baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2473946-A (GB)
Title: Deployment of approved software updates
Inventor: CAMP KIM O VAN
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2010-09-22
Abstract: A software update system 12 for use in a network 10 to deploy software updates to a host that executes an operating system and process control software, the update system comprises; a first client application that receives software objects/updates for updating the operating system from a first sever operated by a provider of the operating system; a second client application to receive metadata that specifies which software objects or updates are approved for use with the process control software from a second server operated by a provider of the process control software; wherein the second client application specifies which software objects are to be deployed to the host. This deployment application may automatically install software updates on the host. This helps ensure compatibility of software in a computer network. Also claimed is a software update system and method for automatically deploying software updates to a client where the client generates a request to a server for software updates, and the server responds by sending software update data related to approved software updates [see fig. 3].
Patent GB-2471796-A (GB)
Title: Multi-transceiver mobile communication device and methods for negative scheduling
Inventor: ZHU JING
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2009-04-28
Abstract: Embodiments of a multi-transceiver mobile communication device and methods for negative scheduling are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In some embodiments, a broadband wireless access network (BWAN) transceiver of a multi-transceiver mobile communication device may transmit a negative scheduling (NS) request frame that includes time-related QoS parameters to a BWAN base station to request one or more negative allocation (NA) periods. In response, the base station may transmit a NS management response frame to indicate when NA periods are to occur during subsequent BWAN frames. The BWAN base station may also transmit a subsequent NS response frame to update the configuration of the NA periods including an indication of when a subsequent NA period is to occur.
Patent GB-2488315-A (GB)
Title: Composite component comprising an indicator mechanically associated with the reinforcing fibres
Inventor: CLARK BRYNLEY
IPC: B29C70/06
Filed: 2011-02-22
Abstract: A composite component comprising a matrix material and an arrangement of reinforcing fibres 114 embedded within the matrix material, the component further comprising an indicator 110 mechanically associated with the arrangement of reinforcing fibres. Preferably, the indicator is metallic and may comprise an integral part of the reinforcing fibres or comprise a plurality of elongate elements which may be substituted for, woven with, placed adjacent to or sandwiched between layers of reinforcing fibres. Alternatively, the indicator may be in the form of an ink which is printed onto the reinforcing fibres. A method of inspecting such a component is also disclosed, comprising subjecting the component to X-ray radiography which detects the location and disposition of the indicator identifies any defects in the arrangement of reinforcing fibres, including for example fibre wrinkling. A method of forming a composite component is also disclosed, comprising assembling an arrangement of reinforcing fibres, mechanically associating an indicator 110 with the arrangement of reinforcing fibres, placing the arrangement a mould, injecting a matrix material into the mould and curing the matrix material.
Patent GB-2485427-A (GB)
Title: Iterative equilization in OFDM receivers
Inventor: NENTWIG MARKUS
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2011-04-08
Abstract: In an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex (OFDM) receiver, subcarriers undergo adaptive equalisation. A known test (pilot) signal R (202) produces a measured response M (238), and these signals are each Fourier Transformed and multiplied by a weighting vector W to produce weighted measurement and test signals Q & P respectively (218). An expected constraint waveform C is then generated and added to P, and the weightings adjusted iteratively (332, 334) until inputting P yields an output of Q. This final weightings vector W is then applied to M to yield final output S (ie. error E = R     S). Iteration continues until E does not exceed a threshold for any sub-band.
Patent GB-2490962-A (GB)
Title: Workpiece assembly state detection apparatus
Inventor: ROGERS STEPHEN
IPC: F02M61/16
Filed: 2011-05-20
Abstract: Workpiece assembly state detection apparatus 10 detects an assembly state of a workpiece 41 to a mechanical apparatus. The workpiece 41 may be an injector assembled to a cylinder head. The assembly state detected is then the number of washers between the injector and the cylinder head. The apparatus is provided with: at least one detection pin 12 disposed so as to be movable when pushed by a workpiece 41; a pair of sensors 13A, 13B disposed at positions different from each other in a movement direction of each detection pin 12 and configured to detect the position of the detection pin 12; and a notification device 14 configured to judge the assembly state of the workpiece 41 based on the detected position of the detection pin 12 and to notify the assembly state. If the injector has been assembled with no washers between the injector and cylinder head the height of the injector is low and the depth the rod 12 extends into the cylinder is such that neither sensor 13a nor 13b is triggered fig. 5A, with one washer one sensor is triggered fig. 5B, with two washers both sensors are triggered fig. 5C.
