baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2580078-A (GB)
Title: Piecewise modeling for linear component sample prediction
Inventor: CHRISTOPHE GISQUET
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 2018-12-20
Abstract: A linear model for obtaining a first-component sample for a first-component block from an associated reconstructed second-component sample of a second-component block in the same frame is derived. The derivation comprises determining at least three points, each point, A, T and B, being defined by two variables, the first variable corresponding to a second-component sample value, the second variable corresponding to a first-component sample value, based on reconstructed samples of both the first-component and the second-component. Parameters, α and β, of each of a plurality of linear equations are determined, each equation representing a straight line passing through two adjacent points of said M points, and a piecewise linear model defined by the parameters of the said straight lines is derived. Also claimed are methods in which different criteria are used to determine if more than one linear equation should be used in determining the model. The methods may be used to predict chroma component samples from reconstructed luma component samples in video coding.
Patent GB-2587771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to rotary encoders
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER DAVID DIXON
IPC: G01D18/00
Filed: 2019-04-23
Abstract: A rotary encoder (12, fig.1) comprises an annular track with an alternating pattern of at least two different encoding regions. A first detector 16 produces a first alternating output signal as the track of encoding regions rotates about its axis past the detector. The state of the output signal depends on which encoding region is facing the first detector. A second detector 17, offset from the first detector, produces a second alternating output signal as the track rotates about its axis past the detector. The state of the output signal depends on which encoding region is facing the second detector. The combined values of the output signals assume a plurality of unique states, changing as the encoder rotates. Post-processing apparatus comprises a memory which stores first and second sets of compensation values, each associated with a possible state change. Each compensation value is indicative of an average error in the position at which the corresponding change of state occurs. A processing means is configured to generate a position signal that is updated when there is a change in the combined states of the output signals, the position signal being corrected based on a compensation value of one of the first set of compensation values associated with the latest change in state. The processing means compares the first set of compensation values with the second set of compensation values to determine a change in the sensor. The first and second set of compensation values is generated during and after an initial calibration respectively.
Patent GB-2585005-A (GB)
Title: Training a machine to recognize a motor vehicle driver using a mobile device
Inventor: JONATHAN DEVOR
IPC: G06V10/764
Filed: 2019-06-24
Abstract: Systems for determining whether a motor vehicle driver is using a mobile device while driving a motor vehicle are disclosed. Multiple images of a driver are captured 803 through a window of the motor vehicle. Positive images show a driver using a mobile device while negative images show a driver not using a mobile device. Multiple training images are selected 805, 807 from both the positive and negative images. The selected training images, together with respective labels indicating positive or negative, are input to a machine 809 (e.g. Convolutional Neural Network, (CNN)). The trained machine is then used to classify whether a test image (8B), captured through a window of a motor vehicle, shows a driver using a mobile device while driving the vehicle. The method could also involve defining a loss function and optimising the training process 815 by adding or removing images to or from the selected training images. Certain features in the positive images could be masked so that the training process does not concentrate on irrelevant details. Claims are also included for training the machine and for the data-set used in training.
Patent GB-2588654-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for determining a state of traffic lights
Inventor: Mahni Shayganfar
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2019-10-31
Abstract: Method of determining traffic lights state (104A-C, Fig. 1) comprising: obtaining a plurality of evidences and a corresponding plurality of evidence confidence values 201; calculating, for each possible state of the traffic lights, a mass (combined confidence) value 202, (mass value column, Fig. 4); generating a belief value for each possible state of the traffic lights 203, (belief value column, Fig. 4); generating a plausibility value for each possible state of the traffic lights by aggregating the mass value containing that state 203, (plausibility value column, Fig. 4); and determining a state of the traffic light based on the belief value and/or the plausibility value 204. The confidence values may be determined on measurements received from sensors capturing the evidences. The confidence values may comprise: state confidence value; lane confidence value; lane duration value; first distance value; second distance value; distance between detected position of the one or more traffic lights and a predetermined position of the one or more traffic lights; and an association confidence value. The mass (combined confidence) value may be determined using a: probability assignment technique; and/or historical confidence values. Aggregating the mass value may be based on one or more rules for combination of evidence.
