baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2593824-A (GB)
Title: Analysis method and system for feature data change of diabetic retinopathy fundus, and storage device
Inventor: LUN YU
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2018-12-27
Abstract: An analysis method and system for feature data change of a diabetic retinopathy fundus image, and a storage device, relating to the field of fundus image processing. The analysis method for the feature data change of the diabetic retinopathy fundus comprises the steps: obtaining the fundus image of a diabetic retinopathy patient (S101); extracting and storing the feature data of the fundus image (S102); analyzing and comparing the feature data of the fundus images of different stages of the diabetic retinopathy patient, and obtaining the fundus screening feature data change of the diabetic retinopathy patient for this time (S103); and analyzing and processing the fundus screening feature data change (S104). During a whole process, the diabetic retinopathy patient can go to any place where a fundus image obtaining device is provided so as to collect the fundus image of the patient, and then uploads the corresponding fundus image to a fundus image processing terminal; the fundus image processing terminal stores the fundus image, and automatically compares and analyzes the fundus image feature data change obtained at different stages.
Patent GB-2607871-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to multi-access edge computing (MEC)
Inventor: WALTER FEATHERSTONE
IPC: H04W24/02
Filed: 2021-06-08
Abstract: Three methods are described facilitating monitoring of progress of a requested task in a Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) system. The first describes a method of performing an application lifecycle related operation request in the MEC system, comprising providing a completion timer as part of the request. Providing a completion timer allows the requesting client to monitor progress of the task, possibly performing an intervention action S21, S23, (e.g. pause, abort, terminate etc.), for example, if progress is too slow. The task may be one requested by an Operational Support System (OSS) as the client that is provided to one or more MEC Platforms (MEP) by a MEO (MEC Orchestrator) and MEPM (MEC Platform Manager). The second method involves providing more detailed (‘fine-grained’) information by the server to the client for an application lifecycle relation operation in the MEC system. Such information may give more detail, compared to prior art status information, on the progress of tasks. Alternatively, the information could relate to geographical or network topology, for example. The third method involves performing an intervention action in an ongoing lifecycle related operation to modify the ongoing operation. The application lifecycle related operation may be onboarding, instantiating, terminating, starting and/or stopping.
Patent GB-2595099-A (GB)
Title: Sequential-pulse propulsion unit
Inventor: HICHAM TAOUFIK
IPC: F03H99/00
Filed: 2020-10-20
Abstract: The sequential-pulse propulsion unit is a system intended to produce permanent propulsion for whatever craft it can be applied to. The propulsion by the system is the result of a thrust opposite to the expulsion of air or compressed gases in sequential pulses within a hermetic frame. In order to produce this propulsion, the system is based on organizing a set of components which can be summed up as: an axis of rotation; two types of rotor, one for pressure reduction and the other for delivery; a perforated disk having multiple holes; and finally, a tube which permits separation between the expulsion of air or of compressed gases and delivery thereof towards its pressure source. However, and in spite of the components which, by virtue of their organization, make it possible to produce the propulsion, the system can be activated only by providing a motive force that actuates its axis of rotation. This motive force can be produced by a magnetic torsion motor by means of a proportional force ratio. The use of the sequential-pulse propulsion unit, or a group of sequential-pulse propulsion units, could possibly allow any craft to which it is applied to have propulsion in an atmospheric space and/or outside Earth's atmosphere.
Patent GB-2610401-A (GB)
Title: Pump assembly for a fuel pump
Inventor: ABDUL AZIZ
IPC: F02M65/00
Filed: 2021-09-02
Abstract: A fuel pump assembly for an internal combustion engine comprising a plunger 10 located within a plunger bore 12 to pressurise fuel within a pump chamber 6, a fuel supply line 26 for supplying fuel from a low pressure source, a seal 36 through which the plunger is slidingly received, a flushing inlet line 46 to deliver a flow of fuel to the seal (e.g. a top surface of the seal) to flush debris from the seal and a flushing return line 48 to return the flushed fuel to the low pressure source. The flushing return line may be comprise a restriction 54. The flushing inlet line may be defined by a groove or flute (fig.3, 56) on the inner/outer surface of the plunger, or a hole through the body of the plunger. The plunger may be driven by a rotating cam 4. There may be a filter in the return line.
