mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
A camera device having an image sensor for recording an image and having a control and evaluation unit configured to divide the image into first subregions of a predetermined position and geometry independently of the image content, to locate a second subregion with structures of interest in the image and to carry out a brightness adjustment of the image, characterized in that the control and evaluation unit is furthermore configured to determine a respective brightness distribution for the first subregions , to determine a selection of those first subregions which overlap with the second subregion to a predetermined minimum extent, to combine the brightness distributions of the first subregions of the selection to form a common brightness distribution of the second subregion , so that a common brightness distribution of the second subregion is generated in which the respective frequencies of the brightness distributions of the first subregions of the selection are cumulated, and to use the common brightness distribution to perform the brightness adjustment for the second subregion . characterized in that the control and evaluation unit is furthermore configured to determine a respective brightness distribution for the first subregions , to determine a selection of those first subregions which overlap with the second subregion to a predetermined minimum extent, to combine the brightness distributions of the first subregions of the selection to form a common brightness distribution of the second subregion , so that a common brightness distribution of the second subregion is generated in which the respective frequencies of the brightness distributions of the first subregions of the selection are cumulated, and to use the common brightness distribution to perform the brightness adjustment for the second subregion .
Method for operating a steam turbine , wherein the steam turbine has at least two subturbines , wherein the steam turbine has an associated steam turbine controller that has one subturbine controller for each of the subturbines , and wherein each subturbine controller compares respective setpoint values with respective actual values of the respective subturbines during operation in order to determine a respective control error for the respective subturbine , wherein the subturbine controllers operate the respective subturbines according to different modes of operation, wherein a respective power value is set in one of the modes of operation using one of the subturbine controllers , characterized in that the subturbine controllers actuate respective turbine valves that are associated with the respective subturbines , wherein the individual turbine valves control the individual process variables pressure of the respective subturbine , power of the subturbine , thermal stress or drop in temperature of the subturbine independently of one another. wherein the steam turbine has at least two subturbines , wherein the steam turbine has an associated steam turbine controller that has one subturbine controller for each of the subturbines , and wherein each subturbine controller compares respective setpoint values with respective actual values of the respective subturbines during operation in order to determine a respective control error for the respective subturbine , wherein the subturbine controllers operate the respective subturbines according to different modes of operation, wherein a respective power value is set in one of the modes of operation using one of the subturbine controllers , characterized in that the subturbine controllers actuate respective turbine valves that are associated with the respective subturbines , wherein the individual turbine valves control the individual process variables pressure of the respective subturbine , power of the subturbine , thermal stress or drop in temperature of the subturbine independently of one another.
A washout apparatus comprising a catchment tray and a reservoir , wherein at least a part of the catchment tray overlies at least a part of the reservoir and the catchment tray and reservoir are in fluid communication with each other, the catchment tray comprising an outlet leading to the reservoir and being shaped to guide fluid toward the outlet, the apparatus further comprising filter means located in the fluid outlet of the catchment tray , a drainage aperture between the catchment tray and the reservoir , wherein the filter is mounted in the drainage aperture and wherein the filter is removably mounted, and a drainage outlet in the reservoir.
A control system for a lawn mower comprising a body and a motor for driving a driving wheel provided to the body, the control system characterized by comprising: a slip ratio calculating section for calculating a slip ratio indicating a magnitude of slip while the lawn mower travels; a friction coefficient calculating section for calculating a friction coefficient of a ground on which the lawn mower is traveling; a determination section for determining whether the ground on which the lawn mower is traveling is a lawn when the slip ratio (λ) calculated by the slip ratio calculating section is within a first range and the friction coefficient (μ) calculated by the friction coefficient calculating section is within a second range; and a drive controlling section for controlling the motor based on a determination result from the determination section . a slip ratio calculating section for calculating a slip ratio indicating a magnitude of slip while the lawn mower travels; a friction coefficient calculating section for calculating a friction coefficient of a ground on which the lawn mower is traveling; a determination section for determining whether the ground on which the lawn mower is traveling is a lawn when the slip ratio (λ) calculated by the slip ratio calculating section is within a first range and the friction coefficient (μ) calculated by the friction coefficient calculating section is within a second range; and a drive controlling section for controlling the motor based on a determination result from the determination section .
