baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2478329-A (GB)
Title: Medical Image Processing using Bayes Law to Combine Probability Distributions.
Inventor: YE XUJIONG
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2010-03-03
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of detecting an object in a three-dimensional medical image 302 comprises determining 320 the values of a plurality of features at each voxel in at least a portion of the medical image. Each feature characterises a respective property of the medical image at a particular voxel. The likelihood probability distribution of each feature is calculated 330 based on the values of the features and prior medical knowledge, wherein the prior medical knowledge comprises one or more parameters derived from training data. A probability map is generated 340 by using Bayes' law to combine the likelihood probability distributions, and the probability map is analysed 350 to detect an object. The feature may be an appearance feature, shape feature or anatomical feature. The appearance feature may comprise image intensity information or a wavelet feature. The shape feature may be a second order shape feature calculated from eigenvalues of a hessian matrix.
Patent GB-2478331-A (GB)
Title: Thermal and acoustic insulation tile
Inventor: PRINCE WILLIAM DAVID
IPC: E04B1/80
Filed: 2010-03-04
Abstract: An insulation tile comprising a layer of foam and at least one integral mechanical key C D that allows the tile to be plastered. The insulation tiles are adhesively bonded to the receiving surface, for example a wall or ceiling, each tile being butt jointed to the next. The adhesive bonding agent can be supplemented by mechanical fixings. The insulation the may consist of two or more layers of laminated foam A, B, the uppermost layer of laminated foam can have a pattern cut in it to create a primary mechanical key C for plastering. A second mechanical key may be in the form of a fibre glass mesh D bonded to the outer surface of the upper layer of foam. Fibre tape may be used on the butt joints to reduce the likelihood of cracking in subsequent plaster coatings. The insulation tiles can be used internally or externally. If used externally the insulated the may have a waterproof coating.
Patent GB-2478960-A (GB)
Title: Active radar target with direction measuring system for retransmission of modulated radio signal with directional information
Inventor: PATRICK DAVID EDWARD
IPC: G01S3/48
Filed: 2010-03-25
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the relative direction of an incoming radio signal comprises at least two antennas, with a system for comparing the incoming radio signals as received at each antenna and from the result of the comparison transmitting a measurement of the relative direction. The comparison system may comprise a phase comparator, which may be a mixer producing a down-converted signal, to compare the relative phases of the radio signals. One of the signal paths to the comparator input may include an additional path length to achieve a required output from the comparator. The apparatus is designed to function as a radar target, with the measurement of the relative direction being modulated into the received radio signal for transmission back to the radar transmitter for extraction of data. An identity of the apparatus may be included in the return signal to assist in identifying the return signal amongst reflected returns.
Patent GB-2470487-A (GB)
Title: A bed ladder for a bedridden patient
Inventor: JONES BILL
IPC: A47C20/02
Filed: 2010-05-21
Abstract: An aid to enable bedridden patients to move along a bed, e.g. into a sitting position, comprises a ladder-like member 10 having several cross-pieces 12 extending between a pair of longitudinal members 14, and a turned-up loop portion 16 serving as an abutment member which abuts against the foot of the bed frame. In use, the occupant of the bed engages the rungs 12 of the ladder with his/her feet to facilitate movement along the bed thus avoiding the problem of slipping feet on the bed sheets and being able to reposition themselves without requiring assistance from nursing staff. The rungs of the ladder may be formed on straight sections extending between the supports or they can have curved ends so that the rungs lie in a different plane to that of the longitudinal supports [as shown in Fig.6].
Patent GB-2474739-A (GB)
Title: Ship with adjustable volume chambers for ballasting
Inventor: KOIKE EIJI
IPC: B63B43/12
Filed: 2010-07-26
Abstract: By adjusting the amount of air supplied from compressed-air supply piping 20, a seawater level in an air cushion chamber 15 is adjusted. By adjusting the seawater level the amount of buoyancy provided by the chamber can be adjusted to allow for changes in payload of the ship. Accordingly, even in a case of a ballast-free ship, there is secured a function to adjust a hull equivalent to an adjusting function of a ship having ballast tanks. One end of the compressed-air supply piping is opened to the air cushion chamber divided by horizontal 14 and vertical 13 partition plates. Below the horizontal partition plate, a current plate 18 is disposed with a space through which seawater passes.
