baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2523610-A (GB)
Title: Adaptable low power driver for LCD displays
Inventor: ZOLNHOFER JENS
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2014-08-07
Abstract: A display driver for providing drive voltages to an LCD display, comprising a first resistive ladder, a second resistive ladder, of higher resistance than the first resistive ladder; and a switching arrangement configured to connect the first resistive ladder to provide a drive voltage to the display for a first period, during which the voltage across the display is settling, and disconnect the first resistive ladder from providing that drive voltage during a second period, during which the voltage across the display is settled and the display driver is configured such that the second resistive ladder holds the drive voltage on the display.
Patent GB-2520120-A (GB)
Title: Fitting a parametric curve using maximum curvature
Inventor: WILENSKY GREGG D
IPC: G06T11/20
Filed: 2014-09-01
Abstract: Fitting a parametric curve 302, 304, 306 to a segment of a plurality of data points that include a first data point 308 disposed between second 310 and third 312 data points, by setting a point of maximum curvature for the segment at the first data point 308. The result of the fitting is output to the user on a computing device, preferably by displaying a curve in a user interface. The plurality of data points may be configured to be moved in the user interface in response to an input from the user. The curve may be made up a plurality of Bezier curve segments, linked to be continuous. Other independent claims are included for a method or system in which a parametric curve is displayed, a user defines or moves a data point to be the point of maximum curvature and the curve is recalculated such that the defined point is the point of maximum curvature of the curve.
Patent GB-2519445-A (GB)
Title: A control system for controlling a street light
Inventor: MITCHELL PHILIP
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: A control system 1 for controlling a street light or belisha beacon includes at least one photovoltaic power source 5; storage means 7 for storing energy from the photovoltaic power source; a light 9 configured to receive power from the photovoltaic power source and the storage means, wherein the light has an off mode and a plurality of on modes having different brightness levels; an ambient light detector 11 configured to monitor changes in the ambient light over a time interval and match the ambient light level to a light level which would be perceived by a human eye and at least one controller 3 configured to receive an input from the ambient light detector and in response to the received input control the brightness level of the light by controlling the mode of operation of the light.
Patent GB-2542327-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for controlling communications for video/audio-conferencing
Inventor: BOZWELL KAY
IPC: H04M3/56
Filed: 2015-05-18
Abstract: A method of controlling and managing communications for an online meeting including: at each of a plurality of user devices 101, receiving audio from one of a plurality of participants 109 via a microphone 105; at least one processor 112 co-ordinating transmission of the audio from each of the plurality of user devices to the other user devices via a communications system 111; at least one processor progressing through multiple stages for the online meeting, wherein each stage is associated with audio configuration data, at each stage, the at least one processor automatically muting audio received from one or more of the plurality of user devices in accordance with the configuration data associated with that stage, such that the muted audio is not generated at the other user devices. The at least one processor may coordinate transmission of communications between the participants of a participant group via the communication system such that communications are not transmitted between groups. The at least one processor may receive modifications to the definition of the plurality of stages from the meeting participant during progress of the online meeting, such that stages are added, removed and/or re-arranged within the definition.
Patent GB-2524911-A (GB)
Title: High precision locked laser operating at elevated temperatures
Inventor: CSUTAK SEBASTIAN
IPC: G01N21/39
Filed: 2013-11-08
Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for operating a laser at a downhole location is disclosed. A gas is configured to receive an output of a laser and to absorb a selected wavelength of the laser corresponding to a selected spectral line of the gas. A pressure device reduces broadening of the selected spectral line related to a temperature at the downhole location. A photodetector receives light from the gas chamber and provides a measurement related to the received light. A processor alters an operating parameter of the laser using the obtained measurement to operate the laser.
