mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method of scheduling in a TDMA based communication system, in which communication system a first node communicates with a plurality of second nodes (3.1-3.n) using a respective communication link (4.k) for each second node (3.k), and the method includes scheduling the communication in time slots, said method further comprising: - obtaining a propagation time (PT.1-PT.n) for each communication link (4.1-4.n); - determining the largest difference, MAX Δ, in propagation times (PT.1-PT.n) of two communication links (4.1-4.n); - comparing the largest difference, MAX Δ, to a threshold; and - in case the largest difference (MAX Δ) is smaller than the threshold using a first mode of scheduling; - in case the largest difference, MAX Δ, is larger than the threshold using a second mode (110, 112, 114) of scheduling, wherein said first mode of scheduling includes: - selecting a guard time to be applied in each of the time slots, which guard time is based on the largest difference (MAX Δ), and scheduling each second node (3.1-3.n) for transmitting in a respective time slot of said time slots; and wherein said second mode (110, 112, 114) of scheduling includes: - scheduling the transmission from each second node (3.k) to arrive at the first node at a respective time slot of said time slots, wherein the scheduling of the transmission of each second node (3.k) is based on the respective propagation time (PT.k) of the communication link (4.k) of that second node (3.k). - obtaining a propagation time (PT.1-PT.n) for each communication link (4.1-4.n); - determining the largest difference, MAX Δ, in propagation times (PT.1-PT.n) of two communication links (4.1-4.n); - comparing the largest difference, MAX Δ, to a threshold; and - in case the largest difference (MAX Δ) is smaller than the threshold using a first mode of scheduling; - in case the largest difference, MAX Δ, is larger than the threshold using a second mode (110, 112, 114) of scheduling, wherein said first mode of scheduling includes: - selecting a guard time to be applied in each of the time slots, which guard time is based on the largest difference (MAX Δ), and scheduling each second node (3.1-3.n) for transmitting in a respective time slot of said time slots; - selecting a guard time to be applied in each of the time slots, which guard time is based on the largest difference (MAX Δ), and scheduling each second node (3.1-3.n) for transmitting in a respective time slot of said time slots; and wherein said second mode (110, 112, 114) of scheduling includes: - scheduling the transmission from each second node (3.k) to arrive at the first node at a respective time slot of said time slots, wherein the scheduling of the transmission of each second node (3.k) is based on the respective propagation time (PT.k) of the communication link (4.k) of that second node (3.k). - scheduling the transmission from each second node (3.k) to arrive at the first node at a respective time slot of said time slots, wherein the scheduling of the transmission of each second node (3.k) is based on the respective propagation time (PT.k) of the communication link (4.k) of that second node (3.k).
A computer-implemented method, comprising: invoking and running, by a blockchain node in a blockchain network, contract code recorded by a first smart contract in a code structure of the first smart contract to implement a data read and write request for a second smart contract, including reading of related data from or writing of related data to a data set of the second smart contract; obtaining, by the blockchain node, the data read and write request for the second smart contract, wherein the data read and write request is used to perform a data read and write operation on a target object in the data set comprised in the second smart contract; reading, by the blockchain node, input parameters comprised in the data read and write request, wherein the input parameters comprise the target object or the target object and a value of the target object; parsing, by the blockchain node, metadata of the second smart contract by running code comprised in the second smart contract, wherein the metadata describes the data set in the second smart contract, wherein a parsing result indicates a storage field corresponding to the target object in the data set of the second smart contract; and implementing, by the blockchain node, the data read and write operation on the storage field indicated by the parsing result, including reading a field value in the storage field so as to return the field value to the first smart contact, or updating the field value in the storage field based on the value of the target object. invoking and running, by a blockchain node in a blockchain network, contract code recorded by a first smart contract in a code structure of the first smart contract to implement a data read and write request for a second smart contract, including reading of related data from or writing of related data to a data set of the second smart contract; obtaining, by the blockchain node, the data read and write request for the second smart contract, wherein the data read and write request is used to perform a data read and write operation on a target object in the data set comprised in the second smart contract; reading, by the blockchain node, input parameters comprised in the data read and write request, wherein the input parameters comprise the target object or the target object and a value of the target object; parsing, by the blockchain node, metadata of the second smart contract by running code comprised in the second smart contract, wherein the metadata describes the data set in the second smart contract, wherein a parsing result indicates a storage field corresponding to the target object in the data set of the second smart contract; and implementing, by the blockchain node, the data read and write operation on the storage field indicated by the parsing result, including reading a field value in the storage field so as to return the field value to the first smart contact, or updating the field value in the storage field based on the value of the target object.
