mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
A mammalian cell expressing an expression cassette, wherein the expression cassette comprises: a. a first promoter sequence operably linked to a nucleic acid sequence encoding (i) a fusion protein comprising a deactivated Cas9 and an epigenetic modifying enzyme and (ii) a selectable marker; and b. a second promoter sequence operably linked to a nucleic acid sequence encoding at least one deactivated Cas9 specific trans-activating crRNA (TracrRNA), wherein said cell is transfected with a reporter plasmid comprising a backbone that is free of any methylation sites, the reporter plasmid having a promoter sequence from a gene of interest inserted upstream of a nucleic acid encoding a first fluorescent protein and a control promoter sequences inserted upstream of a nucleic acid encoding a second fluorescent protein. a. a first promoter sequence operably linked to a nucleic acid sequence encoding (i) a fusion protein comprising a deactivated Cas9 and an epigenetic modifying enzyme and (ii) a selectable marker; and b. a second promoter sequence operably linked to a nucleic acid sequence encoding at least one deactivated Cas9 specific trans-activating crRNA (TracrRNA),
A computer-implemented method for automatic calibration of multiple cameras , in a user device , that use near-infrared illuminators , the method comprising: receiving a pair of dot images from a stereo near-infrared - NIR - camera system , each dot image of the pair of dot images comprising a dot pattern corresponding to a plurality of NIR dots projected onto a subject by a dot projector and captured by the stereo NIR camera system ; normalizing a contrast of each dot image to provide a pair of normalized dot images; using the same pair of normalized dot images as separate inputs to a dot pipeline and a flood pipeline ; in the dot pipeline , detecting dot features in each of the normalized dot images; in the flood pipeline : detecting flood features in local regions of each of the normalized dot images, the flood features corresponding to feature-point locations and descriptors of surrounding context of the feature-point locations; and determining flood-feature matches based on a comparison of the flood features between the pair of normalized dot images; using the flood-feature matches determined in the flood pipeline for the pair of normalized dot images to disambiguate the dot features detected in the dot pipeline for the pair of normalized dot images and determine dot-feature correspondences between the pair of normalized dot images; and determining updated-calibration parameters for the stereo near-infrared camera system based on the dot-feature correspondences. receiving a pair of dot images from a stereo near-infrared - NIR - camera system , each dot image of the pair of dot images comprising a dot pattern corresponding to a plurality of NIR dots projected onto a subject by a dot projector and captured by the stereo NIR camera system ; normalizing a contrast of each dot image to provide a pair of normalized dot images; using the same pair of normalized dot images as separate inputs to a dot pipeline and a flood pipeline ; in the dot pipeline , detecting dot features in each of the normalized dot images; in the flood pipeline : detecting flood features in local regions of each of the normalized dot images, the flood features corresponding to feature-point locations and descriptors of surrounding context of the feature-point locations; and determining flood-feature matches based on a comparison of the flood features between the pair of normalized dot images; detecting flood features in local regions of each of the normalized dot images, the flood features corresponding to feature-point locations and descriptors of surrounding context of the feature-point locations; and determining flood-feature matches based on a comparison of the flood features between the pair of normalized dot images; using the flood-feature matches determined in the flood pipeline for the pair of normalized dot images to disambiguate the dot features detected in the dot pipeline for the pair of normalized dot images and determine dot-feature correspondences between the pair of normalized dot images; and determining updated-calibration parameters for the stereo near-infrared camera system based on the dot-feature correspondences.
