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EP3500042B1
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING TRANSMISSION IN WIRELESS NETWORKS
[ "FIG2" ]
[ "FIG2 illustrates a system according to an embodiment of the invention" ]
[ "FIG2 illustrates a system 200 according to an embodiment of the disclosure. The system 200 includes a first network 202 and a second network 206. The first network 202 includes one or more first network devices 204, and the second network includes one or more second network devices 208. In FIG2, the boundary of the first network 202 is shown to intersect the boundary of the second network 206 to form a Venn diagram representing channels available to each network. That is, first network devices 204 may have first network channels 212 not available to second network devices 208, second network devices 208 may have second network channels 214 not available to first network devices 204, and both first network devices 204 and second network devices 208 may have overlapping network channels 210 available to both types of network devices. Both types of network devices may use the overlapping network channels 210 for communication. The overlapping network channels 210 may indicate an overlap in communication frequency or frequency bands for both the first network 202 and the second network 206. According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the first network 202 may be an LTE network with first network devices 204 including base stations, transmitters, Evolved Node B (eNodeB or eNB), terminals, mobile phones, any LTE based transmitter, and so on, and the second network 206 may be a Wi-Fi network with Wi-Fi devices or a Zigbee or Bluetooth network with wireless devices operating in an unlicensed 2.4 GHz band. Base stations in the first network 202 may be configured to perform base station to device or terminal communications with terminals or devices in either of the first network 202 or the second network 206. Terminals in the first network 202 may be configured to perform device-to-device communications in either of the first network 202 or the second network 206." ]
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['9. The method according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the threshold is determined based on evaluating min ( T LBT (1 - λ ), π ( ρ ) T LBT ), wherein T LBT is the fixed duration of time, λ is a load of the first network transmitter, and π ( ρ ) is a fraction of transmission opportunities on the channel.', '14. A system for operating a plurality of wireless networks, comprising: at least a first wireless transmitter operable in at least a first wireless network which has overlapping frequency bands with a second wireless network, the first wireless transmitter being configured to: monitor activity in the overlapping frequency bands; determine whether a channel in the overlapping frequency bands is idle for a predefined time period; based on the channel being idle for the predefined time period, determine that the first wireless transmitter has a transmission opportunity on the channel; measure an amount of time until a next frame boundary on the channel; based on the amount of time until the next frame boundary being below a threshold, reserve the channel for a fixed duration of time and transmit data at the next frame boundary; and based on the amount of time until the next frame boundary being above the threshold, skip the transmission opportunity on the channel and wait for a next transmission opportunity.']
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EP3500042B1
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING TRANSMISSION IN WIRELESS NETWORKS
[ "FIG3" ]
[ "FIG3 is a flow diagram for data transmission according to an embodiment of the invention" ]
[ "FIG3 is a flow diagram 300 for data transmission according to an embodiment of the disclosure. At step 302, the first network device 204 monitors activity in the overlapping frequency bands, for example, in one channel of the overlapping network channels 210. At step 304, the first network device 204 determines whether the channel in the overlapping network channels 210 is idle for a predefined time period as discussed above with respect to several time periods, for example, LIFS, DIFS, AIFS, etc." ]
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['8. The method according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the threshold is determined based on an activity level in the overlapping frequency bands.', '9. The method according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the threshold is determined based on evaluating min ( T LBT (1 - λ ), π ( ρ ) T LBT ), wherein T LBT is the fixed duration of time, λ is a load of the first network transmitter, and π ( ρ ) is a fraction of transmission opportunities on the channel.', '10. The method according to any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first wireless network is a Long-Term Evolution, LTE, network and the overlapping frequency bands comprises unlicensed National Information Infrastructure, NII, channels.', '14. A system for operating a plurality of wireless networks, comprising: at least a first wireless transmitter operable in at least a first wireless network which has overlapping frequency bands with a second wireless network, the first wireless transmitter being configured to: monitor activity in the overlapping frequency bands; determine whether a channel in the overlapping frequency bands is idle for a predefined time period; based on the channel being idle for the predefined time period, determine that the first wireless transmitter has a transmission opportunity on the channel; measure an amount of time until a next frame boundary on the channel; based on the amount of time until the next frame boundary being below a threshold, reserve the channel for a fixed duration of time and transmit data at the next frame boundary; and based on the amount of time until the next frame boundary being above the threshold, skip the transmission opportunity on the channel and wait for a next transmission opportunity.']
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EP3500042B1
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING TRANSMISSION IN WIRELESS NETWORKS
[ "FIG7" ]
[ "FIG7 shows exemplary simulation results according to an embodiment of the invention" ]
[ "The obtained results are plotted in FIG7. FIG7 shows individual throughput gain with respect to legacy Wi-Fi when an LBT WN shares the medium with 5 background Wi-Fi WNs, whose offered load increases. It can be seen that 3GPP LAA negatively impacts on Wi-Fi even when lightly loaded. This is more obvious when the frame duration is long (10ms). When the TLBT = 1ms, 3GPP LAA leaves Wi-Fi unaffected but exhibits decreasing performance up to the point where the relative load is precisely 50% (observe the LBT minimum), following which the LBT gain grows at the expense of Wi-Fi. ORLA and OLAA policies do not affect non-saturated Wi-Fi WNs. ORLA provides steady throughput gains above 100% up to the point where the WLAN saturates, and OLAA's performance grows with Wi-Fi activity level, again exceeding 100% improvements." ]
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['14. A system for operating a plurality of wireless networks, comprising: at least a first wireless transmitter operable in at least a first wireless network which has overlapping frequency bands with a second wireless network, the first wireless transmitter being configured to: monitor activity in the overlapping frequency bands; determine whether a channel in the overlapping frequency bands is idle for a predefined time period; based on the channel being idle for the predefined time period, determine that the first wireless transmitter has a transmission opportunity on the channel; measure an amount of time until a next frame boundary on the channel; based on the amount of time until the next frame boundary being below a threshold, reserve the channel for a fixed duration of time and transmit data at the next frame boundary; and based on the amount of time until the next frame boundary being above the threshold, skip the transmission opportunity on the channel and wait for a next transmission opportunity.']
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EP3500065B1
INDUCTION HEATING CELLS COMPRISING TENSIONING MEMBERS WITH NON-MAGNETIC METAL CORES
[ "FIG4" ]
[ "FIG4 illustrates an example of arranging multiple tensioning members in a die, in accordance with some examples" ]
[ "In some examples, first tensioning member 130 is a part of first group 137 as, for example, schematically shown in FIG4. All tensioning members 130 of first group 137 are parallel to each other (e.g., extend in X direction). Furthermore, tensioning members 130 of first group 137 may be distributed throughout die in accordance with profile of forming surface 126." ]
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['1. An induction heating cell (100) comprising: a die (120), wherein the die comprises a first side (122) and a second side (124), the die further comprising a forming surface (126); an induction heater (140), wherein at least a portion of the induction heater is disposed adjacent to the forming surface of the die, the induction heater being configured to generate heat using a magnetic field; and a first tensioning member (130), wherein: the first tensioning member extends through the die between and past the first side and the second side of the die and along a first direction (102), the first tensioning member comprises multiple strands (132), each of the multiple strands comprises a non-magnetic metal core (134), a largest cross-sectional dimension of the non-magnetic metal core is less than an induction heating threshold for the magnetic field, and each of the multiple strands is electrically insulated from any other one of the multiple strands.', '10. The induction heating cell according to any of claims 1-9, wherein the first tensioning member is a part of a first group (137) of tensioning members, and wherein the first tensioning members of the first group of tensioning members are parallel to each other.']
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EP3500065B1
INDUCTION HEATING CELLS COMPRISING TENSIONING MEMBERS WITH NON-MAGNETIC METAL CORES
[ "FIG5" ]
[ "FIG5 illustrates an example of arranging two sets of tensioning members in a die, in accordance with some examples" ]
[ "In some examples, induction heating cell 100 further comprises second tensioning member 160 extending through die 120 parallel to plane 104 as, for example, shown in FIG5. The direction, along which second tensioning member 160 extends, is referred to as a transverse direction or the Y-direction. The projection of first tensioning member 130 onto forming surface 126 of die 120 and projection of second tensioning member 160 onto forming surface 126 of die 120 are substantially perpendicular. The design of first tensioning member 130 is the same or different from the design of second tensioning member 160.", "In some examples, induction heating cell 100 further comprises second tensioning member 160 as, for example, schematically shown in FIG5. For example, second tensioning member 160 extends through die parallel to plane 104. More specifically, the projection of first tensioning member 130 onto forming surface 126 of die 120 and the projection of second tensioning member 160 onto forming surface 126 of die 120 is substantially perpendicular." ]
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['1. An induction heating cell (100) comprising: a die (120), wherein the die comprises a first side (122) and a second side (124), the die further comprising a forming surface (126); an induction heater (140), wherein at least a portion of the induction heater is disposed adjacent to the forming surface of the die, the induction heater being configured to generate heat using a magnetic field; and a first tensioning member (130), wherein: the first tensioning member extends through the die between and past the first side and the second side of the die and along a first direction (102), the first tensioning member comprises multiple strands (132), each of the multiple strands comprises a non-magnetic metal core (134), a largest cross-sectional dimension of the non-magnetic metal core is less than an induction heating threshold for the magnetic field, and each of the multiple strands is electrically insulated from any other one of the multiple strands.', '9. The induction heating cell according to any of claims 1-8, wherein the non-magnetic metal core has a resistivity of at least about 2.6 × 10 -8 Ohm-meter.']
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EP3500065B1
INDUCTION HEATING CELLS COMPRISING TENSIONING MEMBERS WITH NON-MAGNETIC METAL CORES
[ "FIG8" ]
[ "FIG8 illustrates a block diagram of an example of an aircraft, in accordance with some examples " ]
[ "As shown in FIG8, aircraft 902 produced by illustrative method 900 includes airframe 918 with plurality of systems 920, and interior 922. Examples of high-level systems 920 include one or more of propulsion system 924, electrical system 926, hydraulic system 928, and environmental system 930. Any number of other systems can be included. Although an aerospace example is shown, the principles of the examples disclosed herein may be applied to other industries, such as the automotive industry." ]
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['14. A method of operating an induction heating cell of any of claims 1-13, the method comprising: a step of applying heat to a part (190) disposed inside the induction heating cell, wherein: the heat is applied by the induction heater using a magnetic field; and a step of applying pressure to the part disposed over a forming surface of the die, wherein the first tensioning member applies a compressive force to the die while applying the pressure to the part.']
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EP3500146B1
VACUUM CLEANER NOZZLE HAVING ROTATABLE BRUSH
[ "FIG1", " FIG3" ]
[ "FIG1 shows a first embodiment of a rotatable brush for use in a vacuum cleaner nozzle in accordance with the invention ", "FIG3 shows an embodiment of a vacuum cleaner comprising a vacuum cleaner nozzle in accordance with the invention " ]
[ "A first embodiment of a rotatable brush for use in a vacuum cleaner nozzle in accordance with the invention is shown in FIG1. The rotation around an axis A is caused by a motor which is connected to the rotatable brush B by way of gears or pulley that drive a wheel W. The rotatable brush B has a transparent light conducting material in its core that acts as a light guide LG. Further, the core has radially placed holes or light guides in the core in order to guide the light from the core to the outer part of the rotatable brush roll where it can radiate to the ambience via a plurality of openings L. Further, one or more LEDs are positioned in the vacuum cleaner nozzle in such a place that the LED does not rotate but shines light in axial direction into the transparent core of the rotatable brush B. The LED is therefore positioned in a static part of the vacuum cleaner nozzle, and the LED is thus not vulnerable to high rotation speed or pollution of connection. Also, as the LED is in a static part, no expensive sliding contacts are needed to apply power to the LED. ", "FIG3 shows an embodiment of a vacuum cleaner VC comprising a vacuum cleaner nozzle N having a rotatable brush B in accordance with the invention. The vacuum cleaner nozzle N has a transparent screen S through which a user can see the rotatable brush B. If the rotatable brush B rotates, the user will see the rotating lights from the rotatable brush B through the screen S. The vacuum cleaner nozzle N comprises a drive unit to make the rotatable brush B rotate. The drive unit may be formed by e.g. a motor or a turbo brush execution which uses the intake air to drive the rotatable brush B. As usual, the rotatable brush B may be suspended at both ends in the nozzle N. As usual, the vacuum cleaner VC has a dirt collection unit for collecting dirt. The vacuum cleaner VC may be a bagless vacuum cleaner that separates dirt from air by means of a cyclone, or a more classical vacuum cleaner having a bag to collect the dirt. While FIG3 shows a vacuum cleaner VC having a canister, the invention can alternatively be applied to a stick-formed vacuum cleaner or a robot vacuum cleaner or a handheld vacuum cleaner." ]
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['1. A vacuum cleaner nozzle (N) comprising: a rotatable brush (B) comprising a light distribution mechanism for distributing light from the rotatable brush (B); a transparent screen (S) through which a user can see the rotatable brush (B); and a drive unit for rotating the rotatable brush (B); characterized by a sensor for measuring a rotation speed of the rotatable brush (B), and a controller for controlling the light distributed from the rotatable brush (B) in dependence on the rotation speed of the rotatable brush (B).']
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EP3500158B1
CATHETER WITH VARIABLE RADIUS LOOP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
[ "FIG4" ]
[ "FIG4 is a transverse cross-section taken along line A-A in FIG1 " ]
[ "It is contemplated that the radius of curvature of the loop of distal region 16 may be adjustable, for example to conform to the varying sizes of pulmonary vein ostia of patients of different ages. This additional control may be provided, for example, via the use of an activation wire 26, shown in FIG4, that is adapted to alter the radius of curvature of the loop of distal region 16. One suitable material for activation wire 26 is stainless steel, though other materials can be employed without departing from the spirit and scope of the instant disclosure.", "FIG4 also depicts a shaping wire 28. Shaping wire 28 extends through neck region 18 and at least partially through distal region 16 in order to help predispose distal region 16 into the loop shape depicted throughout the Figures. Shaping wire 28 can be made from a shape memory material such as nitinol." ]
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['1. A catheter (10) comprising: a catheter body (12) having a proximal region (14), a neck region (18), and a distal region (16) predisposed into at least a partial loop disposed in a plane; a handle (22) joined to the proximal region and including an actuator (24); an activation wire (26) coupled to the actuator (24) and to the distal region (16) such that, when a user actuates the actuator (24), the activation wire (26) is activated to cause the at least a partial loop of the distal region (16) to vary in radius; a shape memory wire (28) extending through the neck region (18) and at least a portion of the distal region (16) and shaping the portion of the distal region (16) into the at least a partial loop; and a tube-shaped constraint (30) within the neck region (18) that prevents nodding of the neck region (18) when the activation wire (26) is activated, characterized in that the activation wire (26) and the shape memory wire (28) are constrained within the constraint (30).']
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EP3500171B1
MODEL REGULARIZED MOTION COMPENSATED MEDICAL IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION
[ "FIG3", " FIG4" ]
[ "FIG3 diagrammatically illustrates an embodiment of masked reconstructed motion phase image ", "FIG4 illustrates an example in a frontal view and a side view of a visceral cavity model fitted in an image of a subject and the corresponding visceral cavity model in a separate view" ]
[ "With reference to FIG3, an embodiment of masked reconstructed motion phase image 300 is diagrammatically illustrated. The masked reconstructed motion phase image 300 is constructed from a reconstructed motion phase volumetric image 228. The masked reconstructed motion phase image 300 includes the segmented anatomical structure 220 according to a fitted anatomical model. For example, in a cardiac phase image at a selected phase, the image includes the heart with portions of the image external to the heart masked. The masked portions 310 of the image can include images values set to zero Hounsfield Units (HU), null values or the like. ", "With reference to FIG4, an example in a front view 400 and a side view 410 of a visceral cavity model 420 fitted in an image cross section of a subject and the corresponding visceral model in a separate view 430 is illustrated. The visceral cavity model 420 includes a mesh surface model confining inner organs of a subject, such as.lungs, a liver, a heart, a colon, a stomach, a prostate, and the like, while excluding surrounding tissues of muscle, fat and bones, such as ribs, vertebrae, pelvic bone, hips, and the like. The visceral cavity model 420 fitted to the anatomy of the subject constrains or regularizes the motion by motion estimated according to the masked registrations, that is, limited to the volume of the fitted model or dilated fitted model." ]
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['1. A medical imaging system (200), comprising: a masking unit (234) configured to construct a mask for each reconstructed volumetric phase image of a plurality of reconstructed volumetric phase images that masks portions of a corresponding image external to an anatomical model fitted to a segmented at least one anatomical structure, wherein the plurality of reconstructed volumetric phase images include a target phase and a plurality of temporal neighboring phases reconstructed from projection data; an image registration unit (238) configured to register the masked reconstructed volumetric phase images; a motion estimator (240) configured to estimate motion between the target phase and the plurality of temporal neighboring phases according to the model based on the registered masked reconstructed volumetric phase images; and a motion compensating reconstructor (244) configured to reconstruct a motion compensated medical image from the projection data using the estimated motion of the registered masked reconstructed volumetric phase images.', '7. The system according to claim 6, wherein the visceral cavity model includes a surface that encloses inner organs of a subject and excludes bones and surrounding tissues.']
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EP3500171B1
MODEL REGULARIZED MOTION COMPENSATED MEDICAL IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION
[ "FIG5" ]
[ "FIG5 flowcharts an embodiment of a method of model regularized motion compensated medical image reconstruction " ]
[ "With reference to FIG5, an embodiment of a method of model regularized motion compensated CT reconstruction is flowcharted. At 500, projection data 212 is received. The projection data 212 can be received directly from the CT scanner 210. The projection data 212 can be received from a storage subsystem, such as the PACS, RIS, EMS, and the like." ]
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['1. A medical imaging system (200), comprising: a masking unit (234) configured to construct a mask for each reconstructed volumetric phase image of a plurality of reconstructed volumetric phase images that masks portions of a corresponding image external to an anatomical model fitted to a segmented at least one anatomical structure, wherein the plurality of reconstructed volumetric phase images include a target phase and a plurality of temporal neighboring phases reconstructed from projection data; an image registration unit (238) configured to register the masked reconstructed volumetric phase images; a motion estimator (240) configured to estimate motion between the target phase and the plurality of temporal neighboring phases according to the model based on the registered masked reconstructed volumetric phase images; and a motion compensating reconstructor (244) configured to reconstruct a motion compensated medical image from the projection data using the estimated motion of the registered masked reconstructed volumetric phase images.', '3. The system according to either one of claims 1 and 2, further including: a vessel enhancing filter (242) configured to enhance vascular structures in the reconstructed volumetric phase images.', '7. The system according to claim 6, wherein the visceral cavity model includes a surface that encloses inner organs of a subject and excludes bones and surrounding tissues.', '8. The system according to any one claims 1-7, further including: a CT scanner (210) configured to acquire the projection data within a single rotation of an x-ray radiation source about a subject.', '14. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium carrying software which controls one or more processors (250) to perform the method according to any one of claims 11-']
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EP3500223B1
BACKSTOP AND GEAR-SHIFT ARRANGEMENT FOR A WHEELCHAIR WHEEL
[ "FIG1" ]
[ "FIG1 illustrates schematically a wheelchair with a wheel provided with a backstop arrangement according to the present invention" ]
[ "The present invention relates to a wheelchair and more specifically to the main driving wheels of a wheelchair. An exemplifying wheelchair is depicted in FIG1, wherein a wheelchair 1 essentially comprises a seat 2, a back 3, a foot support 4, and two wheels 5. Each of the two wheels 5 is provided with an outer gripping ring 6 and an internal backstop arrangement 7. In FIG1 only one of the two backstop arrangements 7 is visible. By providing the wheels 5 with backstop arrangements 7, a wheelchair user can rest without risking that the wheelchair 1 moves backwards, which is a feature that is extremely helpful when, for example, travelling uphill. As will be demonstrated below, the backstop arrangement 7 is selectively engageable, which provides the advantages of a backstop function without impairing the user's ability to, e.g., maneuver the wheelchair 1 in narrow spaces and without preventing the user from moving backwards when the user so wishes, something which is more or less necessary when, for example, negotiating an obstacle such as a pavement edge or a curb. A selectively engageable backstop arrangement 7 has also positive effects on the amount of energy needed to propel the wheelchair 1 and reduces the wear of the backstop arrangement 7, as was explained above.", "Still with reference to FIG1, the backstop arrangement 7 comprises further a wheel hub 8 with a wheel axle (not visible in the figure) and a backstop selector 9, which, due to the present invention, effectively works as a combined gear and backstop selector 9. As will be seen and explained below, a combination of a backstop arrangement, such as backstop arrangement 7, and a gear-shift arrangement provides several advantages; and in such a case the wheel hub 8 is preferably an internal-gear hub 8 comprising a planetary gear system, which as such is well-known in the art. Suitable internal-gear hubs are, for example, commercially available from the company Sturmey-Archer, e.g. the model S3X." ]
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['1. A wheel assembly comprising a wheel (5) for a wheelchair (1) and a backstop arrangement (10; 30; 70), the wheel (5) being provided with a wheel hub (11; 31; 71) and a wheel axle (12; 32; 72), the backstop arrangement (10; 30; 70) being configured to selectively engage and disengage, respectively, a backstop function, the backstop arrangement comprising a backstop selector (15; 35; 75) and a backstop member (18; 38; 78), wherein the wheel hub (11; 31; 71) has an inner rotatable circumferential surface (13; 33; 73), which faces the wheel axle (12; 32; 72) and is arranged with a radial space (14; 34; 74) therefrom, and the backstop selector (15; 35; 75) is operatively connected to the backstop member (18; 38; 78), which is radially moveable within the radial space (14; 34; 74), to, upon movement of the backstop selector (15; 35; 75), be selectively engaged with or disengaged from the inner circumferential surface (13; 33; 73), and that the backstop member (18; 38; 78) is configured, when in engagement with the inner circumferential surface (13; 33; 73), to allow the inner circumferential surface (13; 33;73) to rotate in a first direction and to prevent the inner circumferential surface (13; 33; 73) from rotating in a second, opposite direction, wherein the wheel assembly further comprises a gear-shift arrangement, characterized in that the wheel hub (11; 31; 71) is an internal-gear hub (11; 31; 71) comprising a number of internal gears (57, 58); the gear-shift arrangement comprises a shift member (54), which is axially moveable within the internal-gear hub (31) to engage a specific gear of said number of internal gears (57, 58), and wherein the shift member (54) via a connector member (55) is operatively connected to the backstop selector (15; 35; 75 ), such that the backstop selector (15, 35, 75) can be regarded as a gear and backstop selector.']
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EP3500226B1
SECURED MEDICATION TRANSFER SYSTEM
[ "FIG15" ]
[ "FIG15 is a perspective view of a fourth exemplary vial adaptor coupled to a vial" ]
[ "Referring next to FIG15, a fourth exemplary vial adaptor 400 is shown for use with vial 10. Vial adaptor 400 is similar to the above-described vial adaptor 300, with like reference numerals identifying like elements, except as described below. The illustrative vial adaptor 400 includes a cleaning passageway 430 in side wall 402 that is distinct from needle opening 420, Cleaning passageway 430 is sized and shaped to allow a cleaning device (e.g., pad, wipe, swab) containing a disinfectant (e.g., alcohol), along with a user's finger (shown in broken lines), to access and clean stopper 18 of vial 10 before use." ]
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[ { "element_identifier": "400", "terms": [ "vial adaptor" ] }, { "element_identifier": "25", "terms": [ "about" ] } ]
['1. A vial adaptor (100) configured for use with a vial (10) containing a medication and a needle assembly (150) having a needle, the vial adaptor comprising: a substantially hollow body (101) configured to couple with the vial, the body including a side wall (102) and an upper wall (108); a needle opening (120) in the body, the needle opening being arranged along an axis and being sized and shaped to receive the needle along the axis to withdraw the medication from the vial; a cleaning passageway (130) in the body, the cleaning passageway having an inlet (131) in the side wall and being sized and shaped to receive a cleaning device to clean the vial; and a shroud (132) extending outward from the body to block needle insertion into the vial through the cleaning passageway, the side wall deviating radially outwardly to follow the path of the shroud wherein the inlet deviates radially outwardly from a lower end (136) of the inlet to an upper end (138) of the inlet.', '4. The vial adaptor of claim 1, wherein the shroud extends from the axis of the needle opening by a distance of about 20 millimeters to about 30 millimeters.']
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EP3500306B1
TRIPLE COMBINATION OF HISTAMINE-3 RECEPTOR INVERSE AGONISTS, ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS AND NMDA RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST
[ "FIG2" ]
[ "FIG2 depicts the effect of compound 1 in combination with donepezil and memantine on extracellular levels of acetylcholine in medial prefrontal cortex of male Wistar rats" ]
[ "Treatment with donepezil and memantine produced increase in acetylcholine levels to the maximum of 1726 ± 297 % of basal levels. The increase in acetylcholine after combination of compound 1, donepezil and memantine was significantly higher compared to donepezil and memantine combination. Mean maximum increase in acetylcholine was observed to be 2968 ± 585 of pre-dose levels after triple combination (FIG2(a)).", "Mean area under the curve values (AUC) calculated after the treatment of compound 1, donepezil and memantine were significantly higher compared to donepezil and memantine combination (FIG2(b))." ]
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["8. The compound, N-[4-(1-Cyclobutylpiperidin-4-yloxy)phenyl]-2-(morpholin-4-yl)acetamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in combination with acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and NMDA receptor antagonist for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease in a patient, and preferably wherein the use is an adjunct treatment for Alzheimer's disease in a patient on stable treatment with acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and NMDA receptor antagonist."]
