baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2387511-A (GB)
Title: Folding cellular phone and slide cellular phone
Inventor: KANEKO YASUHIRO
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A folding cellular phone 1 has a status detection unit 20 which detects whether the folding cellular phone 1 is in a folded state or an opened state, and a memory 21 which holds e.g. phone book information about numbers which are likely to initiate incoming calls. If an incoming call is detected when the folding cellular phone is in the folded state, and in a case where information on number originating the incoming call is stored in the memory, a control unit 17 responds to the incoming call if the status detection unit 20 detects that the folding cellular phone has been moved to the opened state. Thus, if the originating call number has been notified to the user with the phone still in the closed state, it may be assumed that opening the phone means the user wishes to take the call. No extra operation such as depression of an off-hook key is necessary. A similar arrangement can be provided in a slide cellular phone with two relatively slidable casing parts.
Patent GB-2399242-A (GB)
Title: A signal level converter for driving an LCD pixel
Inventor: GREEN IAN MACDONALD
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A drive circuit for an active backplane LCD comprises an inverter whose digital output (18) swings between two voltage rails providing a drive voltage. The inverter has a pair of n-type MOSFETS (41, 42) and a pair of p-type MOSFETS (43, 44) connected in series, the gate of the first (n-type) MOSFET driven by a first switching waveform, the gates of the middle n- and p- type MOSFETS held at a common mid-rail potential, and the gate of the last (p-type) MOSFET driven by a further switching waveform similar to that of the first voltage switching waveform but having a d.c. offset therefrom, the last MOSFET being switched in antiphase in synchrony with the first MOSFET. The first and further switching waveforms have peak to peak voltages preferably less than or equal to half the inter-rail voltage, thereby minimising the voltage across the gate oxides of the MOSFETS in use.
Patent GB-2405377-A (GB)
Title: A two part folded ticket.
Inventor: SUGDEN MICHAEL
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: A travel ticket has a first part and a second part, each part defining an outer face and an inner face and being connected to the other about a fold line such that the two inner faces can be folded together. The outer face of the first part is printed with information relating to the ticket; the outer face of the second part carries a magnetic strip and one or both of the inner faces of the first and second parts carries additional printed information or data, such as a time table. One or both of the inner faces may be coated with a peelable adhesive, for releasably holding the two parts of the ticket together.
Patent GB-2408974-A (GB)
Title: Drinking flask
Inventor: THOMPSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B65D81/36
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A drinking flask comprises a body part (10) forming a vessel to receive drinks liquid, the body part (10) being formed in its side with a recess (R) which receives an insert(30), and, a spinning member (40) mounted in a space provided in the insert (30) and open to the side of the flask.
Patent GB-2398233-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible portable structure
Inventor: BRERETON ANTHONY PAUL
IPC: A47D13/00
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: A portable "pop-up" structure comprising a first part (10) forming a receptacle, and a second part (11) forming an enclosure for the receptacle. The first and second parts (10, 11) are separable and each may be folded into a plurality of overlying loops for storing. The first part (10) comprises two superimposed frames (12 and 13) linked by a web of fabric (14), and the second part (11) is of a figure-of-eight construction which defines two loops. Each part of the structure is made from a flexible coilable material frame with a foldable cloth-like material between the frame members. Thus, the structure forms a portable cot or animal bed which may be quickly released and erected using the "pop-up" principle, yet readily folded and stowed when not required. The two parts (10, 11) of the structure may be connected together by press studs (22) or hook and loop fasteners.
Patent GB-2395268-A (GB)
Title: Assay analysis
Inventor: RUSHBROOKE JOHN GORDON
IPC: G01N21/25
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: A method of imaging a plurality of micro-sample light emitting sites in an assay 22 simultaneously onto separately addressable detectors 34 comprises the locating of a plurality of objective lenses 18 adjacent to the micro-sample array with one objective lens for each micro-sample. Each sample is located at the focal point of each lens so that light emanating from each micro-sample is collected by its respective objective lens and converted into a beam of parallel rays. The parallel rays are then focussed by a focusing lens 26 though a small aperture pinhole 28 (at the focus point of the focussing lens) so that light not emanating from the focal point of each of the objective lenses is out of focus at this point. The light is then collected by another lens 30 which serves to reconstitute the parallel beams for presentation to the detector array via a filter 32 which has apertured masks on both sides to further reduce background and cross-talk.
