baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2554777-A (GB)
Title: A computer implemented interactive system and method for locating products and services
Inventor: MUKUND NARASIMHAN
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2017-03-30
Abstract: Computer implemented system 100 for locating products and services comprises: memory 102 which stores a set of pre-determined rules; processor 104 which generates system processing commands based on said rules; database 106 which stores detailed information related to products and services including category, availability and location; user input module 108 which accepts a user query, which may be verbal, relating to at least one product or service; location identifier 110 which identifies user location; and natural language processing NLP engine 112 which analyses said query to identify at least one user intent and provides a structured output. Server 114, which cooperates with database 106, NLP engine 112 and location identifier 110, comprises: user repository 114a which stores historical data related to queries and responses of a plurality of users; and query handler 114b which analyses said historical data and the detailed information in relation to user intent and location to provide a recommendation, having information relating to said product or service, to said user. Recommendation module 114e may provide personalized recommendations. Shopping customers may create wish lists and identify location and availability of products based on current stock inventory. Navigator 114c may navigate customers through shortest routes.
Patent GB-2561607-A (GB)
Title: Detection System, Detection device and method therefor
Inventor: CHRISTIAN HALET
IPC: G06K9/46
Filed: 2017-04-21
Abstract: An image processing device is disclosed. The device comprises processing means configured to: determine a first zone 213,214 (e.g. a face zone) from an image associated with the user, wherein the first zone is associated with one or more features characterising the user (e.g. their face); determine a second zone 215,216 (a detection zone) from the, or a further, image associated with the user; wherein the location of at least some of the second zone is different from the location of the first zone; and determine a characteristic value from the second zone based on sample values associated with the second zone. The characteristic value could indicate the liveness of a face detected in the image so as to distinguish genuine users 205 from spoofing attacks 206. Background subtraction may be used to provide a mostly black detection zone 215 for genuine cases.
Patent GB-2563242-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for enabling component monitoring redundancy in a digital network of intelligent sensing devices
Inventor: TIMOTHY ROBERT NORTH
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2017-06-07
Abstract: An aircraft sensor device 102 comprises a first sensor element 106 and a computer processor 108 with memory 110 configured to generate first aircraft information based upon the signal(s) from the first sensing element 106, regarding a first aircraft location. A second sensor device 102 generates information regarding a second aircraft location. Communication from the second sensor device is monitored and a determination of the operability of the second sensor is made, optionally based upon a heartbeat signal, or health status message. Upon detection of a fault or failure with the second sensor device, the first sensor device is configured to switch from a primary to a secondary mode of operation, whereby the first sensing element generates second aircraft information regarding the second aircraft location. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be employed for the determination of sensor faults or failures. The disclosure also includes application to other systems such as submarines, spacecraft, satellites, drilling or boring machines. A method and system employing the sensor devices are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2564842-A (GB)
Title: A hanger for laundry
Inventor: Adrian Cassidy
IPC: D06F95/00
Filed: 2017-06-28
Abstract: The hanger 1 comprises a main body 2 and at least one hanging means 3, such as a hook 4. The main body of the hanger is provided with a plurality of resiliently deformable slitted regions 7. Each slitted region is configured to receive at least a portion of an article of laundry. The slitted regions may comprise at least two sectors 9 and at least one slit 8, wherein adjacent sectors are separated by the at least one slit. Furthermore, each slitted region may comprise a plurality of sectors and a plurality of slits radiating from a common central point 10 of the slitted region. The slitted regions may be arranged in a grid on the main body and may be integral to the main body. The hanger may further comprise a rigid edging member 11, at least one detachable handle and at least one notch 13. In use, the hanger is capable of retaining multiple articles of laundry of various shapes and sizes.
