baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent BR-9909611-A (BR)
Inventor: MAURER THOMAS
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 1999-04-12
Abstract: The present invention is embodied in an apparatus, and related method, for sensing a person's facial movements, features and characteristics and the like to generate and animate an avatar image based on facial sensing. The avatar apparatus uses an image processing technique based on model graphs and bunch graphs that efficiently represent image features as jets. The jets are composed of wavelet transforms processed at node or landmark locations on an image corresponding to readily identifiable features. The nodes are acquired and tracked to animate an avatar image in accordance with the person's facial movements. Also, the facial sensing may use jet similarity to determine the person's facial features and characteristic thus allows tracking of a person's natural characteristics without any unnatural elements that may interfere or inhibit the person's natural characteristics.
Patent BR-9911198-A (BR)
Inventor: WOCHNOWSKI HORST
IPC: C10M125/14
Filed: 1999-05-25
Abstract: A release agent method of use and method for production thereof is disclosed and described. The release agent contains release-active substances such as one or more oils, waxes, silicones and/or soaps, and optionally emulsifiers and other conventional additives in a carrier. The latter carrier is a mixture of at least one hydrocarbon and water. Said mixture being in the form of a water-in-oil dispersion.
Patent BR-9911289-A (BR)
Title: Codificador de vìdeo e método de codificação controle de memória intermediária
Inventor: CHEN XUEMIN
IPC: H04N7/50
Filed: 1999-05-28
Abstract: "CODIFICADOR DE VìDEO E MéTODO DE CODIFICAçãO COM CONTROLE DE MEMóRIA INTERMEDIáRIA". Uma técnica é fornecida para possibilitar que dados, tal como vídeo, sejam difundidos usando um cenário de fluxo de dados de acréscimo sem causar o estouro ou estouro negativo de uma memória intermediária com taxa de dados (32) para os dados acrescentados em um decodificador (30). Em um codificador (20), os dados são codificados para comunicação para o decodificador (30) para produzir um fluxo de bits de saída. A memória intermediária com taxa de dados (32) do decodificador é simulada no codificador (22). A simulação é usada para controlar o fluxo de bits de saída para impedir o estouro ou estouro negativo da memória intermediária do decodificador (32). Por exemplo, uma memória intermediária do codificador complementar (22), que opera em uma maneira oposta à memória intermediária do decodificador (32), pode ser monitorada e invertida para produzir a simulação. Várias técnicas diferentes são descritas para controlar a quantidade de dados produzida no codificador para manter os dados dentro dos limites da memória intermediária do decodificador (32).
Patent BR-9912199-A (BR)
Title: Agentes ectoparasiticidas
Inventor: JESCHKE PETER
IPC: A01N43/72
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: Patente de Invenção: <B>"AGENTES ECTOPARASITICIDAS"<D>. A presente invenção refere-se ao emprego de depsipeptídeos cíclicos da fórmula (I), na qual X¹, X², X³ e X^ 4^, independentes um do outro, significam oxigênio ou enxofre, sendo que no caso de R¹ e R² representarem simultaneamente hidrogênio, pelo menos um dos radicais X¹, X², X³ e X^ 4^ reprenta enxofre, para o combate de ectoparasitas.
Patent BR-9912984-A (BR)
Title: Conversor de modo acústico-óptico, processo para fabricar um conversor de modo acústico-óptico, comutador sintonizável acústico-óptico, filtro sintonizável acústico-óptico, guia de onda óptica, e, processo para fabricação da mesma
Inventor: BOSSO SERGIO
IPC: G02F1/335
Filed: 1999-06-04
Abstract: "CONVERSOR DE MODO ACúSTICO-óPTICO, PROCESSO PARA FABRICAR UM CONVERSOR DE MODO ACúSTICO-óPTICO, COMUTADOR SINTONIZáVEL ACúSTICO-óPTICO, FILTRO SINTONIZáVEL ACúSTICO-óPTICO, GUIA DE ONDA óPTICA, E, PROCESSO PARA FABRICAçãO DA MESMA" A invenção refere-se a guias de onda birrefringentes ópticas, dispositivos acústicos-ópticos utilizando tais guias de onda óptica e uma guia de onda acústica formada em um substrato, bem como ao processo de sua fabricação. As guias de onda ópticas da invenção exibem uma pequena variação birrefringente com respeito a uma mudança dos parâmetros da guia de onda, se o modo fundamental propagando-se na guia de onda óptica tiver uma propagação constante, próxima da condição de corte. As dimensões da guia de onda óptica são tipicamente escolhidas de modo que o comprimento da onda de corte da guia de onda seja baixo de 1650 nm, para um comprimento de onda operacional da janela entre 1530nm e 1565 nm. O conversor de modo acústico-óptico utilizando tais guias de onda ópticas têm uma superior característica de conversor em relação à freq³ência de conversão com reduzidos lóbulos laterais. Portanto, empregando-se as guias de onda ópticas delgadas e estreitas da invenção, um superior desempenho dos dispositivos acústicos-ópticos, empregando tal guia de onda óptica, pode ser obtido.
