mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
Heat exchanger for heat exchange between at least two fluids, comprising a plurality of heat exchange elements , each of which has at least one fluid-guiding path for conducting at least one of the fluids through, wherein the heat exchanger has a cylindrical shape or substantially a cylindrical shape having a cylinder axis , and the heat exchange elements are arranged adjacent to each another around the cylinder axis , wherein each of the heat exchange elements or at least a region of each of the heat exchange elements forms an outline structure like a or substantially like a: - triangular cylinder or - trapezoidal cylinder or - circle-sector cylinder or - annulus-sector cylinder wherein, by means of the heat exchange elements arranged adjacent to each other, the heat exchanger or at least a region of the heat exchanger has an outline structure like a or substantially like a: - polygonal cylinder or - polygonal hollow cylinder or - circular cylinder or - annular cylinder , and wherein each heat exchange element -as seen looking in the direction of the cylinder axis -comprises three zones, namely two cross-flow zones , between which a counterflow zone or an identical-flow zone is located, and each heat exchange element has a first heat exchange wall , which forms a common heat exchange wall for this heat exchange element and for the adjacent heat exchange element , and at least one spacer rib is arranged between adjacent first heat exchange walls , said spacer rib being a fluid-guiding rib and running obliquely to the cylinder axis in at least one of the cross-flow zones , and running parallel to the cylinder axis in the counterflow zone or identical-flow zone, wherein the heat exchanger has two front sides which are opposite one another and comprise fluid openings , characterized in that the fluid openings in an inner zone on one of the front sides are fluid inlet openings for a first fluid, and that the fluid openings in an outer zone , which extends around the inner zone , on the other front side are fluid outlet openings for the first fluid, and that the fluid openings in the inner zone on the other front side are fluid inlet openings for a second fluid, and that the fluid openings in the outer zone on the one front side are fluid outlet openings for the second fluid. - triangular cylinder or - trapezoidal cylinder or - circle-sector cylinder or - annulus-sector cylinder - polygonal cylinder or - polygonal hollow cylinder or - circular cylinder or - annular cylinder ,
A computer-implemented method comprising: receiving an input image with first lighting properties comprising an object with second lighting properties; processing the input image using a convolutional neural network to generate an output image with the first lighting properties, the output image comprising the object with third lighting properties, wherein the convolutional neural network is trained to generate the third lighting properties by modifying the second lighting properties to be consistent with lighting conditions indicated by the first lighting properties; modifying the second lighting properties of the object to lighten areas that are above a first threshold of brightness and darken areas that are below a second threshold of brightness to generate the object with modified second lighting properties; blending the third lighting properties with the modified second lighting properties to generate a modified output image comprising the object with fourth lighting properties; and causing the modified output image to be stored. receiving an input image with first lighting properties comprising an object with second lighting properties; processing the input image using a convolutional neural network to generate an output image with the first lighting properties, the output image comprising the object with third lighting properties, wherein the convolutional neural network is trained to generate the third lighting properties by modifying the second lighting properties to be consistent with lighting conditions indicated by the first lighting properties; modifying the second lighting properties of the object to lighten areas that are above a first threshold of brightness and darken areas that are below a second threshold of brightness to generate the object with modified second lighting properties; blending the third lighting properties with the modified second lighting properties to generate a modified output image comprising the object with fourth lighting properties; and causing the modified output image to be stored.
A method of decoding video data, the method comprising: receiving a parameter set comprising one or more first bits and one or more second bits, wherein the one or more first bits indicate whether tiles are enabled for a series of video blocks, wherein the one or more second bits are different from the one or more first bits, and wherein the one or more second bits indicate whether wavefront parallel processing (WPP) is enabled for the series of video blocks; in response to both tiles and WPP being enabled for a slice, a tile starts the slice, wavefronts are present entirely within tiles, wavefronts do not span across multiple tiles and the entry points signaled in the slice header are interpreted as WPP entry points; in response to only tiles being enabled, interpreting entry points signaled in a slice header as corresponding to tile entry points; in response to only WPP being enabled, interpreting the entry points signaled in the slice header as corresponding to WPP entry points; decoding the series of video blocks based on the parameter set. receiving a parameter set comprising one or more first bits and one or more second bits, wherein the one or more first bits indicate whether tiles are enabled for a series of video blocks, wherein the one or more second bits are different from the one or more first bits, and wherein the one or more second bits indicate whether wavefront parallel processing (WPP) is enabled for the series of video blocks; in response to both tiles and WPP being enabled for a slice, a tile starts the slice, wavefronts are present entirely within tiles, wavefronts do not span across multiple tiles and the entry points signaled in the slice header are interpreted as WPP entry points; in response to only tiles being enabled, interpreting entry points signaled in a slice header as corresponding to tile entry points; in response to only WPP being enabled, interpreting the entry points signaled in the slice header as corresponding to WPP entry points; decoding the series of video blocks based on the parameter set.
