baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2480983-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing mobile advertising service in mobile advertising system
Inventor: CHOI SEOK-HOON
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2010-03-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for providnng a mobile advertising service in a mobile advertising system, and for sharing a preference to deliver a personalized advertisement requested by a particular group member to other users. In a method for providing a mobile advertising service by a server of a mobile advertising system, a group creation request message including a user list and a group user preference is received from an advertising engine, a group is created according to the user list and the group user preference in the group creation request message, a response message to the group creation request message is sent to the advertising engine, all advertisement request message is received from one of advertising engines included in the user list, an advertisement appropriate for the group user preference is selected, and the selected advertisement is delivered to at least one advertising engine included in the user list. The at least one advertising engine is included in the same group.
Patent GB-2483186-A (GB)
Title: Forming a repeated signal on a third carrier frequency by converting a third carrier frequency to a second carrier frequency for transmission to a repeater
Inventor: DAVIES EUROS
IPC: H04W16/06
Filed: 2011-06-17
Abstract: A communications system comprises a communications apparatus and one or more repeater stations. The communications apparatus configures a signal for transmission on a first carrier frequency and for transmission on a third carrier frequency, and converts the third carrier frequency to a second carrier frequency for transmission to a remote repeater station for retransmission on the third carrier frequency to forma repeated signal. In particular the invention lies in private mobile radio communication systems like TETRA, P25 or APCO-25 Land Mobile Radio system.
Patent GB-2497079-A (GB)
Title: Medical monitoring and control systems for healthcare
Inventor: BARON EHUD
IPC: G16H40/60
Filed: 2011-11-25
Abstract: A personal medical console (e.g. patient server 120) is connectable to a plurality of different sensor devices (ECG, Oxymetery, blood pressure etc.) and different effector devices (e.g. treatment device, infusion pump, ventilator etc.) and configured to monitor operation of one or more sensor devices and control operation of one or more effector devices. The sensor devices sense physiological characteristics. The medical console is configured to receive sensor data from sensor devices and output control data defining one or more actions for controlling the one or more of the effector devices. An analysis engine in the medical console is configured to process the sensor data received from the one or more sensor devices and output control data in response to the sensor data by determining a divergence of the sensor data to a target health state, and generating the control data for the one or more effector devices responsive to the divergence. The patient server may also use plug and play technology (PnP). In an alternative embodiment an interface adapter may translate data from a sensor device into an appropriate format for communication to the patient server. In another embodiment a medical console determines a secondary physiological characteristic from a combination of medical device data and visualises the data.
Patent GB-2501084-A (GB)
Title: Receiver method for rapid detection of alternative broadcast frequencies (AFs) without perceived disruption
Inventor: TANG-RICHARDSON MEL
IPC: H04H60/29
Filed: 2012-04-11
Abstract: A broadcast receiver, and associated detection method, has a (single) tuner 11 that can be tuned away from a first frequency, from which a first broadcast signal is being received, to a second frequency to detect alternative broadcast signals (i.e., scan alternative frequencies, AF) and tuned back to the first frequency to continue receiving the first broadcast signal without interrupting the received service. This the fact that, in systems such as OFDM (e.g., DAB) systems, not all broadcast data packets (31, Figure 3) within a received frame are required to be decoded in order to receive a desired broadcast service, is utilised. The tuner is tuned away, demodulating and decoding a packet from a first received frame, detects or discovers alternative services (second broadcast signal at second frequency) and is quickly tuned back to the original frequency to continue receiving the first broadcast service from a second received frame - without any perceivable break (to the user) in the reception of the first broadcast; the first and second frames may be consecutive frames in the broadcast signal. A quality metric of the second (alternative) broadcast signal may be determined.
