baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2568253-A (GB)
Title: Stereoscopic image data compression
Inventor: SHUMIN TIAN
IPC: H04N19/93
Filed: 2017-11-08
Abstract: A method for compressing data comprising a stereoscopic pair of images which provide parallax, when viewed by left and right eyes of an observer, involves generating (S31) the stereoscopic pair of images, each image comprising a plurality of display elements. A disparity value (S32) is generated indicating an amount by which a location of each display element in a first image of the stereoscopic pair of images is displaced compared to a location of the same element in a second image of the stereoscopic pair of images, such that a plurality of disparity values is generated. The number of different disparity values present in the plurality of disparity values is then reduced (S34) to produce a reduced set of different disparity values. A particular disparity value is determined from the reduced set of different disparity values to be associated with each of the locations and/or displaced locations of the display elements, and compressed data (S35) is generated comprising the first image of the stereoscopic pair, the reduced set of different disparity values, and information indicating the particular disparity value associated with each of the locations and/or displaced locations to be used to regenerate a regenerated second image of the stereoscopic pair of images corresponding to the second image.
Patent GB-2568480-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacture for a ion mobility filter
Inventor: MAX ALLSWORTH
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2017-11-16
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a MEMS gas sensor e.g. an ion mobility filter for use as a field asymmetric ion mobility spectrometry (FAIMS) filter. The method involves providing a sheet of conductive material. An electrode layer 22 is formed on the sheet for each ion filter. Each electrode layer 22 comprises at least one ion channel 28 and an isolation channel 30 surrounding the at least one ion channel 28. A support layer 24 is formed on each electrode layer. Each support layer 24 comprises an aperture 25 at least partially aligned with the at least one ion channel 28. The ion filters are then separated, e.g. by cutting. The isolation channel reduces the risk of contaminants, e.g. debris, entering the at least one ion channel 28.
Patent GB-2559008-A (GB)
Title: Server-provided visual output at a voice interface device
Inventor: KENNETH MIXTER
IPC: G06F3/16
Filed: 2017-11-17
Abstract: An device with indicator lights which stores and obtains first visual output instructions that control operation of the indicator lights based on operating state of the device. A voice input is received and a response to the input and second visual output instructions are obtained from a remote system, where the second instructions are provided in accordance with a determination that the input satisfies one or more criteria. The response is executed and the indicator lights display in accordance with the second instructions. In absence of the second instructions the displays visual output of the indicator lights is in accordance with the first instructions. A further method the remote system obtains second instructions where, if it is determined that one or more alternate visual output criteria are satisfied the array of indicator lights output in accordance with the second instructions.
Patent GB-2571294-A (GB)
Title: System and method for connectivity management
Inventor: NIGEL CHADWICK
IPC: H04W8/18
Filed: 2018-02-22
Abstract: In order to equip objects and devices with the necessary wireless connectivity desired by end user customers (e.g. Machine to Machine M2M or Internet of Things IoT functionality) it is necessary to provision subscriber SIM cards to allow them to access various Mobile Network Operators MNOs. A method or system for provisioning an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card eUICC profile to a SIM card is described. An always provisioned International Mobile Subscriber Identity IMSI is provided to the SIM card of a device. A base profile Integrated Circuit Card Identifier ICCID on the SIM card is activated and a selected eUICC profile with a network operator is activated, wherein the eUICC profile is downloaded to the SIM card by the network operator. This operation may be carried out by a Connectivity Management Platform CMP which acts as a super operator over several MNOs. The CMP may offer tariffs from each of the MNOs for the user to select.
Patent GB-2573736-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner brush assembly
Inventor: SIMIN DESMAROWITZ
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2018-03-20
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner brush assembly comprises a tubular member 1 attached or attachable to a source of vacuum suction and at least one brush 4 arranged on the tubular member 1 which is adapted to be moveable from a first position wherein the brush(es) 4 are deployed in a sucking relationship with the sucking end of the tubular member to a retracted non-sucking second position (fig 1). The at least one brush 4 may be in the form of wings (3, fig 6) that are foldable between a first position in which they are perpendicular to the tubular member 1 and a second position in which that are arranged parallel to the tubular member 1. Alternatively the brush 4 is arranged on a sleeve 2 which is slidable along the tubular member 1 between the first and second positions. The brush is preferably rotatable.
