baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2494976-A (GB)
Title: Handwriting recognition where unrecognised input is stored as a prototype
Inventor: GOODMAN BRIAN DANIEL
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2012-09-14
Abstract: The invention provides a method of handwriting recognition including receiving input from a user, which includes a handwritten symbol. The input is compared 220 to prototype symbols to determine whether the input includes a threshold degree of similarity with a prototype symbol. If it does not, the input is stored as a prototype symbol 230. If the input does include a threshold degree of similarity with a prototype symbol 240, it is determined whether the input represents a text character. If the input represents a text character, the text character is identified 250 and a prototype text character is identified 252. The input is then mapped to, i.e associated with, the identified text character and the identified prototype text character 254. If the input does not represent a text character, the input is matched to a prototype shape 262, and the input is mapped to the prototype shape 264. Stored prototypes may be replaced by new prototypes, or by an averaged prototype.
Patent GB-2494312-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for managing a parking lot based on intelligent imaging
Inventor: COHEN DANIEL
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2011-05-08
Abstract: To manage a plurality of parking spaces, one or more images are acquired, with each parking space appearing in at least one image. Periodically acquired images of occupancy and identity are used in directing a customer to a parked vehicle. Periodically acquired images of just occupancy are used in controlling respective environmental aspects, such as illumination and ventilation, of the parking spaces. For these purposes, the images are classified automatically as "vacant" or "occupied", and are displayed along with their classifications so that the classifications can be corrected manually.
Patent GB-2493670-A (GB)
Title: Method for detecting content of chitosan fiber in textile
Inventor: ZHOU JIACUN
IPC: G01N21/79
Filed: 2011-03-24
Abstract: A method for detecting content of chitosan fiber in textile dissolves a chitosan fiber in the textile by acetic solution, using potassium polyvinyl sulfate as the titration solution. The method can detect the content of a chitosan fiber in textile quickly, with very low error and high sensitivity.
Patent GB-2508666-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle exhaust diagnosis
Inventor: VARNEY BRIAN
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2012-12-10
Abstract: A method of determining the condition of a particle filter in a vehicle exhaust system to diagnose a fault. The method comprises providing a numerical scale of possible values for each of one or more variable parameters of the component, the values having increasing quality from one end of the scale to the other, defining in each scale a plurality of successive thresholds, and providing for each threshold a virtual data bin. The one or more variable parameters are measured at time intervals to obtain successive values of the parameters, and each successive value is placed in every data bin having a threshold on the lower quality side of the value. The values in respective data bins are continually summed, and, upon reaching a trigger limit in any bin, the average value in that bin in calculated. The average value is used in a diagnostic check of the filter, and the bin in which the trigger limit was reached is cleared. The variable parameters may be a pressure differential, a dynamic head and/or a volume flow rate.
Patent GB-2511481-A (GB)
Title: Cookware insulation
Inventor: BARTON BENJAMIN
IPC: A47J36/36
Filed: 2012-12-28
Abstract: Removable thermal insulation is provided for a cooking pot 20 having a thermally conductive base and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the base so as to define a food containment region. The insulation may comprise a sleeve 2 of non-flammable thermally insulating fabric material arranged to cover at least a portion of a side wall and may comprise a further portion of thermally insulating material 12 arranged to cover at least a portion of a lid 24 of the cooking pot. The insulating sleeve inhibits heat from escaping from the saucepan via conduction through the side. The saucepan once so insulated is suitable for use on a hob. The insulating sleeve 2 comprises attachment means such as hook and loop material for attaching the insulating fabric material to the side wall.