Patent GB-2485169-A (GB)
Title: (R)-flurbiprofen for use in the treatment of multiple sclerosis
Inventor: TEGEDER IRMGARD
IPC: A61K31/192
Filed: 2010-11-03
Abstract: Tarenflurbil (R-flurbiprofen) for use in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), wherein the MS may be relapsing-remitting or progressive MS. The R-flurbiprofen may be nitro-R-flurbiprofen. The active may be provided in an amount of between 50mg to 3000mg, preferably between 100mg to 1500mg. The active may be provided in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent against multiple sclerosis selected from interferon beta 1a or 1b, glatiramer, mitoxantron, natalizumab, glucocorticoid, fingolimod, cladribin, teriflunomid, a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or a cannabinoid.
Patent GB-2477228-A (GB)
Title: Power control responsive to load
Inventor: DUBOSE RICHARD G
IPC: H01R13/70
Filed: 2009-06-09
Abstract: A power circuit is configured for reducing or eliminating power during idle mode of a device by disengaging an electrical connection from power input. The circuit comprises a current detector 1231, a control circuit 1232 and a switch 1233. The current detector may be a current transformer. The control circuit may respond to substantially no current being drawn, or may respond to the current being below a threshold, which may be preset or may be learned. The detector and switch may be network of transistors.The circuit may be built into a power strip or «Tall outlet system, or provided as a power module in the device to be controlled.
Patent GB-2489422-A (GB)
Title: Security window assembly
Inventor: SMITH MARTIN DONALD
IPC: E06B3/263
Filed: 2011-03-25
Abstract: A window assembly for a detention cell comprising a frame 14 and a light permeable unit 28 held within the frame 14. The light permeable unit 28 has a light transmittance value of between 60% and 85% and comprises a first light permeable panel 16a and a second light permeable panel 16b spaced apart from each other and defining a cavity 34 therebetween. A retention plate 22 may be used to hold the glazing unit in place and may be screwed, riveted, nailed in place 24 or be welded to the frame unit. A gasket 30 may be placed between the retention plate 22 and the glazing 16a. An anticut block (50 Fig 6) may be located between the edge of the glazing unit and the frame. An obscurity layer may be used, preferably by acid etching the glass. A polyester powder coating may be used on the frame and the frame members may include thermal breaks. The glazing unit may be composite glass, polycarbonates or combinations thereof.
Patent GB-2492324-A (GB)
Title: Using cognitive radio for relaying in a wireless communication network
Inventor: WANG YUE
IPC: H04L27/00
Filed: 2011-06-22
Abstract: A wireless communications system comprising at least one primary communication node P1 operable to relay a signal from a source node S to a destination node D via a primary communication path LSP1, LDP1 over a portion of a physical communication medium, and at least one secondary communication node S1 operable to detect an unused sub-portion of said portion of said physical communication medium, and further operable to relay said signal and/or a further signal between said source node and said destination node via a secondary communication path LSS1, LDS1 over said unused sub-portion of said portion of said physical communication medium. The arrangement uses cognitive radio techniques to utilize unused bandwidth (or â  spectrum holesâ  ) to either provide diversity (re-transmission of the same information) via a relay route or to provide further complementary information to that transmitted on the primary path via a relay route (secondary path) (i.e. to â  enhanceâ   the communication via the primary path). The further information could comprise control information, parity or error correction information, channel state information or feedback information and the like. The primary communication node is a licensed node and the secondary communication node is an opportunistic unlicensed node utilising detected unused bandwidth. At least one of the secondary communication nodes may be operable to monitor a channel condition of the primary communication path to determine whether the primary communication paths satisfies a predetermined channel condition and if it fails to do so the secondary node may be further operable to obtain channel information relating to the primary communication path to control the relaying.
