mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method of removing echo, the method comprising: outputting an audio signal; receiving an audio signal, wherein the received audio signal includes echo resulting from said outputted audio signal; modelling an echo path of the echo in the received audio signal using a first model based on the outputted audio signal and the received audio signal to determine a first model estimate of the echo in the received audio signal; using the first model estimate to determine a first performance value according to a performance metric; comparing the first performance value with a threshold value; characterized in that the method comprises; determining if the echo path can be deemed linear based on said comparison and based on said comparison selectively: using the first model estimate of the echo to remove the echo in the received audio signal, or modelling the echo path of the echo in the received audio signal using a second model based on the outputted audio signal and the received audio signal to determine a second model estimate of the echo, and using the second model estimate of the echo to remove the echo in the received audio signal. outputting an audio signal; receiving an audio signal, wherein the received audio signal includes echo resulting from said outputted audio signal; modelling an echo path of the echo in the received audio signal using a first model based on the outputted audio signal and the received audio signal to determine a first model estimate of the echo in the received audio signal; using the first model estimate to determine a first performance value according to a performance metric; comparing the first performance value with a threshold value; using the first model estimate of the echo to remove the echo in the received audio signal, or modelling the echo path of the echo in the received audio signal using a second model based on the outputted audio signal and the received audio signal to determine a second model estimate of the echo, and using the second model estimate of the echo to remove the echo in the received audio signal.
A method for manufacturing a rear frame side member of a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of: - forming a flat blank: a) by providing a plate comprising a front flat sheet and a rear flat sheet aligned with respect to each other along a longitudinal axis; said front and rear flat sheets (31, 33) being made of different materials so that said rear flat sheet defines a rear segment of the side member having higher deformability under strain with load directed along said longitudinal axis; said front and rear flat sheets being welded to each other along an edge which is transversal to said longitudinal axis; b) by overlapping and welding a further flat sheet onto an area of said front flat sheet; - hot pressing said flat blank so as to define a required cross section; - cooling the side member obtained from the hot pressing; said front flat sheet being made of a steel which is hardened by the cooling step; characterized in that: - said cross section is U-shaped so as to define a recess which extends along said longitudinal axis; and - following hot pressing, said further flat sheet defines a patch, which is arranged within said recess and comprises an intermediate portion and two wings joined to said intermediate portion so as to also have a U-shaped cross section. - forming a flat blank: a) by providing a plate comprising a front flat sheet and a rear flat sheet aligned with respect to each other along a longitudinal axis; said front and rear flat sheets (31, 33) being made of different materials so that said rear flat sheet defines a rear segment of the side member having higher deformability under strain with load directed along said longitudinal axis; said front and rear flat sheets being welded to each other along an edge which is transversal to said longitudinal axis; b) by overlapping and welding a further flat sheet onto an area of said front flat sheet; a) by providing a plate comprising a front flat sheet and a rear flat sheet aligned with respect to each other along a longitudinal axis; said front and rear flat sheets (31, 33) being made of different materials so that said rear flat sheet defines a rear segment of the side member having higher deformability under strain with load directed along said longitudinal axis; said front and rear flat sheets being welded to each other along an edge which is transversal to said longitudinal axis; b) by overlapping and welding a further flat sheet onto an area of said front flat sheet; - hot pressing said flat blank so as to define a required cross section; - cooling the side member obtained from the hot pressing; said front flat sheet being made of a steel which is hardened by the cooling step; - said cross section is U-shaped so as to define a recess which extends along said longitudinal axis; and - following hot pressing, said further flat sheet defines a patch, which is arranged within said recess and comprises an intermediate portion and two wings joined to said intermediate portion so as to also have a U-shaped cross section.
A composition comprising gingival fibroblasts for use in the prevention or treatment of a disease of the locomotor system in a horse selected in the group consisting of a tendinitis, an osteochondrosis and an arthrosis.
Use of a water-soluble thermoset binder for binder jetting of a cemented carbide or cermet green body wherein the water-soluble thermoset binder comprises a compound A being at least one organic, non-aromatic substance, comprising at least two hydroxyl groups and a compound B being at least one organic, non-aromatic substance, comprising at least two carboxyl groups, wherein the compound A and compound B are monomers or oligomers with a molecular weight less than 2000 g/mol and wherein the total amount of compound A and B is between 30 and 80 wt% and wherein compound A and B does not contain any epoxy group and wherein compound A and B does not contain nitrogen, phosphorous, silicon, potassium, sodium or fluorine, and wherein the amounts of compounds A and B are such that the molar ratio of the hydroxyl groups in compound A to the carboxyl groups in compound B is between 0.1 and 10.