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EP3500306B1
TRIPLE COMBINATION OF HISTAMINE-3 RECEPTOR INVERSE AGONISTS, ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS AND NMDA RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST
[ "FIG3" ]
[ "FIG3 depicts the effect of compound 2 in combination with donepezil and memantine on extracellular levels of acetylcholine in medial prefrontal cortex of male Wistar rats" ]
[ "Treatment with donepezil and memantine produced increase in acetylcholine levels to the maximum of 1365 ± 249 % of basal levels. The increase in acetylcholine after combination of compound 2, donepezil and memantine was significantly higher compared to donepezil and memantine combination. Mean maximum increase in acetylcholine was observed to be 2696 ± 504 % of pre-dose levels after triple combination (FIG3(a)).", "Mean area under the curve values (AUC) calculated after treatment of compound 2, donepezil and memantine were significantly higher compared to donepezil and memantine combination (FIG3(b))." ]
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[ { "element_identifier": "24", "terms": [ "wall." ] }, { "element_identifier": "3", "terms": [ "compound", "compounds" ] }, { "element_identifier": "10", "terms": [ "were positioned" ] }, { "element_identifier": "1", "terms": [ "compound", "compounds" ] } ]
["8. The compound, N-[4-(1-Cyclobutylpiperidin-4-yloxy)phenyl]-2-(morpholin-4-yl)acetamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in combination with acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and NMDA receptor antagonist for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease in a patient, and preferably wherein the use is an adjunct treatment for Alzheimer's disease in a patient on stable treatment with acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and NMDA receptor antagonist."]
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EP_3500306_B1 (4).png
EP3500306B1
TRIPLE COMBINATION OF HISTAMINE-3 RECEPTOR INVERSE AGONISTS, ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS AND NMDA RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST
[ "FIG4" ]
[ "FIG4 depicts the effect of compound 3 in combination with donepezil and memantine on extracellular levels of acetylcholine in medial prefrontal cortex of male Wistar rats" ]
[ "Treatment with donepezil and memantine produced increase in acetylcholine levels to the maximum of 1375 ± 461 % of basal levels. The increase in acetylcholine after combination of compound 3, donepezil and memantine was significantly higher compared to donepezil and memantine combination. Mean maximum increase in acetylcholine was observed to be 2674 ±271 of pre-dose levels after triple combination (FIG4(a)).", "Mean area under the curve values (AUC) calculated after treatment of compound 3, donepezil and memantine were significantly higher compared to donepezil and memantine combination (FIG4(b))." ]
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[ { "element_identifier": "5", "terms": [ "patient" ] }, { "element_identifier": "10", "terms": [ "were positioned" ] } ]
["7. The combination as claimed in any one of the claim 1 to 6, for use in the treatment of cognitive disorders in a patient, preferably wherein the cognitive disorder is selected from Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Down syndrome and Tourette's syndrome."]
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EP3500306B1
TRIPLE COMBINATION OF HISTAMINE-3 RECEPTOR INVERSE AGONISTS, ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS AND NMDA RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST
[ "FIG5" ]
[ "FIG5 depicts the effect of compound 1 in combination with donepezil and memantine on evoked theta levels in dorsal hippocampus of anesthetized male Wistar rats " ]
[ "Treatment with donepezil and memantine combination produced moderate increase in hippocampal θ power. Compound 1 in combination with donepezil and memantine produced significant increase in θ power levels and peak levels reached up to 167 ± 11 % of pre-dose levels. The effect in triple combination was observed to be significantly higher than the combination of donepezil and memantine (FIG5(a)).", "Mean area under the curve values (AUC) calculated after the treatment of compound 1, donepezil and memantine were significantly higher compared to donepezil and memantine combination (FIG5(b))." ]
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[ { "element_identifier": "100", "terms": [ "about", "R-α-methylhistamine", "dialysate basal concentrations with" ] }, { "element_identifier": "5", "terms": [ "patient" ] }, { "element_identifier": "60", "terms": [ "about", "another" ] }, { "element_identifier": "20", "terms": [ "buffer", "samples were collected at" ] } ]
["7. The combination as claimed in any one of the claim 1 to 6, for use in the treatment of cognitive disorders in a patient, preferably wherein the cognitive disorder is selected from Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Down syndrome and Tourette's syndrome."]
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EP_3500379_B1 (5).png
EP3500379B1
PROCESSES FOR RECOVERING SAND AND ACTIVE CLAY FROM FOUNDRY WASTE
[ "FIG9" ]
[ "FIG9 depicts visual results of an evaluation of rinser/shaker tests on a Plant A sand stream using a pre-slurry" ]
[ "FIG9 depicts visual results of an evaluation of rinser/shaker tests on a Plant A sand stream using a pre-slurry. The feed to the rinser/shaker table was a slurry of the sand that was 30% solids. As in the no pre-slurry case, as the sand moves through each rinse, the clay and carbon are removed from the surface of the sand and the sand appears to become progressively coarser from the first to the fifth rinse." ]
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['1. A method of reclaiming clean sand and active clay from foundry waste comprising: providing dust and sand from a molding process in a foundry, wherein the dust and sand comprise clay including active clay and dead clay; rinsing a slurry comprising the dust and sand to remove clay from the sand and dust, wherein the rinsing comprises rinsing the slurry at least one time, wherein the clay is separated as a first clay slurry; removing additional clay from the rinsed slurry by shaking the rinsed slurry on a shaker table, wherein the additional clay is separated as a second clay slurry, wherein a clean sand slurry is removed from an end of the shaker table; allowing the dead clay to separate as solids from the first and second clay slurry to form an active clay slurry; recycling the active clay slurry to a muller in a foundry; and recycling clean sand from the clean sand slurry to the foundry.']
false
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EP_3500379_B1 (6).png
EP3500379B1
PROCESSES FOR RECOVERING SAND AND ACTIVE CLAY FROM FOUNDRY WASTE
[ "FIG10" ]
[ "FIG10 depicts visual results of an evaluation of rinser/shaker tests on a Plant A dust stream with no pre-slurry" ]
[ "FIG10 depicts visual results of an evaluation of rinser/shaker tests on a Plant A dust stream with no pre-slurry. The feed to the rinser/shake table was dry dust feed. Raw dust was used as input to the rinser/shaker and samples were taken and tested after the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth rinse. The raw dust is shown to be relatively fine. However, clumps of dust are apparent after the first rinse and the clumps become smaller after the second rinse. These images that show the clumping suggest the removal of clay is not efficient. The clumps become less apparent after the third, fourth, and fifth rinses." ]
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['1. A method of reclaiming clean sand and active clay from foundry waste comprising: providing dust and sand from a molding process in a foundry, wherein the dust and sand comprise clay including active clay and dead clay; rinsing a slurry comprising the dust and sand to remove clay from the sand and dust, wherein the rinsing comprises rinsing the slurry at least one time, wherein the clay is separated as a first clay slurry; removing additional clay from the rinsed slurry by shaking the rinsed slurry on a shaker table, wherein the additional clay is separated as a second clay slurry, wherein a clean sand slurry is removed from an end of the shaker table; allowing the dead clay to separate as solids from the first and second clay slurry to form an active clay slurry; recycling the active clay slurry to a muller in a foundry; and recycling clean sand from the clean sand slurry to the foundry.']
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EP_3500383_B1 (5).png
EP3500383B1
POWER SKIVING PRESSURE ANGLE CORRECTION WITHOUT TOOL GEOMETRY CHANGE
[ "FIG6" ]
[ "FIG6 shows the reference profile and one involute of a cutting blade before and after a corrective radial shift" ]
[ "FIG6 shows the reference profile 34 and the involute 30 generated by the reference profile 34, respectively by unrolling the virtual cord I*b from the base circle 39. The involute triangle I*b → R*b → (DOtool/2-ΔR) enables the determination of the pressure angle at point 32 with: α+Δα = arccos[Rb* / (DOtool/2-ΔR)]." ]
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['4. The method of claim 1 wherein changing said initial radial position of said cutting blades comprises shifting the position of each of said plurality of cutting blades in the lengthwise direction thereof.']
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EP3500422B1
A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONTACT LENSES
[ "FIG2" ]
[ "FIG2 is a flow chart showing a method of manufacturing a contact lens in accordance with a first example method" ]
[ "FIG2 shows a flow chart of an example method of manufacturing a contact lens. In a first step a tubular mold having a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the finished contact lens is assembled 50. To produce the rod a predetermined quantity of liquid lens precursor composition is first poured 52a into the mold while the mold is held upright. The lens precursor composition is then heat cured 52b to form a solid end portion of the rod. The remainder of the rod is then built-up in stages by repeating a process of (i) placing 54a an electronic device on top of the previously cured portion of rod, (ii) covering 54b that electronic device with liquid lens precursor composition and (iii) curing 54c that liquid lens precursor composition. The process of 'placing' 54a, 'pouring' 54b and 'curing '54c' is repeated for each electronic device. By using the same quantity of liquid lens precursor in each stage, methods in accordance with the present example may result in a rod having a plurality of electronic devices equidistantly spaced apart along its length. Provided a sufficient quantity of lens precursor composition is used, the final stage will also produce a second end portion of the rod in which no electronic devices are located." ]
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['3. A method according to any previous claim, wherein manufacturing the rod (101) of lens material comprises curing a quantity of liquid lens precursor composition (105) containing an electronic component (104) in a mold (103).', '7. A method according to any previous claim, wherein the electronic component (104) forms part of a curved electronic device.', '8. A method according to claim 4, further comprising a final cure in which the curing process is completed for more than one of the lengths of the rod (101) simultaneously.']
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EP3500422B1
A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONTACT LENSES
[ "FIG1" ]
[ "FIG1 is a schematic view of a rod of contact lens material in accordance with a first example embodiment" ]
[ "With reference to the drawings, FIG1 shows a schematic view of a rod 1 of lens material in accordance with a first example embodiment. The rod has a circular cross section and incorporates four electronic devices 2. The electronic devices 2 are spaced equidistantly apart along the longitudinal axis of the rod 1. Located adjacent to each end of the rod 2 is a region within which no electronic devices are located." ]
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['1. A method of manufacturing a contact lens, the method comprising manufacturing a rod (101) of lens material, the rod (101) containing a plurality of electronic components (104) spaced apart along its length, separating the rod (101) into at least one lens blank containing at least one of said electronic components (104), and machining the front and/or back surface of the lens blank to produce a contact lens (110) containing the at least one electronic component (104), CHARACTERISED IN THAT : manufacturing the rod (101) of lens material comprises producing a first length of rod (101a) including a first one of a plurality of electronic components (104) and then producing a second length of the rod (101b), said second length including a second one of the plurality of electronic components (104).']
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EP3500497B1
OPEN-WALLED PACK
[ "FIG3" ]
[ "FIG3 is a side view of the pack of FIG1" ]
[ "FIG3 is a view of the pack 100 showing the second wall 108 and first opening 114. The first opening 114 is primarily in the side of the cuboid corresponding to the second wall 108. As shown, the first opening 114 extends from the top 102 of the pack 100 downward to an upper edge 302 of the second wall 108 in a direction normal to the bottom plane 120 of the pack. The first opening 114 extends from the first wall 106 to the third wall 110 in a direction parallel to the bottom plane 120. Accordingly, the first opening 114 can have a generally rectangular shape, or any other shape that may be defined first wall 106, second wall 108, third wall 110 and fourth wall 112." ]
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['1. A pack (100) comprising: a unitary blank (400) folded into a rectangular cuboid, the rectangular cuboid defining: a bottom (104); a top (102) approximately parallel to and opposite of the bottom; and four walls (106,108,110,112) approximately perpendicular to and disposed between the top and the bottom, the four walls including a first wall (106), a second wall (108), a third wall (110), and a fourth wall (112), the first wall opposite of the third wall, and the second wall opposite of the fourth wall, wherein the second wall defines a first opening (114) into the interior of the cuboid and the fourth wall defines a second opening (116) into the interior of the cuboid, and characterised in that the first and second openings extend from the first wall to the third wall of the cuboid in a direction parallel to a bottom plane of the cuboid and from the top to an upper edge of the second and fourth walls respectively in a direction normal to the bottom plane of the cuboid and wherein the upper edge of the second and fourth walls is disposed at a height of 50 percent or greater of a distance from the bottom to the top of the cuboid.']
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EP3500497B1
OPEN-WALLED PACK
[ "FIG9" ]
[ "FIG9 is a top view of the pack of FIG1 with the first and second top flap folded over the top" ]
[ "Once the first top flap 432 is folded inward, the second top flap 434 can be folded inward over the first top flap 432. In particular, the second top flap 434 can be folded to an orientation that is perpendicular to the wall panels 406, 408, 410, 412 and covers at least a portion of the products in the pack 100, which is parallel with the first top flap 432. FIG9 is a view of the pack with the second top flap 434 folded over in this position. In this example, the second top flap 434 includes an intermediate panel 436 and a distal panel 438. The intermediate panel 436 is disposed over at least a portion of the first top flap 432 when the second top flap 434 is folded perpendicular to the wall panels 406, 408, 410, 412 as shown in FIG9. In this position, the distal panel 438 extends beyond the top 102 of the pack 100 and can be folded downward to be parallel with, and lie against, the third wall panel 410." ]
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['1. A pack (100) comprising: a unitary blank (400) folded into a rectangular cuboid, the rectangular cuboid defining: a bottom (104); a top (102) approximately parallel to and opposite of the bottom; and four walls (106,108,110,112) approximately perpendicular to and disposed between the top and the bottom, the four walls including a first wall (106), a second wall (108), a third wall (110), and a fourth wall (112), the first wall opposite of the third wall, and the second wall opposite of the fourth wall, wherein the second wall defines a first opening (114) into the interior of the cuboid and the fourth wall defines a second opening (116) into the interior of the cuboid, and characterised in that the first and second openings extend from the first wall to the third wall of the cuboid in a direction parallel to a bottom plane of the cuboid and from the top to an upper edge of the second and fourth walls respectively in a direction normal to the bottom plane of the cuboid and wherein the upper edge of the second and fourth walls is disposed at a height of 50 percent or greater of a distance from the bottom to the top of the cuboid.', '2. The pack of claim 1, wherein the top (102) includes a first top flap (432) and a second top flap (434) disposed over at least a portion of the first top flap, the first top flap integral with a third wall (110) of the cuboid and the second top flap integral with a first wall (106) of the cuboid, wherein the second top flap includes an intermediate panel (436) parallel with the first top flap and defined by a fold with the third wall and by a mid-flap fold (446) with a distal panel (438) of the second top flap, the distal panel of the second top flap disposed over at least a portion of and parallel to the third wall and fastened thereto.', '3. The pack of claim 2, wherein the distal panel (438) of the second top flap (434) defines a tab (440), wherein the third wall (110) of the cuboid defines a slot (442), wherein the distal panel is fastened to the third wall by insertion of the tab into the slot.', '10. The pack of any of claims 2-9, comprising: a line of weakness (452) defined between the tab (440) and a remaining portion of the distal panel (438), the line of weakness configured to break to separate the tab from the remaining portion of the distal panel thereby unfastening the second top flap (434) from the third wall (110).']
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EP3500682B1
CLOSED LINEAR DNA PRODUCTION
[ "FIG10A", " FIG10B" ]
[ "FIG10A shows the linear sequence of introduced stem loop used in Example 1 This also shows the primers used in Example 1 and the binding position in the loop is shown ", "FIG10B is a photograph of an 0 8% agarose gel of TelN digest of amplified products produced from different priming strategies" ]
[ "Preferably, the central section of the motif or loop includes a sequence for a primer binding site. A primer binding site is a region of a nucleotide sequence where a primer binds or anneals to start replication. The primer specifically anneals to the primer binding site due to the complementary nature of their sequences. The primer binding site may be designed such that primers can anneal which are complementary to a part or portion of the primer binding site, see for example FIG10A Alternatively, the primer binding site and primer may be the same length. Primer design, and thus the sequence of the primer binding site are discussed in more detail further below. The primer binding site is at least 5 residues in length, but can be 5 to 50 residues (bases) in length. Ideally, the primer binding site is 5 to 30 or 5 to 20 residues in length, optionally 5 to 16 residues in length. The primer binding site may be at least 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 or 30 residues in length. It is preferred that the primer binding site forms a part or portion of the central section, adjoined by at least one sequence which separates the primer binding site from the flanking sequences. The adjoining sequence may be present on the 3' or 5' side of the primer binding site, or be present on both sides of the primer binding site. The adjoining sequences may be of any suitable length, and each of the adjoining sequences is independent - i.e. the presence, length or nature of the adjoining sequence may be different on either side of the primer binding site, if present. Each adjoining sequence may be up to 50 residues in length, preferably up to 40, up to 30 or up to 20, most preferably, 15 residues in length. The adjoining sequences may therefore be at least 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 131, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20 residues (bases) in length. ", "Table 3 show the dsDNA reaction yield of amplified closed linear DNA after feeding of reactions with dNTPs. In contrast to a standard closed linear DNA amplification (Table 2), it can be seen that for all primers tested, the yield of dsDNA product increases with dNTP additions. This indicates that the concatameric product produced by amplification of the closed linear DNA template (db_eGFP 53SL) is primable and is further amplified to produce more dsDNA product. FIG10B shows that the dsDNA product is converted to a closed linear DNA (db_eGFP 53SL) by treatment with TelN protelomerase. This show that all the primers are specific and are capable of producing the desired closed linear DNA end-product (with included stem loop motif)Table 4. dsDNA yield results from feeding of a stem loop closed linear DNA (db_eGFP) primed with different stem loop specific primersNo of 2.5mM dNTP feeds Total [dNTP]None 2.5mM1 5.0mM2 7.5mM3 10mM[dsDNA] µg/ml from 4to11 primer208356430810[dsDNA] µg/ml from 3to12 primer193364430890[dsDNA] µg/ml from 2to13 primer3826727542400[dsDNA] µg/ml from 1to14 primer3827346644620[dsDNA] µg/ml from 0to15 primer3004265522560" ]
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['9. A method as claimed in any preceding claim wherein said template comprises one or more additional protelomerase recognition sequences.']
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EP3500682B1
CLOSED LINEAR DNA PRODUCTION
[ "FIG11" ]
[ "FIG11 depicts a plasmid map for the vectors used in Example 1 Various components are depicted" ]
[ "Production of stem loop closed linear DNA from a plasmid template. Table 1 below shows the conditions under which plasmid proTLx-K B5X4 eGFP 53SL (see FIG11) was amplified. RCA reactions were setup at room temperature and reagents added in the order indicated. Reactions were carried out in polypropylene tubes and incubated overnight at 30 °C.Table 1. Setup conditions for plasmid amplificationReaction ComponentStock concentrationReaction concentrationVolume added1Template1000µg/ml2ng/µl10µlproTLx-K B5X4 eGFP 53SL(see FIG11)2NaOH1M5mM25µl310xTLG pH 7.9 buffer10x1x500µl(300 mM Tris-HCl), 300 mM KCl, 75 mM MgCl2, 50 mM (NH4)2SO4, 20 mM DTT)4Watern/an/a4200µl5dNTPs100m M4mM200µl6Phi29 DNA polymerase100,000U/ml200U/ml10µl7N0-11 primer (SEQ ID NO: 37) (primer binding site is within the palindromic sequence of the protelomerase recognition sequence)5mM50µM50µl8Pyrophosphatase2U/ml0.0002U/ml0.5µl" ]
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['1. A cell-free method of producing closed linear deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA) molecules comprising: (a) contacting a template comprising linear, double stranded DNA molecule covalently closed at each end by a portion of a protelomerase recognition sequence and comprising at least one stem loop motif with a strand-displacing polymerase under conditions promoting amplification of said template in the presence of at least one primer which is capable of binding specifically to a primer binding site within said stem loop motif; (b) contacting the DNA produced in (a) with at least one protelomerase under conditions promoting production of closed linear DNA.', '9. A method as claimed in any preceding claim wherein said template comprises one or more additional protelomerase recognition sequences.', '11. A linear, double stranded DNA molecule covalently closed at each end by a portion of a protelomerase recognition sequence, wherein the sequence of said linear, double stranded DNA molecule includes at least one stem loop motif, preferably wherein said stem loop motif is as described in any one of claims 2 to']
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EP3500867B1
BUILT-IN EYE SCAN FOR ADC-BASED RECEIVER
[ "FIG2" ]
[ "FIG2 is a block diagram depicting the receiver according to an example" ]
[ "The receiver 126 generally includes analog-to-digital converter (ADC) circuitry 104 and eye scan circuitry 106. An example structure of the receiver 126 is described further below with respect to FIG2. The receiver 126 receives an analog signal from the transmission medium 160. The ADC circuitry 104 generates a digital signal from the analog signal. As used herein, a digital signal is a sequence of k-bit codes, where k is a positive integer. A k-bit code may be referred to as a digital sample. The number of codes per second is the data rate (also referred to as sample rate). A digital signal can also be conceptually viewed as a discrete-time, discrete-amplitude signal, where the amplitude of the signal at each discrete time is selected from 2k discrete values.", "FIG2 is a block diagram depicting the receiver 126 according to an example. The receiver 126 includes a front end 202, the ADC circuitry 104, a digital signal processor (DSP) 204, an adaptation circuit 205, a clock recovery circuit 206, a phase interpolator (PI) 208, a clock generator 210, and the eye scan circuitry 106. An input of the front end 202 is coupled to the transmission medium 160. An output of the front end 202 is coupled to one input of the ADC circuitry 104. An output of the ADC circuitry 104 is coupled to an input of the DSP 204. An output of the DSP 204 is coupled to an input of the clock recovery circuit 206. An output of the clock recovery circuit 206 is coupled to one input of the PI 208. An output of the clock generator 210 is coupled to another input of the PI 208. An output of the PI 208 is coupled to another input of the ADC circuitry 104." ]
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['1. A method of performing an eye-scan in a receiver (126), comprising: generating digital samples from an analog signal input to the receiver (126) based on a sampling clock, the sampling clock phase-shifted with respect to a reference clock based on a phase interpolator, PI, code; equalizing the digital samples based on first equalization parameters of a plurality of equalization parameters of the receiver (126); adapting the plurality of equalization parameters and performing clock recovery based on the digital samples to generate the PI code; performing a plurality of cycles of locking the plurality of equalization parameters, suspending phase detection in the clock recovery, offsetting the PI code by different amounts across the plurality of cycles, collecting an output of the receiver (126), resuming the phase detection in the clock recovery, and unlocking the equalization parameters to perform the eye scan.', '8. A receiver (126), comprising: a front end (202) configured to receive an analog signal; analog-to-digital converter, ADC, circuitry (104) configured to generate digital samples from the analog signal based on a sampling clock; a digital signal processor, DSP (204) configured to equalize the digital samples based on first equalization parameters of a plurality of equalization parameters; a clock recovery circuit (206) configured to perform clock recovery based on the digital samples to generate a phase interpolator, PI, code; a PI (208) configured to generate the sampling clock based on the PI code; an adaptation circuit (205) configured to adapt the plurality of equalization parameters; and an eye scan circuit (106) configured to control a plurality of cycles of locking the plurality of equalization parameters, suspending phase detection in the clock recovery of the clock recovery circuit (206), offsetting the PI code by different amounts across the plurality of cycles, collecting the digital samples, resuming the phase detection in the clock recovery of the clock recovery circuit (206), and unlocking the equalization parameters.']
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EP3500867B1
BUILT-IN EYE SCAN FOR ADC-BASED RECEIVER
[ "FIG3" ]
[ "FIG3 is a block diagram depicting clock recovery and eye scan circuitry according to an example" ]
[ "FIG3 is a block diagram depicting clock recovery and eye scan circuitry according to an example. The clock recovery circuit 206 includes a phase detector 302 and a digital loop filter 330. The eye scan circuitry 106 includes a control circuit 316, a multiplexer 304, and a multiplexer 326. An input of the phase detector 302 is coupled to the output of the DSP 204. An output of the phase detector 302 is coupled to the digital loop filter 330 through the multiplexer 304. An output of the digital loop filter 330 provides a PI code, which is coupled to the input of the PI 208. The output of the PI 208 provides the sampling clock, as described above." ]
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['1. A method of performing an eye-scan in a receiver (126), comprising: generating digital samples from an analog signal input to the receiver (126) based on a sampling clock, the sampling clock phase-shifted with respect to a reference clock based on a phase interpolator, PI, code; equalizing the digital samples based on first equalization parameters of a plurality of equalization parameters of the receiver (126); adapting the plurality of equalization parameters and performing clock recovery based on the digital samples to generate the PI code; performing a plurality of cycles of locking the plurality of equalization parameters, suspending phase detection in the clock recovery, offsetting the PI code by different amounts across the plurality of cycles, collecting an output of the receiver (126), resuming the phase detection in the clock recovery, and unlocking the equalization parameters to perform the eye scan.', '2. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of performing the clock recovery comprises: performing the phase detection based on the digital samples to generate a phase error signal; filtering the phase error signal through a digital loop filter (330) to generate the PI code.', '3. The method of claim 2, wherein the step of suspending the phase detection comprises: disconnecting an output of a phase detector (302) configured to perform the phase detection from an input of the digital loop filter (330).']
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EP3500867B1
BUILT-IN EYE SCAN FOR ADC-BASED RECEIVER
[ "FIG4" ]
[ "FIG4 is a flow diagram depicting a method of performing an eye scan in a receiver according to an example" ]
[ "FIG4 is a flow diagram depicting a method 400 of performing an eye scan in a receiver according to an example. The method 400 can be performed by the SerDes 122 described above. The method 400 begins at step 402, where the control circuit 316 selects an initial offset for the PI code to be used during the eye scan mode (e.g., the control circuit 316 selects value for dn)." ]
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['1. A method of performing an eye-scan in a receiver (126), comprising: generating digital samples from an analog signal input to the receiver (126) based on a sampling clock, the sampling clock phase-shifted with respect to a reference clock based on a phase interpolator, PI, code; equalizing the digital samples based on first equalization parameters of a plurality of equalization parameters of the receiver (126); adapting the plurality of equalization parameters and performing clock recovery based on the digital samples to generate the PI code; performing a plurality of cycles of locking the plurality of equalization parameters, suspending phase detection in the clock recovery, offsetting the PI code by different amounts across the plurality of cycles, collecting an output of the receiver (126), resuming the phase detection in the clock recovery, and unlocking the equalization parameters to perform the eye scan.', '2. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of performing the clock recovery comprises: performing the phase detection based on the digital samples to generate a phase error signal; filtering the phase error signal through a digital loop filter (330) to generate the PI code.']
