baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2386019-A (GB)
Title: Adaptively defining a motion vector search range using vector values of adjacent blocks
Inventor: HONG MIN CHEOL
IPC: H04N19/57
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: In a video coder an adaptive decision method for a motion vector search range is used which includes determination of motion vector values of blocks adjacent a block where a motion vector is to be decided, and then determination of a motion vector search range of the specific block is performed on the basis of the determined motion vector values of the adjacent blocks. The method preferably includes the steps of deciding a maximum range value of a local motion vector in horizontal and vertical direction of the block where a motion vector is to be decided and then deciding a minimum range value based on the maximum value and a search range value defined by a user.
Patent GB-2386963-A (GB)
Title: A camera for generating a stereoscopic pair of images
Inventor: KAWANO KIYOSHI
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A digital camera adapted to generate a stereoscopic pair of images taken from a first and second camera location has a processor which determines a distance from the digital camera to the object, and calculates a distance for which the digital camera should be moved after the first image is taken to be located at the second camera location. The distance for which the digital camera should be moved is displayed on an LCD monitor to inform the user of the digital camera. Also provided is a digital camera which displays a currently captured image to allow framing of first and second images.
Patent GB-2400032-A (GB)
Title: Picture hanging tool
Inventor: WEISS NICK
IPC: A47G1/20
Filed: 2003-03-29
Abstract: A tool with a handgrip 2 which has a suspension device 3 at the end of a shaft 1 from which an item to be hung on the wall can be temporarily suspended by its own cord and precisely positioned by eye, the tool having a component 4 which is then used to mark the wall exactly where the hook, screw or nail needs to be positioned. The tool may feature a telescopic shaft, and/or have a lockable pivot device in the centre of the shaft, so that two or more tools can be pivoted together, to allow the wall to be marked in two or more positions at the same time, as may be required for a large item.
Patent GB-2400359-A (GB)
Title: Station design for personal rapid transport system
Inventor: LOWSON MARTIN V
IPC: B61B1/02
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A station 2 in a personal rapid transit system has a platform 14, the edge of which defines bays 20 for parked vehicles 10 out of the path of travelling vehicles moving in a transit path extending between an entry section 4 and an exit section 6. The bays 10 include parking sections 22 at an oblique angle to the transit path, alongside which the vehicles may park to enable easy transfer of passengers into and out of the vehicles. The platform 14 has curved transition sections 24 between the parking sections 22. The stations can comprise platform tracks branched off the through track and disposed at a higher level and/or on either side of the through track.
Patent GB-2391403-A (GB)
Title: Connector for two different fuses
Inventor: OHASHI NORIHIRO
IPC: H01H85/20
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A connector is designed to mate with both long and short fuses. The connector has a housing 11 having a cavity, two terminals 14, 15 and a removable spacer 16. When a long fuse (30, Fig 3) is used, the spacer 16 is removed and so the terminals can reach into the fuse. When a short fuse (20, Fig 2) is used, the spacer is placed on the bottom of the cavity so that less of the terminals is exposed and the fuse wire (26) is further from the terminals. The spacer may be a different colour from the housing so its presence or absence can easily be checked.
Patent GB-2403456-A (GB)
Title: Suspension ornament with decorative member
Inventor: CHEN CHENG-TONG
IPC: A47K10/04
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: A suspension ornament includes a connecting seat (10), a decorative member (30), a suspension connector (20), a background decorative plate (40), and a locking bolt (50). The decorative member is formed by a plastic molding process and is integrally formed with a spatial decorative body (34), thereby enhancing the aesthetic quality of the suspension ornament.
Patent GB-2404040-A (GB)
Title: Lattice matching
Inventor: JOSIFOVSKI LJUBOMIR
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A system is described for matching lattices such as phoneme lattices generated by an automatic speech recognition unit. The system can be used to retrieve files from a database by comparing a query lattice with annotation lattices associated with the data files that can be retrieved, and by retrieving the data files having an annotation lattice most similar to the query lattice.
