mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A computer-implemented method for detecting if inspection images of optical-fiber connector endfaces are acquired on a same optical-fiber connector, the method comprising: receiving a first inspection image and a second inspection image; extracting a first rim profile from said first inspection image and a second rim profile from said second inspection image, the first and second rim profiles being each extracted from a portion of the first and second inspection images that corresponds to a circumferential area of an optical fiber within the first and second inspection images; and determining if the first and second inspection images are likely to have been acquired over the same optical-fiber connector at least from a comparison of the first and second rim profiles. receiving a first inspection image and a second inspection image; extracting a first rim profile from said first inspection image and a second rim profile from said second inspection image, the first and second rim profiles being each extracted from a portion of the first and second inspection images that corresponds to a circumferential area of an optical fiber within the first and second inspection images; and determining if the first and second inspection images are likely to have been acquired over the same optical-fiber connector at least from a comparison of the first and second rim profiles.
An amplifier circuit, comprising: ∘ an amplifier for amplifying a signal, having ∘ a signal input port, ∘ an other input port, ∘ a signal output port, and ∘ a power supply port (2c, 2d); and ∘ a distortion compensation section for performing compensation for distortion characteristics of the amplifier, wherein the distortion compensation section is configured to perform a process of compensating a memory effect that occurs on a path from the other input port of the amplifier to the signal output port, the process being performed on the signal to be inputted to the signal input port of the amplifier. ∘ an amplifier for amplifying a signal, having ∘ a signal input port, ∘ an other input port, ∘ a signal output port, and ∘ a power supply port (2c, 2d); and ∘ a signal input port, ∘ an other input port, ∘ a signal output port, and ∘ a power supply port (2c, 2d); ∘ a distortion compensation section for performing compensation for distortion characteristics of the amplifier,
A method of assessing resources of a network, the method comprising the steps of: - constructing a model of network activity from an assessment of activity in the network, using a Machine Learning method, wherein the model comprises network activity states; - performing a first measurement to measure resources in the network; - detecting a network activity state by applying the Machine Learning method; - deriving an estimate of confidence for validity of the first measurement from the model of network activity and the network activity state, wherein the validity of the first measurement indicates whether the first measurement is representative of the resources in the network, and wherein the estimate of confidence is a time for which the first measurement is valid or wherein the estimate of confidence is a chance that the first measurement will remain valid over a pre-determined time interval. - constructing a model of network activity from an assessment of activity in the network, using a Machine Learning method, wherein the model comprises network activity states; - performing a first measurement to measure resources in the network; - detecting a network activity state by applying the Machine Learning method; - deriving an estimate of confidence for validity of the first measurement from the model of network activity and the network activity state, wherein the validity of the first measurement indicates whether the first measurement is representative of the resources in the network, and wherein the estimate of confidence is a time for which the first measurement is valid or wherein the estimate of confidence is a chance that the first measurement will remain valid over a pre-determined time interval.
A device for accommodating chicks in poultry rearing, having a grid floor with sloping region and with an egg channel, wherein a feed trough is provided on an elevated outer edge of the grid floor, characterized in that the grid floor has the egg channel in the centre as the deepest region.
A method, comprising: receiving, by at least one controller (910, 952), sensor data of a first pumping station corresponding to a liquid being transported from the first pumping station, wherein type and characteristic of the liquid being transported vary over time; fluidly coupling the first pumping station to a second pumping station through a pipeline; predicting arrival of the liquid, by the at least one controller (910, 952), at the second pumping station; executing one or more pump models, by the at least one controller (910, 952), according to the sensor data to determine an optimal pumping configuration; and operating one more pumps of the second pumping station, by the at least one controller (910, 952), according to the optimal pumping configuration, wherein the predicting of the arrival of the liquid at the second pumping station is based at least on the sensor data, a timestamp of the sensor data and a model of the pipeline including a steady-state model and a transient hydraulic model of the pipeline. receiving, by at least one controller (910, 952), sensor data of a first pumping station corresponding to a liquid being transported from the first pumping station, wherein type and characteristic of the liquid being transported vary over time; fluidly coupling the first pumping station to a second pumping station through a pipeline; predicting arrival of the liquid, by the at least one controller (910, 952), at the second pumping station; executing one or more pump models, by the at least one controller (910, 952), according to the sensor data to determine an optimal pumping configuration; and operating one more pumps of the second pumping station, by the at least one controller (910, 952), according to the optimal pumping configuration, wherein the predicting of the arrival of the liquid at the second pumping station is based at least on the sensor data, a timestamp of the sensor data and a model of the pipeline including a steady-state model and a transient hydraulic model of the pipeline.
