mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A hair styling apparatus comprising: a hair-heating device for applying heat to hair, the hair-heating device being operable in a moisture-temperature setting and a dry-temperature setting less than moisture-temperature setting, wherein the hair-heating device includes a thermally conductive heating member in thermal contact with a heating unit; first and second arms (103a,103b), the heating member being disposed on at least the first arm; a moisture sensor adapted to detect a moisture-indicating parameter of the hair, and generate a moisture-indicating signal indicative of whether the hair is at or below a predetermined moisture threshold level; and a control circuit in operative communication with the hair-heating device and the moisture sensor, the control circuit being configured to adjust the temperature of the hair-heating device from the moisture-temperature setting to the dry-temperature setting in response to the moisture sensor generating a moisture-indicating signal indicative of the hair being at or below the predetermined moisture threshold level, wherein the hair-heating device is active in the dry-temperature setting; characterised in that the moisture sensor comprises an electrode assembly embedded in the heating member of the first arm, and the moisture sensor is adapted to detect the moisture-indicating parameter of the hair disposed between and in electrical contact with the electrodes (142a, 142b) of the electrode assembly in use. a hair-heating device for applying heat to hair, the hair-heating device being operable in a moisture-temperature setting and a dry-temperature setting less than moisture-temperature setting, wherein the hair-heating device includes a thermally conductive heating member in thermal contact with a heating unit; first and second arms (103a,103b), the heating member being disposed on at least the first arm; a moisture sensor adapted to detect a moisture-indicating parameter of the hair, and generate a moisture-indicating signal indicative of whether the hair is at or below a predetermined moisture threshold level; and a control circuit in operative communication with the hair-heating device and the moisture sensor, the control circuit being configured to adjust the temperature of the hair-heating device from the moisture-temperature setting to the dry-temperature setting in response to the moisture sensor generating a moisture-indicating signal indicative of the hair being at or below the predetermined moisture threshold level, wherein the hair-heating device is active in the dry-temperature setting; characterised in that the moisture sensor comprises an electrode assembly embedded in the heating member of the first arm, and the moisture sensor is adapted to detect the moisture-indicating parameter of the hair disposed between and in electrical contact with the electrodes (142a, 142b) of the electrode assembly in use.
An interspinous process device comprising: a first plate comprising a through hole; a second plate comprising an aperture; a transverse member disposed between the first plate and the second plate, wherein the transverse member is configured to fit through the aperture of the second plate and the second plate is adjustably securable to the transverse member; a post disposed through the hole in the first plate and coupled to the transverse member; and a spring mechanism disposed between the post and the first plate, characterized in that the spring mechanism is configured to provide a preloaded force to the first plate. a first plate comprising a through hole; a second plate comprising an aperture; a transverse member disposed between the first plate and the second plate, wherein the transverse member is configured to fit through the aperture of the second plate and the second plate is adjustably securable to the transverse member; a post disposed through the hole in the first plate and coupled to the transverse member; and a spring mechanism disposed between the post and the first plate, characterized in that the spring mechanism is configured to provide a preloaded force to the first plate.
Thick film heating for a coffee machine having an adapter element which can be inserted therein and which defines the flow rate of the water to be heated, wherein the adapter element has means for extending the flow path of the preparation water through the thick film heating, characterised by a concentric inner tube of the adapter element and a spiral pushed onto the inner tube as a means for extending the flow path.
A computer executed method for facilitating secure communication between a sending device and a receiving device, comprising: transmitting an encrypted message to a secure message server, wherein the encrypted message is addressed to the receiving device; generating a cover message which indicates that the encrypted message is available for the receiving device; transmitting a digest of the cover message from the sending device to a cover message server; and making the cover message available for the receiving device, thereby allowing the receiving device to receive the cover message, produce a digest of the received cover message, and confirm with the cover message server that the produced digest matches the digest transmitted by the sending device, thereby indicating availability of the encrypted message for the receiving device, and allowing the receiving device to obtain the encrypted message from the secure message server. transmitting an encrypted message to a secure message server, wherein the encrypted message is addressed to the receiving device; generating a cover message which indicates that the encrypted message is available for the receiving device; transmitting a digest of the cover message from the sending device to a cover message server; and making the cover message available for the receiving device, thereby allowing the receiving device to receive the cover message, produce a digest of the received cover message, and confirm with the cover message server that the produced digest matches the digest transmitted by the sending device, thereby indicating availability of the encrypted message for the receiving device, and allowing the receiving device to obtain the encrypted message from the secure message server.
