baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent EP-1115254-A3 (EP)
Inventor: HONG QI HE
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2001-01-04
Abstract: A technique is provided for segmenting a pixellated image (7) into foreground and
background regions. The background and foreground regions of a preceding image
are analysed (3) so as to provide noise and signal histograms. A first threshold is
derived (24) as the lowest level such that a predetermined proportion of the
background pixels have lower noise levels. A second threshold is derived (25) as the
highest level such that a predetermined proportion of the foreground pixels have
higher signal levels. A difference image is formed (5) as a difference between each
pixel of the image (7) and the corresponding pixel of a non-occluded background
image (1b). Each of the difference image pixels is allocated (11) as a background
pixel if the value of the difference image pixel is less than the first threshold and the
pixel is surrounded by a majority of neighbouring difference image pixels which are
allocated to the background region. Each of the remaining pixels is then allocated
(12) to the foreground region if its value is greater than the second threshold and it has
a majority of neighbouring pixels which are allocated to the foreground region. The
remaining pixels are then allocated (13) as candidate foreground or background pixels
by comparison with a third threshold (26) which lies between the first and second
thresholds. Each candidate pixel is then allocated as a background pixel if a majority
of its neighbouring pixels are already allocated to the background region or are
candidate background pixels. Otherwise, the pixel is allocated to the foreground
Patent EP-1211630-A3 (EP)
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JOHN T
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: An RFID system and method for communicating between a host computer, one
or more interrogators connected to the host computer (100), and a large body of
transponders (150) distributed within an area covered by the interrogators (190). Each
transponder originally has a common identification code, and upon initialization by
the host computer internally generates a unique identification code based upon an
internally generated random number. The host, through the interrogators, reads
each of the identification codes associated with each transponder by iteratively
transmitting a read identification code command along with a controlled variable.
Each transponder compares the received controlled variable to an internally
generated random number, and selectively transmits its identification code based
upon the outcome of this comparison. After the completion of each read
identification code iteration, the host adjusts the controlled variable based upon the
responses received in the previous iteration. Preferably, communications between
the interrogators and the transponders are DSSS signals in TDMA format, and the
transponders use the random number generator to assign a time slot for transmission
of their response. Each interrogator includes an antenna system utilizing a switch
matrix to connect multiple antennas having different polarizations, which ensures
that all transponders within the range of the interrogator receive the signals from the
interrogator. In a further aspect, the interrogators are arranged in groups, each
group in nearest neighbor format, to reduce the time for reading the transponders
and the emissions generated when more than one interrogator is active at the same
time.
Patent EP-1227501-A3 (EP)
Inventor: AVNI DROR
IPC: G11C11/56
Filed: 2001-11-01
Abstract: A method for programming and erasing a memory array includes the step of
adapting programming or erase pulses to the current state of the memory array. In one
embodiment, the step of adapting includes the steps of determining the voltage level of
the programming pulse used to program a fast bit of the memory array and setting an
initial programming level of the memory array to a level in the general vicinity of the
programming level of the fast bit. For erasure, the method includes the steps of
determining erase conditions of the erase pulse used to erase a slowly erasing bit of
said memory array and setting initial erase conditions of said memory array to the
general vicinity of said erase conditions of said slowly erasing bit. In another
embodiment of the array, the step of adapting includes the steps of measuring the
current threshold level of a bit to within a given range and selecting an incremental
voltage level of a next programming or erase pulse for the bit in accordance with the
measured current threshold level.
Patent EP-1276351-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KANG KWANG SEOK
IPC: F24C7/02
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: A microwave oven has a proximity detector (13) for sensing the presence of a
person (A). The operation of the oven is modified in dependence on the presence
of a person (A). For example, the cooking chamber light is turned off when no one
is present and the microwave generator is stopped when someone is present.
