mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
Method for computationally predicting future movement behavior of a target object, comprising the steps of: - producing sensor data by at least one sensor (2, 3) physically sensing the environment of a host vehicle, - computing a plurality of movement behavior alternatives of the target object sensed by the sensors (2, 3), by predicting movement behaviors of the target object applying a context based prediction step using at least one indirect indicator and/or indicator combinations derived from sensor data, wherein in said context based prediction step a probability that the target object will execute a movement behavior at a time is estimated, - estimate a future position of the target object and - outputting a signal representing the estimated future position; characterized in that in the context based prediction step at least one history indicator for at least one movement behavior alternative is generated for a current point in time using at least one indicator value of an indirect indicator at a point in time in the past. - producing sensor data by at least one sensor (2, 3) physically sensing the environment of a host vehicle, - computing a plurality of movement behavior alternatives of the target object sensed by the sensors (2, 3), by predicting movement behaviors of the target object applying a context based prediction step using at least one indirect indicator and/or indicator combinations derived from sensor data, - estimate a future position of the target object and - outputting a signal representing the estimated future position;
Method wherein, when damage to a parked motor vehicle is detected, an interfering signal is transmitted by at least one communication module of the motor vehicle to switch mobile communication devices located in the vicinity of the motor vehicle into a receiving mode and set them into a search mode, whereby the mobile communication devices located in the vicinity of the motor vehicle become visible to the at least one communication module of the motor vehicle and are activated by the at least one communication module of the motor vehicle, and wherein the at least one communication module of the motor vehicle detects the MAC addresses of the mobile communication devices located in the vicinity of the motor vehicle and transmits them to a mobile communication device of the vehicle owner.
A system (36, 86) for controlling an aircraft thrust reversal means (24, 26), comprising a reverse idle control means, a first detection means configured to detect, when the reverse idle control is active, a condition for activation of the thrust reversal means (24, 26), and an actuation means configured to activate the thrust reversal means (24, 26) when the first detection means detects a condition for activation of the thrust reversal means (24, 26), characterised in that it further comprises a second detection means (42, 44, 46, 48, 49) configured to detect a condition for activation of the reverse idle control, the control means being configured to activate the reverse idle control when the second detection means (42, 44, 46, 48, 49) detects a condition for activating the reverse idle control.
Empty mesoporous silica particles having a diameter between 0.1 and 1000 μm, for use in prevention and/or postponement of degeneration of neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) in a mammal, wherein co-transplantation of stem cells is disclaimed, and the empty particles have no surface bound molecules or agents, and wherein the neurodegenerative diseases is selected from the group consisting of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, corticobasal degeneration, frontotemporal dementia, spinocerebellar ataxia disorders and spinal muscular atrophy.
A headlight of the type worn by medical and dental professionals, comprising a housing having an opening therein, a light source positioned in the housing to output light through the opening, wherein the light source is a light emitting diode, a singlet lens mounted in the housing proximate the opening, and a doublet lens disposed between the light source and the singlet lens, wherein a diameter of the doublet lens is smaller than a diameter of the singlet lens, and wherein the doublet lens and the singlet lens are arranged along a common axis, wherein the doublet lens is an achromatic doublet lens including a meniscus lens in direct physical contact with a biconvex lens, the meniscus lens disposed between the light source and the biconvex lens.
A horn module for a vehicle steering wheel, comprising at least one capacitive sensor unit for detecting a horn actuation as well as an electronic unit for signal processing and evaluation and for triggering a horn signal, characterized in that the capacitive sensor unit includes a frame and a slide movably supported in the frame which slide is arranged on a trigger element, wherein the capacitive sensor unit includes a first electrode and an opposite second electrode which are movable relative to each other in a displacing direction by actuation of the trigger element so that in this way the extent of overlapping of the electrodes (12, 22) will vary, wherein the first electrode is arranged on the frame and the second electrode on the slide. at least one capacitive sensor unit for detecting a horn actuation as well as an electronic unit for signal processing and evaluation and for triggering a horn signal, characterized in that the capacitive sensor unit includes a frame and a slide movably supported in the frame which slide is arranged on a trigger element, wherein the capacitive sensor unit includes a first electrode and an opposite second electrode which are movable relative to each other in a displacing direction by actuation of the trigger element so that in this way the extent of overlapping of the electrodes (12, 22) will vary, wherein the first electrode is arranged on the frame and the second electrode on the slide.
