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Patent BR-9916503-A (BR)
Title: Sistema e método para conexão de chamadas com uma matriz de multiplexação por divisão de tempo
Inventor: MEDHAT KHALID MOHAMED
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1999-12-17
Abstract: Patente de Invenção: <B>"SISTEMA E MéTODO PARA CONEXãO DE CHAMADAS COM UMA MATRIZ DE MULTIPLEXAçãO POR DIVISãO DE TEMPO"<D>. A invenção refere-se a sistema (102) e método para a conexão de uma chamada que inclui um processador de sinalização (104) adaptado para receber e processar sinalização de chamada para selecionar conexões (318, 320, 322) para uma chamada. O processador de sinalização transmite mensagens de controle designando as conexões selecionadas. Uma matriz de multiplexação por divisão de tempo controlável (202) recebe mensagens de controle do processador de sinalização (104) e, em resposta às mensagens de controle, faz conexões para a chamada. O sistema (102) e o método podem incluir uma unidade de interfuncionamento (302, 304, 306, 308) que recebe mensagens de controle do processador de sinalização (104) e, em resposta às mensagens de controle, interfunciona a chamada para conexões selecionadas (326, 328, 330). O sistema (102) e o método podem incluir uma matriz de modo de transferência assíncrono controlável (310) que recebe mensagens de controle do processador de sinalização e, em resposta às mensagens de controle, conecta as chamadas para conexões selecionadas (334).
Patent CH-508106-A (CH)
Title: Stabilisation of the ground with nonwoven
Inventor: YVES GAUDARD
IPC: D04H3/16
Filed: 1969-12-30
Abstract: Material for use in stabilisation of the ground consists of a non-woven fabric. The nonwoven fabric pref. consists of continuous polyester filaments. The material is used to replace sand and gravel layers in the stabilisation of the foundations of roads and similar constructions, which are being constructed on clay or similar soils.
Patent EE-9700368-A (EE)
Inventor: UNGE SVERKER VON
IPC: C07D235/28
Filed: 1996-06-26
Abstract: Process for the optical purification of the single enantiomers of some 2-sulphinyl-1H-benzimidazole derivatives and another structurally related sulphoxide from the respective enantiomerically enriched preparation thereof.
Patent GB-2360004-A (GB)
Title: Composite membrane comprising natural rubber latex and hydrophilic colloid layers
Inventor: MALHOTRA VIRENDER NATH
IPC: B01D61/36
Filed: 2000-02-11
Abstract: A composite membrane comprising a first layer formed from a hydrophilic colloid, optionally blended with a natural rubber latex, and a second layer formed from a natural rubber latex in the absence of hydrophilic colloid. A method of removing water from a mixture of ethanol and water using the membrane in a pervaporation process is also claimed.
Patent GB-2362546-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone handset with parental control
Inventor: COKER TIMOTHY MARTIN
IPC: H04M1/72409
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: A mobile phone handset 11 is provided without a standard numeric keypad, but includes a number of keys 14 which each initiate the dialling of an associated predetermined number. The numbers may be programmed by entering a security code or by connection to some external programming device 22 such as a PC. A dedicated button may be provided for contacting the emergency services. The device may be used by parents to prevent their children running up excessive phone bills.
Patent GB-2369957-A (GB)
Title: Generating handover cell parameter information to avoid need for scanning
Inventor: EMBERSON GRANT MICHAEL
IPC: H04W48/08
Filed: 2000-07-27
Abstract: A mobile station and its serving base transceiver station both have means to generate cell parameter information of a neighbouring cell to facilitate communication handover to the neighbouring cell, without the mobile station accessing or receiving information from the neighbouring cell providing said neighbouring cell parameter information. This avoids the need for background scanning of candidate neighbour cells by the mobile to determine the required synchronisation offset and operating parameters, such as the colour code (determines scrambling and frequency re-use pattern), maximum mobile transmit power or minimum receiver access level. Preferably in a shared Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) system only the colour code is required and the mobile and base station may use a linear feedback shift register (LFSR) to generate a pseudo-random sequence used to set the appropriate colour code. The generation may involve use of the neighbour cell id and location area (LA), periodically transmitted to the mobile by the serving base station. Facilitates seamless handover and reduces dropped calls or breaks in communications due to handovers.
