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Patent GB-2417169-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone amber alert notification system and method
Inventor: KENNEDY PETER J
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2004-01-05
Abstract: A text messaging based alert notification and feedback method based on the Amber Alert system used in child abduction situations is disclosed herein. A mobile subscriber receives a public service text message 410 that was broadcast to a large number of mobile subscribers. Law enforcement 110 working in coordination with one or more cellular carriers 120 compose 210 and send out 220 the public service text message containing facts about an exigent circumstance such as a child abduction. If a subscriber possesses information and wishes to reply to the public service text message, his mobile phone automatically generates a reply message (430, 435) to the public service text message. The reply message contains, at a minimum, a header portion 510 that includes a time/date stamp, an identification stamp (e.g., mobile phone number), and if possible a location stamp. The reply message also allows for the inclusion of a data portion 520. The data portion 520 includes the option of attaching additional text 440 and an audio 460 or video 450 attachment to the reply message. Once the reply message is fully composed it is automatically returned 470 to the sender of the public service text message. 15.
Patent GB-2417112-A (GB)
Title: Reducing cpu and bus power when running in power-save modes
Inventor: KAHN OPHER
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A processing system includes a bus and a processor whose core is constrained to have one or more core clock signal frequencies no lower than a predetermined multiple of the lowest of one or more bus clock signal frequencies. In a power-save mode, the processor is able to generate one or more core clock signals at frequencies such that the lowest core clock signal frequency is lower than the predetermined multiple of the lowest of the one or more bus clock signal frequencies in performance mode. The processor is able to achieve this by generating the one or more bus clock signals so that the lowest of the bus clock signal frequencies in power-save mode is lower than the lowest of the bus clock signal frequencies in performance mode.
Patent GB-2431690-A (GB)
Title: A door latch with a rotatable latch bolt
Inventor: NAYLOR MARK
IPC: E05B63/04
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A latch bolt comprising a casing (10) having a fore end (11) and containing a latch bolt (12) mounted on a sliding plate (15) within the casing, the latch bolt (12) being retractable against a spring (18) by means of a handle follower (13) rotated by a spindle (14). An eccentric cam (32) which may be rotated on a slotted spindle (33) is adapted to move the latch bolt (12) on a spindle (27) outwardly beyond the fore end (11) and relative to the plate (15) so that it may be rotated about 180{ to reverse the latching direction of the latch bolt. The cam (32) may then be rotated again to return the latch bolt to its position within the fore end (11). Thus, the direction of the latch may be reversed without opening the casing (10) by inserting a screwdriver in the slotted spindle (33) which is exposed at the surface of the casing (10) through an aperture therein.
Patent GB-2420233-A (GB)
Title: Energy supply system comprising a number of AC to DC converting units
Inventor: KUNOW PETER
IPC: H02M3/158
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: The energy supply system comprises at least one AC voltage source 3, a number of AC/DC converting units 6, an electrical consumer and a cable 4 connecting the source with the electrical consumer 2. The AC/DC convening units may be formed by a switch mode power supply (SMPS) that may be designed as clocked flyback converters (see fig. 2). The AC/DC converters may be connected in parallel to the source on the input side, and connected in series with the consumer on the output side. The number of AC/DC converting units may be selected such that a cooling device, which would be needed if less AC/DC converting units were implemented, is not required. The electrical consumer may be a subsea electrical device with the AC source on the sea surface. The length of the conductor may be at least one kilometre. The electrical conductor may be a coaxial cable.
Patent GB-2424923-A (GB)
Title: Load floor latch
Inventor: HALL MATTHEW
IPC: E05C1/10
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to a load floor latch for securing a first closure member to a second closure member. When the first and second closure members are fastened, the latch is opened by actuating a handle and a pawl supported on the housing is rotated away from a keeper on the second closure member by the actuation of the pawl by the handle.
Patent GB-2423212-A (GB)
Title: Programmable video processing and video storage architecture
Inventor: LIPPINCOTT LOUIS
IPC: H04N21/4402
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes receiving video into a video display device. The method also includes storing, by at least one processor, the video into a memory, upon determining that the video display device is in a storage mode. Additionally, the method includes performing enhanced image processing on the video with the at least one processor, upon determining that the video display device is in an image processing mode.
