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Patent GB-2393350-A (GB)
Title: A camera control apparatus and method
Inventor: STEVENSON NEIL J
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2002-07-25
Abstract: A camera control apparatus (10) comprises a control device (14) for controlling the zoom pan and tilt conditions of a camera. Data relating to the positioning of the camera in pan, tilt and zoom is transmitted to the control means and the control means converts the data into a value in a co-ordinate system, for example (3D) polar co-ordinates. The camera may be controlled and directed by pointing a pointer to an area in the image displayed whereby in response to selection of a point on a display the control means pans and/or tilts the camera so that the image viewed by the camera is centred substantially on the point selected. Still further, an area of the screen can be selected, for example by tracking and dropping a box using a mouse pointer on a computer screen and the control means is arranged to pan and tilt the camera so the image is centred on the centre of the selected area and zoomed so that the selected area becomes substantially the entire image viewed by the camera. In a further aspect a multiple camera control apparatus is provided in which a plurality of cameras may be controlled using the aforesaid control apparatus and the multiple camera control apparatus includes data relating to the location of the cameras with reference to the site plan so that multiple cameras can be co-ordinated to provide better image data, blind spot illumination and "hand over" functionality. Still further a security apparatus is provided in which a camera views an image and the security apparatus includes image processing means and data relating to the site viewed by the camera so as to determine the location and size of an object viewed.
Patent GB-2403789-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous smart store carrier
Inventor: EATON JOHN
IPC: B64D7/00
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: A smart store carrier 10 for military aircraft comprises a store carriage and release system 18, and a carrier store management system 20 integrated into the store carrier so as to be installed or uninstalled as the store carrier is fitted to or removed from the aircraft. The store management system receives data from one or more sensors 22 comprising a satellite positioning system in the store carrier or store and is operatively arranged for safety management of the store. Changes of store types which necessitate changes in sensors in order to maintain store safety in flight can therefore be accommodated by changing or reconfiguring the store carrier 10 without the need for a major refit of the aircraft.
Patent GB-2400281-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for billing a call that is forwarded to a prepaid subscriber's voicemail
Inventor: UPPAL SUKHWINDER
IPC: H04W4/24
Filed: 2002-12-27
Abstract: A method and system to provide a voice mail service for a prepaid subscriber in a wireless telecommunication system is described wherein a prepaid administrative system is connected with a switching node. When the switching node receives an incoming call to the prepaid subscriber and the subscriber's number is busy or unavailable, the call is redirected to a voice mail number. The system determines whether the incoming call to the voice mail originates from the prepaid subscriber. i.e., the subscriber is checking for voice messages. If the call originates from the subscriber's wireless phone number, the call is charged to the subscriber's account. If the call originates from other than the subscriber's wireless phone, there are no charges to the account.
Patent GB-2401699-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a load bearing member and determining the effects of heat caused by welding
Inventor: JANES BRIAN R
IPC: E02F9/14
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a load bearing member (105 figure 1) for a work machine (101 figure 1) i.e. booms, sticks and crane booms comprises the steps of forming the pieces 901, welding the pieces together and determining the effects of heat caused by the weldment 900 on at least one of the pieces. The method may include simulating the effects such as stress or deformation of heat on the pieces wherein the simulating step includes modelling the geometry of one of the pieces using finite element analysis using virtual elements or the use of thermal analysis. The method may include the step of performing a structural analysis including modelling the behaviour of the material of one or more of the pieces including one or more of melting and remelting of the material, phase transformation of the material and the cyclic effects of multiple weld passes.
Patent GB-2406383-A (GB)
Title: Deep resistivity transient method for MWD applications using asymptotic filtering
Inventor: BESPALOV ALEXANDRE
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: A method and system is discussed of obtaining a parameter of interest of an earth formation, typically a formation resistivity or a distance to a bed boundary, in conditions where an induction tool is used having a body with finite, non-zero conductivity. The method substantially removes the effects of the conductivity of the tool from the signal received from the earth formation. A Taylor series expansion in one half of odd integer powers of time is used to represent a received tool signal. At least one leading term of the Taylor series expansion can be subtracted from the received signal. A filtering operation is applied to the received signal to remove the terms most dominated by pipe conductivity effects. Typical filtering operations can be differential filtering operation or an integral filtering operation.
