baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2370206-A (GB)
Title: Storing a speech signal, e.g. in a mobile telephone
Inventor: MEKURIA FISSEHA
IPC: G10L19/012
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: A method of storing a speech signal, e.g. in a mobile telephone, comprises receiving a speech signal which comprises a voice portion having a voice signal and a background portion having a signal level and a time period, storing voice data corresponding to the voice signal of the voice portion, determining and storing background noise data indicative of the signal level of the background portion, and storing time data indicative of the time period of the background portion. The data is stored in a memory 16, the data being routed via a switch 14 controlled by a voice activity detector 12. Background noise data is supplied by a comfort noise unit 10. The memory can store both transmitted and received speech data.
Patent GB-2373341-A (GB)
Title: Cable attachment device having plates and mounting means
Inventor: VANDERLINDEN MICHEL
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2001-03-15
Abstract: A cable attachment device (1) comprises a cable attachment plate (2) having attachment means (3) for attaching cables and mounting means (4) for mounting the cable attachment plate (2) on a support. At least one further cable attachment plate (2') provides additional capacity. Preferably, the plates (2, 2') are spaced apart by spacers (5) mutually connecting the plates (2, 2'). Support 25 shown may be an optic fibre management cabinet. The plates are preferably made of metal.
Patent GB-2374522-A (GB)
Title: Juicer arrangement
Inventor: HARDING JOHN
IPC: A47J19/02
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: This invention relates to juicer arrangements of the kind in which an annular receptacle is surmounted by a dished cover plate comprising an annular boss surrounded by a plurality of radial slots which collectively act as a filter, permitting juice to flow into the receptacle whilst retaining debris such as pith. In order to reduce problems associated with the unwanted retention of juice in the cover plate, due to the debris clogging the slots, an active juicing element 11, or reamer, which is mounted above the cover plate and is adapted to be rotated, relative to the plate, when a user applies pressure to it by pressing down on a product to be juiced, is formed with a pair of diametrically opposed blade-like members (13, 14) disposed to wipe across the slots as the active element rotates.
Patent GB-2359413-A (GB)
Title: Disc drive anti-shock suspension cushions
Inventor: MURPHY JAMES MORGAN
IPC: G11B33/08
Filed: 1999-11-17
Abstract: A suspension for connecting a slider to an actuator arm of a disc drive includes a cushion extending vertically from the suspension. The cushion limits vertical excursions and dampens motion of the suspension during a shock event to better maintain the slider in contact with a disc surface in the disc drive. The cushion can be formed as an external feature attached to the suspension, such as a foam or plastic cushion, or as an integral feature of the suspension. A disc drive assembly having a plurality of discs includes a first suspension and a first cushion extending vertically downward toward a second suspension. The second suspension may include a second cushion extending vertically upward toward the first suspension. The first cushion and one of the second suspension or the second cushion are spaced apart by a predetermined distance under normal operating conditions and engage one another to limit vertical excursions and dampen motion of the first and second suspensions when the disc drive undergoes a shock event.
Patent GB-2362921-A (GB)
Title: Lockable scaffolding claw
Inventor: TRAVERS JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: E04G7/30
Filed: 2001-06-02
Abstract: A claw for use with scaffolding. The claw 1 is operative to capture another scaffolding component, for example a tube. The claw 1 includes a locking means 16,17 operative to prevent release of a captured component without the use of a key 18.
Patent GB-2360157-A (GB)
Title: Debouncer circuit
Inventor: WU BIN
IPC: H03L7/113
Filed: 1998-06-15
Abstract: A debouncer circuit has a first flip-flop 66 receiving a first input signal at an input and a second input signal at a clock input; and a second flip-flop 68 receiving the second input signal at an input and the first input signal at a clock input; the outputs of the first and second flip-flops are debounced versions of the first and second input signals.
