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20090003612 | Compatible Multi-Channel Coding/Decoding - In processing a multi-channel audio signal having at least three original channels, a first downmix channel and a second downmix channel are provided, which are derived from the original channels. For a selected original channel of the original channels, channel side information are calculated such that a downmix channel or a combined downmix channel including the first and the second downmix channels, when weighted using the channel side information, results in an approximation of the selected original channel. The channel side information and the first and second downmix channels form output data to be transmitted to a decoder, which, in case of a low level decoder only decodes the first and second downmix channels or, in case of a high level decoder provides a full multi-channel audio signal based on the downmix channels and the channel side information. Since the channel side information only occupy a low number of bits, and since the decoder does not use dematrixing, an efficient and high quality multi-channel extension for stereo players and enhanced multi-channel players is obtained. | 01-01-2009 |
20130016843 | COMPATIBLE MULTI-CHANNEL CODING/DECODING - In processing a multi-channel audio signal having at least three original channels, a first downmix channel and a second downmix channel are provided, which are derived from the original channels. For a selected original channel, channel side information are calculated such that a downmix channel or a combined downmix channel including the first and the second downmix channels, when weighted using the channel side information, results in an approximation of the selected original channel. The channel side information and the first and second downmix channels form output data to be transmitted to a decoder, which, in case of a low level decoder only decodes the first and second downmix channels or, in case of a high level decoder provides a full multi-channel audio signal based on the downmix channels and the channel side information. | 01-17-2013 |
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20110132892 | Furnace for Conditioning Preforms - A rotary-type furnace for conditioning preforms with a heating wheel at which several heating modules for heating one preform each are arranged, wherein the heating modules are each a heating chamber and a holding device for the preform. The furnace has a lifting device for lifting and lowering the holding device and/or the heating chamber to change between a loading or withdrawal position, in which the preform does not overlap with the heating chamber in the direction of its main axis, and a radiation position in which a section of the preform is arranged within the heating chamber, a particularly quick and reliable transfer from an infeed starwheel can be realized. | 06-09-2011 |
20110135288 | Furnace for Conditioning Preforms - A furnace for conditioning preforms with several heating chambers rotating in a circle for heating one preform each with infrared radiation, and having holding devices for holding the preforms during heating, so that a section of the preform to be conditioned is essentially arranged in the heating chamber, and a section not to be conditioned is arranged outside the heating chamber. Accordingly, the section to be conditioned can be heated in a controlled and effective manner, and the section not to be conditioned can be protected from undesired heating. | 06-09-2011 |
20110256256 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HANDLING A CONTAINER PRODUCT - An apparatus and a method for handling a container product, in particular a container or a preform for producing a container, where the product is provided with an orientation mark and adapted to be rotated to a predetermined rotary angle position relative to a holder by an orienting means. To do so in a structurally simple and reliable manner, the orienting means are arranged at a transfer site between a holder of a first conveying unit and a holder of a second conveying unit, at which the holders move relative to one another in an accompanying movement, and the rotary movement of the product to the predetermined rotary angle position is derived from the relative movement of the holders. | 10-20-2011 |
20110256493 | Method and device for cooling of IR emitters for preforms - A method for cooling IR emitters in a heating device for warming preforms before processing them in a stretch blow or blow molding device. IR emitters are arranged on at least one sidewall of the heating device parallel to the transport direction of the preforms, with at least one back reflector arranged on the side of the IR emitters facing away from the performs. The preforms to be warmed include a mouth region and a longitudinal axis and the mouth region is cooled with a first coolant flow. An almost vertical second coolant flow passes between the IR emitters and the at least one back reflector, this second coolant flow being at least partially fed by the almost horizontal first coolant flow and/or is united with the almost horizontal first coolant flow. A heating device and cooling device are also provided. | 10-20-2011 |
