baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2481662-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for radiating an audio signal
Inventor: PRAJAPATI KAMLESH
IPC: H04R1/40
Filed: 2010-11-23
Abstract: The apparatus comprises an elongate metal rail 6, mounted relative to a structural surface 3 on mountings 5 (26, fig 4) adapted to minimize transmission of vibration from the rail to the surface. The rail has an audio frequency actuator 8, preferably magnetostrictive, coupled thereto so as to induce vibrations in the rail in a direction normal to the said surface, and means for supplying audio freÂ­quency driving signals to the actuator. Acoustic vibrations in the rail 6 are coupled to panels or tiles 4 by screws 11, and so an audio signal is emitted. Several sections of rail may be joined together to form an elongate sound-emitting device. The apparatus is described as for use as a public address system in a railway station, either at railway platform edges or on walls.
Patent GB-2479644-A (GB)
Title: Transforming rules for a queueless contact centre
Inventor: FLOCKHART ANDREW
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2011-04-14
Abstract: A queueless contact centre is described along with various methods and mechanisms for administering the same. A first set of rules for controlling behaviour of a contact centre is received 1104 at a contact centre algorithm language CCAL module, the first set of rules being in a first computing language. The CCAL module executes optimization rules to transform the first set of rules into at least one of a data structure, procedure, task and/or event for controlling behaviour of a queueless contact centre, wherein the transformed rules are in a second computer language 1120. Executing the optimization rules may create a resource pool and a work pool, comprising unordered resources and work items in the contact centre. The CCAL module can consider 1108 the first set of rules and identify a set of attributes which are used to compute bitmaps for the resource and work pools.
Patent GB-2490312-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Recording of Meetings Based on Proximity of Two Devices
Inventor: KEINANEN ANNE
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2011-04-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a database entry S6 associated with a first portable device including information identifying a second portable device when it is determined S1-S3 that both devices have been in the same place for a predetermined duration. Location detection may be based on short-range communication between the devices e.g. Bluetooth, or from GPS or cellar network operator data. Specific locations or devices may be excluded S4-S5 such that if these are detected no database entry is created. The apparatus may be a server apparatus located in a network e.g. the cloud. The devices may include mobile phones, PDAs, tablet computers, e-readers or audio players. A graphical representation (Figures 5A-D) of the database entry may be displayed on the first device S7 whilst the devices are in proximity S8-10. The representation may include a link to e.g. a website or user details, accessible via a user input S11-15. The database entry automatically records a meeting between the two devices. Database entries may be made on detecting third or subsequent devices being in proximity to the first device for longer than the predetermined duration.
Patent GB-2480912-A (GB)
Title: Portable, collapsible lavatory
Inventor: O'MALLEY FFION LORRAINE
IPC: A47K11/00
Filed: 2011-05-26
Abstract: A foldable lavatory apparatus comprises a flat, foldable sheet material marked into curved non-orthogonal panels, which includes a seat panel 1 and vertical side panels 9, 20 as orientated when in use, wherein the sheet material includes a plurality of tabs 4, 2, 11 and slots 13,23, and where the invention is characterised by a supportive bridge panel 14 which locates between two vertical side panels 9, 20 in use. The lavatory can retain a removable bag at attachment locations 7 and 18 or 8 and 19. The lavatory can be rapidly constructed from the collapsed, flat-pack state when required, and may serve as a portable potty for children.
Patent GB-2479296-A (GB)
Title: A system for measuring a paramter of a fluid in a conduit
Inventor: PERRY LESLIE W
IPC: G01F1/7082
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: The parameter may be the flow velocity of the fluid or the speed of sound in the fluid. The apparatus 100 comprises two or more pressure sensors 101, 102, 103, spaced in an array along conduit 1041 and a signal processor 108. The sensors output signals 106 indicative of dynamic pressure variations in the fluid, which signals are processed by signal processor 108. Power correlation values for the signals are determined around multiple trial flow velocities or speeds of sound and power curvatures associated with the correlations are calculated, preferably by fitting the data to a least squares polynomial. The trial parameter corresponding to a maximum curvature value is selected as a measurement for the parameter and is preferably the negative of the second-order coefficient a binomial fit to the data. The selected value may be used to provide an estimate for further signal processing and a quality metric may be applied to the curve fit outputs to aid in determining velocity.
