baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2528236-A (GB)
Title: Print removal devices and methods
Inventor: LEAL-AYALA DAVID RICARDO
IPC: G03G21/00
Filed: 2014-05-16
Abstract: A print removal device 100 comprises a paper feed system 11 to receive and feed printed paper though the device; a print removal head having a controllable optical output such as a laser output 3 for removing print from said paper; and a head drive system 6 to scan said print removal head over said paper as said paper is fed through the device. The print removal head further comprises a sensor 4, mounted to be scanned over said paper in conjunction with said head and configured to operate in tandem with said laser output. The device further comprising a control system 9, coupled to said sensor and to control said laser output, wherein said control system is configured to control said laser output to irradiate said paper to remove print from said paper in response to detection of said print by said sensor as said head is scanned over said paper. The device may also include a particle removal system 5 to capture nanoparticles from the removed print.
Patent GB-2526359-A (GB)
Title: Graphics processing systems
Inventor: PLOWMAN EDWARD CHARLES
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2014-05-23
Abstract: When rendering a region of a three-dimensional object represented by a base set of polygon vertices in a graphics processing pipeline, a first processing stage uses meta-information representative of the surface relief of the region of the three-dimensional object to determine whether to generate a set of additional polygon vertices over the region of the three-dimensional object and generates the additional set of polygon vertices (if this is deemed necessary). A second processing stage then uses information representative of the surface relief of the region of the three-dimensional object to modify the positions of one or more of the polygon vertices, before the vertices are assembled into primitives that are then rasterised and rendered. The meta-information may include information representative of one or more frequency components of the surface relief geometry which may be weighted based on the viewing angle and distance of the object
Patent GB-2527811-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle data acquisition device and method
Inventor: BELSOEUR STEPHANE
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2014-07-03
Abstract: A vehicle data acquisition device (103; 105) for coupling to a vehicle to acquire data from the vehicle comprising a processor (111; 121) configured to receive a signal relating to a vehicle operating parameter. The processor (111, 121) is configured to identify a pattern in the received signal, the pattern being generated by a reference event performed by the vehicle. The processor may apply a timestamp to the signal based on the identified pattern in the received signal and output the timestamped signal to a vehicle diagnostic system. The pattern may be identified by comparing the received signal to one or more predefined signal parameters such as upper or lower thresholds, a change in magnitude, a rate of change, peaks, troughs, raising or falling edges, slopes, a pulse width, a DTC raising, a DTC status change or the absence of a response signal from an ECU and the like. The signal parameters may have to occur within a prescribed period of time. The reference event may relate to a vehicle operating condition, such as a cranking event of an internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2531551-A (GB)
Title: Generating a computer executable chart visualization by annotating a static image of said visualization
Inventor: FRANCISCUS JACOBUS JOHANNES VAN HAM
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2014-10-21
Abstract: A method of generating a computer executable chart visualization from a static image of the chart visualization comprises: providing 304 the static image of the chart visualization; providing a set of pre-defined chart elements; identifying 306 one or more portions of the static image as corresponding to one or more respective pre-defined chart elements; determining 310 a mapping between the portions of the static image and the respective pre-defined chart elements; determining 312 visual properties of each of the portions of the static image; and generating 314 a declarative description of the chart visualization by setting the visual properties for each of the respective pre-defined chart elements. Image recognition may be used to locate visual borders of chart elements, and user input 308 may be provided for confirmation of accuracy and completeness of the identification. The method may render (504 in Figure 5) the declarative description to create an interactive visualization corresponding in appearance to the static image.
