baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2543611-A (GB)
Title: System for reducing waiting time
Inventor: OONNIKRISHNAN PULIYELIL SIVASANKARANNAIR
IPC: G07G1/01
Filed: 2016-08-16
Abstract: System and methods for determining wait time in a store with a plurality of checkout queues, and reducing wait times. The system includes a real-time item counting device coupled to a shopping cart. The item counting device preferably includes a weight sensor and a counter, the counter incrementing by 1 in response to the weight sensor detecting an increase in weight as an item is placed within the shopping cart. The system includes an efficiency analyser that determines a historical efficiency of an employee at a checkout register and includes a proximity processor that receives data from a customer through an input device and outputs a proximity of the customer to a queue. The system has a wait time processor that determines the wait time of a plurality of checkout queues. The customer can receive the wait times at the plurality of checkout queues, the shortest wait time of a checkout queue, or a notification of a predetermined number of wait times from a predetermined number of closest or nearest queues. The number of carts and the number of items in each cart for each queue can be used to determine the checkout queue wait time.
Patent GB-2555804-A (GB)
Title: Accelerometer control
Inventor: ALAN MALVERN
IPC: G01P15/13
Filed: 2016-11-09
Abstract: An accelerometer closed loop control system 10 comprising: a capacitive accelerometer comprising a proof mass 4 moveable relative to first and second fixed capacitor electrodes 6a,6b; a PWM generator 24 to generate in-phase and anti-phase PWM drive signals 30a,30b with an adjustable mark/space ratio, wherein said drive signals are applied to the first and second electrodes such that they are charged alternately; an output signal detector to detect a pick-off signal from the accelerometer representing a displacement of the proof mass from a null position to provide an error signal, wherein the null position is the position of the proof mass relative to the fixed electrodes when no acceleration is applied; a PWM servo operating in closed loop to vary the mark/space ratio of said PWM drive signals in response to the error signal so that mechanical inertial forces are balanced by electrostatic forces to maintain the operating point of the proof mass at the null position; and a differential voltage servo to vary a difference in amplitude between the PWM drive signals in response to the error signal. Thus the accelerometer 2 may avoid the negative spring rate issues suffered by conventional accelerometers. By varying a differential voltage applied to the two capacitor electrodes in response to the error signal, the electrostatic force can be kept substantially constant regardless of any displacement of the proof mass due to an applied acceleration. This can substantially reduce or remove the effects of the negative spring rate on the accelerometer.
Patent GB-2548666-A (GB)
Title: Intergrated camera system having two dimensional image capture and three dimensional time-of-flight capture with movable illuminated region of interest
Inventor: JAMYUEN KO
IPC: H04N13/02
Filed: 2015-11-17
Abstract: An apparatus is described having an integrated two-dimensional image capture and three-dimensional time-of-flight depth capture system. The integrated two-dimensional image capture and three-dimensional time-of-flight depth capture system includes an illuminator to generate light for the time-of-flight depth capture system. The illuminator includes an array of light sources and a movable lens assembly. The movable lens assembly is to movably direct an emitted beam of the light to one of any of a plurality of locations within the illuminator's field of view to form an illuminated region of interest within the illuminator's field of view. The illuminated region of interest has a size that is smaller than the illuminator's field of view.
Patent GB-2555498-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for use in a fluid conduit
Inventor: NEIL COOPER
IPC: F16K35/02
Filed: 2017-03-24
Abstract: A locking device 32 for use in a fluid conduit comprises a plunger 36 for engaging a valve (30, Fig. 1b) in the fluid conduit. The plunger 36 is moveable in a first axial direction 50 from an undeployed position to a deployed position, the plunger 36 when in its deployed position holding the valve in a closed position. A locking element 56 engages the plunger 36 in its deployed position to prevent movement of the plunger 36 in a second axial direction 52 that is opposite to the first axial direction 50. This provides a passive locking mechanism that prevents the valve from opening. The locking element 56 may be a ratchet mechanism having teeth 60 engaging in grooves 58.
