baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2444529-A (GB)
Title: Motion adaptive image processing
Inventor: BURNS JAMES EDWARD
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A method of image processing for conversion of an image in a sequence of images comprises the steps of associating pixels of an image with respective motion values indicative of a degree of inter-image motion for each pixel; adjusting the motion value of each pixel based upon the motion value of a secondary pixel found within a first region of a first predetermined size substantially centred upon each respective pixel, said secondary pixel being that whose associated motion value is indicative of the greatest motion of any pixel in the first region; adjusting the motion value of each pixel based upon the motion value of a secondary pixel that lies within a second region of a second predetermined size substantially centred upon each respective pixel, said secondary pixel being that whose associated motion value is indicative of the least motion of any pixel in the second region; categorising each pixel as a static pixel or a motion pixel according to its respective associated motion value, and then selecting respectively either a first conversion process or a second conversion process for a pixel dependant upon whether that pixel is categorised as a static pixel or a motion pixel. The second region may be smaller than the first region. The result of the adjustment of the motion values for a pixel has the result of eliminating noise induced static areas in motion areas while preserving other static regions to approximately their original state.
Patent GB-2433511-A (GB)
Title: Cold-setting composition for filling electric cable joints
Inventor: NAYLOR PAUL
IPC: H01B3/44
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A cold-setting composition for use in filling electric cable joints, comprises as resin base monomer, at least one (meth)acrylic acid ester of an alkanol having 6-24 carbon atoms, such as isodecyl or tridecyl methacrylate, together with a di- or tri(meth)acrylate cross-linker in an amount of 0.2-5 parts by weight per hundred parts of resin base monomer, an initiator and at least one mineral filler: characterised in that the composition further comprises a reactive diene, such as 1,4-polybutadiene, in an amount of 0.1-10 parts by weight per hundred parts of resin base monomer, and the composition being substantially free from non-reactive solvent.
Patent GB-2444916-A (GB)
Title: A foldable sheet of card
Inventor: SHAPIRO GRAHAM
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: A sheet of card or paper is cut along parallel lines at opposing sides (22) of its central region (20) and along a midline (24) of its central region, and is folded (at lines 26) and fastened in its peripheral region (30) as to form a first pair of flaps (32) which overlie the central region (20). These first flaps (32) may be folded outwardly to reveal the underlying surface which has a second pair of flaps (34). These second flaps (34) may be folded outwardly to reveal an underlying surface including a third pair of flaps (36). These third flaps (36) may be folded outwardly to reveal an underlying surface including a fourth pair of flaps (38), and these fourth flaps (38) may be folded outwardly to reveal the first pair of flaps (32). The item may find use in advertising as a mailer, which is manipulable to successively expose additional information or illustrations on the various sections of its surface.
Patent GB-2430628-A (GB)
Title: Disposable syringe
Inventor: LEW CHOONG KEONG
IPC: A61M5/315
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A disposable syringe having a plunger (20) which is movable within a barrel (170), a needle carrier (80) to retain a needle (300), and, a connection means (70) attached to the plunger. In use, upon depression of the plunger (20), the connection means (70) engages the needle carrier (80). This is achieved such that there is angular displacement of the needle carrier (80) relative to the longitudinal axis of the syringe. Therefore, upon subsequent withdrawal of the plunger (20) the needle carrier (80) becomes housed in the barrel (170) in a canted manner.
Patent GB-2434228-A (GB)
Title: A portable, computer-peripheral apparatus including a universal serial bus (usb) connector
Inventor: HULBERT THOMAS STEVEN
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: A portable computer-peripheral apparatus comprises a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector. The apparatus is operable to communicate with a computer terminal (e.g. a 'PC'). Following connection to the PC, the apparatus initialises (i.e. presents or enumerates itself) as a HID keyboard and then sends to the terminal a first predefined sequence of keycodes automatically without manual interaction; the keycodes complying with the human interface device (HID) keyboard standard protocol. Each keycode represents and simulates a keystroke, such as those performed when a user strikes a key on the PC keyboard. The keycode sequence automates the direct access to content, and/or or the initiation of a task or other process.