Patent GB-2493398-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for selectively combining particulate material
Inventor: HOPKINSON NEIL
IPC: B22F3/10
Filed: 2011-08-05
Abstract: (i) providing a layer of particulate material; (ii) providing radiation to sinter a portion of the material of the layer; (iii) providing a further layer of particulate material overlying the prior layer including the previously sintered portion; (iv) providing radiation to sinter a further portion of the material within the overlying layer and to sinter said further portion with the previously sintered portion in the prior layer; (v) successively repeating blocks (iii) and (iv) to form a three-dimensional object. At least some of the layers of particulate material are pre-heated with a heater prior to sintering a portion of the material of the respective layer. The pre-heater may be the same device as the source of radiation or may be a different device. The particulate material may be pre-heated at least twice. The pre-heating or sintering may be controlled in dependence on a measured temperature of the particulate material. The method may be used to sinter metals or plastics and is preferably computer controlled.
Patent GB-2494468-A (GB)
Title: Encoding or Decoding Information Representing Prediction Modes
Inventor: FRANCOIS EDOUARD
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: Encoding / decoding a prediction mode value related to a current coding unit (block) to be encoded / decoded comprises deriving two different prediction mode values from prediction modes of at least two neighbouring blocks (S401 & S402). A third, different, prediction mode value is derived from the two values (S403). This third value may be set to a value corresponding to a planar prediction mode if neither of the first or second values correspond to the planar prediction mode. Also, it may be set to a predefined value, e.g. horizontal or vertical prediction modes or adaptively derived based on mode probabilities, if the first or second value corresponds to a DC prediction mode and the other to a planar prediction mode. The value to be encoded / decoded is compared with at least one of the first, second and third mode values (S404). An encoding / decoding process is selected based on the comparison. A first process (S405) is selected when the mode value to be encoded /decoded is equal to at least one of the three values, and a second process (S406) is selected when not.
Patent GB-2486043-A (GB)
Title: Bone plate with aligning handle that has a radiopaque marker
Inventor: HUEBNER RANDALL JOSEPH
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 2011-09-27
Abstract: A system 50 for fixing a long bone, such as the radius 214, has a bone plate 52 and a handle 56 which can fasten to the bone plate. The handle has a stem 124 extending away from the head of the bone plate and parallel with the long axis of the bone plate, terminating in a graspable grip portion 144. The stem incorporates a radiopaque portion which in use is aligned with the shaft of the bone. The stem may have orthogonal sections to show up on xâ  ray images of different orientations. Also disclosed is a bone plate to which a radiolucent guide block 54 is attached, the guide block incorporating radiopaque markers (252,254,256, figure 7). Apertures in the guide block align with apertures in the bone plate. Both handle and guide block may be secured to the bone plate by fastening screws 58,60 having knurled handles.
Patent GB-2483001-A (GB)
Title: Packaged naan bread
Inventor: AJMERA SAM
IPC: A21B1/48
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A pre-packaged frozen, refrigerated or room temperature naan bread having a visibly bubbled surface texture and a slightly scorched top surface, the naan bread being packaged suitable for resale as a product for home use that can be reheated by a consumer in a conventional oven, in a pan on a conventional stove top or by microwave. The naan bread may be baked from a dough comprising flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, yeast, water, egg, buttermilk, butter ghee and oil.
Patent GB-2496681-A (GB)
Title: A publish/subscribe system with time-sensitive message delivery to subscribers
Inventor: HUDSON DARREN
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2011-11-21
Abstract: A publish/subscribe system (pub/sub) provides time-sensitive message delivery to subscribers 102, 106. Time-sensitive data is transmitted from a broker server 116 to a plurality of client terminals 104, 108 using a separate virtual queue 120 for each of the clients. Requests are received from the client terminals to subscribe to a topic, and, when a data message relating to the topic is received, the message is stored 118 and a reference (pointer) to the message added to the client terminal queues. Each queue is independently served by a queue serving engine 122 which determines when to transmit the message to the associated client terminal in dependence on the queue contents. For example, each queue comprises a low-priority and a higher-priority sub-queue (fig. 2), and low-priority messages are only transmitted when no higher-priority messages are pending. Low-priority messages may be transmitted in fragments to avoid impeding incoming higher-priority messages.