Patent GB-2388452-A (GB)
Title: A computerized method and server for brokering digital content between a buyer and a seller
Inventor: EDWARDS ERIC
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: A content brokering system (101) for a public submission content library (100) facilitates the exchange digital content (107) between a buyer and a seller. The content brokering system (101) provides a searching function (109) that allows a buyer to find content (107) stored on the brokering system (101), or a seller to find a request for content (107) posted on the brokering system (101) by the buyer. The content brokering system (101) also assists the negotiations between the buyer and the seller through a financial function (111). The financial function (111) further may handle all the financial arrangements for the sale or lease of the content (107) between the parties.
Patent GB-2389220-A (GB)
Title: An autocue
Inventor: KEILLER ROBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: G09B19/04
Filed: 1998-12-23
Abstract: An autocue for prompting a user with the next part of a known speech comprises a means for storing the signals representative of the known speech spoken by the speaker. A means 57 for receiving speech signals from the speaker as the speaker delivers the known speech. A means for determining from said stored and received signals the position of the speaker within the speech and a means for informing the user of the next part of the known speech. The autocue may display the next part of the known speech on a display 57 and may comprise a counter to count the words and or syllables within the received speech signals. The autocue may further have a determining means comprising a speech recognition means 5 for comparing the received speech signals with the known speech signals. The speaker and user may be different people and the autocue may be a dater carrier, carrying computer executable instructions for carrying out the autocue method.
Patent GB-2393235-A (GB)
Title: Small bore gate valve
Inventor: JONES TAYLOR L
IPC: F16K31/122
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: A gate valve (10) comprises a valve body (12) which includes a stem bore (120) that extends therethrough and a seat bore (126) that extends therethrough and intersects the stem bore generally transversely. A stem (30) is disposed in the stem bore and includes a first stem portion (36) that is sealed to the stem bore, a second stem (42) portion that is sealed to the stem bore, and a gate pocket (128) that is located between the first (36) and second (42) stem portion. First (114) and second (108) seats are each positioned at least partially within the seat bore proximate the gate pocket (128) and each include a flow bore (118, 112) that extends therethrough. The gate valve also includes a gate (100) which is disposed within the gate pocket (128) between the first and second seats a first actuator for moving the gate from a first position to a second position, and a second actuator for moving the gate from the second position to the first position. One of the first and second positions corresponds to an open position in which a through bore (102) in the gate is aligned with the flow bores in the first and second seats, and the other position corresponds to a closed position in which the through bore is offset from the flow bores. In addition the diameter of the first stem portion is larger than the diameter of the second stem portion.
Patent GB-2397383-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for monitoring undergound formations
Inventor: CHOUZENOUX CHRISTIAN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring an underground formation through which a borehole passes, comprises a conductive casing (6) located in the borehole (1) passing through the formation (4); a plurality of sensors (12-1) for measuring an electrical property of the formation (4) located in the borehole (1) outside the casing (6) and electrically insulated therefrom; and an electrical current source (11) positioned in the borehole (1) passing through the formation (4) and arranged to inject a current into the formation (4); the casing (6) having an electrically insulating coating (14) over the surface thereof, at least in the region of the sensors (12-1), and an electrically conductive portion (11) in electrical contact with the formation (4); and a current supply (10) being connected to the casing (6) such that current flows into the formation (4) from the electrically conductive portion (11) which acts as the current source, the sensors (12-1) measuring the electrical property of the formation (4) resulting from such current flow.
Patent GB-2403122-A (GB)
Title: A handy scoop
Inventor: STEELE FRANK
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: A device for picking up awkward and/or unpleasant loads comprises a pair of jaws 5 which are pivotally mounted by hinges 6 to a sliding sleeve 3 by a pair of straps 4. The sleeve, which has a handle 8, supports an inner tube 2 which moves freely within it. The inner tube is connected to the jaws by hinged joints so that when the tube is retracted or extended the jaws open or close. The tube also has a handle 1 at the end remote from the jaws. The device may be fitted with a locking mechanism 9 which allows for the jaws to be kept open or closed. The jaws of the device may be fitted with a bag for picking up animal waste. The inner tube and sliding sleeve may be threaded to allow for the addition of extra sections to extend its length.