Device with which the beam paths of at least two cameras (1, 2) mounted on a supporting frame are merged through a partial mirror to take three-dimensional pictures whereby the partial mirror is firmly fixed to a mirror box that is characterised by the whole mirror box being able to be moved on guides on the supporting frame towards the either horizontal or vertical direction of the camera axis to adapt the height of the optical axis of the camera(s) whose beam paths are being reflected in the mirror to the optical axis of the camera(s) whose beam paths are being transmitted through the mirror.
An aircraft tyre monitoring device configured to be mounted on a wheel of a vehicle, the tyre monitoring device comprising: a wireless communication interface; an indicator; a pressure sensor; a temperature sensor; a processing system; and a power supply; wherein the tyre monitoring device is configured to: operate in a storage mode in which at least one of the indicator, the pressure sensor; the temperature sensor and the processing system cannot be used and the tyre monitoring device is only responsive to an initialisation instruction received over the wireless communication interface; and operate in a normal mode in response to the initialisation instruction, wherein in the normal mode, the indicator, the pressure sensor; the temperature sensor and the processing system can be used and the tyre monitoring device is responsive to instructions received over the wireless communication interface, the storage mode having a lower power requirement than the normal mode. a wireless communication interface; an indicator; a pressure sensor; a temperature sensor; a processing system; and a power supply; wherein the tyre monitoring device is configured to: operate in a storage mode in which at least one of the indicator, the pressure sensor; the temperature sensor and the processing system cannot be used and the tyre monitoring device is only responsive to an initialisation instruction received over the wireless communication interface; and operate in a normal mode in response to the initialisation instruction, wherein in the normal mode, the indicator, the pressure sensor; the temperature sensor and the processing system can be used and the tyre monitoring device is responsive to instructions received over the wireless communication interface, the storage mode having a lower power requirement than the normal mode. operate in a storage mode in which at least one of the indicator, the pressure sensor; the temperature sensor and the processing system cannot be used and the tyre monitoring device is only responsive to an initialisation instruction received over the wireless communication interface; and operate in a normal mode in response to the initialisation instruction, wherein in the normal mode, the indicator, the pressure sensor; the temperature sensor and the processing system can be used and the tyre monitoring device is responsive to instructions received over the wireless communication interface, the storage mode having a lower power requirement than the normal mode.
A medical protective and exercise restraint system (700, 800), comprising: a rigid restraining structure configured and dimensioned with a length sufficient to extend from a patient's hand to the patient's shoulder with the patient's elbow unbent; a hand strap attached to the restraining structure adjacent the patient's restrained hand, configured to be wrapped around the patient's hand or wrist; and a shoulder strap attached to the restraining structure adjacent the patient's shoulder, configured to be wrapped around the patient's upper arm or axilla, wherein the hand strap and shoulder strap constrict movement of the patient's arm such that the patient is unable to touch the restrained hand to their face; and wherein said rigid restraining structure is configured to bear against the patient only at two locations; a first location from the bicep to the shoulder and a second location at the hand. a rigid restraining structure configured and dimensioned with a length sufficient to extend from a patient's hand to the patient's shoulder with the patient's elbow unbent; a hand strap attached to the restraining structure adjacent the patient's restrained hand, configured to be wrapped around the patient's hand or wrist; and a shoulder strap attached to the restraining structure adjacent the patient's shoulder, configured to be wrapped around the patient's upper arm or axilla, wherein the hand strap and shoulder strap constrict movement of the patient's arm such that the patient is unable to touch the restrained hand to their face; and wherein said rigid restraining structure is configured to bear against the patient only at two locations; a first location from the bicep to the shoulder and a second location at the hand.
A method comprising: receiving, in a mobile station, a code transmitted by a first base station, the code indicating to the mobile station that it is permitted to access a second base station using radio channels of a restricted area if it has capability to access the second base station; in response to receiving the code, determining a position of the mobile station; comparing the position of the mobile station to the restricted area; determining whether the mobile station is in the restricted area, in response to a determination that the mobile station is outside the restricted area, accessing the first base station by the mobile station; in response to a determination that the mobile station is in the restricted area, searching for the second base station; and if operation using radio channels of the restricted area is permitted at the position of the mobile station, the mobile station accessing the mobile network using the radio channels of the second base station. receiving, in a mobile station, a code transmitted by a first base station, the code indicating to the mobile station that it is permitted to access a second base station using radio channels of a restricted area if it has capability to access the second base station; in response to receiving the code, determining a position of the mobile station; comparing the position of the mobile station to the restricted area; determining whether the mobile station is in the restricted area, in response to a determination that the mobile station is outside the restricted area, accessing the first base station by the mobile station; in response to a determination that the mobile station is in the restricted area, searching for the second base station; and if operation using radio channels of the restricted area is permitted at the position of the mobile station, the mobile station accessing the mobile network using the radio channels of the second base station.
