baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2399251-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing image resolution using a plurality of low resolution images
Inventor: YU-CHUAN KUO
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: The invention is to provide a method that reconstructs enhanced-resolution images with improved super-resolution algorithms, which is based on an iterative method and employs our suggested initial interpolation, robust image registration, automatic image selection, and further image enhancement post-processing. According to the method of the invention, the reconstruction of enhanced-resolution image can be quickly achieved not only by low-resolution image sequences associated with a moving object but also by low-resolution image sequences associated with a stationary scene. The invention produces an enhanced resolution image by <SL> <LI>a) storing M first low resolution images <LI>b) selecting one of the M images as a prototype image leaving a set of (M-1) second images <LI>c) interpolating extra pixels into the prototype image using the values of neighbouring pixels and calculating respective translations between the (M-1) second images and the interpolated prototype image <LI>d) dividing the translations of the (M-1) second images by a magnification factor to determine a modulus value with respect to the translations, for second images having the same modulus, selecting one of the images and grouping the selected second image and any second images not having the same modulus as N third images <LI>e) down sampling the interpolated prototype image N times to produce N fourth images <LI>f) calculating respective differences between the N third and N fourth images <LI>g) adjusting the values of pixels in the interpolated prototype image in accordance with the average of the difference values determined in step (f) <LI>h) repeating steps (e) to (g) until pixel values of the interpolated prototype image converge to a satisfactory result to yield the enhanced resolution image. </SL>
Patent GB-2401486-A (GB)
Title: Microwave generator
Inventor: DOMMER JOSEF
IPC: H03B11/02
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: The superimposition of the microwave fields of an array (10) of microwave generators (11) with self-triggering spark gaps (13) to discharge charge-coupled devices (43) charged at high voltage leads to an intensification in field strength and to the susceptibility to interference of the frequency spectrum of the emitted high energy high frequency field and of its direction of emission.
Patent GB-2399568-A (GB)
Title: Aminoalkoxide- or alkoxyalkoxide-containing rare earth metal precursors for use in MOCVD techniques
Inventor: JONES ANTHONY COPELAND
IPC: C23C16/40
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: Rare earth metal precursors for use in metalorganic chemical vapour deposition (MOCVD) techniques having a ligand of general formula OCR<1>(R<2>)CH2X wherein R<1> is H or an alkyl group, R<2> is an optionally substituted alkyl group and X is OR or NR2 wherein R is an alkyl group or substituted alkyl group and precursors of general formula M[OCR<1>(R<2>)(CH2)nX]3 wherein M is a rare earth metal, R<1>, R<2> and X are as previously defined and n is 1 to 4. In particular, the ligand is 1-methoxy-2-methyl-2-propanolate (mmp). The precursors may be prepared by reacting a ligand HOCR<1>(R<2>)(CH2)nX with a rare earth metal alkylamide M(NR2)3 or silylamide precursor M(N(SiR3)2)3 wherein R is alkyl or by salt exchange of M(NO3)3(tetraglyme) an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of the ligand. A method of depositing single or mixed oxide layers or films by MOCVD, ALD (atomic layer deposition) or a non-vapour phase deposition technique such as sol-gel deposition or metal-organic decomposition uses the rare earth metal precursors. The rare earth metal may be selected from La, Ce, Gd, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb and Lu and Group IIIB elements including Sc and Y. In particular, the rare earth metal is Pr, La, Gd or Nd.
Patent GB-2400621-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for optical endpoint detection of a sliding sleeve valve
Inventor: MAYEU CHRISTOPHER W
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: Methods and systems for optical endpoint detection of a sliding sleeve valve are disclosed. The system comprises fiber optic cable based sensors 100 (e.g., fiber Bragg gratings or fiber optic coils) positioned in a recess 31 within the valve's housing 2 and affixed proximate to the ends of the cavity 3 in which the sleeve 1 travels. When the sleeve 1 reaches the ends of the cavity 3, it imparts a stress onto an area of the housing 2, which preferably constitutes a protrusion within the cavity 3 which in turn stresses the sensor 100 and changes its reflection profile. This change in reflection profile indicates that the sleeve has traveled to an end point inside the valve, and accordingly that the valve is fully open or fully closed.
