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Patent GB-2398447-A (GB)
Title: Correcting for printer stretch
Inventor: DINCA LAURIAN
IPC: H04N1/40
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: The present invention compensates a printed image for distortions caused by mechanical image stretch. One embodiment comprises a memory configured to store compensation data, the compensation data corresponding to distortion in a printed image caused by mechanical image stretch, and a processor configured to generate a compensated image data by combining data corresponding to the image and the compensation data, and configured to communicate the compensated image data to a printing system. The stretch may be caused by manufacturing tolerances in the printing or paper transport systems the degree of paper slip due to the paper type or the size of the paper.
Patent GB-2411978-A (GB)
Title: Using multiple registers to shift and insert data into a packed format
Inventor: FORD SIMON ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/00
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: An apparatus for processing data comprises a plurality of registers and associated processing logic, an instruction decoder responds to a shift and insert instruction to control the processing logic to shift a data value held in a first register by an amount N (where N takes one of a plurality of integer values greater than 0) of bit positions to form a shifted value, the shifted value, except for the shifted in bits, is then inserted into corresponding bit positions in a second data value held in a second register. Preferable features include the shift and insert instruction specifying the register to use, shifting the data value bits to the right or left, using a mask value when merging the shifted value and the second data value, controlling parallel shift and insert operations via a single instruction. The invention is stated to find particular application in single instruction multiple data (SIMD) processing specifically in respect of processing pixel data, namely RGB (Red Green Blue) components.
Patent GB-2408879-A (GB)
Title: Storing data recorded over a period of time
Inventor: BLAIS MARTIN
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: Data, recorded over a period of time divided into a plurality of intervals, is stored. The period is divided into a set of sub-periods, wherein each of the sub-periods includes a first level group of said intervals, and the data recorded on an interval-by-interval basis is analysed to produce first level meta data for each of the groups. A plurality of the first level groups is combined to produce one or more second level groups, and the first level meta data of each second level group is combined to produce second level meta data. The first level meta data and the second level meta data are stored so as to make meta data available at a plurality of temporal durations within the recorded period.
Patent GB-2401201-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for identifying and communicating faults in a barrier movement control system.
Inventor: ROBB ERIC J
IPC: E05F15/20
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: A barrier movement control system comprises a controller that selectively energises a motor in response to user input signals. The system further comprises a remote input/output unit that communicates with the controller. The controller identifies faults/errors in the operation of the barrier and communicates the faults to the remote unit where they are displayed. The system may operate in an operating mode or a diagnostic mode. The user may interrogate the unit to receive the error codes. The errors may be stored in a memory. In an embodiment the fault/errors are indicated to the user by a flashing light. Further disclosed is a method of assisting the maintenance of the barrier wherein a 'learn' mode is activated so that a predetermined sequence of user events is stored. The system then annunciating guidance to the user on the next required event as each event is completed. If a particular event is not correctly performed the system may signal an alarm to the user.
Patent GB-2414195-A (GB)
Title: Electronic physical exercise system
Inventor: BAKER TIMOTHY WILLIAM
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: A training apparatus such as a rowing machine includes sensors 24, 26, 28, 58 to collect information on the physical act and the environment in which the exercise is performed. The information, together with details which may be input from a keyboard, is recorded on a controller 44 and used to provide audio or visual feedback via an output device 66 to the user and guidance to improve the performance of the user.
Patent GB-2398349-A (GB)
Title: Hinge structure for flat visual display device
Inventor: LEE GANG HOON
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2002-07-27
Abstract: A hinge structure for a flat visual display device comprising: a pivotal plate connected to the flat visual display device; a fixing plate connected to a supporting portion for supporting the flat visual display device; a rotational shaft inserted to vertical planes of the pivotal plate and the fixing plate, for rotation of the flat visual display device in one degree of freedom; a frictional member which is formed on an outer periphery of the rotational shaft for enclosing the rotational shaft, and whose both ends have a frictional member tightening plane of a planar shape on which a second inserting hole is formed; and a tightening member inserted to the second inserting hole, for tightening the frictional member tightening plane, thereby tightening the rotational shaft by means of the frictional member, and generating strong breaking force accordingly.
Patent GB-2404295-A (GB)
Title: Polarization mode dispersion detection
Inventor: ALLEN CHRISTOPHER T
IPC: H04B10/18
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: A monitoring system (108) is described that is comprised of a processing system (112) and a database system (114). The database system (114) is configured to store identities for a plurality of channels in a communication network (100). The processing system (112) identifies an error on a first channel of the plurality of channels. The processing system (112) identifies a second channel of the plurality of channels that is adjacent to the first channel based on the database system (114) and determines if an error occurs on the second channel. The processing system (112) identifies a third channel of the plurality of channels based on database system (114) and determines if an error occurs on the third channel. The processing system (112) identifies polarization-mode dispersion based on determining the error occurs on the second channel and determining the error does not occur on the third channel.
