baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2391783-A (GB)
Title: Encoding data at inaudible frequency in audio data
Inventor: TECU KIRK STEVEN
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: A multimedia system (10) comprises a database (30) accessible by a processor (16) and adapted to store at least one data stream (32) having audio data (34). The system (10) also comprises an encoder routine (26) accessible by the processor (16) and adapted to encode metadata (40) at a plurality of predetermined intensity levels (72) at a human-inaudible frequency (62) and populate the audio data (34) of the data stream (32) with the encoded metadata (40). The frequency may be greater than 20 kHz. The metadata may include geopositional data.
Patent GB-2397123-A (GB)
Title: Optical device for controlling a screen cursor
Inventor: GORDON GARY B
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: An apparatus, such as a mouse, for controlling a screen cursor for an electronic device (10) having a display screen includes a light source (2) for illuminating an imaging surface (6), thereby generating reflected images. An optical motion sensor generates digital images from the reflected images at a first rate. The motion sensor (16) is configured to generate movement data based on digital images. The movement data is indicative of relative motion between the imaging surface and the apparatus. The motion sensor is configured to modify the first frame rate to one of a plurality of alternative frame rates based on a current relative velocity between the imaging surface and the apparatus. In an alternative embodiment the apparatus is configured to enter a low power mode after a period of inactivity, wherein the generated digital images have few pixels than in the full power mode. In yet another embodiment, the motion sensor generates a plurality of pairs of digital images with an intra-pair time delay and an inter-pair time delay, the inter-pair time delay being greater than the intra-pair time delay. The apparatus may alternatively be an optical trackball or an optical fingerprint sensing device.
Patent GB-2411911-A (GB)
Title: Cube shaped demountable dwelling with internal strengthening ribs which delineate different areas therein
Inventor: BOLT DIRK
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: A cube shaped dwelling comprises wall sections, a floor and a roof (4). Strengthening ribs (15, 20, 21, Figure 4) are located internally and additional delineate different areas of the dwelling any may also be used for example as shelves, bunks or benches. The dwelling may be extended by means of awnings (11, 12, Figure 3) which are attachable to the roof or upper parts of the walls. The dwelling may be mounted on flexible pads (8) which, in use, reduce the effects of earth tremors, or the like. Additional insulation (2) may be provided around the periphery of the dwelling.
Patent GB-2413458-A (GB)
Title: Local area induction loop system for hearing aid users
Inventor: BARNS ANTHONY KENNETH
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: An induction loop system (10) includes an induction coil (12), a position sensor (14) and a controller (16). The induction coil (12) is configured to generate magnetic fields representative of an input signal (18) and is intended to induce a corresponding signal in a hearing aid with a 'T' coil (not shown). The position sensor (14) is configured to sense the position of a hearing aid user relative to the induction coil (12). The controller (16) modulates the input signal (18) based upon positional information determined by the position sensor (14) in order to compensate for the position of the hearing aid user relative to the induction coil (12).
Patent GB-2413951-A (GB)
Title: Fold flat vehicle seat with floor well
Inventor: PULSFORD ALAN
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A passenger seat (1) may be provided in the rear section (luggage area) of a vehicle. The seat has first (2) and second seat members (5) that are pivotally mounted on a rigid steel frame (10), the seat members may fold flat and in a stored position lie level with the floor of the vehicle, within a well. The first seat member may have a pivoted connection adjacent to the vehicle frame and forms a seat back, the second seat member is mounted on said frame via a linkage (30) and forms a seat (base) portion, a lock may also be provided, keeping the seat member in the deployed position. The linkage allows the seat to undergo translational movement prior to pivoting through approximately 180 degrees from a stored to an operative position. Lifting the first seat member also causes the second seat member to rise from the well.