Patent GB-2531717-A (GB)
Title: Anaerobic curable compositions
Inventor: RUARI O'KANE
IPC: C09J201/08
Filed: 2014-10-24
Abstract: An anaerobic curable composition, preferably for use as an adhesive or sealant, comprises (i) a (meth)acrylate component, (ii) an anaerobic cure system and (iii) a reaction product of a novolac epoxy resin and an acid of formula XO-C(=O)C(=CH2)R, wherein R is H or CH3, X is H, CH2CH2COOH, or CH2CH2OC(=O)Y and Y is CH2CH2COOH or CH=CHCOOH. The epoxy resin may be a phenol or cresol formaldehyde novolac epoxy resin or a bisphenol or biphenyl formaldehyde novolac epoxy resin. Typically, the reaction product is a novolac vinyl ester. The anaerobic cure system preferably comprises saccharin, toluidines, acetyl phenylhydrazine, or maleic acid and may be present in an amount of 1-10 wt.% based on the total weight of the composition. Methods of preparing the composition and using it to bond two or more substrates are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2521050-A (GB)
Title: Credit risk decision management system and method using voice analytics
Inventor: GOPINATHAN KRISHNA
IPC: G10L25/63
Filed: 2014-11-21
Abstract: A credit risk decision management system and method using voice analytics are disclosed. The voice analysis may be applied to speaker authentication and emotion detection. The system introduces use of voice analysis as a tool for credit assessment, fraud detection and a measure of customer satisfaction and return rate probability when lending to an individual or a group. Emotions in voice interactions during a credit granting process are shown to have high correlation with specific loan outcomes. This system may predicts lending outcomes that determine if a customer might face financial difficulty in near future and ascertains affordable credit limit for such a customer. Information carrying features are extracted from the customer's voice files, and mathematical and logical transformations are performed on these features to get derived features. The data is then fed to a predictive model which captures the probability of default, intent to pay and fraudulent activity involved in a credit transaction. The voice prints can also he transcribed into text and text analytics can be performed on the data obtained to infer similar lending outcomes using Natural Language Processing and predictive modeling techniques.
Patent GB-2530112-A (GB)
Title: Fastening device
Inventor: YAMAMOTO HAJIME
IPC: F16B37/12
Filed: 2014-12-10
Abstract: A fastening device 100 is provided that can for fixing a member to be fixed and a base member A made of resin to each other is provided with an embedded nut 120 that is inserted through a through hole al of a base member A and a bolt 110 that is inserted through a through hole bl of a member B to engage with the embedded nut 120. The embedded nut 120 has a shaft portion 121 which has a bore with an inner threaded screw portion 122 which engages with the bolt 110, and an outer threaded screw portion 123 that is formed on an outer surface of the shaft portion 121 and engages the base member A.
Patent GB-2518556-A (GB)
Title: Combination plate
Inventor: KAN KUO-YING
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 2009-07-28
Abstract: A combination board or plate suitable for false floors, wall surfaces or roofs is formed from an integral body using an extrusion molding method after plastic material is made to cover metal strips 11. The board is provided with a flat surface 12, one side of which protrudes forward to form a C pocket 13, and the position of the C pocket is lower than the flat surface; moreover, a bottom portion of the C pocket is provided with a bottom surface 14. The side opposite the C pocket protrudes downward to form a J column 16 which can connect with the corresponding C pocket of another board. The board may be provided with non-slip mats 20 and may have reinforcement ribs (18, Figure 3) on the bottom portion of the board.
Patent GB-2534916-A (GB)
Title: Improved grate assembly for a gasifier
Inventor: JOHN ATKINS
IPC: F23H9/00
Filed: 2015-02-05
Abstract: A grate assembly for use in a gasifier is described. The grate assembly comprises a first and second grate having respective first and second grate elements. The grate assembly also comprises a driving mechanism arranged to enable relative motion between the two grates. Moreover, the driving mechanism is arranged to drive the first and second grate elements relative to one another through a primary movement. The primary movement causes the first and second grates to move alongside one another so that a spacing therebetween is substantially maintained. Moreover, the primary movement causes material trapped within the spacing to be ground between the grate elements. The grate elements 20, 30 may each be made of concentric rings 22 joined by spokes 26, with two elements rotated relative to each other.
Patent GB-2536635-A (GB)
Title: Shim for track roller frame
Inventor: SYLVAIN FRANCE
IPC: B62D55/10
Filed: 2015-03-23
Abstract: A shim 310 for a track roller frame 302 includes laterally spaced first and second surfaces. One or more retention elements 407, 418, 420 are formed on the shim and are configured to position the shim 310 on the track roller frame, restrict a movement of the shim relative to the track roller frame and couple the shim to the track roller frame 302. Preferably the retention elements comprise a flange 407 along a width of shim 310 and at least two tabs 418, 420 spaced apart along a length of the shim, with flange 407 having the same height as both tabs 418, 420. Suitably, shim 310 can be coupled to frame 302 using flange 407 and tabs 418, 420 without welding or using bolts.
