baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2505091-A (GB)
Title: Virtual power station
Inventor: CARVER ANDREW JOHN
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2012-02-23
Abstract: The virtual power station (10) includes electrical power generators (20) for providing electrical power via an electrical power distribution network (40, 50) to power consuming devices (60). The virtual power station (10) further includes responsive load controls (120) with associated responsive loads (30). The responsive load controls (120) control power consumption of the responsive loads (30) with respect to a physical variable of the electrical power distribution network (40, 50) for stabilizing operation of the electrical power distribution network (40, 50). The responsive loads (30) execute a response signature and monitor and communicate their power demand arising from execution of the response signature to a central controller (140). From the information supplied by the responsive loads (30), the central controller (140) determines a measure of available responsive load capacity which, in turn, offers improvements in the management of the supply of power by the virtual power station.
Patent GB-2518824-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting device
Inventor: MESSENGER MICHAEL LAURENCE
IPC: F21V31/00
Filed: 2013-09-27
Abstract: A light emitting device 1 comprises a container (2, Fig. 1), a PCB 3 disposed inside the container, an LED 4 mounted on the PCB 3, and a reflector member 5. The reflector member defines an enclosure area 6 within which the LED 4 is disposed. A first encapsulating material 7 is disposed in the container and encapsulates the PCB 3 and a second encapsulating material 8 is disposed in the enclosure area 6 and encapsulates the LED 4. The second encapsulating material 8 is transparent.
Patent GB-2511623-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet composition
Inventor: COLQUHOUN HOWARD
IPC: C08L71/00
Filed: 2014-01-17
Abstract: A printed deposit comprising a self-assembled supramolecular polymer formed by Ï€- Ï€ stacking interactions between at least a portion of a first polymer (preferably an electron-rich chromophore comprising an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring, such as pyrenyl or naphthyl) and at least a portion of a second polymer (preferably an electron-deficient chromophore comprising an alkene or an aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety, such as a naphthalene diimide or a dinitrofluorenone). An ink composition suitable for forming the deposit of the self-assembled supramolecular polymer comprising a solvent and a first and a second polymer, wherein at least a portion of the first polymer is capable of forming Ï€- Ï€ stacking interactions with at least a portion of the second polymer to form the self-assembled supramolecule.
Patent GB-2514881-A (GB)
Title: Robust and high performance instructions for system call
Inventor: PATEL BAIJU V
IPC: G06F21/12
Filed: 2014-03-11
Abstract: Robust system call RBSTCALL and return RBSTRET instructions are executed by processors including execution circuitry and registers storing pointers to data structures in memory. The registers comprise segment registers, e.g. GS. For RBSTCALL the execution circuitry receives system call instructions from requesters which transfer control from a privilege level of the requester, e.g. ring 3 (user mode) or ring 0, to a privilege level of an operating system kernel, e.g. ring 0 (step 611). In response, the execution circuitry swaps the data structures that are pointed to by the registers between the requester and the operating system kernel in one atomic transition (step 612). Use of a SWAPGS instruction following a SYSCALL/SYSRET instruction is no longer needed. Privilege escalation attacks are avoided because using one single atomic instruction instead of a sequence prevents occurrence of faults in the middle. Faster RBSTCALL/RBSTRET assumes target ring is zero and removes segment validations.
