mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
A computer implemented method comprising: obtaining a plurality of images of a biometric-authentication subject, the plurality of images captured by a camera system using a plurality of different focal distances ; inputting, into an input-data-analysis module , a set of input data that comprises the plurality of images; processing the set of input data using the input-data-analysis module to obtain, from the input-data-analysis module , a spoof-detection result for the biometric-authentication subject, wherein processing the set of input data comprises determining whether a first one of the plurality of images corresponds to a spoofing attempt, and if it is not determined that the first one of the plurality of images corresponds to a spoofing attempt, then determining whether a second one of the plurality of images corresponds to a spoofing attempt, wherein the first and second one of the plurality of images have been captured at different focal distances ; and outputting the spoof-detection result for the biometric-authentication subject. obtaining a plurality of images of a biometric-authentication subject, the plurality of images captured by a camera system using a plurality of different focal distances ; inputting, into an input-data-analysis module , a set of input data that comprises the plurality of images; processing the set of input data using the input-data-analysis module to obtain, from the input-data-analysis module , a spoof-detection result for the biometric-authentication subject, wherein processing the set of input data comprises determining whether a first one of the plurality of images corresponds to a spoofing attempt, and if it is not determined that the first one of the plurality of images corresponds to a spoofing attempt, then determining whether a second one of the plurality of images corresponds to a spoofing attempt, wherein the first and second one of the plurality of images have been captured at different focal distances ; and outputting the spoof-detection result for the biometric-authentication subject.
A biaxially oriented, multilayer polyethylene film comprising: Layer A which is a sealant layer having a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface and comprising a first ethylene-based polymer composition, wherein the first ethylene-based polymer composition has a density of at least 0.900 g/cm 3 , an I HDF>95 of 20-60 kg/mol, and a MW HDF>95 of greater than 130 kg/mol, wherein Layer A comprises at least 50 weight percent of the first ethylene-based polymer composition based on the weight of Layer A; wherein I HDF>95 is measured as described in the description; and Layer B having a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface, wherein Layer B comprises one or more additional polyethylenes; wherein the top facial surface of Layer B is in adhering contact with a bottom facial surface of Layer A, wherein the density of the first ethylene-based polymer composition is at least 0.002 g/cm 3 less than the density of Layer B. Layer A which is a sealant layer having a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface and comprising a first ethylene-based polymer composition, wherein the first ethylene-based polymer composition has a density of at least 0.900 g/cm 3 , an I HDF>95 of 20-60 kg/mol, and a MW HDF>95 of greater than 130 kg/mol, wherein Layer A comprises at least 50 weight percent of the first ethylene-based polymer composition based on the weight of Layer A; wherein I HDF>95 is measured as described in the description; and Layer B having a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface, wherein Layer B comprises one or more additional polyethylenes; wherein the top facial surface of Layer B is in adhering contact with a bottom facial surface of Layer A, wherein the density of the first ethylene-based polymer composition is at least 0.002 g/cm 3 less than the density of Layer B.
A networked radar system for measuring velocity of atmospheric events comprising: a networked radar system having a plurality of radar nodes , each radar node sensing velocity data within a volume region during a scan interval; and a velocity processor connected to the networked radar system, the velocity processor receiving velocity data from each of the radar nodes for each scan interval and that processes the velocity data to compute a velocity metric with the received velocity data to measure event velocity within the volume region for each scan interval, where the processing is performed by using an iterative method or iterative methods; a control system connected to the radar nodes , the control system generating a plurality of scan parameters to control operation of the radar nodes, wherein the control system generates adjusted scan parameters for a group of participating nodes for a subsequent scan interval in dependence upon the velocity metric. a networked radar system having a plurality of radar nodes , each radar node sensing velocity data within a volume region during a scan interval; and a velocity processor connected to the networked radar system, the velocity processor receiving velocity data from each of the radar nodes for each scan interval and that processes the velocity data to compute a velocity metric with the received velocity data to measure event velocity within the volume region for each scan interval, where the processing is performed by using an iterative method or iterative methods; a control system connected to the radar nodes , the control system generating a plurality of scan parameters to control operation of the radar nodes, wherein the control system generates adjusted scan parameters for a group of participating nodes for a subsequent scan interval in dependence upon the velocity metric.
