mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
Method for the improved cleaning of edges of a wall, which has a projecting skirting board, by means of a cleaning robot which has at least one impact sensor and at least one distance detector which is arranged thereabove in the operating state, in which - in a first cleaning pass, the cleaning robot strikes against the skirting board, whereupon the impact sensor generates a first signal and the distance detector detects a first distance (a 1) from the wall, - the cleaning robot continues its first cleaning pass until it strikes against the skirting board at least once more, whereupon the impact sensor generates a second signal and the distance detector detects a second distance (a 2) from the wall, - a computer facility of the cleaning robot calculates from the first and second signal two spatial points (P 1, P 2) and a first straight line (G 1) which runs through these two spatial points (P 1, P 2), - by using the distances (a 1, a 2) and the two spatial points (P 1, P 2), the computer facility determines an approach boundary of the cleaning robot in relation to the wall for subsequent cleaning passes, - the computer facility controls the cleaning robot during subsequent cleaning passes exclusively via the at least one distance detector, the cleaning robot only traveling as far as the approach boundary and thereby permitting an improved cleaning of edges. - in a first cleaning pass, the cleaning robot strikes against the skirting board, whereupon the impact sensor generates a first signal and the distance detector detects a first distance (a 1) from the wall, - the cleaning robot continues its first cleaning pass until it strikes against the skirting board at least once more, whereupon the impact sensor generates a second signal and the distance detector detects a second distance (a 2) from the wall, - a computer facility of the cleaning robot calculates from the first and second signal two spatial points (P 1, P 2) and a first straight line (G 1) which runs through these two spatial points (P 1, P 2), - by using the distances (a 1, a 2) and the two spatial points (P 1, P 2), the computer facility determines an approach boundary of the cleaning robot in relation to the wall for subsequent cleaning passes, - the computer facility controls the cleaning robot during subsequent cleaning passes exclusively via the at least one distance detector, the cleaning robot only traveling as far as the approach boundary and thereby permitting an improved cleaning of edges.
Method of controlling a relay peer of a relay protocol for sending messages over a relay connection that comprises a sending end-peer of said relay protocol, a receiving end-peer of said relay protocol and one or more relay peers of said relay protocol, each message comprising a respective control section and a payload section, where in accordance with said relay protocol said sending end-peer sends data unit messages arranged in a sequence towards said receiving end-peer, each sent data unit message being identifiable by a sequence position identifier, and receives feedback messages that by using said sequence position identifiers carry receipt information on a receipt of said data unit messages, where said relay protocol provides for at least a first type and a second type of receipt information, said first type of receipt information (RACK) being indicative of a correct receipt of a data unit message at one of said relay peers of said relay protocol, and said second type of receipt information being indicative of a correct receipt of a data unit message at said receiving end-peer of said relay protocol, said method comprising: - a procedure for reading the control section of at least some of said messages being sent over said relay connection, - a procedure for forwarding the payload section of data unit messages towards said receiving end-peer and for forwarding receipt information of said second type towards said sending end-peer, - a procedure for performing retransmissions for said data unit messages on the basis of said feedback messages, the method being characterised by: - a procedure for extracting information from the payload section of such messages in which said procedure for reading the control section detects the presence of a predetermined marker in the control section. - a procedure for reading the control section of at least some of said messages being sent over said relay connection, - a procedure for forwarding the payload section of data unit messages towards said receiving end-peer and for forwarding receipt information of said second type towards said sending end-peer, - a procedure for performing retransmissions for said data unit messages on the basis of said feedback messages, the method being characterised by: - a procedure for extracting information from the payload section of such messages in which said procedure for reading the control section detects the presence of a predetermined marker in the control section.
