mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method of forming a microelectronic structure, said method comprising: providing a substrate having a surface; optionally forming one or more intermediate layers on said substrate surface, there being an uppermost intermediate layer on said substrate surface, if one or more intermediate layers are present; applying a composition to said uppermost intermediate layer, if present, or to said substrate surface, if no intermediate layers are present, said composition comprising a polyamic acid and a crosslinking agent dissolved or dispersed in a solvent system, wherein said polyamic acid includes recurring monomers having the formulas where each of and is individually selected from the group consisting of aliphatic and aryl groups; heating said composition to form a carbon-rich layer comprising greater than 50% by weight carbon, based upon the weight of the layer taken as 100% by weight, said carbon-rich layer being capable of being removed with an aqueous alkaline developer, and exhibiting a weight loss of less than 10% at a temperature of 400°C for 10 minutes. providing a substrate having a surface; optionally forming one or more intermediate layers on said substrate surface, there being an uppermost intermediate layer on said substrate surface, if one or more intermediate layers are present; applying a composition to said uppermost intermediate layer, if present, or to said substrate surface, if no intermediate layers are present, said composition comprising a polyamic acid and a crosslinking agent dissolved or dispersed in a solvent system, wherein said polyamic acid includes recurring monomers having the formulas where each of and is individually selected from the group consisting of aliphatic and aryl groups; heating said composition to form a carbon-rich layer comprising greater than 50% by weight carbon, based upon the weight of the layer taken as 100% by weight, said carbon-rich layer being capable of being removed with an aqueous alkaline developer, and exhibiting a weight loss of less than 10% at a temperature of 400°C for 10 minutes.
A method for determining the age of the skin, comprising at least the following steps: a) optoelectronic capture of an area of skin using a digital camera unit, wherein the area of skin to be captured is additionally illuminated by a light source, wherein the digital camera unit has a cross-polarization unit, b) storing the image in a buffer, c) processing the image by means of a microprocessor-controlled image processing unit (mBVE), - wherein the microprocessor-controlled image processing unit accesses the image stored in the buffer, - isolates the B channel of the RGB image and calculates a grayscale value image in a first step and - establishes the mean grayscale value from the grayscale value image and buffers it as a first parameter in a second step, - calculates the standard deviation from the grayscale value histogram and buffers it as a second parameter in a third step or in a work process parallel to the second step, d) calculating the age of the skin using the color/age-dependence correlation formula based on the first parameter, e) calculating the age of the skin using the evenness/age-dependence formula based on the second parameter, and f) outputting a value for the age of the skin or using the value for the age of the skin in order to recommend a product. a) optoelectronic capture of an area of skin using a digital camera unit, wherein the area of skin to be captured is additionally illuminated by a light source, wherein the digital camera unit has a cross-polarization unit, b) storing the image in a buffer, c) processing the image by means of a microprocessor-controlled image processing unit (mBVE), - wherein the microprocessor-controlled image processing unit accesses the image stored in the buffer, - isolates the B channel of the RGB image and calculates a grayscale value image in a first step and - establishes the mean grayscale value from the grayscale value image and buffers it as a first parameter in a second step, - calculates the standard deviation from the grayscale value histogram and buffers it as a second parameter in a third step or in a work process parallel to the second step, - wherein the microprocessor-controlled image processing unit accesses the image stored in the buffer, - isolates the B channel of the RGB image and calculates a grayscale value image in a first step and - establishes the mean grayscale value from the grayscale value image and buffers it as a first parameter in a second step, - calculates the standard deviation from the grayscale value histogram and buffers it as a second parameter in a third step or in a work process parallel to the second step, d) calculating the age of the skin using the color/age-dependence correlation formula based on the first parameter, e) calculating the age of the skin using the evenness/age-dependence formula based on the second parameter, and f) outputting a value for the age of the skin or using the value for the age of the skin in order to recommend a product.
