mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
A method of self-fitting of a binaural hearing system worn by a user , comprising a first hearing device including a first output transducer for stimulating a first ear of the user, and a second hearing device including a second output transducer for stimulating a second ear of the user, the binaural hearing system further comprising at least one motion sensor , the method comprising: - implementing a present fitting configuration in the binaural hearing system; - generating a spatialized binaural audio signal representative of a virtual auditory scene including at least a first audio source at a given angular position relative to the user; - reproducing the spatialized binaural audio signal via the binaural hearing system to the user; the method being characterized by : - instructing the user to turn the head towards the first audio source; - measuring the respective head movement of the user via the at least one motion sensor; - estimating from the measured head movement the user's ability of spatial sound identification with the present fitting configuration of the binaural hearing system; and - maintaining or modifying the present fitting configuration based on the estimated user's ability of spatial sound identification. - implementing a present fitting configuration in the binaural hearing system; - generating a spatialized binaural audio signal representative of a virtual auditory scene including at least a first audio source at a given angular position relative to the user; - reproducing the spatialized binaural audio signal via the binaural hearing system to the user; the method being characterized by : - instructing the user to turn the head towards the first audio source; - measuring the respective head movement of the user via the at least one motion sensor; - estimating from the measured head movement the user's ability of spatial sound identification with the present fitting configuration of the binaural hearing system; and - maintaining or modifying the present fitting configuration based on the estimated user's ability of spatial sound identification. - instructing the user to turn the head towards the first audio source; - measuring the respective head movement of the user via the at least one motion sensor; - estimating from the measured head movement the user's ability of spatial sound identification with the present fitting configuration of the binaural hearing system; and - maintaining or modifying the present fitting configuration based on the estimated user's ability of spatial sound identification.
A method of providing a prognosis of successful implantation of a cultured embryo, comprising: subjecting a sample to direct mass spectral analysis, wherein the spectra obtained from the direct mass spectral analysis is normalised; and comparing the normalised spectra obtained with the spectra obtained from a sample of a successfully implanted embryo; wherein the mass spectral analysis is carried out using Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time of Flight mass spectrometry ("MALDI-ToF MS") and the sample consists of culture fluid surrounding the embryo in culture; and wherein the spectra obtained from the mass spectral analysis is examined for the presence of abnormal peaks in the ranges 22,000-26,000 m/z and 35,000-40,000 m/z indicative of an embryo which is less likely to implant successfully. subjecting a sample to direct mass spectral analysis, wherein the spectra obtained from the direct mass spectral analysis is normalised; and comparing the normalised spectra obtained with the spectra obtained from a sample of a successfully implanted embryo; wherein the mass spectral analysis is carried out using Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time of Flight mass spectrometry ("MALDI-ToF MS") and the sample consists of culture fluid surrounding the embryo in culture; and wherein the spectra obtained from the mass spectral analysis is examined for the presence of abnormal peaks in the ranges 22,000-26,000 m/z and 35,000-40,000 m/z indicative of an embryo which is less likely to implant successfully.
A dispersion of metal fine particles, comprising hydroxyacetone and propylene glycol, in which a cumulant average particle size of the metal fine particles is not less than 0.01 μm and not more than 0.1 μm as measured according to the description, wherein a concentration of the metal in the dispersion is not less than 2% by mass and not more than 85% by mass, and wherein the metal constituting the metal fine particles is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of gold, silver, and copper. wherein a concentration of the metal in the dispersion is not less than 2% by mass and not more than 85% by mass, and wherein the metal constituting the metal fine particles is at least one metal selected from the group consisting of gold, silver, and copper.
A method of pairing a therapeutic product delivery device to a handset, the handset being restricted to controlling only delivery devices which it is paired with, the method comprising the steps of: at the delivery device, setting, in response to the delivery device being connected to a charging device, a pairing indicator indicating that the delivery device is available for pairing, and broadcasting the pairing indicator using a radio transceiver; at the handset, discovering the delivery device based on the broadcast pairing indicator; and pairing the discovered delivery device and the handset together. at the delivery device, setting, in response to the delivery device being connected to a charging device, a pairing indicator indicating that the delivery device is available for pairing, and broadcasting the pairing indicator using a radio transceiver; at the handset, discovering the delivery device based on the broadcast pairing indicator; and pairing the discovered delivery device and the handset together.