A method, comprising: accessing a plurality of location estimates (10, 15, 205, 210, 220, 225, 230, 235, 240) for one or more mobile devices within a predefined area over a time period; determining that the one or more mobile devices has remained substantially stationary if the plurality of location estimates with successive time stamps indicate that the one or more mobile device has moved less than a predefined minimum threshold during the time period; determining a set of location estimates for one or more substantially stationary mobile devices; and identifying, by a processor, one or more points of interest (245, 340, 345, 350, 355, 360, 365, 370, 1005, 1010, 1015) within the predefined area using the set of location estimates; characterized in that identifying one or more points of interest further comprises: grouping the set of location estimates into one or more clusters (305, 310, 315, 320, 325, 330, 335, 700, 900); determining (425, 430, 435, 440, 445) a number of the one or more points of interest to reduce an expected error in location of the one or more points of interest below a predefined threshold level; and storing information relating to the one or more points of interest in a memory. accessing a plurality of location estimates (10, 15, 205, 210, 220, 225, 230, 235, 240) for one or more mobile devices within a predefined area over a time period; determining that the one or more mobile devices has remained substantially stationary if the plurality of location estimates with successive time stamps indicate that the one or more mobile device has moved less than a predefined minimum threshold during the time period; determining a set of location estimates for one or more substantially stationary mobile devices; and identifying, by a processor, one or more points of interest (245, 340, 345, 350, 355, 360, 365, 370, 1005, 1010, 1015) within the predefined area using the set of location estimates; characterized in that identifying one or more points of interest further comprises: grouping the set of location estimates into one or more clusters (305, 310, 315, 320, 325, 330, 335, 700, 900); determining (425, 430, 435, 440, 445) a number of the one or more points of interest to reduce an expected error in location of the one or more points of interest below a predefined threshold level; and storing information relating to the one or more points of interest in a memory. grouping the set of location estimates into one or more clusters (305, 310, 315, 320, 325, 330, 335, 700, 900); determining (425, 430, 435, 440, 445) a number of the one or more points of interest to reduce an expected error in location of the one or more points of interest below a predefined threshold level; and storing information relating to the one or more points of interest in a memory.
Container, comprising a body and a door attached to the body, which can be moved from a closed position to an open position and which can be locked in the open position using a locking device, wherein the locking device comprises a latch element, wherein the container has a latch element receptacle, in which the latch element is essentially completely accommodated in a rest position, when the door is in the closed position, wherein the container comprises a transfer apparatus, by means of which, when closing the door, the latch element can be transferred from an operating position, wherein the latch element at least partially projects outside the latch element receptacle, to the rest position, wherein the latch element can be pivoted from the operating position to the rest position, by means of the transfer apparatus, wherein the latch element can be pivoted by means of the transfer apparatus around a pivot shaft, wherein the transfer apparatus comprises a lever element and a stop element, wherein the lever element knocks on the stop element when closing the door and is pivoted as the closing process continues, wherein the pivot shaft is attached non-rotatably to the latch element and the lever element and wherein the latch element and the lever element are non-rotatably connected to each other via the pivot shaft and can be pivoted together around a pivot axis of the pivot shaft.
A closed impeller (120, 130) for a centrifugal compressor, having an inlet, an outlet and a plurality of passages fluidly connecting the inlet to the outlet, wherein each of the passages being defined by a hub, a shroud and two blades, characterised in that each blade has a upstream portion having a thickness that first increases and then decreases, so as to create a converging-diverging bottleneck in the passage localized at the inlet of the passage, and a downstream portion having a substantially constant thickness, wherein the thickness decrease ends at a distance from the leading edge of the blade, said distance being more than 2 times and less than 6 times the maximum thickness of the blade. an inlet, an outlet and a plurality of passages fluidly connecting the inlet to the outlet, wherein each of the passages being defined by a hub, a shroud and two blades, characterised in that each blade has a upstream portion having a thickness that first increases and then decreases, so as to create a converging-diverging bottleneck in the passage localized at the inlet of the passage, and a downstream portion having a substantially constant thickness, wherein the thickness decrease ends at a distance from the leading edge of the blade, said distance being more than 2 times and less than 6 times the maximum thickness of the blade.
A method for managing an application comprising: receiving a first inputted unlocking pattern and in response thereto, operating the wireless terminal in a first unlocking mode; when a first application is selected after entering the first unlocking mode, executing the first application and displaying first data associated with the first unlocking mode; receiving a second inputted unlocking pattern and in response thereto, operating the wireless terminal in a second unlocking mode; and after entering the second unlocking mode, collectively managing data associated with the first application stored in the wireless terminal, wherein, if the first application is selected after entering the second unlocking mode, the data associated with the first application can be collectively managed by displaying second data associated with the second unlocking mode and the first data associated with the first unlocking mode, and wherein each of the first and second inputted unlocking patterns is to be used as a password for unlocking the wireless terminal and each unlocking pattern is a pattern of continuous touch movement detected on a touch screen. receiving a first inputted unlocking pattern and in response thereto, operating the wireless terminal in a first unlocking mode; when a first application is selected after entering the first unlocking mode, executing the first application and displaying first data associated with the first unlocking mode; receiving a second inputted unlocking pattern and in response thereto, operating the wireless terminal in a second unlocking mode; and after entering the second unlocking mode, collectively managing data associated with the first application stored in the wireless terminal, wherein, if the first application is selected after entering the second unlocking mode, the data associated with the first application can be collectively managed by displaying second data associated with the second unlocking mode and the first data associated with the first unlocking mode, and wherein each of the first and second inputted unlocking patterns is to be used as a password for unlocking the wireless terminal and each unlocking pattern is a pattern of continuous touch movement detected on a touch screen.
