baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2562556-A (GB)
Title: Thumbnail generation from panoramic images
Inventor: Neeraj Goel
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2018-01-05
Abstract: A method implemented by at least one computing device 102, to determine a location of an object within a panoramic image 108, the method comprises: forming a plurality of portions from a 3D projection of the panoramic image; generating a plurality of 2D projections for the plurality of portions by projecting a respective said portion onto a 2D plane such as using use a sliding window over the 3D surface in order to generate the portions/series. The computing device then performs object recognition 206 on the 2D projection of the portions to identify objects and attributes of the objects within the portions along with determining locations of the objects relative to the 3D projection; and outputting the location of the object 110, which may be represented as a thumbnail 106. Alternatively, in response to a search image query a thumbnail is generated of the panoramic image specific to an object identified in the panoramic image.
Patent GB-2570345-A (GB)
Title: Emission control in an engine fuelled with a combination of a hydrocarbon fuel and hydrogen
Inventor: PAUL TURNER
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2018-01-23
Abstract: A method of controlling NOX emission from an internal combustion engine fuelled with a mixture of a hydrocarbon fuel, eg diesel fuel, and hydrogen comprises reducing the hydrogen content of the fuel mixture at high engine loads. Diesel fuel in tank 20 may supply injectors 16; liquid or gaseous hydrogen in pressure vessel 21 may supply injectors 23 via a regulator unit 22. The diesel injectors 16, regulator unit 22, hydrogen injectors 23 and glow plugs 26 may be controlled by an ECU 24 to achieve a desired energy input and a desired balance between diesel and hydrogen fuelling. Control may be based solely or partly on sensed NOx emission, and/or using a three-dimensional engine performance map with axes of demanded engine power, temperature and engine speed. Hydrogen may provide 75-95% of the energy content of the fuel up to two-thirds maximum load, and 30-40% at full load.
Patent GB-2561070-A (GB)
Title: Identifying human interaction with a computer
Inventor: DARRELL JOHN MARJORAM
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2018-02-08
Abstract: Identifying human interaction with a computer, comprising: receiving interaction data indicative of interaction with the computer; determining, at a first classifier, whether the interaction data is indicative of directed or random interaction with the computer; determining, at a second classifier, whether the interaction data is indicative of human or software-controlled interaction with the computer; determining whether the interaction data is indicative of human interaction with the computer based on an output of at least one of the first and second classifiers; and performing an action in dependence on the determination of whether the interaction data is indicative of human interaction with the computer. An indication from the first classifier may be provided to the second classifier being indicative of a directed interaction with the computer. The interaction data may be not indicative of a human interaction based on the output of at least the first classifier.
Patent GB-2573267-A (GB)
Title: Power management
Inventor: ANTHONY MICHAEL EATON
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2018-03-12
Abstract: A device comprising: an antenna 2; a circuit for harvesting power from radio frequencies 3 or 4; a communication (transceiver) unit 3 or 4; and a module comprising a processing circuit 3 or 4. The device communicates with a reader via a protocol that deems the session to have timed out if a period of non-communication elapses. While the transmitter sends a wait signal to keep the session live, the module is placed in a low power mode by an interrupt signal from the transmitter. The reader may request identity verification from the communication unit, the communication unit maintains the session with wait messages until the module completes verification and the communication unit returns the result to the reader. The module may send acknowledgement signals in response to the communication unit’s interrupt and resume signals. The module may, on suspending operation, store the state of the active components; and on beginning or resuming operation, sense whether there is enough power to complete a task and execute a task requiring not more than the available power. The device may be a smartcard or the like and the module comprise biometric (fingerprint) sensor 15.