Patent BR-9914824-A (BR)
Title: Método para transportar um fluxo de hidrocarbonetos fluidos contendo água, e, sistema para tratar e transportar um fluxo de hidrocarbonetos fluidos contendo água
Inventor: LUND ARE
IPC: F17D3/14
Filed: 1999-09-21
Abstract: ''MéTODO PARA TRANSPORTAR UM FLUXO DE HIDROCARBONETOS FLUIDOS CONTENDO áGUA, E, SISTEMA PARA TRATAR E TRANSPORTAR UM FLUXO DE HIDROCARBONETOS FLUIDOS CONTENDO áGUA'' Método para o transporte de um fluxo de hidrocarbonetos fluidos contendo água através de um sistema de tratamento e transporte, que inclui uma tubulação, em que o fluxo de hidrocarbonetos fluidos é introduzido em um reator, onde ele é misturado com partículas de hidratos gasosos, que são também introduzidas ao interior do referido reator, o fluxo efluente de hidrocarbonetos a partir do reator é resfriado em um trocador de calor para assegurar que todas a água presente no mesmo esteja sob a forma de hidratos gasosos, o referido fluxo é então tratado em um separador para ser separado em um primeiro fluxo e um segundo fluxo, o referido primeiro fluxo tendo um conteúdo de hidrato gasoso é reciclado ao reator para prover as partículas de hidratos gasosos acima mencionadas, e o referido segundo fluxo é carregado em uma tubulação para ser transportado a seu destino. Sistema para tratamento e transporte de um fluxo de hidrocarbonetos fluidos contendo água, que inclui os seguintes elementos, relacionados na direção de fluxo e conectados um com o outro: conexão a uma fonte de hidrocarboneto (1), um  primeiro trocador de calor (4); um reator (6), um segundo trocador de calor (7), um separador (8), e uma tubulação (13); e, em adição, uma linha (9), que  conduz a partir do separador (8) ao reator (6) e é provida com uma bomba (10) adaptada para reciclar material a partir do separador (8) de volta ao reator (6).
Patent BR-9917371-A (BR)
Title: Métodos e aparelho para programação aérea de uma unidade sem fio
Inventor: LINK CHARLES M II
IPC: H04W84/02
Filed: 1999-06-15
Abstract: "MéTODOS E APARELHO PARA PROGRAMAçãO AéREA DE UMA UNIDADE SEM FIO". Métodos e aparelhos para programação, e particularmente ativação, aérea (OTA) segura, de uma unidade sem fio em um sistema de comunicação específico. A unidade armazena uma chave armazenada tendo sido gerada pelo uso de um algoritmo de chave (algoritmo-K) com um identificador associado à unidade como entrada para o algoritmo-K. A unidade pode receber informações como parâmetros e um número de verificação de um sistema de comunicação para fins de programar a unidade. O número de verificação é gerado pelo uso de um algoritmo de autorização (algoritmo-A) tendo os parâmetros e uma chave como entradas de algoritmo-A. A chave é gerada pelo algoritmo-K tendo o identificador associado como entrada de algoritmo-K. Em resposta ao recebimento dos parâmetros e do número de verificação, a unidade sem fio gera um número de verificação de teste utilizando o algoritmo-A com os parâmetros e a chave armazenada como entradas de teste. A unidade compara o número de verificação com o número de verificação de teste para correspondência. Ao encontrar a correspondência, a unidade utiliza os parâmetros para programação da unidade no sistema de comunicação específico. Ao falhar em encontrar a correspondência, a unidade falha em usar os parâmetros para a programação.
