baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2504711-A (GB)
Title: Pose-dependent generation of 3d subject models
Inventor: PERBET FRANK
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2012-08-07
Abstract: A method of generating a three dimensional representation of a subject comprises determining that a part of the subject is located within a sample space 130 and determining if the pose of the subject is within a range of poses, the range of poses including a target pose. If the subject pose is within the range of poses, depth and image information of the subject in the sample space are captured using and RGB-D sensor 120/220 capable of capturing colour image and range information. A three dimensional representation of the subject is generated by fitting a three dimensional model for the subject in the target pose to the captured depth and image information. A location indicator may be superimposed upon an image of the sample space and displayed upon display 110 to help the subject (e.g. a person/human body) to stand in an optimum position. Alternatively, weight scale 230 provides the required subject position and additionally supply subject weight/mass information. The display may also display a guide pose representing a desired target pose which the subject is required to adopt. By performing matching between the guide pose and the subject, a determination is made about the subjects position. If a suitable match is determined, depth and image information are acquired to enable model fitting. The method may further include receiving a user input indicative of measurements of the subject to assist with the model fitting. An apparatus and computer program for performing the method are also described. The method enables an accurate 3d model of a subject to be generated, from which direct measurements (height etc) may be determined. Furthermore, the model may also facilitate an estimation of other measurements such as weight, fitness, gender or BMI.
Patent GB-2497622-A (GB)
Title: Customising browsing content based on user data inferred from inspection and analysis of targeted advertising received from a third party
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ ADRIAN
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2012-09-26
Abstract: Systems and methods for inferring user data based on a third-party advertising feed provided to a user while browsing a website hosted by a web server. The third-party advertising feed may be based on previously obtained user data from an online retailer, social networking site, or internet search engine that is not made directly available to the web server hosting the website that the user is now browsing. The web server obtains its own, inferred user data by analysing the advertising feed for key words, Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)) and/or similarity with the feeds supplied to other users whose profile / user data is already known. In this way the hijacked third party advertisement feed can be inspected and its features compared to the parameters associated with known user profiles wherein a match or similarity allows the already known profiles to be used as an index for identifying other users and their likely data profiles. The inferred user data is used to provide additional, customized content to the user, such as a separate, parallel advertising feed, or a custom web interface.
Patent GB-2492502-A (GB)
Title: System and method for effective isolation of an interferometer
Inventor: DIXON DAVID
IPC: F16F15/04
Filed: 2011-04-01
Abstract: An interferometer has its performance enhanced by being suspended in a housing that is optionally evacuated. The frame that supports the interferometer is secured to a cover for the housing with a plurality of studs having mechanical vibration isolators. The frame comprises a support flange with a foam layer beneath the interferometer. An optics tray is disposed above the interferometer and holds the assembly to the support flange. The fibers that are connected to the interferometer enter the side of the housing and the entry is sealed off to allow the interior of the housing to be evacuated.
Patent GB-2495849-A (GB)
Title: Wellness alarm apparatus detecting inactivity of a person
Inventor: HIGGS RAYMOND RONALD
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 2012-10-18
Abstract: An apparatus 2 is arranged to provide a warning indicating a person has become unwell at home. The apparatus 2 comprises: a movement sensor 4 operable to detect the person; a timer 6 arranged to provide a plurality of time periods in which the sensor 4 would be expected to detect the person; and an alarm generating means 8 which is operated when the sensor 4 does not detect the person in the expected time period. The alarm is sent to a designated remote station to thereby give an indication that the person may have become unwell. The sensor 4 may further be operated in an intruder detection mode. The length of the time period set by the timer 6 may be adjustable. The apparatus may further comprise a caller monitoring means which requires a caller to make an input into the apparatus in order to provide attendance by the caller at the location where the apparatus is installed. The apparatus may also include an emergency button or pendant to enable the person to call for assistance.
