mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
An image capturing apparatus (M) comprising: a stage for supporting a sample; a light source for outputting light; a light guiding optical system including a light dividing unit for dividing an optical image of the sample into a first image for capturing an image and a second image for focus control; a first imaging unit for capturing the first image; a second imaging unit for capturing the second image; a scan control unit for implementing a scan of a plurality of preset segmented scanning regions by moving an imaging position of the sample captured by the first imaging unit and the second imaging unit along the plurality of the segmented scanning regions ; and a focus control unit for analyzing the captured second image so as to control a focus position of the image pickup by the first imaging unit based on the analysis result, wherein the focus control unit is configured to store the control result of the focus position while the scan control unit scans the segmented scanning regions , and the focus control unit is configured to determine an initial focus position for the scan control unit to scan the (n+1)th segmented scanning region, based on the focus control result stored during the scanning of the nth or an earlier scanned segmented scanning region by the scan control unit , wherein n is an integer of 1 or more, and the focus control unit is configured to analyze the captured second image for the (n+1)th segmented scanning region so as to control a focus position of the image pickup for the (n+1)th segmented scanning region by the first imaging unit based on the analysis result. a stage for supporting a sample; a light source for outputting light; a light guiding optical system including a light dividing unit for dividing an optical image of the sample into a first image for capturing an image and a second image for focus control; a first imaging unit for capturing the first image; a second imaging unit for capturing the second image; a scan control unit for implementing a scan of a plurality of preset segmented scanning regions by moving an imaging position of the sample captured by the first imaging unit and the second imaging unit along the plurality of the segmented scanning regions ; and a focus control unit for analyzing the captured second image so as to control a focus position of the image pickup by the first imaging unit based on the analysis result, wherein the focus control unit is configured to store the control result of the focus position while the scan control unit scans the segmented scanning regions , and the focus control unit is configured to determine an initial focus position for the scan control unit to scan the (n+1)th segmented scanning region, based on the focus control result stored during the scanning of the nth or an earlier scanned segmented scanning region by the scan control unit , wherein n is an integer of 1 or more, and the focus control unit is configured to analyze the captured second image for the (n+1)th segmented scanning region so as to control a focus position of the image pickup for the (n+1)th segmented scanning region by the first imaging unit based on the analysis result.
Control system for an agricultural utility vehicle , comprising a distributor linkage for applying material, such as fertiliser, plant protection agent or seed, which extends transversely to the direction of travel, and comprising a centre part and two lateral extension arms which are connected to the centre part by joints and having a plurality of linkage sections connected by joints, which can be folded in relative to one another in the transport position and can be folded out in the working position, wherein the centre part is arranged movably along a vertical axis for the height adjustability of the distributor linkage , and at least one hydraulic device is assigned to each extension arm , whereby the respective extension arm can be pivoted about a horizontal axis, and wherein at least three sensors for determining the distance between the centre part and the respective extension arm to the ground are assigned to the distributor linkage , and the system comprising a data processing unit which is configured in such a way that the signals of the sensors are processed as actual values and on the basis of which an actuating signal for the hydraulic device is generated for adaptation to a target distance, characterised in that the target distance for pivoting the extension arms is formed by the current actual value of the centre part , and the data processing unit is configured such that the measured distances to the ground of the two extension arms are processed as current actual values in a first control procedure, wherein a mean value is calculated from the measured values, which is compared with the current actual value of the centre part .
A controller for a DC-DC converter wherein the DC-DC converter comprises a series arrangement of a high-side switch (T1) and low-side switch (T2) with a half-bridge node (V-hb) therebetween, the controller comprising a high-side part for driving the high-side switch and configured to be powered, when the low-side switch is open, by a rechargeable power supply (C1) connected between the half-bridge node and a power supply node (V_suphs), the high-side part comprising a level shifter , a driver , a latch part comprising a latch having a set input (slatch), a reset input (rlatch), a further reset input, a Q output and a Q-not output and configured to latch the driver via the Q-output to either an on-state or an off-state, and a further circuit having an input coupled to the Q-not output of the latch, wherein the further reset input is coupled to an output of the further circuit and wherein the further circuit is configured to draw a bias current from the rechargeable power supply (C1) to operate, wherein the latch part is configured to prevent the further circuit from drawing current from the power supply unless the set input is high and/or the driver is in the on-state. the controller comprising a high-side part for driving the high-side switch and configured to be powered, when the low-side switch is open, by a rechargeable power supply (C1) connected between the half-bridge node and a power supply node (V_suphs), the high-side part comprising a level shifter , a driver , a latch part comprising a latch having a set input (slatch), a reset input (rlatch), a further reset input, a Q output and a Q-not output and configured to latch the driver via the Q-output to either an on-state or an off-state, and a further circuit having an input coupled to the Q-not output of the latch, wherein the further reset input is coupled to an output of the further circuit and wherein the further circuit is configured to draw a bias current from the rechargeable power supply (C1) to operate, wherein the latch part is configured to prevent the further circuit from drawing current from the power supply unless the set input is high and/or the driver is in the on-state.