Patent GB-2524912-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle speed control system
Inventor: FAIRGRIEVE ANDREW
IPC: B60W40/109
Filed: 2013-03-11
Abstract: A vehicle speed control system for a vehicle 100 having a plurality of wheels 111, 112, 114, 115 is provided. The vehicle speed control system comprising: means for receiving a user input of a target speed at which the vehicle is intended to travel; and means for commanding application of torque to one or more wheels 111, 112, 114, 115 of the vehicle 100. The system is configured such that when it is required to accelerate the vehicle to achieve the target speed and a wheel slip event is detected, the system is operable temporarily to suspend further acceleration of the vehicle, receive a user input of an increase in target speed during the suspension of further acceleration, and resume acceleration towards the increased target speed when the suspension of further acceleration is lifted.
Patent GB-2538333-A (GB)
Title: Method for making an object
Inventor: PAUL HOLT
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 2015-08-04
Abstract: A stereolithographic method for making a three dimensional (3D) object 102 by an additive manufacturing process uses as a light source for curing a liquid photopolymer, a visible light display screen 103 which may be an off-the-shelf device, with little or no ultraviolet (UV) component, such as an LCD display, LED display, electroluminescent display or plasma screen. Thin layers (0.2 mm or thinner) of cured polymer are built up on a build platform 100 by sequentially forming each new layer of the liquid photopolymer onto a previously formed cured layer, and exposing by the adjacent display screen 103, to solidify a layer of the object. The display screen is separated from the polymer by a low surface energy release layer 104 which may be a coating on the display screen if the photopolymer is cured in direct contact with the screen. The photopolymer contains a visible light photoinitiator which is organometallic or metallocene, for example bis(eta 5-2, 4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-bis(2, 6-difluoro-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)-phenyl) titanium. The screen may be a handheld device such as a mobile phone.
Patent GB-2530890-A (GB)
Title: A surgical spray instrument
Inventor: GRIFFITHS DOMINIC
IPC: A61M11/02
Filed: 2015-08-14
Abstract: Surgical assembly 24 for enabling uniform deposition of a particulate material to a surface of an intracorporeal patient cavity, the assembly comprising an ion emitter 25 having an ion emission zone 26 locatable within the cavity; a dispenser 27 having outlet 28 locatable within the cavity for dispensing the particulate and a processor for determining a location of the ion emission zone based upon the outlet position within the cavity. The particulate material may be a therapeutic or diagnostic agent. The emission zone position may depend upon an electrical potential field. The processor may determine the emission zone based upon the cavity topography. There may be at least two spaced apart ion emitters between the outlet and the cavity surface. The ion emitter may have a surface that complements the cavity surface. Also a surgical spray instrument comprising a body, a transfer tube, a propellant actuator for causing a particulate in a propellant to pass along and out of the tube and arranged along the tube an ion emitter having an ion emission zone. Also a surgical spray instrument assembly comprising the surgical spray instrument and a DC supply, the ion emitter of the instrument being coupled with supply pole.
Patent GB-2531136-A (GB)
Title: MALDI support with magnetically held spring steel plate
Inventor: JENS HOEHNDORF
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2015-08-21
Abstract: A sample support plate for mass spectrometry with ionisation by matrix assisted laser desorption (MALDI), comprising a dimensionally stable and precisely shaped substructure or frame 1, 2, 3 with a plurality magnets 9 distributed over the substructure, and a spring steel plate 4 which is magnetically fixed to the substructure and comprises a upper surface facing away from the substructure for receiving samples. The magnets are positioned at each corner and near in the centre of the substructure in support surfaces 12 which form substructure. The magnets pull the steel plate against the substructure so that any curvature in the plate is smoothed out and a flat surface is obtained. The plate may comprise identity markings such as letters, numbers or barcode. The plate is 0.1 to 0.8mm thick, ideally 0.2 to 0.5mm. Sample sites 5, 6, 7 may be marked upon the plate and the plate may be coated with matrix material. The substructure may be formed of an aluminium alloy or carbon fibre-reinforced plastic. The substructure 10 comprises cut-outs to decrease weight.