Patent GB-2496313-A (GB)
Title: Trampoline with a mat secured by loops of material around the frame
Inventor: CLEWORTH JAMIE
IPC: A63B5/11
Filed: 2012-11-05
Abstract: A trampoline comprises a frame 2, a mat (20, fig 3), and loops of material 16 extending from the periphery of the mat at spaced intervals and passing around the frame to locate and support the mat. Each loop may be formed of elasticated or stretchable sheet. The length of the loops may decrease successively from the middle of an edge of the mat towards the end of the edge to take into account different loadings on regions of the mat when in use. The loops may be formed of multiple layers (multi-ply) and attached to the mat by sewing. A barrier or skirt (24, fig 4a) may be provided to bridge the gap between the mat and the frame. A method of forming a trampoline is also disclosed wherein the series of loops are located along each frame member before the frame members are joined or assembled.
Patent GB-2513320-A (GB)
Title: Table support system and table platen therefor
Inventor: WESTLAKE MICHAEL
IPC: G01M11/04
Filed: 2013-04-22
Abstract: A table platen 5 comprises: a main body part 61 having upper and lower surfaces, wherein the main body 61 part includes a plurality of recesses 71, 73 open to the upper surface thereof; an upper body part (67, fig 14), in the form of a sheet, which is disposed to the upper surface (63) of the main body part 61 and closes the recesses 71, 73 at the upper surface of the main body part 61; wherein bonding agent within each of the recesses 71, 73 bonds the main body part 61 to the upper body part (67). A table support system including a raising and lowering system and a method of manufacturing a platen table are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2503113-A (GB)
Title: Communicating based on navigation destination
Inventor: HAYES BARRY
IPC: H04W4/024
Filed: 2013-06-13
Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for providing a user of a source computing device with the ability to communicate with a destination communication device, while using a navigation application that provides directions to a geographical location associated with the destination communication device. Specifically, the source computing device may determine contact information, such as a phone number or email address, associated with the destination communication device and provide within the navigation application a mechanism, such as a user-selectable item, that upon selection allows the user to communicate with the destination communication device. This can be done without exiting the navigation application that is providing directions to the geographical locations associated with the destination communication device. The initiated communication may be voice-based, such as a phone call, or may be text-based, such as an email or SMS and the source computing device and the destination communication device may both comprise mobile phones.
Patent GB-2516064-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to radar
Inventor: CLARK MARCUS EDWARD
IPC: G01S13/44
Filed: 2013-07-10
Abstract: A tracking radar apparatus 5 for detecting multipath signal propagation when determining an elevation angle of an object, comprising an antenna array with which the radar apparatus is arranged to form at least three separate antenna beams 11, 12, 13 comprising a first antenna beam 11 having an angle of elevation above horizontal, and a separate second antenna beam 12 having an angle of elevation at or above horizontal which is less than that of the first antenna beam, and a separate third antenna beam 13 having an angle of elevation below horizontal. The magnitudes of the received signals of the three beams are compared to identify multipath propagation in the echo. The multipath propagation may be identified through a creation of matrix of the received signals and calculation of its eigenvalues and/or eigenvectors. The radar may comprise of one or more amplitude comparison monopulse transmitters and/or pencil beam transmitters. The beams may be spaced equidistantly.
Patent GB-2522183-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for unloading boxes or the like
Inventor: HERBERT RODERICK JOSEPH
IPC: B65G65/23
Filed: 2013-11-27
Abstract: An unloading mechanism for boxes or the like comprises a first support 2 to receive a box 4 or the like and a lift and lower mechanism 3 for said support 2. Variations of the invention include (i) a second support 6 for a box and the lift and lower mechanism 3 being electromechanical to facilitate the raising and lowering of the first support 2 without interfering with the second support 6. (ii) A second support 6 where the second support 6 is biased to or from a lowered position. (iii) A tipping mechanism which facilitates the tipping of the first support. (iv) A lid member 11 for closing a box 4 where an electromechanical means is provided in order to open the lid 11 when a box 4 is in a raised position (Figure 4) and clamped against the lid 11 and (v) an unloading mechanism having one or more of the features above. Also claimed are methods of using the apparatus.