Patent GB-2397253-A (GB)
Title: Method apparatus and system for perpetual bonus game
Inventor: CANNON LEE E
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: Methods of playing games and gaming systems and devices useful for playing games. Gaming devices include a first gaming unit for randomly selecting and displaying indicia associated with play of a primary game and for generating a signal relating to play on the first gaming unit The gaming device also includes a second gaming unit connected to the first gaming unit for conducting an ongoing bonus game and enabling participation by a player in the ongoing bonus game in response to a signal generated by the first gaming unit. The ongoing bonus game may be administered by and communicated from a second gaming unit in the form of a host server to a number of networked gaming devices. Players may enter and exit play of the ongoing bonus game while it is still in progress, participating only in a segment thereof.
Patent GB-2415309-A (GB)
Title: Electro-magnetic terahertz transmission/reception system
Inventor: DAVIES PHILLIP ANTHONY
IPC: H04B10/2575
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: An electromagnetic transmission and reception system comprises a transmitter section and a receiver section. The transmitter section has a first signal source, a second signal source at a lower frequency than the first signal source, and means for generating from the first and second signal sources a plurality of signals with fixed frequency spacing derived from the second signal source frequency. One or more pairs of the plurality of signals are selected, and for the or each pair, the signals of the pair are combined to derive an output signal having a frequency derived from the difference between the frequencies of the signals of the pair. The receiver section combines a received signal, which comprises a received version of the output signal, with a local oscillator signal for frequency down-conversion of the received signal. This local oscillator signal is generated by the transmitter section. This provides a system in which the generation of signals of the desired frequency is achieved by mixing signals of specific frequencies. The reception uses frequency down-conversion using the same signal sources as used for the transmission. This enables a low noise optical terahertz (THz) system to be implemented.
Patent GB-2400731-A (GB)
Title: Substrates having buried silicon germanium layers therein and methods of forming same
Inventor: BAE GEUM-JONG
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2001-01-04
Abstract: A semiconductor-on-insulator substrate comprises a silicon wafer having an electrically insulating layer, a Si1-xGex layer having a graded concentration of Ge, and an unstrained silicon active layer extending to a surface of the substrate. The semiconductor-on-insulator substrate is formed by forming a handling substrate 10 having an unstrained silicon active layer 14 and a Si1-xGex layer 16 having a graded concentration of Ge, bonding a supporting substrate 20 consisting of a silicon wafer having an electrically insulating layer 22 thereon to the handling substrate so that the Si1-xGex layer is disposed between the supporting substrate and the unstrained silicon active layer and removing a portion of the handling substrate to expose the unstrained silicon active layer. An optional further silicon layer 18 may be formed on the Si1-xGex layer before the bonding step.
Patent GB-2405211-A (GB)
Title: Locating the position of a reference point on the opposite side of a wall
Inventor: MARSH HUGH RICHARD
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 2004-08-17
Abstract: A method and system for locating a reference point on one side of a structure 2 from the opposite side of the structure 2. A transmitter unit 1 placed on one side of the structure 2 emits an electromagnetic signal from a transmitter coil 42 to identify the reference point. A receiver unit 4 is moved around on the opposite side of the structure 2 to locate the transmitter unit 1. The receiver unit 4 may contain two orthogonal receiver coils 43, 44 with axes of winding which, in use, are in a plane perpendicular to the axis of winding of the transmitter coil 42. The receiver unit 4 indicates that it is positioned opposite the transmitter unit 1 when a minimum voltage is induced across the two receiver coils 43, 44. The receiver unit 4 also contains a phase coil 45 to detect the phase of the locator signal and enable the receiver unit 4 to indicate the direction in which it should be moved to be opposite the transmitter unit 1. The voltage induced across the phase coil 45 may also be used to verify that the locator signal is being properly received and prevent false indications. The receiver may operate with just one of the receiver coils and the phase coil.