Patent GB-2417911-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable anchoring device for use particularly in rock climbing
IPC: A63B29/02
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: An anchoring device for supporting an object or person from an opening comprises a bladder 1 which can be inserted into an opening and inflated to fill the opening. A one way valve 3 is fitted to allow the bladder to be deflated and removed. A strap 4 is attached to the bladder. The bladder is made from a tough and flexible material such as rubber, with a grippy outer surface. The material may withstand hot and cold temperatures.
Patent GB-2416430-A (GB)
Title: Computer with power supply LCD
Inventor: LIN CHING-CHIEH
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 2004-12-08
Abstract: A computer comprises a PC case 30 and a power supply 20, each having a LCD board 40, 10, showing data relating to the performance of the power supply.
Patent GB-2411238-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting magnet system with drift compensation coil mechanically and thermally connected to shielding coil
Inventor: KASTEN ARNE
IPC: G01R33/3815
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: The system describes a means and method for stabilising the magnetic field generated in the measuring volume of a high-resolution magnetic resonance spectrometer having an actively shielded magnet coil 4 which is located in cryostat 2, and which is superconductingly short-circuited. The system comprises a compensation coil 12 which is decoupled from the magnet coil 4, and is disposed on the shielding coil 4b of the magnet coil 4. The rigid connection between magnet coil 4 and drift compensation coil 12 prevents relative mutual oscillations between them and consequent disturbances. This is advantageous compared to mounting to the nitrogen tank 11.
Patent GB-2411926-A (GB)
Title: Locking Assembly for Ballast Housing
Inventor: BEDNARA MATTHEW R
IPC: F16B2/06
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A ballast housing comprising a body and a lid, extending from one wall of the body is a tab with an opening and the lid has a third base with a slot in it. A fastener is pivotally disposed in opening in the tab. A nut is threadably disposed on the fastener and the fastener is rotatable through the nut to engage the fastener head with the tab and to engage the nut with the base thus securing the lid to the body. Preferably there is a pivotable connection, more preferably a hinge, situated on opposing side of housing to locking assembly. The slot on the third base could be U shaped. The opening in the tab is preferably tapered at an angle of 25{ and a gasket is positioned in a groove between the body and lid.
Patent GB-2424693-A (GB)
Title: Fire hood for closing aperture above recessed down-lighter
Inventor: KOVACS LAURENCE
IPC: F21V29/00
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A fire hood suitable for covering an aperture in a surface, comprises a pocket formed from a fabric carrying a metal and plastics and/or rubber coating, the pocket being shaped to close an opening in a surface thus acting as a fire barrier, the pocket coating providing a closed heat conductive interface surface for heat dissipation. The aperture may be a mounting opening for a light or loudspeaker. The metal is preferably aluminium, the plastic polyurethane. The pocket preferably encapsulates the heat generating device and may have flaps for securing about the aperture. The pocket may be sealed in position using a silicone resin and/or intumescent paint. The pocket preferably also provides a water proof and acoustic resistance barrier. The fabric may have a weight ranging from 150 - 400 gsm, preferably 200 gsm, and may be 0.15 - 0.4 mm thick, preferably 0.2mm. The pocket may be formed by stitching with stainless steel or Kevlar (RTM) thread. A thermo reactive portion may be provided, possibly as a patch stuck or sewn onto the pocket, to provide a colour change indicative of higher than expected temperature.
Patent GB-2413739-A (GB)
Title: Seamless handover between cells during a mobile data packet session
Inventor: NAKAYASU KANADA
IPC: H04W36/38
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A control method for a mobile communication system. In the method, a base station 10 receives data destined for a mobile terminal 31-36 from a host apparatus; stores the data in a buffer 101-106, keeps the stored data destined for the mobile terminal available even when the mobile terminal changes its cell association; retrieves the data from the buffer; and transmits the data to the mobile terminal via wireless signals. Accordingly the base station can prevent the data destined for a mobile terminal from being discarded even when the terminal changes its cell association. The buffers 101-106 may be associated with respective terminals; or buffers 401-403 may be associated with respective cells, in which case when a terminal changes cells the contents of one buffer 4021 are copied into another 4033.
Patent GB-2427569-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for assisting in the solving of Sudoku puzzles
Inventor: DROZNIKA PAUL SIMON
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A board game is disclosed for solving Sudoku puzzles. The game comprises a board 100 defining a matrix of squares 102 and a plurality of numbered counters 104 for placing on the squares. The counters are double sided. The opposite sides of each counter display the same number but are distinguishable from one another.
