baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2548085-A (GB)
Title: A System and method for coordinating a propeller with an electronic engine control
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER ROY CARRINGTON
IPC: F03D17/00
Filed: 2016-02-29
Abstract: A method and system for coordinating a propeller 18 with a controller module 48, comprising a machine (e.g. aircraft / watercraft engine, wind turbine) having a propeller mounted to a shaft 32 at a hub 19, an electronic controller module and at least one sensor 40, 46. The sensor detects at least one unique parameter of the propeller when the shaft is received in the machine and sends a signal representative of the unique propeller characteristic to the controller module. The controller identifies the propeller and adjusts engine performance. The sensor may be a transducer 40, a magnetic pick-up unit 46. The unique parameter may comprise an arrangement of magnetic targets 44 on the blades, hub or shaft, beta tube depth displacement 42, pitch angle, propeller speed or phase. The method may be run in a calibration mode. Engine performance may be varied to match, coordinate, configure, calibrate or customise the engine to the received propeller blade, such that the engine may know which specific propeller has been installed and operates accordingly to the optimal requirements of that particular fitted propeller.
Patent GB-2533256-A (GB)
Title: Data processing systems
Inventor: HÅKAN PERSSON
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2014-09-24
Abstract: A data processing system (20) comprising an accelerator (12) that acts as a common shared resource for plural applications (3) executing in respective virtual machines (4, 5). The data processing system (20) includes an interface mapping unit (21) that facilitates the submission of tasks from applications to the accelerator (12). The interface mapping unit (21) includes physical registers (8) that act as physical register input/output interfaces for the accelerator (12). The interface mapping unit (21) exposes a plurality of virtual accelerator input/output interfaces (22) to the applications (3) that are then dynamically mapped to the physical register input/output interfaces (8) by the interface mapping unit (21) to allow applications to access, and thereby submit a task to, a given physical register input/output interface (8).
Patent GB-2535076-A (GB)
Title: Stress amplification factor analysis methodology for assessing fatigue performance of threaded connectors
Inventor: MICAH ANTONIO THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2014-10-21
Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed for characterizing a threaded coupling such as between two tubular members, e.g., casing segments employed in the field of oil and gas recovery. In one embodiment, a virtual model of the coupling is generated, and the virtual model is re-arranged to simulate plastic deformation of at least part of the coupling. The re-arranged model is analyzed to derive a stress/strain distribution of the coupling subject to subsequent loading, and an SAF (stress amplification factor) is determined from the analysis that reflects the effect of cyclic loading of the coupling. The method facilitates a thorough assessment of the performance of the coupling in fatigue.
Patent GB-2535918-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive clustering of locations
Inventor: TUSHAR UDESHI
IPC: G01C21/36
Filed: 2013-06-25
Abstract: A method of generating cluster information to consolidate multiple locations for display to a user. The method includes receiving, at a computing device, a plurality of location identifiers corresponding to a plurality of locations at which a mobile computing device was previously located, defining, by the computing device, a plurality of geographic regions 126A-D based at least in part on the location identifiers, wherein each of the geographic regions defines a physical area in which at least one of the locations is located. Selecting, by the computing device, a subset of the geographic regions based on respective distances between a current location 124 of the mobile computing device and a respective reference point within each of the regions, and outputting, by the computing device and for display, an indication of the subset of the plurality of geographic regions. Selecting the subset further comprises selecting smaller geographic regions 126C-D for shorter distances and larger regions 126A for longer distances.
Patent GB-2542467-A (GB)
Title: Video-based system and method for parking occupancy detection
Inventor: HAO WU
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2016-07-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the occupancy of a parking space. The method comprises acquiring multiple images of a scene (42, Fig 1), extracting a line of data from each image and stacking the lines of data to form a spatiotemporal (ST) image (52, Fig 1). The resulting ST image is analysed to obtain occupancy data of a region of interest (60, Fig 1). Three lines of data may be taken from each image, the lines may correspond to values from red, green or blue pixels. Temporal and spatial noise reduction may be performed on the ST images prior to analysis. The analysis of occupancy may take the form of analysing non-lightness components of the RGB values; analysing the hue-saturation values (HSV) of each line; comparing saturation values of the ST image to a threshold value; detecting horizontal intensity changes in the ST image; subtracting a background ST image from the acquired ST image.
