baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2552943-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive video consumption
Inventor: GAURAV MITTAL
IPC: H04N21/462
Filed: 2016-08-09
Abstract: Video streaming client configured to check availability at a streaming server of a target version of desired video content, the target version being encoded to a target value of an encoding attribute. The client determines that an obtained data communication speed to the video streaming server is sufficient to stream the target version S1220. The target value is less than a maximum value of the encoding attribute which is decodable by the client S1200. The client streams the target version of the desired video content even though the data speed is sufficient to stream a version of the desired video content when encoded using a higher value of the encoding attribute S1230. Preferably, the attribute is frame size or width, number of pixels in the frame, frame rate, scanning type, or encoder profile/level. The target value may be computed based on display capability (e.g. resolution) of a client display and on the viewing distance of a viewer to the display (detected by a sensor at the client display). Preferably, the highest bitrate version of a video with the target attribute is streamed. The video may be layered and the target version may comprise just some of the available layers.
Patent GB-2554412-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reducing liquid pressure
Inventor: CHRISTIAN ROSENKILDE
IPC: E21B43/16
Filed: 2016-09-26
Abstract: A method of reducing the pressure of a liquid by passing said liquid through a conduit containing a packing material such that a large number of small passages are formed in the packing material. The amount of packing material through which the liquid flows can be varied to vary the pressure drop experienced by the liquid passing through the packing material. The reduction in pressure achieved may be stepwise (discrete) or continuous. The liquid may be a polymer solution, particularly a solution of hydrolysed polyacrylamide. Also claimed is a pressure reducing device having a plurality of discrete pressure reducers 42, 44, 46, 48, 50 with jointed pipes 52, 54, 56, 58 and valves 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70 therebetween to allow for selective pressure reduction. Also claimed is a pressure reducing device having a chamber with packing material, a liquid duct in contact with said packing material, and means for blocking said duct, wherein the blocking means can be moved along the duct.
Patent GB-2544612-A (GB)
Title: Darkroom type security inspection apparatus and method
Inventor: QINGJUN ZHANG
IPC: G01N27/622
Filed: 2016-09-28
Abstract: A darkroom type security inspection apparatus comprises a housing constituting a closed darkroom, and assemblies in the housing. The assemblies comprise: a sampling unit 110 for collecting a sample from an object 108 to be inspected, e.g. via an applied tornado flow; a conveyor 103; an assembly 130,132 for concentrating the sample via desorption; an ion mobility spectrometer 138; and an X-ray unit 140,141 to detect the object position so that the object can be conveyed to an expected position in the sampling unit 110. The invention is targeted to luggage 108 inspection in e.g. airport customs where baggage is inspected without destroying or unpacking it. A seal may be formed between the belt 103 and a brace 104. A semi-permeable membrane may be used to filter the sample. The processing assembly 130,132 may comprise sieve drum 130 and thermal desorption chamber 132.
Patent GB-2555106-A (GB)
Title: DeVoTe - exercise slippers for the prevention of DVT
Inventor: MELVINA DAWN BROWN
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 2016-10-14
Abstract: A pair of slippers 2 with stretchable bands of elastic material 1 connecting the two shoes. The elastic is sewn into the footwear between the sole and insole of the shoe, so that it cannot be removed. The footwear is worn during exercises to stimulate blood flow through the legs, particularly during long periods of sitting. This is particularly intended for use during exercises to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with the elastic bands providing tension and resistance.
Patent GB-2558876-A (GB)
Title: Provision and retrieval of device status information
Inventor: IAN ANDREW MARSDEN
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2016-12-02
Abstract: Obtaining status (or configuration) information from a device 100. The device has an embedded web server and provides the status information in a web page. For efficient transfer of the web page static (or standard) components may be obtained from an alternative source e.g. that has a better throughput connection compared to the device. To facilitate this the request by a client for status information results in firstly an initial script sent to the client by the device. The initial script means that the client tests to see whether obtaining the static/standard elements (or portions/components) from the device or from a second (i.e. alternate) device would be better (e.g. based on a throughput comparison). A test element(s) is obtained, according to instructions in the initial script by the client from the device and from a second device to see which is a better source for the static elements. After observing which is better the dynamic/current (device-dependent) status information is obtained by the client from the device itself and the static (or standard) element(s) is/are obtained from the determined best device (i.e. from the device or from the second device). The overall web page is then displayed at the client.