A vehicle for handling a load , the vehicle comprising a chassis , a load-lifting arm mounted on said chassis and able to pivot about an axle , a device for measuring or determining at least one parameter representative of the angle (Y) of inclination of the arm and corresponding to the angle (Y) formed by the arm with respect to a horizontal plane when the vehicle is positioned on the horizontal plane, at least one accessory for receiving the load , the accessory being able to be positioned at the free end of the arm , at least one actuator coupled to the chassis and to the arm , respectively, the or at least one of the actuator(s) respectively coupled to the chassis and to the arm being a lifting actuator designed to drive the arm to pivot about the pivot axle connecting the arm to the chassis , characterized in that said vehicle comprises at least: - a device for measuring or determining at least one parameter representative of the force (R) generated by the arm on the pivot axle connecting the arm to the chassis ; - a device for determining or measuring the unladen weight P of the assembly of the arm and the accessory ; - a device for determining or measuring at least one parameter representative of the angle (α; β) formed by the or each actuator coupled with the chassis and the arm , respectively, with the plane via which the vehicle bears on the ground when the vehicle is positioned in a horizontal plane, and for the or each actuator , a device for measuring or determining at least one parameter representative of the force (L; C) of the actuator(s) , - an activatable/deactivatable weighing system , said weighing system being activatable as a function of the angle (Y) of inclination of the arm , this weighing system comprising a data processing unit configured to, as a function of at least part of the data (R; L; C; Y, α; β, P) supplied by said determining or measuring devices , determine the weight of the load when laden. - a device for measuring or determining at least one parameter representative of the force (R) generated by the arm on the pivot axle connecting the arm to the chassis ; - a device for determining or measuring the unladen weight P of the assembly of the arm and the accessory ; - a device for determining or measuring at least one parameter representative of the angle (α; β) formed by the or each actuator coupled with the chassis and the arm , respectively, with the plane via which the vehicle bears on the ground when the vehicle is positioned in a horizontal plane, and for the or each actuator , a device for measuring or determining at least one parameter representative of the force (L; C) of the actuator(s) , - an activatable/deactivatable weighing system , said weighing system being activatable as a function of the angle (Y) of inclination of the arm , this weighing system comprising a data processing unit configured to, as a function of at least part of the data (R; L; C; Y, α; β, P) supplied by said determining or measuring devices , determine the weight of the load when laden.
An ultrasonic instrument comprising: (a) a body; (b) a shaft assembly extending distally from the body, wherein the shaft assembly comprises an acoustic waveguide ; (c) an end effector comprising an ultrasonic blade , wherein the ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide; and (e) a sensor configured to sense at least one characteristic of the shaft assembly and/or the end effector , wherein the end effector is configured to be activated at varying ultrasonic power levels based on the at least one characteristic sensed by the sensor , wherein the shaft assembly comprises a distal seal , wherein the acoustic waveguide is in communication with the distal seal, wherein the sensor is positioned on the distal seal, and wherein the sensor is configured to sense the forces on the distal seal in response to oscillation of the ultrasonic waveguide. (a) a body; (b) a shaft assembly extending distally from the body, wherein the shaft assembly comprises an acoustic waveguide ; (c) an end effector comprising an ultrasonic blade , wherein the ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide; and (e) a sensor configured to sense at least one characteristic of the shaft assembly and/or the end effector , wherein the end effector is configured to be activated at varying ultrasonic power levels based on the at least one characteristic sensed by the sensor , wherein the shaft assembly comprises a distal seal , wherein the acoustic waveguide is in communication with the distal seal, wherein the sensor is positioned on the distal seal, and wherein the sensor is configured to sense the forces on the distal seal in response to oscillation of the ultrasonic waveguide.
A logic circuit comprising at least one first logic cell (F1) and one second logic cell (F2) cascaded in series, each logic cell comprising at least one first variable-capacitance capacitor (C1) having first and second main electrodes separated by an insulating region, and first and second control electrodes electrically insulated from the first and second main electrodes and capable of receiving a control signal for varying the capacitance between the first and second main electrodes, the first and second control electrodes being respectively coupled to a node (e1) of application of a first input logic signal (A) of the cell and to a reference node (GND) of the cell, and the first and second main electrodes being respectively coupled to a node (VDD; Φ(t)) of application of a cell power supply voltage and to a floating node (s) for supplying a logic output signal (S) of the cell, wherein the first cell (F1) has its floating node (s) for supplying a logic output signal (S) coupled to the node (e1) of application of the first logic input signal (A) of the second cell (F2).