Patent GB-2509909-A (GB)
Title: Connector including a strap
Inventor: ENTWISTLE LORNE
IPC: F16B2/26
Filed: 2013-01-16
Abstract: A connector (1) comprises at least one strap (2) that projects from a lock (4). The strap (2) is adapted to be wrapped around part of a first item and the connector (1) is provided with a second means whereby it can be secured to a second item so that the first and second items can be connected together. The lock (4) is located in an aperture (5) defined by the connector (1) adjacent a channel (8) into which a free end of the strap (2) may be inserted. The strap (2) is secured in position in the channel (8) by a projection (12; 16) from the lock (4) that engages a part of the strap (2). The second means may comprise a second strap (3). Alternatively or in addition, the connector (1) is provided with a tab or a lug that is adapted to be connected by a fastener either to the second item or to a third item.
Patent GB-2499743-A (GB)
Title: System and method for containing borehole fluid
Inventor: DWYER JAMES P
IPC: E21B33/06
Filed: 2011-09-09
Abstract: A device for containing fluid flow from a borehole includes: a containment assembly including a body having a cavity configured to receive a leaking portion of a borehole termination structure extending from the borehole and surround the leaking portion, the cavity configured to be adapted to at least partially conform to a shape of at least one of the leaking portion and the borehole termination structure; and a flow control assembly configured to connect a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the containment assembly and direct downhole fluid into the fluid conduit.
Patent GB-2503567-A (GB)
Title: Elute-collecting mechanism
Inventor: YAMAZAKI TOMOYUKI
IPC: B01D15/10
Filed: 2013-05-13
Abstract: An elute-collecting mechanism is constructed, including: a collection passage 31, 32 and 34 having an inlet to be inserted into and removed from the upper end of a trap column 21 and an outlet to be inserted into and removed from a collection container 42. A support member 37 for supporting the collection passage in such a manner that the inlet is fixed while the outlet is vertically movable; a contact part 34a provided at the outlet to come in contact with the collection container 42 when the outlet is inserted into this container 42; and an elastic member 33 for pressing the outlet downward so that a tip of the outlet is lower than the tip of the inlet, the elastic member 33 being compressed when the support member 37 and the collection container 42 are brought closer to each other while keeping the contact part 34a in contact with the container 42.
Patent GB-2501648-A (GB)
Title: An integrated intelligent server based system and method/systems adapted to facilitate fail-safe integration and/or optimised utilisation of various sensory
Inventor: ACHARYA TINKU
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2012-01-10
Abstract: Integrated intelligent system adapted for any operating system and/or multi-OS computing environment seamlessly having sensory input/data acquisition cum recording server group and /or analytics server group enabling fail-safe integration and /or optimized utilization of various sensory inputs for various utility applications. Also disclosed as added advancements include intelligent method/system for cost-effective and efficient band adaptive transferring /recording sensory data from single or multiple data sources to network accessible storage devices, fail safe and self sufficient server group based method for sensory input recording and live streaming in a multi-server environment, intelligent and unified method of colour coherent object analysis, face detection in video images and the like, resource allocation for analytical processing involving multi channel environment, multi channel join-split mechanism adapted for low and /or variable bandwidth network link, enhanced multi-colour and/or mono-colour object tracking and also an intelligent automated traffic enforcement system.
Patent GB-2519947-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle safety system
Inventor: MERRER YANN LE
IPC: B60R21/013
Filed: 2013-10-29
Abstract: A safety system arrangement for a vehicle using sensors to determine the relative position of a vehicle on a road compared to the edge of the road, where a safety system is deployed when the vehicle determined as driving over rough terrain, entered a ditch or is airborne. The safety system trigger threshold will be at a first level if the vehicle is on the road and is not likely to depart from it; if the vehicle is determined to have left the road or is likely to leave the road then the trigger threshold is at a second level. Depending on the threshold level the control unit may activate the safety systems more rapidly and may compare vehicle movement properties such as pitch and speed. The safety systems may be airbags 12, 13, seatbelt pretensioners, and door-, window-closing, and seat-back resetting means. Cameras 18, GPS and other positioning sensors 7 are used to identify the relative road position and whether the vehicle has left or is about to leave the road (fig 6). A variety of different sensor types can be used to communicate with the control unit 11 such as inertial sensors 5, wheel rotation sensors 6, pedal sensors 8, suspension sensors 9 and steering sensors 10.