Patent GB-2511716-A (GB)
Title: A sleeve for collecting contaminants
Inventor: LAWSON MICHAEL
IPC: B63C7/16
Filed: 2011-07-08
Abstract: A sleeve for collecting contaminants issued from a submarine source (eg. a submerged leakage or sunken oil tanker). The sleeve comprises a concertina section 10, allowing the length of the sleeve to vary with tidal motion and other changes in the height of the water level. Sections of the sleeve which receive contaminants are slidably mounted to lines 2 extended upwardly from anchoring elements 1 on the sea floor. Frame 8 acts to retain the bottom tube section 5 in a preferred shape. Concertina sections 10 and tube sections 5 may be coupled together by means of coupling sections 9 having cooperating interlocking features, such as Velcro. Tank 11 floats on the surface supported by bouys and may have gas pressure valves 13 and oil valves 16.
Patent GB-2492819-A (GB)
Title: Indicators for confirming decontamination treatment of chemical/biological warfare agents
Inventor: TURNER GUY MATTHEW
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2011-07-13
Abstract: A chemical indicator for providing visual indication that a decontamination process consisting of a strong oxidant vapour and an alkaline gas has occurred, wherein the indicator comprises a base substrate, at least one patch of a first dye applied to the base substrate, wherein the dye is initially coloured and is susceptible to nucleophilic attack by a nucleophile, as a result of which the dye becomes colourless, but is unaffected by a strong oxidant alone. Preferably, the nucleophile is base-activated hydrogen peroxide, in particular, hydrogen peroxide activated by ammonia. Preferably the dye is an azo dye or a triarylmethane dye. The chemical indicator may further comprise one or more patches of a second dye, having a different colour to that of the first dye and being susceptible to oxidative attack by an oxidising agent as a result of which the dye become colourless. The chemical indicator may further include one or more patches of a third dye, having a different colour to that of the first and second dyes and being susceptible to oxidative attack by an oxidising agent as a result of which the dye become colourless at a greater exposure than the second dye. The second and/or third dye may be a triarylmethane dye. The patches may be formed by dissolving the dye in a polymer base.
Patent GB-2483000-A (GB)
Title: Method for optically scanning and measuring a scene
Inventor: OSSIG MARTIN
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 2010-03-22
Abstract: The invention provides a method for optically scanning and measuring a scene by means of a laser scanner (10) which, for making a scan having a certain center (C), optically scans and measures its environment provided with targets (T), whereby two adjacent scans having different centers and scanning the same scene overlap within a range of measuring points (X) so that some targets are scanned by any of the two scans, whereby, for registering the two adjacent scans, the targets are localized in the measuring points during a first step and, during a second step, candidates of correspondence among the localized targets if the two adjacent scans are looked for and, during a third step, a test registration of the two adjacent scans is made which, if there is a sufficient compliance if the measuring points within the overlapping range, is taken over for registration, thus identifying the targets.
Patent GB-2484241-A (GB)
Title: Sensing a signal to sense security of a container
Inventor: POWERS DAVID R
IPC: G07C3/00
Filed: 2010-06-28
Abstract: A system for sensing the security of a container includes a housing, at least two lock members coupled to the housing, the lock members configured to couple to first and second portions of the container to lock at least one container door in a closed position, a signal generator configured to generate a first signal and couple the first signal to the first portion of the container, the generated first signal having a known profile, and a lock controller configured to cause the signal generator to generate the first signal upon occurrence of a trigger event. The system further includes a signal detector configured to receive a second signal, the second signal resulting from the first signal, and a signal analyzer configured to analyze the second signal to determine a profile of the second signal, retrieve stored data representing a signal profile indicative of the lock mechanism being coupled to the first and second portions of the container, compare the profile of the second signal to the stored signal profile, and determine that a relationship between the lock mechanism and the container has changed based on the comparison.
