baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2522409-A (GB)
Title: Method, device, and computer program for selecting one communication mode among a plurality in a system comprising a mobile node and fixed nodes
Inventor: THOUMY FRANCOIS
IPC: H04W84/12
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: Wireless transmission of data between fixed devices and a mobile device is performed using one of a first TDMA mode in which a copy of data is transmitted sequentially by the fixed devices to the mobile device and a second TDMA mode in which the data is transmitted by a selected subset of the fixed devices. The mode is selected on the basis of variations in communication conditions between the fixed devices and the mobile device. Evaluation signals are transmitted from the mobile device at a selected transmission rate when there is no data for transfer and a parameter of the signals determined at the fixed devices e.g. RSSI values. If the RSSI values are stable, indicating that the mobile device is stationary, the second mode may be selected and a subset of fixed devices chosen. The evaluation signals may represent dummy data. The system may be a Wireless Personal Area Network in which the mobile device is a camera situated on a robot arm (figure 1).
Patent GB-2525577-A (GB)
Title: Bridge and method for coupling a requesting interconnect and a serving interconnect in a computer system
Inventor: AUERNHAMMER FLORIAN ALEXANDER
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2014-01-31
Abstract: A bridge 100 for coupling a requesting interconnect and a serving interconnect connected to a number of coherent units in a computer system is proposed. The bridge includes a first interface 111 and an issuer 120. The first interface is configured to receive a read request and a number of write requests that the read request depends on from the requesting interconnect. The issuer is configured to issue the received number of dependent write requests to the serving interconnect. The issuer also issues the received read request to the serving interconnect after issuing the number of dependent write requests and before receiving write acknowledgments for the issued dependent write requests from the serving interconnect. The bridge may further comprise a plurality of read machines 131-13N for handling read requests received at the first interface and a plurality of write machines 141-14M for handling write requests received at the first interface. The read and write machine can be controlled by the issuer. The first interface can be coupled to the requesting interconnect and a second interface can be connected to a serving interconnect, the interfaces each having a plurality of buffers 111-114, 151-154. The invention reduces latency and improves throughput.
Patent GB-2508529-A (GB)
Title: Bios network access
Inventor: MANN JAMES
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2011-08-30
Abstract: Embodiments provide devices and operations which enable a computing device to access a network. The computing device may execute a basic input/output system (BIOS), in response to the BIOS, the computing device may establish a wireless link with a client device and receive, from the client device, network access information.
Patent GB-2510762-A (GB)
Title: A method and device to distribute code and data stores between volatile memory and non-volatile memory
Inventor: VEMBU BALAJI
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2011-12-28
Abstract: A method, device, and system to distribute code and data stores between volatile and non-volatile memory are described. In one embodiment, the method includes storing one or more static code segments of a software application in a phase change memory with switch (PCMS) device, storing one or more static data segments of the software application in the PCMS device, and storing one or more volatile data segments of the software application in a volatile memory device. The method then allocates an address mapping table with at least a first address pointer to point to each of the one or more static code segments, at least a second address pointer to point to each of the one or more static data segments, and at least a third address pointer to point to each of the one or more volatile data segments.
Patent GB-2528883-A (GB)
Title: A Driveshaft Assembly
Inventor: GILLETT MATT
IPC: F16C3/02
Filed: 2014-08-01
Abstract: A drive shaft assembly 10L, 10R; 110 is provided. The drive shaft assembly 10l, 10R; 110 is formed from two concentrically arranged drive shafts 11, 12; 111, 112 fastened together near to one end of the driveshaft assembly 10L, 10R; 110 and connectable together near to an opposite end via a torque sensitive drivable connection 13,14; 113, 114. The drivable connection 13, 14; 113, 114 is operable to either connect the two drive shafts 11, 12; 111, 112 together or not based upon the magnitude of torque applied to the driveshaft assembly 10L, 10R; 110. Therefore the driveshaft assembly 10L, 10R, 110 provides more than one torsional stiffness allowing it to be better suited to meet differing operational requirements.
Patent GB-2513794-A (GB)
Title: Electrical apparatus and air conditioning apparatus
Inventor: LAN TIAN
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2013-02-25
Abstract: Provided is an electrical apparatus, which is equipped with: an electrical component box; a control board, which is housed in the electrical component box, and is provided with an electrical component that generates heat; a heat sink thermally connected to the electrical component; and a sheet material, which is provided between the electrical component box and the control board. The sheet material is composed of an elastic material, and has an opening for having the heat sink protruding therefrom. The opening has a protruding section, which is integrally formed with the sheet material, and which locks the sheet material to the heat sink by being elastically deformed, and the electrical component box has a heat sink hole for having the heat sink and the protruding section protruding to the outside of the electrical component box. An air conditioning apparatus which is equipped with the electrical apparatus is also provided.
