baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2372924-A (GB)
Title: Networked electronic whiteboard
Inventor: MCDONNELL JAMES THOMAS EDWARD
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2001-02-22
Abstract: An electronic whiteboard (2) has a data store (6) for storing images recorded on the whiteboard, which data store (6) has a presence on a network, for example the internet via a unique network location or URL. In one embodiment the electronic whiteboard includes a network server for the data store and the server has a unique network location or URL. In a second preferred embodiment the data store (6) has a presence on the network via a remote server (26 Figure 3) which acts as a gateway from the network to the data store and the server has a presence on the network. Thus, an authorised person, in any location and at any time can access the data store. A communications beacon (18, Figure 2) may transmit the network location or a barcode unit (22 Figure 3) may be provided for determination of the URL.
Patent GB-2362055-A (GB)
Title: Image compression using a codebook
Inventor: JOHN PHILIP
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: Apparatus for processing image data, comprising means (26) for dividing an incoming image to a plurality of blocks or section (33) made up of a plurality of pixels, code book means (28) for storing a plurality of blocks or sections having different predetermined combinations of pixels, each of the combinations being associated with unique identifying data, means (26) for comparing each block or section of the image with the stored blocks or sections and identifying the combination of pixels from the code book means which substantially matches (either exactly or to within a predetermined tolerance level) the combination of pixels in the block or section of the image, and means (26) for outputting the identifying data (34) associated with the matching combination. Apparatus is also provided for receiving and decoding image data, comprising means for receiving the identifying data, code book or memory means for storing a plurality of blocks or sections having different predetermined combinations of pixels and the identifying data corresponding to each combination, means for comparing the incoming identifying data with that stored in the code book means, and means for outputting the corresponding pixel block or section.
Patent GB-2364391-A (GB)
Title: Permanently emplaced formation resistivity measurement
Inventor: NICHOLS EDWARD
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: Apparatus for determining characteristics of geologic formations adjacent and between conductively lined boreholes comprises at least one magnetic field generating transmitter 20 and at least one receiver 24 disposed at selected depths in at least one borehole 12a, 12b. The transmitter and receiver are disposed in permanent manner about an external surface of an electrically conductive casing or liner 16a, 16b in the borehole. Crosshole and single hole (figure 4) embodiments are disclosed as is a method of telemetering data from a drilling tool to a receiver disposed in a different borehole. Amplitude ratios of received signals may be calculated to minimise the effect of the casings on measurements.
Patent GB-2363300-A (GB)
Title: Digital audio watermarking using content-adaptive multiple echo hopping
Inventor: XU CHANGSHENG
IPC: G10L19/018
Filed: 1998-12-29
Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a computer program product for adaptive, content-based watermark embedding of a digital audio signal (100) are disclosed. Corresponding watermark extracting techniques are also disclosed. Watermark information (102) is encrypted (120) using an audio digest signal, i.e. a watermark key (108). To optimally balance inaudibility and robustness when embedding and extracting watermarks (450), the original audio signal (100) is divided into fixed-length frames (1100, 1120, 1130) in the time domain. Echoes (S'[n], S''[n]) are embedded in the original audio signal (100) to represent the watermark (450). The watermark (450) is generated by delaying and scaling the original audio signal (100) and embedding it in the audio signal (100). An embedding scheme (104) is designed for each frame (1100, 1120, 1130) according to its properties in the frequency domain. Finally, a multiple-echo hopping module (160) is used to embed and extract watermarks in the frame (1100, 1120, 1130) of the audio signal (100). An audio watermarking system known as KentMark(Audio) is implemented.
Patent GB-2364367-A (GB)
Title: Input device with interchangeable performance packs
Inventor: BELLUR ASHOK
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: An input device 10 comprises a first housing 12; a moveable member, e.g.a lever 14 or a ball (90, Fig.3), extending from within the first housing; a shaft 16 also extending from within the first housing and coupled with the moveable member so that the shaft moves with movement of the moveable member; a position sensor 18; and one of a number of interchangeable performance packs 20 coupled with the first housing 12 and with the shaft 16. The interchangeable performance packs each includes a second housing 22 and provides one of (a) positive stops via detents (Fig.2a) for the shaft, (b) spring return (Fig.2b) for the shaft, (c) force feedback on the shaft via a motor (60, Fig.2c), and (d) a friction brake (Fig.2d) for the shaft. In a gimble type arrangement (Fig.4), two performance packs (20a, 20b) are associated with the shafts (16, 107).