Patent GB-2494677-A (GB)
Title: A high tightness piston seal filled with low compressibility material
Inventor: HARTL HANS-GEORG
IPC: B01D15/10
Filed: 2011-09-15
Abstract: A seal 200 for sealing in a piston chamber 202 of a piston pump 204 of a fluid separation device 10 or of a fluid transport device is provided. The seal 200 comprises a seal body 206 having a central through bore 208 for receiving a piston 210 and having a filled closed cavity 212 formed within the seal body 206. A bias force generating material 214 fills the filled closed cavity 212 and is configured for applying a bias force biasing the seal body 206 outwardly.
Patent GB-2484394-A (GB)
Title: Portable personal electronic device, which docks with a slave device to provide an enhanced user interface
Inventor: CHEN SHI-KUAN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2011-10-05
Abstract: A portable personal electronic device 20, such as a notebook or netbook computer or a smartphone, can be connected to a slave device 22 with an enhanced user interface. The processor in the master device controls the slave via an electrical interface. When the master device detects that the slave device has been connected, it uses the user interface on the slave device. An adapter 24 may be used to match the shape of the master device to the shape of a docking bay in the slave device. The adapter may also provide the electrical connection between the master and slave. The connection may be a combination of HDMI and USB interfaces. Multiple adapters may be used to connect different master devices to the same slave device. The master and slave devices may both have batteries. The connected devices may be charged based on the charge levels in the devices.
Patent GB-2496417-A (GB)
Title: Luggage with a removable insert case
Inventor: KERLEY JOANNE MARY
IPC: A45C5/00
Filed: 2011-11-10
Abstract: This invention relates to a suitcase 12 incorporating a smaller removable case 14. Suitcase 12 comprises a hinged base portion 26 and lid portion 18, a recess 16 being formed in the lid portion 18. The recess 16 has sidewalls (54, fig.3a) and a base (56, fig.3a). An insert case 14 is securable within and removable from the recess 16. The insert case 14 has a base (70, fig.6), side walls (68a, fig.6) and a lid (72, fig.6). The side walls and base of the recess (54, 56, fig.3a) extend into the interior space of the suitcase, and the heights of the sidewalls of the insert case (68a, fig.6) are not greater than 120% of the heights of respective sidewalls of the recess (54, fig). Preferably the insert case sits flush with the lid of the suitcase and is fastened thereto by means such as a zip (66, fig.6).
Patent GB-2498530-A (GB)
Title: A disc coulter assembly and no-till seed drill
Inventor: WEAVING EDWARD FRANK
IPC: A01C5/06
Filed: 2012-01-17
Abstract: A disc coulter assembly comprises a first disc and a second disc, the first disc 15 having a larger diameter than the second disc 18, the first and second discs being arranged such that the centre of rotation of the first disc is above and in front (in direction of travel) of the centre of rotation of the second disc. The lower edge of the second disc is situated above the lower edge of the first disc, the first and second discs are each being inclined to a vertical axis and to a longitudinal axis of the disc coulter assembly. The front edge of the second disc contacts the inner surface of the first disc in the forward lower quartile of the said discs. The disc coulter may be followed by a press wheel 24 and may form part of a drill row unit or seed drill.
Patent GB-2487313-A (GB)
Title: Data processing method, device, and system for processing requests in a multi-core system
Inventor: ZHANG YU
IPC: G06F12/0831
Filed: 2010-09-30
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method, device, and system for processing a request in a multi-core system. The method comprises steps of: receiving a request for data by a filter from a requesting unit; comparing an indicator indicative of a logical partition in the request with an indicator indicative of the logical partition in a record of the filter; searching in a unit where the filter is located based on the request and returning a search result to the requesting unit if a comparison result matches; and returning a NONE response to the requesting unit from the filter if the comparison result does not match.
