baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1385329-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LIM SUNG-HYUN
IPC: H04N1/56
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: A digital image quality enhancement method is provided. In image data composed
of pixels with a predetermined resolution, the image data obtained by scanning a
script including mixed background, text, and image, a pixel of interest is classified
into one of a text area, a background area, and an image area, and the image quality
of the pixel of interest is improved to different degrees according to which area the
pixel of interest belongs to. Then, a pixel adjacent to the pixel of interest is set to
be a new pixel of interest, and the new pixel of interest undergoes the same image
quality enhancement as describe above. The method includes a color data
conversion step, a pixel segmentation step, a history information storage step, an
area segmentation step, an image quality enhancement step, and a step for
determining whether the pixel of interest is the final pixel. 
     In one embodiment pixels are provisionally classified according to their
own values and subsequently classified according to the number of similarly
provisionally classified pixels that continue in a particular direction before
the pixel of interest.
Patent EP-1420121-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KAFCO CANADA INC
IPC: E04H4/02
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: A structure for forming a vertically orientated wall comprises a flexible front panel (10)
having a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis and substantially continuous front
surface; a flexible rear panel (14) positioned rearwardly and parallel to the front panel (10);
and a plurality of cross members connecting the front and rear panels. The front and
rear panels define an upwardly opening cavity (18) therebetween for accepting filler
material, such as concrete therein. The rear panel (14) includes at least one
longitudinally disposed laterally deformable portion, such as a channel or zig zag
pattern, which allows for the associated expanding and contracting of the rear panel (14)
during adjusting of the arcuate configuration of the wall structure.
Patent EP-1364750-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LAUBACH MARCO
IPC: B25C7/00
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: A tool has an improved nosepiece and shear block assembly (12)
that drives a fastener (14) supplied from a plurality of fasteners. The assembly
includes a nosepiece (22) that is configured for attachment to the tool and defines
a portion of a barrel (24) and a shear block (40) configured to be secured to the
nosepiece (22) to complete the barrel (24). There is an opening (30) in barrel has
for receiving a fastener (14). The assembly also includes a biased fastener-size
adjustment device (42), which exerts a biasing force against fasteners (14)
adjacent the opening (30).
Patent EP-1386866-A2 (EP)
Inventor: TORRES MARTINEZ MANUEL
IPC: B65H16/06
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: An unwinding system for handling reels of tissue, which for each laminar ply of tissue to be applied consists of two reel-carrier units (1 and 2) onto which are mounted the respective reels, one of which supplies the laminar band for processing, whilst the other remains on stand-by to be spliced onto the processing line when the supply reel runs out, with the reel-carriers (1 and 2) capable of vertical displacement, for the separate positioning of the respective reels, one in the upper part and the other in the lower part, for the preparation of the stand-by reel whilst the other is in the operating stage; with the reels mounted in the reel-carriers by means of attachment cones, by means of which unwinding rotation is controlled. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1433665-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MORI TAKESHI
IPC: B60R19/22
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A bumper structure comprising a bumper reinforcement (5), a bumper
fascia (6) extending along and located in front of the bumper
reinforcement (5), and an impact absorber (7) arranged between the
bumper reinforcement (5) and the bumper fascia (6). The bumper
reinforcement (5) extends in a lateral direction of a vehicular body and is
attached to the vehicular body. The bumper reinforcement (5) has a
front surface (8) in a stepped or tapered shape so that retreat at the lower
portion thereof is greater than at the upper portion. The impact absorber
(7) has upper and lower portions (9, 10), the lower portion (10) being
longer and stronger than upper portion (9). The impact absorber (7) has
a rear surface (8) in a stepped or tapered shape such that the rear surface
(8) of the lower portion (10) projects toward the bumper reinforcement
(5) with respect to the rear surface (8) of the upper portion (9) to face the
front surface (8) of the bumper reinforcement (5).