A method of a fingerprint sensing system (no) arranged in a smartcard , the fingerprint sensing system (no) being configured to acquire fingerprint data of a user with a fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication, being characterized in comprising: detecting (S501) a finger of the user contacting a sensing area of the fingerprint sensor ; initializing (S502) the fingerprint sensor with a predetermined sensor setting; acquiring (S503), for the finger being detected to contact the sensing area of the fingerprint sensor , a calibration sub-image which is confined in size to a subarea of the sensing area; determining (S504) whether or not a quality criterion is met for the acquired calibration sub-image, and if so; acquiring (S505) one or more further sub-images confined in size to a subarea of the sensing area; and combining (S506) a plurality of the acquired further sub-images into a representation of a fingerprint of the user, wherein the further sub-images are acquired during a time period when the smartcard is not engaged in waiting time extension, WTX, request signalling with a card reader with which the smartcard performs contactless communication. detecting (S501) a finger of the user contacting a sensing area of the fingerprint sensor ; initializing (S502) the fingerprint sensor with a predetermined sensor setting; acquiring (S503), for the finger being detected to contact the sensing area of the fingerprint sensor , a calibration sub-image which is confined in size to a subarea of the sensing area; determining (S504) whether or not a quality criterion is met for the acquired calibration sub-image, and if so; acquiring (S505) one or more further sub-images confined in size to a subarea of the sensing area; and combining (S506) a plurality of the acquired further sub-images into a representation of a fingerprint of the user, wherein the further sub-images are acquired during a time period when the smartcard is not engaged in waiting time extension, WTX, request signalling with a card reader with which the smartcard performs contactless communication.
A syringe assembly comprising: a syringe barrel having a first end , a second end , and a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end, the sidewall defining a chamber ; a stopper disposed within the chamber of the syringe barrel; a plunger adapter engaged with the stopper, the plunger adapter defining a recessed portion therein; first and second plunger arms each having a first end pivotally secured to the plunger adapter and a second end , wherein each of the first and second plunger arms include a head portion extending from each second end of the first and second plunger arms ; the first and second plunger arms each having a pre-use position wherein the first and second plunger arms are spaced from each other, and a use position, wherein the recessed portion comprising multiple engagement surfaces, wherein, in the use position, the first and second plunger arms are positioned adjacent to each other and secured to each other to form a plunger rod for displacing the stopper relative to the syringe barrel, the recessed portion of the plunger adapter receiving a portion of a first end of a plunger rod when the first and second plungers arms are in the pre-use position and the use position, and wherein the first and second plunger arms are substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis (L) of the syringe barrel when the first and second plunger arms are in the pre-use position and the first plunger arm is positioned on an opposite side of the syringe barrel relative to the second plunger arm when the first and second plunger arms are in the pre-use position. a syringe barrel having a first end , a second end , and a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end, the sidewall defining a chamber ; a stopper disposed within the chamber of the syringe barrel; a plunger adapter engaged with the stopper, the plunger adapter defining a recessed portion therein; first and second plunger arms each having a first end pivotally secured to the plunger adapter and a second end , wherein each of the first and second plunger arms include a head portion extending from each second end of the first and second plunger arms ; the first and second plunger arms each having a pre-use position wherein the first and second plunger arms are spaced from each other, and a use position, wherein the recessed portion comprising multiple engagement surfaces, wherein, in the use position, the first and second plunger arms are positioned adjacent to each other and secured to each other to form a plunger rod for displacing the stopper relative to the syringe barrel, the recessed portion of the plunger adapter receiving a portion of a first end of a plunger rod when the first and second plungers arms are in the pre-use position and the use position, and wherein the first and second plunger arms are substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis (L) of the syringe barrel when the first and second plunger arms are in the pre-use position and the first plunger arm is positioned on an opposite side of the syringe barrel relative to the second plunger arm when the first and second plunger arms are in the pre-use position.
A computer-implemented method comprising: providing, by a content author , a content resource for access by a requester ; receiving , by a server of the content author and via a first channel, a session request from the requester for accessing the content resource; in response to the session request, generating , by the server of the content author, a session to access the content resource for the requester; in response to the generated session, generating , by the server of the content author, a payload identifying the content resource on a resource provider , wherein generating the payload further comprises embedding cryptographic content in the payload; transmitting , by the server of the content author, the generated payload to the requester; in response to executing, by the requester, the embedded cryptographic content of the payload, receiving , by the resource provider and via a second channel, an authentication access request to access the content resource; and in response to authenticating the authentication access request, providing , by the resource provider, the requester with access to the content resource. providing, by a content author , a content resource for access by a requester ; receiving , by a server of the content author and via a first channel, a session request from the requester for accessing the content resource; in response to the session request, generating , by the server of the content author, a session to access the content resource for the requester; in response to the generated session, generating , by the server of the content author, a payload identifying the content resource on a resource provider , wherein generating the payload further comprises embedding cryptographic content in the payload; transmitting , by the server of the content author, the generated payload to the requester; in response to executing, by the requester, the embedded cryptographic content of the payload, receiving , by the resource provider and via a second channel, an authentication access request to access the content resource; and in response to authenticating the authentication access request, providing , by the resource provider, the requester with access to the content resource.