Patent GB-2494488-A (GB)
Title: Dynamoelectric machine pressurizing apparatus
Inventor: FISH WILLIAM EARL
IPC: H02K5/20
Filed: 2012-05-03
Abstract: A pressurizing device 4 for a sealed air-cooled electrical generator of e.g. gas turbine system has an air circulation shield (6) with a venturi channel (8) for connecting an outlet of a rotor fan (10) with surrounding ambient air sources (12) in fluid-conducting manner. The channel has an aperture (15) extending along a curved portion (14) of the air circulation shield. A region of the channel is extended along the curved portion of the air circulation shield, and another region is connected with the former region in fluid-conducting manner, and forms fluid connection to the surrounding air sources. The venturi channel connects the outlet of the rotor fan with the surrounding air sources in fluid-conducting manner such that surrounding air is sucked by the machine and pressurized by natural vacuum, thus pressurizing a direct current generator-electrical machine without using supplementary moving parts or control systems, and hence enhancing the performance of the machine while preventing high pressurization of the machine. An air intake filter and a three way control valve controlling the amount of air admitted may be present.
Patent GB-2502339-A (GB)
Title: Solid cosmetic composition
Inventor: CONSTANTINE MARGARET JOAN
IPC: A61K8/25
Filed: 2012-05-25
Abstract: A solid cosmetic composition comprises (i) corn starch; (ii) bulking agent; (iii) a surfactant; and (iv) glycerine (glycerol). Preferably the composition comprises (i) from about 20% to 40% corn starch (maize starch); (ii) from about 20% to 50% bulking agent; (iii) from about 5% to 30% surfactant; and from about 15% to about 30% glycerine by weight of the total composition. Preferably the bulking agent is selected from the group including talc, kaolin, calamine, magnesium carbonate and mixtures thereof, in particular, talc. Preferably the surfactant is selected from the group including sodium laureth sulphate; sodium lauryl sulphate, cocamide diethanolamine, lauryl betaine, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate and mixtures thereof, in particular sodium laureth sulfate. The solid composition may further comprise at least one additional component selected from binders, fillers, opacifiers, perfumes, colours, fragrances, decorative items and mixtures thereof. Preferably the at least one additional component is selected from colours and/or fragrances present in an amount of about 1% to about 5% by weight of the total composition. A process for the production of the solid cosmetic composition is also provided.
Patent GB-2509294-A (GB)
Title: Brick or tile comprising slate and clay particles
Inventor: DUTTON JOHN
IPC: C04B33/132
Filed: 2012-06-14
Abstract: A method of making a product such as a brick or tile includes mixing together slate particles, clay particles, and water to a formable homogenous mixture. The slate and clay particles are sized so as to pass through a sieve of 1 mm and not more than 25% of the slate particles have a size less than 63 microns. The ratio by weight of the slate to clay in the mixture is between 40% and 60%. The wet mixture is formed into a desired cross sectional shape by extruding the mixture, drying the formed mixture, cutting the extruded formed mixture into required lengths, and firing the lengths at a temperature of at least 950Â°C for a time sufficient for at least some of the clay to convert into a binder. A further method of making a product comprises mixing a quantity of the slate particles with sufficient water to wet the entire surface of the particles. Clay powder is subsequently mixed with the wet slate particles to produce a homogeneous mixture that is formed, at least partially dried and then fired to cause at least some of the clay to convert into a binder.
Patent GB-2488732-A (GB)
Title: Radiographic imaging apparatus
Inventor: WATANABE TETSUO
IPC: G03B42/04
Filed: 2010-11-18
Abstract: A radiographic imaging apparatus includes a radiation detection unit (20) configured to detect radiation that has passed through an object, a protection member capable of being detachably attached to the radiation detection unit to protect the radiation detection unit, a first display unit (23) disposed on the radiation detection unit and configured to display a state of the radiation detection unit, and a second display unit (33) disposed on the protection member and configured to display the state of the radiation detection unit in accordance with a display of the first display unit when the protection member is attached to the radiation detection unit.