An arrangement, comprising: at least one parser configured to read a system topology; at least one template configured to specify requirements, regulations and/or criteria for installation of a network to be installed within a building; an expert system (308, 406) communicatively coupled to the at least one parser and to the at least one template, the expert system (308, 406) being configured to receive inputs from the at least one parser and from the at least one template and, in response thereto, simulate deployment of the network, the expert system (308, 406) including a plurality of models (408, 410, 412, 414, 416, 418) configured to provide at least one of simulation results and evaluation results in response to the inputs from the at least one parser and the at least one template; and a graphical interface configured to receive the simulation results from the expert system (308, 406) and display system topology and the simulation results, the arrangement characterized in that: the arrangement comprises an automatic network arrangement and the at least one template is configured to specify a network protocol design; the expert system (308, 406) is configured to simulate network protocol and deployment to generate at least one of network performance parameters, and statistical results, and wherein the generating is dependent upon the specified network protocol design. at least one parser configured to read a system topology; at least one template configured to specify requirements, regulations and/or criteria for installation of a network to be installed within a building; an expert system (308, 406) communicatively coupled to the at least one parser and to the at least one template, the expert system (308, 406) being configured to receive inputs from the at least one parser and from the at least one template and, in response thereto, simulate deployment of the network, the expert system (308, 406) including a plurality of models (408, 410, 412, 414, 416, 418) configured to provide at least one of simulation results and evaluation results in response to the inputs from the at least one parser and the at least one template; and a graphical interface configured to receive the simulation results from the expert system (308, 406) and display system topology and the simulation results, the arrangement characterized in that: the arrangement comprises an automatic network arrangement and the at least one template is configured to specify a network protocol design; the expert system (308, 406) is configured to simulate network protocol and deployment to generate at least one of network performance parameters, and statistical results, and wherein the generating is dependent upon the specified network protocol design. the arrangement comprises an automatic network arrangement and the at least one template is configured to specify a network protocol design; the expert system (308, 406) is configured to simulate network protocol and deployment to generate at least one of network performance parameters, and statistical results, and wherein the generating is dependent upon the specified network protocol design.
A flexible pipe for conveying a fluid, comprising: - an inner polymer sheath defining a fluid circulation path with a central axis (A-A'); - at least one layer of armors (24, 25), arranged outside the inner sheath; - an inner carcass, positioned in the inner sheath, the inner carcass comprising a first bent tape defining a helical interstice emerging toward the central axis (A-A'); - a helical insert with a T-shaped cross-section comprising a rod inserted in the helical interstice and two wings protruding on either side of the rod to inwardly close off the helical interstice; characterized in that the helical insert is formed of a second bent tape. - an inner polymer sheath defining a fluid circulation path with a central axis (A-A'); - at least one layer of armors (24, 25), arranged outside the inner sheath; - an inner carcass, positioned in the inner sheath, the inner carcass comprising a first bent tape defining a helical interstice emerging toward the central axis (A-A'); - a helical insert with a T-shaped cross-section comprising a rod inserted in the helical interstice and two wings protruding on either side of the rod to inwardly close off the helical interstice;
A method, comprising: determining a plurality of contextual characteristics associated with a plurality of content segments; comparing the contextual characteristics to determine at least one contextual similarity level between the content segments; comparing the at least one contextual similarity level to a threshold similarity level, wherein the threshold similarity level corresponds to an overlapping field of view; determining at least one of a plurality of brightness levels, a plurality of blur levels, and a plurality of shake levels of the content segments; and selecting one of the content segments based at least in part on the contextual similarity level and at least one of the brightness levels, the blur levels, and the shake levels such that the contextual characteristics satisfy the threshold similarity level corresponding to the overlapping field of view. determining a plurality of contextual characteristics associated with a plurality of content segments; comparing the contextual characteristics to determine at least one contextual similarity level between the content segments; comparing the at least one contextual similarity level to a threshold similarity level, wherein the threshold similarity level corresponds to an overlapping field of view; determining at least one of a plurality of brightness levels, a plurality of blur levels, and a plurality of shake levels of the content segments; and selecting one of the content segments based at least in part on the contextual similarity level and at least one of the brightness levels, the blur levels, and the shake levels such that the contextual characteristics satisfy the threshold similarity level corresponding to the overlapping field of view.
