mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An image signature extraction device, comprising: a region feature calculation unit that calculates, with respect to each of a plurality of dimensions composing an image signature, region features, respectively, from two sub-regions in an image, the image signature being information for identifying the image; a difference value calculation unit that calculates a difference value between the calculated region features with respect to each of the plurality of dimensions; a determination unit that calculates absolute values of the difference values with respect to the plurality of dimensions, respectively, sorts the absolute values in ascending order, and determines, as a threshold, an absolute value at a position of a predetermined percentage from the bottom of the sorted order; and a quantization unit that quantizes the difference values by using the threshold, wherein among the plurality of dimensions the two sub-regions are different in terms of relative position of the two sub-regions and in terms of combination of shapes of the two sub-regions. a region feature calculation unit that calculates, with respect to each of a plurality of dimensions composing an image signature, region features, respectively, from two sub-regions in an image, the image signature being information for identifying the image; a difference value calculation unit that calculates a difference value between the calculated region features with respect to each of the plurality of dimensions; a determination unit that calculates absolute values of the difference values with respect to the plurality of dimensions, respectively, sorts the absolute values in ascending order, and determines, as a threshold, an absolute value at a position of a predetermined percentage from the bottom of the sorted order; and a quantization unit that quantizes the difference values by using the threshold, wherein among the plurality of dimensions the two sub-regions are different in terms of relative position of the two sub-regions and in terms of combination of shapes of the two sub-regions.
Fastening element of an accessory part for a pail, wherein the fastening element extends along a circular arc, wherein the fastening element comprises a first profile element having a U-shaped cross-section with first and second profile legs, which are interconnected by a first profile web and are arranged opposite one another, wherein the first and the second profile legs have a first minimum distance from one another in a radial direction of the fastening element in a first receiving region for a first pail edge, which first receiving region is provided for the pail, wherein the fastening element comprises a second profile element having a U-shaped cross-section with third and fourth profile legs, which are interconnected by a second profile web and are arranged opposite one another, wherein the third and the fourth profile legs have a second minimum distance from one another in the radial direction in a second receiving region for a second pail edge, which second receiving region is provided for the pail, and wherein the second minimum distance is greater than the first minimum distance, wherein at least one abutment part (12, 16, 20, 22) is formed on at least one profile leg (4, 5, 8, 15), wherein the abutment part (12, 16, 20, 22) is oriented towards the opposite profile leg (4, 5, 8, 15) of the respective profile element (25, 26), characterised in that the fastening element has a first leg element opposite the accessory part, wherein a profile leg (4, 5) of each of the first and the second profile element is formed by the first leg element, wherein a shaped portion is formed on the first leg element, wherein the shaped portion forms a first abutment part of the first profile element and, when the fastening element is used as intended, is able to engage behind the first pail edge, wherein the shaped portion of the first leg element forms a third abutment part relative to the second pail edge, wherein the first leg element is connected to the first profile web at an obtuse angle and wherein the first profile web connects the first leg element to a second leg element, wherein the second leg element forms the second profile leg of the first profile element as well as a fourth abutment part of the second profile element, wherein the first profile web forms a portion of the second profile web and attaches a portion of the second profile web that extends beyond the first profile web to the first profile web at an obtuse angle, and wherein the second profile web connects the first leg element to the fourth profile leg at an obtuse angle, wherein the fourth profile leg has a second abutment part which, when the fastening element is used as intended, can engage behind the second pail edge.
A method of image registration comprising the steps of: - providing at least first image data and second image data, - selecting of sub-volumes of the first and the second image data, - performing a registration for each one of the sub-volumes, each registration providing a transformation parameter set, - performing a global registration for the first and second image data, the global registration providing a global transformation parameter set, - comparing one of the transformation parameter sets to other transformation parameter sets and/or to the global transformation parameter set for identification of an outlier transformation parameter set of the transformation parameter sets, - outputting of a signal being indicative of the sub-volume of the outlier transformation parameter set. - providing at least first image data and second image data, - selecting of sub-volumes of the first and the second image data, - performing a registration for each one of the sub-volumes, each registration providing a transformation parameter set, - performing a global registration for the first and second image data, the global registration providing a global transformation parameter set, - comparing one of the transformation parameter sets to other transformation parameter sets and/or to the global transformation parameter set for identification of an outlier transformation parameter set of the transformation parameter sets, - outputting of a signal being indicative of the sub-volume of the outlier transformation parameter set.
