baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2504534-A (GB)
Title: Determining whether a data block requires compression before being stored
Inventor: JARVIS MATTHEW JAMES
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-08-02
Abstract: A storage controller 210 receives data blocks 241, 242 to be stored in a storage system 211-213, and determines whether the block of data needs to be compressed 230 before being written to disk by means of an indication of the compression status provided with the data block, which may be a flag 251, 252. If the flag indicates that the block is already compressed, such as a ZIP file or an encoded media file, the system may pass it through for storage without causing the compression engine 220 to attempt compression of the block; otherwise the compression engine creates a compressed block 261. This prevents redundant work from being performed by the compression engine, and therefore reduces the workload of the system. The flag may also permit bypassing a decompression engine on read. The flag may be set by an application at the host 201 which opens the file the data block comprises before it is forwarded to the storage system.
Patent GB-2507556-A (GB)
Title: Configuring a keyboard model
Inventor: JARVIS MATT
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2012-11-05
Abstract: A method of configuring a keyboard model (30) (for use e.g. on a touch screen) includes the steps of receiving a keyboard model that includes key definitions, each key definition defining at least key function, key location and key size, presenting an output (32) generated from the keyboard model, receiving a user input comprising one or more changes to the keyboard model, updating the keyboard model according to the received user input, and saving the updated keyboard model. Tactile haptic feedback and sound output can be used to model different types of keys. Resistance, height and virtual spring point for a key may also be changed.
Patent GB-2500755-A (GB)
Title: Fluid mass flow measurement apparatus and method
Inventor: PARADISE BRUCE
IPC: G01F1/86
Filed: 2013-01-25
Abstract: A meter controller comprises a first input, a second input, and a processor 72. The processor is configured to receive first and second volumetric flow measurements and to calculate a quasi fluid density value required to cause the first volumetric flow measurement to equal the second volumetric flow measurement. The processor is further configured to subtract a first fluid density value from the quasi fluid density value for calculating a density correction factor. The density correction factor is subtracted from the first fluid density value to calculate a corrected second density value. The corrected second density value is applied to at least one of the first volumetric flow measurement and the second volumetric flow measurement for calculating a mass flow rate measurement. The first volumetric flow measurement may be from a thermal dispersion flow meter. The second volumetric flow measurement may be from a turbine volumetric flow meter. The system may be used in an aircraft fuel system with the mass flow meter located along the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.
Patent GB-2510163-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle wheel arch liner
Inventor: BACK IAIN
IPC: B60R13/08
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: A wheel arch liner 2 of a vehicle comprises an integral splash guard (4, fig 3) moveable between a guard position 4G, in which the splash guard prevents or reduces wheel splash from entering an inner compartment 15 of the vehicle, and an access position 4A, in which access to the inner compartment is enabled for assembly or maintenance purposes. The inner compartment may be an engine compartment, and may be located in the front end of the vehicle. The splash guard may be formed from a single moulded panel from which the splash guard extends via an integral hinge 6. The hinge may comprise a fold line formed in the panel about which the splash guard may rotate. The fold line may be formed from a line of reduced thickness in the panel material. The splash guard may be substantially planar and may be substantially vertically orientated in use.
Patent GB-2516035-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive powertrain control for optimized performance
Inventor: BEVAN NEIL
IPC: B60W50/029
Filed: 2013-07-08
Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle powertrain includes monitoring vehicle performance and determining whether at least one of a plurality of vehicle performance features may be enhanced. A plurality of operation parameters that are associated with the powertrain are identified that have a relationship to the at least one performance feature. An adjustment is automatically made to at least one of the identified operation parameters to thereby enhance at least one aspect of the at least one performance feature. The adaptive powertrain control provides enhanced or optimized performance of one or more vehicle features; for example, by monitoring vehicle performance, dynamic adjustments can be made to various vehicle operation parameters to enhance a feature of vehicle performance, such as fuel economy, emissions or urea consumption.
Patent GB-2503146-A (GB)
Title: Discovery of a set of nodes in a network
Inventor: LOMBRISER CLEMENS
IPC: H04W8/00
Filed: 2012-03-12
Abstract: The invention is notably directed to methods and systems for discovery of a set of nodes (20, 30) in a network (165), comprising: - selecting (S11) a node (20) amongst nodes in a group of nodes to be processed; and - instructing (S12) to implement a discovery procedure for the selected node, said procedure comprising:10 - broadcasting (S22) a neighbor discovery request from a node (20) currently selected on a shared transmission medium (1) of the network; and - receiving (S23) at the node (20) currently selected replies sent (S34) by neighbor nodes on the shared transmission medium and adding (S13) said neighbor nodes to the group of nodes to be processed; and15 - repeating (S14) the steps of selecting and instructing for other nodes (30) in the group of nodes to be processed, until all nodes of the set are discovered.
