mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method of calibrating an imaging system, the imaging system comprising at least three cameras (30; 30a,30b,30c) having a common field of view, wherein each of the at least three cameras (30; 30a,30b,30c) has a camera centre, and wherein the camera centres are positioned along a line, the method comprising: imaging a calibration object with the at least three cameras (30; 30a,30b,30c) to generate a set of calibration object images, wherein the calibration object is located nearby the at least three cameras (30; 30a,30b,30c) and in the common field of view, generating a set of first parameters by processing the set of calibration object images, wherein the set of first parameters comprises a set of intrinsic parameters for the at least three cameras (30; 30a,30b,30c), and imaging a scene comprising a set of distant scene position points with the at least three cameras (30; 30a,30b,30c) to generate a set of position point images, wherein the method is characterized by: receiving a set of position data describing positions of the scene position points, generating a set of second parameters by processing the set of position point images in dependence on the set of intrinsic parameters and the set of position data, wherein the set of second parameters comprises positions estimates (141, 142) for the at least three cameras (30; 30a,30b,30c), and generating a set of calibration parameters in dependence on the set of first parameters, the set of second parameters, and an axiom that each camera centre is positioned along a line being a straight axis, wherein the set of calibration parameters comprises jointly optimized final extrinsic parameters. imaging a calibration object with the at least three cameras (30; 30a,30b,30c) to generate a set of calibration object images, wherein the calibration object is located nearby the at least three cameras (30; 30a,30b,30c) and in the common field of view, generating a set of first parameters by processing the set of calibration object images, wherein the set of first parameters comprises a set of intrinsic parameters for the at least three cameras (30; 30a,30b,30c), and imaging a scene comprising a set of distant scene position points with the at least three cameras (30; 30a,30b,30c) to generate a set of position point images, wherein the method is characterized by: receiving a set of position data describing positions of the scene position points, generating a set of second parameters by processing the set of position point images in dependence on the set of intrinsic parameters and the set of position data, wherein the set of second parameters comprises positions estimates (141, 142) for the at least three cameras (30; 30a,30b,30c), and generating a set of calibration parameters in dependence on the set of first parameters, the set of second parameters, and an axiom that each camera centre is positioned along a line being a straight axis, wherein the set of calibration parameters comprises jointly optimized final extrinsic parameters.
A linear bearing comprising a collar arranged to receive a shaft therethrough, wherein the linear bearing comprises a first set of cantilever springs and a second set of cantilever springs that interleave each other and are mounted within the collar so as to contact the shaft at a first position and a second position when the shaft is mounted inside the collar, wherein the first and second positions are longitudinally spaced from each other, wherein the first and second sets of cantilever springs are arranged to permit displacement of the collar, relative to the shaft, in a direction substantially perpendicular to the main axis of the collar, and wherein collar and the first and second sets of cantilever springs comprise discrete parts.
A variant protein, comprising an amino acid sequence with at least 90% but less than 100% sequence identity to any of SEQ ID NOs: 1-23, wherein the variant protein further comprises a mutated amino acid having a position corresponding to M316 of SEQ ID NO: 1, where the amino acid at this position is mutated to R; and wherein the variant protein has one or more improved properties for isothermal amplification compared with SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the one or more improved properties of the variant protein comprises an increased salt tolerance in the range of 20 mM - 200 mM monovalent salt.
A quick coupling assembly comprising: a first coupling element and a second coupling element that is inserted into the first coupling element; the first coupling element comprising a coupling body and a first valve that is enclosed within the coupling body, the first valve and the coupling body defining a volume displacement passage, the volume displacement passage including a vent passage defined by the coupling body, configured to allow expulsion of contaminants out of the quick coupling assembly through the vent passage; wherein when the second coupling element is inserted into the first coupling element, the second coupling element mechanically acts on the first valve of the first coupling element to expel contaminants out of the quick coupling assembly through the vent passage of the volume displacement passage. a first coupling element and a second coupling element that is inserted into the first coupling element; the first coupling element comprising a coupling body and a first valve that is enclosed within the coupling body, the first valve and the coupling body defining a volume displacement passage, the volume displacement passage including a vent passage defined by the coupling body, configured to allow expulsion of contaminants out of the quick coupling assembly through the vent passage; wherein when the second coupling element is inserted into the first coupling element, the second coupling element mechanically acts on the first valve of the first coupling element to expel contaminants out of the quick coupling assembly through the vent passage of the volume displacement passage.