Patent GB-2361875-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head with weight adjustment
Inventor: MCCABE TERRILL
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2000-01-20
Abstract: A golf club head (14) includes a plurality of exterior walls including an upper wall (20), a front wall (22), a rear wall (24), a toe wall (26), and extending from one of the walls into the interior cavity. The interior wall structure heel wall (28), which defines a hollow interior cavity (36) therein. The golf club head (14) further includes an interior wall structure a defines a chamber (40) therein. The chamber (40) contains a flowable weighted material (50) and a ligther weight flowable filler material (52). Both the weighted material (50) and the filler material (52) can be inserted and removed from the chamber (40) through an aperture (46) in the wall.
Patent GB-2381091-A (GB)
Title: Discounted printing of web page viewable content
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A method of facilitating discounted local printing of web page viewable content, comprising the steps: <SL> <LI>c) receiving information about local printing of specific content, specified by a content provider as discounted printing content; and <LI>d) obtaining estimated printing costs incurred for locally printing the specific content, for use in discounting printing consumables. </SL>
Patent GB-2366980-A (GB)
Title: Humane crustacean processor
Inventor: BUCKHAVEN SIMON
IPC: A22C29/00
Filed: 1998-04-27
Abstract: An apparatus for applying an electric current to a crustacean comprising (i) an electrically insulated tank adapted to contain the crustacean; (ii) two electrodes arranged such that the crustacean can be placed between them; and (iii) a means for creating an electric potential across the electrodes such that in use current flows between them and through the crustacean such that the crustacean is anaesthetised or killed. The electrodes may be rigid, or may be made to conform to the shape of the crustacean, and may comprise a plurality of curved fingers, a resilient mesh, resiliently biased probes or oppositely rotating belts (Figure 12).
Patent GB-2372497-A (GB)
Title: Book perforation in rotary printing machine folder
Inventor: LANGE KLAUS-ULRICH
IPC: B65H45/28
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: A folder for a rotary printing machine has a collecting cylinder 9 and a book perforating device 10 with a perforating knife 22 which performs the perforation on the collecting cylinder. The knife may be formed inside the cylinder with a counter roller 25 outside. The knife may be retractable.
Patent GB-2374502-A (GB)
Title: Distinguishing real-world sounds from audio user interface sounds
Inventor: WILCOCK LAWRENCE
IPC: H04S1/00
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: An audio user interface is provided in which items are represented in an audio field by corresponding synthesized sound sources from where sounds related to the items appear to emanate. The nature of the audio output devices used to render the synthesised sounds is such that the user is also able to hear real-world sounds from the environment. Under user control, a distinctive presentation effect is selectively applied to the item-related sounds emanating from a group of at least one synthesised sound source whereby to assist the user in distinguishing these sounds from the real-world sounds. The presentation effect may be a sound effect such as volume modulation, pitch modulation, frequency shifting, distortion, echo, added noise or added distinctive sounds. Alternatively, it may be an underlying stabilisation of the group of synthesised sound sources.
Patent GB-2390815-A (GB)
Title: Tennis ball with markings
Inventor: PRICE DEREK
IPC: A63B43/00
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: A standard tennis ball is marked around its circumference with a line between 3 mm and 25 mm in width. The line may be continuous or may be a pattern or a line of letters. The printing may be in any colour other than yellow. The line is provided to indicate to a player the spin of the ball in play.