Patent GB-2503201-A (GB)
Title: Electric fence having low power detection mode
Inventor: SIMPSON TOBY WILLIAM
IPC: A01K3/00
Filed: 2012-04-30
Abstract: An electric fence sensor system has a low power detection mode. When the presence of a body near the fence is detected, the system will switch from the sensing mode to electrified mode for a preset time interval. During this time a high voltage pulse will be present, before the system resumes the detection mode. The power and/or frequency may be dependent on the size of the perceived object. The system may comprise an energizer 2, a wire 3 and a sensing device 1. The sensing device may use a change in capacitance to detect the presence of a body. An LC or RC oscillator may be used where the wire to be electrified forms part of the capacitance of the circuit. Microprocessor a measures the frequency of the oscillator-wire circuit several times a second, where changes in the frequency are caused by small changes in the capacitance arising from the presence of a person or animal. The microprocessor uses an algorithm to decide whether to switch into the electrified state. A single wire may be used for both detection and electrification, alternatively separate wires may be used.
Patent GB-2493414-A (GB)
Title: Golf club heads with ribs
Inventor: JERTSON MARTY R
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2012-05-03
Abstract: A golf club head comprising a body having a heel end, a toe end, a sole, a front surface 1730, and a rear surface; and a plurality of ribs 1721-1725 protruded from a rib surface of the body and comprising: a first rib with a first longitudinal axis; a second rib with a second longitudinal axis; and a third rib with a third longitudinal axis; wherein the first, second, and third longitudinal axes intersect at a common point 1550 external to the body. A separate embodiment defines a golf club head comprising a body and a plurality of ribs protruding from a rib surface of a body wherein the plurality of ribs are generally straight and non-intersecting, and comprise a first rib closest to the heel end of the body and a second rib closest to the toe end of the body and the plurality of ribs are arranged in a substantially radial pattern to form a fan like shape between the first and second ribs.
Patent GB-2501765-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to control a central heating system using a remote server
Inventor: MORJARIA JASON
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2012-05-04
Abstract: An apparatus to control a central heating system comprises a relay 104 coupled to the system, a thermostat 106 in wireless communication with the relay, and a server 110 located remotely from the system, i.e. in a separate building. The thermostat determines an ambient temperature and communicates the temperature to the relay. The server receives the temperature from the relay and generates one or more instructions based upon the ambient temperature, which are sent to the relay to control operation of the system. Ideally, the one or more instructions can start/stop a boiler 102 of the system and set desired temperature thresholds of one or more thermostatic radiator valves 108 of respective radiators 114. The relay may communicate with the server over the internet using a local WiFi router 112. A user may use a web portal to enter desired objectives of the system on the server, such as desired start times and target temperatures. The server may use other user information, such as GPS tracking of the user or third-party application programming interfaces, to control the system. If communication between the relay and the server fails, the thermostat can resume control of the system.
Patent GB-2489180-A (GB)
Title: Method of predicting capecitabine toxicity
Inventor: LO-GANAYAGAM AATHAVAN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2010-12-21
Abstract: A method of predicting capecitabine toxicity in a patient includes determining a patient's genotype for one or more genetic variants in one or more genes involved in capecitabine metabolism. The genetic variant may be a single nucleotide polymorphism in the gene encoding MTHFR and/or the gene encoding CDA. The genetic variant may be found at MTHFR 677, and/or at MTHFR 1298, and/or CDA - 92 and/or at CDA -451.