A method of making a planographic printing plate, the method comprising, in this order: image-wise exposing, to infrared light, a positive-working planographic printing plate precursor comprising a positive-working recording layer provided on a substrate; and developing the positive-working planographic printing plate precursor after the exposure using an aqueous alkaline solution, wherein the positive-working recording layer comprises a copolymer containing a structural unit derived from (meth)acrylonitrile and a structural unit derived from styrene, a water-insoluble and alkali-soluble resin, and an infrared absorbing agent, the solubility of the positive-working recording layer in the aqueous alkaline solution being increased by the exposure to infrared light, and wherein the aqueous alkaline solution has a pH of from 8.5 to 10.8 and contains a betaine-based amphoteric surfactant and an ammonium salt represented by the following Formula: wherein R 1, R 2, R 3, and R 4 each independently represent an alkyl group or an aryl group; the total number of carbon atoms contained in R 1, R 2, R 3, and R 4 is from 8 to 20; and X - represents a counter anion. image-wise exposing, to infrared light, a positive-working planographic printing plate precursor comprising a positive-working recording layer provided on a substrate; and developing the positive-working planographic printing plate precursor after the exposure using an aqueous alkaline solution, wherein the positive-working recording layer comprises a copolymer containing a structural unit derived from (meth)acrylonitrile and a structural unit derived from styrene, a water-insoluble and alkali-soluble resin, and an infrared absorbing agent, the solubility of the positive-working recording layer in the aqueous alkaline solution being increased by the exposure to infrared light, and wherein the aqueous alkaline solution has a pH of from 8.5 to 10.8 and contains a betaine-based amphoteric surfactant and an ammonium salt represented by the following Formula: wherein R 1, R 2, R 3, and R 4 each independently represent an alkyl group or an aryl group; the total number of carbon atoms contained in R 1, R 2, R 3, and R 4 is from 8 to 20; and X - represents a counter anion.
A method for reference signal transmission in wireless communications, the method being carried out by a user equipment, the method comprising: acquiring a virtual cell identifier common for a plurality of cells; generating a pseudo-random sequence, PRS, based at least in part on the virtual cell identifier; and transmitting one or more reference signals to the plurality of cells based at least in part on the PRS. acquiring a virtual cell identifier common for a plurality of cells; generating a pseudo-random sequence, PRS, based at least in part on the virtual cell identifier; and transmitting one or more reference signals to the plurality of cells based at least in part on the PRS.
A method of a terminal having a universal integrated circuit card, eUICC, embedded therein for updating a subscription manager secure routing, SM-SR,, the method being characterized by comprising: receiving, from a mobile network operator, MNO, information indicating a modification of a first mobile subscriber issuer security domain number, MSISDN, stored in a MNO security domain, MNO-SD, of a profile stored in the eUICC to a second MSISDN, the profile being installed in the eUICC before receiving the information; detecting (712; 1101), by a controller of the terminal, an event which means that the first MSISDN stored in the MNO-SD of the profile installed in the eUICC is modified to the second MSISDN, wherein access and modification of the MNO-SD can be made only with an MNO OTA key held by the MNO; creating, by the controller of the terminal, an update request message for the SM-SR, which includes the second MSISDN when the event is detected; and transmitting (1103; 715), by the controller of the terminal, the update request message to the SM-SR. receiving, from a mobile network operator, MNO, information indicating a modification of a first mobile subscriber issuer security domain number, MSISDN, stored in a MNO security domain, MNO-SD, of a profile stored in the eUICC to a second MSISDN, the profile being installed in the eUICC before receiving the information; detecting (712; 1101), by a controller of the terminal, an event which means that the first MSISDN stored in the MNO-SD of the profile installed in the eUICC is modified to the second MSISDN, wherein access and modification of the MNO-SD can be made only with an MNO OTA key held by the MNO; creating, by the controller of the terminal, an update request message for the SM-SR, which includes the second MSISDN when the event is detected; and transmitting (1103; 715), by the controller of the terminal, the update request message to the SM-SR.
A safety valve comprising a cylinder having an open end and a plug for closing the open end with a hermetic seal, wherein the interior of the cylinder communicates with a high-pressure gas passage, wherein the cylinder is deformed as a function of gas pressure in the high-pressure gas passage to widen the open end, such that gas in the high-pressure gas passage escapes and the gas pressure is prevented from increasing beyond an acceptable level, characterized by a sealing member located between the plug and the open end, wherein the sealing member is compressed between the plug and the open end to form the hermetic seal between the plug and the open end.
