baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2509937-A (GB)
Title: Providing security information to a mobile device in which user plane data and control plane signalling are communicated via different base stations
Inventor: SHARMA VIVEK
IPC: H04L5/00
Filed: 2013-01-17
Abstract: A communication system 1 is described in which user plane communication 11 and control plane communication 13, for a mobile communication device 3-2, 3-3, is split/divided between a base station that operates a small cell (e.g. femto-cell, pico-cell) 10-2, 10-3, and a macro base station 5-1, using separate component carriers in a Carrier Aggregation system. Macro base station 5-1 provides control signaling 13-2, 13-3, in the c-plane to mobile devices 3-2, 3-3, and pico base stations 5-2, 5-3, communicates user data 11-2, 11-3 in the u-plane. Appropriate security for the user plane and control plane communications is safeguarded by ensuring that each base station is able to obtain or derive the correct security parameters for protecting the user plane or control plane communication for which it is responsible. User plane security parameter may comprise a security key, KUPenc, for ciphering and/or deciphering user plane communication, derived using a further security key KeNB or KeNB* obtained from security information received from a network entity, e.g. Mobility Management Entity, MME. Control plane security parameter may comprise a security key, KRRCint for integrity protection of control plane communication. A security management module is configured for Authentication and Key Agreement, AKA.
Patent GB-2496078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in proximity detection
Inventor: MAIR FIONA MARY MCRAE
IPC: G01S13/937
Filed: 2011-07-15
Abstract: This invention provides a position monitoring system for a vessel having a vessel control system. The system has a plurality of electromagnetic sensors (2) arranged at intervals substantially around the perimeter of the vessel for detecting objects (40, 42, 52) in the proximity of the vessel. A central processing unit (4) communicates with the sensors (2) and determines the position of any objects in the proximity of the vessel. The central processing unit (4) has a memory (18) associated with it that contains data defining at least one detection zone (20, 30) adjacent or proximate to the vessel. The central processing unit (4) is programmed to, upon detection that the sensors (2) have sensed an object in any one of said at least one detection zones (28, 30), output a signal to at least one of an alarm system and the vessel control system (10).
Patent GB-2511100-A (GB)
Title: Improved underwater turbine installation and removal apparatus and methods
Inventor: BETSCHART MICHAEL
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2013-02-22
Abstract: The frame 101, which supports the weight of the nacelle 151 during installation or removal, comprises a guide arranged to align the frame with the substructure 171 as the frame is moved towards the substructure. The guide comprises a pair of guide members 105 arranged on the frame to form a V-shaped void 107 which receives the substructure 171. The guide members 105 may be deformable, or rigid with a protective layer, eg a bumper, or rollers to prevent damage to the substructure. The frame 101 may have a number of cable connectors 109 for connection to cables 111 used to lower, raise and manoeuvre the frame. The frame 101 aids in installation by guiding the turbine nacelle 151 onto the substructure 171 and aids in removal as the guide allows the frame to be guided onto the turbine nacelle prior to lifting away from the substructure. In a modification, the frame (201, figs.14-17) does not support the weight of the nacelle (251) but is instead suspended from the nacelle and may have two pairs of guide members (205).
Patent GB-2513911-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to slug control
Inventor: HEAD EDWARD J L
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 2013-05-10
Abstract: A slug barrier comprises a support 12 for installation at a boundary of a controlled zone; and an array of spikes 24, 26, 28 extending from the support, the array comprising spikes of at least first and second differing lengths arranged such that spikes of the first length are interposed between spikes of the second length. The barrier may include a plurality of rows of spikes for intersecting a slug path in use and a row comprising spikes of the first length is interposed between rows comprising spikes of the second length. The rows may be offset relative to neighbouring rows. The rows of spikes may comprise rows of a third length alternating with spikes of the first or second length, the spikes of the third row being difference from the first and second lengths.