Patent GB-2558140-A (GB)
Title: Air intake structure for compressor
Inventor: TAKUYA IKEGUCHI
IPC: F04D29/54
Filed: 2016-10-07
Abstract: An air intake structure for a compressor is provided with: an air intake duct having formed therein an air intake opening open in the direction opposite the center axis of the compressor; and a bell mouth having formed therein an annular flow passage expanding from the inlet of the compressor toward a space inside the air intake duct, the bell mouth including a plurality of struts for connecting an inner casing which is located inside the annular flow passage and an outer casing which is located outside the annular flow passage. Among the plurality of struts, at least one of a plurality of struts arranged laterally and located on both sides of a center plane which passes through both the center axis of the compressor and the center of the air intake opening has: a rear edge located on an imaginary plane passing through the center axis of the compressor; and a front edge located on the air intake opening side relative to the imaginary plane.
Patent GB-2564004-A (GB)
Title: Electronic communication platform
Inventor: MICHAEL MAICLEIN HOWARD
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2018-05-17
Abstract: An electronic communication method 400 comprises receiving, from a user, a user-assigned priority score for a sender (step 402) and controlling electronic communications based on the score. This includes at least one of controlling notifications to the user for electronic messages from the sender (SMS, MMS, emails, posting from social media or blog feeds etc.) based on the score (step 404), and controlling whether an incoming invitation for a calendar event sent from the sender to the user is accepted based on the score (step 452, fig. 10). Different types of notifications may be received based on the score exceeding various thresholds. For example, pop up alerts may be received or messages may be automatically opened. Different responses to invitations may be based on the score, such as automatic acceptance, tentative acceptance, or prompting the user. These methods may be carried out within an electronic communications platform comprising multiple users and organizations, and may prevent users from being bombarded with large numbers of unwanted notifications or invitations.
Patent GB-2574222-A (GB)
Title: Phenolic-based metamaterials and methods of forming phenolic-based metamaterials
Inventor: ALDINO ALBERTELLI
IPC: C08L61/06
Filed: 2018-05-30
Abstract: A method for preparing phenolic metamaterial comprising 1 part by weight of a phenolic resin, 2-4 parts by weight of a transition metal hydroxide and/or aluminium hydroxide and heating the mixture at a temperature of greater than 200oC to form the phenolic metamaterial. Also disclosed is a composite material prepared by bonding the phenolic metamaterial to a substrate, such as an aluminium sheet. The phenolic metamaterial may have a hardness of 300-600 HV (Vickers hardness).
Patent GB-2565700-A (GB)
Title: Support system for a structural casing of a turbomachine and associated connecting assembly
Inventor: PATRICK SULTANA
IPC: F01D25/28
Filed: 2017-05-19
Abstract: Support system (16) for a structural casing (10) of a turbomachine, which comprises: - a handling fitting (17) comprising a front edge (19) provided with one or more holes (26) for receiving one or more screws (24) for attachment to a flange (23) formed on the casing (10), a rear edge (20) provided with a cavity (32) for receiving a projecting boss (29) formed on the casing (10); - a pair of jaws (31), for gripping the boss (29), that are mounted in the cavity (32); - at least one screw (33), for adjusting the position of the jaws (31), mounted on the fitting (17) and engaging with at least one jaw (31).
Patent GB-2570048-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit with PCD button inserts
Inventor: MATTHEW JOHN IAN LEEMING
IPC: E21B10/56
Filed: 2019-01-03
Abstract: A drill bit with polycrystalline diamond (PCD) button inserts or studs 104 and a drill bit body protector to limit erosion of the drill bit body near the PCD studs. The drill bit body protector may take various forms such as a continuous hard facing layer (see figure 3), a plurality of cemented carbide studs (see figures 4-5), a wear resistant plate (see figures 6-7), a plurality of individual wear resistant washers (see figures 6-7), or a carbide support post or peg 402 attached to at least some of the PCD studs (see figure 9). Said carbide support posts may be protected by an annular guard 408 extending circumferentially around the bit body.
Patent GB-2582645-A (GB)
Title: DSL line interference susceptibility
Inventor: David Rohlfing
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 2019-03-29
Abstract: A method is presented of determining whether a digital subscriber line (DSL) is susceptible to radio frequency (RF) interference, e.g. from a broadcast radio station. The method measures the signal to noise ratio (SNR) margin on the DSL over time, 302. The measured SNR margin is then compared to a reference function of SNR margin over time, 304. The comparison is preferably performed over a 24 hour period. The reference function is diurnal: its SNR margin is higher during the day and lower during the night and repeats daily. A measure of the DSL’s susceptibility to RF interference is generated based on the degree of similarity between the measured SNR margin and the reference function. The comparison preferably involves regression analysis, where quality of fit and strength of fit parameters are determined and compared with predetermined thresholds. The measurements are preferably performed on downstream signals.
