mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method for concurrently acquiring, processing, and transmitting digital video and still images, comprising: acquiring video frames from one or more image sensors; and processing the video frames using a video pipeline, wherein the video pipeline includes a processor; characterised by the steps of: temporarily storing the video frames in a frame buffer when one or more high resolution still images are acquired during the video frame acquisition; and processing the high resolution still images using a still image pipeline, wherein the still image pipeline runs concurrently with the video pipeline and uses the same processor as the video pipeline wherein the step of processing the video frames using the video pipeline processes the video frames in the frame buffer faster than the speed at which the video frames are acquired. acquiring video frames from one or more image sensors; and processing the video frames using a video pipeline, wherein the video pipeline includes a processor; characterised by the steps of: temporarily storing the video frames in a frame buffer when one or more high resolution still images are acquired during the video frame acquisition; and processing the high resolution still images using a still image pipeline, wherein the still image pipeline runs concurrently with the video pipeline and uses the same processor as the video pipeline wherein the step of processing the video frames using the video pipeline processes the video frames in the frame buffer faster than the speed at which the video frames are acquired. temporarily storing the video frames in a frame buffer when one or more high resolution still images are acquired during the video frame acquisition; and processing the high resolution still images using a still image pipeline, wherein the still image pipeline runs concurrently with the video pipeline and uses the same processor as the video pipeline wherein the step of processing the video frames using the video pipeline processes the video frames in the frame buffer faster than the speed at which the video frames are acquired.
A method of audible authorization for enrollment onto a wireless network by a wireless device seeking to enroll onto the wireless network, the wireless device being as of yet unauthorized by the wireless network, the method comprising: requesting enrollment on a wireless network by the wireless device; in response to the requesting, receiving a denial of enrollment; in response to the receiving of the denial of enrollment: obtaining a secret code that uniquely identifies the wireless device; audibly emitting (208, 146) the secret code by the wireless device; in response to the audible emitting, receiving an acceptance of enrollment request over the wireless network by the wireless device; and in response to receiving the acceptance of enrollment, enrolling the wireless device onto the wireless network. requesting enrollment on a wireless network by the wireless device; in response to the requesting, receiving a denial of enrollment; in response to the receiving of the denial of enrollment: obtaining a secret code that uniquely identifies the wireless device; audibly emitting (208, 146) the secret code by the wireless device; in response to the audible emitting, receiving an acceptance of enrollment request over the wireless network by the wireless device; and in response to receiving the acceptance of enrollment, enrolling the wireless device onto the wireless network. obtaining a secret code that uniquely identifies the wireless device; audibly emitting (208, 146) the secret code by the wireless device; in response to the audible emitting, receiving an acceptance of enrollment request over the wireless network by the wireless device; and in response to receiving the acceptance of enrollment, enrolling the wireless device onto the wireless network.
A benefit agent delivery particle having a core-shell structure in which a porous shell of polymeric material entraps a core containing the benefit agent; in which the pores in the shell are at least partially occluded by a wash-removable coating provided at the exterior surface of the shell; and characterized in that the wash-removable coating is formed from deposited particles of a complex of a cationic surfactant and an anionic surfactant.
A portable, compact folding furniture piece (10, 170) configured for convenient storage and comprising an object support assembly including an articulated vertebral column positioned between a support mount and a support base and including a spring mechanism (40, 42), wherein the articulated vertebral column includes multiple vertebral slats (28b, 28c); the spring mechanism (40, 42) comprises a spring band securing together, as a flexible unit, the support mount, the articulated vertebral column, and the support base; the support mount is operatively connectable to a mounting structure (12, 96, 152, 160, 172); the support base has opposite ends between which is located a support surface, one end of the support base connected to the articulated vertebral column that includes the multiple vertebral slats (28b, 28c), and the other end of the support base constituting a free end of the support surface; and the spring mechanism (40, 42) exhibits flexibility properties such that the object support assembly assumes at rest an unfolded state in which the articulated vertebral column is substantially straight to provide a closed support surface and, in response to an externally applied bending force, assumes a folded state in which the articulated vertebral column is curved to provide a substantially horizontal raised, open support surface on which an object can rest.