Patent GB-2496685-A (GB)
Title: Animal carrier with slidable removable floor
Inventor: STRADLING DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: A01K1/01
Filed: 2011-11-21
Abstract: A combined animal catcher and carrier comprising a wire cage and a slidably removable floor panel. The cage is provided with ledges to support the floor panel from above and below. The carrier comprises only two components- the cage and the floor panel. The ledges are made by folds in the cage walls. The floor panel can function as a litter tray. The carrier can be provided with securing straps and a handle. The animal is preferably a cat.
Patent GB-2483403-A (GB)
Title: Multi-vender registration and rewards system
Inventor: MURPHY STEVE
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2010-06-09
Abstract: Systems and method to provide and encourage cross-industry collaboration between and amongst independent business partners designed to serve the needs of the indirect channel. Through the system, participating Members search for potential partners based on validated credentials across vendor ecosystems and professional certifications. Results can be further refined using additional filters including the use of keywords and location based attributes. Members review prospective partners' profiles and ratings, which may be obtained from fellow partners, to screen and select partners with whom they can share potential business through registered Customer Opportunities, i.e. Collaborations. Upon closing new business, the system provides tools to track each Collaboration's progress all the way through to the claims process where collaborating partners share in the aggregated Rewards earned from Sponsoring vendor organizations.
Patent GB-2485916-A (GB)
Title: Camera-based facial recognition as a method of effecting telecom device alerting
Inventor: LEE VANDY
IPC: H04L45/586
Filed: 2010-08-03
Abstract: A camera can be associated with each conference participant endpoint. The camera, either frame or video-based, can monitor and detect one or more of gestures, facial recognition, emotions, and movements of the conference participant. Based on the detection of one or more of these triggering events, a correlation to an action corresponding the triggering event can be evoked. For example, if a participant raises their hand, e.g., a triggering event, the system can recognize that this is a request to speak. The participant can then be queued in the system based, for example, relative to other participants' requests. When the other participants have finished speaking, and it is the time for the user who raised their hand to speak, the system can optionally queue the user by modifying the endpoint with which they are associated.
Patent GB-2499017-A (GB)
Title: Detergent Dispensing Device.
Inventor: BONO GIUSEPPE DI
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 2012-02-03
Abstract: A dosing and dispensing device for liquid detergent comprises a hollow body 1 having a portion 3 comprising a flexible material, an opening in said flexible portion, and means to spread at least a portion of the contained liquid detergent onto a surface of fabric. The opening is (progressively) opened when pressure is applied to said device on a surface to which the liquid detergent is applied. The opening is substantially closed when said pressure stops. The opening comprises a hinge valve 5.
Patent GB-2500593-A (GB)
Title: Duvet releasably securable within a duvet cover
Inventor: ROBINSON JAMES PHILIP
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2012-03-26
Abstract: A bedding system comprises a duvet and an associated duvet cover each provided with corresponding and cooperating releasable fasteners. Preferably the releasable fasteners are located on the four corners and the midpoint of each side of the duvet and duvet cover. Indicia may be provided to allow the user to align the duvet within the duvet cover. The releasable fasteners may be one or more of buttons, toggles or hook and loop fasteners.
Patent GB-2500609-A (GB)
Title: Handover of user equipment from a large cell to a small cell operating with the same physical cell identity as other small cells
Inventor: GIUSTINA ANDREA
IPC: H04W36/04
Filed: 2012-03-26
Abstract: A cellular telecommunications network comprises a plurality of large cells (e.g. macrocells) wherein the coverage area of at least one of the large cells includes a plurality of small cells, each operating with a respective Physical Cell Identity (PCI) that does not unambiguously identify each of the small cells (i.e. the small cells may operate with the same Physical Cell Identity (PCI) as other small cells within the coverage area of the large cell). Hence, on determining that handover of user equipment is required from a serving large cell to one of the small cells included within its coverage area, a handover request is sent from the serving large cell identifying the Physical Cell Identity (PCI) of one of the small cells and including additional information to allow the network to reduce ambiguity in an identity of the small cell. The additional information may comprise information relating to a location of the user equipment within the large cell, a timing offset between transmissions of the large cell and the small cell, or neighbour cells that can be detected by the user equipment.