Patent GB-2416264-A (GB)
Title: Searching for clip differences in recorded video data of a surveillance system
Inventor: SHIH CHI-HSIEN
IPC: H04N21/433
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A method of searching for clip differences in recorded video data of a surveillance system. The method includes the following steps. First, a plurality of first clips are displayed simultaneously on a display. Each first clip displays the same scene but a different time period of the recorded video data. Next, a first clip having the maximum difference compared with adjacent first clips is selected by a user. Next, the time period represented by the selected first clip is further divided into a plurality of time periods and a plurality of second clips are displayed on the display. Each second clip displays the same scene but a different time period of the selected first clip. Subsequent layers of clips are repeatedly divided until the exact time point having the maximum difference is found. If there is no difference between at least two of the clips, the last clip is selected by the user.
Patent GB-2415626-A (GB)
Title: Fibrous tampon with a cationic surfactant as a malodour counteractant
Inventor: EDGETT KEITH
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: A catamenial tampon for absorbing body fluids comprising fibrous absorbent material and at least one cationic surfactant. The preferred cationic surfactants are trimethyl coco quaternary ammonium chloride, distearyl dimonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride or combinations thereof. The tampon is suitable for absorbing bodily fluids and comprises an effective amount of the cationic surfactant, which acts to adsorb malodour associated with these bodily fluids. Alternatively, the use of said tampon to treat vaginal malodour.
Patent GB-2430528-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting movement authorities to trains independently of the interlocking controlling lineside signals.
Inventor: BAMFORTH STUART IAN
IPC: B61L27/00
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: A train control system transmits movement authorities to a train independently of the interlocking that controls the lineside signals (1). The state of the railway, routes set and train positions are acquired from the control centre (3) or its interface with the interlocking (2). The state of the railway is evaluated to provide information to a radio block centre (5) to enable proceed authorities to transmitted to the train by radio. Preferably, consistency checks are undertaken on the state of the railway (4) to ensure valid information is passed to the radio block centre (5) and action is taken when an invalid situation is detected. The system may also provide for independently checking (6) new movement authorities against those already issued before issue.
Patent GB-2430411-A (GB)
Title: Buoyancy and rescue device formed as a tubular sleeve
Inventor: SPINOZA MARC
IPC: B63C9/13
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: There is described herein apparatus for providing buoyancy and/or facilitating rescue of a person or object. The apparatus includes a tubular sleeve 112 for securing the apparatus around at least a portion of a person or an object wherein longitudinal extension of the sleeve causes the diameter of the sleeve to contract radially to grip the person or object or a portion thereof and wherein longitudinal compression of the sleeve causes the diameter of the sleeve to expand. The apparatus may further include attachment means (320, fig 3) coupled to the tubular sleeve for attaching the apparatus to rescue equipment and/or for providing a handle and/or at least one floatation means 112,114 coupled to the tubular sleeve. The tubular sleeve may be braided and the apparatus may comprise an armband or a lifebelt. The flotation means may be provided at each end of the tubular sleeve and may comprise foamed material or air chambers.
Patent GB-2417813-A (GB)
Title: System and method for facilitating payment via a communications network using value accredited to a customer of the communications network
Inventor: FAJARDO ALFREDO C
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: A system for facilitating payment (10) via a communications network (12) using value accredited to a customer (14) of the communications network (12), the system comprising a first communications device (22) owned and/or operated by the customer (14); a recipient (16); a billing system (18) associated with the communications network (12), both the customer (14) and the recipient (16) having at least one account (30) recorded with the billing system (18); and a payments facilitator (20), wherein, when the payments facilitator (20) receives a communications message (32) from the customer (14) identifying the recipient (16) and the amount to be paid to the recipient (16), the communications message (32) being sent by means of the first communications device (22), the payments facilitator (20) operates to command the billing system (18) to debit the amount to be paid to the recipient (16) from the customer's (14) at least one account (30) and thereafter, operates to command the billing system (18) to credit the amount to be paid to the recipient (16) to the recipient's (16) at least one account (30). Ideally, the command to the billing system (18) to debit the amount to be paid takes the form of a command representative of the customer (14) having made a call on a line having a tariff rate closest to the amount to be paid to the recipient (16). In determining the tariff rate closest to the amount to be paid to the recipient (16), the payments facilitator (20) may refer to a tariff look-up table (34) comprising details of all tariff rates presently set by an operator of the communications network (12).
Patent GB-2438923-A (GB)
Title: Damp proof lining for an elevator pit
Inventor: HOWES PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: E04B1/64
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: A pit is provided with a damp proof lining by slotting side panels <B>11</B> of thermoplastic material into grooved corner components <B>13</B> and fusion welding the panels to the corner components. A base panel may also be provided, which may be slotted into grooved base components <B>15</B> which also receive lower edges of the side panels <B>11</B>. The base panel and side panels are also fusion welded to the base components. The ends of the corner components and the base components may be complimentarily chamfered. Capping components <B>17</B> may be provided receiving upper edges of the side panels and being fusion welded thereto. Lifting blocks <B>20</B> may be fusion welded to external surfaces of the side panels and the undersides of the capping components and lifting eyes <B>22</B> secured trough the lifting blocks <B>20</B>. The pit may be for the bottom of an elevator shaft.