A hinge assembly for an electronic device , said hinge assembly being moveable between an unfolded position (P1) and a folded end position (P2a, P2b), said hinge assembly comprising a row of interconnected and abutting hinge blades and at least one linear actuator , said hinge blades being aligned in a common plane when said hinge assembly is in said unfolded position (P1), each hinge blade being rotated relative neighboring hinge blades around a hinge assembly rotation axis (A1) when said hinge assembly is moved to said folded end position (P2a, P2b), characterized in that said linear actuator comprising a rotation shaft and at least one linear drive arrangement , a first end of said linear drive arrangement being interconnected with said rotation shaft , a second, opposite end of said linear drive arrangement being connected to at least one hinge blade , an actuator axis (A2) extending between said first end and said second end and perpendicular to said hinge assembly rotation axis (A1), said linear actuator further comprising a locking arrangement for locking said hinge assembly in at least one of said unfolded position (P1) and said folded end position (P2a, P2b), said locking arrangement comprising a cam element interlocking with a cam section located on said rotation shaft . said hinge assembly comprising a row of interconnected and abutting hinge blades and at least one linear actuator , said hinge blades being aligned in a common plane when said hinge assembly is in said unfolded position (P1), each hinge blade being rotated relative neighboring hinge blades around a hinge assembly rotation axis (A1) when said hinge assembly is moved to said folded end position (P2a, P2b), characterized in that said linear actuator comprising a rotation shaft and at least one linear drive arrangement , a first end of said linear drive arrangement being interconnected with said rotation shaft , a second, opposite end of said linear drive arrangement being connected to at least one hinge blade , an actuator axis (A2) extending between said first end and said second end and perpendicular to said hinge assembly rotation axis (A1), said linear actuator further comprising a locking arrangement for locking said hinge assembly in at least one of said unfolded position (P1) and said folded end position (P2a, P2b), said locking arrangement comprising a cam element interlocking with a cam section located on said rotation shaft .
Autonomous robotic cleaner (ARC) for cleaning solar panels having an anchoring mechanism comprising: at least one rechargeable power source ; at least one cleaning mechanism, for cleaning dirt off of a non-ferromagnetic surface of said solar panels; a controller , for controlling a cleaning process of said ARC; and a supporting structure for supporting a rear end of said ARC, characterized in said ARC further comprising an anchoring mechanism, for magnetically anchoring said ARC to a ferromagnetic anchoring surface coupled with a solar panel, said anchoring mechanism comprising: a parking arm comprising at least one ferromagnetic end piece ; and a drive mechanism , coupled with said parking arm, wherein said drive mechanism moves said parking arm between a magnetically engaged position with said ferromagnetic anchoring surface for parking said ARC and a magnetically disengaged position with said ferromagnetic anchoring surface for enabling said ARC to clean said solar panels; and wherein said parking arm is longer than a height of said supporting structure when said parking arm is in said magnetically engaged position, thereby lifting said supporting structure off of said ferromagnetic anchoring surface and preventing movement of said ARC. at least one rechargeable power source ; at least one cleaning mechanism, for cleaning dirt off of a non-ferromagnetic surface of said solar panels; a controller , for controlling a cleaning process of said ARC; and a supporting structure for supporting a rear end of said ARC, characterized in said ARC further comprising an anchoring mechanism, for magnetically anchoring said ARC to a ferromagnetic anchoring surface coupled with a solar panel, said anchoring mechanism comprising: a parking arm comprising at least one ferromagnetic end piece ; and a drive mechanism , coupled with said parking arm, wherein said drive mechanism moves said parking arm between a magnetically engaged position with said ferromagnetic anchoring surface for parking said ARC and a magnetically disengaged position with said ferromagnetic anchoring surface for enabling said ARC to clean said solar panels; and wherein said parking arm is longer than a height of said supporting structure when said parking arm is in said magnetically engaged position, thereby lifting said supporting structure off of said ferromagnetic anchoring surface and preventing movement of said ARC. a parking arm comprising at least one ferromagnetic end piece ; and a drive mechanism , coupled with said parking arm, wherein said drive mechanism moves said parking arm between a magnetically engaged position with said ferromagnetic anchoring surface for parking said ARC and a magnetically disengaged position with said ferromagnetic anchoring surface for enabling said ARC to clean said solar panels; and wherein said parking arm is longer than a height of said supporting structure when said parking arm is in said magnetically engaged position, thereby lifting said supporting structure off of said ferromagnetic anchoring surface and preventing movement of said ARC.