Patent GB-2516224-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, a method and a computer program for video coding and decoding
Inventor: HANNUKSELA MISKA MATIAS
IPC: H04N19/33
Filed: 2013-07-11
Abstract: A method for performing scalable video coding (SVC) of a scalable bitstream forming a base layer and at least one enhancement layer is disclosed. The method comprises defining 500 a set of tiles in an enhancement layer picture, defining 502 a set of tiles in a a base layer picture and defining 504 coding constraints for the set of tiles in the enhancement layer picture, wherein the coding constraints comprise at least inter-layer prediction constraints with respect to the base layer picture. The set of tiles in the enhancement layer picture are encoded 506 according to the coding constraints such that said set of tiles represents an independently decodable region. The coding constraints determine whether inter-layer prediction coding is used or not. A corresponding method for decoding a scalable bitstream, a video encoder, and a video decoder are also disclosed. The resultant enhancement layer may contain increased chroma/colour fidelity, bit-depth, quality or spatial resolution. The method allows enhancement of selected areas/regions within a picture rather than enhancement of the entire picture region, thereby increasing coding efficiency by not performing scalable video coding on areas outside of the region of interest.
Patent GB-2519504-A (GB)
Title: A device for early menstruation
Inventor: DAR NAILAH NADEEM
IPC: A61F13/472
Filed: 2013-08-20
Abstract: An undergarment device suitable to be worn during menstruation comprising a pair of knickers where at least part of the interior of the knickers is permeable, and at least part of the exterior of the knickers is impermeable, and a absorbent inner for absorbing menses that is attached and/or incorporated into the knickers. When the absorbent inner is incorporated into the knickers, the absorbent inner may comprises of numerous absorbent layers to accommodate light, medium and heavy menses flows, and maybe disposable after a single use. Preferably the knickers have releasable side fastening to allow easy removal and donning of the knickers, and the absorbent layers are thickened towards the vagina to aid effective absorption of the menses, and have elasticated inner thigh gathering which the inner absorbing padding overlaps. The exterior of the knickers may be scented. Alternatively the absorbent inner is detachably attached to the knickers. The device may be sold in packs wish different degrees of absorbency, that also contain sachets of perfume, and a bag for disposal of the knickers/absorbent pad.
Patent GB-2521585-A (GB)
Title: Surface pollutant vacuum technology
Inventor: JONES ROSEMARY
IPC: E02B15/10
Filed: 2013-09-30
Abstract: A device for skimming an oil layer from a water surface for large or small area application comprising of a flattened nozzle 1 which is supported by buoyant material 2, having a positional frame 3. The frame may preferably be attached to the front or side of a boat or be manually held. The rear of the nozzle will be attached to a vacuum pump which will suction the pollutant to a separation area. The nozzle will preferably have a mess cover 4 over the inlet to stop any debris from being built up.
Patent GB-2519288-A (GB)
Title: Bone spreader/compressor
Inventor: O'BYRNE JOHN
IPC: A61B17/56
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: A handheld surgical device 1 (for example a bone spreader or compressor) comprises a pair of moveable opposing arms 4 with a platform 17 releasably attachable to each arm 4. Each platform 17 comprises a bone-engaging surface 19 which is moveable relative to the arm 4. The platform may be pivotable by means of a ball and socket joint. In a second embodiment, a capping piece for a handheld surgical device comprises a means for attachment to an arm of the surgical device and a platform comprising a bone-engaging surface, the surface being moveable relative to the capping piece.
Patent GB-2505121-A (GB)
Title: Determining whether an expected water depth is sufficient for safe passage of a marine vessel
Inventor: STANNAH BRIAN LESLIE RUSSELL
IPC: B63B43/18
Filed: 2009-10-26
Abstract: An electronic navigation apparatus is provided for aiding marine vessel navigation in a tidal region. The apparatus comprises a means for determining a marine vessels position, speed, and direction; a means for calculating a predicted arrival time at points in a monitored zone, the zone being selected based on at least the position of the marine vessel; a means for calculating an expected water depth at points in the monitored zone, by applying tide data to depth data for the respective predicted arrival times; and means for determining whether the expected water depth is sufficient for safe passage of the marine vessel. The navigation apparatus is further arranged to determine, when an expected water depth in a forward direction of the marine vessel is insufficient for safe passage of the marine vessel, a required speed for the marine vessel at which the expected water depth at the predicted arrival time will be sufficient for safe passage. The marine vessel may be, for example, a boat or ship.