Installation for conveying and storing items to be transported, comprising: - a frame which has at least one transport aisle and a plurality of storage channels which open into the transport aisle and into which an item to be transported or a plurality of items to be transported can be placed into storage one behind another, and - a transport car which is movable in the longitudinal direction of the transport aisle and which is designed to move the items to be transported along the transport aisle and to place them into storage in the storage channels or remove them from storage in the storage channels , wherein the transport aisle has two rails , running in the longitudinal direction of the transport aisle, for the transport car , wherein the transport aisle furthermore has at least one cross strut which runs in the transverse direction of the transport aisle and connects the rails to each other, characterized in that at least one of the rails has a downwardly open U profile, wherein the cross strut is guided through an inner limb of the U profile and extends further as far as an outer limb of the U profile. - a frame which has at least one transport aisle and a plurality of storage channels which open into the transport aisle and into which an item to be transported or a plurality of items to be transported can be placed into storage one behind another, and - a transport car which is movable in the longitudinal direction of the transport aisle and which is designed to move the items to be transported along the transport aisle and to place them into storage in the storage channels or remove them from storage in the storage channels ,
A semiconductor device comprising: a dummy pillar of semiconductor material that extends in a first lateral direction; a plurality of elongated racetrack pillars including the semiconductor material and surrounding the dummy pillar, wherein each of the plurality of elongated racetrack pillars has closed-loop racetrack shape and includes a first and a second linear section, that each extend in the first lateral direction, a first and a second rounded section to form the closed-loop racetrack shape, wherein the rounded sections have substantially a same radius of curvature, and wherein the plurality of elongated racetrack pillars includes: a first racetrack pillar disposed proximate to the dummy pillar; and a second racetrack pillar surrounding the first racetrack pillar, wherein the first racetrack pillar is disposed between the dummy pillar and the second racetrack pillar; and a plurality of spacing regions including a first spacing region and a second spacing region , wherein the first spacing region surrounds the dummy pillar and is disposed between the first racetrack pillar and the dummy pillar, and wherein the second spacing region surrounds the first racetrack pillar and is disposed between the first racetrack pillar and the second racetrack pillar. a dummy pillar of semiconductor material that extends in a first lateral direction; a plurality of elongated racetrack pillars including the semiconductor material and surrounding the dummy pillar, wherein each of the plurality of elongated racetrack pillars has closed-loop racetrack shape and includes a first and a second linear section, that each extend in the first lateral direction, a first and a second rounded section to form the closed-loop racetrack shape, wherein the rounded sections have substantially a same radius of curvature, and wherein the plurality of elongated racetrack pillars includes: a first racetrack pillar disposed proximate to the dummy pillar; and a second racetrack pillar surrounding the first racetrack pillar, wherein the first racetrack pillar is disposed between the dummy pillar and the second racetrack pillar; and a first racetrack pillar disposed proximate to the dummy pillar; and a second racetrack pillar surrounding the first racetrack pillar, wherein the first racetrack pillar is disposed between the dummy pillar and the second racetrack pillar; and a plurality of spacing regions including a first spacing region and a second spacing region , wherein the first spacing region surrounds the dummy pillar and is disposed between the first racetrack pillar and the dummy pillar, and wherein the second spacing region surrounds the first racetrack pillar and is disposed between the first racetrack pillar and the second racetrack pillar.
A valve system comprising a valve, the valve comprising: a valve seat ; a valve plug configured to control a flow of process fluid through the valve according to a separation between the valve plug and the valve seat ; a valve stem in mechanical communication with the valve plug and configured such that linear actuation of the valve stem controls the separation between the valve plug and the valve seat ; first and second packing seals surrounding the valve stem , each of the packing seals forming a seal between the valve stem and a surrounding gland housing, the first and second packing seals being separated from each other along the valve stem by a seal gap ; a seal pressurization port configured to allow a seal pressurizing fluid to enter into the seal gap and to be pressurized within the seal gap to a desired gap pressure; a pressurization fluid source ; a pressurizing fluid pressure regulating apparatus and a pressurization fluid line that provides fluid communication between the pressurization fluid source and the seal pressurization port of the valve; a flow measuring device configured to measure a flow rate of the pressurizing fluid into the seal gap , said pressurization fluid line being unrestricted between the pressurizing fluid pressure regulating apparatus and the seal pressurization port of the valve. a valve seat ; a valve plug configured to control a flow of process fluid through the valve according to a separation between the valve plug and the valve seat ; a valve stem in mechanical communication with the valve plug and configured such that linear actuation of the valve stem controls the separation between the valve plug and the valve seat ; first and second packing seals surrounding the valve stem , each of the packing seals forming a seal between the valve stem and a surrounding gland housing, the first and second packing seals being separated from each other along the valve stem by a seal gap ; a seal pressurization port configured to allow a seal pressurizing fluid to enter into the seal gap and to be pressurized within the seal gap to a desired gap pressure; a pressurization fluid source ; a pressurizing fluid pressure regulating apparatus and a pressurization fluid line that provides fluid communication between the pressurization fluid source and the seal pressurization port of the valve; a flow measuring device configured to measure a flow rate of the pressurizing fluid into the seal gap , said pressurization fluid line being unrestricted between the pressurizing fluid pressure regulating apparatus and the seal pressurization port of the valve.