Patent GB-2541728-A (GB)
Title: Inductive power transfer pad and method of operating an inductive power transfer pad
Inventor: SIMON WECHSLER
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: An inductive power transfer pad, 1, in particular a transfer pad of a system for inductive power transfer to a vehicle. The pad (plate) comprises a stationary part, 2, and a movable part, 3, wherein the movable part comprises a primary winding structure (coil, transmitter), 4. The inductive power transfer pad comprises at least one actuating means to allow the movable part to move in at least one direction, z. The actuating means is provided by a scissor lift arrangement, 7a, 7b. The scissor lift means is coupled to the stationary part by at least one fixed bearing, 10. The scissor lift means is couple to the movable part by at least one floating bearing, 11. There may be a central connecting element, 14, coupled to a further scissor arrangement. The central connecting element may be coupled to the movable part by at least one spring element, 16a, 16b.
Patent GB-2547184-A (GB)
Title: A ducting assembly
Inventor: PAUL LIGHTON
IPC: F16L37/098
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: A ducting assembly I comprises a body having a first end region 9 with a first end portion 6, and a first engagement formation 11 formed at the first end region 9 for engaging with a corresponding engagement formation 211 formed at an end region 22 of another ducting assembly so as to connect the two ducting assemblies together at their end regions. The first and second engagement formations 11,211 form a first push-fit coupling, and a gasket 10 is disposed between the first push-fit coupling 11 and the first end portion 6. The ducting assembly may be adapted to house cables and the like underground, and may be longitudinally sub-divided into compartments.
Patent GB-2548326-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing metal support brackets
Inventor: YISHENG TIAN
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2016-02-12
Abstract: A method of forming support brackets for roof membranes or secondary walls by extruding a generally flat metal ribbon of continuous cross-sectional profile and comprising a plurality of mortises 11 and tenons 12; cutting the ribbon to length; forming fixing features, such as holes, slots or tongues; and then bending it around an axis transverse to the major plane of the ribbon, to reduce concentrated compressive or tensile loads between the bracket and the member to which it is attached. The brackets are L shaped, U shaped or Z shaped, or a combination of these shapes. The brackets may be made of aluminium.
Patent GB-2538004-A (GB)
Title: High-alumina refractory aluminosilicate pozzolan in well cementing
Inventor: Kyriacos Agapiou
IPC: C09K8/487
Filed: 2014-02-26
Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided that utilize high-alumina refractory aluminosilicate pozzolans in well cementing. An embodiment discloses a method of cementing comprising: introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises: a component selected from the group consisting of cement kiln dust, Portland cement, and any combination thereof; a high-alumina refractory aluminosilicate pozzolan; and water; and allowing the cement composition to set.
Patent GB-2551769-A (GB)
Title: Methods, apparatus, computer programs and non-transitory computer readable storage mediums for controlling a roboto with a volume
Inventor: NEIL HASTILOW
IPC: G05B19/4061
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A method of controlling a robot within a volume comprises receiving a three dimensional model including a model of the robot and a model of the volume in which the robot is configured to move within; defining a plurality of positions within the model of the volume to which the robot is moveable to, the plurality of positions being identified by an operator; receiving scanned three dimensional data of the robot and at least a part of the volume; determining a transformation algorithm using the three dimensional model and the scanned three dimensional data; applying the transformation algorithm to one or more positions of the plurality of positions to provide one or more transformed positions; and controlling movement of the robot using one or more of the transformed positions. The robot may be a pick and place robot or a point to point robot. The volume may include a sub-volume which the robot is not to enter.