Patent GB-2412827-A (GB)
Title: Remote operation of a fax machine
Inventor: HOFFMANN HOLGER
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: A method of initiating and transmitting operational data from a computer (1) to a remote fax machine (2) comprising: generating (5) commands (eg. using CAPI) for operating fax on a computer; interpretation (8) of said commands into LAN commands in a particular protocol for dissemination over a LAN; receiving said LAN commands of step (ii) by means of a gateway (7), said gateway interpreting the LAN commands into FAX commands, and receiving said FAX demands at said fax machine to operatively control said FAX. The particular protocol used may be ITU-T.38, using H.323 commands to start and end the connection.
Patent GB-2412926-A (GB)
Title: Conservatory roof eaves seal
Inventor: RICKMAN PAUL DOUGLAS
IPC: E04D3/38
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: An eaves seal for a conservatory roof having an eaves beam 10 supporting glazing bars 11 which carry panels 12 comprises a pair of parallel grooves 23, 24 on the upper surface 19 of eaves beam 10, and a pair of sealing members 27, 28, one in each groove. The sealing members 27, 28, are shorter than the distance between adjacent glazing bars 11, and may be slid until each engages a glazing bar (arrows in Fig 3), the seals also engaging each other. As shown in Fig 2, the seals have a bifurcated lower portion 29, 30, this latter having a flange 31 which co-operates as shown with lip 25 on the wall 20 or 22 of the groove: the seals contact back to back at 32, and have at their upper portion a foam block 35 and sealing lip 34 for contacting the underside of glazing panel 12.
Patent GB-2400125-A (GB)
Title: Closure mechanism with integrated actuator for subsurface valves
Inventor: TROTT DOUG
IPC: E21B34/00
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: A subsurface safety valve has a closure sleeve (122) or rod (38) mounted below the closure mechanism. Control signal pushes the sleeve up (uphole) or down (downhole), whichever is applicable, which causes the closure element (10) to rotate (or slide, or otherwise translate) to its open position. A loss of control signal allows the closure spring (24) to push the sleeve or rod downhole (or uphole, whichever is appropriate). This movement causes the closure element to be driven to its closed position against the seat.
Patent GB-2401786-A (GB)
Title: Portable baptistry
Inventor: TOSH RONALD B
IPC: A47G33/00
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: A portable baptistery (10) for use in facilities with no permanent baptismal pool. The baptistery (10) is constructed of one plastic wall, connected by hinges (30) and fastening means (40). The system has six curved inner molded plastic pieces (50-100) that interlock to form the inner step of the baptismal pool (10) and three foam wall pieces that provide overall wall width, height, and thickness of the baptismal pool, as well as insulative properties.
Patent GB-2407867-A (GB)
Title: Detecting a homogenous surface by the autocorrelation of the optical images of the surface
Inventor: LIEW TONG SEN
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A method 800 or apparatus (fig. 9) for detecting a homogenous surface, including the steps of: receiving a first image of the surface 802; performing plurality of auto-correlations with a first surface image 804 and a copy of the first surface image; generating a plurality of values, including a first peak value, and a second peak values; determining if a normalised second peak value satisfies a defined condition 806 (e.g.. a threshold value), and thereby enabling detection of the homogenous surface 808. A homogenous surface image filter and a second surface image may be utilized if the normalised second peak value stratifies the defined condition. The use of such image filters may be performed by an optical navigation system (fig. 9). A non-homogenous surface image filter may be used with the second image if the normalised second peak does not satisfy the defined condition. Determining second peak value may include determining a maximum value from a subset of values of the plurality of values.
