baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2374505-A (GB)
Title: Audio announcements with range indications
Inventor: BELROSE GUILLAUME
IPC: H04S1/00
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: The presence in a user's current environment of a real or virtual entity, or a representation of it, is announced to the user by an audio announcement. The audio announcement has a presentation character at least one aspect of which, other than or additional to its loudness, that is set in dependence on the range distance between the user and the entity, or its representation, in the current environment. In one embodiment, the environment is an audio field in which the entity is represented by a synthesised sound source; in this case, the range distance is that between the user and the sound source. In another embodiment, the environment is the real world with the entity being a real-world entity (125); in this case, the range distance is that between the user (126) and the entity (125). The announcement presentation-character aspect that is range dependent is, for example, speaking style, speaking voice or vocabulary.
Patent GB-2386001-A (GB)
Title: A shielded electrical connector
Inventor: YANG RICK
IPC: H01R13/658
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: A connector mainly includes a plastic body [10] having a steel case [40] put over a front end thereof, an insertion plate [20] connected to a rear end of the plastic body [10], an intermediate cable [50] including two rows of conductors separately set onto upper rear and lower rear sides of the insertion plate [20] and two hold-down plates [30] separately covered onto upper and lower sides of the insertion plate [20] to hold the conductors of the intermediate cable [50] in place and then integrally connected to the insertion plate [20] by way of high-frequency heat sealing. The plastic body [10], the insertion plate [20], and the hold-down plates [30] are provided at predetermined positions with slots [102] for receiving isolation plates [1021] therein, so that terminals inserted in the plastic body [10] are individually surrounded by the isolation plates [1021] to eliminate mutual interference and therefore enable stable transmission of signals at high speed.
Patent GB-2389483-A (GB)
Title: Wireless monitoring for performance and security of network
Inventor: FLEMING RICHARD G
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: Monitoring transmissions in the vicinity of a wireless unit in order to provide fault protection, configuration management and tracking, auditing accounting and related functions, performance management and security monitoring. The system monitors broadcasts by other manufacturer's equipment such as Bluetooth, HomeRF and IEE802.11a, IEE802.11b or IEE802.11g standard transmissions. The system may be a software system that passively monitors transmissions to determine which are secure and which are insecure, as well as determining traffic metrics, and may be operated independently, in situ.
Patent GB-2388557-A (GB)
Title: A treatment system for effecting solid-liquid separation
Inventor: SPRUCE FREDERICK
IPC: C02F3/06
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: A treatment system 10, comprises four layers 1 - 4 of inert particulate material such that, from a top or first layer 1 to a bottom or fourth layer 4, the coarseness of the particles decreases while the density of the particulate material increases. Preferably, the layers form a filter or fluidisable bed supported upon a perforated base plate 12 within a column 14 having an inlet port 16 connected to a pumped supply of untreated water which is allowed to flow from the first layer to the fourth layer and exit the system, as treated water, via a clarity meter 26. The particle size and density of the material forming each layer may be such that the settling rate increases from the top layer 1 downwards by at least 20% between each layer (Fig 2). Materials used to form the layers include anthracite, glass, cinders and activated carbon; crushed flint, silica and quartz; garnet, alumina, stone, granite, brick and porcelain; magnetite and ilmenite. Preferably, the system includes a means for backwashing the filter or fluidisable bed by allowing a pre-heated water to flow from a tank T2 to a collection vessel T3 via an inlet 20, material layers 4 - 1 and line 44. Advantageously the treatment system is portable and may be used for the removal of Cryptosporidium oocysts from water.
Patent GB-2372124-A (GB)
Title: Transaction tax collection system and method
Inventor: GRYGLEWICZ DAVE
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: A system and method for computing and collecting taxes is disclosed. In particular, the invention properly computes and collects, e.g., sales and use taxes that is consistent legal guidelines and restrictions imposed by national governments such as the United States. Accordingly, the invention is useful for computing and collecting taxes on Internet sales.
Patent GB-2391207-A (GB)
Title: Powered movable stowage for a vehicle
Inventor: CHISNALL DAVID
IPC: B60P3/40
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: Powered, movable stowage apparatus for the top of a vehicle comprises three main elements: a base member 16 hingedly attached to one end of the top of the vehicle 17; a longitudinal member 10 slidably attached to the base member 16, and an attachment member 14 slidably attached to the longitudinal member 10. The article 15 to be carried is attached to the attachment member 14. The base member 16 is pivotable between a stowed position in which it is horizontal to the top of the vehicle and an angular access position and the motive force for moving the base member between these two positions may be provided by a linear acting cylinder or actuator 21. The movement of the longitudinal member 10 along the base 16 and of the attachment member 14 along the longitudinal member 10 may be provided by endless chain systems 11, 18. Locking means may be provided to releaseably secure the longitudinal member 10 in the stowed position and stop means may be provided to limit the movement of the elements of the device. Movement of the elements of the apparatus may be controlled by sensors. The apparatus may be used for carrying a ladder aboard a fire tender.