20120099846 | Heating device for the tempering of preforms - A heating device for tempering preforms before processing in a stretch blow device. The heating device includes a heating alley with a plurality of infra red emitters, arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tempered preforms. At least one back reflector and/or one filter is assigned to the infra red emitters, whereby the at least one back reflector and/or the at least one filter is segmented. | 04-26-2012 |
20120180431 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING ELASTIC FILM SLEEVES TO CONTAINERS - A device and a method for applying elastic film sleeves to containers, including a plurality of revolving stretching units for receiving and stretching the film sleeves so that the containers can be slid into the film sleeves. The stretching units include spreading fingers driven by servo motors, such that the stretching of the film sleeves can be optimized independently of a circulation speed of the stretching units and flexibly adapted to different film types and container sizes. | 07-19-2012 |
20120180938 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING ELASTIC FILM SLEEVES TO CONTAINERS - A device and method for applying elastic film sleeves to containers, where a plurality of stretching units for stretching the film sleeves and a plurality of removal units for removing the containers that have been provided with the film sleeves are mounted on a labeling carousel. Furthermore, a label dispenser is provided for equipping the stretching units with the film sleeves. Due to the fact that the removal units include gripping units that can be moved back and forth with respect to the labeling carousel between a gripping position for gripping the containers and an avoidance position for avoiding a collision with the label dispenser, the size and shape of the gripping units can be varied flexibly. Also, an evasion movement of the stretching units in the area of the label dispenser is dispensable. | 07-19-2012 |
20120269918 | FURNACE FOR CONDITIONING PREFORMS - A rotary furnace for conditioning preforms includes a heating wheel and a plurality of heating modules, each for heating a preform, that are disposed on the heating wheel. Each heating module includes a heating chamber, a holding device for holding the preform and a lifting device. The heating device includes at least one heating radiator adapted for irradiating an outer wall section of the preform with infrared radiation, a recess for introducing the preform, and walls having an insulating layer configured to thermally insulate the heating chamber. The lifting device is configured to raise and lower at least one of the holding device and the heating chamber so as to move the preform into or out of the heating chamber. | 10-25-2012 |
20130011807 | FURNACE FOR CONDITIONING PREFORMS - A rotary furnace for conditioning performs includes a heating wheel, a plurality of heating modules disposed on the heating wheel and a control device. Each heating module includes a heating chamber including at least one heating radiator adapted for irradiating the preform with infrared radiation, a holding and lifting device configured to lift or lower at least one of the preform and heating chamber so as to introduce the preform into the heating chamber and/or withdraw the preform from the heating chamber, and a temperature measurement device configured to measure a temperature of at least one of the preform and the heating chamber. The control device is configured to actuate the heating modules based on the measured temperature. | 01-10-2013 |
20140116332 | Gluing Unit - The invention comprises a gluing unit, in particular for a labeling apparatus, comprising a glue roller ( | 05-01-2014 |
20140116333 | GLUE ROLLER FOR A LABELING APPARATUS - A glue roller for a labeling apparatus including a cylindrical jacket, the top and the bottom openings of which each have a lid plate arranged, where one of the lid plates comprises a gearing for connecting the glue roller with a drive motor, in particular a Hirth-type serration, and the other lid plate comprises one or more elements for connecting the glue roller with a mounting device of a labeling apparatus, and where the one or more elements is arranged on the side of the lid plate facing outwardly. | 05-01-2014 |
20140238613 | LABELING MACHINE - A labeling machine with a rotatably driven carousel in which drive shafts for pallet shafts being parallel to the axis of rotation are rotatable, and having shaft control for rotating the drive shafts in an oscillating manner via translating gear mechanisms that are drivable by roller levers co-acting with a stationary cam system, with each gear mechanism being entirely accommodated in a capsule casing together with a supply of lubricant and the capsule casing is defined in the carousel. | 08-28-2014 |
20140270733 | HEATING DEVICE FOR THE TEMPERING OF PREFORMS - A heating device for tempering preforms before processing in a stretch blow device. The heating device includes a heating alley with a plurality of infra red emitters, arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tempered preforms. At least one back reflector and/or one filter is assigned to the infra red emitters, whereby the at least one back reflector and/or the at least one filter is segmented. | 09-18-2014 |