Patent GB-2546208-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for the computer tomography of a workpiece
Inventor: RALF CHRISTOPH
IPC: G06T11/00
Filed: 2015-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a device and to a method for drift correction for computer tomography, wherein, in a measurement, a workpiece to be measured is arranged between an x-ray source that emits x-radiation and an x-ray detector that receives the x-radiation and radiographs are recorded in a plurality of rotational positions between the workpiece and a computer tomography sensor system. In order to perform a drift correction, according to the invention, radiographs recorded in target rotational positions in the measurement are compared with the target radiographs and a shift is determined for each target rotational position from the position deviation of at least one feature in the radiographs in relation to the position of said feature in the target radiograph.
Patent GB-2562068-A (GB)
Title: Low cobalt hard facing alloy
Inventor: DAVID ANDREW STEWART
IPC: C23C30/00
Filed: 2017-05-03
Abstract: A first alloy comprises by weight: 19-22 % chromium, 8.5-10.5 % nickel, 4.5-5.75 % silicon, 0.25-2.2 % carbon, 0-0.2 % nitrogen, 0.2-1.2 % cobalt, 3.0-7.0 % manganese, 0-9.0 % niobium, 0.005-0.6 % titanium and 0.3-6.0 % molybdenum, with the balance being iron and impurities. A second alloy comprises by weight: 19-22 % chromium, 8.5-10.5 % nickel, 4.5-5.75 % silicon, 0.25-2.2 % carbon, 0-0.2 % nitrogen, 0-0.2 % cobalt, 3.0-7.0 % manganese, 0-9.0 % niobium, 0.005-0.6 % titanium and 0-0.3 % molybdenum, with the balance being iron and impurities. A third alloy comprises by weight: 20-22 % chromium, 8.5-9.6 % nickel, 5.25-5.76 % silicon, 0.8-1.3 % carbon, 0-0.2 % nitrogen, 1.0-1.2 % cobalt, 3.0-7.0 % manganese, 4.0-6.0 % niobium, 0.3-0.6 % titanium and 4.0-6.0 % molybdenum, with the balance being iron and impurities. The impurities can be 0-0.03 % phosphorous and 0-0.03 % sulphur. The alloys can be processed by hot isostatic pressing, casting, welding or be used to coat an article. The low cobalt content makes the alloy suitable for use in nuclear reactors, particularly steam generating plant therefor.
Patent GB-2563251-A (GB)
Title: Terminal device, data processing apparatuses and methods
Inventor: PAUL SZUCS
IPC: H04N21/845
Filed: 2017-06-07
Abstract: A terminal device (UE) 102 is connected to a network 101 via an eNB 103 and receives data from a content server 106 via a first path. The device transmits via a different second path a request to DNS server 105 for information identifying a DANE (DASH-Aware Network Element) 104 that can perform a predetermined process such as network assistance, proxy-caching, or QoE/QoS management. The terminal receives from the DNS a signal identifying the DANE, monitors whether a predetermined condition associated with the reception of content data is met, and when it is met, transmits a request to the DANE. The DANE may be identified based on a location of the terminal. The DNS request may comprise a Partially-Qualified Domain Name (PQDN). In a handover between eNBs, the terminal may receive indication of whether to switch to a different DANE, and may send another DNS query. Communication between the terminal and the DANE initiating and terminating network assistance may use Server and Network-assisted DASH (SAND) messages and SAND message extensions. The DANE may identify an estimated and recommended highest data rate to be received or provide network assistance to request a data boost. DASH is Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP.
Patent GB-2564393-A (GB)
Title: A method of adaptively sampling data to determine the start of injection in a solenoid actuated valve
Inventor: MARTIN A P SYKES
IPC: H01F7/18
Filed: 2017-07-05
Abstract: A method of adaptively sampling data to more accurately determine the actual start of injection by a solenoid-actuated valve of a fluid injector, comprising (i) sampling the signal of current I (curve 4) through the valves solenoid at regular pre-defined intervals, (ii) determining the value 7 of the derivative of current (dI/dt) at each sampling point 5, (iii) detecting the maximum value 8 of dI/dt and taking the respective sampling point to represent the start of injection (at sampling time z), (iv) comparing the values 9 and 10 of dI/dt at the sampling points immediately preceding (z-1) and following (z+1) the sampling point of step iii, and (v) in a subsequent operating cycle of the valve shifting the sampling times time wise depending on the result of this comparison. Preferably if the value of the derivative at the point before the maximum, dI/dt(z-1), is greater than the value at the point after the maximum, dI/dt(z+1), the sampling window is shifted earlier in time by a set increment, whereas if it is the other way round, the sampling window is moved later. Preferably the method is applied to valves injecting a liquid reductant such as urea into a vehicle exhaust system.