Patent GB-2516151-A (GB)
Title: Method of calibrating torque using peak hold measurement on an electronic torque wrench
Inventor: KING JERRY A
IPC: G01L25/00
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: The method of calibrating a tool 100, such as an electronic torque wrench, includes coupling the tool to a calibration fixture 200 and applying an amount of torque by the tool. The amount of torque is measured by the tool, thereby creating a peak tool measured value. The amount of torque is also measured by the calibration fixture, thereby creating a peak calibration measured value. The tool applies a calibration factor to the peak tool measured value after the torque is released, thereby creating a calibration measurement. An adjusted calibration factor is generated by the tool, causing the calibration measurement to match the peak calibration measured value. A tool includes a drive head to apply torque, a handle, a torque sensor, a processor to hold a peak measured torque value based on a calibration factor, a display and a user input interface. A user may adjust the peak measured torque value to match a peak applied torque value displayed on a calibration fixture. A calibration fixture includes a torque sensor, a processor to hold a peak applied torque value, a display and a user input interface in communication with the processor to allow a user to input a calibration torque.
Patent GB-2513815-A (GB)
Title: System, method, and interfaces for work product management
Inventor: JARVIS JAMES JOHN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-02-01
Abstract: A method includes receiving an initial electronic file where the initial electronic file is associated with a work product. The method further includes resolving, automatically, an electronic file content type associated with the initial electronic file and executing, automatically, at least one subscription program associated with the electronic file content type of the initial electronic file. The method further includes retrieving an enhanced electronic file based on a matter security level. The enhanced electronic file is associated with an indication of completion of the at least one subscription program. Another embodiment includes extracting a set of metadata from the initial electronic file and storing the set of metadata from the initial electronic file in a memory. Yet another embodiment includes populating, automatically, at least one field within a field-oriented electronic file from the set of metadata.
Patent GB-2530536-A (GB)
Title: Photography accessory
Inventor: GARRARD MICHAEL
IPC: G03B15/04
Filed: 2014-09-25
Abstract: A remotely-operable flashgun positioning apparatus comprises a tilting unit 7 and a panning unit 5. A flashgun can be to the tilting unit via a connecting portion 11. A motor operates the pan and tilt via remote control. The apparatus may also be attachable to a tripod.
Patent GB-2520605-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing pattern and apparatus therefor
Inventor: HOLMES BRIAN WILLIAM
IPC: B41M3/14
Filed: 2014-09-26
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a pattern on a substrate web 1 comprises: providing a production tool (print cylinder) 2 having a surface relief structure 3 of elevations and depressions, the elevations corresponding to the desired pattern to be applied to the substrate web 1. A curable material 6 is applied to the elevations of the surface relief structure 3 on the production tool 2. The applied curable material 6 on the surface relief structure 3 is brought into contact with a substrate web 1 at a first location L1. The substrate web 1 and surface relief structure 3 are transported together in contact from the first location L1 to a second location L2, the first and second locations L1, L2 being spaced from one another along the transport direction TD of the substrate web 1. The substrate web 1 is separated from the surface relief structure 3 at the second location L2 whereupon the curable material forming the pattern is affixed to and carried by the substrate web 1. The curable material 5 on the substrate web 1 is cured by exposure to at least one curing energy source 8a, 8b, either while the substrate web 1 and surface relief structure 3 are in contact between the first and second locations L1, L2 and/or after the substrate web 1 has been separated from the surface relief structure 3 at the second location L2.