A firefighter protection method for predicting occurrence of a temperature rise event caused by a fire within an environment, comprising: receiving temperature data captured by at least one temperature sensor configured to sense an ambient temperature within the environment, wherein the at least one temperature sensor comprises at least one body-worn temperature sensor disposed on a body-worn device within the environment; processing the temperature data captured by the at least one temperature sensor in a previous window of time using a trained machine learning model to determine a risk indication indicative of a risk of the temperature rise event occurring in the environment in a future window of time; and outputting a warning indication in dependence on the risk indication determined using the machine learning model. receiving temperature data captured by at least one temperature sensor configured to sense an ambient temperature within the environment, wherein the at least one temperature sensor comprises at least one body-worn temperature sensor disposed on a body-worn device within the environment; processing the temperature data captured by the at least one temperature sensor in a previous window of time using a trained machine learning model to determine a risk indication indicative of a risk of the temperature rise event occurring in the environment in a future window of time; and outputting a warning indication in dependence on the risk indication determined using the machine learning model.
A computer implemented method for generating a region of interest on a digital image of a sidewall of a tyre, the sidewall having one or more embossed and/or engraved markings, the method comprising: generating a histogram of oriented gradients feature map of the digital image; inputting the histogram of oriented gradients feature map into a trained neural network, wherein said trained neural network is configured to output a first probability based on the input histogram of oriented gradients feature map that a region of pixels of the digital image contains the embossed and/or engraved markings; and if the first probability is at or above a first predetermined threshold, accepting said region of pixels as said region of interest. generating a histogram of oriented gradients feature map of the digital image; inputting the histogram of oriented gradients feature map into a trained neural network, wherein said trained neural network is configured to output a first probability based on the input histogram of oriented gradients feature map that a region of pixels of the digital image contains the embossed and/or engraved markings; and if the first probability is at or above a first predetermined threshold, accepting said region of pixels as said region of interest.
A method of wireless communications, comprising: receiving (1010; 1110), by a wireless communication device, one or more downlink control information, DCI, transmissions including a plurality of transmit power control, TPC, commands, the plurality of TPC commands relating to an uplink channel transmit power for a plurality of uplink beam-pairs, wherein the plurality of uplink beam-pairs are associated with at least one physical uplink shared channel, PUSCH and at least one physical uplink control channel, PUCCH; and wherein a first TPC command, of the plurality of TPC commands, corresponds to the PUSCH; and a second TPC command, of the plurality of TPC commands, corresponds to the PUCCH; and determining (1020; 1120), by the wireless communication device, the uplink channel transmit power for the plurality of uplink beam-pairs based at least in part on the plurality of TPC commands. receiving (1010; 1110), by a wireless communication device, one or more downlink control information, DCI, transmissions including a plurality of transmit power control, TPC, commands, the plurality of TPC commands relating to an uplink channel transmit power for a plurality of uplink beam-pairs, wherein the plurality of uplink beam-pairs are associated with at least one physical uplink shared channel, PUSCH and at least one physical uplink control channel, PUCCH; and wherein a first TPC command, of the plurality of TPC commands, corresponds to the PUSCH; and a second TPC command, of the plurality of TPC commands, corresponds to the PUCCH; and determining (1020; 1120), by the wireless communication device, the uplink channel transmit power for the plurality of uplink beam-pairs based at least in part on the plurality of TPC commands.