Patent GB-2402309-A (GB)
Title: Voting circuit
Inventor: JOHNSON TYLER JAMES
IPC: H03K19/23
Filed: 2004-04-21
Abstract: A voting circuit (100) for correcting errors in an N times duplicated signal is described. The circuit comprises a plurality of AND gates (102(1), 102(2)), wherein each of the AND gates (102(1), 102(2)) comprises a plurality of inputs for receiving a copy of the N times duplicated signal; and an OR gate (104) having a plurality of inputs, wherein each input of the OR gate (104) is connected to an output of one of the AND gates (102(1), 102(2)), wherein an output of the OR gate (104) comprises the corrected signal.
Patent GB-2403913-A (GB)
Title: Word forming board game
Inventor: HOLKHAM CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 2004-05-17
Abstract: A word-based board game comprises a playing board, playing cubes and a scoreboard. The playing board is marked out with a grid of rows and columns, preferably with the centre square marked as the start position. The board may be able to rotate on a base. The cubes are coloured and have a letter of the alphabet marked on each of the six sides. The cubes may be grouped in sets of 50 with each set being a different colour, one for each player. The score board is preferably a flat board with a series of holes marked with numbers, the score being indicated by pegs or pins. The game is intended to encourage good spelling and literacy skills.
Patent GB-2405068-A (GB)
Title: Portable electronic apparatus with self-orientating display
Inventor: YI JONG-JIN
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: A display device for a portable terminal displays an adaptive image in accordance with a position of a user. The display device includes a display unit, a slope detection unit for detecting a slope of the display unit that is rotating in one direction among front, rear, right and left directions from its upright position, an image processing unit for processing an image to be displayed on the display unit, and a control unit for rotating the image processed by the image processing unit in accordance with the slope of the display unit detected by the slope detection unit, and displaying the rotating image on the display unit. The display device can display an image to match the viewing angle of the user in accordance with the position of the user who views the display unit, and thus the convenience of the user of the portable terminal is maximized.
Patent GB-2416529-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container
Inventor: DENT MATTHEW DAVID
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2004-07-24
Abstract: A collapsible container 2 includes a base 4 and a collar 6 that may be either connected to the base 4 to provide an upstanding wall that includes two end walls 8 and two side walls 10, or removed from the base for storage. The collar 6 is foldable so that it can be arranged in an erected condition in which it can be mounted on the base 4 for use, or a folded condition for storage. The collar 6 includes a set of corner hinges 26, each being located adjacent a corner of the collar, and a plurality of side hinges 28. A side hinge 28 is provided in each of the side walls 10 intermediate the ends thereof, to divide the side wall into first and second side wall portions 10a, 10b, the first and second side wall portions being of unequal length.
Patent GB-2420215-A (GB)
Title: Flexible displays
Inventor: POWELL MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: G09G3/12
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A flexible display (10) comprising a display means, such as an electroluminescent (EL) panel, arranged to change appearance on application of an electric field; a display electrode (15) on a surface of the display means shaped so as to define a display area; an insulating layer (16) covering the electrode; and a conducting track (17) provided on the insulating layer; in which at least one gap (16a) is provided in the insulating layer, the conducting track contacts the electrode through the or each gap and in which the or each gap is placed substantially outside a region of the display which is to be flexed. Furthermore, or alternatively, the conducting track may contact the electrode through the or each gap (16a) and cover substantially the entire area of the or each gap. The display may also or alternatively comprise a plurality of display electrodes on a surface of the display means shaped so as to define a plurality of display areas; in which a plurality of gaps are provided in the insulating layer, the conducting track contacts the electrodes through the gaps, with the conducting track comprising a plurality of segments (60, 61) each contacting one electrode and contacting each other at one or more junctions, and in which the or each junction is not over a gap.