Patent GB-2558385-A (GB)
Title: Decorative element structure with multiple elements
Inventor: JANNE ALATALO
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2017-11-01
Abstract: The structure comprises two or more decorative elements E1, E2, E3, E4 joined at contact lines CL1, CL2, CL3, CL4, each element comprising a backing structure B1, B2, B3, B4 comprising ornamental plant material M on its front surface FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4, the structure further comprising a fastening structure for fastening the elements to an object W, the fastening structure STL, STV1, STV2 comprising one or more adhesive strips having an adhesive surface on one side for attachment to the object and protrusions HS on its opposite side for gripping a porous surface of the back surface of the backing structure, the adhesive strips being placed parallel to the contact lines at the contact lines. There may be at least four decorative elements. The backing structure may be polypropene or felt. The projections may be hooks of Velcro (RTM) type. The ornamental plant material may be reindeer lichen or reindeer moss. The adhesive surface may comprise glue. The object may be a wall.
Patent GB-2556596-A (GB)
Title: Filter element with end cap seal
Inventor: BRYANT A MORRIS
IPC: B01D46/42
Filed: 2016-06-22
Abstract: A filter assembly (48) includes a filter element (38), a cap (22), and a base seal (70). The filter element (38) has a first end (40), a second end (42), an outer surface (44), and an inside passage (46). The cap (22) is affixed to the first end (40). The cap (22) has a cap perimeter configured to mate with an opening (50) of a filter housing (24). The base seal (70) is disposed at the second end (42). The base seal (70) has an outlet port (72) in cooperative alignment with the inside passage (46). The base seal (70) is configured to seal the outlet port (72) to a housing outlet (64) and the base seal (70) is configured to seal a housing drain (74).
Patent GB-2561682-A (GB)
Title: Collaborative design systems, apparatuses, and methods
Inventor: Riaan Moolman
IPC: G06F8/30
Filed: 2018-02-20
Abstract: Collaborative design system and method, comprising receiving request messages from a first client device and a second client device requesting a workflow project for design collaboration, creating a typescript version of the workflow project from an executable version of the workflow project, and transmitting a copy of the typescript version of the workflow project to each of the client devices. The method further includes receiving from the first client device, an instruction that is indicative of a modification to the copy of the typescript version of the workflow project at the first client device and transmitting the instruction to the second client device causing the second client device to modify the copy of the typescript version of the workflow project at the second client device. Additionally, the method includes modifying the executable version of the workflow project based on the instruction.
Patent GB-2577087-A (GB)
Title: An electronic apparatus and method for generating a signal
Inventor: MATTHEW CHARLES REGINALD TURNER
IPC: G10H1/34
Filed: 2018-09-13
Abstract: A user interface of the electronic apparatus comprises a first key 107 and a second key 109 which may be hexagonal. The keys each comprise a user input sensing region that is divided into a primary key area 111, 113 and a secondary key area 115. The secondary key area of the first key overlaps with the secondary key area of the second key in a first overlapping region. A controller of the electronic apparatus is arranged to: generate a first signal in response to receiving a user input in the primary key area of the first key; generate a second signal in response to receiving a user input in the primary key area of the second key; and generate a combined signal in response to receiving a user input in the first overlapping region. The combined signal comprises a combination of the first signal and the second signal. The signals may be audio signals having different musical pitches, where the combined signal may output two pitches sequentially or simultaneously. Additional keys may be present, overlapping with a plurality of neighbouring keys. Other disclosed applications of the apparatus include control of smart home appliances such as lighting.
Patent GB-2570207-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, a vehicle and a method
Inventor: MATTHEW ATKINSON
IPC: B60R7/02
Filed: 2018-11-27
Abstract: An apparatus (101) for retaining an item (902) carried by a vehicle (Figure 1, 100), a vehicle and a method of manufacturing. The apparatus comprises a rail (301) and a strap (105) anchored at a first anchor point (Figure 3, 302). The apparatus also includes at least one component (305) defining a passageway (Figure 4, 401), between the component and the rail, through which the strap extends, the at least one component being mounted to slide along the rail, towards and away from the first anchor point, to enable different items of various dimensions to be retained between the strap and the rail.