Patent EP-1220152-A3 (EP)
Inventor: PELLY JASON CHARLES
IPC: H04N7/08
Filed: 2001-12-03
Abstract: A spatial domain image I produced by a source 1 is combined with watermark
data Ri to produce a spatial domain watermarked image I'. The watermarked image is
produced by an embedder 3 according to the equation
 Ci'=Ci + α. Ri 
   where Ci and Ci' are wavelet transform coefficients of the image, and α is a
scaling factor, α is chosen so that the watermark is imperceptible in the image and to
resist removal of the watermark by unauthorised processing. It is desirable that α has
the smallest value which achieves that. If α is too big the watermark is perceptible in
the image; if it is too small the mark may not survive processing of the image.   α is determined from a trial decoding of the image I in a decoder 4. The
decoding is that which would be used to decode the watermarked image I'. A value α'
is produced by a calculator S3-S8, to which an offset value is added by an adder S9 to
produce α. This produces values of α over the image, which are used to scale the data
Ri so as to conceal the data. An image is one example of material to which the
invention is applicable.    
     The step of producing modified coefficient values C i  may not use coefficients
of magnitude greater than a threshold T and does not use corresponding information
symbols R i . Alternatively, a threshold T clip  may be set. The scaling factor α is
calculated using clipped coefficient values and coefficients C i  of magnitude less than
T clip .
Patent EP-1120038-A3 (EP)
Inventor: JOSSELIN JEAN JACQUES
IPC: A01K61/00
Filed: 2001-01-25
Abstract: The containers are constructed with a double bottom (8) and have multiple inverted 'U'-tubes (5,6) which oxygenate the water as it circulates through them. The containers can be stacked one on top of the other. Water is supplied through a processing circuit that has multiple successive processing stages, and can operate as an open or a closed circuit. An Independent claim is also included for the method for dispensing water into containers.
Patent EP-1179713-A3 (EP)
Title: Heizkesselanlage
Inventor: ABEGGLEN HEINZ
IPC: F24H1/26
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: Die Heizkesselanlage enthält einen Heizkessel (1) mit einem
Kesselraum (4) mit einer Brennkammer (2) zur Erwärmung eines
Heizmediums (8) auf, das sich in einer Wärmetauscher-Einrichtung
(5) befindet, in der Wärmetauscher-Rohre (6)
angeordnet sind, in denen Heizgase (7) zirkulieren. Der
Kesselraum (4) ist durch zwei Trennwände (17, 18) in drei
Kammern (M, S1, S2) unterteilt ist, wobei die Trennwände
beidseits der Brennkammer angeordnet sind und deren obersten
und untersten Teil Durchgänge (19, 20; 21, 22) aufweisen, um
das in der mittleren Kammer (M) durch die Brennkammer
aufgeheizte und steigende Heizmedium im oberen Bereich in
die Seitenkammern (S1, S2) und dort nach unten und dann das
abgekühlte Heizmedium wieder in die mittlere Kammer (M) zu
leiten. 
     Durch diese Anordnung wird ein intensiver Wäremaustausch
zwischen der Brennkammer und Heizgase mit dem Heizmedium
erzielt, wobei diese Effizienzsteigerung durch eine
einfachere Konstruktion als bei vorhergehenden Anlagen
erzielt wird.
Patent EP-1223044-A3 (EP)
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI KATSUYA
IPC: B41J13/00
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: A printing apparatus and a printing method capable of preventing stacks of
printed sheets from falling apart which can occur when continuously printing stacks of
sheets of different sheet sizes. A printing press is controlled to suspend printing for
removal of printed sheets, to change the storage destination of the printed sheets or to
change printing order, based on a result of sequential or simultaneous comparisons
between print sizes of a plurality of print data and a previously determined permissible
limit.
Patent EP-1237159-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SUGITA KOJI
IPC: G11B17/04
Filed: 2002-01-17
Abstract: For preventing miss-inserting recording medium except in
conditions of inserting and ejecting a recording medium, an open
and close mechanism 1 for a recording medium insertion path is
provided with an open and close door 13, a door gear and a locking
cam 16. The open and close door 13 can rotate about the center
of a pivot shaft 20 and can open and close the recording medium
insertion path. The door gear rotates interlocking with the open
and close door 13. The door gear is energized for closing the
open and close door 13 of the recording medium insertion path.
The locking cam 16 is disposed coaxially with the door gear.
The locking cam 16 is formed with a convex portion 30. The pivot
shaft 20 is provided with a concave portion formed concavely
on an outer surface of the pivot shaft 20. When the open and
close door closes the recording medium insertion path, the
convex portion 30 goes into the concave portion 31 inside and
opening the open and close door 13 is prevented.