Patent CH-503251-A (CH)
Title: Recoilless gun detonator assembly
Inventor: GEORG ULF EDLUND HANS
IPC: F42B5/26
Filed: 1969-08-08
Abstract: Recoilless gun shell case with detonator assembly inserted from the rear and composed of paper or plastics chamber and baseplate held in by a locking ring. The ring has grooves and flanges to take screws holding the assembly in position and can be removed after firing if damaged for renewal.
Patent CH-519031-A (CH)
Title: Removal of carding fly - by suction devices fitted to a carding machine
Inventor: OSCAR BASS JR
IPC: D01G15/82
Filed: 1970-12-14
Abstract: Suction device for removing impurities and carding fly in a carding machine with a 'Briseur' roll, a main drum and a stripper, comprising (a) a suction source and a first suction element situated above the 'Briseur' roll, in the vicinity of the point where the surfaces of this roll and the main drum approach each other, for collecting the surface air flow set up by rotation of the 'Briseur' roll and carding drum (b) a second suction element situated between the main carding drum and the stripper roll, adjacent to the point where the surfaces of the drum and stripper approach each other, to collect the surface air steam set up by the rotation of the drum together with impurities and carding fly released at the transfer point of the fibre between the drum and stripper.
Patent GB-2351383-A (GB)
Title: Optical disc tracking using alternating wobbled and non-wobbled grooves or lands
Inventor: TOMITA NOBUYOSHI
IPC: G11B7/24091
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for recording and playback data into and from an optical disc having: first tracks including a wobbled track and a non-wobbled track each implemented by either a land or a groove; and second tracks each sandwiched by the first tracks and used for recording information wherein if the first track is implemented by a groove, the second track is implemented by a land and if the first track is implemented by a land, the second track is implemented by a groove. The apparatus includes a unit for radiating a beam to a particular track on the disc; a unit for detecting a beam reflected by the particular track on the disc; and a unit for controlling the radiation unit so as to have the radiation unit trace a wobbled track adjacent to the particular track in accordance with the reflected beam. The apparatus is capable of generating a tracking-error signal by using only 1 beam.
Patent GB-2361071-A (GB)
Title: Optical modulator with pre-determined frequency chirp
Inventor: WALKER ROBERT GRAHAM
IPC: G02F1/225
Filed: 2000-08-02
Abstract: An optical modulator for producing a modulated optical output having a pre-determined frequency chirp comprises: optical splitting means for receiving and splitting an optical input signal to be modulated into two optical signals to pass along two waveguide arms (36, 38) made of electro-optic material; and optical combining means for receiving and combining the two optical signals into said modulated optical output. At least one electrode pair (40/44, 42/44) is associated with each waveguide arm(36, 38), and is electrically connected in series such as to modulate the phase of said optical signals in anti-phase in response to a single electrical signal (V<SB>mod</SB>) applied thereto. The modulator is characterised by a capacitive element (60) connected to the electrode pair (42) of one arm (38) such as to modify the division of the single electrical signal (V<SB>mod</SB>) such that the magnitude of the electrical signal across the electrode pair (42/44) of one arm (38) is different to that across the electrode pair (40/44) of the other arm (36) thereby imparting the pre-determined frequency chirp in the modulated optical output.
Patent GB-2355658-A (GB)
Title: Composition for treating dentine hypersensitivity
Inventor: MCCORMACK KEITH JOSEPH
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2000-09-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for treating dentine hypersensitivity, the use of such a composition in the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity and the use of that composition in the manufacture of a treatment for dentine hypersensitivity. The composition includes a hydrophobic substance, preferably simethicone or dimethicone.
Patent GB-2367718-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting short messages between networks
Inventor: HARRIS IAN
IPC: H04W88/18
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: GSM networks 10,12 are connected by a link 14 and have respective mobiles 10A,10B,12A,12B and respective short message service centres (SMSC) 26,28. Short message entities (SMEs) 20,20A,20B,22,22A,22B are respectively associated with the networks 10,12 and are connected to the respective SMSC 26,28 by fixed networks 30,32. The SMEs may be banking terminals. Short messages originating in either network may be passed first to the SMSC of that network which then transmits them to the appropriate destination address. However, the addresses of SMEs of one network will not be recognised by the SMSC of the other network. To overcome this, a plurality of virtual mobile equipments (VMEs) are provided in association with each SMSC. Each VME has an address of the same format as a mobile address. Short messages from mobiles are easily addressed to a VME of the other network and will be transmitted through the SMSC of the originating network. Each VME then transmits the message directly to a corresponding SME. When an SME originates a message the originator address is changed to that of the corresponding VME.
