baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2560315-A (GB)
Title: A safe conduit device
Inventor: JOHN ROBINSON
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 2017-03-06
Abstract: A docking station and banknote conveyance device comprises a banknote validator docking station 3 spatially separated by a banknote transport module 5 from a cashbox docking station 4. A banknote validator 100 can engage with the validator docking station and a cashbox 200 can engage with the cashbox docking station, where the transport module may be removable from the validator docking station when the validator is detached. The transport module may comprise a plurality of drive rollers which contact a note and conveys the note from the validator to the cashbox. A first validator drive means engages with a first transport module drive interface to rotate the rollers. A second transport module drive interface transmits the drive force from a second validator drive means to a cashbox drive interface which drives a cashbox stacker mechanism. The cashbox and cashbox docking station can be enclosed within a safe, the transport module passing through a hole in the safe wall 50. The cashbox docking station may have a support, this can be the safe wall or the banknote validating docking station.
Patent GB-2560993-A (GB)
Title: A valve assembly for an aerosol spray device
Inventor: GHASEM NASR
IPC: B65D83/44
Filed: 2017-03-31
Abstract: A pressurized aerosol spray container valve assembly comprising a housing with internal walls defining a valve chamber 104 with a housing inlet for fluid communication with fluid in the container; a valve stem 120 with a proximal end received in the chamber and a distal end projecting through a sealed opening in the chamber, the stem including an outlet flow conduit 180 with an outlet aperture 182 at the distal end and a valve stem inlet (178, fig. 4); first sealing means, biasing means 146 and second sealing means in the chamber; wherein the stem is movable between a closed position where the first sealing means is biased against the second sealing means by the biasing means such that the housing inlet is not in fluid communication with the stem inlet, and an open position where the first sealing means is displaced from the second sealing means by the proximal end of the valve stem such that the housing inlet is in fluid communication with the at least one valve stem inlet; wherein in the open position a flow path is created from the housing inlet, around the outside of the first sealing means to the valve stem inlet.
Patent GB-2552885-A (GB)
Title: Training algorithm for collision avoidance using auditory data
Inventor: Ashley Elizabeth Micks
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2017-06-13
Abstract: A system and method for simulating the location of a parked vehicle 504, by simulating the sound produced from its running engine being received by two or more sensors (510a, 510b) located on a subject vehicle 506. The subject vehicle simulation is contained within a three dimensional model and the simulation of the sensor outputs is further used to train a machine-learning model. The subject vehicle simulation may further include RADAR, LIDAR and cameras present on the subject vehicle 506; the data from these sensors may also be used to train the machine learning model. Furthermore, a vehicle 506 may be provided which has a controller programmed with the machine-learning model. From audio streams received by the controller, it may therefore determine whether the audio streams indicate an actual parked vehicle 504 with its engine running, and what obstacle avoidance needs to be performed in regards to a potential path of the parked vehicle. This system may be used in the scenario of a parking area 500 with one or more vehicles (502, 504) and may be used to detect a parked vehicle which is about to move, possibly into the path of the current vehicle 506 resulting in a collision
Patent GB-2554491-A (GB)
Title: Convolutional neural network on programmable two dimensional image processor
Inventor: OFER SHACHAM
IPC: G11C19/00
Filed: 2017-06-20
Abstract: A method is described that includes executing a convolutional neural network (CNN) layer on an image processor having an array of execution lanes 305 and a two-dimensional shift register 306. The two-dimensional shift register provides local respective register space for the execution threads. The execution of the CNN includes loading a plane of image data of a three-dimensional block of image data into the shift register. The CNN process also includes performing a two-dimensional convolution of the two-dimensional image data with an array of coefficient values (Fig. 5a-5b) by sequentially: concurrently multiplying within the execution lanes respective pixel and coefficient values to generate a matrix of partial products; simultaneously summing within the execution lanes the partial products with respective accumulations of incomplete multiplication results being stored within the two dimensional register for different kernels and aligning values for the two-dimensional convolution within the execution lanes by shifting image data within the shift register array (Fig. 5a-5k).
