mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
Method for coding a current image (I C ), the current image (I C ) being a current view (V w,i ) situated at a current instant (ti) in a current multi-view image (IMV i ), the method comprising a step (C2) of determining, in a first image (IR 1 ) different from the current image, a group of k pixels corresponding to a current group of k pixels to be coded of the current image (I C ), said coding method being characterized in that it comprises the following steps: - calculation (C3) of a motion vector between each of the k pixels of the first image (IR 1 ) and a corresponding pixel of a second image (IR 2 ) different from the current image, on completion of which a field of k motion vectors is obtained, - prediction (C4) of the pixels of the current group of k pixels of said current image (I C ) on the basis of the field of k motion vectors which is obtained, said prediction step consisting in predicting the k pixels of said current group of pixels by corresponding pixels of a third image (IR 3 ) different from said current image (I C ), said corresponding pixels being pointed at respectively by the k motion vectors of said field of motion vectors which is obtained, the first and second images (IR 1 , IR 2 ) being reference images which have already been coded and then decoded and which belong to a view different from the view to which the current image belongs, the third image (IR 3 ) being a reference image which has already been coded and then decoded and which belongs to the same view as the current image. - calculation (C3) of a motion vector between each of the k pixels of the first image (IR 1 ) and a corresponding pixel of a second image (IR 2 ) different from the current image, on completion of which a field of k motion vectors is obtained, - prediction (C4) of the pixels of the current group of k pixels of said current image (I C ) on the basis of the field of k motion vectors which is obtained, said prediction step consisting in predicting the k pixels of said current group of pixels by corresponding pixels of a third image (IR 3 ) different from said current image (I C ), said corresponding pixels being pointed at respectively by the k motion vectors of said field of motion vectors which is obtained, the first and second images (IR 1 , IR 2 ) being reference images which have already been coded and then decoded and which belong to a view different from the view to which the current image belongs, the third image (IR 3 ) being a reference image which has already been coded and then decoded and which belongs to the same view as the current image.
A balancing unit for a laundry treatment apparatus, comprising: a feeder for supplying liquid; at least three balancers for being mounted on a drum of said apparatus, being configured to store liquid supplied from the feeder , wherein the balancers are disposed to be spaced apart from one another by a same angle along the circumference of the drum; a flow path structure for being mounted on the drum to guide the liquid supplied from the feeder to said balancers , wherein the flow path structure includes a first flow path having: a first flow path body for defining a liquid storage space; and first flow path dividers arranged to divide the liquid storage space into same number of subspaces as said balancers , characterized in that : the first flow path dividers are respectively positioned at an inlet of said balancers , and wherein the first flow path is configured to be mounted to the front surface of the drum . a feeder for supplying liquid; at least three balancers for being mounted on a drum of said apparatus, being configured to store liquid supplied from the feeder , wherein the balancers are disposed to be spaced apart from one another by a same angle along the circumference of the drum; a flow path structure for being mounted on the drum to guide the liquid supplied from the feeder to said balancers , wherein the flow path structure includes a first flow path having: a first flow path body for defining a liquid storage space; and first flow path dividers arranged to divide the liquid storage space into same number of subspaces as said balancers , characterized in that : the first flow path dividers are respectively positioned at an inlet of said balancers , and wherein the first flow path is configured to be mounted to the front surface of the drum . the first flow path dividers are respectively positioned at an inlet of said balancers , and wherein the first flow path is configured to be mounted to the front surface of the drum .