Patent GB-2377756-A (GB)
Title: Armored detector
Inventor: FREDERICK LARRY D
IPC: E21C35/22
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: An armored detector assembly (30), a mining system (10), and methods of using it are described. The armored detector assembly (30) consists of a main assembly (32) and a hatch assembly (74). The armored detector assembly (30) houses sensitive monitoring equipment (100) used in mining operations. One embodiment allows for openings (50) in the main assembly so that gamma radiation can enter the main assembly (32) and be measured by gamma radiation monitoring equipment (100) used in continuous mining operations. A portion of the gamma radiation monitoring equipment is enclosed within an integral explosion proof enclosure (120). This embodiment contains a fluid channel (58) and a plurality of spray orifices (60) to reduce the risk of ignition of dust or gas and other orifices for removal of mining debris from the openings in the assembly.
Patent GB-2392120-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable nozzle
Inventor: JOHNSTON CHRISTOPHER BRYAN
IPC: B05C17/005
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: An adjustable nozzle comprises a joint 3,5, such as with diagonally interlocking parts, that permits the tip of the nozzle (1, fig.1a) to pivot without restricting a flow path through the centre of the nozzle, as can be seen in the transition from figs.1a-1b-1c. Pivotal position maintaining means, such as resistance notches (4, fig.3) and nodules (6, fig.4), are provided such that the nozzle tip (1, fig.1a) does not rotate of its own accord unless specifically rotated, such as by hand. Attachment means, such as an internal screw thread 8, are provided such that the nozzle might be attached to a cartridge of fluent material, such as mounted in a cartridge gun. Such material might commonly be used in the nozzle may comprise caulk, filler, sealer, adhesive, silicone, adhesive, such as used by builders, plumbers and DIY enthusiasts amongst others. The nozzle may aid the application of fluid building materials in hard to reach places, such as behind wall pipes, during building, decorating or the like.
Patent GB-2391502-A (GB)
Title: A tumbling unit including a retaining pin
Inventor: DIDION MICHAEL S
IPC: B22D31/00
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A tumbling unit (1, fig 1) such as a casting shake-out unit, rotary media drum, sand reclaimer or the like, comprises a cylindrical outer shell (3, fig 1), and a liner (5, fig 1) having a series of interfitting segments (9, fig 1). An elongate retaining pin 25' is received in a channel located between adjacent segments to urge the segments apart to form a tight fit. The pin comprises a body 41', and at least one hole 50 extending through the body from one side to the other, and at least one dowel 52 received in the at least one hole, and sized to extend through the hole and beyond the sides of the body. The dowel is shaped to be received in grooves provided along the edges of adjacent segments. An arm 53' extends upwardly from the pin body which conforms in shape and alignment to vanes 21 provided on adjacent segments. Also provided is a tumbling unit where the segments of the liner have flanges which are adapted to be secured together (see fig 15). Furthermore, a tumbling unit is provided where the segments of the liner have at least one hole formed in the vane, and pins located on the outer shell are received in the hole of the vane (see fig 11).
Patent GB-2394632-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting audio characteristics of a mobile communications device in accordance with audiometric testing
Inventor: EALEY DOUGLAS RALPH
IPC: H04M1/72478
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: A method of adjusting audio characteristics of a mobile radio communications device, comprises an audiometric testing process, wherein tones at a selection of frequencies within the range of the audio bandwidth of the mobile radio communication device are presented to the user, the presentation of tones being such that the amplitude of the tone is altered until the user indicates by an input means that the user can barely perceive the tone, and a frequency dependent means of amplitude adjustment adjusting the audio characteristics of the mobile radio communications device, based on the user-indicated amplitude, for any or all of the plurality of tones. The adjustment may be based on classification of the user's hearing as slightly, moderately, severely or profoundly impaired. The benefit of the present invention is in the provision of access to mobile telephony for those with impaired hearing, improving the intelligibility and apparent quality of the communication experience.