A system configured for use with a moveable sports apparatus, the system comprising: a wheel assembly comprising: an axle; and at least one wheel mounted on and rotatable with respect to the axle; a shaft substantially perpendicular to the axle, wherein the wheel assembly is configured to rotate about the shaft and to translate longitudinally about the shaft; a height locking mechanism comprising: a ratchet wedge, configured to prevent the shaft rising when engaged; and a ratchet release handle configured to release the ratchet wedge when actuated; and one or more connectors configured to connect the wheel assembly to a moveable sports apparatus. a wheel assembly comprising: an axle; and at least one wheel mounted on and rotatable with respect to the axle; an axle; and at least one wheel mounted on and rotatable with respect to the axle; a shaft substantially perpendicular to the axle, wherein the wheel assembly is configured to rotate about the shaft and to translate longitudinally about the shaft; a height locking mechanism comprising: a ratchet wedge, configured to prevent the shaft rising when engaged; and a ratchet release handle configured to release the ratchet wedge when actuated; and a ratchet wedge, configured to prevent the shaft rising when engaged; and a ratchet release handle configured to release the ratchet wedge when actuated; and one or more connectors configured to connect the wheel assembly to a moveable sports apparatus.
Locking device, in particular for a sliding door fitting, having a control element which can be moved by a drive rod, a slider which is guided movably on a guide element and has a curved guide in which the control element can be displaced, and a latch element which is connected to the slider via a first bolt and can be locked to a locking element, characterized in that the latch element is connected to the slider via at least one further second bolt.
A process for the recrystallisation of piroctone olamine, comprising: a) Dissolving piroctone olamine in a solvent comprising alcohol, wherein dissolving takes place at a dissolution temperature, which is a temperature above 50 degrees Celsius and below the boiling point of the alcohol, wherein the solvent comprises 90%wt or more of alcohol, and wherein the alcohol comprised in the solvent is selected from the group consisting of ethanol, isopropanol and mixtures thereof; b) Cooling the solution from the dissolution temperature to a temperature between 1 and 15 degrees Celsius for a period up to 10 hours, preferably from 10 minutes to 10 hours; c) Recovering crystals of piroctone olamine. a) Dissolving piroctone olamine in a solvent comprising alcohol, wherein dissolving takes place at a dissolution temperature, which is a temperature above 50 degrees Celsius and below the boiling point of the alcohol, wherein the solvent comprises 90%wt or more of alcohol, and wherein the alcohol comprised in the solvent is selected from the group consisting of ethanol, isopropanol and mixtures thereof; b) Cooling the solution from the dissolution temperature to a temperature between 1 and 15 degrees Celsius for a period up to 10 hours, preferably from 10 minutes to 10 hours; c) Recovering crystals of piroctone olamine.
Air conditioning apparatus comprising: a main body comprising a suction part through which air is suctioned and a discharge part through which the air suctioned through the suction part is discharged; a fan disposed in the main body to allow the air to flow; an indoor heat exchanger disposed in the main body in which the air suctioned through the suction part is heat exchanged with a refrigerant; an electric charge device coupled to a suction grill defining the suction part outside the main body to charge dust in the air; a filter device disposed between the suction part and the indoor heat exchanger in the main body to collect the charged dust particles; a discharge grill part for guiding discharge of the air that is heat exchanged with the refrigerant and supporting the indoor heat exchanger; and a dust storage part for collecting dust particles removed from the filter device, characterized in that the filter device and the dust storage part are coupled to the indoor heat exchanger. a main body comprising a suction part through which air is suctioned and a discharge part through which the air suctioned through the suction part is discharged; a fan disposed in the main body to allow the air to flow; an indoor heat exchanger disposed in the main body in which the air suctioned through the suction part is heat exchanged with a refrigerant; an electric charge device coupled to a suction grill defining the suction part outside the main body to charge dust in the air; a filter device disposed between the suction part and the indoor heat exchanger in the main body to collect the charged dust particles; a discharge grill part for guiding discharge of the air that is heat exchanged with the refrigerant and supporting the indoor heat exchanger; and a dust storage part for collecting dust particles removed from the filter device, characterized in that the filter device and the dust storage part are coupled to the indoor heat exchanger.