A composition comprising: a CRISPR Type VI RNA-targeting effector protein; at least one guide polynucleotide comprising a guide sequence capable of hybridizing with a target nucleic acid sequence, and designed to form a complex with the CRISPR Type VI RNA-targeting effector protein; an RNA-based masking construct, and the composition further comprises an RNA polymerase and nucleic acid amplification reagents comprising a primer designed to bind the target nucleic acid sequence and further comprising an RNA polymerase promoter. a CRISPR Type VI RNA-targeting effector protein; at least one guide polynucleotide comprising a guide sequence capable of hybridizing with a target nucleic acid sequence, and designed to form a complex with the CRISPR Type VI RNA-targeting effector protein; an RNA-based masking construct,
An assembly comprising: at least one electrode preform (108, 178), the at least one electrode preform comprising: an electrically conductive ring (112, 182); and an insulator portion (110, 180) within the electrically conductive ring, wherein the insulator portion includes at least one connection channel (116, 186), and wherein at least a portion of the at least one connection channel is bounded by the electrically conductive ring; and characterised in that: the at least one electrode preform is a segmented electrode preform, wherein the electrically conductive ring includes a plurality of electrode portions (136, 196) and a plurality of raised portions (134, 194), wherein the ring is configured such that respective electrode portions alternate with respective raised portions continuously around the ring, wherein each of the plurality of electrode portions is continuous at a radius from a center of the electrically conductive ring that corresponds to an outer perimeter of the medical lead, wherein the insulator portion has a plurality of projections extending into a respective raised portion of the ring radially outward of the radius from the center of the conductive ring that corresponds to the outer perimeter of the medical lead, and wherein the at least one connection channel (116, 186) includes a respective connection channel for each of the plurality of electrode portions. at least one electrode preform (108, 178), the at least one electrode preform comprising: an electrically conductive ring (112, 182); and an insulator portion (110, 180) within the electrically conductive ring, wherein the insulator portion includes at least one connection channel (116, 186), and an electrically conductive ring (112, 182); and an insulator portion (110, 180) within the electrically conductive ring, wherein the insulator portion includes at least one connection channel (116, 186), and wherein at least a portion of the at least one connection channel is bounded by the electrically conductive ring; and characterised in that: the at least one electrode preform is a segmented electrode preform, wherein the electrically conductive ring includes a plurality of electrode portions (136, 196) and a plurality of raised portions (134, 194), wherein the ring is configured such that respective electrode portions alternate with respective raised portions continuously around the ring, wherein each of the plurality of electrode portions is continuous at a radius from a center of the electrically conductive ring that corresponds to an outer perimeter of the medical lead, wherein the insulator portion has a plurality of projections extending into a respective raised portion of the ring radially outward of the radius from the center of the conductive ring that corresponds to the outer perimeter of the medical lead, and wherein the at least one connection channel (116, 186) includes a respective connection channel for each of the plurality of electrode portions.
An integrated database device for data update synchronization which integrally manages a plurality of element databases for holding configuration information about an information system to be managed, comprising: a configuration information database to collectively manage the configuration information held in the plurality of element databases; processing policy registration means for registering in advance a processing policy for a two-phase commit protocol for each of the configuration information registered in the configuration information database; update request means for referring to said processing policy when data stored in the configuration information database is updated, and transmitting a first-phase update request to element databases holding the update data and ranked as "higher priority" or "reference", as defined in said processing policy; updatability decision means for receiving a response from said element databases to which the update request means transmitted the update request, and determining whether or not an update is committed based on the received response; and update process communication means for instructing, depending on the determination result of the updatability decision means, all element databases holding the update data to perform commit, or said element databases to which the update request means transmitted the update request to rollback. a configuration information database to collectively manage the configuration information held in the plurality of element databases; processing policy registration means for registering in advance a processing policy for a two-phase commit protocol for each of the configuration information registered in the configuration information database; update request means for referring to said processing policy when data stored in the configuration information database is updated, and transmitting a first-phase update request to element databases holding the update data and ranked as "higher priority" or "reference", as defined in said processing policy; updatability decision means for receiving a response from said element databases to which the update request means transmitted the update request, and determining whether or not an update is committed based on the received response; and update process communication means for instructing, depending on the determination result of the updatability decision means, all element databases holding the update data to perform commit, or said element databases to which the update request means transmitted the update request to rollback.