Patent GB-2598056-A (GB)
Title: Suspension assembly
Inventor: SIMON DAVIS
IPC: H02G3/30
Filed: 2020-08-21
Abstract: A suspension assembly 10 comprising: a support member 12 for supporting an item; an elongate suspension article 14 defining a securing opening 30; and a securing device 16 on the support member 12. The support member defines an aperture 38 through which the suspension article can be inserted. The securing device has a securing member 68 movable across the aperture between a securing position and a non-securing position. The securing member is receivable through the securing opening in the suspension article to secure the support member to the suspension article when the suspension article is received through the aperture and the securing member is in the securing position. The suspension article comprises an elongate curved main element. The assembly may be used to suspend cables or pipes in a cable tray from a roof or ceiling.
Patent GB-2599016-A (GB)
Title: Integration of vehicle systems into a home security system
Inventor: Lauren Dickerson
IPC: H04L67/125
Filed: 2019-09-30
Abstract: A method of responding to an event (e.g. intruder) detected by a security system securing a building environment comprising, at the security system, receiving and processing sensor device data to detect the event, based on detecting the event, determining a control action to be performed by a vehicle located in the environment vicinity, and transmitting a notification specifying the control action to a control system of the vehicle to trigger the control action by the vehicle. Sensor devices (e.g. motion, camera) may be installed in the building environment or vehicle. Image processing or face detection may be performed on camera image data. Control actions may comprise activating vehicle interior or exterior vehicle lights, an audible alert, an audio playback system, engine, cameras (e.g. reverse, traffic, cabin), transmitting image data to the security system, autonomously moving the vehicle. Also provided is a method controlling a smart home control system of a smart home environment to provide a home security function, comprising, receiving and processing sensor data from one or more sensor devices of a vehicle associated with the smart home, detecting a security event based on the sensor data, and in response to detecting the security event, generating a security alert.
Patent GB-2597389-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: MARIA FRANCISCA JONES
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2017-12-29
Abstract: A display apparatus includes at least one display unit 1, the or each display unit comprising a display screen with user input capability (e.g. a touch sensitive display), a battery, and a wireless transceiver; and a mount unit 70 having at least one slot 71 along at least one side to receive and hold the at least one display unit contained wholly within the mount unit. The mount unit further comprises a power arrangement configured to recharge the battery of the at least one display unit when the at least one display unit is received and contained within the mount unit, a first wireless transceiver for communication with the wireless transceiver of the at least one display unit, and a communication arrangement for communication over a communications network; wherein the at least one display unit is removable form the mount unit for use separated from the mount unit. The arrangement may comprise a second wireless transceiver, the first wireless transceiver being of shorter range than the second transceiver.
Patent GB-2598233-A (GB)
Title: High performance fluorescence imaging module for genomic testing assay
Inventor: STEVEN XIANGLING CHEN
IPC: G06V10/14
Filed: 2021-01-15
Abstract: A system for use in a method of sequencing a nucleic acid molecule, comprises; an optical system configured to image two distinct axially displaced surfaces, which comprises an objective lens and at least one image sensor, the optical system has a numerical aperture of less than 0.6 and field of view greater than 1.0mm2, or greater than 3.0mm2; a processor configured to; process acquired images of the two surfaces to correct for optical aberration such that the images of the first and second surfaces have substantially the same optical resolution, and detect a fluorescently labelled composition comprising a nucleic acid molecule disposed on one of the surfaces to determine an identity of a nucleotide in the molecule. The surfaces may be in a flow cell and are labelled for DNA assay.
