baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2507539-A (GB)
Title: Matching sets of minutiae using local neighbourhoods
Inventor: NESKOVIC MILAN
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2012-11-02
Abstract: A minutia-based method of matching a reference fingerprint image (20) and an input fingerprint image (40), represented respectively by a first set of minutiae (34) and a second set of minutiae (42), is disclosed. The method of matching the fingerprints comprises: determining a first local neighbourhood (48) for each minutia (44) in the first and second sets of minutiae, each including at least one minutia (46) neighbouring the respective minutia; comparing the first local neighbourhoods in the first set with the first local neighbourhoods in the second set to determine matched minutiae (50) appearing in both the first and second sets. The method further comprises, for those minutiae which are so far unmatched, determining a second local neighbourhood (54) in both the first and second sets, each including at least one matched minutia neighbouring the respective unmatched minutia; comparing the second local neighbourhoods in the first set with the second local neighbourhoods in the second set to determine further matched minutiae appearing in both the first and second sets. The method might also include filtering the matched minutiae based on a difference between their positions in the first and second sets of minutiae.
Patent GB-2515516-A (GB)
Title: A coin transport mechanism
Inventor: SACKFIELD MARTIN
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: A coin transport mechanism comprises: a first coin rotor 2 including at least one coin receptacle 3 for receiving a coin and a second coin rotor 4 including at least one coin receptacle 5, the second coin rotor disposed proximal to the first coin rotor. The first coin rotor is non-coplanar with the second coin rotor and is associated with a gated coin aperture. The second coin rotor is adapted to transport coins from a coin hopper to the first coin rotor. The first coin rotor preferably also has radial arms 6 which serve to transport coins, which pass from the coin receptacles 3 through the gated coin aperture, along an outer circumferential coin path, past a coin sensor. If a coin is determined to be authentic, then it may be passed to coin storage via either a trapdoor or ejector 12. If a coin is not authentic, then it can be returned via return slot 11. Coins can also be fed from the hopper containing mixed coins via the second coin rotor to the first rotor. If the coin is required to be paid out, as determined using the sensor, then the coin can be transferred to the return slot.
Patent GB-2516917-A (GB)
Title: Surface angle measuring device
Inventor: MORRIS GORDON ANDREW
IPC: G01G19/07
Filed: 2013-08-06
Abstract: The surface angle measuring device 19 comprises a chassis that defines a first and a second rangefinder measuring position, the first and second rangefinder measuring positions being rotationally separated by an angle, Ï†. The surface angle measuring device further comprises a first rangefinder 20 that preferably comprises a laser rangefinder and a first inclinometer 22. The incorporation of the first inclinometer allows the surface angle measuring device to function irrespective of the angle of deployment between the chassis and true horizontal. This significantly simplifies the measurement process since there is no tolerance restriction relating to angle at which the chassis may be deployed, The surface angle measuring finds particular application within described methods for determining the mass of a body and in particular an aircraft.
Patent GB-2508981-A (GB)
Title: Transferring from web page based to hardware key based operation of an imaging device for scan processing
Inventor: NAKASHIMA KOSUKE
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2013-11-04
Abstract: An image processing method for use in a multi-function peripheral (MFP) or device (MFD) including a scanner and printer - comprises: receiving a web page from a web server; displaying the received web page; causing, when a setting related to scan processing is performed via the web page displayed in the displaying step 701, a transition to a state 703 in which execution of scan processing can be instructed using a predetermined permanent hardware (hard) key (button), e.g. a start key (303, Figure 3); and executing, instructed using the predetermined hardware key, scan processing 704 based on the setting performed via the web page. The scan processing setting may be a color or format designation. Hard key transition may change the state (e.g. colour) of a light emitting means (e.g. LED) in the hardware key. The web server may be notified when scan processing is instructed using the hardware key, with scan processing being executed according to an instruction from the web server that received the notification, e.g. a web page script. The state transition to hard button operation may be caused by registering a key event listener for the hardware key.