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20110156868 | SYSTEM UND VERFAHREN ZUR AUTOMATISIERTEN ANALYSE EINES WETTKAMPFVERLAUFES - System, consisting of at least one active or passive position detection system which sends data about the position of at least one athlete to a central evaluation unit; and a central evaluation unit which stores received positional data in a database, automatically calculates a movement pattern consisting of at least the covered distance and the mean velocity from the positional data, and represents the movement pattern on a display. | 06-30-2011 |
20110175744 | Systems and Method for the Mobile Evaluation of Cushioning Properties of Shoes - Shoe having at least one pressure sensor provided in the shoe cushioning element, as well as system components for emitting, receiving and evaluating the signals of the sensor. | 07-21-2011 |
20110296710 | Insole Comprising an Electronic Chip - The present invention relates to an insole comprising an electronic chip. To impart improved wearing comfort to the wearer of a shoe equipped with the generic insole, it is provided according to the invention that a module encompassing the chip is removably embedded in the insole. | 12-08-2011 |
20110296714 | Insole and Shoe Comprising an Electronic Chip - The present invention relates to an insole, in particular for a sports shoe, and shoe comprising an electronic chip. In order to provide a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, with an electronic chip in a more cost efficient way compared to the prior art, wherein the chip can easily be replaced or removed in case of failure or for recycling, the invention provides an insole, in particular for a sports shoe, wherein the insole comprises an electronic chip. The insole may be fitted into any kinds of shoes and may be readily replaced or removed, as is not an inherent part of the shoe. | 12-08-2011 |
20120002055 | Correlation of position data that are acquired by means of a video tracking system with a second localization system - The invention relates to a video tracking system which determines the position of objects, e.g. players in a football match, by evaluating video image information. According to the present invention, the video tracking system is additionally provided with an independent positioning system which is preferably used in instances when the video-based position detection is faulty or does not work at all. According to one embodiment, the independent positioning system is GPS based, each football player carrying a portable GPS module which transmits the position data to the system by radio. Additional data, such as heart rate or acceleration, can also be transmitted. | 01-05-2012 |
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20090111770 | Pharmaceutical Composition Free From Dexpanthenol, Calcium Ions, and Phosphate and Use of Calcium Chelating Agent and Ophthalmologically Compatible Viscosity Regulator - The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition free from dexpanthenol, calcium ions and phosphate, comprising at least one calcium chelating agent and at least one opthalmologically compatible viscosity regulator and optionally one or more pharmaceutical excipients. The invention further relates to the use of a calcium chelating agent and an opthalmologically compatible viscosity regulator for the production of a phosphate-free pharmaceutical composition for the treatment and/or prevention of epithelial defects. | 04-30-2009 |
20120122976 | PHOSPHATE-FREE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMA - The invention relates to a phosphate-free pharmaceutical composition which comprises at least one FP prostanoid receptor agonist and/or at least one prostamide receptor agonist and also citrate salts and/or citric acid. | 05-17-2012 |
20130200110 | METERING DEVICE - The invention relates to a metering device for metered dispensing of a fluid, in which a storage container is connected to a metering head, a spindle being guided in the metering head and having a through-channel for the fluid to be transported. | 08-08-2013 |
20140287012 | ANTIBACTERIALLY-ACTING MOULDED ARTICLE, METHOD FOR STERILIZING FORMULATIONS, STORAGE VESSEL, AND USE OF THE STORAGE VESSEL - The present invention relates to an antibacterially-acting moulded article which is formed from a moulding compound which comprises at least one sort of a particular antibacterial material. The invention is distinguished by the moulded article having an essentially cylindrical, cuboid, spherical or ellipsoid basic body, the basic body having special dimensions which depend upon the average particle diameter of the particular antibacterial material which is used. | 09-25-2014 |
20140301875 | METERING PUMP - The invention relates to a metering pump for a metering device for metered dispensing of a liquid, which can be connected to a storage container, comprising a cylindrical pump body and an actuation body. | 10-09-2014 |