Patent GB-2521003-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cleaning a floor surface
Inventor: WATERS RICHARD
IPC: A47L9/06
Filed: 2013-12-09
Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a floor surface comprises an upright part including a user graspable handle, a base assembly that includes a first base part 16 connected to the upright part and a second base part 18 connected to the first base part 16, which second base part 18 includes a cleaning member 20 and wherein a device (62, fig 1) effects movement of the first 16 and second 18 base parts relative to each other. The base assembly can include a first passage 42 with a respective inlet 44 and a second passage 46 with a respective inlet 48. The device (62, fig 1) may cause movement of the second base part 18 to move between first and second conditions with the cleaning member 20 and second inlet 48 being closer to the floor surface in the second condition than in the first condition. A valve 50 may be present to selectively close the first 42 or second 44 passage depending on position of the second base part 18. The arrangement allows the height of an agitator brush 20 to be adjusted.
Patent GB-2525840-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous driving system and method for same
Inventor: DIAS EDUARDO
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2014-02-18
Abstract: An activation system for a vehicle 10 comprising a steering wheel 20 and a semi-autonomous or an autonomous control system is provided. The activation system comprises at least one imaging means 12, such as a camera, having a field of view 18 encompassing at least a substantial portion of the steering wheel 20. The camera 12 is arranged to collect, in use, a first image data set representing a raw image of a subject within said field of view 18. A control module 50 is also provided for processing said first image data and for making a determination as to whether a driver currently has both of their hands on the steering wheel 20 or not. In response to making the determination, the activation system is configured and/or arranged to trigger a semi-autonomous or an autonomous control system.
Patent GB-2525373-A (GB)
Title: Cutting system for insulation and construction boarding
Inventor: WILSON JAMIE
IPC: B26D7/00
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: A system for cutting insulation board to size. Insulation board is often cut by the use of a hand saw, creating large amounts of dust and debris. The present system aims to mitigate the creation of such debris through the use of a guided knife blade. The system comprises a frame device 1 into which boarding 16 is inserted and held for cutting. The frame may comprise parallel upper battens 2, 4 hinged 10 to end section 5, the battens defining a cutting guide 15, 14 in which a cutting tool 11 may be located. The cutting tool may comprise guide pieces 12, 13 to further seat the tool in the cutting guide. Screw-down holding points 18 may be provided in the parallel upper battens to enable different depths of board to be held whilst cutting.
Patent GB-2527501-A (GB)
Title: Flat green bowling aid
Inventor: MOULE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A63B67/06
Filed: 2014-06-12
Abstract: A flat green bowling aid comprising a telescopic element 1 at one end of which there is provided a pivotally mounted ring 2 that is of less diameter than a jack ball 3. A handgrip 4 may be provided at the end of the telescopic element remote from the pivotally mounted ring. The ring is pivotable between a storage position and an operative position. After a jack ball has rolled into a starting position the flat green bowling aid can be used to manoeuvre the ball into position by lowering the ring so that it rests on the jack ball.
Patent GB-2533602-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for manipulating the shape of hair
Inventor: TIMOTHY DAVID MOORE
IPC: A45D1/06
Filed: 2014-12-23
Abstract: Apparatus for manipulating the shape of hair using dielectric comprises opposing first and second electrodes 25a, 25b respectively provided on first and second arms (4a, 4b, fig.1) that are movable towards and away from one another. Drive circuitry supplies electrical energy to the first and second electrodes 25a, 25b to cause an alternating electric field to be produced in the vicinity of the electrodes. This causes dielectric heating of hair placed between the electrodes 25a, 25b. Sensing circuitry may also be provided for sensing a change in coupling of energy from the alternating electric field to the hair during heating of the hair, and control circuitry may be provided for controlling the drive circuitry to vary the electrical energy supplied to the first and second electrodes 25a, 25b. The frequency of the alternating electric field may be varied to match the peak absorption frequency of the hair.