Patent GB-2509825-A (GB)
Title: Using transfer function to detect potential for instabilities in a fluid system
Inventor: FRACES CEDRIC
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2013-11-22
Abstract: A methods, system and computer-readable media are provided for detecting a potential for dynamic instability in a fluid system. The method includes generating at least a first transfer function in a frequency domain. The first transfer function relates a pressure drop perturbation to a fluid velocity perturbation in a flow section of the fluid system. The method can include generating a first and second transfer function in the frequency domain. The first transfer function relates a pressure drop perturbation to a fluid velocity perturbation in a single-phase flow section of the fluid system 103 and the second transfer function relates a pressure drop perturbation to a fluid velocity perturbation in a multi-phase flow section of the fluid system 104. The method also includes determining that the fluid system is potentially unstable using a combination of the at least one transfer function 108. The fluid system may comprise a casing head, an artificial lift system, an annulus of a wellbore, or a combination thereof.
Patent GB-2523539-A (GB)
Title: Display unit
Inventor: PENMAN THOMAS
IPC: G09F13/20
Filed: 2014-01-16
Abstract: A display unit comprises a display stand 2, an electrically operated source of ultra-violet light and at least one marking t/g comprising a material that fluoresces when irradiated with ultra-violet light. A proximity control unit may be provided to illuminate the UV light source only when the presence of a person is detected, e.g. by means of a PIR sensor. The display stand may be constructed from cardboard and the ultra-violet light source may comprise strips of LEDs 18 mounted on an interior surface of the display unit as to be at least partially shielded from extraneous light. The interior surface may further comprise fluorescent ink 13, visible through at least one open-fronted compartment or aperture in front face 9. The apertures may be in the form of textual or graphical cut-outs which receive fluorescent backlighting.
Patent GB-2524965-A (GB)
Title: Joist hanger
Inventor: MCANDREW SCOTT
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2014-04-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a joist hanger comprising a substantially plate- like base member adapted to rest upon the top surface of a brickwork course, one end of the base member being provided with an angled upstanding return 4 adapted to be retained in a mortar course between courses of brickwork B and an upstanding side member being provided along at least one edge of the base member to support a joist 9 between the base member and side member, the arrangement being such that in use a joist 9 is supported vertically on the base member above the brickwork course upon which the hanger is mounted, and is supported laterally (against rotation) by the upstanding side member. The invention further relates to a floor cassette comprising at least one joist hanger of the invention and further to a kit for manufacturing a floor cassette comprising at least one joist hanger according to the invention.
Patent GB-2510996-A (GB)
Title: Detecting broadside acoustic signals with a fiber optical distributed acoustic sensing (das) assembly
Inventor: BOER JOHANNIS JOSEPHUS DEN
IPC: G01S3/80
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A distributed fiber optic acoustic sensing system comprises an elongate body having an outer surface, an optical fiber disposed on the outer surface at a first predetermined wrap angle, and light transmitting and receiving means optically connected to the fiber for. The elongate body may include at least one substantially flat face, and/or a layer of swellable elastomer surrounding the body, and/or an outer elastomeric tube surrounding the elastomer layer. There may be at least one sensor pad disposed in the outer layer, the sensor pad comprising a stiffener and at least one longitudinal fiber affixed thereto or embedded therein. There may be a body of protective material surrounding the tube, which may have an outer surface that includes at least one substantially flat face and at least one sensor pad disposed in the body.
Patent GB-2529133-A (GB)
Title: Engine systems and methods for operating an engine
Inventor: DALE ADRIAN P
IPC: F02M26/50
Filed: 2014-05-30
Abstract: An engine system 10 has an engine 12 with a dedicated exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cylinder C4, an EGR system 14 that receives exhaust gas from the dedicated cylinder, and a turbocharger 16 having turbine inlet ports 32, 34, 36 in fluid communication with other cylinders C1 to C3 via a plurality of exhaust passages 20, 22, 24. At least two of the exhaust passages are substantially isolated from each other. The dedicated cylinder supplies gases to the EGR system for intake into the engine, either exclusively, or wherein the exhaust gases supplied to the EGR system from the designated cylinder are supplemented by those from another cylinder or are vented or diverted to other destinations. The isolated exhaust passages separate exhaust pressure events originating in one cylinder from events from other cylinders such that one exhaust pressure event (or pulse) does not substantially interfere with another exhaust pressure event.