A method in a device, the method comprising: receiving (5A, 2-1), through a user interface, a camera, an infra-red sensor, a bar-code reader, or a microphone of the device, a voucher having a plurality of data fields, where the voucher provides provisional subscriber identification for the device, the voucher comprising a first prepaid code and a second prepaid code; sending at least some of the voucher data fields (2-5) to a network operator, where the some of the voucher data fields comprise the first prepaid code and serve as virtual IMSI for a first contact to the network operator; receiving a request for additional information; in response to the request, sending a response (2-10) with the additional information, where the additional information comprises the second prepaid code of the voucher; based on the sent information, receiving a software based subscriber identity module (2-12a); and using the software based subscriber identity module to authenticate the device. receiving (5A, 2-1), through a user interface, a camera, an infra-red sensor, a bar-code reader, or a microphone of the device, a voucher having a plurality of data fields, where the voucher provides provisional subscriber identification for the device, the voucher comprising a first prepaid code and a second prepaid code; sending at least some of the voucher data fields (2-5) to a network operator, where the some of the voucher data fields comprise the first prepaid code and serve as virtual IMSI for a first contact to the network operator; receiving a request for additional information; in response to the request, sending a response (2-10) with the additional information, where the additional information comprises the second prepaid code of the voucher; based on the sent information, receiving a software based subscriber identity module (2-12a); and using the software based subscriber identity module to authenticate the device.
A bearer suitable for being used in a washer-dryer having a drum in which laundry items are placed, said bearer comprising at least two electrodes used for detecting dryness of the laundry items by contacting the laundry items inside the drum , a control unit in which the dryness information detected by the electrodes is evaluated, at least one light source placed therein, and a light transmitting connecting piece provided on the bearer , enabling the light emitted by the light source to be dispersed in the environment of the bearer , wherein the bearer is shaped as a hollow chamber comprising a first and a second shell and the connecting piece is interposed between the first and the second shells characterized by the connecting piece made of at least partially translucent material such that light emitted by the light source passes through the connecting piece and is dispersed in the environment of the bearer .
An article comprising: a knitted component that is formed as a one-piece element through a knitting process, the knitted component having a first edge and a second edge , the knitted component having a length that is measured between the first edge and the second edge , the length being substantially fixed, the knitted component including: a base structure , and an adjustment member that is integrally knit to the base structure , the adjustment member including a bunched region that is configured to slide along the base structure between a first position on the knitted component and a second position on the knitted component, and a supported area and at least one free area wherein the article is characterized in that the base structure extends through the adjustment member in the supported area and the base structure is spaced away from the at least one free area . a base structure , and an adjustment member that is integrally knit to the base structure , the adjustment member including a bunched region that is configured to slide along the base structure between a first position on the knitted component and a second position on the knitted component, and a supported area and at least one free area wherein the article is characterized in that the base structure extends through the adjustment member in the supported area and the base structure is spaced away from the at least one free area .
A method of wireless communications, comprising: determining to enable filtering for a transmission signal waveform based on a received indication; determining a type of filtering to apply for the filtering of the transmission signal waveform, wherein the type of filtering for the filtering of the transmission signal waveform is time-domain filtering applied as a convolution of filter impulse response with time domain samples or a frequency domain filtering scheme applied by per-tone scaling of samples; enabling the filtering of the transmission signal waveform based on the type of filtering; and transmitting the transmission signal waveform based on the type of filtering and in response to enabling the filtering of the transmission signal waveform. determining to enable filtering for a transmission signal waveform based on a received indication; determining a type of filtering to apply for the filtering of the transmission signal waveform, wherein the type of filtering for the filtering of the transmission signal waveform is time-domain filtering applied as a convolution of filter impulse response with time domain samples or a frequency domain filtering scheme applied by per-tone scaling of samples; enabling the filtering of the transmission signal waveform based on the type of filtering; and transmitting the transmission signal waveform based on the type of filtering and in response to enabling the filtering of the transmission signal waveform.