Patent GB-2503636-A (GB)
Title: Non-contact coupling of a signal to and from a twisted pair cable
Inventor: PEYTON ANTHONY
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2009-03-27
Abstract: An apparatus for coupling a signal to and from a cable including a plurality of twisted pairs, the apparatus having: a first coupling unit arranged to couple a voltage signal to the cable, wherein the first coupling unit has a first electrode and a second electrode arranged to produce an electric field therebetween to couple the voltage signal to the cable by non-contact coupling with the twisted pairs so that the voltage signal propagates along the cable between at least two of the twisted pairs; and a second coupling unit arranged to receive the voltage signal which has propagated along the cable, wherein the second coupling unit has a first electrode and a second electrode arranged to receive the voltage signal which has propagated along the cable between at least two of the twisted pairs by non-contact coupling with at least two of the twisted pairs between which the voltage signal has propagated. The signal may be used to determine patch cable interconnections in a communications network such as a LAN or may be used to perform reflectometry tests on the cable.
Patent GB-2510671-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable vehicle seat with at least two separate layers
Inventor: CHERUVU KALYAN
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2013-12-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle seat 10, in particular for a passenger vehicle, the vehicle seat comprising at least one inflatable seat element 14, 16 for supporting an occupant of the vehicle seat, the seat element being inflatable with a gas, wherein the inflatable seat element comprises at least two layers 18, 20, 22 overlapping each other, the layers being inflatable with the gas and fluidically separated from each other. There may be three separate layers, and first (24, figure 2) and second (26) walls of each layer may be connected by means of connecting members (38). The connecting members may comprise chambers (44) which are fluidically separated from the layers. Pumps 60, operated by a user using controls 58, 62, may be provided so that each layer may be inflatable independently to different pressures. The seat element may form a seat surface or a backrest, and the seat may form part of a second row 48 behind a first row 46 of conventional seats.
Patent GB-2514032-A (GB)
Title: Methods of forming fully embedded bumpless build-up layer packages and structures formed thereby
Inventor: NALLA RAVI K
IPC: H01L23/538
Filed: 2011-09-26
Abstract: A memory or CPU die 106 is embedded in a coreless substrate, wherein a mold compound surrounds the die, and the die comprises TSV connections on a first side and C4 pads on a second side of the die, a dielectric material on a first side and on a second side of the mold compound; and interconnect structures coupled to the C4 pads and to the TSV pads. Embodiments further include forming packaging structures wherein multiple dies are fully embedded within a BBUL package without PoP lands. The package is manufactured on a carrier substrate that is removed after the mold compound is formed.
Patent GB-2530247-A (GB)
Title: A surgical apparatus
Inventor: BURTON NEIL JAMES
IPC: A61B17/66
Filed: 2014-07-29
Abstract: A surgical apparatus 1 comprising a combination of drill guide 2 and bone fixation device 3. The bone fixation device 3 comprising a plurality of screw receiving apertures 6 extending therethrough, and a drill guide 2 comprising a top face 4 and a plurality of drill apertures 5 extending from the top face 4 through the drill guide 2. The drill apertures 5 of the drill guide 2 being arranged such that they can be separated into two groups by a dividing line, and if one were to increase the separation between the two groups in a the plane of the top face 4 and normal to the dividing line by a distance d then the arrangement of the drill apertures would match that of the screw receiving apertures 6. The apparatus 1 may further comprise a separation plate or spacer which is of thickness d. The apparatus is especially of use in bone lengthening procedures. In use the drill guide is used to drill recesses in the bone, the bone is broken, the separation plate is placed between the broken ends of the bone and the bone fixation device is screwed into place.