Patent GB-2489357-A (GB)
Title: High throughput, reliable replication of transformed data in information systems
Inventor: RAPHAEL ROGER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2010-11-29
Abstract: Provided are techniques for, in response to a source object being changed by a local transaction, generating log records, wherein each of the log records includes a sequence identifier, a source system entity modification timestamp, a target key, a target partition identifier, and values of source properties, wherein the source properties are identified using a target key indicator. The log records to process are selected based on a phase value of each log record, wherein the phase value is one of submitted, in-flight, and source system entity state change complete. One or more disjoint partitions are assigned to each of multiple processing instances. Under control of each of the multiple processing instances, it is determined whether to transmit a log record in the one or more disjoint partitions assigned to said processing instance and, in response to determining that the log record is to be transmitted, the log record is transmitted.
Patent GB-2504326-A (GB)
Title: Driving behaviour monitoring system
Inventor: STACY PAUL ROWAN
IPC: G07C5/00
Filed: 2012-07-26
Abstract: A driving behaviour monitoring system (11) comprises an on-board diagnostics (OBD) module (3) adapted to be mounted in a vehicle, the OBD module comprising a vehicle usage monitor operative to monitor usage of the vehicle and to generate vehicle usage data based on at least one usage characteristic of the vehicle. The system further comprises a controller (5) and a driving behaviour scoring server (9) arranged to be in real-time communication with the controller via a telecommunications network. The OBD module further comprises a transceiver operative to transmit the vehicle usage data to the server via the controller. The server comprises a database (12) on which vehicle usage data is stored and a data processor controlled by an algorithm such that the server is operative to generate an alert signal by processing the vehicle usage data generated by the OBD module and usage data stored on the database. The alert signal is indicative of a driving behaviour score, and the server is operative to transmit the alert signal from the server to the controller for review by the driver. The system provides feedback to the driver relating to their driving safety in real-time.
Patent GB-2506853-A (GB)
Title: Image Encoding / Decoding Including Determination of Second Order Residual as Difference Between an Enhancement and Reference Layer Residuals
Inventor: LEANNEC FABRICE LE
IPC: H04N19/30
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: An image according to a scalable encoding scheme having enhancement and reference layers is encoded. For encoding the enhancement layer, a block predictor candidate (4.6) is obtained (5.1 in fig. 5) for predicting an enhancement layer coding unit (4.5) and an associated first residual block corresponding to the prediction. A reference layer block predictor (4.12) co-located with the enhancement layer predictor candidate (4.6) is identified (5.2 in fig. 5). A second residual block is determined (5.3 in fig. 5), associated with the reference layer coding unit (4.8) co-located with the enhancement layer coding unit (4.5), using the determined reference layer block predictor (4.12 NOT 4.7). This second (reference layer) residual block does not correspond to the residual used in the usual reference layer predictive coding (which is based on 4.7). A further residual block is determined (5.4 in fig. 5) for the enhancement layer coding unit (4.5) corresponding, at least partly, to the difference between the first and the second residual blocks. Differences between the enhancement layer motion and the co-located reference layer block motion are handled better. The proposed invention constitutes a generalisation of Inter Layer Residual Prediction (ILRP) modes, called GRILP (Generalized Inter Layer Prediction Mode).
Patent GB-2508017-A (GB)
Title: A cryogenic engine driven refrigeration system
Inventor: AYRES MICHAEL
IPC: F01K25/10
Filed: 2012-11-19
Abstract: A cryogenic engine system 310 and a refrigeration system 360 which are coupled such that the cryogenic engine drives the refrigeration system. The cryogenic engine preferably has a driving means comprising a drive shaft 330 or drive shafts, coupled together and drives the compressor 368 of the refrigeration system. The refrigeration cycle comprises a compressor 368 and an expander 372. Both the cryo-genic engine and the refrigeration system have heat exchangers 318, 322, 326, 370. The cryo-engine is preferably thermally coupled to the refrigeration system so that heat generated by the refrigerator is used to expand the working fluid in the cryo-engine and the cryo-engines working fluid acts as a heat sink for the refrigerator, by combining the heat exchangers of the two systems (fig 5). The cryo engine includes a tank 314 and at least one expander 320, 324 to output mechanical work from the working fluid via the drive means. The expanders may be reciprocating expanders or turbine expanders.