Patent GB-2360386-A (GB)
Title: Portable terminal equipment and a method of controlling a backlight display therein
Inventor: SUZUKI MASAKI
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: When the amount of remaining battery power is limited, the battery life can be extended while established functions can be maintained sufficiently available. A battery remaining power amount monitoring portion 4 monitors the amount of battery power remaining. On lighting the backlight within a liquid crystal display 1, when a controlling portion 6 determines that the amount of remaining battery power is higher than a predetermined level, based on the result of monitoring in the battery remaining power amount monitoring portion 4, the controlling portion 6 causes the width of a pulse outputted to an LED driving portion 5 to be a predefined width. However, when the controlling portion 6 determines that the amount of remaining battery power is lower than the predetermined level, it causes the width of a pulse outputted to the LED driving portion 5 to be narrower than the predefined width, thereby saving power consumption.
Patent GB-2370933-A (GB)
Title: Detecting and reducing visibility of scratches in images.
Inventor: WITT SARAH
IPC: H04N5/217
Filed: 2001-01-09
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting and reducing the visibility of a scratch in a video image represented by frames of image data may comprise various combinations of the following:<BR> ```an enhancer for enhancing vertical features in the image relative to non-vertical features to produce a vertically enhanced image 2100;<BR> ```a vertical filter operating on a predetermined vertical window pixels of the vertically enhanced image, producing in respect of a current pixel a weighted sum of the pixels in the window; and a comparator for comparing the weighted sum with a threshold value, and for indicating the current pixel is part of a vertical feature, such as a scratch, if the sum exceeds the threshold;<BR> ```a scratch detector (2000, Figure 2) responsive to the said vertical features to produce a scratch signal indicating a scratch;<BR> ```a processor 2610 for producing from the scratch signal a scratch start signal indicating the vertical edge which is the start of a scratch;<BR> ```further filter and other comparison steps for indicating a current pixel is part of the scratch start signal if the sum exceeds a threshold;<BR> ```a checking processor for checking the scratch signal against at least one reference criterion to indicate whether or not the scratch is to be replaced;<BR> ```a signal processor producing replacement data for replacing the scratch;<BR> ```an edge detector for detecting an edge which intersects the scratch; and<BR> an interpolator which interpolates the edge across the scratch in the direction of the edge;<BR> ```a key signal generator for generating a key signal within the scratch; and<BR> ```a signal combiner for combining the original and replacement data in the scratch in accordance with the key signal.
Patent GB-2358655-A (GB)
Title: Removal Of Wax & Hydrate Deposits From Oil Pipelines.
Inventor: BOTREL THIERRY
IPC: E21B36/00
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: Deposits 9 of gas hydrates and wax are removed from the interior of a pipeline 2 by generating heat within a chamber 1 surrounding the pipeline 2, causing the oil within the pipeline 2 to melt the deposits 9. Heat is generated by the decomposition of a chemical 5 on contact with a catalyst 3 contained within the chamber 1. Reaction products exhaust from the chamber via a non-return valve 12. A second chemical 17 may be used to start the reaction, and an inert gas 13 may be used to purge the chamber 1 of reactants when heat is no longer required. The device may be used on oil transport pipelines or on oil production pipelines, for instance by installing at the well head.
Patent GB-2371866-A (GB)
Title: Measuring apparatus
Inventor: SLATTER DAVID NEIL
IPC: G01B11/28
Filed: 2001-01-31
Abstract: Measurement apparatus for measuring at least one of a length, surface area or volume of an object (or portion thereof) or area 22 (or portion thereof). The apparatus includes means for creating a three-dimensional map of an object or area to be measured and a touch-sensitive screen 16 for displaying the mapped image of the object or area. The user can select the area 22 of interest by drawing around it on the screen to create an outline of its shape and the apparatus then creates a virtual shape 20 which matches the outline and maps it onto the image. The user can alter the size, angle, pitch, etc. of the virtual shape 20 until it matches the area 22 exactly and the apparatus then determines the length, surface area and/or volume of the area 22, as required.
