baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2556647-A (GB)
Title: Virtual photorealistic digital actor system for remote service of customers
Inventor: RATNAKUMAR NAVARATNAM
IPC: G10L25/03
Filed: 2017-05-02
Abstract: A remote customer service system uses a virtual Digital Actor displayed on screen (or on physical mannequins) and identifies a remote agents real-time speech by segmenting it into minimum lengths, determining the average energy of each segment, obtaining their deritvative, segregating the speech into phonemes by identifying rapid the average energy distributions, matching the phonemes in a database, and creating speech for the Actor whose visual appearance is dynamically controlled (eg. lip-syncing visemes). Mathematically distorted images may be projected onto physical mannequins which detect approaching customers.
Patent GB-2566001-A (GB)
Title: Condition monitoring device and safety system
Inventor: NEIL COWIN
IPC: E21B47/14
Filed: 2017-06-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a condition monitoring device for flexible risers or underwater structures, the device at least one strain gauge or sensor 61 configured to directly measure strain values at a surface 47 of the riser or structure 1,100 , an attachable housing for locating the strain gauge in contact with the surface of the riser or underwater structure, a signal converter to receive and convert electrical signals from the strain gauge into an acoustic signal, and an acoustic transmitter. A plurality of these devices can be used together in a system. The devices may have eddy current inspection or ECI array components 63, and a motion sensor. The housing may have a flexible jacket. The housing may be attachable by a clamp or collar.
Patent GB-2564660-A (GB)
Title: Providing illumination in potentially explosive atmospheres
Inventor: MICHAEL CHARLES MORLEY
IPC: H01L33/60
Filed: 2017-07-14
Abstract: Light emitting diodes 402 are mounted on substrate 403, which may be a metal clad circuit board. Above each LED 402 is a collimating device 401, including a solid lens 404 portion, to direct light by total internal reflection, and a support 405 portion, attached to substrate 403 (optionally using lugs). The support 405 surrounds the lens 404, with an air gap 406 between. An encapsulating material contacts an outer surface 409 of the support 405 (figure 8). The apparatus may be used in an explosive atmosphere; the encapsulant isolating the LED, a possible ignition source. A sealing gasket 417 may be between the support 405 and substrate 403. The air gap 406 prevents encapsulating material contacting the lens 404; reducing light absorption, and increasing light output. The lens may be parabolic, and the support cylindrical. The substrate edges may be folded, forming a tray to receive the encapsulating material.
Patent GB-2565068-A (GB)
Title: Energy harvesting fluid storage apparatus
Inventor: COLIN HADEN
IPC: F17C13/04
Filed: 2017-07-31
Abstract: A fluid storage apparatus (100) comprises a storage vessel (10) for storing compressed fluids and a digital valve assembly (40) for controlling the flow of fluid to or from the storage vessel (10). The digital valve assembly (40) comprises an energy storage device (41), such as a capacitor and battery, and an energy harvesting device (60, 70, 100) for generating energy from heat. The storage vessel (10) and/or the digital valve assembly (40) define a temperature-conducting surface on which the energy harvesting device (60, 70, 200) is mounted; and the energy harvesting device (60, 70, 200) generates electricity using the thermoelectric effect to charge the energy storage device (41). Particularly, but not exclusively, the electricity is generated during filling of the fluid storage apparatus. The vessel may be a gas cylinder and include a valve guard. An associated method is also provided.
Patent GB-2570621-A (GB)
Title: Led
Inventor: GARY MICHAEL SMITH
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2017-09-04
Abstract: A water cooled LED light 9 comprising a heat sink 1, 3, 4 (see Figure 1). A seal 2 is included and a fixing means are provided which ensure a watertight connection between the LED and the heat sink.