Patent EP-1387473-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GOEDSCHE THOMAS DR
IPC: H02K49/10
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: A device for moving components inside vacuum units comprises a housing with an inner space with gas-tight connection to the vacuum unit and holding components which are magnetic or joined to magnets. A separated outer space contains magnets whose movement moves the inner components by non-contacting force.
Patent EP-1467654-A2 (EP)
Title: Dispositif multimodal d'imagerie anatomique, physiologique et moleculaire
Inventor: EISENBERG HARVEY C
IPC: A61B5/352
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système d'imagerie multimodal pouvant être utilisé en mode de tomodensitométrie volumique (VCT), en mode de tomographie d'émission monophotonique (SPECT) et en mode de tomographie par émission de positrons (PET). Dans le mode de fonctionnement VCT, trois (3) sources de rayons X et des détecteurs associés peuvent être utilisés. Dans les modes de fonctionnement SPECT et PET, le rayonnement gamma est fourni par un isotope ingéré par le patient et détecté par les capteurs disposés de façon angulaire autour du patient. Le système comprend un système d'analyse d'images fusionnées et de diagnostic assisté par ordinateur, permettant de traiter les images produites par le système d'imagerie multimodal. Dans ce système, les images fusionnées sont analysées et les données relatives aux images fusionnées comparées à des modèles de processus pathologiques pour fournir un retour d'informations au patient et aux professionnels de la santé sous forme d'images en quatre dimensions et de représentations visuelles interactives.
Patent EP-1490543-A2 (EP)
Inventor: YAN JIXIONG
IPC: D02G3/44
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a yarn with antimicrobial effects. The antimicrobial antifungal effect of the yarn is derived from nanosilver particles (diameter between 1 and 100 nm) which are adhered to the yarn. The yarn contains fibers which are made of cotton, linen, silk, wool, leather, blending fabric, synthetic fiber, or any combination thereof. The yarn can be used to make cloth to be used particularly for treating patients with burns or wound. The cloth made from the antimicrobial yarn can be further used to make clothes such as underwears, socks, shoe cushions, shoe linings, bed sheets, pillow cases, towels, women hygiene products, laboratory coats, and medical robes. The present invention also provides a method for making the antimicrobial yarn.
Patent EP-1497706-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LANDTO RUEDIGER
IPC: H04L9/10
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-theft device for electronic devices, especially mobile devices such as a personal computer or PDA's, using a time switching device in connection with a password request.
Patent EP-1576093-A2 (EP)
Title: 3-desoxyglucosone et la peau
Inventor: TOBIA ANNETTE
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: Cette invention traite du fait que le 3-désoxyglucosone (3DG) ainsi que d'autres sucres alpha-dicarbonylés associés à des maladies et à des troubles sont présents et produits dans la peau. Cette invention traite également du fait que l'amadorase, qui est une enzyme qui induit la synthèse du 3DG, est également présente dans la peau. Cette invention concerne donc des méthodes permettant d'inhiber la production et la fonction du 3-désoxyglucosone et autres sucres alpha-dicarbonylés dans la peau, ce qui permet de traiter ou de prévenir un certain nombre de maladies, troubles ou états. En outre, cette invention porte sur le traitement de divers maladies, troubles ou états associés au stress oxydatif ou induits par celui-ci du fait que le 3DG induit la formation d'espèces oxygénées radicalaires (ROS) ainsi que de produits terminaux avancés de glycation (AGE), qui sont associés à la réponse inflammatoire provoquée par le stress oxydatif.
Patent EP-1487484-A2 (EP)
Inventor: GUILLET JEAN-GERARD
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a mixture containing at least lipopeptides for vaccine production. Said lipopeptides comprise a peptide compound which has been bound in solution by means of a hydrazone linkage to at least one non-peptidic lipophilic carrier. The invention also relates to native sequences NS3 of the HCV.