Patent GB-2388469-A (GB)
Title: Heat radiator
Inventor: WANG CHIN-WEN
IPC: H01L23/427
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: A heat sink device, especially for a CPU, comprises an outer ring heat spreader 1, a plurality of outer heat-radiating fins 2, and a plurality of inner heat-radiating fins 3. The outer ring heat spreader comprises an annular wall and a seat bottom face which contacts the device to be cooled. Cooling liquid may be circulated inside the outer ring.
Patent GB-2389082-A (GB)
Title: Reversible push chair
Inventor: MILLAR LAURENCE
IPC: B62B7/14
Filed: 2002-05-27
Abstract: A pushchair comprises a reversible chair (1) and a frame (5) wherein the chair can be detached from the frame and placed in one of two positions - forwards facing or backwards facing. The frame may have guide rails (4) corresponding to chair guides (2) that allow the chair to be slid into position. At least one of the chair guides may be provided with a plurality of teeth (8) controlled by a spring mounted lever (3) that locks or unlocks the teeth from corresponding holes in the guide rail. Preferably a stopper (7) is included at the end of the other chair guide to prevent the chair from sliding all the way off the guide rails. Ideally, the chair can also be removed from the frame and used as a car seat.
Patent GB-2380833-A (GB)
Title: Transactional data communications for process control systems
Inventor: SCHLEISS TREVOR D
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: A transactional data communications system communicates information within an enterprise having a process control system and a plurality of information technology systems coupled via a web services interface and a transactional information server. The system generates transactional process control information and formats the transactional process control information based on an extensible markup language input schema, sends the formatted transactional process control information 302 to the transactional information server via the web services interface and maps the formatted transactional process control information to an extensible markup language output schema 306 associated with one of the plurality of information technology systems.
Patent GB-2399397-A (GB)
Title: "Archimedes Propulsion System" for generating energy
Inventor: HICKINBOTHAM RICHARD
IPC: H02N11/00
Filed: 2002-08-28
Abstract: A versatile system for generating energy including hollow coils filled with iron crystals and honey type liquid becoming more soluble when warm. The coils are crossed in a lattice and fixed under a dome shape and microwaves are released from a transmitter which is fixed centrally above. The microwaves cross the coils making a reaction through the coils, thereby converting the energy into magnetic energy. The coils have many release points and the magnetic energy is released at stages firstly to have a repelling effect and by staggering the energy release to have a magnetic circular motion. Then more energy is released centrally through the circular motion.
Patent GB-2397942-A (GB)
Title: Multi-coloured light bulb
Inventor: SWIFT JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2003-04-07
Abstract: A multi-coloured light bulb 1 with filaments 8 producing different colours may be mounted on an infra-red receiver / dimmer unit 2 with a sound sensor 3 all control led by an infra-red or radio remote control unit 4, with a turntable mounting 5.
Patent GB-2400402-A (GB)
Title: Gate assembly with a secure drop bolt
Inventor: HEATHERILL RICHARD JOHN
IPC: E05B17/20
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A gate assembly comprises first and second gates 12,14 which are movable between a closed position in which they extend across an opening and in which the free edges of the gates lie adjacent one another, and an open position wherein the first gate has a bolt 20,23 engageable with a fixed member 22 to hold that gate in its closed position, and there also being means 18 for locking the gates to one another at their adjacent free edges in their closed position, wherein the first and second gates 12,14 cooperate with each other when they are in their closed position to prevent the bolt 20,23 from being disengaged from the fixed member 22. Preferably the bolt has a handle 25 which is rendered inaccessible when the gates are closed. The gates may be locked together by a key lock. The nose portion 20 of the bolt may be provided with a plurality of protective covers 24.
Patent GB-2388963-A (GB)
Title: Multi-sectored antenna with radio frequency switch
Inventor: KINGSLEY JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: H01Q21/08
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: An antenna comprises several sectors 1 each having a plurality of radiating elements 3. The sectors may each be in the form of a dielectric substrate; in a preferred embodiment five substrates are arranged in a pentagon configuration. The sectors are connected to an RF switch which is used to activate the sectors either individually or in combination. The antenna may therefore form a directional beam or have omnidirectional coverage. The radiating elements are preferably either dielectric resonator antennas (DRA) or high dielectric antennas (HDA). The antenna may be used for telecommunications.