Patent GB-2519841-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid electric vehicle controller and method
Inventor: HANCOCK MATTHEW
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2014-08-20
Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle includes at least one electric generator 123B,123C driveable by an engine 121 for stored energy recharging. When a controller 140 receives a signal indicating a required hybrid driving mode, it determines which powertrain operating mode is appropriate at a given moment, taking into account a state of charge and a reference value of state of charge. The powertrain modes include an engine charging mode and an electric vehicle mode in which the engine 121 is switched off and the vehicle is driven by electric means. The reference value of state of charge is set to one of a plurality of different values in depending on the required hybrid driving mode. A cost function may also be taken into account, which may be determined from a fuel consumption rate, an emission rate and/or noise generated. The vehicle may include plural electric machines 123B,123C and a charge storage module 150 having a battery and inverter. A series mode may be provided in addition to a parallel mode.
Patent GB-2519431-A (GB)
Title: Drive device for moving a wind deflector of an open-top car
Inventor: RAO SUHAS
IPC: B60J7/22
Filed: 2014-09-10
Abstract: A drive device suitable for use in a wind deflector mounted at the top edge of a windscreen of an open-top car having an externally threaded rod 24 with an internally threaded sliding element 30 translationally moving along the rod 24 when the rod is rotated, the sliding member 30 being connected to the deflector by a lever arm 34 that transmits the motion of the slider 30 to the deflector, the threaded rod 24 being arranged to extend laterally at the top of the wind shield.
Patent GB-2532005-A (GB)
Title: Improved ligament fixing and a method of attaching a ligament
Inventor: DAVID WYCLIFFE MURRAY
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2014-10-31
Abstract: An artificial ligament is provided having an elongate body and two ends, with a loop 22 being provided at one of the ends and a loop liner 30 being provided within the loop. The loop liner protects the ligament from abrasion and wear and is located on the inner face of the loop. A kit of artificial ligaments is also provided with each ligament in the kit having a different fixed length. Also provided are methods for determining a length of artificial ligament to be used within a prosthetic knee joint, selecting a ligament from a range or kit of ligaments, and implanting a prosthetic knee joint assembly comprising an artificial ligament. A ligament gauge (700, see figure 7) for measuring the length of ligament required in a knee joint is also provided. The gauge has an elongate body 704, an arcuate portion 702 at one end and a sliding jaw 705 which slides along the gauge.
Patent GB-2524604-A (GB)
Title: Steering Apparatus
Inventor: ENOMOTO SATOSHI
IPC: B62D5/24
Filed: 2014-11-24
Abstract: A lateral steering wheel shock absorber features a low resistance portion (53, fig.4) and a high resistance portion 52. When the limit of travel of a stopper portion 22 is reached the low resistance portion (53, fig.4) may be compressed as in fig 5. If an additional external lateral force is applied, the stopper portion 22 may then further compress a high resistance portion 52, of the shock absorber, as in fig.6. This arrangement may allow that once the steering has reached its lateral limit, a further external lateral force, such as from the wheels being caught in ruts or runs on a curb, is further absorbed. As such, the further force may be absorbed in preference to being transferred to mechanical components of the steering arrangement.
Patent GB-2534411-A (GB)
Title: Living wall
Inventor: Michael Frank Brundle
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2015-01-23
Abstract: Each planter box comprises a base 40, at least two connecting walls 42, 43 each having an upper edge and a lower edge, and a front wall (45). The front wall has a height which is less than the height of the two connecting walls. Each connecting wall is provided with at least one upper key slot 48 extending vertically downwards from the upper edge of the connecting wall and at least one lower key slot 49 extending vertically upwards from the lower edge of the connecting wall. Each key slot is adapted to engage with a corresponding key member (70).The planter box may comprise one or more intermediate bracing walls extending between the front wall and a connecting wall, wherein the intermediate bracing wall may include a slot at its upper edge for accommodating an irrigation conduit. The boxes may be stacked to provide a green wall.
