baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2483830-A (GB)
Title: Four-sided imaging system and method for detecting of contraband
Inventor: MORTON EDWARD JAMES
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2010-07-13
Abstract: The present invention provides a four-sided scanning system for vehicles that uses a combination of backscatter and transmission based X-ray imaging to achieve material discrimination. In one embodiment, the system is designed as a mobile, drive -through system, which can be folded and stowed in a truck and can be conveniently deployed at any place when required.
Patent GB-2489802-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle DAB antenna with through window signal coupling and a capacitive ground coupler
Inventor: FRENCH CARL
IPC: H01Q1/32
Filed: 2012-04-02
Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) antenna system comprises: an exterior window mountable portion, an antenna and a metallic member electrically connected to the said portion which is fixed to a vehicle roof such that it is capacitively coupled to the roof and provides a ground plane for the antenna. The antenna system may include first and second portions each including an RF coupling section 4 for coupling RF signals through a window 2 from an external window region to an internal widow region and a power coupling section 6 for providing power to an external RF amplifier 8 which amplifies the RF signals received by an external antenna 10. The metallic member may be a sheet metal shim 18 connected to the exterior window mountable portion by a flexible, rubber coated, sheet metal band 16. The shim 18 may be secured to a vehicle roof by an adhesive, a magnet or some alternative non-invasive fixing means. The coupling arrangements may include ferrite core members and/or printed circuit board coil members. The coupling arrangement may provide a simple, effective and efficient antenna upgraded system suitable for digital audio broadcasting DAB transmissions.
Patent GB-2489804-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining and providing information regarding the loading of an object
Inventor: WITTORF MARTEN
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2012-04-02
Abstract: The application relates to a computer implemented method for determining and providing information for the transport of at least one object (1-6) by means of a passenger car (7), wherein the method comprises determining at least one parameter of the at least one object (1-6) to be transported, wherein the at least one first parameter is one of dimensions or the mass of the at least one object (1-6). In addition, a determining of a current transport capacity of the passenger car (7) takes place. Furthermore, a determining of a probable loading state of the passenger car (7) based on the at least one determined first parameter and the determined current transport capacity of the passenger car (7) takes place. Finally, information regarding the determined probable loading state is output. A sensor, such a camera, may be used to determine the dimensions, and thus the volume, of the object(s). This may be done by evaluating two images of the object taken at different positions. A barcode or RFID code may be used to identify the object parameters.
Patent GB-2491705-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring apparatus and method for image forming apparatus stores data locally in selected format
Inventor: HIRAHARA AKIKO
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2012-06-01
Abstract: A monitoring apparatus is arranged to monitor a plurality of image forming apparatus such as printers and copiers and to transmit monitoring information to a central management apparatus which manages information of the plurality of image forming apparatus. Collection means is provided for collecting the monitoring information from the plurality of image forming apparatus. Storing means stores the monitoring information collected and transmission means transmits the monitoring information stored to the central management apparatus. The collected monitoring information is also stored in a local network as a defined data type, e.g. CSV, the data type being selected preferably in an output data type selection dialogue box 1001.
Patent GB-2489385-A (GB)
Title: Foldable case for use with an electronic device
Inventor: ROHRBACH MATTHEW D
IPC: A45C9/00
Filed: 2010-08-26
Abstract: This is directed to a case for securing and protecting an electronic device. The case can include a cover connected to a pouch by a hinge such that the cover can be overlaid over a device interface (e.g., a device display). The case can be constructed by layering and combining several types of materials, including for example materials having resistant outer surfaces, materials limiting the deformation of the case, materials providing a soft surface to be placed in contact with the device, and rigid materials for defining a structure of the case. In some embodiments, the case can include a tab that allows a user to fold open the cover of the case to form a triangular prism. The prism can be placed on any of its surfaces such that the device can be oriented towards a user at particular angles (e.g., a typing- specific orientation and a media playback orientation).