A method of operating a telecommunications network, said telecommunications network being accessible to a User Equipment, UE, and comprising a cellular telecommunications network and a fixed-access telecommunications network, the method comprising the steps of: providing a set of user plane functions for processing user traffic for the UE, said set comprising at least two user plane functions; providing a combined user plane function for processing user traffic for the UE according to the set of user plane functions; following establishing a network connection between the UE and the cellular telecommunications network via the fixed-access telecommunications network, identifying inefficient routing of user traffic associated with the UE, said inefficient routing comprising routing user traffic to at least the set of user plane functions; and in response to identifying inefficient routing, re-routing user traffic associated with the UE to the combined user plane function so as to process the user traffic at the combined user plane function instead of at the set of user plane functions. providing a set of user plane functions for processing user traffic for the UE, said set comprising at least two user plane functions; providing a combined user plane function for processing user traffic for the UE according to the set of user plane functions; following establishing a network connection between the UE and the cellular telecommunications network via the fixed-access telecommunications network, identifying inefficient routing of user traffic associated with the UE, said inefficient routing comprising routing user traffic to at least the set of user plane functions; and in response to identifying inefficient routing, re-routing user traffic associated with the UE to the combined user plane function so as to process the user traffic at the combined user plane function instead of at the set of user plane functions.
A method for transmitting feedback information by a user equipment, UE, in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: receiving a first set of channel state information reference signals, CSI-RS, and a second set of CSI-RS; calculating a channel quality indicator, CQI, using a received power of the first set of CSI-RS and a channel matrix estimated based on the second set of CSI-RS; and transmitting, to a base station, feedback based on the calculated CQI, wherein the CQI is calculated according to: P E − CSI − RS e ⋅ H Az wherein P E − CSI − RS e is the received power on the first set of CSI-RS, and H AZ is the channel matrix based on the second set of CSI-RS. receiving a first set of channel state information reference signals, CSI-RS, and a second set of CSI-RS; calculating a channel quality indicator, CQI, using a received power of the first set of CSI-RS and a channel matrix estimated based on the second set of CSI-RS; and transmitting, to a base station, feedback based on the calculated CQI, wherein the CQI is calculated according to: P E − CSI − RS e ⋅ H Az wherein P E − CSI − RS e is the received power on the first set of CSI-RS, and H AZ is the channel matrix based on the second set of CSI-RS.
A heat exchanger for warming fuel prior to introduction of the fuel to an engine, the heat exchanger including: a fuel inlet, a fuel outlet and a fuel inlet cavity located therebetween; a heat exchange matrix having heat transfer components past which the fuel flows between said fuel inlet cavity and said outlet and which are arranged to be heated, the heat transfer components comprising a plurality of fuel tubes between the fuel inlet cavity and the outlet; wherein the heat exchanger is substantially cylindrical and characterized by swirl inducing means (42, 46) comprising the fuel inlet being arranged tangentially to the fuel inlet cavity and the heat exchanger matrix at a position offset from a central axis of the heat exchanger, and is arranged to cause the fuel to enter the heat exchanger substantially perpendicular to the main direction of fuel flow through said matrix. a fuel inlet, a fuel outlet and a fuel inlet cavity located therebetween; a heat exchange matrix having heat transfer components past which the fuel flows between said fuel inlet cavity and said outlet and which are arranged to be heated, the heat transfer components comprising a plurality of fuel tubes between the fuel inlet cavity and the outlet; wherein the heat exchanger is substantially cylindrical and characterized by swirl inducing means (42, 46) comprising the fuel inlet being arranged tangentially to the fuel inlet cavity and the heat exchanger matrix at a position offset from a central axis of the heat exchanger, and is arranged to cause the fuel to enter the heat exchanger substantially perpendicular to the main direction of fuel flow through said matrix.
A device for collecting samples from the surface of water in order to analyze the presence of oil contaminants in a defined water aquatorium, the device comprising a vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a sampler configured to be moved by a small-scale lifter winch, characterized in that the sampler comprises a container with positive buoyancy and is equipped with a fluoropolymeric fine-meshed screen for taking samples from water surface, wherein said unmanned aerial vehicle is further equipped with means for sealing a collected sample, wherein said means for sealing comprise a shutter installed on the unmanned aerial vehicle adapted to seal the container of the sampler.