A method for monitoring operation of a network service for licensing control in a virtual network environment managed by a Network Functions Virtualisation Management and Orchestration, NFV-MANO, system, the method comprising: - defining the network service in a Network Service Descriptor; - deploying the network service using Virtual Network Function instances identified in said Network Service Descriptor by instantiating Virtual Network Function Components defined by a Virtualisation Deployment Unit, wherein said Virtualisation Deployment Unit is associated with said Virtual Network Function; - recording in a first information field associated with the Network Service Descriptor information indicative of a usage of the instantiated Virtual Network Function Components; - maintaining a licensing database for storing information indicative of usage of the instantiated Virtual Network Function Components based on records in the first information field. - defining the network service in a Network Service Descriptor; - deploying the network service using Virtual Network Function instances identified in said Network Service Descriptor by instantiating Virtual Network Function Components defined by a Virtualisation Deployment Unit, wherein said Virtualisation Deployment Unit is associated with said Virtual Network Function; - recording in a first information field associated with the Network Service Descriptor information indicative of a usage of the instantiated Virtual Network Function Components; - maintaining a licensing database for storing information indicative of usage of the instantiated Virtual Network Function Components based on records in the first information field.
A battery device, comprising a box frame , and battery groups and first beams located in the box frame , wherein an adhesive layer is provided between each of the first beams and a first side surface of an adjacent one of the battery groups , the adhesive layer is formed as each of the first beams and the first side surface of the adjacent one of the battery groups are mutually pressed in a first direction (x characterized in that , a side of one of the first beams located at an end portion facing away from the battery groups is adjacent to the box frame and is separated from the box frame by a first set interval (s), and the first set interval (s) is configured to allow the first beam at the end portion to move towards the first side surface of the battery group for adhering.
Friction damper comprising a. a housing having a longitudinal axis , b. a plunger that can be displaced along the longitudinal axis , c. a friction unit for producing a direction-dependent frictional force on the plunger , wherein the friction unit comprises at least one friction lining that is in frictional contact with the plunger , d. a switching unit for variable setting of the frictional force, wherein the friction unit comprises a friction lining support , on which the at least one friction lining is held, characterised in that - the friction lining support is arranged so as to be displaceable relative to the plunger between a pull-out position and an insertion position, - the friction lining support is arranged in the housing so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis , wherein the pivot axis is arranged transverse to the longitudinal axis . a. a housing having a longitudinal axis , b. a plunger that can be displaced along the longitudinal axis , c. a friction unit for producing a direction-dependent frictional force on the plunger , wherein the friction unit comprises at least one friction lining that is in frictional contact with the plunger , d. a switching unit for variable setting of the frictional force, wherein the friction unit comprises a friction lining support , on which the at least one friction lining is held, characterised in that - the friction lining support is arranged so as to be displaceable relative to the plunger between a pull-out position and an insertion position, - the friction lining support is arranged in the housing so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis , wherein the pivot axis is arranged transverse to the longitudinal axis . - the friction lining support is arranged so as to be displaceable relative to the plunger between a pull-out position and an insertion position, - the friction lining support is arranged in the housing so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis , wherein the pivot axis is arranged transverse to the longitudinal axis .
A frictional power transmission belt comprising a compression rubber layer that comprises a frictional power transmission surface at least a part of which can come into contact with a pulley and that is formed of a cured product of a rubber composition, wherein, on a surface of the frictional power transmission surface, a surface layer comprising a cured product of a rubber composition is laminated, wherein said rubber composition comprises a polyvinyl pyrrolidone-based resin and an elastomer component, characterized in that the rubber composition for forming the compression rubber layer does not comprise a polyvinyl pyrrolidone-based resin. wherein, on a surface of the frictional power transmission surface, a surface layer comprising a cured product of a rubber composition is laminated, wherein said rubber composition comprises a polyvinyl pyrrolidone-based resin and an elastomer component, characterized in that the rubber composition for forming the compression rubber layer does not comprise a polyvinyl pyrrolidone-based resin.