An endoscope including an endoscopically inserting surgical tool having a tool action mechanism of said tool mounted at a distal end of a flexible cord to be placed in a tool guide channel of an endoscope through a tool entrance way, on a manipulating head grip of said endoscope and projected out of a tool exit opening at a distal end of said tool guide channel, said tool action mechanism being actuated by way of a manipulation handle connected to a proximal end portion of said flexible cord, said flexible cord has a length such that a proximal end portion thereof remains outside and rearward of said tool entrance way to said tool guide channel when a fore distal end portion is projected out of said tool exit opening of said tool guide channel over a necessary length for performing a required function; said proximal end portion of said flexible cord being gripped in a rotary tool adjustor adapted to turn said flexible cord clockwise or counterclockwise within said tool guide channel to adjust said action mechanism of said tool into an aimed radial direction, characterized in that said rotary tool adjustor is composed of a tubular outer shell internally defining a tapered center hole axially from rear to fore end thereof, and a clamp tube having a plural number of split clamp fingers to be brought into and out of frictional engagement with said flexible cord, said tapered center hole in said outer shell being tapered in such a way as to have a gradually reduced diameter toward said fore end, said clamp tube having a tapered outer configuration in conformity with said tapered center hole of said outer shell, said clamp tube further comprises an axial cord threading bore, said proximal end portion of said flexible cord is led out of said tool entrance way through a plug member detachably fitted in at an outer end of said entrance way, and said rotary tool adjustor is rotatably set in position immediately on the outer side of said plug member.
System for the integrated and automated analysis of DNA or protein, with a cartridge and an evaluation device, wherein - the cartridge is designed for receiving a sample and several agents in dry and long-term stable form which are suitable for the analysis and - the evaluation device contains a control device for performing an analysis process with the cartridge inserted in the evaluation device, and with means for processing the sample within the cartridge, to which liquid from a liquid container can be supplied to the dry reagents in the cartridge for dissolving and subsequent detection of constituents to be detected of the sample, wherein - first means (103 - 113) for controlling the insertion of the cartridge into the control device and the subsequent analysis process running in the cartridge including a movement and thermostatic regulation of liquids introduced in the cartridge, as well as - second means (401, 403, 405) for processing of signals obtained by the analysis process are present, and wherein - the first and second means (103 - 113, 401, 403, 405) in the control device are concerted in such a way that the analysis process of the sample can be performed in a fully integrated manner and the signals can be output directly, wherein the control device has a cartridge receptcacle for receiving, locking, unlocking and releasing the cartridge, wherein the cartridge receptcacle has two parts (717, 719) and wherein the system is designed to bring together the two parts (717, 719) and to lock the cartridge in the cartridge receptacle when the cartridge is completely inserted. - the cartridge is designed for receiving a sample and several agents in dry and long-term stable form which are suitable for the analysis and - the evaluation device contains a control device for performing an analysis process with the cartridge inserted in the evaluation device, - first means (103 - 113) for controlling the insertion of the cartridge into the control device and the subsequent analysis process running in the cartridge including a movement and thermostatic regulation of liquids introduced in the cartridge, as well as - second means (401, 403, 405) for processing of signals obtained by the analysis process are present, and wherein - the first and second means (103 - 113, 401, 403, 405) in the control device are concerted in such a way that the analysis process of the sample can be performed in a fully integrated manner and the signals can be output directly,
A method for transmitting feedback in a wireless transmit receive unit, WTRU, the method comprising: providing feedback bits to be encoded, wherein the feedback bits comprise at least one precoding matrix index, PMI; selecting a method that comprises a combination of error checking, detection and correction to apply to the feedback bits based on the number of feedback bits to be encoded; applying a selected first channel coding scheme to the feedback bits and to the selected number of error check, EC, bits attached to the feedback bits; and transmitting the feedback bits and the selected number of EC bits after encoding using the selected first channel coding scheme. providing feedback bits to be encoded, wherein the feedback bits comprise at least one precoding matrix index, PMI; selecting a method that comprises a combination of error checking, detection and correction to apply to the feedback bits based on the number of feedback bits to be encoded; applying a selected first channel coding scheme to the feedback bits and to the selected number of error check, EC, bits attached to the feedback bits; and transmitting the feedback bits and the selected number of EC bits after encoding using the selected first channel coding scheme.