Patent GB-2376601-A (GB)
Title: Transmission diversity in a cellular radio communication system
Inventor: LOPES LUIS
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: In a time division multiple access (TDMA) cellular radio communication system, open loop diversity is provided by simultaneously transmitting bursts of data from two or more spaced antennas. Each burst comprises the same information content but is distinguishable from other bursts at the receiver by a modified training sequence. The training sequence of each burst may have a different phase shift, a different order of data blocks or inverted data blocks. At the receiver the data bursts are analysed, distinguished and combined. A separate matched filter may be used at the receiver for each channel. Outputs of the matched filters are combined and forwarded to an equalizer for recovery of information in the data blocks by means of sequential interference cancellation of sequences from the matched filter outputs.
Patent GB-2379113-A (GB)
Title: Image data analysis
Inventor: MAIR CLEMENS
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: A method for analysing a set of data to obtain characteristics defining the data is proposed. Numerical values for the characteristics are obtained by expressing the characteristics in terms of partial derivatives and local differences of the data with respect to the characteristics. The order of the derivatives and differences are chosen to be as low as possible. The characteristics may include spatial parameters that define the position of a data point relative to an event such as an edge or corner in the data, and a blur parameter. Therefore the method can be used for edge detection and blur estimation. The method can also be part of a system to estimate object distances from penumbral blur. A method for obtaining the characteristic of non-linear imaging sensors from signal blurring is also described.
Patent GB-2375034-A (GB)
Title: A hollow metal jewellery ring
Inventor: WINN CARL GEORGE
IPC: A44C9/00
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: A hollow metal jewellery ring and method of making the ring comprises a plurality of discs shaped in such a manner so that they may be joined to form a ring. Preferably the ring is made of two discs 12, 14 shaped by stamping and joined along their circumference by welding or soldering 16. A planer annular washer (32, Fig 3) may be interposed between the two discs as a strengthening member to increase the crush resistance of the ring particularly in the radial direction. The strengthening member may lie flush with (30, Fig 3), be recessed in relation to or stand proud (76, Fig 7) of the inner circumferential surfaces of the discs. A mixture of resins (82, Fig 8) and/or enamels and/or gemstones (114, Fig 11) may be placed in holes (112, Fig 11) or wells formed at spaced intervals around the outer surface of the strengthening member or hollow parts of the ring. The ring may be worn on fingers, toes or used as a pendant on a chain.
Patent GB-2367967-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for self diagnosing a video signal in an LCD panel.
Inventor: JI IL JUN
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of self diagnosing a video signal wherein a microcontroller outputs a test video signal, the signal is processed (e.g scaled, A/D converted) and then is compared with the test signal as initially output. The disclosed apparatus includes a micro-controller 130, a switching unit 290 and a diagnosis transmitter 280. The micro-controller 130 generates and outputs a switching control signal representing an operation mode, which includes a self-diagnosis mode and a normal operation mode. The switching unit selects an input signal off a receiver according to the switching control signal from the micro-controller. When the switching control signal represents the self-diagnosis mode, the diagnosis transmitter 280 receives a test video signal having a predetermined display pattern from the micro-controller, and the test video signal is then fed back to the micro-controller. The micro-controller detects whether the test video signal is in trouble or error by comparing the test video signal from the micro-controller with the video signal fed back to the micro-controller.
Patent GB-2379861-A (GB)
Title: Drapery support pole
Inventor: BOOR MICHAEL
IPC: A47H1/02
Filed: 2001-09-25
Abstract: A drapery support, for example a curtain pole (1), comprises an elongate member (3) made of polyurethane foam formed in a mould and having one or more tracks (4, 5) for drapery suspension elements (not shown) embedded in the member during moulding. The member (3) may be encased in wood veneer (2).
Patent GB-2383233-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for allocating timeslots in a time division duplex (tdd) cellular communication system in response to associated power levels
Inventor: BENSON MAYA
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2001-12-15
Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and method for allocating timeslots subscriber units in a time division duplex communication system 300. The communication system 300 has a number of frame synchronised base stations 301. The apparatus 301 comprises a switching point processor 323 which determines a switching point 223 between uplink and downlink timeslots in a time frame. It further comprises a power level processor 321 which determines power levels associated with communication from a plurality of subscriber units 307,309,311 to be allocated time slots. In addition the apparatus 301 comprises a time slots scheduler which allocates time slots in the time frame to the subscriber units 307,309,311 in response to the associated power levels. The invention is applicable to 3<SP>rd</SP> generation cellular communication systems such as the Time Division Duplex mode of UMTS.