Patent GB-2599304-A (GB)
Title: Measuring magnetic debris buildup in a magnetic filter
Inventor: SIMON DOWNIE
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2017-10-02
Abstract: A magnetic debris level measuring device 10 for a magnetic filter 100 is disclosed. The magnetic debris level measuring device includes a magnetometer and a temperature sensor 18. The magnetometer and temperature sensor are connected to inputs of a control unit which has output means adapted to issue a notification based on a combination of the magnetometer reading and the temperature sensor reading to provide an indication when the amount of debris captured within the filter exceeds a threshold level. The temperature measured by the temperature sensor may be combined with a raw magnetic field strength reading from the magnetometer to derive a corrected magnetic field strength. The corrected magnetic field strength can be compared to a stored threshold level, the notification being issued when the corrected magnetometer reading exceeds or drops below the stored threshold level. Suitably, the control unit is adapted to detect when the amount of captured magnetic debris continues to increase after the stored threshold level has been crossed, and to update the stored threshold level accordingly.
Patent GB-2603305-A (GB)
Title: Smoke entry solution for multi wave multi angle safety device
Inventor: DENNIS MICHAEL GADONNIEX
IPC: G08B17/107
Filed: 2022-02-02
Abstract: An optical chamber assembly 40 of a smoke detector (20, fig.1) includes a light ring 42 for supporting at least one light device (48,50, fig.4) and an optical cover 80 defining an interior chamber (88, fig.8) of the optical chamber assembly. The optical cover 80 has a plurality of side members 84 spaced from one another to define a plurality of smoke flow paths (86, fig.8) connected to the interior chamber (88, fig.8). A light cover 60 is disposed between the light ring 42 and the optical cover 80 and optically couples the at least one light device (48,50, fig.4) with the interior chamber (88, fig.8). A primary smoke entry location is defined by at least one of the plurality of smoke flow paths (86, fig.8) in the optical cover 80 and a secondary smoke entry location formed by an opening 100, distinct from the primary smoke entry location is arranged in fluid communication with the interior chamber (88, fig.8). The aim of the invention is to increase smoke flow into the optical chamber assembly 40 to improve detection of smoke.
Patent GB-2615541-A (GB)
Title: Composite spandrel panel
Inventor: Anthony John Blake
IPC: E04B2/92
Filed: 2022-02-09
Abstract: A composite spandrel panel has a rear tray 1 having a recessed volume 2 and surrounding lip portions 5. Hard edging members 7 are disposed along the lip portions, and a non-combustible insulating mineral or metal wool 9 fills the recessed volume. A metal mesh layer 10 is disposed over the hard edging members and the insulating mineral or metal wool in the recessed volume. A toughened glass layer 11 is disposed over the metal mesh layer. Components of the composite spandrel panel are bonded together with an adhesive that is free of flammable solvents, isocyanates and polyvinyl chloride. The mesh may be aluminium mesh. The hard edging may comprise calcium silicate. In a second aspect, a composite spandrel panel includes a metal layer in place of the glass and mesh layers of the first aspect.
Patent GB-2615572-A (GB)
Title: Case
Inventor: STEVEN HUGHES
IPC: A24F15/01
Filed: 2022-02-11
Abstract: A carry case 10 comprises a main body 14 including a storage area 16 for an aerosol delivery device, a lid 12 having an open position and a closed position, a battery status indicator (46,fig.4), and a controller (44,fig.4). A radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag (43,fig.4) and an RFID reader (42,fig.4) are configured to provide a signal indicative of whether the lid is open or closed. The controller is configured to receive the signal indicative of whether the lid is open or closed from the RFID reader and to activate the battery status indicator when a signal indicates that the lid 12 changes from a closed position to an open position. The case may include a port 18 for charging a battery of an aerosol delivery device stored therein or for charging a battery (48,fig.4) of the case. The case may be used to charge a battery of an aerosol delivery device stored therein.