Patent GB-2495187-A (GB)
Title: Determining the position of a towed seismic sensor array using transponders anchored on the seabed
Inventor: MCKEY TROY L III
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2012-09-12
Abstract: A method for streamer 18 positioning during marine seismic exploration includes determining a designated location for each of one or more transponders 230 based on a survey area, such as at the perimeter of the survey area (fig 3A). Each transponder is anchored 233 to the sea floor. A marine seismic survey is then performed over the survey area with a marine-towed seismic sensor array, where multiple transceivers 20 are moved along with the seismic sensor array during the marine seismic survey. Signals (e.g. acoustic signals) are communicated between the plurality of transceivers and each transponder so as to determine positions of the plurality of transceivers. The transponders may be remotely released from a tether 232 so that they can be recovered and re-used when surveying another area.
Patent GB-2500480-A (GB)
Title: Fluid level control system and method of using same
Inventor: HALAL AFIF SAMIH
IPC: B07C5/34
Filed: 2011-09-27
Abstract: A fluid level control system comprising a structure containing oil and water; a fluid off-take located on said structure; a flow controller fluidly connected to said fluid off-take; a sensor located on said structure and adapted to measure a property of said oil and said water; and a computer for interpreting a signal from said sensor.
Patent GB-2513836-A (GB)
Title: Automated diary population II
Inventor: MORRIS GARY
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: A user device (2, fig. 1) configured to automatically populate a user diary or calendar 20 comprises: a UI presenting a window associated with an icon for selecting groups of connected events, each group constituting a layer; a processor for executing a program which receives the user selection and generates a layer request; and means for transmitting the request to an event database (14). The processor receives a response from the database, and the UI displays to a user a calendar view wherein any date on the calendar on which an event in the group takes place includes a marker, preferably unique to the layer in the layer request.Â  Also claimed is a similar device in which the processor executes a program which generates a request identifying a date; the UI is configured to present a log in area to permit the user to select at least one event for populating the diary, whereby selection of the event by the user automatically imports events to the diary; and the UI displays an agenda bar providing a sequence of upcoming events. A computer system for managing event data is also claimed. The system comprises a database, handling function and filter function.
Patent GB-2514596-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to bike frames
Inventor: DOMAHIDY STEVE
IPC: B62K19/02
Filed: 2013-05-30
Abstract: A bike frame 1 comprises a top beam 2; a head beam 3; two diagonal down beams 5,6; a seat beam; and a bottom bracket shell 7; said bike frame further comprising a pair of seat stays 9,10 and a pair of chain stays 11,12; wherein said frame 1 comprises composite sheet material of fibre and resin; wherein each one of said pair of diagonal down beams 5,6 is hollow and incorporates an innermost wall of composite sheet material which is substantially upright and parallel to an innermost wall of composite sheet material of its neighbouring beam. The seat beam may be bifurcated at a point below the seat stay junction. Each down beam 5,6 may incorporate an ear 19,20 to which may be attached an accessory such as a bottle cage.
Patent GB-2515298-A (GB)
Title: Water current power generation structure
Inventor: VIGARS PAUL
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2013-06-18
Abstract: A water current power generation system comprises a power generation unit e.g. turbine with a mounting portion 2 defining a mounting axis M, and a support structure engageable with the sea or river bed which includes a support housing 3. The structure has a yaw mechanism for rotating the turbine relative to the support structure, comprising a pinion 7 associated with the mounting portion 2, which engages with a gear 8 associated within the support housing. The yaw mechanism is selectively engageable, e.g. by engaging the ring gear 8 with an intermediate gear 11 which is fixed relative to the support housing. Alternatively the ring gear 8 may be connected with the support housing via a dog clutch (39, 41, figure 3) or by a radial clutch (120, figure 6).