Patent GB-2406320-A (GB)
Title: Closure device for opening part of aircraft
Inventor: PEREZ-SANCHEZ JUAN
IPC: B64C25/16
Filed: 2004-09-20
Abstract: A closure device for an area of the outer contour of an aircraft that can be opened and closed for the purpose of access has a hinge 11, 12 through which the closure device 10 is connected to the structure 19 of the aircraft 1 and a locking device 15, 16, 17 with which the closure device 10 can be locked in the closed position against the structure of the aircraft 1 and which relieves the load on the hinge. The hinge 11, 12 is arranged aerodynamically favourably inside the outer contour of the aircraft 1 but has a virtual axis of rotation (X) located outside the outer contour of the aircraft 1 about which axis the closure device 10 is pivoted during opening and closing. The locking device 15, 16, 17 in the closed state connects the closure device 10 to the structure of the aircraft in a form-locking manner. The closure device can be, as shown, a radome 10, an inspection or maintenance hatch or a passenger or cargo compartment door.
Patent GB-2402523-A (GB)
Title: Memory-access management method and system for synchronous dynamic random-access memory or the like
Inventor: LAI JIIN
IPC: G06F12/12
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: A memory-access management method and system is provided for use with an DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory) or the like, for the purpose of increasing the performance of memory access to the SDRAM by means of tracking the memory-access history of previous access operations. The memory-page management system has a managing device for managing the N memory pages. According to the embodiment, the managing device further comprises a page register unit. The page register unit is used for storing K storage units, each of which stores an address data of the memory page. The utilization-rate register unit is coupled to the page register circuit, and used for monitoring utilizations of the storage units. In practical design, the number K of the storage units can be designed to be less than the number N of the memory pages.
Patent GB-2407435-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanging device with cooling elements on carrier plates
Inventor: HOFMANN WILFRIED
IPC: H01L23/467
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: A base plate 22 of a heat sink or exchanger has carrier fins or plates 13,14,15 with cooling elements K1-K5 comprising a substrate (1, fig 1) with a series of webs (12, fig 1) projecting from an upper side and regularly arranged channels (4, fig 1) extending through the substrate. Fluid flow 10 tangential to the substrate and transverse to the webs is produced by an air blower. The height of the webs is less than the distance between adjacent webs. The plates 13,14,15,22 may all be integrally formed from aluminium as one part, or have an intervening copper plate 16. A copper plate 17 may also be between base plate 22 and the object 11 to be cooled (such as a microprocessor or chip). Gaps between carrier plates may be closed by a wall (23, fig 4), and the webs may be inclined to deflect flow (fig 4).
Patent GB-2407727-A (GB)
Title: Non-linear interactive video navigation
Inventor: WALLIS EMILY CLAIRE LOUISE
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A system and method for delivering interactive video and audio content items, e.g. movie clips, music videos, adverts, to a user playback device, such as a television (TV) set. In a preferred embodiment, the content items are delivered within a video on demand (VoD) environment. Each content item has associated attributes that detail the navigational properties for that content item. The content items are delivered as entries in a content sequence. Nonlinear navigation of the video content sequence is facilitated by querying the associated attributes for the current content item and enabling navigational actions (e.g. FF/REW/PAUSE/SKIP/Jump to target) for that content item accordingly. The content items thus permit varying degrees of user interaction. The user interaction is not bound by predetermined navigational rules, since the user is free to experience the sequenced VoD content items in any order. An interactive navigation menu screen is also described which allows user selection of available navigation items associated with the current video content item.
Patent GB-2408080-A (GB)
Title: Shielding a bearing and seal assembly from undesirable matter
Inventor: GELDENHUYS SIEGFRIED
IPC: F16J15/16
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A rotary pump includes an impeller mounted on a shaft (12) supported for rotation in bearings. A bearing and bearing casing assembly (26) proximate the impeller is prone to ingress of undesirable matter. A shield assembly (40) includes the shaft (12) and a shield (40) rotatable with the shaft and positioned intermediate the impeller and the bearing assembly (26). The shield comprises an integral, moulded, disc (42) and composite rim (44), which includes a lip (50) having an inwardly proud beading (52) normally touching an outer periphery (34.1) of the bearing assembly. A cowl (48) surrounds the lip with clearance when the shaft (12) rotates. The beading (52) dilates under centrifugal force to provide running clearance.
Patent GB-2427940-A (GB)
Title: Turbo machinery speed monitor
Inventor: JONES IAN
IPC: F01D21/02
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: This invention relates to a speed monitor apparatus for monitoring speed and acceleration of rotating turbine equipment (turbomachinery) and for operating an overspeed trip to shut down the equipment in the event that the speed or acceleration exceed predetermined thresholds. The invention provides a speed monitor module wherein the speed monitor module may be may be plugged in to the same chassis as a module which is controlling the speed of the turbine, and wherein the turbine speed monitor is arranged to receive configuration parameters relating to the overspeed threshold and the overacceleration threshold only when the turbine is operating at a speed lower than a predetermined threshold. The configuration parameters may further comprise an overspeed test threshold which is greater than the overspeed threshold.
