mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A navigation system for registering a computer model of a lumen network to an actual lumen network of a patient while navigating the lumen network with a probe, the lumen network representing a bronchial tree, said system comprising a probe having sensors, and wherein said system is adapted to: collect data points pertaining to actual locations of the probe; process successive collected data points to establish a probe path through the actual lumen network of a patient; iteratively register the probe path to a path shape on a computer model of a lumen network while tracking the location of the probe, wherein the probe path is a history of probe locations as the probe is manipulated through the bronchial tree, and wherein the registration is based on geometrically pairing 3D points of the path shape on the computer model with 3D points of the probe path, the registration consisting of two main phases, a global rigid registration followed by a local deformable registration, the deformable registration being performed only in the lower levels of the bronchial tree, wherein for the rigid registration an optimization function is used based on the weighted sum of paired point distances and for the local deformable registration, which uses a constrained elastic registration method in which paired points are connected with springs, the optimization function is based on the potential energy of the springs; iteratively adjust the location of the computer model such that said probe path lies within the path shape. collect data points pertaining to actual locations of the probe; process successive collected data points to establish a probe path through the actual lumen network of a patient; iteratively register the probe path to a path shape on a computer model of a lumen network while tracking the location of the probe, wherein the probe path is a history of probe locations as the probe is manipulated through the bronchial tree, and wherein the registration is based on geometrically pairing 3D points of the path shape on the computer model with 3D points of the probe path, the registration consisting of two main phases, a global rigid registration followed by a local deformable registration, the deformable registration being performed only in the lower levels of the bronchial tree, wherein for the rigid registration an optimization function is used based on the weighted sum of paired point distances and for the local deformable registration, which uses a constrained elastic registration method in which paired points are connected with springs, the optimization function is based on the potential energy of the springs; iteratively adjust the location of the computer model such that said probe path lies within the path shape.
A distribution apparatus for granular-type distribution goods, in particular for granular seeds, fertiliser, in particular a sowing machine, with an air conveyor unit for generating an air volume flow, with a metering unit for the controllable allocation of the distribution goods or seeds to the air volume flow being disposed at or downstream from said air conveyor unit; and with at least one distribution unit for dividing the air volume flow carrying the distribution goods from at least one main line or feed line (16, 26) to a plurality of connection lines that each lead to individual sowing coulters or other spreading devices for the distribution goods or seeds, said sowing coulters or other spreading devices being disposed near ground level or being guided in the soil; wherein sensor units are disposed in the area of the distribution unit and/or within a connection section of at least one of the connection lines leading from the distribution unit, said sensor units being for detecting substantially all grains of the distribution goods that are being carried in the airstream or in the particular partial flow, as the case may be, and that pass said sensor units; wherein the sensor units are coupled in terms of signalling with at least one device for varying an air volume flow and/or a grain volume flow in the area of the distribution unit and/or of the connection lines disposed downstream therefrom; wherein the distribution unit is formed by a distributor head having a plurality of approximately concentrically disposed connecting spouts or line connections that each lead into the hose lines; wherein at least one or some of the connecting spouts or line connections, as the case may be, each have sensor units associated with them for the quantitative detection of the particular partial flow passing the connecting spout or the line connection, as the case may be; wherein the at least one controllable device for varying the air volume flow and/or the grain volume flow is in each case formed by controllable valves, which are disposed in the connecting spouts or in the line connections, as the case may be, and which vary their passage cross-section; and wherein the sensor units are coupled in terms of signalling with a control unit and/or with a regulating unit; and wherein the control unit and/or regulating unit controls the at least one device for varying the air volume flow and/or the grain volume flow based on the output signals or pulse signals of the sensor units such that a passage cross-section and/or a volume flow is regulatable, characterised in that the sensor units and the valves are interconnected in a control loop that varies a spreading quantity of grains at the sowing coulters or at the spreading devices with regulating a grain quantity that is addable by a metering unit into the air volume flow as well as with regulating the air volume flow.
