mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method performed by an audio environment manager executed by a processor (110A,110B), the method comprising: analyzing environmental audio input to a receiver coupled to an audio player to identify an audio event as one of a plurality of pre-determined audio event types; and causing the audio player to adjust an audio output in response to identifying the audio event; characterised by analyzing the audio input to the receiver to identify the audio event comprises using triangulation to determine proximity of a source of the audio input to the audio player. analyzing environmental audio input to a receiver coupled to an audio player to identify an audio event as one of a plurality of pre-determined audio event types; and causing the audio player to adjust an audio output in response to identifying the audio event;
A lens to manipulate a radio frequency RF beam comprising: a refraction layer to refract an incident RF beam at a desired angle, wherein said refraction layer includes a first photonic crystal structure with a first parent material including a first dielectric constant varied across said first parent material to produces an electromagnetic field to refract said incident RF beam; and impedance matching layers to impedance match said refraction layer, wherein said impedance matching layers includes a second photonic crystal structure with a second parent material including a second dielectric constant varied across said second parent material such that the local average dielectric constant of the second parent material approximates the square root of the local average dielectric constant of said first parent material to impedance match said refraction layer and minimize surface reflections. a refraction layer to refract an incident RF beam at a desired angle, wherein said refraction layer includes a first photonic crystal structure with a first parent material including a first dielectric constant varied across said first parent material to produces an electromagnetic field to refract said incident RF beam; and impedance matching layers to impedance match said refraction layer, wherein said impedance matching layers includes a second photonic crystal structure with a second parent material including a second dielectric constant varied across said second parent material such that the local average dielectric constant of the second parent material approximates the square root of the local average dielectric constant of said first parent material to impedance match said refraction layer and minimize surface reflections.
A static random access memory device comprising: an array plane of at least one array of SRAM memory cells (C 11 C n1), said array being associated with a plurality of pairs of bit lines (BL TO, BL TO,..., BL Tn, BL Fn) and with a plurality of word lines (WL 1..,WL k) the device further being provided with a circuit for triggering the end of the read operation, configured for emitting a signal (Seor) for triggering the end of the read operation indicating the end of a given phase of a read operation carried out on the memory, with this given phase being itself triggered by an activating, during a read operation, of a given word line (WLk) among said word lines, said circuit for triggering the end of the read operation comprising: - a plurality of pairs of transistors (14a, 14b) each pair of transistors having a first transistor of which the gate is connected to a first bit line (BL Ti) and a second transistor of which the gate is connected to a second bit line (BL Fi), complementary to the first bit line, the transistors of said pairs with each one having a source connected to a node, the first transistor and the second transistor being of the same type and preferably of identical design, said node and said first and second bit lines being, prior to the activation of said given word line, respectively precharged in such a way that the first and second transistors are in a given conduction state, then, when said word line is activated, said first and second bit lines are disconnected from the pre-charging means, in such a way as to modify the conduction state of certain transistors of said pairs of transistors and consequently cause a variation in the potential of said node until reaching a determined threshold potential that triggers the emission of an end-of-phase signal (Seor), the end-of phase signal being able to trigger an activating of at least one sense amplifier connected to said first and second bit lines. - a plurality of pairs of transistors (14a, 14b) each pair of transistors having a first transistor of which the gate is connected to a first bit line (BL Ti) and a second transistor of which the gate is connected to a second bit line (BL Fi), complementary to the first bit line, the transistors of said pairs with each one having a source connected to a node, the first transistor and the second transistor being of the same type and preferably of identical design, said node and said first and second bit lines being, prior to the activation of said given word line, respectively precharged in such a way that the first and second transistors are in a given conduction state, then, when said word line is activated, said first and second bit lines are disconnected from the pre-charging means, in such a way as to modify the conduction state of certain transistors of said pairs of transistors and consequently cause a variation in the potential of said node until reaching a determined threshold potential that triggers the emission of an end-of-phase signal (Seor), the end-of phase signal being able to trigger an activating of at least one sense amplifier connected to said first and second bit lines.