Patent GB-2582933-A (GB)
Title: A box for fishing tackle
Inventor: Dalton Brandon
IPC: E05C19/16
Filed: 2019-04-08
Abstract: A box 2 for fishing tackle, comprising a lid 6, magnetic fastener means 8 for fastening the lid, and a first part 10 for fitting on the body portion of the box and a second part 12 for fitting on the lid, and wherein at least one of the first part and the second part comprises: a lid-fastening magnet 14 retained by a system of three interlocking components; a first retainer 16 retaining the magnet, a second retainer 18 retaining the first, and a holder 20 holding the first and the second. These components may clip together. The box may comprise compartments (44 and 46, Fig. 3) for holding tackle in the lid and body.
Patent GB-2575548-A (GB)
Title: A cycle and a dock
Inventor: JON LEWIS CUMBERPATCH
IPC: E05B71/00
Filed: 2019-06-07
Abstract: A cycle 10 includes a lock (30, figure 1) including a main body attached to the cycle 10 and a member 32 which can be moved from an unlocked position to a locking position in which it extends through the spokes 42 of a wheel 14 of the cycle 10 to prevent the wheel 14 from turning. A dock 56 includes one or two upright plates 74 defining an aperture 76 such that the cycle 10 can be secured to the dock 16 by offering the cycle 10 to the dock and moving the lock member 32 through the or each dock aperture 76 into the locking position. The lock 30 may additionally comprise a lamp unit 24.
Patent GB-2584885-A (GB)
Title: Random access for short feedback procedures in wireless networks
Inventor: PASCAL VIGER
IPC: H04W84/12
Filed: 2019-06-19
Abstract: A random access mechanism for short feedback procedure. An AP provides a random-access NFRP (null data packet, NDP, feedback report poll) trigger frame wherein a predefined Association Identifier, AID, value, e.g. 0 for associated station, 2045 for non-yet associated station or a BSSID index, defines a random access for the stations to the plurality of resource unit, RU, tone sets. A non-AP station randomly selects a responding RU tone set from the plurality of RU tone sets and send an NDP feedback report response on the selected responding RU tone set. A dedicated backoff counter may be used for the purposes of contention to the random RU tone sets. A subsequent UL MU transmission can then be scheduled by the AP for the NDP responding stations. A subsequent trigger frame may reserve RUs wherein RUs are assigned to the station based on the index of the Random Access RU selected for the response, possibly with an offset. No unused RU is expected, improving the random-access network efficiency. Also, the number of non-AP stations that can be targeted by the random-access NFRP trigger frame can be increased.
Patent GB-2572893-A (GB)
Title: Interchangeable modular shelf system
Inventor: JASON BELLAR
IPC: A47F5/01
Filed: 2017-12-08
Abstract: An interchangeable modular shelf system, where a modular shelf framework is made of two support arms and two longitudinal members in a hollow rectangular shape. Onto this modular framework distinct types of display components may be attached, such that a single modular framework may contain a basket and a shelf. The modular framework can be attached to a vertical plane of the gondola rack, and can then be used for easily changing the type of display component attached, or for modifying the arrangement of the display components as necessary.