A method of reducing mycotoxins on fruit or seeds, comprising: producing a reactive gas by forming a high-voltage cold plasma (HVCP) from a working gas; transporting the reactive gas at least 3 meters away from the HVCP; followed by contacting the fruit or seeds with the reactive gas; wherein the reactive gas is gas produced by a HVCP, including excited and chemically reactive species, but not those species which dissipate in 0.2 seconds or less. producing a reactive gas by forming a high-voltage cold plasma (HVCP) from a working gas; transporting the reactive gas at least 3 meters away from the HVCP; followed by contacting the fruit or seeds with the reactive gas;
A process comprising providing at least one amine and a first base oil to a rotor stator mixer which is operating at a shear rate of less than 5000 reciprocal seconds (1/sec), adding a isocyanate to the mixer in the shear zone and in a position such that a residence time in the mixer after addition of the isocyanate is less than 20 seconds to produce a paste comprising a polyurea; wherein the isocyanate is introduced directly to the shear zone and close to the outlet of the rotor stator mixer.
Preform for a multi-compartment container for storing and dispensing products (P1, P2), comprising: - a main body extending mainly along a longitudinal axis X-X and comprising a tubular peripheral wall and an internal partition, said peripheral wall and said internal partition being produced from flexible material, - a dispensing head mounted on a first end of the main body and having at least two dispensing ducts (23, 24), each opening at one end into a compartment (3, 4) and at the other end towards the outside of the device, - the second, open end for filling the device being intended to be closed by pinching and welding of the edge of the peripheral wall in a welding plane, the preform being characterized in that the internal partition extends between the two ends (18, 20) mainly in a plane perpendicular to the welding plane in order to bound compartments intended to contain respective products, said partition having a single concavity oriented towards one of the compartments along the welding plane such that the partition is symmetrical with respect to said welding plane. - a main body extending mainly along a longitudinal axis X-X and comprising a tubular peripheral wall and an internal partition, said peripheral wall and said internal partition being produced from flexible material, - a dispensing head mounted on a first end of the main body and having at least two dispensing ducts (23, 24), each opening at one end into a compartment (3, 4) and at the other end towards the outside of the device, - the second, open end for filling the device being intended to be closed by pinching and welding of the edge of the peripheral wall in a welding plane,
A telescopic type collision energy absorption device for a rail vehicle, wherein the energy absorption device comprises a first tube and a second tube that can telescope within the first tube, the first tube being mounted with a cutting mechanism for cutting an outer wall of the second tube, wherein the energy absorption device comprises a telescopic mechanism connected with the second tube by passing through the first tube, characterized in that the telescopic mechanism is driven by a double-acting type air cylinder; the telescopic mechanism comprises the double-acting type air cylinder, a double-acting type solenoid valve, an air storage tank and a controller; wherein the controller of the telescopic mechanism is configured to: when the energy absorption device is in a non-operating state, activate a second position of the double-acting type solenoid valve in such a way that a second position of the double-acting type air cylinder is inflated by high-pressure air in the air storage tank via a gas circuit; wherein the double-acting type air cylinder is configured to be in a state of tension, responsive to the second position of the double-acting type air cylinder being inflated; and wherein the controller of the telescopic mechanism is further configured to pull the second tube in such a way that the second tube is retracted into the interior of the first tube, responsive to the double-acting type air cylinder being in the state of tension; and wherein the controller of the telescopic mechanism is further configured to: when in a state prior to the collision of the vehicle, activate a first position of the double-acting type solenoid valve in such a way that a first position of the double-acting type air cylinder is inflated by the high-pressure air in the air storage tank via the gas circuit; wherein the double-acting type air cylinder is configured to push the second tube in such a way that the second tube is ejected outwards, responsive to the first position of the double-acting type air cylinder being inflated; the cutting mechanism is configured to be pressed against locating slots of the second tube under the effect of a spring force, responsive to the second tube being ejected outwards; the double-acting type air cylinder is further configured to: when the second tube is not subjected to the collision after it projects, pull the second tube to the interior of the first tube; and the cutting mechanism is further configured to: when the second tube is subjected to an external force after it projects and retracts towards the interior of the first tube, cut the second tube and absorb energy.
Railway car comprising an arrangement for measuring loading from the suspension of a wheel of the railway car, the railway car comprising a frame set on at least one wheelset by means of helical springs, the arrangement comprising a support structure, in which there is a slanting friction surface, fitted to the upper end of at least one spring in the wheelset, characterized by further including at least one weighing plate supported on the slanting friction surface a rotating shaft, which is mounted in bearings to rotate around its longitudinal axis, is fitted parallel to the axle of the wheelset, is supported not to rotate transversely to its longitudinal axis, and is pivotally attached to the frame of the railway car, wherein the at least one weighing plate is attached to the rotating shaft, and at least one weighing device, at a distance (a+b) from the rotating shaft, which is fitted between the weighing plate and the counter surface of the weighing device, i.e. the frame of the car, in such a way that the weighing device forms a support point for the weighing plate, and wherein the weighing device is attached to the frame of the railway car.