A heat not burn "HNB" device comprising: a thermally conductive shroud at least partly defining a cavity for receipt of an HNB consumable , said thermally conductive shroud being arranged to transfer heat to an outer surface of a HNB consumable , when it is received in the cavity ; a heater ; and a thermally conductive path connecting the heater to the shroud ; characterised in that the heater projects into the cavity , is elongate and defines a longitudinal axis, and is arranged to penetrate a portion of the consumable when received in the cavity . a thermally conductive shroud at least partly defining a cavity for receipt of an HNB consumable , said thermally conductive shroud being arranged to transfer heat to an outer surface of a HNB consumable , when it is received in the cavity ; a heater ; and a thermally conductive path connecting the heater to the shroud ; characterised in that the heater projects into the cavity , is elongate and defines a longitudinal axis, and is arranged to penetrate a portion of the consumable when received in the cavity .
A single pass heat exchanger device including channels arranged for countercurrent flow comprising: a bundle of channels comprising a first plurality of channels and a second plurality of channels configured to flow fluids counter-currently in opposite directions whereby opposing streams of fluid are arranged in a checkerboard pattern, such that for any given channel there exist alongside, in four directions, laterally on both sides, above and below, channels containing the opposite fluid; wherein the second plurality of channels confines one of the opposing streams through a plenum area at either end of the bundle , and extends into an end cap through which fluid enters or exits the device by second flowstream ports in a wall of the end cap; and wherein the second plurality of channels that penetrates the plenum area is altered in size or shape, or both size and shape, so as to ensure free space completely around the second plurality of channels within a header portion , such that fluid is free to flow between the second plurality of channels to or from first flowstream ports . a bundle of channels comprising a first plurality of channels and a second plurality of channels configured to flow fluids counter-currently in opposite directions whereby opposing streams of fluid are arranged in a checkerboard pattern, such that for any given channel there exist alongside, in four directions, laterally on both sides, above and below, channels containing the opposite fluid; wherein the second plurality of channels confines one of the opposing streams through a plenum area at either end of the bundle , and extends into an end cap through which fluid enters or exits the device by second flowstream ports in a wall of the end cap; and wherein the second plurality of channels that penetrates the plenum area is altered in size or shape, or both size and shape, so as to ensure free space completely around the second plurality of channels within a header portion , such that fluid is free to flow between the second plurality of channels to or from first flowstream ports .
Train coupler adapter for connecting a first coupler of a first type to a second coupler of a second type, the train coupler adapter comprising - an adapter body having a front end for connecting to the first coupler, wherein the front end comprises an interface for contacting the first coupler, - an adapter coupler for coupling to the first coupler, said adapter coupler being arranged at least partly inside the adapter body , - a first holder arranged in connection with an upper part of the front end of the adapter body , said first holder comprising at least one first engagement part for engaging with a first receiver of the first coupler, characterized in that it comprises: - a second holder comprising at least two side portions and at least two second engagement parts , each of said side portions being arranged in connection with a side of the front end of the adapter body , and each of said side portions being connected to a second engagement part for engaging with a second receiver of the first coupler, wherein the train coupler adapter further comprises a first tightening device that is configured to operate the first engagement part for moving the train coupler adapter towards the first coupler with the interface facing the first coupler, and wherein the train coupler adapter further comprises a second tightening device that is configured to operate the second engagement parts for pressing the adapter body against the first coupler such that the adapter coupler engages with the first coupler. - an adapter body having a front end for connecting to the first coupler, wherein the front end comprises an interface for contacting the first coupler, - an adapter coupler for coupling to the first coupler, said adapter coupler being arranged at least partly inside the adapter body , - a first holder arranged in connection with an upper part of the front end of the adapter body , said first holder comprising at least one first engagement part for engaging with a first receiver of the first coupler, - a second holder comprising at least two side portions and at least two second engagement parts , each of said side portions being arranged in connection with a side of the front end of the adapter body , and each of said side portions being connected to a second engagement part for engaging with a second receiver of the first coupler,
A battery protective device for a vehicle, wherein the battery protective device comprises a body , a first slide surface , a first bearing surface , a second bearing surface and an attachment bracket adapted for attaching the battery protective device to a battery , wherein the first slide surface is inclined.
A lubricant composition suitable for use as a lubricant for gearboxes comprising a rolling element, comprising: a base oil composition of lubricating viscosity; and an additive composition comprising a molybdenum dialkyldithiocarbamate and an oil-soluble mono-, di- or tri-glyceride of at least one hydroxyl polycarboxylic acid, or an ether or an ester derivative thereof, which lubricant composition has no more than 0.1% by weight of molybdenum dithiophosphate.
