mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method of decoding a bit stream signal as an audio time signal, including the steps of: decoding a bit stream signal as a preliminary audio time signal according to a coding mode selected from a plurality of coding modes, wherein the plurality of coding modes includes at least a first coding mode which includes a post-filtering step and at least a second coding mode which does not include the post-filtering step, wherein the post-filtering step applies a pitch-enhancement filter to the preliminary audio time signal, thereby obtaining an audio time signal, wherein the post-filtering is applied only to low frequencies, and wherein the post-filtering step is selectively omitted responsive to post-filtering information encoded in the bit stream signal, the post-filtering information being indicative of an encoder-side decision of whether or not to omit the post-filtering step, whereby the post-filtering step is selectively omitted in the first coding mode. decoding a bit stream signal as a preliminary audio time signal according to a coding mode selected from a plurality of coding modes, wherein the plurality of coding modes includes at least a first coding mode which includes a post-filtering step and at least a second coding mode which does not include the post-filtering step, wherein the post-filtering step applies a pitch-enhancement filter to the preliminary audio time signal, thereby obtaining an audio time signal, wherein the post-filtering is applied only to low frequencies, and wherein the post-filtering step is selectively omitted responsive to post-filtering information encoded in the bit stream signal, the post-filtering information being indicative of an encoder-side decision of whether or not to omit the post-filtering step, whereby the post-filtering step is selectively omitted in the first coding mode.
A device for detecting presence of a leading end of a cable, provided with a metallic attribute, at a remote end of a conduit, the device being operable for use in connection with installing the cable into the conduit, which conduit has a first conduit end and a second conduit end, characterised in that the device comprises a housing configured in use to attach to a remote end of a conduit, to halt progress of a cable through the conduit, when the leading end of the cable arrives at the housing, and to enable the leading end of the cable entering the housing to be contained within the housing, and sensing means (60, 64) for sensing the metallic attribute of the leading end of the cable contained within the housing, by sensing a change in inductance levels of the sensing means.
An availability counting apparatus, comprising: a configuration module, configured to: receive an unavailability rule configured by a user, and subscribe to a detection item from a detection apparatus at each layer of network functions virtualization and notify the detection apparatus of a condition for triggering a fault alarm, according to the unavailability rule; a calculation module, configured to: receive fault alarm information and fault recovery information that are reported by the detection apparatus, and calculate availability of each layer of the network functions virtualization, wherein the calculation module is further configured to: receive the detection results of all the detection items that are reported by the detection apparatus, and calculate availability of each device at each layer of the network functions virtualization; and a report module, configured to output an availability counting report according to a preset period. a configuration module, configured to: receive an unavailability rule configured by a user, and subscribe to a detection item from a detection apparatus at each layer of network functions virtualization and notify the detection apparatus of a condition for triggering a fault alarm, according to the unavailability rule; a calculation module, configured to: receive fault alarm information and fault recovery information that are reported by the detection apparatus, and calculate availability of each layer of the network functions virtualization, wherein the calculation module is further configured to: receive the detection results of all the detection items that are reported by the detection apparatus, and calculate availability of each device at each layer of the network functions virtualization; and a report module, configured to output an availability counting report according to a preset period.