Patent GB-2401845-A (GB)
Title: Rail vehicle truck arrangement
Inventor: HEWITT PAUL
IPC: B61F5/30
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: The truck arrangement comprises a wheelset 38 carrying a saddle member 35, a resiliently deformable rocker member 42,44 being interposed between the saddle member 35 and the wheelset 38, the rocker member 42, 44 being resiliently deformable to damp lateral accelerations of the wheelset 38 relative to the saddle member 35. The rocker member 42, 44 comprises a rubber or rubber-like material layer 48 with a plate 46 secured to a roof 76 of the saddle member 35, and a rocker adaptor member 42 secured to the material layer 48 via a plate 50 bonded to the material.
Patent GB-2416986-A (GB)
Title: Interdental cleaning device
Inventor: RUST STEWART
IPC: B65D85/07
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: An interdental cleaning device comprises a length of spiral wire brush 22 disposed within a container 10, the container having at least one aperture 16 through which the brush can be withdrawn. This allows a reasonable length of brush to be retained within the container and withdrawn as necessary. The user can use the container as the brush handle and cut off lengths of brush as they wear out. The cut off length can then be replaced by withdrawing a further length of brush. Within the container, the brush can be wound on a spool 20 or in a generally coiled configuration to combine relative ease of withdrawal and efficient use of the space within the container. The aperture of the container is preferably sized to provide a relatively tight grip on the wire brush such as by way of uni-directional teeth (not shown). The container can include an integrated cutter, preferably displaced from the aperture by an amount corresponding to an appropriate length of brush for use. Integral metal cutters can be integrated, into an openable lid of the container. The container may further include a wheel 30 having a roughened outer surface which may be rotated to draw the wire brush in or out of the container.
Patent GB-2406465-A (GB)
Title: Network fault monitoring
Inventor: YANG-HUFFMAN SIEW-HONG
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: A system (10) and method for monitoring network condition comprises a policy server (12) operable to generate collection configuration information based on network topology information and at least one collection policy (14), and at least one collector (22) operable to access the collection configuration information and operable to poll a subset of network nodes (26) requiring monitoring according to the collection configuration information.
Patent GB-2407612-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable ladder platform
Inventor: HOPE WILLIAM
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: A ladder platform 5,6 comprises three or more legs 1-4 which may be adjusted in height to tilt the platform in any direction and to hold a ladder 8 on uneven ground. The platform may be provided with brackets, clamps or stays 7,9 to secure the ladder to the platform and to hold the ladder at a safe angle relative to an adjacent structure. The platform increases the footprint of the ladder base and is able to resist slipping and falling of the ladder.
Patent GB-2409291-A (GB)
Title: Control of light source using reference light source
Inventor: LEE JOON CHOK
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A light source 10 and method for programming the light source to provide a colour that approximates that of a target (reference) light source are disclosed. The light source 10 includes light generators 11 which generate light at first and second wavelengths with intensities that are determined by first and second control signals that are set by a feedback controller 40 that matches the outputs of a monitoring circuit to target signals. The target signals are generated from target values that are entered into the feedback controller 40 by exposing the light source 10 to the target light source and observing the outputs from a set of photodetectors 55-57 incorporated in the light source. The photodetectors 16-18 in the monitoring circuit may be used for this programming function. The light generators 11 may be LEDs or lasers.
Patent GB-2427019-A (GB)
Title: Brake light
Inventor: DAVIES KATIE
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: A brake light system comprises a pressure sensitive or movement sensitive sensor 1 activated by the action of the brake pedal. Activation of the sensor 1 results in the triggering of the illumination of one or more segments of the brake-light array 2, the number of segments illuminated being directly proportional to the pressure applied to the brake pedal of the speed at which the brake pedal is depressed. Also disclosed is a brake light system in which each brake light unit consists of more than one segment, each segment being capable of independent illumination.