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EP3500867B1
BUILT-IN EYE SCAN FOR ADC-BASED RECEIVER
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[ "FIG5 illustrates an example eye plot for a binary non-return-to-zero (NRZ) signal" ]
[ "FIG5 illustrates an example eye plot 500 for a binary NRZ signal. The eye plot 500 is formed from the various digital samples collected during the eye scan cycles described above. The eye plot 500 shows the data eye for a UI 502. During each eye scan cycle, the PI code is offset to scan across an axis 504 representing time. An axis 506 represents amplitude. Since the receiver is ADC-based, the collected digital samples can include enough resolution that no scanning is necessary across the axis 504. While the example shows a binary NRZ signal, eye plots for multi-level PAM signals and the like can also be formed using the techniques described above." ]
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['7. The method of any of claims 1-6, wherein the plurality of cycles are performed until the PI code has been updated to cover at least one unit interval, UI, of the analog signal.']
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EP3500867B1
BUILT-IN EYE SCAN FOR ADC-BASED RECEIVER
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[ "FIG1 is a block diagram depicting an example of a serial communication system" ]
[ "FIG1 is a block diagram depicting an example of a serial communication system 100. The serial communication system 100 comprises a transmitter 112 coupled to a receiver 126 over transmission medium 160. The transmitter 112 can be part of a serializer-deserializer (SerDes) 116. The receiver 126 can be part of a SerDes 122. The transmission medium 160 comprises an electrical path between the transmitter 112 and the receiver 126 and can include printed circuit board (PCB) traces, vias, cables, connectors, decoupling capacitors, and the like. The receiver of the SerDes 116, and the transmitter of the SerDes 122, are omitted for clarity. In some examples, the SerDes 116 can be disposed in an integrated circuit (IC) 110, and the SerDes 122 can be disposed in an IC 120.", "In some FPGAs, each programmable tile can include at least one programmable interconnect element (\"INT\") 11 having connections to input and output terminals 20 of a programmable logic element within the same tile, as shown by examples included at the top of FIG1. Each programmable interconnect element 11 can also include connections to interconnect segments 22 of adjacent programmable interconnect element(s) in the same tile or other tile(s). Each programmable interconnect element 11 can also include connections to interconnect segments 24 of general routing resources between logic blocks (not shown). The general routing resources can include routing channels between logic blocks (not shown) comprising tracks of interconnect segments (e.g., interconnect segments 24) and switch blocks (not shown) for connecting interconnect segments. The interconnect segments of the general routing resources (e.g., interconnect segments 24) can span one or more logic blocks. The programmable interconnect elements 11 taken together with the general routing resources implement a programmable interconnect structure (\"programmable interconnect\") for the illustrated FPGA." ]
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['1. A method of performing an eye-scan in a receiver (126), comprising: generating digital samples from an analog signal input to the receiver (126) based on a sampling clock, the sampling clock phase-shifted with respect to a reference clock based on a phase interpolator, PI, code; equalizing the digital samples based on first equalization parameters of a plurality of equalization parameters of the receiver (126); adapting the plurality of equalization parameters and performing clock recovery based on the digital samples to generate the PI code; performing a plurality of cycles of locking the plurality of equalization parameters, suspending phase detection in the clock recovery, offsetting the PI code by different amounts across the plurality of cycles, collecting an output of the receiver (126), resuming the phase detection in the clock recovery, and unlocking the equalization parameters to perform the eye scan.', '8. A receiver (126), comprising: a front end (202) configured to receive an analog signal; analog-to-digital converter, ADC, circuitry (104) configured to generate digital samples from the analog signal based on a sampling clock; a digital signal processor, DSP (204) configured to equalize the digital samples based on first equalization parameters of a plurality of equalization parameters; a clock recovery circuit (206) configured to perform clock recovery based on the digital samples to generate a phase interpolator, PI, code; a PI (208) configured to generate the sampling clock based on the PI code; an adaptation circuit (205) configured to adapt the plurality of equalization parameters; and an eye scan circuit (106) configured to control a plurality of cycles of locking the plurality of equalization parameters, suspending phase detection in the clock recovery of the clock recovery circuit (206), offsetting the PI code by different amounts across the plurality of cycles, collecting the digital samples, resuming the phase detection in the clock recovery of the clock recovery circuit (206), and unlocking the equalization parameters.']
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EP3500908B1
SUPPORTING AN AUGMENTED-REALITY SOFTWARE APPLICATION
[ "FIG8" ]
[ "FIG8 shows another embodiment of the processing means comprised in the computing device for supporting an AR software application" ]
[ "In FIG8 an alternative embodiment 800 of processing means 125 is illustrated. Similar to processing means 700, processing means 800 comprises one or more interfaces 801 (\"I/O\" in FIG8) for controlling and/or receiving information from other components comprised in computing device 120/500/600, such as camera 121, display 124, and communications module 126. Processing means 800 further comprises a location selection module 803 which is configured for causing computing device 120/500/600 to perform in accordance with embodiments of the invention as described herein. In particular, location selection module 803 is configured for selecting a physical location for placing a current virtual object based on an expected physical location which a user of the AR software application assumes in response to displaying the physical scene and the overlaid current virtual object to the user, and an attribute which is spatially dependent in the surroundings of the user and which has an impact on a user experience of the AR software application. For instance, the physical location for placing the current virtual object may be selected by determining, for at least one candidate physical location for placing the current virtual object, the expected physical location which the user assumes in response to displaying the physical scene and the current virtual object to the user, and evaluating a value of the spatially-dependent attribute at the expected physical location. The physical location for placing the current virtual object is then selected based on the plurality of values of the spatially-dependent attribute evaluated at the at least one candidate physical location. The expected physical location which the user assumes in response to displaying the physical scene and the overlaid current virtual object to the user may, e.g., be within a predetermined range of, or equal to, the candidate physical location." ]
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['1. A computing device (120; 500; 600) for supporting an Augmented-Reality, AR, software application, the computing device comprising processing means (125) being operative to: for each one of at least two candidate physical locations (131, 132; 231, 232) for placing a current virtual object (104; 204), where the current virtual object appears to be placed when overlaid onto a video sequence capturing a physical scene (100; 200) in the surroundings of a user (110) of the AR software application: determine an expected physical location to which the user moves, or where the user remains, in response to displaying (123; 223) the physical scene and the overlaid current virtual object to the user, and evaluate a value of an attribute which is related to a performance of a wireless connection utilized by the AR software application, and which is spatially dependent in the surroundings of the user, at the expected physical location, and select the physical location for placing the current virtual object from the at least two candidate physical locations based on a superior performance of the wireless connection for the selected physical location.', '17. A computer program (704) comprising computer-executable instructions for causing a device to perform the method according to claim 16, when the computer-executable instructions are executed on a processing unit (702) comprised in the device.']
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EP3500923B1
COLLECTING ENTROPY FROM DIVERSE SOURCES
[ "FIG2" ]
[ "FIG2 illustrates foiling an eavesdropper in accordance with an embodiment" ]
[ "FIG2 illustrates foiling an eavesdropper in a typical use case. Entropy source 202 is compromised by a determined entity. For example, the manufacturer of a hardware-based entropy generator 202 may have conceded data to a government that shows that the entropy generator is slightly skewed. The government may be able to actively force the entropy generator to skew by judicial or other means." ]
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['1. A method for generating entropy in a computing device, the method comprising: setting a repeating first timer for a first frequency; setting a repeating second timer for a second frequency; collecting a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source at the first frequency, the predetermined number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the first entropy source; presenting the first bits to a pseudo-random number generator; gathering a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source at the second frequency, the specified number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the second entropy source; and presenting the second bits to the pseudo-random number generator, whereby the first and second bits can be used to seed the pseudo-random number generator.', '14. A method for seeding entropy in a pseudo-random number generator, the method comprising: setting asynchronous timers of different frequencies; collecting a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source according to a first timer of the asynchronous timers; calculating a Hamming distance between successive collected first bits; accepting the first bits into a first accumulation buffer based on the Hamming distance exceeding a minimum; summing Hamming distances between successive collections of first bits into an accumulated value of entropy attributed to contents of the first accumulation buffer; presenting contents of the first accumulation buffer to a pseudo-random number generator; gathering a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source according to a second timer of the asynchronous timers; accepting the second bits into a second accumulation buffer, the second accumulation buffer having a different size than a size of the first accumulation buffer; and presenting contents of the second accumulation buffer to the pseudo-random number generator.']
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EP3500923B1
COLLECTING ENTROPY FROM DIVERSE SOURCES
[ "FIG3" ]
[ "FIG3 is a sequence diagram in accordance with an embodiment" ]
[ "FIG3 is a sequence diagram for system 300 with time running from top to bottom. At a first time, source 302 supplies entropy 318a to entropy collector 306. That entropy is forwarded as seed 336a immediately to PRNG 342. At periodic time intervals following, at frequency 308, entropies 318b, 318c, 318d, 318e, 318f, 318g, 318h, and beyond from entropy source 302 are forwarded as 336b, 336c, 336d, 336e, 336f, 336g, 336h, and beyond to PRNG 342." ]
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['1. A method for generating entropy in a computing device, the method comprising: setting a repeating first timer for a first frequency; setting a repeating second timer for a second frequency; collecting a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source at the first frequency, the predetermined number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the first entropy source; presenting the first bits to a pseudo-random number generator; gathering a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source at the second frequency, the specified number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the second entropy source; and presenting the second bits to the pseudo-random number generator, whereby the first and second bits can be used to seed the pseudo-random number generator.', '8. The method of claim 1 further comprising: accepting the first bits into an accumulation buffer upon the collecting; and presenting the first bits from the accumulation buffer to the pseudo-random number generator upon the accumulation buffer becoming full, thereby providing a greater amount of sudden entropy than in a single collection of first bits.']
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EP3500923B1
COLLECTING ENTROPY FROM DIVERSE SOURCES
[ "FIG4" ]
[ "FIG4 is a timing diagram with two entropy source sampling frequencies in accordance with an embodiment" ]
[ "FIG4 is a timing diagram with two entropy source sampling frequencies in accordance with an embodiment. A representation of first timer 408 is shown at the top of the figure. Every leading edge or downward edge represents a timer event. Nominally, first timer 408 fires at every vertical line. In the figure, the pulses of first timer 408 are delayed or accelerated by random jitter 414. The amount of the delay or acceleration is determined the output of a pseudo-random number generator." ]
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['1. A method for generating entropy in a computing device, the method comprising: setting a repeating first timer for a first frequency; setting a repeating second timer for a second frequency; collecting a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source at the first frequency, the predetermined number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the first entropy source; presenting the first bits to a pseudo-random number generator; gathering a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source at the second frequency, the specified number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the second entropy source; and presenting the second bits to the pseudo-random number generator, whereby the first and second bits can be used to seed the pseudo-random number generator.']
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EP3500923B1
COLLECTING ENTROPY FROM DIVERSE SOURCES
[ "FIG5" ]
[ "FIG5 is a flowchart illustrating a process in accordance with an embodiment" ]
[ "FIG5 is a flowchart illustrating process 500 in accordance with an embodiment. The process can be implemented by computer by executing instructions in a processor or otherwise. In operation 501, a repeating time for a first frequency is set. In operation 502, a repeating second timer for a second frequency is set, the second frequency being different from the first frequency and not, in this case, at a harmonic of the first frequency. In operation 503, a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source are collected at the first frequency, the predetermined number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the first entropy source. In operation 504, the first bits are presented to a pseudo-random number generator. In operation 505, a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source are gathered at the second frequency, the specified number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the second entropy source. In operation 506, the second bits are presented to the pseudo-random number generator. The first and second bits can be used to seed the pseudo-random number generator. In operation 507, the first and/or second frequency is periodically adjusted based on an output from the pseudo-random number generator." ]
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['1. A method for generating entropy in a computing device, the method comprising: setting a repeating first timer for a first frequency; setting a repeating second timer for a second frequency; collecting a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source at the first frequency, the predetermined number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the first entropy source; presenting the first bits to a pseudo-random number generator; gathering a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source at the second frequency, the specified number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the second entropy source; and presenting the second bits to the pseudo-random number generator, whereby the first and second bits can be used to seed the pseudo-random number generator.', '3. The method of claim 2 wherein the adjusting of the first frequency is based on an output from the pseudo-random number generator.', '14. A method for seeding entropy in a pseudo-random number generator, the method comprising: setting asynchronous timers of different frequencies; collecting a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source according to a first timer of the asynchronous timers; calculating a Hamming distance between successive collected first bits; accepting the first bits into a first accumulation buffer based on the Hamming distance exceeding a minimum; summing Hamming distances between successive collections of first bits into an accumulated value of entropy attributed to contents of the first accumulation buffer; presenting contents of the first accumulation buffer to a pseudo-random number generator; gathering a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source according to a second timer of the asynchronous timers; accepting the second bits into a second accumulation buffer, the second accumulation buffer having a different size than a size of the first accumulation buffer; and presenting contents of the second accumulation buffer to the pseudo-random number generator.']
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EP3500923B1
COLLECTING ENTROPY FROM DIVERSE SOURCES
[ "FIG6" ]
[ "FIG6 is a flowchart illustrating a process in accordance with an embodiment" ]
[ "FIG6 is a flowchart illustrating process 600 in accordance with an embodiment. The process can be implemented by computer by executing instructions in a processor or otherwise. In operation 601, asynchronous timers of different frequencies from one another that are not, in this case, harmonics of each other are set. In operation 602, a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source are collected according to a first timer of the asynchronous timers. In operation 603, a Hamming distance is calculated between successive collected first bits. In operation 604, the first bits are accepted into a first accumulation buffer based on the Hamming distance exceeding a minimum. In operation 605, Hamming distances between successive collections of first bits are summed into an accumulated value of entropy attributed to contents of the first accumulation buffer. In operation 606, contents of the first accumulation buffer are presented to a pseudo-random number generator. In operation 607, a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source are gathered according to a second timer of the asynchronous timers. In operation 608, the second bits are accepted into a second accumulation buffer, the second accumulation buffer having a different size than a size of the first accumulation buffer. In operation 609, the contents of the second accumulation buffer are presented to the pseudo-random number generator" ]
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['1. A method for generating entropy in a computing device, the method comprising: setting a repeating first timer for a first frequency; setting a repeating second timer for a second frequency; collecting a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source at the first frequency, the predetermined number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the first entropy source; presenting the first bits to a pseudo-random number generator; gathering a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source at the second frequency, the specified number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the second entropy source; and presenting the second bits to the pseudo-random number generator, whereby the first and second bits can be used to seed the pseudo-random number generator.', '3. The method of claim 2 wherein the adjusting of the first frequency is based on an output from the pseudo-random number generator.', '14. A method for seeding entropy in a pseudo-random number generator, the method comprising: setting asynchronous timers of different frequencies; collecting a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source according to a first timer of the asynchronous timers; calculating a Hamming distance between successive collected first bits; accepting the first bits into a first accumulation buffer based on the Hamming distance exceeding a minimum; summing Hamming distances between successive collections of first bits into an accumulated value of entropy attributed to contents of the first accumulation buffer; presenting contents of the first accumulation buffer to a pseudo-random number generator; gathering a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source according to a second timer of the asynchronous timers; accepting the second bits into a second accumulation buffer, the second accumulation buffer having a different size than a size of the first accumulation buffer; and presenting contents of the second accumulation buffer to the pseudo-random number generator.']
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COLLECTING ENTROPY FROM DIVERSE SOURCES
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[ "FIG7 illustrates an exemplary computer system, in which various embodiments of the present invention may be implemented " ]
[ "FIG7 illustrates an exemplary computer system 700, in which various embodiments of the present invention may be implemented. The system 700 may be used to implement any of the computer systems described above. As shown in the figure, computer system 700 includes a processing unit 704 that communicates with a number of peripheral subsystems via a bus subsystem 702. These peripheral subsystems may include a processing acceleration unit 706, an I/O subsystem 708, a storage subsystem 718 and a communications subsystem 724. Storage subsystem 718 includes tangible computer-readable storage media 722 and a system memory 710." ]
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['1. A method for generating entropy in a computing device, the method comprising: setting a repeating first timer for a first frequency; setting a repeating second timer for a second frequency; collecting a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source at the first frequency, the predetermined number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the first entropy source; presenting the first bits to a pseudo-random number generator; gathering a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source at the second frequency, the specified number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the second entropy source; and presenting the second bits to the pseudo-random number generator, whereby the first and second bits can be used to seed the pseudo-random number generator.', '3. The method of claim 2 wherein the adjusting of the first frequency is based on an output from the pseudo-random number generator.', '14. A method for seeding entropy in a pseudo-random number generator, the method comprising: setting asynchronous timers of different frequencies; collecting a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source according to a first timer of the asynchronous timers; calculating a Hamming distance between successive collected first bits; accepting the first bits into a first accumulation buffer based on the Hamming distance exceeding a minimum; summing Hamming distances between successive collections of first bits into an accumulated value of entropy attributed to contents of the first accumulation buffer; presenting contents of the first accumulation buffer to a pseudo-random number generator; gathering a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source according to a second timer of the asynchronous timers; accepting the second bits into a second accumulation buffer, the second accumulation buffer having a different size than a size of the first accumulation buffer; and presenting contents of the second accumulation buffer to the pseudo-random number generator.']
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EP3500923B1
COLLECTING ENTROPY FROM DIVERSE SOURCES
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[ "FIG1 illustrates an entropy module in accordance with an embodiment" ]
[ "FIG1 illustrates an entropy module in system 100. In entropy module 106, timers 108 and 110 are set up to periodically poll, or otherwise collect or gather, entropy (i.e., random bits or as otherwise known in the art) from first entropy source 102 or second entropy source 104, respectively. The frequencies of polling for the entropy sources are different from one another. One frequency may be at 0.751 seconds between gatherings, which the other frequency may be at 3.3 seconds between gatherings." ]
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['1. A method for generating entropy in a computing device, the method comprising: setting a repeating first timer for a first frequency; setting a repeating second timer for a second frequency; collecting a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source at the first frequency, the predetermined number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the first entropy source; presenting the first bits to a pseudo-random number generator; gathering a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source at the second frequency, the specified number based on an amount of entropy per bit attributable to the second entropy source; and presenting the second bits to the pseudo-random number generator, whereby the first and second bits can be used to seed the pseudo-random number generator.', '3. The method of claim 2 wherein the adjusting of the first frequency is based on an output from the pseudo-random number generator.', '14. A method for seeding entropy in a pseudo-random number generator, the method comprising: setting asynchronous timers of different frequencies; collecting a predetermined number of first bits from a first entropy source according to a first timer of the asynchronous timers; calculating a Hamming distance between successive collected first bits; accepting the first bits into a first accumulation buffer based on the Hamming distance exceeding a minimum; summing Hamming distances between successive collections of first bits into an accumulated value of entropy attributed to contents of the first accumulation buffer; presenting contents of the first accumulation buffer to a pseudo-random number generator; gathering a specified number of second bits from a second entropy source according to a second timer of the asynchronous timers; accepting the second bits into a second accumulation buffer, the second accumulation buffer having a different size than a size of the first accumulation buffer; and presenting contents of the second accumulation buffer to the pseudo-random number generator.']
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EP3500965B1
SPEED CONTROL FOR A FULL STOP OF AN AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLE
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[ "FIG6 is a flow diagram illustrating a process of making a full stop of an autonomous vehicle according to a comparative example suitable for understanding the invention" ]
[ "FIG6 is a flow diagram illustrating a process of making a full stop of an autonomous vehicle according to a comparative example suitable for understanding the invention. Process 600 may be performed by processing logic which may include software, hardware, or a combination thereof. For example, process 600 may be performed by speed planning module 321 and/or speed re-planning module 322. Referring to FIG6, in operation 601, processing logic receives a request to decelerate an autonomous vehicle from a first location and to stop at a second location. In operation 602, processing logic determines a first zone and a second zone within a distance from the first location to the second location. In operation 603, processing logic decelerates the autonomous vehicle based on a first deceleration rate from a current speed of the autonomous vehicle to a predetermined speed within the first zone. In operation 604, processing logic decelerates the autonomous vehicle based on a second deceleration rate from the predetermined speed to a stop within the second zone. The first deceleration rate is different than the second deceleration rate." ]
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['3. The method of claim 2, wherein the first deceleration rate (A) is determined based on the following formula: A = k ∗ V 2 /2S, wherein k is a constant, V represents the current speed (V C ), and S represents the distance (S) between the first location and the second location, preferably, the constant k is approximately 1.', '14. A data processing system, comprising: a processor (1501); and a memory (1503) coupled to the processor (1501) to store instructions, which when executed by the processor (1501), cause the processor (1501) to perform operations of operating an autonomous vehicle (101), the operations including rece iving (601) a request to decelerate an autonomous vehicle from a first location and to stop at a second location, determining (602) a first zone (501) and a second zone (503) within a distance (S) from the first location to the second location, determining a third zone (502) between the first zone (501) and the second zone (503), decelerating (603) the autonomous vehicle (101) based on a first deceleration rate from a current speed (V C ) to a predetermined speed (Vi) during the first zone (501), maintaining the predetermined speed (Vi) of the autonomous vehicle (101) as a relatively constant speed within the third zone (502), and decelerating (604) the autonomous vehicle (101) based on a second deceleration rate from the predetermined speed (Vi) to a stop during the second zone (503), wherein the first deceleration rate and the second deceleration rate are different.']
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EP3500968B1
METHOD AND APPARATUS TO SECURE AND PROTECT DATA-CENTERS AND GENERALIZED UTILITY-BASED CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS FROM UNINVITED GUESTS IN THE FORM OF BOTH HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
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[ "FIG2 is a block diagram illustrating a node that is executing a virtual agent, according to some embodiments" ]
[ "FIG2 is a block diagram illustrating a node that is executing a virtual agent, according to some embodiments. The node 130 includes hardware resources 140 such as computing hardware 210, storage hardware 220, and networking hardware 230. The node 130 executes a hypervisor 150 or VMM that allows a virtual agent 160 and one or more VMs (e.g., VM 165 or other type of virtual appliance) executing on the node 130 to share the hardware resources 140 of the node 130. In one embodiment, the virtual agent 160 is implemented as a unikernel. The virtual agent 160 may include a security scan application 240 that performs a security scan of the node 130. The security scan application 240 may perform a security scan to detect the presence of unauthorized hardware, unauthorized software, unauthorized changes in configuration at the node 130, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the virtual agent 160 may include a hardware access key 260. The virtual agent 160 may use the hardware access key 260 to gain access to one or more hardware resources 140 of the node 130 (e.g., to perform a bus scan). The security scan application 240 may store the results of the security scan in storage hardware 220 allocated to the virtual agent 160 (e.g., the slice of storage hardware 220 that is allocated to the virtual agent 160). For example, the results of the security scan may be stored in RAM allocated to the virtual agent 160. The virtual agent 160 may also include a data encryption key 250. The virtual agent 160 may use the data encryption key 250 to encrypt the results of the security scan (e.g., encrypted results of security scan 270)." ]
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['1. A method implemented by a network device communicatively coupled to a datacenter to detect a presence of unauthorized software and hardware in the datacenter, the method comprising: initiating (310) deployment of a virtual agent on a node in the datacenter, wherein the virtual agent is to perform a security scan of the node and store results of the security scan in a memory allocated to the virtual agent at the node, and wherein the results of the security scan are to be encrypted by the virtual agent using a data encryption key; and initiating (320) migration of the virtual agent to a preconfigured location that has a data decryption key for decrypting the results of the security scan, wherein the results of the security scan are to be extracted from the virtual agent and decrypted at the preconfigured location using the data decryption key.', '6. The method of claim 1, wherein the virtual agent includes a hardware access key that provides the virtual agent with permission to access one or more hardware resources of the node.', '8. The method of claim 1, wherein the security scan includes a scan of any one of a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), a System Center Configuration Manager or Systems Management Server (SCCM/SMS), and hypervisor installed on the node.']
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EP3500968B1
METHOD AND APPARATUS TO SECURE AND PROTECT DATA-CENTERS AND GENERALIZED UTILITY-BASED CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS FROM UNINVITED GUESTS IN THE FORM OF BOTH HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
[ "FIG3" ]
[ "FIG3 is a flow diagram of a process for detecting unauthorized software and hardware in a datacenter using a virtual agent, according to some embodiments" ]
[ "FIG3 is a flow diagram of a process for detecting unauthorized software and hardware in a datacenter using a virtual agent, according to some embodiments. In one embodiment, the process may be implemented by a network device 100 (e.g., cloud orchestration component 110 of network device 100) that is communicatively coupled to the datacenter 120. The operations in this flow diagrams will be described with reference to the exemplary embodiments of the other figures. However, it should be understood that the operations of the flow diagram can be performed by embodiments other than those discussed with reference to the other figures, and the embodiments discussed with reference to these other figures can perform operations different than those discussed with reference to the flow diagram." ]
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['4. The method of claim 3, wherein the corrective action includes any one of migrating a tenant on the node to another node in the datacenter, installing a honeypot, decommissioning of the node, moving a tenant off the node, reinstalling an image on the node, and deploying another virtual agent in the datacenter.', '6. The method of claim 1, wherein the virtual agent includes a hardware access key that provides the virtual agent with permission to access one or more hardware resources of the node.', '8. The method of claim 1, wherein the security scan includes a scan of any one of a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), a System Center Configuration Manager or Systems Management Server (SCCM/SMS), and hypervisor installed on the node.', '12. A network device (100) configured to detect a presence of unauthorized software and hardware in a datacenter, the network device comprising: a set of one or more processors (410); and a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium (430) having stored therein a cloud orchestration component (110), which when executed by the set of one or more processors, causes the network device to initiate deployment of a virtual agent on a node in the datacenter, wherein the virtual agent is to perform a security scan of the node and store results of the security scan in a memory allocated to the virtual agent at the node, and wherein the results of the security scan are to be encrypted by the virtual agent using a data encryption key and initiate migration of the virtual agent to a preconfigured location that has a data decryption key for decrypting the results of the security scan, wherein the results of the security scan are to be extracted from the virtual agent and decrypted at the preconfigured location using the data decryption key.']