Patent GB-2510512-A (GB)
Title: Selecting the most appropriate device to satisfy a user request
Inventor: KNOWLES IAN
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: Selecting an end-user device from a plurality of end-user devices to satisfy a user request. The method comprises storing at a portal aggregator (112, Figure 1) data identifying a user device group (116, 118 Figure 1) comprising a plurality of end-user devices, wherein the data identifying the device group comprises the capabilities of each end-user device (Figure 2). When the portal aggregator receives a request from the user 402 the portal aggregator generates a list of end-user devices 404, 406 from the device group that are capable of satisfying the user request. The portal aggregator then selects 410 an end-user device from the list of capable end-user devices and then transmits a command 412 to the selected end-user device to satisfy the request. In some cases the list of capable end-user devices may be sorted, filtered and/or prioritized prior to selecting an end-user device from the list 408. Such ranking may be based on status information, geographic/location information, storage space information etc. Capabilities information maintained in the portal aggregator may include telephone/call capabilities, text/email capabilities, video (camera) recording capability or television/radio recording capabilities. The portal aggregator may therefore select the most suitable device, from a group of devices, based on current capabilities to satisfy a user request. In one particular embodiment the selection may be based on determining the most appropriate/suitable device based on a monitored users location pattern e.g. daily pattern of being at home/work. The user may periodically report his/her geographical location to enable the pattern to be determined by the portal aggregator.
Patent GB-2525891-A (GB)
Title: Bearer reconfiguration
Inventor: LIESHOUT GERARDUS JOHANNES PETRUS VAN
IPC: H04W36/04
Filed: 2014-05-07
Abstract: A data transmission method of a User Equipment, UE, in a Long Term Evolution, LTE, compliant mobile communications network, and a corresponding UE. The method comprises detecting reconfiguration of a bearer from a split bearer in which uplink Packet Data Convergence Protocol, PDCP, Protocol Data Units, PDUs, are transmitted to both a Master eNB, MeNB, and to a Secondary eNB, SeNB, to a non-split bearer in which uplink PDCP PDUs are transmitted only to the MeNB. If reconfiguration of a bearer from a split bearer to a non-split bearer in which uplink PDCP PDUs are transmitted to the MeNB is detected, various methods of retransmitting PDCP PDUs for which there has been no confirmation of successful delivery by a protocol layer below the PDCP layer within the UE are described, dependent on the conditions before the bearer reconfiguration.
Patent GB-2532772-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to digital image correlation systems
Inventor: ESZTER SZIGETI
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-11-27
Abstract: A random speckle pattern is displayed on a display screen 16 and the image then undergoes an imposed geometric transformation, for example being shifted by an integer number of pixels, the pixel pitch having been measured against a standard. The change in the image is measured by a digital image correlation ("DIC") system 10, which requires validation. The digital image correlation system 10 is then validated by comparing the known measured changes against the imposed geometric transformation. Traceability back to a measurement standard can be provided by means of measuring the pixel pitch with a measuring device that is itself validated back to a measurement standard. A method of calibrating a DIC system is also described. The invention has particular application to validating computer models of aircraft structures and also certification of aircraft components.
Patent GB-2522325-A (GB)
Title: Microplate content agitation apparatus and method
Inventor: COCHRANE GARY
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2014-11-28
Abstract: An agitation device 10 for agitating products held in an array of sample vessels 31, the device comprising a body 12 with vessel receiving area or platform 21 to hold the array of sample vessels, an actuating means 43, 46, 44 for creating an agitation motion, an agitation member receiving member 42 connected to the actuating means and an agitation member 40 which connects to the receiving member and comprises an array of agitation projections 41 which are positioned to enter the sample vessels wherein the vessels are held substantially still relative to the body and an agitation motion, ideally a horizontal stirring motion, is induced in the agitation projections. Ideally the array of sample vessels is a micro-well or multi-well plate. The actuation means may comprise a rotary oscillator. The device may further comprise damping means between the actuating means and receiving member to reduce vibration, a sensor for detecting resonant frequency and a controller to control the actuating means to maintain the agitation motion at a specified resonant frequency in response to input from the sensor.
Patent GB-2518104-A (GB)
Title: Instruction for shifting bits left with pulling ones into less significant bits
Inventor: PLOTNIKOV MIKHAIL
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2013-06-25
Abstract: A mask generating instruction is executed by a processor to improve efficiency of vector operations on an array of data elements. The processor includes vector registers, one of which stores data elements of an array. The processor further includes execution circuitry to receive a mask generating instruction that specifies at least a first operand and a second operand. Responsive to the mask generating instruction, the execution circuitry is to shift bits of the first operand to the left by a number of times defined in the second operand, and pull in a bit of one from the right each time a most significant bit of the first operand is shifted out from the left to generate a result. Each bit in the result corresponds to one of the data elements of the array.