An ophthalmic lens element, said ophthalmic lens element being either a progressive ophthalmic lens element or a multi-focal ophthalmic lens element, said ophthalmic lens element including: an upper viewing zone providing a first refractive power for distance vision; a lower viewing zone providing an addition power relative to the first refractive power, the lower viewing zone including a near reference point, wherein when the ophthalmic lens element is a progressive ophthalmic lens element the lower viewing zone is defined by 0.5 D contours of astigmatism disposed below the near reference point; and peripheral regions including a respective zone of relatively positive power compared to the addition power to provide therein a positive refractive power relative to the refractive power of the lower viewing zone; wherein the lower viewing zone and the peripheral regions are arranged so that the lower viewing zone interposes the zones of relatively positive power and characterized in that along any horizontal line disposed below the near reference point and extending across the lower viewing zone and the peripheral regions, the ophthalmic lens element exhibits a positive mean addition power profile including a respective peak magnitude in each peripheral region and a local minimum magnitude in the lower viewing zone, and each mean addition power profile exhibits a monotonic increase in magnitude from the local minimum magnitude to the respective peak magnitudes in each peripheral region. an upper viewing zone providing a first refractive power for distance vision; a lower viewing zone providing an addition power relative to the first refractive power, the lower viewing zone including a near reference point, wherein when the ophthalmic lens element is a progressive ophthalmic lens element the lower viewing zone is defined by 0.5 D contours of astigmatism disposed below the near reference point; and peripheral regions including a respective zone of relatively positive power compared to the addition power to provide therein a positive refractive power relative to the refractive power of the lower viewing zone; wherein the lower viewing zone and the peripheral regions are arranged so that the lower viewing zone interposes the zones of relatively positive power and characterized in that along any horizontal line disposed below the near reference point and extending across the lower viewing zone and the peripheral regions, the ophthalmic lens element exhibits a positive mean addition power profile including a respective peak magnitude in each peripheral region and a local minimum magnitude in the lower viewing zone, and each mean addition power profile exhibits a monotonic increase in magnitude from the local minimum magnitude to the respective peak magnitudes in each peripheral region.
Sensor arrangement for detecting the angle position of a shaft, characterized in that the sensor arrangement comprises the shaft, a coupling shaft, a coupling, and a sensor comprising a sensor shaft and a sensor housing, wherein the sensor shaft is connected to the coupling shaft by means of the coupling, wherein the coupling shaft is connected to the shaft, wherein the coupling shaft has a threaded portion in a first axial portion and has a bevel in a second axial portion, wherein a compensating portion is arranged axially between the threaded portion and the bevel, wherein the minimum radius of the compensating portion is smaller than the minimum radius of the threaded portion, and wherein the minimum radius of the compensating portion is smaller than the minimum radius of the bevel, wherein the bevel of the coupling shaft makes contact with a bore in the shaft, wherein the bore has a counter-threaded portion which is screw-connected to the threaded portion, wherein tensile stress is applied to the compensating portion.
A hyperspectral camera of the pushbroom type comprising a) foreoptics b) a slit (3100/2200) c) relay optics with dispersive element d) an image sensor with m pixels in one direction e) an image acquisition unit and f) an image processing unit, whereby the foreoptics is arranged to project a scene onto the slit plane and the relay optics is arranged to project the image of the slit onto the image sensor, characterised by g) a one dimensional array of n light mixing elements, where n<m, and each mixing element consists of a chamber with reflective walls, each mixing the incoming light so that the intensity and spectral content are mixed at the output, and having a dimension so that the projection by the relay optics of the output of each light mixing element onto the image sensor is slightly larger than an image sensor pixel, this array being in the slit plane, in the focal plane or in any other intermediate plane before the dispersive element, h) the image processing unit forming a coefficient matrix with elements q mn, the coefficient matrix describing the distribution of mixed light from light mixing elements onto pixels on the sensor, this image processing unit also comprising an equation solver unit for solving an overdetermined equation set, the image processing unit solving the equation set based on data from the image sensor and the coefficient matrix, and the image processing unit forwarding the solution to a data output unit and i) a data output unit outputting a corrected data cube. a) foreoptics b) a slit (3100/2200) c) relay optics with dispersive element d) an image sensor with m pixels in one direction e) an image acquisition unit and f) an image processing unit, whereby the foreoptics is arranged to project a scene onto the slit plane and the relay optics is arranged to project the image of the slit onto the image sensor, characterised by g) a one dimensional array of n light mixing elements, where n<m, and each mixing element consists of a chamber with reflective walls, each mixing the incoming light so that the intensity and spectral content are mixed at the output, and having a dimension so that the projection by the relay optics of the output of each light mixing element onto the image sensor is slightly larger than an image sensor pixel, this array being in the slit plane, in the focal plane or in any other intermediate plane before the dispersive element, h) the image processing unit forming a coefficient matrix with elements q mn, the coefficient matrix describing the distribution of mixed light from light mixing elements onto pixels on the sensor, this image processing unit also comprising an equation solver unit for solving an overdetermined equation set, the image processing unit solving the equation set based on data from the image sensor and the coefficient matrix, and the image processing unit forwarding the solution to a data output unit and i) a data output unit outputting a corrected data cube.