Patent EP-1495396-A2 (EP)
Inventor: STANLEY RANDY
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé consistant à réduire ou supprimer la présentation d'une couverture médiatique superflue nécessitant l'activité du système compte tenu de l'alimentation du système. Dans un mode de réalisation, un système de traitement utilisateur indique son mode d'alimentation à un applet de détermination du mode/niveau d'alimentation intégré sur une page Web. Les articles d'action dans la page Web répondent aux systèmes alimentés par courant continu en limitant la vitesse et/ou la durée d'animation d'objets animés dans la page Web. Par ailleurs, ou selon une variante, la limitation ou l'arrêt de l'animation peut dépendre du niveau d'alimentation. Dans un mode de réalisation, la couverture médiatique superflue est réduite ou supprimée après un certain temps quelque soit l'alimentation du système.
Patent EP-1512253-A2 (EP)
Inventor: KNAPP DAVID J
IPC: H04L12/40
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A communication system, network interface and communication port is provided that includes a media local bus. The local bus is connected between a controller and one or more multimedia devices located within a node of the communication system. The controller periodically broadcasts addressing signals to the source devices to synchronize data transmission from those devices according to those addresses. Source devices will thereafter transmit a command which signifies the type of data being transmitted from that source device within the address channel. The channel is maintained and data is transmitted until the next address is sent from the controller. Each channel can be set up in a customized fashion to add flexibility in channel length and data types being transferred throughout the local bus without having to assign fixed and regimented time slots for those data types and for each device connected to the local bus. According to an alternative communication methodology, time slots can be dedicated to a particular data type. The local bus includes a signal line and one or more data lines. The data lines are used to send the time slots of data and the signal line is used to send the sync signal as well as one or more command signals per frame. The command signal corresponds to the beginning of a time slot and is used to signify a start of packet or a continuation of a packet for packetized data corresponding to that time slot. The sync signal and/or command signal can be as small as a single bit pulse, where the sync byte and command byte are contained within data info
Patent EP-1481095-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ADORJAN PETER
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to modified and genomic sequences, to oligonucleotides and/or PNA-oligomers for detecting the cytosine methylation state of genomic DNA, as well as to a method for ascertaining genetic and/or epigenetic parameters of genes for use in the differentiation, diagnosis, treatment and/or monitoring of colon cell proliferative disorders, or the predisposition to colon cell proliferative disorders.
Patent EP-1512170-A2 (EP)
Inventor: OLSEN CHRISTOPHER S
IPC: H01L21/28
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: Procédé selon lequel un film diélectrique de grille qui est nitruré par plasma dans une chambre d'un système est ultérieurement chauffé ou </= RECUIT >/= dans une autre chambre du même système. Le retard de traitement peut être régulé de manière que toutes les tranches traitées dans le système possèdent une teneur similaire en azote.
Patent EP-1520274-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHNEIDEREIT LUTZ
IPC: G11B27/34
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: In a playback system (400) comprising a meta data generating device (430) meta data information (MD) is transmitted to a remote control device (420), which remote control device (420) is provided for the remote control of a playback device (10) with the aid of selection information (AI) from the meta data information (MD). The playback device (10) and the meta data generating device (430) have a receiving device (432, 40) for receiving a data carrier, in which a data carrier (41) can be inserted, which data carrier (41) contains at least one track, each track being determined by start position information. The meta data generating device (430) is provided for generating meta data information (MD) which additionally contains the start position information. In the remote control device (420) is included selection information generating means (425) for generating selection information (AI) which contains start position information. The playback device (10) includes a processing means (51, 60) for processing selection information (AI) which contains start position information, a selection of a track being enabled by means of the selection information (Ai).
Patent EP-1521694-A2 (EP)
Inventor: HEENAN ADAM JOHN
IPC: B60S1/08
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A rain detection apparatus and method, comprising a camera (10) adapted to view a surface (16) and a processor (12) adapted to capture at least one image from the camera (10), in which the processor (12) is further adapted to generate at least one signal indicative of the presence of rain on the surface from information contained in the at least one captured image and to, optionally drive surface cleaning apparatus in response thereto, in which the apparatus is adapted to capture images focussed at a plurality of distances; in which the processor includes edge detection means adapted to detect edges visible in the at least one captured image and difference means adapted to calculate the difference between the number of edges visible between differing images; and in which the edge detection means is further adapted to disregard edges close to areas of light larger than the largest raindrop that is desired or expected to be detected.