Patent GB-2519831-A (GB)
Title: Article of headgear
Inventor: STEELE MARK
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2014-07-11
Abstract: An article of headgear (30) comprising a structure (1) that includes an optical system which transmits visual information from an electronic display (20) to a near eye optical element via at least two further optical elements. The near eye element presents a viewable image to the wearer of the helmet. The optical elements may be mirrors or lenses. The pivotably mounted electronic display (20) may include organic light emitting diodes (OLEDS) (25) or be an EVD. The headwear can also include a camera or a controller with communication means. There can be an electrical energy store and an inductive charging module (27) to deliver charge to the energy store. An electrical energy generating means in the form of photovoltaic cells (32) or micro turbines (33) might be included. The display shows useful information such as a fuel level warning, a blind spot presence indicator or rear view images.
Patent GB-2513496-A (GB)
Title: Memory address translation-based data encryption
Inventor: SHEARER ROBERT
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2013-01-02
Abstract: A method and circuit arrangement utilize an integrated encryption engine within a processing core of a multi-core processor to perform encryption operations, i.e., encryption and decryption of secure data, in connection with memory access requests that access such data. The integrated encryption engine is utilized in combination with a memory address translation data structure such as an Effective To Real Translation (ERAT) or Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB) that is augmented with encryption-related page attributes to indicate whether pages of memory identified in the data structure are encrypted such that secure data associated with a memory access request in the processing core may be selectively streamed to the integrated encryption engine based upon the encryption-related page attribute for the memory page associated with the memory access request.
Patent GB-2514067-A (GB)
Title: Moveable Object Detection
Inventor: BONE ADRIAN
IPC: G01S11/06
Filed: 2013-02-01
Abstract: A system (100) for detecting movable objects (102) comprises one or more devices (104) for detecting the movable objects (102). The device (104) has a detector (304) as well as an indicator (300) coupled to the detector (304). The detector (304) detects the arrival or departure of a moveable object (102) at a first location by detecting the attenuation of an electromagnetic signal, such as a radio signal. The system (100) can use Global Positioning System (GPS) transmissions, but in the preferred embodiment, the system (100) uses terrestrial Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) signals.
Patent GB-2531054-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to brewing
Inventor: MARTIN DICKIE
IPC: C12C13/00
Filed: 2014-10-09
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for adding hops to a fermentation tank 12 of a brewing system comprising a container 16 having a first inlet valve 16a being connectable to a source of hops 20, a second inlet valve 20b being connectable to a source of pressurised gas 22 and an outlet valve 16c being connectable to an inlet valve 12a of the fermentation tank 12, wherein the apparatus 10 is operable to transfer hops in the container 16 to the fermentation tank 12 by firstly pressurising the container 16 with gas by opening the second inlet valve 12b, and then by secondly opening the outlet valve 16c. The brewing system may also include a wort production apparatus and a wort boiling apparatus. Preferably the pressurised gas is carbon dioxide or an inert gas. A method of adding hops to a fermentation tank of a brewing system is also provided.
Patent GB-2524145-A (GB)
Title: Image forming apparatus employing technique that reduces amount of coloring material consumed
Inventor: ARAKI GO
IPC: H04N1/409
Filed: 2015-01-15
Abstract: In image forming apparatus a phenomenon can occur in which developing material increases excessively at the edges of images formed by an image forming apparatus (called an edge effect), and a phenomenon can also occur in which developing material increases excessively at the following end areas of the image in a sub-scanning direction (called sweeping). The present invention suppresses an increase in the amount of developing material consumed by correcting pixels, among a plurality of pixels that configure image data, in which the amount of developing material consumed increases beyond a desired amount. The image forming apparatus 101 includes a specifying means (CPU 10) to specify specific pixels having an amount of developing material greater than a desired amount; and correcting means (CPU 10) for dividing the specified pixel into a plurality of sub pixels and thinning out at least one of the sub pixels. The image forming apparatus may also have detection means 12 configured to detect a physical parameter correlated with an increase in a developing material amount.
Patent GB-2535526-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust system
Inventor: ABDULRAHMAN HASAN MUWAIZA
IPC: F01N13/08
Filed: 2015-02-23
Abstract: An exhaust system 10, for a combustion engine E, comprises an exhaust pipe 20, a fan 30, a venturi duct 40 and a bypass pipe 50. The exhaust pipe and the bypass pipe are connected with the venturi duct. In operation, the fan ventilates the venturi duct which generates a pressure drop within the exhaust pipe and drives the exhaust fumes towards a tail pipe 70. The fan may be located upstream of the venturi duct, in the bypass pipe, or downstream of the venturi duct, in the tail pipe. Ambient air may be fed to the bypass duct. The fan may be electric. The bypass duct may be connected to the compressor of a turbocharger. A fan bypass 50 may be provided. Also disclosed is an exhaust system comprising a fan located in an exhaust pipe, downstream from a combustion engine.