Patent GB-2416435-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor integrated circuit for communication, radio-communications apparatus and transmission start method
Inventor: KURAKAMI NORIYUKI
IPC: H04L27/00
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: In a polar loop based radio-communications apparatus having a phase control loop for controlling the phase of a carrier outputted from an oscillator for transmission, and an amplitude control loop for controlling the amplitude of a transmission output signal outputted from a power amplification circuit, the phase control loop is first started while maintaining the amplitude control loop in an off state at the outset of transmission, and the amplitude control loop is started after stabilizing the phase control loop. The phase control loop is characterised by the presence of both digital phase detection means and analogue phase detection means.
Patent GB-2423902-A (GB)
Title: Equalisation control according to early/late logic transition detection
Inventor: SIMPSON RICHARD DAVID
IPC: H04L7/033
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: An equalisation circuit that allows particularly for lowpass filtering by transmission lines comprises a compensating equaliser controlled according to whether the edges between bits in the data waveform are early or late. Adjusting the equalisation causes edges to appear in the same place, whereas if the adjustment is incorrect certain edges will be late and certain edges will be early depending on the history of "1"s and "0"s in the data stream. This is an effect of so-called intersymbol interference. The control mechanism includes circuits for recognising patterns of "1"s and "0"s in the recent history of the data waveform whose occurrence is used to trigger the adjustment of the equaliser.
Patent GB-2437353-A (GB)
Title: Distributing data from a pc server through ethernet or wireless connections to portable network devices through low voltage conductors
Inventor: DANIEL CHARLES
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2006-03-27
Abstract: Distribution of data from a mains power server PC connected to multiples of mini network devices via mini routers via Ethernet wiring or wireless network through extra low voltage power conductors which transfer power and data to the devices. Data is returned and shared through the large network with the main server. The invention could be applied to movable shelving systems in supermarkets or large warehouses.
Patent GB-2423609-A (GB)
Title: Method system and apparatus for accessing stored spatial data
Inventor: RUGLAND TERJE
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for accessing database attributes stored in a first database are disclosed. The database attributes may be stored in a proprietary manner. The invention includes a data access layer having a second database, which maps visible attributes to the database attributes. The second database includes one or more artificial attributes, stored in meta data. The invention also includes an attribute pre-processing module for scanning a user request to see if the request includes the artificial attribute. The attribute pre-processing module creates an artificial attribute post processor, which can build a real attribute from a combination of the artificial attribute received from the attribute pre -processing module and a visible attribute received from the first database via the data access layer
Patent GB-2437769-A (GB)
Title: Heatsink
Inventor: LEE HAN-MING
IPC: H01L23/373
Filed: 2006-05-04
Abstract: Bundles of fibers 1 have their ends received by a tubular holder 2. Tubular holders may be fused together to form a heatsink having flexible elongate fins which can be woven together and are useful for dissipating heat from devices housed in restricted enclosed spaces.
Patent GB-2430530-A (GB)
Title: System for electronic game promotion
Inventor: JEFFREY JORDAN R
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A method of operating a gaming network is described, where the network includes a database of player data. The steps of the method comprise: accepting a representation of a promotional item from a user who is identified to the computer network; verifying that the user is eligible to receive the promotional item by inspecting the database of player data; and, if so verified, awarding the promotional item to the user. The promotional item may be a bonus award such as bonus points to a user account or a system award such as crediting machine credits to the gaming device. The representation of the promotional item may be provided as a ticket.
Patent GB-2435443-A (GB)
Title: Ejector seat runner tube removal apparatus
Inventor: PARKES WAYNE ANDREW
IPC: B25B27/02
Filed: 2007-01-04
Abstract: Apparatus 10 to provide means for removing and/or fitting slidably movable parts comprises a bracket member mounted to a linear actuator and also to the item to be removed/fitted, where the actuator is used to move the item, thus avoiding the use of an impact provider. The bracket member may include an elongate strip 14 attached to a mounting plate 32 by a bolt 42. In use, the bracket member may be sequentially fitted to different points on the item to be removed/fitted by adjusting the distance between the mounting locations using holes (20, fig 2). The actuator (60, fig 4) may be an existing component of an aircraft ejector seat, such as a seat raising actuator, and the apparatus may be used to remove a runner tube assembly (50, fig 4) from a main beam assembly (52, fig 4).