Patent GB-2406566-A (GB)
Title: An aluminium oxide particle mixture for use as a reflection layer
Inventor: MAYER SYLVAIN
IPC: C01F7/02
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: An aluminium oxide particle mixture for example for use as a reflection layer 5 in discharge lamps which comprises a first component with a particle size of 0.3 d50 0.5 m and a second component with a particle size of d50 0.05 m where the first component forms a relative proportion of 86% by weight and the second component forms a relative proportion of 4% by weight. The mixture may comprise a third aluminium oxide component.
Patent GB-2421887-A (GB)
Title: A bird feeder with squirrel deterrent
Inventor: DEELEY PETER
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2005-01-08
Abstract: A squirrel proof bird feeder comprises two main parts, a food tray 11 and a moveable cover 12 mounted on a central pillar 14. The cover is supported by a spring 13 which is under slight compression and housed in the central pillar. In use, any squirrel, or any other vermin species, alighting on the cover causes the spring to compress allowing the cover to lower and effectively cut off access to the food tray. If, and when the squirrel climbs off the feeder, the compressed spring returns the lid to its original position allowing small birds access to the feed. The device may be fitted with a system which produces an audible signal when the cover is closed.
Patent GB-2422245-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device and fabrication thereof
Inventor: WATERS JOHN DERYK
IPC: H01L23/00
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: A semiconductor chip (130) comprises a semiconductor substrate (138); a semiconductor device (132) formed on the semiconductor substrate; and a seal ring (134, 135) formed on the semiconductor substrate and surrounding the semiconductor device. The seal ring comprises metal layers but does not form a continuous conductive path around the semiconductor device.
Patent GB-2411468-A (GB)
Title: Passive infrared sensor with obstruction detection
Inventor: NOGUCHI MICHINORI
IPC: G08B13/19
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A passive infrared sensor 5 for the detection of intruders and the like incorporates an infra red emitter 6 and detector 7 for the detection of blocking objects 8 which may be used to sabotage the passive sensor. The emitter and detector are positioned within a housing 2 which has an external surface 2 to protect the detector from the effect of ambient light such as sunlight. The external surface is reflective or is fitted with a reflective body such that some light from the emitter is reflected to the detector. When a body or surface is positioned before the passive sensor it also affects the intensity of light reflected back to the detector from the external surface, thus allowing the obstruction of the passive sensor to be detected.
Patent GB-2424647-A (GB)
Title: Self assembling block copolymer film or coating
Inventor: FAIRCLOUGH JOHN PATRICK ANTHON
IPC: G02B5/28
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A multilayer light reflective, variable interlayer separation (d-spacing), cross-linked self-assembling block copolymer film or coating wherein a property of the reflected light can be changed by varying the interlayer separation (d-spacing) of the film or coating. The block copolymer can be selected from block copolymers of styrene with methylmethacrylate (P(S-b-MMA)), isoprene (P(S-b-I)), butadiene (P(S-b-BD)), ethylene oxide (P(S-b-PEO)) and 2-vinylpyridine (P(S-b-2-VP)). The cross-linking agent can be selected from isocyanates, carbodiimides, peroxides, polyols, polyamines, mercaptopropionic acid and mercaptopropionates and silanes. The film or coating is applied to currency or a document for authentication purposes or can be used in analytical methods.
Patent GB-2411652-A (GB)
Title: High germanium content wavequide materials also containing titanium
Inventor: AKWANI IKERIONWU ASIEGBU
IPC: C03C17/02
Filed: 2002-01-17
Abstract: The core and/or cladding of the waveguide is made from silica germania titania glass. The glass has molar ratios Ge/ (Si + Ge + Ti) = 0.08-0.17 and Ti/ (Si + Ge + Ti) = greater than naught to 0.08, and preferably a refractive index = 1.48-1.52 at 1550 nm and coefficient of thermal expansion at room temperature = 3 x 10<-6> -4.4 x 10<-6> {C<-1>. The refractive index of the core layer is higher than the refractive index of the cladding layer. The layers are deposited by plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition. The wave guides are used in liquid crystal based cross-connect optical switching devices.