Patent GB-2554073-A (GB)
Title: Cable management assembly
Inventor: CRAIG ANTHONY MULVAY
IPC: H02G3/30
Filed: 2016-09-14
Abstract: The invention provides in one embodiment a cable management assembly for use with a railway rail 1, the cable management assembly 2 comprising: a connector 10 comprising a clip 12 and a fastener 11 for fastening the clip to an underside of a foot of the railway rail, and a tube 20 comprising, along the length of the tube, a slit 20a for insertion of a cable into the tube, wherein the clip comprises an opening 12a through which the tube is insertable into the clip, and the tube and clip are configured to be moveable relative to each other between an open position (figure 1), in which the slit and opening are aligned to allow the cable to be inserted into the tube, and a closed position (figure 2), in which the slit and opening are out of alignment so that the cable is retained in the tube. A second embodiment details the use of cable retainers (50, figure 7) for retaining the cable in the tube. Preferably the cable management assembly is non-conductive.
Patent GB-2554390-A (GB)
Title: Computer security profiling
Inventor: ANDREW MAYO
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2016-09-23
Abstract: Similarity is determined between two executable program files (102, 104). Byte samples (108, 110) are obtained from each executable program file (102, 104), respective distributions of byte values are determined, and a difference metric between the distributions is determined, for example by a byte sampler (106). Responsive to the difference metric indicating a similarity, file import sections (116, 118) of the executable program files (102, 104) are processed to determine a set of application programming interface (API) references for each executable program file (102, 104), for example by a file import processor (114). Responsive to a similarity metric determined from matching entries in the sets of API references, an indication is made to a computer security utility (122) that the executable program files (102, 104) are similar. The computer security utility (122) preferably controls execution of at least one of the executable program files (102, 104) based on the indication.
Patent GB-2539617-A (GB)
Title: Measuring upstream modulation error ratio
Inventor: CARL L DUAN
IPC: H04L1/20
Filed: 2015-03-24
Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media can be operable to calculate modulation error ratio using feedback from error correction processing. An error correction value obtained through an error correction process can be added to a measured slicer error in order to calculate a modulation error ratio. An error correction value associated with a correctable error can be based upon the difference between a received symbol and a correct symbol. An error correction value associated with an uncorrectable error can be based upon a measured slicer error and the distance between constellation symbols in a constellation diagram.
Patent GB-2547512-A (GB)
Title: Warning a vehicle occupant before an intense movement
Inventor: TAL THIEBERGER-NAVON
IPC: G02B30/26
Filed: 2016-12-12
Abstract: A safety system for an autonomous vehicle that is used to warn an occupant engaged in a certain activity that involves handling an object that can harm the occupant in an event of a Sudden Decrease in Ride Smoothness (an SDRS event). The safety system includes a camera that takes images of the occupant and a computer that estimates, based on the images, whether the occupant is engaged in the certain activity. The computer receives from an autonomous-driving control system an indication of whether an SDRS event is imminent. Responsive to both receiving an indication of an imminent SDRS event and estimating that the occupant is engaged in the certain activity, the computer commands a user interface to warn the occupant shortly before the SDRS event. If an SDRS event is imminent, but the occupant is not engaged in the activity, no warning or a second less noticeable warning is issued. The activity may include applying makeup, using an ear swab or using a tool such as scissors. Numerous other details of camera equipped autonomous vehicles are disclosed.
