baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2508751-A (GB)
Title: Interleaving data accesses issued in response to vector access instructions
Inventor: REID ALASTAIR DAVID
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2012-09-26
Abstract: A vector data access unit for accessing data stored within a data store in response to decoded vector data access instructions is disclosed. Each of the vector data access instructions comprise a plurality of elements indicating a data access to be performed, the elements being in an order within the vector data access instruction that the corresponding data access is instructed to be performed in. The vector data access unit comprises data access ordering circuitry for issuing data access requests indicated by the elements to the data store, the data access ordering circuitry being configured in response to receipt of at least two decoded vector data access instructions, an earlier of the at least two decoded vector data access instructions being received before a later of the at least two decoded vector instructions and one of the at least two decoded vector data access instructions being a write instruction and to an indication that data accesses from the at least two decoded vector data access instructions can be interleaved to a limited extent, to: determine for each of the at least two vector data access instructions, from a position of the elements within the plurality of elements which of the plurality of data accesses indicated by the plurality of elements is a next data access to be performed for the vector data access instructions, the data accesses being performed in the instructed order; determine an element indicating the next data access for each of said vector data access instructions; select one of the next data accesses as a next data access to be issued to the data store in dependence upon an order the at least two vector data instructions were received in and the position of the elements indicating the next data accesses relative to each other within their respective plurality of elements, subject to a constraint that a difference between a numerical position of the element indicating the next data access within the plurality of elements of a later of the vector data access instructions and a numerical position of the element indicating the next data access within the plurality of elements of an earlier vector access data instruction is less than a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2524538-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, method and computer program for providing an output
Inventor: REUNAMAKI JUKKA PEKKA
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2014-03-26
Abstract: An apparatus comprises: processing circuitry; and memory circuitry including computer program code; the memory circuitry and the computer program code configured to, with the processing circuitry, cause the apparatus at least to perform: obtaining 41 an indication of an angular position of a user device relative to an output device; and enabling an output to be provided 43 by the output device wherein the output is directed towards the detected angular direction of the user device. The output might be an information display, or an acoustic signal provided by a loudspeaker system, and might provide advertising information. Output relevant to the user device may be determined, facilitating personalised output. A plurality of different outputs may be provided towards the detected angular directions of a plurality of user devices. The relative position of the user device may be determined using signals transmitted by a positioning beacon (Figures 3 and 5), and it may also be determined whether the user is facing the output device.
Patent GB-2517237-A (GB)
Title: Millimetre wave three dimensional holographic scan imaging apparatus and method for inspecting a human body or an article
Inventor: WU WANLONG
IPC: G01V8/00
Filed: 2014-04-24
Abstract: A millimetre wave three dimensional holographic scan imaging apparatus comprises a first millimetre wave transceiver module 101, a second millimetre wave transceiver module 102, a first guide rail device 103 to which the first millimetre wave transceiver module is connected in slidable form, a second guide rail device 104 to which the second millimetre wave transceiver module is connected in slidable form, and a driver 105a-105b configured to drive the first/second millimetre wave transceiver module to move along the first/second guide rail device. The first scan performed by the first millimetre wave transceiver module and the second scan performed by the second millimetre wave transceiver module both are plane scans. The first and second scans may be performed at different speeds, or they may vary in frequency in at least 50% of an entire period of scanning an object. Also disclosed is a method for inspecting a human body or article.
Patent GB-2525859-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for recycling laminated glass
Inventor: LOVIS FLORIAN
IPC: C08J11/06
Filed: 2014-05-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for recycling glass laminates (10), the laminate comprising at least one polymer layer (20) and a glass layer (30, 40). The polymer layer may be made of polyvinyl butyral. The method comprises mechanical removal of at least part of the glass and placing the residual waste, comprising the polymer layer with embedded glass particles, in a vat 360 comprising a separation fluid 375. A mixture of glass particles and polymer pieces from the polymer layer are produced. The polymer pieces can be extracted, washed and dried for reuse. The separation fluid comprises water and at least one alcohol; the alcohol may be a water soluble alcohol, preferably butyl diglycol.