Patent GB-2569274-A (GB)
Title: Synchronization amongst processor tiles
Inventor: DANIEL JOHN PELHAM WILKINSON
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2017-10-20
Abstract: A processing system comprising an arrangement of tiles (4i, 4ii, 4N) and an interconnect (34) between the tiles. The interconnect comprises synchronization logic for coordinating a barrier synchronization to be performed between a group of the tiles. The instruction set comprises a synchronization instruction taking an operand which selects one of a plurality of available modes each specifying a different membership of the group. Execution of the synchronization instruction cause a synchronization request (sync_req) to be transmitted from the respective tile to the synchronization logic (36), and instruction issue to be suspended on the respective tile pending a synchronization acknowledgement (sync_ack) being received back from the synchronization logic. In response to receiving the synchronization request from all the tiles in the group as specified by the operand of the synchronization instruction, the synchronization logic returns the synchronization acknowledgment to the tiles in the specified group.
Patent GB-2569630-A (GB)
Title: Droplet interfaces in electro-wetting devices
Inventor: MATTHEW HOLDEN
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2017-12-21
Abstract: A method of forming a droplet interface 2 in an electro-wetting device (EWOD) wherein the electro-wetting device comprises an array 50 of actuation electrodes 48, an insulator layer covering the actuation electrodes and having an outer most hydrophobic surface, and a fluid medium comprising two liquid droplets 1 disposed on the hydrophobic surface which are subjected to electro-wetting when actuation signals are applied to the electrodes, the method comprises applying actuation signals to selected actuation electrodes to place one or both droplets into an energised state in which the shape of one or both droplets is modified compared to a shape of the droplets in a lower energy state and bringing the two droplets into proximity with a gap 3 between, and changing the actuation signals to lower the energy of one or both droplets into the lower energy state so that the droplets relax into the gap and the two droplets contact each other thereby forming a droplet interface such that the droplets contact or touch. An electro-wetting device for forming the droplet interface and an electro-wetting device for taking measurements across the droplet interface are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2570463-A (GB)
Title: A vertical take-off and landing flying machine
Inventor: VITTORIO BADALASSI
IPC: B64C39/02
Filed: 2018-01-24
Abstract: A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) flying machine for personal use includes a ducted fan 100 having an intake side and an outlet side, at least two co‑axial rotors 113a-d configured to contra-rotate about a fan axis X when driven in rotation. A primary drive source 130 is arranged substantially co-axially with the ducted fan and to the outlet side of the ducted fan. First and second thrust air ducts 151,152 are configured to split thrust from the primary ducting outlet 150 from the ducted fan into a pair of thrust streams. The two respective thrust streams are arranged at opposite respective sides of the primary drive source, the ducts being rotatable to direct motion of the machine. A number of configurations of secondary drive sources and alternative thrust sources are provided for improved safety. The machine also has a pair of wings 181,182 which may be pivotable such that they are ordinarily folded but can be deployed to a flying configuration so that the machine can undertake horizontal flight. The machine may also have horizontal and vertical stabilisers 194, 195.
Patent GB-2570945-A (GB)
Title: Skinprint analysis method and apparatus
Inventor: PAUL WILSON
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2018-02-13
Abstract: An apparatus for determining the volume of a deposited skin-print 30 comprises a primary electromagnetic radiation source 40, an electromagnetic radiation detector 50, and a translucent waveguide 10 having a first surface 16 providing a waveguide interface coincident with a skin-print receiving region 20. EM radiation is transmitted from the source towards the interface at an angle of incidence relative to a line perpendicular to the interface such that when the interface interfaces directly with ambient the light reflects and when a deposited skin-print is present on the receiving region, at least a portion of the incident EM radiation is transmitted through the interface. The detector determines a primary output value representing an amount of EM radiation transmitted through and/or reflected by the interface, and the volume of deposited skin-print is determined using calibration data that shows the correspondence between the primary output value and skin-print volume. The calibration data may comprise volume data obtained for a population of calibration skin-prints and equated to corresponding primary output values. The EM radiation may be transmitted into the waveguide at such an angle as to cause the light to travel through the waveguide by total internal reflection.