Patent GB-2445980-A (GB)
Title: Calibration method for a synthesizer-based signal generator
Inventor: HANSEN NIELS-HENRIK LAI
IPC: H03L7/16
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A signal generator apparatus (100) comprises a controller (102) coupled to a VCO oscillator circuit (122). The oscillator circuit (122) covers a range of output frequencies. In order to maintain low gain and hence minimize noise over the range of output frequencies, the frequency range is divided into a number of frequency windows or sub-ranges. Adjacent sub-ranges overlap at a crossover frequency. The system is arranged to scan at least part of the range of output frequencies and calculate a crossover frequency. The boundaries of the frequency windows are detected by monitoring a lock condition of frequency synthesizer (112). Thus, in contrast to prior art where crossover frequencies are identified and stored during manufacture, boundaries between frequency sub-ranges are found in use by a calibration routine (fig.2).
Patent GB-2446849-A (GB)
Title: Interference detection and avoidance signalling and processing
Inventor: COON JUSTIN
IPC: H04B1/719
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of generating a signal for transmission over a channel subject to transmission conditions, such as interference. It performs interference DAA (detection and avoidance) which could be applied to radio systems such as UWB and cognitive radio where flexible and responsible operation within an extensive bandwidth is desired. The signal comprises a packet structure and a signaling structure provided within the packet structure conveys information relating to the transmission condition. The invention addresses co-existence in the same bands and maximizes the amount of spectrum available to UWB devices while not causing interference and managing the interference imposed upon them. Also, a receiver in accordance with this invention may determine at least the frequency and bandwidth of the interference avoidance notch.
Patent GB-2447602-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing a low fat fruit-based food product
Inventor: PALEY GORDON
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing a ready-to-eat low fat fruit-based food product comprising the steps of pulping fruit; combining portions of fruit pulp from different fruits; and freezing the combined portions to produce a frozen product, all without adding any or substantially any sweetening or flavouring constituent other than the fruits and/or their juices. A portion of fruit juice may be removed from the pulp, and may optionally be recombined, in part, with the pulp. Further size reduction stages may be provided to adjust rheological properties, while an emulsifier such as lecithin may be added. In particularly preferred methods, the mixture is frozen with a scraped surface heat exchanger and gas, such as nitrogen, may be injected into the mix.
Patent GB-2448350-A (GB)
Title: PLL type resolver utilizing transducer excitation signal
Inventor: BEN-BRAHIM LAZHAR
IPC: G01D5/243
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a resolver analog/digital converter apparatus. The resolver apparatus determines an angle   C  as an estimate of actual angle   R  , from sin(  R  ) and cos (  R  ) signals. The converter makes use of the excitation signal of the transducer to determine the sine and cosine values. The resolver includes a phase shifter 40 that produces a cos(  l  t) signal from the excitation sin(  l  t) signal. A sawtooth generator produces a signal   l  t from the sin (  l  t) signal, and a PPL scheme produces an angle   C  as an estimate of angle   R  using sin(  R  ), cos(  R  ), sin(  l  t), cos(  l  t) and   l  t signals. Such a PLL closed-loop method does not use voltage controlled oscillator, low pass filter, counter, D/A Converters and lookup tables.
Patent GB-2449098-A (GB)
Title: Wall mounted battery charger
Inventor: TIERNEY TIMOTHY JEROME RANDALL
IPC: H01R13/66
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A fixed, wall-mounted battery charger has a pull-out wire 2 and voltage selector 1 for various outputs. The end plug of the pull-out wire may be able to accept different sockets (figure 1) to suit many devices. When charging is completed the wire may recoil back into the wall unit by use of a spring/ friction operated reel/ drum (figures 1,5,6). The battery charger may also come with a 2 or 3 pin plug socket in a combination unit (B). There may be two or more chargers in the same unit. The charger may be fully or partly countersunk. The part-countersunk charger ( figure 6) will fit into an existing plug socket cavity and the fully countersunk charger (figure 5), may require a deeper cavity.