An aerodynamic blade, comprising: a blade body comprising an inboard end and a tip outboard of the inboard end, the blade body being connectable with a hub at the inboard end such that rotations of the hub drive rotations of the tip about a rotational axis; and a light module disposed in the tip and configured to activate in response to the rotations of the tip about the rotational axis to emit light visible at an exterior of the blade body; wherein the blade body has an airfoil shape configured for operation with one or more of a rotor, a propeller and a fan; the aerodynamic blade characterized in that the tip of the blade body comprises: inboard and outboard blade structures, the inboard blade structure having an outboard side adjacent to the light module; a securing feature interposed between the light module and the outboard blade structure; and sheaths (440,450) partially covering upper and lower surfaces of the inboard and outboard blade structures, the light module and the securing feature, the sheaths defining slots (441,451) and the light module comprising lenses (442,452) protruding through the slots. a blade body comprising an inboard end and a tip outboard of the inboard end, the blade body being connectable with a hub at the inboard end such that rotations of the hub drive rotations of the tip about a rotational axis; and a light module disposed in the tip and configured to activate in response to the rotations of the tip about the rotational axis to emit light visible at an exterior of the blade body; wherein the blade body has an airfoil shape configured for operation with one or more of a rotor, a propeller and a fan; the aerodynamic blade characterized in that the tip of the blade body comprises: inboard and outboard blade structures, the inboard blade structure having an outboard side adjacent to the light module; a securing feature interposed between the light module and the outboard blade structure; and sheaths (440,450) partially covering upper and lower surfaces of the inboard and outboard blade structures, the light module and the securing feature, the sheaths defining slots (441,451) and the light module comprising lenses (442,452) protruding through the slots. inboard and outboard blade structures, the inboard blade structure having an outboard side adjacent to the light module; a securing feature interposed between the light module and the outboard blade structure; and sheaths (440,450) partially covering upper and lower surfaces of the inboard and outboard blade structures, the light module and the securing feature, the sheaths defining slots (441,451) and the light module comprising lenses (442,452) protruding through the slots.
A method performed by an appliance for washing and rinsing goods of detecting process water added to a sump of the appliance during interruption of operation of the appliance, upon recommence of appliance operation, the method comprising: increasing operating speed of a circulation pump of the appliance to a target speed; measuring a parameter indicating circulation pump pressure or process water flow rate through the circulation pump; determining that process water has been added to the sump of the appliance during the interruption in case the measured pressure or flow rate is maintained at a sufficient level after the speed of the circulation pump has reached the target speed. increasing operating speed of a circulation pump of the appliance to a target speed; measuring a parameter indicating circulation pump pressure or process water flow rate through the circulation pump; determining that process water has been added to the sump of the appliance during the interruption in case the measured pressure or flow rate is maintained at a sufficient level after the speed of the circulation pump has reached the target speed.
Iloperidone for use in the treatment of a disorder in an individual whose KCNQ1 genotype is determined to be associated with an increased risk of QT prolongation, wherein the quantity of the iloperidone administered to the individual is less than 24 mg/day and less than would be administered to an individual having a KCNQ1 genotype not associated with an increased risk of QT prolongation, wherein the disorder is schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, depression, bipolar mania/depression, Tourette's Syndrome, a psychotic disorder, a delusional disorder, or schizophreniform disorder, and wherein the KCNQ1 genotype associated with the increased risk of QT prolongation is one of: GG at position 79764 of reference sequence AJ006345.1; or CC at position 78927 of reference sequence AJ006345.1. GG at position 79764 of reference sequence AJ006345.1; or CC at position 78927 of reference sequence AJ006345.1.
A method of calculating deflection of a rotating tire that calculates a distribution of deflections at a tire tread portion in a radial direction of the tire when the tire is rotating on a road surface, the method comprising: an acquiring step of acquiring measurement time series data A z (t) of acceleration in a radial direction at a predetermined position on an inner circumference of the tire tread portion of a rotating tire; a least-square regression step of determining deflection function parameter values with: extracting acceleration data in a range including a contact region of the tire from the acquired measurement time series data of acceleration, and subjecting the extracted acceleration data to least-square regression using a second-order differential function expression of a deflection function expression T(t) that represents a peak shape having a peak value and a curve which is gradually approaching to zero on both sides of the peak shape, the second-order differential function expression having, as a variable, a time of a difference between a time at which the acceleration data is acquired and a time at which the acceleration data becomes minimum; and a calculation step of calculating a distribution of deflection of a tire during rotation from a relationship between the time when acceleration data is acquired and deflection of a tire during rotation, the relationship being represented by the deflection function expression determined by said determined deflection function parameter values. an acquiring step of acquiring measurement time series data A z (t) of acceleration in a radial direction at a predetermined position on an inner circumference of the tire tread portion of a rotating tire; a least-square regression step of determining deflection function parameter values with: extracting acceleration data in a range including a contact region of the tire from the acquired measurement time series data of acceleration, and subjecting the extracted acceleration data to least-square regression using a second-order differential function expression of a deflection function expression T(t) that represents a peak shape having a peak value and a curve which is gradually approaching to zero on both sides of the peak shape, the second-order differential function expression having, as a variable, a time of a difference between a time at which the acceleration data is acquired and a time at which the acceleration data becomes minimum; and a calculation step of calculating a distribution of deflection of a tire during rotation from a relationship between the time when acceleration data is acquired and deflection of a tire during rotation, the relationship being represented by the deflection function expression determined by said determined deflection function parameter values.