Patent GB-2520874-A (GB)
Title: Bottle cover
Inventor: PETRIDES COSTAS
IPC: B65D23/08
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A bottle cover 10 having a body 12 and base 14, the body having a cylindrical or tubular portion 16 and a conical or frustro-conical portion 18 extending from one end of the cylindrical portion, the other end of the cylindrical portion being open, the conical portion having an aperture through which the bottle neck can extend, the base being circular and having a peripheral upstanding flange (32), both body and base being made from metal or metal alloy and, in use, the base being rigidly fastened to the body. The base may be bonded to the body with adhesive. The bottle cover may be made from pewter and dipped in 24 carat gold. The surface of the cover may be textured with hammered dents. The cover may have two plaques 28 protruding from the body for displaying information or indicia.
Patent GB-2534940-A (GB)
Title: Service supply systems
Inventor: JOHN SPENCER
IPC: F28D20/00
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: A service supply system comprises a first supply unit 41 to heat a first portion of a liquid to a first temperature and a second supply unit 42 to heat a second portion of the liquid to a second, lower temperature. A storage and distribution unit 3 receives the heated first and second portions of the liquid from the first and second supply units 41, 42. At least part of the first portion of the liquid is delivered to a distribution system 5 for use in heating one or more building units (2, Fig. 1), and at least part of the second portion of the liquid delivered to a building unit hot water heating mechanism 18 to supply hot water to a building unit (2, Fig. 1). The storage and distribution unit may include a stratification vessel (31a, Fig. 4) for both portions of liquid or a high temperature tank 31c for the second portion of liquid and a pre-heated liquid tank 31b for the first portion of liquid. The first supply unit may include a condensing boiler and the second supply unit may use a renewable energy source.
Patent GB-2527902-A (GB)
Title: Method for preparing a sorbent
Inventor: KERRUISH JESSICA
IPC: B01J20/02
Filed: 2015-04-30
Abstract: A method for preparing a sorbent material comprises the steps of: adding a solution or suspension consisting of one or more iron salts to a solution comprising an alkali metal carbonate to form a suspension comprising precipitated iron compounds, until the pH of the suspension is â‰¤ 5; adding an alkaline compound to the suspension comprising precipitated iron compounds to raise its pH to â‰¥ 7; separating the precipitated iron compounds from the suspension at a pH â‰¥ 7; washing the separated precipitated iron compounds to remove residual alkali metal salts; and drying the washed precipitate at a temperature below 120Â°C. One or more salts of elements selected from the group consisting of copper, nickel, cobalt, manganese, zinc and aluminium and/or an insoluble support material may be added to the solution or suspension of iron salts. The insoluble support material may be selected from a metal oxide or metal hydroxide, and may be alumina, aluminium trihydrate, boehmite, zinc oxide, iron oxide, iron oxide hydroxide and iron hydroxide. The sorbent material may be shaped into pellets, extrudates or granules. A process for removing sulphur compounds from a process fluid is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2539270-A (GB)
Title: Control system, vehicle and method
Inventor: JONATHAN WOODLEY
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2015-06-12
Abstract: In one aspect of the invention for which protection is sought there is provided a control system for a motor vehicle comprising a central tyre inflation system (CTIS) electronic controller. the CTIS controller being configured to control the CTIS to cause inflation and deflation of one or more tyres. the CTIS controller being configured to cause the CTIS to operate in a selected one of a plurality of operating modes in each of which the system is configured to set a pressure of one or more tyres of the vehicle to a predetermined tyre pressure value. the CTIS controller being configured to generate a tyre wear indicator value in dependence upon a signal indicative of vehicle speed and a signal indicative of tyre pressure. the CTIS controller being configured to inhibit at least one CTIS operating mode in dependence at least in part on the generated tyre wear indicator value. The CTIS controller may be configured to generate the tyre wear indicator value in dependence upon receipt of a signal indicative of one or more of: ambient temperature, tyre temperature, lateral tyre loading and longitudinal tyre loading. Also disclosed is a method of controlling a motor vehicle central tyre inflation system and a computer program for carrying out that method on a processor.