Patent GB-2440450-A (GB)
Title: Clothes hanger storage device
Inventor: OWEN JOHN STUART
IPC: A47G25/14
Filed: 2007-07-25
Abstract: A device for storing coat hangers when they are not in use comprises a rectangular frame having upper and lower cross members 3, 4 and two vertical side members 1,2, the upper cross member being provided with a suspension hook 5 and a finger piece 6. The vertical side members have fingers 7 projecting from one side of the device and arranged in pairs to provide supports for coat hangers, the ratio of the distance between the fingers of each pair and the distance between each adjacent two supports being 3:1. Further supports 9, 10 for coat hangers may be provided on the other side of the device.
Patent GB-2453515-A (GB)
Title: Vapour compression system
Inventor: BUTLER ANDRE CHARLES
IPC: F25B9/00
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A vapour compression system, such as a refrigerator, comprises: a compressor 1 for compressing a refrigerant, such as carbon dioxide, to a high pressure; a primary heat exchanger 3 for reclaiming and transferring heat from the refrigerant to another medium, such as a glycol stream 13; an air cooled gas cooler 4 for subsequently cooling the refrigerant whilst it is maintained at high pressure; an intermediate pressure control valve 9 for controlling the pressure of the refrigerant; and an intermediate pressure liquid receiver vessel 5 for collecting liquid refrigerant. The system also comprises an evaporator heat exchanger 7, preferably surrounding food and drink display cabinets, where the food and drink may be cooled below ambient temperature through the evaporation and subsequent superheating of the liquid refrigerant. A pre-heater 8 is provided for the refrigerant prior to it entering the compressor, where the pre-heater obtains heat from the refrigerant exiting the gas cooler, thereby enhancing the quality of the heat reclaimable by the primary heat exchanger at a correspondingly higher temperature.
Patent GB-2456640-A (GB)
Title: SRAM devices
Inventor: FELIX STEPHEN
IPC: G11C5/14
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: The 6T SRAM device comprises switching circuitry arranged to disconnect the power supply line lvdd of a column of SRAM memory cells during a write operation to that column allowing the supply connection of the column to float. The power supply is reconnected to the memory cell column during a read operation. The arrangement is used in low power, low voltage sub 65nm devices without using separate power supply circuitry for the memory and logic circuits.
Patent GB-2457061-A (GB)
Title: Wireless data communication device
Inventor: PICKFORD ANDREW THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: G01S13/75
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A data communication device for attachment to an object is provided having a flexible substrate, a transmitter adapted to transmit data in the form of electromagnetic radiation and a programmable memory. The device has a controller for controlling the transmission of the data and a programming means for programming the device. A power source for the device comprises a power storage device and a power extraction means capable of extracting power from the environment in which the data communication device is located when in use. A data communication system is also disclosed comprising the device and a reader for receiving electromagnetic radiation from the device. The reader includes a perceptive filter adapted to distinguish radiation received from the device from radiation received from other sources.
Patent GB-2457914-A (GB)
Title: Safe evacuation lighting system
Inventor: WALKER DONALD
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2008-02-28
Abstract: An evacuation lighting system 10 comprises a light source 12 coupled to a fibre rope 20 and a controller 26 restricting the optical power of the light source 12 to maintain the fibre rope 20 at or below an upper temperature, even if the fibre 20 is partially or fully severed. The relationship between current and optical power for the laser can be used to determine an upper drive current to limit the temperature of the light rope to less than 135 degrees C, and to which current clamp 24 limits the current. Light source 12 can be a laser diode or LED and fill the fibre rope with green light of uniform intensity, using coupling optics 14 and index matching gel cell 18 as an interface. The lighting system can further comprise transient protectors 28 and a battery backup 32. Fibre optic rope 20 can have a light source at each end (fig2b); can be looped (fig 2c); or split into two beams (fig 2d). Fiber rope 20 may be held by a clamp 16 in an explosion and flame proof box 30 having gland 22; and comprise a bundle of side-emitting fibres in a transparent jacket. The lighting system can be used in a hazardous environment such as a mine, an offshore platform, oil tanker or distillery.