An esophageal heat transfer device comprising: a plurality of lumens , a heat transfer medium supply tube lumen and a heat transfer medium return tube lumen , configured to provide a fluid path for flow of a heat transfer medium; a proximal end including an input port and an output port ; a distal end configured for insertion into an esophagus of a patient; characterized in that the esophageal heat transfer device further comprises: at least one semi-rigid tube extending between the proximal end and the distal end , the at least one semi-rigid tube defining the heat transfer medium supply tube lumen and the heat transfer medium return tube lumen ; a heat transfer region having a diameter of about 1.0 to about 2.0 centimeters and configured for contacting esophageal epithelium of the patient; and one or more gastric tubes , wherein each of the one or more gastric tubes has a distal end configured to extend into a stomach of the patient, wherein each of the one or more gastric tubes includes ports that serve as passageways from the patient's stomach to a gastric tube lumen of the gastric tube ; wherein the esophageal heat transfer device is a non balloon-type esophageal heat transfer device. a plurality of lumens , a heat transfer medium supply tube lumen and a heat transfer medium return tube lumen , configured to provide a fluid path for flow of a heat transfer medium; a proximal end including an input port and an output port ; a distal end configured for insertion into an esophagus of a patient; characterized in that the esophageal heat transfer device further comprises: at least one semi-rigid tube extending between the proximal end and the distal end , the at least one semi-rigid tube defining the heat transfer medium supply tube lumen and the heat transfer medium return tube lumen ; a heat transfer region having a diameter of about 1.0 to about 2.0 centimeters and configured for contacting esophageal epithelium of the patient; and one or more gastric tubes , wherein each of the one or more gastric tubes has a distal end configured to extend into a stomach of the patient, wherein each of the one or more gastric tubes includes ports that serve as passageways from the patient's stomach to a gastric tube lumen of the gastric tube ; wherein the esophageal heat transfer device is a non balloon-type esophageal heat transfer device. at least one semi-rigid tube extending between the proximal end and the distal end , the at least one semi-rigid tube defining the heat transfer medium supply tube lumen and the heat transfer medium return tube lumen ; a heat transfer region having a diameter of about 1.0 to about 2.0 centimeters and configured for contacting esophageal epithelium of the patient; and one or more gastric tubes , wherein each of the one or more gastric tubes has a distal end configured to extend into a stomach of the patient, wherein each of the one or more gastric tubes includes ports that serve as passageways from the patient's stomach to a gastric tube lumen of the gastric tube ; wherein the esophageal heat transfer device is a non balloon-type esophageal heat transfer device.
A method of detecting water within a pit of an elevator shaft , the method comprising: detecting water within a pit of an elevator shaft using a water sensor ; wirelessly transmitting a notification to a controller ; and transmitting the notification to a computing device ; characterized by the water sensor sending a periodic heartbeat signal to the controller when water is not detected and wherein the periodic heartbeat signal comprises water detection status and battery voltage. detecting water within a pit of an elevator shaft using a water sensor ; wirelessly transmitting a notification to a controller ; and transmitting the notification to a computing device ; characterized by the water sensor sending a periodic heartbeat signal to the controller when water is not detected and wherein the periodic heartbeat signal comprises water detection status and battery voltage.
A head mounted device comprising: a central portion having a first end and a second end and a lateral axis extending between the first and second ends; a first side arm coupled to the first end of the central portion and including a housing; a second side arm coupled to the second end of the central portion; wherein the first side arm is elongated and enlarged with respect to the second side arm; a first hinge positioned between the first side arm and the first end of the central portion, the first hinge providing for movement of the first side arm between at least a first position and a second position, wherein when the first side arm is in the second position, a first axis of the first side arm forms an angle with the lateral axis of the central portion; an elbow portion, the elbow portion positioned adjacent to a first end of the first side arm, the first end of the first side arm being adjacent to the first hinge, the elbow portion including at least a flexible printed circuit board; and a flexguard component positioned in proximity of the first hinge and extending into the elbow portion wherein the flexguard component is positioned over at least the flexible printed circuit board of the elbow portion the flexguard component being configured to flexibly bend around the first hinge and protect the flexible printed circuit board when the first hinge is in the closed position. a central portion having a first end and a second end and a lateral axis extending between the first and second ends; a first side arm coupled to the first end of the central portion and including a housing; a second side arm coupled to the second end of the central portion; wherein the first side arm is elongated and enlarged with respect to the second side arm; a first hinge positioned between the first side arm and the first end of the central portion, the first hinge providing for movement of the first side arm between at least a first position and a second position, wherein when the first side arm is in the second position, a first axis of the first side arm forms an angle with the lateral axis of the central portion; an elbow portion, the elbow portion positioned adjacent to a first end of the first side arm, the first end of the first side arm being adjacent to the first hinge, the elbow portion including at least a flexible printed circuit board; and a flexguard component positioned in proximity of the first hinge and extending into the elbow portion wherein the flexguard component is positioned over at least the flexible printed circuit board of the elbow portion the flexguard component being configured to flexibly bend around the first hinge and protect the flexible printed circuit board when the first hinge is in the closed position.