Patent GB-2566056-A (GB)
Title: A roof window system and method
Inventor: PAUL RICKMAN
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 2017-08-31
Abstract: The system 10 includes a base 20 for locating around an opening in a roof 11, a glass unit 40 located on the base and covering the opening, and a plurality of discrete securing members 30 for holding the glass unit on the base having means to engage the base and extend around the edge 41 of the glass. There may be a frame 25 removable attached to the base. The glass may be double-glazed or multi-glazed, the edges of the panes 42 being flush. A seal (22, Fig. 5) may be provided on the frame. An aluminum or plastic cover profile 50 may conceal the securing members. The securing members may have press fit clip means for removable attachment to the base and the cover. There may be multiple clip means on the securing members to adjust for various glass thickness. Also claimed is a method of installation.
Patent GB-2566104-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst
Inventor: JOHN THOMAS SIRR IRVINE
IPC: B01J37/08
Filed: 2017-09-05
Abstract: A catalyst obtainable by exsolving particles of Ni, Co and/or a mixture of Ni and Co from a perovskite metal oxide of formula (I) (MlaM2b)(CoxNiyM3z)O3, wherein M1 and M2 are each independently an alkali earth metal or a rare earth metal; M3 is Ti or Cr; 0 ≤ a ≤ 1; 0 ≤ b ≤ 1; 0 < a + b < 1; 0 ≤ x < 1; 0 ≤ y < 1; 0 ≤ z < 1; x+ y + z = 1 and where at least one of x and y > 0. The catalyst may preferably have the formula La(1.2-x-2y)Ce(x+2y-0.4)CoxNiyTi(1-x-y)O3. The catalyst may comprise Ni, Co or NiCo particles having an everage particle diameter of between 2 and 50 nm. A method of activating the catalyst is also provided comprising heating the catalyst from room temperature to a temperature between 350 and 800 °C in the presence of CO and O2 wherein the mole ratio of O2:CO ≥ 0.5. The catalysts and the activated forms of same are useful in the catalysing CO oxidation and/or NO oxidation. The catalysts can as such be used in the treatment of exhaust gas.
Patent GB-2566274-A (GB)
Title: Display for use in an augmented reality or virtual reality device
Inventor: MOHMED SALIM VALERA
IPC: G02B27/42
Filed: 2017-09-06
Abstract: A display is for use in an augmented reality or virtual reality device. The display includes a waveguide 2, an output element 4 including two diffractive optical elements (DOEs) and a plurality of input diffraction gratings 6, 8, 10, 12. The DOEs for the output element are overlaid on one another in or on the waveguide and the input diffraction gratings are positioned at at least two positions along an axis. Each output DOE receives light from the input DOE and couples it towards the other output DOE which acts as an output DOE sending the light towards a viewer. The axis is that followed by light from the input to the output DOEs. The input DOEs may be separated from the output element by first and second separations and may be staggered with respect to the axis. The light may travel within the waveguide by total internal reflection (TIR) with a TIR period which is different to the difference between the first and second separations or approximately twice this. The two overlaid DOEs in the output element may be in different planes, the same plane or opposing surfaces of the waveguide and may be provided in a photonic crystal.
Patent GB-2556177-A (GB)
Title: Audio and video projection system
Inventor: CHAU WING HONG
IPC: G03B31/04
Filed: 2017-09-20
Abstract: A portable audio video system 100 and a sound bar system are described, which include a cabinet 102 having a first space and a second space. A video projection unit arranged is in the first space and a first speaker 202 arranged in the second space. The first speaker operative to receive an audio signal from an audio source, and a first passive radiator assembly 104 arranged in the second space. Additional speakers and passive radiators may be provided.
Patent GB-2554274-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic anisotropy using statistical analysis
Inventor: Taher A Kortam
IPC: G01V1/50
Filed: 2015-06-22
Abstract: Acoustic anisotropy of downhole formations is determined using statistical analysis. During operation of a downhole system, acoustic slowness measurements are acquired around a borehole extending along a formation. Statistical analysis is performed on the acquired slowness measurements, whereby the maximum and minimum slownesses of the formation are determined.