Patent GB-2458102-A (GB)
Title: Providing authorised access to a cellular communication network (100) via an access point using the transmitted identification of wireless communication units
Inventor: NEIL DAVID
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: The access point comprises transceiver circuitry (155) arranged to enable a connection to be established with one or more wireless communication units (114) located within the communication cell (150), and signal processing logic (165). The signal processing logic (165) is arranged to receive a connection request message from a wireless communication unit (114), the connection request message comprising information identifying the wireless communication unit (114) e.g. the IMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity), TMSI (International Mobile Subscriber Identity), IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) or data cryptographically defined from one of these device identification numbers, and to determine whether the wireless communication unit (114) is authorised to connect to the cellular communication network (100) via the communication cell (150), based on the information identifying the wireless communication unit (114). The cryptographic derivation may be based upon a secure hash algorithm or a message digest algorithm. Encrypting the transmitted identification helps maintain device security.
Patent GB-2460844-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Detection of Repeating Video Sequences, e.g. Commercials
Inventor: LIENHART RAINER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-06-10
Abstract: Mining a video stream for repeating video sequences includes receiving a video stream and generating hash values for the frames. Frames with matching hash values are identified and are used to identify candidate sub-sequences of frames. The sub-sequences are compared and when a threshold level of frames with hash values matched to frames of another sub-sequence are detected, a match is identified. Longer sequences are identified from the matched sub-sequences and examined to determine if they are similar. If they are, start and end frames are detected. A fingerprint of the repeating sequence is created by the system (4) and added to a database (5), with updates being sent to a reference database (9) of an automated detection and replacement apparatus (6). The output (8, 10) of the apparatus is switched according to whether a match is detected in a broadcast. Commercials or adverts are thereby detected and replaced on a live video broadcast.
Patent GB-2462883-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial sol-gel coating
Inventor: WANG HEMING
IPC: A61K6/896
Filed: 2008-08-29
Abstract: A substrate on which is bonded a porous sol-gel derived coating formed from at least two of the following: a silane, a silicate and a polysiloxane, which form a network of silicon-carbon and silicon-oxygen bonds. An antimicrobial is releasably captured within the network and is capable of diffusing from the coating in response to introduction of a fluid into the coating. The antimicrobial may be either uniformly or non-uniformly distributed through the coating. The coating can comprise multiple layers, each with different concentrations of silicon-carbon and silicon-oxygen bonds with the layer adjacent the substrate comprising hydroxyapatite or calcium phosphate. The substrate may be a metal or a ceramic, e.g. a medical tool, a prosthetic or a medical fixation device. The coating may be sterilized, e.g. by exposure to gamma radiation.
Patent GB-2463258-A (GB)
Title: Safety helmet with additional neck protection
Inventor: SABOOHI ALI
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: A safety helmet providing protection for the head and neck comprising a hat portion 1, a rear central neck protector 3 extending down to protect the back of the neck, plural flexible support columns 4, 5, 6 extending downwards to shoulder level and a plurality of impact absorbing collars 8, 9, 10 attached to the support columns 4, 5, 6. The hat portion comprises a hard, high impact resistant outer shell which may be made of polyester resin or polycarbonate. This shell may be formed together in one piece with the rear neck protector 3 and the top portion of the support columns 4a, 5a. The lining of the helmet 1 and rear neck protector 3 is a multi-impact absorbing material which may be expanded polypropylene. The top section of the rear neck protector 3 constitutes a thickened part of the outer shell. The rear neck protector tapers towards a point short of the base of the neck where a small elastomeric support rib 20 extends to the base of the neck and is connected to the lower collar 8. The plural support columns 4, 5, 6 comprise an upper section made of a rigid hollow polycarbonate and a lower section made of an elastomeric material. The neck protection collars 8, 9, 10 are circular or oval in cross section and consist of a central flexible reinforcement tube made of PVC covered by impact absorbing cushioning material such as polystyrene or polyurethane. The collars 8, 9, 10 are covered with a hard wearing material such as leather or vinyl. There may be 3 collars 8, 9, 10 fixed one above the other and to the inside edge of the support columns in recesses. The lower collar 8 is long enough to close around the base of the neck, with the middle 9 and upper 10 collars decreasing in size and have means for tightening around the neck. The collars may be flexible elongated strips of elastomeric material which may be provided with ventilation holes.