Patent GB-2516824-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, a method and a computer program for video coding and decoding
Inventor: LAINEMA JANI
IPC: H04N19/55
Filed: 2013-07-23
Abstract: Decoding video from a bitstream, comprising: decoding an identifier indicating that certain samples within the bitstream have been coded with a prediction restriction; determining that the certain samples cover a region of interest 652 within a picture 650; decoding a first coding unit 654 preceding (in decoding order) the region of interest in a parse mode such that the syntax elements are parsed, but a sample reconstruction process is omitted; and decoding a second coding unit 656 belonging to the region of interest such that syntax elements are parsed and a sample reconstruction process is performed. Preferably, the prediction restriction means that no intra-prediction is used on the sample, or no intra-prediction occurs across the boundaries of tiles or slices containing the samples. The samples with the prediction restriction are optionally the region of interest or a scalable video layer. An encoding method is claimed comprising: encoding a first picture; encoding an area of a second picture with a prediction restriction from the first picture; and generating an identifier indicating the prediction restriction.
Patent GB-2518615-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic spray system
Inventor: YEN YU-CHI
IPC: B05B17/06
Filed: 2013-09-25
Abstract: An ultrasonic spray system 100 includes an atomizer 1, a main reservoir 2 and an auxiliary reservoir 3. The atomizer includes a seat body (4 figure 2) and an ultrasonic vibration plate (5 figure 3) mounted in the seat body. The seat body defines a chamber (40 figure 4) and an opening (41 figure 5) in communication with the chamber. The ultrasonic vibration plate is disposed in between the chamber and the opening of the seat body and configured to transform liquid stored in the chamber into fine droplets. The main reservoir is arranged in fluid communication with the chamber of the seat body for supplying liquid to the atomizer. The auxiliary reservoir is arranged in fluid communication with the main reservoir. In particular, the main reservoir is formed with a near-vacuum above liquid therein such that while some of the liquid flows from the main reservoir to the chamber of the atomizer, make-up liquid is automatically added to the main reservoir from the auxiliary reservoir.
Patent GB-2520261-A (GB)
Title: Visual servoing
Inventor: VANDAME BENOIT
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2013-11-12
Abstract: An apparatus comprising a moveable actuator and an imaging device coupled to the actuator, in which the actuator is controlled by visual servoing, based on images from the imaging device and a reference image. The actuator is controlled to minimise differences between a current image from the imaging device and the reference image. The present invention employs an imaging device including a micro-lens array, suitable for use in a light-field camera for example, comprising one or more subsets where the centres of the micro-lenses are slightly displaced versus a regular lattice so that each micro lens in each subset has a different offset. The small displacements are preferably defined by characteristic parameters of the light-field camera and in certain embodiments can advantageously be arranged in order to provide an optimal sampling distribution of the projected image. Embodiments of the present invention may be employed in so called eye-in-hand cameras which are mounted on or embedded in the actuator of a robotic apparatus.
Patent GB-2521370-A (GB)
Title: A product and a method of making a product
Inventor: WHITE GARY
IPC: B29C70/84
Filed: 2013-12-17
Abstract: A method of making a product by applying peel ply to at least part of a surface of a composite body, removing the peel ply from the composite body, placing the composite body in a mould and moulding a plastic material on to a part or parts of the composite body. Moulding may be by injection moulding and the composite body may have a resin matrix, be fibre reinforced, sheet formed. At least one fixing in the moulded material may be provided and may be made from metal.
Patent GB-2510258-A (GB)
Title: Ski locking device
Inventor: PITTARD JAMES
IPC: A63C7/10
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A ski locking device comprises a housing (220, Fig. 2) having a rear portion (240), with a lockable closure member 1370 connected to the housing. When closed around two skis with sliding surfaces facing one another, rear portion of the housing faces first edge 3012 of the first ski and second edge 3022 of the second ski; and the lockable member encloses the snow brakes 3040/3050 at their crossing point 3060, with space enclosed by the lockable member being adjustable, whilst the lock may comprise at least one pivoted ratchet cuff 1374 as a closure member to lock around the snow brakes of the first and second skis. A protruding portion (242) may lie between the slide surfaces of the skis when the locking device is closed, with a cylinder cam lock operable to lock the device by locking multiple teeth protruding from the outer housing-surface into position.