An automatic fire protection sprinkler comprising: a sprinkler body having a passage with an inlet end and a discharge opening; a pair of sprinkler arms extending from said sprinkler body on opposite sides of the discharge opening, the pair of sprinkler arms each including a radially inwardly extending leg extending toward one another and spaced from one another, said radially inwardly extending legs each including a threaded bore for receiving a compression screw, said pair of sprinkler arms each including a radially outwardly extending leg each defining an aperture therein; an outlet closure assembly including a closure element that selectively blocks the discharge opening of the sprinkler body and a trigger assembly including a yoke that engages the compression screws and a glass bulb that extends between the yoke and the closure element, wherein the yoke includes a crossbar having a U-shaped midsection with a first recess in a first side and a first end and a second end each including one of a pair of second recesses therein on a second side opposite the first side, wherein the first recess engages the glass bulb and the second recess in each of the first and second ends engage the pair of compression screws, wherein the yoke further includes an ejection structure extending laterally from a Z side Z of the first end of the cross bar and a side of the second end of the cross bar; and a deflector coupled to said sprinkler arms by a pair of support pins that are received in the apertures in the radially outwardly extending legs of the pair of sprinkler arms. a sprinkler body having a passage with an inlet end and a discharge opening; a pair of sprinkler arms extending from said sprinkler body on opposite sides of the discharge opening, the pair of sprinkler arms each including a radially inwardly extending leg extending toward one another and spaced from one another, said radially inwardly extending legs each including a threaded bore for receiving a compression screw, said pair of sprinkler arms each including a radially outwardly extending leg each defining an aperture therein; an outlet closure assembly including a closure element that selectively blocks the discharge opening of the sprinkler body and a trigger assembly including a yoke that engages the compression screws and a glass bulb that extends between the yoke and the closure element, wherein the yoke includes a crossbar having a U-shaped midsection with a first recess in a first side and a first end and a second end each including one of a pair of second recesses therein on a second side opposite the first side, wherein the first recess engages the glass bulb and the second recess in each of the first and second ends engage the pair of compression screws, wherein the yoke further includes an ejection structure extending laterally from a Z side Z of the first end of the cross bar and a side of the second end of the cross bar; and a deflector coupled to said sprinkler arms by a pair of support pins that are received in the apertures in the radially outwardly extending legs of the pair of sprinkler arms.
A method of compressing object-based audio data comprising: determining a perceptual importance of objects in an audio scene, wherein the objects comprise object audio data and associated metadata; combining certain audio objects into clusters of audio objects based on the determined perceptual importance of the audio objects, wherein a number of clusters is less than an original number of audio objects in the audio scene, and wherein said combining certain audio objects into clusters comprises selecting centroids for the clusters that correspond to the audio objects having the highest perceptual importance and distributing at least one of the remaining audio objects over more than one of the clusters by panning techniques. determining a perceptual importance of objects in an audio scene, wherein the objects comprise object audio data and associated metadata; combining certain audio objects into clusters of audio objects based on the determined perceptual importance of the audio objects, wherein a number of clusters is less than an original number of audio objects in the audio scene, and wherein said combining certain audio objects into clusters comprises selecting centroids for the clusters that correspond to the audio objects having the highest perceptual importance and distributing at least one of the remaining audio objects over more than one of the clusters by panning techniques.
Optical transceiver module comprising a first light source, a first photodetector and a glass multimode optical fibre, the first light source being configured to emit a first emission beam at a first wavelength (λ 1), the optical fibre comprising a core, an optical cladding, an optical axis, characterised in that the optical fibre has: - a first end surface, inclined at an angle of 45° with respect to the optical axis of the optical fibre, comprising a mirror, - a first notch, extending from an outer surface of the optical cladding to the core of the optical fibre, and having a first face comprising a first dichroic filter configured to reflect a light beam of wavelength equal to a second wavelength (λ 2), distinct from the first wavelength (λ 1), called first reception beam, in that the first light source is arranged relative to the mirror in such a way that the first emission beam emitted by said first light source passes through the optical cladding, is reflected by the mirror and is transmitted into the optical fibre, and in that the first photodetector and the first face of the first notch are positioned one with respect to the other in such a way that the first reception beam reflected by the first dichroic filter passes through the optical cladding and is directed to the first photodetector. - a first end surface, inclined at an angle of 45° with respect to the optical axis of the optical fibre, comprising a mirror, - a first notch, extending from an outer surface of the optical cladding to the core of the optical fibre, and having a first face comprising a first dichroic filter configured to reflect a light beam of wavelength equal to a second wavelength (λ 2), distinct from the first wavelength (λ 1), called first reception beam, in that the first light source is arranged relative to the mirror in such a way that the first emission beam emitted by said first light source passes through the optical cladding, is reflected by the mirror and is transmitted into the optical fibre, and in that the first photodetector and the first face of the first notch are positioned one with respect to the other in such a way that the first reception beam reflected by the first dichroic filter passes through the optical cladding and is directed to the first photodetector.
