baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2548809-A (GB)
Title: Network based commerce platform and system
Inventor: Kwesi Jhannon Fanus
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2016-03-23
Abstract: A platform 1 provides a virtual environment for a user 6 in which products or services from outside of the virtual environment are promoted. The promotion may be targeted according to user preferences, browsing history, past purchases and geolocation. Preferably, the platform 1 is a network comprising a user interface 2 for the user 6 to access the online environment and participate in online games, a supplier interface 4 for a content supplier 5 to offer music related goods and services, and a developer interface 3 for a developer 7 to build games which integrate the content. Developers 7 and suppliers 5 may access the platform through a tiered subscription based model. Content may be promoted to the user 6 via push notification and may be linked to gameplay through a reward system.
Patent GB-2540656-A (GB)
Title: Personally identifiable information (PII) disclosure detection
Inventor: BRIAN CHRISTOPHER GRUBEL
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2016-05-17
Abstract: Tracking user information dissemination by matching, a first service provider 160 to an address or personal identifiable information (PII) related to the user 110. Then aggregating the number of times a second service provider 170 utilizes the address to mail the user and/or sends at least a portion of the PII to the user and/or another user. Ranking the trustworthiness of the first service provider based on the number of times the second service provider utilizes the address to mail the user and/or sends at least a portion of the PII to the user and/or to another user. The system and method may use a combination of email address aliases, PII association and PII alteration to track and determine which web service providers are sharing PII with other organisations. An alert 180 may be sent to the user that the first service provider 160 has provided user information 150 to second service provider 170 and the user may decide to deactivate or quarantine their account.
Patent GB-2551179-A (GB)
Title: Pipe cutting apparatus
Inventor: ROGER WILLIAM PRESTON
IPC: B26D3/16
Filed: 2016-06-09
Abstract: A pipe cutter, preferably for 90 mm diameter plastic pipes, has a pipe-conforming clamp (1B, 2B, Fig. 1C) with a gripping portion, which may be a pair of handles 1, 2, and a ring portion (7, 8, Figs. 2) which opens with the clamp and, when closed, provides a guide channel around the pipes circumference for a cutting assembly 11. The cutting assembly 11 is movable around the guide channel, preferably by a handle 10, and may be held in the ring portion (7, 8, Figs. 2) by rotating bearings (12, Figs. 3). Ideally, the clamp pivots about a shoulder bolt 5, but may be configured to pivot about a central bolt like a pair of pliers.
Patent GB-2553102-A (GB)
Title: A memory unit and method of operation of a memory unit to handle operation requests
Inventor: ANDREAS HANSSON
IPC: G06F15/76
Filed: 2016-08-19
Abstract: A memory unit includes a data storage to store data, an operation controller to receive operation requests issued by an upstream source, a downstream capabilities storage to store an indication of operations performable by at least one downstream memory unit, and processing circuitry to perform operations on data stored in the data storage under control of the operation controller. When an operation request to perform an operation on target data (e.g. a far operation) is received from the upstream request source, the operation controller is arranged to determine when to control the processing circuitry to perform the operation, and when to forward the operation to a downstream memory unit in dependence on whether the target data is stored in the data storage unit and the indication of operations performable by at least one downstream memory unit. If it is determined that the data storage has both the data and the capability to process it, the processing circuitry may perform the operation, and if it does not have the capability it may forward the request to a downstream memory dependent on the cumulative processing capabilities of the downstream memories.
