mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A vehicle transmission comprising first and second main torque transfer paths between a driven input and a differential gear, each main torque transfer path respectively comprising an in-line clutch (C1,C2), a synchromesh unit (94,112) and a plurality of alternative torque transfer sub-paths being selectable by operation of the synchromesh unit, wherein the first main torque transfer path includes a continuously variable non-mechanical drive connection and the second main torque transfer path includes a mechanical drive connection, characterized by the transmission further comprising first and second shafts (88,110), each of which is hollow and forms part of the first and second main torque transfer paths respectively, and a third shaft which is in a direct driving relationship with the differential gear and passes through the first and second shafts, each of the first and second shafts being connectable to the third shaft via said plurality of alternative torque transfer sub-paths.
A steering column for a motor vehicle, comprising a first casing in which a steering spindle is rotatably mounted about an axis, wherein the first casing and a second casing are arranged in such a way that they can be telescoped one into the other in the direction of the axis, wherein the second casing can be connected to a body of the motor vehicle, wherein the casings (31, 33) are coupled to one another via an energy absorption device which has at least two deformation sections (71, 72) arranged one behind the other in the direction of the axis, and a coupling device, wherein at least one of the deformation sections (71, 72) can be coupled between the casings (31, 33) via the coupling device or decoupled therefrom, which deformation section (71, 72) can be plastically deformed in the coupled state in the event of relative displacement of the first casing with respect to the second casing, wherein at least two deformation sections (71, 72) are formed on a single-piece energy absorption element, wherein the coupling device has at least one actuator with a movable coupling element which can be operably engaged for the coupling or decoupling of a deformation section between the casings (31, 33), characterized in that the coupling device interacts with an engagement part which has a first driver element which can be operably engaged with the first deformation element, wherein the engagement part has at least one connecting part which has a second driver element which can be operably engaged with the second deformation element, wherein the engagement part and the connecting part are connected via the coupling device in such a way that they can be separated from one another.
A method of accessing for a geographical location information-based service in a server of a machine type communication based communication system, the method comprising the steps of: A. broadcasting or multicasting a content request message, the content request message comprising information on requested content and information on a target geographical location; B. receiving a response message from at least one user equipment, the response message indicating that the at least one user equipment possesses the requested content, and the at least one user equipment being located within the target geographical location; and C. acquiring the requested content from the at least one user equipment. A. broadcasting or multicasting a content request message, the content request message comprising information on requested content and information on a target geographical location; B. receiving a response message from at least one user equipment, the response message indicating that the at least one user equipment possesses the requested content, and the at least one user equipment being located within the target geographical location; and C. acquiring the requested content from the at least one user equipment.
A thermal processing torch, comprising: an operation portion with an operation button; a display portion with a display screen; a sensor portion that detects inclination information of the thermal processing torch; a communications portion that transmits a signal; a control portion that causes the communications portion to transmit a signal based on an input from the operation portion, and causes the display screen to display a menu screen for selecting a desired screen among a plurality of screens based on the inclination information detected by the sensor portion; and characterized in that the control portion causes the menu screen to be displayed in a case where the inclination information detected by the sensor portion is within a predetermined range. an operation portion with an operation button; a display portion with a display screen; a sensor portion that detects inclination information of the thermal processing torch; a communications portion that transmits a signal; a control portion that causes the communications portion to transmit a signal based on an input from the operation portion, and causes the display screen to display a menu screen for selecting a desired screen among a plurality of screens based on the inclination information detected by the sensor portion; and characterized in that the control portion causes the menu screen to be displayed in a case where the inclination information detected by the sensor portion is within a predetermined range.