Patent GB-2375569-A (GB)
Title: A plug-in coupling
Inventor: SUESSENBACH RAINER
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A plug-in coupling for removably coupling a first member 3 and a second member 4, the plug-in coupling comprising a resiliently deformable female coupling part having a spherical cup 10, an insertion portion 12 adjacent the open end of the spherical cup 10, and a tubular wall 18 integral with the insertion portion 12 and circumscribing the spherical cup 10 in spaced relationship thereto, and a resiliently deformable male coupling part 8 having a spherical head 34 and a securing portion 36 fixed to the second member 4, with the plug-in coupling being adapted to be engaged by having the spherical head 34 snap into the spherical cup 10, wherein the insertion portion 12 of the female coupling part 6 includes an annular flange 14 and the wall 18 of the female coupling part has a plurality of circumferentially spaced holding segments 22 extending from the outer surface of the wall in an outward direction and arranged such that the female coupling part 6 can be inserted in a matingly dimensioned securing hole 3 of the first member in order to clamplingly hold the first member 2 between the holding segments 22 and the annular flange 14 so as to fix the female coupling part 6 to the first member 3.
Patent GB-2371878-A (GB)
Title: Stereoscopic telescope with camera
Inventor: COSTALES BRYAN L
IPC: G02B23/18
Filed: 2000-11-22
Abstract: An optical device (1) is able to capture a three-dimensional image via one or more imaging devices (13A, 13B) while permitting the viewer (9A, 9B) to view the object(s) during image acquisition. The user is thereby able to adjust the orientation of the optical device to obtain the desired image.
Patent GB-2382223-A (GB)
Title: Organic electroluminescent device and sealing arrangement
Inventor: KIM SEON-HEE
IPC: H01L51/52
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: An organic electroluminescent display OLED device formed on a transparent substrate. First electrode lines are formed on the substrate and connected to first electrode pads at opposite edges of the substrate. The organic layer is formed on the first electrode lines. Second electrode lines formed on the organic layer are connected to the second electrode pads at the other edges of the substrate and insulated form the first electrode lines. A barrier arrangement is formed to prevent sealant from spreading inwards or outwards from a sealing area where a cap 53 is bonded to the substrate, leaving the electrode pad areas exposed. The barrier arrangement is formed on either side of the sealant 52. The barriers may be formed by insulating lines 77 formed over the electrodes 61', 62' or by extensions 75 to the electrodes, or by a combination of both, one on each side of the sealant.
Patent GB-2380110-A (GB)
Title: Displaying and analyzing a physiological signal
Inventor: XUE JOEL Q
IPC: A61B5/044
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: A method of displaying a representation of a physiological signal produced by a patient. The method includes the acts of obtaining a portion of at least one physiological signal acquired from the patient, determining an area to display, and constructing a virtual image representing at least a portion of the patient. The virtual image includes M polygonal areas 262. The method further includes transforming the obtained signal to a plurality of values, assigning each value to one of the M polygonal areas 262, assigning a visual characteristic to each polygonal area 262 based in part on the assigned values, and displaying at least a portion of the virtual image including the assigned visual characteristics. The invention further provides a method of optimal feature selection for the classification of the physiological signals produced by a patient.
Patent GB-2382275-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting/receiving information about orthogonal variable spreading factor codes assigned to user data in a data packet access communication system
Inventor: KIM SUNG-HOON
IPC: H04J13/20
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A method of transmitting and receiving information about successive orthogonal codes assigned to user data for spreading on a control channel before transmission of the user data on a plurality of code channels in an HSDPA (High Speed Data Packet Access) communication system. A Node B determines an offset between a starting orthogonal code among the assigned orthogonal codes and the first of a plurality of successive orthogonal codes available to the HSDPA communication system, determines the number of the assigned orthogonal codes counted from the staffing orthogonal code being the number of the code channels, forms orthogonal code information indicating the offset and the number of the orthogonal codes, and transmits the orthogonal code information to a UE. A logical indicator corresponding to the orthogonal code information is transmitted to the UE which stores a table of logical indicators and corresponding orthogonal code information.