Patent GB-2520407-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic accumulator pre-charge pressure detection for hydraulic braking system
Inventor: THOMPSON STEPHEN
IPC: F15B19/00
Filed: 2014-09-29
Abstract: A system and method for detecting a pre-charge pressure of a hydraulic braking system 100 are provided. A controller 900 receives pressure readings from a pressure sensor 850A, 850B indicative of the pressure of a hydraulic brake accumulator (102 in Figure 4) or the lower pressure of more than one accumulator 804A, 804B. In response to fluid being provided to the hydraulic accumulator 102, 804A, 804B, the controller 900 determines a first rate of pressure change, a second rate of pressure change different than the first rate, and a transition pressure between the first and second rates. The controller 900 determines an approximate pre-charge pressure of the hydraulic brake accumulator 102, 804A, 804B based on the transition pressure. A warning can be provided to the operator when the determined pre-charge pressure is lower than a reference pressure.
Patent GB-2534576-A (GB)
Title: Deferred service provisioning and withdrawal based on user equipment capabilities
Inventor: STEVEN TITCOMBE
IPC: H04W8/22
Filed: 2015-01-27
Abstract: Apparatus and method for operating network infrastructure to control the provisioning of a network-provided functionality to a user equipment of a user having a subscription to a cellular telecommunications network is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, at the network infrastructure an instruction to provision a network-provided functionality to a user, updating a functionality entitlement and capability database to indicate that the user subscription is entitled to the functionality and checking the database to see if a user equipment of the user is capable of supporting the network-provided functionality. If the user equipment is capable of supporting the network-provided functionality, the network infrastructure is configured to provide the functionality to the user. If the user equipment is not or is not known to be capable of supporting the network-provided functionality, then configuration of the network infrastructure is deferred.
Patent GB-2524158-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft passenger boarding system
Inventor: COX JOSEPH J
IPC: G06Q90/00
Filed: 2015-02-04
Abstract: An aircraft passenger boarding method comprises providing an aircraft 10 which is equipped for pilot-controllable engines-off taxi that enables a pilot to drive the aircraft without engines in a forward direction into and out of an optimum gate parking orientation, which may be parallel or angled, that permits terminal connections to both forward and aft doors 18, 20 on a terminal-facing side of the aircraft 10. Selected defined classes of passengers board the aircraft separately, through a designated loading bridge 14 connected to a forward door 18 or through a designated loading bridge 16 connected to an aft door 20, to be seated in a designated front or rear aircraft section (11, 13, Fig 3A). An airline may flexibly allocate variably sized sections of the aircraft interior for each defined class, depending on the relative numbers of passengers in each class. Airport terminal interior gate space may be used to separate passenger classes as required for separate boarding through a forward door 18 or an aft door 20.
Patent GB-2521086-A (GB)
Title: Hyperbaric chambers
Inventor: SELBY JOHN STEPHEN
IPC: A61G10/02
Filed: 2013-09-19
Abstract: A hyperbaric chamber comprises a flexible tubular housing (23) and at least one inflatable member (24), the at least one inflatable member (24), when inflated, configuring the housing into a chamber for the receipt of a person. A rigid container (10a, 10b) contains the chamber and, in a second configuration, is opened to support the configured chamber. In order to accommodate greater interior pressure without unduly increasing the tensile strength of the material of the housing, the tubular housing (23) may be formed by an inner housing (73) and an outer housing (74) with, in operation, a chamber (75) between the inner and outer housings (73, 74), the chamber (75), in use, being pressurised to a pressure intermediate the pressure of the patient-receiving chamber and the external ambient pressure. The chamber (15) may have an opening at at one end of the chamber, the opening being formed by a surround (43) and a closure (29) engaging the surround from the interior of the chamber so that the closure is pressed against the surround when the chamber is pressurised. The surround (43) and the closure (29) may have complimentary non-circular peripheral profiles such that the closure (29) can be orientated to pass through the surround (43) and then re-orientated to engage with the surround (43) from the interior of the chamber. Two chambers may be connected together end-to-end with a layer of material forming the housing being continuous from end-to-end of the connected chambers.
Patent GB-2525133-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of a liquid coffee concentrate
Inventor: HEIJMAN GERTJAN
IPC: A23F5/50
Filed: 2014-02-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a liquid coffee concentrate that has an improved storage stability at ambient temperature. The process comprises (a) extracting roast ground coffee, (b) separating the extract either by fractionation during extraction or by aroma recovery after extraction, resulting in high and low aromatic coffee extracts, (c) concentrating the low aromatic coffee extract to a dry mater content of at least 10%, (d) subjecting at least 25 wt.% of the concentrated low aromatic coffee concentrate to a heat treatment of at least 150 deg.C for at most 15 minutes, and (e) combining the low aromatic coffee concentrate with the high aromatic coffee concentrate. The pH is increased after step (b).