Patent GB-2414963-A (GB)
Title: A security substrate comprising polymeric liquid crystal material and a shape memory polymer film
Inventor: EASTELL CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: Security substrate 10 has a layer of polymeric liquid crystal material 13 on a transparent polymeric film 11 which has a metal layer 16 printed with resist 18 containing a dark pigment. Indicia 17 have been created by selective demetallisation. On the surface of the liquid crystal film 13 is a transparent or translucent shape memory polymer film 14. This has a temporary shape which has been formed by a 1% contraction of the permanent stretched shape in a direction within the plane of the film. A highly visible colour shift effect is observable when the liquid crystal layer is viewed by reflection as the substrate is tilted. If the substrate is warmed above the activation temperature (35-37 {C) the film 14 reverts to its stretched permanent shape, inducing a stress in the liquid crystal film 13 producing a known colour change for authentication. The shape change may be initiated by light, ultrasound or an electric or magnetic field.
Patent GB-2429449-A (GB)
Title: A pillar for use with a flexible barrier system
Inventor: FIELD DAVID GREGORY
IPC: B65H75/40
Filed: 2005-08-27
Abstract: A pillar for use in a barrier system comprises a housing 12, a cassette including a reel 23 carrying a length of elongate flexible webbing which can be unwound from and rewound onto the reel and an exit guide for the webbing 15. The reel may be disposed in the lower part of the housing. The webbing may extend through the pillar before passing out of the exit guide which is a v-shaped slot. There may be a base platform 20 in the lower part of the pillar with the cassette being located above the base platform and surrounded by a c-shaped ballast block. Alternatively, a guide may change the direction of the webbing from vertical to horizontal with the housing being mounted at the top of the pillar. The pillar may have two reels 23,24 and two exit guides. The housing may be frusto-pyramidal in shape. The pillar may have a removable handle 16. In use, the pillar is more stable and less liable to topple over than conventional designs.
Patent GB-2418711-A (GB)
Title: Control apparatus that corrects accidental operation of manual gearshifting
Inventor: NISHIO SHINICHI
IPC: B60K20/02
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: Control apparatus, for an automatic transmission, has a manual gearshift mode selecting switch 13 and a first manual gearshifting part 20 provided in a shift lever control part 12 having a shift lever 11 which may be moved so as to contact a first UP switch 21 and a first DOWN switch 22. A second manual gearshifting part 30 is located remote from the shift lever 11, eg on a steering wheel 14, and may consist of a second UP switch 31 and a second DOWN switch 32. The switches 21, 22, 31 and 32 may limit switches or non-contact switches such as Hall devices, photoelectric switches etc. A control device such as a vehicle ECU 40 has multiple operation determining part 41 which executes an operational signal from the first manual gearshifting part 20 when the ECU 40 detects a multiple operation of the first and second gearshifting parts 20 , 30. Thus if a driver operates the shift lever 11 and then accidentally touches one of the switches 31, 32 on the steering wheel the signal from the shift lever 11 will be used as the operational signal, thereby correcting the accidental operation of switches 31, 32.
Patent GB-2417822-A (GB)
Title: X-ray tubes
Inventor: MORTON EDWARD JAMES
IPC: H01J35/08
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: An X-ray tube comprises an electron source in the form of a cathodE (12), and an anode (14) within a housing (10). The anode (14) is a thin film anode, so that most of the electrons which do not interact with it to produce X-rays pass directly through it. X-rays can be collected through a first window (16) directly behind the anode (14), or a second window (18) to one side of the anode. A retardation electrode 20 is located behind the anode 4 and is held at a potential which is negative with respect to the anode 14, and slightly positive with respect to the cathode (12). This retardation electrode (20) produces an electric field which slows down electrons passing through the anode (14) so that, when they interact with it, they are at relatively low energies. This reduces the heat load on the tube.