Patent GB-2573715-A (GB)
Title: Powder delivery assembly
Inventor: EAMONN FEARON
IPC: B29C64/209
Filed: 2018-01-19
Abstract: A powder delivery assembly (12) comprising a central bore (100) with an outlet through which, in use, a heating beam, such as a laser, and optionally a flow or gas, is arranged to pass along a beam axis (18) coaxial with the central bore, and a plurality of powder delivery nozzles (22), each powder delivery nozzle (22) comprising a bore and an outlet through which bore a stream of gas-powder flows, in use, along a respective powder trajectory (102) which is coaxial with the respective powder delivery nozzle bore, wherein the powder delivery nozzles (22) are arranged such that their respective powder trajectories (102) substantially intersect (32) the beam axis (18) downstream of the central bore's (100) outlet. The angle (104) between the powder trajectories (102) and the beam axis (18) is preferably 42-degrees, which improves powder deposition and confinement at the melt pool. The shape, materials and surface of the powder delivery assembly (12) is/are configured to minimise absorption of heat radiated from the melt pool (32), and to improve, by streamlining, the flow of gases away from the melt pool (32).
Patent GB-2588187-A (GB)
Title: Braking system
Inventor: Michael David Mitchell
IPC: B60T13/14
Filed: 2019-10-11
Abstract: A braking system 200 for a machine, for example a wheel loader or a tractor, includes an accumulator 210 for storing oil under pressure, at least one brake pack 212 in selective fluid communication with accumulator 210 and a hydraulic tank 214 in selective fluid communication with brake pack 212. A brake valve 208 allows oil to flow from accumulator 210 towards brake pack 212 in an opened state and from brake pack 212 towards hydraulic tank 214 in a closed state. A control module 206 is communicably coupled with brake valve 208, and transmits control signals to brake valve 208 for opening and closing the valve at least once to reduce oil pressure in accumulator 210 below a predetermined threshold. The system may allow accumulator 210 to be efficiently drained, for example during or after shutdown of the machine.
Patent GB-2587671-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for aircraft
Inventor: NORMAN WOOD
IPC: B64D33/08
Filed: 2019-11-06
Abstract: A thermal management system 100 has electric components with an outer profile 28,29 shaped to conform with the profile 24,26 of a nacelle 20, the components may be an electric motor 14 and/or power electronics 22. Preferably, the nacelle mounted by pylons to an aircraft wing. The components profile may conform to either an inner 24 or an outer 26 profile of the nacelle, with the components close to, preferably in contact with the nacelle. The system may have thermally conductive interfaces or manifolds 30 between the components and the nacelle defining a path conducting heat away from the components towards an external airflow; alternatively, the interface may surround the components forming the nacelle; the interface may be integrally formed with parts of the component by 3D printing or casting. The system may allow for passive cooling of electric components during flight.
Patent GB-2589077-A (GB)
Title: Subsea wellhead systems and methods
Inventor: Rolf Barfod Schüller
IPC: E21B41/08
Filed: 2019-11-07
Abstract: A subsea wellhead assembly 200 with a well frame 201 supporting at least one wellhead 202. A support frame 250 is releasably fixed to the well frame 201 by releasable connectors 252. A blow out preventer (BOP) 205 is provided on the wellhead 202 and supported by the support members 251 between the support frame 250 and the BOP 205. The support members 251 engage lower corners of the BOP which may be rectangular. Guideposts 225 position the support frame 250. A hatch can be closed above the wellhead (fig 31). The assembly can be supported on the seafloor by suction anchor, mud mats or piles. The wellhead assembly provides connection and load transfer between riser and wellhead structure and may be exposed to one-off, intermittent or cyclic loads causing damage or fatigue.
Patent GB-2579292-A (GB)
Title: Beauty product displays
Inventor: RICHARD ALLEN PORTS
IPC: G09F5/00
Filed: 2014-11-26
Abstract: A swatch for a beauty product, e.g. nail varnish, comprises a fingernail shaped portion 24 for displaying the beauty product, a remainder section 22 which supports the fingernail shaped portion and also includes a flat label portion 26, and at least one engagement protrusion 28 extending downwardly from the rear of the remainder section. The engagement protrusion may comprise a button 28 which engages with a hole in a frame to which the swatch attaches. The remainder section may further comprise slots 30 for engaging with the frame. The label portion 26 may be recessed from a plane of the remainder portion.