Patent GB-2510496-A (GB)
Title: Wheel braking mechanism for luggage case
Inventor: CHEN MAO-YI
IPC: A45C5/14
Filed: 2014-01-24
Abstract: A wheel braking mechanism for a luggage case comprising upper and lower covering members 11, 12, a support assembly 20 for supporting the covering member and at least one wheel 30 mounted on one side of the support assembly, the wheel having a plurality of hollowly concave portions 33 defined on one side. A driving assembly 47 is also mounted on the support assembly for driving a fixing pin 45 to extend from the support assembly into one of the hollowly concave portions to position and restrict movement of the wheel. The driving mechanism is controlled by a switch using a pull rope 50 that acts on an actuation plate 41 to move a push bolt 43, abutting against the sliding post 44, allowing the fixing pin to slide along a guiding face 441 to extend into the wheel.
Patent GB-2522697-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy converter
Inventor: SOLHEIM GEIR ARNE
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 2014-02-03
Abstract: An Oscillating Water Column OWC wave energy converter 10 includes a plurality of columns 20 which are in fluidic communication via corresponding ports 50 to ocean waves received at the converter 10. The columns 20 have an upwardly tapered cross-section, and are coupled at their upper ends to a power takeoff arrangement 60. The ports 50 are arranged in series along the forward direction 40, and the ports 50 are of progressively greater depth into the ocean environment along the forward direction 40 so as to cause the ocean waves to propagate in a downwardly-directed vortex 45 when received at the ports 50. The columns may be connected to air turbines 60 via poly-cuspid e.g. tri-cuspid valves (figures 4-8) made from Nitrile rubber, polyurethane or silicone rubber. Such valves may have long life in the ocean environment and be used to produce uni-directional flow through a turbine 60.
Patent GB-2521235-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional table and chair device
Inventor: Yin qing-kun
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2014-05-09
Abstract: A multi-functional table and chair device has a base 10, two opposite chair sets mounted on the base 10, and an adjustable table 30. Each chair set has at least one chair 20 and each chair 20 has a supporting bracket 21, a seat 22, a backrest 23 and a footrest 24. The adjustable table 30 is mounted on the base 10 between the chair sets and has a bottom bracket (31, Figure 4), an elevation mechanism (32, Figure 4) and a table board (33, Figure 4). When the backrest 23 of one chair 20 is pivoted backward and the footrest 24 is unfolded, the chair is changed into a deck chair (Figure 15). When the footrests 24 of two opposite chairs 20 of the chair sets are pivoted upward and unfolded to be horizontal and the adjustable table 30 is raised to hold the footrests 24 then the two opposite chairs 20 and the adjustable table 30 form a bed.
Patent GB-2526572-A (GB)
Title: Location beacon
Inventor: BULLOCK PAUL
IPC: G08B7/06
Filed: 2014-05-28
Abstract: A beacon 2 preferably comprising a 360 degree bright green LED light cluster 11 which flashes to provide a visual indication of the location of the property. The beacon 2 is attachable to a building, e.g. house exterior, via a mounting bracket 1. The product aids emergency response personnel when locating the relevant property where assistance is required. The beacon 2 features a base unit containing batteries 6 and receiver 7 and may be activated by a radio frequency remote 13. Alternatively the unit can also contain a mobile phone SIM card receiver for activation by an emergency call centre 8 and/or a transmitter 9 allowing a receiver 10 in an emergency vehicle to identify the beacons approximate distance and direction. Above the light cluster is a solar panel 12 to recharge batteries 6. Additionally the item may be used with extension arms 3, 4 to ensure beacon is visible on house.
Patent GB-2527109-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling
Inventor: THOMSON NEIL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2014-06-12
Abstract: A coupling system between tubulars such as tubing, pipes, casing and liner for location in a well bore in which the ends of each tubular 12, 14 are expanded and have cooperating profiled sections 62, 80 on the expanded surfaces, the profiled sections are arranged coaxially and a radially applied inward force is applied to form a metal to metal sealed connection, the resulting connection has the substantially the same inner diameter 22 and outer diameter 26 as the tubulars. The force may be applied by a swaged die. The profile sections may include grooves, rims, pins jaws or sawtooth arrangements. The profile sections may be tapered. Additional sections may be provided to prevent relative rotation of the tubular using a lug 102 (see Figure 5) and notch.