Marine chronometer including a watch tiltably mounted on a support by means of a gimbal suspension , the chronometer being characterized in that the support also includes a cradle movable in translation between a rest position wherein the watch is free to move on the gimbal suspension, and a holding position wherein the watch is resting on the cradle.
Longitudinal adjuster for a vehicle seat having a seat part and a backrest , having a first seat rail which is fixed to the seat part, and a second seat rail , relative to which the first seat rail is displaceable in the longitudinal direction (x), wherein the longitudinal adjuster has a lock for preventing a longitudinal displacement of the vehicle seat , wherein the vehicle seat can be transferred from the use position into an easy-entry position, to facilitate access to the rear seats, when the lock of the longitudinal adjuster of the vehicle seat is released by folding the backrest forwards, wherein a memory device is provided which stores a set longitudinal position of the seat, said longitudinal position being left and restored by carrying out a longitudinal displacement of the vehicle seat , wherein the longitudinal adjuster activates the memory device when the longitudinal adjuster has been locked by the backrest being folded forwards, and the longitudinal adjuster deactivates the memory device when the longitudinal adjuster has been locked by manual actuation by means of a handle , characterized in that an actuating lever is arranged on a transmission tube , wherein a drive lever is provided which is mounted rotatably on the actuating lever .
Lettuce plant of the species Lactuca sativa having red leaves throughout the head including the heart in the absence of radiation with wavelengths shorter than 400 nm, wherein the absorbance ratio A523/A665 between anthocyanin and chlorophyll of the heart leaves lies between 4 and 50, obtainable by crossing a plant of which representative seeds were deposited on 18 July 2005 with the NCIMB under accession numbers NCIMB 41337, NCIMB 41338 and NCIMB 41339 with another lettuce plant and selecting for plants that have red leaves throughout the head including the heart and an absorbance ratio A523/A665 between anthocyanin and chlorophyll of the heart leaves between 4 and 50.
A battery module (100; 300; 2200E), comprising: a group of battery cells ; and a contact plate , wherein the contact plate includes a set of bonding connectors that provide direct electrical bonds between the contact plate and terminals of the group of battery cells which connect the group of battery cells in parallel with each other, characterized in that : the contact plate includes at least one primary conductive layer with a hole (920; 1605C; 1610C) that is aligned with two or more terminals of two or more battery cells in the group of battery cells, and wherein a bonding connector among the set of bonding connectors provides direct electrical bonds between the contact plate and the two or more terminals of the two or more battery cells. a group of battery cells ; and a contact plate , wherein the contact plate includes a set of bonding connectors that provide direct electrical bonds between the contact plate and terminals of the group of battery cells which connect the group of battery cells in parallel with each other, characterized in that : the contact plate includes at least one primary conductive layer with a hole (920; 1605C; 1610C) that is aligned with two or more terminals of two or more battery cells in the group of battery cells, and wherein a bonding connector among the set of bonding connectors provides direct electrical bonds between the contact plate and the two or more terminals of the two or more battery cells. the contact plate includes at least one primary conductive layer with a hole (920; 1605C; 1610C) that is aligned with two or more terminals of two or more battery cells in the group of battery cells, and wherein a bonding connector among the set of bonding connectors provides direct electrical bonds between the contact plate and the two or more terminals of the two or more battery cells.