Cage nut (10, 110), suitable for a square opening in a thin wall, comprising a nut (14,114) arranged in a cage (12, 112), wherein the cage (12, 112) has a base (16, 116), that has a round hole, from which base two opposing side parts (18, 118) ascend, each side part carrying a supporting portion (20, 120) facing outward, wherein the nut has diametrically opposed projections which are shaped such that, in a determined rotational position, when the nut is arranged in the cage, the cage nut can be partially inserted axially into the square opening in a thin wall, if necessary after pressing together the side parts, whereupon the screw can be screwed into the nut, wherein, before inserting and screwing in the screw, the cage with the nut is turned by an angle smaller than 90°, preferably 45°, within the square opening, wherein the cage with the nut is inserted in the diagonal direction of the rectangle, whereupon the cage with the nut can be inserted as far as the supporting portions touch the thin wall, wherein the nut (14, 114) viewed from the top has a shape of a circle (34, 134) from which diametrical opposed projections protrude, ending in a right angle, wherein the dimensions are such that the circle (34, 134) fits into the square opening (26, 126) and the projections (22, 122) fit into two opposite corners of the square, characterized in that the supporting portions (20, 120) are formed by two strips (132, 133, 135) extending at an axial distance from one another and that one of the two strips is arranged at a location corresponding to a missing portion of the other of the two strips (133, 135).
A method of isolating an immunoglobulin, comprising the steps of: a) providing a separation matrix comprising at least 15 mg/ml multimers of immunoglobulin-binding alkali-stabilized Protein A domains covalently coupled to a porous support, wherein said porous support comprises cross-linked agarose particles having a volume-weighted median diameter (d50,v) of 56-70 micrometers, and a dry solids weight of 55-80 mg/ml and a pore size corresponding to an inverse gel filtration chromatography Kd value of 0.69-0.85 for dextran of Mw 110 kDa, and wherein said separation matrix has a max pressure of at least 0.58, such as at least 0.60, MPa when packed at 300 +/-10 mm bed height in a FineLineTM 35 column, b) contacting a liquid sample comprising an immunoglobulin with said separation matrix, wherein at least 40 mg immunoglobulin per ml separation matrix is contacted with said separation matrix, c) washing said separation matrix with a washing liquid, d) eluting the immunoglobulin from the separation matrix with an elution liquid, and e) cleaning the separation matrix with a cleaning liquid, wherein said alkali-stabilized Protein A domains comprise mutants of a parental Fc-binding domain of Staphylococcus Protein A (SpA), as defined by SEQ ID NO 51 or SEQ ID NO 52, wherein the amino acid residues at positions 13 and 44 of SEQ ID NO 51 or 52 are asparagines and wherein at least the asparagine residue at position 3 of SEQ ID NO 51 or 52 has been mutated to an amino acid selected from the group consisting of glutamic acid, lysine, tyrosine, threonine, phenylalanine, leucine, isoleucine, tryptophan, methionine, valine, alanine, histidine and arginine, such as to a glutamic acid. a) providing a separation matrix comprising at least 15 mg/ml multimers of immunoglobulin-binding alkali-stabilized Protein A domains covalently coupled to a porous support, wherein said porous support comprises cross-linked agarose particles having a volume-weighted median diameter (d50,v) of 56-70 micrometers, and a dry solids weight of 55-80 mg/ml and a pore size corresponding to an inverse gel filtration chromatography Kd value of 0.69-0.85 for dextran of Mw 110 kDa, and wherein said separation matrix has a max pressure of at least 0.58, such as at least 0.60, MPa when packed at 300 +/-10 mm bed height in a FineLineTM 35 column, b) contacting a liquid sample comprising an immunoglobulin with said separation matrix, wherein at least 40 mg immunoglobulin per ml separation matrix is contacted with said separation matrix, c) washing said separation matrix with a washing liquid, d) eluting the immunoglobulin from the separation matrix with an elution liquid, and e) cleaning the separation matrix with a cleaning liquid,
A welded steel pipe comprising a seam joined by melting joining points of edges of an open pipe across the entire thickness by high-energy-density beam welding, the seam comprising a seam on the outer side of the welded steel pipe, the seam on the outer side and inner side being worked so as to be smooth by cutting; characterised by the seam further comprising a repaired seam on the inner side of the welded steel pipe, the repaired seam being formed by remelting and solidifying a region of the seam, the region having a depth (h) of 0.5 mm to 2 mm from the surface, wherein the width of the repaired seam is double to five times the width of the seam on the inner side of the welded steel pipe, and the center line of the seam coincides with the center line of the repaired seam.