Patent GB-2526905-A (GB)
Title: Sintering Particulate material
Inventor: POTTER MARK ALFRED
IPC: B33Y10/00
Filed: 2015-03-11
Abstract: A method of selectively sintering particulate material, the method comprising: providing a layer 6 of particulate material; providing an amount of a radiation absorbent material, such as carbon black in powder form, over a selected surface portion of the layer of particulate material; providing an amount of a material that comprises a plurality of elongate elements 16 over at least part of the selected surface portion of the layer of particulate material; and providing radiation 8 across the selected surface portion so as to sinter a portion of the material of the layer including causing the plurality of elongate elements to become embedded in the sintered portion of material. The elongate elements are selected from the group consisting of carbon nanotubes and elongate graphene plates. The radiation absorbent material and elongate elements may be provided together in a compound 14, wherein the compound can be a liquid comprising a solvent. An apparatus for selectively sintering particulate material is also claimed which comprises one or more printing devices 12 and a radiation source 10. A compound for use in a process of selectively sintering particulate material is also claimed.
Patent GB-2538983-A (GB)
Title: Engine turbocharger
Inventor: Stuart Graham Barker
IPC: F02B37/20
Filed: 2015-05-30
Abstract: An engine turbocharger 1 comprises an exhaust turbine 10 with inlet 11 connected to engine exhaust B, and an outlet 12. The exhaust turbine is connected to an air compressor D which in turn is connected to a cooler E leading back to engine A via air intake F. A water delivery device 20 delivers water droplets X via a nozzle 21 into the engine exhaust adjacent the inlet to the exhaust turbine. In use water delivered by the delivery device into the engine exhaust turns to steam in the hot engine exhaust gases, increasing the pressure of the exhaust gases between the engine and the inlet to drive the exhaust turbine faster. A water cooling system 30 with inlet 31 and outlet 32 may also or alternatively be provided to cool exhaust gases emerging from the turbine outlet 12.
Patent GB-2533009-A (GB)
Title: Lamp
Inventor: ROGER LIONEL DAVID SPARROW
IPC: F21L4/00
Filed: 2015-06-08
Abstract: A torch has a body 1 and a battery 5 housed in the body 1. The body 1 carries an LED 4 and a total internal reflection lens 6 at the end opposite from a press button switch 3. An inertial sensor or accelerometer 7 is mounted in the housing. The LED 4 is powered by the battery 5. Charging contacts 8 are exposed on the housing. A control printed circuit board 2 is mounted in the body 1. The LED 4, the battery 5, the switch 3 and the accelerometer 7 are connected to the PCB 2. The accelerometer 7 detects movement of the lamp in terms of acceleration of the lamp when the lamp is tapped. The lamp switches between different states on detection by the inertial sensor of a tapping action of a first or second type.
Patent GB-2523050-A (GB)
Title: Superficially porous hybrid monoliths with ordered pores and methods of making and using same
Inventor: WEI TA-CHEN
IPC: C01G25/02
Filed: 2013-09-27
Abstract: The invention provides superficially porous metal oxide or hybrid metal oxide monoliths with ordered pore structures. The superficially porous hybrid silica monoliths of the invention provide several major advantages over existing silica monoliths. When used in chromatography, the superficially porous hybrid silica monoliths of the invention deliver fast separation at very low back pressure and possess superb pH stability and much improved mechanical strength.
Patent GB-2532536-A (GB)
Title: Cloud based content aware fill for images
Inventor: Sohrab Amirghodsi
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2015-07-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus for cloud based content aware fill, where an image is obtained, one or more first regions are selected to be filled based on the values of pixels in one or more second regions 302. The image is then down-sampled to create a smaller version 304, which is sent to a remote service 306. The remote server generates a map 310, which identifies values for each of the pixels in the first regions that is to be used to set the value of the pixels, where the values are based on the pixels in the second regions. The map is then used to determine the values of pixels and generate an output image 316. The received map may include a compressed or partially compressed map and table with offsets of pixels. The output image may be generated on a stripe by stripe basis.