Patent EP-1235128-A3 (EP)
Inventor: BUSCHATZ IMMANUEL
IPC: F16K31/04
Filed: 2002-02-05
Abstract: Bei einer Vorrichtung zum Anbringen eines Stellantriebs (10)
an einem Ventil (12) wird an dem Ventil ein Ring (20) befestigt,
der einen nach innen gerichteten Ringbund (21) und auf
der dem Stellantrieb zugewandten Seite in Abstand zu dem Ringbund
(21) mit in den Ring hineinragenden in radialer Richtung
nachgiebig angeordneten Rastelementen (22, 23) versehen ist.
Patent EP-1241802-A3 (EP)
Inventor: TAKAI KENICHI
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: An adaptive antenna device has a plurality of antenna
elements. The adaptive antenna device respectively
controls the amplitude components and phase components of
signals transmitted and received via the antenna elements
to obtain desired directive characteristics. The adaptive
antenna device further includes a baseband receiver, a
storage, and a controller. The baseband receiver computes
estimated arrival direction information being a result of
estimating the direction of arrival radio waves sent out
by a mobile station within a cell. The storage temporarily
stores the estimated arrival direction information for
each of the mobile stations, computed by the baseband
receiver. The controller computes the density of mobile
stations based on the estimated arrival direction
information stored in the storage and controls the
directive characteristic and transmission power of a
transmission signal to compensate the shrinkage phenomenon
of a cell having an area of a high mobile-station density.
Patent EP-1241364-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KONDO SHINICHI
IPC: F16B9/02
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: This invention relates to a bolt comprising a bolt
shank (30) formed at an outer peripheral surface thereof with
external threads (32), and a nut (40) formed at an inner peripheral
surface thereof with internal threads, comprising a latch
means (38) for latching the nut with the bolt shank, which is
provided on at least one of the bolt shank and the nut, the
nut being separatable from the bolt shank and capable of
being screwed onto the bolt shank, wherein the nut (40) is
movable relative to the bolt shank (30) in a state of being
screwed onto the bolt shank, when a larger torque than a
predetermined torque is applied to the nut while the latch
means (32) latches the nut (40) with the bolt shank (30).
Patent EP-1224888-A3 (EP)
Title: Modular interior furnishing system
Inventor: SCHAERER ALEXANDER
IPC: A47B21/00
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: At least one constructional element is in the form of a free-standing, vertical, enclosed rectangular frame (1) with a Z or S-shaped profile. A chassis extending at right angles to one plane of the frame is positioned on the underside of the frame. An adjacent frame is attached by a corner connection. The frame has two longitudinal hollow struts (2.1,2.2) with grooves or ridges for fixing the functional units at any height, and joined by two transverse brackets (3.1,3.2) Cables and or pipes are contained in ducts in the frame.
Patent EP-1253793-A3 (EP)
Inventor: BERNASCONI LORENZO
IPC: H04W8/22
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: In a transceiver station of a mobile communication system with a central unit (1) and a
plurality of peripheral units not placed with the central portion itself (2a...2n), the
peripheral units (2a...2n) include an interface (6) destined to the adaptation of service
signals among the lines (3a...3n) connecting the central unit (1) with the peripheral
units (2a...2n) and lines (10) inside the peripheral units (2a...2n). The interface (6)
includes also logic programmable devices (60a) and a couple of memories (61, 62)
containing both the program for the logic device. On switching-on, the central unit (1)
checks that the two memories (61, 62) contain the current version of the programme
and, in the negative, performs the updating of the memories themselves (61, 62), on
separate moments.
Patent EP-1253162-A3 (EP)
Inventor: IMAMURA TAKESHI
IPC: G03G9/087
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a novel
polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) containing a 3-hydroxyalkanoic
unit which has at its side chain
terminal a substituted phenylsulfinyl group and/or a
substituted phenylsulfonyl group, and a production
process thereof. The novel PHA can be produced by
oxidizing with a peroxide a biosynthetic PHA
containing a 3-hydroxyalkanoic unit which has at its
side chain terminal a substituted phenylsufanyl group.
The novel PHA has a superior function as a charge
control agent, besides is biodegradable, hence is
contributable to environmental conservation.