Patent GB-2545102-A (GB)
Title: Interior decorating system using three-dimensional and other properties of a space
Inventor: Donald High
IPC: G06T19/20
Filed: 2016-12-02
Abstract: An interior space is scanned, using e.g. a 3D scanner 106a or camera 106b mounted to a quadcopter or drone, to generate a model e.g. a full colour three-dimensional representation of a room. Style inputs, e.g. color palette or preferred furniture arrangement, are received from a user and a set of products, e.g. window blinds or blackout curtains, having compatible size and style attributes are identified by a computer from a product database. The computer selects a location within the interior space for each product, generates a combined model including the interior space model and the set of products and outputs a rendering of the combined model to a display device which may be 3D printed. The computer may identify products based on: family attributes of the user; acoustic, thermal or lighting properties of the space; geographical location; weather conditions or whether the product fits within a feature of the space i.e. product dimensions 112a. Product locations may be based on their likeliness to fade in sunlight. May facilitate visualizing interior design choices and modifications.
Patent GB-2544910-A (GB)
Title: Machine and method for high speed cutting and portioning of extruded products
Inventor: ALAN G MILLER
IPC: B65G21/14
Filed: 2012-06-07
Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a product, such as ground meat, comprises a first conveyor 201 for feeding the product 300 along a first direction and a knife assembly 110 configured to provide a reciprocating motion along the first direction (indicated by arrow on product 300). The knife assembly has a blade 111 which moves perpendicularly to the first direction from an upper position spaced above the first conveyor (Fig. 3) to a lower position (Fig. 5) to cut through a product from the first conveyor. The knife assembly moves from a first position to a second position (Fig. 5) along the first direction. The knife assembly accelerates forward, faster than the first conveyor, in the first direction after the cut is made, this prevents product sticking to the blade and prevents build-up of product behind the blade. The reciprocating motion and acceleration of the blade, as well as the movement of the blade from the lower to upper position may be actuated by a cam, or rack and pinion. An arm and rocker may couple the cam to the blade. The apparatus may comprise a second conveyor 200 and the knife assembly in then mounted between the two conveyors.
Patent GB-2542100-A (GB)
Title: Module assembly
Inventor: CHRISTIAN SCHIMMEL
IPC: H04Q1/14
Filed: 2014-07-18
Abstract: For a module assembly (1) for telecommunications and data technology comprising at least one connector module (2) which has a plurality of contact elements (10) located in receptacles (7) spaced apart from each other in a module housing (12), in order to allow a simple and reliable contacting of each connection module (2) with the respective wire ends without using a special tool and thereby to facilitate the guiding of wire ends from the cable side and jumper side (KS, RS) of the connector module (2) to the contact elements (10) which are securely connected to the latter, it is proposed that at each receptacle (7) the connector module (2) be provided with at least one feeder means (9) which is completely detachable from the module housing (12) or can at least be slid along the width of the module housing (12) from a usage position to an open position and back, into which feeder means the end of at least one wire can be inserted in an insertion direction running approximately perpendicular to the width of the module housing (12); that the feeder means (9) with at least one inserted wire be slid to the usage position so that the end of the wire electrically contacts the assigned contact element (10); and that each contact element (10) be provided with legs (17, 18) which enclose an angle with the plane spanned by the length and width of the connector module (2).