An automotive light comprising a substantially basin-shaped, rear body which is structured so as to be fixed on the vehicle body; a front lenticular half-shell which is arranged to close the mouth of the rear body and is provided with at least one transparent or semi-transparent portion; and at least one lighting assembly (4, 5) which emits light on command and is located inside the rear body so as to backlight the transparent or semi-transparent portion of the front lenticular half-shell; wherein said at least one lighting assembly (4, 5) comprises: an OLED-type planar light source (8, 28) which is capable of emitting light from its own front face, is located within the rear body with the front face turned towards the inner surface of the front lenticular half-shell so as to direct the emitted light towards the front lenticular half-shell, and is provided with a through hole or transparent portion (12, 32 present in a limited portion of said planar light source (8,28), defining a light passageway; a LED-type concentrated light source (9, 29) which is arranged spaced apart behind the planar light source (8, 28); and a light-guide rod (10, 30) made of photoconductive material, which has its distal end (11, 31) arranged close to the light passageway of said planar light source (8, 28), and its proximal end (13, 33) arranged close to the concentrated light source (9, 29), so that the light rays emitted by the concentrated light source (9, 29) can penetrate into the light-guide rod (10, 30) through the proximal end (13, 33), travel into the light-guide rod (10, 30) up to the distal end (11, 31) and there exit from the light-guide rod (10, 30) directed towards the light passageway of said planar light source (8, 28).
A method for displaying an image of the surroundings of a vehicle combination, having the steps of: (a) providing first image data captured by sensors by means of a first vehicle sensor unit arranged on a first vehicle; (b) providing second image data captured by sensors by means of a second vehicle sensor unit arranged on a second vehicle; (c) establishing a spatial position of the second vehicle in relation to the first vehicle; (d) combining the first image data and the second image data using the established spatial position of the second vehicle in relation to the first vehicle in order to generate an image of the surroundings; generating a graphical representation of the second vehicle; and (e) displaying the generated image of the surroundings on a vehicle display, wherein predetermined driving situations or driving maneuvers are detected, and an insertion of the generated graphical representation of the second vehicle into the generated image of the surroundings is activated or deactivated as a function of the detected predetermined driving situation or the detected driving maneuver. (a) providing first image data captured by sensors by means of a first vehicle sensor unit arranged on a first vehicle; (b) providing second image data captured by sensors by means of a second vehicle sensor unit arranged on a second vehicle; (c) establishing a spatial position of the second vehicle in relation to the first vehicle; (d) combining the first image data and the second image data using the established spatial position of the second vehicle in relation to the first vehicle in order to generate an image of the surroundings; generating a graphical representation of the second vehicle; and (e) displaying the generated image of the surroundings on a vehicle display, wherein predetermined driving situations or driving maneuvers are detected, and an insertion of the generated graphical representation of the second vehicle into the generated image of the surroundings is activated or deactivated as a function of the detected predetermined driving situation or the detected driving maneuver.
A motor control unit (100; 200, 300) for a vehicle comprising an electric drive motor (110; 210, 310), the motor control unit (100; 200, 300) comprising a first processor (101; 201, 301), a second processor (102; 202, 302) and a third processor (103; 203, 303), in which: the third processor (103; 203, 303) is configured to: receive an actuation demand for the vehicle; calculate a torque for the motor (110; 210, 310) in dependence on the actuation demand; and provide the calculated torque to the first processor (101; 201, 301); the first processor (101; 201, 301) is configured to: receive the calculated torque and a control input of the vehicle; and determine a first control output for the electric drive motor (110; 210, 310) in dependence on the calculated torque and the control input; and the second processor (102; 202, 302) is configured to: receive the first control output from the first processor (101; 201, 301) and the control input of the vehicle; calculate a second control output for the motor (110; 210, 310) in dependence on the control input; and validate the first control output by comparison to the second control output. the third processor (103; 203, 303) is configured to: receive an actuation demand for the vehicle; calculate a torque for the motor (110; 210, 310) in dependence on the actuation demand; and provide the calculated torque to the first processor (101; 201, 301); receive an actuation demand for the vehicle; calculate a torque for the motor (110; 210, 310) in dependence on the actuation demand; and provide the calculated torque to the first processor (101; 201, 301); the first processor (101; 201, 301) is configured to: receive the calculated torque and a control input of the vehicle; and determine a first control output for the electric drive motor (110; 210, 310) in dependence on the calculated torque and the control input; and receive the calculated torque and a control input of the vehicle; and determine a first control output for the electric drive motor (110; 210, 310) in dependence on the calculated torque and the control input; and the second processor (102; 202, 302) is configured to: receive the first control output from the first processor (101; 201, 301) and the control input of the vehicle; calculate a second control output for the motor (110; 210, 310) in dependence on the control input; and validate the first control output by comparison to the second control output. receive the first control output from the first processor (101; 201, 301) and the control input of the vehicle; calculate a second control output for the motor (110; 210, 310) in dependence on the control input; and validate the first control output by comparison to the second control output.