Patent GB-2419258-A (GB)
Title: User preference for packet switched or circuit switched call in dual transfer mode
Inventor: DAVIS SIMON PAUL
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: A method of operating a communication system comprising a network (11) and at least one terminal (10) comprises receiving a page (18) for a circuit switched call at the terminal whilst the terminal is engaged in a packet switched call. An indication of a user preference for receiving the circuit switched call or maintaining the packet switched call is provided from the terminal to the network (31), if there are insufficient resources for operating the calls simultaneously. The network assesses whether there are sufficient resources for setting up the circuit switched call to operate simultaneously with the packet switched call; and continues communication (32) between the network and the terminal in accordance with the indicated preference. The user may set specific preferences depending on the caller's identity.
Patent GB-2414789-A (GB)
Title: A variable width radiator cover
Inventor: SLATCHER RONALD MARTIN
IPC: F24D19/06
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A radiator cover comprises of only two main sections 1, 2 arranged to slide relative to each another to adjust the width of the cover for various widths of radiators. Sections 1, 2 may be mirror images of each other, may comprise of panels with raised blocks 6, 7, 8 which interlock and permit the sections 1, 2 to slide and may have foot portions to raise the sections 1, 2 above the ground to produce a gap to assist airflow. Sections 1, 2 may comprise of side sections 5 and top shelves 4 that are covered and secured to a pelmet 3 which prevents relative movement when the sections 1, 2 are adjusted to the required radiator size. A central opening of the cover may have a perforated decorative panel, a mesh, a solid panel or a material screen attached. Sections 1, 2 may comprise of interlocking horizontal slats (figs 7 - 10) connected at their ends by vertical slats which are received in channels in the side sections.
Patent GB-2416886-A (GB)
Title: Distributed computing
Inventor: HYSER CHRIS
IPC: G06F15/163
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A distributed computing system has an operating-system-transparent distributed memory that, among other things, facilitates shared-message-based inter-thread communication between intercommunicating threads executing concurrently on a single-processor computer system, concurrently and simultaneously on a multi-processor computer system, and concurrently and simultaneously on multiple, discrete computer systems. In a secure-platform architecture, secure-platform code running on processors (602-605) within a distributed computing system provides a virtual, or logical, computing platform on which operating systems and higher-level software can be layered. Logical processors 1106-1108 , logical caches 1109-1111, logical memory 1112, and logical mass-storage-device-implemented backing store 1114 and 1116 are mapped onto the individual processors, caches, memories, and interconnected mass-storage systems of a number of discrete computer systems interconnected by high-speed networking.
Patent GB-2413874-A (GB)
Title: Method and structure for converting data speculation to control speculation
Inventor: JACOBSON QUIN A
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: Data speculations are converted to control speculations (161, 162) in a computer program (130). The conversion is applied at selected locations in computer program (130) to eliminate the need for hardware to perform data speculation. Since data speculation is converted to control speculation, any processor (170) that supports out-of-order execution can be used to execute modified computer program (160).
Patent GB-2430783-A (GB)
Title: Two part graphical code
Inventor: PINCHEN STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: B65B61/26
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A graphically representable, machine readable code (10) having first (14) and second (16) parts wherein the first part (14) may be associated with data and a second part (16) may be associated with the first part (14), such that a relationship between the parts, or lack thereof may be discerned by reading both parts (14,16) of the code (10), in order to verify the authenticity of the code (10). The two-part code (10) comprises a first part (14) and a second part (16) which are separated by a portion (12a) of the substrate (12). In this case the first part (14) occupies a first, generally rectangular area and the second part (16) occupies a second, smaller generally rectangular area. Inside the area occupied by the first part (14) is a plurality of straight lines, at least some of which intersect each other. This type of code might comprise other elements or shapes such as dots, rectangles or ellipses or a combination of such elements and/or shapes. The second part (16) of the code (10) may be a data matrix. The first part (14) may be associated with data in a database and may be one of several first parts associated with an identical second part (16). By retrieving data from a data base associated only with the second part (16), and searching for a particular first part only within that subset, data retrieval in respect of a first part can be expedited.