Patent GB-2556805-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for adjusting ride-sharing schedules and routes
Inventor: Daniel victor klein
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2016-12-14
Abstract: Computer-implemented methods and systems for adjusting ride-sharing schedules and/or routes can include accessing a ride-sharing schedule for a ride-sharing vehicle. The ride-sharing schedule can include planned stops for one or more route locations at one or more predetermined stop times. An adjustment request seeking adjustment of one or more route locations and/or predetermined stop times of the ride-sharing schedule can be received. An adjustment cost associated with the adjustment request can be determined to provide an indication of the impact of the adjustment request to initial passengers of the ride-sharing vehicle. An adjustment request response based at least in part on the adjustment cost can be generated to provide as a notification output to indicate a decision relative to the adjustment request.
Patent GB-2576294-A (GB)
Title: Test apparatus
Inventor: STANISLAW ZUREK
IPC: G01R31/66
Filed: 2018-06-18
Abstract: An electrical plug 1 for testing an electrical mains socket 2 comprising a pin 12 with two electrodes 13, 14 electrically isolated from one another at the pin. The pin comprises first and second electrical contacts 13, 14, each having a surface portion to engage with a different respective region of a pin receptor 4 when the pin is engaged with the pin receptor. Preferably, a circuit connected to the electrodes measures an electrical resistance 16 between them when engaged with the pin receptor. The electrical plug can have a transmitter of electromagnetic radiation, the radiation can be light or sound. Also a method of testing a plug (61, fig.6) comprising a pin (62, fig.6) which uses an electrical socket (63, fig.6) provided with a pin receptor having first and second regions isolated from one another (65 and 66, fig. 6). The pin makes electrical contact with the pin receptor. An electrical resistance (67, fig. 6) is measured between the first and second regions of the pin receptor.
Patent GB-2562177-A (GB)
Title: MEMS device and process
Inventor: Marek Sebastian Piechocinski
IPC: H04R19/04
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A MEMS transducer comprises a membrane or diaphragm structure having a flexible membrane layer 101 and at least one lattice-shaped electrode layer 102. The electrode layer 102 is spaced from the flexible membrane layer such that at least one air volume extends between the material of the electrode layer and the membrane layer. The electrode layer is supported relative to the flexible membrane by means of a support structure (114,114a, figs 7f & 7g) which extends between the first electrode layer and the flexible membrane layer. A second electrode 102b is disposed on the opposite side of the flexible membrane layer to the first electrode layer. A hole in the electrode layers may extend over the central portion of the flexible membrane or diaphragm (see figs 7f & 7g).
Patent GB-2577901-A (GB)
Title: Sports training apparatus
Inventor: ANTONY KNIGHT
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2018-10-10
Abstract: A sports training apparatus comprising a plurality of devices 99 is disclosed. Each device 99 comprises a body 1 and an extendable leash 3, wherein the leash 3 extends from the body 1 and the body 1 is arranged with a user attachment 2 for attachment to a user and user connection element (7, figure 2) for connection of a leash 3 from another device. The user attachment 2 may be a belt for attachment around a user’s waist. The body 1 may comprise a sprung reel which allows the leash to be retracted/extended to control the length of the leash. The leash 3 may be locked at a desired length and the leash may be colour-coded to show units of length. A plurality of devices may be used to maintain a plurality of team players a desired distance between each other.
Patent GB-2580354-A (GB)
Title: Test-rig and method for assessing the performance of barrelled disruptors
Inventor: RICHARD GRAEME POTTER
IPC: F42B33/06
Filed: 2019-01-04
Abstract: A test-rig 10 for assessing the performance of a liquid-jet barrelled disruptor comprises a mount 20 for supporting a disruptor at a predetermined stand-off from an impact surface 16. The total linear momentum delivered by the jet at the impact surface 16 may be measured using a ballistic sled 12 and the central axial impulse load of the jet may be measured using a pressure gauge 18, such that a coherence metric, which characterises how focussed the jet is, can be derived. A method for assessing the performance of a liquid-jet barrelled disruptor is also described.
Patent GB-2566246-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming a network
Inventor: BING QIN LIM
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2016-08-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus for quickly forming a PAN is describe herein. During operation, a person (e.g., a public-safety officer) will be assigned a task or mission that is identified by an identifier (e.g., an incident identifier, or an incident type). A subset of available devices will be paired/associated to form a PAN based on the identified task or mission. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention the subset of available devices may be paired with an existing PAN based on the identified task or mission.
