for the treatment and diagnosis of diseases
amenable to modulation of the production of selected proteins. In accordance with
preferred embodiments, oligonucleotides and oligonucleotide analogs are provided which
are specifically hybridizable with a selected sequence of RNA or DNA wherein at least one
of the 2'-deoxyfuranosyl moieties of the nucleoside unit is modified. Treatment of HIV,
herpes virus, papillomavirus and other infections is provided.
Patent EP-1505650-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OZAWA TOKUROH
IPC: H05B33/12
Filed: 1998-07-01
Abstract: For the purpose of providing a display apparatus
capable of improving display quality by expanding the light-emission
area of pixels by improving the layout of pixels
and common power-feed lines formed on a substrate, pixels
(7A, 7B) including a light-emission element (40), such as an
electroluminescence element or an LED element, are arranged
on both sides of common power-feed lines (com) so that the
number of common power-feed lines (com) is reduced. Further,
the polarity of a driving current flowing between the pixels
(7A, 7B) and the light-emission element (40) is inverted so
that the amount of current flowing through the common power-supply
lines "com" is reduced.
Patent EP-1526269-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DELP MATTHIAS
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: The fuel pressure sensor (58) is located in a fuel accumulator (55) of an engine with fuel pumps (51,54) and injection valves (34). A temporary change in the fuel pressure determined by the sensor is compared to a temporary change in an estimated fuel pressure, and a sensor error is recognized dependent upon the comparison. The change in the estimated pressure is calculated dependent upon a fuel volume supplied by the injection valves, and a fuel volume supplied by the pump into the tank. The comparison is carried out only, when the change in actual fuel pressure exceeds a set value.
Patent EP-1538792-A2 (EP)
Inventor: EGUCHI TADASHI
IPC: H04W8/26
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: When setting information for wireless
communication is registered for a peripheral device by
an information processing apparatus, the original
setting information set in the information processing
apparatus is backed up, then the setting information
based on unique information of the peripheral device is
set in both the information processing apparatus and
the peripheral device, thereby a wireless communication
is established between the information processing
apparatus and the peripheral device. Then the original
setting information is copied in the peripheral device
via the wireless communication. Thereafter, the
information processing apparatus restores the backed up
original setting information.
Patent EP-1437706-A2 (EP)
Inventor: WEITBRUCH SEBASTIEN
IPC: G09G3/294
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for optimizing brightness in a display
device having a plurality of luminous elements corresponding to the pixels of
a picture, wherein the time duration of a video frame or video field is divided
into a plurality of sub fields during which the luminous elements can be
activated for light emission with sustain pulses corresponding to a sub field
code word which is used for brightness control, the total number of sustain
pulses being determined in view of a selected power mode function of picture
load the method including the following steps:
     setting a threshold value in relation to the picture load,   comparing, for a frame, the number of the current sustain pulse to said
threshold value,   if the number of the current sustain pulses is below the threshold value,
the sustain pulses are generated at a fixed frequency,   if the number of the current sustain pulses is above the threshold value,
the sustain pulses are generated at an evolving frequency.   
     This invention applies mainly to PDP and all displays controlled by using a
PWM.
Patent EP-1586052-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHANG LONG FEI
IPC: B29C49/78
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: A method is provided for simulating the heating of a plastic preform. A preform geometry is input into a preform design program (15). Oven geometry and spatial location of the preform throughout at least one oven is provided (16). Heating information is provided and the temperatures of the primary and secondary sources are calculated (19). Energy equations are solved based upon the preform geometry, the spatial location of the preform, the temperature the cooling air, and the absorption spectra of the preform material (18). At least one cross sectional thermal profile of a final heated preform is calculated (23, 24, 30).
Patent EP-1622707-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STEINWALD KURT
IPC: B01F13/10
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for dosing and mixing powdery materials, said device comprising essentially horizontally adjacently arranged reservoirs for the starting materials, provided with a closing and dosing cap (27) on the lower side, dosing devices (12) for dosing the materials, and at least one mixing device (10) for mixing the dosed materials. At least one charge container (2) comprising a lid (13) on the upper side thereof and used to receive dosed quantities of initial materials is displaceably arranged beneath the reservoirs, the charge containers (2) being provided with a flap (14) on the lower side thereof. The aim of the invention is to create one such dosing and mixing device which is as flexible, expandable, and structurally simple as possible. To this end, the reservoirs are embodied as dosing containers (1) with integrated dosing devices (12). The invention also relates to a device for dosing powdery materials, comprising a reservoir provided with a closing and dosing flap (27) on the lower side, and dosing devices (12) for dosing the materials, the reservoirs being embodied as dosing containers (1) with integrated dosing devices (12).
Patent EP-1611225-A2 (EP)
Inventor: BLANCHARD GILBERT
IPC: C10L1/16
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersion of the type comprising particles of a rare earth compound, particularly a compound of cerium, an acid and an organic phase, characterized in further comprising an anti-oxidant agent which can particularly be selected from substituted derivatives of phenol, aromatic amines or tocopherols. Said dispersion may be used as additive for diesel fuel for internal combustion engines, in particular as additive for diesel for diesel engines.
Patent EP-1639858-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HYND IAN
IPC: H04R1/22
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: An improved driver assembly for a panel loudspeaker includes a retaining element for locating the voice coil with respect to the magnet assembly and forming a surface for removable attachment of the driving assembly to a radiating member. In a preferred embodiment, the retaining element is injection moulded from a hydrogel material with Shore A hardness in the range 0 to 20.