Patent GB-2560117-A (GB)
Title: Cycling glove
Inventor: VALENTINE ATSU
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2016-04-01
Abstract: A glove 1 formed of fabric for use by for example a cyclist, including 7 a signal receiver, transmitter, and a means to provide a warning to the wearer. Preferably the receiver comprises a proximity sensing means; for example the receiver may be configured to receive a signal from a transmitter forming part of a warning system in a vehicle, and the transmitter send a warning signal back to the vehicle to alert the vehicles driver to the cyclist. The glove might also transmit and receive signals to and from a signal system located in the proximity of a road junction. The glove my send a warning to the cyclist when a warning is received, for example a vibration signal. An on/off switch may be provided which when in use sits between the thumb and forefinger of the wearer. In use the device allows both vehicles to be warned of cyclists, and cyclists of vehicles, in order to improve situation awareness and prevent collisions.
Patent GB-2559908-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for verifying ownership of a digital asset using a distributed hash table and a peer-to-peer distributed ledger
Inventor: Stephane Savanah
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2017-05-12
Abstract: A computer-implemented method (600) and system (1) for verifying ownership of a computer software for installation using a distributed hash table (13) and a peer-to-peer distributed ledger (14). This may be the Bitcoin blockchain or an alternative blockchain implementation. The method includes determining (610) a second user public key associated with a second user (24) from a transaction record stored on the peer-to-peer distributed ledger (14). A second public key associated with the second user may be determined (620) from an entry on the distributed hash table (13). The method further includes comparing (630) the second user public key and the second public key, and verifying (640) the ownership of the computer software based on the comparing of the second user public key and the second public key.
Patent GB-2573553-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for raking an aquatic environment
Inventor: CALLUM GORDON
IPC: A01D44/00
Filed: 2018-05-10
Abstract: The invention involves raking out weeds, dead plant material, algae etc. from a body of water. The method comprises providing a rake head 10 with a float 70, floating the rake head and float into a first pass starting position above an aquatic bed, disengaging the rake head from the float such that the rake head sinks toward the aquatic bed, raking the rake head over the aquatic bed toward a first pass finishing position and re-engaging the rake head with the float ready for use in subsequent raking passes. The method may further comprise attaching a gather line to the float, attaching a winch line to the rake head and pulling the rake head and float towards the first pass starting position by way of the gather line whilst paying out the winch line. Also disclosed is a rake arrangement comprising a rake head, a float and means for disengaging the rake head from the float
Patent GB-2574853-A (GB)
Title: Technique for controlling a beam pattern employed by an antenna apparatus
Inventor: ANDREW LOGOTHETIS
IPC: H01Q3/00
Filed: 2018-06-20
Abstract: An antenna apparatus, or a method of operating an antenna apparatus, comprises: an antenna array 15 with beamforming circuitry 10 where a control signal, indicative of a motion associated with the antenna apparatus, is used to adjust the width of the beam pattern 17 to maintain the quality of a wireless communication link. The beam 17 may be made narrower to improve the range of the antenna. A motion with a signal quality exceeding a threshold level may adjust the width of the beam from a first width to a second width greater than the first width and with a signal below the threshold level the width may be set to the first width. Multiple threshold levels may be set with respective beam width adjustments. Control signal values or an occurrence counter value may be used to adjust the beam pattern width. The threshold values may depend on the form of the motion detected. Different width beam patterns may be selected from a storage arrangement 40. The control signal may indicate the detected motion over a period of time or at a plurality of points in time. At least one motion sensor may detect a twisting or oscillating motion. The sensor may be one or more of a magnetometer 50 and an accelerometer 45. The control signal may be filtered and a look-up table may be used to influence the beam width control.