A surface modifier of formula: wherein (i) A is formed from a soft segment diol comprising hydrogenated polybutadiene (HLBH), poly(2,2 dimethyl-1,3-propylcarbonate), polybutadiene (LBHP), diethyleneglycol-orthophthalicanhydride polyester, poly (hexamethyhlenecarbonate), polytetramethylene oxide (PTMO), hydrogenated polyisoprene (HHTPI), poly(ethyleneglycol)-block-poly(propyleneglycol)-block-poly(ethylene glycol), 1,12-dodecanediol, poly(2-butyl-2-ethyl-1,3-propyl carbonate), poly(diethylene glycol)adipate (PEGA); or hydroxylterminated polydimethylsiloxanes block copolymer; (ii) B is a hard segment formed by reacting a triisocyanate with a diol comprising said soft segment, wherein said triisocyanate is selected from isocyanurate of hexamethylene diisocyanate and isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI); and (iii) each G is a surface active group; wherein n is an integer from 0 to 10. (i) A is formed from a soft segment diol comprising hydrogenated polybutadiene (HLBH), poly(2,2 dimethyl-1,3-propylcarbonate), polybutadiene (LBHP), diethyleneglycol-orthophthalicanhydride polyester, poly (hexamethyhlenecarbonate), polytetramethylene oxide (PTMO), hydrogenated polyisoprene (HHTPI), poly(ethyleneglycol)-block-poly(propyleneglycol)-block-poly(ethylene glycol), 1,12-dodecanediol, poly(2-butyl-2-ethyl-1,3-propyl carbonate), poly(diethylene glycol)adipate (PEGA); or hydroxylterminated polydimethylsiloxanes block copolymer; (ii) B is a hard segment formed by reacting a triisocyanate with a diol comprising said soft segment, wherein said triisocyanate is selected from isocyanurate of hexamethylene diisocyanate and isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI); and (iii) each G is a surface active group;
A device for monitoring tyres for vehicle wheels, said device comprising: an electronic unit adapted to detect at least one characteristic quantity of a tyre and to transmit at least one corresponding parameter representative of said detected quantity; a connection element for keeping said electronic unit constrained to an inner surface of said tyre, said connection element comprising: a first portion having a base surface adapted to be secured to the inner surface of said tyre, and a cavity for housing said electronic unit; wherein said first portion has at least one slot, which is interposed between the electronic unit and the projection thereof on said base surface, characterized in that said slot has a distal profile relative to said electronic unit which is entirely contained in said base surface. an electronic unit adapted to detect at least one characteristic quantity of a tyre and to transmit at least one corresponding parameter representative of said detected quantity; a connection element for keeping said electronic unit constrained to an inner surface of said tyre, said connection element comprising: a first portion having a base surface adapted to be secured to the inner surface of said tyre, and a cavity for housing said electronic unit; wherein said first portion has at least one slot, which is interposed between the electronic unit and the projection thereof on said base surface, characterized in that said slot has a distal profile relative to said electronic unit which is entirely contained in said base surface.
A reducing agent feeder comprising: an addition valve, which is adapted to add a reducing agent solution to an exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine in response to a supply of the reducing agent solution pressurized to a prescribed value; and a pressure control portion, which is adapted to, when a temperature of the addition valve is greater than or equal to a reference value, lower a pressure of the reducing agent solution supplied to the addition valve from the prescribed value to a value at which a boiling point of the reducing agent solution is less than the reference value. an addition valve, which is adapted to add a reducing agent solution to an exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine in response to a supply of the reducing agent solution pressurized to a prescribed value; and a pressure control portion, which is adapted to, when a temperature of the addition valve is greater than or equal to a reference value, lower a pressure of the reducing agent solution supplied to the addition valve from the prescribed value to a value at which a boiling point of the reducing agent solution is less than the reference value.
Method for displaying dynamic visual stimuli to a flight crew of an aircraft on an airport using a plurality of lights, said lights being controlled by a central processing unit located on the airport, the method being characterised in that it comprises the steps of: - Establishing a data link between the central processing unit and a module on-board an aircraft which is either taking off from or landing on a runway of the airport; - Sending flight parameters from said aircraft to the central processing unit; - Treating said flight parameters to compute the coordinates on the runway surface of the airport at which a take-off or a landing constraint of the aircraft will occur; - Consulting a database in which a plurality of predetermined illumination patterns is saved, each predetermined illumination pattern of the plurality being associated to a take-off or landing constraint and the coordinates on the runway surface at which said constraint will occur; - Selecting, among the said plurality of predetermined illumination patterns, the predetermined illumination pattern corresponding to the computed coordinates on the runway surface at which the take-off or the landing constraint of the aircraft will occur; and - Controlling the lights depending on the received flight parameters so as to display a predetermined illuminating pattern (30-32,40-43,50) on the airport to said flight crew. - Establishing a data link between the central processing unit and a module on-board an aircraft which is either taking off from or landing on a runway of the airport; - Sending flight parameters from said aircraft to the central processing unit; - Treating said flight parameters to compute the coordinates on the runway surface of the airport at which a take-off or a landing constraint of the aircraft will occur; - Consulting a database in which a plurality of predetermined illumination patterns is saved, each predetermined illumination pattern of the plurality being associated to a take-off or landing constraint and the coordinates on the runway surface at which said constraint will occur; - Selecting, among the said plurality of predetermined illumination patterns, the predetermined illumination pattern corresponding to the computed coordinates on the runway surface at which the take-off or the landing constraint of the aircraft will occur; and - Controlling the lights depending on the received flight parameters so as to display a predetermined illuminating pattern (30-32,40-43,50) on the airport to said flight crew.