A method for processing data in an object database system, wherein the method comprises creating a plurality of objects, characterized in that - the objects are each stored as fragmented objects at different storage sites, wherein said objects are linked to other fragmented objects via relationships to one another, the objects are fragmented into attributes and methods, wherein the attributes and methods are stored separately and wherein the attributes are stored as fragmented objects, - the relationships between the fragmented objects (BO, BO-StS) are created according to a freely definable sentence structure in order to form structural relationships and - the methods are created as an assignment of services (BO-SeS) as objects or actions (BO-A) as objects to fragmented objects according to a freely definable sentence structure in order to form structural methods, and - the fragmented objects and the structural relationships and the structural methods are stored in a data memory at one location or in a data memory of a database (DBS-Sn) arranged so as to be distributed over a plurality of locations, for process-oriented business modeling, data are defined as fragmented objects and processes are assigned to these fragmented objects as methods, so that processes can therefore take place automatically in a controlled manner by the fragmented objects. - the objects are each stored as fragmented objects at different storage sites, wherein said objects are linked to other fragmented objects via relationships to one another, the objects are fragmented into attributes and methods, wherein the attributes and methods are stored separately and wherein the attributes are stored as fragmented objects, - the relationships between the fragmented objects (BO, BO-StS) are created according to a freely definable sentence structure in order to form structural relationships and - the methods are created as an assignment of services (BO-SeS) as objects or actions (BO-A) as objects to fragmented objects according to a freely definable sentence structure in order to form structural methods, and - the fragmented objects and the structural relationships and the structural methods are stored in a data memory at one location or in a data memory of a database (DBS-Sn) arranged so as to be distributed over a plurality of locations,
Device for illuminating an object arranged on a seat (1, 2, 21) in a motor vehicle, in which the at least one illuminating means (3, 4, 5, 23) arranged in the at least one seat (1, 2, 21) can be activated depending on the presence of the object detected by at least one sensor in such a manner that the object can be illuminated at at least one point to be defined in advance, characterised in that by means of the at least one sensor such objects can be detected selectively which in properties measurable by the sensor coincide with values of the measurable properties saved in a control device
A device for image based services comprising: - a camera for capturing an image by capturing a repetitive series of a set of frames; wherein the camera comprises a first group of camera settings associated with detecting Visible Light Communication and a second group of camera settings not associated with detecting Visible Light Communication; wherein said set of frames comprises a first subset of frames and a second subset of frames, wherein each subset comprises at least one frame; - a processor configured to (i) switch the camera periodically between the first group of camera settings and the second group of camera settings for capturing the image by capturing each first subset of frames of the repetitive series of the set of frames with the first group of camera settings and each second subset of frames of the repetitive series of the set of frames with the second group of camera settings; (ii) enable image based services based on at least one frame of the first subset of frames and/or at least one frame of the second subset of frames; wherein said first subset of frames comprises a first number of frames and said second subset of frames comprises a second number of frames; characterized in that the processor is further configured to increase or decrease said first number of frames and/or said second number frames based on a characteristic detected in the image and/or based on a sensor input to the device. - a camera for capturing an image by capturing a repetitive series of a set of frames; wherein the camera comprises a first group of camera settings associated with detecting Visible Light Communication and a second group of camera settings not associated with detecting Visible Light Communication; wherein said set of frames comprises a first subset of frames and a second subset of frames, wherein each subset comprises at least one frame; - a processor configured to (i) switch the camera periodically between the first group of camera settings and the second group of camera settings for capturing the image by capturing each first subset of frames of the repetitive series of the set of frames with the first group of camera settings and each second subset of frames of the repetitive series of the set of frames with the second group of camera settings; (ii) enable image based services based on at least one frame of the first subset of frames and/or at least one frame of the second subset of frames; (i) switch the camera periodically between the first group of camera settings and the second group of camera settings for capturing the image by capturing each first subset of frames of the repetitive series of the set of frames with the first group of camera settings and each second subset of frames of the repetitive series of the set of frames with the second group of camera settings; (ii) enable image based services based on at least one frame of the first subset of frames and/or at least one frame of the second subset of frames;
An audio transducer comprising: a diaphragm; a transducer base structure; a diaphragm suspension system (A107a, A107b) configured to rotatably mount the diaphragm relative to the transducer base structure to enable rotation of the diaphragm relative to the transducer base structure and having a first axis of rotation associated therewith, a transducing mechanism (A205, A106) operatively coupled to the diaphragm and configured to impart mechanical force(s) on, or exhibit mechanical force(s) from, the diaphragm during operation to transduce between audio signals and rotation of the diaphragm; wherein the diaphragm comprises a single diaphragm body extending radially along a radial axis (A211a) from the first axis of rotation; and characterised in that the diaphragm suspension system (A107a, A107b) is located such that the first axis of rotation is substantially contained in a first imaginary plane that: substantially contains a node axis associated with the diaphragm, and is substantially perpendicular to a second imaginary plane containing the radial axis (A211a) of the diaphragm body; the node axis being a second axis of rotation about which the diaphragm would rotate relative to the transducer base structure if: the diaphragm is effectively substantially unsupported by the diaphragm suspension system (A107a, A107b), and the diaphragm is subjected to the mechanical force(s) associated with the transducing mechanism (A205, A106), in-use. a diaphragm; a transducer base structure; a diaphragm suspension system (A107a, A107b) configured to rotatably mount the diaphragm relative to the transducer base structure to enable rotation of the diaphragm relative to the transducer base structure and having a first axis of rotation associated therewith, a transducing mechanism (A205, A106) operatively coupled to the diaphragm and configured to impart mechanical force(s) on, or exhibit mechanical force(s) from, the diaphragm during operation to transduce between audio signals and rotation of the diaphragm; wherein the diaphragm comprises a single diaphragm body extending radially along a radial axis (A211a) from the first axis of rotation; and characterised in that the diaphragm suspension system (A107a, A107b) is located such that the first axis of rotation is substantially contained in a first imaginary plane that: substantially contains a node axis associated with the diaphragm, and is substantially perpendicular to a second imaginary plane containing the radial axis (A211a) of the diaphragm body; the node axis being a second axis of rotation about which the diaphragm would rotate relative to the transducer base structure if: the diaphragm is effectively substantially unsupported by the diaphragm suspension system (A107a, A107b), and the diaphragm is subjected to the mechanical force(s) associated with the transducing mechanism (A205, A106), in-use. the diaphragm is effectively substantially unsupported by the diaphragm suspension system (A107a, A107b), and the diaphragm is subjected to the mechanical force(s) associated with the transducing mechanism (A205, A106), in-use.