Patent EP-1260723-A3 (EP)
Inventor: SUZUKI AKIYUKI
IPC: F16C33/64
Filed: 2002-05-14
Abstract: The invention provides a tapered roller bearing in which a plurality
of tapered rollers 4 are interposed between an inner ring member 3 and
an outer ring member 2, a large diameter flange 7 having a guide surface
8 guiding a large diameter side end face 4A of a tapered roller 4 in a
slide contact is provided in an end portion in an axial direction of the
inner ring member 2, and a number of microscopic streaked grinding trails
9 are left in multiple directions on the large diameter side end face 4A
of the tapered roller 4.
Patent EP-1271568-A3 (EP)
Inventor: NAKANE MAKOTO
IPC: H01F1/057
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: A rare earth permanent magnet consists of 20 - 40wt% of at least one
rare earth element R, 0.5 - 4.5wt% of boron B, 0.03 - 0.5wt% of M (at least
one of Al, Cu, Sn and Ga), 0.01- 0.2wt% of Bi, and the balance being at least
one transition metal element T.
Patent EP-1293713-A3 (EP)
Inventor: NOBILI ALBERTO
IPC: F16K21/12
Filed: 2002-09-09
Abstract: A timed faucet switchable to continuous dispensing, comprising a faucet
body (2) which has at least one water inlet (3a, 3b) and at least one water
'outlet (4) and a flow control element (5) that is accommodated in the faucet
body (2) and can move from an open position, in which it allows the water to
flow from the inlet (3a, 3b) to the outlet (4), to a closed position, in which it
interrupts the flow of the water from the inlet (3a, 3b) to the outlet (4), and
vice versa. The flow control element (5) is movable on command from the
closed position to the open position, and timed dispensing means (33, 34)
are connected to the flow control element (5) for its automatic return from
the open position to the closed position in a presettable time after the
beginning of the dispensing action. The faucet (1) further comprises
switching means (6) that can be activated on command in order to lock the
flow control element in the open position.
Patent EP-1295998-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KLOSE GERD-RUEDIGER DR-ING
IPC: E04B1/88
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: The insulation comprises mineral fibre panels (1) which in the area of the windows, doors or other building openings adjoin socket strips (3) of mineral fibre which are placed flush with the insulation layer which is to be placed on the surface of the window reveal (12) or the like. The socket strip can be aligned with its longitudinal axial direction parallel to the adjoining reveal. The strip can be a shaped element matching the shape of the reveal.
Patent EP-1316811-A3 (EP)
Inventor: CANGIANI GENE L
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: A transmitter employing a cryptographic algorithm and key generates and
transmits a staggered pulse signal that includes a plurality of high-power pulses
that are part of a pseudonoise (PN) code. The high-power pulses are separated
by a group of low-power chips and the time interval between the high-power
pulses is varied according to the cryptographic algorithm and key. A receiver,
employing a corresponding cryptographic algorithm and key receives the
signal and correlates it with a locally generated code that is modified according
to the cryptographic algorithm and key to detect the phase of the received PN
code. The receiver also can include a matched filter configured according to
the cryptographic algorithm and key to detect the sequence of high-power
pulses in the received signal.
Patent EP-1352588-A3 (EP)
Title: Haarfärbe- oder Kosmetik-Einheit
Inventor: DUMLER NORBERT
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: Bei einer Haarfarbe- oder Kosmetik-Einheit (1), insbesondere einer Mascara-Einheit,
umfassend einen Behälter (2) zur Aufnahme der kosmetischen Flüssigkeit
und eine Verschlusskappe sowie einen an einem Stil befestigten
Applikator (3), ist zur Erleichterung der Kaufentscheidung vorgesehen, dass
die Kosmetik-Einheit (1) so ausgestellt ist, dass zum Zeitpunkt der Kaufentscheidung
der Applikator (3,3',3'') nicht in die kosmetische Flüssigkeit
eintaucht und durch einen transparenten Abschnitt eines Teils (10,10',10'')
der Kosmetik-Einheit (1,1',1") erkennbar ist.
Patent EP-1293923-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KLEIN TWENNAAR ROBBERT
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: A system with a transaction operator processor (1) for supporting a business
transaction, the business transaction, including at least receiving an order from a
communication device (7(j)) of a client, and arranging for an automatic payment
transaction associated with said business transaction from a client account to a
merchant account; the system has at least one client service provider processor (5(i))
provided with a memory storing client profile data necessary for the business
transaction and arranged to communicate the client profile data to the transaction
operator processor (1) during the business transaction, the transaction operator
processor (1) performing the business transaction upon receipt of the client profile data.