A hinge, in particular for a stove, with a housing, on which a pivot arm is mounted pivotably around a pivot axis, wherein an electromechanical drive for operating the pivot arm is provided at the housing and a carriage, which is operable by the electromechanical drive and which is connected to the pivot arm, is longitudinally displaceably mounted on the housing, characterized in that: - a linear movement of a drive rod of the drive is introduced into the pivot arm via the carriage for pivoting the pivot arm, and - the drive is connected to the carriage by a coupling, - a spring is mounted on the housing, which is in operative connection to the pivot arm and supports and compensates for the weight of a flap connected to the pivot arm over the entire opening area, - the spring is connected to the housing of the hinge at one end and to the carriage at the other end, and - the spring is connected in parallel with the drive rod; - the carriage comprises a coupling rod, at the end of which facing away from the drive a roller is arranged, which is in operative connection to a guide track of the pivot arm. - a linear movement of a drive rod of the drive is introduced into the pivot arm via the carriage for pivoting the pivot arm, and - the drive is connected to the carriage by a coupling, - a spring is mounted on the housing, which is in operative connection to the pivot arm and supports and compensates for the weight of a flap connected to the pivot arm over the entire opening area, - the spring is connected to the housing of the hinge at one end and to the carriage at the other end, and - the spring is connected in parallel with the drive rod; - the carriage comprises a coupling rod, at the end of which facing away from the drive a roller is arranged, which is in operative connection to a guide track of the pivot arm.
A fan containment case comprising: a plurality of non-metallic composite layers defining a generally cylindrical case; an attachment flange for securing the fan containment case within a nacelle, the attachment flange extending radially outward from the cylindrical case, the attachment flange comprising a portion of the plurality of composite layers defining the cylindrical case, a first, axially forward facing surface for securing to a nacelle, and a second, axially rearward facing surface opposite the first surface; and a metallic backing secured to the second surface of the attachment flange to form a combined flange, characterised in that: the metallic backing is secured to the attachment flange with an adhesive and/or mechanical fasteners, wherein the metallic backing includes a thickness and an axially rear face that is machined after attachment to the attachment flange to obtain a desired total thickness of the combined flange without machining of the plurality of composite layers. a plurality of non-metallic composite layers defining a generally cylindrical case; an attachment flange for securing the fan containment case within a nacelle, the attachment flange extending radially outward from the cylindrical case, the attachment flange comprising a portion of the plurality of composite layers defining the cylindrical case, a first, axially forward facing surface for securing to a nacelle, and a second, axially rearward facing surface opposite the first surface; and a metallic backing secured to the second surface of the attachment flange to form a combined flange, characterised in that: the metallic backing is secured to the attachment flange with an adhesive and/or mechanical fasteners, wherein the metallic backing includes a thickness and an axially rear face that is machined after attachment to the attachment flange to obtain a desired total thickness of the combined flange without machining of the plurality of composite layers.
A loudspeaker comprising: i. an acoustic diaphragm having front and rear surfaces, the acoustic diaphragm in use being driven so as to vibrate and radiate acoustic waves from its front surface in a forward direction away from the loudspeaker and from its rear surface in a rearward direction, and ii. a drive unit, and iii. at least one open duct leading through the drive unit in a rearward direction away from the diaphragm and having an opening at its rearward end, in which the at least one open duct has a cross-sectional area extending in the rearward direction, in which the cross-sectional area decreases along at least part of the rearward direction, in which acoustic waves radiated from the rear surface of the diaphragm pass through substantially all of the open duct before contacting a front surface of an acoustic metamaterial absorber located generally outside and to the rear of the duct, and immediately to the rear of the decreasing cross-sectional area, and in which the acoustic impedance of the acoustic metamaterial absorber substantially matches the characteristic acoustic impedance of acoustic waves radiated from the rear surface of the diaphragm at the point they contact the surface of the acoustic metamaterial absorber. i. an acoustic diaphragm having front and rear surfaces, the acoustic diaphragm in use being driven so as to vibrate and radiate acoustic waves from its front surface in a forward direction away from the loudspeaker and from its rear surface in a rearward direction, and ii. a drive unit, and iii. at least one open duct leading through the drive unit in a rearward direction away from the diaphragm and having an opening at its rearward end,
An eye thermal compress assembly comprising: two separate thermal treatment units for generating thermal energy to provide a heated or cooled treatment surface for the eyelids of a user when worn, the thermal treatment units each comprising: an upper shell and a lower shell that when coupled form an interior space that houses a thermoelectric cooler for generating the thermal energy and a heatsink for dissipating the thermal energy into the upper shell, wherein the lower shell of each thermal treatment unit comprises an eye shaped portion for resting against the eyelids of an eye when worn; and a bridge connecting the two separate thermal treatment units, the bridge having two grooves interspaced from one another and each groove spanning a portion of the longitudinal axis of the bridge; wherein each thermal treatment unit is connected to the bridge via a connector, and wherein each groove provided in the bridge receives a connector so that the connector and associated thermal treatment unit can move laterally with respect to the bridge. an upper shell and a lower shell that when coupled form an interior space that houses a thermoelectric cooler for generating the thermal energy and a heatsink for dissipating the thermal energy into the upper shell, wherein the lower shell of each thermal treatment unit comprises an eye shaped portion for resting against the eyelids of an eye when worn; and a bridge connecting the two separate thermal treatment units, the bridge having two grooves interspaced from one another and each groove spanning a portion of the longitudinal axis of the bridge; wherein each thermal treatment unit is connected to the bridge via a connector, and wherein each groove provided in the bridge receives a connector so that the connector and associated thermal treatment unit can move laterally with respect to the bridge.