Patent GB-2528557-A (GB)
Title: Soundbar
Inventor: KELLY ALAN
IPC: H04R1/40
Filed: 2015-05-22
Abstract: A soundbar comprising a plurality of speakers that outputs audio content to a listener and a camera that captures and analyses images of the listener to determine a characteristic of the listener, wherein a response of the listener to media content including the speaker audio output is detected using the camera. The speaker output is also controlled based on the listener characteristic(s). Data items comprising a user characteristic and the detected user response, such as mood and body language, may be stored locally or transmitted over the internet to a remote store. User response may be detected for media content associated with an advertisement, news item or entertainment programme. Image processing of captured images may determine the age or gender of the user, and facial recognition may determine a predefined listener having a respective user profile that may comprise the users preferred volume range, audio/video style, language, interests or restrictions (for censoring media content). The soundbar may be coupled to a display for outputting A/V content. Video content may be controlled based on a viewers characteristics or detected gaze direction. The soundbar may determine a plurality of users, with separate audio controls for each user.
Patent GB-2524432-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for a hybrid node in a cellular wireless communication system
Inventor: SVEDMAN PATRICK
IPC: H04W28/02
Filed: 2013-12-23
Abstract: A new approach to deployment of a hybrid node in a cellular communication network is proposed, wherein the hybrid node includes a plurality of antennas that simultaneously serve a plurality of cells in the cellular communication network by transmitting or receiving signals to or from the cells at the same time. The cellular communication network further includes a partner cell among the plurality of cells served by the hybrid node, wherein the partner cell is a soft cell that maintains communication channels with antennas of more than one node at the same time. The cellular communication network further includes a hybrid cell among the plurality of cells also served by the hybrid node, wherein the hybrid cell is a hard cell that maintains communication channels with antennas of only one node at any one time. The partner cell and the hybrid cell have different cell-ids and they each connects to and serves a plurality of user equipment (UE) for uplink communication to and downlink communication from the hybrid node.
Patent GB-2540426-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: CLIVE ROBERT GIDDIS
IPC: C09K5/04
Filed: 2015-07-17
Abstract: A method of producing refrigerant compound 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf), comprising two or more reaction steps, at least one of said reaction steps comprising the production of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze) and optionally precursors thereof having the formula F3C-CH2-CHX2 or F3C-CH=CHX (X = halogen), from one or more HFO-1234yf precursors of the formula F3C-CXX-CH2X (X = H or halogen) or F3C-CX=CH2 (X = halogen), wherein at least a portion of the HFO-1234ze is recovered. Preferred HFO-1234yf precursors are HCFC-243db, HFC-245cb, HCFC-244bb, 3-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244eb), 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245eb) and HCFO-1233xf. Preferred HFO-1234ze precursors are 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa), 3-chloro-1,1,1,3-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244fa), 3,3-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane (HCFC-243fa) and 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd). A preferred process comprises the following steps: i) Direct chlorination (D) of 3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HFO-1243zf) to form 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,3-dichloropropane (HCFC-243db), ii) Dehydrochlorination (C) of the latter to form 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233xf), iii) Hydrofluorination (B) of the latter to form 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane (HCFC-244bb) by saturation of double bond and subsequently 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245cb) by substitution of Cl by F, and iv) Dehydrofluorination (A), preferably through contact with a zinc/chromia catalyst, which leads to the conversion of HFC-245cb into 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) as a main product, but also to the production of 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze) at a minor proportion from intermediate by-products. Other by-products may be recycled to earlier reaction steps.