Patent GB-2524159-A (GB)
Title: Shipping container for food products
Inventor: KERHUEL ARNAUD
IPC: F25D3/08
Filed: 2015-02-04
Abstract: A container 1 for shipping food products P which need to be kept either cool or warm during transport, such as fish, meat, fruit and vegetables, comprising temperature regulating microcapsules 4. These microcapsules preferably contain a phase change material and absorb or give off heat to the food product within the container in order to maintain it within a desired temperature range, preferably between -15 and +15oC, for a prolonged period of time, e.g. 48 hours or more. The microcapsules may be incorporated within the walls or panels of the container, which is preferably in the form of a rigid and hermetically sealed box 20 or package 2. A visual indicator 5, formed of a material reversibly changing from one colour to another depending on the temperature, may inform the consumer whether the product is preserved within the desired temperature range. There may be an additional, permanent visual marker, which aids in detecting any disruption in the thermal regulation chain. The aim of the invention is to increase the weight of the food products delivered in relation to the total weight of the filled container, as the microcapsules are more lightweight than ice.
Patent GB-2526900-A (GB)
Title: Modular double glazed long narrow solar collector and mounting means
Inventor: RUFF BRENDAN PATRICK
IPC: F24S10/40
Filed: 2015-02-10
Abstract: A solar thermal collector comprises a frame and outside glazing to provide a sleeve-like body 51 surrounding an internal cavity. Within the body a solar absorber and heat exchange assembly is provided, and runs substantially the whole length of the body. This assembly comprises at least one thermally communicating heat transfer fluid pipe 54, and this fluid may enter and exit the device through conduits at end caps located on either end of the collector. At least one insulating gas layer is provided in the gap between the sunward (or front) side of the assembly and the front inner surface of the body. Two gas layers 66, 68 may be provided in this gap, separated using a clear glazing sheet 65. A further insulation means is provided between the rear surface of the assembly and the inner rear surface of the body. This further insulation means might also comprise gas layers 56, 58. The assembly is held in place with the cavity by fixing means the permits sliding movement along the body to permit differential thermal expansion between the assembly and body. The collector might comprise a plurality of modular panels.
Patent GB-2541004-A (GB)
Title: Second ion source for lockmass calibration of matrix assisted laser desorption ionisation mass spectrometer
Inventor: PAUL ROBERT MURRAY
IPC: H01J49/10
Filed: 2015-08-05
Abstract: A mass spectrometer or ion imaging apparatus comprising: a first ion source for acquiring an ion image of a target, whereby separate mass spectral data corresponding to different regions and/or different depths of the target are acquired; and a second ion source for generating calibrant, lockmass or reference ions. Also disclosed are methods of mass spectrometry and ion imaging using the above apparatuses. The second ion source is for generating calibrant, lockmass or reference ions. The second ion source may be arranged downstream of the first ion source, such that both the analyte and calibrant ions are detected simultaneously.
Patent GB-2525531-A (GB)
Title: A mobile indoor navigation system
Inventor: STURGESS BENJAMIN DANIEL
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2014-02-24
Abstract: A mobile indoor navigation system comprises: â€¢ a mobile communication device incorporating a user interface; a display for navigating a user from a first location to a second location; and a camera; â€¢ a number of passive navigation markers disposed at a number of locations; at least one of which in use is viewed by the camera as the marker is in the field of view of the camera; and â€¢ a processor which compares signals representative of the viewed passive navigation markers with signals stored on a database and displays navigation information dependent upon the comparison.
Patent GB-2544331-A (GB)
Title: An improved equilibrium relative humidity testing device and method
Inventor: PETER MOIR
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 2015-11-13
Abstract: A device 7 for measuring the ERH (water activity) of a sample of pharmaceutical material comprises a first container 9 defining an enclosed test chamber for receiving the sample, a relative humidity (%RH) sensor 27 and a means for recording the ERH in communication with the test chamber, and a humidity adjusting device 11 arranged in communication with the first container 9 to adjust %RH in the test chamber. A sealed enclosure 17 surrounds the test chamber, RH sensor and the adjusting device. A sample is placed in the test chamber and the adjusting device is opened (outlet port 25) to create a %RH in the enclosure. The test chamber is then opened (inlet port 15) to allow the sample to be exposed to the %RH.