End-effector arrangement having an end effector for a manipulator and having a controller for the end effector, wherein the end effector has a tool arrangement with multiple gripping devices for holding a workpiece via a tool surface, wherein the end effector has an actuating arrangement by way of whose adjustment the gripping devices of the tool arrangement are adjustable in relation to one another, wherein at least one gripping device has a Bernoulli gripping unit having an outflow unit for discharging a flow (S B) from the Bernoulli gripping unit between gripping device and workpiece surface in such a way that, in a region between gripping device and workpiece surface, the flow (S B) generates a static negative pressure for holding the workpiece, and wherein at least one gripping device has a different gripping unit, which holds the workpiece according to a different physical principle in comparison with the Bernoulli gripping unit, characterized in that the controller is configured to switch the state of the end effector between a holding of the workpiece by means of at least one Bernoulli gripping unit and a holding by way of at least one different gripping unit, while the workpiece is being held. wherein the end effector has a tool arrangement with multiple gripping devices for holding a workpiece via a tool surface, wherein the end effector has an actuating arrangement by way of whose adjustment the gripping devices of the tool arrangement are adjustable in relation to one another, wherein at least one gripping device has a Bernoulli gripping unit having an outflow unit for discharging a flow (S B) from the Bernoulli gripping unit between gripping device and workpiece surface in such a way that, in a region between gripping device and workpiece surface, the flow (S B) generates a static negative pressure for holding the workpiece, and wherein at least one gripping device has a different gripping unit, which holds the workpiece according to a different physical principle in comparison with the Bernoulli gripping unit, characterized in that the controller is configured to switch the state of the end effector between a holding of the workpiece by means of at least one Bernoulli gripping unit and a holding by way of at least one different gripping unit, while the workpiece is being held.
Compressor device that comprises a liquid-injected compressor element that is equipped with a compression chamber with at least one coolant inlet, and which furthermore comprises a gas outlet, a gas/coolant separation tank connected to the gas outlet, and a cooling circuit comprising a liquid pipe equipped with a cooler that extends between the separation tank and the coolant inlet, and which is equipped with control means to adjust the temperature of the coolant flow supplied to the compressor element, characterised in that the aforementioned control means comprise a first and a second sub-controller, each with a different target parameter, whereby the aforementioned control means also comprise switching means (37 and 38) to place one of the two sub-controllers in an activated state and the other of the two sub-controllers in a deactivated state, whereby the aforementioned first sub-controller comprises a first thermostatic shut-off valve and whereby the aforementioned second sub-controller comprises a second thermostatic shut-off valve, the aforementioned first and second thermostatic shut-off valve (25, 26) are equipped with a common housing, and whereby the aforementioned housing comprises an inlet channel which is fluidly connected with a first part of the liquid pipe that is fluidly connected with the separation tank and an outlet channel which is fluidly connected with a second part of the liquid pipe that is fluidly connected with the coolant inlet, connected by three connecting channels (41, 42, 43), the first and second of which can be closed off, whereby the first thermostatic shut-off valve with a first sensor element that is thermally connected to the inlet channel can reversibly shut off the first connecting channel when a reference value of the temperature in the inlet channel is exceeded, whereby the second thermostatic shut-off valve with a second sensor element that is thermally connected to the outlet channel can reversibly shut off the second connecting channel when a reference value of the temperature in the outlet channel is exceeded, and whereby the third connecting channel runs via the cooler.
A process for reducing the protein content and preserving the capsular polysaccharide content in a complex cellular Streptococcus pneumoniae lysate broth prior to purification, the process comprising the steps of: (a) growing a selected S. pneumoniae serotype in a soy-based medium, which includes: (i) inoculating a first container containing the soy-based medium with seed stock of the selected serotype, and incubating the first container until growth requirements are met, (ii) inoculating a second container containing the soy-based medium with the culture from step (i) while maintaining a stable pH and temperature in the second container, and (b) lysing with a detergent the bacterial cells produced in step (a), thereby producing a lysate containing soluble proteins, cell debris, nucleic acids and polysaccharide; (c) agitating the cellular lysate for a time sufficient to assure complete lysis and polysaccharide release; (d) lowering the pH of the cellular lysate to less than 5.5 to precipitate out the detergent and most of the soluble proteins; (e) holding the solution and precipitate formed in step (d) without agitation for a time sufficient to allow settling of the precipitate; and (f) processing the solution and precipitate by centrifugation and/or filtration, whereby the capsular polysaccharide in solution is preserved and the soluble protein is effectively reduced. (a) growing a selected S. pneumoniae serotype in a soy-based medium, which includes: (i) inoculating a first container containing the soy-based medium with seed stock of the selected serotype, and incubating the first container until growth requirements are met, (ii) inoculating a second container containing the soy-based medium with the culture from step (i) while maintaining a stable pH and temperature in the second container, and (i) inoculating a first container containing the soy-based medium with seed stock of the selected serotype, and incubating the first container until growth requirements are met, (ii) inoculating a second container containing the soy-based medium with the culture from step (i) while maintaining a stable pH and temperature in the second container, and (b) lysing with a detergent the bacterial cells produced in step (a), thereby producing a lysate containing soluble proteins, cell debris, nucleic acids and polysaccharide; (c) agitating the cellular lysate for a time sufficient to assure complete lysis and polysaccharide release; (d) lowering the pH of the cellular lysate to less than 5.5 to precipitate out the detergent and most of the soluble proteins; (e) holding the solution and precipitate formed in step (d) without agitation for a time sufficient to allow settling of the precipitate; and (f) processing the solution and precipitate by centrifugation and/or filtration, whereby the capsular polysaccharide in solution is preserved and the soluble protein is effectively reduced.