Patent GB-2556658-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous sensing vehicle pedals
Inventor: STUART C SALTER
IPC: B60W50/08
Filed: 2017-09-14
Abstract: A means of controlling a vehicle including detecting a vehicle users foot movement; determining the users intention based on that movement and setting the vehicle to manual mode if it is determined that the user wishes to take control of the vehicle. Pedals 25 have a proximity sensor 30 and may have multiple sensors on the top, bottom, left and right edges of the pedal. User intention is determined by evaluating the minimum threshold (MT fig.7) over a predetermined period of time (PT fig.7) and fluctuation (PF fig.7) of the sensor outputs; a normal takeover is effected using a manual control request. An emergency takeover may be determined if the gradient of the signal rise is sufficiently steep in which case a manual control request is not required. Ambiguous foot movement may actuate a light in the foot-well.
Patent GB-2556198-A (GB)
Title: Imaging apparatuses, systems,and moving imaging objects
Inventor: Noriyuki Shikina
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 2017-09-28
Abstract: Imaging apparatus comprising first and second light receiving/effective pixels, each configured to output a pixel signal based on incident light; and first and second reference (preferably non-effective) pixels 307, each either: being in the same row/column as respective light receiving pixels, the rows/columns being two different rows/columns; or providing a pixel signal in parallel with the pixel signal from respective corresponding light receiving pixels. The level of the pixel signal from the first reference pixel and the level of the pixel signal from the second reference pixel are different, or are used to form different address signals (each address signal indicating the position of the row or column of the reference pixel). If the row/column output doesnt match the expected row/column address then signal abnormality, malfunction or defect is detected. Further claimed is a signal processing unit configured to process the output from a light receiving pixel and a plurality of different address signals to determine whether the pixel signal is faulty. The address signal may include a check digit, Hamming code or triple repeated sequence to verify and error correct the address. Method of determining abnormality in reference pixel data using check digits or repetitions are further claimed.
Patent GB-2559674-A (GB)
Title: Conversation-aware proactive notifications for a voice interface device
Inventor: KENNETH MIXTER
IPC: G06F3/16
Filed: 2017-12-15
Abstract: Delivering proactive notifications on a voice interface device wherein, a first user voice request is received with an action for performance at a future time 602 and a second user voice request is received which initiates a conversation between the voice interface device and the user 606. During the conversation, a notification is received from a voice assistant service of performance of the action and a first audible announcement is triggered indicating a transition from the conversation and interrupting the conversation 612. A second audible announce (a notification) is delivered informing the user of the completion of the action 614 and a final third audible announcement is triggered indicating the transition back to the conversation 616. There may be a visual cue accompanying the audible announcements on the voice interface device. The best time to trigger the first audible announcement may be determined based on the context of the conversation. The first and third audible announcements may be generated from a library of transition-in and transition-out phrases.
Patent GB-2570634-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for improved acoustic transmission of data
Inventor: James Andrew Nesfield
IPC: H04L27/30
Filed: 2017-12-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for communicating data acoustically. The method includes segmenting the data into a sequence of symbols and encoding each symbol of the sequence into a chord comprising a plurality of tones. The data is transmitted acoustically as a sequence of chords, each chord representing a symbol. The invention is thus acoustic multi-tone phase shift keying (PSK). The data is preferably provided with error correction and transmitted as one or more packets. A packet may include a header identifying the length of the packet. Symbols are associated with chords using a combinadic encoding method (aka a combinatorial encoding method). This may involve selecting K tones from M possible tones (where M>K) to encode each symbol. The data may be transmitted as audible sound, or sound in the frequency range 18kHz to 20kHz. The invention may be used for short range communication between mobile devices.
