baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2417201-A (GB)
Title: Display device kit
Inventor: COWELL TRISTAN
IPC: G09F1/10
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: A display device kit (10) comprises a support member in the form of a strip (14) faced with a hooked or hooped pile, a plurality of pads (18) each provided on one side with an adhesive surface and complementary hooped or hooked surface on its other side, and at least two different types of hanger (22,24). Each hanger comprises a base connection means (26a,b) and a strip connection means (28a,b), whereby the hanger may be connected to a base surface (34) by said base connection means and the hanger connected to said strip by the strip connection means. A first hanger (24) has a base and strip connection means that are each an adhesive surface; and a second (22) has a base connection means as an eye (26a) of a cord and a strip connection means as a spring clasp (28a) connected to the cord. In use, the pads are attached to greetings cards which can then be mounted on the strip.
Patent GB-2430296-A (GB)
Title: Modifying threshold employing manually checked data
Inventor: LAGARDERE XAVIER
IPC: G06K9/03
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A method of using a computer processor 700 to assess data items 752 to determine which data items 752 need checking in a subsequent, checking operation before their accuracy is relied upon and data items which do not need checking in a subsequent, checking operation before their accuracy is relied upon are also determined. The method comprises comparing confidence scores ascribed to the data items 754 with a threshold confidence score 755 to determine which data items need further subsequent checking in a subsequent checking operation. The value of the threshold confidence score is automatically controlled by the processor 700. Data items which are accepted are added to a database 756. If the ascribed confidence score 754 is less than the threshold the data item is checked either manually by an user, or automatically. The checked data item may either be accepted 760, recognised, or rejected. This acceptance or rejection is used to modify the threshold score 762. The data items are determined by analysing hand written forms, i.e handwriting recognition. The method may be used via voice recognition system.
Patent GB-2431729-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre coupling structure with wedge shaped end
Inventor: LEWIS STEFFAN
IPC: G02B27/09
Filed: 2005-10-29
Abstract: An optical fibre coupling structure 1 comprising an optical fibre 3 having an elongate input surface and shaped so that the diameter of the core of the fibre reduces in one dimension away from the input while increasing in the other dimension away from the input to form respective convergent and divergent surfaces, towards an output which is more circular than the input. The core 7 may be a hexagonal section. An optical fibre coupling structure is formed by tapering to a required output diameter 5 and forming a wedge 4 onto the tapered section by removing material to form an elongate input at the end of the wedge portion. The structure may be used to couple to a high power semiconductor having a linear emitting region eg. a laser diode 2.
Patent GB-2432281-A (GB)
Title: Handling calls via the cellular network for the duration of the call irrespective of the location of the subscriber.
Inventor: HOLMES ROGER
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: A method of detecting the context of a mobile station for use in processing usage data corresponding to usage of a network service provided by a cellular mobile telephone network, the network being capable of providing the mobile station with said network service via a first terrestrial radio access technology and being arranged to generate a usage data record in respect of said usage of said network service, the method comprising the steps of detecting a mobile station during a detection period via a second terrestrial access technology, said second access technology being different to said first terrestrial radio access technology; receiving data indicative of said detected mobile station; and for any usage data records generated in respect of usage of said network service occurring during said detection period, adjusting usage data derived from said usage data records on the basis of the received data. Embodiments of the invention are concerned with identifying the context of a subscriber via a technology different to that utilised to provide the subscriber with network services, and using the context information to determine a charge for the usage of network services; and/or to track the movements of a subscriber; and/or to determine a next task to be performed by the subscriber; and/or to verify access to various network services.
Patent GB-2418940-A (GB)
Title: Blade installation structure for Bulldozer
Inventor: MATSUMOTO NORIHISA
IPC: E02F3/76
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: A blade installation structure for a bulldozer, capable of improving visibility and operability of a blade. In the blade installation structure, left and right portions of a blade (1) and a vehicle body are pivotably connected by a left and right pair of straingt frames (3, 3), and the straight frames and the blade are pivotably connected by a hydraulic cylinder (4) and a supporting member (4a). There is provided an arm (2) connecting only either of the straight frames and the blade so as to be pivotable in the up/down and the left/right direction. A connection point (J3C) where the arm and the blade are connected is provided, in a plan view, on an axis (16) connecting horizontal pivot shafts of connection points (J10L, J10R) where the left and right pair of the straight frames and the blade are connected.
Patent GB-2434236-A (GB)
Title: Keypad verification for activating display device
Inventor: HSU MAO-SHAN
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2006-01-03
Abstract: A display device (11) includes a processor, a memory, an interface (105) and a keypad (12). The keypad, (12) separably connected to the interface, (105) includes a signal generator. When the display device (11) is connected to a power source, the processor sends a first signal to the the interface (105). The signal generator generates a second signal in response to the first signal. The processor determines whether the second signal is correct based on data stored in the memory. If yes, the display device (11) may be activated. Thus a display device (11) such as a projector may only be used in conjunction with the keypad (12) and theft of the display device (11) is deferred.