Patent GB-2547529-A (GB)
Title: 3D digital content interaction and control
Inventor: STEFANO K CORAZZA
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2016-12-19
Abstract: Inputs are received denoting user selection of parameters of user interactive features to change an appearance of three-dimensional digital content (e.g. orientation, depth of field, colour intensity, direction of light, viewer position, lens parameter, filters or colour correction). Images (402, 404, 406, 408) are rendered (e.g. using ray tracing) from the 3D digital content (e.g. 3D model), each image having a difference in the parameter(s), one to another. A control (410) is associated with the plurality of images allowing user interaction to sequentially navigate through the images in a scrolling manner based on the differences in parameter(s). Unauthorised access to the 3D digital content (e.g. the source model) is thus avoided, while the user enjoys a pseudo-3D experience.
Patent GB-2543987-A (GB)
Title: Printed circuit board and method for designing same
Inventor: JIANYONG FU
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2014-08-27
Abstract: A method for designing a multi-threaded hole printed circuit board comprises the following steps: on the printed circuit board (10), orderly laying a top layer (11), an upper solder resist layer (12), a wiring layer (13), a lower solder resist layer (14) and a bottom layer (15) as well as a plurality of threaded hole forming parts penetrating through the printed circuit board (10) and bare copper regions thereof (17); laying a printed circuit board geometric outline layer and a wiring prohibited layer on the printed circuit board (10); on a location of the wiring prohibited layer and corresponding to the threaded hole forming part, laying a first circle (18) having a larger cross section than the threaded hole (16); on a location of the circuit board geometric outline layer and corresponding to the threaded hole forming part, laying a second circle having the same cross section as the threaded hole (16); laying copper foils respectively on the bare copper regions (17) to which the top layer (11), the upper solder resist layer (12), the wiring layer (13), the lower solder resist layer (14) and the bottom layer (15) correspond, and the area of the copper foil is not less than that of the bare copper region (17).
Patent GB-2559984-A (GB)
Title: Method, system, computer program and computer program product
Inventor: Thomas Stephen Rouse
IPC: A61B5/12
Filed: 2017-02-23
Abstract: Headphone system 30, which may be in-ear (figure 2), includes first and second earpieces 110a, 110b each comprising an electrode 112a, 112b. These measure electrical signals generated by a user in response to auditory stimulus provided by the headphones. The electrodes may comprise conductive, flexible material, such as pads 36a & 36b, preferably having an impedance less than 5kΩ and possibly made from silver-aluminium silicone. The electrodes may also be attached by hook and loop, adhesive or stitching. A third electrode 32 may be connected to a headband 34 for contacting a users scalp via protrusions 33, or may be integrated in a lanyard or cord of the system or held by the user in use. The system can be used to perform Auditory Evoked Potentials (AEP) tests detecting change in hearing response and a corresponding method, which includes comparing electrical characteristic at first and second times, is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2550038-A (GB)
Title: Driver identification using vehicle approach vectors
Inventor: STEPHEN JAY ORRIS
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 2017-03-16
Abstract: A method of driver identification includes connecting first 122 and second 124 mobile devices via beacons 104 whilst zones A-M around the vehicle are monitored using ultrasonic sensors 106. A driver identifier 108 predicts trajectories 134, 136 for the mobile devices, based on information received from the beacons and the sensors, and determines which one of the mobile devices is associated with a driver based on which device is approaching the drivers door. The beacons and sensors may be activated when a key-fob scanner 102 detects a key-fob 110 within a certain distance 112 of the vehicle. The received signal strength RSSI or the transmitted amplitude may be used to determine the mobile devices positions using triangulation. The devices may have been paired with the beacons previously which allows the vehicle to identify multiple drivers and set up driver preferences on entering the vehicle where the number of key-fobs is less than the number of drivers.