Patent GB-2553520-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for modifying characterising values of pixels
Inventor: PHILIP DERRICK
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2016-09-02
Abstract: Receiving an image (e.g. one of a pair of stereo images) comprising an array of pixels arranged in rows, each pixel having a respective pixel value; providing a first row from the image; determining an initial characterising value (e.g. a disparity value) for each pixel in the first row in dependence upon the pixel value for at least the given pixel; associating a first update parameter with the first row; and performing a conditional update process for a first pixel. The conditional update process comprises obtaining a working characterising value for the first pixel; determining a first energy value for the first pixel in dependence upon the pixel value and respective (working) characterising value for the first pixel and for neighbouring pixels; generating a trial characterising value for the first pixel; determining a corresponding second energy value for the first pixel using the trial characterising value; determining an update threshold S309 depending on the first update parameter and another number; and associating the working characterising value or the trial characterising value with the first pixel depending on a comparison of the first and second energy values and the update threshold S310 (e.g. whether the difference in energies exceed the threshold).
Patent GB-2539589-A (GB)
Title: Insulated container
Inventor: CHRIS K LESER
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 2012-06-07
Abstract: An insulative cup is made from a sheet having a cellular non-aromatic polymeric material, having localised plastic deformation, without fracturing the insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material. The material comprises a polypropylene base resin having a high melt strength, one or both of a polypropylene copolymer resin and a polypropylene homopolymer resin, at least one nucleation agent, and gas means for expanding the resins to reduce density. The sheet may be multi-layered, including a substrate layer and an outer layer having a skin displaying artwork and text. The area of plastic deformation may be in the sidewall 18, the rolled brim 16, a floor mount 17, or a floor retaining flange 26.
Patent GB-2558647-A (GB)
Title: RF to DC converter
Inventor: VITOR ANDRADE FREITAS
IPC: H02J50/27
Filed: 2017-01-13
Abstract: A converter 200 converts a received radio frequency (RF) signal into a DC signal for powering a load 300. The converter 200 comprises a first rectifying arm 207 and a second rectifying arm 209. Each rectifying arm 207, 209 has a rectifier 220a, 220b for generating a DC signal and one or more harmonics together with a component of the RF voltage input. Each rectifying arm 207, 209 also has a first planar transmission line 210a, 210b to guide RF voltage to the rectifier 220a, 220b and a second planar transmission line 230a, 230b to receive the DC signal and to reflect the harmonics back towards the rectifier 220a, 220b. The first planar transmission line 210a, 210b then reflects the reflected signals back towards the rectifier 220a, 220b. The received RF signal provides the voltage difference between the first RF voltage input and the second RF voltage input. An inductor and capacitor 216 may be connected between the first and second rectifier arms 207, 209.
Patent GB-2558923-A (GB)
Title: Methods for link and path quality assessment
Inventor: MUHARREM SARPER GOKTURK
IPC: H04W40/12
Filed: 2017-01-20
Abstract: Assessing path quality between a source 801 and a destination 812 that incorporates multiple metrics into the consideration of an overall end-to-end path cost or quality so that e.g. reliability as well as speed/cost are considered and possibly over hybrid networks comprising links of different network technologies, such as Wi-Fi (RTM) and power-line communication, the method comprising, at a node: determining a first parameter and a first path classification of a first path having at least one link (e.g. 801 to 812 via links 802 and 810); determining a second parameter and a second path classification of a second path (e.g. 801 to 812 via links 806 and 813) having at least one link; determining the quality of the first path based on the first parameter and the first path classification; determining the quality of the second path based on the second parameter and the second path classification; and comparing the quality of the first and second paths to determine the best quality path on which to initiate operation. The path classification may be given a priority state based on a range of values e.g. based on a links observed RSSI value. Many different types of parameters may be involved.
Patent GB-2551602-A (GB)
Title: An engine assembly
Inventor: IAN GRAHAM PEGG
IPC: F01M1/12
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: An engine assembly oil system comprises first oil pump 104 for supplying oil at a first higher pressure to components A and second oil pump 114 for supplying oil at a second lower pressure to components B. The second oil pump is located adjacent a valve train 20 of the engine assembly. The oil pumps are driven by crankshaft 14 and camshaft 26. Oil may be supplied to journal bearings 28, piston cooling jet 30, hydraulic lash adjustors, variable valve timing system 32, chain tensioners, or turbocharger 34. The flow rate of oil supplied by the first pump may be greater than that supplied by the second pump. The oil pressure increase across the first and second pumps and the absolute pressure of oil leaving the second pump may be controlled by pressure relief valves 118, 120, 122. The first oil pump may be a variable pressure pump and the second a fixed pressure pump.