Patent GB-2432139-A (GB)
Title: Sun visor warning sleeve
Inventor: CALLEGARI MARCO
IPC: B60R7/05
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: A cover for a vehicle sun-visor comprised a sleeve of foldable elasticated material. A forward facing side of the cover may comprise highly visible and reflective material. The forward facing side may display warnings such that the cover acts as a warning device. The sleeve may be visible outside the vehicle when the sun-visor is in a lowered position. The cover may be reversed when the sun-visor is required to block out the sun, so that the warnings and/or highly reflective side are not displayed outside the vehicle.
Patent GB-2436894-A (GB)
Title: Fast connecting/disconnecting element for component mounted on a PCB
Inventor: BOND WILLIAM
IPC: H01R13/434
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: A connecting/disconnecting element (6a; 6b) for retaining a component (1) on a PCB (3). The element (6a; 6b) comprising at least one longitudinal arm (61a, 62a; 61b) with a first end (63a; 63b) adapted to engage through a hole (30) in said PCB (3), and a second opposite end (64a; 64b) adapted to clip on either the edge or into a slotted hole (30). The longitudinal arm (61a, 62a; 61b) extending in a retaining position parallel to the plane of the PCB and to a top surface of said component (1) and is adapted to be in contact, with an electrical conductive part of said top surface. The element is made of electrical conductive material in form of a wire or strip. The hole (30) is a plated through hole with which the first end (63a; 63b) is adapted to be in contact with in said retaining position, thus achieving both mechanical holding of component and electrical connection to ground. One application is to a utility metering device with a removable modem.
Patent GB-2425532-A (GB)
Title: Concrete compositions containing glass powder with a particle size between 1mm and less than 35 microns
Inventor: BYARS EWAN ALEXANDER
IPC: C04B28/04
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: A concrete composition comprises a Portland cement mix, coarse and fine aggregate, water and glass powder having a particle size distribution between 1mm and less than 35 microns, with more than 30% being less than 45 microns and 10% less than 35 microns. The Portland cement mix may comprise none, one or more of: pulverised fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag, metakaolin, silica fume and rice husk ash. The coarse and or fine aggregates may include glass aggregates. The concrete may also include a super-plasticiser.
Patent GB-2422917-A (GB)
Title: Active balancing modular circuits
Inventor: DOLJACK FRANK ANTHONY
IPC: H02M3/18
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: Provided are active balancing modules that control voltage imbalances between capacitors stacked in a series arrangement and methods for their manufacture. These modules are simple and inexpensive to manufacture, and versatile. They may be used alone or they may be combined together to form a multi-module active balancing circuitry for a plurality of capacitors stacked in a series arrangement. The modules may further be aligned in either a side-by-side topology or an overlapping topology.
Patent GB-2442463-A (GB)
Title: Bottle sleeve
Inventor: WOODWARD SIMONE
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A bottle sleeve 1 made of paper or card for a necked container such as a bottle 6, 5 comprises a first region 2 which has an aperture 5 for locating around the neck 7 of the container 6, and a second region 3 extending from the first region 2. When placed on the container 6, the second region 3 extends at an angle from the first region 2 and has a location for the provision of, for example, an anniversary greeting.
Patent GB-2434477-A (GB)
Title: Modified levenshtein distance algorithm for coding
Inventor: KOPCHIK KURT P
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: Methods and systems of mapping of an optical character recognition (OCR) text string to a code included in a coding dictionary by supplementing the Levenshtein Distance Algorithm (LDA) with additional information in the form of adjustments based on particular character substitutions, insertions and deletions together with weighting based on multiple alternatives for the OCR text string. An OCR text string mapping method 100 includes receiving 110 an OCR text string, comparing 120 it with selected text strings from a coding dictionary, computing 130 modified Levenshtein distances associated with the comparisons by determining substitution 140, insertion 150 and deletion 160 penalties, and combining 170 the penalties, selecting 180 the best matching text string from the coding dictionary based on the modified Levenshtein distances, determining 190 whether a maximum threshold distance is met, and assigning 200 a code associated with the best matching text string to the OCR text string when met, and assigning 210 a null or no code when not met.
Patent GB-2446196-A (GB)
Title: Basestation measurement modes
Inventor: CARTER ALAN
IPC: H04W92/20
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: A basestation for a cellular communications network is intended to provide coverage over a small area, which may be within an area that already has cellular coverage from one or more existing basestations. The basestation is therefore able to detect signals transmitted from the other basestations, in order to make measurements of the radio environment. In particular, the basestation may be able to receive signals periodically on the system downlink frequencies. This allows the basestation to operate successfully within the environment which may contain several macro and micro basestations, while limiting interference. A method is also described for a basestation capable of connecting to a mobile device (without establishing a call) to receive measurement reports.
