baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2561294-A (GB)
Title: Cellular service borrowing using dedicated short range communication technology
Inventor: OLIVER LEI
IPC: H04W88/04
Filed: 2015-08-05
Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for cellular service borrowing between vehicles. More particularly, the system uses Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) technology in Telematics. According to the present disclosure when the vehicle passenger of first vehicle wants to place a cellular service, such as a phone call, but does not possess a phone or infrastructure in the first vehicle to complete the cellular service. The system and method disclosed herein enable the passenger to send a message to surrounding vehicles via DSRC technology. This message requests a cellular call "borrowing" from other vehicles. If one of the surrounding vehicles accepts the request, the surrounding vehicle completes the cellular service (i.e., places the phone call) and relays cellular service audio back to first passenger's vehicle via DSRC. The phone call can be placed via cell phone or telematics control unit present in the surrounding vehicle.
Patent GB-2578929-A (GB)
Title: Automatic brain disorder tendency screening using statistical features of MEG data
Inventor: Turky Nayef Alotaiby
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2019-01-21
Abstract: A brain disorder, e.g. epilepsy or Alzheimer’s, is detected by identifying MEG data sets 214 with the brain disorder 220. This is done by training 208 a Support Vector Machine (SVM) by segmenting MEG data from different brain regions (such as left temporal etc.) into possibly one-minute epochs. For each multi-channel segment of a brain region, the signals are concatenated and a set of statistical features is extracted from them, for both healthy brain data and data representing the brain disorder. The extracted statistical features may include maximum or minimum or comprise other parameters such as standard deviation or kurtosis. There may for example be eight statistical features from each of eight brain regions, totalling 64. Following the training phase 202, the trained model 210 is used to classify incoming feature vectors in the diagnosis phase 212, to distinguish e.g. healthy from epileptic data.
Patent GB-2567763-A (GB)
Title: Contrast medium and methods involved in preparation for the determination of patency of conduits
Inventor: CH V NARAYANA RAO
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 2017-07-07
Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a physiologically acceptable visualisable contrast medium for the diagnosis of patency of conduits and method of its preparation comprising of an active ingredient comprising of a local anesthetic, whereby the active ingredient incorporated is 2% weight by weight of lidocaine hydrochloride; a sterile mixture comprising of sodium chloride and water, whereby the strength of the sodium chloride incorporated is 0.9% weight by volume in a solution of water.
Patent GB-2581188-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for processing data packages
Inventor: JOHN GOODYEAR
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2019-02-07
Abstract: A method (600) for analysing data received by an addressed recipient of a data package(100). The method comprises receiving (610) a data package (100) over a data network (230). The data package (100) comprises a header (110) and payload data (120). The header (110) of the data package (100) is analysed (620) to determine a plurality of characteristics, the characteristics comprising at least an identifier and a transmission time. The method also comprises generating (630) a risk indicator, wherein the risk indicator indicates a risk associated with the analysis of the header (110). A handling action is generated (640) based on the risk indicator; and provided (650) along with the payload data (120) to the addressed recipient.
Patent GB-2582788-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for configuring 5G new radio uplink positioning reference signals
Inventor: Yinan Qi
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2019-04-02
Abstract: A method of transmitting uplink positioning reference signals (UL PRS) from a mobile terminal to a serving base station, gNB, and one or more neighbouring base stations, gNBs, in a 5G New Radio system. The method comprises: receiving UL PRS configuration information from the serving gNB, and transmitting the PRS to the serving gNB and neighbouring gNBs in accordance with the configuration. The configuration information includes an indication of one or more of: a timing advance for the transmission of the UL PRS, a transmission pattern of the UL PRS, a time domain placement of the UL PRS; a quasi-colocation assumption for transmission of the UL PRS, and UL PRS beamforming alignment information. The one or more timing advances may be based on: a maximum of the propagation delay to the serving gNB and the neighbouring gNBs; an average of the propagation delays; or a weighted average of the propagation delays. The terminal may receive downlink signals from the gNBs, determine the beams used to receive these signals, and use said beams to transmit the UL PRS. Also disclosed are methods of transmitting PRS configuration information from a serving cell to a UE and neighbouring base stations.
