baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2545056-A (GB)
Title: Process for selecting an optimised trajectory
Inventor: Jan Rohde
IPC: B62D15/02
Filed: 2016-10-11
Abstract: A process for generating a signal for transferring a partly or highly automated vehicle 201 into a safe system state at a target pose 208, 209. The process comprises ascertaining a necessity, e.g. a driver is incapacitated, to transfer the vehicle 201 into the safe system state. Determining a running condition of the vehicle 201, including the current vehicle position, and ascertain at least one target pose 208, 209, such as a parking space. Ascertain travel trajectories 204, 205 from the current vehicle position to the at least one target pose 208, 209 and assess the travel trajectories 204, 205, based on a localization accuracy of the vehicle along the travel trajectories 204, 205. On the basis of the assessment, select one of the travel trajectories 204, 205 and generate the signal on the basis of the selected travel trajectory 204, 205. Assessment of the travel trajectories may include performance of the vehicle and localization accuracy may include landmarks 206, 207 and/or other vehicles 202, 203.
Patent GB-2560489-A (GB)
Title: Drive coupling
Inventor: AARON JAMES WILCOCK
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 2016-12-07
Abstract: A detachable drive coupling for a food processor comprising: a male coupling member 1 and a female coupling member 3 provided respectively on detachable components of the food processor, the coupling members 1, 3 comprising cooperating engagement elements for transmitting drive and a resilient member 19 arranged to be located in a radial gap between the male and female coupling members when coupled together. Ideally the engagement elements comprises correspondingly shaped engagement formations such as engagement teeth 13 with corresponding engagement recesses 7.
Patent GB-2559989-A (GB)
Title: Well access apparatus and method
Inventor: BJØRN BRO SØRENSEN
IPC: E21B23/08
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: Apparatus for gaining access to a well 12 via a lateral access passage 16 comprises a flexible conduit 52 which is to be inserted into the well via the lateral access passage so as to deviate from a direction of lateral insertion to a generally downward direction down the well, the flexible conduit comprising a probe 54 at a front end thereof, the probe having a spring at least 0.5m in length. The probe spring may be a coil spring. The apparatus may have a probe container 44 for holding the probe before and during insertion, and while it is in the well. The apparatus may have a guide 34 for insertion along the lateral access passage and for assisting deviation of the flexible conduit from a direction of lateral insertion, the guide being resiliently biased so that when a forward end portion thereof extends out of the lateral access passage into the well, the resilient bias causes the forward end portion to be directed in a direction different from the direction of lateral insertion. The flexible conduit may be wound onto a spool 36. There may be a driving mechanism for advancing the probe into the access passage. The probe spring may extend for the whole of the probe. The guide may comprise a spring.
Patent GB-2549836-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lane placement
Inventor: MAHMOUD A ABOU-NASR
IPC: G06T7/521
Filed: 2017-03-06
Abstract: A method and computer system for determining and controlling vehicle placement relative to roadway features such as lane markers, curbs or the roadway edge. The method comprises sending video 52 and light detecting and ranging (LIDAR) 50 data from sources affixed to a vehicle to a recurrent neural network (RNN) 54, which includes feedback between layers (see figure 3), and to a dynamic convolutional neural network (DCNN) 56 to identify a roadway feature. A softmax decision network 58 aggregates the outputs of the RNN and DCNN to determine the position of the vehicle on the roadway. This information is used to control the steering, braking and acceleration of the vehicle. The computer may extract a video frame image and a LIDAR frame image from the data (110, fig. 5; 210, fig. 6) and convert these into machine readable images (115, fig 5) for input into the RNN and DCNN. The method may also include comparing the vehicle position to a set of training data images to establish an error rate and determining and applying changes in weight for the RNN and DCNN from this error rate (see figure 5).