Patent GB-2426883-A (GB)
Title: Imaging device using readout path selection
Inventor: MYERS CHARLES GRANT
IPC: H04N5/357
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: A system 300 and method utilizing an imaging device able to distribute readout paths for pixel signals in a captured image. The device includes a pixel array 340 organized into a plurality of sets of pixels, each pixel in each set of pixels operable to store a signal corresponding to a respective light level. The device includes a readout circuit 375 having a plurality of readout paths coupled to the pixel array, each readout path operable to read the signal stored in a corresponding pixel in a set of pixels, each readout path corresponding to one pixel during a readout phase for each set of pixels. The device includes a readout path selection circuit 380 coupled to the readout circuit and operable set a pattern for matching one readout path to one pixel for each set of pixels for each readout phase, the pattern differing from set to set.
Patent GB-2426977-A (GB)
Title: Cissing inhibitor for cationic electrodeposition
Inventor: IMAMURA TSUYOSHI
IPC: C08L33/10
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: A cissing inhibitor for cationic electrodeposition comprises a polymer having a number-average molecular weight of 1000-50000 and is prepared by polymerising a monomer mixture containing [a] at least 20%, by weight of the mixture, of a polymerisable unsaturated group-containing monomer having a hydrocarbon chain with a carbon number of 6 or more, such as hexyl (meth)acrylate, ethylhexyl (meth)acrylate, octyl (meth)acrylate, nonyl (meth)acrylate, dodecyl (meth)acrylate, stearyl (meth)acrylate and [b], in an amount greater than the amount of monomer [a], a polymerisable unsaturated group-containing monomer having an amino group, such as dimethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate, diethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate, dimethylaminopropyl (meth)acrylate, diethylaminopropyl (meth)acrylate.
Patent GB-2424073-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for detecting first arrivals of waveforms of interest
Inventor: VALERO HENRI-PIERRE
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: Methods and systems for taking measurements related to subterranean formations. The methods and systems provide robust, reliable first arrival data for component signals of interest, which may be used to estimate formation slowness, characterize formation slowness zones, or act as an input to other processes. The methods and systems are capable of automatically providing good first arrival data based on signals received without any human interaction, and without setting or changing any parameters.
Patent GB-2430294-A (GB)
Title: Item authentication system
Inventor: BROOKNER GEORGE M
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: An authentication system comprises a processing unit which generates an cryptographical indicium for use on an item, then when authentication is required, the cryptographical indicium is read at a presentation station and the data transmitted to the processing unit which checks the validity of the item and transmits a message back to the presentation station saying if the item is valid or not. The cryptographical indicium is preferably a two dimensional barcode, which is encrypted and carries a digital signature. The item is preferably a document embodying monetary value, such as a voucher or a ticket, which is printed at a location remote to the processing unit.
Patent GB-2427927-A (GB)
Title: Optical pixel device
Inventor: YEH BAO-SUNG BRUCE
IPC: G02B26/00
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A pixel device (100), comprising; a first plate (120), a second plate (130) disposed under the first plate (120), and a third plate (140) disposed under the second plate (130); a first power supply (191) for providing a first voltage to the first plate (120); a second power supply (192) for providing a second voltage to the second plate (130); and a third power supply (193) for providing a third voltage to the third plate (140).
Patent GB-2444289-A (GB)
Title: Multicolour barcode and messaging system
Inventor: KUPKA ANNA
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: An apparatus for generating a multicolour barcode includes an input for text; a barcode generator arranged to generate a barcode from the input text and colouring means for applying a multicolour pattern to the barcode. The apparatus may transmit and receive messages as barcodes. Alternatively, a message may be stored on a server, such as a website, indexed by a reference key and the reference key transmitted to an intended recipient of the message as a multicoloured barcode so that the intended recipient can use the reference key to retrieve the message. The barcode may have bars of varying height and maybe overlaid with an image.