Patent GB-2578497-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for communicating data in a multi-tennant computer system
Inventor: ALASTAIR BROWN
IPC: G06F9/54
Filed: 2019-04-30
Abstract: A multi-tenant cloud computer system, comprises one or more processors and one or more computer-readable data storage mediums, program instructions, stored on at least one of the one or more storage mediums for execution by the one or more processors, to provide a multi-tenant cloud computing environment to support at least first and second applications executing on the one or more processors within the cloud computing environment, an object bus for communicating object bus objects between applications supported by the cloud computing environment, and an object broker arranged to request, from an object provider associated with the first application, data from the first application, and an object mapper associated with the first application arranged to translate an object comprising the requested data to the object bus object, wherein the object provider provides the object bus object comprising the request data to the object broker to communicate the object bus object to the second application.
Patent GB-2570602-A (GB)
Title: Parallax correction device and method in blended optical system for use over a range of temperatures
Inventor: NICHOLAS KARL BUSTIN
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2015-06-18
Abstract: A blended optical device 300 for use over a range of temperatures includes a first objective 310 with a first axis 301 and a first image position adjustment means. An electronic control circuitry 390 is configured to control the first adjustment means to adjust a position of a first image 381 collected by the first objective. A second objective 320 includes a second axis 302 and a variable focus mechanism. A thermal sensor 340 is in communication with the electronic control circuitry. A blender is configured to form a blended image from the first image and a second image 382 collected from the second objective. The electronic control circuitry 390 is configured to receive thermal data and range data 342 from the second objective 320 regarding a range to a target of the second objective and to adjust the position of the first image so that the blended image is corrected for thermal and parallax errors. The first and/or the second objectives may be passively athermalised. The system may be employed to combine image intensification with thermal sensing.
Patent GB-2585943-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to HARQ in a non-terrestrial network
Inventor: MYTHRI HUNUKUMBURE
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 2019-07-26
Abstract: Operation of a base station (BS) and a user equipment (UE) in a non-terrestrial network (NTN). Upon detecting a block fading channel condition, S10, the BS determines an average spectral efficiency (SE) value and reports it to the UE through RRC signalling, S20. The BS allocates a Modulation Coding Scheme (MCS) level which matches a non-fading channel condition and activates a pre-emptive Hybrid ARQ operation, S30. The BS sends multiple copies of a data packet separated by a time interval at least equal to a determined average fade duration. On receiving packets, the UE checks whether the SE value from the MCS level is higher than that signalled over RRC to determine whether pre-emptive HARQ mode is in use, S40. The UE may use the ratio of the two SE values to determine a fade duration, S50, and combine packets received with a gap greater than this fade duration to improve reception, S60. The BS may use ACK/NACK signals or Channel Quality Indication (CQI) to detect block fading. The invention may be used in 5G New Radio networks that use low or middle earth orbit (LEO) (MEO) satellites and allows HARQ operation where propagation delay or latency is significant.
Patent GB-2586128-A (GB)
Title: Image processing system and method
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON
IPC: H04N5/243
Filed: 2019-08-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for comparing brightness of two image frames. Brightness information for each of the image frames is identified 700, and a variation in brightness (brightness difference) of the frames is detected 710. The brightness of one of the frames is modified to reduce the variation in brightness 720. Preferably, the frames are consecutive video frames. Preferably, the brightness is an average brightness of the image frames, and may be a rolling average over multiple frames. The brightness may be identified in dependence on the source of the content or the subject matter. The image to be modified may have a brightness value which is higher or lower than a threshold value, and the modification may be based on the brightness magnitude. The contrast of the images may also be modified. Brightness information may be identified during playback.
