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Patent EP-3809098-A1 (EP)
Inventor: COLOMBO MATTEO
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 2019-10-16
Abstract: A sensor front-end (1) is presented for processing a measurement signal (MS) from a sensing unit (2), wherein the sensing unit (2) is configured to receive a stimulus signal (ST) from an evaluation unit (10) of the sensor front-end (1), generate the measurement signal (MS) from the stimulus signal (ST) by altering an amplitude of the stimulus signal (ST) based on a measurement parameter, and provide the measurement signal (MS) to the evaluation unit (10). The sensor front-end (1) comprises the evaluation unit (10) that is configured to generate a simulated measurement signal (MSS) from the stimulus signal (ST) by controlling an amplitude of the stimulus signal (ST) based on a predetermined control variable (CV), to generate a simulated output signal (OSS) based on the stimulus signal (ST) and the simulated measurement signal (MSS), and to determine an error condition based on a comparison of the simulated output signal (OSS) and the predetermined control variable (CV) or a signal derived from the predetermined control variable (CV).
Patent EP-3712818-A1 (EP)
Title: Image search and training system
Inventor: KIM SOHYEONG
IPC: G06N3/04
Filed: 2019-10-25
Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for providing an image search training system. An embodiment operates by determining a query image on which to train an image search system, and a positive image visually similar to the query image. A set of negative images from a plurality of negative images visually dissimilar to the query image are selected, where the selected set of negative images includes both a first negative image and a second negative image. A first similarity measure between the first negative image and the positive image, and a second similarity measure between the second negative image and the positive image are calculated. The first negative image is selected based on the first similarity measure being less than the second similarity measure. The query image, the positive image, and the first negative image are provided to the image search system for training.
Patent EP-3627246-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HOULETTE RYAN T
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 2015-11-24
Abstract: Electrical usage of devices in a building may be monitored to provide information about the operation of the devices to a user. The information communicated to a user may include historical information and real-time information. In determining the real-time information, it may be desired to provide the information quickly and use a smaller set of features that are available more quickly. In determining the historical information, it may be desired to provide more accurate information and use a larger set of features. A device may compute real-time information and historical information using different sets of features.
Patent EP-3819876-A1 (EP)
Title: Handle arrangement with user authentication
Inventor: CALLEBERG JOHAN
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2019-11-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a handle arrangement (1) comprising a locking mechanism (10), a blocking mechanism (20), a handle (30), a display unit (50), and a control unit (40) communicatively connected to a remote server (80) and configured to display a QR code on the display unit for a user to read, wherein the QR code is unique for the handle arrangement and the time period during which the QR code is displayed, receive, from a remote server, information that the user has communicated, to the remote server, a reading of the displayed QR code together with an identification of the user, and that the identified user is authorized to open the door, and either operate the blocking mechanism enabling opening of the door by means of the handle, or enabling a second level authorization function for the user to verify its authorization, and if access is granted, operating the blocking mechanism enabling opening of the door by means of the handle.
Patent EP-3659919-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ALVAREZ CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 2019-11-21
Abstract: An occupancy detection system and method for a lavatory (102) includes a door sensor (116) operatively coupled to a door (110) of the lavatory (102). The door sensor (116) is configured to output (920) a door sensor (116) signal that indicates a status of the door (110). At least one presence sensor that is configured to output (920) at least one presence sensor signal that indicates an occupancy status of the lavatory (102). An occupancy detection control unit (114) is in communication with the door sensor (116) and the at least one presence sensor. The occupancy detection control unit (114) is configured to receive the door sensor (116) signal and the presence sensor signal(s). The occupancy detection control unit (114) is configured to determine an occupancy status of the lavatory (102) based on the door sensor (116) signal and the presence sensor signal(s).
