baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2553617-A (GB)
Title: Remotely controlling robotic platforms based on multi-modal sensory data
Inventor: GREGG W PODNAR
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2017-06-06
Abstract: Method of remotely controlling robotic platform based on multi-modal sensory data comprising positioning 310 robot; communicatively coupling 312 robot to a remote control station; obtaining the sensory data 314 using two or more sensors of the robot, the data comprising at least two sensory response types; transmitting 320 at least a portion of the data; and receiving 330 at the robot remote control instructions from the station. The robot may be positioned in a confined space of a structure, which may be an aircraft wing. The sensory response types may be selected from a binocular stereoscopic vision type, a binaural stereophonic audio type, a force-reflecting haptic manipulation type, and a tactile type. Local control instructions may be generated 334 at the robot based on the data. The robot may perform 350 operations within the space based on the local or remote instructions, or a combination. Operations may include changing 350a position of the robot or removing 350f an object from the space; drilling 350b, installing 350c a fastener into, sealing 350d, painting 350e, or inspecting 350g the structure. Also provided is a remote control station for controlling a robotic platform using multi-modal sensory data.
Patent GB-2566269-A (GB)
Title: A resin composition and materials containing a resin composition
Inventor: NICHOLAS VERGE
IPC: C09J163/00
Filed: 2017-09-06
Abstract: This invention relates to a resin composition for moulding compounds, adhesives and prepregs. The resin composition comprises a first polyfunctional epoxy component (i) comprising an epoxy resin based on an alkylol alkane triglycidyl ether monomer, and a second component (ii) comprising an epoxy resin, e.g. a novolac. The composition further comprises a third component (iii) comprising a hydrazide based curative in combination with either (a) a urone based curative or (b) an imidazole based curative or both.
Patent GB-2555226-A (GB)
Title: Downhole Closed-loop magnetostrictive sensing element for downhole applications
Inventor: DAVID TEALE
IPC: G01V3/26
Filed: 2016-02-01
Abstract: A downhole closed-loop magnetostrictive sensor includes a magnetic field generating member and a waveguide operatively connected to the magnetic field generating member. At least one of the waveguide and the magnetic field generating member is responsive to a parameter being sensed. A sensor is operatively connected to the waveguide, and a housing includes a chamber enclosing the magnetic field generating member, the waveguide and the sensor. The housing is configured and disposed to withstand a downhole environment.
Patent GB-2554238-A (GB)
Title: Business discovery from imagery
Inventor: QIAN YU
IPC: G06T7/174
Filed: 2016-08-04
Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a method includes training a deep neural network (310) using training images (320) and data (330) identifying one or more business storefront locations in the training images. The deep neural network (310) outputs tight bounding boxes (340) on each image. At the deep neural network (310), a first image (510) may be received. The first image (510) may be evaluated using the deep neural network (310). Bounding boxes (522, 524, 526, 528) may then be generated identifying business storefront locations in the first image (520).
Patent GB-2569273-A (GB)
Title: Synchronization in a multi-tile processing arrangement
Inventor: DANIEL JOHN PELHAM WILKINSON
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2017-10-20
Abstract: A processor has multiple cores 4 executing separate threads. The instruction set of the cores has a synchronisation instruction, which sends a synchronisation request to a synchronisation controller 36 and suspends the issuing of instructions on the core. When all the cores in a group have sent a synchronisation request to the controller, the controller sends a synchronisation acknowledgement to all the cores in the group. On receipt of the acknowledgement the cores resume issuing instructions. The instruction set also has a synchronisation abstain instruction, which sends the synchronisation request to the controller, but does not suspend the issuing of instructions. The abstain instruction may include an operand specifying the number of synchronisation points the core can pass without suspending the issuing of instructions. The instructions may also include an operand identifying the group. The synchronisation controller may update a global exit state 42 from local exit states 38 on each of the cores when the acknowledgement is sent.