Patent GB-2444245-A (GB)
Title: Magic code to hide messages using complementary colours.
Inventor: JEON GEON-YONG
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2007-02-22
Abstract: The magic code includes a second design layer 20 on a black substrate 10. In layer 20, a character, numeral or symbol pattern 21 is regularly and repeatedly formed in a colour, such as purple. The character, numeral or symbol patterns corresponding to a prize winning message are deleted. The boundaries of character, numeral or symbol patterns containing the prize winning message 31 are formed in a third design layer 30 in a colour similar to that used in second design layer 20 (purple). Dots in a complementary colour (green) to that of the patterns of the second design layer 20 are formed in a fourth design layer 40 so as to create the prize winning message 41. Dots are formed in a fifth design layer 50 in a colour (purple) similar to that of the patterns of the second design layer 20. These fill the boundaries of a character, numeral or symbol pattern 61 which is regularly and repeatedly formed in a sixth design layer 60 in a colour (green) similar to that of the dots of the fourth design layer. The layers are sequentially stacked one on one another. The code may be used for marketing. It may be implemented on a web or WAP page. A verification plate may be used to read the message.
Patent GB-2438297-A (GB)
Title: Computer program for move data facility with user selectable storage access keys
Inventor: GREINER DAN F
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: Flexible control of storage access keys is facilitated by allowing storage access keys to be specified in user registers, the keys in the user registers overriding storage access keys in system registers. A source access key to control access to a source operand is selected from one of a source user register 608, which is intended to be updated by users, and a system register such as a program status word (PSW) 604, which is not intended to be updated by users. Similarly, a target access key to control access to a target operand is selected from one of a target user register (also intended to be updated) and the system register, the selection being independent of the selection of the source access key. The source and target access keys are used to control access to the source and target operands in carrying out the moving of data from a source address space to a target address space. The access key selection 600 is performed on the basis of a control value 610 of an operand access control 608. The source and target user registers may be the same register. The claims are specifically directed to a computer program.
Patent GB-2449253-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for parking a driverless vehicle in a confined garage
Inventor: CARTER STANLEY GEORGE
IPC: E04H6/06
Filed: 2007-05-14
Abstract: An installation for enabling a driverless automotive vehicle to be parked or stored in a confined garage, comprising a trolley (5) for supporting a front or rear pair of wheels (17) of the vehicle and movable backwards and forwards along the garage floor (8) by means of a worm drive mechanism (12). The trolley (5) has a deck and cavities (16) are formed in the deck in which each (17) of the wheels of said pair of wheels is engagable so that the vehicle is movable with the trolley (5). The trolley (5) also has depressible plates (18,19) hinged to the deck of the trolley and which are arranged to be engaged by the pair of wheels (17) upon entering into the cavities (16). When the plates (18,19) are depressed they actuate electrical switch devices enabling operation of the worm drive mechanism (12).
Patent GB-2437008-A (GB)
Title: Pretreatment apparatus for window glass adhesive application and method of the pretreatment
Inventor: SUZUKI YASUO
IPC: B05D3/00
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide a pretreatment apparatus for window glass adhesive application, capable of complete automation of degreasing of an adhesive application surface, primer application thereon, inspection of the state produced by the primer application, etc. by a single robot. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] There is provided an apparatus capable of pretreatment, such as primer application, by robot (6) on an adhesive application surface of window glass, comprising degreasing means for not only removing of dust and oil adhering to the adhesive application surface but also applying of a degreasing solution; primer application means (13) for applying of a primer to the adhesive application surface having the degreasing solution applied thereto by the degreasing means; and primer inspection/judging means (14) for inspecting of the state produced by the primer application conducted by the primer application means (13) and judging of the quality thereof. The above degreasing means comprises felt member (11) for removing of dust and oil adhering to the adhesive application surface and applying of the degreasing solution; felt holding means (12) for holding of the felt member (11); and felt regeneration means for regenerating of the felt member (11) held by the felt holding means (12).
Patent GB-2451481-A (GB)
Title: Table hockey game disc
Inventor: TSAI JERRY
IPC: A63F7/00
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A puck or disc 10 for a hockey game table comprises a flat main body 20 and a flexible, annular outer ring 30. Outer ring 30 is disposed around main body 20 such that an annular space 32 is defined between main body 20 and outer ring 30. Outer ring 30 may be connected to main body 20 by ribs 34. Main body 20 may be circular. Main body 20 may have a greater thickness than the thickness of outer ring 30. Alternatively, main body 20 may be thinner than outer ring 30. In use, disc 10 is placed on a table face of the hockey game table and pushed with a pusher (40, fig. 5). When outer ring 30 of disc 10 is collided by the pusher, the outer ring is resiliently deformed and flexed and then restored. Accordingly, disc 10 is able to rebound and move faster. In addition, outer ring 30 is resiliently deformed to muffle the collision sound, such that noise produced when playing the hockey game can be reduced.