20150139973 | OPHTHALMOLOGICAL VEHICLE SYSTEM FOR DRUGS, OPHTHALMOLOGICAL KIT AND ALSO USE OF AN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to an ophthalmological vehicle system for the permeation and/or for the active substance transport of ophthalmological active substances through the cornea and/or the sclera of the eye of mammals. This vehicle system assists the transport of the active substances through the cornea and/or the sclerotic tissue of the eye. The vehicle system is suitable for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases of the front and/or back portion of the eye. Likewise, the present invention relates to an ophthalmological kit, comprising a special ophthalmological composition and also, as separate formulation, an ophthalmological active substance. In addition, the use of a special ophthalmological composition as vehicle system, penetration accelerator, penetration enhancer, absorption enhancer/-improver/-accelerator for the permeation and/or for the active substance transport of ophthalmological active substances through the cornea and/or the sclera of the eye of mammals is the subject of the invention. Furthermore, the invention relates to a fluid dispenser which comprises an ophthalmological vehicle system according to the invention. | 05-21-2015 |
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20100005606 | CLEANING APPARATUS FOR A PREFERABLY PLANAR SURFACE - A cleaning apparatus is provided for a preferably planar surface, in particular a window pane, and has a wiping device and a plunger which keeps the wiping device in contact with the surface and also, by way of an open side, bears against the surface and seals it around the edge. A suction device generates a negative pressure in the plunger. The plunger is provided with driving rollers, which are actuated by motor, for moving the plunger together with the wiping device. The suction device has at least two fans which are each provided with their own outlet opening. | 01-14-2010 |
20100018221 | AUXILIARY COOLING DEVICE - An auxiliary cooling device is used in another main cooling device, such as a refrigerator. The auxiliary cooling device includes a thermoelectric element, such as a Peltier element, which includes a heat source and a heat sink. The heat sink is used to directly or indirectly cool an item, such as a bottle of liquid. The heat source, which is insulated from the heat sink, is in close thermal contact with a heat exchange fluid in a container. The heat exchange fluid is used as a thermal buffer for the waste heat generated by the cooling process. That waste heat may be transmitted into the main storage chamber of the main cooling device. | 01-28-2010 |
20100024442 | ICEMAKER REFRIGERATOR PROVIDED THEREWITH AND ICE MAKING METHOD - An icemaker for a refrigerator is provided that includes a mold container which may be filled with water, an air space adjacent to a water level in the mold container, and an air humidifying device for increasing the level of humidity in the air above the water level. Water is administered to the mold container and is cooled and ice crystals form when a given crystallization temperature of the water of below zero degrees C is reached. | 02-04-2010 |
20100275640 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator including a refrigeration generator and an insulated interior space. The insulated interior space may include molded parts having a core comprising a porous insulating material and an airtight envelope. An internal air pressure of the molded parts is lowered relative to an ambient air pressure of the refrigerator, and the insulating material may include a nanofoam having a pore size of about 100 nanometers and less. | 11-04-2010 |
20110011103 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ICE PIECES - A method for manufacturing ice pieces, the method including filling a mold with water; chilling the water with a refrigeration unit that is operated by a compressor having an initial compressor power; and reducing a compressor power at a predetermined time after the water starts to freeze. | 01-20-2011 |
20110271707 | ICE MAKER - An ice maker includes an ice making bowl having at least one compartment in the shape of a rotational body and adapted to freeze water to form ice. A heating facility is assigned to the ice making bowl to heat the compartment. An ice body ejection facility has an ejection element which is maintained under a spring force to seek a contact with a surface region of an ice body for discharging the ice body from the compartment solely by the spring force after the ice body has begun to thaw. | 11-10-2011 |