A neurostimulation system for use in providing therapy to a patient, comprising: a user input device (72, 74) configured for receiving input from a user; and processing circuitry configured for (a) selecting a first electrode configuration in response to receiving the input from the user via the user input device (72, 74), (b) predicting a neural response in the patient induced by electrical energy theoretically conveyed by the first electrode configuration at a specified amplitude, (c) deriving a metric value from the predicted neural response, (d) comparing the metric value to a reference threshold value, (e) automatically adjusting the specified amplitude of the electrical energy if the metric value is not in a specified range relative to the reference threshold value, (f) repeating steps (b)-(e) using the adjusted amplitude as the specified amplitude until the metric value is in the specific range relative to the reference threshold value, wherein the specified amplitude of the electrical energy theoretically conveyed by the first electrode configuration is automatically adjusted in uniform increments, and (g) instructing a neurostimulation device to deliver the electrical energy at the adjusted amplitude via the first electrode configuration to stimulate the patient. a user input device (72, 74) configured for receiving input from a user; and processing circuitry configured for (a) selecting a first electrode configuration in response to receiving the input from the user via the user input device (72, 74), (b) predicting a neural response in the patient induced by electrical energy theoretically conveyed by the first electrode configuration at a specified amplitude, (c) deriving a metric value from the predicted neural response, (d) comparing the metric value to a reference threshold value, (e) automatically adjusting the specified amplitude of the electrical energy if the metric value is not in a specified range relative to the reference threshold value, (f) repeating steps (b)-(e) using the adjusted amplitude as the specified amplitude until the metric value is in the specific range relative to the reference threshold value, wherein the specified amplitude of the electrical energy theoretically conveyed by the first electrode configuration is automatically adjusted in uniform increments, and (g) instructing a neurostimulation device to deliver the electrical energy at the adjusted amplitude via the first electrode configuration to stimulate the patient.
An isolated nucleic acid agent comprising a Nosema -specific double stranded RNA comprising a strand complementary to a nucleotide sequence of an mRNA encoding a Nosema ATP/ADP transporter protein and a Nosema -specific double stranded RNA comprising a strand complementary to a nucleotide sequence of an RNA encoding a Nosema mitosomal protein.
Handling device for tires (200, 200'), comprising at least one extension arm, wherein the at least one extension arm is fixed with a first extension arm pivot point to a receptacle in such a way that pivoting of the at least one extension arm relative to the receptacle is supported and that the at least one extension arm has a second extension arm pivot point (36"), so that at least one gripping tool (30', 32, 34) is coupled to the at least one extension arm and at least one second gripping tool (30', 32, 34) is coupled to the second extension arm pivot point (36"), and in that the at least two gripping tools (30', 32, 34) are pivotable relative to at least one extension arm pivot point (36', 36"), wherein the coupling of the at least two gripping tools (30', 32, 34) to the second extension arm pivot point (36") comprises a tool arm, wherein the at least two gripping tools (30', 32, 34) are each coupled via a gripping tool receptacle and wherein the coupling of the gripping tools (30', 32, 34) is effected in such a way that a pivoting along a movement kinematics BK 2,3 of at least one gripping tool (30', 32, 34) is supported, characterized in that the movement kinematics BK 2,3 of the at least two gripping tools (30', 32, 34) are concentric relative to each other or congruent.
A method, for execution at a geomessaging registry, of transferring responsibility for a geomessaging client associated with a vehicle based intelligent transportation system, ITS, platform from a first server responsible for a first geographic area to a second server responsible for a second geographic area, the method comprising: receiving an indication, originating from the geomessaging client, of a change from the first geographic area to the second geographic area; instructing the second server to register the geomessaging client; instructing the first server to unregister the geomessaging client; and transmitting towards the geomessaging client identification of the second server and instructions to communicate with the second server in place of the first server. receiving an indication, originating from the geomessaging client, of a change from the first geographic area to the second geographic area; instructing the second server to register the geomessaging client; instructing the first server to unregister the geomessaging client; and transmitting towards the geomessaging client identification of the second server and instructions to communicate with the second server in place of the first server.