Patent GB-2559770-A (GB)
Title: Anti-reflection apparatus
Inventor: THOMAS HENRY WILSON
IPC: G02B1/11
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: An anti-reflection apparatus 10 is suitable for use, for example, on camera lenses, telescopic lenses or lightbulbs and may provide glint reduction at wide angles. The apparatus comprises a plurality of substantially tubular elements 12, each having a first end (14, figure 1b) with a first aspect ratio and a second end (16) with a different aspect ratio. The tubular elements may be mounted substantially orthogonally to the reflective surface (18). The tubular elements may have substantially the same cross-sectional configuration at both ends, and these may be a triangle, rectangle, hexagon, irregular polygon or single-sided shape. The tubular elements may be arranged in a tessellating manner. A portion of the apparatus may comprise a textured surface.
Patent GB-2560044-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasound scanner and method of operation
Inventor: ADAM SOMERVILLE
IPC: G01S15/89
Filed: 2017-02-28
Abstract: An ultrasound scanner comprising a battery and configured to process ultrasound measurements to determine a level of movement of the probe; if the level of movement meets an inactivity criterion, reducing the pulse rate of the probe. Reducing the pulse rate of the probe may comprise: reducing the number of scan lines, increasing the period between the frames and/or periodically stopping generating ultrasound pulses for a period of time and then restarting. The amount of movement may be determined by analysing changes in the measurement data between repeated measurements of the same scan positions. The changes analysed may be the strength of the echoes from corresponding positions. The reduction of pulse rate of the probe may be a progressive reduction based on the amount of movement detected between different modes of reduction (e.g. scan lines, frame period, temporary hibernation). The scanner may increase the pulse rate based on the level of movement of the probe. The increase may also be progressive. A further invention relates to reducing the pulse rate of the probe based on exceeding a temperature threshold.
Patent GB-2564074-A (GB)
Title: Suction-type cleaning vehicle
Inventor: MITCH STOCK
IPC: E01H1/08
Filed: 2017-03-17
Abstract: The cleaning vehicle 100, particularly for use as a street cleaning vehicle, comprises a debris suction mechanism 114 supported on a chassis 102 for generating an air flowpath between an inlet suction port 122 and an outlet port 140, whereby debris located around the inlet is entrained in the airflow. A collection chamber 132 for receiving the entrained debris is located on the air flow path after the inlet suction port and a liquid-based dust filtration system 141 is arranged to remove dust from the air which has flowed through the collection chamber. The filtration system preferably comprises a liquid bath through which air flow from the air inlet is directed to remove dust from the air flow. The filtration system may comprise an upright column comprising a flow deflector, which may comprise a mesh or baffles, which inhibits liquid from the bath escaping from the outlet port. A spray 128 with an independent water supply may be located near the inlet port.
Patent GB-2544701-A (GB)
Title: Drilling tubular weight compensating system
Inventor: PER MORTEN LØVSLAND
IPC: E21B19/086
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: The system for compensating the weight of a tubular element to be connected to a drill string comprises a gripping arm assembly (2, 3) arranged with a gripping device to hold the tubular element (6) in a position for connection to the drill string, and a load supporting and compensating arrangement provided for supporting at least a portion of the load of the tubular element. The load supporting and compensating arrangement comprises a cylinder unit (7), a winch (12), a sheave (11) and a wire (10) connected to a piston (13) of the cylinder unit. The wire runs around the sheave (11) and has the other end connected to the winch (12), wherein the sheave is connected to the gripping arm assembly and the winch and the cylinder unit are arranged in elevated positions compared to the position of the sheave, and the cylinder unit maintains a minimum tension in the wire.