Patent GB-2582193-A (GB)
Title: Spinning reel
Inventor: KOJI OCHIAI
IPC: A01K89/01
Filed: 2019-12-09
Abstract: A spinning reel 100 for casting a fishing line in a forward direction includes a reel body 2, a spool shaft 4, a pinion gear 7, a bush 8 and a shaft bearing 9. The spool shaft 4 is supported by the reel body 2 so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction. The pinion gear 7 has a tubular shape and an interior, the spool shaft 4 penetrating through the interior. The bush 8 has a support portion 8a supporting the spool shaft 4, and a shaft bearing housing portion 8b that has a larger diameter than an inner diameter of the support portion 8a and that is fixed to the reel body 2 by press-fitting. The shaft bearing 9 is attached to the shaft bearing housing portion 8a of the bush 8 and supporting the pinion gear 7. The bush 8 may have a press-fit rib 8d (Figure 4) protruding from an outer peripheral portion in a radial direction.
Patent GB-2595306-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle imaging station
Inventor: DANIEL GEORGE GOULD
IPC: H04N5/247
Filed: 2020-05-22
Abstract: A vehicle imaging station 10 includes a booth 12 with an entrance EN and exit EX which are distinct from each other, allowing a vehicle (14, fig 2) to drive through. The central axes of the entrance A1 and exit A2 are non-coaxial and define an S shaped vehicle pathway (VP, fig 3). A first camera C1 is arranged on a portion P1 of a first wall 12c on an opposite side of the central axis of the exit A2 with respect to the central axis of the entrance A1. The first camera C1 is orientated to face a central portion of the vehicle pathway to capture a front view image of a vehicle 14. There may be a second camera C2 on a portion P2 of a second wall 12d for capturing a rear view image of the vehicle 14. A second embodiment has a first camera C4b arranged to capture a front-side-on view image of a vehicle 14, the camera being mounted at a height of between 0.1m and 5m.
Patent GB-2596806-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for packaging
Inventor: JOHN WILLIAM FARLEY
IPC: B65D81/18
Filed: 2020-07-06
Abstract: A method of packaging a temperature-sensitive product, comprising the steps of providing a box 5 constructed from card, optionally corrugated cardboard, placing a first ice pack 8 in a base of the box, placing a product 3 on said first ice pack, placing a second ice pack 13 over the product, providing a lid 6 made from card for the box and sealing the box with the lid. Optionally, the box is positioned within a second, larger box (figure 18, 48). The ice packs may comprise a frozen-ice card composite, comprising ice contained within an envelope or frozen water immobilised in a gel. Also provided is a frame suitable for a box.
Patent GB-2592451-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for manufacturing a container
Inventor: PETER GOUGH
IPC: B31B50/74
Filed: 2020-07-28
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus suitable for the manufacture of a container from paperboard. The container is formed from at least two elements adhered together. The apparatus comprises a first inlet 238 connected to a dry steam source, a second inlet 234 connected to a dry air source, a chamber 240 for mixing the two gasses and a delivery nozzle 242. Preferably the first inlet is connected to the mixing chamber downstream of the second inlet. Preferably the apparatus comprises a steam generator and a device for removing condensate from the steam, more preferably this device is a cyclonic separator. The nozzle may comprise a heating element, more preferably the heating element may comprise a heating band Also claimed is a method for reactivating adhesive comprising mixing a stream of dry steam with a stream of hot air and directing the mixed stream to flow over a surface including a layer of adhesive.