Patent GB-2546842-A (GB)
Title: System and method of refining trajectories for aircraft
Inventor: SZABOLCS ANDRAS BORGYOS
IPC: G08G5/00
Filed: 2016-07-15
Abstract: Systems 300,400 and methods 500 of refining trajectories for aircraft comprise a trajectory prediction module 312,412, a constraint selector module 316,416, and an update module 314,414. The constraint selector module 316, 416 determines a set of constraints for a set of four-dimensional trajectories; maps values for a goal associated with the set of four-dimensional trajectories; and estimates additional values for the goal based on the mapped values. The update module 314,414 is coupled to the constraint selector module 316,416 and the trajectory prediction module 312,412 to obtain data related to a four-dimensional trajectory calculated by the trajectory prediction module 312,412. An aircraft trajectory can be predicted based on a final set of constraints. In use the system allows four-dimensional trajectories flown by the aircraft to have an improved efficiency with respect to a set of predefined metrics such as improving fuel economy and efficiency by path-stretching.
Patent GB-2538912-A (GB)
Title: Rod hang-off system
Inventor: TENG OON TAN
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: A hang-off system for suspending a rod string within a well is provided. In one embodiment, such a system includes a hang-off ram (40) of a blowout preventer (22) and a hang-off sub (52) sized to fit within a bore (38) of the blowout preventer. The hang-off ram and the hang-off sub have complementary surfaces (54, 82, 84, 86) that enable the hang-off ram to engage the hang-off sub within the blowout preventer to facilitate suspension of a sucker-rod string (50) in a well from the hang-off sub. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2539599-A (GB)
Title: Processing data sets in a big data repository
Inventor: YANNICK SAILLET
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2015-02-18
Abstract: The invention provides for a method for processing a plurality of data sets (105; 106; 108; 110-113; DB1; DB2) in a data repository (104) for storing at least unstructured data, the method comprising: - providing (302) a set of agents (150-168), each agent being operable to trigger the processing of one or more of the data sets, the exe- cution of each of said agents being automatically triggered in case one or more conditions assigned to said agent are met, at least one of the conditions relating to the existence, structure, content and/or annotations of the data set whose processing can be triggered by said agent; - executing (304) a first one of the agents; - updating (306) the annotations (115) of the first data set by the first agent; and - executing (308) a second one of the agents, said execution being triggered by the updated annotations of the first data set meeting the conditions of the second agent, thereby triggering a further up- dating of the annotations of the first data set.
Patent GB-2554868-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial masterbatch composition
Inventor: PAUL COOK
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2016-10-05
Abstract: A masterbatch for mixing with a raw polymer material during plastics manufacturing, the masterbatch comprising a thermoplastic polymer material and an antimicrobial agent dispersed therein; wherein the antimicrobial agent is present at 20-30 wt% of the thermoplastic polymer material. The antimicrobial agent may be an antibacterial, antifungal and/or an antiviral agent. Preferably, the antimicrobial agent comprises silver ions. The thermoplastic polymer may be a polyamide nylon, preferably PA 6. An antimicrobial plastic product is also disclosed obtainable by moulding a mixture comprising said masterbatch and a raw polymer material. The product may be a door handle, preferably a single piece moulded door pull bar with integrated back plate. The antimicrobial product may be effective against surface contact with viruses, human noroviruses and calciliviruses. A method of producing said product is also disclosed comprising providing said masterbatch and combining it with a raw polymer material, heating the mixture to form a melt and then introducing into a mould, then cooling. The invention provides a method for reducing the spread of infection by providing an antimicrobial product in place of an equivalent non-antimicrobial product. Preferably the product is placed in areas of high human contact and/or a high contamination risk.
Patent GB-2554737-A (GB)
Title: Control unit
Inventor: ASHUTOSH TOMAR
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 2016-10-07
Abstract: A control unit 10 and method of assembling for an apparatus which may be a vehicle, the control unit 10 comprising a circuit-carrying member 18 with a PCB and laminate encapsulation layer 22 encapsulating at least part of the PCB. The PCB is laminated using a pliable laminate to form the laminate encapsulation layer 22. A second member 14 may be spaced apart from the circuit-carrying member 18 by the laminate encapsulation 22 to define a three layer structure. A presentation surface 16 may define a user interaction surface to enable control of the PCB when the user applies a command. The presentation surface 16 may be provided with at least one graphical feature 24. The control unit 10 may comprise a thermally conductive element applied to the PCB to conduct heat away from the PCB which may also comprise an extension piece projecting away from the circuit-carrying member 18.