Patent GB-2568710-A (GB)
Title: Spare wheel stowage system
Inventor: PHILIP IAN JAMIESON
IPC: B62D43/10
Filed: 2017-11-24
Abstract: A spare wheel stowage system 60 for a vehicle load space has a base portion 21 for retaining at least part of a spare wheel (61, Figure 9), and an upper portion 65 mountable on base portion 21. A first spare wheel configuration (61, Figure 9) can be retained if upper portion 65 is in place, and either a second spare wheel configuration (62, Figure 10) or a tyre repair system (63, Figure 5) can be retained if upper portion 65 is not present.
Patent GB-2557085-A (GB)
Title: VA type COA liquid crystal display panel
Inventor: CHENGZHONG YU
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2016-02-26
Abstract: A VA type COA liquid crystal display panel. A first light shielding layer (171) made of a red or blue colour-resist material, and a common electrode (193) on the first light shielding layer (171) are arranged corresponding to positions above a gate scanning line (120), the common electrode (193) electrically communicates with a common electrode layer (220) on an upper substrate (200), so that a voltage difference between the upper substrate (200) and a lower substrate (100) at the gate scanning line (120) is zero, and further a panel is in a normally black state at the gate scanning line (120) because liquid crystals are not driven to rotate by the voltage difference, thereby realizing light shielding for the gate scanning line (120). In addition, a second light shielding layer (172) formed by stacking two of red, green and blue colour-resist materials is arranged corresponding to a position above a data line (130), thereby realizing light shielding for the data line (172). Further, on the premise that the elastic compression amount of a photo spacer (230) and the cell thickness of the panel are guaranteed, a black matrix on the upper substrate (200) is eliminated, so that the panel is high in aperture ratio, simple in manufacturing process and low in production cost.
Patent GB-2561748-A (GB)
Title: Compositions comprising bacterial strains
Inventor: IMKE ELISABETH MULDER
IPC: C12R1/46
Filed: 2016-11-21
Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising bacterial strains for treating and preventing cancer.
Patent GB-2574659-A (GB)
Title: Immediate workup
Inventor: Peter Kecskemethy
IPC: G16H50/20
Filed: 2018-06-14
Abstract: A computer-aided method of analysing medical images such as mammographic or X-ray scans in substantially real-time, the method comprises the steps of: receiving one or more medical images; analysing said medical images to determine one or more characteristics; and generating output data based on the determined characteristics, wherein the output data is indicative of a requirement to obtain one or more additional medical tests. The one or more additional medical tests may comprise any or any combination of: a computerised tomography (CT) scan; an ultrasound scan; a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan; a tomosynthesis scan; and/or a biopsy. The medical images may be analysed by feeding them through a trained machine learning model, such as a Convolutional Neural Network. In an alternative embodiment a system for analysing medical images in substantially real-time includes a medical imaging device 101, a picture archiving communication system (PACS) 102; and a processing unit operable to analyse the medical images on the PCAS to determine one or more characteristics.
Patent GB-2575039-A (GB)
Title: Anti-reflective layers in semiconductor devices
Inventor: DANIEL GÄBLER
IPC: H01L31/0236
Filed: 2018-06-25
Abstract: A pattern of trench structures 6 filled with dielectric material is formed in a photodetector region 9. The tapered trench dielectric structures provide a graded refractive index increase to increase light transmission to the sensing regions. The trench structure pattern may be formed at the same time as shallow trench isolation regions in a CMOS process. A layer of polysilicon 20 having holes filled with dielectric layer overlaps the detector region to further increase light transmitted to the sensor regions below the dielectric filled trench 6 (figure 2). Alternatively, a dielectric layer having polysilicon filled holes may overlap the sensor regions.
Patent GB-2575057-A (GB)
Title: Scanning system
Inventor: SIMON JOHN HOLDEN
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2018-06-27
Abstract: A scanner system for inspecting an object 4 comprises a source 1 of ionising radiation, a radiation detector 2 and a processor. At least one of the source and detector is mounted on an unmanned aerial, aquatic or aerial-aquatic vehicle so that the source and/or detector can be positioned relative to the object to be inspected and each other. The source, detector and processor may together form an X-ray transmission, reflectance or backscatter imaging system. The source and detector may move synchronously around the object to obtain a sequence of images. The system has application to border control and contraband detection, and may be used to inspect road vehicles, ships and buildings.