Patent GB-2379778-A (GB)
Title: System and method for memory management using fixed-size blocks
Inventor: CZAJKOWSKI GRZEGORZ
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: A system and method for memory allocation from a heap comprising memory blocks of a uniform fixed size. Each memory block has a status bit. A binary status key stores a Boolean value indicating free memory. The heap is scanned in order until a sequence of a requested quantity of free contiguous memory blocks is found or NULL is returned. Each scanned free memory block is marked un-free by assigning its status bit to the logical negative of the binary status key. If the end of the heap is reached before a sequence of sufficient quantity is found, all reachable blocks are marked as free. The binary status key is flipped such that all memory blocks which were marked free are now un-free, and vice versa. Any memory block whose corresponding structure has become unreferenced is reclaimed for future use. The scan then continues from the beginning of the heap. In another embodiment, a memory allocation for a partitioned data structure from a heap of fixed-size memory blocks may be used. The quantity of memory blocks required to store a data structure is determined. The required quantity of the memory blocks, which may be noncontiguous, is allocated from the heap. The allocated memory blocks are linked in a list such that the components of the data structure are partitioned in the proper order across the allocated quantity of memory blocks.
Patent GB-2384181-A (GB)
Title: A soap holder and attachment means
Inventor: HAWKETTS GEOFFREY
IPC: A47K5/05
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: A soap holding apparatus 1 comprises a soap tablet 2, a soap retention means 3 consisting of at least one body portion 4 adapted to provide a bonding surface along at least part of its length to provide a firm retention for the soap on and around the body portion; the holding apparatus further having an engaging means 7 extending from at least one surface of the soap, and adapted to engage with attachment means 8 located in the vicinity of use. The body portion may be integrally moulded within the substance during the manufacturing process to form a soap-holding apparatus combination where the bonding surface may take the form of structural configurations on the body portion or the shape of the body portion itself. The engagement means may take the form of a hook, loop or a ring, also included is method of manufacturing the holding apparatus for the soap.
Patent GB-2400957-A (GB)
Title: Remote alarms
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM FRANK
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: The device includes a mobile sound detector triggered by sound of a certain level. The detector then sends a text message to a mobile phone.
Patent GB-2401215-A (GB)
Title: Digital Library System
Inventor: ROUSSEAU DAVID NICHOLAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: An apparatus and method for setting up and operating a digital multi-media library configured in such as way as to enable the creation of custom sub-libraries. In this system users are able to create private themed sub-libraries that contain information assets that are excerpts of the main library's information assets. This is accomplished via a special proxy asset structure. The apparatus and method further enables, via use of the custom library feature and the special proxy asset structure, the deployment of digital libraries more quickly than current methods allow, and in a manner that spreads more of the set-up cost into the post-deployment period.
Patent GB-2403724-A (GB)
Title: Thermal infrared reflective coatings
Inventor: O KEEFE EOIN SEIORSE
IPC: C09D7/62
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: An infrared reflective flake comprises an infrared reflective core flake and an infrared transparent material coated on some or all of the surface of the core flake wherein the reflector core has a thickness of less than 0.2 microns. The core may be aluminium chromium, indium or fluorine doped tin oxide and the transparent material, which may totally encapsulate the core material, may be a non-polar organic polymer binder, a weakly polar organic polymer binder or an inorganic binder. Also shown is a paint formulation and a varnish formulation comprising the reflective flake.
Patent GB-2391362-A (GB)
Title: Database comparator
Inventor: KEITH-HILL RODERIC MARK
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention pertains to a method of comparing first and second databases (DB1, DB2) that are each comprised of a plurality of entities (A to E) having one or more characteristics, said entities being grouped into a plurality of data classes in each said database each representative of a particular entity type; the method comprising: (i) for each said data class of said first and second databases, compiling a list representative of the entities occurring within that class and the attributes for each said entity; (ii) identifying and comparing corresponding data classes for each of said first and second databases, and (iii) identifying on the basis of said comparison differences between corresponding entities of said corresponding data classes. A computer program, and storage medium are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2392990-A (GB)
Title: Method for detecting failure of a relay
Inventor: JORDAN PAUL THOMAS
IPC: G01R31/327
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A relay 20 is connected to a power supply 14 and a load, for example as part of a vehicle electrical control unit (ECU). The relay is also connected to a capacitor 18, which may also have pre-charge circuitry 22. To test the relay for a fault in its switching operation, the capacitor 18 is charged and the voltage across it is checked for under-voltage. This check may be performed after pre-charging of the capacitor and again after the relay has been closed to supply power from battery 14 to capacitor 18. Alternatively, the capacitor 18 may be charged, and then discharged by opening the relay 20. The voltage of the capacitor after discharge is checked for an over-voltage condition. The voltage tests on the capacitor indicate faults in the opening or closing of the relay's contacts. The voltage tests may be performed when the ignition or the vehicle is switched on or off.
