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20090161978 | Halo Artifact Removal Method - A system for performing frame rate conversion of a video signal including a plurality of video frames. The system includes a projection generator adapted and configured to generate a forward projection pixel map from a first video frame and generate a backwards projection pixel map from a second video frame. A pixel kernel selector is adapted and configured to select a first kernel of pixels from the forward projection pixel map and to select a second kernel of pixels from the backwards projection pixel map that is co-sited with the first kernel. A median filter engine is adapted and configured to perform median filtering on the first and second pixel kernels and to generate a filter value. A processor adapted and configured to determine the minimum error value of a group of a forward error value, a backward error value, and a average error value, and select an output pixel value that corresponds to a minimum error value. | 06-25-2009 |
20100026888 | IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND SYSTEM WITH REPETITIVE PATTERN DETECTION - An image processing engine, comprising: a frame rate conversion entity configured to: (a) generate output pictures from input pictures, the output pictures comprising a set of first output pictures and a plurality of sets of second output pictures, each set of second output pictures being associated with one of the first output pictures, each of the first output pictures being derived from a respective one of the input pictures; and (b) control generation of the set of second output pictures associated with a particular first output picture based upon repetitive pattern presence detection within a related picture that is either (i) the particular first output picture or (ii) the input picture from which the particular first output picture was derived. | 02-04-2010 |
20120287339 | Image Processing Method and System with Repetitive Pattern Detection - An image processing engine, comprising: a frame rate conversion entity configured to: (a) generate output pictures from input pictures, the output pictures comprising a set of first output pictures and a plurality of sets of second output pictures, each set of second output pictures being associated with one of the first output pictures, each of the first output pictures being derived from a respective one of the input pictures; and (b) control generation of the set of second output pictures associated with a particular first output picture based upon repetitive pattern presence detection within a related picture that is either (i) the particular first output picture or (ii) the input picture from which the particular first output picture was derived. | 11-15-2012 |
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20080211269 | VENTILATED SEAT - The present invention relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion, and having a flow control layer with first and second ports, a spacer having an inlay and a main portion, and a first fluid barrier where the inlay is substantially isolated from the main portion by a fluid-tight boundary. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion and having a first flow control layer with at least one port, a first and a second spacer, and a fluid barrier comprising at least one port. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat with an insert having a seat portion and having a flow control layer with a port and a plurality of flow holes in the seat portion, a spacer, a fluid barrier and at least one conduit with a plurality of flow holes located adjacent to the seat portion of the flow control layer. The seat also may include a fan in fluid communication with the spacer and a fluid conditioning device. The present invention also relates to methods of ventilating a seat. The method includes providing a thermoelectric device (TED) and conditioning air with the TED to provide heating or cooling and communicating that conditioned air through an insert with either pushing or pulling the condition air through the insert. | 09-04-2008 |
20090082927 | INTEGRATED SEAT CONDITIONING AND MULTI-COMPONENT CONTROL MODULE - An integrated control unit for a vehicle comprising a housing adapted to package an air fluid mover, a plurality of microprocessors in electrical communication with and a plurality of connectors and the connectors are adapted send and receive electrical signals to and from the plurality of microprocessors and at least one other component within the vehicle. The housing also including at least one opening, for fluidly communicating air fluid to the air fluid mover from the vehicle, and at least one other opening for fluidly communicating air fluid from the air fluid mover to the vehicle. | 03-26-2009 |
20090152908 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT INSERT - There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. | 06-18-2009 |
20090284052 | VALVE LAYER FOR A SEAT - In one aspect, the present invention provides a ventilated seat with a valve sheet having one or more valve assemblies. The valve sheet maybe on a frame of the seat. The valve assemblies open in response to a force such as a force applied by an individual occupying the seat. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of thermally regulating a seat by occupying a seat with a valve sheet. By occupying the seat one or more valves assemblies open air moving though the open valve assemblies thermally regulates the seat. | 11-19-2009 |
20100176627 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT INSERT - There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. | 07-15-2010 |
20100253117 | VALVE LAYER FOR A SEAT - In one aspect, the present invention provides a ventilated seat with a valve sheet having one or more valve assemblies. The valve sheet maybe on a frame of the seat. The valve assemblies open in response to a force such as a force applied by an individual occupying the seat. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of thermally regulating a seat by occupying a seat with a valve sheet. By occupying the seat one or more valves assemblies open air moving though the open valve assemblies thermally regulates the seat. | 10-07-2010 |