Patent GB-2541010-A (GB)
Title: Detecting leaks in pipes
Inventor: MICHAEL BOOTH
IPC: G01M3/00
Filed: 2015-08-06
Abstract: A leak detection apparatus for detecting a leak in one of a plurality of fluid-carrying first pipes comprises a plurality of fluid-carrying first pipes 38a,38b and a plurality of second pipes 42a,42b. One end of each second pipe is in fluid communication with a respective one of the plurality of first pipes. The apparatus also comprises a manifold 44 and the second end of each second pipe is in fluid communication with the manifold. A sensor 46 located within the manifold can sense the temperature within the manifold, and a change in this temperature indicates a leak in one of the plurality of first pipes.
Patent GB-2545890-A (GB)
Title: Novel energy system
Inventor: DEREK LYNTON FOXCROFT
IPC: F03B17/00
Filed: 2015-11-27
Abstract: A process for generating energy from hydro power, comprising the steps of dropping a liquid such as water under atmospheric pressure and/or gravity through a specific height, via a plurality of vertical pipes 3 into a plurality of tapered flutes 7, then directed through hydro generators 8, to a lower container 14, and subsequently recirculating the liquid by use of a pump (18, fig 2). The liquid is first held in an upper container 1, attached to a fixing plate 2. The water or other liquid flows down through the vertical pipes for a distance of between 1m and 1.4m, before dropping through the narrower aperture of the spherical flute. The pump is powered using energy derived from the hydro generator. Additional power is stored in a battery or supplied to the grid. The liquid may have an additive such as glycol added to increase the viscosity. The assembly 12 is contained within a frame 13 having screens 15, 16, 17. In one embodiment a solar cell can be used to supply additional power to the bilge pump and the storage unit or battery.
Patent GB-2545918-A (GB)
Title: Configurable antenna
Inventor: CHRIS TOMLIN
IPC: H01Q25/00
Filed: 2015-12-30
Abstract: An antenna device comprising at least two conductive tracks 2 and 3 disposed in a dielectric laminate on two different planes and separated by a layer of dielectric material 6. Each track has at least two electrical connection points on the laminate structure. Connection points can be surface mount pads P1-P4 which can be disposed on a square surface, one in each corner of the square. Vias 9 can connect tracks formed on different planes. Overlapping portions of neighboring tracks in different planes can allow for capacitive interactions between the tracks. During operation, the antenna is reconfigurable between different antenna structures, such as planar inverted F, monopole, loop antenna, by connecting the electrical connection points to external circuitry, such as an RF switch, in different configurations. The antenna can be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) and can be used in telecommunication devices requiring implementation of different communication protocols.
Patent GB-2535629-A (GB)
Title: Search-based detection, link, and acquisition of data
Inventor: MOHSEN RAIS-GHASEM
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2016-01-14
Abstract: An enterprise business intelligence system 14 receives a natural language query and determines, based on the natural language query, a set of search criteria. The business intelligence system 14 determines, from a plurality of data sets 38N, two or more data sets that are relevant to the natural language query based at least in part on matches (e.g. semantic match, value match) between the set of search criteria and attributes (e.g. lexical clues, numeric statistics) of the plurality of data sets. The business intelligence system 14 joins the two or more data sets, including joining one or more rows and one or more columns of the two or more data sets to produce a joint data set. The business intelligence system 14 outputs a representation of the joint data set. The enterprise business intelligence system 14 may include: financial planning systems, budget planning systems, order management systems, inventory management systems, sales force management systems, business intelligence tools, enterprise reporting tools, project and resource management tools, and the like.