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EP3500968B1
METHOD AND APPARATUS TO SECURE AND PROTECT DATA-CENTERS AND GENERALIZED UTILITY-BASED CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS FROM UNINVITED GUESTS IN THE FORM OF BOTH HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
[ "FIG4" ]
[ "FIG4 is block diagram of a network device that can implement the detection of the presence of unauthorized software and hardware in a datacenter using a virtual agent, according to some embodiments " ]
[ "FIG4 is block diagram of a network device that can implement the detection of the presence of unauthorized software and hardware in a datacenter using a virtual agent, according to some embodiments. The network device 100 includes a set of one or more processor(s) 410, which may be general purpose and/or a special purpose processor(s) (e.g., microprocessor). The network device 100 also includes a set of network interface card(s) (NICs) 420 to establish network connections (e.g., to transmit and/or receive code and/or data using propagating signals) with other computing devices such as nodes 130 in a datacenter 120 over a wired or wireless network. The network device 100 also includes a non-transitory machine readable storage medium 430 having stored therein a cloud orchestration component 110, which when executed by the processor(s) 410, causes the network device 100 to perform operations of one or more embodiments described herein above." ]
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['12. A network device (100) configured to detect a presence of unauthorized software and hardware in a datacenter, the network device comprising: a set of one or more processors (410); and a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium (430) having stored therein a cloud orchestration component (110), which when executed by the set of one or more processors, causes the network device to initiate deployment of a virtual agent on a node in the datacenter, wherein the virtual agent is to perform a security scan of the node and store results of the security scan in a memory allocated to the virtual agent at the node, and wherein the results of the security scan are to be encrypted by the virtual agent using a data encryption key and initiate migration of the virtual agent to a preconfigured location that has a data decryption key for decrypting the results of the security scan, wherein the results of the security scan are to be extracted from the virtual agent and decrypted at the preconfigured location using the data decryption key.']
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EP3500968B1
METHOD AND APPARATUS TO SECURE AND PROTECT DATA-CENTERS AND GENERALIZED UTILITY-BASED CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS FROM UNINVITED GUESTS IN THE FORM OF BOTH HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
[ "FIG1" ]
[ "FIG1 is a block diagram of a datacenter in which a virtual agent can be deployed, according to some embodiments" ]
[ "FIG1 is a block diagram of a datacenter in which a virtual agent can be deployed, according to some embodiments. As shown, the datacenter 120 includes nodes 130A-D. Each node 130 may be an electronic device or network device that includes hardware resources such as computing hardware (e.g., processors), storage hardware (e.g., Random Access Memory (RAM) and hard disks), and networking hardware (e.g., a network interface card (NIC)). Each of the nodes 130 may be communicatively coupled to one or more of the other nodes 130 in the datacenter 120. A cloud operator may offer the various hardware resources in the datacenter 120 to tenants by slicing physical hardware resources 140 into virtualized tenant resources. Tenants can subscribe to the cloud services to obtain a required amount of virtualized computing, storage, and network resources to support their needs." ]
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['4. The method of claim 3, wherein the corrective action includes any one of migrating a tenant on the node to another node in the datacenter, installing a honeypot, decommissioning of the node, moving a tenant off the node, reinstalling an image on the node, and deploying another virtual agent in the datacenter.', '6. The method of claim 1, wherein the virtual agent includes a hardware access key that provides the virtual agent with permission to access one or more hardware resources of the node.', '8. The method of claim 1, wherein the security scan includes a scan of any one of a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), a System Center Configuration Manager or Systems Management Server (SCCM/SMS), and hypervisor installed on the node.', '12. A network device (100) configured to detect a presence of unauthorized software and hardware in a datacenter, the network device comprising: a set of one or more processors (410); and a non-transitory machine-readable storage medium (430) having stored therein a cloud orchestration component (110), which when executed by the set of one or more processors, causes the network device to initiate deployment of a virtual agent on a node in the datacenter, wherein the virtual agent is to perform a security scan of the node and store results of the security scan in a memory allocated to the virtual agent at the node, and wherein the results of the security scan are to be encrypted by the virtual agent using a data encryption key and initiate migration of the virtual agent to a preconfigured location that has a data decryption key for decrypting the results of the security scan, wherein the results of the security scan are to be extracted from the virtual agent and decrypted at the preconfigured location using the data decryption key.']
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EP3500986B1
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING THE MASS OF A STOCKPILE
[ "FIG5a" ]
[ "FIG5a is a table of data showing the force upon a layer influences the density, while FIG5b charts data from FIG5a" ]
[ "A representative sample of material was taken and placed in a cylindrical test cell having calibrated dimensions. Details are shown in the table of FIG5a. The volume of the cylindrical test cell was 3244cm3 and the surface area of the internal footprint was 181cm2. The mass of the wheat sample was 2707.05g. The initial height of the sample in the cell was 179.23mm (column D). The initial density was measured as 741.99kg/m3 (column F). For the purpose of this example, the stockpile had a height of around 8m. The source of the sample can often influence the estimated mass of the stockpile because variations in the material can occur. The example herein uses a 'representative sample'.", "The sequential calculation and simulated force upon the wheat sample was repeated, as shown and tabulated in FIG5a. The purpose of the simulated force upon the representative sample is to enable the density of each layer to be estimated.", "In the example of FIG5a the total calculated mass is 61906kg, which is 4.29% higher that the mass of 59360 that would have been calculated if the \"bulk density\" had been used. It can be seen from columns K, L and M that the difference between the known technique (no layering) and method of the invention (measurements per layer) increase as the depth of the stockpile increases.", "In light of the teaching herein the depth of the layers can be increased or decreased by estimating the density from a previously recorded measurements, such as that shown in FIG5a. Estimates of the density for deeper or shallower layers can be determined form a \"best fit\" curve, such as a polynomial curve, through the density measurements." ]
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['1. A method of estimating the mass of material in a stockpile, the method including: obtaining an upper surface profile of said stockpile; the method being characterised by : defining a plurality of layers in the stockpile based on the upper surface profile, wherein each layer is defined to extend parallel to the upper surface profile, and estimating the volume of each defined layer; obtaining density characteristics of the stockpile material; estimating the density of each defined layer according to the density characteristics of the stockpile material; and calculating, using the estimated volume and estimated density of each defined layer, the mass of the stockpile.']
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EP3500986B1
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING THE MASS OF A STOCKPILE
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[ "FIG6a is a table of data showing the recorded mass of a number of stockpiles against estimated (and actual) mass values, while FIG6b charts data from FIG6a" ]
[ "FIG6a tabulates a real-world scenario in which the mass of material in a number of bunkers (column P) was to be audited for a client. The stock volume (column Q) and a density, referred to as the \"bulk density\" (column R) were provided by the client for each bunker and used to estimate the mass (column S) using known techniques." ]
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['2. The method of claim 1, wherein each layer extends parallel to the upper surface profile and has a boundary, configured equidistant, in a vertical direction, from the upper surface profile.', '11. A system for estimating the mass of material in a stockpile, the system including: apparatus operable to obtaining an upper surface profile of said stockpile; the system being characterised by : a controller, configured to define a plurality of layers in the stockpile based on the upper surface profile, wherein each layer is defined to extend parallel to the upper surface profile, and estimate the volume of each defined layer; obtain density characteristics of the stockpile material; estimate the density of each defined layer, according to the density characteristics of the stockpile material; and calculate, using the estimated volume and density of each defined layer, the mass of the stockpile.', '12. A computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs, said programs having instructions, which when executed by an electronic device or system, perform a method according to any of claims 1 to']
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EP3501017B1
MOTION SENSOR WITH ANTIMASK PROTECTION
[ "FIG2" ]
[ "FIG2 is a block diagram of a controller for the motion detector of FIG1 according to one embodiment" ]
[ "FIG2 is a block diagram of the microcontroller 125 of the motion detector 100 according to one embodiment. The microcontroller 125 includes a plurality of electrical and electronic components that provide power, operational control, and protection to the components and modules within the microcontroller 125. The microcontroller 125 includes, among other things, an electronic processor 205 (such as a programmable electronic microprocessor, microcontroller, or similar device), a memory 210 (for example, non-transitory, machine readable memory), and an input/output interface 215. In some embodiments, the microcontroller 125 includes additional, fewer, or different components." ]
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['1. A motion detector (100) with antimasking capability, the motion detector (100) comprising: an antenna (131, 135); a dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115), the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) configured to receive a reflected radio frequency (RF) signal; and an electronic processor (205) electrically connected to the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) and configured to receive a first signal from a first channel (110) of the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) indicative of motion at a first range, receive a second signal from a second channel (115) of the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) indicative of motion at a second range, at least a portion of the second range being shorter than the first range, and generate a notification based on the first signal and the second signal, wherein the electronic processor (205) is configured to generate the notification by generating a trouble notification indicative of a masking attempt when the second signal indicates motion at the second range, and wherein the electronic processor (205) is configured to generate the trouble notification when the second signal is greater than a first threshold, characterized in that the electronic processor (205) is configured to adjust the first threshold to a lesser value when the first signal is indicative of motion at the first range.', '7. The motion detector (100) according to Claim 1, wherein the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) is controlled by a time gate circuit (120) such that the first channel (110) and the second channel (115) each receive control signals from the time gate circuit (120) simultaneously.']
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MOTION SENSOR WITH ANTIMASK PROTECTION
[ "FIG3" ]
[ "FIG3 is a timing diagram for controlling operation of the motion detector of FIG1 according to one embodiment" ]
[ "FIG3 illustrates one example of control signals for the transmission circuit 105, the first reception circuit 110, and the second reception circuit 115. The time gate circuit 120 is configured to generate multiple control signals including the transmission control signal 191 to control the shape generator 130, the first mixer control signal 192 to control the first mixer 145, the first sample-and-hold control signal 193 to control the first sample-and-hold circuit 150, the second mixer control signal 194 to control the second mixer 165, and the second sample-and-hold control signal 195 to control the second sample-and-hold circuit 170.", "In the example of FIG3, the motion detector 100 is set to a detection range of 15.2 m (50 feet). The RF burst travels approximately 1ft/ns. Since the RF burst travels roundtrip to a target and back to the motion detector 100, it takes approximately 6.7 ns per meter (2ns per foot) of detection range. In this example, the first mixer control signal 192 activates the first mixer 145 for 100ns. This limits the maximum detection range of the first channel to 15.2 m (50 feet). RF reflections received after 100ns do not pass through the first mixer 145 due to the lack of the first mixer control signal 192 after 100ns.", "The second reception circuit 115 is configured for a shorter detection range to provide masking detection for the motion detector 100. In the example of FIG3, the second mixer control signal 194 is activated for 10ns to limit detection to a range of 1.5 m (5 feet). In this way, any motion that occurs within the range set by the second mixer control signal 194 is likely to be indicative of masking attempts to the motion detector 100. The second mixer control signal 194 may be delayed by a small time interval (for example, 2ns) to prevent detection of motion of spiders and insects as described above." ]
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['1. A motion detector (100) with antimasking capability, the motion detector (100) comprising: an antenna (131, 135); a dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115), the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) configured to receive a reflected radio frequency (RF) signal; and an electronic processor (205) electrically connected to the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) and configured to receive a first signal from a first channel (110) of the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) indicative of motion at a first range, receive a second signal from a second channel (115) of the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) indicative of motion at a second range, at least a portion of the second range being shorter than the first range, and generate a notification based on the first signal and the second signal, wherein the electronic processor (205) is configured to generate the notification by generating a trouble notification indicative of a masking attempt when the second signal indicates motion at the second range, and wherein the electronic processor (205) is configured to generate the trouble notification when the second signal is greater than a first threshold, characterized in that the electronic processor (205) is configured to adjust the first threshold to a lesser value when the first signal is indicative of motion at the first range.', '7. The motion detector (100) according to Claim 1, wherein the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) is controlled by a time gate circuit (120) such that the first channel (110) and the second channel (115) each receive control signals from the time gate circuit (120) simultaneously.']
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[ "FIG1 is a block diagram of motion detector with dual-channel reception and antimasking according to one embodiment" ]
[ "FIG1 illustrates an example of a motion detector 100 with antimask protection. In the example illustrated, the motion detector 100 includes a radio frequency (RF) transmission circuit 105, a first reception circuit 110 (i.e., a first channel), and a second reception circuit 115 (i.e., a second channel). A time gate circuit 120 is electrically connected to the RF transmission circuit 105, the first reception circuit 110, and the second reception circuit 115. The time gate circuit 120 is also electrically connected to an oscillator 122. The time gate circuit 120 includes discrete hardware such as capacitors and resistors to set control timing and synchronicity of transmission and reception of radio frequency (RF) signals. The time gate circuit 120 is configured to send control signals to the RF transmission circuit 105, the first reception circuit 110, and the second reception circuit 115 based on the frequency of the oscillator 122." ]
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['1. A motion detector (100) with antimasking capability, the motion detector (100) comprising: an antenna (131, 135); a dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115), the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) configured to receive a reflected radio frequency (RF) signal; and an electronic processor (205) electrically connected to the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) and configured to receive a first signal from a first channel (110) of the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) indicative of motion at a first range, receive a second signal from a second channel (115) of the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) indicative of motion at a second range, at least a portion of the second range being shorter than the first range, and generate a notification based on the first signal and the second signal, wherein the electronic processor (205) is configured to generate the notification by generating a trouble notification indicative of a masking attempt when the second signal indicates motion at the second range, and wherein the electronic processor (205) is configured to generate the trouble notification when the second signal is greater than a first threshold, characterized in that the electronic processor (205) is configured to adjust the first threshold to a lesser value when the first signal is indicative of motion at the first range.', '7. The motion detector (100) according to Claim 1, wherein the dual-channel reception circuit (110, 115) is controlled by a time gate circuit (120) such that the first channel (110) and the second channel (115) each receive control signals from the time gate circuit (120) simultaneously.']
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SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR SPEAKER VERIFICATION USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
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[ "FIG2 illustrates the training of an ANN based speaker verification system according to some embodiments" ]
[ "FIG2 illustrates a speaker verification system 200, according to some embodiments, in which there currently exists K enrolled speaker. As shown in FIG2, the example speaker verification system 200 includes K 2-class ANNs - - i.e., one for each of the K enrolled speakers. More specifically, FIG2 illustrates the training stage for speaker verification system 200.", "As shown in FIG2, each of the K 2-class ANNs is trained to discriminate between audio material from its corresponding enrolled speaker and \"average\" speech material (e.g., a feature vector generated using a Gaussian Mixture Model trained Universal Background Model (GMM-UBM)). More specifically, as shown in FIG2, each ANN receives a first feature vector generated using an utterance (e.g., using one or more utterances) from the corresponding enrolled speaker and a second feature vector, which is denoted x_UBM and which is a feature vector generated based on a GMM-UBM. x_UBM represents an average speaker (i.e., x_UBM captures underlying sound classes in speech, averaged over large number of speakers). More precisely, ANN_1 receives feature vectors x1 and x_UBM, ANN_2 receives feature vectors x2 and x_UBM, ..., and ANN_K receives feature vectors xK and x_UBM, wherein x1 is a feature vector generated based on an utterance from the first enrolled speaker, x2 is a feature vector generated based on an utterance from the second enrolled speaker, and xK is a feature vector generated based on an utterance from the Kth enrolled speaker." ]
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['7. A computer system (700), which comprises at least one computer apparatus (702), adapted to: obtain (602) a feature vector, xU, wherein xU was created using an utterance made by an unknown speaker who claims to be a certain person; select (604) from a set of artificial neural networks, ANNs, an ANN specifically associated with the certain person, wherein the selected ANN specifically associated with the certain person was trained using only a feature vector created using an utterance made by the certain person and a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; input (606) xU into the selected ANN, wherein the selected ANN is configured such that in response to xU being input the selected ANN produces a posterior probability; obtain (608) the posterior probability produced by the selected ANN as a result of inputting xU into the selected ANN; compare (610) the posterior probability to a predetermined threshold value; and determine (612) whether the unknown speaker is the certain person based on the comparison of the posterior probability to the predetermined threshold value.']
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SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR SPEAKER VERIFICATION USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
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[ "FIG3 illustrates an ANN based speaker verification system according to some embodiments" ]
[ "FIG3 illustrates a speaker verification process for system 200 in some embodiments. In the embodiment shown in FIG3, a feature vector xU, which was generated based on an utterance from an unknown speaker, is input into each of the K ANNs. Each of the K ANNs then uses xU to produce a posterior probability (PP) indicating the probability that the unknown speaker is the enrolled speaker associated with the ANN, such that in total K PPs are produced (i.e., PP_1, PP_2, ..., PP_K) by system 200. These K PPs are then obtained by a selector. The selector then determines which one of the ANNs produced the maximum PP and whether this maximum PP meets or exceeds a threshold (T). If the maximum PP meets or exceeds the threshold, then the selector will output information indicating the determined identity of the unknown speaker (e.g., the name of the enrolled speaker corresponding to the ANN that produced the maximum PP)." ]
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['1. A method (600) for speaker verification, comprising: obtaining (602) a feature vector, xU, wherein xU was created using an utterance made by an unknown speaker who claims to be a certain person; selecting (604) from a set of artificial neural networks, ANNs, an ANN specifically associated with the certain person, wherein the selected ANN specifically associated with the certain person was trained using only a feature vector created using an utterance made by the certain person and a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; inputting (606) xU into the selected ANN, wherein the selected ANN is configured such that in response to xU being input the selected ANN produces a posterior probability; obtaining (608) the posterior probability produced by the selected ANN as a result of inputting xU into the selected ANN; comparing (610) the posterior probability to a predetermined threshold value; and determining (612) whether the unknown speaker is the certain person based on the comparison of the posterior probability to the predetermined threshold value.', '6. A method (400) for producing a set of trained artificial neural networks, ANNs, for use in determining the identity of an unknown speaker, comprising: obtaining (402) a feature vector, x1, created using an utterance made by a first speaker; obtaining (404) a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; training (406) a first two-class ANN using as inputs x1 and x_UBM to produce a first trained ANN; associating (408) the first trained ANN with the first speaker; obtaining (410) a feature vector, x2, created using an utterance made by a second speaker; training (412) a second two-class ANN using as inputs x2 and x_UBM to produce a second trained ANN; and associating (414) the second trained ANN with the second speaker.', '7. A computer system (700), which comprises at least one computer apparatus (702), adapted to: obtain (602) a feature vector, xU, wherein xU was created using an utterance made by an unknown speaker who claims to be a certain person; select (604) from a set of artificial neural networks, ANNs, an ANN specifically associated with the certain person, wherein the selected ANN specifically associated with the certain person was trained using only a feature vector created using an utterance made by the certain person and a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; input (606) xU into the selected ANN, wherein the selected ANN is configured such that in response to xU being input the selected ANN produces a posterior probability; obtain (608) the posterior probability produced by the selected ANN as a result of inputting xU into the selected ANN; compare (610) the posterior probability to a predetermined threshold value; and determine (612) whether the unknown speaker is the certain person based on the comparison of the posterior probability to the predetermined threshold value.', '14. A computer program comprising instructions that, when executed on at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to carry out the method according to any one of claims 1-']
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SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR SPEAKER VERIFICATION USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
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[ "FIG5 is a flowchart illustrating a process according to some embodiments" ]
[ "FIG5 is a flow chart illustrating a process 500, according to some embodiments, for determining the identity of an unknown speaker. Process 500 may begin with step 502, in which a feature vector (xU) is obtained, wherein xU was created using an utterance made by the unknown speaker. In step 504, xU is inputted into a first ANN (ANN_1) specifically associated with a first person, wherein: i) the ANN_1 is configured such that, in response to xU being input into ANN_1, ANN_1 produces a first posterior probability (PP1), and ii) the ANN_1 was trained using only a feature vector (x1) created using an utterance made by the first person and a feature vector (x_UBM1) generated using a first universal background model (UBM1). In step 506, xU is input into a second ANN (ANN_2) specifically associated with a second person, wherein: i) ANN_2 is configured such that, in response to xU being input into ANN_2, ANN_2 produces a second posterior probability (PP2), and ii) ANN_2 was trained using only a feature vector (x2) created using an utterance made by the second person and either x_UBM1 or a feature vector (x_UBM2) generated using a second UBM (UBM2). In steps 507 and 508, PP1 and PP2 are obtained, respectively. In step 510, PP1 and PP2 are compared to each other to determine whether PP1 is larger than PP2. In some embodiments, the method further includes comparing PP1 to a predetermined threshold value as a result of determining that PP1 is larger than PP2; and, as a result of determining that PP1 is larger than the predetermined threshold value, identifying the unknown speaker as the first person." ]
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['1. A method (600) for speaker verification, comprising: obtaining (602) a feature vector, xU, wherein xU was created using an utterance made by an unknown speaker who claims to be a certain person; selecting (604) from a set of artificial neural networks, ANNs, an ANN specifically associated with the certain person, wherein the selected ANN specifically associated with the certain person was trained using only a feature vector created using an utterance made by the certain person and a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; inputting (606) xU into the selected ANN, wherein the selected ANN is configured such that in response to xU being input the selected ANN produces a posterior probability; obtaining (608) the posterior probability produced by the selected ANN as a result of inputting xU into the selected ANN; comparing (610) the posterior probability to a predetermined threshold value; and determining (612) whether the unknown speaker is the certain person based on the comparison of the posterior probability to the predetermined threshold value.', '6. A method (400) for producing a set of trained artificial neural networks, ANNs, for use in determining the identity of an unknown speaker, comprising: obtaining (402) a feature vector, x1, created using an utterance made by a first speaker; obtaining (404) a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; training (406) a first two-class ANN using as inputs x1 and x_UBM to produce a first trained ANN; associating (408) the first trained ANN with the first speaker; obtaining (410) a feature vector, x2, created using an utterance made by a second speaker; training (412) a second two-class ANN using as inputs x2 and x_UBM to produce a second trained ANN; and associating (414) the second trained ANN with the second speaker.', '7. A computer system (700), which comprises at least one computer apparatus (702), adapted to: obtain (602) a feature vector, xU, wherein xU was created using an utterance made by an unknown speaker who claims to be a certain person; select (604) from a set of artificial neural networks, ANNs, an ANN specifically associated with the certain person, wherein the selected ANN specifically associated with the certain person was trained using only a feature vector created using an utterance made by the certain person and a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; input (606) xU into the selected ANN, wherein the selected ANN is configured such that in response to xU being input the selected ANN produces a posterior probability; obtain (608) the posterior probability produced by the selected ANN as a result of inputting xU into the selected ANN; compare (610) the posterior probability to a predetermined threshold value; and determine (612) whether the unknown speaker is the certain person based on the comparison of the posterior probability to the predetermined threshold value.', '14. A computer program comprising instructions that, when executed on at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to carry out the method according to any one of claims 1-']
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SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR SPEAKER VERIFICATION USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
[ "FIG6" ]
[ "FIG6 is a flowchart illustrating a process according to some embodiments" ]
[ "FIG6 is a flow chart illustrating a process 600, according to some embodiments, for speaker verification. Process 600 may begin with step 602, in which a feature vector (xU) is obtained, wherein xU was created using an utterance made by an unknown speaker who claims to be a certain person. In step 604, an ANN specifically associated with the certain person is selected from a set of ANNs, wherein the selected ANN specifically associated with the certain person was trained using only a feature vector created using an utterance made by the certain person and a feature vector (x_UBM) generated using a universal background model (UBM). In step 606, xU is inputted into the selected ANN, wherein the ANN is configured such that in response to xU being input the ANN produces a posterior probability. In step 608, the posterior probability produced by the ANN as a result of inputting xU into the ANN is obtained. In step 610, the posterior probability is compared to a predetermined threshold value. In step 612, based on the comparison of the posterior probability to the predetermined threshold value a determination is made as to whether the unknown speaker is the certain person." ]
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['1. A method (600) for speaker verification, comprising: obtaining (602) a feature vector, xU, wherein xU was created using an utterance made by an unknown speaker who claims to be a certain person; selecting (604) from a set of artificial neural networks, ANNs, an ANN specifically associated with the certain person, wherein the selected ANN specifically associated with the certain person was trained using only a feature vector created using an utterance made by the certain person and a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; inputting (606) xU into the selected ANN, wherein the selected ANN is configured such that in response to xU being input the selected ANN produces a posterior probability; obtaining (608) the posterior probability produced by the selected ANN as a result of inputting xU into the selected ANN; comparing (610) the posterior probability to a predetermined threshold value; and determining (612) whether the unknown speaker is the certain person based on the comparison of the posterior probability to the predetermined threshold value.', '6. A method (400) for producing a set of trained artificial neural networks, ANNs, for use in determining the identity of an unknown speaker, comprising: obtaining (402) a feature vector, x1, created using an utterance made by a first speaker; obtaining (404) a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; training (406) a first two-class ANN using as inputs x1 and x_UBM to produce a first trained ANN; associating (408) the first trained ANN with the first speaker; obtaining (410) a feature vector, x2, created using an utterance made by a second speaker; training (412) a second two-class ANN using as inputs x2 and x_UBM to produce a second trained ANN; and associating (414) the second trained ANN with the second speaker.', '7. A computer system (700), which comprises at least one computer apparatus (702), adapted to: obtain (602) a feature vector, xU, wherein xU was created using an utterance made by an unknown speaker who claims to be a certain person; select (604) from a set of artificial neural networks, ANNs, an ANN specifically associated with the certain person, wherein the selected ANN specifically associated with the certain person was trained using only a feature vector created using an utterance made by the certain person and a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; input (606) xU into the selected ANN, wherein the selected ANN is configured such that in response to xU being input the selected ANN produces a posterior probability; obtain (608) the posterior probability produced by the selected ANN as a result of inputting xU into the selected ANN; compare (610) the posterior probability to a predetermined threshold value; and determine (612) whether the unknown speaker is the certain person based on the comparison of the posterior probability to the predetermined threshold value.', '14. A computer program comprising instructions that, when executed on at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to carry out the method according to any one of claims 1-']
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EP3501024B1
SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR SPEAKER VERIFICATION USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
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[ "FIG7 is a block diagram of a computer system according to some embodiments" ]
[ "FIG7 is a block diagram of a computer system 700 that can be configured to perform the processes described above. As described below, computer system 700 may consist of a single computer apparatus 702 or set of computer apparatuses (i.e., computer system 700 may be a cloud computing system).", "As shown in FIG7, computer system 700 includes at least one computer apparatus (CA) 702, which may include one or more processors 755 (e.g., one or more general purpose microprocessors and/or one or more data processing circuits, such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), logic circuits, and the like). In some embodiments, computer system 700 includes a plurality of CAs 702, which may or may not be co-located. Thus, computer system 700 may be implemented in a cloud computing environment. Computer system 700 includes a data storage system 708, which may include one or more non-volatile storage devices and/or one or more volatile storage devices (e.g., random access memory (RAM)). Computer system 700 may further include a network interface 705 for use in transmitting and receiving data via a communications link." ]
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['7. A computer system (700), which comprises at least one computer apparatus (702), adapted to: obtain (602) a feature vector, xU, wherein xU was created using an utterance made by an unknown speaker who claims to be a certain person; select (604) from a set of artificial neural networks, ANNs, an ANN specifically associated with the certain person, wherein the selected ANN specifically associated with the certain person was trained using only a feature vector created using an utterance made by the certain person and a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; input (606) xU into the selected ANN, wherein the selected ANN is configured such that in response to xU being input the selected ANN produces a posterior probability; obtain (608) the posterior probability produced by the selected ANN as a result of inputting xU into the selected ANN; compare (610) the posterior probability to a predetermined threshold value; and determine (612) whether the unknown speaker is the certain person based on the comparison of the posterior probability to the predetermined threshold value.', '14. A computer program comprising instructions that, when executed on at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to carry out the method according to any one of claims 1-']
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EP3501024B1
SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR SPEAKER VERIFICATION USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
[ "FIG8" ]
[ "FIG8 illustrates an apparatus 800 for speaker verification according to some embodiments" ]
[ "FIG8 illustrates an apparatus 800 for speaker verification according to some embodiments. Apparatus 800 includes means for obtaining 802 a feature vector, xU, wherein xU was created using an utterance made by an unknown speaker who claims to be a certain person; means for selecting 804 from a set of artificial neural networks, ANNs, an ANN specifically associated with the certain person, wherein the selected ANN specifically associated with the certain person was trained using only a feature vector created using an utterance made by the certain person and a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; means for inputting 806 xU into the selected ANN, wherein the ANN is configured such that in response to xU being input the ANN produces a posterior probability; means for obtaining 808 the posterior probability produced by the ANN as a result of inputting xU into the ANN; means for comparing 810 the posterior probability to a predetermined threshold value; and means for determining 812 whether the unknown speaker is the certain person based on the comparison of the posterior probability to the predetermined threshold value." ]
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['1. A method (600) for speaker verification, comprising: obtaining (602) a feature vector, xU, wherein xU was created using an utterance made by an unknown speaker who claims to be a certain person; selecting (604) from a set of artificial neural networks, ANNs, an ANN specifically associated with the certain person, wherein the selected ANN specifically associated with the certain person was trained using only a feature vector created using an utterance made by the certain person and a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; inputting (606) xU into the selected ANN, wherein the selected ANN is configured such that in response to xU being input the selected ANN produces a posterior probability; obtaining (608) the posterior probability produced by the selected ANN as a result of inputting xU into the selected ANN; comparing (610) the posterior probability to a predetermined threshold value; and determining (612) whether the unknown speaker is the certain person based on the comparison of the posterior probability to the predetermined threshold value.', '7. A computer system (700), which comprises at least one computer apparatus (702), adapted to: obtain (602) a feature vector, xU, wherein xU was created using an utterance made by an unknown speaker who claims to be a certain person; select (604) from a set of artificial neural networks, ANNs, an ANN specifically associated with the certain person, wherein the selected ANN specifically associated with the certain person was trained using only a feature vector created using an utterance made by the certain person and a feature vector, x_UBM, generated using a universal background model, UBM; input (606) xU into the selected ANN, wherein the selected ANN is configured such that in response to xU being input the selected ANN produces a posterior probability; obtain (608) the posterior probability produced by the selected ANN as a result of inputting xU into the selected ANN; compare (610) the posterior probability to a predetermined threshold value; and determine (612) whether the unknown speaker is the certain person based on the comparison of the posterior probability to the predetermined threshold value.']
