baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2501224-A (GB)
Title: Generating and comparing video signatures using sets of image features
Inventor: HEFEEDA MOHAMED
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-01-10
Abstract: A computer-implemented method for detecting a copy of a reference video, comprising segmenting respective ones of multiple frames of the reference video 101 into multiple regions, determining sets of image features 105 appearing in respective ones of the multiple frames, determining a measure for the relative number of image features for a given region across the multiple frames, generating a spatioÂ­-temporal signature 107 for the reference video using the determined measures, and comparing 111 the signature for the reference video against a spatio-temporal signature of a query video to determine a likelihood of a match. The method could also include disregarding static pixels and pixels with low colour variance. The step of comparing signatures may be based on a distance measure.
Patent GB-2484049-A (GB)
Title: System and method for estimating egr mass flow rates
Inventor: OSBURN ANDREW W
IPC: F02D21/08
Filed: 2010-09-21
Abstract: A system and method are provided for estimating an instantaneous EGR mass flow rate corresponding to a flow rate of exhaust gas through an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) conduit fluidly coupled between an exhaust manifold and an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine with an EGR cooler positioned inline with the EGR conduit. An operating position of the engine is monitored, and the instantaneous EGR mass flow rate is estimated at each of a plurality of fixed increments of the engine position based on EGR cooler outlet temperature, intake manifold pressure and a pressure differential across a flow restriction disposed inline with the exhaust gas conduit between the EGR cooler and the intake manifold.
Patent GB-2491222-A (GB)
Title: Transmission parameters based on CQI and subsequent transmission size
Inventor: TAPANINEN JUKKA PEKKA
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2012-02-29
Abstract: In a wireless high speed downlink packet-access (HSDPA) communication system, parameters such as transport block size, modulation scheme and code rate are based on both a Channel Quality Indication (CQI) and the size of the next transmission. A user equipment (UE) estimates the Signal Interference Ratio (SIR) of a channel and maps allocated resource units (RU) to a transport block size (TBS) and transmission time interval (TTI) for each transmission via a channel capacity formula (S5), which establishes a maximum transmission bit rate, and a maximum TBS formula (S6). The TBS closest to the maximum TBS is selected. This allows a constant block error rate (BER) of received transport blocks to be maintained at a level below, say, 10%.
Patent GB-2489094-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic means for correcting misalignments of optics within a time of flight mass spectrometer
Inventor: HOYES JOHN BRIAN
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2012-03-13
Abstract: Electrostatic means for correcting misalignments of optics within a time of flight mass spectrometer A Time of Flight mass analyser is disclosed comprising one or more electrostatic devices arranged and adapted to correct for tilt in an isochronous plane of ions and to adjust the isochronous plane of the ions so as to be parallel with the plane of detection in an ion detector.
Patent GB-2498228-A (GB)
Title: Providing open instance of first application on first device as corresponding open instance of related application on second device
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2012-03-20
Abstract: Apparatus (portable electronic device, laptop, mobile-phone, smartphone, tablet, personal digital assistant, digital camera, watch, desktop, monitor, server) receiving user input 634 (swipe, voice, slide, tap, flick, pinch, swirl gesture); and, based on the input, providing open instance 602 of first application on first device 600 as corresponding open instance 638 of related application on second device 630. The open-instance is progressively removed from first device display (or remains displayed) and related open-instance is progressively displayed on second device in corresponding direction to user input. Characteristics (direction, speed, reversal) of user input provide a proportion of open-instance on first/second devices to be distributed for user perception of same application being transferred between devices. Corresponding open-instances are provided by providing the same data content (text; numbers; fields; cells; image, audio, video, webpage content) or transient content (pointer, cursor, audio/video file position; zoom factor; location on page or of window on display; window size or form factor; toolbar settings; highlighted elements) on the first application in the related application. First and related applications provide common level of functionality or are equivalent applications using the same/different operating system. Communication involving servers; infra-red; Bluetooth (RTM); wireless; radio-frequency identification; telephonic, network, wired connection is also claimed.