Patent GB-2357526-A (GB)
Title: Glazing support systems
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1998-09-22
Abstract: A glazing support system comprises first and second members (10, 12), each member having at least one wing, the members being engageable to trap a glazing panel (14) between said wings, characterized in that the first and second members are moulded of plastics material.
Patent GB-2367357-A (GB)
Title: A device for measuring the characteristics of fiber optics
Inventor: SAKAIRI YOSHIYUKI
IPC: G01M11/00
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: An optical fiber characteristics measuring device comprises a pulse driving circuit (10) for supplying a pulse driving current to a laser diode (14); a first optical directional coupler (16) for branching the light output from the laser diode into a signal light and a reference light; a second optical directional coupler (22) for sending the signal light to an optical fiber (28) and for branching a returned light from the optical fiber into a backward scattered light and the signal light; a third optical directional coupler (24) for incorporating the reference light and the backward scattered light and for coupling the backward scattered light onto the reference light; a photoelectric transducer (26) for converting an optical signal output from the third optical directional coupler into an electric signal; and a bias circuit (12) for supplying a continuous driving current to the laser diode at all times.
Patent GB-2375700-A (GB)
Title: Western saddle mounting aid (western saddle lock)
Inventor: WILKINSON VICTOR
IPC: B68C1/14
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: A portable saddle lock used in the mounting of horses, the saddle lock comprising a strap with loops at each end, the loop at one end of the strap engaging with the horn of a saddle, the loop at the other end of the strap being placed around the shoulder of the horse such that the saddle lock prevents saddle slippage while a rider mounts the horse. The saddle lock may be provided with length adjustment means and may be from leather or rope or pliant material.
Patent GB-2376075-A (GB)
Title: Bumper proximity detector using capacitive sensor
Inventor: MOON ANTHONY
IPC: B60R19/48
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: A capacitive sensor for use on a vehicle bumper comprises an innermost guard plate, a generally elongate outermost sensor plate and calculation means for providing proximity information based on the capacitance between the sensor plate and ground. The sensor is characterised by having an area of the sensor per unit length of the sensor plate varying along at least part of its length. By having a larger sensor area at the ends of the sensor plate than at the middle, the sensitivity at the ends of the sensor plate, corresponding to the ends of the vehicle bumper, is increased. The plate may have cut out or patterned portions. The resultant sensor profile is closer to the ideal profile shown at the rear of a vehicle (10). Further sensors may be added to compensate for the height of the vehicle above the ground.
Patent GB-2377618-A (GB)
Title: Maternity bra
Inventor: SNEDDON NICOLA JAYNE
IPC: A41C3/04
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: The maternity bra has a breast lining made from material that absorbs and locks in the milk from a nursing mother allowing the wearer to stay dry, with a one way top sheet that allows air through to the skin. The lining prevents discomfort and skin irritation for the wearer. The chest and neckline of the maternity bra may be elasticated to prevent the milk from leaking while also providing support for the wearer. The bra is preferably disposable and bra top shaped for comfort.
Patent GB-2377677-A (GB)
Title: Child transporter
Inventor: BARGERY ANDREW
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: A transporter body with a curved lower surface for use as a rocker seat has wheels which can be extended for use as a pushchair. The wheels are carried on legs which can be retracted into opposed side cheeks by means of respective drive belts. A handle 25 is secured to inner members 55 to slide within tubular arms 23 which are pivotally secured to the side cheeks. The inner members are connected by pivotal links to the respective drive belts so that extending or retracting the handle rotates the belts to extend or retract the legs. Release mechanisms at opposite ends of the handle 25 locks the arms in the retracted position so that the handle can be used to carry the transporter with the wheels retracted. A release handle 31 operates spring-loaded pins to lock the arms 23 in the carrying or pushing positions. A similar transporter could be used for purposes other than carrying children.