Patent GB-2421228-A (GB)
Title: Steering mechanism for a power cycle
Inventor: HUANG SHUN-TAI
IPC: B62D7/16
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: The mechanism is comprised of an upper 2 and a lower axle seat 3, in which the upper axle seat and the lower axle seat are provided for receiving an upper axle 21 connected to a handlebar and a lower axle 31 connected to front wheel(s) respectively. The upper and the lower seats 2, 3 are pivotally coupled with respective U-shaped pivot-joint ends 22, 32, a universal joint 5 coupling the upper and lower axles 21, 31 arranged in a space enclosed by the pivot-joint ends. A cross bar 62 limits the rake of the upper axle 21 and is supported on arms 61 of the cycle frame.
Patent GB-2411240-A (GB)
Title: Microwave sensor for measuring a dielectric property of a product
Inventor: PETERS STEFFEN
IPC: G01N22/02
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: A microwave sensor for measuring a dielectric property, especially the density and/or moisture content of a product, has a microwave resonator (11), wherein a product (19) introduced into the resonator (11) interacts with a resonant microwave field generated in the resonator (11) in order to determine suitable measured quantities, and is characterised in that at least two half-waves (22) of the electric field are formed in the resonator (11) in one direction, the product feed being effected in at least one region of high field intensity of one of the half-waves of the electric field. The two or more regions (17a - 17d) with high field intensity allow the property to be determined more accurately. The product may be a textile fibre or sheet material for example.
Patent GB-2424421-A (GB)
Title: Dedoping of organic semiconductors
Inventor: RUSSELL DAVID
IPC: H01B1/12
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A method of dedoping an organic semiconductor comprises contacting a doped organic semiconductor with a compound of formula (1): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=50 WI=97 LX=704 LY=935 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R<1>-R<8> each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group which may be substituted with hydroxyl groups and/or halogen atoms and/or a C1-C3 alkoxy group; ```one or more pairs of R groups which are not hydrogen may join to form a cyclic group according to the following pairings: R<1> and R<2>; R<2> and R<3>; R<3> and R<4>, R<4> and R<5>; R<5> and R<6>; R<6> and R<7>; R<7> and R<8>; and R<8> and R<1>. The compound is preferably tetrakisdimethylaminoethylene (TDAE) and the organic semiconductor may be a polythiophene, a polyarylamine, or a polyphenylene vinylene doped with oxygen.
Patent GB-2424396-A (GB)
Title: Aerodynamic fairing for vehicle registration plate
Inventor: SHAZAD ADIL
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: A clear dome shaped plastic device which can be attached to the car front number plate. The brackets and stabilizer are fixed on the front number plate a few centimetres apart on which the energy shuttle can be placed on and removed very easily (when not in use). The brackets and stabilizer are attached on the centre of the front number plate with double sided tape. The energy shuttle when attached to the front number plate does not obstruct its readability as the clarity of the plastic from which its made is of high quality plastic.
Patent GB-2439356-A (GB)
Title: Organic electroluminescent devices
Inventor: JONGMAN JAN
IPC: H05B33/22
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: The device comprises a glass substrate 20, a thin silver intermediate layer 22, an ITO anode 24, a layer of PEDOT 26, a light emitting polymer layer 28 and a barium/aluminium cathode 30. Limiting the separation distance between the upper surface of the intermediate layer and the upper surface of the first electrode to 110nm (1/4 x 440nm) ensures that only one effective microcavity is formed over the red, green and blue parts of the visible spectrum. Alternatively, limiting the separation distance to 150nm (1/4 x 600nm) ensures only one microcavity is formed over the red part of the visible spectrum.