Patent GB-2560234-A (GB)
Title: Generating training data for automatic vehicle leak detection
Inventor: Ashley Elizabeth Micks
IPC: G01M3/00
Filed: 2018-01-05
Abstract: A plurality of training data sets are generated, each including an arrival image having a parking position 712 in its field of view, a departure image corresponding the arrival image, and a classification of the departure image. A portion of the training data sets include departure images have simulated fluid spills 720. A machine learning model is trained according to the training data sets to identify fluid leaks. The training data sets are generated by defining a three-dimensional model of a parking scenario for the each training data set, and rendering the arrival image of the each training data set from the three dimensional model from a point of view of a camera 702a or 702b mounted to a vehicle 700. Rendering the departure image may include rendering a fluid spill colour, reflectivity and texture. The machine learning model can comprise a deep neural network. Classification of the departure image may indicate whether a fluid leak is present and the type of fluid such as vehicle fluid e.g. motor oil, transmission fluid, radiator coolant, power steering fluid or non-vehicle fluid e.g. water, soft drink.
Patent GB-2557157-A (GB)
Title: Urea injection device used for diesel exhaust after-treatment
Inventor: WEI TIAN
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2016-10-20
Abstract: A urea injection device used for diesel exhaust after-treatment comprises an injection device body (20), a pressure stabilizing air source (21), a water tank (25), a urea tank (30), and a signal detection control unit; the injection device body (20) comprises a housing (10) and a powder cavity, a powder inlet (11) and a powder injection opening are provided on the powder cavity, and the powder injection opening is provided with a pin valve (1); a conical-surface water injection passage (7) is reserved between the housing (10) and the powder cavity, and a water inlet (5) is provided on the housing (10); the pressure stabilizing air source (21) is separately connected to the water tank (25) and the urea tank (30), as well as the water inlet (5) and the powder inlet (11); the water tank (25) is connected to the water inlet (5), and a water inlet pipe (26) is provided with a water valve (27); and the urea tank (30) is connected to the powder inlet (11), and a urea powder pipe (29) is provided with a urea powder valve (28). Urea powder and water are separated for storage, thereby avoiding the problems of metamorphism and uneven concentration distribution caused by long-time placement of a urea solution, and also avoiding the problem of capability in making the urea solution go bad during heating and deicing treatment; and aiding in a thermal cracking reaction of urea, increasing the conversion efficiency, and enlarging the working range.
Patent GB-2575114-A (GB)
Title: Gaming system
Inventor: ANDREW MICHAEL SAUNDERS
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2018-06-29
Abstract: A gaming system is provided to maximise the number of betting opportunities in a set time period. The gaming system comprises: at least two physical random number generators 12-20, such as automatic roulette wheels, each having an operative period comprising an available period and an unavailable period; a selecting member 26, provided by a server 22, to select one physical random number generator during an available period of the physical random number generator and deselect the physical random number generator during an unavailable period of the physical random number generator; and a betting member 34 to accept user betting information for the selected physical random number generator. One physical random number generator is selected at any one time. The unavailable time period for a given physical random number generator immediately follows an available time period, with a different physical random number generator being selected and made available at the start of the unavailable period of a given physical random number generator. The gaming system provides the maximum number of betting opportunities in a given time period, customised according to the specific gambling regulations of a region while preventing concurrent bets by a single user across multiple random number generators.
Patent GB-2561777-A (GB)
Title: Battery management system
Inventor: LUKASZ KABACIK
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2016-12-16
Abstract: The present application provides a battery management system for a lithium sulphur cell. The battery management system comprises a charging module configured to charge a lithium sulphur cell; and a logical module configured to control the charging module to charge the lithium sulphur cell to a shuttle reduction state of charge. The shuttle reduction state of charge is equal to or lower than a predetermined shuttle state of charge at which a first derivative of a state of charge of the lithium sulphur cell during charging with respect to one of time or charge is within a predetermined first derivative threshold of zero and at which a second derivative of the state of charge of the lithium sulphur cell during charging with respect to one of time or charge is within a predetermined second derivative threshold of zero at the same value of time or charge at which the first derivative is within the predetermined first derivative threshold of zero.