Patent GB-2446163-A (GB)
Title: A Liquid Fuelled Wick Burner
Inventor: ANDRIANJAFY HARINALY GABRIEL R
IPC: F23D3/08
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: A burner 1 for liquid fuel has a housing 2 with an open end, in which a non-flammable porous substance 3 is disposed. The substance communicates with a supply of liquid fuel so that fuel is drawn through the substance to an exposed surface 8 at the open end of the housing for combustion. The porous substance may function as a wick and comprises alumino-silicate or metal oxide materials, and may be bounded by a fuel-impervious material, such as cement. Liquid fuel may be supplied from a reservoir adjacent to the substance, i.e. a local fuel tank 4, or from a remote fuel tank (31 fig 6) positioned above the housing such that fuel is supplied by gravity. The liquid fuel may be alcohol based, and a channel may be formed proximate to the open end of the housing so that excess fuel which may be drawn to the exposed surface is reduced. The burner may also include an apertured cover plate 22 over the exposed surface which allows fuel at the surface to burn. The burner may be used for cooking, lighting or heating, and the porous nature of the substance may prevent the occurrence of flashback.
Patent GB-2448147-A (GB)
Title: Food Processing
Inventor: WALDEN RICHARD
IPC: A23L3/14
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: A process and apparatus for thermally treating food product in a container having a headspace above the product, for example, a food can. The container is subjected to cyclical agitation which is varied in amplitude, frequency or type or any combination of these. The food cans are loaded into a wheeled basket 1 which is capable of horizontal reciprocating movement on a track 2 within a thermal enclosure 3 of a horizontal batch retort.
Patent GB-2437626-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable barrier for filling around obstacles
Inventor: MASSEY CHRISTOPHER JON
IPC: E04G15/06
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: A barrier assembly <B>10</B> for use for when filling a hole <B>12</B> around an item such as a pipe <B>16</B>. The assembly <B>10</B> comprises first and second side members <B>18</B>, <B>20</B> with an intermediate member <B>22</B> extending therebetween. A plurality of elongate members <B>24</B> are slidably restrainably mounted on the intermediate member <B>22</B> to be extendable beneath the hole <B>12</B> for a required distance, to extend wholly across the hole <B>12</B>, or to engage against the pipe <B>16</B>. The assembly is placed beneath or behind the hole and the hole filled against the assembly from the other side.
Patent GB-2439627-A (GB)
Title: The detection of the insertion, removal, and change of objects within a scene through the use of captured images
Inventor: JOHNSON TED L
IPC: H04N1/387
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: Detecting the insertion, removal, and change of objects of interest through the use of imagery are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes performing a scene registration including aligning image patterns in the first image to those in the second image; performing a feature content analysis to determine a likelihood of change for each pixel in the first and second images; performing a region identification to group pixels within the first and second images into one or more image regions based upon their likelihood of change; and performing an image region partitioning to prioritize the one or more image regions according to an image region score for each of the one or more image regions, the image region score being indicative of at least one of insertion, removal, and change of an object of interest within the common area of interest. Embodiments of the invention may advantageously provide an autonomous capability to detect the insertion, removal, and change of objects of interest.
Patent GB-2450370-A (GB)
Title: Pencil/pen with retractable reel
Inventor: NICHOLLS MARK ANDREW
IPC: B43K23/00
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: An attachable pencil/pen unit with means for attaching a pencil or pen 1 to a user, either directly (to a retractable reel 5) or indirectly (to a retractable reel 5 via a lanyard/wrist lanyard strap 3).