Patent GB-2575279-A (GB)
Title: Pinger For Deterring Toothed Whales
Inventor: BEN KIBEL
IPC: A01M29/18
Filed: 2018-07-04
Abstract: A pinger which generates a series of pings for deterring toothed whales (Cetacea Odontoceti, e.g. dolphins, porpoise and killer whales) from depredating fishing lines is presented. In a first embodiment the pinger produces a pseudorandom sequence of syllables; each syllable in the sequence having a frequency range which differs from that of the other syllables. In a second embodiment the pinger comprises a loudspeaker and a microphone for determining background noise; the volume of each ping in the series of pings being varied in response to the determined background noise. In a third embodiment the pinger comprises a sensor for determining if a fish has been caught by a hook adjacent to the pinger and generating the series of pings in response to the sensor determination. In a fourth embodiment the pinger utilises a DC-DC convertor to step up a first voltage for storing a charge via a capacitor; the stored charge then being used to activate a speaker.
Patent GB-2564585-A (GB)
Title: Injection mold, injection molding method, and molded article
Inventor: Atsushi hanaoka
IPC: B29C45/56
Filed: 2017-03-01
Abstract: Provided are an injection mold and an injection molding method by which a boundary line between a first material and a second material curved so as to be sharply bent like a round chamfered shape can be formed reliably in a desired position, and a molded article molded using the injection mold and the injection molding method. The sum of a length w of an inclined-part forming part 51a and a length y of a thinned-part forming part 51b in a width direction of a linear part or a width direction of a curved part is at least equal to a prescribed value, and the thinned-part forming part 51b forming the curved part has a second length y longer than a first length in the width direction of the curved part.
Patent GB-2568808-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for automatically populating a display area with historized process parameters
Inventor: JULIAN KEVIN NAIDOO
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2018-09-28
Abstract: Techniques for presenting historized process parameter values in a process plant include presenting, via a user interface of an operator application, indications of process control elements in a first display region 402 within a layout of a display view. Each of the process control elements is associated with one or more process parameters. The operator application also presents a trend display view in a second display region 406 within the layout of the display view. The trend display view includes sets of historized process parameter values for process parameters presented in the first display region. For example, the trend display view in the second display region is linked to the display view in the first display region (fill percentage of Tank VE-100). In this manner, the trend display view presents charts or other graphical depictions of historized process parameter values for process parameters included in the first display region.
Patent GB-2578903-A (GB)
Title: Two wheel automatic guided vehicles
Inventor: KIRILL VLADIMIROVICH KRINKIN
IPC: G05D1/08
Filed: 2018-11-13
Abstract: A two-wheel self-balancing automatic guided vehicle (AGV; autonomous mobile transport) with a mechanism for transporting objects. The AGV comprises a frame 67, two wheels 63, two motors 53 (each driving a wheel), a radio transceiver (RF), rechargeable batteries 57 and a connector mounted on a centre surface on the frame. The AGV is self-balancing such that only the two wheels are in contact with the ground. Preferably, the AGV uses accelerometers 81 and/or gyroscopes 83 to maintain the pitch angle to a vertical axis. Ideally, the centre of mass of the AGV is below the axis of rotation of the wheels, facilitated by the batteries being located on the lower surface of the frame. The AGV may comprise a cylindrical outer casing (75, figure 4) . The connector may be coupled to an attachment such as a rotation resolver 71, a clamp 85 or suction device 86 (see figures 3, 5 & 6). The connector mechanism (see figure 7 for all subsequent features) is ideally used as a joint between the attachment and the frame and may comprise two bearings 105, 107 and an elastomer ring 111 located between a holder 113 and connector shaft 117.
Patent GB-2566843-A (GB)
Title: Paper transit tickets as a medium for environmental sampling
Inventor: Graham Paul Fletcher
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 2017-07-07
Abstract: A method for conducting environmental sampling includes determining to environmentally sample a particular paper transit ticket for a specific residue. Using an automated ticket device, at least one chemical reagent is applied to the particular paper transit ticket. The chemical reagent is selected based on the specific residue. The particular paper transit ticket is collected after the particular paper transit ticket was used as a fare media within a transit system. The at least one chemical reagent is analyzed to determine whether any of the specific residue is present.