Patent EP-1273680-A3 (EP)
Inventor: ALLEN WILLIAM P
IPC: C04B41/87
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: An article has a protective ceramic coating 26 which reduces radiation heat transport through the ceramic coating. The protective ceramic coating 26 includes one or more embedded reflective metallic layers 30', 30'', 30''' for reducing the radiation heat transport. The article may be a turbine component and the coating 26 may be a thermal barrier coating. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1256917-A3 (EP)
Inventor: KAMIJO SHUNSUKE
IPC: G07B15/00
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for issuing warnings to
drivers of vehicles (mobile units) in case of traffic
violations (anomalous behaviour). By narrow region
communication between a gate side communication
apparatus (G-COM) and a mobile unit side communication
apparatus (M-COM) passing through an on-road real gate
at a road junction, the G-COM assigns a real
identification code (R-ID) ID1 including an
intersection number to the M-COM after receiving a R-ID
IDO which has been assigned from the M-COM. Meanwhile,
time series pictures of the intersection including all
real gates are taken by a camera 15 installed to assign
a virtual identification code (V-ID) to a mobile unit
passing through a slit, corresponding to a real gate,
in pictures by processing them. In response to the
assignment of the R-ID, the R-ID is brought into
correspondence with (matched with) the V-ID. The
mobile unit is tracked and when an anomalous behaviour
(e.g. illegal manoeuver) thereof is detected in
pictures, warning information is transmitted to the M-COM
using the corresponding R-ID. By gathering sets of
ID0 and ID1 associated with each other at a plurality
of road junctions, a mobile unit which has displayed an
anomalous behaviour is tracked.
Patent EP-1298650-A3 (EP)
Inventor: AHN YONG-JN
IPC: G11B7/125
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for recording data on an optical recording medium are provided. The method forms a mark or a space by using a recording waveform having an erase pattern containing a multi-pulse. By doing so, the method prevents distortion of and improves a mark shape such that the characteristic of recording/reproducing is improved.
Patent EP-1265001-A3 (EP)
Inventor: IKEDA TAKASHI
IPC: F16D65/28
Filed: 2002-06-04
Abstract: A brake cable connecting apparatus of a brake-actuating mechanism for a
drum brake prevents inadvertent disconnection of the brake cable from a brake
lever while transporting a vehicle and disconnection the brake cable
independently from the brake lever without dismounting a brake drum and
disassembling a brake device. The brake cable connecting apparatus is
characterized in that the cable end 24a of the brake cable 24 is inserted into a
free end 22e of the brake lever 22 from a side of a cable releasing direction; if
the brake cable 24 is operated in the cable operating direction against a
springing force of a return spring 15, the free end 22e of the brake lever 22 is
displaced to form a space allowing the cable end 24a to pass therethrough and
to be positioned securely thereon; and a guide section 22h, for supporting a top
of a tool, is formed on the brake lever 22 at a side relative to the cable releasing
direction to press the brake lever 22 in the cable operating direction as applying
an external force from outside of brake to disengage the cable end 24a
therefrom.
Patent EP-1231019-A3 (EP)
Inventor: BONGERS-AMBROSIUS HANS-WERNER
IPC: E21D20/00
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: Ein Saugbohrer (1) für die Montage eines Bohrdübels (2) in Gestein, Beton, Mauerwerk und
dgl. Materialien mit einem Einsteckende (3) zur Aufnahme in ein zumindest teilweise
drehendes und schlagendes Handwerkzeuggerät, mit einem gestuft verjüngt abgesetzten
Schaft (7) mit einer zumindest teilweise längs des Schaftes (7) verlaufenden, zu einem
Bohrkopf (8) hin offenen, Saugöffnung (9) und einer damit verbundenen radialen
Verbindungsöffnung (10) zur saugdichten Verbindung mit einem drehfreien Saugkopf (11),
wobei der Bohrkopf (8) mit einer exzentrisch angeordneten Bohrkopfspitze (12) zum Bohren
eines Bohrloches (14) mit einem Bohrlochdurchmesser (D) grösser als der
Bohrkopfdurchmesser (B) ausgebildet ist.