Patent GB-2540544-A (GB)
Title: Inlet assembly
Inventor: ALAGESWAREN REDDI BALSAMY RADIAR
IPC: F23G7/06
Filed: 2015-07-20
Abstract: An inlet assembly for a burner and a method are disclosed. The inlet assembly is for an abatement burner and comprises: an inlet conduit 12 operable to convey an effluent gas stream to be treated from an inlet aperture via a bore to an outlet aperture for treatment; and a lance conduit 30 operable to convey a fuel gas from a gas inlet aperture via a gas bore (35, fig 2A) to a gas outlet aperture (39, fig 2A) positioned within the bore for mixing with the effluent gas stream, a cross-sectional area of the gas bore increasing towards the gas outlet aperture. The lance conduit preferably includes a tapering section at the outlet, the tapering section including apertures or voids (33, fig 2A) to increase the mixing of the effluent and fuel gas streams.
Patent GB-2542814-A (GB)
Title: Imaging device
Inventor: ANTONY JAMES HOLLIDAY
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2015-09-30
Abstract: An imaging device 10 comprising a visible image sensor 12, a thermal image sensor 14, and a source of electrical energy 16 operably connected to one or both of the visible image sensor 12 and the thermal image sensor 14 by an electrical circuit 18. The electrical circuit 18 comprises one or more of a capacitor, a diode, and a resistor which reduce one or more of the capacitance, voltage, and inductance of the electrical energy in the electrical circuit. The visible image sensor 12 and the thermal image sensor 14 may be aligned in two dimensions. The electrical circuit 18 may comprise two or more electrical circuits. The visible image sensor 12 may be a CMOS sensor. The thermal image sensor 14 may be a bolometer. The imaging device is employed to obtain an image in a hazardous and/or explosive environment.
Patent GB-2534659-A (GB)
Title: Bonding scheme for diamond components which has low thermal barrier resistance in high power density applications
Inventor: JULIAN ANAYA CALVO
IPC: H01S5/024
Filed: 2015-11-23
Abstract: A diamond heat spreader which may be bonded to a semiconductor component via a metal bond; wherein the metal bond comprises a layer of chromium (Cr) bonded to the diamond heat spreader and a further metal layer disposed between the layer of chromium and the semiconductor component. In one embodiment the semiconductor component is configured to operate at a high areal power density of at least 1 kW/cm2 and/or a high linear power density of at least 1 W/mm. The further metal layer may be gold (Au), silver (Ag), tantalum (Ta), tin (Sn) or a combination of these metals. The chromium may have a thickness between 5 and 500nm. The further metal layer may have a thickness of 5 to 100 micrometres including a solder or braze material. The diamond heat spreader may be further defined by at least its surface roughness, its thermal conductivity, its nitrogen concentration.
Patent GB-2540641-A (GB)
Title: Tamper-evident container structure
Inventor: Tong-Chang WANG
IPC: B65D43/04
Filed: 2015-11-27
Abstract: A plastic tray 1 has a step 11 and a flange 12 each encircling the base. A cover 2 is encircled by a downwardly projecting step 22 and a flange 21 smaller than the first. The tray has a tab 3 on its edge with a tear off section 31 defined by a perforation line 32. There is a socket within the tear off section which cooperates with a lug 41 on a tab 4 on the covers flange. The socket could be within an embossed or recessed region 35 which receives the lids tab so that the edges of the lids tab 4 goes up to the edges of the recess preventing a user inserting a tool between the tabs to prise them apart. A wall 12 in the trays flange could similarly abut the edge of the lids flange to inhibit removal ensuring that removal gives evidence of tampering. The tray and lid could be circular, rectangular, triangular or trapezoid. The lug and socket could be triangular. The socket could include a radial channel 341 and the lug could include a radial rib.
Patent GB-2545190-A (GB)
Title: Methods of purifying nanostructures
Inventor: KAI HWA CHEW
IPC: B22F1/0545
Filed: 2015-12-08
Abstract: A suspension of nano-material such as silver nano-wires formed using the polyol process are purified on a scale greater than in one litre batches by cross-flow filtering the suspension. The filter can use a membrane with a mean mesh size in the range 20-40 microns and clogging can be reduced by vibrating the membrane. The nano-material can be used to make a transparent conductor. Figure 1 shows diluted reaction product 10 fed via a pump 40 from a tank 20 through a pre-filter 30 to a cross-flow filter 70. Smaller particles flow through a membrane in the cross-flow filter 70 into a permeate tank 90 while larger nano-wires flow along the membrane and exit as retentate which is returned to the tank 20. The diluted reaction product/retentate can be passed through the cross-flow filter 70 a plurality of times to improve the purity of the nano-wires. A lung tank 50 can be used to release pressure in the filtration system and pressure sensors 60 & 100 can be used to monitor pressure within the system.