Patent GB-2379646-A (GB)
Title: Perforated packaging for freezing and heating food
Inventor: SAMPSON LOUISE
IPC: B65D75/54
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: A packaging unit 12 for food 14 comprises a translucent material with perforations 20, which can be subjected to temperatures at least as low as -20{C as well as being subjected to the cooking temperature of the product, and may be used in a conventional or microwave oven. The unit can be provided with markings 22, optionally in the form of a decoration which may be applied to the exterior, possibly by printing and/or by using acrylic inks. These markings can still allow the product to be viewed through the packaging. The material of the packaging may be a plastics material, possibly a transparent material, which may be polyester. The material can be a 20-micron thick sheet, and may be provided from a roll. The sheet may be formed into a tube with the product inside, and the ends subsequently closed.
Patent GB-2363245-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive h-infinity hardware controller for disc drive actuator control
Inventor: ELL TRAVIS E
IPC: G11B5/596
Filed: 2000-04-21
Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing servo control in a disc drive (100). An actuator (110) supports an array of heads (118) adjacent a corresponding array of discs (108). A voice coil motor, VCM (124) provides coarse actuator positional control and a microactuator, MA (125) provides fine positional control. A servo engine 154, characterized as an h-infinity hardware input/output controller, generates control signals Y1(K) and Y2(K) for the respective VCM, MA to cause a selected head to follow a desired track on the corresponding disc surface. The servo engine utilizes coefficients adapted for each head/disc combination, and which are selected by obtaining an output response for each head (216), selecting the coefficients in relation to the output respoNSe for each head (218), and storing the coefficients in nonvolatile memory (220). The appropriate coefficients are thereafter loaded into volatile memory (176, 194) of the servo engine as each head is selected in turn (238).
Patent GB-2379995-A (GB)
Title: Optical coupling with passive alignment
Inventor: FASHAM STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: An optical coupling joins an optical component (9), e.g. a semiconductor optical amplifier, and a waveguide, such as a silica on silicon waveguide. The waveguide has a core (3) and cladding layer (4) of a first material (SiO2) supported on a first substrate (1) of a second material (Si). The core (3) is spaced from the first substrate (1) by a known distance and recesses (5) are formed through the cladding layer (4) to the first substrate (1) and the optical component (9) has or is mounted on a second substrate (7) which has projections (8) of known length, each projection (8) being located in contact with the first substrate (1) within a respective recess (5) so that the optical component (9) is positioned in a known location relative to the first substrate (1) and hence to the waveguide core (3). Projections (8) and interface (6) of first substrate (1) are preferably micro-machined to sub-micron accuracy to provide good alignment of the component and waveguide.
Patent GB-2381930-A (GB)
Title: Floor-mounted advertising display container
Inventor: MANLEY MARK EDWARD
IPC: G09F19/22
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: An advertising display container 1 includes a translucent region 4 and is designed to be positioned in a pedestrian walking surface, such as a pavement, sidewalk, etc.. Translucent region 4 is on the upper surface of container 1 and is substantially flush with the walking surface. There is a space (9, Fig 2) in the display container for advertising medium which is viewed through the translucent region 4. The upper surface of the container should be relatively non-slip, and preferably the translucent region 4 should be shatter-proof and have a scratch and wear resistant upper surface. The container may comprise two coupled parts, preferably coupled by hinges 6, 7, being upper 2 and lower 3 when in position, the upper part having the translucent region 4. A securing mechanism is preferably provided to stop unauthorised access. The advertising medium may be formed from a plurality of selectively switched lights. A number of adverts may be displayed at different times, perhaps using a conveyor and roller arrangement or a rotating prims-type arrangement. An illumination source is preferably provided behind the advertising medium, and there may be a recessed cavity on the upper surface of the container.