Patent EP-3657472-A1 (EP)
Inventor: LETSU-DAKE EMMANUEL
IPC: G06N3/08
Filed: 2019-11-26
Abstract: A method for creating and using a contextual Artificial Intelligence (Al) model to analyze flight data for one or more aircraft, by a central computer system, is provided. The method obtains a set of aggregate contextual data comprising at least aircraft and flight-specific data, airport and air traffic control (ATC) data, weather data, and human factor data associated with flight crew members of the one or more aircraft; creates the contextual AI model using the set of aggregate contextual data, by the at least one processor; applies the contextual AI model to a set of flight data, to perform a statistical analysis; generates a set of results based on the statistical analysis, by the at least one processor, wherein the set of results comprises at least one of probable causes of aircraft performance events and probable aircraft performance events resulting from current conditions; and presents the set of results.
Patent EP-3637808-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HORN GAVIN BERNARD
IPC: H04W76/14
Filed: 2012-03-23
Abstract: Techniques are provided for peer-to-peer (P2P) service provisioning. For example, there is provided a method, operable by a network entity, that may involve determining a set of region-specific parameters for use in the P2P service in a coverage area. The method may involve providing the set of the region-specific parameters to at least one user equipment (UE) for configuration of the at least one UE for the P2P service, in response to the at least one UE entering the coverage area. In related aspects, the set of the region-specific parameters may include RF parameters, service discovery parameters, connection establishment parameters, and/or security parameters
Patent EP-3699557-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HOANG THAO
IPC: G01F23/20
Filed: 2019-12-13
Abstract: A system and method for continuous level sensing is disclosed. The system employs a continuous level sensing strain gauge (112) measuring a weight of an aircraft waste tank (110), a lower and upper point level sensors (114, 118) to signal the system as the liquid level reaches each sensor, and a flush counter (240) to correlate with the CLS and the PLS to determine an average flush volume (AFV). Once the AFV is known and updated, the system determines a weighted waste tank level based on a weighted addition of the flush count and the quantity as measured by the CLS. As the aircraft tank reaches a predetermined value, the system alerts a crewmember to the status.
Patent EP-3838157-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ESCHENBACH TOBIAS
IPC: A61B6/10
Filed: 2019-12-20
Abstract: In one aspect the invention relates to a computer-implemented method for providing object dynamics information relating to dynamics of an object that is arranged on a patient handling system of a medical imaging device, the method comprising 
- receiving sensor data relating to an outer contour of the object that is arranged on the patient handling system of the medical imaging device, 
- calculating the object dynamics information based on the sensor data, 
- providing the object dynamics information.
Patent EP-3839420-A1 (EP)
Inventor: ISELI CLAUDIO
IPC: G01B21/04
Filed: 2019-12-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a computer program product for numerically correcting an endpoint position (17) of a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (18) implemented on a computing unit, 
     comprising instructions which, when the program is executed by a computer , causes the computer to receive input data and run a simulation, 
     and to a method for numerically correcting an endpoint position of a CMM, wherein errors between a targeted endpoint position and an actual endpoint position reached during a measurement process (1) are numerically compensated through the use of the computer program product according to the invention.
Patent EP-3696924-A1 (EP)
Inventor: OTA TAKEFUMI
IPC: H01S3/00
Filed: 2019-12-30
Abstract: The present invention provides an optical amplification apparatus (100A-100B, 200A-200D) for amplifying light from a light source (101, 201), comprising: a combiner (102, 202) configured to output light received at a first input port (102a, 202a) from the light source as first light (Li), and output light received at a second input port (102b, 202b) as second light (L<sub>2</sub>); an optical amplifier (103, 203) configured to amplify an intensity of each of the first light and the second light output from the combiner; a splitter (105, 205) configured to output the received first light from a first output port (105b, 205b), and output the received second light from a second output port (105c, 205c); and an optical modulator (106, 206) configured to attenuate an intensity of light output from the first output port of the splitter, wherein the light output from the first output port of the splitter is received at the second input port of the combiner via the optical modulator.
Patent EP-3816204-A1 (EP)
Title: Process for producing and regenerating hydrogen carrier compounds
Inventor: BURCHER BENJAMIN
IPC: C07F7/02
Filed: 2019-10-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing and for regenerating siloxane hydrogen carrier compounds.