Patent GB-2582177-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing layered structures
Inventor: OWAIN CLARK
IPC: H01M10/0585
Filed: 2019-03-14
Abstract: A method of processing a stack of layers to provide a stack of discrete layer elements comprises the steps of providing a stack of layers comprising a first layer provided by a first material, a third layer provided by a solid electrolyte, and a second layer located between the first and third layers, the second layer having a thickness of at least 500 nm and being provided by a second material comprising at least 95 atomic % amorphous silicon. Through-thickness portions of the first layer and second layer are removed to respectively form first and second discrete layer elements 20a, 18a, the second discrete layer element being located between the first discrete layer element and the solid electrolyte. The third layer comprising the electrolyte is etched using the second discrete layer element 18a as an etching mask, to form a third discrete layer element 16a provided by the solid electrolyte, wherein the first, second and third discrete layer elements provide the stack of discrete layer elements. After etching the electrolyte layer to form the third discrete layer element 16a, the second and first discrete layer elements 18a, 20a may be trimmed (figure 8).
Patent GB-2584893-A (GB)
Title: Dart point
Inventor: LEE DAVID NOEL PARKER
IPC: F42B6/00
Filed: 2019-06-20
Abstract: A point 20 for a dart includes a tip 21 at one end of the point 20 for embedding in a dartboard and a base 25 at the other end of the point for attaching to a barrel of a dart. The point 20 has an outer surface and a length from the tip to the base of the point, and at least one longitudinal groove in the point 23, which has a length which lies substantially along at least some of the length of the point 20.
Patent GB-2585080-A (GB)
Title: Vision improvement system
Inventor: DEREK LESLIE ARNOLD
IPC: G02C3/02
Filed: 2019-06-28
Abstract: A vision improvement system comprising a visor 1 having an inwardly facing side 2 and a transparent insert 3 which can be received by the visor on its inwardly facing side, the insert having at least a first positioning structure for engaging a positioning structure of a lens element 8,16. The system may also comprise such a lens element . The positioning structure of the insert may comprise a socket (6, fig. 1a), with there being an associated plug (7, fig.2a) on the surface of the lens closest to the wearer. The insert and the visor may be sealed together in an airtight manner, with the surface of the insert having a hydrophilic surface . Also claimed is a mould for producing a lens element, and a method for improving the vision of a user using the visor.
Patent GB-2575364-A (GB)
Title: Precast building element connector
Inventor: STEVEN FORDHAM
IPC: E04F11/02
Filed: 2019-07-03
Abstract: A connector 4 for connecting reinforced concrete building elements 1 and 2. The connector comprises a rigid bar 12, with first and second ends, and the first end defining a connection to a horizontal reinforcing rod 26, which may be a hole or the rod may be permanently attached. The bar also defines, adjacent to the second end, a transverse through-hole for a restraining rod 14. A rigid faceplate 6 is attached to the rigid bar at an intermediate position and between the faceplate and the second end there is a threaded hole with a bolt 18. The restraining rod and its through hole may be threaded. The connector may be used in the manufacture of a cast concrete building element where it is mounted into a mould with the faceplate at the mould surface. The connector connects to a female connector, comprising upwardly projecting teeth 24 positioned on another building element and kits of parts including the male and female parts are disclosed.
Patent GB-2588426-A (GB)
Title: Device for force input
Inventor: AFONSO MARQUES
IPC: G06F3/044
Filed: 2019-10-23
Abstract: A device (1) includes a body (2) and a touch panel (3) supported by, integrated with, or underlying the body (2). The touch panel (3) includes a layer of piezoelectric material (5) disposed between a plurality of first electrodes (6) and at least one second electrode (7). The device (1) also includes at least one second piezoelectric input region (8) supported by, integrated with, or underlying a portion of the body (2) which does not correspond to the touch panel (3). The device (1) is configured to receive user input using the touch panel (3) and/or at least one piezoelectric input region (8).