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EP3501039B1
SUBSTRATE NOISE ISOLATION STRUCTURES FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
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[ "FIG3A is a plan view depicting a substrate noise isolation structure according to an example" ]
[ "FIG3A is a plan view depicting the substrate noise isolation structure 105 according to an example. In the example of FIG3A, the substrate noise isolation structure 105 includes two guard structures 106-1 and 106-2. Each guard structure 106 comprises discontinuous pairs 108 of n+ and p+ diffusion regions along the Y-axis. The n+/p+ pairs 108-1 of the guard structure 106-1 are staggered with respect to the n+/p+ pairs 108-2 of the guard structure 106-2 so that there are no noise paths through the substrate noise isolation structure 105 parallel to the X-axis. That is, the gaps between the n+/p+ pairs 108-1 of the guard structure 106-1 are not aligned with the gaps between the n+/p+ pairs 108-2 of the guard structure 106-2." ]
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['3. The semiconductor device of claim 2, wherein the first guard structure (106-1) is a first guard ring (506-1) formed around the first circuit (102), the first guard ring (506-1) including first and second sides formed by respective first and second sets of the first discontinuous n+ and p+ diffusions (108-1) and second and third sides formed by respective first and second portions of the first continuous diffusion.', '11. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, comprising: forming a first circuit (102) and a second circuit (104) in a semiconductor substrate (101); forming a first guard structure (106-1) in the semiconductor substrate (101) between the first circuit (102) and the second circuit (104), the first guard structure (106-1) including first discontinuous pairs of n+ and p+ diffusions (108-1) disposed along a first axis; and forming a second guard structure (106-2) in the semiconductor substrate (101) between the first circuit (102) and the second circuit (104), the second guard structure (106-2) including second discontinuous pairs of n+ and p+ diffusions (108-2) disposed along the first axis, the second discontinuous pairs of n+ and p+ diffusions (108-2) being staggered with respect to the first discontinuous pairs of n+ and p+ diffusions (108-1) such that gaps between the first discontinuous pairs of n+ and p+ diffusions (108-1) are not aligned with gaps between the second discontinuous pairs of n+ and p+ diffusions (108-2) along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis.']
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EP3501080B1
REACTIVE POWER PRODUCTION OF WIND TURBINE GENERATORS WITHIN WIND WAKE ZONE
[ "FIG2" ]
[ "FIG2 illustrates a wind power plant and associated controller, according to one or more embodiments" ]
[ "FIG2 illustrates a wind power plant and associated controller, according to one or more embodiments. In general, a wind power plant may also be referred to as a wind farm or wind park. The wind power plant (WPP) 200 comprises a plurality of wind turbine generators (WTGs) 100-1, 100-2, ..., 100-n (generically referred to as WTG 100) that is operatively connected with an electrical grid 205 at a point of common coupling (PCC) 210. The electrical grid 205 represents any suitable electrical transmission and/or distribution grids, which may be operated at one or more voltage levels. The electrical grid 205 generally includes a number of transmission lines, transformers, substations, etc." ]
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['1. A method of controlling power production of a wind power plant (WPP, 200) comprising a plurality of wind turbine generators (WTG, 100, 100-n), the method comprising: defining, based on received wind information (240, 245), a wind wake zone (232) comprising a group of first wind turbine generators of the plurality of wind turbine generators; and increasing a reactive power production of at least one of the first wind turbine generators of the wind wake zone, wherein a reactive power production is increased for at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators, wherein an amount of reactive power increase of the at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators is based on relative active power ratings of the at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators, so that at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators disposed within the wind wake zone are controlled to provide a relatively greater reactive power than wind turbine generators outside the wind wake zone (232).']
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EP3501080B1
REACTIVE POWER PRODUCTION OF WIND TURBINE GENERATORS WITHIN WIND WAKE ZONE
[ "FIG6" ]
[ "FIG6 illustrates a wind wake zone corresponding to a wind turbine generator, according to one or more embodiments" ]
[ "FIG6 illustrates a wind wake zone corresponding to a wind turbine generator, according to one or more embodiments. The arrangement 600 illustrates a two-dimensional, top-down view of a plurality of WTGs 100-1, 100-2, 100-3 of a wind power plant. Arrow 605 indicates a current wind direction as measured by one or more sensors associated with the wind power plant. Based on the current wind direction, WTG 100-1 is upstream of WTGs 100-2 and 100-3." ]
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['1. A method of controlling power production of a wind power plant (WPP, 200) comprising a plurality of wind turbine generators (WTG, 100, 100-n), the method comprising: defining, based on received wind information (240, 245), a wind wake zone (232) comprising a group of first wind turbine generators of the plurality of wind turbine generators; and increasing a reactive power production of at least one of the first wind turbine generators of the wind wake zone, wherein a reactive power production is increased for at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators, wherein an amount of reactive power increase of the at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators is based on relative active power ratings of the at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators, so that at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators disposed within the wind wake zone are controlled to provide a relatively greater reactive power than wind turbine generators outside the wind wake zone (232).']
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EP3501080B1
REACTIVE POWER PRODUCTION OF WIND TURBINE GENERATORS WITHIN WIND WAKE ZONE
[ "FIG1" ]
[ "FIG1 illustrates a diagrammatic view of a horizontal-axis wind turbine, according to one or more embodiments" ]
[ "FIG1 illustrates a diagrammatic view of a horizontal-axis wind turbine (WTG) 100. The wind turbine 100 typically includes a tower 102 and a nacelle 104 located at the top of the tower 102. A wind turbine rotor 106 may be connected with the nacelle 104 through a low speed shaft extending out of the nacelle 104. As shown, the wind turbine rotor 106 includes three rotor blades 108 mounted on a common hub 110, but may include any suitable number of blades, such as one, two, four, five, or more blades. The blade 108 (or airfoil) typically has an aerodynamic shape with a leading edge 112 for facing into the wind, a trailing edge 114 at the opposite end of a chord for the blade 108, a tip 116, and a root 118 for attaching to the hub 110 in any suitable manner. For some embodiments, the blades 108 may be connected to the hub 110 using pitch bearings 120 such that each blade 108 may be rotated around its longitudinal axis to adjust the blade's pitch." ]
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['1. A method of controlling power production of a wind power plant (WPP, 200) comprising a plurality of wind turbine generators (WTG, 100, 100-n), the method comprising: defining, based on received wind information (240, 245), a wind wake zone (232) comprising a group of first wind turbine generators of the plurality of wind turbine generators; and increasing a reactive power production of at least one of the first wind turbine generators of the wind wake zone, wherein a reactive power production is increased for at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators, wherein an amount of reactive power increase of the at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators is based on relative active power ratings of the at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators, so that at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators disposed within the wind wake zone are controlled to provide a relatively greater reactive power than wind turbine generators outside the wind wake zone (232).', '7. A computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing code which, when executed by one or more processors, performs an operation for controlling power production of a wind power plant (WPP, 200) comprising a plurality of wind turbine generators (WTG, 100, 100n), the operation comprising: defining, based on received wind information (240, 245), a wind wake zone (232) comprising a group of first wind turbine generators of the plurality of wind turbine generators; and increasing a reactive power production of at least one of the one or more first wind turbine generators of the wind wake zone, wherein a reactive power production is increased for at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators, wherein an amount of reactive power increase of the at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators is based on relative active power ratings of the at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators, so that at least two of the one or more first wind turbine generators disposed within the wind wake zone are controlled to provide a relatively greater reactive power than wind turbine generators outside the wind wake zone (232).']
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EP3501110B1
CENTER FREQUENCY AND Q TUNING OF BIQUAD FILTER BY AMPLITUDE-LIMITED OSCILLATION-BASED CALIBRATION
[ "FIG6B" ]
[ "FIG6B is a schematic diagram of the biquad filter of FIG6A with oscillation switches added, in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure" ]
[ "Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques and apparatus for calibrating a tunable active filter without sweeping the frequency across the entire bandwidth and without determining a bandwidth (e.g., the -3 dB bandwidth) for each center frequency using a frequency sweep. Rather, to calibrate the various center frequencies and the Q for each f0, the biquad filter is configured to oscillate during calibration. To enable this oscillation mode, oscillation enable switches 626, 628 may be added to the biquad filter 624 illustrated in FIG6B. When the oscillation enable (osc_enb) control signal 630 is de-asserted (e.g., logic low), the switches 626, 628 may be opened, thereby effectively disconnecting R1 from the feedback loop for the first integrator of the biquad filter 624 and causing the biquad filter to oscillate. The voltage of the oscillating signal (Vosc) may be sampled by the ADC by closing the switches 610 with the control signal 608." ]
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['1. A filter circuit (900) comprising: a tunable active filter (624) comprising at least one amplifier (603, 605) and a first feedback path coupled between an input and an output of the at least one amplifier, the first feedback path comprising at least one switch (626, 628); and an amplitude limiter (902) coupled to the tunable active filter and comprising at least one transistor (904, 906) disposed in a second feedback path coupled between the input and the output of the at least one amplifier; and wherein: the at least one transistor of the amplitude limiter comprises an n-channel metal-oxide semiconductor, NMOS, transistor (906) and a p-channel metal-oxide semiconductor, PMOS, transistor (904); a drain of the NMOS transistor is coupled to a drain of the PMOS transistor; and a source of the NMOS transistor is coupled to a source of the PMOS transistor.']
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EP3501110B1
CENTER FREQUENCY AND Q TUNING OF BIQUAD FILTER BY AMPLITUDE-LIMITED OSCILLATION-BASED CALIBRATION
[ "FIG8" ]
[ "FIG8 is a flow diagram of example operations for calibrating a quality factor for a tunable active filter at different center frequencies, in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure" ]
[ "Once the initial center frequency (fn) has been calibrated by adjusting the programmable component in the tunable active filter, the Q associated with this center frequency may be initially tuned using an STG and an FFT engine to determine the bandwidth (e.g., the -3 dB bandwidth) for one of the center frequencies. The frequency sweep need not be performed for the entire frequency range of the tunable active filter; instead, the frequency sweep for the initial Q calibration may be performed for a relatively smaller frequency range that includes the initial center frequency. Furthermore, Q need not be tuned again using this method (i.e., involving the STG and the FFT engine) for the other center frequencies. The initially calibrated value of Q can be used to calculate the Q for other center frequencies, as illustrated in FIG8.", "FIG8 is a flow diagram of example operations 800 for calibrating the Q for a tunable active filter at different center frequencies based on a formula, in accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure. More specifically, FIG8 illustrates how to determine the programmable resistance of resistor R1, which is proportional to Q as expressed above, for a target frequency (fk) according to a target phase shift (Phik) and an op amp unity gain bandwidth (UGB) prediction corresponding to a given center frequency (fn). The operations 800 may be performed by a circuit, which may include a tunable active filter and digital logic (e.g., a DSP)." ]
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['1. A filter circuit (900) comprising: a tunable active filter (624) comprising at least one amplifier (603, 605) and a first feedback path coupled between an input and an output of the at least one amplifier, the first feedback path comprising at least one switch (626, 628); and an amplitude limiter (902) coupled to the tunable active filter and comprising at least one transistor (904, 906) disposed in a second feedback path coupled between the input and the output of the at least one amplifier; and wherein: the at least one transistor of the amplitude limiter comprises an n-channel metal-oxide semiconductor, NMOS, transistor (906) and a p-channel metal-oxide semiconductor, PMOS, transistor (904); a drain of the NMOS transistor is coupled to a drain of the PMOS transistor; and a source of the NMOS transistor is coupled to a source of the PMOS transistor.', '3. The filter circuit of claim 1, wherein the amplitude limiter further comprises a biasing circuit coupled to a gate of the NMOS transistor and to a gate of the PMOS transistor, the biasing circuit being configured to generate a first bias voltage for biasing the gate of the NMOS transistor and a second bias voltage for biasing the gate of the PMOS transistor.', '4. The filter circuit of claim 3, wherein the biasing circuit comprises: a buffer circuit having an input configured to receive a common-mode voltage of the filter circuit; a first current source and a first resistive element connected in series, coupled to an output of the buffer circuit, and configured to generate the first bias voltage; and a second current source and a second resistive element connected in series, coupled to the output of the buffer circuit, and configured to generate the second bias voltage.', '15. The filter circuit of claim 1, or the method of claim 9, wherein the tunable active filter comprises a Tow-Thomas biquad filter.']
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EP3501113B1
DECLARING QUASI CO-LOCATION AMONG MULTIPLE ANTENNA PORTS
[ "FIG3" ]
[ "FIG3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an evolved Node B (eNB) and user equipment (UE) in an access network" ]
[ "FIG3 is a block diagram of an eNB 310 in communication with a UE 350 in an access network. In the DL, IP packets from the EPC 160 may be provided to a controller/processor 375. The controller/processor 375 implements layer 3 and layer 2 functionality. Layer 3 includes a radio resource control (RRC) layer, and layer 2 includes a packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) layer, a radio link control (RLC) layer, and a medium access control (MAC) layer. The controller/processor 375 provides RRC layer functionality associated with broadcasting of system information (e.g., MIB, SIBs), RRC connection control (e.g., RRC connection paging, RRC connection establishment, RRC connection modification, and RRC connection release), inter radio access technology (RAT) mobility, and measurement configuration for UE measurement reporting; PDCP layer functionality associated with header compression / decompression, security (ciphering, deciphering, integrity protection, integrity verification), and handover support functions; RLC layer functionality associated with the transfer of upper layer packet data units (PDUs), error correction through ARQ, concatenation, segmentation, and reassembly of RLC service data units (SDUs), re-segmentation of RLC data PDUs, and reordering of RLC data PDUs; and MAC layer functionality associated with mapping between logical channels and transport channels, multiplexing of MAC SDUs onto transport blocks (TBs), demultiplexing of MAC SDUs from TBs, scheduling information reporting, error correction through HARQ, priority handling, and logical channel prioritization." ]
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['1. A method (600) of wireless communication by a base station, comprising: determining (602) a set of antenna ports at the base station that are quasi co-located, QCL, wherein the determination is based on one or more of an angle of arrival at the base station, angle of departure from the base station, and a beam width for each antenna port of the set of antenna ports; transmitting (604) QCL information to a user equipment, UE, indicating that the set of antenna ports are determined to be QCL; and characterized by further comprising: receiving (606) feedback from the UE indicating whether the set of antenna ports at the base station are QCL.']
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EP3501113B1
DECLARING QUASI CO-LOCATION AMONG MULTIPLE ANTENNA PORTS
[ "FIG8" ]
[ "FIG8 is a conceptual data flow diagram illustrating the data flow between different means/components in an exemplary apparatus" ]
[ "FIG8 is a conceptual data flow diagram 800 illustrating the data flow between different means/components in an exemplary apparatus 802. The apparatus may be a base station (e.g., the mmW base station 180). The apparatus includes a reception component 804, a measuring component 806, a QCL component 808, and a transmission component 810." ]
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['1. A method (600) of wireless communication by a base station, comprising: determining (602) a set of antenna ports at the base station that are quasi co-located, QCL, wherein the determination is based on one or more of an angle of arrival at the base station, angle of departure from the base station, and a beam width for each antenna port of the set of antenna ports; transmitting (604) QCL information to a user equipment, UE, indicating that the set of antenna ports are determined to be QCL; and characterized by further comprising: receiving (606) feedback from the UE indicating whether the set of antenna ports at the base station are QCL.', '6. The method of claim 1, further comprising: receiving (612) reference signals from the UE via the set of antenna ports; and determining (614) whether the set of antenna ports are QCL for reception based on the received reference signals.', '10. The method of claim 8, wherein only the angle of departure is used to determine (602) that the set of antenna ports are QCL if transmit beamforming is considered.']
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EP3501114B1
CODEBOOK INCLUDING PHASE ROTATION BETWEEN LAYERS
[ "FIG3" ]
[ "FIG3 is a diagram of an example of sparse code multiple access (SCMA) encoding in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure" ]
[ "FIG3 illustrates an example multi-dimensional codebook 302 for a (4, 6, 2) coding scheme. In this example, there are six inputs 303A, 303B, 303C, 303D, 303E, 303F, each of which corresponds to an SCMA layer. The inputs could be from different sources (e.g., UEs) or a single source.", "In the example illustrated in FIG3, there are two non-active tones 306 (indicated by the blank boxes) and two active tones 308 (indicated by the patterned boxes) for each codeword. Thus, for each 3-bit input pattern, each input (e.g., each user) is silenced on two of the four output tones thereby providing the sparsity that is desired at the receiver side." ]
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['1. A method of communication employing codebooks, wherein each codebook defines, for each layer of a plurality of layers, a mapping between input bits and multi-dimensional constellation points; the method comprising: generating (1502) a plurality of symbol error patterns by running a decoder process for each of a plurality of permutations of constellation points between nonzero entities for at least one encoder layer; identifying (1504), for each of the symbol error patterns, a corresponding bit mapping that results in a lowest bit error; defining (1506) a plurality of initial codebooks based on each permutation and each corresponding bit mapping; and identifying (1508) a final codebook by running a receiver process for each initial codebook and selecting one of the initial codebooks with a highest performance.']
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EP3501122B1
METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR BEAM INFORMATION FOR INDEPENDENT LINKS
[ "FIG28" ]
[ "FIG28 is a block diagram illustrating an example hardware implementation for an apparatus (e g , an electronic device) that can support communication in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure" ]
[ "FIG28 illustrates a block diagram of an example hardware implementation of an apparatus 2800 configured to communicate according to one or more aspects of the disclosure. The apparatus 2800 could embody or be implemented within a UE, a TRP, a gNB, a base station (BS), or some other type of device that supports wireless communication. In various implementations, the apparatus 2800 could embody or be implemented within an access terminal, an access point, or some other type of device. In various implementations, the apparatus 2800 could embody or be implemented within a server, a network entity, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet, a portable computer, a personal computer, a sensor, an alarm, a vehicle, a machine, an entertainment device, a medical device, or any other electronic device having circuitry.", "These components can be coupled to and/or placed in electrical communication with one another via a signaling bus or other suitable component, represented generally by the connection lines in FIG28. The signaling bus may include any number of interconnecting buses and bridges depending on the specific application of the processing circuit 2810 and the overall design constraints. The signaling bus links together various circuits such that each of the communication interface 2802, the storage medium 2804, the user interface 2806, and the memory device 2808 are coupled to and/or in electrical communication with the processing circuit 2810. The signaling bus may also link various other circuits (not shown) such as timing sources, peripherals, voltage regulators, and power management circuits, which are well known in the art, and therefore, will not be described any further." ]
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['1. A method (2400) of communication for a multi-link multi-beam communications apparatus, the method comprising: communicating (2402) data via a first wireless communication link (1208); and communicating (2404) beam information for a second wireless communication link (1210) via the first wireless communication link (1208), wherein the beam information comprises a designated time for a beam switch.', '9. The method of claim 8, wherein error processing of the first transport blocks is independent of error processing of the second transport blocks.', '12. The method of claim 1, further comprising: sending the beam information to another apparatus that is configured to communicate via the second wireless communication link.']
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EP3501145B1
FAST ACCESS TELECOMMUNICATION TUNNEL CLONING
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[ "FIG3 illustrates example protocol layers in a Tunneled Services Control Function tunneling configuration for encapsulating media traffic according to an embodiment" ]
[ "In a tunneling configuration, encapsulated (i.e., in a packet/frame) media is typically communicated according to the real-time transport protocol (\"RTP\" as provided, for example, in IETF RFC 3550). In a TSCF tunneling configuration, RTC (e.g., speech, video, etc.) may be subject to two levels of transport: one at the outer tunnel layer typically according to TCP/TLS, and another at the inner tunnel layer typically according to UDP. FIG3 illustrates example protocol layers in a TSCF tunneling configuration 300 for encapsulating media traffic according to an embodiment. In TSCF tunneling configuration 300, compressed media (e.g., speech, video, etc.) is communicated according to RTP at the application layer, and is transported via an inner UDP at the inner transport layer within an inner IP at the inner network layer. The inner layers are within an outer TCP/TLS at the outer transport layer which is in turn within an outer IP at the outer network layer. In one embodiment, since most IP networks block any outer traffic that is not stream-based, TCP/TLS is used at the outer transport layer of TSCF tunnel 108 to guarantee delivery." ]
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['2. The method of claim 1, wherein the main tunnel and the cloned tunnel are established according to a tunneled services control function "TSCF" standard; or wherein the main tunnel terminates at a first interface associated with a first server and the cloned tunnel terminates at a second interface associated with a second server that is different than the first server, and optionally wherein the cloned tunnel is established without the use of TSCF service messages.', '7. A computer readable medium having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to transmit encapsulated media during a telecommunication session, the transmitting comprising: establishing (502) a main tunnel between a tunneling client and a tunneling server using a first socket, the main tunnel comprising a corresponding tunnel identifier and Internet Protocol "IP" address; traversing (504) the encapsulated media over the main tunnel during the telecommunication session; determining (506) that a cloned tunnel is needed for the telecommunication session; establishing (508) a cloned tunnel between the tunneling client and the tunneling server using a second socket that has been marked as a cloned tunnel candidate, wherein the cloned tunnel comprises the corresponding tunnel identifier and IP address of the main tunnel; and traversing (510) the encapsulated media over the cloned tunnel instead of the main tunnel during the telecommunication session.', '13. A user equipment device (102) comprising: an application (104); and a tunneling client (106); the tunneling client configured to establish a main tunnel (108) between a tunneling client and a tunneling server (116) using a first socket, the main tunnel comprising a corresponding tunnel identifier and Internet Protocol "IP" address; the tunneling client configured to traverse the encapsulated media over the main tunnel during the telecommunication session; the application configured to determining that a cloned tunnel is needed for the telecommunication session; the tunneling client configured to establish a cloned tunnel (109) between the tunneling client and the tunneling server using a second socket that has been marked as a cloned tunnel candidate, wherein the cloned tunnel comprises the corresponding tunnel identifier and IP address of the main tunnel; and the tunneling client configured to traverse the encapsulated media over the cloned tunnel instead of the main tunnel during the telecommunication session.']