Patent GB-2579842-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Tire Leak Detection
Inventor: PAVANNAG PRABHAKAR
IPC: B60W50/14
Filed: 2018-12-18
Abstract: A method for detecting a leaking vehicle tire (e.g. from a puncture) by determining the vehicle is tilted. First and second image sensors on the vehicle respectively capture images of first and second reference features on opposite sides of the vehicle, for example indentations in the car body 372a, 372b or door handles (382a, 382b; fig. 3C). The reference points are located at substantially the same height on the vehicle body, meaning misalignment indicates a tire may be leaking. The images are aligned and compared to determine if the reference features are aligned. If misaligned, actions are taken, for example outputting a warning to the driver, modifying braking or steering control, or disabling an autonomous mode. Tire leaking may be verified by repeatedly comparing images of reference features. Tire pressures, height of the tires above the ground, height of a vehicle body part above the ground and/or a safe travel distance for the tires may also be calculated. The image sensors may be wide angle fish-eye cameras which are part of a 360 degree surround view system (see figures 2 and 3A), with the images transformed to a common perspective view for comparison (as in figures 3B, 3C).
Patent GB-2581491-A (GB)
Title: Prosthetic tooth
Inventor: BRIAN SCHOTTLANDER
IPC: A61C13/10
Filed: 2019-02-18
Abstract: A prosthetic tooth 1 for a denture comprises a lingual or palatal surface 2, an opposing vestibular surface 3, opposing proximal surfaces 4,5, an incisal or occlusal surface 6 and an opposing apical surface 7 and has a pocket or slot 8 defined in the apical surface 7 which may also extend through the lingual or palatal surface 2 to assist in positioning the teeth correctly in a denture plate. The pocket or slot makes it easier to determine whether the tooth is positioned correctly when the tooth is aligned with a denture plate and assists with determining whether the tooth has twisted or tilted. The pocket or slot 8 may be moulded or three dimensional printed into the tooth or may be milled into the tooth.
Patent GB-2581957-A (GB)
Title: Image processing to determine object thickness
Inventor: ANDREA NICASTRO
IPC: G06T7/50
Filed: 2019-02-20
Abstract: This invention is related to an image processing method 900 estimating the thickness of a set of objects and may be used in the fields of robotics and autonomous systems. The method includes obtaining image data for a scene 910 and decomposing the picture 920 to generate an input for a predictive model. Image portions corresponding to different objects are identified. Object cross-sectional thicknesses are predicted 930 and the resulting values embedded 940 in output image data (Fig. 6). The image may comprise photometric information and may be segmented (1020, Fig. 10) to establish correlations between photometry and objects. Each target may be identified by a segmentation mask and a region of interest (ROI) around the mask may be cropped (1030, Fig. 10). The estimation algorithm may be trained (1120, Fig. 11) on pairs of image data and ground-truth depths for several objects. The method may employ convolutional neural networks (CNNs). A three-dimensional (3D) model (1220, Fig. 12) of the scene may include a truncated signed distance function (TDSF) representation. The photometric data can comprise RGBD information. A related system, training method for the system and training set generation method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2577584-A (GB)
Title: Utilizing a dynamic memory network to track digital dialog states and generate responses
Inventor: SEOKHWAN KIM
IPC: G06N3/04
Filed: 2019-06-27
Abstract: A digital dialog state tracking neural network comprises a dynamic memory network architecture with a plurality of memory slots and reset gates 504. The dialog state tracking neural network receives a segment of digital dialog and generates a corresponding dialog state in order to generate an appropriate response to the dialog segment. A reset gate 504 associated with a first memory slot is used to generate a value for the memory slot based on the dialog segment. The value replaces a previous value for the memory slot that was generated using a previous dialog segment. The value is then used to generate the dialog state. Preferably, the reset gate 504 modifies the impact of a previous dialog segment on the memory slot value. The dynamic memory network may also include a plurality of update gates 502. An update gate 502 is used to modify the impact of the received dialog segment on the value for the memory slot. A method of training a dialog state tracking neural network is also disclosed, whose architecture may use cross-slot interaction reset gates (604, fig 6).