An anti-counterfeiting structure comprising: an allochroic layer including an allochroic part having a characteristic of changing from a first material to a second material in response to laser irradiation; a first layer transmissible to a laser beam; a second layer , at least a part of the second layer being located between the allochroic layer and the first layer; one of the first layer and the second layer is a foamable layer having a characteristic of changing from an unfoamed state to a foamed state in response to laser irradiation, and the other of the first layer and the second layer is an optical device, characterised in that the second layer is transmissible to a laser beam and in that the anti-counterfeating structure further comprises a coating layer transmissible to a laser beam and covering at least the first layer, wherein the coating layer and the first layer are bonded together more weakly than the first layer and the second layer are. an allochroic layer including an allochroic part having a characteristic of changing from a first material to a second material in response to laser irradiation; a first layer transmissible to a laser beam; a second layer , at least a part of the second layer being located between the allochroic layer and the first layer; one of the first layer and the second layer is a foamable layer having a characteristic of changing from an unfoamed state to a foamed state in response to laser irradiation, and the other of the first layer and the second layer is an optical device, characterised in that the second layer is transmissible to a laser beam and in that the anti-counterfeating structure further comprises a coating layer transmissible to a laser beam and covering at least the first layer, wherein the coating layer and the first layer are bonded together more weakly than the first layer and the second layer are.
A random number generating apparatus comprising: at least two light sources (10; 111a-111d); a light detection unit configured to comprise at least one pixel to detect light signals that are radiated from the at least two light sources (10; 111a-111d); and a random number generation unit configured to generate a random number using quantum noise of a light quantity detected by the pixel, characterized in that the at least two light sources (10; 111a-111d) are symmetrically disposed with respect to the light detection unit in order to equalize time-average light intensity values of the light signals input to each pixel when the light signals radiated respectively from the at least two light sources (10; 111a-111d) merge to be input to the pixel. at least two light sources (10; 111a-111d); a light detection unit configured to comprise at least one pixel to detect light signals that are radiated from the at least two light sources (10; 111a-111d); and a random number generation unit configured to generate a random number using quantum noise of a light quantity detected by the pixel, characterized in that the at least two light sources (10; 111a-111d) are symmetrically disposed with respect to the light detection unit in order to equalize time-average light intensity values of the light signals input to each pixel when the light signals radiated respectively from the at least two light sources (10; 111a-111d) merge to be input to the pixel.
Hinge for a fold-down hatch , in particular a walk-on hatch and/or a tailgate , of a recreational vehicle , in particular a camper van, having a bearing shaft on which a supporting part is mounted on a connecting part , wherein the connecting part can be connected at least indirectly to the hatch , wherein a first gas-pressurised spring bearing shaft is provided on the supporting part , on which a gas-pressurised spring can be mounted on the supporting part , wherein a second gas-pressurised spring bearing shaft is provided on the connecting part , on which the gas-pressurised spring can be mounted on the connecting part , wherein a supporting surface is formed on the supporting part , on which supporting surface the connecting part is supported when the hatch is folded down, and wherein the supporting surface is formed in such a way that a maximum lever length , relative to the bearing shaft , of the support of the connecting part on the supporting part by the supporting surface when the hatch is folded down is at least approximately at least as great as a lever length , relative to the bearing shaft , of the gas-pressurised spring on the first gas-pressurised spring bearing shaft .