Patent GB-2505134-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow measurement sensor method and analysis
Inventor: MAUTE ROBERT E
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2012-05-25
Abstract: Fluid flow measurement sensor, method, and analysis are disclosed, which provide for the measurement and processing of array sensor data. Other embodiments provide for determination of flow rate from the array sensor data, and for diagnosis of a conduit wall anomaly based on anomaly shape.
Patent GB-2513697-A (GB)
Title: Rotating rectifier assembly for electric machine
Inventor: HASAN RAED
IPC: H02K11/04
Filed: 2014-02-24
Abstract: An electric machine 10 having a rectifier assembly 32 surrounded by an insulating shaft tube 30 placed within a rotating shaft 24 of the electric machine to convert the AC output of the exciting electric machine 12 to DC to supply the rotor of the generating unit 18. Back to back diode rectification units 76 are mounted between conductive sleeve segments 48,50 which are connected to DC output conductors 63, AC input conductors 62 being supported in isolating sleeve segments 54, the conductive and isolating segments being assembled together to form a tube containing the rectifying element. The rectifying assembly 32 is inserted into shaft tube 30, contact members 64 connecting to wiring 36 via openings 40. Fastenings 55 extend though bores 54 into opening 100 in the rectifier support member 98 (fig 4 not shown), Additional fastenings extend though bore 54 in the isolating segments to engage the units 76 i the AC terminal bars which connect the diodes to the AC conductors (see fig 4).
Patent GB-2525648-A (GB)
Title: Approximating functions
Inventor: LEE TIM
IPC: G06F17/17
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: A binary logic circuit for approximating a mathematical function, such as a logarithm or Gamma function over a predefined range as a series of linear segments, each linear segment having one of a predetermined set of fixed gradients and a corresponding base value, the binary logic circuit comprising: an input for receiving an input variable in the predefined range; a plurality of logic chains each comprising: a binary multiplier adapted to perform multiplication by a respective one of the set of fixed gradients using h-1 binary adders, where h is the extended Hamming weight; and a binary adder adapted to add a base value to the input or output of the binary multiplier; and selection logic configured to select one of the logic chains in dependence on the input variable so as to provide, for the received input variable, an approximate value of the mathematical function.
Patent GB-2515889-A (GB)
Title: Casting method, cast article, and casting system
Inventor: CUI YAN
IPC: B22D9/00
Filed: 2014-05-09
Abstract: A component is cast by providing a first material 101 in a mould 110, directing a fluid second material 103 into the mould 110 and solidifying the materials. The two materials have different densities and/or compositions. Either a bottom-fed mould (figures 1 & 2) or a top-fed mould (figures 3 & 4) can be used and cooling of the mould 110 can be controlled to form more equiaxed grains than directionally solidified grains (figures 1 & 3) or more directionally solidified grains than equiaxed grains (figures 2 & 4). Bottom-fed moulds can comprise a flow restrictor 114 in a passage feeding the mould 110 to thereby reduce turbulent flow in the mould 110. Top-fed moulds can comprise a funnel 312 resting within the upper part of the mould 110 with the funnel 312 having a curved lip for directing material onto the inner surface of the mould. The inner surface of the top-fed mould 110 comprises a plurality of semi-circular projections 314 orientated horizontally to reduce turbulent flow. The method can be used to make components from two or more different superalloys.