Patent GB-2574985-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with an exudate management layer
Inventor: SUZANNE MARIE SCHMOKER
IPC: A61F13/537
Filed: 2018-03-29
Abstract: An absorbent article can have a topsheet layer, a liquid impermeable layer, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet layer and the liquid impermeable layer. The absorbent article can further include an exudate management layer in fluid communication with the topsheet layer. In various embodiments, the exudate management layer can be positioned on a body facing surface of the topsheet layer. In various embodiments, the exudate management layer can be positioned between the topsheet layer and the absorbent core. The exudate management layer has a first component which defines an opening for direct passage of body exudates into the absorbent core. The exudate management layer has a second component which at least partially overlaps the first component of the exudate management layer and further extends in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent article in a direction towards the posterior region of the absorbent article.
Patent GB-2576856-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with pivotable wings
Inventor: JAEAH SUH
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 2018-03-28
Abstract: An absorbent article can have a pair of pivotable wings. The pair of pivotable wings can be formed from a wing material which can be bonded to a backsheet layer of the absorbent article and each wing can be configured to pivot between a first wing configuration and a second wing configuration. The wing material can be provided with a wing pivot point and fold lines which can enable the pivoting between the first wing configuration and the second wing configuration.
Patent GB-2592252-A (GB)
Title: A device for protection of a vehicle's paintwork
Inventor: COLIN ROBERT GEDGE
IPC: B60R13/04
Filed: 2020-02-21
Abstract: A device suitable for protecting a vehicle's paintwork comprises a bumper with numerous bodies, each body having an outer surface and a resiliently deformable inner. The device also has an elongate member, that may be elastic, that passes through the bodies and allows the bodies to be arranged in linear and parallel configurations; and there are anchors at the ends of the elongate member that allow the member, and therefore the bodies, to attach to the vehicle. The anchors can take the form of a fixed hook, a length-adjustable strap, a sprung-gate clip, or a fixed loop.
Patent GB-2594491-A (GB)
Title: Passenger grouping prediction for autonomous ride sharing for an optimal social experience
Inventor: MARTIN VOIGT
IPC: G06Q50/30
Filed: 2020-04-30
Abstract: A method and system for forming ride-sharing groups of one or more riders is provided. A ride sharing request from each rider is received, wherein the ride sharing request comprises source and destination of the requested ride, and one or more demographic details of each rider. Social attitude parameters of each rider are also received. A context information of each rider is determined, and a score of each rider based on the received ride sharing request and the context information is calculated. Based on the comparison of the calculated score of each rider, the processor is configured to predict ride-sharing groups comprising at least two riders. The social attitude parameters may be determined from social networking profiles, sensors inside or outside a rider’s vehicle, questionnaires and/or shared post ride experiences.
Patent GB-2594504-A (GB)
Title: A metal bolt
Inventor: RONALD ARTHUR MAINE ROBINS
IPC: F16B35/04
Filed: 2020-04-30
Abstract: A metal bolt 40 comprises a cylindrical shank 11 having a head portion 12 at one end 13. with one surface 14 of the head portion 12 facing away from the shank 11 and an opposing surface 15 facing the shank 11. The head portion 12 may be hexagonally shaped. An external male thread 16 runs along the shank 11. and a formation 18 is disposed at another end 17 of the shank 11 opposite the one end 13, for engaging a tool to apply torque to the bolt 40. The formation 18 is of such a shape as to allow a nut, in use, to pass over to engage the thread 16 on the shank 11. The formation 18 may be a recess which, in use, may engage a screwdriver, or a hexagonal key, or may extend from the shank and be adapted, in use, to engage a spanner or wrench. The opposing surface 15 of the head portion 12, which faces the shank 11, may have plurality of raised formations 41 so as to form a regular pattern of raised diamond shapes 42, with a plurality of channels 43 between the raised diamond shapes 42 running across the opposing surface 15 in a criss-cross pattern.