Patent GB-2561234-A (GB)
Title: A housing assembly and method
Inventor: WILL JOHN MALLARD
IPC: F16J15/10
Filed: 2017-04-07
Abstract: A housing assembly 2 for an assembly of a vehicle is provided. The housing assembly 2 comprises a housing 10, and a cover 20. The cover 20 comprises a cover body 22 configured to cover an opening of the housing 10 and to engage the housing 10 at an interface around the opening. The cover body 22 has a mating surface that engages a corresponding mating surface 14 of the housing 10 so as to form the interface. A heating element 26 is embedded within the cover body 22 and operable to at least partially melt a portion of the cover body 22, such that the portion of the cover body 22 deforms in order to conform to an interface feature 16 at the mating surface 14 of the housing 10. A method of sealing a cover 20 to a housing 10 of a motor vehicle is also provided.
Patent GB-2553422-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioner
Inventor: SHINTARO ANAI
IPC: F24F11/89
Filed: 2015-04-24
Abstract: Provided is an air conditioner that can make adjustments so as to achieve a prescribed airflow without ascertaining the duct pressure drop, the characteristics of the motor, the characteristics of the fan, or the like. The air conditioner is provided with a refrigerant circuit, in which a compressor (1) that compresses the refrigerant, a condenser (2) that condenses the refrigerant, an expansion valve (3) that reduces pressure, and an evaporator (4) that evaporates the refrigerant are connected via pipes that allow the refrigerant to circulate. The air conditioner is also provided with a fan (5) that blows air on the evaporator (4), and a controller (7) that controls the operation of the compressor (1), the expansion valve (3), and the fan (5). Data showing the relationship between airflow rate and the heat exchange efficiencies of the condenser and the evaporator is stored in the memory of the controller (7). The controller (7) calculates, on the basis of said data, the airflow rate for the fan (5), using the heat exchange efficiencies and the status of the refrigeration cycle.
Patent GB-2555679-A (GB)
Title: Configurable control loop topology for a pulse width modulation amplifier
Inventor: EMMANUEL MARCHAIS
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 2017-08-04
Abstract: A system and method, which may be suitable for an audio amplifier, has configurable control loop technology and includes a first mode control loop, a second mode control loop, and a reconfigurable pulse width modulator (PWM) 22 having an analogue PWM 26 and a digital PWM 24. When the first mode control loop is activated, the reconfigurable PWM utilizes the analogue PWM to generate an output signal from an input signal (voltage_reference). When the second mode control loop is activated, the reconfigurable PWM utilizes the digital PWM to generate the output signal from the input signal, and the digital PWM receives its input from a controller 32. The first mode control loop may be a voltage mode control loop, and the second mode control loop may be a voltage or current mode control loop. The system may comprise a feedback path having an analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) 36, and a low-latency feedback filter 40. The controller may include a final stage integrator with a saturation limit, and a low-frequency resonator section. Further optional features include a feedforward filter 46 configured to adjust the response of the system, and a variable driver stage 34 receiving the output signal.
Patent GB-2555210-A (GB)
Title: A levelling system for a mobile object
Inventor: JONATHAN SCHOFIELD
IPC: E03D7/00
Filed: 2017-08-22
Abstract: A drive system for a mobile object 50 having a platform 54, the drive system comprises a levelling system having a level detector 20 adapted to sit on or parallel with said platform, wherein the level detector comprises at least one sensor (Fig.1, 24) to detect a level condition of the platform and a drive controller (Fig.1, 26) which communicates with the sensor in order to receive level condition information of the platform. The drive controller controls at least one drive motor or engine management system of the drive system 56 in response to said level condition information. The motors (Fig.4, 156) may drive rollers (Fig.4, 156a) that can engage with the wheels 55 of the mobile object and thereby move the mobile object 50 up and down ramps or wedges 30. The mobile object may be a trailer, caravan, portable toilet, leisure vehicle or the like. The drive system may be remotely controlled using wireless communication technology.