Patent GB-2423632-A (GB)
Title: Inductive output tube tuning arrangement
Inventor: SOBIERADZKI EDWARD STANLEY
IPC: H01J23/40
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: An inductive output tube includes a capacitative tuner in the form of a plunger 50 which is moveable inside the integral output cavity 22 of the inductive output tube so as to vary the capacitance between an input and output drift tube 26 and 28 and hence the resonant frequency of the output stage. The tuning plunger 50 is moveable by protruding through a wall of the vacuum envelope of the output cavity, so as to allow the capacitance to be changed by operation of the tuning plunger by manual or automatic means from outside the cavity.
Patent GB-2427747-A (GB)
Title: Weather protected heat exchanger
Inventor: MEISSNER ALAN P
IPC: H01M8/00
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A heat exchanger including upper and lower header tanks, a vertical baffle in the lower header tank defining first and second longitudinal chambers, a check valve, two tube rows, and a coolant inlet to the first chamber and outlet from the second chamber. The baffle includes a by-pass hole therethrough. One tube row includes a plurality of vertical tubes extending between the upper header tank and the first chamber of the lower header tank, and the other tube row includes a plurality of vertical tubes extending between the upper header tank and the second chamber of the lower header tank. The check valve creates a leak-proof seal during standard operating mode to prevent pressure release from the header tank and creates an air path between the header tank and the environment during draining mode to allow vacuum relief from the header tank.
Patent GB-2425862-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system
Inventor: MATTERNE JOHAN
IPC: H04N7/00
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A data processing system is provided comprising a main processor operable to perform a plurality of data processing tasks, a data engine having a data engine core operable to perform a number of said plurality of data processing tasks on behalf of said main processor and a data stream processing unit providing a data communication path between said main processing unit and said data engine core. The data stream processing unit has a control interface operable to receive from said data engine core at least one command and a data stream controller operable to receive at least one input data stream and to perform at least one operation on said at least one input data stream to generate at least one output data stream comprising a sequence of data elements. The data stream processing unit is responsive to said at least one command from said data engine core to control said data stream controller to perform said at least one operation.
Patent GB-2426165-A (GB)
Title: Duplicating packets and transmitting them over separate non-overlapping network paths to improve reliability and reduce latency
Inventor: CHI-CHIU CHAN
IPC: H04L1/22
Filed: 2006-04-24
Abstract: A communication node of the present invention automatically transmits original and duplicate packets over different paths in a communications network to improve delivery reliability of the packet and to decrease packet delivery time. A packet is typically marked for reliable transmission by the application layer of a source node, while a routing agent module within the node IP layer processes the marked packets. The marked packets are transmitted over redundant (e.g., primary and secondary) network paths from the source node to the destination node. The primary path is usually the shortest path between the source and destination nodes, while the secondary path is selected to avoid overlap with the primary path. The application or transport layer of the destination node filters or removes plural copies of received packets.
Patent GB-2429207-A (GB)
Title: Modified human interferon polypeptides and their uses
Inventor: HAYS ANNA-MARIA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: Modified human interferon polypeptides and uses thereof are provided
Patent GB-2437774-A (GB)
Title: Selecting audio information messages in a computer-telephony integration (CTI) environment
Inventor: PICKERING RICHARD
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a method of handling a telephone call in a computer-telephony system. The method comprises providing a plurality of stored informational audio messages within the computer-telephony system. A telephone call is then received at the computer-telephony system from a caller and information is obtained relating to the caller. The computer-telephony system then selects one of the stored informational audio messages based on the obtained information relating to the caller then plays the selected stored informational audio message to the caller.
Patent GB-2442500-A (GB)
Title: Secure content distribution by delivering content in two portions
Inventor: SELVE PHILIPPE MARCEL HENRI
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: A first portion of content is securely delivered directly to a receiver by a content validator and a second, larger portion of the content is delivered to the receiver separately, for example via a peer-to-peer network. The second portion cannot be accessed unless the receiver has also correctly received the first portion. The content validator may validate the receiver prior to delivering the first portion of content and may encrypt the first portion using a hardware id of the receiver. Consequently only an authorised receiver is able to access the first portion and thus gain access to the second, larger portion of content. An advantage of delivering the second portion of content via a peer-to-peer network is that many peers may share the bandwidth required to distribute the majority of the content to users, taking the pressure off the content provider. The second portion of content may also be encrypted using a global encryption key.
Patent GB-2434069-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for inserting a funnel in the ground
Inventor: BEEVERS PAUL RAYMOND
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: Apparatus for inserting a funnel (120) into a bore in the ground comprises a support member (20,70,80,110) having an end portion (70,72) adapted for insertion into the ground, and a funnel (120) including a hollow cylindrical insertion member. The hollow insertion member is releasably engageable with the end portion (70,72) of the support member such that, in use, insertion of the end portion (70,72) of the support member into the ground forms a bore whilst simultaneously placing the hollow insertion member of the funnel (120) within that bore. The support member may then be removed from the bore, sand poured into the funnel and the funnel removed. Side arms 24 which are releasably engaged with the support member can be used as foot rests to facilitate pushing the apparatus into the ground. A stop 74 maintains the position of the funnel on the support member during insertion.