Patent EP-1565874-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MEIER REINHARD
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: In a method of determining the region of interest in images of skin impressions, the skin having ridges and valleys and the images taking the form of image data, values within a first value range being assigned to the ridges and values within a second value range of the image data being assigned to the valleys, the values of the overall image are shifted in the direction of the first value range. The overall image is split into tiles. Mean values of the shifted values for the individual tiles are compared with a reference value. Those tiles whose mean value deviates relative to the reference value in the direction of the first value range are considered at least on a preliminary basis as belonging to the region of interest.
Patent EP-1551919-A2 (EP)
Inventor: JARUS DAVID A
IPC: C08L23/16
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) blends are disclosed wherein the otherwise generally compatible blend of thermoplastic and crosslinked elastomer is made unexpectedly more compatible on the nano-scale, as evaluated Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). The blends comprise a polyolefin matrix, domains of well-dispersed crosslinked olefinic rubber particles and the presence between the rubber particles of ligaments of a compatibilizing copolymer comprising olefin monomeric units and aromatic monomeric units. The addition of the compatibilizer increased the dispersion of olefinic rubber particles.
Patent EP-1567217-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SCHULER CARLOS
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif d'aérosolisation comprenant un réservoir renfermant une préparation pharmaceutique, cette préparation pharmaceutique contenant un agent actif et un propulseur. Ce dispositif d'aérosolisation comprend en outre une chambre de dosage en communication avec le réservoir, cette chambre de dosage étant conçue pour contenir une dose de la préparation pharmaceutique, une valve dont l'actionnement permet de libérer la dose de préparation pharmaceutique à partir de la chambre de dosage, ainsi qu'un générateur de pression soumettant la préparation pharmaceutique à une pression dans la chambre de dosage lorsque cette préparation pharmaceutique est libérée à partir de la chambre de dosage. Dans un mode de réalisation, les dimensions de la chambre de dosage permettent d'aérosoliser au moins 2 mg, de préférence au moins 5 mg, de l'agent actif en vue d'une administration à un utilisateur par inhalation.
Patent EP-1585824-A2 (EP)
Inventor: DAHL GARY A
IPC: C12P19/34
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions and kits for using an RNA polymerase for making transcription products corresponding to a target sequence by obtaining circular single-stranded DNA transcription substrates using a promoter primer that encodes one strand of a double-stranded promoter. The invention has broad applicability for research, diagnostic and therapeutic applications, such as preparing cDNA corresponding to mRNA, making sense or anti-sense probes, detecting gene- or organism-specific sequences, or making RNAi.
Patent EP-1578263-A2 (EP)
Inventor: LEWANDOWSKI JAN
IPC: A61B5/12
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un appareil et un procédé permettant de déterminer la viscosité d'un liquide situé dans l'oreille. Un transducteur est conçu pour émettre et recevoir un signal interagissant avec une partie de l'oreille qui contient un liquide. La viscosité du liquide est déterminée au moyen du signal émis et reçu.
Patent EP-1445164-A2 (EP)
Inventor: MIOLA ADRIANO
IPC: B62B1/12
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A carryall cart that comprises a base platform (11), which lies between
two wheels (12) and a supporting stand (18), and a handlebar (20) for
towing/pushing, which is pivoted, parallel to the rotation axis of the wheels
(12), to the base platform (11) by one of its lower ends (22); the cart is
provided with means (27) for the reversible locking of the handlebar (20) in
the active position, in which it is substantially perpendicular to the base
platform; the reversible locking means (27) comprise at least one elastically
deformable tab (28) that locks by way of its tip the lower end (22) of the
handlebar (20) on a corresponding abutment (30) of the base platform (11)
that is arranged opposite the tab (28); the reversible locking means (27)
further comprise an actuation system for releasing the tab (28) that can be
actuated preferably with one's foot.