Patent GB-2369357-A (GB)
Title: Aliphatic, cyclic amino carboxylic acids as integrin antagonists
Inventor: ROELLE THOMAS
IPC: A61P19/02
Filed: 2000-10-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I), <EMI ID=1.1 HE=11 WI=79 LX=718 LY=965 TI=CF> <PC>processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them as well as their use for the production of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
Patent GB-2374331-A (GB)
Title: Aerofoil with protruding aerodynamic surface
Inventor: LEDINGHAM ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: B64C11/18
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: An aerodynamic device comprising an aerofoil 1 having a leading 2 and trailing 3 edge and one or more protruding 4 aerodynamic surfaces positioned upon the fluid accelerating surface. The protrusions which have a symmetrical shape about the chordal line of the aerofoil 1 are characterised by a convex arcuate portion 5 towards the leading edge and a flatter tail portion 6 towards the trailing edge. The protrusions 4 may have a surface 7 parallel to the fluid accelerating surface, a height consistent with the fluid boundary layer, a maximum width at the arcuate portion located about one third from the vertex nearest the leading edge 2, and be variable in chord length. The protrusions may be fixed or movable, and may extend/retract into the fluid stream in combination with flaps or slats. Protrusions 4 may be equi-spaced along the span of the aerofoil and at the aerofoil ends. The aerofoil may have an angle of attack greater than 13 degrees, and may be used on aircraft, propeller, windmill, watermill, helicopter, boat, or turbine applications.
Patent GB-2366023-A (GB)
Title: Credit limit storage in an anonymous trading system
Inventor: JAIN NEENA
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 2001-01-19
Abstract: An anonymous trading system comprises a network of broker nodes each of which perform price matching, deal execution and market distribution. Trader terminals on trading floors are connected to a given broker node via a trading agent node. Credit may be stored for a given trading floor at its trading agent node or at a credit agent node which stores credit limits for a group of trading floors. Where the credit limits of a party to a proposed deal are stored at a credit agent node, the deal execution process is routed through that credit agent node to check for available credit. The system allows institutions to adopt any combination of local and global credit assignments with counterparties with which it wishes to trade.
Patent GB-2372572-A (GB)
Title: Measuring tape
Inventor: JORDAN ARNOLD
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2001-02-22
Abstract: A tape measure comprising a flexible strip having measuring graduation marks printed on one side of a roll of sticky tape the other side being an adhesive surface so that portions of the strip can be stuck to firm or rigid surfaces.
Patent GB-2378267-A (GB)
Title: Computer system for data management relating to insurance contracts
Inventor: SCHLEISS GERNOT
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-04-02
Abstract: A method of operating a computer system for data management including at least the management of data relating to the payment of premiums under insurance contracts, the method comprises receiving and storing information indicating entities in an insurance policy network, receiving and storing information defining at least one payment route through the insurance policy network, said payment route comprising a client entity responsible for paying a premium under a contract of insurance, a receiver entity and a destination entity, generating a receivable record indicating for the at least one payment route a payment amount expected by the receiver entity in dependence on a premium amount payable by the client entity, receiving information on a payment received by the receiver entity and matching the received payment with the receivable record, and displaying an amount payable to the destination entity based on the matching process. Apparatus for performing the method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2376284-A (GB)
Title: Control knob assembly
Inventor: SKIDMORE MICHAEL
IPC: G05G1/10
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: A control knob assembly 10 e.g.for a vehicle air conditioning system, comprises a control knob 16 manually rotatable about a first axis; a transparent slide 18 rotatable about a second axis, and carrying one or more graphic symbols 32-36; a fixed light source 20 for illuminating the graphic symbol(s); and means 30 for viewing the illuminated graphic symbol(s) from the front of the assembly. As illustrated, the transparent slide is secured to the control knob, the first and second axes are co-axial, and the graphic symbol(s) are visible through the knob. In an alternative embodiment, the slide is connected to the knob via gearing (348, 350, Fig.8), and the first and second axes are offset. In other embodiments, the graphic symbol(s) are visible at a position in a panel (122, 222, Figs.4-7) above the knob.