Patent GB-2490385-A (GB)
Title: Ventilator with configurable sensor display close to the patient
Inventor: LOSER JUDITH
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 2012-03-06
Abstract: A ventilation apparatus comprising a ventilator unit 3, a sensor unit 8 in the vicinity of the patient which has an indicator unit 7 for measured parameters, a flexible tube 5 for breathing gas extending between the ventilator unit 3 and the sensor unit 8, a bi-directional data connection 6 between the sensor unit 8 and the ventilator unit 3, and a configuring means by means of which pre-set indicating areas for the measured parameters, on the indicator unit 7, can be set. As a result, the physiological measured values important for ventilation can be perceived in the vicinity of the patient, in a way which is adapted to requirements. The indicating areas may be grouped and selected in accordance with the mode of operation of the ventilator (manual or mechanical). The sensor may be held on the ventilator unit when not in use, and only activated when removed from the holder.
Patent GB-2500701-A (GB)
Title: Automated wireless device configuration with a wireless network
Inventor: JEYASINGAM JAY
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: A wireless network enabled camera (101) includes a microphone and is set up to communicate with a wireless network enabled smartphone (102) over a wireless network. In this way, the wireless camera may operate as a baby monitor or intruder alarm. Network enabling codes for a local network are collected at the smartphone, and converted to audio signals (103). These are then output by the smartphone (102) and detected by the microphone on the wireless camera (101). The audio signals (103) are then converted back to the network codes by the wireless camera (101) to establish communication with a local network router (104). This allows automated set up of a wireless device within a wireless network without having to manually enter a Service Set Identifier (SSID), Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or network key. An additional feature allows automatic camera activation based upon detecting a preset noise level and duration, upon which the video feed can be pushed to the smartphone.
Patent GB-2487692-A (GB)
Title: Wireless terminal for transmitting packets of different types
Inventor: DELORME FLAVIEN
IPC: H04L47/6275
Filed: 2010-10-06
Abstract: A terminal comprising: a radio-frequency transmitter for transmitting packets on an uplink to a wireless cellular network; and processing apparatus comprising an upper protocol stack and a lower protocol stack, the upper stack being arranged to process data according to one or more transport protocols and form the data into packets of a plurality of different types for transmission over a packet-based network, and the lower stack being arranged to receive the packets from the upper stack and process them for transmission via the wireless cellular network. The lower stack comprises a plurality of packet queues each corresponding to a different respective priority level, and a packet decoder configured to supply each packet in dependence on its type to a packet queue of a corresponding priority level. The lower stack further comprises a dequeuing mechanism configured to dequeue packets for transmission from said queues in dependence on the priority levels.
Patent GB-2506573-A (GB)
Title: Linear Fresnel Solar Concentrator
Inventor: FORD GRAHAM PAUL
IPC: F24S23/70
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: A linear Fresnel solar concentrator comprising a longitudinal receiver 110 defining a longitudinal receiver axis, at least one linear Fresnel heliostat comprising at least two mirrors 112 arranged side by side to direct incoming solar radiation towards said receiver, the heliostat has a mirror support structure having a longitudinal rotation axis 113 parallel to the receiver axis, the two longitudinal mirrors mounted either side of the longitudinal rotation axis. Each mirror has a curved transverse cross-section, a longitudinal mid-line of each mirror defines a mirror base plane and the mirror base plane is rotatable to be substantially orthogonal to an average direction of reflected rays from said mirrors reflected from incoming illumination in a plane orthogonal to said longitudinal rotation axis, in particular when viewed in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. Preferably there are multiple heliostats arranged in parallel, the heliostats closest to the longitudinal receiver axis are positioned closer to the heliostats rotation axis.
Patent GB-2502418-A (GB)
Title: Enrolling fingerprints without prompting the user to position a finger
Inventor: ANTHONY RUSSO P
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2013-03-25
Abstract: A method of fingerprint enrolment or registration comprises: obtaining a first fingerprint view or image (12-16) without prompting a user to position a finger 10 for sensing; creating a single record containing the obtained fingerprint view; and determining whether the record of the obtained fingerprint view reaches a target threshold value. Subsequent views obtained at later times (12-16) may be added to the record, for example if the threshold was not initially reached. A complete record of the fingerprint can thus be built up over time (50). The fingerprint views may be obtained by associating a fingerprint sensor 140 with the on/off button 125 of a device. The methods and system disclosed are easier to use and avoid the inconvenience of following an enrolment procedure. Independent claims are provided for an authentication method based on the enrolled fingerprints.