A method for object classification, the method comprising the steps of: - guiding (S1) a continuous stream of objects from a transport mechanism directly into an unsupported path , along which said object stream is fed through a detection region ; - emitting electromagnetic radiation along a first direction for illuminating (S2) said detection region , which emitted electromagnetic radiation forms a radiation band extending in a direction orthogonal to said first direction; - optically scanning (S3) said detection region to detect electromagnetic radiation reflected by the at least one object in the detection region by viewing said detection region along a second direction , wherein the first direction and the second direction have a cross-section in the detection region and forms an angle relative each other within the range of 3° - 80°; - analyzing (S4) the information from the optical scanning; and - classifying (S5) objects from the object stream based on the analysis of the reflection information from the optical scanning; wherein the step of analyzing the information from the optical scanning comprises analyzing the objects based on the intensity and spread of the detected radiation from the optical scanning characterized in that the step of analyzing the information from the optical scanning comprises comparing the information to information in a lookup table and/or comparing the information to thresholds. - guiding (S1) a continuous stream of objects from a transport mechanism directly into an unsupported path , along which said object stream is fed through a detection region ; - emitting electromagnetic radiation along a first direction for illuminating (S2) said detection region , which emitted electromagnetic radiation forms a radiation band extending in a direction orthogonal to said first direction; - optically scanning (S3) said detection region to detect electromagnetic radiation reflected by the at least one object in the detection region by viewing said detection region along a second direction , wherein the first direction and the second direction have a cross-section in the detection region and forms an angle relative each other within the range of 3° - 80°; - analyzing (S4) the information from the optical scanning; and - classifying (S5) objects from the object stream based on the analysis of the reflection information from the optical scanning;
A negative ion-based beam injector comprising an ion source adapted to produce a negative ion beam, an accelerator , and a pre-accelerator coupled to the ion source, wherein the accelerator is spaced apart from the ion source by a transition zone interposed between the pre-accelerator and the accelerator, and characterized in that the injector further comprises: a pair of deflecting magnets in the transition zone interposed between the pre-accelerator and the accelerator, and pumping panels between the deflecting magnets, the pumping panels including a partition and a cesium trap, wherein the pair of deflecting magnets are configured to enable a beam from the pre-accelerator to shift off axis from an axis of the pre-accelerator and onto an axis of the accelerator before entering the accelerator such that the influx of co-streaming particles to the accelerator is reduced and the back streaming of accelerated particles into the pre-accelerator and the ion source is prevented. an ion source adapted to produce a negative ion beam, an accelerator , and a pre-accelerator coupled to the ion source, wherein the accelerator is spaced apart from the ion source by a transition zone interposed between the pre-accelerator and the accelerator, and characterized in that the injector further comprises: a pair of deflecting magnets in the transition zone interposed between the pre-accelerator and the accelerator, and pumping panels between the deflecting magnets, the pumping panels including a partition and a cesium trap, wherein the pair of deflecting magnets are configured to enable a beam from the pre-accelerator to shift off axis from an axis of the pre-accelerator and onto an axis of the accelerator before entering the accelerator such that the influx of co-streaming particles to the accelerator is reduced and the back streaming of accelerated particles into the pre-accelerator and the ion source is prevented. a pair of deflecting magnets in the transition zone interposed between the pre-accelerator and the accelerator, and pumping panels between the deflecting magnets, the pumping panels including a partition and a cesium trap, wherein the pair of deflecting magnets are configured to enable a beam from the pre-accelerator to shift off axis from an axis of the pre-accelerator and onto an axis of the accelerator before entering the accelerator such that the influx of co-streaming particles to the accelerator is reduced and the back streaming of accelerated particles into the pre-accelerator and the ion source is prevented.
A delayed release composition comprising an enteric coated tablet, wherein the tablet comprises: linaclotide; Ca 2+ ; histidine; and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). linaclotide; Ca 2+ ; histidine; and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA).
Container (BB) for a battery (BV) of a land vehicle comprising N reception zones (ZAn) separated from each other by a crosspiece (Tj) and each comprising a set (En) of at least one module (MS) for storing electrical energy, with N ≥ 2, said container (BB) comprising a lower plate (PI) intended to be installed below said reception zones (ZAn), characterized in that said lower plate (PI) comprises transverse zones (ZTj) intended to be placed under each crosspiece (Tj) and each comprising at least two sub-zones (SZ) stamped towards the corresponding crosspiece (Tj) in order to define around them (SZ) interface zones (ZI) capable of absorbing deformations in the event of an impact.