Patent GB-2555218-A (GB)
Title: Diesel oxidation catalyst with NOx adsorber activity
Inventor: Yannick Bidal
IPC: F01N3/10
Filed: 2017-09-04
Abstract: An oxidation catalyst for treating an exhaust gas from a diesel engine, having a washcoat region 1 disposed on a substrate 3, such as a flow-through substrate, the washcoat region comprising palladium and gold on a support material, as well as a molecular sieve catalyst comprising a noble metal and a molecular sieve, preferably as a mixture. Preferably the molecular sieve catalyst comprises palladium as a noble metal and has an aluminosilicate framework with a silica to alumina molar ratio of 10 to 200. The sieve preferably has small pores, more preferably a CHA or AEI framework type. Palladium and gold are preferably in alloy form, with a Pd:Au mass ratio of 9:1 to 1:9. The support material may be a refractory oxide selected from alumina, silica, titania, zirconia and ceria. Preferably there is also a second region 2 comprising Pt and a second support material, and optionally Pd and/or a promoter, such as an alkaline earth metal or an oxide, hydroxide or carbonate thereof or manganese or an oxide thereof. The second support material may be mixed or composite silica-alumina or silicon-doped alumina. The two regions of the catalyst may be zones or layers arranged in various layouts.
Patent GB-2556392-A (GB)
Title: JMZ-5 and JMZ-6, zeolites having an SZR-type crystal structure, and methods of their preparation and use
Inventor: HAI-YING CHEN
IPC: C01B39/48
Filed: 2017-09-08
Abstract: JMZ-5, an aluminosilicate having an SZR framework type and a sea-urchin type morphology is described. A calcined product, JMZ-5C, formed from JMZ-5 is also described. JMZ-6, an aluminosilicate having an SZR framework type and a needle, aggregate morphology is described. A calcined product, JMZ-6C, formed from JMZ-6 is also described. Methods of preparing JMZ-5 are provided comprising the use of an aluminosilicate molecular sieve with a non-SZR type structure as either the source of silica and alumina or as seed crystals. The source of silica and alumina may be one of more of FAU, MOR, GIS and LTA. The seed crystals may comprise calcined Al-CHA and/or silica LTA and/or calcined Al-LTA. A method of preparing JMZ-6 comprises adding aluminosilicate seed crystals having an LTA framework to the reaction mixture. A catalyst article for treating exhaust gas may comprise JMZ-5C or JMZ-6C preferably disposed on and/or in a honeycomb substrate. The catalyst article may be in used in a method of reducing at least a portion of NOx contained in an exhaust gas into N2 and H2O and/or oxidise at least a portion of NH3 contained in an exhaust gas.
Patent GB-2556438-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for commissioning process control hardware
Inventor: LARRY OSCAR JUNDT
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2017-09-29
Abstract: A portable computing device (eg a laptop/tablet/handheld smart device/wearable computing device) obtains commissioning data for each of one or more process control devices of a process plant 402 wherein at least some of the one or more process control devices are to be communicatively connected to operate in the process plant during run-time to control a process. In response to identifying an unpowered component of a process control loop in which a first process control device of the one or more process control devices is included the portable computing device transfers, via a wireless link to the component, commissioning data for the first process control device while the component remains in the unpowered state 412, the commissioning data for use in commissioning the first process control device. The commissioning data for the process control device may include a tag, an internet protocol (IP) address, a description, or make and model information for the respective process control device. Transferring commissioning data to the component may include transferring data to a near field communication (NFC) unit.
Patent GB-2555749-A (GB)
Title: Shopping facility assistance system and method to retrieve in-store abandoned mobile item containers
Inventor: Donald R High
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2016-07-15
Abstract: A central computer system 106 identifies a mobile item container 104 in a retail shopping facility 101 as being abandoned, wirelessly directs a particular motorized transport unit 102 through the facility to the abandoned item container and causes that motorized transport unit to physically attach to the abandoned mobile item container. The central computer system then directs that transport unit through the facility with the attached item container to a specified destination 804 within the facility. The item container may be a shopping cart or trolley, and destination 804 may be a customer service area. Determination of abandonment may involve determining that the item container is both stationary and unattended for a predetermined amount of time which may depend on the area within the facility in which the item containers are located, the amount of traffic in those areas, or the presence or absence of items inside the item container.