Patent GB-2394850-A (GB)
Title: A cell phone that can take stereo images
Inventor: GARROCH JAMIE
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A cellular terminal includes two cameras (14, 16) which are separated or are separable by a distance suitable for producing a pair of stereo images. The cameras can be oriented to point in substantially the same direction. Image data is derived from the two cameras in store (18, 20; fig.2). The image data is converted to a transmissible form in an image merge and store unit (26; fig.3) and then transmitted via a transmit controller (22; fig.2) and antenna (24; fig 2). The image data may be transmitted as separate images (fig.2). The terminal may be a receiver which can display an anaglyph image.
Patent GB-2395728-A (GB)
Title: Partly prefabricated intermediate floor for timber frame building
Inventor: FOWLER CHARLES EDWARD AVERILL
IPC: E04F15/20
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A floor for a timber frame building has main frame beams 1, visible joists and strutting 2 to give a heritage appearance, a prefabricated ceiling / structural layer 3, e.g. of plasterboard overlaid with OSB, chipboard, plywood or timber, a layer 4 with timber battens and open cell foam with acoustic properties, which may incorporate services, and a surface layer 5, e.g. of plywood.
Patent GB-2395679-A (GB)
Title: Tree pruner
Inventor: WANG KUANG-PIN
IPC: A01G3/08
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: A tree pruner includes a base member 1 having a connector 10 connected to a shaft 4, and a main plate 100 longitudinally securely connected to the connector 10 . A first groove 11 is defined in the main plate 100 and downward extends to a periphery of the main plate 100. A second groove 12 is defined in the main plate 100 and upwardly extends to the periphery of the main plate 100. A blade 2 is pivotally mounted on the main plate 100. The blade 2 includes a first side forming a first cutting edge 21 corresponding to and moved within the first groove 11 and a second side forming a second cutting edge 22 corresponding to and moved within the second groove 12. A driving device 3 is attached to the second side of the blade 2 for reciprocally driving the blade 2.
Patent GB-2379882-A (GB)
Title: A method for constructing an apparatus for the fixation of a sensor in a bodily lumen.
Inventor: KAPLAN SHAY
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: A method for constructing an apparatus for the fixation of a sensor in a bodily lumen comprises forming a mask, etching a flat design of both a fixation device 60 and a sensor support 62 onto a portion of material and coupling a first and a second end of the fixation device. The fixation device may be a stent. The material may be a thin sheet-metal, such as stainless-steel, or a bio-absorbable material. The first and second ends may be connected by welding.
Patent GB-2396015-A (GB)
Title: Moderating the output of a capacitive sensor
Inventor: MOON ANTHONY
IPC: G01D5/24
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: Means for detecting a proximate object using a capacitive sensor system comprises measuring output data from the sensor over predetermined intervals and comparing the output data with predetermined comparison data indicative of an ideal sensor output. Based on the comparison, moderated output data is generated which corresponds to the measured output data except where the comparison shows the measured output data to differ from the corresponding comparison data, wherein the moderated data is adjusted to reduce the difference from the comparison data. Typically, where the measured data value is lower than the comparison data value, the moderated data is given the comparison data value, otherwise the moderated data is given the value of the measured data. This improves detection of low objects in vehicle proximity detection systems.
Patent GB-2386721-A (GB)
Title: Modelling crossover current component of dynamic power dissipation in CMOS circuit design
Inventor: CHEN THOMAS W
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: A method of calculating a crossover current component of dynamic power dissipation at a gate of a CMOS integrated circuit design is operable on a digital computer. The method includes deriving two constants, A and B. An effective width is computed 508 for the gate, a transition time is computed 506 at an input of the gate, an activity ratio is determined 602 for the gate, and a load capacitance is computed at an output of the gate. The effective width is multiplied 504 by the activity ratio, the clock rate, and the difference of the first constant multiplied by the transition time and the second constant multiplied by the load capacitance to determine a crossover current component of dynamic power of the gate.