Patent GB-2500717-A (GB)
Title: Optical sensing system with amplification
Inventor: AUSTIN EDWARD ALFRED DENZIL
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: An optical sensing system comprising a plurality of optical sensor units OSU and a plurality of discrete optical amplifiers utilising remote pumping. Pump power propagates to the discrete amplifiers sequentially. The system comprises a transmission optical fibre 104 and a return optical fibre 105 comprising discrete lengths of doped fibre EDF for providing amplification to signals. The optical sensor units are optically coupled to the transmission fibre with wavelength selective couplers, and to the return fibre with wavelength selective couplers not within the discrete lengths of doped fibre. A source of light 107 is optically coupled to the return fibre, for pumping more than one of the lengths of doped fibre. The system may be an undersea seismic sensing system. The discrete lengths of doped fibre may be selected to provide a gain which compensates for losses in the system.
Patent GB-2494308-A (GB)
Title: Heated member having covering material, and a base material with a positioning portion to position a heating element
Inventor: ONISHI KAZUSHIGE
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2012-09-05
Abstract: A member 1, preferably a steering wheel or part of an interior of a vehicle, is provided with: a base material 12 having a low thermal conductivity; a heating element 13 that is routed to a surface of the base material 12; and a covering material 11 having a high thermal conductivity, and covering the heating element 13 and the base material 12. The base material 12 includes a positioning portion 22 adapted to position the heating element 13, and the covering material 11 is formed complimentary to the heating element 13, and closes at least a partial range in a region between an exterior face and the surface of the base material 12.
Patent GB-2506644-A (GB)
Title: Linear symbol level equalisation at a receiver
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN LARS
IPC: H04B1/7097
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: Linear symbol level equalisation is used to estimate a transmitted symbol vector in an nth observation window of signals received from multiple users each using a different spreading code. An iterative conjugate gradient algorithm resolves a column vector. The matrix vector product used in each respective kth iteration of the algorithm is computed using at least one fast transform. The receiver or detector estimates a posterior mean from the computed column vector, then utilises the estimated posterior mean to determine the transmitted symbol vector.
Patent GB-2498249-A (GB)
Title: Sealing method for battery holder.
Inventor: CHANG TSUN-YU
IPC: H01M2/02
Filed: 2011-09-16
Abstract: A sealing method for a battery holder. A first jig circles the edge periphery of the opening of a can so as to define and fix the shape of the opening of the can. Then a second jig is inserted into the interior of the can through the opening of the can so as to set the shape of the edge of the opening of the can by way of the metal stretching property of the metal sheet, and the side surface of the can is planar. Finally, a cover is placed on the opening of the can to be sealed by way of thermal welding. The present solution employs a jig to automatically restore a distorted can to the correct shape, which can make the entire process of sealing battery holders manufactured batchwise automatic and save manual costs.
Patent GB-2510645-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a tape drive
Inventor: LAKIN PHILIP
IPC: B41J33/14
Filed: 2013-02-12
Abstract: Maintaining tension in a tape requires spool motors to be energised which requires a continuous supply of electrical power to the motors even during periods of inactivity. In order to save energy there is provided a method of operating a tape drive 11 wherein the method includes reducing tension in tape extending between the two spools 15, 17 during a period when the tape is substantially stationary. The motors 16, 18 are controlled by a controller 24 and may be a pair of DC motors (Fig.1) or a pair of stepper motors (Fig.3). The tension may be reduced during at least one period of inactivity of the tape drive 11 wherein the or each period of inactivity meets a predetermined criterion e.g. the period of inactivity exceeds a predetermined duration.
Patent GB-2508937-A (GB)
Title: High frequency transformation of water
Inventor: MARSH ADRIAN
IPC: C02F1/30
Filed: 2013-03-08
Abstract: The invention relates to the transformation of water through a method of high frequency microwave electromagnetic irradiation to produce water where the clustering size of the water molecules is reduced and rearranged. The water thus produced has increased cellular hydration and absorption. An apparatus for the high frequency transformation of water is also claimed that uses microwave radiation between 600 MHz and 2.5 GHz and produces an electromagnetic signature for the purpose of imprinting the signature in a bulk body of water or in water within the containing vessel. The apparatus can be embedded within the body of a living organism (3, Fig. 5). Alternatively, the apparatus may be submerged within a bulk body of water or can be in close contact to a water containing vessel (3, Fig. 4). Suitably, a low frequency modulator (3, Fig. 1) produces the electromagnetic signature.