Patent GB-2589180-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle antenna apparatus, method of use and manufacture
Inventor: STEPHEN JOHN BOYES
IPC: H01Q21/24
Filed: 2020-07-29
Abstract: A vehicle antenna apparatus, comprising a plurality of directional antenna elements 23, 24 arranged to be mountable in a distributed array around and pointing away from a vehicle 20, and powering means configured to power the directional antenna elements 23, 24 in phase with each other. The antenna apparatus further comprises an omnidirectional antenna 21 arranged to be mountable with the vehicle 20, with the powering means being further configured to power the omnidirectional antenna 21 in-phase with the directional antenna elements 23, 24, providing a combined radiative performance radiating away from the vehicle 20 where the omnidirectional antenna increases the gain in the null regions of gain produced by the directional antenna elements. The directional antenna elements may be planar inverted-F antenna (PIFA) elements comprising at least one parasitic radiator arranged on each respective ground plate, and they may each be dual-polarised and housed within a respective radome. There may be four or six directional antenna elements mounted as pairs on opposite sides of the vehicle adjacent an uppermost edge of the vehicle and these may be equally spaced around the vehicle.
Patent GB-2589704-A (GB)
Title: Emergency stand-by system for monitoring a monitoring region and carrying out emergency measures and method for monitoring a monitoring region and carrying
Inventor: ANDREAS WOLLINGER GIACOMELLI
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2020-09-04
Abstract: An emergency CCTV system for monitoring a monitoring region and introducing and carrying out emergency measures. At least one video monitoring device 3 such as a camera records monitoring data C in a monitoring region. The camera can adopt a first monitoring state A or a second monitoring state B, wherein the first monitoring state differs from the second state. A functional device 5 outputs information about an emergency or notifications concerning the emergency in the monitoring region. A processing and control device 4 processes the monitoring data and actuates a functional device 5 as a function of the first or second states. The emergency stand-by system comprises at least one activation device 2 for activating a switch of the camera from the first to the second monitoring state. Ideally the first monitoring state involves recording and transmitting metadata of the scene, in order to protect privacy.
Patent GB-2598409-A (GB)
Title: Trajectory planning of vehicles using route information
Inventor: DANIELE DE FRANCESCO
IPC: B60W60/00
Filed: 2020-10-01
Abstract: An autonomous vehicle receives information from vehicle sensors indicating the presence of an object (e.g. bus, delivery vehicle, bicycle) nearby. The object is identified (e.g. a bus with a particular model number) and the expected route of the object is retrieved (e.g. from a database, vehicle-to-vehicle communications or a mobile device associated with the object). The current trajectory is estimated using the on-board sensors and is compared with the expected route of the object, including approximating where the object may be in 5 seconds. The information is used to plan the trajectory of the autonomous vehicle (e.g. to avoid collisions). The expected route may be a one-time or temporary route (e.g. recreational drivers, delivery vehicles, construction vehicles) or a re-occurring route (e.g. postal services, busses). A confidence level may be assigned based on an accuracy and/or reliability of the expected route of the object.
Patent GB-2593795-A (GB)
Title: Enclosures and power and data routing
Inventor: DANIEL CHI MAN HO
IPC: H05K7/12
Filed: 2021-01-27
Abstract: A system for distributing power and/or data through a seating arrangement, which has a rail 15 on which seats can be secured, the rail supporting the seats. Enclosures 10 for housing transformer or transmitter or junction boxes have an interlocking profile corresponding to the profile of the rail 15 to attach the enclosure 10 to the rail. At least two enclosures may be are included, being linked with a power and/or data transmitting cable 18, and the rail includes channels or cavities in which the cable or cables can be contained. The rail 15 may comprise an I-shaped bar where the enclosure comprises grooves corresponding to the protrusions of the I-shaped bar.
Patent GB-2590579-A (GB)
Title: Single module integrated aftertreatment module
Inventor: RANDOLPH G ZORAN
IPC: F01N13/00
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: A method of treating an exhaust gas, comprises providing a diesel particulate filter (DPF) 204 with a first and a second filter 210, a decomposition chamber 220 downstream of the DPF, and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) 240 catalyst downstream of the decomposition chamber. The exhaust gas flows through the system and a characteristic is sensed 248 between the first and second catalyst 246 of the SCR. The DPF and SCR share the same centreline axis i.e. coaxial. The DPF may have one or more Silicon Carbide (SiC) filters. The SCR may have one or more extruded SCR catalysts and may be provided with a water capable substrate mat. A service hatch or opening may be present to facilitate removal of the DPF. A noise attenuation component may be present after the SCR. A reductant delivery system 230 may be present.