Patent GB-2426710-A (GB)
Title: Submucosa tissue graft construct
Inventor: OBERMILLER JOSEPH F
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A tubular graft construct comprises a tubular element having walls and a lumen. The walls include at least a first layer formed within intact tubular submucosa having a native internal diameter no greater than about 12mm. More preferred devices are multi-laminate and include the intact tubular submucosa tissue in addition to at least one, and preferably several other layers providing increased strength or other advantageous properties to the construct.
Patent GB-2447440-A (GB)
Title: Method of handover
Inventor: RANDALL DAVID
IPC: H04W36/24
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A method of handover of a user device (3) from a serving base station (1) to a target base station (9) in a communication system comprises transferring from the serving base station (1) to the target base station (9) one or more parameters relating to the operating state of the user device (3) prior to handover. The user device may be or have been, for example, in an RRC_Idle or DRx state.
Patent GB-2448360-A (GB)
Title: Food Slicing System and Operation thereof
Inventor: SEAGER RICHARD DAVID
IPC: B26D7/30
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A food processing system is provided for outputting groups of slices of a food product, with each group having a weight greater than a predetermined group weight threshold. The system includes a food slicing machine (10) having control means (32) for regulating the thickness of the slices cut by the machine so that they are cut according to the current value of a slice size parameter. Means (26) are provided for generating an under-weight signal responsive to the generation of any groups of slices by the slicing machine having a weight less than the predetermined group weight threshold, and an end-of-line weighing means monitors the weight of groups of slices outputted by the system and generates an end-of-line weight signal responsive thereto. The system is arranged to identify any under-weight groups of slices so that their weight can be increased by the addition of a further slice before being outputted by the system, and the control means (32) is arranged to receive the end-of line weight signal and the under-weight system signal and determine the value of the slice size parameter having regard to the signals.
Patent GB-2449489-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle in-wheel motor generators with interposed differential
Inventor: JINUPUN PORAMASTE
IPC: B60K1/02
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: A vehicle power generation means 1 comprises two in-wheel electric machines 2 coupled by a differential gear assembly 3 and supported about symmetrically by a main base structure 20. Each electric machine 2 comprises a stator 4, and a rotor 5 disposed radially inward of the stator 4 and spaced by an air gap 8. Stator 4 is supported by base structure 20. The rotor comprises an inner shaft 6 and outer shaft 7 disposed coaxially by respective bearings, so that the shafts may rotate at different speeds. The electric machine 2 is preferably of switched reluctance type or induction. The electric machines 2 are supplied with power from a suitable power source such as an electric battery. The differential gear assembly 3 comprises an array of four bevel gears and a tubular rotatable housing 10. The two output gears 12 and 14 are connected with their respective axles 15 and 16 which can be coupled directly to the inner shafts of the respective rotors. The tubular housing 10 is supported through bearings by a bearing base 22, which is fixed onto the main base structure 20. The housing 10 is axially connected to the outer shaft 7 of the rotor by means of an extended hollow coupler 17. The connection arrangement to the other electric machine can be similarly achieved by the corresponding coupler 18. The electric machine 2 usually would be supplied with power from electric power source such as a battery. Alternatively, mechanical power may be applied from the wheel 24, and electric power will be generated in the machines. The invention inherits the many advantages of in-wheel motor drive systems while maintaining robustness and reliability of the differential gear. It also adds redundancy and modularity to the drivetrain. It also does not suffer from high unsprung weight currently associated with in-wheel electric drives.
Patent GB-2454712-A (GB)
Title: Image sequence processing methods based on image features with low spatial frequency energy
Inventor: KNEE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: G06T3/40
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: A method for changing the size of a first image, forming part of an image sequence, in which a low spatial frequency energy region is removed or enlarged, is characterised in that selection of an area in the image for removal or enlargement is biased (31, 32) toward the position of a low spatial frequency energy region in a second image in the sequence; a corresponding apparatus for such a method is also independently claimed. Motion compensation for movement between the images may be performed. Low spatial frequency pixels may be deleted, remaining pixels being moved closer together; conversely, low spatial frequency pixel may be replicated, being inserted between original pixels to move them apart. Pixel shift values may be applied, as may interpolation, anisotropic down-sampling and low pass or temporal filtering. Also claimed is an image sequence processing method in which a measure of image energy is provided at or around each image pixel, and a low energy path of contiguous pixels or 'seam' extending across the image is identified and used for identification of a path in the next image in the sequence.