Patent GB-2596547-A (GB)
Title: Seal for a compressor
Inventor: Michael John Collison
IPC: F16J15/447
Filed: 2020-06-30
Abstract: A compressor for use in domestic appliances, comprising an impeller (Fig. 2, 80) with a generally conical hub 82, a generally frustoconical shroud 86, a housing 78 at least partially surrounding the shroud, and a labyrinth seal 88 formed between an outer surface of the shroud and an opposing inner surface of the housing. This seal reduces the amount of fluid leaking from a flow path between the shroud and the housing, while minimising friction. The seal may extend along at least half the length of the impeller. The seal may comprise a plurality of steps, each step having a height, length, and inclination angle. The step height/length may be consistent between steps, or may vary. The step angle may be 90°, or smaller than 90°. The shroud and/or housing may be made of plastic. The impeller may be a mixed flow impeller. A fan assembly having the compressor may generate a pressure difference between inlet and outlet of about 100Pa and 1000Pa.
Patent GB-2590781-A (GB)
Title: Hierarchical systems and methods for automatic container type recognition from images
Inventor: YAN ZHANG
IPC: G06Q50/28
Filed: 2020-10-28
Abstract: Shipping container recognition system where a depth image (RGB-D) is received by a container recognition component 204 which either: outputs a positive recognition result 210-214; or in the case of a negative recognition result, passes the unrecognised container image to a character recognition component 218 and/or a 3D point cloud component 220 to attempt recognition. The container recognition component may attempt identification of a container type using a machine learning algorithm. The character recognition component may attempt identification of a container type from an alphanumeric container identifier code. The 3D point cloud component may attempt identification of a container type from a container ceiling attribute (dimension). A coherent constraint component may temporally filter the images to remove images with occluded containers (306, Fig. 3) thereby removing recognition errors.
Patent GB-2587945-A (GB)
Title: Spool valve
Inventor: SHINJI NARITA
IPC: F16K31/04
Filed: 2018-05-17
Abstract: Provided is a spool valve with which it is possible to minimize any decrease in the ease of controlling the position of a spool that occurs with core misalignment. This spool valve is provided with a housing in which a spool hole is formed, a spool inserted into the spool hole of the housing so as to be able to move in an axial direction, and an electric actuator that causes the spool to move in the axial direction. The electric actuator has an electric motor that rotates an output shaft, a linear motion conversion mechanism that has a linearly moving member capable of rectilinear motion and that converts the rotating motion of the output shaft to rectilinear motion of the linearly moving member, and a linking member that links the linearly moving member and the spool so as to cause the spool to move in accordance with the rectilinear motion of the linearly moving member. The linking member is designed to allow the axis of the spool to be inclined and/or eccentric relative to the axis of the linearly moving member.
Patent GB-2588346-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for fluid level measurement and control
Inventor: ANDREW BRYAN SHUTTLEWORTH
IPC: G01F23/00
Filed: 2019-06-28
Abstract: There is provided a liquid measurement and control apparatus (101) for measuring and controlling a level of liquid in an environment including plants or animals, the apparatus including: a first chamber (103) including a first liquid port (105) for liquid connection to the environment; a second chamber (107) integrally formed with the first chamber and including a second liquid port (109) for liquid connection to the environment; a level sensor (111) for measuring a first level of liquid in the first chamber; and an adjuster (113, 115, 117, 119, 121) for adjusting a second level of liquid in the second chamber, wherein, in use, flow of liquid between the first and second chambers within the apparatus is prevented such that the first level of liquid is representative of the level of liquid in the environment and the second level of liquid is adjustable to control the level of liquid in the environment.