Patent GB-2512840-A (GB)
Title: Wearable Alert Device
Inventor: SEAGER JACQUI
IPC: G08B1/08
Filed: 2013-04-08
Abstract: A wearable alert device 2 is disclosed comprising a flexible strap 4 adapted to be worn around a part of a body of a user. The strap defines a housing within which is located one or more light emitting elements, a vibrator, a rechargeable power source, a signal receiver and a controller. The signal receiver is capable of receiving an alert signal transmitted by one or more signal transmitters wherein the controller is adapted to activate the, or each light emitting element and the vibrator in response to a received signal. The strap includes a fastener 6,8 adapted to secure it around the part of the body. The strap may be padded and water resistant. The controller may comprise a flexible circuit board. The signal receiver may be an RF signal receiver capable of receiving different alerts and providing different outputs in response. The receiver may be arranged to receive a signal transmitted from a transmitter associated with a doorbell, fire alarm, or smoke alarm. The device may be worn around a users wrist or waist.
Patent GB-2504411-A (GB)
Title: Shared resource and virtual resource management in a networked environment
Inventor: LUNA MICHAEL
IPC: H04W4/80
Filed: 2012-04-19
Abstract: Systems and methods for shared resource or virtual resource management in a networked environment are disclosed. In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure include a method, which may be implemented on a system, includes, creating a virtual memory pool from an aggregation of the physical memory of the devices and/or allocating portions of the virtual memory pool to a given device among the devices. Further, the portions of the virtual memory pool allocated to the given device are in part accessible over a wireless connection for data retrieval and storage by the given device.
Patent GB-2521137-A (GB)
Title: Surface Coatings
Inventor: LEGEIN FILIP
IPC: H01B1/12
Filed: 2013-12-10
Abstract: Plasma coating a printed circuit board, comprising plasma polymerisation of an organosilane, such as an organosilane of monomer of formula (I), Y1-X-Y2 (I); or -[Si(CH3)2-X-]n- formula (II), wherein: X is 0 or NH; Y1 is -Si(Y3)(Y4)Y5; Y2 is Si(Y3')(Y4')Y5; Y3, Y4, Y5, Y3', Y4, and Y5' are each independently H or an alkyl group of up to 10 carbon atoms; the monomer of formula (II) is cyclic wherein n is 2 to 10, and wherein at most one of Y3, Y4 and Y5 is hydrogen, at most one of Y3', Y4' and Y5, is hydrogen and the total number of carbon atoms is not more than 20. An example of an organosilane of formula (I) is hexamethyldisiloxane or hexamethyldisilazane, and an organosilane of monomer of formula (II), is octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane or hexamethylcyclotrisilazane.
Patent GB-2528426-A (GB)
Title: Fixative solution for materials or samples of biological origin
Inventor: REARDON PAUL
IPC: G01N1/30
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: A solution for the fixation of biological materials comprising 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azonia adamantine. The solution may further comprise a buffer system to maintain the pH of the solution between 3 and 8. The buffer system may comprise citric acid, acetic acid or phosphate. The solution may be prepared from a liquid, powder or tablet formulation. The solution may further comprise humectants, such as sorbitol, glycerine or propylene glycol; a wetting agent, such as a surfactant, particularly Triton (RTM) 100 or Tween (RTM) 80; a fragrance with aldehyde functionality, such as Geranial, Cinnamaldehyde or Citral; a solvent such as water or alcohol. The composition may further comprise corresponding soluble salts, such as chloride, nitrate citrate, acetate and sulphate salts of alkaline, alkaline earth and transition metals. The solution is provided as a solution having reduced carcinogenic, sensitising explosive, flammable or toxic properties compared to alternative fixation solutions.