Patent GB-2579269-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing electronic board and mounting sheet
Inventor: TADASHI KOSUGA
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 2019-09-19
Abstract: A mounting sheet (1A, Figure 2B) and a method of manufacturing an electronic board (S, Figure 1). The method comprising preparing a substrate 2 in which substrate—side solder parts 2c are provided on electrodes 2b. The mounting sheet (1A, Figure 2B) having a resin layer 10 in which a plurality of voids 11 is formed is prepared in accordance with the positions of the electrodes 2b. The resin layer 10 is attached to at least one of a first electronic component 3 and the substrate 2 so that interfaces 3b of the first electronic component 3 or the substrate—side solder parts 2c are located inside the respective voids 11. The interfaces 3b and the substrate—side solder parts 2c face each other at positions of the respective voids 11. The substrate—side solder parts 2c are melted by heating to join the interfaces 3b and the electrodes 2b.
Patent GB-2580486-A (GB)
Title: Laser engraver mirror adjustment system
Inventor: ROBERT WARD
IPC: B44C1/22
Filed: 2019-10-31
Abstract: A laser engraving system (100, Fig.1) includes a laser transmitter (120, Fig.2) and a lens assembly (110, Fig.1) configured to focus a transmitted laser beam (208, Fig.6) onto a workpiece supported by a workpiece support surface (108, Fig.1). A rail system (112, Fig.1) movably supports a base 150 which in turn supports a mirror 154 and a camera 152. A controller (182, Fig.5) is operably connected to the camera and is configured to execute program instructions stored in a memory (184, Fig.5) to obtain first image data from the camera indicative of a first location of the laser beam on the mirror when the camera and the mirror are at a first rail system location, obtain second image data from the camera indicative of a second location of the laser beam on the mirror when the camera and the mirror are at a second rail system location, and output a mirror adjustment signal for the mirror based upon the first signal and the second signal. There is also provided a method of operating the laser engraving system.
Patent GB-2577456-A (GB)
Title: Methods, compositions and uses relating thereto
Inventor: NICHOLAS JOHN DIXON
IPC: D06P5/06
Filed: 2017-09-29
Abstract: A method of combatting colour loss in a dyed material, the method comprising the steps of: (1) contacting the material with a composition comprising an electrophilic species selected from aldehydes, succinimidyl esters, and mixtures thereof; (2) contacting the material with a composition comprising a carboxylic acid salt of an amine. The material is preferably a keratinous material, particularly wool; human or animal hair. Step (1) may be performed before, after or simultaneously with step (2), particularly wherein steps (1) and (2) are simultaneous the components are provided in a single composition. A method of colouring hair comprising the steps (a) contacting the hair with a colouring composition in conjunction with the prior method (b), wherein the steps may be performed in either order or simultaneously. Hair care compositions comprising an electrophilic species selected from aldehydes, succinimidyl esters, and mixtures thereof and a chelating agent and/or a salt of an amine and a carboxylic acid and packaged products comprising the same are also disclosed. The aldehyde is preferably selected from alpha-hydroxy aldehydes, such as 2-hydroxydecanal, 2-hydroxyoctanal and glyceraldehyde. The carboxylic acid amine salt preferably comprises a carboxylic acid having 4-10 carbon atoms, particularly octanoic acid, with triethanolamine octanoate embodied.
Patent GB-2592900-A (GB)
Title: Electronics module for a wearable article
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: H04W12/50
Filed: 2020-01-21
Abstract: A garment 200 has an electronics module which receives a signal from a sensing component of the garment. A first antenna of the module is arranged to communicatively couple with a mobile device 300 over a first wireless communication protocol. A second antenna is arranged to communicatively couple with the mobile device over a second wireless communication protocol. In response to the mobile device being brought into proximity with the electronics module 100, the electronics module 10 is configured to energize the first antenna 107 to transmit information to the mobile device over the first wireless communication protocol. The information may be a unique identifier, application information or authentication information used to facilitate pairing over the second communication protocol. Th first and second communication protocols may be NFC and Bluetooth (RTM) respectively.