Patent GB-2559203-A (GB)
Title: Kinetic energy recovery system for a vehicle
Inventor: Steve hughes
IPC: B60K25/02
Filed: 2017-01-31
Abstract: A kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) 11 for a vehicle is provided. The KERS 11 is arranged to be connected between an energy storage flywheel and an output couplable to a powertrain of the vehicle. The KERS 11 further includes an energy transfer transmission including a power-split arrangement comprising a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) 6. The energy transfer transmission may also include an epicyclic gearset 5 and is provided between the input and the output of the KERS. The power-split arrangement between the CVT 6 and the epicyclic gearset 5 may comprise an input coupled shunt (Figure 1) or an output coupled shunt (Figure 2).
Patent GB-2559417-A (GB)
Title: A glass briquette and forming system
Inventor: TIM GENT
IPC: C03C1/02
Filed: 2017-02-07
Abstract: A method of producing a glass briquette (20) in which reclaimed glass fines are mixed with a binder material to create a mixture. The mixture also contains other batch ingredients required in the production of glass, i.e. silicon dioxide, sodium carbonate and calcium oxide. The mixture is subsequently compressed in a chamber to form a briquette having the shape of the interior of the chamber. The reclaimed glass comprises glass fines of a size of smaller than 10mm. The method may be performed at ambient temperature and the resulting briquette may be used as a furnace ingredient for later glass product production.
Patent GB-2552237-A (GB)
Title: Suspension system of vehicle and method of operation
Inventor: Albert lam
IPC: F16F9/53
Filed: 2017-04-13
Abstract: A suspension system of a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a chassis 100 supported via suspension arrangements 102 onto a plurality of wheels. The suspension arrangements 102 are operable to employ one or more spring-damper arrangements 104, and the spring-damper arrangements 104 are operable to employ a damper implemented by a rheological vibration damper (202 in Figure 2).
Patent GB-2563398-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining the position of a model train
Inventor: PETER JOHN JONES
IPC: G01P3/488
Filed: 2017-06-12
Abstract: System for determining position of a vehicle, e.g. model train, comprises: signal generator 112, 114 mounted on wheel 108 to provide a signal depending upon the wheels rotation; sensor 110 to detect the signal and generate pulses in response; counter 115 to count the pulses; and transmitter 122 to transmit the number of pulses to remote receiver 118. The signal generator may be magnets and the sensor may be a Hall effect, reed switch, reluctance or proximity sensor. Also disclosed is a control system for a model railway including a display dashboard, speed software and input via a mobile device. Also disclosed is a system for determining a vehicles position and speed comprising: source of electromagnetic radiation; reflected radiation sensor; and controller to switch the sensor into active mode for a duration based on the vehicles speed; wherein distance travelled by the vehicle is transmitted to a controller. Also disclosed is a system for transmitting the position of a vehicle on rails using a modulated high frequency signal transmitted through the rails. Also disclosed is a method of recording the location of a vehicle on rails comprising: placing the vehicle at a datum; traversing the vehicle along the rails; deriving the distance travelled; and transmitting the distance travelled to a remote receiver.
Patent GB-2555220-A (GB)
Title: Bird Feeder
Inventor: ERNEST HEALER
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2016-02-22
Abstract: A bird feeder 400, comprising a housing 401 containing bird feed. The housing comprises a first end 402 and a second end located opposite to the first end. The first end and the second end each have an opening to allow a bird to feed from bird feed contained in the housing. The bird feeder comprises securing 403 means enabling the bird feeder to be secured in position. The securing means may be a continuous loop of string that passes through the housing or a fixing bracket. The housing may having a circular, oval , square, rectangular, triangular, pentagonal, heptagonal, hexagonal or octagonal cross section. The housing may be transparent and made from a biodegradable material or PET. The housing may house a bird feed block or may be packed with bird seed.