Patent GB-2512343-A (GB)
Title: Skincare compositions
Inventor: PAVIS DIANE MARIE
IPC: A61K8/34
Filed: 2013-03-27
Abstract: A skincare composition comprises benzoyl peroxide, at least one keratolytic agent and at least one sebum reducing agent. The benzoyl peroxide may be in a micronized form in a dispersion. Preferably the keratolytic agent is selected from lactic acid, glycolic acid, gluconic acid, lactobionic acid and salts thereof, Bakuchiol, and Vigna Aconitfolia Seed extract. The keratolytic agent may be sodium gluconate, and the oil reducing agent may be oleanolic acid. Preferably, the benzoyl peroxide is present at at least 0.5% by weight, but less than 15% by weight. The composition may be in the form of a serum, clear gel scrub, cream wash, or may be incorporated into a fibrous substrate, such as a pad or wipe. The composition may be applied to the skin of a patient for the prophylactic or remedial treatment of acne.
Patent GB-2512630-A (GB)
Title: Compact housing for a cosmetic container
Inventor: KINGSWELL JAMES ATTARD
IPC: A45D33/00
Filed: 2013-04-04
Abstract: A compact housing for a compact cosmetic container 100 comprises a tray (or godet) receptacle 104 adapted to receive a cosmetics tray 16 containing a cosmetic product 17. The housing is movable between a closed configuration, in which the cosmetic product 17 is covered by the lid 108, and an open configuration in which the cosmetic product is uncovered. The tray receptacle 104 may be movable between a locked configuration, in which removal of the tray 16 is prevented, and a release configuration, in which removal of the tray 16 is permitted. When the housing is in the closed configuration, the tray receptacle 104 is preferably in the locked configuration. In a further embodiment, the tray (206, fig.8A) may be held in place by contact between a projection (222, fig.9B) on the base of the tray 206 and a sliding elongate member (216, fig.9B) which may be moved between a locked and a release position.
Patent GB-2513560-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for evaluating cathodic protection
Inventor: DONALD ANGUS CRAIG
IPC: G01N17/04
Filed: 2013-04-23
Abstract: A method for evaluating cathodic protection of an electrically conductive object 32 comprises the steps of providing an electrically conductive probe 22 comprising at least a pair of spaced apart contact electrodes 26, 28, placing the contact electrodes in electric contact with the object to be inspected, measuring electric resistance 40 between the contact electrodes when in contact with the object and measuring electric potential difference 38 between at least one of the contact electrodes and at least one other electrode. The at least one other electrode may comprise another electrode of the at least two contact electrodes. Alternatively, the at least one other electrode may be a reference electrode 34. Preferably the method further comprises the step of ascertaining whether or not adequate electric contact has been established between the probe and the object based on the measurements of the value of resistance between the electrodes when in contact with the object. Also disclosed is an apparatus 20 for evaluating cathodic protection suitable for use in the method of the invention.
Patent GB-2515825-A (GB)
Title: Ramp side gates for livestock transport container
Inventor: WHARTON STUART
IPC: B60P3/04
Filed: 2013-07-05
Abstract: A container 10 having ramp side gates 20,30 each connected to the container by a hinged side member 22, 32 which both hinges for swinging action and pivots for vertical action, so that when loading ramp 40 is lowed the free end members 21,31 connect with the ramp side rails 42. The ramp side gates contain a second hinge 24, 34 which creates the 2 part gate, the potentially narrower auxiliary part 26, 36 and the potentially larger main part 28, 38. The auxiliary part may make up between 10% and 20% of the length of the entire gate. The first part of the folding gate may be between 0.25m and 0.5m and the main part of the gate may be between 2m and 2.5m. There is also a claim for a live stock container which has the double part ramp gates as described above.