Patent GB-2581749-A (GB)
Title: Organomimetic devices and methods of use and manufacturing thereof
Inventor: JOSE FERNANDEZ-ALCON
IPC: C12M3/00
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: An organomimetic device includes a microfluidic device that can be used to culture cells in its microfluidic channels, the device comprising a body with a flexible membrane therein. The organomimetic device can be part of dynamic system that can apply mechanical forces to the cells by modulating the microfluidic device and the flow of fluid through the microfluidic channels. A membrane in the organomimetic device that may carry cells, can be modulated mechanically via pneumatic means and/or mechanical means. The material of the body has decreased absorption relative to silicone materials such as PDMS. A method of making a device may include the provision of a membrane on a liner and fabricating pores with a laser.
Patent GB-2595861-A (GB)
Title: Optical apparatus and associated methods
Inventor: ALISTAIR JAMES POUSTIE
IPC: H04J14/06
Filed: 2020-06-08
Abstract: In a system with wavelength division multiplexors 114 and demultiplexers 116, which have ports with passbands limiting which wavelengths will transmit, the invention proposes transmitting two or more signals through each port. The two signals may have different wavelengths, both falling within the passband (Fig. 8a,c: 312a,b) and/or different polarisations (Fig. 8a,b: 312c,d). The optical signals may be from two sources 406, 408 connected via a combiner 112. The receiver may have filters 118 and detectors 122. The multiplexers may be arrayed waveguide gratings (AWG). The invention may be used to retro-fit/upgrade existing networks (e.g. passive optical networks PON). Also disclosed but not claimed, multiplexing using an AWG port’s free spectral range (FSR), and pulse amplitude modulation (PAM) in a port using two light sources.
Patent GB-2588711-A (GB)
Title: Multi-panel, multi-communication video wall and system and method for seamlessly isolating one or more panels for individual use interaction
Inventor: JEREMIAH FITZGERALD
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2019-08-05
Abstract: A multi-panel video wall and system is disclosed having a computer with a memory or access to a public or private cloud containing a video file and a processor for executing the video file and a plurality of video display screens interconnected to one another and to the computer via wired or wireless transmission, each of the plurality of video display screens configured to work together to display a video content generated from the video file that extends across all of the plurality of video display screens. Upon user interaction or detection of a user, one or more of the plurality of video display screens seamlessly transitions away from the video content to display a separate video content for interaction with the user.
Patent GB-2585166-A (GB)
Title: Protective barrier
Inventor: DAVID S MCCUE
IPC: E01F15/14
Filed: 2015-03-16
Abstract: The barrier comprises a bumper rail 102 including two ends, the protective barrier is anchored to the ground using anchoring mechanisms 230. The protective barrier further includes two anchoring mechanism access openings 113 which have covers 112 that cover the access openings to hide the anchoring mechanism from view. The barrier may further comprise two end caps 104 and the end caps may have the barrier inserted into them. Anchoring the barrier to the ground may include fastening the two end caps to the ground using the anchoring mechanisms. The end caps may include a corresponding one of the anchoring mechanism access openings. The end caps may be of a metallic material and the covers may be made of plastic.
Patent GB-2602154-A (GB)
Title: Lidar sensor assembly and mount
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER HOLMES
IPC: G01S17/931
Filed: 2020-12-21
Abstract: A lidar sensor assembly 1 comprises upper 2 and lower 3 lidar sensors, both comprising rotating emitters and photodetectors. The upper sensor unit is arranged coaxially above the lower sensor unit, on a vertical axis. A mount or adaptor 9 for mounting the lidar sensor assembly on a vehicle roof (10, Fig. 9) has a base for attachment to the vehicle roof, mounting arrangements (18, 8 Fig. 2) for the upper and lower lidar sensor units and optionally, peripheral sensor retainers 19. The mounting arrangement may comprise upper and lower lidar sensor unit supports, and at least one vertical stanchion 7, which may be at the back of the mount. The stanchion(s) may be thief proofed. The mount may comprise an adaptor shaped to conform to a vehicle roof, and cable management in the stanchions. The vehicle (11, Fig. 9) may be an autonomous vehicle.