Patent GB-2532131-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for generating two-dimensional images from projection data
Inventor: WALTER IRVING GARMS
IPC: G06T11/00
Filed: 2015-10-12
Abstract: A method for generating a two-dimensional image of an object using a computerised tomography (CT) scanner includes selecting 502 an imaging surface for the object, the imaging surface including a plurality of pixels, selecting a viewing direction that is non-parallel to the imaging surface, rotating an x-ray source of the CT scanner around the object through a plurality of views, wherein the x-ray source projects x-rays towards a detector array opposite the x-ray source. For each pixel of the plurality of pixels, the method includes acquiring using the detector array, from the plurality of views, data values for x-rays that pass through the pixel and are within a pre-determined angle from parallel to the viewing direction, and combining 510 the data values acquired for the pixel to calculate a final value for the pixel. The method further includes generating 512 the two-dimensional image of the object based on the calculated final values for each pixel.
Patent GB-2543567-A (GB)
Title: Descender
Inventor: OLIVER AUSTON
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 2015-10-23
Abstract: A descender device (1, Fig 1) assembly and method of utilising the assembly to for manually raise and lower an object or person on a rope 12 comprises providing a device which has a housing (9, Fig 1) with opposing first and second ends 17 (19, Fig 3) and opposing side walls 21, 23. An attachment means 4, configured for attachment to an anchor point or to the object or person to be raised or lowered, is provided at the first end of the housing and rope entry and exit 63, 65 ports are provided at the second end of the housing. A drive pulley 8 (around which the rope is wound) is connected to a centrifugal brake 14 which limits the speed of rotation of the drive pulley by a gear assembly (40, 46, Fig 6). The device further comprises a wheel 6 which is connected to the gear assembly and arranged to be gripped by a user of the device. A rope retaining means (24, Fig 1) in the form of a projection 86 and groove (71, Fig 1) with gripping features (82, Fig 2) is provided on an outside of the housing. The groove extends across a side wall of the housing, corresponding with the projection, and the projection is configured to redirect the rope from one of the exit or entry ports when the rope is looped around the hook so that a portion of the rope is aligned to enter the groove and is gripped by the gripping features.
Patent GB-2535122-A (GB)
Title: Projectile comprising solid state actuator
Inventor: SIMON JOHN HOLDEN
IPC: F42B10/42
Filed: 2014-11-12
Abstract: There is provided a projectile (100) comprising a solid state actuator (105), the solid state actuator having first and second states. The solid state actuator (105) is configured to activate in response to firing of the projectile to move the solid state actuator from the first state to the second state. The movement to the second state is configured to deform the projectile (100) so as to increase the ballistic coefficient of the projectile. There is also provided a weapons system comprising the projectile (100) and a weapon having a barrel through which the projectile (100) is suitable for firing.
Patent GB-2551339-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical device with integrated microwave source
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2016-06-13
Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument for ablating biological tissue, the instrument comprising a tissue contacting treatment portion having: a microwave power source 134 comprising a power amplifier 152 generating microwave energy for ablating biological tissue; and a radiating structure connected to the microwave power source 134 and configured to deliver the microwave energy into the biological tissue. Power amplifier 152 may include a wide band gap semiconductor transistor and/or a GaN-based high electron mobility transistor HEMT. Microwave power source 134 may comprise a power amplifier driving generator circuitry 132. Generator circuitry 132 may comprise: an oscillator arranged to receive a DC input signal and generate a microwave frequency signal; and a driver amplifier 148 arranged to receive the microwave frequency signal and generate an input signal for the power amplifier 152. The tissue treatment portion may include a power source, preferably comprising a coupling unit for inductively or magnetically coupling power from an external supply. Power amplifier 152 may be connected to the radiating structure by a tuneable transmission line having an adjustable electrical length. The tissue treatment portion may form a distal end assembly for insertion through an instrument channel of a surgical scoping device e.g. an endoscope.