Patent GB-2586638-A (GB)
Title: Flow-through heaters
Inventor: GRADUS JOHANNES KLOPPERS
IPC: F24H1/12
Filed: 2019-08-30
Abstract: An electrically powered liquid flow-through heater comprises a heating element with a heating surface, e.g. stainless steel element plate 5 heated by thick film heater tracks 7. The heater further comprises a housing 1 defining a space through which liquid flows in thermal contact with the heating surface and one or more components, e.g. fins or baffles 9, for disrupting liquid flow within the space. In a first aspect the components are fixed to the surface by a thermally conductive adhesive (12, figure 4a) such as epoxy resin or silicon resin having a thermal conductivity in the range of 0.5 – 5 W/mK. In a second aspect the components are thermally insulated from the surface, e.g. by being spaced from the surface and either attached to or forming part of the housing (figure 7). Alternatively, the components may be attached to but thermally isolated from the surface. In a third aspect the components are made of a similar material to the heating surface and fixed thereto by a braze (13, figure 4b). Ideally the heater is used to heat coolant of a rechargeable battery of an electric vehicle. A method of manufacture is also claimed.
Patent GB-2578691-A (GB)
Title: A reinforcement unit and methods for creating a footing for supporting a structure
Inventor: Robert Earhart
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2018-05-04
Abstract: A reinforcement unit and methods are provided for creating footings for supporting structures, such as a fence post, using a reinforcement unit that has a tower that is generally perpendicular to a base, the tower defining a cavity for receiving a portion of the structure and an anchoring material. The reinforcement unit can include a top portion of a tower that is frangible. The base of the reinforcement unit can further include a pocket (or similar recess) substantially similar in width or diameter to the top portion, of the tower such that a second identical reinforcement unit can be inverted and stacked on top of the second reinforcement unit. The methods can include placing the reinforcement, unit on a layer of backfill material behind the wall face so that the unit is located adjacent the wall face and the base of the reinforcement unit, extends away from the wall face, covering the base with at least one other layer of the backfill material, fracturing the top portion from the tower, such that the top portion drops into the cavity of the tower, depositing.a bottom portion of the structure in the cavity of the tower, and filling the cavity of the tower with an anchoring material.
Patent GB-2591223-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeakers
Inventor: JACK ANTHONY OCLEE-BROWN
IPC: H04R9/06
Filed: 2020-01-22
Abstract: The loudspeaker comprises two diaphragms mounted to face in axially opposed directions. The diaphragms have respective voice coils 26, 28. At least one magnet 22 provides two magnetic gaps 42, 44, one gap for each voice coil. The magnetic circuit is such that magnetic flux flows across one gap in the opposite direction to flux in the other gap. When in use and the diaphragms are at their maximum negative (inward) excursions the voice coils overlap by between 10% and 90% of their axial length (fig 4). A spacer 30 may separate the regions within which the coils move. Other embodiments are described (figs 5a-5c).
Patent GB-2592232-A (GB)
Title: Security tag assembly
Inventor: RUSSELL NAPTHINE
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2020-02-20
Abstract: The security tag assembly comprises a security tag 16 and a tether housing 12. The security tag has an elongate flexible member 26 for looping around an object, one end is connected to the tag and the other end is connected to a releasable locking mechanism in the tag. The security tag has an electronic article surveillance (EAS) sensor and an alarm. The tether housing is securable to a supporting structure and includes a retracting mechanism. A tether 14 has one end attached to the retracting mechanism and the other end releasably attached to the security tag. The alarm is triggered if the tether is severed. Also claimed is a kit with the components and a support structure with a hook or a peg onto which the security tag assembly is coupled to.