An image processing apparatus configured to generate a composite image such that a determined subject is in focus by using multiple captured images obtained by capturing images from a plurality of viewpoints, the apparatus comprising: a filter processing unit configured to perform filter processing on the multiple captured images to provide a blur according to a distance information indicative of a distance from an image capturing device that captures the multiple captured images to a subject in a region on which the filter processing is performed; and a generation unit configured to generate the composite image by combining the multiple captured images on which the filter processing has been performed by aligning positions in accordance with the focus position and adding the images on which the positions are aligned. a filter processing unit configured to perform filter processing on the multiple captured images to provide a blur according to a distance information indicative of a distance from an image capturing device that captures the multiple captured images to a subject in a region on which the filter processing is performed; and a generation unit configured to generate the composite image by combining the multiple captured images on which the filter processing has been performed by aligning positions in accordance with the focus position and adding the images on which the positions are aligned.
A sealing arrangement for a gas turbine, comprising: a transition duct having an upstream end and a downstream end, the transition duct comprising an aft frame that circumferentially surrounds the downstream end of the transition duct; a stage one nozzle spaced apart from the aft frame and defining a gap therebetween; and a sealing assembly (500,600) extending across the gap, the sealing assembly (500,600) characterized by comprising: a seal link (502,602,604) extending across the gap and magnetically coupled to the aft frame at an upstream end (506,606) and magnetically coupled to the stage one nozzle at a downstream end (508,608), wherein the upstream end (506,606) of the seal link (502,602,604) is coupled to the aft frame via a first magnetic ball socket joint, and wherein the downstream end (508,608) of the seal link (502,602,604) is coupled to the stage one nozzle via a second magnetic ball socket joint. a transition duct having an upstream end and a downstream end, the transition duct comprising an aft frame that circumferentially surrounds the downstream end of the transition duct; a stage one nozzle spaced apart from the aft frame and defining a gap therebetween; and a sealing assembly (500,600) extending across the gap, the sealing assembly (500,600) characterized by comprising: a seal link (502,602,604) extending across the gap and magnetically coupled to the aft frame at an upstream end (506,606) and magnetically coupled to the stage one nozzle at a downstream end (508,608), wherein the upstream end (506,606) of the seal link (502,602,604) is coupled to the aft frame via a first magnetic ball socket joint, and wherein the downstream end (508,608) of the seal link (502,602,604) is coupled to the stage one nozzle via a second magnetic ball socket joint. a seal link (502,602,604) extending across the gap and magnetically coupled to the aft frame at an upstream end (506,606) and magnetically coupled to the stage one nozzle at a downstream end (508,608), wherein the upstream end (506,606) of the seal link (502,602,604) is coupled to the aft frame via a first magnetic ball socket joint, and wherein the downstream end (508,608) of the seal link (502,602,604) is coupled to the stage one nozzle via a second magnetic ball socket joint.