Patent GB-2361345-A (GB)
Title: pixel matrix display
Inventor: NG PUN TAK
IPC: G04G9/00
Filed: 1999-03-16
Abstract: A display for a watch or the like comprises a matrix of pixels arrayed in intersecting rows and columns, the width of the rows and/or the columns varying progressively moving along a row from column to column or along a column from row to row. In embodiments illustrated, the matrix defines lines of longitude and latitude akin to a two-dimensional projection of an oblate globe. A method of moving an image across such a pixel matrix display is also defined.
Patent GB-2372758-A (GB)
Title: Fence pale
Inventor: DEELEY GEOFFREY THOMAS
IPC: E04H17/14
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: A fence pale (P) includes at least one hole (3) which, in use, receives a fastener such that an underside of the fastener head is in contact with a surface of the pale, and an integral shoulder (20) is located adjacent each hole so that, in use access to the underside of the fastener head is denied and the fastener cannot be prised away from the pale.
Patent GB-2375197-A (GB)
Title: A method of generating instruction words for driving functional units in a procssor.
Inventor: FETTWEIS GERHARD
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2002-02-11
Abstract: A method of driving the functional units of a processor comprises creating a program sequence, 9, from translated program code, 1. Program code is translated and undergoes fractionation, 8, to form a set of program words. Each program word 17, has an information part at least the width of an instruction word part. A row 15, in an instruction word memory 24, is identified and retrieved by reading a row number from a read pointer register, 18. The instruction word part of the retrieved row is then replaced by information part of the program word and written back to the memory using a row number held in a write point register, 19. The said instruction word is then output to drive the functional units of a processor, 12. The number of successive read and writes of row numbers is determined by the content of a block register, 20. In an alternative embodiment the instruction word memory may be retrieved using memory pages and a pointer held in a memory page register.
Patent GB-2385290-A (GB)
Title: Glass recycling apparatus
Inventor: RAWLINGS PETER ROBERT
IPC: B03B9/06
Filed: 2002-02-16
Abstract: A glass recycling apparatus arrangement comprising at least one waste receiving container 1, a primary breaker arrangement 5, a crushing means 6 which crushes glass in to a range of sizes, a classification 13 (having sieve/filters 14) which separates the crushed glass according to particle size, a contaminant separating means 15 for separating out non-glass components, a tumble means 16 for removing any residual sharp edges from the glass and a plurality of containers 18, 20 in to which the crushed/shaped glass is collected according to size. Collected glass can be transferred from containers 18, 20 to transportable containers 22. The breaking and shaping of the glass can be carried out in the presence of water. In such an arrangement crushed glass exits crusher 6 via conduit 10 and enters a transfer tank 9. Filter 10 allows any floating matter to be separated. and any residue is transferred via conduit 24 to tanks 26 before being disposed in container 32. Outlets 2 of waste containers 1 are controlled by control system 3.
Patent GB-2392468-A (GB)
Title: Retractable ground anchor for anchoring street furniture
Inventor: SHUFFLEBOTTOM MICHAEL
IPC: E01F9/677
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: The retractable ground anchor, for anchoring street furniture such as road signs, bollards etc., comprises a base 30, an engagement portion 34 for engaging and supporting a post 10, bollard etc. and a retraction device which allows the engagement portion to either be located so that it extends above the upper face of the base so as to let the post be attached or to be located in a retracted position where the upper faces of the base and the engagement portion are substantially coplanar. The engagement portion is preferably retracted relative to the base by resilient biasing means which may comprise one or more springs 22 that are each attached to the engagement portion and the base via hook portions 26a,b that engage spring loops 24a,b. Alternatively, one or more springs may be accommodated within a tube and the springs can be arranged so that they are either in tension or in compression when the engagement portion is extended above the base. The anchor also preferably includes limited stops 28 that prevent the engagement portion from extending too far from the base and a rotation which restricts rotation of the engagement portion relative to the base.
Patent GB-2396444-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Announcing Sessions
Inventor: LUOMA JUHA-PEKKA
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: An electronic service guide (ESG) is provided by transmitting announcements describing multimedia sessions, such video streams. Sessions are organised into a session directory (28) which is split into two parts: a full session directory (291) and an updated session directory (292). A first kind of announcement describes all sessions in the full session directory. A second kind of announcement describes sessions in the updated session directory. Once a client has received a description of the full session directory, it need only listen to announcements of the second type so as to learn of any updates to sessions.