Patent GB-2528850-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to reinforcing structures for wind turbine blades
Inventor: CIESLAK CHRIS
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2014-07-31
Abstract: A wind turbine blade including an elongate reinforcing structure 20 or structural spar, the reinforcing structure comprising a plurality of strips 22 of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) arranged into a stack structure 23, and at least one adjacent pair of the plurality of strips including an infusion promoting layer 30, wherein the infusion promoting layer is a fabric comprising a plurality of twisted yarns. The infusion promoting layer may have a fabric areal weight of 100 300 gsm; it may be a glass fibre fabric, and it may have a plain weave, twill weave or satin weave pattern. The infusion promoting layer may overlap the adjacent strips within a stack structure. The FRP strips may be glass-, aramid- or carbon-fibre-based. Also provided is a method of assembling a wind turbine blade. The method may comprise the use of a blade mould. The material of the infusion promoting layer may be selected so as to influence the speed of resin infusion through the stack.
Patent GB-2529806-A (GB)
Title: Renewable utilities trailer
Inventor: STRATFORD JAMES TREVOR
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2014-08-20
Abstract: The renewable utilities trailer is a self contained power and utilities trailer designed to be portable and towed to site by a vehicle. Contained within the unit is an inverter to provide 230V AC power source and 12V DC power source fed by deep discharge batteries which are recharged using trailer mounted solar panels and wind turbine. A mobile router provides mobile wifi signal and propane gas cylinders provide a temporary gas supply. Mounted within the trailer also is a fresh water refillable tank and a water pump. The trailer can provide electricity, gas, internet connections and water. The trailer is designed to be retracted within road laws so as to be removable to any site by separate vehicle. The trailer is intended for use in disaster, flood, hurricane, famine relief situations.
Patent GB-2514979-A (GB)
Title: Power supply control device for vehicle, and vehicle
Inventor: MURAKAMI TAKANORI
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2013-01-30
Abstract: The present invention suppresses deterioration of a fuel cell while preventing overcharging of a battery. A fuel cell vehicle (1) has: a motor (3) for driving drive wheels; a battery (21) for storing electric power and supplying the stored electric power to the motor (3); an FC stack (11) for generating electric power and supplying the generated electric power to the motor (3) and the battery (21); a charged capacity detection unit (31) for detecting a charged capacity of the battery (21); an FET (14) for connecting or disconnecting the FC stack (11) to or from the motor (3) and the battery (21); and a control unit (30) that disconnects the FC stack (11) from the motor (5) and the battery (21) by using the FET (14) and generates electric power by using the FC stack (11) when the charged capacity detected by the charged capacity detection unit (31) is equal to or greater than a preset first threshold value.
Patent GB-2532235-A (GB)
Title: Downhole motor
Inventor: RORY MCCRAE TULLOCH
IPC: E21B4/02
Filed: 2014-11-12
Abstract: A downhole motor formed of stator housing 108 and a rotor assembly 106 rotatable relative to the stator housing. An arrangement for enabling a drill bit (fig 1, 104) connected to the rotor assembly 106 to be rotated by rotating a drill string (fig 1, 100) is provided, whereby the arrangement comprises a unidirectional clutch 117, for example a sprag clutch 117, disposed between the rotor assembly 106 and the stator housing 108 and having at least one pawl 116 which can be displaced from an inoperative to an operative position in which rotation of the stator housing 108 is transmitted to the rotor assembly 106. The pawl 116 is biased towards the operative position with a torsion spring 128, while a retaining pin 137 holds the pawl in its inoperative position. If the drill bit becomes stuck, sufficient pulling force is applied to the drill string in order to break a shear pin (fig 13, 149) or shear ring (fig 18, 249) and therefore release the retaining means 137, as a thereby moving the pawl 116 into its operative position where the rotor 106 and stator 108 rotate together.