Patent GB-2449509-A (GB)
Title: Method for processing electromagnetic response data
Inventor: HOKSTAD KETIL
IPC: G01V3/38
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: A method for processing electromagnetic response data from a region of the earth maybe used for detecting subterranean conductivity anomalies, such as high-resistivity hydrocarbon reservoirs. A look-up table containing values of a frequency-space domain wavefield extrapolation operator addressed by horizontal spatial sampling intervals, extrapolation depth distance, a frequency parameter, and conductivity, is pre-computed and made available. For each of a plurality of points in the region of the earth, the look-up table is addressed by values of the horizontal spatial sampling intervals, extrapolation depth distance, the frequency parameter and local conductivity at the point. The appropriate operator value is retrieved from the look-up table and is used in performing wavefield extrapolation, for example as part of depth migration.
Patent GB-2441708-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for controlling and adapting a media stream
Inventor: GOULDEN DAVID L
IPC: H04N21/475
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A method for controlling and adapting a media stream from multiple providers to a cluster of users. The first step of the process consists of providing a media server for receiving media content from multiple sources and distributing such content to multiple media outlets, the server including a behavior monitoring module. Next occurs the step of providing a categorization source having information about media content, followed by creating one or more user profiles reflecting user preferences for media delivery. Then the system carries-out monitoring user behavior regarding media consumption and interacting with the categorization source to report user behavior and receive media source categorization information. The final steps are updating user profiles to reflect observed behavior and received categorization information, and adapting media streams to particular users by suggesting or inserting content, based on an updated user profile.
Patent GB-2442397-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for containing and transporting animals
Inventor: BARCA ROSEANNE
IPC: A01K1/02
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for containing and transporting animals in public places or during travel. In one aspect of the present invention, the animal is contained and/or transported via a wheeled apparatus having foot-actuated locking wheels. Also disclosed is a plurality of handles to aid an operator with lifting or securing the apparatus either alone or with the help of others. Such handles may be locking or freely moveable. In another aspect, access to the door is bifurcated to allow access to and for the animal while containing the animal within the apparatus. A plurality of attachment mechanisms for accessories such as feeding and watering accessories, padding and bedding accessories, and restraint accessories are also disclosed. Partitions for subdividing the space within the apparatus are also provided. Furthermore, a triangular eyelet is provided for improved directional control. Shock absorbers are also provided to increase ride comfort.
Patent GB-2446293-A (GB)
Title: Video based monitoring system and method
Inventor: CHATTOPADHYAY RITA
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to a video based monitoring system and method. The proposed system (10) comprises an image acquisition module (12), a movement detection module (16), and a stationary object detection module (18). The movement detection module (16) is adapted for detecting the presence of a moving object in a region of interest (21) of said captured video image. The stationary object detection (18) module is adapted for detecting the presence of a stationary object in said region of interest (21) and operable when said movement detection module (16) fails to detect a moving object in a region of interest of a current frame of the captured image. The stationary object detection module (18) includes a pixel-by-pixel comparison (26) module adapted to determine the number of pixels in the region of interest (21) in the current frame whose pixel values match with that of corresponding pixels in an immediately preceding frame. The stationary object detection module (18) further includes a background identification module (28) adapted to identify those pixels in the region of interest (21) in the current frame that form part of a background, based upon a comparison of their pixel values with a background pixel value (44). The system further includes means for generating a signal (31) to indicate detection of a stationary object when the number of matches between the current frame and the immediately preceding frame exceeds a threshold value after discounting those pixels in the current frame that are identified to be part of the background.
Patent GB-2455486-A (GB)
Title: A sputtered film, solder spheres and solder paste formed from an Sn-Ag-Cu-In alloy
Inventor: CHEW KAI HWA
IPC: B23K35/26
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: A solder sphere formed from a solder comprising: 3.0% to 4.5% silver, 0.3% to 0.7% copper, 3.4% to 7.5% indium and the balance tin. Also solder paste comprising a paste flux and an alloy comprising: 3.0% to 4.5% silver, 0.3% to 0.7% copper, 3.4% to 7.5% indium and the balance tin. Also a method of coating a target by sputtering an alloy comprising 3.0% to 4.5% silver, 0.3% to 0.7% copper, 3.4% to 7.5% indium and the balance tin onto the target.