Patent GB-2450750-A (GB)
Title: Modified metallic powders for pyrotechnic use
Inventor: SMITH PAUL
IPC: B22F1/16
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: Modified metal fuels which improve the stability in storage of pyrotechnics and methods for manufacturing such fuels are provided. Improved storage stability is conferred either by alloying the precursor metal prior to the powder production process, or by forming an enhanced stability coating on the surface of the metal powders during the powder production process. Alloying may include the addition of manganese, yttrium, neodymium, beryllium or zirconium. The coating process may comprise an atomization process wherein droplets of molten magnesium or aluminium come into contact with gas comprising a low percentage of a halogenated gas, such as sulphur hexafluoride. The modified metallic powder has a reduced tendency to react with moisture during storage to release hydrogen.
Patent GB-2451119-A (GB)
Title: Angled roof ladder with hook means to engage with batten or lath
Inventor: DAWSON CLIFFORD LESLIE
IPC: E04D15/00
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: A roof ladder or stairs has a pair of spaced apart longitudinal members between which are located a plurality of spaced apart transverse treads or handgrips. At least one transverse engagement means may be provided which rests on at least one roof batten or lath. A planar locking device may be affixed to said engagement means and may protrude under said roof batten thereby acting to prevent said roof ladder from lifting off said roof. Following engagement of said ladder with said battens a locking bolt may be engaged with a further edge of said batten thereby said batten is engaged on all four sides.
Patent GB-2441043-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring performance through an Extensible Firmware Interface
Inventor: PARMAR PANKAJ N
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: A system and method of monitoring a host processor in a system comprises configuring the host processor to provide health and performance information through an extensible firmware interface (EFI) 225 to a platform manageability component (PMC) which operates independently of the operating system on the host processor. The host processor communicates through a sensor driver 203 which connects to platform manageability runtime drivers 207, 209 and 211 in an EFI runtime environment 220. The platform manageability component comprises several interfaces 237, 239 and 231 corresponding to the runtime drivers which communicate with a capability modules (CM) 253a,b. These interfaces may include a sensor effector interface (SEI) 231, an external operational interface (EOI) 237 and a platform management administrative interface (PMAI) 239. In operation the CM receives the health and performance information and analyses it in order to recommend an action to recover from a fatal error condition. The action may be an update or patch or notifying a user to improve system performance or protect system vulnerabilities. The PMC may further include a NIC 245 to allow communication to and from a remote host 260.
Patent GB-2452539-A (GB)
Title: Spiral Staircase Manufacture
Inventor: FLYNN ADRIAN
IPC: B27M3/12
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for constructing a wooden spiral staircase between a ceiling opening and a floor beneath the ceiling opening. The method comprises the steps of aligning a plan drawing 20 of a spiral staircase 1 on the floor beneath a ceiling opening 22, mounting a plurality of stanchions 25 between the floor and ceiling in two spaced-apart curved arrays 30 and 32 according to the drawing 20, following the curvature of the staircase 1, forming laminated wooden strings 3 and 4 about the stanchions 25, and then mounting tread panels 6 between the strings 3 and 4 to form a spiral staircase 1. After removal of the stanchions 25 a banister is mounted on the staircase 1.
Patent GB-2460216-A (GB)
Title: Hole transport material composition
Inventor: WALLACE PAUL
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: A composition suitable for ink jet printing (or roll printing) comprising a semiconducting hole transport material and a high boiling point solvent. The semiconducting hole transport material may comprise a polymer having a molecular weight of at least 40,000 to 1,000,000 Daltons and the high boiling point solvent preferably has a boiling point between 110 and 400 °C. Also shown is a method of manufacture of an organic light-emitting device (OLED) using the hole transport material composition.
Patent GB-2448034-A (GB)
Title: System and method for tracking an input device using a display screen in captured frames of image data
Inventor: HELBING RENE P
IPC: G06F3/037
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: A system and method for tracking an input device 102 uses positional information of a display screen 108 in frames (e.g. 212A, 212B, 212C; figure 2A) of image data captured by an image sensor array included in the input device to determine the relative position of the input device with respect to the display screen. The positional information of the display screen may be extracted by processing image frames to locate corners of the display screen in the frames and the extraction may further include deriving an estimated location of a missing corner of the display screen in the image frames.