An apparatus comprising: a scalable cold plasma device capable of providing cold plasmas having dimensions from 25 cm through to at least 244 cm, the scalable cold plasma device configured to direct a multi-frequency harmonic-rich cold plasma at a target substrate over an effective area for an effective amount of time to kill or reduce a microbiological pathogen, or denature a protein, in a food processing system. a scalable cold plasma device capable of providing cold plasmas having dimensions from 25 cm through to at least 244 cm, the scalable cold plasma device configured to direct a multi-frequency harmonic-rich cold plasma at a target substrate over an effective area for an effective amount of time to kill or reduce a microbiological pathogen, or denature a protein, in a food processing system.
A system for the mounting of shelves on a substantially rectangular load carrier having four identical columns arranged in the corners thereof, said system comprising columns having a rectangular profile with four side faces, a substantially rectangular shelf of a length which is shorter than the distance between the columns of the load carrier, on which shelf at least one holder is mounted that can be inserted into complementary slots in the columns of the load carrier, said slots being configured with support faces with which the holder is capable of engaging in such a manner that the holder supports on the column, characterised in that the columns are configured with slots (4,5,6) that extend symmetrically about a longitudinally extending centre axis of one of the side faces and through the side faces adjacent to that side face, each of said slots continuously extending through three adjacent sides and being configured with three substantially identical cut-outs, the one of which is situated in the axis of symmetry and the two remaining ones are in the adjacent side faces, said cut-outs being capable of functioning as support faces for the holders of the shelf, them being arranged on the shorter sides of the shelf and extending in the longitudinal direction of the shelf to the effect that they are capable of engaging with the slots in the four columns arranged on the load carrier.
An isolated polypeptide having organophosphorous hydrolase activity, comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 75% identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2.
A pouch assembly for use in an inflatable toy, the pouch assembly comprising: a pouch comprising a pouch upper layer and a pouch lower layer, the pouch upper layer and the pouch lower layer being sealed together along a first sealing path, wherein the pouch is adapted to receive and retain an illumination device in a predetermined position: wherein the pouch comprises gripping means 3E, 3F provided as one or more projections, adapted to retain said illumination device in a predetermined position.
Process for the manufacture of an impregnated cloth comprising at least: a) bringing together at least one reinforcing cloth and particles exhibiting a median diameter D50 of between 0.3 and 2 mm; the said particles are obtained from a polyamide composition exhibiting a melt viscosity of between 0.5 and 50 Pa.s; the latter being measured on the Newtonian plateau at a shear rate of 100 s -1 in a capillary rheometer at a temperature of 25°C above the melting point of the polyamide composition; b) heating the mixture obtained in stage a) to a temperature which makes possible the at least partial melting of the particles; and c) recovering the impregnated cloth. a) bringing together at least one reinforcing cloth and particles exhibiting a median diameter D50 of between 0.3 and 2 mm; the said particles are obtained from a polyamide composition exhibiting a melt viscosity of between 0.5 and 50 Pa.s; the latter being measured on the Newtonian plateau at a shear rate of 100 s -1 in a capillary rheometer at a temperature of 25°C above the melting point of the polyamide composition; b) heating the mixture obtained in stage a) to a temperature which makes possible the at least partial melting of the particles; and c) recovering the impregnated cloth.
A particle therapy apparatus for irradiating a diseased part of a patient's eye with a charged particle beam, comprising: - a particle accelerator to generate the charged particle beam; - a movable irradiation nozzle adapted to receive and direct the charged particle beam towards the patient's eye according to different beam directions; - a patient support adapted to receive and hold the patient in a treatment position; - a pencil beam scanning subsystem configured to scan the charged particle beam over the diseased part of the patient's eye; characterised by further comprising: - a movable marker arranged in such a way that it is visible by the patient while the patient is in the treatment position; - a controller configured to move said marker to a pre-determined and patient-specific position before an irradiation of the diseased part of the patient's eye with the charged particle beam. - a particle accelerator to generate the charged particle beam; - a movable irradiation nozzle adapted to receive and direct the charged particle beam towards the patient's eye according to different beam directions; - a patient support adapted to receive and hold the patient in a treatment position; - a pencil beam scanning subsystem configured to scan the charged particle beam over the diseased part of the patient's eye; - a movable marker arranged in such a way that it is visible by the patient while the patient is in the treatment position; - a controller configured to move said marker to a pre-determined and patient-specific position before an irradiation of the diseased part of the patient's eye with the charged particle beam.