Patent GB-2510302-A (GB)
Title: ECU utilising a variable slew rate to modify a PWM signal
Inventor: OLIVER GARY
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2014-05-15
Abstract: An electronic control unit configured to provide a pulse-width-modulated signal controlling opening of a valve 14 providing air and fuel vapour from a collector unit 12, used to collect fuel vapour from a fuel tank 10, to an engine 16, the PWM signal being modified by a variable slew rate. Preferably the duty cycle of the PWM signal is increased by the slew rate according to a predetermined pattern having a stage with a low slew rate corresponding to an opening range of the valve that produces a rapid increase in the fuel flow rate and one or more stages of increased slew rates corresponding to a slow increase, or substantially no increase, in flow rate. The ECU may calculate the slew rate using a look-up table or an algorithm. Also claimed is a method of operation. The ECU allows for better management of fuel flow from the collector to the engine.
Patent GB-2526162-A (GB)
Title: Energy bypass
Inventor: BATERIWALA PRIYANK NARESHCHANDRA
IPC: H02H9/00
Filed: 2014-08-12
Abstract: An energy bypass circuit for connection between an energy source 115 and a capacitance 150, such as in a soft start circuit, has first and second relays 122 and 135, a switch 152, and a resistance 146. Each relay comprises three terminals, an armature 126 and 138 and coil 128, 140. The circuit is operable is operable so that if excess energy is fed back into the soft start circuit the energy bypass circuit arranges itself so that the excess energy is dissipated through only one of the two relays, protecting certain parts of the circuitry. The circuit may further comprise a diode. The switch may be a semiconductor, such as an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT).
Patent GB-2520415-A (GB)
Title: Method for evaluating and optimizing a magnetic attachment of a headliner to a roof of a vehicle
Inventor: SHREYAS MANJUNATHA
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2014-10-07
Abstract: A method for determining at least one parameter related to a magnetic attachment of a headliner 10 to a roof (26, Figure 3) of a vehicle (24, Figure 3). The method comprising providing a simulation model (24) of the magnetic attachment, the simulation model (24) comprising physical properties of the headliner 10 and the roof (26), running a simulation comprising the simulation model (24) thereby determining loads acting upon the magnetic attachment during operation of the vehicle (23) and determining the at least one parameter in dependence on the determined loads. The parameter may be the number of magnets required, the location of the magnet(s), strength of force provided by the magnet(s) or size of the magnet(s). The simulation model (24) may comprise a through opening (28, Figure 4) to model the aerodynamic forces applied when the vehicle is operated with a sun roof open.
Patent GB-2523623-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus to reduce noise caused by mode hopping in external cavity lasers
Inventor: ZHU MIAO
IPC: H01S5/14
Filed: 2014-11-12
Abstract: An apparatus including a gain chip 11, an optical frequency selecting element 16, an actuator 15 and actuator driver 31; the optical frequency selective element returns (i.e. reflects, diffracts) light leaving the gain chip in a band of wavelengths back to the gain chip; the optical frequency selective element is characterized by an angle relative to light leaving the gain chip and distance from the gain chip, the angle and distance are controlled by the actuator; part of the diffracted light is amplified by the gain chip; the actuator driver causes the angle to be dithered about an equilibrium angle in a motion characterized by an amplitude and average frequency. The amplitude of the dithering motion is chosen to either excite a plurality of adjacent laser modes of the gain chip or provide a servo signal for maintaining the grating angle at a target value. The optical frequency selective element may be a grating, a prism or a mirror. The apparatus may be an external cavity laser.
Patent GB-2518767-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for optical sensing
Inventor: FARHADIROUSHAN MAHMOUD
IPC: G01V1/18
Filed: 2010-05-27
Abstract: A distributed optical fiber sensing system comprising an optical sensing fibre 702 arranged in a plurality of loops. At least two loops 1305, 1306 may be arranged orthogonal with respect to each other providing directional sensing. The system may provide a plurality of measurement points along the length of the sensing fibre. The system may further comprise an interferometer in receipt of backscatter light from along the fibre, where the interferometer has at least two optical paths of differencing path length and where the backscatter interferes in the interferometer producing interference components measured by a plurality of photodetectors from which optical phase angle is determined. The interferometer may receive reflected light from along the fibre. The optical fibre itself may also be part of a distributed fiber optic sensing system comprising a means for receiving backscattered and/or reflected light from along the fibre and a means for processing the received light to measure phase, frequency and amplitude data which is synchronised to enhance signal sensitivity. Also disclosed are references to distributed acoustic sensing (DAS).