Patent GB-2600871-A (GB)
Title: Machine learning hardware having reduced precision parameter components for efficient parameter update
Inventor: XIAO SUN
IPC: G06N3/08
Filed: 2020-08-17
Abstract: An apparatus for training and inferencing a neural network includes circuitry that is configured to generate a first weight having a first format including a first number of bits based at least in part on a second weight having a second format including a second number of bits and a residual having a third format including a third number of bits. The second number of bits and the third number of bits are each less than the first number of bits. The circuitry is further configured to update the second weight based at least in part on the first weight and to update the residual based at least in part on the updated second weight and the first weight. The circuitry is further configured to update the first weight based at least in part on the updated second weight and the updated residual.
Patent GB-2612152-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for evaluating crack resistance of asphalt mixture under intermediate-temperature condition, and storage medium
Inventor: LIPING LIU
IPC: G01N33/42
Filed: 2022-03-03
Abstract: An intermediate-temperature splitting test is performed on a specimen. Splitting force, vertical displacement of a loading indenter, and lateral deformation of the specimen are recorded and used to calculate splitting stiffness. A formula for splitting stiffness may contain these terms, and also specimen thickness, width of the indenter, and specimen diameter coefficients. A time-varying curve of splitting stiffness is obtained. A peak value of the splitting stiffness curve is taken as an index in evaluating specimen crack resistance. A greater peak value of the splitting stiffness curve may indicate a stronger crack resistance. The splitting test may be performed at least three times.
Patent GB-2614097-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and system for connecting electric vehicles to an electrical network and method of use
Inventor: HUGH MACKENZIE
IPC: B60L53/31
Filed: 2022-03-29
Abstract: The invention provides an electric vehicle (EV) charging system 10, a property charge point unit for an electric vehicle charging system and a method of charging or discharging an EV. The system comprises: a charge point connector 14 to facilitate connection of an EV 12; a property charge point unit 12 connected to a property electricity supply and configured to control transmission of energy between the supply and an EV connected to the charge point connector. The charge point connector of the system is located for connection to an EV parked in a publicly accessible area. The property charge point unit and the charge point connector are connected by at least one cable 16. The system may include additional charge point connectors and facilitate load sharing between EVs being charged. The system may be selectively available for public use by third parties not associated with the property who may be billed accordingly; this process may involve first unlocking the system for public use.
Patent GB-2604764-A (GB)
Title: Method for post-processing an additively manufactured part
Inventor: JOSEPH CRABTREE
IPC: B33Y40/20
Filed: 2021-03-03
Abstract: A method for post-processing a powder-based additively manufactured (AM) part comprising: providing a powder-based AM part comprising polypropylene; providing a fluid where the fluid comprises acetophenone; heating the fluid; applying the heated fluid to a surface of the AM part. Preferably, the fluid is heated to 115-135℃. Preferably, the fluid comprises a combination of solvents (organic esters; aromatic organic compounds; or acetals). Preferably, the fluid also comprises a solvent; an acid; an alkali; or an oil. Preferably, the fluid also comprises an essential oil plasticizer. Preferably, the application step comprises repeatedly submerging the AM part in the liquid or repeatedly condensing fluid vapour onto a surface of the AM part under a negative pressure (70mbar to 400mbar). Preferably, the method includes washing, drying and cooling steps. Preferably, the AM part is made by selective laser sintering or multi-jet fusion. Preferably the material is a filament-based Polypropylene. A method is also claimed for parts comprising Thermoplastic Polyurethane. This process can help to improve the surface finish of the AM part, resulting in a less rough (i.e. smoother) surface finish.
Patent GB-2609304-A (GB)
Title: Replaceable fossa component for a temporomandibular joint replacement system
Inventor: George Dimitroulis
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 2022-06-23
Abstract: A temporomandibular joint replacement system comprising a condylar component anatomically contoured for attachment with a mandibular bone with a condylar head and a fossa component 102 with a fossa backing 106 anatomically contoured for attachment with a zygomatic bone 110. The fossa component comprising a fossa lining 108 with an open-ended concave articulating surface 124 to interface with the condylar head. The fossa lining is slidably attached with the fossa backing. The fossa lining may be secured with the fossa backing with a stabilization screw 114. A method of manufacturing the temporomandibular joint replacement is also provided.