Patent GB-2522310-A (GB)
Title: Modulated echo underwater communications and energy harvesting
Inventor: HILLER NATHAN D
IPC: H04B13/02
Filed: 2014-11-18
Abstract: An underwater acoustic communication system 200 is provided that includes a gateway node 202 and terminal node 204. The gateway node 202 produces a continuous acoustic wave for propagation through a fluid, such as water, and detects an echo thereof. The terminal node 204 controls a piezoelectric layer 212 to switchably reflect or transmit the acoustic wave incident thereon to produce and modulate the echo with a data stream to thereby convey the data stream within the echo, which a sensor 208 of the gateway node 202 may detect. The terminal node 204 may include an energy harvesting circuit (EHC) 224 to capture and store energy produced by the piezoelectric layer while the piezoelectric layer is controlled to transmit the incident acoustic wave. And at least a portion of the terminal node 204 may be powered from the stored energy.
Patent GB-2534540-A (GB)
Title: Torque Transmission in an aircraft drive wheel drive system
Inventor: SCOTT PERKINS
IPC: B64C25/40
Filed: 2014-11-30
Abstract: An aircraft drive wheel drive system 32 mounted on nose or main landing gear wheels 12 to move the aircraft autonomously on the ground includes a torque transmission system for effectively transmitting torque through drive system components to a modified tow hitch torque takeout element. The drive system 38 includes a drive means 36 capable of generating sufficient torque to move the aircraft, a drive system capable of generating a high torque capacity for its size and weight that actuates the drive means, and a clutch assembly 40 that can be selectively engaged to control torque transmission to the drive system and actuate the drive means. The clutch assembly is configured to be inactivated by press fitting it into a housing recess when an overtorque event occurs. The aircraft drive wheel drive system components are intended to withstand torque in excess of an expected maximum torque.
Patent GB-2533429-A (GB)
Title: A metallic-composite joint
Inventor: CHETAN KORYA
IPC: F16B19/06
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: The invention provides a method of manufacturing a metallic-composite joint comprising a metallic component 10 having one hole 11 in a surface thereof, and a metallic fastener 20 having a head portion 31 for attaching to the metallic component and a tail portion 40 for attaching to a composite component, comprising the steps of positioning the metallic fastener such that the head portion of the metallic fastener is retained in the hole, and the tail portion of the metallic fastener extends out of the hole, arranging layered fibres of an uncured composite component on the surface of the metallic component such that the tail portion extends through a gap between adjacent fibres in each fibre layer, and curing the composite component. The invention also provides a metallic-composite joint, a structure, an aircraft structure, an aircraft, a method of manufacturing a fastener assembly, a fastener assembly and a metallic fastener.
Patent GB-2525955-A (GB)
Title: Ergonomic seat
Inventor: HILTUNEN MAARIT
IPC: B60N2/62
Filed: 2015-01-12
Abstract: An ergonomic chair with a frame with a seat part 4, a seat support 1 made of a rigid material extending from a front part of the seat part 4 to the rear to support a users thighs wherein a recess 2 is formed between the inner edge of the seat support 1 and the rear of the sea part which is sufficient to allow a users ischial bones to be positioned in it so they arent supported by the chair. The recess 2 may have an adjustable depth and the seat support 1 may be arranged so that it can be inclined. The seat support 1 may be upholstered and a backrest 5 may be provided with two pairs of supports 3a&b which can support a users back with their spine positioned between the supports.
Patent GB-2536488-A (GB)
Title: Sports training article
Inventor: RICHARD JOHN GRAY
IPC: A63B69/34
Filed: 2015-03-19
Abstract: A sports training article for removably retaining a ball on a rugby tackle bag for facilitating tackling exercises is disclosed. The training article comprises an extended band 5 for fitting around the exterior of a tackle bag 3, the band 5 having at least one stretchable section 7 for providing tension for retaining the article on a tackle bag to which it is fitted; a ball-retaining strap 19 which defines a receiving space for receiving a ball 21 between the strap 19 and the band 5; a first movement inhibiting surface for inhibiting movement of the band along a surface of a tackle bag to which it is fitted; and a second movement inhibiting surface 17 for removably retaining a ball 21 within a receiving space formed by the ball retaining strap 19 and at least a portion of the second movement inhibiting surface 17.