Patent GB-2531377-A (GB)
Title: Wheel loosening sensor
Inventor: BROADFIELD GARY
IPC: G08B13/22
Filed: 2015-05-14
Abstract: A wheel loosening sensor 100 configured to detect loosening of a wheel of a vehicle. the wheel loss sensor comprises: a transmitter, a battery 128, wherein the transmitter and the battery are within a water tight housing 102 that is permanently sealed, and wherein at least two electrical terminals 104, 106 are exposed at an exterior of the housing, the transmitter being configured to receive electrical power from the battery and transmit a signal when the at least two electrical terminals are disconnected; an electrically conductive element 108 biased away from the at least two electrical terminals and configured to electrically connect the two electrical terminals when the bias is overcome. Also claimed is a kit including a bracket which is configured to be secured to a wheel by a wheel nut. The bracket holds the sensor such that the bias is over come.
Patent GB-2530849-A (GB)
Title: Deciduous teeth storage device
Inventor: LO CHIU-MEI
IPC: A61C19/00
Filed: 2015-07-09
Abstract: A deciduous teeth storage device 1 contains an openable casing 10 housing an upper gum cast 20 and a lower gum cast 30 with holes 21,22,23 into which are inserted a number of artificial teeth 80,81 and deciduous teeth. The upper and lower gum casts 20,30 are hinged 14 together along their back edges. The casing contains a hinged cover 13, a box 11 with an indentation 18 for receiving the lower gum cast 30 and a lower chamber 15 in which a movable drawer 16 is provided, such as for storing adhesives and artificial teeth. A photograph may be positioned under a transparent plate 82 attached to an upper side of the casing by magnets.
Patent GB-2540754-A (GB)
Title: Abatement system
Inventor: ANDREW JAMES SEELEY
IPC: F04C29/00
Filed: 2015-07-22
Abstract: Disclosed is an abatement system 10 for treating an effluent gas stream, the abatement system comprising a two stage liquid ring pump 20, each of the stages comprising respective gas inlets and gas outlets. An exhaust gas comprising compounds to be destroyed is passed through the two stage liquid ring pump such that the exhaust gas passes through the first stage 26 of the liquid ring pump 20 to a gas abatement device 22, following which it is passed to the second stage 28 of the liquid ring pump 20 for removal of the compounds formed in said abatement device. A gas inlet 30 of the first stage 26 is arranged to receive an effluent gas stream 12, the gas outlet 32 of the first stage 26 passes gas to the abatement system 22. A gas inlet 34 of the second stage 28 receives the gas from the abatement device system 22 and a gas outlet 36 of the second stage 28 exhausts gas to a facility 38 after the effluent gas stream has been treated by the second stage of the liquid ring pump. The invention allows for treating of a waste gas in sequence by a first stage of a liquid ring pump, an abatement system and a second stage of a liquid ring pump.
Patent GB-2552919-A (GB)
Title: Stable amorphous form of daclatasvir
Inventor: SVEN HAFERKAMP
IPC: C07D403/14
Filed: 2015-11-18
Abstract: A process for the preparation daclatasvir or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the process includes the synthetic step of reacting a compound of Formula (I) with a compound of Formula (II): Wherein LG is a leaving group and Z is a protecting group. The protecting group Z may be selected from Boc, Cbz, Tosyl, Mesyl, Benzyl, Fmoc, substituted acetyl, Benzoyl and Tolyl. A process for the production of amorphous daclatasvir-2 HCl is also provided, comprising the steps of contacting daclatasvir-2 HCl with a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent; filtering off the solution or dispersion of the first step; and the immediate removal of the solvent from the filtered solution or dispersion of the second step, characterised in that the solvent removal is performed within a timescale of 10 seconds to 5 hours after the filtering step.