Patent GB-2550478-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft turbine engine comprising a discharge device
Inventor: ARNAUD NICOLAS NEGRI
IPC: F01D21/02
Filed: 2017-03-31
Abstract: An aircraft turbine engine 10 comprises at least one first compressor, an annular combustion chamber 70 and at least one first turbine 46, which define a first flow duct for a primary flow 22. A valve 56 is positioned between the combustion chamber 70 and the first turbine 46 so that activation of the valve diverts dumps at least part of the airflow 22 radially outside the turbine 46. The valve has a locking / unlocking means (62, figure 6) which may be activated by pyrotechnic, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or electrical means, and may be activated in response to detection of turbine overspeed. Such an overspeed protection system may be applied to an engine with a geared fan, to prevent turbine overspeed in the event of failure of part of the transmission.
Patent GB-2551641-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for presenting media listings based on quality of service at a user device
Inventor: WALTER R KLAPPERT
IPC: H04N21/482
Filed: 2017-05-16
Abstract: Determine and compare quality of service (QoS) for user device receiving same cloud-based media asset from plurality of over-the-top (OTT) content providers and display, using media listing, the media asset from content provider with better QoS. In one aspect, based on comparing same content from multiple OTT providers, server ranks first provider with higher QoS in ranked list above second provider with lower quality. In another aspect, first and second QoS is compared to threshold quality and resulting media guide based on comparison. Quality characteristics may include bandwidth constraints, error rate, bit rate, throughput lag, transmission delay, availability, latency or jitter. First and second QoS may be a weighted average and a checksum value may be queried from user device. Database listing ratings may compare different QoS with ratings displayed simultaneously in EPG. QoS alerts, notifications, user profiles, subscription data and automatic downloads may be used. Further comparison to same content from a third OTT provider may be determined. Interactive television EPG with aggregated content from numerous video on demand (VOD) providers allows viewers to simultaneously search media content libraries of each source via single interface and ensure they receive best quality video streaming available based on subscription options.
Patent GB-2562542-A (GB)
Title: Low-NOx stable flame burner (LNSFB)
Inventor: LEILEI DONG
IPC: F23R3/34
Filed: 2017-05-20
Abstract: A gas turbine burner has an oxidizer port Fig 1, 1 located in the center of a burner head, surrounded by a plurality of fuel ports Fig 1, 2. The jets are angled toward the central oxidizer port(s) 20 therefore the fuel jets impinge directly on the air 10 flowing up through the central oxidizer jet(s), to produce fuel/oxidizer mixing. A porous media 9 may be inserted inside the air or fuel jets to promote turbulent flow. Swirlers can be inserted inside the oxidizer port(s) and/or fuel port(s) or slot(s), to control flame stability and structure. Air 8 surrounding the outside of the burner may become entrained and passes up the outside of the burner 7 to the flame. Burners may be arranged in arrays Fig 8. A central air jet may be surrounded by fuel jet which in turn may be surrounded by a further air jet Fig 7, 15, 16, 17 respectively. The device is intended to promote low NOX creation, a stable flame and reduce blow back.
Patent GB-2563223-A (GB)
Title: Tree tie
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER FARR
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 2017-06-06
Abstract: A tree tie 10 comprises a strip of a plastics material, and connection 12, 18 means whereby the strip can be formed into a closed loop, wherein the strip includes an indicator portion 26 of reduced thickness. The thickness of the indicator portion maybe less than 30% of the thickness of the majority of the strip. Tension in the strip, caused by a tree, with which the tie is used, growing may cause the indicator portion to split, forming a hole, the presence of the hole indicating that the tie is too tight. Upon the tree growing further the tree tie may split or break, therefore releasing the tie from the tree.