Patent GB-2422029-A (GB)
Title: A sequencer for a logic analyser
Inventor: RYTTING MICHAEL
IPC: G06F11/25
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A demultiplexer (122, Fig. 1) of a logic analyser accepts incoming digital data (106) from a device under test (108). Resource generator (123) accepts de-multiplexed data (126) and compares it against patterns (125) and generates de-multiplexed resources (124) for sequencer (102). The sequencer is a programmable state machine that makes decisions based upon patterns in the incoming data. Sequencer (102) comprises plural sequencing elements (200, Fig. 2) arranged in cascaded combination. Each sequencing element comprises a plurality of look-up tables 201-204. Each look-up table is configured to determine a next possible state 205-208 for each of four possible previous states based on its inputs 124a. A sequencer multiplexer 217 selects an actual next state 218 from among the next possible states 205-208 based upon an actual previous state 219. Final determination of the actual next state 218, therefore, is a matter of multiplexer selection which is faster than the look-up table operation.
Patent GB-2427204-A (GB)
Title: Intermediate bond coat for silicon containing substrate
Inventor: HAZEL BRIAN THOMAS
IPC: C23C16/42
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: An article 12 comprising a silicon-containing substrate 30 a silicide-containing bond coat layer 42 overlying the substrate and an environmental barrier coating 50 overlaying the bond coat layer. An article is also provided wherein the environmental barrier coating comprises: (1) an optional inner silica scale layer 58 overlaying the bond coat layer; (2) intermediate layer 66 overlaying the inner silica scale layer, or the bond coat layer in the absence of the inner silica scale layer, and comprising mullite, or a combination of mullite with a barium strontium aluminosilicate, a yttrium silicate, or a calcium aluminosilicate; and (3) an outer steam-resistant barrier layer 74 overlaying the intermediate layer and consisting essentially of an alkaline earth silicate/aluminosilicate. Processes are also provided for forming the silicide-containing bond coat layer over the substrate, followed by forming the environmental barrier coating over the bond coat layer. The bond coat can be a metal silicide such as Cr, Mo, Nb, Ta, Ti, W, Zr or rare earth metal silicides.
Patent GB-2423953-A (GB)
Title: Gas sintered carbon block and method
Inventor: HARRIS S DYER
IPC: B29C67/04
Filed: 2004-10-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to an effective and rapid method (10) and apparatus for sintering carbon filter blocks having a polymeric binder. The method employs direct contact heat transfer by gas (20) molecule to powder particle (32), as opposed to conduction heat transfer from an external heating source, using commercially available sintered porous metal sheets and cylinders to form the mold (26) and confine the powder (32), while allowing heated gas (20) to pass uniformly through the mixture.
Patent GB-2423849-A (GB)
Title: Information-processing method and apparatus
Inventor: FUCHIKAMI RYUJI
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2005-01-11
Abstract: At a stage of compiling of a source code, range information of a variable that a pointer points and information for a failure recovering are installed into the pointer variable. Since failure recovering information can also be acquired when an illegal pointer access is detected based on range information, a recovering processing suitable for data that has caused the failure is performed according to the failure recovering information. By relating the range information and the failure recovering information with the data address, a data type of a memory area at the failure location can be specified using the failure recovering information (UPPER, LOWER, and FIXED).
Patent GB-2429553-A (GB)
Title: Workforce scheduling system
Inventor: BESHEARS AARON C
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-08-03
Abstract: A workforce scheduling system which one of a plurality of trial schedules to a worker based on a worker ranking relative to other workers, and based on an order preference of the worker relating to a set of attributes such as start time, shift length, wage rate etc.