Patent GB-2364786-A (GB)
Title: Motion monitoring apparatus
Inventor: DUNLOP COLIN
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2000-05-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a motion monitoring apparatus and method for monitoring a patient under medical care. A sensor arrangement is provided in the form of a pad which the patient lies on. The sensor arrangement provides a signal which can be monitored to observe motion of the patient and provide an alarm should the motion meet certain predetermined conditions. The invention is particularly applicable for monitoring patients under sedation, recovering from anaesthesia, or in intensive care. The device is particularly useful for veterinary patients.
Patent GB-2382776-A (GB)
Title: Helix shaped insert for flow modification in a duct or stent
Inventor: HOUSTON JOHN GRAEME
IPC: A61F2/91
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: An insert for a duct which is a helical ribbon. The propeller shaped strip may have a flat surface, possess a longitudinally extending fin or rib along one edge or intermediate between the edges or it may have two fins, at least one of which extends along a lengthwise edge. The insert is located in a duct so that its cross section intersects the ducts diameter cross section and may have a pitch in relation to its length such that one end is angularly displaced from the other by one revolution. The insert which may be made of a biodegradable or biocompatible material, may be lodged inside a vein, artery or a graft or in a stent which may be a mesh cylinder. The insert may be used in industrial or engineering pipework. The insert is to cause vortical or helical fluid flow.
Patent GB-2370053-A (GB)
Title: Shear release packer with load isolated shear nut
Inventor: WHITSITT JOHN R
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A shear release packer (10) is constructed so that the load path from an engaged sealing element (16) does not pass through the shear nut (22). The load path in the packer (10) is shown with arrows in Figs 2A - 2D. The load path begins at the sealing element (16), goes through upper abutment (36) into the upper mandrel (14) and then along upper mandrel (14) until it reaches a first set of dogs (48). The load path continues into the outer sleeve (24) through a ratchet mechanism (26, fig 2C), through the slip actuating mechanism (28, fig 2C), through slips (18, fig 2C) into the casing (2). It is therefore the presence of the dogs (48) and the fact that the packer (10) is constructed from two concentric mandrels (14, 12) which isolates the lower shear nut (22) from the load path generated by forces acting on the sealing element (16).
Patent GB-2382535-A (GB)
Title: Toy top game unit
Inventor: MATSUKAWA HIROYUKI
IPC: A63H1/02
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: A toy top game unit comprises a toy top 1, driving means 2 for rotating the toy top, a game board 3 for receiving the toy top, means (25 figure 5) and (82 figure 9a) for interacting with the toy top and game board for imparting a change to the operational mode of the toy top on the game board. The interacting means being a first magnet (25 figure 5) arranged on the toy top and a second magnet (82 figure 9a) arranged on the game board. The game board may have a base board (80 figure 9a) having an upper surface on which the game board is mounted. The upper surface of the base board provided with receiving means (21 and 27 figure 4) for receiving the second magnet means therein, such that the game board is detachable from the upper surface of the base board. Also included is a toy top having a rotational axis, a toy body with a shaft at its lowermost portion and a support means for supporting a plurality of detachable overlapping blade members and magnet means arranged on the rotational axis of the body.
Patent GB-2378843-A (GB)
Title: Reducing inaccuracies caused by colour matrix transformation operations in dark areas of an image
Inventor: YOUNGERS KEVIN J
IPC: H04N1/60
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: The invention provides method and apparatus for reducing inaccuracies in colour matrix transformations on image pixel colour components in dark areas of an image. Pixel colour component matrix transformation is performed only if the pixel is determined not to be in a dark area of the image, this being determined on the basis of comparison of the colour component with a threshold. Embodiments are provided that either preserve the original pixel values if the colour components are less than the threshold, or apply a different matrix transformation for pixel colour components less than the threshold. Other embodiments determine more than one threshold with interpolation between two different matrices being applied in a transition region between the two thresholds. Different thresholds may also be determined for each colour component. There are broader claims not requiring the image data to be colour component data, but the specification is directed towards processing of colour components.