Patent GB-2528533-A (GB)
Title: Foam mat with differently coloured border
Inventor: LEE PING TSUNG
IPC: B32B5/32
Filed: 2015-04-22
Abstract: A foam mat 10 comprising an upper layer 11 and a lower layer 21 wherein the upper and lower layers 11,21 are made of foaming materials of different colours and each peripheral side of the foam mat 10 is processed to form and inclined edge 31 with the lower layer 21 extending further outward than the upper layer 11. The processing of the edge may be by cutting or grinding. One or more intermediate layer between the upper and lower layers 11,21 may be included, the intermediate layers extending further than the upper layer 11 along the inclined edge 31 and the lower layer 21 extending further than the intermediate layers along the edge 31 to maintain the sloped edge shape. One or more of the layers may be formed using foaming materials of a variety of colours arranged randomly in a forming mould such that after foaming and forming the layer has an irregular pattern.
Patent GB-2538950-A (GB)
Title: Mobility support for virtual terminals
Inventor: ZHAOJUN LI
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2015-05-20
Abstract: A wireless communication system comprising a virtual terminal (VT) formed from one or more independent devices (Device 1, Device 2, Device 3) and a terminal management entity (TME) for managing the virtual terminal. The devices may be independent physical devices (smartphones, tablet computers and so forth), virtual machines/modules of physical devices, or a combination of both. The virtual terminal and terminal management entity communicate via a base station and/or access point (BS/AP). The terminal management entity (TME) creates a service ID for a service to be provided to the virtual terminal, the service ID being shared by the one or more independent devices, each of which has its own device ID. The TME forms an association of the virtual terminal with the network through use of a multi-homing transport protocol such as SCTP, the association supporting the service by using the service ID. For service delivery, paging and handover purposes the devices of the virtual terminal are treated as a single entity by the TME.
Patent GB-2536979-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing boscalid
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY BRISTOW
IPC: C07D213/82
Filed: 2015-06-04
Abstract: A process for preparing the polymorph I of the anhydrate of 2-Chloro-N-(4'-chlorobiphenyl-2-yl)-nicotinamide (boscalid) of the formula I: is provided, the process comprising the steps of: a) dissolving the polymorph II of the anhydrate of boscalid in a first solvent in an amount and at conditions allowing dissolution of the polymorph II of the anhydrate of boscalid; b) combining the resulting solution with a second solvent at a temperature in the range of from -30 to 30°C, the second solvent being different from the first solvent and selected from the lower alkanes so as to precipitate a solid; and c) recovering the solid to obtain the polymorph I of the anhydrate of boscalid. Preferably, the first solvent is a linear or cyclic ether, a ketone and/or a halogenated alkane. More preferably, the first solvent is either dichloromethane or tetrahydrofuran (THF). The preferred second solvent is n-hexane.
Patent GB-2539278-A (GB)
Title: Pulse flux inducer
Inventor: TERENCE MCFARLANE
IPC: H02K19/16
Filed: 2015-06-13
Abstract: An electromotive device comprises a rotor 1 having core windings 5 and 6 located thereon. The core windings may be made from copper wire embedded in a plurality of soft iron laminations. Two stators 2 and 3 have core windings 4 and 7 located thereon. Force shields 8 and 9 may be provided. Field windings 10 and 11are provided. A pulsating DC current may be supplied to the stator and the current flow causes a magnetic field in the core windings and results in a magnetic flux entering the force shields. A non pulsating DC current is supplied to the rotor. Interaction of the force shields causes the rotor to turn and to continue to do so as long as the current is supplied.
Patent GB-2523949-A (GB)
Title: High-pressure safe injection system for nuclear power stations
Inventor: REN YUN
IPC: G21C15/18
Filed: 2013-12-05
Abstract: A high-pressure safe injection system for nuclear power stations is configured on multiple loops (5) of a loop system of a reactor. The high-pressure safe injection system comprises at least one boric acid injection unit (15) and at least one coolant injection unit (16). The boric acid injection unit (15) comprises a concentrated boric acid injection box (8) and a concentrated boric acid injection pipeline (7). One end of the concentrated boric acid injection pipeline (7) is connected to the concentrated boric acid injection box (8), and the other end of the concentrated boric acid injection pipeline (7) penetrates into a containment vessel (11) and then is connected to a cold tube section (501) of a loop (5) of a loop system of the reactor. The coolant injection unit (16) comprises a water source (14) and a coolant injection pipeline (6) connected to the water source (14). The coolant injection pipeline (6) comprises a cold tube section injection pipeline (9) and a heat tube section injection pipeline (10) that are connected in parallel; the cold tube section injection pipeline (9) penetrates into the containment vessel (11) and then is connected to a cold tube section (501) of a loop (5) of a loop system of the reactor; and the heat tube section injection pipeline (10) penetrates into the containment vessel (11) and then is connected to a heat tube section (502) of a loop (5) of a loop system of the reactor. Multiple pipelines of the injection system are not mutually interfered, thereby facilitating flow control; and the injection system has high security.