Patent GB-2567972-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber spectroscopy using single photon detectors (SPDS)
Inventor: DANIEL J STARK
IPC: G01J3/28
Filed: 2016-08-26
Abstract: An optical detection system for analyzing a fluid sample including a light source configured to emit a light beam to interact with the sample to form a spectrum, an optical fiber to transmit the spectrum, an array of single-photon detectors (SPDs), and wherein each SPD is configured to receive and is tunable to analyze spectral characteristics of the spectrum across a spectral range.
Patent GB-2580596-A (GB)
Title: Interactive system for automatically synthesizing a content-aware fill
Inventor: Sohrab Amirghodsi
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2019-01-14
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, and computer storage media for automatically synthesizing a content-aware fill using similarity transformed patches. A user interface receives a user-specified hole and a user-specified sampling region, both of which may be stored in a constraint mask. A brush tool can be used to interactively brush the sampling region and modify the constraint mask. The mask is passed to a patch-based synthesizer configured to synthesize the fill using similarity transformed patches sampled from the sampling region. Fill properties such as similarity transform parameters can be set to control the manner in which the fill is synthesized. A live preview can be provided with gradual updates of the synthesized fill prior to completion. Once a fill has been synthesized, the user interface presents the original image, replacing the hole with the synthesized fill.
Patent GB-2581394-A (GB)
Title: Pyrrolobenzodiazepines and conjugates thereof
Inventor: PHILIP WILSON HOWARD
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 2019-02-18
Abstract: A compound of formula I: and salts and solvates thereof, wherein R2, R2’, R30, R31, R40, R41, R6, R6’, R7’, R9, R9’, R’’, Y, Y’ are as defined therein and where the bonds linking C2/C3 and C2’/C3’ may be single or double bonds; R7 is of formula A1: wherein Z is a C1-3 alkylene group and RL is a linker for connection to a cell binding agent as defined therein. Also disclosed are conjugates comprising the above compound, the cell binding agent being an antibody or an active fragment thereof.
Patent GB-2571023-A (GB)
Title: Liner conveyed stand alone and treat system
Inventor: Gustavo Dias de Castro Cervo
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2018-03-05
Abstract: Well completion assembly and method for setting a liner hanger, screens and a liner within a wellbore in a single trip are disclosed. The method comprises steps of: running into the well a liner, a liner hanger, at least one open-hole packer, a screen assembly, a fluid loss control device, and a float shoe on a work string; circulating fluid through the float shoe; and positioning the liner, the liner hanger, the at least one open-hole packer, the fluid loss control device, the screen assembly, and the float shoe within the well without removing the work string from the well.
Patent GB-2575396-A (GB)
Title: Gel shear strength measurement using a cross-spring pivot
Inventor: AMIR SHOJAEI
IPC: G01N11/16
Filed: 2017-06-15
Abstract: A rheometer apparatus and methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the rheometer includes a sleeve having an interior space; a cylindrical bob disposed within the interior space of the sleeve and coupled to a first end of a bob shaft; a cross-spring pivot coupled to a second end of the bob shaft; an arm coupled to and projecting radially from the cylindrical bob; and a linear actuator coupled to the arm. In some embodiments, the rheometer apparatus may facilitate more accurate gel shear strength measurements and/or may be correlated with existing rheometer measurements.
Patent GB-2581560-A (GB)
Title: Air-through nonwoven fabric for absorbent article
Inventor: YASUHIRO KOMORI
IPC: D04H1/4374
Filed: 2018-09-07
Abstract: An air-through nonwoven fabric (10) in which two or more fiber layers (1, 2) are laminated, wherein the air-through nonwoven fabric (10) for an absorbent article contains thermoplastic fibers and has at least one fiber layer (8) having fiber masses (7).