Patent GB-2544557-A (GB)
Title: An absorbent sanitary item
Inventor: SHAUN DUNCAN
IPC: A61F13/551
Filed: 2015-11-21
Abstract: An absorbent sanitary item such as a sanitary towel, a diaper or an incontinence pad is provided with a disposal bag for containing the absorbent sanitary item after use. The disposal bag 20 is contained in a disposal device comprising a housing, the housing having a rear 9 with means for attaching the housing to the sanitary item and a cover 8, the cover have a frangible seal for accessing the disposable container, and the housing wholly enclosing a compressed disposal container. The attachment means may be utilised at manufacture or by a user, and may comprise adhesive or integration into the absorbent item body, for example at a waistband region. The frangible seal may be a perforation section, the perforation being in a line or circle.
Patent GB-2535288-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for regulating a motor using a thrust measurement
Inventor: SERGE BLANCHARD
IPC: F02C9/28
Filed: 2015-12-04
Abstract: A device 22 for regulating the flow rate of fuel supplied to an aircraft engine M produces a fuel flow rate set value Dc according to a thrust set value P* from a gas control lever 1 and a measurement of actual thrust P of the engine from an actual thrust measuring device 21 which measures deformation of a device for absorbing thrust forces interposed between the engine M and the aircraft. A fuel flow rate set value calculator 24 may produce fuel flow rate set value Dc. A comparator 25 may supply a difference signal (ΔP figure 1) between thrust set value P* and actual thrust P and calculator 24 may produce fuel flow rate set value Dc from this signal. An engine speed set value calculator 23 may produce an engine speed set value N1* from thrust set value P* and actual thrust P and a circuit 27 may produce fuel rate set value Dc from engine speed set value N1* and a measurement of the actual speed of the engine N1. The calculator 23 may use isolated measurements of actual thrust P. A module may standardise actual thrust P to eliminate dependency relating to external context.
Patent GB-2545908-A (GB)
Title: Markerless tracking of an object
Inventor: ANDREW JAMES KNIGHT
IPC: G06T7/73
Filed: 2015-12-23
Abstract: A markerless tracking device 100 has a source, a sensor and a processor. The source is configured to direct a beam on a plurality of beam paths 124 where each beam path 124 illuminates a distinct region 142 of an object 170. The sensor is configured to receive beam 126 reflected from each region 142 in order to generate an image of each region 142. A processor is configured to generate a metric which indicates suitability of a beam trajectory 132, where the beam trajectory 132 is a path over which the beam is to be directed by the source during markerless tracking of the object 170. The metric is generated by comparing images of selected regions 142.
Patent GB-2538344-A (GB)
Title: Meat processing
Inventor: DECLAN ARTHUR MCDONNELL
IPC: A23L13/70
Filed: 2016-02-26
Abstract: A meat quality and yield improvement process comprises hanging the hind leg(s) of a carcass and applying an additional pulling force of from 50 to 500kgf to the muscles of the carcass, preferably to the leg and back muscles. The additional force stretches the muscle filaments and is maintained until rigor is complete. The hind leg(s) of the carcass may be hung at an angle (α, Fig 1) of 90 to 170 degrees to the vertical. Tenderised meat is produced in which the muscle fibres are stretched and have a sarcomere length of greater than 2.6 microns. The force may be applied by connecting portions of the carcass with a ram. Hooks 30 and 31 may be connected to the shank 12 and first rib 14 respectively and the ram includes a cylinder 20 and a rod 21 which is activated by pressurised air from an actuator (40, Fig 9) to retract and provide a pulling force of around 150kgf for usually approximately 48hrs.
Patent GB-2550582-A (GB)
Title: A skin inspection device identifying abnormalities
Inventor: CHRIS MURPHY
IPC: G01K11/12
Filed: 2016-05-23
Abstract: A skin inspection device for identifying abnormalities comprises a transparent panel or window 102 having an inspection area; an array of thermochromic liquid crystal (TLC) formations 105 provided on the transparent panel which are operable to change colour in response to a change of temperature; and one or more image capture devices for capturing a colour image of the TLC formations and an area of skin of a target located in the inspection area; the captured colour image being analysed to identify abnormalities in the area of skin. Particularly of use in inspecting the feet of diabetic patients to prevent ulcer formation.