Method for warning road users passing a stationary vehicle, wherein the vehicle has at least one sensor device which senses the vehicle environment, and the at least one sensor device for sensing the vehicle environment senses at least one section of the traffic situation in the area outside the vehicle, wherein the sensed section in turn covers at least those areas of the vehicle environment which face the flowing traffic as first subareas (13, 23.2, 23.4) and the respective laterally adjacent areas which do not face the flowing traffic as second and third subareas (14, 15, 23.1, 23.3) in a distinguishable manner, the at least one sensor device which senses the vehicle environment generates at least one data stream and transfers it to an evaluation unit (8, 8'), the evaluation unit (8, 8') analyses the data stream for moving objects (2.1-2.6, 6.1-6.3, 24.1-24.4, 25.1, 25.2), and, if a moving object (6.1, 6.2, 25.1, 25.2) appears in the first subareas and a further moving object (2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 24.1, 24.2, 24.3, 24.4) simultaneously appears in the second and/or third subareas (14, 15, 23.1, 23.3), the evaluation unit (8, 8') controls a warning device (16.1, 16.2, 16.4, 16.5, 27.1-27.4) in such a manner that it outputs a warning signal which can be acoustically and/or optically perceived at least by pedestrians or cyclists as a moving object (2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 24.1, 24.2, 24.3, 24.4) in the second and/or third subareas (14, 15, 23.1, 23.3), characterized in that the warning device (16.1, 16.2, 16.4, 16.5, 27.1-27.4) is controlled to output a warning signal by the evaluation unit (8, 8') only when the evaluation unit (8, 8') has detected the at least one moving object (6.1, 6.2, 25.1, 25.2) in the first subareas (13, 23.2, 23.4) and a movement determination by the evaluation unit (8, 8') reveals that the at least one moving object (2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 24.1, 24.2, 24.3, 24.4) detected by the evaluation unit (8, 8') in the second subareas (14, 23.1) and/or third subareas (15, 23.3) is moving towards the first subareas (13, 23.2, 23.4).
A system suitable for anchoring and fixing cladding materials to the exterior surface of buildings comprising at least one upright positioned integrally with respect to an exterior surface of buildings, said at least one upright being shaped for receiving at least one engagement element provided with a first fixing element, wherein said at least one engagement element is suitable for receiving a coupled supporting element containing a cladding element, wherein said supporting element is provided with a second fixing element, said first and second fixing elements (16, 19) indifferently consisting of at least a base portion from which either loops or hooks extend to form a female fixing element or a male fixing element, respectively, characterized in that said at least one engagement element provides a hollow element which contains expandable side parts that exit sideways when moved in translation by a command.
Device for frothing milk, comprising a tubular steam lance with a downward-facing open end for insertion into a milk vessel, a steam generator connected to the steam lance via a steam line, a Venturi nozzle which is arranged in the steam line and into which an air supply line opens, and a valve assembly, which is arranged upstream of the Venturi nozzle in the steam line, for opening and closing the steam line, wherein the air supply line is provided with an electrically actuatable air valve which, on the basis of a control signal, limits an air flow suctioned in via the Venturi nozzle to a volumetric flow that can be adjusted via the air valve, characterised in that the air valve is designed as a clocked air valve which opens and closes on the basis of a periodic switching signal in order to generate a pulsed air flow with an average volumetric flow, and having an electric control circuit for generating the periodic switching signal, wherein a frequency and/or a duty factor of the periodic switching signal can be adjusted in order to adjust the average volumetric flow. wherein the air supply line is provided with an electrically actuatable air valve which, on the basis of a control signal, limits an air flow suctioned in via the Venturi nozzle to a volumetric flow that can be adjusted via the air valve, characterised in that the air valve is designed as a clocked air valve which opens and closes on the basis of a periodic switching signal in order to generate a pulsed air flow with an average volumetric flow, and having an electric control circuit for generating the periodic switching signal, wherein a frequency and/or a duty factor of the periodic switching signal can be adjusted in order to adjust the average volumetric flow.