Method of treating water and aqueous systems in pipes with chlorine dioxide (ClO 2 ), characterized by the features 1. the reaction space in which the ClO 2 is generated is completely surrounded by the system to be treated, 2. the system surrounding the reaction space is simultaneously the system to be treated, 3. the reaction space is a component of a mobile device and the mobile device can be introduced into the pipe in which the system to be treated is situated and removed again independently of the pressure state of the pipe containing the system to be treated, 4. the reaction space is situated after use of the mobile device in the pipe containing the system to be treated, 5. the ClO 2 generated in the reaction space is delivered to the system to be treated which is situated in the pipe, characterized in that the mobile device with the reaction space is conducted and moved into a guide channel , which has access to the pipe having the system to be treated, wherein a shutoff element shuts off the guide channel from the pipe . 1. the reaction space in which the ClO 2 is generated is completely surrounded by the system to be treated, 2. the system surrounding the reaction space is simultaneously the system to be treated, 3. the reaction space is a component of a mobile device and the mobile device can be introduced into the pipe in which the system to be treated is situated and removed again independently of the pressure state of the pipe containing the system to be treated, 4. the reaction space is situated after use of the mobile device in the pipe containing the system to be treated, 5. the ClO 2 generated in the reaction space is delivered to the system to be treated which is situated in the pipe, characterized in that the mobile device with the reaction space is conducted and moved into a guide channel , which has access to the pipe having the system to be treated, wherein a shutoff element shuts off the guide channel from the pipe .
A shoe, in particular an athletic shoe, comprising: a. a heel portion , b. an adaptive heel element arranged in the heel portion of the shoe, wherein the adaptive heel element comprises a stretch material; c. a heel counter arranged in the heel portion , wherein the heel counter comprises a lateral portion and a medial portion for supporting the heel of a wearer's foot and a posterior gap therebetween d. wherein the posterior gap forms an essentially vertical split portion , e. wherein the split portion is adapted such, that the adaptive heel element can move and deform within the split portion ; f. wherein the adaptive heel element is adapted to contour to the anatomical shape of the heel of the wearer; g. wherein the adaptive heel element is folded onto itself to form a dual-layer material, comprising an outer layer and an inner layer; and h. wherein the lateral and medial edges of the adaptive heel element are joined with the edges of the lateral and medial sections of an upper of the shoe, wherein the joining between the lateral and medial sections of the upper and the adaptive heel element is at least in part covered by the heel counter. a. a heel portion , b. an adaptive heel element arranged in the heel portion of the shoe, wherein the adaptive heel element comprises a stretch material; c. a heel counter arranged in the heel portion , wherein the heel counter comprises a lateral portion and a medial portion for supporting the heel of a wearer's foot and a posterior gap therebetween d. wherein the posterior gap forms an essentially vertical split portion , e. wherein the split portion is adapted such, that the adaptive heel element can move and deform within the split portion ; f. wherein the adaptive heel element is adapted to contour to the anatomical shape of the heel of the wearer; g. wherein the adaptive heel element is folded onto itself to form a dual-layer material, comprising an outer layer and an inner layer; and h. wherein the lateral and medial edges of the adaptive heel element are joined with the edges of the lateral and medial sections of an upper of the shoe, wherein the joining between the lateral and medial sections of the upper and the adaptive heel element is at least in part covered by the heel counter.
System of aerothermal exchangers for underground structures, such as tunnels, wells and caverns, having at least one prefabricated facing placed in front of the support of the structure, said facing comprising an inner side and an outer face situated on the side of the support, said facing comprising an exchanger tube, at least one opening in the bottom part and one opening in the top part allowing the passage of an airflow through an intermediate space situated between the facing and the support, such that the extraction of the energy from the air takes place on both sides of the facing, characterized in that said facing comprises reinforcers on its outer face.
An antibody or fragment thereof for use in the treatment of an autoimmune disease, wherein the antibody or fragment thereof specifically binds to a precursor of brain-derived neurotrophic factor.
A knife comprising a housing on which a blade is mounted and a blade guard pivotably mounted on the housing , which is biased by a spring into the safety position, whereby the blade guard is movable by an actuator comprising a handle between a safety position in which a cutting edge (13, 114, of the blade is covered by the blade guard and a cutting position in which the cutting edge is freely accessible, characterized in that, the actuator is designed in such a way that, during the movement into the safety position, the blade guard is pivoted forward toward a side of the blade provided with the cutting edge .