Patent GB-2590659-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle for gas turbine engine and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: ALEXANDER BURT
IPC: F23R3/28
Filed: 2019-12-23
Abstract: A nozzle 100 for a gas turbine (10 Fig. 1) has an outer member 101 and an inner member 201. The outer member includes a main body 102 which has a first end 105, a second end 106 and an outer passage (107 Fig 5A). An internal surface 109 of the main body has at least one internal thread 108. The inner member has an elongate body 202 and a first end 203, a second end 204 and an inner passage 205. An external surface 209 of the elongate body has at least one external thread 208, which cooperates with the internal thread of the main body. The cooperation of the at least one internal thread and the at least one external thread together forms a plurality of labyrinth grooves, which are arranged adjacent a gap 304 formed between the inner and outer members. The nozzle is manufactured my inserting the inner member into the outer member (902 Fig 10) and rotating to engage the cooperating threads (904 Fig. 10), and then fastening the inner member to the outer member (906 Fig. 10) by, for example, by laser welding. The arrangement provides tolerance to thermal expansion and carbon formation.
Patent GB-2592416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to capsule filling lines
Inventor: NEIL ROGERS
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2020-02-27
Abstract: Apparatus and methods of cleaning a sealing head 23 of a capsule filling line, comprising operating an ablation unit 10 to irradiate the sealing head to remove a residue from the sealing head. The residue or debris may be a tea or coffee powder deposited on the sealing head during the heat sealing of lids onto tea or coffee pods or cartridges. The ablation unit may comprise a housing 40 large enough to be physically engaged against a plurality of sealing heads, wherein the radiation emitter of the ablation unit, which may be a laser, may be moved across each of the sealing heads in turn to remove any deposited contaminants (Figure 6), thus cleaning them via laser ablation. Removed debris may be collected by a hopper and then extracted by an exhaust system.
Patent GB-2592418-A (GB)
Title: Recycling process
Inventor: BARRY MCDONALD KANE
IPC: C08K11/00
Filed: 2020-02-27
Abstract: A method of recycling waste including mechanically processing the waste and mixing the mechanically processed waste with a binding agent. The waste is preferably unsorted waste. By removing the need to sort the waste, the cost of the recycling process is reduced. The mechanical processing may include using a first process, such as shredding, producing a particle size in the range of 0.5-20 mm, and a second process, such as crushing or pulverising, producing a particle size in the range of 0.005-0.4 mm. The binding agent may be an organic binder, such as a polymer or resin, or inorganic binder, such as one comprising calcium carbonate and calcium sulphate hemihydrate. The mixture of mechanically processed waste and binding agent may be further mixed with a liquid to form a moulding material. The liquid may include water, preferably wastewater. Pigment may be added to the moulding material, which may also be poured into a mould and cured to form a three-dimensional object.
Patent GB-2583657-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: ASHOK SRINIVASAN NARASIMHAN
IPC: A24B15/28
Filed: 2019-10-23
Abstract: Disclosed herein is an inhalable composition, suitable for use in an electronic cigarette device, comprising at least 1 g/L of nicotine and carbon dioxide dissolved or dispersed in a solvent.
Patent GB-2587717-A (GB)
Title: Self-aligning lens holder and camera assembly
Inventor: DINCER BOZKAYA
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2019-03-22
Abstract: A self-aligning lens holder includes elements that register against an image sensor chip to align the holder and lens with the chip. The elements may deflect or deform. A corresponding method aligns the lens holder and a fisheye lens to the image sensor.
Patent GB-2591605-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting swivel illumination device
Inventor: Craig bashleben
IPC: F21V21/30
Filed: 2020-12-14
Abstract: An illumination device has a body 102 connected to a base 104 via a pivoting coupling such as a swivel/universal socket and/or a ball-and-socket joint 120. An illumination source is disposed inside the body 102. The illumination device can be releasably coupled to surfaces and illuminate a specified surface by aiming the illumination device without needing to also move the base 104. Once the illumination device is aimed to illuminate the area of interest, the body will remain in this position until further user input.