Patent GB-2564168-A (GB)
Title: Safety Barrier
Inventor: MARK WILLIAMS
IPC: E01F15/08
Filed: 2012-07-19
Abstract: The barrier 100 comprises a planar barrier member 102 having an upper and longitudinally opposing lower edge when oriented for use, said upper and lower edges being longitudinally separated and substantially parallel to each other such that the body of the barrier member has a width defined there between, the safety barrier further comprises an elongate connecting member 132 adapted, in use, to connect said barrier member to a first body and a storage arrangement 130 comprising an elongate slot shaped and configured to receive and retain said connecting member when not in use, said elongate slot extending along at least a portion of the width or length of said barrier member. The slot may comprise at least one flexible protrusion 138 or clip that holds the connecting member in the elongate slot. The slot may also comprise at least one portion 136 that allows a user to grip the elongate connecting member to facilitate its removal.
Patent GB-2560072-A (GB)
Title: Image forming apparatus, control method therefor, and computer-readable storage medium
Inventor: SHINICHI CHIBA
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2017-12-20
Abstract: A printer with detachable cartridge (e.g. ink or toner) with means to accept a job, a determination means and control means. The determination means checks if the consumable cartridge is a predetermined cartridge and sets a restriction mode depending on that determination. The determination means also checks if the accepted job is a specific job. The control means then carries out restricted image formation (e.g. print job) if the accepted job is the specific job. The job may be printing information about the cartridge and there may also be an option to override or circumvent the restriction mode.
Patent GB-2562573-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas analysis
Inventor: AED M DUDAR
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2018-03-09
Abstract: A method of transmitting a message 602 from a vehicle to a second vehicle, including a request to analyse exhaust gas, receiving a message at the vehicle from the second vehicle, including an exhaust gas analysis 604 and piloting the vehicle based on the exhaust gas analysis 606. Preferably the vehicles are in platoon wherein they rely on vehicle-to-vehicle communications and autonomous control to maintain a distance of less than about one meter between when travelling. The vehicles may leave the platoon when travelling. Preferably the vehicle transmits a message based on determining a vehicle fault exists, which may include the engine running lean, rich the RPM being rough, engine misfire or cylinder power imbalance. The exhaust gas analysis may include acquiring colour video images of the gas, which may include determination of gas colour, opacity and size, based on the video images and / or infrared video images of the gas. The second vehicle may be an aerial drone launched from the vehicle. A system comprising a computer programmed to perform the method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2562906-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge retention system
Inventor: HEINRICH BARTELS
IPC: F16L23/036
Filed: 2016-12-02
Abstract: A cartridge retention system includes a retention body, a cartridge assembly, and a retaining flange. The cartridge assembly has a housing coupled to the retention body, a biasing member disposed within the housing, and a piston biased by the biasing member toward the retention body. The retaining flange is coupled to the retention body by the cartridge assembly.
Patent GB-2564763-A (GB)
Title: Lockout and roll control valve
Inventor: DAVID JOYCE
IPC: B60G17/06
Filed: 2018-05-31
Abstract: A hydraulic suspension system 100 including a lockup and roll control valve is provided. The hydraulic suspension system 100 includes a first hydraulic actuator 104 having a first cylinder 180 and a first piston 182 received within the first cylinder 180, and a second hydraulic actuator 106 having a second cylinder 190 and a second piston 192 received within the second cylinder 190. The first cylinder 180 defines a first head chamber 186 and a first rod chamber 188, and the second cylinder 190 defines a second head chamber 196 and a second rod chamber 198, there being a first orifice 210 connected between the first head chamber 186 and the second head chamber 196. The hydraulic suspension system 100 further includes at least one control valve 204 configured to selectively provide fluid communication between the first head chamber 186 and the second head chamber 196 through a second orifice 212, the second orifice 212 being arranged in parallel with the first orifice 210, thereby selectively varying a roll stiffness defined between the first hydraulic actuator 104 and the second hydraulic actuator 106, and at least one accumulator 222, 224 connected to the first head chamber 186 and the second head chamber 196.