Patent GB-2523880-A (GB)
Title: Sensor
Inventor: PRIESTLEY GRAHAM
IPC: A61B5/024
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: A sensor device 19 comprises: first sensor module, associated with a first hand of a user, has at least one first sensor contact surface; and a second sensor module, associated with a second hand of the user has at least one second sensor contact surface, where a wired connection 21 connects the first and second sensor modules. The modules are provided with a plurality of sensors including: a pulse sensor (e.g. piezoelectric sensor, audio sensor, light sensor); an SpO2 sensor to measure pulse oximeter oxygen saturation; a temperature sensor; and at least one ECG electrode pair, wherein a first electrode is disposed in the first sensor module and a second electrode is disposed in the second sensor module. The device may include a third module 20 adapted to project into the outer ear canal of a user. The first module may include at least one finger socket in a recessed portion of a body which is formed integrally with the second sensor module. The second sensor contact surface may be located on an outer shell of said body. The pulse sensor and/or the SpO2 sensor may be a reflective photoplethysmography sensor.
Patent GB-2537802-A (GB)
Title: Parameter estimation and control method and apparatus
Inventor: EDWARD JOHN DAW
IPC: H02P27/04
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A parameter of one or more oscillating components in a noisy input signal is estimated by sampling the input signal S202, recursively generating a Z-transform component S204, transforming the Z-transform component to give frequency, phase or amplitude of the Z-transform component S206 and using this to give the parameter of an oscillating component in the input signal S208. Transforming the Z-transform component may involve finding an elliptical locus in the complex plane, aligning the minor and major axes of the ellipse with the real and imaginary axes and mapping the ellipse to a circular locus. The input signal may be the current in a drive coil of a motor and first and second oscillating components in the input may be the drive current and a current induced by back EMF. A drive voltage may be controlled based on the parameters estimated for the second oscillating component.
Patent GB-2521961-A (GB)
Title: A foot and ankle walking brace
Inventor: DAVIS KENNETH PAUL
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2013-09-04
Abstract: A foot and ankle walking brace (1) comprises a pair of leg splints (2) adapted for location along the lateral and medial sides of a lower limb (23, 24, 25) respectively. A foot plate (3) is secured at opposite sides thereof to distal ends (4) of the splints (2) and at least two head plates (5) are connected to or defined by proximal ends (6) of the splints (2) respectively. In use, proximal ends (6) the splints (2) and the head plates (5) are incorporated in a cast leaving the foot (23) and ankle (25) suspended above the foot plate (3) in a non-weight bearing state, while the foot plate (3) permits a normal heel-toe walking gait to be maintained during use. Preferably, the head plates (5) are provided with a plurality of projections (9) to strengthen bonding of the head plates (5) to the cast.
Patent GB-2537638-A (GB)
Title: Medicament delivery device
Inventor: ALASTAIR MCKEAN WILLOUGHBY
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2015-04-21
Abstract: A medicament delivery device (MDD) 10 has a syringe 12, a housing 22, a needle shield 24, a biasing member 26 and one or more blocking members 28. The needle shield is biased axially forwardly by the biasing member so as to selectively cover a needle of the syringe. However, the biasing member is prevented from biasing the needle shield axially forwardly until a radial movement of the blocking members has occurred, which is precipitated by a forward axial movement of the syringe. Consequently, the forward movement of the syringe releases the needle shield to automatically make safe the device. The MDD may further comprise a power source 44, which is can be actuated to move the syringe axially forward. The power source may comprises a compression spring. The power source may comprise a volume of a liquefied gas propellant, possibly a hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) or possibly a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO). The MDD may also comprise a means of priming the device.
Patent GB-2524425-A (GB)
Title: Electrode assembly
Inventor: PERNU KIMMO
IPC: A61B5/024
Filed: 2013-12-31
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an electrode assembly (120) including a thin, low thickness snap (10) for use, for example, in a heart rate monitoring. The electrode assembly (120) can come in the form of a kit with multiple pieces or in an assembled form. The electrode assembly (120) includes two electrodes (24) with respective snaps (10) connected by a non-stretchable material portion (102). The electrode assembly (120) can be easily integrated into a garment with minimal interference in the usability of the garment itself. Additionally, the present invention relates to a garment having integrated therein an electrode assembly (120).