Patent GB-2587678-A (GB)
Title: Systems, arrangements, structures and methods for aircraft
Inventor: KAMRAN IQBAL
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2020-03-11
Abstract: An electrical power management system 508 for an aircraft, the aircraft comprising a plurality of electrical power sources 512 for powering components 514 in the aircraft, the power management system 508 comprising a plurality of power management modules 510 arranged to manage electrical power from the electrical power sources 512 to the components 514, each of the plurality of power management modules 510 being arranged to manage power from at least one of the electrical power sources 512. The electrical power sources 512 may include turbogenerators 506, a battery 14, a photovoltaic panel or an energy recovery system 30 including turbines. Each power management module 510 may be dedicated to one electrical power source 512 and may function as a backup, non-dedicated power management module 510 for another power source 512 in the event of a failure of another power management module 510. The electrical power management system 508 may manage the electrical power sources 512 dependent upon environmental conditions of or in the region of the electrical power sources 512 monitored by at least one environment sensor 516.
Patent GB-2587680-A (GB)
Title: Systems, arrangements, structures and methods for aircraft
Inventor: KAMRAN IQBAL
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2020-03-11
Abstract: A monitoring system 544 for monitoring an electrical power source 536 such as a storage device and/or a generator in an aircraft comprises at least one electrical power source sensor 538 to monitor an operating characteristic of the electrical power source 536; at least one environment sensor 540 to monitor an environmental condition of, or in the region of, the electrical power source 536; and a processing module 542 arranged to receive the operating characteristic and the environmental condition from the sensors 538, 540 and process the information, to determine and/or predict future operating characteristics of the electrical power source 536. The operating characteristic may be current rates of charge, discharge, maximum possible charge, discharge, capacity, charge cycle, discharge cycle, cycle life and/or power density. The environmental condition may be component temperature, ambient temperature, humidity and/or pressure. The processing module 542 may receive information relating to the aircraft flight path.
Patent GB-2583839-A (GB)
Title: Matching local image feature descriptors
Inventor: TIMOTHY SMITH
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2018-04-05
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of matching features identified in first (114) and second (115) images captured from respective camera viewpoints (112, 113) related by an epipolar geometry, each identified feature being described by a local descriptor 204. The method comprises: determining view constraints for one or both of the camera viewpoints; using the epipolar geometry and the determined view constraints to define a geometrically-constrained region (118) in the second image corresponding to a first feature (109) in the first image represented by a first local descriptor 204; comparing 206 the first local descriptor with local descriptors of features in the second image, thereby determining 207 respective measures of similarity between the first feature in the first image and the respective features in the second image; identifying, from the measures of similarity between the first feature in the first image and the respective features in the second image, a best match feature to the first feature. The descriptors could be vectors representing pixel characteristics and similarity between vectors could be determined by subtraction.
Patent GB-2587827-A (GB)
Title: Determining available battery current in a portable electronic device
Inventor: PETER J BARTELS
IPC: G01R31/389
Filed: 2020-04-01
Abstract: A system for determining the available current of a battery 106 in a portable electronic device such as a phone comprises: an auxiliary supply rail 123 coupled to the battery; a switchable load 118 between the battery and ground; a current sensor 116 to measure the current of the auxiliary supply rail; a voltage sensor 114 for the voltage of the battery; and a processor 102 connected to the switchable load and the sensors. The processor receives current and voltage measurements and, if the current is equal to or below a predetermined threshold, a plurality of unloaded voltage measurements are acquired. The load is then switched and a plurality of loaded voltages are measured. The impedance of the battery is calculated and a current budget is calculated based on a minimum operating voltage, a maximum allowable current draw and the impedance. An operating parameter of the portable device is adjusted based on the current budget.