A method for controlling lactic acid bacteria within an ethanol fermentation system comprising introducing a C1-C18 peroxy acid and a peroxide compound selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide, sodium percarbonate, sodium perborate, and peroxymonosulfate, into a fermentation mash comprising an aqueous suspension of plant-based materials derived from corn, wheat, sugar beets, sugar cane, molasses, potatoes, millet, and switch grass or created from other cellulosic materials or biomass, such as wood or straw, wherein the fermentation mash is located within said system, wherein said peroxy acid is introduced into said fermentation mash at a level of up to 50 ppm and said peroxide compound is introduced into said fermentation mash at a level of up to 50 ppm, wherein the method comprises fermenting of said fermentation mash with an ethanol producing yeast.
A method of measuring the rate of blood flow comprising the steps of: orienting a first ultrasound beam in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of the blood flow to be measured, measuring the Doppler spectrum obtained from the backscattered echoes of said first ultrasound beam, reorienting said first ultrasound beam, measuring the Doppler frequency of the backscattered echoes of a second ultrasound beam oriented at a fixed angle (δ) to said first reoriented ultrasound beam, and calculating the rate of blood flow based on said fixed angle (δ) and the measured Doppler frequency of the backscattered echoes of said second ultrasound beam, characterized in that said first ultrasound beam is reoriented such that the Doppler spectrum of the backscattered echoes of said first ultrasound beam is substantially symmetrical around the zero frequency. orienting a first ultrasound beam in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of the blood flow to be measured, measuring the Doppler spectrum obtained from the backscattered echoes of said first ultrasound beam, reorienting said first ultrasound beam, measuring the Doppler frequency of the backscattered echoes of a second ultrasound beam oriented at a fixed angle (δ) to said first reoriented ultrasound beam, and calculating the rate of blood flow based on said fixed angle (δ) and the measured Doppler frequency of the backscattered echoes of said second ultrasound beam, characterized in that said first ultrasound beam is reoriented such that the Doppler spectrum of the backscattered echoes of said first ultrasound beam is substantially symmetrical around the zero frequency.
A method of making a rolled aluminum alloy product, comprising: providing a 7xxx series aluminum alloy, wherein the 7xxx series aluminum alloy is provided as a molten 7xxx series aluminum alloy; casting the molten 7xxx series aluminum alloy to provide an aluminum alloy cast product; homogenizing the aluminum alloy cast product to provide a homogenized aluminum alloy cast product; rolling the homogenized aluminum alloy cast product to form a rolled aluminum alloy product; solutionizing and pre-aging the rolled aluminum alloy product, wherein the pre-aging comprises heating the rolled aluminum alloy product to a pre-aging temperature ranging from 60 °C to 130 °C, wherein the pre-aging is conducted for a period of time up to 24 hours; and coiling the rolled aluminum alloy product after the pre-aging. providing a 7xxx series aluminum alloy, wherein the 7xxx series aluminum alloy is provided as a molten 7xxx series aluminum alloy; casting the molten 7xxx series aluminum alloy to provide an aluminum alloy cast product; homogenizing the aluminum alloy cast product to provide a homogenized aluminum alloy cast product; rolling the homogenized aluminum alloy cast product to form a rolled aluminum alloy product; solutionizing and pre-aging the rolled aluminum alloy product, wherein the pre-aging comprises heating the rolled aluminum alloy product to a pre-aging temperature ranging from 60 °C to 130 °C, wherein the pre-aging is conducted for a period of time up to 24 hours; and coiling the rolled aluminum alloy product after the pre-aging.