Patent GB-2533225-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive streaming transcoder synchronization
Inventor: REBECCA LAM
IPC: H04N21/8547
Filed: 2015-03-25
Abstract: Techniques for synchronizing streams in an adaptive streaming environment include cross-chassis and intra-chassis synchronization of video and/or audio. In an adaptive streaming system that streams content in segments or chunks at varying levels of quality corresponding to different coding rates, implementations enable seamless switching between transcoded audio output streams. The streams synchronized may be those that have been ingested by the transcoder in a compressed format and transcoded into a different compressed format, as part of the transcoding process. The transcoded audio output streams may be synchronized such that audio frame boundaries contain identical pulse-code modulation (PCM) samples, packetized elementary stream (PES) location, and presentation time stamp (PTS) value.
Patent GB-2547476-A (GB)
Title: Safety device
Inventor: FLORENT DE TRUCHIS DE VARENNES
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2016-02-22
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a safety device 1 for a vehicle 2. The safety device 1 includes an inflatable airbag 5; and a spring means or tether 7, 8, which is coiled and rolled together and coupled with the airbag 5. After deployment, the airbag deflates and is by means of the spring tethers contractive force 7, 8, configured to roll up at least a portion of the airbag 5 after deployment, giving the driver again an un-obscured field of vision. The device may comprise a pair of springs formed from spring steel and housed within pockets or sleeves (20, fig 3) on a rear face of the airbag. The device may extend at least partially in front of a vehicle windshield so as to protect a pedestrian in the event of a collision.
Patent GB-2544830-A (GB)
Title: Accessory detection
Inventor: SUNIL SAUNDERS
IPC: H04R5/04
Filed: 2016-04-19
Abstract: The arrangement detects the presence of an accessory device 102 connected to a host device 10 via for instance a jack socket. The apparatus includes a test signal generator 108 and an impedance measuring block 114. In an accessory connection discovery mode the test signal generator applies a test signal (BIAS) to a first contact 105d of the connector (104) whilst a second contact 105c of is connected to a reference node (GND). The impedance measuring block determines the impedance between said first and second contacts, so determining whether an accessory is connected. The test signal generator may have additional functionality such as a microphone bias generator and the impedance measuring block may be a microphone detecting block. The contact to which the test signal is applied may be varied whilst the remaining contact of the connector are connected to the reference node.
Patent GB-2539324-A (GB)
Title: System and method of the prediction of leakage in a pipeline
Inventor: MALCOLM WAYMAN
IPC: G01N27/82
Filed: 2016-05-25
Abstract: A method of assessing the condition of a pipeline 2 to predict possible fluid leakage from the pipeline comprises selecting at least a portion 4 of the pipeline, assessing the portion to identify any defects and measuring their depth, width and length, and thereby assessing the likelihood of fluid leakage from the portion with reference to fluid pressure within the pipeline. Identification and measurement of defects may be by measuring magnetic flux leakage using a triaxial sensor array. Defects may be assessed as through-wall or close to through-wall and a minimum fluid pressure to cause a leak predicted. Fluid pressure may be assessed on the basis of elevation of the pipeline, lower portions 6 being most likely to exceed a critical pressure 8. Soil properties around the pipeline and the condition of any coating may be considered. The method advantageously predicts risk of leakage without the need to investigate the entire length of the pipeline.
Patent GB-2538191-A (GB)
Title: Information processing device and information processing method
Inventor: MASAHIDE KOIKE
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 2014-12-04
Abstract: An information processing device comprising: a data storage unit (101) which stores data; a DMA unit (106) which designates addresses, reads video data from the data storage unit (101), and writes same to the data storage unit (101); an address conversion rule storage unit (104) which stores an address conversion rule for converting addresses designated by the DMA unit (106); and an address conversion unit (105) which converts the addresses designated by the DMA unit (106) according to the address conversion rule. The address conversion rule is a rule for converting addresses of a series of areas into addresses of video data stored in a plurality of areas in the data storage unit (101). The address conversion unit (105) is provided with an address conversion requirement determination unit. The address conversion requirement determination unit determines whether address conversion is required by a comparison with an address of a third region which is allocated for the address conversion.