A wound dressing comprising: a substantially flexible substrate with a first, wound-facing side supporting a plurality of electronic components and a second side opposite the first side; and the plurality of electronic components comprising: an optical sensor comprising a light source; a resistor-capacitor (RC) network; and at least one switch electrically connected to the light source and to the RC network, the at least one switch configured to, in a first state, permit power to be supplied to the light source and, in a second state, prevent power being supplied to the light source; wherein the at least one switch and the RC network are configured to prevent the light source from overheating. a substantially flexible substrate with a first, wound-facing side supporting a plurality of electronic components and a second side opposite the first side; and the plurality of electronic components comprising: an optical sensor comprising a light source; a resistor-capacitor (RC) network; and at least one switch electrically connected to the light source and to the RC network, the at least one switch configured to, in a first state, permit power to be supplied to the light source and, in a second state, prevent power being supplied to the light source; wherein the at least one switch and the RC network are configured to prevent the light source from overheating. an optical sensor comprising a light source; a resistor-capacitor (RC) network; and at least one switch electrically connected to the light source and to the RC network, the at least one switch configured to, in a first state, permit power to be supplied to the light source and, in a second state, prevent power being supplied to the light source; wherein the at least one switch and the RC network are configured to prevent the light source from overheating.
System of monitoring of a pipe for the transportation of a fluid at a predefined pressure value (P), the system comprising at least one pressure pulses generator device hydraulically connected to the fluid transported by the pipe , wherein each pressure pulses generator device comprises: - at least one first tank , designed to contain a first predefined quantity of fluid coming from the pipe and to maintain said first predefined quantity of fluid at a first pressure value (P 1 ) which is smaller than the predefined pressure value (P) of the fluid transported by the pipe ; - at least one second tank , designed to contain a predefined quantity of fluid coming from the pipe and to maintain said second predefined quantity of fluid at a second pressure value (P 2 ) which is greater than the predefined pressure value (P) of the fluid transported by the pipe , wherein said first tank and said second tank are configured to generate respectively a negative pressure pulse, caused by the passage of fluid from the pipe to said first tank , and a positive pressure pulse, caused by the passage of fluid from said second tank to the pipe ; - at least one pressure transducer , designed to measure the pressure values of the fluid and to convert said pressure values into respective recorded acoustic signals (s(t)), - the system of monitoring comprising moreover at least one measurement station placed along the pipe and provided with one or more vibroacoustic sensors configured to record the acoustic signals (s A (t), s B (t)) generated by one or more pressure pulses generator devices . - at least one first tank , designed to contain a first predefined quantity of fluid coming from the pipe and to maintain said first predefined quantity of fluid at a first pressure value (P 1 ) which is smaller than the predefined pressure value (P) of the fluid transported by the pipe ; - at least one second tank , designed to contain a predefined quantity of fluid coming from the pipe and to maintain said second predefined quantity of fluid at a second pressure value (P 2 ) which is greater than the predefined pressure value (P) of the fluid transported by the pipe , wherein said first tank and said second tank are configured to generate respectively a negative pressure pulse, caused by the passage of fluid from the pipe to said first tank , and a positive pressure pulse, caused by the passage of fluid from said second tank to the pipe ; - at least one pressure transducer , designed to measure the pressure values of the fluid and to convert said pressure values into respective recorded acoustic signals (s(t)), - the system of monitoring comprising moreover at least one measurement station placed along the pipe and provided with one or more vibroacoustic sensors configured to record the acoustic signals (s A (t), s B (t)) generated by one or more pressure pulses generator devices .
A nipple for tubeless spoked wheels including an axially extending shaft , a first and a second shoulder on said shaft spaced axially from each other, wherein at least one of said shoulders is removable from an operative seat on the shaft of the nipple to allow the insertion of the nipple into a respective housing and resettable when inserted to retain the nipple in said housing , said nipple being shaped in a region between said first shoulder and said second shoulder when mounted in order to be equipped with at least one sealing ring and further comprising an auxiliary seat on said nipple for housing said second shoulder when removed from the operative seat , said auxiliary seat being made in the nipple in the region thereof with a reduced diameter, characterized in the said auxiliary seat is made such that, when a resilient element serving as said second shoulder is retained therein, the overall diameter of the resilient element is smaller than or equal to the diameter of said sealing rings assembled on the nipple .