A method of sintering a rod-like porous glass base material to be vitrified into a transparent glass, the method comprising: lowering the porous glass base material into a heating furnace having a heater heated to a sintering temperature and a preheated region extending from an upper edge of an insulating member to an upper edge of the heater; and controlling a lowering rate of the porous glass base material, characterized in that the lowering rate is controlled so that it takes 4.5 hours or longer for every part of the porous glass base material to move through the preheated region. lowering the porous glass base material into a heating furnace having a heater heated to a sintering temperature and a preheated region extending from an upper edge of an insulating member to an upper edge of the heater; and controlling a lowering rate of the porous glass base material, characterized in that the lowering rate is controlled so that it takes 4.5 hours or longer for every part of the porous glass base material to move through the preheated region.
A method of operation for a location estimation apparatus communicating with an access point, AP, in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: receiving a first received signal strength indicator, RSSI, signal measured at a first AP via a second AP, and generating a first RSSI vector corresponding to the first RSSI signal; calculating a path loss exponent using a distance between the first AP and the second AP determined based on location of the first AP and the second AP by the location estimation apparatus and the first RSSI vector, and generating a second RSSI vector for each of multiple sub-regions constituting the entire region based on the path loss exponent and the first RSSI vector; generating a radio map for the entire region based on the first RSSI vector and the second RSSI vector, characterized in that the method further comprises generating a third RSSI vector corresponding to a second RSSI signal measured by a wireless device; and estimating the location of the wireless device in the radio map based on the cosine similarity between the second RSSI vector and the third RSSI vector, wherein generating a second RSSI vector for each sub-region comprises generating the second RSSI vector by adding an offset calculated based on the path loss exponent, a distance between an initial sub-region and the second AP, and a distance between a target sub-region and the second AP, to the first RSSI vector. receiving a first received signal strength indicator, RSSI, signal measured at a first AP via a second AP, and generating a first RSSI vector corresponding to the first RSSI signal; calculating a path loss exponent using a distance between the first AP and the second AP determined based on location of the first AP and the second AP by the location estimation apparatus and the first RSSI vector, and generating a second RSSI vector for each of multiple sub-regions constituting the entire region based on the path loss exponent and the first RSSI vector; generating a radio map for the entire region based on the first RSSI vector and the second RSSI vector, characterized in that the method further comprises generating a third RSSI vector corresponding to a second RSSI signal measured by a wireless device; and estimating the location of the wireless device in the radio map based on the cosine similarity between the second RSSI vector and the third RSSI vector, wherein generating a second RSSI vector for each sub-region comprises generating the second RSSI vector by adding an offset calculated based on the path loss exponent, a distance between an initial sub-region and the second AP, and a distance between a target sub-region and the second AP, to the first RSSI vector.
Pre-stretching unit suitable for being installed on an apparatus for wrapping loads with a film, in particular an extendible film or other sheet material, comprising support means for a reel of said film, a pair of pre-stretching rollers (13,14) that are rotatable around respective axes (X1,X2), and a rapid insertion device for inserting a head strip of said film between the rollers of said pair of pre-stretching rollers (13,14), said rapid insertion device comprising: - a flexible dragging element configured for advance along a path that extends between, and partially around, said axes (X1,X2) so as to drag the head strip of said film through the rollers of said pair of pre-stretching rollers (13,14), and - connecting means provided on said flexible dragging element for connecting the head strip of said film to said flexible dragging element, said pre-stretching unit being characterized by being further provided with height adjusting means (21,22) so as to adjust the height of said flexible dragging element. - a flexible dragging element configured for advance along a path that extends between, and partially around, said axes (X1,X2) so as to drag the head strip of said film through the rollers of said pair of pre-stretching rollers (13,14), and - connecting means provided on said flexible dragging element for connecting the head strip of said film to said flexible dragging element, said pre-stretching unit being characterized by being further provided with height adjusting means (21,22) so as to adjust the height of said flexible dragging element.