A charging member comprising a conductive support, a conductive elastic layer, and a surface region comprising a cured material of a compound represented by a following formula: wherein n represents an integer of 0-6, m represents an integer of 0-6, a total of n and m is from 2 to 6, x and y each independently represent an integer of 0-4, and R 1 and R 2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.
An ophthalmic composition in the form of ocular drops consisting of hyaluronic acid or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, preferably sodium salt, in admixture with excipients for ophthalmic use, for use in protecting the eyes from damages due to a high level of exposure to blue light.
An acoustic wall module, comprising: a frame comprising one or more vertical brackets; and a plurality of wall elements configured for attachment to the frame, the plurality of wall elements comprising: at least one acoustic substrate configured to inhibit sound from passing therethrough, the at least one acoustic substrate including one or more chamfered end surfaces; at least one substrate retaining member selectively attachable to the frame and being configured to at least partially secure the at least one acoustic substrate to the frame; and at least one exterior wall element configured to substantially conceal from view at least a portion of the frame from a first vantage point; and at least one horizontal support member configured to at least partially secure the exterior wall element to the frame, wherein the horizontal support member is attached to the frame, and is configured to have the exterior wall element attached thereto, characterized in that the one or more vertical brackets of the frame comprise an angled configuration comprising at least a first surface of a first arm, and wherein the one or more chamfered end surfaces are complementary to the first surface of the first arm, the at least one acoustic substrate being at least partially secured to the first surface of the first arm such that the first surface of the first arm is associated with the complementary one or more chamfered end surfaces of the acoustic substrate. at least one acoustic substrate configured to inhibit sound from passing therethrough, the at least one acoustic substrate including one or more chamfered end surfaces; at least one substrate retaining member selectively attachable to the frame and being configured to at least partially secure the at least one acoustic substrate to the frame; and at least one exterior wall element configured to substantially conceal from view at least a portion of the frame from a first vantage point; and at least one horizontal support member configured to at least partially secure the exterior wall element to the frame, wherein the horizontal support member is attached to the frame, and is configured to have the exterior wall element attached thereto, characterized in that the one or more vertical brackets of the frame comprise an angled configuration comprising at least a first surface of a first arm, and wherein the one or more chamfered end surfaces are complementary to the first surface of the first arm, the at least one acoustic substrate being at least partially secured to the first surface of the first arm such that the first surface of the first arm is associated with the complementary one or more chamfered end surfaces of the acoustic substrate.
Timepiece escapement mechanism comprising a stop member between a resonator and an escape wheel set subjected to a drive torque lower than or equal to a substantially non-zero nominal torque, said stop member comprising at least a first actuator arranged to cooperate with said resonator and at least a second actuator arranged to cooperate with said escape wheel set, characterized in that said at least one first actuator comprises at least a first magnetically charged or ferromagnetic, or respectively electrically charged or electrostatically conductive pole piece, and in that said resonator comprises at least one first magnetically charged or ferromagnetic, or respectively electrically charged or electrostatically conductive track, and at least said first pole piece and/or said first track creating a magnetic or electrostatic field in a first air gap between said at least one first pole piece and said first track, said first field having an intensity ensuring the relative driving of said stop member and of said resonator provided that the torque applied to said escape wheel set is lower than or equal to said nominal torque, characterized in that said stop member comprises first stop member arresting means, and in that said resonator comprises first resonator arresting means, and characterized in that said first stop member arresting means and said first resonator arresting means comprise a magnetic or electrically charged barrier arranged to create a magnetic or electrostatic field higher than said first magnetic or electrostatic field beyond said first air gap, in order to limit the relative movement between said first actuator and said resonator when the torque applied to said escape wheel set is greater than said nominal torque.