A ski boot comprising: - a cuff and a lower shell mutually coupled to define a substantially rigid support structure ; - a liner designed to receive the foot of a user, said liner being positionable inside said support structure , the latter having a first end portion and a second end portion mutually slidable between at least one first initial position and at least one second operative position so as to vary the mutual distance thereof and thus the configuration of the ski boot ; - a plurality of connection elements for the operative connection of said first and second end portions ; - a single lever selectively actuatable by the user operatively connected with said plurality of connection elements so that the action of the former allows the sliding of said first and second end portions from said at least one first initial position to said at least one second operative position; the ski boot being characterised in that each of the connection elements of said plurality comprises a pair of mutually engeagable male and female elements , the female element being anchored to one of said first and second end portions , the male element being operatively connected with the other of said first and second end portions , a plurality of tensioners interposed between each of said male elements and said single actuation lever being further provided, so that said single actuation lever acts simultaneously on all the connection elements of said plurality. - a cuff and a lower shell mutually coupled to define a substantially rigid support structure ; - a liner designed to receive the foot of a user, said liner being positionable inside said support structure , the latter having a first end portion and a second end portion mutually slidable between at least one first initial position and at least one second operative position so as to vary the mutual distance thereof and thus the configuration of the ski boot ; - a plurality of connection elements for the operative connection of said first and second end portions ; - a single lever selectively actuatable by the user operatively connected with said plurality of connection elements so that the action of the former allows the sliding of said first and second end portions from said at least one first initial position to said at least one second operative position;
A method of manufacture of an articulated arm, the method comprising: providing a tubular structure; cutting a trench along a length of said tubular structure; covering said trench with a cover, the cover recessed within said trench; and cutting at least a portion of said length of said tubular structure perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis into longitudinal segments to form a segmented articulation. providing a tubular structure; cutting a trench along a length of said tubular structure; covering said trench with a cover, the cover recessed within said trench; and cutting at least a portion of said length of said tubular structure perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis into longitudinal segments to form a segmented articulation.
A magenta ink, comprising: a liquid vehicle including water, organic co-solvent, and surfactant; and from 2 wt% to 9 wt% of a magenta pigment blend suspended therein, said magenta pigment blend comprising: quinacridone pigment having the general formula: wherein R 1 and R 2 are each independently H, a halogen atom, or a C 1 to C 4 alkyl group, and azo pigment having the general formula: wherein R a is H, aryl, or C 1 to C 4 alkyl, wherein when R a is aryl, the aryl is not a phenyl group having at least one hydrogen that has been substituted with a chlorine atom; wherein R b , R c and R d are independently H, a C 1 to C 4 alkyl, an oxygen-containing functional group, a nitrogen-containing functional group, or a sulphur-containing functional group; wherein the weight ratio of quinacridone pigment to the azo pigment is from 65:35 to 75:25 by pigment solids content; and wherein the organic co-solvent comprises a combination of triethylene glycol and a cyclic amide. a liquid vehicle including water, organic co-solvent, and surfactant; and from 2 wt% to 9 wt% of a magenta pigment blend suspended therein, said magenta pigment blend comprising: quinacridone pigment having the general formula: wherein R 1 and R 2 are each independently H, a halogen atom, or a C 1 to C 4 alkyl group, and azo pigment having the general formula: wherein R a is H, aryl, or C 1 to C 4 alkyl, wherein when R a is aryl, the aryl is not a phenyl group having at least one hydrogen that has been substituted with a chlorine atom; wherein R b , R c and R d are independently H, a C 1 to C 4 alkyl, an oxygen-containing functional group, a nitrogen-containing functional group, or a sulphur-containing functional group; wherein the weight ratio of quinacridone pigment to the azo pigment is from 65:35 to 75:25 by pigment solids content; and wherein the organic co-solvent comprises a combination of triethylene glycol and a cyclic amide.
A method by a terminal in a communication system for D2D communication, the method comprising: identifying whether information for acquiring a common time reference is received from a base station; identifying whether configuration indicating that it is possible for the terminal to provide a common time reference is received from the base station; and in case that the information for acquiring common time reference and the configuration are received from the base station, transmitting , by the terminal, a synchronization signal for providing the common time reference, based on the information received from the base station. identifying whether information for acquiring a common time reference is received from a base station; identifying whether configuration indicating that it is possible for the terminal to provide a common time reference is received from the base station; and in case that the information for acquiring common time reference and the configuration are received from the base station, transmitting , by the terminal, a synchronization signal for providing the common time reference, based on the information received from the base station.
A device having a surface comprising a layered coating wherein the outer coating layer comprises a plurality of cationic hyperbranched polymer molecules characterized by having (i) a core moiety of molecular weight 14-1,000 Da (ii) a total molecular weight of 1,500 to 1,000,000 Da (iii) a ratio of total molecular weight to core moiety molecular weight of at least 80:1 and (iv) functional end groups, whereby one or more of said functional end groups have an anti-coagulant entity covalently attached thereto, wherein the hyperbranched polymer is a dendrimer, wherein the layered coating comprises one or more coating bilayers of cationic polymer and anionic polymer, the innermost layer being a layer of cationic polymer, wherein one or more of the layers of the layered coating other than the outer coating layer comprises a cationic hyperbranched polymer molecule which is a dendrimer characterized by having (i) a core moiety of molecular weight 14-1,000 Da (ii) a total molecular weight of 1,500 to 1,000,000 Da (iii) a ratio of total molecular weight to core moiety molecular weight of at least 80:1 and (iv) functional end groups.