A controller for controlling a driveline of a motor vehicle to transition between first and second modes of operation, wherein a first group of one or more wheels (12, 13) and not a second group of one or more wheels (14, 15) is coupled to a torque transmission path from a prime mover means when the driveline is in a first mode of operation and both the first and second groups of one or more wheels are coupled to the torque transmission path when the driveline is in the second mode of operation, wherein the second group of one or more wheels is coupled to the torque transmission path by means of an auxiliary portion comprising first and second releasable torque transmitting means and a prop shaft, the first releasable torque transmitting means being operable to connect a first end of the prop shaft to the torque transmission path, the second releasable torque transmitting means being operable to connect a second end of the prop shaft to the second group of one or more wheels, the controller being configured to: control the auxiliary portion to switch the driveline between the first and second modes of operation such that in the first mode the prop shaft is disconnected from both the torque transmission path and said second group of one or more wheels, control the driveline to transition from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation responsive to a value of at least one vehicle operating parameter, characterised by the controller being configured to control the driveline not to transition back to the first mode of operation from the second mode of operation unless the at least one vehicle operating parameter has no value corresponding to a condition for the second mode of operation to be assumed during a period of time not less than a disconnect delay period. control the auxiliary portion to switch the driveline between the first and second modes of operation such that in the first mode the prop shaft is disconnected from both the torque transmission path and said second group of one or more wheels, control the driveline to transition from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation responsive to a value of at least one vehicle operating parameter, characterised by the controller being configured to control the driveline not to transition back to the first mode of operation from the second mode of operation unless the at least one vehicle operating parameter has no value corresponding to a condition for the second mode of operation to be assumed during a period of time not less than a disconnect delay period.
A device for generating prepared heart sound signals of a user on the basis of an acoustic output signal in order to be able to analyse the cardiac activity of the user, wherein the device is wearable in the region of an ear of the user, said device comprising - an amplifier and a loudspeaker connected thereto on the output side thereof, to output a reference signal into the auditory canal of the user; - a microphone for receiving an output signal in said auditory canal of the user, said output signal comprising the reference signal and the heart sounds of the user modulated therewith; and - a processor for real-time processing of this output signal, to generate prepared heart sound signals, wherein the device also comprises - a sound generator for generating the reference signal, which is a sinusoidal signal in the ultrasound range and can be conducted both into the amplifier and into the processor, wherein in the processor - there is arranged a prefilter, which can generate interference-suppressed heart sound signals from the output signal, - and a multiplier, which can demodulate the interference-suppressed heart sound signals with the reference signal and can thus generate an intermediate signal, - and a program for forming mean values, which can form improved heart sound signals from the intermediate signal, - and a frequency-selective filter, which can generate the prepared heart sound signals from the improved heart sound signals. - an amplifier and a loudspeaker connected thereto on the output side thereof, to output a reference signal into the auditory canal of the user; - a microphone for receiving an output signal in said auditory canal of the user, said output signal comprising the reference signal and the heart sounds of the user modulated therewith; and - a processor for real-time processing of this output signal, to generate prepared heart sound signals, wherein the device also comprises - a sound generator for generating the reference signal, which is a sinusoidal signal in the ultrasound range and can be conducted both into the amplifier and into the processor, wherein in the processor - there is arranged a prefilter, which can generate interference-suppressed heart sound signals from the output signal, - and a multiplier, which can demodulate the interference-suppressed heart sound signals with the reference signal and can thus generate an intermediate signal, - and a program for forming mean values, which can form improved heart sound signals from the intermediate signal, - and a frequency-selective filter, which can generate the prepared heart sound signals from the improved heart sound signals.
A control method for protecting a motor by monitoring conditions in a circuit, the method comprising the steps of: providing a circuit having an input and an output; providing an electrical current within said circuit between said input and said output, wherein the electrical current has a value that may fluctuate over a period of time; providing a controller that controls the flow of the electrical current; wherein said controller has one or more limit reference values; detecting and monitoring said value of the electrical current using said controller; generating a range of signal values each corresponding to said value of the electrical current at a given time; calculating an integral value from said range of signal values; comparing said integral value to said one or more limit reference values, wherein said one or more limit reference values is an integral value that represents the amount of work that the motor can perform until the motor starts to overheat and sustain damage; and characterized by activating a control algorithm that sets the limit reference value to a lower cool down limit reference value when it is determined that the calculated integral value exceeds the limit reference value and blocking the amount of electrical current flowing through the motor for a period of time until the integral value is equal to or less than the lower cool down limit reference value, while the motor cools off and recovers from a potential overheat situation. providing a circuit having an input and an output; providing an electrical current within said circuit between said input and said output, wherein the electrical current has a value that may fluctuate over a period of time; providing a controller that controls the flow of the electrical current; wherein said controller has one or more limit reference values; detecting and monitoring said value of the electrical current using said controller; generating a range of signal values each corresponding to said value of the electrical current at a given time; calculating an integral value from said range of signal values; comparing said integral value to said one or more limit reference values, wherein said one or more limit reference values is an integral value that represents the amount of work that the motor can perform until the motor starts to overheat and sustain damage; and characterized by activating a control algorithm that sets the limit reference value to a lower cool down limit reference value when it is determined that the calculated integral value exceeds the limit reference value and blocking the amount of electrical current flowing through the motor for a period of time until the integral value is equal to or less than the lower cool down limit reference value, while the motor cools off and recovers from a potential overheat situation.