Patent GB-2596419-A (GB)
Title: Method for monitoring a load carrier vehicle, monitoring device for a load carrier vehicle, load carrier vehicle, load carrier vehicle system and swap body
Inventor: ROBERT ZWIJZE
IPC: G01M1/12
Filed: 2018-12-21
Abstract: The technology provides a method for monitoring a load carrier vehicle (10; 12; 22; 154), comprising measuring at least one sensor value indicating a force and determining a mass based on the at least one sensor value. Furthermore, monitoring devices (156) used in the method and load carrier vehicles (10; 12; 22; 154) are described.
Patent GB-2612976-A (GB)
Title: Optoelectronic device
Inventor: THOMAS PIERRE SCHRANS
IPC: G02F1/025
Filed: 2021-11-17
Abstract: An optoelectronic device includes an input waveguide 102 receiving an optical signal 104 and a multistage photodiode detector including photodiode elements 101a-n connected in series. One of the photodiode elements is connected to the input waveguide, receiving the optical signal. Each photodiode element has first and second contacts connected to first 120a and second 120b electrodes respectively. Each photodiode element may include a p-i-n junction extending across a waveguide. Each photodiode element may be located within a cavity 122a-n of a silicon-on-insulator wafer. The optoelectronic device may include passive waveguides 106a-n each connected to a pair of the photodiode elements. A final photodiode element may be connected at a terminating end to a high reflectivity mirror. The optoelectronic device may be a power monitor. An array may include such power monitors where each is connected to a respective laser or electro-absorption modulator. Power output monitoring of an electro-absorption modulator may use such a power monitor. A signal from the laser or electro-absorption modulator may be provided to the input waveguide and a power level of the signal detected using the multistage photodiode detector. A photonic integrated circuit used as a transmission device may also include the array of power monitors.
Patent GB-2601683-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for clamp assemblies
Inventor: GARY JENNEY
IPC: F16L47/14
Filed: 2020-08-25
Abstract: A tube clamp for bioprocessing, comprising: a first clamp member (102) having a first end joined to a second end by a crescent shaped body comprising: an interior (118) having a groove (116) extending along the crescent shaped body and including a lower surface joined to a sidewall and a top surface joined to the sidewall by a tapered surface (124), wherein the tapered surface is angled at forty-five degrees relative to the lower surface and the top surface; an exterior surrounding the interior, the exterior including an exterior surface joined to an exterior sidewall by an exterior taper, the exterior taper is angled at forty-five degrees relative to the exterior surface and the exterior sidewall and the exterior sidewall is joined to the top surface; a closure region (112) joined to the first end; and an attachment region (110) joined to the second end; and a second clamp member having a first end joined to a second end by a crescent shaped body comprising: an interior including a groove extending along the crescent shaped body and including a lower surface joined to a sidewall and a top surface joined to the sidewall by a tapered surface (146), wherein the tapered surface is angled at forty-five degrees relative to the lower surface and the top surface; an exterior surrounding the interior, the exterior including an exterior surface joined to an exterior sidewall by an exterior taper (154), the exterior taper is angled at forty-five degrees relative to the exterior surface and the exterior sidewall and the exterior sidewall is joined to the top surface; a closure region joined to the first end; and an attachment region (130) joined to the second end.
Patent GB-2602752-A (GB)
Title: Generating labels for synthetic images using one or more neural networks
Inventor: YUXUAN ZHANG
IPC: G06N3/04
Filed: 2021-09-09
Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and techniques to determine pixel-level labels of a synthetic image. In at least one embodiment, the synthetic image is generated by one or more generative networks and the pixel-level labels are generated using a combination of data output by a plurality of layers of the generative networks.