Patent GB-2412988-A (GB)
Title: A system for storing documents in an electronic storage media
Inventor: LEHMEIER MICHELLE R
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A system for storing documents in an electronic storage media comprises means for obtaining, from each document to be stored, data tags pertaining to certain characteristics of the document. The data tags are selected from the list of character recognition, semantics processing, object recognition, and voice recognition. The system also comprises means for associating the data tags with each document.
Patent GB-2430845-A (GB)
Title: Provisioning devices with one-time pad data using a hierarchical distribution
Inventor: TOFTS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: Secret random data (30) is distributed to a plurality of devices (10A, 10B, 10C) to provision the devices with new one-time pad (OTP) data for use in interacting with apparatus (20) holding the same one-time pad data. This distribution is effected by provisioning a first device (10A) with a block of secret random data (30) that is, or will become, available to the apparatus (20). Part of the secret random data (30) is then distributed from the first device (10A) to one or more other devices (10B, 10C) in a hierarchical distribution pattern headed by the first device (10A). Each device (10A), other than those (10B, 10C) at the bottom of the distribution hierarchy, retains part (30, 31) of the secret random data it receives and passes on the remainder. Each device uses that part of the secret random data (30) it has retained to provide the device with new one-time pad data. The secret random data may be generated using quantum key cryptography (QKD).
Patent GB-2423879-A (GB)
Title: Temperature controller for optical device
Inventor: BANNIKOV DEMITRI
IPC: H01S5/042
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for configuring an optoelectronic device (100) so as to control various operating conditions at various temperatures. The method includes operating the optoelectronic device (100) at a first temperature, adjusting a first control parameter of the optoelectronic device (100) to satisfy a first operating requirement and recording an associated first value of the first control parameter. Further, the method includes operating the optoelectronic device (100) at a second temperature, adjusting the first control parameter of the optoelectronic device (100) to satisfy the first operating requirement, and recording an associated second value of the first control parameter. From the first and second recorded values of the first control parameter, a sequence of values for the first control parameter for a corresponding sequence of temperatures in a predefined range of temperatures is determined and stored in a programmable device (100) within the device. In addition, one or more control parameters may be adjusted at each temperature to satisfy one or more operating requirements.
Patent GB-2423389-A (GB)
Title: Use of location awareness to transfer communications sessions between terminals in a healthcare environment
Inventor: GRAVES ALAN F
IPC: G16H80/00
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: According to a first broad aspect, the present invention seeks to provide a method of managing a session with an HIS. The method comprises receiving data regarding a wirelessly detectable tag associated with a first terminal; determining whether the first terminal is positioned relative to a second terminal such that a terminal proximity condition is satisfied based at least in part on the data regarding the wirelessly detectable tag, wherein one of the first terminal and the second terminal supports a session with the HIS; responsive to the terminal proximity condition being satisfied, providing an opportunity for signaling of an intent to transfer at least a portion of the session from the one of the terminals to the other of the terminals; and responsive to detection of an intent to transfer at least a portion of the session, transferring the at least a portion of the session, thereby to cause the at least a portion of the session to be supported by the other terminal.
Patent GB-2419689-A (GB)
Title: Tool operator instructions system and method
Inventor: BOWMAN ANDREW P
IPC: G05B19/4093
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: A system and method for providing tool operators in a manufacturing environment with clear and accurate tooling information increases tool operators' efficiency and reduces possibilities of errors. An output device and an input device are coupled to a processor. A tool operator enters a product option and a line number in the input device. The processor automatically selects a previously-defined build plan based on the entered information. The processor outputs the selected build plan to the output device. The outputted build plan includes tool information based on the entered product option and line number The system communicates with a manufacturing system and a tool design system over a network. Build plans with product option and line number information are created at the manufacturing system, and the tool design system associates tools with the product option and line number information.