A diagnostic device comprising: a calculator configured to calculate a value related to a capacity of a battery cell based on a result of comparison between a measurement Q-V curve and a reference Q-V curve, the measurement Q-V curve indicating a relation between a voltage and an integrated current amount that are obtained from measurement data of the battery cell, wherein the calculator includes at least one of: a first calculator configured to calculate an amount of capacity deterioration caused by a voltage difference between the measurement Q-V curve and the reference Q-V curve by multiplying an inclination of the measurement Q-V curve by the voltage difference, and a second calculator configured to calculate a temporary maximum capacity after capacity deterioration caused by a change in the inclination of the measurement Q-V curve to an inclination of the reference Q-V curve by multiplying a ratio between the inclination of the measurement Q-V curve and the inclination of the reference Q-V curve by a reference maximum capacity. a calculator configured to calculate a value related to a capacity of a battery cell based on a result of comparison between a measurement Q-V curve and a reference Q-V curve, the measurement Q-V curve indicating a relation between a voltage and an integrated current amount that are obtained from measurement data of the battery cell, wherein the calculator includes at least one of: a first calculator configured to calculate an amount of capacity deterioration caused by a voltage difference between the measurement Q-V curve and the reference Q-V curve by multiplying an inclination of the measurement Q-V curve by the voltage difference, and a second calculator configured to calculate a temporary maximum capacity after capacity deterioration caused by a change in the inclination of the measurement Q-V curve to an inclination of the reference Q-V curve by multiplying a ratio between the inclination of the measurement Q-V curve and the inclination of the reference Q-V curve by a reference maximum capacity. a first calculator configured to calculate an amount of capacity deterioration caused by a voltage difference between the measurement Q-V curve and the reference Q-V curve by multiplying an inclination of the measurement Q-V curve by the voltage difference, and a second calculator configured to calculate a temporary maximum capacity after capacity deterioration caused by a change in the inclination of the measurement Q-V curve to an inclination of the reference Q-V curve by multiplying a ratio between the inclination of the measurement Q-V curve and the inclination of the reference Q-V curve by a reference maximum capacity.
An access disconnect system comprising: blood tubing; a blood filter (37, 57) in fluid communication with the blood tubing; a blood processing machine (31, 51) including a blood pump (36, 56) for moving blood through the blood tubing; first and second conductive contacts (44, 46, 64, 66) located in the blood tubing on the arterial tubing side of the blood filter (37, 57), the first conductive contact (44, 64) located upstream of the blood pump (37, 57) and the second conductive contact (46, 66) located downstream of the blood pump (37, 57), the first and second conductive contacts (44, 46, 64, 66) positioned and arranged to form a conductive circuit connectable fluidly with a portion of a vascular system of a patient; a source of time-varying electric current (41, 61) connected to the first conductive contact (44, 64); a non-contact sensor positioned atop an access site of the patient, near the vascular system of the patient, or near the blood tubing, the non-contact sensor (49, 69, 80, 94) configured to sense an amount of electric current flowing through the conductive circuit when the source of time-varying electric current is applied; and a transmitter operably connected to the non-contact sensor (49, 69, 80, 94) and configured to send a signal indicative of the amount of electric current-flowing through the conductive circuit when the source of time-varying electric current (41, 61) is applied. blood tubing; a blood filter (37, 57) in fluid communication with the blood tubing; a blood processing machine (31, 51) including a blood pump (36, 56) for moving blood through the blood tubing; first and second conductive contacts (44, 46, 64, 66) located in the blood tubing on the arterial tubing side of the blood filter (37, 57), the first conductive contact (44, 64) located upstream of the blood pump (37, 57) and the second conductive contact (46, 66) located downstream of the blood pump (37, 57), the first and second conductive contacts (44, 46, 64, 66) positioned and arranged to form a conductive circuit connectable fluidly with a portion of a vascular system of a patient; a source of time-varying electric current (41, 61) connected to the first conductive contact (44, 64); a non-contact sensor positioned atop an access site of the patient, near the vascular system of the patient, or near the blood tubing, the non-contact sensor (49, 69, 80, 94) configured to sense an amount of electric current flowing through the conductive circuit when the source of time-varying electric current is applied; and a transmitter operably connected to the non-contact sensor (49, 69, 80, 94) and configured to send a signal indicative of the amount of electric current-flowing through the conductive circuit when the source of time-varying electric current (41, 61) is applied.