Patent GB-2448891-A (GB)
Title: Coffee quality monitoring system
Inventor: DICK-READ GILES GRANTLY
IPC: A47J31/00
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: A coffee quality monitoring system 10 comprises a coffee flow monitor 14 adapted to record the flow of coffee through a flow meter 22 of the coffee machine 12, and a water filter usage monitor 16 which records the flow of water through a flow meter 28 following the machine's water filter 30. Each monitor 14, 16 comprises an active RFID tag incorporating an electrical pulse sensor. The data recorded by the coffee and water flow monitors 14, 16 is processed by local data storage and processing means 18 to determine the flow time of each flow of coffee and the flow volume of each flow of water. Flow times and flow volumes are transmitted periodically to a remote data storage and processing means 20 where they are compared to stored acceptable values of flow time and flow volume, and which transmits an alert message if a flow time and flow volume falls outside the acceptable range of values, indicating a reduction of coffee quality. The system may also monitor temperatures and coffee grinder blade usage.
Patent GB-2436031-A (GB)
Title: Stowable container and hinge therefor
Inventor: CLARKE PETER
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: A lower forward part of a container (40) rests on a pivotable support (34) in a frame so as to be pivotable between an upright stowed position and a forward position allowing access. On at least one side of the container (40), a projection (31) from the side of the frame above the pivotable support (34) engages in a channel (28) on the side of the container. The channel (28) comprises an upper part, in which the projection (31) engages where the container is mounted in the frame and which is shaped to limit upward movement of the container (40) when in its upright position and to allow the container to pivot between its upright and forward position, and a lower part which extends to a bottom edge of the container (40). The lower part of the channel is open at the bottom of the container (40) to allow the container (40) to be lifted away from the support when in or adjacent its forward position.
Patent GB-2443279-A (GB)
Title: Beam stop for an ion implanter
Inventor: COLLART ERIK J H
IPC: H01J37/244
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: This invention relates to a beam stop 100 for an ion implanter that provides a measure of the ion beam current incident thereon and that may be used for ion beam optimisation. A beam stop 100 for an ion implanter is provided comprising a charge collector 112 with a segmented surface provided to receive an ion beam A thereon, wherein the surface is divided into at least two segments, one segment extending around the other segment, and wherein each of the two segments is operable to provide one or more signals indicative of charge collected by that segment when an ion beam A is incident thereon. Such a beam stop 100 is advantageous as it provides information on the ion beam profile without the need to scan the ion beam.
Patent GB-2445211-A (GB)
Title: Two part cyclone in vacuum cleaner
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: A twin cyclone arrangement has a secondary cyclone 140, or cyclone array (40,fig3), such as to separate finer dust, housed generally concentrically within the main body 20, 80 of a primary cyclone 20,80. Dust from both primary and secondary cyclones falls into a common dust collection container 80, which can be removed in a single go from engagement with both cyclones. The housing of the second cyclone within the first may also make for a more compact overall unit. The arrangement may also feature a flexible skirt 90 which may retain any particularly large sucked up items in an outer portion 86 of the dust collection chamber 80.
Patent GB-2451458-A (GB)
Title: A ridge cover assembly
Inventor: CHALLINOR MICHAEL CAMERON
IPC: E04D1/30
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A ridge cover assembly comprises a ridge cover member and a barrier member. The barrier member includes a body and finger members and is arranged to provide a barrier to rain, snow and/or insects. Each finger member may have a free end which is arranged to be moveable with respect to the free ends of other finger members, the finger members may be resiliently deformable or flexible. The finger members may be arranged in one or a plurality of rows. If there are a plurality of rows of fingers, adjacent rows may be offset. The ridge cover member may include barrier member mountings. More than one ridge cover member may be provided and adjacent members may be overlapped. The overlapping ends may have interlocking formations with ventilation slots.
Patent GB-2452037-A (GB)
Title: Fire alarm system design template
Inventor: INKER MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: B43L13/20
Filed: 2007-08-20
Abstract: A fire alarm system manual design template includes ribbed outer edge 1 to discourage incorrect use of template, hole 2 for use as a fire detector symbol template at actual detector location, cut groove 3 for marking maximum permitted radii of an automatic smoke point type fire detector coverage as described within BS5839:2002 Part 1 to the required scale, and second cut groove 4 for marking radii less than that of the maximum permitted coverage as described within BS5839:2002 Part 1 to the required scale.