Patent GB-2493822-A (GB)
Title: Seat cover fastening system, covering apparatus, seating device and vehicle
Inventor: PLESKOT ANDRZEJ
IPC: A47C31/02
Filed: 2012-07-25
Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to a fastening system 20 for fastening a covering apparatus to a support structure. It comprises a support frame having a fastening edge 12 designed as a beading and at least one fastening device 1 for fastening the covering apparatus on the support frame. The at least one fastening device 1 has at least one fastening opening 4 into which at least one fastening unit 14 projecting from the support frame engages at least partially so that a fastening fixed in at least six degrees of freedom is ensured. The fastening system is in particular for a seat cover of a vehicle seat. Also claimed is: a covering apparatus for a support structure, comprising a fastening device integrated into a covering unit; a seating device having the covering unit; and a vehicle comprising the seating device.
Patent GB-2492508-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for generating broad bandwidth acoustic energy
Inventor: SWETT DWIGHT W
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 2011-03-23
Abstract: An acoustic transmitter includes: an acoustic diaphragm configured to transmit acoustic waves into a medium; a piezoelectric actuator assembly configured to deform in an axial direction in response to an applied electrical signal; and a highly incompressible elastic material disposed between the piezoelectric actuator and the acoustic diaphragm and configured to transmit pressure waves to the acoustic diaphragm in response to motion of the piezoelectric actuator.
Patent GB-2497641-A (GB)
Title: MEMS composite beam
Inventor: DEMUYNCK DAVID ALAN
IPC: B81C1/00
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: The composite beam 34 comprises multiple layers of metal and metal oxide. A single anisotropic reactive ion etch step is used to ensure that the edges of the beam layers are self aligned. Sacrificial oxide material 44 from around the beam is removed via the vent 48 using HF or xenon difluoride etchant. The MEMS beam may be used in a MEMS switch for mode switching of power amplifiers or analogue and mixed signal applications.
Patent GB-2508831-A (GB)
Title: Cooking receptacle
Inventor: HANSON KEVIN
IPC: A47J36/20
Filed: 2012-12-11
Abstract: The present invention allows a user to measure a predetermined portion of a foodstuff such as rice or pasta and cook in a receptacle in a small pan of boiling water. The cooking receptacle comprises a first housing part 10 having an opening therein defining a cavity; a second housing part 20 having an opening therein defining a cavity; and, closure means for joining the first and second parts together, at least one of the first or second housing parts having and a plurality of apertures or holes 30 for permitting the passage through of water. The first and second parts may be joined by a snap-fit connection or a resilient coupling. The first and second parts may be manufactured, for example, from plastic, silicone or stainless steel. The first and second parts may be weighted and the weight may be magnetic.
Patent GB-2504366-A (GB)
Title: Reducing self-interference between a co-located transmitter and receiver by controlling transmit power in accordance with quality of received signal
Inventor: ARMSTRONG DEAN
IPC: H04B1/52
Filed: 2013-01-11
Abstract: This application is concerned with reducing self-interference between a RF transmitter and a RF receiver, co-located on a device 100. In a preferred embodiment a transmitter 102 forms part of a Bluetooth (RTM) transceiver and receiver 101 forms part of Wi-Fi (RTM) transceiver, or vice-versa. An arbiter 1-3 determines a threshold transmit power below which the transmitter 1-2 is permitted to perform a transmission operation. The threshold transmit power is determined in dependence on at least the expected receive quality at receiver 101 and the intended transmit power at 102. The receive quality may take the form of received signal strength (RSSI), received power, a measure of noise level, a measure of error rate or a number of packets dropped. The arbitration scheme can also be used to ensure the power of transmissions does not drop below a minimum level determined on the basis of link margin. The arbiter may also provide an indication of which channel or frequency should be used for transmission, or which antennas.
Patent GB-2511483-A (GB)
Title: LED Illumination
Inventor: EDWARDS NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: G02B19/00
Filed: 2013-01-15
Abstract: An LED illumination device 1 has at least two collimating optics 10,20,30,40 adapted to collimate light parallel to an illumination axis 2 through one or more dichroic mirrors 50,60,70. The device also includes frames 12,22,32,42 each supporting at least two LED light sources 11a-d, 21a-d, 31a-d & 41a-4, each frame being adapted to present one LED light source onto the focal axis 13,23,33,43 of one of the collimating optics. The illumination device may be used for fluorescence microscopy. The frames can move relative to the collimating optics axis so that any one of the light sources is on the axis.