Bed system comprising a mattress supporting structure comprising a. an upper surface for receiving a mattress, b. a chassis, c. an intermediate layer between the upper surface and the chassis for at least partly resiliently supporting the mattress on the upper surface, wherein the chassis is arranged to support the entirety of the intermediate layer and the mattress on the upper surface, resiliently supported by the intermediate layer, on a floor, wherein the chassis comprises at least one transverse beam, mounted between two opposing sides of the circumference of the chassis, wherein the transverse beam is mounted to be rotatable about a rotational axis according to the lengthwise direction of the transverse beam, between the two opposing sides of the circumference of the chassis, between a first rotational position and a second rotational position different from the first rotational position, wherein the intermediate layer comprises at least one spring means that extends, at its bottom side supported by the transverse beam, along the spring direction between the transverse beam and the upper surface, wherein the transverse beam is delimited by at least a first face and a second face different from the first face, wherein the first face constitutes a first supporting face and the second face constitutes a second supporting face, wherein the first supporting face supports the spring means in the first rotational position of the transverse beam and the second supporting face supports the spring means in the second rotational position of the transverse beam, wherein the first and second supporting faces (31, 32) are located at different distances from the rotational axis, so that the height of the bottom of the spring means relative to the chassis can be adjusted, characterized in that the first and second rotational positions are terminal rotational positions, wherein the transverse beam comprises retaining means to prevent the rotation of the transverse beam beyond the first and second positions, wherein the retaining means comprise first and second blocking parts (41, 42), wherein the first blocking part prevents rotation of the transverse beam beyond the first rotational position by abutting against a third blocking part of the chassis, and wherein the second blocking part prevents rotation of the transverse beam beyond the second rotational position by abutting against a fourth blocking part of the chassis, and wherein the transverse beam is further delimited by third and fourth faces (23, 24), wherein the first blocking part comprises the third face and the second blocking part comprises the fourth face. a. an upper surface for receiving a mattress, b. a chassis, c. an intermediate layer between the upper surface and the chassis for at least partly resiliently supporting the mattress on the upper surface, wherein the chassis is arranged to support the entirety of the intermediate layer and the mattress on the upper surface, resiliently supported by the intermediate layer, on a floor,
A process of dressing a tire surface by applying to said surface a tire dressing composition comprising: 30 to 70% by weight at least one silicone fluid having a viscosity of between 40 and 500,000 centiStokes at room temperature; 1 to 20% by weight an amine functionalized silicone fluid having a viscosity of between 40 and 500,000 centiStokes at room temperature; 0.05 to 5% by weight a thickener having the formula: Q-M z+ OC R 2 where R 2 is C 2 -C 24 alkyl, C 2 -C 24 fluoroalky C 2 -C 24 perfluoroalky C 2 -C 24 alkenyl, C 2 -C 24 fluoroalkenyl, C 2 -C 24 perfluoroalkenyl, and C 6 -C 10 aryl; M is a main group or transition group metal; Z is an valence integer of 2 or 3; and Q is oxo, or hydroxyl to satisfy the valence integer; and an organic solvent in which said at least one silicone fluid and said anime functionalized silicone fluid are soluble or suspended. 30 to 70% by weight at least one silicone fluid having a viscosity of between 40 and 500,000 centiStokes at room temperature; 1 to 20% by weight an amine functionalized silicone fluid having a viscosity of between 40 and 500,000 centiStokes at room temperature; 0.05 to 5% by weight a thickener having the formula: Q-M z+ OC R 2 where R 2 is C 2 -C 24 alkyl, C 2 -C 24 fluoroalky C 2 -C 24 perfluoroalky C 2 -C 24 alkenyl, C 2 -C 24 fluoroalkenyl, C 2 -C 24 perfluoroalkenyl, and C 6 -C 10 aryl; M is a main group or transition group metal; Z is an valence integer of 2 or 3; and Q is oxo, or hydroxyl to satisfy the valence integer; and an organic solvent in which said at least one silicone fluid and said anime functionalized silicone fluid are soluble or suspended.