Patent GB-2493484-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic gear
Inventor: RENS JAN JOZEF
IPC: H02K47/10
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: A magnetic gear system comprises a magnetic gear comprising first and second moveable members arranged to interact in a magnetically geared manner via a first electrical winding arrangement arranged to generate, at least in part, a first magnetic flux having a first number of pole-pairs, and one or more pole-pieces arranged to modulate the first magnetic flux to interact with a second magnetic flux having a second number of pole-pairs. A controller is provided which is arranged to supply multiphase AC currents to the first electrical winding arrangement, wherein a gear ratio of the gear is varied as a function of the frequency of the AC current.
Patent GB-2509133-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier system
Inventor: DUNNE JAMES
IPC: E04B1/66
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A flood barrier system 1 has an inner plate 2 contactable with a surface in the vicinity of the surface be protected from flooding and an outer plate 3 distal from the surface, with flexible waterproof sheeting 4 and a compressible sealing means 5 compressed between the two plates. The inner and/or outer plates may be made of galvanised metal, whilst the sealing means may comprise one or more rubber seals. The inner plate, outer plate and the sheeting may have apertures that cooperate with one another. Bolts may be used to compress the plates, sheeting and sealing means against the surface to be protected. The inner and/or outer plates may comprise a V formation in cross section extending the length of the plate(s). The sheeting may comprise means for attaching on side of it to a wall. A method of installing a flood barrier system is also described.
Patent GB-2509969-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling communications on a carrier in a multi-carrier communications network to avoid interruption by a measurement on another carrier
Inventor: CALLENDER CHRISTOPHER PETER
IPC: H04L5/00
Filed: 2013-01-21
Abstract: Scheduling communications in a multi-carrier communications network wherein a user equipment 102 is capable of communicating with a network node 104 via a plurality of carriers, and whereby reception of communications occur over at least one carrier of a first type, for which reception of communications is configured but has been indicated by the network node 104 to be inactive at the user equipment 102, and at least one carrier of a second type, for which the user equipment 102 is currently configured to receive communications. A carrier of the second type for which reception of communications, by the user equipment 102, would be interrupted by an intended. measurement of a characteristic of the carrier of the first type is determined, and the scheduling of communications on the or each said carrier of the second type is selectively modified responsive to the determination.
Patent GB-2499902-A (GB)
Title: A composite bearing and a bearing assembly
Inventor: FLYNN GERALD FRANCIS
IPC: E21B4/00
Filed: 2013-02-21
Abstract: A composite bearing and a bearing assembly is provided. The composite bearing comprises: (i) a continuous annular element 15 made from a silicon-carbide-cemented diamond (SCD) composite material or from silicon carbide; and (ii) an element 24 comprising another super-hard material optionally diamond material which has been deposited or grown onto the silicon carbide-cemented diamond (SCD) or silicon carbide element 15. The other super-hard element 24 covers at least part of a surface of the SCD or SiC annular element 15 and provides at least part of the wear surface of the composite bearing.
Patent GB-2511071-A (GB)
Title: A data storage system and a method of cooling a data storage system
Inventor: DAVIS DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: G11B33/12
Filed: 2013-02-21
Abstract: A data storage system comprises: an enclosure; one or more drawer structures 200 disposed within the enclosure, wherein at least one of the drawer structures 200 is configured to receive one or more electronic devices 302,304,306,308,310; and one or more temperature control elements 500 positioned adjacent to the bottom of the at least one drawer structure 200, wherein at least one of the temperature control elements 500 is arranged in use to thermally communicate with at least one of the electronic devices 302,304,306,308,310. Also disclosed is a method of cooling the above data storage system by thermally connecting at least one of the electronic devices 302,304,306,308,310 with at least one temperature control element 500 so as to enable transfer of heat from the electronic devices 302,304,306,308,310 to the temperature control element 500. Further disclosed is a data storage system as above, further disclosing: at least one of the electronic devices 302,304,306,308,310 being a data storage medium housed in a thermally conductive carrier; one or more thermal contacts arranged to provide one or more thermal communication pathways between the at least one temperature control elements 500 and at least one of the electronic devices 302,304,306,308,310; wherein the carrier includes an opening so as to enable at least one of the thermal communication pathways to extend therethrough to the data storage medium.