Patent GB-2563054-A (GB)
Title: Rotary atomiser bell cups
Inventor: JOHN STRATTON
IPC: B05B5/04
Filed: 2017-06-01
Abstract: A rotary atomiser bell cup 2 comprising a. bell portion 5 for spraying media in use and a hub portion 6 via which the bell portion 5 is rotatingly drivable in use, wherein the hub portion 6 is a machined metal portion and the bell portion 5 has been built up on the hub 6 using an additive manufacturing process. The hub portion 6 having an interface portion 61 for mounting the spindle (1, Fig.1). The bell portion may have a hollow internal void or a void may have a supporting rib or lattice structure. The bell portion may have an aperture between the internal void and the exterior. The hub may be mounted on a spindle for rotating the bell portion and is mounted to the bell cup 2. This may be used in a rotary atomizer for paint spraying of vehicles.
Patent GB-2551060-A (GB)
Title: Laser spot control in a MALDI mass spectrometer
Inventor: ARMIN HOLLE
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2012-09-05
Abstract: A method for analysing samples in a MALDI time-of-flight mass spectrometer, having an ion source with a sample support and a control unit for positioning a laser spot on the sample support. The control unit may shift the laser spot or pattern on a sample, such that a predetermined area of the sample is ablated uniformly. The sample support plate may be moved continuously with the control unit causing the laser spot to follow the movement of the sample plate. Upon conclusion of the acquisition of the spectrum the position of the spot or pattern may be directed onto a second sample. Ions generated outside of the optical axis may also be deflected onto the ion detector. The support plate and the laser may be moved relative to each other such that the relative speed between the laser spot and sample support plate is zero and alternatives where the relative speeds are not equal to zero.
Patent GB-2565309-A (GB)
Title: A multidirectional rocker seat
Inventor: ANDREW WEBB
IPC: A47C9/00
Filed: 2017-08-08
Abstract: A multidirectional rocker seat 1 comprises a seating means 2, a base 4 and a support 3 extending between the seating means and the base to support the seating means at a sitting height. The lower surface 6 of the base curved to allow the seat to freely tilt from side to side, or backwards and forwards, or any combination thereof, when resting on a surface. The radius of the curve of the lower surface greater towards the outside of the base. The support may comprise a gas support. Also disclosed is a multidirectional rocker seat pad 5 that is angled forwards.
Patent GB-2556993-A (GB)
Title: Virtual assistant identification of nearby computing devices
Inventor: JIAN WEI LEONG
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2017-09-28
Abstract: A method of selecting a computing device to satisfy a user utterance includes receiving audio data from a microphone of a current computing device 110 and identifying, based on the audio data, one or more computing devices 180 which each emitted a respective audio signal 181 in response to speech reception being activated at the current computing device. The acoustic signal may be above the range of human hearing. Either the current computing device or one of the other computers is selected to satisfy a user command, in the form of a spoken utterance, determined based on the audio data. The chosen device may be picked for being the most suitable device for fulfilling the user request; for example, it may have a screen whereas the current computing device does not, and so is more suited to playing a video. The method may be used in a virtual assistant system.
Patent GB-2570126-A (GB)
Title: Graphene based contact layers for electronic devices
Inventor: IVOR GUINEY
IPC: H01L29/16
Filed: 2018-01-11
Abstract: Method for the production of a light-sensitive (which may be a solar panel) or light-emitting electronic device featuring a graphene-based contact layer, comprising: i) forming a light-sensitive or light-emitting device by MOCVD in an MOCVD reaction chamber; ii) forming a graphene layer structure on the light-sensitive or light-emitting device by MOCVD in the MOCVD reaction chamber, wherein the graphene layer structure comprises from 2 to 10 layers of graphene (preferably 2 to 6 layers), and wherein the graphene layer structure is for providing an electrical contact for the device. Preferably, the step of forming the graphene layer structure by MOCVD comprises; a) providing the light-sensitive or light-emitting device as a substrate on a heated susceptor in a reaction chamber, the chamber having a plurality of cooled inlets arranged so that, in use, the inlets are distributed across the substrate and have a constant separation from the substrate; b) supplying a flow comprising a precursor compound through the inlets and into the reaction chamber to thereby decompose the precursor compound and form graphene on the substrate, wherein the inlets are cooled to less than 100°C, preferably 50 to 60°C, and the susceptor is heated to a temperature of at least 50°C in excess of a decomposition temperature of the precursor.