A method of operation of an electronic device, the method comprising: determining whether a current date corresponds to one of particular days; changing or setting a mode of the electronic device to a date-related mode, the date-related mode being related to the one of the particular days, when the current date corresponds to one of the particular days; wherein the method is characterised by: displaying a home screen (310, 320, 330, 410, 440, 470, 480) corresponding to the date-related mode, wherein the home screen includes at least one widget (310d, 320d, 330d) corresponding to a function, the function being related to use history of applications of the electronic device corresponding to the particular day; displaying within the at least one widget application icons (10d2, 10d3, 20d1, 20d2, 20d3, 30d2, 30d3) of the mainly executed applications, corresponding to the particular day; detecting selection of one of said application icons from or via the home screen; and executing the application corresponding to the selected application icon, wherein the executing of the application comprises outputting an effect related to content created on the particular day. determining whether a current date corresponds to one of particular days; changing or setting a mode of the electronic device to a date-related mode, the date-related mode being related to the one of the particular days, when the current date corresponds to one of the particular days; wherein the method is characterised by: displaying a home screen (310, 320, 330, 410, 440, 470, 480) corresponding to the date-related mode, wherein the home screen includes at least one widget (310d, 320d, 330d) corresponding to a function, the function being related to use history of applications of the electronic device corresponding to the particular day; displaying within the at least one widget application icons (10d2, 10d3, 20d1, 20d2, 20d3, 30d2, 30d3) of the mainly executed applications, corresponding to the particular day; detecting selection of one of said application icons from or via the home screen; and executing the application corresponding to the selected application icon, wherein the executing of the application comprises outputting an effect related to content created on the particular day. displaying a home screen (310, 320, 330, 410, 440, 470, 480) corresponding to the date-related mode, wherein the home screen includes at least one widget (310d, 320d, 330d) corresponding to a function, the function being related to use history of applications of the electronic device corresponding to the particular day; displaying within the at least one widget application icons (10d2, 10d3, 20d1, 20d2, 20d3, 30d2, 30d3) of the mainly executed applications, corresponding to the particular day; detecting selection of one of said application icons from or via the home screen; and executing the application corresponding to the selected application icon, wherein the executing of the application comprises outputting an effect related to content created on the particular day.
A sensor device comprising at least one nanowire electrode and a faradic shield, said faradic shield is adapted to prevent unwanted capacitive charging current in said sensor characterised in that the faradic shield comprise of a conductive faradic shield layer which is positioned between two dielectric passivation layers and adapted to prevent electric fields from interfering with the nanowire electrode.
An electro-optic element comprising: a first substantially transparent substrate having first and second surfaces (18, 22) disposed on opposite sides thereof, wherein the second surface comprises a first electrically conductive layer; a second substantially transparent substrate having third and fourth surfaces (34, 38) disposed on opposite sides thereof, wherein the third surface comprises a second electrically conductive layer, further wherein at least one of the first and second substantially transparent substrates (14, 30) comprise a moisture resistant polymer; a primary seal positioned such that the primary seal and the first and second substrates (14, 30) define a cavity therebetween; an electro-optic medium disposed in the cavity, the electro-optic medium being variably transmissive such that the electro-optic medium is operable between generally clear and darkened states; and a polymeric barrier (58, 62) disposed between the first electrically conductive layer and the electro-optic medium and between the second electrically conductive layer and the electro-optic medium, wherein a perimeter edge of the polymeric barrier (58, 62) is covered by the primary seal, and wherein the polymeric barrier (58, 62) is configured to resist gas transmission. a first substantially transparent substrate having first and second surfaces (18, 22) disposed on opposite sides thereof, wherein the second surface comprises a first electrically conductive layer; a second substantially transparent substrate having third and fourth surfaces (34, 38) disposed on opposite sides thereof, wherein the third surface comprises a second electrically conductive layer, further wherein at least one of the first and second substantially transparent substrates (14, 30) comprise a moisture resistant polymer; a primary seal positioned such that the primary seal and the first and second substrates (14, 30) define a cavity therebetween; an electro-optic medium disposed in the cavity, the electro-optic medium being variably transmissive such that the electro-optic medium is operable between generally clear and darkened states; and a polymeric barrier (58, 62) disposed between the first electrically conductive layer and the electro-optic medium and between the second electrically conductive layer and the electro-optic medium, wherein a perimeter edge of the polymeric barrier (58, 62) is covered by the primary seal, and wherein the polymeric barrier (58, 62) is configured to resist gas transmission.