A cradle to mount a coil of an air core reactor, the cradle comprising: a plurality of arms (215) extending radially from a central hub, each arm (215) having a free end (225; and a plurality of outer members (235), wherein a corresponding outer member of the plurality of outer members (235) is coupled to a corresponding pair of adjacent arms (215) of the plurality of arms (215), and wherein the plurality of outer members (235) formed from a non-conductive material and the plurality of arms (215) being formed from a material having sufficient mechanical and structural strength such that the cradle supports weight of the coil, wherein the corresponding outer member of the plurality of outer members (235) is coupled to respective free ends (225) of a corresponding pair of adjacent arms (215) of the plurality of arms (215) at a point (245) being offset from the free ends (225) of each pair of adjacent arms (215) of the plurality of arms (215). a plurality of arms (215) extending radially from a central hub, each arm (215) having a free end (225; and a plurality of outer members (235), wherein a corresponding outer member of the plurality of outer members (235) is coupled to a corresponding pair of adjacent arms (215) of the plurality of arms (215), and wherein the plurality of outer members (235) formed from a non-conductive material and the plurality of arms (215) being formed from a material having sufficient mechanical and structural strength such that the cradle supports weight of the coil, wherein the corresponding outer member of the plurality of outer members (235) is coupled to respective free ends (225) of a corresponding pair of adjacent arms (215) of the plurality of arms (215) at a point (245) being offset from the free ends (225) of each pair of adjacent arms (215) of the plurality of arms (215). wherein the plurality of outer members (235) formed from a non-conductive material and the plurality of arms (215) being formed from a material having sufficient mechanical and structural strength such that the cradle supports weight of the coil, wherein the corresponding outer member of the plurality of outer members (235) is coupled to respective free ends (225) of a corresponding pair of adjacent arms (215) of the plurality of arms (215) at a point (245) being offset from the free ends (225) of each pair of adjacent arms (215) of the plurality of arms (215).
A terminal connection structure for connecting an electric-contact portion of a first terminal fixture connected to a power source device with an electric-contact portion of a second terminal fixture connected to another power source device, the terminal connection structure comprising, a clip terminal which is moved along a direction intersecting the electric-contact portion of the first terminal fixture and the electric-contact portion of the second terminal fixture overlapped each other, by which the electric-contact portion of the first terminal fixture and the electric-contact portion of the second terminal fixture being closely contacted to each other, characterized by a first housing arranged to receive the electric-contact portion of the first terminal fixture, a second housing arranged to receive the electric-contact portion of the second terminal fixture and having an insert portion to be inserted into the first housing, said clip terminal is moved towards the second housing with the insert portion being inserted into the first housing by which the clip terminal is attached to one of the first housing and the second housing, and a permitting/restricting portion arranged to permit the clip terminal to be attached to one of the first housing and the second hosing when the insert portion is positioned at a predetermined position in the first housing and restrict the clip terminal from being attached to one of the first housing and the second hosing when the insert portion is not positioned at a predetermined position in the first housing.
A method of decoding encoded information comprising optically encoded images, the method comprising: controlling one or more optical sensors to periodically check for motion of a movable component of a drug delivery device having encoded information thereon, the encoded information representing dosage values; if motion of the movable component is detected, preventing a first encoded information reading and decoding process from being performed; when motion of the movable component is not detected, performing the first encoded information reading and decoding process; the method further comprising controlling one or more light sources to illuminate the movable component of the drug delivery device during the periodic check for motion of the movable component, wherein subsequent to completion of the first encoded information reading and decoding process, the frequency of the periodic check for motion of the movable component is dependent on the length of time for which motion of the movable component is not detected. controlling one or more optical sensors to periodically check for motion of a movable component of a drug delivery device having encoded information thereon, the encoded information representing dosage values; if motion of the movable component is detected, preventing a first encoded information reading and decoding process from being performed; when motion of the movable component is not detected, performing the first encoded information reading and decoding process; the method further comprising controlling one or more light sources to illuminate the movable component of the drug delivery device during the periodic check for motion of the movable component, wherein subsequent to completion of the first encoded information reading and decoding process, the frequency of the periodic check for motion of the movable component is dependent on the length of time for which motion of the movable component is not detected.