Patent GB-2591488-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive label support
Inventor: GARETH JAMES MCDONAGH
IPC: G09F3/18
Filed: 2020-01-30
Abstract: An adhesive tamper evident label support comprises a frangible support layer 4 having an upper surface 6 for receiving a label, and an opposed lower surface 8. The frangible support layer further comprises a plurality openings 10a-d and a plurality of lines of weakness 12a-d extending between the upper and lower surfaces of the support layer. An adhesive layer 20 extends through the at least one opening and/or lines of weakness to adhere the frangible support layer to a contact surface of an item. The frangible support layer is moveable between a first untampered position in which the support layer portions provide a continuous support layer extending across the upper surface, and a second tampered position in which at least a pair of adjacent support layer portions are moved apart from each other along the corresponding at least one opening and/or line of weakness. The support may be used for a vehicle number plate.
Patent GB-2599616-A (GB)
Title: Liquid cooled electric motor
Inventor: ARJUN MEHTA
IPC: H02K9/19
Filed: 2020-07-10
Abstract: A motor 300 comprising a housing, which comprises a main body 400 and a cooling block 410, where the motor comprises a stator and a rotor contained within the main body. A coolant liquid is contained within the housing and is in thermal communication with the stator and/or the rotor. The motor also comprises a pump 305 having a liquid inlet 401a and a liquid outlet 401b, where the pump is fitted to the housing and promotes flow of the coolant liquid between the main body and the cooling block, with there being no separate pipes communicating the pump with the housing. The pump may be surface mounted having a mounting flange and a pump body attached to the mounting flange with a housing liquid outlet aperture may extend through the wall, and a housing liquid inlet aperture extending through the wall, where the flange is attached to the exterior of the housing wall so that the outlet aperture is aligned with the pump inlet and the inlet aperture is aligned with the pump outlet. Sealed channels may also provide a flow path for the liquid into the cooling block where the block may also be in thermal communication with the external environment. A reservoir may accommodate expansion and contraction of the liquid due to temperature fluctuations. The cooling block may form a structural component of an electric vehicle.
Patent GB-2593036-A (GB)
Title: Transaction management system and methods
Inventor: OLIVER SQUIRES
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2021-01-13
Abstract: A transaction management system stores user account data and determines whether product purchase requests meet a condition. A user’s funding source is charged, and the user’s account balance is credited based on a completion criterion. These processes occur simultaneously in real time in response to new product data and purchase requests. Also disclosed is a method of settling funds between a purchaser and seller. A purchase of an item at a selling event and at a price determined by a price curve is recorded. A funding source is determined, the price and price curve are updated, and accounts are settled. Funds are transferred from the funding source to a receiving account based on a percentage of the price. Also disclosed are transaction management methods wherein a transaction request is received, a funding source is determined, and account information for users who have previously made transaction requests is updated if a condition is met. When a completion criterion is satisfied, the funding source is charged an amount associated with the transaction request and an account balance associated with the account information is credited by a credit amount. Also disclosed are methods of settling funds using either an intermediary or an infrastructure.
Patent GB-2601386-A (GB)
Title: Rope assemblies
Inventor: GREG VANHINSBERG
IPC: D07B7/18
Filed: 2021-02-09
Abstract: Rope assembly 200 comprises a rope 12 comprising plurality of braided or twisted strands and attachment structure 116 formed of a polymer. Attachment structure 116 defines opening 18 through the rope 12 between the strands. The strands are fixedly held in the attachment structure 116 by being encased within the polymer. The attachment structure 116 may comprise first and second tapered sleeves 20, 22 which taper to the rope on either side of the attachment structure 116. An equal number of strands are fixedly held in the attachment structure 116 on either side of the opening 18. Also claimed is method of manufacturing a rope assembly, comprising forming an opening through a rope between the strands of the rope by inserting an elongate member through the opening, assembling a mould around the elongate member, providing a casting resin in the mould, allowing the casting resin to cure and removing the mould to provide an attachment structure formed of the cured polymer, the structure defining an opening and the strands fixedly held in the attachment structure by being encased in the cured polymer.