Plant for the production of liquid methane from a feed gas stream comprising at least methane and carbon dioxide comprising, in the direction of circulation of the gas stream: - a continuously operating system for the crystallization of carbon dioxide comprising, countercurrentwise to the feed gas stream comprising at least methane and carbon dioxide, the circulation of a stream predominantly comprising liquid methane, and making possible the production of a methane-enriched gas stream , - an exchanger for liquefaction of the methane-enriched gas stream exiting from the crystallization system, making it possible to produce liquid methane, - a means making it possible to recover the liquid methane at the outlet of the liquefaction exchanger , and - a means making it possible to return a part of the liquid methane to the crystallization system , said part of the liquid methane forming the stream predominantly comprising liquid methane. - a continuously operating system for the crystallization of carbon dioxide comprising, countercurrentwise to the feed gas stream comprising at least methane and carbon dioxide, the circulation of a stream predominantly comprising liquid methane, and making possible the production of a methane-enriched gas stream , - an exchanger for liquefaction of the methane-enriched gas stream exiting from the crystallization system, making it possible to produce liquid methane, - a means making it possible to recover the liquid methane at the outlet of the liquefaction exchanger , and - a means making it possible to return a part of the liquid methane to the crystallization system , said part of the liquid methane forming the stream predominantly comprising liquid methane.
A lockable storage container comprising: at least one base member having an outer edge region comprising a rail portion extending therealong; and at least one wall member mounted on the base member, wherein a lower edge region of the wall member comprises a skirt portion extending therealong, characterised in that the rail portion extends upwardly and defines an outer surface , an inner surface opposed to the outer surface, and an upper support surface extending therebetween, and wherein the skirt portion extends downwardly such that a first inner abutment surface of the lower edge region of the wall member abuts the outer surface of the rail portion, and a first engagement surface of the lower edge region of the wall member engages the upper support surface of the rail portion. at least one base member having an outer edge region comprising a rail portion extending therealong; and at least one wall member mounted on the base member, wherein a lower edge region of the wall member comprises a skirt portion extending therealong, characterised in that the rail portion extends upwardly and defines an outer surface , an inner surface opposed to the outer surface, and an upper support surface extending therebetween, and wherein the skirt portion extends downwardly such that a first inner abutment surface of the lower edge region of the wall member abuts the outer surface of the rail portion, and a first engagement surface of the lower edge region of the wall member engages the upper support surface of the rail portion.
Method for cleaning a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine , having the following steps: introducing a gaseous substance into a cooling device , wherein the gaseous substance has, at least upstream of the cooling device , a relative humidity of greater than 0%,controlling the cooling device by way of a control device , as a result of which a temperature in the cooling device is controlled and/or regulated by way of the control device , cooling the substance in the cooling device to below a dewpoint, such that a water precipitate is formed, introducing the substance comprising the precipitate into a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine , performing a combustion reaction in the combustion chamber , and discharging residues from the combustion chamber .
A method for determining chemical oxygen requirements (CSB) of a water sample by thermal oxidation of the water sample in a closed reaction vessel in a carrier gas having a predetermined oxygen content, and subsequent detection of the oxygen content in the exhaust gas of the reaction vessel, and calculation of the CSB value from the detected oxygen content, characterized in that the content of sulfates and/or nitrates in the water sample is in each case acquired by a dedicated detector, and an arithmetical correction of the CSB value calculated based on the oxygen content is performed by means of a predetermined correction algorithm of the detected sulfate content value and/or nitrate content value, wherein an electrochemical SO 2 gas detector is used for detecting the sulfate content and/or an electrochemical or chemiluminescence NO x detector is used for detecting the nitrate content.