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EP3501145B1
FAST ACCESS TELECOMMUNICATION TUNNEL CLONING
[ "FIG4" ]
[ "FIG4 includes network elements such as a tunneling client in communication with an application, and a tunneling server in communication with a service provider network, as described herein with reference to FIG1" ]
[ "FIG4 is an example message sequence diagram 400, including the sequence of messages exchanged between application 104, tunneling client 106 and tunneling server 116 of FIG1, for fast access tunnel cloning according to some embodiments. FIG4 includes network elements such as tunneling client 106 in communication with application 104, and tunneling server 116 in communication with service provider network 122, as described herein with reference to FIG1.", "As a result of the functionality of FIG4, embodiments allow for the creation of an unlimited number of cloned tunnels that rely on any transport type, such as a stream or datagram, and can access any preconfigured server that is part of service provider network 122, or located elsewhere. Therefore, embodiments allow for dynamically changing paths while maintaining inner layer parameters such as the internal IP address of main tunnel 108.", "One embodiment supports fast access tunnel cloning by expanding TSCF to include a \"clone\" TLV value that is used to that is used indicate that the new tunnel is a clone of the main tunnel indicated in the TID of the configuration request CM (i.e., at 407 of FIG4).", "In one embodiment, if a given socket is to run traffic over a cloned tunnel, client application 104 sets the right option using the tsc_setsockopt API (i.e., at 425 of FIG4) as shown in the following pseudo-code." ]
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['1. A method of transmitting encapsulated media during a telecommunication session, the method comprising: establishing (502) a main tunnel between a tunneling client and a tunneling server using a first socket, the main tunnel comprising a corresponding tunnel identifier and Internet Protocol "IP" address; traversing (504) the encapsulated media over the main tunnel during the telecommunication session; determining (506) that a cloned tunnel is needed for the telecommunication session; establishing (508) a cloned tunnel between the tunneling client and the tunneling server using a second socket that has been marked as a cloned tunnel candidate, wherein the cloned tunnel comprises the corresponding tunnel identifier and IP address of the main tunnel; and traversing (510) the encapsulated media over the cloned tunnel instead of the main tunnel during the telecommunication session.', '2. The method of claim 1, wherein the main tunnel and the cloned tunnel are established according to a tunneled services control function "TSCF" standard; or wherein the main tunnel terminates at a first interface associated with a first server and the cloned tunnel terminates at a second interface associated with a second server that is different than the first server, and optionally wherein the cloned tunnel is established without the use of TSCF service messages.']
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EP3501149B1
FILTERED MULTI-CARRIER COMMUNICATIONS
[ "FIG4" ]
[ "FIG4 is a simplified flowchart of a method of filter design for a multi-carrier communication system, according to embodiments of the invention" ]
[ "Reference is now made to FIG4, which is a simplified flowchart of a method of filter design for a multi-carrier communication system, according to embodiments of the invention. Optionally the filter design method is performed using an electronic design automation system." ]
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['3. An apparatus for processing data symbols in a multi-carrier transmitter, comprising: a transmit pulse shaper (110), adapted to filter a plurality of data pulses with respective transmit pulse shaping filters, each of said data pulses being associated with a respective carrier; a transmit sub-band filter (120) associated with said transmit pulse shaper (110), adapted to perform sub-band filtering of said pulse-shaped data pulses, wherein said sub-band filter (120) and at least one of said transmit pulse shaping filters are jointly designed according to the method of any one of claims 1-2 to optimize the first and the second specified performance measures.', '4. An apparatus for processing the pulse-shaped and sub-band filtered multi-carrier signal in a multi-carrier receiver, comprising: a receive sub-band filter (310), adapted to sub-band filter a received signal; and a receive pulse shaper (320) associated with said receive sub-band filter (310), adapted to pulse-shape carriers in said sub-band filtered signal with respective receive pulse shaping filters, wherein said sub-band filter (310) and at least one of said receive pulse shaping filters are jointly designed according to the method of any one of claims 1-2 to optimize the first and the second specified performance measures.']
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EP3501149B1
FILTERED MULTI-CARRIER COMMUNICATIONS
[ "FIG2", " FIG3" ]
[ "FIG2 is a simplified block diagram of an apparatus for processing data symbols in a multi-carrier transmitter according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention ", "FIG3 is a simplified block diagram of an apparatus for processing data symbols in a multi-carrier receiver, according to embodiments of the invention" ]
[ "Reference is now made to FIG2, which is a simplified block diagram of an apparatus for processing data symbols in a multi-carrier transmitter, according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.", "The pulse shaping operation is applied on the time-domain OFDM data symbol generated by IFFT 210. In the exemplary embodiment of FIG2, the sub-band filtering is applied to concatenated pulse-shaped OFDM data symbols after parallel to serial conversion by P/S 230. ", "Reference is now made to FIG3 which is a simplified block diagram of an apparatus for processing data symbols in a multi-carrier receiver, according to embodiments of the invention. Receive apparatus 300 includes receive sub-band filter 310 and receive pulse shaper 320. Optionally, the receive apparatus is part of an OFDM communication system and the carriers are sub-carriers in an OFDM sub-band." ]
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['3. An apparatus for processing data symbols in a multi-carrier transmitter, comprising: a transmit pulse shaper (110), adapted to filter a plurality of data pulses with respective transmit pulse shaping filters, each of said data pulses being associated with a respective carrier; a transmit sub-band filter (120) associated with said transmit pulse shaper (110), adapted to perform sub-band filtering of said pulse-shaped data pulses, wherein said sub-band filter (120) and at least one of said transmit pulse shaping filters are jointly designed according to the method of any one of claims 1-2 to optimize the first and the second specified performance measures.', '4. An apparatus for processing the pulse-shaped and sub-band filtered multi-carrier signal in a multi-carrier receiver, comprising: a receive sub-band filter (310), adapted to sub-band filter a received signal; and a receive pulse shaper (320) associated with said receive sub-band filter (310), adapted to pulse-shape carriers in said sub-band filtered signal with respective receive pulse shaping filters, wherein said sub-band filter (310) and at least one of said receive pulse shaping filters are jointly designed according to the method of any one of claims 1-2 to optimize the first and the second specified performance measures.']
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EP3501161B1
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING IMPROVED VISUAL AND OPTIONALLY TACTILE FEATURES ON A SUBSTRATE
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[ "FIG10 is a perspective view of an alternative composite substrate with respective first and second substrates thereof in a separated configuration, and including tactile features" ]
[ "Reference is now made to FIG10, which is a perspective view an alternative composite substrate 100-3 with respective first and second substrates 110-1, 110-2 thereof in a separated configuration. In accordance with one or more further aspects, the above-noted effect of gradual variation from dominance to subordinance between visual elements 222-1, 220-2 as a function of viewing angle may be combined with the above-noted complementary tactile features (e.g., surface roughness and/or surface element height differences) to produce even more visual and tactile effects." ]
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['1. An apparatus, comprising: a substrate comprising a first major surface (102), a second major surface (104) opposite the first major surface, and at least one edge surface (106) extending between the first and second major surfaces, the substrate comprising an at least partially transparent material; at least one visual element (210) disposed on the second major surface of the substrate and/or within the substrate such that the at least one visual element may be viewed through the first major surface; and at least one tactile element (212) disposed on the first major surface of the substrate, the at least one tactile element comprising one or more surface roughness portions, wherein at least some of the one or more surface roughness portions of the tactile element are positioned on the first major surface of the substrate in a complimentary fashion with respect to at least some of the one or more visual portions of the visual element to modify the visual effect of the visual element as viewed through the first major surface of the substrate wherein a majority of the total surface area of the first major surface of the substrate comprises a first surface roughness; and the one or more surface roughness portions of the tactile element cover a minority of the total surface area of the first major surface and comprise at least some portions that are of a second surface roughness, which is different from the first surface roughness.']
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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING IMPROVED VISUAL AND OPTIONALLY TACTILE FEATURES ON A SUBSTRATE
[ "FIG1" ]
[ "FIG1 includes a top view and a perspective view of a substrate having both visual and tactile features" ]
[ "With reference to the drawings wherein like numerals indicate like elements there is shown in FIG1 a substrate 100-1 in accordance with one or more embodiments of this disclosure.", "As can be seen in the illustration of FIG1, at least some of the one or more surface roughness portions (and/or small surface element portions) of the at least one tactile element 212-1, 212-2 are positioned on the first major surface 102 of the substrate 100-1 in a complimentary fashion with respect to at least some of the one or more visual portions of the at least one visual element 210-1, 210-2. It has been found that such an arrangement modifies the visual effect of the at least one visual element 210-1, 210-2 as viewed through the first major surface 102 of the substrate 100-1. For example, in some configurations, the complementary arrangement provides a three-dimensional visual effect, particularly at some viewing angles. For example, the first tactile element 212-1 may be shaped and positioned to be in substantial registration with the first visual element 210-1, and the second tactile element 212-2 may be shaped and positioned to be in substantial registration with the second visual element 210-2." ]
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['1. An apparatus, comprising: a substrate comprising a first major surface (102), a second major surface (104) opposite the first major surface, and at least one edge surface (106) extending between the first and second major surfaces, the substrate comprising an at least partially transparent material; at least one visual element (210) disposed on the second major surface of the substrate and/or within the substrate such that the at least one visual element may be viewed through the first major surface; and at least one tactile element (212) disposed on the first major surface of the substrate, the at least one tactile element comprising one or more surface roughness portions, wherein at least some of the one or more surface roughness portions of the tactile element are positioned on the first major surface of the substrate in a complimentary fashion with respect to at least some of the one or more visual portions of the visual element to modify the visual effect of the visual element as viewed through the first major surface of the substrate wherein a majority of the total surface area of the first major surface of the substrate comprises a first surface roughness; and the one or more surface roughness portions of the tactile element cover a minority of the total surface area of the first major surface and comprise at least some portions that are of a second surface roughness, which is different from the first surface roughness.']
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EP3501177B1
ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
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[ "FIG3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the electronic apparatus according to various embodiments" ]
[ "FIG3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the electronic apparatus according to various embodiments.", "Referring to FIG3, the electronic apparatus 100 according to various embodiments may further include a video processor 180, an audio processor 115, an audio output interface 125, a power supply 160, a tuner 140, a communication interface 150, an input-and-output interface 170, and a storage 190 in addition to the controller 110, the display 120, and a sensor 130. The display 120 may display a video included in a broadcasting signal, which is received through the tuner 140, on a screen by the control of the controller 110. Further, the display 120 may display content (e.g., a video) which is input through the communication interface 150 or the input-and-output interface 170. The display 120 may output an image stored in the storage 190 by the control of the controller 110. Furthermore, the display 120 may display a voice user interface (UI) (e.g., including a voice command guide) for performing a voice recognition task corresponding to voice recognition. The voice user interface could be implemented via an on-screen display that guides a user to speak certain phrases in order to control the electronic apparatus 100. The display 120 may also include a motion UI (e.g., including a user motion guide for motion recognition) for performing a motion recognition task corresponding to motion recognition. The motion UI could be implemented via an on-screen display that guides a user to perform certain gestures in order to control the electronic apparatus 100." ]
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['1. An electronic apparatus (100) comprising: a display (120); and a controller (110) electrically connected to the display, and a storage that stores a lookup table for a flat display including aspect ratio information of the display and an angle of view which matches the aspect ratio information, wherein based on a type of the display being flat, the controller is configured to: identify aspect ratio information of the display, determine an angle of view of a 360 degree image to be displayed on the display based on the identified aspect ratio information of the display, using the lookup table, and control the display to display a region of the 360 degree image based on the determined angle of view.', '6. The electronic apparatus (100) of claim 1, further comprising a camera (132), wherein the controller (110) is further configured to control to display the 360 degree image on the display (120) based on data generated by the camera.']
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[ "FIG4 is a flowchart for describing a method of displaying an image in the electronic apparatus according to various embodiments.", "Referring again to FIG4, in operation 430, the electronic apparatus 100 may determine a region which will be displayed (or an angle of view) among images which will be reproduced on the basis of the identified aspect ratio information of the display and the identified type and curvature information of the display." ]
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['1. An electronic apparatus (100) comprising: a display (120); and a controller (110) electrically connected to the display, and a storage that stores a lookup table for a flat display including aspect ratio information of the display and an angle of view which matches the aspect ratio information, wherein based on a type of the display being flat, the controller is configured to: identify aspect ratio information of the display, determine an angle of view of a 360 degree image to be displayed on the display based on the identified aspect ratio information of the display, using the lookup table, and control the display to display a region of the 360 degree image based on the determined angle of view.', '6. The electronic apparatus (100) of claim 1, further comprising a camera (132), wherein the controller (110) is further configured to control to display the 360 degree image on the display (120) based on data generated by the camera.']
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CONTROLLING DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
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[ "FIG2 is a table of example antenna beamwidth and sensing sensitivity combinations, according to embodiments" ]
[ "In some embodiments, the jointly selected antenna beamwidth 150 and sensing sensitivity may be a predefined beamwidth and sensitivity combination. FIG2 illustrates an example table comprising a plurality of predefined beamwidth and sensitivity combinations from which the communication device 110 jointly selects antenna beamwidth 150 and sensing sensitivity. According to FIG2, predefined antenna beamwidth 150 values are represented in terms of a maximum azimuth (α) and predefined sensing sensitivity values are represented in terms of a maximum gain (β). Each of the combinations depicted in FIG2 includes an antenna beamwidth 150 value from the set {α, 0.8 α, 0.6 α, 0.4 α, 0.2 α}, from wide to narrow. Each of the combinations depicted in FIG2 also includes a sensing sensitivity value from the set {β, 0.8 β, 0.6 β, 0.4 β, 0.2 β}, from most to least sensitive. Consistent with the example of FIG2, jointly selecting antenna beamwidth 150 and sensing sensitivity may include selecting any of these combinations.", "Other embodiments may include additional, fewer, or different antenna beamwidth 150 values, sensing sensitivity values, and/or additional, fewer, or different combinations thereof. Further, in some embodiments, the antenna beamwidth 150 values, sensing sensitivity values, and/or combinations thereof (e.g., those shown in FIG2) are the result of a numerical equation and/or mathematical expression.", "In some embodiments, a given plurality of predefined beamwidth and sensitivity combinations, such as (but not limited to) that illustrated in FIG2, may be one of multiple sets of predefined beamwidth and sensitivity combinations, each set corresponding to a respective carrier frequency (or range of frequencies). Thus, in some embodiments, the communication device 110 may determine a carrier frequency in which to directionally sense spectral conditions, and this carrier frequency may be used to identify a particular set of corresponding predefined beamwidth and sensitivity combinations. Similarly, the communication device 110 may determine a range of carrier frequencies in which spectral conditions will be sensed, and identify a set of predefined beamwidth and sensitivity combinations corresponding thereto. Once a set of predefined beamwidth and sensitivity combinations is identified, a particular combination may be selected from the set based on the distance in which the communication device 110 will sense the spectral conditions." ]
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['1. A method (300) of controlling directional communication equipment (730), implemented by a communication device (110), the method (300) being characterized by : determining (310) a distance (140a, 140b) for which an antenna lobe (160a, 160b) extends from the communication device (110) for directionally sensing spectral conditions; jointly selecting (320) an antenna beamwidth (150a, 150b) and sensing sensitivity with which to directionally sense the spectral conditions based on the distance (140a, 140b).', '8. The method of claim 7, further comprising: transmitting in a direction of a remote device (120) responsive to the spectral energy level being below the energy threshold; changing one or both of the selected antenna beamwidth (150a, 150b) and sensing sensitivity based on a determination of whether or not the transmission was successfully received by the remote device (120).']
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CONTROLLING DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
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[ "FIG3 is a flow diagram illustrating an example method according to embodiments" ]
[ "In view of the above, FIG3 illustrates an example method 300 of controlling directional communication equipment, implemented by a communication device 110. The method 300 comprises determining a distance 140 for directionally sensing spectral conditions (step 310), and jointly selecting an antenna beamwidth 150 and sensing sensitivity with which to directionally sense the spectral conditions based on the distance 140 (step 320)." ]
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['1. A method (300) of controlling directional communication equipment (730), implemented by a communication device (110), the method (300) being characterized by : determining (310) a distance (140a, 140b) for which an antenna lobe (160a, 160b) extends from the communication device (110) for directionally sensing spectral conditions; jointly selecting (320) an antenna beamwidth (150a, 150b) and sensing sensitivity with which to directionally sense the spectral conditions based on the distance (140a, 140b).']
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CONTROLLING DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
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[ "FIG4 is a flow diagram illustrating a more detailed example method according to embodiments" ]
[ "FIG4 illustrates a more detailed method 400 of controlling directional communication equipment, implemented by a communication device 110. The method 400 comprises determining a distance 140 (step 410) and a carrier frequency (step 420) for directionally sensing spectral conditions. The method 400 further comprises jointly selecting an antenna beamwidth 150 and sensing sensitivity with which to directionally sense the spectral conditions based on the distance and carrier frequency (step 425). The joint selection of the antenna beamwidth 150 and sensing sensitivity may comprise selecting a predefined beamwidth and sensitivity combination from a set of predefined beamwidth and sensitivity combinations that is predefined for the determined carrier frequency, as discussed above." ]
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['1. A method (300) of controlling directional communication equipment (730), implemented by a communication device (110), the method (300) being characterized by : determining (310) a distance (140a, 140b) for which an antenna lobe (160a, 160b) extends from the communication device (110) for directionally sensing spectral conditions; jointly selecting (320) an antenna beamwidth (150a, 150b) and sensing sensitivity with which to directionally sense the spectral conditions based on the distance (140a, 140b).']
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CONTROLLING DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
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[ "FIG5 is a block diagram illustrating example hardware configured according to embodiments" ]
[ "Yet other embodiments of the present disclosure include the computing device 110 implemented according to the hardware illustrated in FIG5. The example hardware of FIG5 comprises processing circuitry 710, memory circuitry 720, and interface circuitry 730. The processing circuitry 710 is communicatively coupled to the memory circuitry 720 and the interface circuitry 730, e.g., via one or more buses. The processing circuitry 710 may comprise one or more microprocessors, microcontrollers, hardware circuits, discrete logic circuits, hardware registers, digital signal processors (DSPs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), or a combination thereof. For example, the processing circuitry 710 may be programmable hardware capable of executing software instructions stored as a machine-readable computer program 760 in the memory circuitry 720. The memory circuitry 720 of the various embodiments may comprise any non-transitory machine-readable media known in the art or that may be developed, whether volatile or nonvolatile, including but not limited to solid state media (e.g., SRAM, DRAM, DDRAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, flash memory, solid state drive, etc.), removable storage devices (e.g., Secure Digital (SD) card, miniSD card, microSD card, memory stick, thumb-drive, USB flash drive, ROM cartridge, Universal Media Disc), fixed drive (e.g., magnetic hard disk drive), or the like, wholly or in any combination.", "According to embodiments of the hardware illustrated in FIG5, the interface circuitry 730 is configured to directionally exchange wireless communication signals with a remote device. The processing circuitry 710 is configured to determine a distance 140 for directionally sensing spectral conditions, and jointly select an antenna beamwidth 150 and sensing sensitivity with which to directionally sense the spectral conditions based on the distance 140." ]
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['1. A method (300) of controlling directional communication equipment (730), implemented by a communication device (110), the method (300) being characterized by : determining (310) a distance (140a, 140b) for which an antenna lobe (160a, 160b) extends from the communication device (110) for directionally sensing spectral conditions; jointly selecting (320) an antenna beamwidth (150a, 150b) and sensing sensitivity with which to directionally sense the spectral conditions based on the distance (140a, 140b).']
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EP3501199B1
CONTROLLING DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
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[ "FIG6 is a block diagram illustrating a plurality of physical units comprised in processing circuitry of a communication device according to embodiments" ]
[ "Other embodiments of the present disclosure include the example processing circuitry 710 of the computing device 110 as illustrated in FIG6. The processing circuitry 710 comprises a plurality of communicatively coupled physical units. In particular, the processing circuitry 710 comprises a determining unit 805 configured to determine a distance 140 for directionally sensing spectral conditions, and a selecting unit 810 configured to jointly select an antenna beamwidth 150 and sensing sensitivity with which to directionally sense the spectral conditions based on the distance 140." ]
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['1. A method (300) of controlling directional communication equipment (730), implemented by a communication device (110), the method (300) being characterized by : determining (310) a distance (140a, 140b) for which an antenna lobe (160a, 160b) extends from the communication device (110) for directionally sensing spectral conditions; jointly selecting (320) an antenna beamwidth (150a, 150b) and sensing sensitivity with which to directionally sense the spectral conditions based on the distance (140a, 140b).', '8. The method of claim 7, further comprising: transmitting in a direction of a remote device (120) responsive to the spectral energy level being below the energy threshold; changing one or both of the selected antenna beamwidth (150a, 150b) and sensing sensitivity based on a determination of whether or not the transmission was successfully received by the remote device (120).']
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EP3501199B1
CONTROLLING DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
[ "FIG7" ]
[ "FIG7 is a block diagram illustrating a plurality of software modules comprised in control software for controlling a programmable communication device according to embodiments " ]
[ "Other embodiments of the present disclosure include the example control software 760 of computing device 710, as illustrated in FIG7. The control software 760 of FIG7 comprises a plurality of software modules. In particular, this control software 760 comprises a determining module 905 configured to determine a distance 140 for directionally sensing spectral conditions, and a selecting module configured to jointly select an antenna beamwidth 150 and sensing sensitivity with which to directionally sense the spectral conditions based on the distance 140." ]
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['1. A method (300) of controlling directional communication equipment (730), implemented by a communication device (110), the method (300) being characterized by : determining (310) a distance (140a, 140b) for which an antenna lobe (160a, 160b) extends from the communication device (110) for directionally sensing spectral conditions; jointly selecting (320) an antenna beamwidth (150a, 150b) and sensing sensitivity with which to directionally sense the spectral conditions based on the distance (140a, 140b).', '8. The method of claim 7, further comprising: transmitting in a direction of a remote device (120) responsive to the spectral energy level being below the energy threshold; changing one or both of the selected antenna beamwidth (150a, 150b) and sensing sensitivity based on a determination of whether or not the transmission was successfully received by the remote device (120).']
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RISK AWARE VALIDITY ASSESSMENT OF SYSTEM INFORMATION
[ "FIG7" ]
[ "FIG7 shows a flowchart for schematically illustrating a method performed by an access node according to an embodiment of the invention" ]
[ "FIG7 shows a flowchart for illustrating a method of controlling radio transmissions in a wireless communication network. The method of FIG7 may be utilized for implementing the illustrated concepts in an access node of the wireless communication network, such as one of the above-mentioned access nodes 110. If a processor-based implementation of the access node is used, the steps of the method may be performed by one or more processors of the access node. In such a case the node may further comprise a memory in which program code for implementing the below described functionalities is stored." ]
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['1. A method of controlling access to a wireless communication network, the method comprising: a radio device (10; 600; 900) acquiring (510) system information from the wireless communication network, the system information comprising parameters for controlling access of the radio device (10; 600; 900) to the wireless communication network and being organized in at least two classes differing with respect to a risk level associated with accessing the wireless communication network based on one or more parameters of the class; the radio device (10; 600; 900) receiving (520) validation information which enables the radio device (10; 600; 900) to determine, individually for at least one of the classes, validity of the system information as previously acquired by the radio device (10 ; 600; 900); and depending on the validity and the risk level associated with at least one of the classes, the radio device (10; 600; 900) determining (530) whether to access the wireless communication network based on the system information as previously acquired by the radio device (10; 600; 900), wherein the risk level of each class is based on a probability that a problem is caused by accessing the wireless communication network based on one or more parameters of the class or on a severeness level of a problem caused by accessing the wireless communication network based on one or more parameters of the class.', '4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising: the radio device (10; 600; 900) receiving an identifier (220) from the wireless communication network; and based on the identifier (220), the radio device (10; 600; 900) acquiring the system information, wherein the radio device (10; 600; 900) receives the validation information in conjunction with a transmission of the identifier (220), wherein the radio device (10; 600; 900) receives the system information in an access information table (210) and utilizes the identifier (220) to acquire the system information by identifying, in the access information table, at least one entry including the system. wherein the identifier (220) corresponds to a signature sequence utilized by the radio device (10; 600; 900) to synchronize with an access node (110; 800; 1000) of the wireless communication network.']