Patent EP-1439535-A2 (EP)
Inventor: CHO EING-SEOB
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: An equalizer and an equalizing method of optical
recording/reproducing apparatus capable of enhancing equalizing performance
and equalizing speed are disclosed. The equalizer includes a FF unit (110) having a
feedforward filter for removing pre-cursor from inter-symbol interference of
input signal, a FB unit (120) having a feedback filter for predicting post-cursor of
the inter-symbol interference and outputting it, a first adder (130) and a second
adder (170) for adding the signal from the FF unit and the signal from the FB unit, to
remove the inter-symbol interference, a slicer (140) for deciding the level of the
signal from the first adder to be a predetermined level and feeding back the
level-decided signal to the FB unit, and a signal detection unit (160) for outputting
the signal having the inter-symbol interference removed by the second adder
as a predetermined signal using at least one of a trellis structure method and a
tree structure method.
Patent EP-1479930-A2 (EP)
Inventor: ALBERS FELIX
IPC: F16F1/38
Filed: 2004-02-21
Abstract: The bearing receiver is for a rubber-metal bearing which has an outer bush (6) fixed to a rubber body (5) and made of elastic material, and a bearing seat (4) with sharp-edged recesses (7). The elastic outer bush grip in the recesses (7) of the bearing seat and is thus held in position. The bearing seat may be in a cast component with the recesses passing through it.
Patent EP-1464335-A2 (EP)
Inventor: SEKIGUCHI YOSHINORI
IPC: A61K31/47
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the Formula (I)
 
wherein Q is:
 
which act as MCH receptor antagonists. These compositions are useful in
pharmaceutical compositions whose use includes prophylaxis or treatment
of improving memory function, sleeping and arousal, anxiety, depression,
mood disorders, seizure, obesity, diabetes, appetite and eating
disorders, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia,
myocardial infarction, binge eating disorders including bulimia,
anorexia, mental disorders including manic depression, schizophrenia,
delirium, dementia, stress, cognitive disorders, attention deficit
disorder, substance abuse disorders and dyskinesias including
Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and addiction.
Patent EP-1473131-A2 (EP)
Inventor: EBERTH ULRICH DIPL-ING
IPC: B29C70/22
Filed: 2004-04-03
Abstract: Numbers of individual textile blanks (4) are assembled in a compaction stage. A highly-compact component (5) is produced, in a shape close to its final form. This is saturated with an adhesive resin. It is hardened at raised temperature under increased pressure. Numbers of individual textile blanks (4) are assembled in a compaction stage. A highly-compact component (5) is produced, in a shape close to its final form. This is saturated with an adhesive resin. It is hardened at raised temperature under increased pressure. The blanks are matched with each other and for the final product geometry. A mold (1) is employed for vacuum compaction, which is carried out in a heating oven or other heating unit. Upper and lower mold dies (2, 3) are used, arranging the preforms between them. Their molding faces (6, 7) match the final geometry of the component produced. Centering pins (8) are included between these faces. All parts of the compaction mold are placed inside a vacuum bag (9). Application of reduced pressure applies pressure to the mold halves. An independent claim is included for the corresponding molding equipment.
Patent EP-1491126-A2 (EP)
Inventor: COBURN ERIC
IPC: A47L5/24
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner 2 has a housing 4 having primary air outlets 20 defined in a bottom surface of the housing 4 to direct air downwardly and rearwardly of the housing. A fan 26 draws dirty air into the inlet 38, through a filter and most of the filtered air passes out of primary outlets 20. As a result, the air is not vented on to the face and hands of the user, and at the same time avoids disturbing dirt on the surface to be cleaned. A small amount of the air passes between the clamshell halves 10, 12 that make up housing 4, and out of the secondary outlets 28 in the side surfaces of the body portion 6. This air is used to cool the motor, but the rate of air flow out of the secondary outlets is insufficient to cause irritation to the user.