Patent GB-2497032-A (GB)
Title: Product embodying a physical unclonable function
Inventor: VISEGRADY TAMAS
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2011-08-03
Abstract: The invention is directed to products embodying a PUF. A method for manufacturing such a product is disclosed which relies on a material having one surface with "deterministic" asperities. The method further uses particles dimensioned such as to be able to be trapped by the asperities of the surface. Generally, the method enables particles (20) to randomly deposit on and get trapped by asperities (14) of the material surface (12), such as to obtain a pattern that forms the PUF. The resulting PUF is made easier to read out since the general pattern and the location of the particles are known. Only the filling level (of a given type) of the particles is random.
Patent GB-2498287-A (GB)
Title: Water removal from anti-agglomerate LDHIS
Inventor: DURHAM DANNY
IPC: C09K8/54
Filed: 2011-09-21
Abstract: A method of controlling corrosion in a subsea pipeline is disclosed which includes supplying a low dose inhibitor stream (LDHI) comprised of a quaternary amine and drying with a desiccant.
Patent GB-2502445-A (GB)
Title: Remote actuation testing tool for high pressure differential downhole environments
Inventor: WANG DAVID WEI
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2011-12-22
Abstract: A remote actuation tool equipped with an intermediate volumetric mechanism for enhanced tool durability in high pressure differential downhole environments. Valve segments of the tool are actuated by power available due to a pressure differential between atmospheric and hydrostatic chambers of the tool. Yet, the intermediate volumetric mechanism, whether in the form of a discrete chamber or a hydraulic line system, minimizes stresses of the differential pressure on tool hydraulics. Thus, failure rates are substantially reduced. So, for example, the tool may be reliably employed in downhole environments which present differential pressures in excess of about 30,000 PSI.
Patent GB-2519339-A (GB)
Title: Method of collecting computer user data
Inventor: HAJIYEV ELNAR
IPC: H04N21/442
Filed: 2013-10-18
Abstract: Embodiments of the present method comprise activating a data recording component on the computing device to receive information relating to the environment of the computer user and executing a quality check module in the computing device operative to analyse the environment of the computer user. The quality check module performs the steps of: assessing a received signal from the data recording component against a predetermined quality metric to ascertain if an informational content of the received signal meets a predetermined minimum quality to permit computer user behavioural data to be collected therefrom, determining and executing a responsive action where the received signal does not satisfy the quality metric, and initiating a computer user behavioural data collection process to computer user collect behavioural data during the interaction between the computer user and the computing device where the received signal satisfies the quality metric.
Patent GB-2520518-A (GB)
Title: Optical flow measuring device and method of operation
Inventor: BROWN MALCOLM CHARLES
IPC: G01F23/292
Filed: 2013-11-22
Abstract: A flow measuring device, comprises: a container for receiving a flow of liquid; a plurality of optical sensors associated with the container, each of the plurality of optical sensors producing an output signal dependent upon the presence of liquid reaching a level in the container associated with each optional sensor; means for modifying the sensed output signal in accordance with at least one predetermined temperature compensation factor; and means for calculating a flow rate from the time at which the liquid traverses between two levels in the container. The apparatus is suitable for testing medical infusion devices. The invention is intended to enable a reduction in the incidence of errors due to temperature induced changes in the performance of the optical sensors without any measurement, or knowledge, of the actual temperature of the sensor pair. A corresponding method is also claimed.