Patent GB-2463450-A (GB)
Title: Region of Interest Tuning for Dynamic Imaging
Inventor: KELLY MATTHEW DAVID
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: A method of selecting a region of interest in image data from an image sequence of a subject is described. An initial region of interest in the image data is identified. A model for an expected progression in the image sequence is determined, and the actual progression in the image sequence for the initial region of interest is measured. The measured and expected progressions are compared, and the initial region of interest is evaluated based on the result of the comparison. The initial region may be modified according to the result. In particular, where an error between the measured and expected progressions is determined according to the model, a region of interest for which the error is lower than that for the initial region of interest is selected.
Patent GB-2464763-A (GB)
Title: Method of sequestering carbon dioxide using algae
Inventor: JOVINE RAFFAEL
IPC: A01G33/00
Filed: 2008-10-29
Abstract: A method and system of sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere comprises culturing coccolithophorid algae in seawater wherein the seawater in which the algae are cultured is the discharge of an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) process where the source water for the OTEC process is provided by cold seawater and seawater which has been warmed by solar energy means such as land based greenhouses which utilise solar energy. The discharge of the OTEC process may be combined with seawater to provide water at the optimum temperature for coccolithophorid algal aquaculture. The coccolithophorid algae may be harvested and/or further processed. Also disclosed is a method and system of increasing the efficiency of OTEC by the use of solar energy, such as that created by greenhouses to warm seawater.
Patent GB-2466794-A (GB)
Title: Carton for bottles convertible into bottle carrier
Inventor: PARKES MICHAEL
IPC: B65D5/10
Filed: 2009-01-07
Abstract: A carton (3, fig 2) erected from a blank (1, fig 1) has a base wall (5, fig 2), top wall 7, opposed side walls 9, 11, and opposed end walls 13, 15. The top wall 7 of carton (3) can be detached. Hinge portions (67, 69, fig 5) of the side and/ or end walls 9, 11, 13, 15 can be folded inwardly to form internal compartments 79a-d through partitioning. The internal compartments 79a-d are separated by a carrying handle 77. Upon removal of the top wall 7 and inward folding of the side/ end walls 9, 11, 13, 15 the carton (3) is converted to a carrier 71, e.g. a supermarket wine bottle carrier 71. Preferably the hinge portions 67, 69 divide the carrier into four compartments 79a-d, with two compartments on one side of the carrying handle and two on the other. The carrier 71 may be collapsed to a substantially flat position for storage. Various configurations of compartment layout are described (see fig 12).
Patent GB-2468373-A (GB)
Title: A seal arrangment comprising a wound strip
Inventor: DELUCA GEORGE
IPC: F16J15/02
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: A seal arrangement including a spirally wound strip 200 having opposed sides of which are arranged, in use, to be clamped between opposed faces to be sealed. The length of a line from a surface of the strip that faces inwardly (102, figure 3) to a surface that extends outwardly, which line is perpendicular to at least one of the surfaces, varies going from one side region to the other side region. The length of the line may be greater at a middle region of strip 200 thus making the strip thicker in the middle to that of the sides. One or both opposed faces may be curved in which one or of the curves is arcuate along at least part of its extent. A soft sealant 216A may extend between adjacent ends of the wound strip; whereby the soft sealant may further extend over each end of the strip. A soft sealant 216 may extend over a succession of windings of the strip and over any spaces between those windings prior to being clamped between opposed faces to be sealed.