Friction disc comprising a backing disc and a friction lining glued in the cross-linked state to one of the faces of the backing disc, characterized in that the glue used for gluing the friction lining to one of the faces of the backing disc is a solvent-free powdered glue containing: - a solid phenolic resin, - a mass content of thinners greater than or equal to 0.1% and less than or equal to 1%, and - a mass content of catalyst less than 7% and greater than or equal to 3%, the gluing of the friction lining in the cross-linked state to said face of the backing disc being able to withstand a centrifugal force corresponding to rotation at 15,000 rpm at a temperature of 200°C. - a solid phenolic resin, - a mass content of thinners greater than or equal to 0.1% and less than or equal to 1%, and - a mass content of catalyst less than 7% and greater than or equal to 3%,
A swing ticket holder (10, 100, 300, 400, 500, 600) for securing a swing ticket to an item using a lock and a pin, the swing ticket holder (10, 100, 300, 400, 500, 600) comprising: a rigid housing (12, 112, 312, 412, 512, 612) arranged to retain the swing ticket, the pin extending outwardly from the rigid housing (12, 112, 312, 412, 512, 612) and being insertable into the lock to secure the swing ticket holder (10, 100, 300, 400, 500, 600) to the item, characterised in that the rigid housing (12, 112, 312, 412, 512, 612) has a generally planar configuration, a first edge opposite a second edge, and a front portion and a back portion collectively defining a cavity (42, 216, 218, 418) such that when the front portion is aligned above the back portion to form a closed position the cavity (42, 216, 218, 418) is defined between the front portion and the back portion to allow retention of the swing ticket within the cavity (42, 216, 218, 418), and in that the housing (12, 112, 312, 412, 512, 612) includes a slot (20, 314) along a top edge which allows insertion of the swing ticket. a rigid housing (12, 112, 312, 412, 512, 612) arranged to retain the swing ticket, the pin extending outwardly from the rigid housing (12, 112, 312, 412, 512, 612) and being insertable into the lock to secure the swing ticket holder (10, 100, 300, 400, 500, 600) to the item, characterised in that the rigid housing (12, 112, 312, 412, 512, 612) has a generally planar configuration, a first edge opposite a second edge, and a front portion and a back portion collectively defining a cavity (42, 216, 218, 418) such that when the front portion is aligned above the back portion to form a closed position the cavity (42, 216, 218, 418) is defined between the front portion and the back portion to allow retention of the swing ticket within the cavity (42, 216, 218, 418), and in that the housing (12, 112, 312, 412, 512, 612) includes a slot (20, 314) along a top edge which allows insertion of the swing ticket.
A hearing device comprising a housing having a front face and a rear face opposing each other, a front opening provided at the front face and a rear opening provided at the rear face, the housing configured to be at least partially inserted in an ear canal with the front opening facing an inner region of the ear canal extending toward an ear drum and with the rear opening in acoustic communication with an ambient environment outside the ear canal, the housing enclosing a cavity between the front opening and the rear opening such that a venting passage for providing an acoustic connection between said inner region of the ear canal and said ambient environment outside the ear canal extends through the cavity, the hearing device further comprising an acoustic transducer provided in the cavity, and an acoustic valve (41, 81, 111) configured to adjust an effective size of the venting passage, wherein the acoustic valve (41, 81, 111) is provided at the rear opening and configured to adjust the effective size of the venting passage at the rear opening, wherein the housing comprises a side wall portion extending in a longitudinal direction between the front face and the rear face, wherein the acoustic transducer is spaced from the side wall portion at a lateral distance perpendicular to said longitudinal direction, wherein the housing comprises an inner surface surrounding the cavity characterised in that a support (45, 145) is fixed to the inner surface, the support (45, 145) supporting the acoustic transducer at said lateral distance and comprising a through hole (48, 49, 148, 149), the venting passage passing through the through hole (48, 49, 148, 149), wherein the support (45, 145) comprises a plurality of support members (65, 66, 67, 68, 146, 147) radially extending between the inner surface and the acoustic transducer.