Patent GB-2578714-A (GB)
Title: Ware transporter
Inventor: ANDREW DAVID NEWBOLD
IPC: B65G15/16
Filed: 2018-06-14
Abstract: An apparatus for transporting wares through a warewasher system comprises a first transport means 10 for conveying a first set of wares 1 of a first type, such as a tray, at a first speed through an area of the warewasher system, a second transport means 20 for conveying a second set of wares of a second type at a second speed through the area of the warewasher system, means for driving movement of the second transport means 20 for conveying the second set of wares and means 13 for coupling the second transport means 20 to the first transport means 10. The coupling means 13 is configured to utilise movement of the second transport means 20 for conveying the second set of wares, for driving movement of the first transport means 10 for conveying the first set of wares 1, wherein the first speed is different from the second speed. Preferably the first speed is quicker than the second speed and the first transport means 10 includes a plurality of wheels 11, driven by a toothed gear12 and toothed rack 14.
Patent GB-2576380-A (GB)
Title: Rotary quick-release hinge and toilet seat having the hinge
Inventor: GUOBIN CHEN
IPC: A47K13/12
Filed: 2018-08-28
Abstract: A rotary quick-release hinge and a toilet seat having the hinge are disclosed. The hinge comprises a support seat 10 fixed to a ceramic toilet bowl and provided with an insertion pin and a rotating shaft 20 composed of a fixing shaft 21 and a buffer 22 that are coaxially connected for pivoting a toilet seat. A bottom of the fixing shaft is provided with an upright post 211. The upright post has a pin hole 212 extending from a bottom of the upright post into the fixing shaft. The insertion pin has a height less than a depth of the pin hole. When the insertion pin is fully inserted into the pin hole to be positioned, the upright post is pressed against the support seat (10). The rotating shaft (20) further includes a locking device 23 disposed on the fixing shaft and located between the buffer and the pin hole. The locking device is configured to lock the insertion pin and linked with the toilet seat. When the toilet seat is turned to a predetermined angle, the locking device is disengaged from a locking groove provided on the insertion pin so that the insertion pin can be pulled out from the pin hole. A later embodiment relates to a toilet seat having said rotary quick release hinge.
Patent GB-2567063-A (GB)
Title: Real-time visual feedback for user positioning with respect to a camera and a display
Inventor: ANDREW BUD
IPC: G06V10/141
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: A method of capturing imagery of a user (208) comprises capturing positioning imagery using a camera (202) and processing the captured image in real time. The positioning imagery is then displayed on a display (204) facing the user and is updated to guide a user to desired position with respect the camera. When the user is correctly position an image is captured and passed to an application without being displayed to the user. The captured image can be used for access control where the liveness or human nature of the user can be assessed. The ideal position of the user is based on the tip of the nose of the user being within 5 cm a normal to the centroid of the display. The ideal position may be further optimized by the normal axis through the camera lens intersecting the users face at the hairline (fig 4a).
Patent GB-2566368-A (GB)
Title: Driveline Modeller
Inventor: BARRY JAMES
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2018-09-11
Abstract: A parametric description of the driveline is used to create a thermal model of the Driveline, allowing calculating a heat distribution for one or more components of the driveline and determination of a resulting deflection of component. A driveline performance metric calculated based on the determined deflection of the one or more components can then be made. A structural meshed model may be used to determine the thermal deflection, which may then be used to recalculate the thermal model, and a loop-end condition used to determine whether to update the parameters in the model. As a result, a performance metric such as efficiency can be calculated. Fluid temperature associated with the driveline may be input from a sensor, a drive cycle for different environmental conditions, and the thermal model calculate power loss for the components and operating misalignment (gear and bearing stress, fatigue, scuffing (using lubricant temperature), stiffness, planetary gear load sharing, calculated due to transmission error, torque ripple and stator radial forces) calculated.