Patent EP-3831468-A1 (EP)
Inventor: PHILIBERT MARC
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 2019-12-04
Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for providing decontaminated and mineralized drinking water from polluted fresh or brackish water. It further pertains to a water treatment installation for providing decontaminated and mineralized drinking water from polluted fresh or brackish water.
Patent EP-3808498-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HOFER GUIDO
IPC: B23Q1/00
Filed: 2019-10-18
Abstract: Auf einen verstellbaren Maschinentisch (40) einer zur spanabhebenden Bearbeitung vorgesehenen Werkzeugmaschine eingespannter Werkstücke (2) aufgebaute Einspanneinrichtung (1), mit einem auf dem Maschinentisch (40) befestigten Einrichtungssockel (3), auf dem eine mit dem das Werkstück (2) tragende, zustell- und abhebbare Palette (6) ein Einspannfutter (4) bildende Aufspannplatte (5) befestigt ist, denen eine in Bewegungsrichtung der Palette (6) mechanisch/pneumatisch betätigbare Ver- resp. Entriegelungsvorrichtung (7) des Einspannfutters (4) vorzugsweise zentrisch zugeordnet ist, wobei die sich an einer senkrechten Bewegungsachse zugewandten Stirnresp. Oberflächen (19, 20) der Aufspannplatte (5) und der Palette (6) auf deren Umfangsbereich resp. Randbereich verteilt jeweils wenigstens vier paarweise diagonal gegenüberliegende, gleichgerichtet zusammenwirkende und im Verschlusszustand des Einspannfutters (4) gegenseitig formschlüssig ineinandergreifende Verzahnungsabschnitte (21, 22) aufweisen.
Patent EP-3774042-A1 (EP)
Inventor: TAKAHASHI KAZUYA
IPC: G01N15/14
Filed: 2019-01-07
Abstract: A method of extracting microparticles by detecting target microparticles for extraction in a main flow path which communicates with a pressure chamber, generating for each of the detected target microparticles a change in a negative pressure in the pressure chamber communicating with the main flow path to separate and extract each of the detected target microparticles flowing in the main flow path into the pressure chamber, wherein generating the change of the negative pressure to extract the detected target microparticles comprises generating a negative change in pressure by a different amount in accordance with a separation between the detected target microparticles.
Patent EP-3742884-A1 (EP)
Inventor: COOLEY JOHN
IPC: A01G9/029
Filed: 2019-01-22
Abstract: A plant-growing tray (102) comprises an array of cells (108) for containing stabilised media for propagating plants. The tray comprises a tray top (110), and each cell comprises a base (116) and an inclined side wall (114) extending from the base to the tray top. Each cell is configured to receive a stabilised medium, and comprises a plurality of projections (123), positioned around the side wall and facing into the cell, and a plurality of openings (125) defined in the side wall below the projections. The projections (123) are configured in use to support an upper portion of the stabilised medium. In a further aspect, a plant-growing tray for containing stabilised media for propagating plants is configurable in a nesting configuration with a similar tray, and comprises: a tray base configured to support a base portion of a stabilised medium; a support member, configured to support an upper portion of the stabilised medium; and an inclined tray wall connecting the support member to the tray base.