Patent GB-2517426-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle panel bump stop
Inventor: KELLY DAVE
IPC: E05F5/06
Filed: 2013-08-19
Abstract: A bump stop device 10 includes a moveable element 13 to be received into a housing 11, a lockable height adjustment means 16 to set relative extension of the moveable element from the housing and a resilient means 18 adapted to provide a prevailing reaction force against a closed part of a vehicle 110. Preferably the moveable element is a shaft. The resilient means may be a diaphragm, a spring bias or a rubber head structure incorporating ribs. Preferably the height adjustment means comprises mating ratchet teeth on the shaft and housing in combination with a key, plug or pin inserted in a longitudinal slot in the shaft to lock said teeth. There may also be a retention element (12 figure 2) at the base of the housing to fix the housing to the vehicle. Also claimed is a method of installing a bump stop device. The device acts to reduce vibration noise between the closed parts of the vehicle during driving.
Patent GB-2517802-A (GB)
Title: Golf cleaner
Inventor: NIMENKO THOMAS
IPC: A63B47/04
Filed: 2013-09-03
Abstract: A golf ball cleaner (1) comprising a fabric tube, of which each distal end comprises an opening (8) arranged to receive a golf ball or a golf club into an internal space of the cleaner, and comprising at each respective distal end portion a collar (2), each collar being of greater thickness than that portion of the tube which is intermediate of the collars. Preferably the collars are double the thickness and stiffer than the intermediate fabric. Optionally the inner surface of the cleaner is a microfiber material.
Patent GB-2506292-A (GB)
Title: Support device for use in a wellbore and a method for deploying a barrier in a wellbore
Inventor: FRASER JOHN PAUL
IPC: E21B23/06
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a downhole support device for use in a wellbore and which is adapted to be run into the wellbore through or run on an elongate member string such as on a string of tubulars, a coiled tubing string or a slickline. The downhole support device comprises an inflatable element, which in use is adapted to be selectively connectable to the elongate member string and is further adapted to apply a biasing force in the direction of the wellbore walls. The inflatable element has an inlet for receiving fluid and/or fluidized solids. The support device is further adapted to be selectively disconnectable from the elongate member string.
Patent GB-2513995-A (GB)
Title: Fuel System for a vehicle
Inventor: VALLURI SUDHIR
IPC: G01F23/20
Filed: 2014-04-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel system (10) for a vehicle, the fuel system (10) comprising: at least one fuel tank (12) for storing fuel; at least one filling duct (16) for filling fuel to be stored in the fuel tank (12) into the fuel tank (12); at least one quantity sensor (20) arranged in the filling duct (16), the quantity sensor (20) being capable of measuring a quantity of the fuel flowing through the filling duct (16) into the fuel tank (12), wherein the fuel system (10) comprises at least one quality sensor (22) capable of measuring at least one quality parameter characterising the quality of the fuel flowing through the filling duct (16) into the fuel tank (12). The quality sensor may comprise a fuel density sensor.
Patent GB-2528427-A (GB)
Title: A wig device
Inventor: SIMPSON JULIA
IPC: A42B1/22
Filed: 2014-04-05
Abstract: A wig liner device, suitable for interposing between a user's scalp and a wig, comprises a body arranged to curve in a curved skull axis over a semispherical form from a front edge 4 to a rear edge 3 along side edges 2. The rear edge 3 composes an attachment means, in the form of an elbow 6 for the band. The elbow 6 may be secured using a button, hook and eye, press stud or hook and loop tape material. In use, the device, which may be made of 100% muslin, protects the scalp from the lining of the wig.
Patent GB-2518713-A (GB)
Title: Water testing
Inventor: JACKSON SIMON
IPC: G01N33/18
Filed: 2014-07-11
Abstract: A method of testing water comprises the steps of taking a sample 18 to be tested, diluting the sample, applying a reagent 16 to the sample, heating the sample for a predetermined period, and using the colour of the sample to provide an indication of the water quality. Preferably, the presence of bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is used as a marker to provide an indication of the water quality. The dilution step may dilute the sample to approximately 1% of its original concentration. The reagent may be Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL), and a chromogenic substrate. A colour developer and a stop reagent may also be used, and the colour of the sample, after reaction with the reagent, may be compared with a colour chart 24. The method may be used for testing the quality of either fresh or sea water.