Door arrangement of a first enclosed space allowing a sealed connection between said first enclosed space and a second enclosed space, comprising - a flange arranged to define a passage opening in the first enclosed space, the passage opening defining an opening plane and a passage axis perpendicular to the opening plane, - a door hingedly mounted on the flange so as to move from a closed position, in which the door closes the passage opening , to an open position, - securing means for securing and holding a flange of the second enclosed space against the flange of the first space, and comprising locking catches movable between an unlocked position in which they are recessed within the flange and a locked position in which they project radially from the flange toward the passage opening, thus locking the flange of the second enclosed space without rotational movement of said flange by engaging each catch in a notch provided on the outer peripheral edge of the flange of the second space. - a flange arranged to define a passage opening in the first enclosed space, the passage opening defining an opening plane and a passage axis perpendicular to the opening plane, - a door hingedly mounted on the flange so as to move from a closed position, in which the door closes the passage opening , to an open position, - securing means for securing and holding a flange of the second enclosed space against the flange of the first space, and comprising locking catches movable between an unlocked position in which they are recessed within the flange and a locked position in which they project radially from the flange toward the passage opening, thus locking the flange of the second enclosed space without rotational movement of said flange by engaging each catch in a notch provided on the outer peripheral edge of the flange of the second space.
A method for tracking cable drums comprising the steps of: a) attaching a tracker device with a tracker identifier to a flange of the cable drum with a drum identifier, said drum identifier being associated in a database with drum dimensions and with cable dimensions of a cable stored on the drum; b) associating in the database the drum identifier also with the tracker identifier ; c) when an event comprising at least a shock occurs, activating a first electronic circuit of the tracker device including a sensing module that detects at least the event, storing the detected event in a local memory of the tracker device and switching the first electronic circuit to standby mode after the detected event is stored; d) activating a second electronic circuit including a communication module that connects to a wireless communication system and a positioning module that detects the position coordinates of the tracker device and the cable drum , transmitting to the database via the communication system the tracker identifier, the detected position coordinates and the detected events stored in the local memory ; e) associating the transmitted detected position coordinates and the transmitted detected events to the tracker identifier and the drum identifier in the database ; f) calculating using the data stored in the database the remaining length of the cable on the cable drum ; wherein the activating of the second electronic circuit and the subsequent steps occur at scheduled time intervals and wherein after the transmitting step the second electronic circuit is switched to standby mode involving energy consumption reduction and wherein the sensing module detects shocks above a predetermined threshold force value. a) attaching a tracker device with a tracker identifier to a flange of the cable drum with a drum identifier, said drum identifier being associated in a database with drum dimensions and with cable dimensions of a cable stored on the drum; b) associating in the database the drum identifier also with the tracker identifier ; c) when an event comprising at least a shock occurs, activating a first electronic circuit of the tracker device including a sensing module that detects at least the event, storing the detected event in a local memory of the tracker device and switching the first electronic circuit to standby mode after the detected event is stored; d) activating a second electronic circuit including a communication module that connects to a wireless communication system and a positioning module that detects the position coordinates of the tracker device and the cable drum , transmitting to the database via the communication system the tracker identifier, the detected position coordinates and the detected events stored in the local memory ; e) associating the transmitted detected position coordinates and the transmitted detected events to the tracker identifier and the drum identifier in the database ; f) calculating using the data stored in the database the remaining length of the cable on the cable drum ;
A string for bowed musical instruments (V) comprising a composite thread-like element adapted to be applied to a sound box (C) and to a handle (M) of a bowed musical instrument (V), said composite thread-like element comprising: - a plurality of tensioned filamentary fibers , made of synthetic material, arranged side-by-side and parallel to one another when placed under tension so as to form multi-filament central core ; - an outer thread made of natural material, spirally wound around said central core of said filamentary fibers and arranged externally and directly in contact with said central core of said filamentary fibers , characterized in that said filamentary fibers forming said multi-filament central core , around which said outer thread is only resting and wound without any interposition of binding agents, impregnating agents or glues between said central core and said outer thread , are straight and said natural material with which said outer thread is made is cotton. - a plurality of tensioned filamentary fibers , made of synthetic material, arranged side-by-side and parallel to one another when placed under tension so as to form multi-filament central core ; - an outer thread made of natural material, spirally wound around said central core of said filamentary fibers and arranged externally and directly in contact with said central core of said filamentary fibers ,