Patent GB-2532306-A (GB)
Title: Electronic/photonic chip integration and bonding
Inventor: ANDREW GEORGE RICKMAN
IPC: G02B6/43
Filed: 2015-07-16
Abstract: An optical waveguide device 1 has one or more photonic chips 2. A first portion of the photonic chip has an array of first components, such as photodetectors D1-D4, each having an optical input and an electrical output. A second portion has an array of second components, such as modulators M1-M4, configured to receive an electrical input. The optical waveguide device further also has an integrated circuit 3 which may be flip-mounted onto the photonic chip and forms an electrical bridge between the electrical outputs of the first components and respective electrical inputs of the second components. The integrated circuit is directly mounted onto the one or more photonic chips; and/or is located between the first portion of a photonic chip and the second portion of a photonic chip.
Patent GB-2540985-A (GB)
Title: Fragrance volatizing jewelry and methods of producing the same
Inventor: ADORAM LESHEM
IPC: A44C25/00
Filed: 2015-08-03
Abstract: Functional jewellery 10 that can release perfume and a method of manufacturing functional jewellery 10 configured to volatize a fragrance, the jewellery comprises a shell 12 comprising a bottom plate 14 and a vertical sidewall 16, erecting essentially orthogonally to said bottom plate 14 and forming a continuum therewith; wherein said vertical sidewall 16 defines an interior cavity 18 within said shell 12; an absorbent element 22 is introducible into said interior cavity 18, wherein said absorbent element 22 is configured to absorb said fragrance; a sintered metal sheet 25 which includes a plurality of gaps and is shaped essentially congruent to an interior upper groove 30 of the shell 12 so that the sheet 25 covers the absorbent element 22 when it is affixed to the vertical sidewall 16 of the shell 12. Liquid fragrance may be applied to the absorbent element 22 before it is placed into the jewellery item 10 and the gaps in the metal closure 25 may allow the aroma to permeate out of the jewellery item 10 in a gaseous form.
Patent GB-2529559-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for vehicle parking
Inventor: NICOLL DOUGLAS
IPC: G08G1/14
Filed: 2015-08-18
Abstract: A means for receiving a parking space request 205 from a vehicle driver and for providing, in response to the request, the identity and location of at least one available parking spot 210. The vehicle driver may select, from the identified available parking spots, a preferred parking spot 215. Information relating to the selected spot is collected and may include ambient weather conditions, online payment availability, local traffic flow, parking manoeuvre requirement and/or ambient noise levels. A user parking preference profile is updated 240 in accordance with selected and declined parking spots 225. Navigational instructions 220 may be provided to the driver so as to lead them to their selected available parking spot. User profile settings may optionally be updated based on user commentary 245. Data pertaining to driver parking behaviour may be collected via camera or radar data collectors (103, fig 1) or via a user device within the vehicle.
Patent GB-2544530-A (GB)
Title: Fuzzy Caching mechanism for thread execution layouts
Inventor: LEONARDO MARTINS
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: Methods (2100) for using a fuzzy caching mechanism (2000) optimise thread execution layouts (900, 1000), comprising: obtaining information pertaining to a plurality of previous thread execution layouts, a previous thread layout execution layout specifying which processing threads were respectively run on which of the computing cores; receiving information pertaining to a set of processing threads to be allocated between the plurality of computing cores, the information including respective sets of one or more processing parameters or requirements for the respective processing threads; determining one of the previous threads execution layouts to be used as the basis for a present thread execution layout for the set of processing threads to be allocated, the determining including using the respective sets of one or more processing parameters or requirements as matching parameters in a machine based matching process to identify the most appropriate previous thread execution layout to be used; and allocating the set of processing threads between the plurality of computing cores in dependence on the determined previous thread execution layout. The Fuzzy Caching Mechanism 2000 may be embodied as an artificial neural network.