Patent GB-2595258-A (GB)
Title: Non-Contact disease screening device
Inventor: ANDREW CHARLES PAUL CARNEGIE
IPC: A61B5/097
Filed: 2020-05-19
Abstract: A device 15 for non-contact disease screening including an opening to a funnel 6 terminating in an exit 21 inside the device 15 and having an exhaust that passes through a filter 2, wherein the funnel 6 includes sensors to measure temperature 8 and particle count 11. The funnel 6 may also include a velocity sensor 7, a humidity sensor 9, a pressure sensor 10, a VOC sensor 22 and a CO2 sensor 23. The temperature sensor may be an infrared sensor or thermal camera. The filter 12 may be at least an F9 filter.  Another aspect is a method whereby when a person 5 is in proximity to device 15 a door 3 covering the funnel 6 opens, person 5 breathes into funnel 6 and then temperature sensor 8 and particle count sensor 11 send data to computer 14 for results. Another aspect is a system including device 15, computer 14 powered by supply 19, a safety sensor 20 and electronic control system.
Patent GB-2587080-A (GB)
Title: Integrated base filter for a DEF manifold
Inventor: Govind Swaroop
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2020-06-23
Abstract: A diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) filter (102, fig 4) of a header assembly (50, fig 4) in a fluid reservoir (38, fig 2) has a base filter 104. The header assembly has a header 86 with a cylindrical header boss (90, fig 6) having first and second mounting recesses (200, fig 6; 206, fig 7) in a boss outer surface. The base filter includes first and second semi-cylindrical holder portions (120, 122) each having a semi-cylindrical wall 126, 136 concluding at abutment surfaces 130, 132, 140, 142 that face and engage when the base filter is assembled. The semi-cylindrical holder portions each have a mounting tab 180, 186 extending inward from inner surfaces of the semi-cylindrical walls. The mounting tabs are circumferentially spaced about the semi-cylindrical walls to align with and be inserted into the mounting recesses of the header boss when the base filter is assembled on the cylindrical header boss.
Patent GB-2597084-A (GB)
Title: Geared instruments
Inventor: PATRICK THORNYCROFT
IPC: F16H21/54
Filed: 2020-07-14
Abstract: A robotic surgical instrument comprises an end effector articulator 808 and an input interface element 801 for control thereof, at opposite ends of a shaft and mechanically coupled via two drive elements 802, 806 constrained by a gearing mechanism to translate with different displacements. Each drive element may comprise a belt or cable engaging a respective pulley 803, 805 so that the ratio of their displacements L1:L2 corresponds to the ratio of pulley diameters d1:d2. The gearing may comprise conical pulleys (1503, 1505, Fig. 15) for continuously variable gearing, a set of coaxial pulleys (803, 805a-c, Fig. 14) of different radii for discrete gear selection, or toothed gearing elements, e.g. a timing belt (902, Fig. 9), rack and pinion (1002, 903, Fig. 10), or swing gear (1204, Fig. 12). The instrument may detect and/or transmit the current gear ratio or displacement ratio, and may form part of a robotic surgery system configured to determine said ratio, e.g. from the transmitted signal, a tension or displacement sensor in the instrument, a detected displacement of the input interface element, or plural gear engagement sensors, e.g. on each pulley of the set.
Patent GB-2593561-A (GB)
Title: System, method and platform for facilitating marriages ceremony and marriage license application with the courts
Inventor: JUNIKIA COLEMAN BANKS
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2020-10-12
Abstract: A method to facilitate and legalise ceremonies over a network. A plurality of user accounts is provided by a server, each account associated with a profile identifier token and a user device. An event creation command is received by the server from an arbitrary account and that arbitrary account is then designated as a host account. The host account designates which accounts are participant accounts and which are guest accounts. The host account is prompted to start the event which is attended by participants and livestreamed to the guest accounts. Personal data of at least one participant account is incorporated into a legal document by the server and the document is retrieved by the host device on completion. The method enables users to live broadcast, host or attend events, especially weddings. It allows the transfer of legal documents and signatures through various exchanges and could be used for a couple to acquire a marriage license by accepting an electronic signature which notarises it. The event may be streamed in real-time to any number of viewers, and live chatting may be performed during the ceremony or after events.