Patent GB-2558485-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for verifying integrity of a digital asset using a distributed hash table and a peer-to-peer distributed ledger
Inventor: Stephane Savanah
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2017-05-12
Abstract: A computer-implemented method (900) and system (1) for verifying the integrity of a computer software for installation using a distributed hash table (13) and a peer-to-peer distributed ledger (14). This may be the Bitcoin blockchain or an alternative implementation. The method includes determining (910) a metadata associated with a transaction record stored on the peer-to-peer distributed ledger (14). An indication of an entry stored on the distributed hash table (13) may be determined (920) from the metadata. The method further includes determining (930) a third hash value based on the computer software and determining (940) a fourth hash value from the entry on the distributed hash table (13). The method further includes comparing (950) the third hash value and the fourth hash value and verifying (960) the integrity of the computer software based on the comparing of the third hash value and the fourth hash value.
Patent GB-2579014-A (GB)
Title: Determining interference between a transmitter and a receiver
Inventor: JOHN POWELL
IPC: H04W16/18
Filed: 2018-09-21
Abstract: This application addresses the problem of identifying a suitable location for a transmitter 52 to provide wireless or RF coverage to a receiver 50. An ellipsoidal Fresnel zone 60 models the transmission zone around the line of sight (LOS) 62 between a prospective transmitter and a receiver. The invention aims to model the degree of shielding (or “interference”) which one or more three-dimensional (3D) obstacles 58a, 58b, 56b present to a transmission path between transmitter and receiver. Each 3D obstacle is represented by a collection of two-dimensional (2D) shapes which form a prism. These 2D shapes are stored in a database, with at least one coordinate defining their respective locations, and a maximum height. The 2D shape representing the plane of an obstacle which faces the transmitter is accessed from the database. The difference between the maximum height of the two-dimensional shape and the LOS is identified. The 2D shape in an interference plane (98, Fig. 9b) is mapped (or extrapolated) to a mid-point disk 1100, which is a cross-section of the Fresnel zone at the mid-point between transmitter and receiver. The proportion of the intersection of the obstacle with the mid-point disk is then estimated.
Patent GB-2569229-A (GB)
Title: System and method for switching between hands-free and handheld modes of operation in an imaging reader
Inventor: DARRAN MICHAEL HANDSHAW
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2018-10-25
Abstract: An optical imaging reader comprises a housing having a window 106 and a manually-actuated switch. The housing supports first and second tactile sensors 131a,131b coupled to an imaging engine having a light-detecting sensor 111 with a field of view extending through the window and adapted to capture light reflected or emitted from a target 113. A controller 127 enables the imaging engine without manual actuation of the switch in a first hands-free state and switches the imaging engine into a second handheld state when both sensors are actuated. Also disclosed is that the housing comprises a scanning head 102 having the window, and a handle 104 having the manually-actuated switch 110. The handle supports multiple tactile sensors which detect a change in a process variable such as a change in capacitance. At least some of the sensors are partially below the scanning head. The controller switches the imaging engine from the first to the second mode when at least two of the sensors detect a change in the process variable. A third tactile sensor 131c may be provided, wherein the imaging engine is activated in the second state if the first and second sensors are actuated, but not if the third sensor is actuated as well.