A method for scheduling media content presentation across multiple user devices, comprising: accessing stored user profile information in a memory, wherein the stored user profile information identifies a first user device and a second user device different than the first user device ; automatically scheduling for delivery, a first media content event to be presented on the first user device during a first timeslot based at least in part on the user profile information; automatically scheduling for delivery, a second media content event to be presented on the second user device during a second timeslot based at least in part on the user profile information; automatically pre-loading the first media content event on the first device; automatically pre-loading the second media content event on the second device; automatically presenting the first media content event on the first user device during the first timeslot; and automatically presenting the second media content event on the second user device during the second timeslot; wherein the user profile information comprises timeslot information of when a user usually consumes the first media content and the second media content, and wherein one of the first timeslot and the second timeslot is determined based at least in part on the timeslot information. accessing stored user profile information in a memory, wherein the stored user profile information identifies a first user device and a second user device different than the first user device ; automatically scheduling for delivery, a first media content event to be presented on the first user device during a first timeslot based at least in part on the user profile information; automatically scheduling for delivery, a second media content event to be presented on the second user device during a second timeslot based at least in part on the user profile information; automatically pre-loading the first media content event on the first device; automatically pre-loading the second media content event on the second device; automatically presenting the first media content event on the first user device during the first timeslot; and automatically presenting the second media content event on the second user device during the second timeslot; wherein the user profile information comprises timeslot information of when a user usually consumes the first media content and the second media content, and wherein one of the first timeslot and the second timeslot is determined based at least in part on the timeslot information.
An accessory that is mountable at a camera body and is capable of communicating with the camera body, comprising: a first transmission unit capable of transmitting information pertaining to a drive target member that is driven by a drive unit to the camera body according to at least one communication specification; a second transmission unit configured to transmit to the camera body a first value specifying a communication specification according to which the information is transmitted to the camera body; and a reception unit configured to receive, from the camera body, a second value specifying a communication specification according to which the information is transmitted to the camera body, wherein: the first transmission unit is configured to transmit the information to the camera body according to the communication specification specified by the first value or the second value if the first value and the second value are equal to each other. a first transmission unit capable of transmitting information pertaining to a drive target member that is driven by a drive unit to the camera body according to at least one communication specification; a second transmission unit configured to transmit to the camera body a first value specifying a communication specification according to which the information is transmitted to the camera body; and a reception unit configured to receive, from the camera body, a second value specifying a communication specification according to which the information is transmitted to the camera body, wherein: the first transmission unit is configured to transmit the information to the camera body according to the communication specification specified by the first value or the second value if the first value and the second value are equal to each other.
A radio access network, RAN, control unit for configuring at least one slice served by a dynamic small cell, DSC, in a radio communication network comprising the at least one slice , the at least one slice being associated with at least one user equipment, UE, and at least one radio channel connecting the at least one UE to the radio communication network, the at least one UE being served by the DSC , the RAN control unit being characterized in that it comprises: a processor configured to determine a functional operation of the DSC based on information based on channel measurements of the at least one radio channel and/or requirement information of the at least one slice, and/or estimated or measured performance of the RAN, and/or location information of the DSC, wherein the functional operation of the DSC comprises at least one of: Layer 1, L1, functional capabilities , Layer 2, L2, functional capabilities , Layer 3, L3, functional capabilities , an Amplify and Forward, AF, operation mode , and a Decode and Forward, DF, operation mode , the processor being further configured to send a configuration signaling message to the DSC according to the determined functional operation of the DSC, wherein the configuration signaling message comprises an identifier of the at least one slice and at least one of the following configuration parameters: an amplification factor, a Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request, HARQ, operating point, a HARQ scheme, and a Quality of Service, QoS, parameter. Layer 1, L1, functional capabilities , Layer 2, L2, functional capabilities , Layer 3, L3, functional capabilities , an Amplify and Forward, AF, operation mode , and a Decode and Forward, DF, operation mode , the processor being further configured to send a configuration signaling message to the DSC according to the determined functional operation of the DSC, wherein the configuration signaling message comprises an identifier of the at least one slice and at least one of the following configuration parameters: an amplification factor, a Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request, HARQ, operating point, a HARQ scheme, and a Quality of Service, QoS, parameter.