Patent EP-3746335-A1 (EP)
Inventor: HORVATH GERGELY
IPC: B62D1/183
Filed: 2019-01-29
Abstract: Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Insassenschutzeinrichtung eines Steer-by-Wire Lenksystems (1), wobei das Steer-by-Wire Lenksystem (1) ein Lenkrad (3) und eine mit dem Lenkrad (3) verbundene verstellbare Lenksäule (4) umfasst, die mittels eines Verstellmechanismus (111) zwischen einer eingefahrenen Stellung und einer ausgefahrenen Stellung verstellbar ist, und wobei das Steer-by-Wire Lenksystem (1) einen Feedback-Aktuator (5) aufweist, der über das Lenkrad (3) von einem Fahrer mit einem Fahrerwunsch für einen Lenkwinkel beaufschlagt werden kann und ein Feedback-Signal an das Lenkrad (3) als Reaktion auf den Fahrerwunsch und einen Fahrzustand des Kraftfahrzeugs ausgibt, wobei das Verfahren folgende Schritte umfasst: - Detektieren eines Unfalls (18), - Detektieren einer Hands-off-Situation oder einer Hands-on-Situation (19), - Falls eine Hands-off-Situation erkannt wurde, Verfahren der Lenksäule in eine Unfallposition (22) mittels des Verstellmechanismus (111) und während des Verstellvorgangs oder danach Auslösen eines Lenkrad-Airbags (23).
Patent EP-3750244-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NEUWIRTH DANIEL
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 2019-02-05
Abstract: Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (1) zur Erzeugung einer aktiven haptischen Rückmeldung, aufweisend wenigstens einen piezoelektrischen Aktuator (4) aufweisend eine Vielzahl von piezoelektrischen Schichten und dazwischen angeordnete Innenelektroden, ein erstes Verstärkungselement (5) und ein zweites Verstärkungselement (6), wobei der piezoelektrische Aktuator (4) zwischen den Verstärkungselementen (5, 6) angeordnet ist, wobei der piezoelektrische Aktuator (4) dazu ausgebildet und angeordnet ist, seine Ausdehnung bei Anlegen einer elektrischen Spannung in eine erste Richtung (R1) zu verändern und wobei die Verstärkungselemente (5, 6) dazu ausgebildet und angeordnet sind, sich in Folge der Änderung der Ausdehnung des piezoelektrischen Aktuators (4) derart zu verformen, dass ein Teilbereich (5b, 6b) des jeweiligen Verstärkungselements (5, 6) relativ zu dem piezoelektrischen Aktuator (4) in eine zweite Richtung (R2), die senkrecht zur ersten Richtung (R1) ist, bewegt wird, und eine Treiberschaltung (10), die dazu ausgestaltet ist, eine elektrische Spannung an den piezoelektrischen Aktuator (4) anzulegen, so dass die Verstärkungselemente (5, 6) derart verformt werden, dass gegenüber einem auf die Vorrichtung (1) drückenden Objekt eine haptische Rückmeldung erzeugt wird, die einen Kraftsprung nachbildet.
Patent EP-3735569-A1 (EP)
Inventor: KOZOMORA NEVENKA
IPC: G01R33/07
Filed: 2019-02-07
Abstract: A system for reducing stray field effects comprises a magnetic target producing a changing magnetic field; a first set of magnetic field sensing elements placed in spaced relation to the magnetic target and comprising at least a first magnetic field sensing element and a second magnetic field sensing element, each magnetic field sensing element having an axis of maximum sensitivity; a second set of magnetic field sensing elements placed in spaced relation to the magnetic target and comprising at least a third magnetic field sensing element and a fourth magnetic field sensing element, each magnetic field sensing element having an axis of maximum sensitivity; and wherein the first set of magnetic field sensing elements is positioned closer to a center point of the magnetic field than the second set of magnetic field sensing elements.
Patent EP-3776806-A1 (EP)
Title: Charging device that focuses flux by flowing current through spirals in opposing radial directions
Inventor: NG SHIU SANG
IPC: H01F38/14
Filed: 2019-03-22
Abstract: Charging devices described herein include at least one coil having spirals through which current flows in opposing radial directions to focus flux. For instance, the flux for a coil may be focused in a shape of a toroid having first and second cross-sections that intersect the respective spirals of the coil at a plane in which the spirals are defined. Focusing the flux in this manner may facilitate wireless power transfer from the coil(s) to a chargeable wireless device.