Patent GB-2575876-A (GB)
Title: A mobile device liveness detection system
Inventor: MATTHEW RICHARD SILVERSTONE
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2018-07-27
Abstract: Executable code, suitable for use in a mobile computing device, which can detect the liveness of the user by detecting the orientation of the device. The code prompts the user to frame their face (S4), in either portrait or landscape, using a front facing camera in the display of the device (S5), and this image can be captured (S6). The code then prompts the user to rotate their device to the other of portrait or landscape (S7) and frame an identity document using the camera, which can also be captured. The motion sensor of the device is checked (S8) by the code, and if the prescribed change in orientation has occurred the liveness is confirmed, otherwise it is rejected (S9).
Patent GB-2576778-A (GB)
Title: Handrail for walkways of machines
Inventor: RYAN FLETCHER
IPC: E02F9/08
Filed: 2018-09-03
Abstract: A machine (100) includes an engine system (190), a walkway (240) for the engine system (190), and a cover assembly (178) to cover the engine system (190) and the walkway (240). The cover assembly (178) includes a hood (220) covering at least a portion of the engine system (190) in the closed position, and defines an underside (228) to face the engine system (190). A handrail (254) is pivotably coupled to the underside (228), and is movable to an extended state and a retracted state. A pin with a shaft and a boss is coupled to the handrail (254). An elongated member (see fig. 6), pivotably coupled to the underside (228), has an end portion bent towards the handrail (254). A slot is structured along a length of the elongated member and extends into the end portion to define a keyhole. Upon a movement of the handrail (254) to the extended state, the boss falls into the keyhole to lock the handrail (254) with the elongated member. The machine may be a construction machine such as a cold planar, rotary mixer, or hydraulic excavator, or a forest, mining, or agricultural machine.
Patent GB-2564052-A (GB)
Title: System and method for launching and retrieving wireline eat sensors
Inventor: BRIAN V PARK
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 2016-05-12
Abstract: A device and method is described for either launching or retrieving wireline electro acoustic technology (EAT) sensor assemblies downhole.
Patent GB-2579630-A (GB)
Title: Methods and compositions
Inventor: JANET MURIEL HADFIELD
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 2018-12-07
Abstract: A method of making a wound treatment composition comprises i) fractionating a whole blood sample into a platelet rich plasma (PRP) sample, a platelet poor plasma (PPP) sample wherein the PRP sample has a haematocrit level of 1-10%, ii) processing a portion of the PPP and/or PRP sample at less than 15C to facilitate cleavage of autologous pro-thrombin, to produce autologous thrombin, and iii) combining the PRP sample with a portion of the PPP sample and a portion of the thrombin produced in step (ii) to produce the wound treatment composition. Preferably, the PRP has a haematocrit level of 2 or 8 % (corresponding to a very low white cell count and a high white cell counts respectively). Wound treatments are disclosed wherein a wound composition having a high WBC is used to treat acute wounds and a wound composition a low WBC is used to treat chronic wounds.
Patent GB-2566855-A (GB)
Title: Relating collections in an item universe
Inventor: Duc Tung Nguyen
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2017-06-16
Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for identifying related collections of items within an item universe. Related collections of items can be identified based upon title similarity or a degree of overlap between collections of items. Additionally, relationships between collections of items can be generated if the collections have identical or nearly identical collection titles.
Patent GB-2585709-A (GB)
Title: Force sensing touch panel
Inventor: MICHAEL ASTLEY
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2019-07-15
Abstract: A flexible touch panel 21 including a layer of piezoelectric material arranged between a number of first electrodes and at least one second electrode. Also included is a device connected to the first electrodes and configured to determine one or more radii of curvature R1, R2 of the flexible touch panel based on signals received from one or more of the first electrodes. The flexible touch panel may be supported by a frame comprising a number of hinges. The frame and flexible touch panel may be foldable about each hinge. Bending state may be determined according to an angle of each hinge. A bending state comprising a closed state may be determined in response to the frame and flexible touch panel being folded about the hinge. A bending state comprising an open state may be determined in response to the frame and flexible touch panel being unfolded about the hinge.