Detachable connecting element for connecting a lightweight panel of thickness s to a hinge comprising two tabs (170, 180), wherein the lightweight panel has a recess with lightweight panel edge sections (112, 114, 116) in the edge region; the detachable connecting element comprising - a retaining frame provided for force-fitting and form-fitting connection to the lightweight panel; and - an insertion element which can be inserted in a form-fitting manner into a receiving pocket provided in the retaining frame, locked in the end position and releasable again, wherein this insertion element forms a tab of the hinge or can be fastened to one of the tabs (170, 180); wherein the retaining frame has an outer contour with two substantially parallel cover surfaces (210, 215) and four side surfaces arranged between them, wherein three of the side surfaces form part of a circumferential groove, which is designed to receive lightweight panel edge sections (112, 114, 116) acting as positive-locking springs, and the fourth side surface has the access to the receiving pocket; and wherein the clear distance d between the parallel cover surfaces (210, 215) in the region of the groove is selected in relation to the thickness s of the lightweight panel such that d ≈ s applies and thus the lightweight panel can be inserted into the groove with its surfaces parallel and a clamping fit or a form fit with a small air gap is achieved there. the detachable connecting element comprising - a retaining frame provided for force-fitting and form-fitting connection to the lightweight panel; and - an insertion element which can be inserted in a form-fitting manner into a receiving pocket provided in the retaining frame, locked in the end position and releasable again, wherein this insertion element forms a tab of the hinge or can be fastened to one of the tabs (170, 180); - a retaining frame provided for force-fitting and form-fitting connection to the lightweight panel; and - an insertion element which can be inserted in a form-fitting manner into a receiving pocket provided in the retaining frame, locked in the end position and releasable again, wherein this insertion element forms a tab of the hinge or can be fastened to one of the tabs (170, 180); wherein the retaining frame has an outer contour with two substantially parallel cover surfaces (210, 215) and four side surfaces arranged between them, wherein three of the side surfaces form part of a circumferential groove, which is designed to receive lightweight panel edge sections (112, 114, 116) acting as positive-locking springs, and the fourth side surface has the access to the receiving pocket; and wherein the clear distance d between the parallel cover surfaces (210, 215) in the region of the groove is selected in relation to the thickness s of the lightweight panel such that d ≈ s applies and thus the lightweight panel can be inserted into the groove with its surfaces parallel and a clamping fit or a form fit with a small air gap is achieved there.
A process of making a coupling device (39, 46) for physically and optically coupling an optical fiber for routing optical signals, comprising: forming a base (26, 46, 150) having a structured reflective surface (12, 13, 43) and an optical fiber retention structure, such that an end face of the optical fiber is located at a predetermined distance from the structured reflective surface along the axis of the optical fiber, wherein the optical fiber retention structure accurately aligns the optical fiber with respect to the structured reflective surface along an optical path, so that output light from the optical fiber can be reflected by the structured reflective surface to outside the coupling device or input light from outside the coupling device incident at the structure reflective surface can be reflected towards the optical fiber, wherein the optical fiber retention structure comprises a groove (22, 42, 34) provided on the base, wherein the groove is aligned with respect to the structured reflective surface, characterised in that the base is made of a malleable metal material, and the structured reflective surface and the optical fiber retention structure comprising the groove are formed by stamping the malleable metal material to integrally define the structured reflective surface and the optical fiber retention structure on the base.
A spinal platform for delivering a therapeutic agent to a spinal cord target, said spinal platform comprising: a brace member for attachment to a plurality of bony structures surrounding at least a portion of the spinal cord target, said brace member comprising oppositely disposed first and second longitudinal rails (20, 22) and a plurality of attachment members operably connected to and extending between said first and second longitudinal rails, said plurality of attachment members for securing said brace member to the plurality of bony structures, each of said first and second longitudinal rails including a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a middle portion extending between said proximal and distal end portions; a carriage member operatively coupled to and movable along said brace member; and a universal joint for adjusting the coronal or sagittal angle of a surgical instrument that is capable of delivering the therapeutic agent to the spinal cord target, said universal joint being seated within a portion of said carriage member. a brace member for attachment to a plurality of bony structures surrounding at least a portion of the spinal cord target, said brace member comprising oppositely disposed first and second longitudinal rails (20, 22) and a plurality of attachment members operably connected to and extending between said first and second longitudinal rails, said plurality of attachment members for securing said brace member to the plurality of bony structures, each of said first and second longitudinal rails including a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a middle portion extending between said proximal and distal end portions; a carriage member operatively coupled to and movable along said brace member; and a universal joint for adjusting the coronal or sagittal angle of a surgical instrument that is capable of delivering the therapeutic agent to the spinal cord target, said universal joint being seated within a portion of said carriage member.