Patent GB-2387662-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of transfer function or step response for a phase locked loop
Inventor: BURBIDGE MARTIN JOHN
IPC: H03L7/089
Filed: 2003-03-03
Abstract: The transfer function or transient step response of a phase locked loop (PLL) circuit to an input signal is measured by monitoring the output of the PLL and detecting its maximum frequency. A maximum frequency detector circuit may be used to lock the PLL output when a maximum is achieved. The transfer function may only be measured at frequencies of interest. The measurement method is particularly suitable for the on chip testing of embedded charge pump phase locked loops (CP PLL).
Patent GB-2404633-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorption device for vehicle steering column
Inventor: DUFFY PATRICK ANTHONY
IPC: B60R21/05
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: An energy absorption device for a steering column (2) for a vehicle has resilient means in the form of a coil spring (8) having turns (7) that are wound in clamping manner around a cylindrical rod (5) connectable to the steering column. The coil spring (8) and cylindrical rod (5) are slidable relatively to each other to absorb energy in the event of vehicle crash through the steering column. An adjusting device is arranged to vary the clamping force of the turns (7) of the coil spring on the rod (5) by winding or unwinding the coils of the spring and means are provided to adjust the clamping force in accordance with data such as stature of the driver, vehicle speed and vehicle attitude.
Patent GB-2393848-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell electrocatalyst and method of producing the same
Inventor: KATO HISAO
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: In an aspect of the invention, a fuel cell electrocatalyst comprises a carrier and a catalyst layer made of a Pt-Ru alloy supported on the carrier, and having the oxygen content of 4.4 wt% or less. Moreover, a value of the amount of oxygen that exists in one layer of the outermost surface of a component atom of the catalyst layer is 14.1% or less. Furthermore, in another aspect of the invention, a method of producing the fuel cell electrocatalyst comprises a supporting step of supporting a catalyst layer made of an alloy including Pt and Ru on a carrier (S1 to S9), and an oxygen content regulating step of regulating the oxygen content of the catalyst layer.
Patent GB-2396765-A (GB)
Title: Camera for capturing a composite picture
Inventor: SQUIBBS ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A camera (10) is provided for taking a combined picture (26) by combining an optically-input image (25) with an electronically-downloaded image (23). The composition of the combined picture (26) is controlled both by adjusting the direction of pointing of the camera (10) to control the content of the optically-input image (25) and by electronically controlling the positioning and/or size of the downloaded image (23), so that a user forms a combined image within the camera.
Patent GB-2403818-A (GB)
Title: Valve system
Inventor: BOWE MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: F16K25/04
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: A valve system (10) controls the fluid flow between an inlet (12) and an outlet (14). The system (10) splits the flow into two parallel flow ducts (15, 16) and recombines the flows through opposed tangential inlets (18) and (19) of a fluidic vortex valve (20) which has an axial outlet (22). An adjustable valve (24) controls the flow through one of the parallel flow ducts (15), controlling the strength of the vortex generated within the vortex valve (20). Hence a small valve (24) can control and adjust the flows in both ducts (15 and 16).
Patent GB-2408472-A (GB)
Title: Thread rolling tool
Inventor: GOH THIAM HENG
IPC: B21H3/02
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cold roll tool that may be used in forming various threads. In one illustrative embodiment, the tool comprises a tool holder 40, a boring bar 42 and a cold roll wheel 50 operatively coupled to the boring bar, wherein a position of the cold roll wheel relative to the tool holder along a first direction is moveable. In another illustrative embodiment, the tool comprises a tool holder, a boring bar slidingly coupled to the tool holder to thereby allow movement of the boring bar in a first direction relative to the tool holder, and a cold roll wheel operatively coupled to the boring bar.