Patent GB-2403987-A (GB)
Title: A gas turbine engine blade
Inventor: WHITEHEAD CHRISTOPHER MARK
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: A blade 20, such as a fan blade, comprises a cavity 23 incorporating releasable bias means providing outward pressure when subjected to significant percussive load, perhaps due to bird or debris impact. The bias means may comprise a matrix 24, which may damp vibration, preferably be of a elastomeric material, a foam, viscous liquid or a resin, and may have embedded capsules or elements 25 rupturable upon impact providing outward pressure in co-operation with each other, and the matrix 24. The elements 25 may incorporate a liquid, gas, or generate a foam to provide pressure, and preferably have weakened points or lines facilitating rupture, possibly being variously sized, responsive or located. The blade 20 may also have venting means, which may be at the tip of the blade 20, or may be through a perforation in the blade 20 surface, possibly providing indication of a percussive load. Acolour change of the bias means may further indicate such an occurence.
Patent GB-2404082-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device with metallic electrodes and method of forming a device
Inventor: RUDIN JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H01L21/288
Filed: 2003-07-12
Abstract: A semiconductor device such as a thin film transistor is manufactured by forming gate transfer layer (fig 1c: 131) and source/drain transfer layer 136 on temporary conductive carriers (fig 1a: 102, fig 2a: 202) by deposition of insulating material 106, 206 on the carriers followed by electro-deposition of metallic electrode portions 110, 210a, 210b onto exposed portions of the carriers; fixing transfer layer (fig 1c: 131) to a substrate 114 via adhesive 112; removing conductive carrier (fig 1a: 102); forming gate dielectric 122; forming a layer including semiconductor material 130, which may be an organic semiconductor, deposited in a well aligned with the gate electrode 110; transferring source/drain transfer layer 136 to the substrate portion 134; and removing second carrier (fig 2a: 202). In a second embodiment (figs 4-5) source, gate and drain electrode portions (310 a, b and c) are electro-deposited in transfer layer (316), above which gate insulator (322), source and gate extension portions (324a and 324c) and semiconductor channel region (330) are formed.
Patent GB-2387720-A (GB)
Title: Floor box assembly
Inventor: YOUNG JOE A
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 2002-01-07
Abstract: A cover assembly (10) for a floor box of the type having an interior compartment which is accessible through an opening in the surface of the floor includes a bracket (12) and a pair of access doors (14a, 14b). The bracket is connectable to the fitting and defines an access opening which aligns with the floor opening. The access doors (14a, 14b) are pivotally connected to the mounting bracket for selectively exposing the access opening. When the doors are at their closed position, they define a cable opening (62) between their free ends. The cable opening is sized to permit at least one cable to pass between the doors and into the interior compartment of the fitting. The access doors (14a, 14b) carry compressible seal members (68) in their free ends which abut with one another when the doors are moved to their closed position so as to seal the cable opening (62) around any cables passing therethrough. Egress covers are slidably connected to the access doors (14a, 14b) for selectively covering and exposing the cable opening.
Patent GB-2389847-A (GB)
Title: Process for derivatizing carbon nanotubes with diazonium species and compositions thereof
Inventor: TOUR JAMES M
IPC: C01B31/02
Filed: 2002-01-29
Abstract: The invention incorporates new processes for the chemical modification of carbon nanotubes. Such processes involve the derivafization of multi-and single-wall carbon nanutubes, including small diameter (ca. 0.7 nm) single-wall carbon nanutubes, with diazonium species. The method allows the chemical attachment of a variety of organic compounds to the side and ends of carbon nanotubes. These chemically modified nanotubes have applications in polymer composite materials, molecular electronic applications and sensor devices. The methods of derivatization include electrochemical induced reactions thermally induced reactions (via in-situ generation of diazonium compounds or pre-formed diazonium compounds), and photochemically induced reactions. The derivatizafion causes significant changes in the spec troseopic properties of the nanotubes. The estimated degree of functionality is ca. 1 out of every 20 to 30 carbons in a nanotube bearing a functionality moiety. Such electrochemical reduction processes can be adapted to apply site-selective chemical functionalization of nanotubes. Moreover, when modified with suitable chemical groups, the derivatized nanotubes are chemically compatible with a polymer matrix, allowing transfer of the properties of the nanotubes (such as, mechanical strength or electrical conductivity) to the properties of the composite material as a whole. Furthermore, when modified with suitable chemical groups, the groups can be polymerized to form a polymer that includes carbon nanotubes.