Patent GB-2570288-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle carrier
Inventor: ANDY BURROWS
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2018-01-08
Abstract: A bicycle carrier 10 for supporting an electric bicycle 40 on or in a vehicle 30. The bicycle carrier comprises a frame 12 having one or more frame sections arranged to support the electric bicycle on the frame, the frame being mountable to the vehicle to support the frame on or in the vehicle, and an electrical connector 18 attached to the frame, the electrical connector having first electrical coupling means 20 that are electrically connectable to an electrical power source and second electrical coupling means 22 that are electrically connectable to the electric bicycle. The electrical connector facilitates the passage of an electrical charge to the electric bicycle when the first electrical coupling means are electrically connected to the electrical power source, the second electrical coupling means are electrically connected to the electric bicycle, the electric bicycle is supported on the frame and the frame is supported on or in the vehicle. The invention may also include a lock controller for controlling the electricity flow dependent on lock status. The charging means may be inductive. The invention also relates to a method of controlling a state of charge of an electric bicycle.
Patent GB-2571259-A (GB)
Title: Digital subscriber line interference identification
Inventor: Daniel Gilks
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 2018-02-15
Abstract: Determining the presence of power line transmission interference (PLTI) on a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) connecting a network to a customer premises. Modem data is collected for a series of time intervals and at least one traffic measure is determined which is indicative of data throughput for each time interval. At least one noise measure is also determined which is indicative or errors or noise for each time interval. The traffic measures and the noise measures are then correlated for a plurality of time intervals and the results are used to determine the presence of power line transmission interference. The power line interference may originate at the customer premises. The method may be repeated for a plurality of digital subscriber lines connected to a network.
Patent GB-2573347-A (GB)
Title: A paint colour determining system
Inventor: DANIEL LUCAS
IPC: G01J3/52
Filed: 2018-05-04
Abstract: A paint colour determining system 2, the system comprising a colour determination apparatus 6, which can be a colour sensor, RFID chip reader or barcode reader, a mobile device 8 containing a processor, a paint colour database and a remote server 10. The colour determination apparatus is connected to the mobile device and provides data relating to the determined colour; the mobile device accesses the paint colour database and the processor compares the data relating to the determined colour to the data stored on the paint colour database. A paint colour stored on the colour database which corresponds to the colour of the surface is identified. The mobile device either transmits an order to the remote server for a predetermined quantity of paint having the identified colour; or requests data from the remote server relating to stores which stock paint having the identified colour, identifies from the remote server data relevant stores, and displays the location of the identified stores closest to the location of the mobile device.
Patent GB-2564005-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft turbomachine assembly having an improved decoupling system in the event of a fan blade loss
Inventor: LAURENT LEEDER
IPC: F01D25/16
Filed: 2018-05-22
Abstract: A decoupling assembly 70 in an aircraft turbomachine, eg a two-spool turbojet, comprises (a) a rolling-element bearing comprising rolling elements 76, eg balls, between an exterior ring 72 and an interior ring 74; (b) connection means 77 between the interior bearing ring 74 to the drive shaft 8, and (c) a support 14b for the external bearing ring 72. The support 14b comprises an exterior annular element 82 coupled to an interior annular element 84 through a decoupling interface 86 in the shape of a truncated sphere and configured to be retained by friction under normal operating conditions but to move with respect to one another in the event of a fan blade loss. Each rolling element 76 has four points of contact 101, 102, 103, 104 with the rings 72, 74 and the interface 89 between the exterior ring 72 and the support 14b has a hollowed space (106, fig.7), eg formed by a V-shaped notch, to form a deformation zone. Movement detection means 114 may be provided between the annular elements 82 and 84. Fan blade loss may cause calibrated screws 66 to break.