A luggage combination comprising first and second bags connected by a zipper having a slider having an out of seam docking zipper comprising: a) a first strip of fabric tape carrying teeth, the first strip being attached to the front of the first bag, wherein the first strip of fabric tape has an out of seam portion; b) a second strip of fabric tape carrying teeth attached to the rear of the second bag, wherein the second strip of fabric tape is complementary to the first strip of fabric tape, further wherein the second strip of fabric tape has an out of seam portion; and c) the slider being attached to either the first strip of fabric tape or second strip of fabric tape, wherein the slider is configured to connect the first strip of fabric tape to the second strip of fabric tape. a) a first strip of fabric tape carrying teeth, the first strip being attached to the front of the first bag, wherein the first strip of fabric tape has an out of seam portion; b) a second strip of fabric tape carrying teeth attached to the rear of the second bag, wherein the second strip of fabric tape is complementary to the first strip of fabric tape, further wherein the second strip of fabric tape has an out of seam portion; and c) the slider being attached to either the first strip of fabric tape or second strip of fabric tape, wherein the slider is configured to connect the first strip of fabric tape to the second strip of fabric tape.
A straddled vehicle comprising: a radiator; a radiator fan disposed behind the radiator with regard to a vehicle front-rear direction; and a fan cover that covers the radiator fan from behind with regard to the vehicle front-rear direction, wherein the fan cover includes a rear surface facing the radiator fan behind the radiator fan with regard to the vehicle front-rear direction, the rear surface includes at least one bulging portion (64, 65) that bulges rearward with regard to the vehicle front-rear direction, and the bulging portion (64, 65) includes a rear outlet that opens laterally with regard to a vehicle left-right direction, characterized in that the rear outlet is disposed to face the radiator fan from behind with regard to the vehicle front-rear direction. a radiator; a radiator fan disposed behind the radiator with regard to a vehicle front-rear direction; and a fan cover that covers the radiator fan from behind with regard to the vehicle front-rear direction, wherein the fan cover includes a rear surface facing the radiator fan behind the radiator fan with regard to the vehicle front-rear direction, the rear surface includes at least one bulging portion (64, 65) that bulges rearward with regard to the vehicle front-rear direction, and the bulging portion (64, 65) includes a rear outlet that opens laterally with regard to a vehicle left-right direction, characterized in that the rear outlet is disposed to face the radiator fan from behind with regard to the vehicle front-rear direction.
A dispenser for a roll of sheet material of a pre-determined axial length, the dispenser having: a body; and a mount for mounting a roll within a region defined by the body, the mount comprising first and second mounting members pivotable relative to each other to define a loading position and an operative position, wherein the mount is biased to the loading position; and wherein in the loading position the first mounting member is angled to define a space between the first mounting member and a location corresponding to the position of the second mounting member larger than a pre-determined axial length, and in the operative position the first mounting member is angled to define a space between the mounting members of the pre-determined axial length, such that, in use, insertion of a roll of a pre-determined length pivots the first mounting member from the loading position to the operative position so as to mount the roll in the dispenser; characterised in that the first mounting member comprises a foot, wherein the foot is positioned at substantially a right angle to a main body of the first mounting member such that in a supported position the foot radially mounts a roll and when a roll is incorrectly mounted and the mount angles towards the loading position the foot contacts the roll to urge the roll out of the container. a body; and a mount for mounting a roll within a region defined by the body, the mount comprising first and second mounting members pivotable relative to each other to define a loading position and an operative position, wherein the mount is biased to the loading position; and wherein in the loading position the first mounting member is angled to define a space between the first mounting member and a location corresponding to the position of the second mounting member larger than a pre-determined axial length, and in the operative position the first mounting member is angled to define a space between the mounting members of the pre-determined axial length, such that, in use, insertion of a roll of a pre-determined length pivots the first mounting member from the loading position to the operative position so as to mount the roll in the dispenser; characterised in that the first mounting member comprises a foot, wherein the foot is positioned at substantially a right angle to a main body of the first mounting member such that in a supported position the foot radially mounts a roll and when a roll is incorrectly mounted and the mount angles towards the loading position the foot contacts the roll to urge the roll out of the container.