Patent EP-3941800-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NEANDER GUSTAV
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 2019-03-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for predicting maintenance/ replacement period for a component of a vehicle, the vehicle comprising a power-assisted steering system including a steering actuator (14) configured to assist in steering the vehicle at least as compensation for angular deviations of the road wheels (16) caused by road disturbances. The method comprises acquiring over time steering output data indicative of a magnitude and/or frequency of assisted steering as compensation for angular deviations of the road wheels (16) caused by road disturbances, comparing the acquired steering output data with stored component wear data, the stored component wear data being indicative of when maintenance/ replacement of the component is due based on wear caused by road disturbances, and determining, based on the comparison of the acquired steering output data and the stored component wear data, whether or not maintenance/replacement of the component is due. The invention also relates to a system (10).
Patent EP-3773942-A1 (EP)
Inventor: NØRGAARD JOHANSEN MARTIN
IPC: A63B22/06
Filed: 2019-04-08
Abstract: Exercise machine comprising a user force input element, for example a set of bicycle pedals, a transmission unit, an electric motor, and an electrical circuit connected to the electric motor. The user force input element is connected to the electric motor via the transmission unit such that said electric motor turns at an angular velocity which is different than the velocity or angular velocity of the user force input element and the motor runs as a generator such that when the electric motor is turned, an electrical current is developed in the electrical circuit. The electrical circuit comprises an electrical resistor, a switching element, a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller, and a load reference controller. The electrical resistor is connected to the electric motor via the switching element such that when the switching element is switched on and off, the electrical resistor is electrically connected and disconnected from the electric motor. The switching element is controlled via the PWM controller to change the time the resistor is connected to the motor. The PWM controller has a switching frequency greater than or equal to 200 Hz. The load reference controller controls the PWM controller by sending a load reference to the PWM controller, said load reference controller having a sampling frequency of greater than or equal to 200 Hz. In this way, a flexible, efficient an fast controlled load can be provided to an exercise machine.
Patent EP-3768899-A1 (EP)
Inventor: BEYE HANS PETER
IPC: E02F7/02
Filed: 2019-03-20
Abstract: The invention is related to a method for producing a bulk material surface (100), in particular of a substructure bulk material surface, wherein the bulk material is provided to the construction site by means of rinsing. Thereafter, the provided bulk material is deposited directly at the place of destination of the bulk material surface (100) by means of a conveyer (40). The invention is further related to a method for producing several bulk material surfaces, wherein each bulk material surface is produced by virtue of the method in accordance with the invention. In addition, a system for producing a bulk material surface is concerned that comprises a rinsing pipe (10) and a conveyer (40). The rinsing pipe serves to supply the bulk material to the construction site. The deposition on the place of destination of the bulk material surface is effected by means of the conveyer (40).
Patent EP-3776587-A1 (EP)
Title: Systems and methods for determining functionality of dialysis patients for assessing parameters and timing of palliative and/or hospice care
Inventor: CHAUDHURI SHEETAL
IPC: G16H20/40
Filed: 2019-04-11
Abstract: A method and system for determining a functionality level of dialysis patients for assessing parameters and timing of care. In one embodiment, the method includes extracting patient data from one or databases corresponding to a pool of patients having end stage renal disease (ESRD); using a predictive model with the extracted patient data to generate, for each of the patients in the pool of patients, a respective patient functional status score; identifying a subset of the pool of patients having a respective patient functional status score that is lower than a predetermined threshold value and/or a patient functional status score that is trending downwards; and based on the identified subset of the pool of patients, providing one or more treatment plans, wherein the treatment plans include at least one of (a) commencing one of an interventional treatment plan, or (b) commencing palliative and/or hospice care, or (c) combinations thereof.
Patent EP-3797127-A1 (EP)
Title: Compositions for forming polymer brushes
Inventor: NIELSEN STEFAN URTH
IPC: C08F220/00
Filed: 2019-04-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chemical solutions suitable for forming polymer brushes on a surface of a solid part. The present invention further relates to methods of forming polymer brushes on the surface of a solid part using the novel chemical solutions as well as solid parts having polymer brushes coated onto the surface and uses of such solid parts.