Patent GB-2531640-A (GB)
Title: Ammonia oxidation catalyst
Inventor: PAUL JOSEPH ANDERSEN
IPC: B01J37/16
Filed: 2014-01-28
Abstract: A catalyst article for treating an emission gas is provided comprising (a) a first catalyst layer having a plurality of consecutive sub-layers, wherein each sub-layer includes vanadium on a first refractory metal oxide support selected from alumina, titania, zirconia, ceria, silica, and mixtures of these; (b) a second catalyst layer comprising one or more noble metals disposed on a second refractory metal oxide support; and (c) a substrate, wherein the first and second catalyst layers are on and/or within the substrate.
Patent GB-2546519-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to organic compounds
Inventor: ELEONORE DAVID
IPC: C11B9/00
Filed: 2016-01-21
Abstract: (I) Use of a compound of formula (I) as a perfume potentiator compound in perfume composition is provided. Preferably the perfume composition is encapsulated in a core-shell microcapsule, in particular, an aminoplast microcapsule or a starch microcapsule. A perfume composition comprising a compound of formula (I) as a perfume potentiator; a method of potentiating the performance of a perfume composition by admixing to the perfume composition a compound of formula (I); and a method of potentiating the performance of an encapsulated perfume composition by admixing a compound according to formula (I) to a perfume composition that will be encapsulated are also provided.
Patent GB-2547231-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, method and computer program product for use in authenticating a user
Inventor: NICHOLAS FIELDER
IPC: H04W12/00
Filed: 2016-02-11
Abstract: In multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems it is known to use messages via cell phones and similar to provide one authentication factor. Registration method - a mobile network operator (MNO) server 120 receives a user ID (e.g. email address) 302 from an enterprise authentication system 301, transmits a registration token 305a,b to a user who responds by returning the token over a packet mobile network. The network performs header enrichment to add a Mobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number (MSISDN) (i.e. a phone number) to the packet. The MNO server extract the MSISDN, associates with the user-ID and returns it to the enterprise 306. The MSISDN is effectively endorsed by the MNO since it provides it through the header enrichment. Authentication method - a user ID with a registered MSISDN is requested 308. The MNO servers transmits an authentication token to a user ID 309a,b, the user returns the token over the cellular packet network where and MSISDN is added using header enrichment. The MNO compares the registered and enriched MSISDN and returns an authenticated yes/no response to the enterprise depending on the match. Alternative registration using SMS not header enrichment is also claimed.
Patent GB-2550215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to interworking between cellular and wlan networks
Inventor: HIMKE VAN DER VELDE
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2016-05-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of operating a mobile terminal in a mobile communications network comprising a core network and a mobile base station, wherein the mobile terminal can transmit data to and receive data from the core network via the mobile base station or via a wireless local area network (WLAN). The method comprises in the event that the WLAN becomes unavailable, the mobile terminal reports the WLAN unavailability to the mobile communications network. The mobile terminal further detects the WLAN becoming available again and notifies the mobile communications network accordingly. The mobile terminal may report successful association as an indication of availability. When unavailable, the mobile terminal may clear information regarding the WLAN and trigger a measurement report when one or more WLANs included in a mobility set become suitable.
Patent GB-2544573-A (GB)
Title: Benzo[h]quinoline ligands and complexes thereof
Inventor: Salvatore Baldino
IPC: C07F15/00
Filed: 2016-06-03
Abstract: A compound of formulae (1a) or (1b), or salts thereof; Wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6­ and R7 are defined herein; b is selected from 0, 1 or 2; c is selected from 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. R1 and R2 are preferably H. R3 is preferably selected from methyl, ethyl, butyl and phenyl. R4 and R5 are each preferably selected from methyl and phenyl. R6 and R7 are preferably absent. The compounds are disclosed as tridentate ligands suitable for complexing transition metals. Methods of preparing a compound of Formulae (1a) or (1b) are also claimed, including claims directed to the synthetic intermediates. Transition metal complexes comprising a compound of Formulae (1a) or (1b) are also claimed, wherein the transition metal is selected from ruthenium, osmium and iron, in particular ruthenium. Methods of preparing the disclosed complexes are also claimed. Methods of catalysing a reaction using the prepared complexes are also claimed, including the isomerization of allylic alcohols, dehydrogenation reactions, reduction of alkenyls in α, β-unsaturated carbonyls ad hydrogen borrowing reactions, preferably reduction reactions, in particular transfer hydrogenation reactions.