Patent GB-2565897-A (GB)
Title: Lifting apparatus
Inventor: ROBERT NIGEL SIMMONITE
IPC: B66F7/28
Filed: 2018-06-28
Abstract: A lifting apparatus 510 for lifting an article such as a motorcycle for display comprises a lifting mechanism 18 movable on an upright member 12 between lower and upper positions and one or more holding arrangements 16, 316 on the lifting mechanism 18 to hold the article. The holding arrangements 16, 316 be tiltable relative to upright member 12 and may comprise an elongate member 20 with securing devices 22, 24 at its ends comprising insertion members 30, 34 to be inserted through the spindles or axles of front and rear motorcycle wheels and secured with nuts against the hubs. Alternative holding arrangements 916A, 916B may comprise an elongate holding member 120 and one or more platforms 856 each to receive the wheels of a motorcycle with an upwardly curved portion 858 to receive a motorcycle rear wheel. A flat support plate 862 may engage the kickstand or side stand of a motorcycle.
Patent GB-2576869-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for manufacturing a container
Inventor: JOHN-PAUL GROGAN
IPC: B65B43/28
Filed: 2018-07-12
Abstract: An apparatus and associated method utilised in a container liner manufacturing machine, provides a sleeve opening assembly 68. Assembly 68 comprises a sleeve support surface 70 where the supported sleeve is in a first closed configuration. A coupling assembly 122 changeable from a configuration where it engages with part of the closed sleeve/web 44 to a second configuration where the sleeve is drawn open. Coupling assembly 122 and support surface 70 are moveable relative to one another to allow another part of the sleeve to be drawn open and possibly from a planar to a concave / partial cylindrical / partial frustoconical configuration. Other components are shown including a support / gantry 212, rollers / wheels 72. Coupling assembly may include suction cups (Fig 7), possibly in the form of non-contact cyclonic suction gripper devices. Nozzle means for directing air jets between sleeves as well as cutting blades to provide require slots thereon are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2568351-A (GB)
Title: Packet compression
Inventor: MARK GERALD LAVINE
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2018-09-04
Abstract: An apparatus and method for outputting compressed trace data, comprising monitor circuitry 110 which monitors the behaviour of processing circuitry 120. The monitor circuitry outputs a trace packet, which may be a trace of a memory address, to compare circuitry which compares the trace packet to a base packet to generate a delta packet, for example using subtraction or exclusive XOR operations. The delta packet is then passed to compression circuitry where it is compressed, for example by removing zero value bytes, before being output 160. The base packet is updated by a trigger, for example if the compressed packets exceed a threshold size.
Patent GB-2579031-A (GB)
Title: Acousto-optic device
Inventor: Krishna Coimbatore Balram
IPC: G02F1/11
Filed: 2018-11-15
Abstract: An acousto-optic (AO) device, 10, operates by setting up an acoustic standing wave and an optical standing wave in the acousto-optic device. Both acoustic and optical standing waves are set up to be partially co-located within the acousto-optic device so that the optical standing wave interacts with the acoustic standing wave within the acousto-optic device to generate output light which is output from the acousto-optic device. The acoustic and optical standing waves may be internally reflected within the device at a common reflective interface, 14b. Also disclosed is an acousto-optic device comprising first and second electrodes, 12, 14, with a piezoelectric material, 16, between the two electrodes and an acoustic driver which generates an electric field across the piezoelectric material. In one embodiment the second electrode is optically transparent. In a further embodiment the second electrode comprises transparent metal or a doped semi-conductor, such as doped silicon.
Patent GB-2580086-A (GB)
Title: Walking cane
Inventor: GABRIEL KEREN
IPC: F16M13/08
Filed: 2018-12-20
Abstract: A walking cane 10 has an elongate body 12, a hand grip 14, a ground engaging foot 16 and stabilising legs 18 that are movable between a retracted position for normal use of the walking cane and a deployed position in which they extend laterally from the body to support the walking cane in an upright position. Movement of the legs between the retracted and deployed positions is effected by an electric motor or actuator 30 powered by voltaic cells or batteries (34, fig 3). The motor is operated by a switch (36, fig 3) located on or adjacent the hand grip 14. Alternatively, the handgrip may have a sensor thereon which acts as a switch e.g. to detect when the grip is being held. There are preferably three legs which may be moved using a rack and pinion mechanism. The rack may have three rows of teeth (23, fig 5) arranged in planes inclined at 120° to each other. The stabilising legs mean that a user can let go of the cane to use both hands without it falling to the ground.