Catalyst comprising - a porous substrate, - 1 to 30% by weight of at least one catalytic metal selected from among the elements of group VIB of the periodic table in a quantity expressed in % by weight of oxide relative to the weight of the final catalyst, and - 0 to at least 2.2% by weight of at least one non-noble catalytic metal selected from among the group VIII elements in a quantity expressed in % of oxide relative to the weight of the final catalyst and wherein the atomic ratio between the non-noble group VIII element and the group VIB element is less than 0.4, the total pore volume, measured by mercury porosimetry, is between 0.5 and 1.5 cm 3 /g, and the distribution of mesopores of the substrate is centered on a diameter of between 40 and 170 Å, the BET surface area is greater than 50 m 2 /g, and the pore volume in the pores with diameter greater than 500 Å is at least 0.1 cm 3 /g. - a porous substrate, - 1 to 30% by weight of at least one catalytic metal selected from among the elements of group VIB of the periodic table in a quantity expressed in % by weight of oxide relative to the weight of the final catalyst, and - 0 to at least 2.2% by weight of at least one non-noble catalytic metal selected from among the group VIII elements in a quantity expressed in % of oxide relative to the weight of the final catalyst
A non-dairy cheese analogue composition comprising dietary fiber; plant protein, lipid and calcium, wherein the composition is devoid of additives, wherein additives comprises modified starches, hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, whitening agents, plasticizers and anti-caking agents, and wherein the dietary fiber is potato fiber ranging from 0.5 to 15 wt. %.
A method of imaging an internal organ, in particular a heart of a human or animal patient, the method comprising the steps of: - obtaining imaging data, in particular CT imaging data, relating to the internal organ, - using the imaging data to generate a mathematical 4D model of movement of the internal organ over a time period, - using the mathematical 4D model to calculate localized motion vectors at multiple locations on at least a portion of the imaged organ at multiple times during the time period, and - calculating one or more measured motion values characterized in that the motion values are calculated by determining a normalized sum of the magnitudes of the motion vectors of said portion of the imaged organ, wherein said normalized sum is a sum of the motion vectors of said portion of the imaged organ divided by the surface area of said portion of the imaged organ. - obtaining imaging data, in particular CT imaging data, relating to the internal organ, - using the imaging data to generate a mathematical 4D model of movement of the internal organ over a time period, - using the mathematical 4D model to calculate localized motion vectors at multiple locations on at least a portion of the imaged organ at multiple times during the time period, and - calculating one or more measured motion values characterized in that the motion values are calculated by determining a normalized sum of the magnitudes of the motion vectors of said portion of the imaged organ, wherein said normalized sum is a sum of the motion vectors of said portion of the imaged organ divided by the surface area of said portion of the imaged organ.
An airbag module comprising an airbag, at least one gas generating unit and a holding fixture to which the airbag and/or the at least one gas generating unit is/are fastened, wherein the airbag is folded above the gas generating unit so that upon release of the gas generating unit the airbag is inflated and deployed, wherein an adhesive joint is provided by which wall portions (20, 22) of the airbag are adhesively bonded at least in spots, characterized in that the adhesive joint is provided in an area of the airbag located directly above the gas generating unit so as to form an innermost wall layer which is directly adjacent to the gas generating unit. an airbag, at least one gas generating unit and a holding fixture to which the airbag and/or the at least one gas generating unit is/are fastened, wherein the airbag is folded above the gas generating unit so that upon release of the gas generating unit the airbag is inflated and deployed, wherein an adhesive joint is provided by which wall portions (20, 22) of the airbag are adhesively bonded at least in spots, characterized in that the adhesive joint is provided in an area of the airbag located directly above the gas generating unit so as to form an innermost wall layer which is directly adjacent to the gas generating unit.
A quantum key distribution system comprising: a transmitter arranged to transmit a coded photon stream over a free space quantum channel, wherein the transmitter comprises a single photon source arranged to generate the coded photon stream comprising photons representing QKD bit values, and a receiver arranged to receive the coded photon stream from the quantum channel; characterized in that the transmitter further comprises attenuation means arranged to attenuate the coded photon stream, the attenuation means being variable so as to provide a variable attenuation of the coded photon stream, and control means arranged to control the attenuation means so as to vary the attenuation. a transmitter arranged to transmit a coded photon stream over a free space quantum channel, wherein the transmitter comprises a single photon source arranged to generate the coded photon stream comprising photons representing QKD bit values, and a receiver arranged to receive the coded photon stream from the quantum channel; characterized in that the transmitter further comprises attenuation means arranged to attenuate the coded photon stream, the attenuation means being variable so as to provide a variable attenuation of the coded photon stream, and control means arranged to control the attenuation means so as to vary the attenuation.