Transducer for the detection of strains and/or temperature variations in engineering works and/or terrestrial zones, the transducer comprising at least one distributed optical fiber sensor based on Brillouin scattering and wherein, for at least a part of its longitudinal extension, said optical fiber is housed inside a containment structure which is destined to be associated with the engineering work and/or terrestrial zone of which, and along which, to detect the strains and/or temperature variations, said containment structure comprising an intermediate layer wherein said longitudinal part of optical fiber is completely contained; characterized in that both ends of the optical fiber are located outside the containment structure, said containment structure further comprising a pair of coating layers (6, 6') which cover above and below said intermediate layer, the mechanical stiffness characteristics of the coating layers (6, 6') and of the optical fiber being substantially the same.
Security element having one or more first microstructures, wherein the first microstructures are in each case provided in one or more at least partially curved tracks (2, 2a to 2u) or in one or more at least partially curved sections of a track (2, 2a to 2u), and/or in each case extends along one or more at least partially curved tracks (2, 2a to 2u) or along one or more at least partially curved sections of a track (2, 2a to 2u), characterised in that one or more of the tracks (2, 2a to 2u) are in each case formed as an arcuate and/or circular track and two or more centre points of the one or more centre points (M, 4a to 4j, 4k, 4q) of the circular tracks have the same position, or one or more of the tracks (2, 2a to 2u) and/or one or more of the first microstructures in each case intersect one or more intersection regions once or multiple times and in one or more of the intersection regions only the first microstructure or the first microstructures of one of the tracks (2, 2a to 2u) intersecting the respective intersection region are provided. one or more of the tracks (2, 2a to 2u) are in each case formed as an arcuate and/or circular track and two or more centre points of the one or more centre points (M, 4a to 4j, 4k, 4q) of the circular tracks have the same position, or one or more of the tracks (2, 2a to 2u) and/or one or more of the first microstructures in each case intersect one or more intersection regions once or multiple times and in one or more of the intersection regions only the first microstructure or the first microstructures of one of the tracks (2, 2a to 2u) intersecting the respective intersection region are provided.
A method for diagnosing a neurodegenerative disease in a subject, wherein the neurodegenerative disease is mild cognitive impairment, which method comprises: a. determining the level of a synapse or neurite small RNA in a bodily fluid sample from the subject, wherein the bodily fluid is selected from the group consisting of blood plasma, serum, urine, and saliva, and wherein the synapse or neurite small RNA is miRNA selected from the group consisting of miR-7, miR-125b, miR-128, miR-132, miR-134, miR-323-3p, and miR-874; b. determining the level of a small RNA in the same bodily fluid sample from the subject, wherein the small RNA is a miRNA which is not expressed in brain or a miRNA selected from the group consisting of miR-181a, miR-491-5p, miR-10b and miR-141; c. determining the ratio of the levels of the small RNAs determined in steps (a) and (b); d. comparing the ratio of the levels of the small RNAs determined in step (c) with a corresponding control ratio, and e. (i) identifying the subject as being afflicted with the neurodegenerative disease when the ratio of the levels of the small RNAs determined in step (c) is higher than the corresponding control ratio or (ii) identifying the subject as not being afflicted with the neurodegenerative disease when ratio of the levels of the small RNAs determined in step (c) is not higher than the corresponding control ratio. a. determining the level of a synapse or neurite small RNA in a bodily fluid sample from the subject, wherein the bodily fluid is selected from the group consisting of blood plasma, serum, urine, and saliva, and wherein the synapse or neurite small RNA is miRNA selected from the group consisting of miR-7, miR-125b, miR-128, miR-132, miR-134, miR-323-3p, and miR-874; b. determining the level of a small RNA in the same bodily fluid sample from the subject, wherein the small RNA is a miRNA which is not expressed in brain or a miRNA selected from the group consisting of miR-181a, miR-491-5p, miR-10b and miR-141; c. determining the ratio of the levels of the small RNAs determined in steps (a) and (b); d. comparing the ratio of the levels of the small RNAs determined in step (c) with a corresponding control ratio, and e. (i) identifying the subject as being afflicted with the neurodegenerative disease when the ratio of the levels of the small RNAs determined in step (c) is higher than the corresponding control ratio or (ii) identifying the subject as not being afflicted with the neurodegenerative disease when ratio of the levels of the small RNAs determined in step (c) is not higher than the corresponding control ratio.