Patent GB-2567574-A (GB)
Title: Brassieres
Inventor: MEGAN ANNE DUNMORE
IPC: A44B19/30
Filed: 2019-01-18
Abstract: A bra 100 comprising a cradle 102, a first cup 150a detachably connected to the cradle 102)by a first zip 300a along a first edge region of the first cup, the first zip comprising a first slider 170a; and a second cup 150b arranged to be detachably connected to the cradle 102 by a second zip 300b along a second edge region of the second cup, the second zip 300b comprising a second slider 170b; where the first and second sliders 170a, 170b are arranged to be engageable together so as to secure the first and second zips in place. By having the zipper runners clip together (figures 5-6) the wearer can be confident that the zip pulls will remain in place and there are no loose parts during wear. The zip may be of a polymeric or plastic ziplock type (such as that sold under the trademark Ziploc RTM). Having swappable cups allows the user to account for differences in breast sizes or to change the design of the brasserie.
Patent GB-2581794-A (GB)
Title: Dental device
Inventor: PAUL MOORE
IPC: A61B1/24
Filed: 2019-02-25
Abstract: A dental retractor 10 for controlling the position of soft tissue around and within a patient’s mouth. Dental retractor 10 comprising: a lip retractor 20 for controlling the position of the patient’s lips; a cheek retractor 30 comprising a pair of arms 32 for controlling the position of the patient’s cheeks; and a tongue retractor 40 removably attachable to the cheek retractor 30 for controlling the position of the patient’s tongue. Preferably tongue retractor 40 comprises a strap 80 for attaching tongue retractor 40 to cheek retractor 30, where each arm 32 comprises a channel to receive strap 80, the channel comprising an over-hanging lip to provide a snap-fit retention of strap 80, and strap 80 being moveable along the channel to adjust the position of the tongue retractor 40 relative to cheek retractor 30. Tongue retractor 40 may comprise a notch in a lower edge for receiving the lingual frenum. Tongue retractor 40 may comprise a recess on a distal side for receiving the tip of the patient’s tongue. Lip, cheek and/or tongue retractors 20,30,40 may be black on at least a surface positioned to face the patient’s teeth, so providing a dental contrasting surface for photography purposes.
Patent GB-2585200-A (GB)
Title: A device for removing fats, oils and/or grease (FOGs) from water
Inventor: KEVIN MCCABE
IPC: E03F5/16
Filed: 2019-07-01
Abstract: A filter 44 for removing fats, oils and/or grease (FOGs) from water comprises a first perforated layer (51, Fig 9C); a second perforated layer (52, Fig 9C) comprising polyester; a third perforated layer (53, Fig 9C) comprising polyester impregnated with carbon; a fourth perforated layer (54, Fig 9C) comprising granular activated carbon bonded together and wrapped in polyester; and a fifth perforated layer (55, Fig 9C). The layers are encased by a perforated casing (50, Fig. 9C). Suitably, the fourth layer has a smaller average pore diameter than the third layer, and the third layer may have a smaller average pore diameter than the second layer. The granular activated carbon can be bonded together by adhesive. The second layer may be formed from non-woven thermally bonded polyester layers. A device for removing FOGs from water comprises a water inlet 4; a separator for removing FOGs from water under gravity; the filter for removing the remaining FOGs; and a water outlet 46. The separator comprises a chamber 2 with a weir plate 8. A method of using the device is also claimed, wherein water contaminated by FOGs is received by the inlet at a flow rate of 1.5 litres per second.