Patent GB-2390200-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling bus arbitration during cache memory burst cycles
Inventor: MOYER WILLIAM C
IPC: G06F13/364
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: A bus arbiter (34) monitors characteristics associated with the type of information that is transferred via a global data bus (12) during burst transactions of information. A user-controlled arbitration policy register (56) may be programmed with values that are decoded to control whether interruption by a requesting bus master are permitted. Various factors can be used to determine interrupt permissions. Examples of such factors include the type of requesting device, whether a burst transaction is bounded or unbounded, whether a transaction is a read or a write of a system memory and the identity of the particular device requesting bus mastership.
Patent GB-2409384-A (GB)
Title: Maximum Likelihood Sequence Estimation Equaliser for Space Time Coded Data in Multiple Antenna Receivers
Inventor: GARGIN DOUGLAS JOHN
IPC: H04L25/03
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: A digital communications receiver having two or more antennas is described. The two or more antennas are arranged to receive first data in a first symbol period and second data in a second symbol period. The receiver also comprises an equaliser, which combines the first data and second data to produce a combined dataset, and estimates a transmitted symbol combination giving rise to the combined dataset. A trial dataset may be estimated for each possible transmitted symbol combination, and the transmitted symbol combinations most likely to produce the combined dataset identified. This allows the use of a single equaliser. The trial datasets may be stored in a lookup table. The data may be space time block coded. (STBC). The equaliser is particularly applicable to Bluetooth(RTM) systems.
Patent GB-2392122-A (GB)
Title: Spot welding machine capable of directly welding enamelled wires
Inventor: YANG SHITONG
IPC: B23K11/11
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a spot welding machine provided for electronic industries, micro-electronic industries, particularly, it adapts to directly weld enamelled wires, bare wires of which the diameter is in the range of 0.02 mm - 0.80 mm or corresponding thin sheet metal and strip metal. The present spot welding machine consists of a welding head, a main unit serving to adjust and control a power source, and a machine head. Since the tips of the welding head is ohmic contact with some stress, which formed a particular configuration, and the circuits of the main unit provide the suitable current, it is not necessary to remove the insulating layer by man before welding, and the spot joint is firm, the machine is simple to operate and is timesaving.
Patent GB-2409750-A (GB)
Title: Decoder for an automatic speech recognition system
Inventor: HOGENHOUT WIDE
IPC: G10L15/193
Filed: 2004-01-05
Abstract: A decoder for an automatic speech recognition system which determines one or more results the decoder comprising: means for receiving a sequence of feature vectors corresponding to the speech segment; means for mapping with likelihood values the feature vectors to sequences of nodes in a decoding network, every sequence representing a concatenation of text units; and means for determining one or more candidate node sequence in the decoding network by implementing a dynamic programming token passing algorithm, wherein merging of tokens from different nodes that are to be passed to a common node is delayed by generating a new token associated with an identifier for text unit concatenations and likelihood values associated with the tokens which are to be passed. The mapping means is preferably based on Hidden Markov Models. The dynamic programming token passing algorithm is preferably a Viterbi or Baum-Welch algorithm.
Patent GB-2414544-A (GB)
Title: Correcting a density log for slow-moving and fast-moving perturbations by a long filter and correction functions
Inventor: SAMWORTH JAMES ROGER
IPC: G01V13/00
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A method of compensating a density log (D, E, F, figures 2, 4, 5) comprising the step of: compensating a far density (E, figures 2, 4, 5) by adding a correction at a given point in the density log. The correction comprises at least a first correction function, and optionally a second correction function. When the correction includes both the first and second correction functions, the first correction function relates to a correction for slow-moving perturbations such as slow variations of mudcake's thickness 18, and the second correction function relates to fast-moving perturbations at the said given point. Regardless of whether the correction includes the second correction function the first correction function is filtered by a long filter. The first correction function may be defined by (k-1)*(long filtered far density - long filtered near density), and the second correction function may be in the form of (k'-1)*(far density difference- near density difference), where k and k' are the first and second values of the penetration ratio respectively. An example of fast-moving perturbation may be borehole wall 17 irregularities.
Patent GB-2402275-A (GB)
Title: Delay locked loop for use in semiconductor memory device
Inventor: LEE SEONG-HOON
IPC: G11C11/4076
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: A delay locked loop (DLL) is disclosed which has finer adjustability. The delay locked loop generally includes: a first shift register (330) for controlling a delay amount of an internal clock in response to a first shift-right signal and a first shift-left signal, a first delay line (340) for delaying the internal clock according to an output of the first shift register, wherein the first delay line includes a plurality of first delay units, each first delay unit having a first delay amount; a second shift register (350) for controlling the delay amount of an output of the first delay line in response to a second shift-right signal and a second shift-left signal, which are outputted from the first shift register; and a second delay line (360) for delaying an output of the first delay line by a predetermined delay amount in response to an output of the second shift register, wherein the second delay line includes a plurality of second delay units, each second delay unit having a second delay amount larger than the first delay amount.