Patent GB-2594999-A (GB)
Title: Methods for processing incinerator bottom ash
Inventor: IAN WILLIAM SKENE
IPC: C04B18/02
Filed: 2020-05-15
Abstract: A method for processing incinerator bottom ash (IBA) comprises the steps of carbonating IBA aggregate material by CO2 sequestration and providing a stabilizing additive for mixing with the carbonated IBA aggregate material, wherein the additive comprises one or more components from group (b1) and one or more components from group (b2), wherein group (b1) consists of aluminium chloride and at least one other metal chloride, and wherein group (b2) consists of silica, zeolite and apatite. When the carbonated IBA and additive is mixed a stabilized IBA composition is formed, the stabilized IBA composition being suitable for use as a substitute for traditional aggregates in the manufacture of concrete and concrete products.
Patent GB-2587840-A (GB)
Title: An arrangement and method for installing a modular roofing component
Inventor: SEAN COYLE
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2020-05-22
Abstract: The guide arrangement, particularly for use with prefabricated roofs, comprises a guide element 1a that acts to guide modular roof elements into their final position relative to the walls of the building. The arrangement may comprise more than one guide element. The guide element preferably comprises a mounting portion 3a and a sloped portion 4a that extends at an angle from the mounting portion. The mounting portion may comprise fixing elements and/or apertures 5a,6a for receiving fixing elements. The sloping portion is preferably at 70 degrees to the mounting portion. The guide elements may be formed at least partially from a resilient material. Also claimed are a building and a modular roofing component arrangeable on the building, and a method of installation of a modular roofing component on a building.
Patent GB-2597702-A (GB)
Title: Isolated print medium dispenser
Inventor: JASON MARK EDELSTEIN
IPC: B41J29/13
Filed: 2020-07-30
Abstract: A printing machine 30 comprises a housing (31, Fig.4); a first internal volume (41, Fig.5) within the housing; a second internal volume 42 within the housing; and a shuttle 45 adapted to retain a container 47 of print medium. The first internal volume contains printing equipment for printing a print medium onto a workpiece, the printing equipment including a print head, a receptacle (43A, 43B, Fig.5) for a printing screen (S, Fig.5) and a support for a workpiece. The shuttle is movable between the first and second internal volumes. The housing comprises a carriage 36 movable between a closed position (Fig.4) and an open position (Fig.6). The carriage comprises a side wall 37 which, when the carriage is in the closed position, is located at a side of the second internal volume distal to the first internal volume to prevent external access to the second internal volume and which, when the carriage is in the open position, lies intermediate the first internal volume and the second internal volume to provide at least partial isolation therebetween. This enables a container to be exchanged without disrupting a print operation. Convective air flow between the volumes is maintained during normal operation.
Patent GB-2593949-A (GB)
Title: Electronics module for a wearable article
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN LYNCH
IPC: H04W76/14
Filed: 2020-07-31
Abstract: An interface 101 is arranged to communicatively couple with an electronics arrangement of the wearable article so as to receive a signal from the electronics arrangement. A controller 103 is communicatively coupled to the interface 101 and arranged to receive the signal from the interface 101. A power source 105 is coupled to the controller 103 and arranged to supply power to the controller 103. A first antenna 107 is arranged to communicatively couple with a mobile device over a first wireless communication protocol. A second antenna 109 is arranged to communicatively couple with the mobile device over a second wireless communication protocol. In response to the mobile device being brought into proximity with the electronics module 100, the first antenna 107 is triggered to transmit information to the mobile device over the first wireless communication protocol.
Patent GB-2601565-A (GB)
Title: An electrical outlet cover device
Inventor: MARY MARIA BARNETT
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 2020-12-07
Abstract: An electrical outlet cover device, comprising: an outlet attachment means; a top surface 1 that extends over a top face of the outlet; a front surface 2 connected to the top via a hinge so that it moves between covering the outlet and allowing access to the outlet. The front surface has a shelf 4, preferably with a front lip for supporting an electronic item, and may have a returning edge 10. The shelf has at least one passage for a cable 14, which may be formed by a perforation in the bottom of the shelf. The top may have a perimetric lip. The attachment means may comprise adhesive and/or returning edges extending from the top and/or sides 3.