A method of wireless communication performed by a user equipment , comprising: determining a set of decoding candidates of a lower aggregation level for a downlink control channel based on a random selection from a plurality of potential decoding candidates, wherein the plurality of potential decoding candidates are defined from a second set of decoding candidates of a higher aggregation level , wherein the higher aggregation level comprises a highest aggregation level, and wherein the decoding candidates are a set of control channel elements on which the downlink control channel could be mapped in a subframe, wherein the second set of higher aggregation level decoding candidates comprises one or more augmented decoding candidates for which no decoding is attempted when a first number of decoding candidates comprised in a lower aggregation level is not within an integer multiple of a second number of decoding candidates comprised in the highest aggregation level , wherein the integer is based on an aggregation level ratio between the highest aggregation level and the lower aggregation level ; and attempting to decode the downlink control channel based on determined sets of decoding candidates of different aggregation levels . determining a set of decoding candidates of a lower aggregation level for a downlink control channel based on a random selection from a plurality of potential decoding candidates, wherein the plurality of potential decoding candidates are defined from a second set of decoding candidates of a higher aggregation level , wherein the higher aggregation level comprises a highest aggregation level, and wherein the decoding candidates are a set of control channel elements on which the downlink control channel could be mapped in a subframe, wherein the second set of higher aggregation level decoding candidates comprises one or more augmented decoding candidates for which no decoding is attempted when a first number of decoding candidates comprised in a lower aggregation level is not within an integer multiple of a second number of decoding candidates comprised in the highest aggregation level , wherein the integer is based on an aggregation level ratio between the highest aggregation level and the lower aggregation level ; and attempting to decode the downlink control channel based on determined sets of decoding candidates of different aggregation levels .
Fastening system for fastening a bag or a top-box to a support structure integrally connected to a motorcycle, comprising a plate configured to be stably fixed to said support structure integrally connected to the motorcycle, a counter-plate stably fixed to a bag or top-box and able to be removably associated with said plate , wherein said counter-plate comprises a plurality of fastening teeth and said plate comprises a corresponding number of housing seats which are each configured to receive one of said fastening teeth , said housing seats each comprising an insertion segment configured to allow the insertion of a corresponding tooth following a substantially orthogonal approach movement of the counter-plate to the plate , and a sliding segment for fastening said tooth in the corresponding housing seat following the relative translation of said counter-plate with respect to said plate , said counter-plate further comprising at least one closure device able to be actuated by the user and adapted to selectively prevent the relative translation movements of said counter-plate with respect to said plate , characterised in that said closure device in turn comprises a lock cylinder inserted in a containment cylinder in turn inserted in a dedicated closing case , said closure device also comprises a dedicated key for the actuation of said lock cylinder and a locking element connected to said lock cylinder and rotatable by means of a rotation of said key , said locking element comprises a locking tooth that projects from said locking element in a direction orthogonal to the plane in which said locking element lies, said locking element being configured to be inserted into an opening obtained on said plate and configured to house said locking element when said counter-plate and said plate are coupled and said key of said locking device is brought into closure position, so that said locking tooth interferes with said plate preventing the decoupling of the counter-plate from the plate .
A method of making a hard-faced metallic component, comprising: bonding a layer of a stainless steel alloy in powder form to a surface of a metallic component, such that the layer defines an outer surface, wherein the stainless steel alloy is cobalt-free and comprises hard secondary phases dispersed in an austenitic primary phase; hot isostatic pressing ("HIP") the layer at a HIP temperature to bond the layer to the component; allowing the layer to cool in air; heating the layer to a solution annealing temperature greater than the HIP temperature; and quenching the layer in water; and further comprising subjecting the component to mechanical stress to strain-harden a thin layer of the hard-facing alloy at the external surface; wherein the solution annealing temperature is above 1100°C, wherein the hard phases comprise at least one of a carbide and a nitride, and wherein the alloy consists of, by weight: 21.0 to 27.0% chromium; 3.0 to 7.0% manganese; 2.0 to 6.0% nickel; 1.5 to 4.0% silicon; 1.0 to 5.0% molybdenum; 0.9 to 1.3% carbon; 0.3-0.6% nitrogen; the balance iron and impurities.