An infrared temperature monitoring system, comprising: a protective housing having an open end and a closed end, the protective housing having a transmissive window defined on a surface of the closed end; an IR element including a temperature sensor having a sensor housing, wherein the protective housing encases the IR element; and a metallic frame having a double open ended top hat shape that includes a flange at one end and being configured to receive the IR element in an end opposite that of the flange, wherein the flange of the metallic frame has an outer diameter that is substantially the same as an inner diameter of the protective housing, and wherein the metallic frame is positioned inside the protective housing such that the outer diameter of the flange is snug against the inner diameter of the protective housing and the flange is in contact with the surface of the closed end of the protective housing such that the flange encompasses the transmissive window defined in the closed end of the protective housing thereby providing a stable temperature around the transmissive window. a protective housing having an open end and a closed end, the protective housing having a transmissive window defined on a surface of the closed end; an IR element including a temperature sensor having a sensor housing, wherein the protective housing encases the IR element; and a metallic frame having a double open ended top hat shape that includes a flange at one end and being configured to receive the IR element in an end opposite that of the flange, wherein the flange of the metallic frame has an outer diameter that is substantially the same as an inner diameter of the protective housing, and wherein the metallic frame is positioned inside the protective housing such that the outer diameter of the flange is snug against the inner diameter of the protective housing and the flange is in contact with the surface of the closed end of the protective housing such that the flange encompasses the transmissive window defined in the closed end of the protective housing thereby providing a stable temperature around the transmissive window.
A surgical stapler 10 comprising: a handle assembly 14 including a trigger 26; a clamping device having a staple cartridge 21 including a plurality of staples and an anvil 22 having a fastener forming surface thereon, the anvil pivotable relative to the staple cartridge between an open position having a distal end spaced from the staple cartridge and a closed position in close cooperative alignment with the staple cartridge; and a controller 28 configured to determine an occurrence of clamping by the anvil and the staple cartridge, the controller controlling firing of the plurality of staples from the staple cartridge; characterised in that when the trigger is actuated the controller delays firing of the plurality of staples from the staple cartridge to provide for a predetermined time period of tissue compression of the tissue between the anvil and staple cartridge and wherein the controller outputs a control signal to allow firing once the predetermined time period is reached. a handle assembly 14 including a trigger 26; a clamping device having a staple cartridge 21 including a plurality of staples and an anvil 22 having a fastener forming surface thereon, the anvil pivotable relative to the staple cartridge between an open position having a distal end spaced from the staple cartridge and a closed position in close cooperative alignment with the staple cartridge; and a controller 28 configured to determine an occurrence of clamping by the anvil and the staple cartridge, the controller controlling firing of the plurality of staples from the staple cartridge; characterised in that when the trigger is actuated the controller delays firing of the plurality of staples from the staple cartridge to provide for a predetermined time period of tissue compression of the tissue between the anvil and staple cartridge and wherein the controller outputs a control signal to allow firing once the predetermined time period is reached.
Clamping device (10, 10a, 10b, 20, 30) for connecting two mutually abutting flange projections (110, 210, 310) of components, the clamping device forming a frame (11, 21, 31); and the clamping device comprising a bracing device (12, 13, 22, 23, 32, 33) which is designed to brace the two mutually abutting flange projections in the frame, characterized in that the frame (11, 21, 31) is designed to be penetrated by the two mutually abutting flange projections, and thus to surround the two mutually abutting flange projections.
A pharmaceutical composition for parenteral administration comprising: an aqueous solution comprising ketorolac or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount from 0.1 mg/mL to 10 mg/mL; and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient selected from a group consisting of trehalose, anhydrous or hydrous forms of sodium chloride, dextrose, sucrose, xylitol, fructose, glycerol, sorbitol, potassium chloride, mannose, calcium chloride and magnesium chloride; wherein the composition is free of alcohol; and wherein the composition maintains at least 90% of the amount of ketorolac or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof after storage for 6 months.
Transverse tensioning device, to stretch a film, fed in a feed plane in a direction of feed, in a direction transverse to said direction of feed, said film being divided into a plurality of columns (100A, 100B) oriented longitudinally with respect to said direction of feed, characterized in that it comprises at least one pair of transverse tensioning heads (31, 31', 31") disposed symmetrically to each other with respect to said feed plane and each comprising two contact members (32, 32', 32") able to enter into contact with said film of heat-weldable material, said contact members (32, 32', 32") being aligned and movable in a direction transverse to said direction of feed and parallel to said feed plane.