Heating device for an air-conditioning unit, said heating device comprising a heating body supplied with current in order to heat an airflow passing through said heating body, the heating body comprising heating elements that are flowed through by said current, said heating elements being controlled via a distribution unit, the heating device comprising means for grounding a plurality of metal elements that are distributed in the heating body and the distribution unit, said grounding means consisting of a grounding circuit passing through the heating body and the distribution unit, at least one part of said grounding circuit being integrated into a protective housing of the distribution unit, said at least one part of the grounding circuit consisting of a connecting bar arranged within the housing, characterized in that the heating elements are located in tubes that are electrically insulated from the heating elements, and said heating device comprises a metal heat sink plate through which the grounding circuit passes, and in that said bar comprises: - a first end electrically connected to the plate; - a central part overmoulded into the housing; - a second free end, overmoulded at least partially into the housing, and connected to a grounding stud. said grounding means consisting of a grounding circuit passing through the heating body and the distribution unit, at least one part of said grounding circuit being integrated into a protective housing of the distribution unit, said at least one part of the grounding circuit consisting of a connecting bar arranged within the housing, characterized in that the heating elements are located in tubes that are electrically insulated from the heating elements, and said heating device comprises a metal heat sink plate through which the grounding circuit passes, and in that said bar comprises: - a first end electrically connected to the plate; - a central part overmoulded into the housing; - a second free end, overmoulded at least partially into the housing, and connected to a grounding stud. - a first end electrically connected to the plate; - a central part overmoulded into the housing; - a second free end, overmoulded at least partially into the housing, and connected to a grounding stud.
A connective tissue regenerative composition comprising: a) a freeze-dried bioactive hydrogel matrix comprising: i. a polypeptide, ii. a polysaccharide; and iii. at least one polar amino acid or divalent cation chelator; and b) at least one osteoinductive or osteoconductive material selected from the group consisting of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), calcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, hydroxyapatite, demineralized bone matrix, and combinations thereof. a) a freeze-dried bioactive hydrogel matrix comprising: i. a polypeptide, ii. a polysaccharide; and iii. at least one polar amino acid or divalent cation chelator; and i. a polypeptide, ii. a polysaccharide; and iii. at least one polar amino acid or divalent cation chelator; and b) at least one osteoinductive or osteoconductive material selected from the group consisting of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), calcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, hydroxyapatite, demineralized bone matrix, and combinations thereof.
Gas turbine of the axial flow type, comprising a rotor with alternating rows of air-cooled blades and rotor heat shields, and a stator with alternating rows of air-cooled vanes and stator heat shields mounted on a vane carrier, whereby the stator coaxially surrounds the rotor to define a hot gas path in between, such that the rows of blades and stator heat shields, and the rows of vanes and rotor heat shields are opposite to each other, respectively, and a row of vanes and the next row of blades in the downstream direction define a turbine stage, and whereby the blades of the turbine stage are each provided with a blade crown at their tips and the vanes of the turbine stage are each provided with an outer vane platform, and the outer vane platforms within the turbine stage and the adjacent stator heat shields are adapted to one another by providing each of the outer vane platforms with a downstream projection at its rear wall, which projection extends downstream to the leading edge of the blade crowns and into a respective recess at the adjacent stator heat shield, wherein the stator heat shields within the turbine stage are cooled by introducing cooling air into a cavity on the backside of each stator heat shield, which cooling air is discharged into the hot gas path through holes (48, 50) at the downstream and upstream side of the stator heat shield, characterised in that a cavity for introducing cooling air through a hole is arranged on the backside of the outer vane platform of each vane within the turbine stage, and jets of cooling air are directed onto the blade crowns from said cavity by means of holes running downstream through said projection and that slits are provided running downstream through said projection to direct cooling air precisely into the interstice between stator heat shields being adjacent in the circumferential direction.