Patent GB-2554254-A (GB)
Title: Pump
Inventor: Masaaki fujisaki
IPC: F04B45/047
Filed: 2016-04-26
Abstract: A pump (1) is provided with a pump housing (2) having a pump chamber (6) and a flow path (7) in the interior, a vibrating part (9) supported in the pump housing (2) so as to be able to bendably vibrate along a prescribed direction in the pump chamber (6) and driven so as to bendably vibrate along the prescribed direction, and a displacement-regulating part (5) protruding from the inner walls of the pump chamber (6) and facing the vibrating part (9) across a gap in the prescribed direction.  The flow channel (7) has an opening (8) connected to the pump chamber (6). The vibrating part (9)which is accommodated in the pump chamber (6) faces the opening (8) across a gap while being in proximity to the opening (8).  The displacement-regulating part (5) protrudes from the inner walls of the pump chamber (6), and faces the vibrating part (9) across a gap on the side opposite the opening (8) side.
Patent GB-2569625-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge with an elongated barcode
Inventor: ANDREW HALLIDAY
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2017-12-21
Abstract: The application discloses a cartridge 1 or pod for making a beverage. The cartridge comprises a barcode 11 comprised of a plurality of non-coaxial parallel bars 11a that extend in a longitudinal direction wherein the longitudinal length of the bars is greater than the width (defined to be perpendicular to the longitudinal direction) of the barcode. Preferably the longitudinal length of the bars is at least four times greater than the width of the barcode. The barcode is disclosed to be on a barcode surface 13. The longitudinal length of the barcode may be the full length of the barcode surface. The barcode surface may comprise a film or membrane. The barcode surface may comprise a centre or axis and be symmetrical thereabout with a rotational symmetric order of two. The cartridge may be inserted into a beverage preparation machine in various orientations. The cartridge may comprise more than one beverage compartments (7 & 8, Fig. 1) and inlets (9a & 9b, Fig. 1) wherein the ingredient (5 & 6, Fig. 1) in each compartment is different. The barcode may extend in a curve. The application discloses a second invention for a beverage preparation machine comprising a delivery head, an upwardly directed inlet, a downwardly directly outlet and a barcode reader.
Patent GB-2572014-A (GB)
Title: Climbing screen support
Inventor: MARK TAYLOR
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2018-03-16
Abstract: The climbing screen support 3 comprises a support member. The support member includes a first coupling for rotatably attaching the support to a structure 2 and a rotating second coupling for attaching the support member to a climbing screen 100. The couplings being spaced apart. Also claimed is a climbing screen system such that the rotation allows the screen to move and be fixed between two horizontal positions. Also claimed is a method of adjusting a climbing screen support system which comprises a fixed support and the rotating support where the screen is attached to the fixed and rotating supports and detached from the fixed support.
Patent GB-2561304-A (GB)
Title: A display screen for a vehicle
Inventor: Liberty Fearns
IPC: G09G3/00
Filed: 2016-02-17
Abstract: A method of illuminating a display screen of vehicle, where the display screen is configured to be formed onto a trim panel of the vehicle such that it follows the visible contours and at least partially covers the trim panel. For example the display screen may be made such that it covers and follows the contours and curves of an external trim panels of the vehicle, 4, 6, 8, 10. The method involves determining an expected manoeuvre of the vehicle and adjusting the illumination of the display according to the expected manoeuvre. The screen may further be illuminated based on whether the vehicle is operating in a manual, automatic or convoy operating mode, a control input (such as brake control or turn indicator) from the driver or on the relative location of further vehicles. The display screen may be Quantum Dot (QD) display screen and may be illuminated to provide one or more vehicle lights.
Patent GB-2572623-A (GB)
Title: A multi fuel flame-less combustor
Inventor: GEOFF SMITH
IPC: F23C99/00
Filed: 2018-04-05
Abstract: A flameless combustor system comprises a combustion chamber 2 extending longitudinally between an inlet and outlet 6, and a fuel line 12. An oxidizing agent flows in the longitudinal direction between the inlet and outlet. A fuel injection pipeline 16 is in fluid communication with the fuel line and extends through a wall of the combustion chamber. The fuel injection pipeline has a fuel injector (18, Fig. 2) suitable for injecting fuel into the combustion chamber. The system may have two fuel lines 12 such that the fuel injection pipelines 16 extend through the wall of the combustion chamber and through an opposite wall. A fuel inlet pipeline 14 may extend from the fuel line 12. There may be a plurality of fuel inlet pipelines and fuel injection pipelines. The combustion chamber may be maintained at a temperature below which NOx formation occurs. A method of using the flameless combustor system where the air-fuel ratio is the same at each of the fuel injectors is also claimed.