Patent GB-2555188-A (GB)
Title: Building strap
Inventor: RONALD SAMMONS
IPC: E04B7/04
Filed: 2017-08-01
Abstract: The building strap 1 comprises an L-formed strip having a leg 2 and a foot 3 joined at an angle 4, and a channel 5 pressed outwards at the angle, the channel comprising a secondary channel pressed outwards from a primary channel. Undulations may extend laterally or longitudinally along the leg next to the channel. The building strap may be a joist hanger or a cross joist. Also claimed is a pressed, sheet metal product having a leg and a foot joined at an angle, at least one channel pressed outwards at the angle, with bent double lips formed in edge flanges extending out from the channel. Also claimed is a tool consisting of a V block having a cut in it, a pair of rotating blocks between which is a central block having a cut out, wherein the rotating blocks rotate towards the V block to bend the pressed sheet metal product and form lips at the bend of the pressed sheet metal product. Also claimed is a method of forming the pressed, sheet metal product using the tool.
Patent GB-2559855-A (GB)
Title: Frame mounting
Inventor: EIRIK BJORN
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 2017-12-15
Abstract: A frame mounting member in the form of an elongate member 10 of uniform cross section having a profiled body with a base part, the base part having spaced finger members 26 upstanding therefrom and a central part 32 between the fingers, wherein the base part comprises resiliently flexible material, the profiled body being arranged such that flexing of the central part between the finger members causes movement of the finger members through flexing of the profiled body. The member can be mounted between a window frame and a building opening. The fingers may have barbs 28a/b and may be inserted in recesses in a frame, flexing of the member allowing attachment via a friction fit. The central part may be of reduced thickness to facilitate flexing and may taper upwards in use. The member may comprise other recesses for attachment of seals, gaskets, a window sill etc. Also claimed is frame assembly including a wooden frame and a mounting member, and a method of use.
Patent GB-2569579-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining rail pressure in a common rail fuel system
Inventor: ANDREAS NILSSON
IPC: F02D41/38
Filed: 2017-12-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of determining at least one operating parameter of a fuel injection system. The fuel injection system includes a fuel rail adapted to supply pressurized fuel to one or more fuel injectors, the fuel rail including a pressure sensor. The method comprises the steps of: a) obtaining a signal from the pressure sensor; b) analysing the signal in the frequency domain; c) from the results of the analysis of step b) determining the at least one parameter. The parameter may be the pressure drop in the common rail or the amount of fuel injected subsequent to one or more injections. The method may comprise analysing the signal using a Fast Fourier Transform, FFT.
Patent GB-2562567-A (GB)
Title: Cultivation system
Inventor: ROLLY WHATTON
IPC: A01G24/50
Filed: 2018-03-08
Abstract: A cultivation system comprises an elongate support member 12, the support member 12 being provided with a longitudinal feature 20, and a growing medium 26 carried by the support member 12, the growing medium 26 defining a co-operating longitudinal feature 30 with which the longitudinal feature 20 of the support member 12 interengages. The growing medium may be of generally mushroom cross-section. The growing medium may take the form of a pair of blocks of a growing material located side by side with a plastics bag, the blocks being spaced apart to define the co-operating feature. The growing medium maybe located with a rigid tray shaped to define the co-operating feature. The support member may be supported upon a plurality of legs which may be telescopic.
Patent GB-2571995-A (GB)
Title: Ion Guide
Inventor: Simon Maher
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2018-03-16
Abstract: An ion guide electrode assembly 10 is described. The electrode assembly 10 comprises a first sheet 100, having first and second surfaces 110, 120 comprising a plurality of corresponding regions 111, 112, 121, 122. The first sheet 100 comprises a set of N electrodes 130, 140, including a first electrode 130 and a second electrode 140, provided as tracks mutually spaced apart on the first surface 110 thereof. The electrode assembly 10 is arranged in a planar configuration and a tubular configuration. In the tubular configuration, a first part 131 of the first electrode 130, provided in a first region 111 of the first surface 110, overlays a second region 122 of the second surface 120. Also the first part 131 of the first electrode 130 overlaps a second part 132 of the first electrode 130 and/or a second part 142 of the second electrode 140, provided in a second region 112 of the first surface 110. This provides an ion guide with reduced complexity whilst improving homogeneity and linearity of the electric field. The ion guide therefore may have a smaller minimum radius and increased robustness.