An aircraft windshield comprising: a plurality of sheets (22, 30) joined together to provide a laminated window having a vision area, the window having a moisture seal on the peripheral and marginal edge portions (38, 40) of the sheets (22, 30); a moisture sensor (85, 87) positioned between the sheets (22, 30) and/or between the sheets (22, 30) and the moisture seal, wherein the moisture sensor (85, 87) comprises a dielectric member comprising a dielectric material (91, 99) between a first electrode (93, 95) and a second electrode (89, 97), wherein the dielectric material (91, 99) is a dielectric material that increases in electrical impedance as the moisture absorbed by the dielectric material increases, the dielectric member being in electrical contact with the first (93, 95) and second (89, 97) electrodes and maintaining the first (93, 95) and the second (89, 97) electrodes spaced from one another and out of surface contact with one another, and sensor electronics operatively connected to the electrodes (89, 93, 95, 97) of the sensor (85, 87) to measure an electrical property of the sensor (85, 87) to determine an amount of moisture absorbed by the dielectric material (91, 99), wherein said sensor electronics are configured to apply alternating electrical current to the first (93, 95) and the second (89, 97) electrodes and measure the complex impedance (ohms) of the dielectric material (91, 99) for determining the amount of moisture within the laminated windshield in the area of the moisture sensor (85, 87). a plurality of sheets (22, 30) joined together to provide a laminated window having a vision area, the window having a moisture seal on the peripheral and marginal edge portions (38, 40) of the sheets (22, 30); a moisture sensor (85, 87) positioned between the sheets (22, 30) and/or between the sheets (22, 30) and the moisture seal, wherein the moisture sensor (85, 87) comprises a dielectric member comprising a dielectric material (91, 99) between a first electrode (93, 95) and a second electrode (89, 97), wherein the dielectric material (91, 99) is a dielectric material that increases in electrical impedance as the moisture absorbed by the dielectric material increases, the dielectric member being in electrical contact with the first (93, 95) and second (89, 97) electrodes and maintaining the first (93, 95) and the second (89, 97) electrodes spaced from one another and out of surface contact with one another, and sensor electronics operatively connected to the electrodes (89, 93, 95, 97) of the sensor (85, 87) to measure an electrical property of the sensor (85, 87) to determine an amount of moisture absorbed by the dielectric material (91, 99), wherein said sensor electronics are configured to apply alternating electrical current to the first (93, 95) and the second (89, 97) electrodes and measure the complex impedance (ohms) of the dielectric material (91, 99) for determining the amount of moisture within the laminated windshield in the area of the moisture sensor (85, 87).
A process for providing a polymer that comprises ethylenic unsaturation, comprising: a) providing an initiating compound having the general formula where M is a Group 1 metal and Q is a functional group that is free of active hydrogen atoms and that is bonded to the allylic C atom of the allyl anion through a S, P or Sn atom or a R 2 R 1 2 Si group where each R 1 independently is a hydrocarbyl group and R 2 is R 1 or a substituted hydrocarbyl group that is free of ethylenic unsaturation and active H atoms; b) introducing said initiating compound to a reaction vessel that comprises one or more organic liquids and one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds which comprise at least one polyene; and c) allowing said initiating compound to initiate polymerization of said one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds, thereby providing said polymer. a) providing an initiating compound having the general formula where M is a Group 1 metal and Q is a functional group that is free of active hydrogen atoms and that is bonded to the allylic C atom of the allyl anion through a S, P or Sn atom or a R 2 R 1 2 Si group where each R 1 independently is a hydrocarbyl group and R 2 is R 1 or a substituted hydrocarbyl group that is free of ethylenic unsaturation and active H atoms; b) introducing said initiating compound to a reaction vessel that comprises one or more organic liquids and one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds which comprise at least one polyene; and c) allowing said initiating compound to initiate polymerization of said one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds, thereby providing said polymer.
Device (10; 20; 30; 40; 70; 80; 90; 100) for measuring or evaluating a time derivative of a heat flux (Φ) exchanged between a first medium and a second medium, especially a time derivative of the heat flux, the device comprising a first thermoelectric means (11; 21; 31; 41; 71; 81; 91; 101) and a second thermoelectric means (12; 22; 32; 42; 72; 82; 92; 102), the first and second thermoelectric means being electrically connected in series and thermally connected in series, the first thermoelectric means being of a first nature (n) and the second thermoelectric means being of a second nature (p), the first and second natures being such that the first thermoelectric means and the second thermoelectric means polarize with opposite polarities under the effect of a heat flux having a given direction and a given sign, the device being intended to be arranged so that the heat flux is parallel or substantially parallel to the directions in which the first and second thermoelectric means extend.