Patent GB-2518723-A (GB)
Title: Protective helmet for cyclists and skiers
Inventor: GONZALEZ ANTONIO TOM S
IPC: A42B3/32
Filed: 2014-07-23
Abstract: A protective helmet, suitable for cyclists or skiers, which comprises a shell 1 and a chin rest 2, where the chin rest is displaced from a lower position in which it protects the chin of the user to an upper position in which it does not interfere with the users view ahead. The helmet preferably comprises a visor 3, and the chin shelf does not interfere with the visor when it is located in the upper position. The chin guard is preferably fixed in the lower position by a mechanism comprising a pushbutton 4.1, an actuating cable 4.2, at least two triggers 4.3, and at least two ratchets 4.4, the ratchet engaging in a pivot 1.11 in the helmet shell. The push button may be centrally located in the internal part of the chin guard. There may be a spiral spring (5, fig.4) attached between the trigger and the ratchet.
Patent GB-2517100-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for optical sensing
Inventor: FARHADIROUSHAN MAHMOUD
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 2010-05-27
Abstract: A system for monitoring a pipeline structure, comprising a (DAS) system which includes an optical sensing fibre deployed along the structure and an interferometer arranged to receive backscattered light from along the fibre. The interferometer comprises at least two optical paths 105, 106 with a path length difference there-between. The backscattered light interferers in the interferometer to produce interference components and the DAS system further comprises a photodetector means to measure the interference components and also a processor that is arranged to determine optical phase angle data therefrom. The apparatus further comprises an acoustic source arranged to move within the pipeline structure where the DAS system measures the acoustic transmission through the pipe structure wall to track the position of the acoustic source. The interferometer may also comprise an optical coupler 104 which introduces a phase shift between the interference components. Other preferred features include: an optical-amplifier 101 amplifying the received backscattered light; an optical-filter 102 filtering out Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) noise generated by the optical-amplifier. The processor may be arranged to process the optical phase angle data to identify acoustic perturbations along the fibre. The interferometer may be further arranged to receive reflected light from along the fibre.
Patent GB-2518309-A (GB)
Title: Multi-view cargo scanner
Inventor: BENDAHAN JOSEPH
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2011-01-19
Abstract: A computed tomography (CT) system for scanning an object comprises a high energy X-ray source arranged opposite at least one detector subsystem and a transport mechanism to move the object through the system. The source and at the least one detector subsystem move together around the object in an arcuate trajectory and in a scanning step they rotate around the object though an angle after which the direction of rotation is reversed and a subsequent scanning step follows in the opposite direction of rotation. The arcuate trajectory may range from 20 to 270 degrees. The angle may be: sufficient for reconstructing a CT image; less than 180 degrees plus a fan beam angle and a laminographic image is reconstructed. The detector subsystem may comprise a plurality of detector arrays or a multi-slice detector. The object may be: kept stationary during rotation but moved incrementally between rotations; moved along a conveyor at a speed modulated by the speed of rotation so the conveyor speed varies linearly with the speed of rotation. The X-ray source may be a dual energy source. The system may be contained within a vehicle comprising a conveyor or ramp for transporting the object from outside the vehicle.
Patent GB-2518119-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for correlating routes of mobile devices
Inventor: BEKIARES TYRONE D
IPC: G01C21/00
Filed: 2013-07-01
Abstract: A route correlation method, an identification method, and a route correlation system determine an implicit relationship between two entities, i.e. two users with mobile devices, following dynamic, but similar paths or routes, but which otherwise lack an explicit relationship. Through this implicit relationship, the identity of one entity can be known to another. The route correlation method includes determining a route for a first mobile device, determining a route for each of a plurality of mobile devices, correlating the route for each of the plurality of mobile devices with the route for the first mobile device, identifying each of the plurality of mobile devices with their associated routes matching the route of the first mobile device, and associating each mobile device with an entity.