Patent GB-2607465-A (GB)
Title: Analysis system and method for designing and correcting water curtain system of underground water-sealed oil storage
Inventor: SHUCAI LI
IPC: G01V99/00
Filed: 2020-12-25
Abstract: An analysis system and method for designing and correcting a water curtain system of an underground water-sealed oil storage, providing a method basis for design, construction and operation of the water curtain system of the underground water-sealed oil storage, combining geological exploration data and existing related research cases, and obtaining related parameter data required by the solution in an indoor test. The specific parameter selection range of the water curtain system is rapidly and accurately reduced by means of a finite element analysis method, the final design and construction solution is determined, accuracy and time saving are achieved, feasibility is high, and the oil leakage rate is low.
Patent GB-2608069-A (GB)
Title: Drilling evaluation based on coupled torsional vibrations
Inventor: ANDREAS HOHL
IPC: E21B47/13
Filed: 2021-02-26
Abstract: A method of estimating a stability value of a rotating downhole component includes rotating the downhole component at a varying first rotary speed, the varying first speed having a plurality of first rotary speed values, and identifying an oscillation of the downhole component. The method also includes acquiring measurement data from a sensor, the measurement data indicative of a measured parameter related to the oscillation of the downhole component at the plurality of first rotary speed values, and estimating the stability value of the rotating downhole component as a function of an operational parameter based on the acquired measurement data.
Patent GB-2609566-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of ultrathin porous carbon nitride nano-photocatalyst and applications thereof in photocatalytically oxidizing fructose to synthesize lactic acid
Inventor: RUNCANG SUN
IPC: C07C59/08
Filed: 2020-08-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of catalysis. Disclosed are a preparation of an ultrathin porous carbon nitride nano-photocatalyst and applications thereof in photocatalytically oxidizing fructose to synthesize lactic acid. The preparation method for the catalyst is: dispersing a nitrogen compound-containing precursor and a manganese acetate hydrate in deionized water, and then calcinating to produce a Ut-OCN material having an oxygen heteroatom introduced into the structure thereof. The process of applying the catalyst in photocatalytically oxidizing fructose to synthesize lactic acid is: mixing a Ut-OCN photocatalyst, fructose, and an alkaline solution, reacting at 20-80 °C under the illumination of visible light for 45-180 min; filtering to remove the catalyst, and measuring the content of lactic acid in the filtrate by means of high-performance liquid chromatography. The method of the present invention for preparing the catalyst has improved versatility, the catalyst used has the advantages of high catalytic activity, great thermal stability, and reusability, lactic acid is synthesized by a simple and highly efficient catalysis, and excellent application prospects are provided.
Patent GB-2609373-A (GB)
Title: Actuator assembly
Inventor: ANDREW BENJAMIN SIMPSON BROWN
IPC: G03B5/02
Filed: 2021-04-16
Abstract: An actuator assembly (23) includes a first part (24), a second part (25) and a 5 bearing arrangement (26) mechanically coupling the first part (24) to the second part (25). The actuator assembly (23) also includes a drive arrangement (11, 20) including four lengths of shape memory alloy wire (141, 142, 143, 144). Each length of shape memory alloy wire (141, 142, 143, 144) is connected between the first part (24) and the second part (25). The drive arrangement (11, 20) and 10 the bearing arrangement (26) are configured such that the first part (24) is movable towards or away from the second part (25) along a primary axis (z) passing through the actuator assembly (23). The drive arrangement (11, 20) and the bearing arrangement (26) are configured such that the first part (24) is tiltable relative to the second part (25) about first (x, x') and/or second (y, y') 15 axes which are not parallel, which pass through a pivot point, and which are perpendicular to the primary axis (z).