20100301643 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT INSERT - There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. | 12-02-2010 |
20110226751 | HEATER FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A heated seat comprising: a cushion with one or more trench areas; a heater comprising: a carrier with a periphery, the carrier further including: a first electrically functional layer that is made of a conductive material that substantially circumscribes at least a portion of the carrier; and a second electrically functional layer that is made of a resistive material; one or more electrical conductors attached to the first electrically functional layer; a trim layer that covers the cushion when the heater is placed over the cushion; and wherein the periphery includes a first side edge and a second side edge, and each side edge includes a cutout, and the cutouts are located adjacent to each other forming a neck portion; wherein the heater is attached to the cushion by placing an attachment device over the neck portion of the heater and securing one or both ends of the attachment device to the cushion so that the neck portion is pulled into the trench; wherein the neck portion is free of the second electrically functional layer; and wherein the first electrically functional layer and the second electrically functional layer form a checkered pattern. | 09-22-2011 |
20110266842 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE SEAT INSERT - There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. | 11-03-2011 |
20120003909 | SEAT CONDITIONING HOOD APPARATUS AND METHOD - A hood article and a method of use for a seat conditioning assembly. The hood article including an air-impermeable housing with an internal hollow chamber and at least a first aperture adapted and a second aperture to connect an air mover to a collar device of an air distribution system assembly. The hood article used for fluidly connecting the air mover to the air distribution system assembly. | 01-05-2012 |
20120169094 | VALVE LAYER FOR A SEAT - In one aspect, the present invention provides a ventilated seat with a valve sheet having one or more valve assemblies. The valve sheet maybe on a frame of the seat. The valve assemblies open in response to a force such as a force applied by an individual occupying the seat. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of thermally regulating a seat by occupying a seat with a valve sheet. By occupying the seat one or more valves assemblies open air moving though the open valve assemblies thermally regulates the seat. | 07-05-2012 |
20120187728 | Automotive Vehicle Seat Insert - There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle. | 07-26-2012 |
20130106147 | HEATER FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME | 05-02-2013 |
20130106148 | Automotive Vehicle Seat Insert | 05-02-2013 |
20140187140 | HEATER FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A heated seat comprising: a cushion with one or more trench areas; a heater comprising: a carrier with a periphery, the carrier further including: a first electrically functional layer that is made of a conductive material that substantially circumscribes at least a portion of the carrier; and a second electrically functional layer that is made of a resistive material; one or more electrical conductors attached to the first electrically functional layer; a trim layer that covers the cushion when the heater is placed over the cushion; and wherein the periphery includes a first side edge and a second side edge, and each side edge includes a cutout, and the cutouts are located adjacent to each other forming a neck portion; wherein the heater is attached to the cushion by placing an attachment device over the neck portion of the heater and securing one or both ends of the attachment device to the cushion so that the neck portion is pulled into the trench; wherein the neck portion is free of the second electrically functional layer; and wherein the first electrically functional layer and the second electrically functional layer form a checkered pattern. | 07-03-2014 |
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20110127348 | OXYGEN BLOWING LANCE WITH PROTECTION ELEMENT - An oxygen blowing lance for steel production, the lance having a protection element. The end of a main oxygen tube at the lance head has a cover shell with outlets. An oxygen outlet nozzle is removably and exchangeably fastened to each outlet. The protection element is provided removably and exchangeably at the lance head end of the oxygen blowing lance. An intermediate space is present between the lance head end of the oxygen blowing lance and the protection element. Penetrations are provided in the protection element, the oxygen outlet nozzles passing through the penetrations from the shell outward, and a gap remains between the oxygen outlet nozzle and the protection element. A protective gas line feeds into the intermediate space between the lance head end of the oxygen blowing lance and the protection element. A method for operating the oxygen blowing lance is also described. | 06-02-2011 |
20110290075 | Nozzle for Injecting Gas Containing Oxygen Into a Pig Iron Device Having an Injector Insertion Pipe - An injector insert pipe is arranged in the gas channel of a nozzle for injecting oxygen-containing gas into a pig iron production unit, wherein an interspace which surrounds the pipe is present over the entire pipe length between the wall of the gas channel and the pipe outer wall . The pipe extends at least as far as the nozzle end face which contains the mouth of the gas channel. The pipe space is connected to an oxygen-containing gas feed line, and the interspace is connected to a protective gas supply line. In a process, oxygen-containing gas is fed into the pipe space, which after it has flowed through the pipe, enters the production unit at an entry velocity, and the interspace is simultaneously flowed through by a gas which exits into the production unit at an exit velocity, wherein the entry velocity is greater than the exit velocity. | 12-01-2011 |
20110294636 | Roll for supporting and conveying hot material, process for producing the roll, process for repairing a worn roll, weld filler and welding wire for producing a build-up weld | 12-01-2011 |