A camera assembly , comprising: an image sensor having a field of view corresponding to a scene; one or more infrared, IR, illuminators configured to selectively illuminate the scene; and a single-piece cover element positioned in front of the image sensor and the one or more IR illuminators such that light from the one or more IR illuminators is directed through the cover element and light from the scene passes through the cover element prior to entering the image sensor , the cover element being made of a single substance which is glass or plastic or another transparent substance and including: a first portion corresponding to the image sensor , the first portion being substantially transparent to visible light and IR light; a second portion corresponding to the one or more IR illuminators , the second portion being substantially transparent to IR light; and a third portion between the first portion and the second portion , the third portion being substantially opaque to IR and visible light, wherein the third portion of the cover element is coated with a thin film that makes the third portion substantially opaque to visible light and IR light, and wherein the thin film is configured to substantially prohibit light from the one or more illuminators from reflecting within the cover element to the image sensor . an image sensor having a field of view corresponding to a scene; one or more infrared, IR, illuminators configured to selectively illuminate the scene; and a single-piece cover element positioned in front of the image sensor and the one or more IR illuminators such that light from the one or more IR illuminators is directed through the cover element and light from the scene passes through the cover element prior to entering the image sensor , the cover element being made of a single substance which is glass or plastic or another transparent substance and including: a first portion corresponding to the image sensor , the first portion being substantially transparent to visible light and IR light; a second portion corresponding to the one or more IR illuminators , the second portion being substantially transparent to IR light; and a third portion between the first portion and the second portion , the third portion being substantially opaque to IR and visible light, a first portion corresponding to the image sensor , the first portion being substantially transparent to visible light and IR light; a second portion corresponding to the one or more IR illuminators , the second portion being substantially transparent to IR light; and a third portion between the first portion and the second portion , the third portion being substantially opaque to IR and visible light, wherein the third portion of the cover element is coated with a thin film that makes the third portion substantially opaque to visible light and IR light, and wherein the thin film is configured to substantially prohibit light from the one or more illuminators from reflecting within the cover element to the image sensor .
Method for operating a power tool which is equipped with an impact-generating mechanism for generating a rotary impact force, for screwing a self-drilling and thread-cutting screw into a workpiece, wherein, after activation of the power tool, an electric motor is driven in order to screw the screw into the workpiece, wherein, as the screw is being screwed in, in a zeroth phase (t0<t<t1) an increase in the rotational speed takes place, wherein a rotational speed of the electric motor increases rapidly in order, after a maximum rotational speed is achieved, to decrease somewhat as far as the end of the zeroth phase, wherein, in a subsequent first phase (tl<t<t2), the rotational speed of the electric motor slightly fluctuates in order to decrease somewhat as far as the end of the first phase, wherein, in a subsequent second phase (t2<t<t3), the impact-generating mechanism is activated such that the screw cuts a thread into the workpiece, and the rotational speed of the electric motor drops, wherein, in a subsequent third phase (t3<t<t4), the rotational speed of the electric motor greatly increases and the impact-generating mechanism is deactivated, wherein, in a subsequent fourth phase (t4<t<t5), the impact-generating mechanism is activated, and the rotational speed of the electric motor is determined during a predetermined initial period of the impact mode of the power tool, wherein the rotational speed of the electric motor is determined after the initial period, and, at the end of the fourth phase, a torque of the electric motor is at least reduced if the determined rotational speed of the electric motor exceeds a predetermined rotational speed limit, and wherein a voltage of the electric motor is increased in the zeroth phase as far as a maximum voltage at the end of the zeroth phase and the voltage is kept substantially constant as far as the end of the fourth phase, at the end of the fourth phase the voltage is reduced and/or a coupling between the electric motor and a socket of the screw opens and, after a predetermined run-down time, the voltage is completely switched off or at least falls below a value at which the electric motor rotates.
Method for storing fault information of a vehicle in at least one vehicle component of the vehicle , wherein the method comprises at least the following steps: reading in a fault signal which represents at least one provided fault information item about at least one vehicle component of the vehicle ; and providing a memory signal using the fault signal , wherein the memory signal is designed to store the at least one fault information item in a memory device , constructed as an RFID device, of the vehicle component . reading in a fault signal which represents at least one provided fault information item about at least one vehicle component of the vehicle ; and providing a memory signal using the fault signal , wherein the memory signal is designed to store the at least one fault information item in a memory device , constructed as an RFID device, of the vehicle component .