20130074540 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING HOT WATER, IN PARTICULAR FOR DOMESTIC APPLICATIONS - A device which is used for preparing hot water, in particular for domestic applications, by recovering heat from waste water, preferably waste water from a sink and/or a dishwasher or washing machine includes a heat pump having an evaporator and a condenser, and a waste water container which collects the waste water. The waste water container is placed in thermal contact with the evaporator and constructed as a cylindrical hollow body with a waste water inlet and a waste water outlet. A hot water reservoir is in thermal contact with the condenser. Accommodated in the hollow body of the waste water container is an agitating apparatus, and a valve is provided at the waste water outlet to cut a flow of waste water through the waste water outlet. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081418 | COMPRESSION HEAT PUMP, IN PARTICULAR FOR APPLICATIONS NEAR HOUSEHOLDS - A system for household-related heat recovery from waste water includes a compression heat pump having a compressor for a coolant, a condenser, and an evaporator. Disposed between the condenser and the evaporator is an expansion valve, and a temperature probe is arranged on the evaporator at a location at which coolant is injected. A switching valve switches over a flow resistance of the expansion valve between two fixed flow resistance values. Below a predetermined temperature at the temperature sensor, the switching valve switches over to low flow resistance of the expansion valve and above the predetermined temperature, the switching device switches to a higher flow resistance of the expansion valve. | 04-04-2013 |
20130145788 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING HOT WATER BY RECOVERING HEAT FROM WASTE WATER - A device for preparing hot water by recovering heat from waste water includes a heat pump which has a compressor and an evaporator. The evaporator supplies thermal energy to a hot water reservoir which is disposed above the compressor. At least one heat pipe thermally connects the hot water reservoir to the compressor of the heat pump and is constructed to dissipate waste heat produced during operation of the compressor to the hot water reservoir. | 06-13-2013 |
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20150130799 | ANALYSIS AND MANIPULATION OF IMAGES AND VIDEO FOR GENERATION OF SURROUND VIEWS - Various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to systems and methods for analyzing and manipulating images and video. According to particular embodiments, the spatial relationship between multiple images and video is analyzed together with location information data, for purposes of creating a representation referred to herein as a surround view. In particular embodiments, the surround view reduces redundancy in the image and location data, and presents a user with an interactive and immersive viewing experience. | 05-14-2015 |
20150130800 | SEGMENTATION OF SURROUND VIEW DATA - Various examples of the present disclosure include techniques and mechanisms for generating a surround view. According to various examples, a surround view is constructed from multiple images that are captured from different locations. A computer processor is used to create a three dimensional model that includes the content and context of the surround view. In some examples, the content and context can be segmented such that separate three dimensional models can be provided for each of the content of the surround view and the context of the surround view. | 05-14-2015 |
20150130894 | ANALYSIS AND MANIPULATION OF PANORAMIC SURROUND VIEWS - Various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to systems and methods for analyzing and manipulating images and video. According to particular embodiments, the spatial relationship between multiple images and video is analyzed together with location information data, for purposes of creating a representation referred to herein as a surround view. In particular embodiments, a surround view can be generated by combining a panoramic view of an object with a panoramic view of a distant scene, such that the object panorama is placed in a foreground position relative to the distant scene panorama. Such combined panoramas can enhance the interactive and immersive viewing experience of the surround view. | 05-14-2015 |
20150134651 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL SURROUND VIEW BASED SEARCH - According to various examples, a surround view can be used as a visual search query for an object to be searched and this surround view can be compared to a database of three dimensional models. A determination can then be made about whether any of the three dimensional models match the visual search query. Based on how closely the three dimensional models match the visual search query, matching objects can be provided in various formats such as ranked lists. | 05-14-2015 |
20150138190 | ANALYSIS AND MANIPULATION OF OBJECTS AND LAYERS IN SURROUND VIEWS - Various embodiments of the present invention relate generally to systems and methods for analyzing and manipulating images and video. According to particular embodiments, the spatial relationship between multiple images and video is analyzed together with location information data, for purposes of creating a representation referred to herein as a surround view for presentation on a device. An object included in the surround view may be manipulated along axes by manipulating the device along corresponding axes. In particular embodiments, a surround view can be separated into layers. Effects can be applied to one or more of these layers to enhance the interactive and immersive viewing experience of the surround view. | 05-21-2015 |