Patent GB-2509343-A (GB)
Title: GPS receiver
Inventor: JARVIS MURRAY ROBERT
IPC: G01S19/24
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: A GPS or other GNSS receiver receives signals from a plurality of satellites; generates a correlation grid (matrix) from each received signal by correlating each received signal with a replica of the signal having a variable time delay (code phase) and Doppler shift; estimates a probability distribution of the current receiver state from the plurality of correlation grids (e.g. by adding the grids, possibly after applying a distortion / correction and/or a weighting); and determines a maximum likelihood estimate of the current receiver state (i.e. position, velocity, time offset / clock, and time offset rate / clock bias) from the estimated probability distribution these are the values that give rise to the maximum of the probability distribution. The receiver may also estimate the uncertainty in these values. The grids and states may be updated over time and changes used to determine subsequent values. Pseudorange tracking loops are not needed.
Patent GB-2516309-A (GB)
Title: Electronic receipts system and method
Inventor: CARROLL ANDREW PETER LYON
IPC: G07G1/00
Filed: 2013-07-19
Abstract: A method of enabling a Point of Sale (POS) 101 system to provide electronic receipts using existing software. The method involves identifying an output destination e.g. OPOS enabled or WindowsTM printer 102 or serial port, of a transaction record sent by the POS software in an unknown format. A data reader is configured as middleware based on the output, e.g. by redirecting data sent to the printer or using a serial port monitor, to obtain a copy of the transaction record. Where available customer identity information is collected and, when this is available, the transaction record is communicated to a parser which converts the record into an electronic receipt of a known format. The receipt is correlated with the customer identity information and stored in a data store for viewing by the customer and/or retailer. The data reader may forward the transaction record to a printer if a paper receipt is required. The electronic receipt may be accessible via a web browser 307-308 or app on a mobile device 306. The parser may be unique to the retailer or POS terminal and the system may include a parser builder arranged to initially generate the parser (Figures 10a-c), identify regions in the transaction record data corresponding to states in a state machine and/or identify similar previous transaction records in a library. The parser may check electronic receipt data for correctness, the builder refining the parser if errors are detected. Thus it is not necessary to know the format of the data created by the POS system in order to use the method, allowing electronic receipts to be generated using existing POS equipment without the co-operation of the POS supplier in providing information about the software used.
Patent GB-2513205-A (GB)
Title: Method for short-range proximity derivation and tracking
Inventor: GIBBS SIMON
IPC: G01S5/02
Filed: 2013-10-10
Abstract: A system has short-range transmission and/or reception devices, each of which corresponds to a range of zones in a three dimensional space such as portions of shelving in the aisles of a supermarket. The short-range devices are positioned at various locations within the three dimensional space and periodically broadcast signals. The zones are determined according to a plurality of signal characteristics (e.g. received signal strength, number of devices sensed, round trip time, time of arrival, signal quality, phase) sensed by client devices proximate to the short-range beacon transmission devices. In addition, the zones are assigned definitions, such as the product sold there, which may be determined at the check-out. Client devices may communicate with each other. Processing, which may be probabilistic, is at a central server. WLAN, WLAN, Mesh, cellular, Zigbee (RTM), or WiFi (RTM) systems may be exploited.
Patent GB-2513940-A (GB)
Title: Knife
Inventor: WOOD ANDREW
IPC: B26B11/00
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: A knife 10 comprises a blade 12 and an integral hollow tang 17 for holding items. At least one rib 25, 26 projects outwardly from at least part of the hollow tang 17 and extends axially at least part way along the tang 17. One or more separately formed handle components 30 is mounted on the tang 17 and connected to the rib. A threaded end cap 21 may be provided. A kit of parts for forming the knife is also claimed.