A method for operating a reactive power inverter with - an intermediate voltage circuit , - a bidirectional DC/DC converter with at least one storage choke device and - a polarity reverser , wherein a current via the intermediate voltage circuit is formed by the bidirectional DC/DC converter , poles of the intermediate voltage circuit being connectable to terminals of an AC output by means of the polarity reverser in different configurations in order to change a polarity of the AC output with respect to the intermediate voltage circuit , the method comprising reversing the direction of the current flowing across the intermediate voltage circuit in case of a phase shift between alternating current (I) and alternating voltage (U) at the AC output , characterized in that reversing the direction of the current flowing across the intermediate voltage circuit comprises the steps: - disconnecting the AC output from the intermediate voltage circuit , - providing a freewheeling path between the terminals of the AC output while the AC output is disconnected from the intermediate voltage circuit , - charging the intermediate voltage circuit with the current flowing through the storage choke device , and - discharging the intermediate voltage circuit via the storage choke device or via a further storage choke device , - reconnecting the AC output to the intermediate voltage circuit with the polarity of the AC output with respect to the intermediate voltage circuit being changed by the polarity reverser . - an intermediate voltage circuit , - a bidirectional DC/DC converter with at least one storage choke device and - a polarity reverser , - disconnecting the AC output from the intermediate voltage circuit , - providing a freewheeling path between the terminals of the AC output while the AC output is disconnected from the intermediate voltage circuit , - charging the intermediate voltage circuit with the current flowing through the storage choke device , and - discharging the intermediate voltage circuit via the storage choke device or via a further storage choke device , - reconnecting the AC output to the intermediate voltage circuit with the polarity of the AC output with respect to the intermediate voltage circuit being changed by the polarity reverser .
A light emitting apparatus comprising: a mounting substrate ; a plurality of supporting bodies disposed on the mounting substrate and linearly aligned in an alignment direction; and a plurality of light emitting devices disposed on upper surfaces of the plurality of supporting bodies , wherein the plurality of light emitting devices are arranged on each of the plurality of supporting bodies in a plurality of rows in a direction perpendicular to the alignment direction of the plurality of supporting bodies , wherein the plurality of light emitting devices are disposed in the alignment direction on one of the supporting bodies in a plurality of rows, and the adjacent light emitting devices in one of the supporting bodies are arranged in the alignment direction so that a distance (D1) therebetween is substantially equal to a distance (D2) between adjacent ones of the light emitting devices of the adjacent respective supporting bodies , characterized in that the plurality of light emitting devices have different lengths in the direction perpendicular to the alignment direction of the plurality of supporting bodies . a mounting substrate ; a plurality of supporting bodies disposed on the mounting substrate and linearly aligned in an alignment direction; and a plurality of light emitting devices disposed on upper surfaces of the plurality of supporting bodies , wherein the plurality of light emitting devices are arranged on each of the plurality of supporting bodies in a plurality of rows in a direction perpendicular to the alignment direction of the plurality of supporting bodies , wherein the plurality of light emitting devices are disposed in the alignment direction on one of the supporting bodies in a plurality of rows, and the adjacent light emitting devices in one of the supporting bodies are arranged in the alignment direction so that a distance (D1) therebetween is substantially equal to a distance (D2) between adjacent ones of the light emitting devices of the adjacent respective supporting bodies , characterized in that the plurality of light emitting devices have different lengths in the direction perpendicular to the alignment direction of the plurality of supporting bodies .
A catheter , the catheter comprising: an inner tube ; a coil tube disposed on an outer peripheral side of the inner tube , the coil tube being a wound wire coil, the coil tube having at least one first coil and at least one second coil , the at least one second coil being located concentrically with the at least first coil and whose winding direction of the wound wire coil is different from that of the at least one first coil ; and the inner tube and the coil tube being rotatable relative to each other around a central axis of the coil tube , wherein the catheter further comprises a rotary operation unit fixed to a proximal portion of the coil tube , the rotary operation unit configured to transmit a rotational force to the coil tube . an inner tube ; a coil tube disposed on an outer peripheral side of the inner tube , the coil tube being a wound wire coil, the coil tube having at least one first coil and at least one second coil , the at least one second coil being located concentrically with the at least first coil and whose winding direction of the wound wire coil is different from that of the at least one first coil ; and the inner tube and the coil tube being rotatable relative to each other around a central axis of the coil tube , wherein the catheter further comprises a rotary operation unit fixed to a proximal portion of the coil tube , the rotary operation unit configured to transmit a rotational force to the coil tube .