Patent GB-2394313-A (GB)
Title: Integrated model predictive control and optimization within a process control system
Inventor: WOJSZNIS WILHELM K
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: An integrated optimization and control technique integrates an optimization procedure, such as a linear or quadratic programming optimization procedure, with advanced control, such as model predictive control, within a process plant in which the number of control and auxiliary variables can be greater than the number of manipulated variables within the process plant. The technique first determines a step response matrix defining the correlation between changes in the manipulated variables and each of the process variables that are used during optimization. A subset of the control variables and auxiliary variables is then selected to be used as inputs to a model predictive control routine used to perform control during operation of the process and a square M by M control matrix to be used by the model predictive control routine is generated. Thereafter, during each scan of the process controller, the optimizer routine calculates the optimal operating target of each of the complete set of control and auxiliary variables and provides the determined target operating points for each of the selected subset of control and auxiliary variables to the model predictive control routine as inputs. The model predictive control routine determines changes in the manipulated variables for use in controlling the process from the target and measured values for each of the subset of the control and auxiliary variables and the M by M control matrix.
Patent GB-2395376-A (GB)
Title: Energy management
Inventor: CHUTER BARRY
IPC: H02J1/10
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: An energy management system has a plurality of power supply inputs 1,2 for receiving electrical energy from respective ones of a plurality of sources and a power supply output 11. A switching means selectively connects the power supply inputs 1,2 to the output 11. A power detector 9 detects the power supplied to the output. The switching means comprises at least one high power switch 3,4 for selectively connecting the sources to the output and at least one low power switch 5,6,7,8 for selectively connecting the sources 1,2 to the output 11. The high power switch 3,4 requires a control signal of higher current than the low power switch 5,6,7,8. Control means 10 select the high power switch 3,4 in the presence of a high output load and select the lower power switch 5,6,7,8 in the presence of a low output load. Also claimed is an energy control system which monitors the sources.
Patent GB-2407036-A (GB)
Title: Shower curtain
Inventor: NORTON OLIVE ALEXANDRA
IPC: A47K3/38
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: A shower curtain comprises a curtain 10 capable of being hung from a rail 16 by a hanging means, the shower curtain further comprising a plurality of elongate members 18 capable of being vertically hung by the same hanging means as the curtain, the elongate members reducing the likelihood of the curtain contacting a person's body when in use. Each member may comprise a rigid or flexible tube or rod 26' and may carry a plurality of beads 30.
Patent GB-2408095-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation device with a rotatable shutter
Inventor: MATTHEWS GEOFFREY
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: A ventilation device 1 comprises at least three closure parts 5 for closing an aperture (3, fig 1), the closure parts 5 being rotatably mounted adjacent the aperture (3) about pivot points 9 located around the periphery of the aperture (3), a drive means (13, fig 4) for moving the closure parts 5 between an open and closed position, and a fan 6 for driving air through the aperture (3) when the closure parts 5 are open. So that the closure parts 5 do not jam from collected dust and grease, they may have straight or curved abutting edges and do not slide over one another (iris type). A notch 10 may engage a drive post 11 mounted on a drive member 12 comprising an annular structure slidably mounted in an annular track. The drive means (13) driving member 12 may be a cog, rack and pinion or reduction gear, but preferably a wax actuator. A coil spring (16) may be provided for closing the closure parts 5 after the drive means (13) has ceased to operate. A switch may be provided for operating the drive means (13) and the fan 6 and may form part of control module operating in response to temperature, humidity, a passive infra red sensor or with a timing schedule.