Patent GB-2430995-A (GB)
Title: A liquid conservation device and a liquid apparatus incorporating the liquid conservation device
Inventor: HONEYCHURCH LINDY
IPC: E03C1/02
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: A water saving device (100) for use in a hot water system to recover an initial volume of cold water when a hot water tap is turned on. The device has an inlet (103) for receiving water piped from a water heater, a primary outlet (104) for delivering hot water to a tap, and a by-pass outlet (109) through which any cooled water is diverted by a thermally actuated (115) shuttle valve (112). The device also includes a secondary valve (130) for closing off the by-pass outlet (109) when the water pressure downstream of the primary outlet (104) is high (such as when the down stream hot water delivery tap is closed) and opening the by pass outlet (109) when the water pressure downstream of the primary outlet (104) is low (such as when the downstream hot water delivery tap is opened.
Patent GB-2441843-A (GB)
Title: Borehole testing method including selecting the length of the interval to be sealed between two packer elements
Inventor: VASQUES RICARDO
IPC: E21B33/122
Filed: 2007-07-05
Abstract: A testing tool 10 has a plurality of packers 102, 103, 104, 105 spaced apart along the axis of the tool, and at least one testing port. The testing tool is positioned into the wellbore and the length of the interval of the wellbore to be sealed is selected, two packers are extended into sealing engagement with the wellbore wall 12, sealing the interval. The testing port may have an associated valve 110, 111, 112. The wellbore interval sealed between two packers may be determined by which of the packers are extended into sealing engagement with the wellbore wall or by sliding a sliding packer (361 fig. 4) longitudinally along the tool. Particle breaking devices 160, 161, 162 may be used to reduce blocking of the tool by debris.
Patent GB-2456771-A (GB)
Title: Spectrally compensating a light sensor
Inventor: HADWEN BENJAMIN JAMES
IPC: G01J1/16
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: A light sensor comprises a first photodetector (52) sensitive in a first wavelength range; second photodetector (60) sensitive in a second wavelength range; and a processor for determining, using the output of the second photodetector, a correction to the output of the first photodetector for a difference between the spectral response of the first photodetector and a reference spectral response. The processor applies the correction to the first photodetector. For example, the first photodetector (52) may be sensitive over the entire visible wavelength range and the second photodetector (60) may be sensitive in a blue wavelength range - this allows the output of the first photodetector to be corrected for an increased sensitivity in the blue wavelength. In an alternative embodiment, a third photodetector sensitive to a third wavelength may be used and the ratio of first to second and first to third photodetector outputs may be used to select a stored correction value to for the first pohotodetector. The light sensor may be used in an Ambient Light Sensing (ALS) system, for example in the ALS of a display.
Patent GB-2450194-A (GB)
Title: Power converter with adjustable output voltage
Inventor: CHOU CHUNG FU
IPC: G05F1/46
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: A power converter 1 converts an input voltage to an output voltage Vout and comprises a converter body 1, a controller 2, and a connector 3 for an electrical appliance 4. The controller 2 adjusts the output voltage Vout, but only when a feedback device 22 of controller 2 is connected to the output voltage. The controller is not triggered and the output voltage is not adjustable when the connector is engaged with the output end 12 of the converter. The converter may comprise a plug 14 and wire 13, enabling the output to be connected to feedback device 22. The controller may comprise an operator interface such as buttons 211 for output adjustment and output display 212 and may be located inside body 1 or externally, connected by a wire (fig 4, 61). By ensuring that the output may only be altered when appliance 4 is disconnected accidental output changes and consequential damage to electrical appliance 4 are avoided. Appliance 4 can be a computer, cell phone or MP3 player.
Patent GB-2450573-A (GB)
Title: Surfboard wax comprising a shark repelling component
Inventor: DREW ANTHONY
IPC: A01N25/08
Filed: 2008-02-28
Abstract: A solid wax suitable for coating a surfboard in order to improve grip between the surfer and the board comprises a shark repellent component in a concentration sufficient to render the surfboard coated with the wax foul tasting to a shark but insufficient to reliably repel a shark by dispersion into water. The shark repellent may be pardaxin, pavonin, mosesin, a saponin, an alkyl sulphate, a capsaicinoid or a semiochemical.