Patent GB-2606850-A (GB)
Title: Method for testing batteries
Inventor: ANDREW KALLFELZ
IPC: G01R31/379
Filed: 2022-04-07
Abstract: A method for testing a battery 10 comprising a preliminary test (80, Fig. 4) and a charging current acceptance test (90, Fig. 4). The preliminary test is performed to evaluate the battery’s state of charge by measuring parameters, typically the open-circuit voltage, ohmic value and temperature 16, using a dedicated battery testing device 12. The dedicated device may transmit the test results to a smart device 14 for analysis and the results are evaluated to determine the condition of the battery. When a battery is insufficiently charged to allow ohmic testing of its condition, a charging source is connected to the battery. The charge acceptance test is performed to determine whether the battery is simply discharged but otherwise usable or beyond its useful service life. The current and voltage measurements are compared to an expected minimum value for the type of battery under test (98, 100, 102, Fig. 4) and the result is then used to determine the condition of the battery (104, Fig. 4).
Patent GB-2617574-A (GB)
Title: Supplemented krill meal and uses thereof
Inventor: Thomas Røkke
IPC: A23K10/22
Filed: 2022-04-12
Abstract: A process for preparing supplemented krill meal comprises the steps of (a) providing krill A, (b) subjecting the krill to a heat treatment B, D, (c) separating E the heat-treated krill into press cake O and press water F, (d) separating G stick water from the press water, (e) mixing the stick water and the press cake, and (f) drying M the mixture to obtain a supplemented krill meal N. Step (f) preferably comprises drying the mixture using a vacuum dryer below 95°C. A process for preparing aquaculture feed is also claimed, comprising steps (a) to (f) and the further step of (g) formulating the supplemented krill meal into aquaculture feed. An aquaculture feed formed by the process, a method of aquaculture comprising making the aquatic feed as in steps (a) to (g) and feeding it to aquatic organisms such as fish, and krill meal augmented by stick water wherein the meal has a free amino acid concentration of at least 1g/100g of krill meal, are also claimed. The meal is preferably used for feeding salmon or shrimp, and steps (a) to (f) may be carried out on a ship, with step (g) being carried out on shore.
Patent GB-2609090-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for providing ground fault protection on direct current power feeds of engine components
Inventor: Lane Woodland
IPC: H02H3/32
Filed: 2022-07-01
Abstract: A ground fault device 103 is arranged between a DC power distribution circuit and a subsystem of the generator set. The ground fault device is configured to detect a fault condition based on a comparison by controller 132 of a first current I1 in a first wire with a second current I2 in a second wire between the DC power distribution circuit and the subsystem. In response to detecting the fault condition, the controller 132 is configured to disconnect the subsystem by opening switch 131.
Patent GB-2610291-A (GB)
Title: An edge protection system - joint orientation marker
Inventor: GREG STEPHEN MASON
IPC: E04F15/14
Filed: 2022-07-08
Abstract: An edge protection system 72 including a first expandable armoured joint 74 to protect a first joint 76 extending in a first direction, a second expandable armoured joint 78 to protect a second joint 80 extending in a second direction, and an intersection module 82 at an intersection of the first and second armoured joints, wherein the intersection module has an indicator 122 to enable a user to ensure correct orientation of the intersection module. The indicator may be repeated on a plurality of assembly pieces of the intersection module and allows a user to orientate joints during installation on-site.
Patent GB-2612181-A (GB)
Title: System and method for discovering drug active site of protein using pathogenic mutation
Inventor: JUNGSUL LEE
IPC: G16B20/30
Filed: 2022-08-30
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for discovering a drug active site of protein, to which a drug binds, in a protein containing a pathogenic mutation. The system includes: a pathogenic mutation position detection unit for detecting a pathogenic mutation position corresponding to a pathogenic mutation in a three-dimensional structure of protein, which uses pathogenic mutation data containing information on a pathogenic mutation causing an abnormal protein function and protein structure data containing information on the three-dimensional structure corresponding to genetic sequencing of the protein to model the structure of the protein containing the pathogenic mutation; and a drug active site detection unit detecting a drug active site, corresponding to the pathogenic mutation position, and, to which a drug is bindable.