Patent GB-2486615-A (GB)
Title: Unit and method for transporting blanks made of an initially plastic,in particular ceramic,material to and from a dryer and a kiln
Inventor: SIMON HELMUT
IPC: B28B11/24
Filed: 2010-10-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a unit (1) for transporting blanks (2) made of initially plastic, in particular ceramic, material to a dryer (3), from the dryer (3), and to a kiln (4), having a dryer feed unit (7) for feeding the blanks (2) to the dryer (3) and a removal and feed unit (8) for removing the blanks (2) from the dryer (3) and for feeding the blanks (2) to the kiln (4). Transport bases (5) made of heat-proof material for the blanks (2) are thereby associated with the unit (1). The feed unit (7) comprises a blank loading device (19) for loading the blanks (2) onto a transport base (5) and the removal and feeding device (8) comprises a transfer device (22a, 22b, 22c) for gripping and transferring each transport base (5) loaded with blanks (2) to the kiln (4). The present invention further relates to a method for transporting blanks.
Patent GB-2490035-A (GB)
Title: Display system including an induced voltage compensation circuit
Inventor: MARKHAM STEPHEN
IPC: G09G3/34
Filed: 2012-04-13
Abstract: A display system comprising an electrooptic display coupled to a display driver comprises an induced voltage compensation circuit 700 to compensate for voltages induced due to parasitic capacitance (i.e. capacitive coupling) between gate and pixel electrodes. The compensation circuit comprises a system to measure a voltage applied a common pixel electrode 552 of the display, and one or both of: (i) a system to measure a voltage swing on a pixel select line of the display, and (ii) a system to measure a change in voltage on the common pixel electrode due to a voltage induced on a pixel drive electrode of the display. In response to a combination of the measured applied voltage and one or both of (i) the measured voltage swing and (ii) the measured change in voltage, the compensation circuit applies a compensation voltage to the common pixel electrode to compensate for the induced (kickback) voltage. A method of compensating for induced voltages in electrooptic displays is also disclosed. The system and method are particularly applicable to electrophoretic displays mounted on a flexible (e.g. plastic) substrate for use in electronic document reading devices. By compensating for the induced voltages resultant visual artefacts may be reduced, thus improving display quality.
Patent GB-2492878-A (GB)
Title: Desiccant dehumidifier powered by vehicle battery
Inventor: BESSANT ALAN
IPC: B60H3/02
Filed: 2012-06-27
Abstract: A desiccant-based dehumidifier (2, fig 2a) for mounting on a road-going vehicle supplies dehumidified air to a cargo storage compartment (e.g. a tanker), and uses the vehicles battery as a sole power source. The dehumidifier can be in a double-skinned housing 4 with base 6, lid 8, intake channel 30, a filter 34 and an inclined intake baffle 32; powered by an inverter (50, fig 8); operate intermittently when the vehicleâ  s engine runs, or from an electrical mains supply (56, fig 9). The filter 34 may be back-washed by water. A relay (R2, figs 8 & 9) protects the battery from discharge beyond a specified level. Condensation (e.g. during discharge) and cleaning is reduced.
Patent GB-2505247-A (GB)
Title: DC powered lighting via Power over Ethernet cables
Inventor: VIJAYAKUMAR PRASANNA
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: In a Power over Ethernet (PoE) network in which CAT5e/6 cables carry both electrical power (up to 60W under the Cisco UPoE or PoE+ standard) and data to domestic devices, photovoltaic (PV) solar modules (2) provide DC power via storage cells (6) to eg. LED lighting fixtures (14a-c). A transformer may allow a supplementary AC mains supply, and the internet connection (18) also allows the lights to be controlled remotely.