A hot melt adhesive composition comprising: 25-75 wt.% of a copolymer of butene-1 with at least one comonomer selected from ethylene, propylene, C5-C10 alpha-olefins and mixtures thereof, having copolymerized comonomer content of 0.5-5.0 wt.% and a melt flow rate measured according to ISO 1133 (190°C, 2.16kg) higher than 1500; and 75-25 wt.% of at least one additional component selected from among waxes, resins, plasticizers, additional polymers and mixtures thereof, wherein the amounts of A) and B) are referred to the total weight of A) + B). 25-75 wt.% of a copolymer of butene-1 with at least one comonomer selected from ethylene, propylene, C5-C10 alpha-olefins and mixtures thereof, having copolymerized comonomer content of 0.5-5.0 wt.% and a melt flow rate measured according to ISO 1133 (190°C, 2.16kg) higher than 1500; and 75-25 wt.% of at least one additional component selected from among waxes, resins, plasticizers, additional polymers and mixtures thereof,
A distal embolic protection assembly (12, 30, 60, 110), the assembly comprising: a sleeve (24, 32, 62, 102, 112, 214) having a lumen (34, 64, 114, 216); an actuating member (26, 36, 66, 98, 116, 212) having proximal and distal ends (36A, 36B, 66A, 66B, 98A, 116A, 116B, 212A, 212B), wherein the actuating member (26, 36, 66, 98, 116, 212) is movably disposed within the lumen (34, 64, 114, 216) of the sleeve (24, 32, 62, 102, 112, 214); and a filter assembly (14, 42, 72, 92, 118, 200) coupled to the distal end (36B, 66B, 98A, 116B, 212B) of the actuating member (26, 36, 66, 98, 116, 212), the filter assembly (14, 42, 72, 92, 118, 200) comprising a porous bag (22, 44, 74, 120, 202) having an open proximal end (46, 76, 100, 122, 204) and a collapsible and expandable frame (18, 48, 78, 90, 124, 206) coupled to the open proximal end (46, 76, 100, 122, 204); wherein the actuating member (26, 36, 66, 98, 116, 212) may be pulled in a proximal direction to compress and retract the frame (18, 48, 78, 90, 124, 206) within the lumen (34, 64, 114, 216) of the sleeve (24, 32, 62, 102, 112, 214) and retain the frame (18, 48, 78, 90, 124, 206) in a collapsed state and wherein the actuating member (26, 36, 66, 98, 116, 212) may be pushed in a distal direction out of the lumen (34, 64, 114, 216) to a deployed expanded state and wherein the porous bag (22, 44, 74, 120, 202) comprises at least one support spine (50, 80, 126) disposed along at least a part of the longitudinal axis of the porous bag (22, 44, 74, 120, 202). a sleeve (24, 32, 62, 102, 112, 214) having a lumen (34, 64, 114, 216); an actuating member (26, 36, 66, 98, 116, 212) having proximal and distal ends (36A, 36B, 66A, 66B, 98A, 116A, 116B, 212A, 212B), wherein the actuating member (26, 36, 66, 98, 116, 212) is movably disposed within the lumen (34, 64, 114, 216) of the sleeve (24, 32, 62, 102, 112, 214); and a filter assembly (14, 42, 72, 92, 118, 200) coupled to the distal end (36B, 66B, 98A, 116B, 212B) of the actuating member (26, 36, 66, 98, 116, 212), the filter assembly (14, 42, 72, 92, 118, 200) comprising a porous bag (22, 44, 74, 120, 202) having an open proximal end (46, 76, 100, 122, 204) and a collapsible and expandable frame (18, 48, 78, 90, 124, 206) coupled to the open proximal end (46, 76, 100, 122, 204); wherein the actuating member (26, 36, 66, 98, 116, 212) may be pulled in a proximal direction to compress and retract the frame (18, 48, 78, 90, 124, 206) within the lumen (34, 64, 114, 216) of the sleeve (24, 32, 62, 102, 112, 214) and retain the frame (18, 48, 78, 90, 124, 206) in a collapsed state and wherein the actuating member (26, 36, 66, 98, 116, 212) may be pushed in a distal direction out of the lumen (34, 64, 114, 216) to a deployed expanded state and wherein the porous bag (22, 44, 74, 120, 202) comprises at least one support spine (50, 80, 126) disposed along at least a part of the longitudinal axis of the porous bag (22, 44, 74, 120, 202).