Patent GB-2552357-A (GB)
Title: Computing system and method of operating the computing system
Inventor: Jason Atlas
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2016-07-20
Abstract: A computing system 102 for providing cloud-computing services via a data communication network 110 arrangement including a data server arrangement 104 which includes a tokenized or ticketed accounting arrangement 106 that is operable to control providing services to one or more users 112 and at least one application program interface (API) layer 108 that is operable to manage and monitor user utilisation of the data server arrangement via the tokenized accounting arrangement. The system may be operable to make one or more clusters of servers available for allocating one or more services for implementing a given task and redeploy the servers at the completion of the given task. The API layer may collate information from the token accounting arrangement for predicting temporal changes or patterns for use in controlling provision of server capacity. The servers may process requests such as printing, gaming or email access requests received from devices such as, client devices or programs. Furthermore, the servers may enable data sharing and resources sharing among multiple devices in the data communication network. Examples of the servers may include, file, print, web, game, mail and application servers. The storage devices may include hardware devices, software modules and firmware.
Patent GB-2545967-A (GB)
Title: A urine collecting sheath
Inventor: JEAN RUMVEYE
IPC: A61F5/453
Filed: 2016-11-04
Abstract: A sheath (2) for use in urine collection from a male person suffering from bladder incontinence. The sheath comprises a body portion 4 for fitting over the penis 6, connection means 8 at a front end 10 for connection to urine collecting means such as a bag and securing means 14 at a rear end 16 for releasably securing the body portion 4 to the person. The securing means is an adhesive securing means 14 positioned only at or adjacent the rear end 16 of the body portion 4 and is strong enough to retain the sheath 2 in position during use on the penis 6, weak enough to enable the sheath 2 to be removed from the penis 6 and is an adhesive which does not harm the skin of the penis 6. The adhesive may be covered by a peelable release strip 18. The front of the sheath 2 may have concentric rings 48 to promote urine flow. The sheath 2 may be colour coded by size. A measurement device for measuring the penis is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2545984-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle with radial spray jet capability
Inventor: BRIAN E KEIM
IPC: B05B1/30
Filed: 2015-01-30
Abstract: A nozzle 100 that is capable of discharging a radial spray fluid pattern, between one-hundred and seventy and one-hundred and eighty degrees from nozzle fluid flow. A pattern sleeve (202 figure 2A) operably engaged with a discharge tube 102 of the nozzle may be configured to retract and extend selectably to alter the spray pattern between the radial spray fluid pattern and a substantially straight spray pattern of fluid. The nozzle may be devised to provide a straight fluid stream profile that mitigates divergence of the fluid stream, and may increase an overall reach of the fluid.
Patent GB-2546376-A (GB)
Title: A device for resisting rotation of a tap
Inventor: ROBERT EMMETT
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2016-11-18
Abstract: A device 307 for resisting rotation of a tap (4, figure 1) that has been fitted to a sink, the device comprising an engagement formation 313 for engaging with a part of the tap and a body 312. The device 307 comprises at least one distal edge 308 for contacting with a remote part of the sink. The distal edge of the device may be configured to abut a downwardly depending part of the sink. Additionally, in another embodiment the device comprises a body with first and second engagement formations for engaging with first and second taps respectively. Also disclosed is a method of installing the device on a tap.
Patent GB-2540715-A (GB)
Title: Framework for assessing the sensitivity of productivity measures to exogenous factors and operational decisions
Inventor: HENRY BONNER
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2015-04-29
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a framework for modelling the effects on exogenous factors on an operating plan that captures how a business would react to variability of exogenous factors as well as the effect of simultaneously implementing various operating decisions. The framework can also generate optimal operating plans given variability of exogenous factors and reactive business decisions. The framework offers strategic risk management decision support for a business producing goods that are heavily exposed to raw material prices in the commodity markets. The framework accounts for both exogenous factors as well as operational decisions. Specifically, for example, the framework can model corporate earnings and the impact of expenses, revenue, and profit/loss from financial instruments given uncertain exogenous factors while integrating the effects on earnings of operational decisions made in relation to physical assets, real options, and of finished goods selection.
Patent GB-2547998-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in installation of an article on a road
Inventor: Martin Graham Webb
IPC: E01C23/09
Filed: 2017-01-27
Abstract: Apparatus 12 112 for use on a vehicle for the installation of articles such as studs on a road, and comprising a drill carrying arrangement 16 134 preferably a carriage 48 136 for carrying a road drill 46, a transfer assembly 18 132 and a drive arrangement 20 128 which is operable on the transfer assembly to move the drill carrying arrangement between stowed and drilling positions. The transfer assembly may be in the form of a pivoting movement, comprising a pivoting linkage 62 64 comprising multiple arms onto which the drive arrangement in the form of a hydraulic ram 20 may act. The drill may be a secondary drill in case a primary drill 100 malfunctions. In the second embodiment the transfer assembly moves the drill carrying arrangement in a linear motion while mounted on a support frame 120. A hydraulic ram 128 may cause the carriage to extend out from the vehicle, a second ram 152 may then raise or lower the carriage.