A sensing device (220, 520) comprising: a sensor patch (200, 300, 500) configured to detect extravasation, the sensor patch (200, 300, 500) comprising: an elastic film (202, 302); and at least one sensing electrode (204, 304) disposed on the elastic film (202, 302); and a readout circuit configured to determine the electrical resistance of the at least one sensing electrode (204, 304) of the sensor patch (200, 300); and an audio output means configured to be activated to provide an audio signal when the electrical resistance of the at least one sensing electrode (204, 304) is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold level; wherein an electrical resistance of the at least one sensing electrode (204, 304) is changeable in response to a force acting on the at least one sensing electrode (204, 304); characterised in that the at least one sensing electrode (204, 304) is a single layer of piezoresistive material, the piezoresistive material being a metal, printed on the elastic film (202, 302); and wherein the layer has a thickness of about 0.2 μm or less. a sensor patch (200, 300, 500) configured to detect extravasation, the sensor patch (200, 300, 500) comprising: an elastic film (202, 302); and at least one sensing electrode (204, 304) disposed on the elastic film (202, 302); and an elastic film (202, 302); and at least one sensing electrode (204, 304) disposed on the elastic film (202, 302); and a readout circuit configured to determine the electrical resistance of the at least one sensing electrode (204, 304) of the sensor patch (200, 300); and an audio output means configured to be activated to provide an audio signal when the electrical resistance of the at least one sensing electrode (204, 304) is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold level; wherein an electrical resistance of the at least one sensing electrode (204, 304) is changeable in response to a force acting on the at least one sensing electrode (204, 304); characterised in that the at least one sensing electrode (204, 304) is a single layer of piezoresistive material, the piezoresistive material being a metal, printed on the elastic film (202, 302); and wherein the layer has a thickness of about 0.2 μm or less.
A dual-camera focusing method using a dual camera that comprises a first camera and a second camera, wherein a resolution of the first camera is higher than a resolution of the second camera, the method comprising: using the second camera for focusing; bringing the second camera in focus, and bringing the first camera in focus, characterized in that the method comprises providing the first camera and the second camera such that they have same in-focus distance, obtaining a second driving current value of a motor of the second camera when it is brought in focus; determining a first driving current value of a motor of the first camera in accordance with the second driving current value based on a predetermined relationship between the second driving current value and the first driving current value; and using the first driving current value to focus the first camera. using the second camera for focusing; bringing the second camera in focus, and bringing the first camera in focus, characterized in that the method comprises providing the first camera and the second camera such that they have same in-focus distance, obtaining a second driving current value of a motor of the second camera when it is brought in focus; determining a first driving current value of a motor of the first camera in accordance with the second driving current value based on a predetermined relationship between the second driving current value and the first driving current value; and using the first driving current value to focus the first camera.
An adaptive streaming method for delivering on request, digital media content from a provider, to a user, said digital media content comprising a watermark relating said digital media content to said user, said watermark being based on a unique parameter associated with the user, said method comprising: encoding said digital media content into a plurality of encoded streams (ST1, ST2, ST3), each of said encoded streams (ST1, ST2, ST3) being encoded according to a different bit-rate (BR1, BR2, BR3), each encoded stream (ST1, ST2, ST3) comprising a plurality of chunks (CHK1 ST1, CHK2 ST1, CHK1 ST2, CHK2 ST2), the digital media content being reconstructable using a plurality of said chunks (CHK1 ST1, CHK2 ST1, CHK1 ST2, CHK2 ST2) selected from the plurality of encoded streams; selecting, by the provider, a set of chunks in a sequence allowing for reconstruction of the digital media content, said selection being made from said plurality of encoded streams (ST1, ST2, ST3); selecting, by the provider, a subset from said set of chunks, thereby giving a subset of selected chunks and a subset of remaining chunks, said subset of selected chunks coming from a predetermined one from the plurality of encoded streams (ST1, ST2, ST3); after receiving from the user, via a first communication channel, the request for the digital media content, said request comprising a unique parameter associated with the user, watermarking the subset of selected chunks, said watermark being based on said unique parameter;and delivering a watermarked content to the user, said watermarked content including the watermarked subset of selected chunks and the subset of remaining chunks. encoding said digital media content into a plurality of encoded streams (ST1, ST2, ST3), each of said encoded streams (ST1, ST2, ST3) being encoded according to a different bit-rate (BR1, BR2, BR3), each encoded stream (ST1, ST2, ST3) comprising a plurality of chunks (CHK1 ST1, CHK2 ST1, CHK1 ST2, CHK2 ST2), the digital media content being reconstructable using a plurality of said chunks (CHK1 ST1, CHK2 ST1, CHK1 ST2, CHK2 ST2) selected from the plurality of encoded streams; selecting, by the provider, a set of chunks in a sequence allowing for reconstruction of the digital media content, said selection being made from said plurality of encoded streams (ST1, ST2, ST3); selecting, by the provider, a subset from said set of chunks, thereby giving a subset of selected chunks and a subset of remaining chunks, said subset of selected chunks coming from a predetermined one from the plurality of encoded streams (ST1, ST2, ST3); after receiving from the user, via a first communication channel, the request for the digital media content, said request comprising a unique parameter associated with the user, watermarking the subset of selected chunks, said watermark being based on said unique parameter;and delivering a watermarked content to the user, said watermarked content including the watermarked subset of selected chunks and the subset of remaining chunks.