Patent GB-2535108-A (GB)
Title: A glove
Inventor: CHERRYL BLAISE
IPC: A61N1/04
Filed: 2015-01-06
Abstract: A glove comprises a flexible cover arranged to be worn over a user's palm and digits. The cover has a plurality of vibrating actuators each capable of connection to a battery. One or more light sources are provided, each of which is capable of being switched on and off independent of the other so as to create a mood. A control device is switchable to various settings so as to vary the output of the vibrating actuators and the output of one or more light sources. Optionally pressure sensors are provided and the intensity of the actuators is varied depends upon pressure applied to the pressure sensor.
Patent GB-2558230-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a display driver
Inventor: JAMIESON CHRISTMAS
IPC: H03M1/10
Filed: 2016-12-22
Abstract: A method for a display device, the device comprising a drive circuit with a plurality of single grey-level channels 410, 420, wherein each channel comprises an input 412, 422, an output 418, 428 and a signal processor comprising a digital-to-analog converter DAC 414, 424 and an operational amplifier op-amp 416, 426 having a voltage offset. The method comprises converting a digital signal received at the input into an analog voltage at the output using each signal processor. The analog voltage of each single channel is switchably received using a switching circuit 430 connected to the output of each channel. Each analog voltage is received from the switching circuit and is individually compensated for the voltage offset of each op-amp based on the received analog voltage for that channel. A method of calibrating an LCOS device comprising routing each of 128 output voltages to an output pin using a switching circuit, measuring each output voltage, and using this measurement to minimise voltage error in op-amps is also provided.
Patent GB-2546640-A (GB)
Title: Blinds and Louvres apparatus and control apparatus therefore
Inventor: RICHARD MCCREADIE
IPC: E06B9/90
Filed: 2016-10-25
Abstract: The invention to which this application relates is apparatus and a method for use with blinds and louvres, hereinafter referred to, in a non-limiting manner, as blinds and which includes roller blinds, roman blinds and Venetian blinds. The apparatus and method allows the free end of the blind to be selectively positioned and retained at a predetermined position intermediate the fully retracted and fully extended positions and to be retained at that position.
Patent GB-2562232-A (GB)
Title: Heat retention structure and method
Inventor: WILLIAM HUTCHINS
IPC: F02B77/11
Filed: 2017-05-08
Abstract: An engine heat retention structure 130, and a method of use thereof, are disclosed. The structure comprises a thermal shell 130S arranged to at least partially encapsulate an engine 121 in use, the shell being provided in a spaced apart relationship with the engine to allow circulation of air between the shell and engine. Air is allowed to flow into and out from the structure between the engine and shell via an open skirt portion 130SS. Air is allowed to flow out of the structure via at least one vent flap element 131,133, depending on whether the flap element(s) is/are open or closed. The flap(s) may comprise a pivotable flap portion opened by air flow passing a paddle portion. The flap(s) may be biased with a counterweight arrangement. The structure may be divided into portions via an interior baffle/wall. The engine may be for a motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2563908-A (GB)
Title: A force sensitive resistor
Inventor: KEMAL DERVISH
IPC: G01L1/20
Filed: 2017-06-29
Abstract: Sealed force-sensitive resistor 10 comprises a bottom layer 8 and a first conductive element attached to the bottom layer 8. A top layer 9 is sealed to bottom layer 8 in an airtight manner around their periphery. The force-sensitive resistor 10 further comprises a spacer ring (18 in figure 3) surrounding the first conductive element and a flexible top sensor layer (19 in figure 3). The top sensor layer 19 is attached across the spacer ring 18 and comprises a second conductive element facing the first conductive element. The flexible top sensor layer 19 is moveable in use in relation to the flexible bottom layer 8 to vary the resistance of the force sensitive resistor 10. The force-sensitive resistor 10 further comprises a compressible air permeable spacer material 5 between the top and bottom layers 9, 8. The sensor may be incorporated into smart clothing or the soles of shoes to measure gait, pressure distribution or pronation.