Patent GB-2516202-A (GB)
Title: Collet retention mechanism for a rotary tool
Inventor: MEYERS ANDREW
IPC: B23B31/20
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: An accessory tool retention assembly (100) for a rotary tool (10) includes a collet (104) having a body defining a collet axis (P) and a plurality of flexible segments (130) that extend longitudinal along the body generally parallel to the collet axis (P). Each flexible segment (130) includes a curved end portion (138) that curves radially outwardly from the collet body. A collet chuck (108) is configured to be coupled to an output shaft (34) of a motor (24) of a rotary tool (10). The collet chuck (108) defines a collet receiving passage (162) configured to slidably receive the collet (104). A detent structure is positioned to block the collet (104) from exiting the collet receiving passage (162) while the flexible segments (130) of the collet (104) are in a relaxed state.
Patent GB-2516206-A (GB)
Title: Bandwidth guarantee and work conservation
Inventor: POPA LUCIAN
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2012-07-31
Abstract: According to an example, a method for bandwidth guarantee and work conservation includes determining virtual machine (VM) bandwidth guarantees assigned to VMs in a network including a source VM that communicates with destination VMs. The method further includes assigning minimum bandwidth guarantees to communications between the source VM with the destination VMs by dividing a VM bandwidth guarantee assigned to the source VM between the destination VMs based on active VM-to-VM communications between the source VM and the destination VMs. The method also includes allocating, by a processor, spare bandwidth capacity in the network to a communication between the source VM and a destination VM based on the assigned minimum bandwidth guarantees.
Patent GB-2534560-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of composite substrates
Inventor: PAUL JOSEPH MORROW
IPC: F16C33/20
Filed: 2015-01-22
Abstract: A method for producing a composite substrate comprises the steps of applying a metallic layer 4 to a surface of a substrate 2 and applying a material 6 to the metallic layer 4 on the surface to mechanically lock the material to the substrate by means of the metallic layer 4. The material 6 has a melt viscosity of less than 550 Pa.s when applied to the metallic layer 4, which improves the adhesion between the substrate 2 and the material 6. Preferably, the melt viscosity is between 150 and 500 Pa.s, and most preferably is around 350 Pa.s. The metallic layer 4 is preferably applied to the surface of the substrate 2 by spraying, most preferably using twin wire arc thermal spraying. The material 6 may be applied to the metallic layer 4 by at least one of injection moulding, hot plate welding, sintering and powder coating. The surface of the substrate 2 may be pre-prepared by grit blasting. The material 6 is preferably a bearing material, and may be a thermoplastic or thermoset material selected from a polyolefin, silicone rubber, a fluoropolymer, an acetal-based plastic and a polyaryletherketone such as PEEK (polyetheretherketone). The substrate 2 is preferable a metal, e.g. steel, and the metallic layer 4 may comprise Aluminium Bronze.
Patent GB-2539368-A (GB)
Title: Intravascular photoacoustic imaging
Inventor: GIJS VAN SOEST
IPC: A61B18/24
Filed: 2015-02-09
Abstract: A catheter-based imaging apparatus comprises a catheter 81; an optical emitter 82 at a distal portion 81c configured to emit optical excitation signals; one or more ultrasound transducers 86, 87 at its distal end configured to transmit acoustic excitation signals, and to detect ultrasound response signals from an object of interest at frequencies which include a lower receive frequency at least as low as 10 MHz and a higher receive frequency at least as high as 35 MHz. The ultrasound transducers are thereby configured to detect response signals comprising photoacoustic response signals from the object of interest (e.g. a circumferential section of a vessel or lumen wall) at the lower receive frequency and high resolution imaging signals at the higher receive frequency. The lower frequency transducer can be a piezoelectric polymer (e.g. PVDF or PVTrF) or composite transducer, and the higher frequency transducer can be a piezoelectric ceramic (e.g. PZT or PMN-PT). The high and low frequency transducers can be on a common substrate, or can be integrated in a single extended range transducer. A method of using the apparatus to obtain intravascular photoacoustic image data is also disclosed.