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EP3501217B1
SUPPORTING OR PERFORMING DISTRIBUTION OF A PAGING MESSAGE
[ "FIG4A", " FIG4B" ]
[ "FIG4A is a first example of a list with network nodes supporting a requested RANA, in accordance with embodiments herein ", "FIG4B is a second example of a list with network nodes supporting three requested RANAs, in accordance with embodiments herein" ]
[ "FIG4A is a table illustrating a first example of the above-mentioned list of network nodes sent by the wireless device 200 to the first network node 208 in action 306 or action 2:4. In this example, the first network node 208 has requested information about which network nodes support RANA 1. It is thus shown that a set of network nodes 11, 12, 13,... support RANA 1 which is indicated by a suitable RANA identifier, or RANA ID. The list also includes contact information for each network node, which can be used for establishing a connection to the respective network nodes. The contact information is schematically denoted C11, C12, C13 for the respective network nodes 11, 12, 13. ", "FIG4B is a table illustrating a second example of the above-mentioned list of network nodes sent by the wireless device 200 to the first network node 208. In this example the first network node 208 has requested information about which network nodes support three different RANAs including RANA 1, RANA 2 and RANA 3. The request could also refer to any RANAs for which the wireless device 200 has collected RANA information. The list in this case indicates that a first set of network nodes 11, 12, 13,... support RANA 1, a second set of network nodes 21, 22, 23,... support RANA 2, and that a third set of network nodes 31, 32, 33,... support RANA 3. The list also includes respective contact information, generally denoted \"Cxx\", for the network nodes, which can be used for establishing a connection to the respective network nodes." ]
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['1. A method performed by a wireless device (200) for supporting distribution of paging messages within a Radio Access Network Area, RANA, of a wireless network, the method comprising: - collecting (300) RANA related information from network nodes (202, 204, 206) visited by the wireless device (200), the RANA related information indicating which RANAs are supported by the respective network nodes, - extracting (304) from the collected RANA related information, a list of network nodes that support a RANA, and - sending (306) the extracted list of network nodes to a first network node (208) to enable said distribution of paging messages by the first network node (208) within the RANA.']
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EP3501217B1
SUPPORTING OR PERFORMING DISTRIBUTION OF A PAGING MESSAGE
[ "FIG6" ]
[ "FIG6 is a block diagram illustrating a wireless device and a first network node in more detail, according to further possible embodiments " ]
[ "The block diagram in FIG6 illustrates a detailed but non-limiting example of how a wireless device 600 and a first network node 602, respectively, may be structured to bring about the above-described solution and embodiments thereof. In this figure, the wireless device 600 and the first network node 602 may be configured to operate according to any of the examples and embodiments of employing the solution as described above, where appropriate, and as follows. Each of the wireless device 600 and the first network node 602 is shown to comprise a processor \"P\", a memory \"M\" and a communication circuit \"C\" with suitable equipment for transmitting and receiving messages in the manner described herein.", "It should be noted that FIG6 illustrates various functional modules in the wireless device 600 and the first network node 602, respectively, and the skilled person is able to implement these functional modules in practice using suitable software and hardware. Thus, the solution is generally not limited to the shown structures of the wireless device 600 and the network node 602, and the functional units therein may be configured to operate according to any of the features and embodiments described in this disclosure, where appropriate." ]
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['1. A method performed by a wireless device (200) for supporting distribution of paging messages within a Radio Access Network Area, RANA, of a wireless network, the method comprising: - collecting (300) RANA related information from network nodes (202, 204, 206) visited by the wireless device (200), the RANA related information indicating which RANAs are supported by the respective network nodes, - extracting (304) from the collected RANA related information, a list of network nodes that support a RANA, and - sending (306) the extracted list of network nodes to a first network node (208) to enable said distribution of paging messages by the first network node (208) within the RANA.']
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EP3501259B1
RETURN PAN FOR AN AGRICULTURAL COMBINE
[ "FIG2" ]
[ "FIG2 is a perspective top view of the return pan of FIG1" ]
[ "In FIG2, the return pan 116 is shown in greater detail. The return pan has a floor 134, a rear wall 136, and two side walls 138, 140. The return pan 116 has an exit 142 from which grain leaves the return pan 116. The floor 134 is divided into four separate sections that extend longitudinally and guide the dirty grain in four different channels. These channels are separated by ribs 144 that are fixed to and extend upwards from the floor 134. The ribs 144 function to keep the grain that falls on the floor 134 from shifting to one side or another as the grain is carried down the return pan 116 and thus travel more in the longitudinal direction \"D\" as it moves across the floor 134 towards the exit 142." ]
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['1. A return pan (116) for an agricultural combine for harvesting crops in an agricultural field and having a direction of travel through the field, wherein the return pan (116) comprises: a textured floor (134) configured to push grain toward an exit (142) of the return pan (116) when the return pan (116) is oscillated in a fore-and-aft direction, a first auger (146) and a second auger (148) that extend across the exit (142) of the textured floor (134) generally perpendicular to the fore-and-aft direction, and a first motor (150) coupled to the first auger (146) to drive the first auger (146) in rotation; characterized in that the return pan (116) comprises a second motor (152) coupled to the second auger (148) to drive the second auger (148) in rotation.', '2. The return pan (116) of claim 1, further comprising two side walls (138, 140) and a rear wall (136) fixed to the textured floor (134) and extending upward from the textured floor (134).']
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EP3501259B1
RETURN PAN FOR AN AGRICULTURAL COMBINE
[ "FIG1" ]
[ "FIG1 is a side view of a threshing, separating, and cleaning mechanism in accordance with the present invention" ]
[ "In FIG1 a threshing, separating, and cleaning mechanism 100 for an agricultural combine is shown. Mechanism 100 includes a rotor 102 disposed inside a cage 104. A forward portion of rotor 102 functions to thresh the crop material. A rear portion of rotor 102 functions to separate material other than grain from the grain itself." ]
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['1. A return pan (116) for an agricultural combine for harvesting crops in an agricultural field and having a direction of travel through the field, wherein the return pan (116) comprises: a textured floor (134) configured to push grain toward an exit (142) of the return pan (116) when the return pan (116) is oscillated in a fore-and-aft direction, a first auger (146) and a second auger (148) that extend across the exit (142) of the textured floor (134) generally perpendicular to the fore-and-aft direction, and a first motor (150) coupled to the first auger (146) to drive the first auger (146) in rotation; characterized in that the return pan (116) comprises a second motor (152) coupled to the second auger (148) to drive the second auger (148) in rotation.', '10. A separating and cleaning mechanism (100) for an agricultural combine comprising a rotor (102) and concave (106) arrangement for separating grain from plant residue and/or a residue beater rotor (110) and associated grating (114); a return pan (116) according to one of the preceding claims disposed underneath the rotor (102) and concave (106) arrangement and/or below the residue beater rotor (110) and the grating (114) to receive threshed and separated grain from the rotor (102) and concave (106) arrangement and/or from the grating (114) and a cleaning shoe including at least a cleaning fan (126) and a sieve (122) or chaffer (124) disposed underneath the return pan (116) to receive the threshed and separated grain from the return pan (116) and to further clean the threshed and separated grain.']
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EP3501307B1
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
[ "FIG2", " FIG3", " FIG4" ]
[ "FIG2 is a schematic block diagram of functional modules of a first electronic cigarette according to a second embodiment of the present invention ", "FIG3 is a schematic block diagram of functional modules of a second electronic cigarette according to the second embodiment of the present invention ", "FIG4 is a schematic block diagram of functional modules of a third electronic cigarette according to the second embodiment of the present invention" ]
[ "FIG2 is a schematic diagram of functional modules of an electronic cigarette 200 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG2, the electronic cigarette 200 includes a microprocessor 201, a battery module 202, a heating element 203, and a sensing module 204. ", "Optionally, as shown in FIG3, it is a schematic diagram of functional modules of another electronic cigarette 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG3, the electronic cigarette 200 further includes a speaker 205. When the concentration of the analyte is higher than or equal to (i.e., ≥) the preset threshold, the microprocessor 201 controls the speaker 205 to issue an alarm, to remind the user that the concentration of the analyte is too high, which may cause harm to the human body. ", "Optionally, as shown in FIG4, it is a schematic diagram of functional modules of another electronic cigarette 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG4, the electronic cigarette 200 further includes a timer 206 for calculating time T1 during which the battery module 202 supplies power to the heating element 203 with the first output parameter. The timer 206 is further configured to calculate time T2 during which the battery module 202 supplies power to the heating element 203 with the second output parameter. The timer 206 feeds the calculated time T1, T2 back to the microprocessor 201. In this embodiment, the microprocessor 201 stores a first preset time and a second preset time. When T1 reaches the first preset time or T2 reaches the second preset time, the microprocessor 201 controls the sensing module 204 to detect the concentration of the analyte again, the microprocessor 201 then determines the relationship between the concentration of the analyte and the preset threshold when receiving the concentration of the analyte again, and finally, controls the operation of the battery module 202 according to the determination result. The first preset time and the second preset time may be the same or different, which can be specifically set according to the actual situation of the electronic cigarette." ]
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['1. An electronic cigarette, comprising a microprocessor (101, 201), a battery module (102, 202) and a heating element (103, 203), the microprocessor (101, 201) being electrically connected to the battery module (102, 202), the battery module (102, 202) being electrically connected to the heating element (103, 203) and supplying power to the heating element (103, 203) with a first output parameter, a sensing module (109, 204), connected to the microprocessor (101, 201) and disposed in a smoke outlet passage (108) of the electronic cigarette, for detecting the concentration of an analyte and sending the concentration of the analyte to the microprocessor (101, 201); characterized in that the analyte comprises one or more of fine particles, smoke tar, carbon monoxide, nicotine, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein, and glyoxal; wherein the sensing module (109, 204) comprises one or more of a PM2.5 sensor, a tar sensor, a carbon monoxide sensor, a semiconductor sensor, and an electrochemical sensor; wherein the microprocessor (101, 201) stores a preset threshold, the microprocessor (101, 201) is configured to receive the concentration of the analyte detected by the sensing module (109, 204), and further configured to determine the relationship between the concentration of the analyte and the preset threshold; when the concentration of the analyte is higher than or equal to the preset threshold, the microprocessor (101, 201) controls the battery module (102, 202) to supply power to the heating element (103, 203) with a second output parameter, wherein the second output parameter is smaller than the first output parameter.', '4. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic cigarette further comprises a timer (206), wherein: the timer (206) is configured for calculating time T1 and sending T1 to the microprocessor (101, 201), wherein T1 is the time during which the battery module (102, 202) supplies power to the heating element (103, 203) with the first output parameter; the microprocessor (101, 201) stores a first preset time, the microprocessor (101, 201) is further configured to control the sensing module (109, 204) to detect the concentration of the analyte when T1 reaches the first preset time.']
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EP3501307B1
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
[ "FIG5" ]
[ "FIG5 is a flow chart of steps of a control method for an electronic cigarette according to a third embodiment of the present invention" ]
[ "FIG5 is a flow chart of steps of a control method for an electronic cigarette according to a third embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG5, the method includes:Step S501, the microprocessor controls the battery module of the electronic cigarette to supply power to the heating element with the first output parameter." ]
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['1. An electronic cigarette, comprising a microprocessor (101, 201), a battery module (102, 202) and a heating element (103, 203), the microprocessor (101, 201) being electrically connected to the battery module (102, 202), the battery module (102, 202) being electrically connected to the heating element (103, 203) and supplying power to the heating element (103, 203) with a first output parameter, a sensing module (109, 204), connected to the microprocessor (101, 201) and disposed in a smoke outlet passage (108) of the electronic cigarette, for detecting the concentration of an analyte and sending the concentration of the analyte to the microprocessor (101, 201); characterized in that the analyte comprises one or more of fine particles, smoke tar, carbon monoxide, nicotine, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein, and glyoxal; wherein the sensing module (109, 204) comprises one or more of a PM2.5 sensor, a tar sensor, a carbon monoxide sensor, a semiconductor sensor, and an electrochemical sensor; wherein the microprocessor (101, 201) stores a preset threshold, the microprocessor (101, 201) is configured to receive the concentration of the analyte detected by the sensing module (109, 204), and further configured to determine the relationship between the concentration of the analyte and the preset threshold; when the concentration of the analyte is higher than or equal to the preset threshold, the microprocessor (101, 201) controls the battery module (102, 202) to supply power to the heating element (103, 203) with a second output parameter, wherein the second output parameter is smaller than the first output parameter.', '4. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic cigarette further comprises a timer (206), wherein: the timer (206) is configured for calculating time T1 and sending T1 to the microprocessor (101, 201), wherein T1 is the time during which the battery module (102, 202) supplies power to the heating element (103, 203) with the first output parameter; the microprocessor (101, 201) stores a first preset time, the microprocessor (101, 201) is further configured to control the sensing module (109, 204) to detect the concentration of the analyte when T1 reaches the first preset time.']
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EP3501307B1
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
[ "FIG6" ]
[ "FIG6 is a flow chart of steps of another control method for an electronic cigarette according to the third embodiment of the present invention" ]
[ "Optionally, referring to FIG6, FIG6 is a flow chart of another control method for an electronic cigarette according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG6, the step S504 may further include controlling a reminder device on the electronic cigarette to issue an alarm, in order to remind the user that the concentration of the analyte is too high, which may cause harm to the human body." ]
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['1. An electronic cigarette, comprising a microprocessor (101, 201), a battery module (102, 202) and a heating element (103, 203), the microprocessor (101, 201) being electrically connected to the battery module (102, 202), the battery module (102, 202) being electrically connected to the heating element (103, 203) and supplying power to the heating element (103, 203) with a first output parameter, a sensing module (109, 204), connected to the microprocessor (101, 201) and disposed in a smoke outlet passage (108) of the electronic cigarette, for detecting the concentration of an analyte and sending the concentration of the analyte to the microprocessor (101, 201); characterized in that the analyte comprises one or more of fine particles, smoke tar, carbon monoxide, nicotine, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein, and glyoxal; wherein the sensing module (109, 204) comprises one or more of a PM2.5 sensor, a tar sensor, a carbon monoxide sensor, a semiconductor sensor, and an electrochemical sensor; wherein the microprocessor (101, 201) stores a preset threshold, the microprocessor (101, 201) is configured to receive the concentration of the analyte detected by the sensing module (109, 204), and further configured to determine the relationship between the concentration of the analyte and the preset threshold; when the concentration of the analyte is higher than or equal to the preset threshold, the microprocessor (101, 201) controls the battery module (102, 202) to supply power to the heating element (103, 203) with a second output parameter, wherein the second output parameter is smaller than the first output parameter.', '4. The electronic cigarette according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic cigarette further comprises a timer (206), wherein: the timer (206) is configured for calculating time T1 and sending T1 to the microprocessor (101, 201), wherein T1 is the time during which the battery module (102, 202) supplies power to the heating element (103, 203) with the first output parameter; the microprocessor (101, 201) stores a first preset time, the microprocessor (101, 201) is further configured to control the sensing module (109, 204) to detect the concentration of the analyte when T1 reaches the first preset time.']
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EP3501307B1
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
[ "FIG1" ]
[ "FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic cigarette according to a first embodiment of the present invention" ]
[ "Referring to FIG1, a structural diagram of an electronic cigarette 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown. The electronic cigarette 100 includes a housing 10, a mouthpiece 20 disposed at one end of the housing 10, a battery module 102 received in the housing 10, a heating element 103 received in the housing 10, a sensing module 109 fixed in the mouthpiece 20, and a microprocessor 101 received in the housing 10 and electrically connected to the battery module 102. Since the sensing module 109 is fixedly disposed in the mouthpiece 20, when the sensing module 109 is damaged, it can be replaced together with the mouthpiece 20, which is convenient and quick." ]
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schematic structural diagram
A
[ { "element_identifier": "103", "terms": [ "heating element" ] }, { "element_identifier": "100", "terms": [ "electronic cigarette" ] }, { "element_identifier": "20", "terms": [ "mouthpiece" ] }, { "element_identifier": "104", "terms": [ "liquid inlet hole" ] }, { "element_identifier": "105", "terms": [ "liquid storage chamber" ] }, { "element_identifier": "102", "terms": [ "battery module" ] }, { "element_identifier": "10", "terms": [ "housing" ] }, { "element_identifier": "101", "terms": [ "microprocessor" ] }, { "element_identifier": "106", "terms": [ "hole" ] }, { "element_identifier": "107", "terms": [ "air inlet passage" ] } ]
['1. An electronic cigarette, comprising a microprocessor (101, 201), a battery module (102, 202) and a heating element (103, 203), the microprocessor (101, 201) being electrically connected to the battery module (102, 202), the battery module (102, 202) being electrically connected to the heating element (103, 203) and supplying power to the heating element (103, 203) with a first output parameter, a sensing module (109, 204), connected to the microprocessor (101, 201) and disposed in a smoke outlet passage (108) of the electronic cigarette, for detecting the concentration of an analyte and sending the concentration of the analyte to the microprocessor (101, 201); characterized in that the analyte comprises one or more of fine particles, smoke tar, carbon monoxide, nicotine, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein, and glyoxal; wherein the sensing module (109, 204) comprises one or more of a PM2.5 sensor, a tar sensor, a carbon monoxide sensor, a semiconductor sensor, and an electrochemical sensor; wherein the microprocessor (101, 201) stores a preset threshold, the microprocessor (101, 201) is configured to receive the concentration of the analyte detected by the sensing module (109, 204), and further configured to determine the relationship between the concentration of the analyte and the preset threshold; when the concentration of the analyte is higher than or equal to the preset threshold, the microprocessor (101, 201) controls the battery module (102, 202) to supply power to the heating element (103, 203) with a second output parameter, wherein the second output parameter is smaller than the first output parameter.']
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EP3501333B1
ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT
[ "FIG3" ]
[ "FIG3 shows a diagram of a flow chart for molding the handle of the oral care implement according to the present disclosure" ]
[ "FIG3 shows a diagram of a flow chart illustrating the steps of making a handle 12 or a portion of a handle of the oral care implement 10 according to the present disclosure. An amorphous thermoplastic resin, optionally comprising glass fibers, is provided at 100. Aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate is provided at 110. Iron oxide is provided at 120. At 130, the amorphous thermoplastic resin (optionally comprising glass fibers), the aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate, and the iron oxide are mixed into a molding material. The molding material is then heated into a flowable condition at 140. The heated and flowable molding material is molded into a handle 12 or part of a handle at 150. The molding step may be either an injection molding or extrusion molding step. The optional step of electroplating the oral care implement/handle is shown at 160." ]
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diagram
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['1. An oral care implement (10, 300, 310) having an overall length extension (15, 720) extending between a proximal end (17) and a distal end (19, 760), the distal end (19, 760) being opposite the proximal end (17), the oral care implement (10, 300, 310) comprising a head (14) at the proximal end (17) and a handle (12, 600, 610), the handle (12, 600, 610) being at least partially made from a material having a density being higher than the density of the material of the head (14), the oral care implement (10, 300, 310) having a center of gravity (500, 510) located at a distance (740) measured from the distal end (19, 760), wherein the ratio of said distance (740) to the overall length extension (15, 720) of the oral care implement (10, 300, 310) is from about 0.30 to about 0.45, preferably from about 0.35 to about 0.42, further preferably from about 0.38 to about 0.41, characterized in that the material of the handle (12, 600 , 610) comprises a magnetic and/or ferromagnetic material comprising from about 13 weight percent to about 30 weight percent of an amorphous thermoplastic resin; from about 3 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of aluminium oxide, boron nitride or aluminium silicate; and from about 45 weight percent to about 67 weight percent of iron oxide.']
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EP3501333B1
ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT
[ "FIG10" ]
[ "FIG10 shows a side view of an example embodiment of an oral care implement according to the present disclosure " ]
[ "In contrast to the toothbrushes of the state of the art having a lightweight handle, toothbrush 310 according to the present disclosure has a center of gravity 510 being located below the axis of rotation 515 when the brush is loaded with about 1.4 g of toothpaste and placed on a substantially planer/flat surface 517 (cf. FIG10). As the center of gravity 510 is closer to the back side 13 than to the front side 11 of toothbrush 310 when measured along the height extension 23 of handle 610, toothbrush 310 returns automatically to an upright positon (as shown in FIG10) and keeps toothpaste 400 away from the surface 517 once the brush 310 is moved out of the balanced position." ]
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side view
A
[ { "element_identifier": "1", "terms": [ "about" ] }, { "element_identifier": "1000", "terms": [ "toothbrush" ] }, { "element_identifier": "11", "terms": [ "front side" ] }, { "element_identifier": "400", "terms": [ "toothpaste" ] }, { "element_identifier": "10", "terms": [ "implement" ] }, { "element_identifier": "720", "terms": [ "overall length extension" ] }, { "element_identifier": "310", "terms": [ "toothbrush" ] }, { "element_identifier": "1100", "terms": [ "rotation" ] }, { "element_identifier": "1010", "terms": [ "handle" ] }, { "element_identifier": "610", "terms": [ "handle" ] }, { "element_identifier": "23", "terms": [ "height extension" ] }, { "element_identifier": "1200", "terms": [ "gravity" ] }, { "element_identifier": "13", "terms": [ "from about" ] }, { "element_identifier": "1300", "terms": [ "roll stops" ] }, { "element_identifier": "14", "terms": [ "head" ] }, { "element_identifier": "510", "terms": [ "gravity" ] }, { "element_identifier": "517", "terms": [ "surface" ] }, { "element_identifier": "515", "terms": [ "rotation" ] }, { "element_identifier": "760", "terms": [ "distal end" ] } ]
['1. An oral care implement (10, 300, 310) having an overall length extension (15, 720) extending between a proximal end (17) and a distal end (19, 760), the distal end (19, 760) being opposite the proximal end (17), the oral care implement (10, 300, 310) comprising a head (14) at the proximal end (17) and a handle (12, 600, 610), the handle (12, 600, 610) being at least partially made from a material having a density being higher than the density of the material of the head (14), the oral care implement (10, 300, 310) having a center of gravity (500, 510) located at a distance (740) measured from the distal end (19, 760), wherein the ratio of said distance (740) to the overall length extension (15, 720) of the oral care implement (10, 300, 310) is from about 0.30 to about 0.45, preferably from about 0.35 to about 0.42, further preferably from about 0.38 to about 0.41, characterized in that the material of the handle (12, 600 , 610) comprises a magnetic and/or ferromagnetic material comprising from about 13 weight percent to about 30 weight percent of an amorphous thermoplastic resin; from about 3 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of aluminium oxide, boron nitride or aluminium silicate; and from about 45 weight percent to about 67 weight percent of iron oxide.', '3. The oral care implement (10, 300, 310) of any of the preceding claims, wherein the oral care implement (10, 300, 310) has a front side (11) and a back side (13) opposite the front side (11), and the head (14) has at least one cleaning element (21) extending from the front side (11), and the handle (12, 600, 610) has a cross-sectional area extending substantially perpendicular to the overall length extension (15, 720) of the oral care implement (10, 300, 310), the cross-sectional area has a height extension (23) extending between the front side (11) and the back side (13), and the oral care implement (10, 300, 310) has an axis of rotation (515) when the oral care implement (10, 300, 310) is placed with the back side (13) on a surface (517), and the center of gravity (500, 510) is below the axis of rotation (515) and closer to the back side (13) than to the front side (11) when measured along the height extension (23) of the handle (12, 600, 610).']
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EP_3501334_B1 (1).png
EP3501334B1
ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT
[ "FIG2" ]
[ "FIG2 shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a kit comprising the oral care implement according to the present disclosure, and a magnetic holder at which the oral care implement is magnetically attached" ]
[ "The material of which the handle 12 is at least partially made possesses magnetic and/or ferromagnetic properties. FIG2 shows a kit 22 comprising a manual toothbrush 10 with handle 12 to which head 14 is attached, and a magnetic holder 24 onto which toothbrush 10 is magnetically attached." ]
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perspective view
A
[ { "element_identifier": "24", "terms": [ "magnetic holder" ] }, { "element_identifier": "17", "terms": [ "about" ] }, { "element_identifier": "14", "terms": [ "head" ] }, { "element_identifier": "12", "terms": [ "handle" ] }, { "element_identifier": "22", "terms": [ "kit" ] }, { "element_identifier": "2", "terms": [ "about" ] }, { "element_identifier": "16", "terms": [ "rest" ] }, { "element_identifier": "10", "terms": [ "toothbrush" ] } ]
['1. An oral care implement (10, 300, 310) comprising a head (14) and a handle (12, 600, 610), the head (14) being repeatedly attachable to and detachable from the handle (12, 600, 610), the head (14) being at least partially made from a material having a density from about 0.5 g/cm 3 to about 1.2 g/cm 3 , and the handle (12) being at least partially made from a material having a density from about 2.1 g/cm 3 to about 3.1 g/cm 3 , wherein the material of the head (14) is a non-magnetic and/or non-ferromagnetic material, preferably polypropylene; and the material of the handle (12, 600, 610) comprises a magnetic and/or ferromagnetic material and the magnetic and/or ferromagnetic material of the handle (12, 600, 610) comprises from about 13 weight percent to about 30 weight percent of an amorphous thermoplastic resin; from about 3 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of aluminium oxide, boron nitride or aluminium silicate; and from about 45 weight percent to about 67 weight percent of iron oxide.', '6. A kit (22) comprising the oral care implement (10, 300, 310) of any of the preceding claims and a magnetic holder (24) for attaching and holding the oral care implement (10, 300, 310).']
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EP_3501334_B1 (2).png
EP3501334B1
ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT
[ "FIG3" ]
[ "FIG3 shows a diagram of a flow chart for molding the handle of the oral care implement according to the present disclosure" ]
[ "FIG3 shows a diagram of a flow chart illustrating the steps of making a handle 12 or a portion of a handle of the oral care implement 10 according to the present disclosure. An amorphous thermoplastic resin, optionally comprising glass fibers, is provided at 100. Aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate is provided at 110. Iron oxide is provided at 120. At 130, the amorphous thermoplastic resin (optionally comprising glass fibers), the aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate, and the iron oxide are mixed into a molding material. The molding material is then heated into a flowable condition at 140. The heated and flowable molding material is molded into a handle 12 or part of a handle at 150. The molding step may be either an injection molding or extrusion molding step. The optional step of electroplating the oral care implement/handle is shown at 160." ]
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diagram
A
[ { "element_identifier": "160", "terms": [ "article is shown at" ] }, { "element_identifier": "130", "terms": [ "At", "about" ] }, { "element_identifier": "18", "terms": [ "metal layer" ] }, { "element_identifier": "100", "terms": [ "is provided at" ] }, { "element_identifier": "110", "terms": [ "silicate is provided at" ] }, { "element_identifier": "140", "terms": [ "flowable condition at", "about" ] }, { "element_identifier": "3", "terms": [ "about" ] }, { "element_identifier": "150", "terms": [ "handle at" ] }, { "element_identifier": "120", "terms": [ "oxide is provided at", "from about" ] } ]
['1. An oral care implement (10, 300, 310) comprising a head (14) and a handle (12, 600, 610), the head (14) being repeatedly attachable to and detachable from the handle (12, 600, 610), the head (14) being at least partially made from a material having a density from about 0.5 g/cm 3 to about 1.2 g/cm 3 , and the handle (12) being at least partially made from a material having a density from about 2.1 g/cm 3 to about 3.1 g/cm 3 , wherein the material of the head (14) is a non-magnetic and/or non-ferromagnetic material, preferably polypropylene; and the material of the handle (12, 600, 610) comprises a magnetic and/or ferromagnetic material and the magnetic and/or ferromagnetic material of the handle (12, 600, 610) comprises from about 13 weight percent to about 30 weight percent of an amorphous thermoplastic resin; from about 3 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of aluminium oxide, boron nitride or aluminium silicate; and from about 45 weight percent to about 67 weight percent of iron oxide.']