Patent GB-2458453-A (GB)
Title: Self-adhesive shield for a button
Inventor: KEELER DANIEL PAUL
IPC: G05G5/00
Filed: 2008-03-15
Abstract: A self-adhesive blister can be used as a cover or shield when adhered to an electrical device or remote control to prevent the use of control buttons and switches such as the standby power on/off button, has a rigid bubble-like elevation 3 enclosing an air void. A foil backing 1 is peeled away to expose an adhesive layer 2. Multiple blisters can be produces on a sheet in common or varying shapes and sizes (fig 3). The material may be solid colour or transparent to either highlight or obscure the disabled button.
Patent GB-2445698-A (GB)
Title: A clocking architecture using a bi-directional reference clock
Inventor: MOHANAVELU RAVINDRAN
IPC: G06F1/04
Filed: 2006-10-26
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to systems, methods, and apparatuses for a clocking architecture using a bidirectional clock. In an embodiment, a chip includes a bidirectional clock port capable of being statically configured to receive or to transmit a reference clock. In one embodiment, the chip includes a first port to receive data and a second port, wherein the chip repeats at least a portion of the data that it receives on the first port to a transmitter at the second port. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2462072-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Braking System having a fluid flow line and pressure sensor connected to a braking control unit
Inventor: HARRISON DUDLEY JOHN
IPC: B60T8/17
Filed: 2008-07-19
Abstract: A vehicle braking system including an electrical braking control unit (18) having an electrical input for an electrical braking demand signal, the electrical input being electrically connected to an electrical signal transmitting device (24), wherein the system further includes a fluid flow line (34) and a pressure sensor (36) which is connected to an electrical input of the electrical signal transmitting device (24) and is adapted to transmit an electrical pressure signal indicative of the pressure in the fluid flow line (34) to the electrical input of the electrical signal transmitting device (24), the electrical signal transmitting device (24) being operable to transmit the electrical pressure signal received from the pressure sensor (36) to the electrical braking control unit (18). This system may be applied to a vehicle having a tractor and at least one trailer. The system enables the vehicle to comply with ISO11992.
Patent GB-2462432-A (GB)
Title: UWB OFDM Modified Dual Carrier Modulation (MDCM) Decoding
Inventor: STOYE WILLIAM
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2008-08-05
Abstract: A vending machine 1 has a hatch 3 for receiving a receptacle into which a product is vended. The machine 1 can condition the received receptacle and dispense a product into the received receptacle. Conditioning the receptacle may include the steps of flushing the receptacle, washing the receptacle using a cleaning fluid, rinsing the receptacle and drying the receptacle, with the receptacle being conveyed through the machine 1. The integrity of the receptacles may also be checked by the vending machine 1 so broken or damaged receptacles are not re-used. The vending machine 1 can detect an indicator on the receptacle which indicates that the receptacle is suitable for recycling in the machine 1. The vending machine 1 may also seal the receptacle once the product has been dispensed and record information, such as a use-by date, on the receptacle. Windows 9 can be provided so users can see the interior of the machine 1. The vending machine of the present invention reduces waste as receptacles can be re-used and fewer are used overall. The receptacles may be glasses, bottles, cups, mugs or other containers or vessels.
Patent GB-2453217-A (GB)
Title: A Method for Operating a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Inventor: ASWANI DEEPAK
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2008-09-08
Abstract: A method for operating a hybrid electric vehicle 110 having an electric machine 120 to produce electric assist to an engine 112 is disclosed. The method includes the steps of determining a magnitude of power requested by a vehicle operator, determining a minimum power limit and a maximum power limit of the engine 112 that will produce a response to a torque request within a desired period (preferably two seconds or less) following the torque request, using the magnitude of power requested, the minimum and maximum power limits of the engine 112 to determine the upper and lower limits of the electric power assist such that the requested torque will be provided within the desired period and operating the electric machine 120 to provide electric power assist within the set upper and lower limits. The minimum and maximum limits of the engine output of the engine may be determined by the rich burn output and lean burn output respectively.