Patent GB-2444534-A (GB)
Title: Assessing the reliability of motion information in motion adaptive image processing
Inventor: BURNS JAMES EDWARD
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: An image processing apparatus for image conversion comprises calculating means operable to calculate a first metric for a selected pixel position in a current image field, the first metric being the difference between a directly preceding image field and a spatially interpolated version of the current image field at the selected pixel position; categorising means operable to categorise, on the basis of the first metric, whether the selected pixel in the current image field provides either an indeterminate, unreliable or reliable basis for the determination of apparent motion at that selected pixel position in the current image field; and adjustment means operable to adjust a parameter associated with the selected pixel depending upon the categorisation made. By assessing the reliability of motion detection pixels falsely identified as motion pixels or static pixels can be identified. If motion detection is determined to be unreliable then motion information from neighbouring pixels may be used to replace the unreliable motion information.
Patent GB-2434786-A (GB)
Title: Unmanned airborne vehicle for geophysical surveying
Inventor: MILES PHILIP JOHN
IPC: B64C39/02
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: An un-manned airborne vehicle (UAV), for acquiring aeromagnetic data for geophysical surveying at low altitude on land or over water, comprising an extended fuselage that is adapted to hold and maintain magnetometer and a magnetic compensation magnetometer at a minimum distance from the avionics and propulsion systems of the UAV. The magnetometer measures magnetic anomalies and the magnetic compensation magnetometer measures magnetic responses corresponding to the pitch, yaw and roll of the UAV. A data acquisition system stores and removes the magnetic response measurements from the magnetic anomaly measurements. The data acquisition system also stores a survey flight plan and transmits the same to the avionics system. The generator of the UAV is shielded and the propulsion system is stabilized to reduce magnetic and vibrational noises that can interfere with the operation of the magnetometer.
Patent GB-2449681-A (GB)
Title: A method of adding additional grinding elements to a grinding mill
Inventor: BELL WILLIAM GRAHAM
IPC: B02C15/00
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A grinding mill requiring one or more new grinding balls is adapted so that they can be passed into the mill through spider-guide apertures 30. The spider-guide apertures provide anchors for spider-guide mountings 18, by means of which a "spider" used to grip an upper grinding ring is restrained against rotation. There may be provided two mounting frames between the spider-guide mounting 18, and the mill. Frame 36 is secured to the mill and has a large opening, able to pass a grinding ball. Frame 38 is secured to frame 36 and has a smaller opening, and provides a mounting location for the spider-guide mounting 18. The arrangement means that mill disassembly and lifting then lowering grinding balls is no longer needed.
Patent GB-2440226-A (GB)
Title: Logo shaped displays
Inventor: CHOI HAE-YONG
IPC: G03B21/62
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a brand shaped image display advertising apparatus having the shape of a selected brand. The advertising apparatus includes a coloured brand shaped board 101 made of an opaque metal material, a dyed screen 102 and an optical source such as a projector 6 or LED / LCD screen (5, Fig. 4C) at the rear of the board. If the projector projects an image onto the imaging screen, the brand shaped board displays the image in the shape of the brand. Conversely, when no image is projected, the brand shaped board displays the colours of the dyes. Accordingly, the brand shaped display advertising apparatus serves to display moving images and also serve as a brand billboard. Alternatively, the board may be used as the screen to display the image whilst the brand shape remains opaque.
Patent GB-2442838-A (GB)
Title: Bistable circuit for generating a random value
Inventor: MUDGE TREVOR NIGEL
IPC: G06F7/58
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: A circuit for generating a random output value comprises a bistable circuit having two stable states in which either a 0 or a 1 is output, and a balanced metastable state having a floating value between 0 and 1. The circuit resolves from the metastable state to one of the stable states on being switched on, depending on a voltage level at a port on the circuit. A voltage level control circuit sets a predetermined voltage level at this port and the circuit is switched on in a metastable state. A time measuring circuit then measures the time taken to switch to a stable state and if this is longer than a predetermined value then the resolved stable state is output as a random value. Such switching is due to thermal noise modifying the voltage level and is truly random, the time requirement ensuring that the circuit started in a metastable state.