Patent GB-2551594-A (GB)
Title: Surface simulation
Inventor: BOAZ ARNON
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2013-08-29
Abstract: Simulating thermal distribution of a curved body section by receiving 22 spatial data of the curved body section and using a hardware data processor to define a reference point or isothermal surface in the body section, and determine 28 distances of points on the body's surface to the reference point or isothermal surface based on the spatial data. The hardware data processor generates a theoretical thermal simulation of the curved body section based on the distances and on predetermined thermodynamic logic, and expresses the theoretical thermal simulation as a three-dimensional thermal map. The three dimensional thermal map may be compared with a spatial thermal representation comprising a thermal image and an abnormality in the curved body part may be determined based on the comparison.
Patent GB-2543670-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst and use thereof
Inventor: BEATRIZ DOMINGUEZ
IPC: C12P1/00
Filed: 2015-08-06
Abstract: Use of a catalyst in a method of reducing a substrate, the method comprising contacting a substrate with a catalyst, optionally in the presence of a co-substrate, thereby to generate a reduced substrate. The catalyst is a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 70% identity to SEQ ID NO: 9. In the method the substrate concentration is at least 50 mM. Also claimed is a kit comprising a reduction catalyst of SEQ ID NO: 9 and one or more other catalysts.
Patent GB-2542529-A (GB)
Title: Gamma voltage generating module and liquid crystal panel
Inventor: LIXUAN CHEN
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2014-08-22
Abstract: A gamma voltage generating module (50) and a liquid crystal panel including the gamma voltage generating module. The gamma voltage generating module (50) provides gamma voltages to the liquid crystal panel, the liquid crystal panel comprises a plurality of pixel units (1), each pixel unit (1) comprises a main pixel area (M) and a sub-pixel area (S), and the gamma voltage generating module (50) comprises: a reference voltage unit (51), providing reference voltages to voltage-dividing resistor strings (52, 53); the first voltage-dividing resistor string (52), coupled to the reference voltage unit (51), dividing the reference voltages to form gamma voltages corresponding to a 0-255 greyscale, and providing the gamma voltages to the main pixel units (M); the second voltage-dividing resistor string (53), coupled to the reference voltage unit (51), dividing the reference voltages to form gamma voltages corresponding to the 0-255 greyscale, and providing the gamma voltages to the sub-pixel units (S). In the first voltage-dividing resistor string (52) and the second voltage-dividing resistor string (53), the reference voltages are at least connected at 0, Gx, Gx+1 and 255 greyscale gamma voltage generating points.
Patent GB-2543225-A (GB)
Title: Controlling power delivery to a battery
Inventor: GUOXING LI
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2017-01-25
Abstract: A controller 206 for controlling power delivery to a battery 208 includes a first terminal 240 that provides a first signal to enable a bypass path 244 to deliver power from an interface 222 to charge the battery 208. A second terminal 254 provides a second signal to enable a conversion circuit 210 to convert input power received at the interface 222 to output power to charge the battery 208. The controller 206 also includes circuitry that determines whether a first (fast charging) type adapter or a second (backup) type adapter is connected to the interface 222, and generates the second signal if the second adapter is connected to the interface 222, or generates the first signal and a request if the first adapter is connected to the interface 222. The request is sent to the first adapter through the interface 222. The request includes information indicative of a target level and an instruction that causes the first adapter to provide power at the target level to the interface 222. The bypass path 244 allows a higher power delivery to the battery 208 than the conversion circuit 210 could handle and so reduces the heat dissipated with the device 204 during fast charging.