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EP_3501335_B1 (1).png
EP3501335B1
ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT
[ "FIG2" ]
[ "FIG2 shows a perspective view of an example embodiment of a kit comprising the oral care implement according to the present disclosure, and a magnetic holder at which the oral care implement is magnetically attached" ]
[ "The material of which the handle 12 is at least partially made possesses magnetic and/or ferromagnetic properties. FIG2 shows a kit 22 comprising a manual toothbrush 10 with handle 12 to which head 14 is attached, and a magnetic holder 24 onto which toothbrush 10 is magnetically attached." ]
36
51
perspective view
A
[ { "element_identifier": "24", "terms": [ "magnetic holder" ] }, { "element_identifier": "14", "terms": [ "head" ] }, { "element_identifier": "12", "terms": [ "handle" ] }, { "element_identifier": "22", "terms": [ "kit" ] }, { "element_identifier": "16", "terms": [ "rest" ] } ]
['1. An oral care implement (10) comprising a head (14) and a handle (12), the head (14) being repeatedly attachable to and detachable from the handle (12), the head (14) being made from a non-magnetic and/or non-ferromagnetic material, and the handle (12) being made at least partially made from a magnetic and/or ferromagnetic material, characterized in that the magnetic and/or ferromagnetic material comprises from about 13 weight percent to about 30 weight percent of an amorphous thermoplastic resin; from about 3 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate; and from about 45 weight percent to about 67 weight percent of iron oxide.', '5. The oral care implement (10) of any of the preceding claims, wherein the handle (14) comprises a thumb rest (16) being made from thermoplastic elastomer material and/or from polypropylene material.', '8. A kit (22) comprising the oral care implement (10) of any of the preceding claims and a magnetic holder (24) for attaching and holding the oral care implement (10).']
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EP_3501335_B1 (2).png
EP3501335B1
ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT
[ "FIG3" ]
[ "FIG3 shows a diagram of a flow chart for molding the handle of the oral care implement according to the present disclosure " ]
[ "FIG3 shows a diagram of a flow chart illustrating the steps of making a handle 12 or a portion of a handle of the oral care implement 10 according to the present disclosure. An amorphous thermoplastic resin, optionally comprising glass fibers, is provided at 100. Aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate is provided at 110. Iron oxide is provided at 120. At 130, the amorphous thermoplastic resin (optionally comprising glass fibers), the aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate, and the iron oxide are mixed into a molding material. The molding material is then heated into a flowable condition at 140. The heated and flowable molding material is molded into a handle 12 or part of a handle at 150. The molding step may be either an injection molding or extrusion molding step. The optional step of electroplating the handle is shown at 160." ]
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diagram
A
[ { "element_identifier": "160", "terms": [ "handle is shown at" ] }, { "element_identifier": "130", "terms": [ "At" ] }, { "element_identifier": "100", "terms": [ "is provided at" ] }, { "element_identifier": "110", "terms": [ "silicate is provided at" ] }, { "element_identifier": "140", "terms": [ "flowable condition at" ] }, { "element_identifier": "3", "terms": [ "from about" ] }, { "element_identifier": "150", "terms": [ "handle at" ] }, { "element_identifier": "120", "terms": [ "oxide is provided at" ] } ]
['1. An oral care implement (10) comprising a head (14) and a handle (12), the head (14) being repeatedly attachable to and detachable from the handle (12), the head (14) being made from a non-magnetic and/or non-ferromagnetic material, and the handle (12) being made at least partially made from a magnetic and/or ferromagnetic material, characterized in that the magnetic and/or ferromagnetic material comprises from about 13 weight percent to about 30 weight percent of an amorphous thermoplastic resin; from about 3 weight percent to about 25 weight percent of aluminum oxide, boron nitride or aluminum silicate; and from about 45 weight percent to about 67 weight percent of iron oxide.']
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EP_3501346_B1 (1).png
EP3501346B1
PORTION DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING PORTIONED BEVERAGE ITEMS
[ "FIG4" ]
[ "FIG4 is an enlarged view of FIG3 showing the interface between the exchangeable cartridge and the portion dispenser in the extended position of the piston" ]
[ "The tubular surface 13 of the dispenser is arranged for coupling with the tubular member 7 of the exchangeable cartridge such that the cartridge is held in a substantial vertical arrangement thereby allowing the discharge of the beverage items by gravity in the dispenser. The receiving portion 5 may further comprise at least one latch member 21 arranged for removably engaging the tubular storage member of the exchangeable cartridge. As illustrated in FIG4, the latch member may be an elastically biased hook-type member positioned inside the tubular surface 13 resiliently arranged for engaging a complementary recess such as an annular complementary-shaped groove 22 of the storage member. The hook-type latch member 21 may comprise at least one tooth with a substantially transversal surface engaged with the groove 22 to prevent upward axial movement of the cartridge. This connection enables to secure the exchangeable cartridge in place, prevents accidental removal during operation and may further contribute to the sealing of the exchangeable cartridge with the receiving portion and to the stable alignment with the piston assembly. Of course, these latch means may take many other forms such as a spring-biased ring or a series of circumferentially distributed spring-biased beads. For example, the male part (e.g. hook-type member) may also be part of the cartridge and the female part (e.g. groove) may be provided inside the tubular surface 13." ]
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enlarged view
A
[ { "element_identifier": "5", "terms": [ "receiving portion" ] }, { "element_identifier": "20", "terms": [ "piston housing" ] }, { "element_identifier": "40", "terms": [ "control unit" ] }, { "element_identifier": "29", "terms": [ "spindle" ] }, { "element_identifier": "36", "terms": [ "shutter" ] }, { "element_identifier": "31", "terms": [ "electrical motor" ] }, { "element_identifier": "30", "terms": [ "gear mechanism" ] }, { "element_identifier": "18", "terms": [ "dispensing opening" ] }, { "element_identifier": "25", "terms": [ "keying member" ] }, { "element_identifier": "24", "terms": [ "terminal portion" ] }, { "element_identifier": "17", "terms": [ "dispensing area" ] }, { "element_identifier": "19", "terms": [ "piston" ] }, { "element_identifier": "89", "terms": [ "circumferential pinion" ] }, { "element_identifier": "16", "terms": [ "piston assembly" ] }, { "element_identifier": "27", "terms": [ "piston actuator" ] }, { "element_identifier": "21", "terms": [ "latch member" ] }, { "element_identifier": "15", "terms": [ "complementary connection" ] }, { "element_identifier": "13", "terms": [ "tubular surface" ] }, { "element_identifier": "28", "terms": [ "spindle nut member" ] }, { "element_identifier": "14", "terms": [ "cap" ] }, { "element_identifier": "26", "terms": [ "locking member" ] }, { "element_identifier": "33", "terms": [ "sealing member", "sealing members" ] } ]
['1. Portion dispenser (2) for dispensing beverage items (8) from an exchangeable cartridge (3) comprising: a frame (4) with a receiving portion (5) for receiving the exchangeable cartridge, a discharge opening (6) next to the receiving portion (5) and sized for allowing a beverage item to be individually discharged by gravity from the exchangeable cartridge, a piston assembly (16) comprising a piston (19) and a piston housing (20) in which the piston is arranged for moving therein, wherein the piston (19) is arranged for providing a discharge chamber (23) for discharge of at least one beverage item therein and for transporting to a dispensing area (17) and, wherein the piston assembly (16) is arranged for sealingly connecting with the exchangeable cartridge (3) and comprises means for opening the exchangeable cartridge to allow the discharge of the beverage item in the discharge chamber and for re-closing the exchangeable cartridge.', '5. Portion dispenser according to claim 4, wherein the terminal portion (24) of the piston (19) forms at least a part of a keying member (25) arranged for complementarily fitting with a locking member (26) of the closure cap (14) to be removed from the tubular storage member (7) of the exchangeable cartridge.', '6. Portion dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the piston assembly (16) is mounted moveable relative to the frame (4) so as to move the discharge chamber (23) between a discharge position in which the piston (19) is situated in axial relationship with the discharge opening (6) and a dispensing position in which the piston (19) is situated in axial relationship with a dispensing opening (18) of the frame.', '7. Portion dispenser according to claim 6, wherein the piston assembly (16) comprises a shutter (36) arranged for sealingly closing the discharge opening (18) as the piston housing (20) moves the piston to the dispensing area (17).', '8. Portion dispenser according to any one of claims 1 or 7, wherein the opening and re-closing means comprise a piston actuator (27) arranged for driving the piston (19) in a reciprocal axial path, most preferably a combined axial and rotational path.', '11. Portion dispenser system (1) according to claim 10, wherein the exchangeable cartridge (3) comprises: a tubular storage member (7) comprising an interior for accommodating a plurality of portioned beverage ingredient items (8) (also referred as "beverage items") comprising a closed end (9) and an open end (10) comprising an exit opening (11) having a size preferably configured for allowing the dispensing of a single beverage item at a time, wherein the tubular storage member (7) comprises an attachment portion (12) at or next to the exit opening (11) and connectable to at least one tubular surface (13) of the receiving portion (5) and, a closure cap (14) adapted to connect to the tubular storage member (7) at the open end (10) of the tubular storage member in a removable and sealable manner through a removable complementary connection (15) of the tubular storage member and closure cap.']
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EP_3501346_B1 (3).png
EP3501346B1
PORTION DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING PORTIONED BEVERAGE ITEMS
[ "FIG11" ]
[ "FIG11 is an enlarged cross-section view of FIG7" ]
[ "The support surface of the closure cap (i.e. the surface supporting the beverage item for dispensing it through the housing as shown in FIG11) is also designed to match the surface of the shutter so that the amount of air that can enter in the cartridge is kept as low as possible. Preferably, the support surface of the closure cap is planar when the shutter is planar." ]
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cross-sectional view
A
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['1. Portion dispenser (2) for dispensing beverage items (8) from an exchangeable cartridge (3) comprising: a frame (4) with a receiving portion (5) for receiving the exchangeable cartridge, a discharge opening (6) next to the receiving portion (5) and sized for allowing a beverage item to be individually discharged by gravity from the exchangeable cartridge, a piston assembly (16) comprising a piston (19) and a piston housing (20) in which the piston is arranged for moving therein, wherein the piston (19) is arranged for providing a discharge chamber (23) for discharge of at least one beverage item therein and for transporting to a dispensing area (17) and, wherein the piston assembly (16) is arranged for sealingly connecting with the exchangeable cartridge (3) and comprises means for opening the exchangeable cartridge to allow the discharge of the beverage item in the discharge chamber and for re-closing the exchangeable cartridge.', '6. Portion dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the piston assembly (16) is mounted moveable relative to the frame (4) so as to move the discharge chamber (23) between a discharge position in which the piston (19) is situated in axial relationship with the discharge opening (6) and a dispensing position in which the piston (19) is situated in axial relationship with a dispensing opening (18) of the frame.', '7. Portion dispenser according to claim 6, wherein the piston assembly (16) comprises a shutter (36) arranged for sealingly closing the discharge opening (18) as the piston housing (20) moves the piston to the dispensing area (17).', '11. Portion dispenser system (1) according to claim 10, wherein the exchangeable cartridge (3) comprises: a tubular storage member (7) comprising an interior for accommodating a plurality of portioned beverage ingredient items (8) (also referred as "beverage items") comprising a closed end (9) and an open end (10) comprising an exit opening (11) having a size preferably configured for allowing the dispensing of a single beverage item at a time, wherein the tubular storage member (7) comprises an attachment portion (12) at or next to the exit opening (11) and connectable to at least one tubular surface (13) of the receiving portion (5) and, a closure cap (14) adapted to connect to the tubular storage member (7) at the open end (10) of the tubular storage member in a removable and sealable manner through a removable complementary connection (15) of the tubular storage member and closure cap.']
true
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EP3501346B1
PORTION DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING PORTIONED BEVERAGE ITEMS
[ "FIG2" ]
[ "FIG2 shows a side view of an exchangeable cartridge of the invention" ]
[ "As illustrated in FIG2, the exchangeable cartridge 3 comprises a tubular storage member 7 for storing beverage items 8 such as compacted balls of beverage ingredients. The beverage ingredients can comprise or be roast and ground coffee. The tubular storage member is preferably arranged to accommodate a pile of beverage items that when the exchangeable cartridge is received in the receiving portion 5 is arranged vertically thereby allowing the beverage item to be discharged individually and by gravity in the portion dispenser. The tubular storage member is preferably elongated and extends along a longitudinal axis (Y). In particular, the storage tubular member comprises a closed end 9 and an open end 10 comprising an exit opening 11 having a size configured for allowing the dispensing of a single beverage item at a time. The tubular storage member 7 comprises an attachment portion 12 at or next to the exit opening 11 and connectable to at least one tubular surface 13 of the receiving portion 5 of the frame. Furthermore, a closure cap 14 is adapted to connect in a removable and sealable manner to the tubular storage member 7 at its open end 10. For this, a removable complementary connection 15 of the storage member and closure cap is provided. As will be discussed in more detail later, this removable connection can advantageously comprise a threading for enabling the closure cap to be removed by unscrewing it and be connected by screwing." ]
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side view
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['1. Portion dispenser (2) for dispensing beverage items (8) from an exchangeable cartridge (3) comprising: a frame (4) with a receiving portion (5) for receiving the exchangeable cartridge, a discharge opening (6) next to the receiving portion (5) and sized for allowing a beverage item to be individually discharged by gravity from the exchangeable cartridge, a piston assembly (16) comprising a piston (19) and a piston housing (20) in which the piston is arranged for moving therein, wherein the piston (19) is arranged for providing a discharge chamber (23) for discharge of at least one beverage item therein and for transporting to a dispensing area (17) and, wherein the piston assembly (16) is arranged for sealingly connecting with the exchangeable cartridge (3) and comprises means for opening the exchangeable cartridge to allow the discharge of the beverage item in the discharge chamber and for re-closing the exchangeable cartridge.', '4. Portion dispenser according to claims 2 or 3, wherein the piston (19) comprises a terminal portion (24) arranged for connecting to a closure cap (14) removably attached to a tubular storage member (7) of the exchangeable cartridge (3) so that the piston (19) moves between the retracted position and the extended position with the closure cap (14) connected thereto.', '6. Portion dispenser according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the piston assembly (16) is mounted moveable relative to the frame (4) so as to move the discharge chamber (23) between a discharge position in which the piston (19) is situated in axial relationship with the discharge opening (6) and a dispensing position in which the piston (19) is situated in axial relationship with a dispensing opening (18) of the frame.', '11. Portion dispenser system (1) according to claim 10, wherein the exchangeable cartridge (3) comprises: a tubular storage member (7) comprising an interior for accommodating a plurality of portioned beverage ingredient items (8) (also referred as "beverage items") comprising a closed end (9) and an open end (10) comprising an exit opening (11) having a size preferably configured for allowing the dispensing of a single beverage item at a time, wherein the tubular storage member (7) comprises an attachment portion (12) at or next to the exit opening (11) and connectable to at least one tubular surface (13) of the receiving portion (5) and, a closure cap (14) adapted to connect to the tubular storage member (7) at the open end (10) of the tubular storage member in a removable and sealable manner through a removable complementary connection (15) of the tubular storage member and closure cap.']
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EP3501359B1
PAPER PRODUCTS DISPENSER
[ "FIG13", " FIG14" ]
[ "FIG13 is a side cross-section view of the dispenser container ", "FIG14 is a detailed view of the shaped side support, which can be inserted into one of the side housings of the dispenser container, wherein sheets containing information and/or advertising messages can be placed" ]
[ "As can be seen, instead, in FIG13, also the housings 19a, 19b, 19c have correspondingly respective raised elements 20,21 arranged in a convergent manner, so as to constitute a guide for the insertion of the respective shaped panels 22a, 22b, 22c. ", "Each one of the shaped panels 22a, 22b, 22c, observed in plan view (FIG14,15), has convergent side edges 22d, to make it easier to insert them into their respective housings 19a, 19b, 19c." ]
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detailed view, side cross-sectional view
A
[ { "element_identifier": "14", "terms": [ "first member" ] }, { "element_identifier": "20", "terms": [ "raised elements" ] }, { "element_identifier": "16", "terms": [ "first seat" ] }, { "element_identifier": "15", "terms": [ "second member" ] }, { "element_identifier": "13", "terms": [ "means" ] } ]
['1. A dispenser (1) for paper products comprising at least one container (2), provided with an internal volume (3) and at least one opening (4) which allows access to said internal volume (3), and at least one drawer (5), housed in said internal volume (3), comprising at least one compartment (7) for housing paper products (P), and at least one window (6a) through which the user can manually withdraw paper products (P), said drawer (5) being selectively removable through said opening (4), so as to allow for feeding/refilling paper products (P) as they are withdrawn by users, characterised in that it comprises magnetic retention means (13) of said drawer (5) inside said container (2).', '2. A dispenser (1) according to claim 1, wherein said magnetic retention means (13) comprise a first member (14) fixed to said container (2), and a second member (15) fixed to said drawer (5), said first member (14) and second member (15) being subjected to a mutual magnetic attraction force when they are close to each other.', '5. A dispenser (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein said first member (14) is engaged in a respective first seat (16) provided in the bottom wall (2e) of said container (2) opposed to said opening (4), or in one of the side walls (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) of said container (2) at, or in the immediate vicinity of, said bottom wall (2e).']
true
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EP_3501398_B1.png
EP3501398B1
ENT BONE DISTANCE COLOR CODED FACE MAPS
[ "FIG1" ]
[ "FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a surface registration system, according to an embodiment of the present invention" ]
[ "FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a surface registration system 10, according to an embodiment of the present invention. System 10 is used to register a magnetic tracking system 12 with an image, herein by way of example assumed to comprise a computerized tomography (CT) image, of a subject 14. Tracking system 12 is used to track positions and orientations of one or more instruments, such as catheters or guidewires, that are inserted into subject 14 during a medical procedure performed on the subject. As is described below, tracking system 12 is also able to track the position and orientation of a registration probe 16 that is external to the subject. Probe 16 is fixedly connected to a handle 18 that may be held by a professional 20, typically a surgeon, during use of system 10. The combination of probe 16 and handle 18 form a rigid probe assembly 22 that facilitates the positioning by professional 20 of the probe to a desired location.", "In order to track the instruments referred to above within subject 14, as well as to track probe 16, processing unit 26 uses probe tracking module 28 to operate, via a cable 35, a plurality of magnetic field generators 36, typically coils. In one embodiment, typically applicable if subject 14 is anesthetized and has a recumbent immobile head 38 on a bed 40, generators 36, as illustrated in FIG1, are fixed to a frame 42 typically placed on the bed, besides the subject's head. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), applicable if subject 14 is not anesthetized, generators 36 are fixed with respect to each other and to a frame attached to head 38. A three-axis reference coil 41 is fixed to head 38, and connected to processing unit 26 with cable 43." ]
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schematic diagram
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['2. An apparatus comprising: a display device; and a processor, which is configured to receive a computerized tomography (CT) image comprising voxels of a body part of a subject, to segment the image so as to identify a surface of a skin and a surface of a bone in the image, to measure respective minimum distances to the bone from a plurality of points on the surface of the skin, and to render an image of the surface of the skin on the display device while visually coding the rendered image so as to indicate the respective minimum distances.', '13. The method according to claim 1 or the apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the body part comprises a head.']
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EP3501438B1
HEADLESS COMPRESSION SCREW DRIVER SYSTEM
[ "FIG10" ]
[ "FIG10 is a cross-sectional view of the headless compression screw driver system" ]
[ "The tubular body 42 also defines a transverse bore 48 configured to receive the lock button 50. The lock button 50 has a body 52 which defines a through passage 53 which is sized and configured such that the guide portion 32 of the shaft 22 passes therethrough. A locking portion 54 of the lock button body 52 extends below the through passage 53 and is configured to engage within the notch 34 defined by the guide portion 32 when the drive selection member 40 is moved to the disengaged position, as shown in FIG10. A lock spring 56 is supported within a guide hole 58 within the tubular body 42. The lock spring 56 is configured to bias the lock button 50 toward the position wherein the locking portion 54 sits in the notch 34. As such, when a user pulls the drive selection member 40 proximally, against the force of the engagement spring 51, the locking portion 54 of the lock button 50 will automatically engage in the notch 34 once the drive selection member 40 is in the disengaged position. The lock button 50 will maintain the drive selection member 40 in the disengaged position until the lock button 50 is depressed, against the force of the lock spring 56, and the locking portion 54 disengages with the notch 34. Upon disengagement, the guide portion 32 of the shaft 22 is free to automatically travel under the force of the engagement spring 51 through the through passage 53 of the lock button 50 to the engagement position." ]
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cross-sectional view
A
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['1. A compression screw driver system (10) comprising: a drive member (20) including a shaft (22) extending from a proximal end (21) to a distal end (23) with a drive tip (26) defined on the distal end; a drive selection member (40) positioned about the shaft (22) and secured thereto such that the drive selection member (40) rotates with the shaft (22) and is axially moveable along the shaft (22) between an engagement position and a disengaged position, a distal portion of the drive selection member (40) defining a first engagement structure (59); and a compression sleeve (70) having a tubular body (72) extending from a proximal end (71) to a distal end (73) with a through passage (75) therethrough is positioned over the distal end of the shaft (22) with threads (76) within the through passage threadably engaging threads (36) on the shaft (22), the proximal end of the compression sleeve (70) defines a second engagement structure (79) which complements the first engagement structure and the distal end of the compression sleeve (70) defines a contact surface (81), wherein in the engagement position the first and second engagement structures are engaged and the compression sleeve (70) rotates with the drive member (20) and in the disengaged position the first and second engagement structures are disengaged and the compression sleeve (70) remains stationary while the drive member (20) rotates.', '3. The system of claim 1, wherein the drive selection member (40) includes one or more pairs of axial slots (46) and a connection pin (30) extends through the shaft (22) and into the axial slots (46) to define the axial range of motion of the drive selection member (40).', '4. The system of claim 1, wherein a spring (51) within the drive selection member (40) biases the drive selection member (40) toward the engagement position.', '5. The system of claim 1, wherein a lock button (50) extends into the drive selection member (40) and is configured to engage a notch (34) in the shaft (22) when the drive selection member (40) is in the disengaged position such that the lock button (50) maintains the drive selection member (40) in the disengaged position.', '7. The system of claim 1, wherein the first and second engagement structures are in the form of radial teeth.', '11. The system of claim 1, wherein the shaft (22) includes a guide portion (32) with a non-circular configuration which complements a non-circular portion of a through passage of the drive selection member (40).']
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EP3501454B1
EVERTING TRANSCATHETER VALVE
[ "FIG2" ]
[ "FIG2 is a representation of the embodiment of the two piece valve of FIG1A unrolled to a flat orientation" ]
[ "As shown in FIG2, the three posts 131 extend away from body frame when in the non-everted configuration.", "The leaflet frame 130 is elastically compressible to obtain a relatively small diameter to accommodate percutaneous transcatheter mounting and delivery. In accordance with an embodiment as shown in FIG2, the leaflet frame 130 may comprise one or more flex points 136 so as to provide a preferential flexing location for the leaflet frame 130 to flex when compressed to a smaller diameter. A flex point 136 comprises a site on the leaflet frame 130 that undergoes the highest degree of bending when transitioning from an expanded state to collapsed state and visa versa. In accordance with an embodiment, at least one flex point 136 is proximate the post 131, and at least one flex point 136 is proximate the base 134 of the U-shaped portion 132. The flex point 136 can comprise a structural modification or material modification that biases the leaflet frame 130 to bend at the flex point 136 when compressed.", "A body frame was laser cut from a tube of 316 stainless steel having a wall thickness of about 0.5 mm (0.02\"), a diameter of about 2.5 cm (1.0\"), and a length of 2 cm. A diamond-shaped pattern was cut into the tube to form an annular-shaped body frame shown in FIG2. The same surface treatment and FEP powder coating steps as described above were applied to the body frame." ]
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embodiment
A
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['1. A transcatheter valve comprising: a multi-part frame comprising a leaflet frame and a body frame, wherein the body frame is located coaxially, laterally adjacent to and spaced apart from the leaflet frame in a non-everted configuration, a plurality of leaflets, and a film which is coupled to the body frame and the leaflet frame and said film couples the body frame to the leaflet frame across at least a fold region, said valve having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration and operable to fold along a generally circumferential line in the fold region to provide an everted configuration.', '3. The transcatheter valve of claim 1 or claim 2 wherein said valve has a pre-deployed configuration wherein said plurality of leaflets are carried by the leaflet frame which is external to the body frame and said leaflet frame is operable to be everted into the body frame by rotating about the fold region to present said plurality of leaflets inside said body frame in a post-deployed configuration.', '5. The transcatheter valve of any of the proceeding claims wherein the leaflet frame has a generally annular shape defining a plurality of U-shaped portions each defining a base and a plurality of posts.']
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