Patent GB-2573509-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for providing display redundancy on a machine
Inventor: Samuel Alec Roberts
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 2018-04-26
Abstract: A method for providing display redundancy on a machine is provided. The machine (100 in Figure 1) includes a first display 230 configured to perform a first set of functionalities associated with one or more operations of the machine and a second display 232 configured to perform a second set of functionalities associated with the one or more operations of the machine, the second set of functionalities being different from the first set of functionalities. The method includes detecting, by a controller 202, failure of the first display 230. The method further includes executing. by the controller 202, at least a subset of the first set of functionalities on the second display 232 along with at least a subset of the second set of functionalities, when the failure of the first display 230 is detected. A system for providing display redundancy on a machine, and a machine including such a system are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2558160-A (GB)
Title: Shaker imaging and analysis
Inventor: LANNING BENJAMIN HOLTON
IPC: G06T7/246
Filed: 2016-10-12
Abstract: This disclosure is generally drawn to systems, devices, apparatuses, and/or methods, related to monitoring a shaker used for separating solids from fluid. Specifically, the disclosed systems, devices, apparatuses, and/or methods relate to capturing infrared images of a shaker or components thereof (e.g., shaker baskets, decks, screens) and performing actions on the shaker, its components, and/or the its operation based at least in part on the captured infrared images.
Patent GB-2570533-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard sensor systems and methods
Inventor: JAMES HASTINGS CLARK
IPC: G10H1/18
Filed: 2018-08-07
Abstract: A sensing system for a keyboard, such as a musical keyboard. Each key sensor comprises passive and active resonant circuits. The passive resonant circuit has a resonant frequency and the active resonant circuit excites the passive resonant circuit at the resonant frequency. Each active resonant circuit may comprise a pair of laterally adjacent pancake coils. A sensor driver drives the active resonant circuit with an RF drive signal at the resonant frequency. A multiplexing system multiplexes the drive signal such that simultaneously driven key sensors are separated by at least (k-1) keys to avoid interference, and a detector detects a level of RF signal from a driven key sensor for sensing a position and/or velocity of a key. The multiplexed sensor addressing facilitates the use of multiple sensors in close proximity. Claims are also included for: using different resonant frequencies for adjacent sensors; configuring the sensors such that at least one coil of the active circuits at least has windings in opposite senses; and adjusting an operational output of the sensors to compensate for a response of the keyboard.
Patent GB-2576207-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for a loan library for electronic media
Inventor: Stephen Spratt
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2018-08-10
Abstract: A method and system for renting or leasing from a library of electronic media such as e-books, games or the like wherein the media is loaned and the system ensures that the relevant owners are payed royalties.
Patent GB-2578484-A (GB)
Title: Trenching apparatus and a method of trenching
Inventor: JACK GEELHOED
IPC: E02F9/20
Filed: 2018-10-29
Abstract: A trenching apparatus 75, having a body moveable on the ground surface and a ground engagement boom (figure 1, 12) associated with the body, the boom being movable when engaged with the ground to form a trench. A main power supply is provided to power the apparatus. Lifting means are powered by the main power supply and are arranged to control and configure the ground engagement boom so as to enter the ground. An auxiliary power supply 74 is arranged to provide power to the lifting means in the event of failure of the main power supply. Optionally, the auxiliary power supply is integrated with the body of the apparatus or is an independent separate unit connectable to the apparatus in the event of failure of the main power supply. Optionally, in the in the event of failure of the main power supply, the main hydraulic power supply is disconnected from the apparatus and hydraulic fluid conduits of the auxiliary power supply are connected to the apparatus to power the apparatus.