Patent GB-2534694-A (GB)
Title: Diving and swimming goggles
Inventor: KLAUS SCHUWERK
IPC: B63C11/12
Filed: 2016-01-21
Abstract: Diving and swimming goggles are characterised in that an elastic membrane 8 forms, at least partially, a compressible air space 9 between the goggles and a wearers eye sockets. The membrane moves to compress that air space to equalise the pressure between the air space and the surrounding water. In use, movement of the membrane 8 is caused by the pressure of water passing through an opening 4 in a dimensionally stable shell 5 which at least partially covers the membrane. The lens 2 of the goggles may be provided with an eye correction factor for eyeglass wearers. The lens may also be provided with a coating, for example anti-fog, scratch protection or UV protection. There may also comprise a pressure equalising valve. The goggles require no pressure equalisation by the wearer and should avoid the incident of baratraumas of the eyes.
Patent GB-2547256-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof respirator filter
Inventor: GRAHAM LANGFORD
IPC: A62B23/02
Filed: 2016-02-12
Abstract: A respirator assembly comprises a respirator having a filter unit attachment port (21 Figure 2). A filter unit 1 is attachable to the filter unit attachment port 21. The filter unit 1 comprises a housing 2 having an air inlet 3, an air outlet 4, and filter material 6 disposed between the air inlet 3 and air outlet 4. A first layer of breathable waterproof material 7 is provided between the inlet 3 and the filter material 6 to prevent moisture at the inlet 3 from reaching the filter material 6 whilst allowing air to pass therethrough. A second layer of breathable waterproof material 8 is associated with the outlet 4 of the housing 2 and is located downstream of the filter material 6. The breathable waterproof layers may be made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). A filter assembly with the second waterproof layer 8 located within the filter unit 1 and a respirator having a breathable waterproof layer 8 proximate the filter attachment port 21 are also claimed.
Patent GB-2538351-A (GB)
Title: Low-power iris authentication alignment
Inventor: JIRI SLABY
IPC: G06V10/141
Filed: 2016-03-11
Abstract: A method is provided for low-power iris authentication alignment, suitable for use with mobile devices. It includes the steps of utilizing low-power illumination 204 to illuminate the face of a user of a mobile device, detecting the alignment of the face with respect to the mobile device, determining the correct alignment for iris authentication based on the current alignment 206, switching to high-power illumination 208 to illuminate an eye of the user based on determining the correct alignment and finally activating an imager 108 to capture an image of the eye of the user for the iris authentication. The low-power illumination may comprise a multi-LED system of at least two LEDs 106. A dual-mode LED may be used for the low-power illumination which can then be switched to provide high-power illumination. The method may conserve battery power of the mobile device by using the low-power illumination. The method may also include the step of displaying an alignment indication 122 to show the direction to turn the mobile device to obtain the correct alignment.
Patent GB-2548384-A (GB)
Title: Deployment apparatus
Inventor: NEIL WIGLEY
IPC: E01C19/52
Filed: 2016-03-17
Abstract: A deployment apparatus 10 comprising a base 16, a spool 18 rotatably mounted on the base, the spool having a first longitudinal side and a second opposing longitudinal side, a rigid arm 22 extending upwardly from the base at the second longitudinal side of the spool, the arm having an upper end, wherein when a length of road track is fully rolled onto the spool having a leading edge at the first longitudinal side, the upper end of the arm is adjacent the outer surface of the fully rolled track on the second longitudinal side of the spool. The arm acts as a guide during deployment. Preferably the apparatus is mounted on a vehicle, such as a lorry or truck 12. There may be two arms, each formed from a plurality of elongate bars coupled together to form a curve. The tops of the arms may be level with the centre of the spool.