Patent GB-2586025-A (GB)
Title: A water catching device
Inventor: ALVIN SMITH
IPC: E03C1/182
Filed: 2019-07-27
Abstract: A catcher device 1 mounted or presented near a wash basin, kitchen sink, utility sink or a shower which is capable of catching or diverting water for reuse to avoid fresh water waste. The device 1 could be fitted on either a swivel 5, at the side or below a wash basin 6, with a pipe 7, through another swivel 5, to a catchment such as a container 8, or a hand jug 9. The device 1, could catch the water from a suitable (regular or mixer) tap 3, which would enable the device 1, to be fixed through the back of a sink 2. The device 1, could operate at a sink or shower, and could be formed in the original design of a wash basin, kitchen sink, utility sink or a shower, so that the water 4, could be drained to a container 8, and/or a toilet cistern 10, gardening watering apparatus or for cleaning.
Patent GB-2586162-A (GB)
Title: An enclosure for an electrical device
Inventor: PETER FRANCIS
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2019-08-09
Abstract: An enclosure 10 for an electrical device 24 comprises one or more walls 14, 16, 18a, 18b, 20 and 22 defining a housing for the electrical device, one or more airflow generators (36 in figure 3), and an airflow control arrangement 28. The one or more airflow generators (e.g. fans) generate an airflow F within the housing across the electrical device to transfer heat from the electrical device to the airflow. The airflow control arrangement 28 directs the heated airflow along a flowpath, which is at least partly across an inner surface wall of the enclosure. The airflow arrangement 28 may be a baffle located within the heated airflow to direct at least part of the heated airflow towards a wall of the enclosure. The baffle may be angled with respect to the housing such that airflow incident on the baffle from a first direction is directed towards a first sidewall 18a and airflow incident on the baffle from a second direction is directed towards a second side wall 18b. The electrical device may be a display device.
Patent GB-2578221-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight honing tool and hone strip
Inventor: ERWIN BAUMGARTNER
IPC: B24B33/08
Filed: 2019-09-18
Abstract: A honing tool comprises a tool body 11, a pneumatic measuring device (26 fig. 1) for in-process diameter measurement of a diameter of an opening to be machined in a workpiece and at least two hone strips 16 which are radially feedable via a rack-and-pinion gear 44 comprising a central toothed shaft 40 and racks 42 associated with the hone strips 16 to feed the hone strips. Hone strips 16 each comprise a clamping device releasably clamping at least one honing stone 18 to a support 76 and the clamping device may comprise a clamping element 102 and a joining section (80 fig. 7) formed on the support 76, the honing stone 18 being clamped between the clamping element 102 and the joining section (80 fig. 7). A fixing element 112 may abut the clamping element 102 and urge it towards the joining section (80 fig. 7)
Patent GB-2592560-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: PAUL MALCOLM
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 2019-12-20
Abstract: A container for an item has a base 12 to support the item and a cover 14 which is releasably engageable with the base to close and lock the container. The container may be closed by the cover and base being brought into contact in a first direction (axis A), the cover and base may be locked by undergoing lateral relative motion in a direction transverse to the first direction, where the cover 14 may be rotated or twisted relative to the base. The base may be planar, and the cover may be dome shaped. One of the base or cover may comprise a knib, and the other comprise a channel, where the knib enters the channel in the direction of lateral motion to be held by frictional bias or bearing against a wall. A typical use for said container may be for a cake.
Patent GB-2592072-A (GB)
Title: Cladding
Inventor: AUSTIN HARBISON
IPC: F16L3/015
Filed: 2020-02-17
Abstract: The invention concerns a cladding 10 for an elongate member (pipeline, cables, hoses, risers, umbilicals) to be deployed underwater, the cladding comprising multiple cladding sections 12, 26 each being configured to receive the elongate member and each having proximal and distal ends configured to engage with longitudinally neighbouring cladding sections 12, 26 enabling a continuous length of the cladding to be constructed from multiple cladding sections, wherein at least one of the cladding sections is provided with a sensor module dock 28 configured to receive and releasably mount a sensor module 30.