Patent GB-2551384-A (GB)
Title: LED lighting system for aircraft
Inventor: DANIEL ALAN RUST
IPC: H01H43/00
Filed: 2016-06-17
Abstract: An aircraft lighting system may replace fluorescent tubes with LED modules. A variety of lighting modes that vary colour and/or brightness may be selected using a switch 1 which may be any type of switch or touch screen panel. Basic light intensity levels may be selected between off, dim, medium and bright. A further range of options may be implemented by moving the switch between two positions within a set period of time. Thus mood lighting may be implemented and it may be possible to have various sections of the interior of the cabin at different levels of illumination and color spectrum. The LED units incorporate LEDs of red, green blue and white to create a pallete of shades. The device seeks to provide retrofit options without introducing additional controls or controllers.
Patent GB-2554726-A (GB)
Title: A medical tube storage system
Inventor: STEPHEN TOOKE
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 2016-10-06
Abstract: A medical tube holder comprising a vest 10 having at least one sealable pocket 30 located on the vest 10. The inside of the pocket 30 is provided with at least one tube retaining devices 40 (e.g. clip) into which the end of a medical tube may be releasably retained. There may be at least one aperture 28 which a medical tube can pass through whose area may be adjustable. The pocket 30 may comprise a first surface 32 and a second surface 34 which at least partially overlays the first surface 32. The first 32 and second 34 surfaces may be pivotally connected along a first edge 36 and either or both of the surfaces 32,34 is provided with connecting means 38a,b (e.g. hook and loop, snap fit, zip etc.) for releasably connecting the surfaces 32,34 together. There may be more than one pocket on the vest 10.
Patent GB-2552849-A (GB)
Title: Ticket management method and system
Inventor: THOMAS BADGER
IPC: G06Q10/02
Filed: 2016-11-09
Abstract: A method and system for managing tickets for entry into a designated area comprises; providing one or more options for a person to obtain a ticket following a request; updating a record of the person to indicate that a particular ticket is allocated to the person when that person has obtained the ticket; wherein the updating comprises associating the ticket to a personal identification document registered with the persons record. The personal identification document may be a driving licence, passport or nation identity card and may be registered and verified before allocation of the ticket. The designated area may have eligibility requirements, such as an age limit, and the record of the person may be checked to ensure the requirements are met. This method means that before entry into an event, a ticket can be checked to ensure that it is carried by the person it was allocated to without the person being required to bring identification which may be lost or stolen. The ticket may be a near-field communication (NFC) or radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag or wristband that is read at the event.
Patent GB-2543210-A (GB)
Title: Gate drive circuit having self-compensation function
Inventor: CHAO DAI
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2014-08-14
Abstract: A gate drive circuit having a self-compensation function, comprising: a plurality of cascaded GOA units, an Nth level GOA unit comprising: a pull-up control module (1), a pull-up module (2), a transfer-down module (3), a first pull-down module (4), a bootstrap capacitance module (5) and a pull-down holding module (6). The pull-up module (2), the first pull-down module (4), the bootstrap capacitance module (5) and the pull-down holding module (6) are respectively electrically connected to an Nth level gate signal point Q (N) and an Nth level horizontal scanning line G (N), the pull-up control module (1) and the transfer-down module (3) are respectively electrically connected to the Nth level gate signal point Q (N), and the pull-down holding module (6) inputs a direct current low voltage VSS. The pull-down holding module (6) is formed using a first pull-down holding module (61) and a second pull-down holding module (62), said modules operating alternately. The pull-down holding module (6) having a self-compensation function is designed to improve the reliability of a long-term operation of the gate drive circuit, and the effect of threshold voltage drift on the working of the gate drive circuit is reduced.