Patent GB-2465968-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable barrier
Inventor: TURNER PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2008-12-02
Abstract: A sealing facility for incorporation in an aperture in a building, preferably a cavity wall vent 10 or pipe, the facility comprising an inflatable bladder 17 to effect sealing or blockage of the aperture and a water presence sensor 18 such that when the sensor detects the presence of water the bladder 17 is inflated. The sensor may be a water pressure sensor and may have a shroud 22 overlying it which prevents the water pressure sensor detecting the presence of water flowing from inside the building to the outside. The inflatable bladder 17 may move a barrier 23 into a position which blocks the path of the water. The bladder may be inflated using a replaceable pressurised inflation canister 19.
Patent GB-2457148-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable, Open-ended Ratchet Wrench
Inventor: CHIU LIGHT
IPC: B25B13/14
Filed: 2009-01-19
Abstract: A wrench 10 has handle 12 and head 14 with first jaw 16 and second jaw or pawl 20, the pawl 20 being carried by pawl carriage 18 and able to slide with respect to it, the pawl carriage 18 being slidable with respect to the head in a transverse direction to the slide path of the pawl whereby on rotation of the handle in a first direction a work-piece 22 is grasped and rotated (figure 4), and rotation of the handle in the opposite direction causes the pawl to slide such that the work-piece 22 is not grasped (figure 5). The base of pawl carriage 18 may have threads or teeth 50 engaging threads on worm drive 66, the worm being rotated by a user to adjust the size of work-piece accommodated. The pawl 20 has a slot or opening 76 in a tab 74, which fits in a pawl track (54, figure 2) in the pawl carriage 18 and which is slidably retained by pin 82. The pawl may be biased towards the pawl carriage by resilient member 84, e.g. a spring or other rubber or elastic member. Thus in one rotational direction pawl 20 is pushed towards head 14, and work-piece 22 is gripped (figure 4), in the other the pawl is forced away from the head and the work-piece is released (figure 5).
Patent GB-2469616-A (GB)
Title: Transcritical Refrigeration System
Inventor: PEARSON ANDREW BRASH
IPC: F25B9/00
Filed: 2009-02-11
Abstract: A refrigerating system has at least one compressor 1A, 1B, 1C, a heat rejection device such as a cooler, at least one expansion device 15, at least one evaporator 5A, 5B, 5C associated with an automatic control device 14 an and a receiver 4. The system is capable of operating with the compressor discharge pressure higher than the critical pressure of refrigerant, which may be carbon dioxide operating at transcritical pressure. Within the system, the flow outlet from the heat rejection device is regulated by a pressure control valve 7, the pressure downstream of the pressure control valve is regulated by a gas vent valve 8, and the refrigerant flow to the at least one evaporator is regulated at the inlet to the evaporator by the automatic control device which permits intermittent flow of liquid refrigerant to the receiver during normal operation of the system. The receiver acts to trap any liquid received from the evaporator, and ensures a dry gas flow to the compressor suction.
Patent GB-2454404-A (GB)
Title: System and method for optimizing cruise altitudes for groups of aircraft
Inventor: BUI VU P
IPC: G05B13/00
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: System and method for optimizing cruise altitudes for multiple aircraft. The invention may be used for optimizing cruise altitudes of multiple aircraft on multiple flight paths and/or system capacity by an operator and/or an air navigation service provider. According to exemplary embodiments, a first set of optimum initial cruise altitudes are established for a plurality of aircraft. Weather conditions at the first set of optimum initial cruise altitudes are accounted for to establish a second set of optimum initial cruise altitudes-. Direction of flight at the second set of optimum initial cruise altitudes is accounted for to establish a third set of optimum initial cruise altitudes. Any conflicts between aircraft at the third set of optimum initial cruise altitudes are detected. When a conflict is detected, the conflict is resolved to establish a fourth set of optimum initial cruise altitudes.