An illuminative device, comprising: a housing (112, 215) for mounting to a window or windshield or front or rear dashboard of a vehicle; a control circuit (101, 201); an acceleration detector (102, 202) operable with the control circuit (101, 201); an energy source (111, 211), wherein the acceleration detector (102, 202), the control circuit (101, 201), and energy source (111, 211) are disposed within the housing (112, 215); and a plurality of light sources (103, 203) operable with the control circuit, wherein the plurality of light sources are disposed on or in the housing (112, 215); the control circuit configured to: receive an input from the acceleration detector indicating deceleration exceeds a predetermined threshold; and upon receipt of the input, deliver a time-varying control signal to continuously illuminate the plurality of light sources with an illumination level varying between a first non-zero illumination level and a second non-zero illumination level in accordance with a frequency of the time-varying control signal. a housing (112, 215) for mounting to a window or windshield or front or rear dashboard of a vehicle; a control circuit (101, 201); an acceleration detector (102, 202) operable with the control circuit (101, 201); an energy source (111, 211), wherein the acceleration detector (102, 202), the control circuit (101, 201), and energy source (111, 211) are disposed within the housing (112, 215); and a plurality of light sources (103, 203) operable with the control circuit, wherein the plurality of light sources are disposed on or in the housing (112, 215); the control circuit configured to: receive an input from the acceleration detector indicating deceleration exceeds a predetermined threshold; and upon receipt of the input, deliver a time-varying control signal to continuously illuminate the plurality of light sources with an illumination level varying between a first non-zero illumination level and a second non-zero illumination level in accordance with a frequency of the time-varying control signal. receive an input from the acceleration detector indicating deceleration exceeds a predetermined threshold; and upon receipt of the input, deliver a time-varying control signal to continuously illuminate the plurality of light sources with an illumination level varying between a first non-zero illumination level and a second non-zero illumination level in accordance with a frequency of the time-varying control signal.
Input coupling module (300, 500) for selectively coupling a beam path (324, 524) provided at a stationary optical interface (322, 522) into a first or second stereoscopic partial beam path (306, 308, 506, 508) in an optical instrument, with a first beam splitter (302, 502) arranged in the first stereoscopic partial beam path (306, 506), with a second beam splitter (304, 504) arranged in the second stereoscopic partial beam path (308, 508), with an adjustable optics assembly (310, 510) which selectively guides the beam path (324, 524) provided at the optical interface (322, 522) to the first beam splitter (302, 502) or the second beam splitter (304, 504), characterized in that the adjustable optics assembly (310, 510) contains at least one mirror element (314, 514) displaceable by linear movement from a first position to a second position, and vice versa, relative to the optical interface (322, 522), said mirror element being arranged in the beam path (324, 524) provided at the optical interface (322, 522) in the first position, wherein the mirror element (314, 514) displaceable by linear movement, in the first position, directs the beam path (324, 524) provided at the optical interface (322, 522) to a further mirror element (316, 516) guiding the beam path to the first beam splitter (302, 502) for coupling into the first stereoscopic partial beam path (306, 506), and, in the second position, uncovers the beam path (324, 524) provided at the optical interface for coupling into the second stereoscopic partial beam path (308, 508) to the second beam splitter (304, 504), wherein the optical axis (323, 523) of the beam path (324, 524) provided at the optical interface (322, 522) is an axis of symmetry passing through the second beam splitter (304, 504); and wherein the adjustable optics assembly (310, 510) contains a shutter element (320, 520) displaceable by linear movement and coupled in terms of movement with the mirror element (314, 514) displaceable by linear movement, for selectively covering the first beam splitter (302, 502) and uncovering the second beam splitter (304, 504) or uncovering the first beam splitter (302, 502) and covering the second beam splitter (304, 504).
A method for measuring wear in the refractory lining of a metallurgical vessel having a narrow opening comprising: providing a laser scanner for scanning the contour of the lining from different positions, providing a manipulator for moving the laser scanner to different positions outside and inside the vessel scanning the contour of the lining using the laser scanner from a first position to obtain a first scan, scanning the contour of the lining using the laser scanner from a second position to obtain a second scan, wherein the contour of the lining is scanned from the first position at which the manipulator positions the laser scanner within the metallurgical vessel at a first angle with respect to an axis of the metallurgical vessel, and from the second position within the metallurgical vessel at which the manipulator positions the laser scanner at a second angle with respect to the vertical axis of the metallurgical vessel and combining the first scan and second scan to obtain a combined measurement of the contour of the lining. providing a laser scanner for scanning the contour of the lining from different positions, providing a manipulator for moving the laser scanner to different positions outside and inside the vessel scanning the contour of the lining using the laser scanner from a first position to obtain a first scan, scanning the contour of the lining using the laser scanner from a second position to obtain a second scan, wherein the contour of the lining is scanned from the first position at which the manipulator positions the laser scanner within the metallurgical vessel at a first angle with respect to an axis of the metallurgical vessel, and from the second position within the metallurgical vessel at which the manipulator positions the laser scanner at a second angle with respect to the vertical axis of the metallurgical vessel and combining the first scan and second scan to obtain a combined measurement of the contour of the lining.