Patent GB-2421306-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for detecting submarines
Inventor: GRASSO ROBERT J
IPC: G01C3/00
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A method for detecting, tracking and locating submarines (24) utilizes pulsed coherent radiation from a laser (12) that is projected down through a water column, with particles in the water producing speckle from backscatter of the random particle distribution, with correlation of two closely time-spaced particle-based speckle patterns providing an intensity measurement indicative of the presence of a submarine. Subsurface submarine movement provides a subsurface wake which causes movement of particles such that two closely-spaced "snapshots" of the returns from particles in the same water column can detect particle movement due to the wake. The magnitude of the speckle pattern change indicates particle movement. In one embodiment, the return signals are imaged onto an intensified CCD or APA array that capture two successive laser pulses through the utilization of dual pixel registered cameras. Note that in the subject system, phase information is converted to measurable intensity information relating to particle motion.
Patent GB-2425446-A (GB)
Title: Modifying a path in a drawing
Inventor: SCHUSTER MICHAEL D
IPC: G06T11/40
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A technique for editing is disclosed. The technique includes generating a path definition for a path 108, generating a plurality of subpath definitions of subpaths eg. a,g to i,j, of the path 108 based on an intersection of the path (i,j), (q,r), (x,v), associating the subpath definitions with the path definition. When the intersection of the path is modified using an editing tool, a plurality of modified subpath definitions of subpaths of the path based on the modified intersection of the path are created allowing the original path to be modified in its entireity 130.
Patent GB-2436630-A (GB)
Title: Online system for prescribing drugs
Inventor: BYRNE WILLIAM
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2006-05-08
Abstract: An online system in which prescribers, such as doctors, of prescription drugs and devices, input prescription information on a website and the information is sent via the Internet, to a pharmacist or dispenser who is then able to dispense the prescribed drugs to the patient. Preferably the system also prints out a barcoded document for the patient to take to the pharmacist.
Patent GB-2438385-A (GB)
Title: Surface treatment device
Inventor: CLARK DANIEL
IPC: C23F1/08
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: The device (10) is provided for applying a surface treatment medium to an article (60), e.g. for etching, and comprises an application member (12, 14) for holding and applying the surface treatment medium to the article e.g. a turbine blade. The device has a securing arrangement (40) for securing the application member to the article. The device (10) can comprise two members (12,14) for application to opposed surfaces, and urged into contact by a spring or a clamp. The device (10) can be in the form of a plastics tape with a metal foil substrate carrying treatment paste and held on the article by adhesive tabs. The device (10) can be supported by a tubular jig. The treatment medium can be a paste or a liquid passed into and out of the members (12,14). The device can be ceramic and cast in situ on the article.
Patent GB-2430790-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display and manufacturing method thereof
Inventor: LEE JOO HONG
IPC: G02F1/13
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid crystal device to which a line on glass structure and a cascade structure are both applied and a manufacturing method thereof. The liquid crystal device includes: a liquid crystal panel (200) including a plurality of pixels defined by gate lines and data lines that cross each other, wherein a first group of signal lines is formed on the liquid crystal panel in an on-glass-configuration; a plurality of tape carrier packages (220, 210) mounted with source drivers that provide data signals through the data lines to the liquid crystal panel and mounted on the liquid crystal panel in a cascade structure, wherein a second group of signal lines connected to the first group of signal lines is formed thereon; and a printed circuit board (230) combined directly with only one of the plurality of tape cater packages so as to supply a plurality of driving signals and control signals to the liquid crystal panel.
Patent GB-2439144-A (GB)
Title: System for photoradiation of blood or fractions thereof
Inventor: DINU FLORIAN
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: The system comprises a disposable assembly (1) constituted of a recirculation bag (4), a photoradiation bag (6), an incubation bag (21) and pipelines (5, 19, 22) connecting together the bags. The disposable assembly is inserted into an instrument equipped with sensors suitable to be connected to the respective devices in the disposable assembly (1). The sensors include an optical haematocrit sensor, pressure sensors to detect overpressure in the assembly and liquid pressure sensors to detect leeks. The instrument has at least one set of UVA lamps suitable for photoradiation and a chamber to receive the bag (6).