Apparatus,, for storing a plurality of objects, comprising: at least one post; a platform defining a surface for supporting at least one object, the platform being coupled to the at least one post and moveable therealong between a first position and a second position below the first position when a first object is supported on the surface of the platform; and an expandable container for retaining objects on the platform, the expandable container being configured to expand as the platform moves from the first position to the second position, characterised in that the platform comprises a chamber for storing the expandable container when not in use and in a collapsed configuration, with the surface of the platform having at least one door to allow access to the expandable container when stored in the chamber. at least one post; a platform defining a surface for supporting at least one object, the platform being coupled to the at least one post and moveable therealong between a first position and a second position below the first position when a first object is supported on the surface of the platform; and an expandable container for retaining objects on the platform, the expandable container being configured to expand as the platform moves from the first position to the second position, characterised in that the platform comprises a chamber for storing the expandable container when not in use and in a collapsed configuration, with the surface of the platform having at least one door to allow access to the expandable container when stored in the chamber.
An exhaust-bypass valve of a turbocharger, comprising: a shunting passage that communicates between a passage at a turbine-inlet side and a passage at a turbine-outlet side and a valve flap that opens and closes the shunting passage, the valve flap opening and closing to shunt a gas flowing through the passage at the turbine-inlet side into the passage at the turbine-outlet side, wherein the valve flap is supported by an arm at one side thereof, the arm being supported rotatably about a shaft, the valve flap being capable of moving in the direction away from the passage at the turbine-inlet side, and wherein the valve flap is rotatably supported at one side thereof serving as a center-of-rotation side, the other side of the valve flap being arranged to move away from or towards the shunting passage to open or close the shunting passage, characterized by the shunting passage being angled towards a center of rotation of the shaft between the passage at the turbine-inlet side and the passage at the turbine-outlet side, wherein a tapered portion is provided at an edge close to the other side, the edge being at least one of an edge of an opening for the shunting passage facing the valve flap and a side surface of the valve flap facing the shunting passage.
Air valve device for an internal combustion engine having a multi-part housing comprising at least one drive housing and a flow housing, wherein a drive unit acting on a valve rod is arranged in the drive housing, wherein the flow housing comprises a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, wherein a valve closure unit is provided in the flow housing, which comprises a valve closure body and a sealing element, which cooperate with exactly one valve seat surface such that the fluid inlet can be fluidically separated from or connected to the fluid outlet, wherein at least the valve closure body is actuatable by the valve rod and the sealing element can be actuated independently of the valve closure body, characterized in that opening means (34, 36) are provided for the valve closure unit, which allow a defined opening of the sealing element independently of a differential pressure between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, wherein the sealing element has an aperture as opening means that allows to convey a small amount of air from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet.
A composition suitable for wound closure applications, comprising: a cross-linkable silicone polymer having reactive functionalities; a silica-containing composition; a silicone cross-linking agent; a catalyst, wherein said catalyst comprises a platinum tetramethyldivinyl disiloxane diethyl maleate complex having the formula: Pt[(CH 2 = CH)(CH 3) 2 Si] 2 O·(COCH = CHCO)(C 2 H 5 O) 2; and an antimicrobial agent. a cross-linkable silicone polymer having reactive functionalities; a silica-containing composition; a silicone cross-linking agent; a catalyst, wherein said catalyst comprises a platinum tetramethyldivinyl disiloxane diethyl maleate complex having the formula: Pt[(CH 2 = CH)(CH 3) 2 Si] 2 O·(COCH = CHCO)(C 2 H 5 O) 2; and an antimicrobial agent.