Patent GB-2494969-A (GB)
Title: Mirroring virtual machines from a primary host to a secondary host
Inventor: HUNTER GRAHAM
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2012-09-07
Abstract: A method for mirroring virtual machines (202) from a primary host (100) to a secondary host (102) uses checkpoints and includes tracking changes 404 for each of a plurality of memory pages (304) and processor states for one or more primary host virtual machines. Responsive to an occurrence of a checkpoint 408, the primary host virtual machines are stopped. A determination 412 is made if each of the memory pages is frequently changed. In response to the memory page being frequently changed, the frequently changed. memory page is marked as being writeable 422 and copied 423 to a buffer. In response to the memory page being infrequently changed, the infrequently changed memory page is marked as being read only 414. The one or more primary host virtual machines are resumed 415. A copy of the memory pages, the buffer, and changes to the processor states are transmitted to the secondary host. Tracking frequently used memory pages reduces the occurrence of memory page protection faults and the overhead caused by interrupting the virtual machine to service memory page faults for frequently-accessed pages is reduced or eliminated.
Patent GB-2496287-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for alternatingly switching a persistent current switch between a normal mode and a superconducting mode
Inventor: STAUTNER ERNST WOLFGANG
IPC: H01F6/00
Filed: 2012-10-25
Abstract: A persistent current switch 100 including a vacuum chamber 102, a cooling unit 104 within the vacuum chamber 102 to circulate a coolant 107 between a first layer 112 and a second layer 114 of the cooling unit. The switch includes a superconducting winding unit 106 disposed on at least one of the first layer and the second layer of the cooling unit 104 to switch the persistent current switch from a normal state to a superconducting state when a temperature associated with the winding unit is below a threshold temperature. In addition, the persistent current switch includes a heating unit 108 thermally coupled to the winding unit and configured to raise the temperature of the winding unit above the threshold temperature to transition the persistent current switch from the superconducting state to a normal state. In one embodiment the switch is couple to a superconducting magnet. The cooling unit may be couple to a coolant reservoir which provides a coolant, such as liquid nitrogen, to cool the winding unit and to receive evaporated coolant. A filler material may be provided inside the cooling unit to stabilize the temperature of the winding unit. The transition between states can be done within a specific time period.
Patent GB-2499289-A (GB)
Title: A floor covering, having sustainable slip resistance, comprising clear polymer layers and aggregate particles
Inventor: NICHOLAS BARKER
IPC: B32B27/14
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: The floor covering comprises at least two clear polymer layers 10, 6, and particles 12 of an aggregate material, having an average particle size of 0.05mm to 1.0mm, located between and/or within the polymer layers. These polymer layers each have a gauge of 0.1mm to 1.0mm. The polymer layers are preferably transparent polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The multi-layered floor covering might also contain a decorative layer 8 to provide the required appearance, a backing 4, an emboss layer 14 and a polyurethane coating 16 containing micro-aggregate. The floor covering is produced by heating the polymer layers, held under tension, and applying particles to one layer before contact the layers under heat (150-190Â°C) and pressure.
Patent GB-2499506-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle with improved air intake apparatus
Inventor: FORTY ROGER
IPC: B60K13/02
Filed: 2013-01-21
Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided with a vehicle body, an engine compartment (105 see fig 4) having a bonnet 110 and an engine air intake duct 150 having an orifice through which intake air may be drawn into the engine. The vehicle is provided with two air flow paths whereby air may be supplied to the air intake duct. The first flow path (F1 see fig 4) is provided by a bonnet air intake conduit 110C having an air inlet aperture 110IN at a front portion of the bonnet 110 and an air outlet aperture 110OUT aft of the air inlet aperture 110IN, the air outlet aperture 110OUT being provided in fluid communication with the air intake duct orifice. The second flow path (F2 see fig 4) is provided by a gap between a side edge of the bonnet 110 and the body of the vehicle, whereby ambient air may be drawn through the gap to the air intake duct 150. The invention may provide cooler air to the engine, increased wading capability and reduced snow and water spray ingestion.