baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2475432-A (GB)
Title: Digital video filter and image processing
Inventor: AHDOOT NED M
IPC: G06T1/20
Filed: 2008-09-08
Abstract: An apparatus for video digital color pixel filtering and digital image processing that eliminates the need for Furrier Transforms, thus eliminating time-consuming multiplication and additions. It utilizes a new distributed computer architecture that operates in conjunction with First In First Out memories, utilizing simple software for each processor to minimize latency issues of real time interactive digital image processing. The distributed processing architecture is set up to operate in a manner similar to factory assembly lines, wherein FIFO's carry semi processed data from one processor to another. A unique memory based system is used to measure motion vectors including distances and rotational vectors, of moving objects moving in a six degree of freedom.
Patent GB-2475439-A (GB)
Title: A personal flotation aid
Inventor: HEATON DONNA
IPC: A63B31/00
Filed: 2009-12-10
Abstract: A personal flotation aid 100, arranged to be coupled to a limb of a user, is provided with a plurality of float members 120 arranged in successive layers. The aid is arranged to allow removal of at least one float member to enable a reduction in buoyancy. The coupling mechanism may comprise an endless band or a strap member 110 provided with inter-engaging formations such as a buckle or a hook and loop arrangement. The float members may or may not be inflatable, and preferably comprise a foam material. Individual float members may be provided with identification means and arranged to respectively provide different amounts of buoyancy. The float members preferably wrap either entirely or partially around the limb of a user, and may be arranged concentrically or in a stack. A float member may be in the form of a substantially closed loop defining an aperture (870, figure 8) therein, said aperture being provided with grip elements (871) arranged to contact a limb of a user. A lock arrangement may be provided to prevent removal of float members.
Patent GB-2489283-A (GB)
Title: OFDM frequency domain channel estimation with virtual scattered pilots created in frequency notches to restore pattern before interpolation
Inventor: LOVELL MARTIN
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2011-03-24
Abstract: Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) systems (eg. DVB-T2) typically use repeating patterns of scattered pilots (SP) 262 for channel estimation. The channel estimate for the data cells is typically generated by linear interpolation between the scattered pilots (eg. using an FIR filter). Where an OFDM symbol includes a frequency notch 268 of null sub-carriers a discontinuity in the SP pattern and edge pilots (EP) 264 may be added alongside the notch to provide compensate for absent pilots. The missing pilots may be replaced with virtual pilots estimated from the actual pilots. This may be done by copying EP into missing locations (Fig. 13) or linearly interpolating between EP/SP (Figs. 14/16). Restoring the pilot pattern avoids the need to store different interpolator taps to deal with pilots absent/displaced from the expected pattern.
Patent GB-2482050-A (GB)
Title: Electric hammer with clamping device in sleeve
Inventor: ZHOU HONGTAO
IPC: B25C1/18
Filed: 2011-07-08
Abstract: The electric hammer 1 includes a housing 3 having a nozzle portion (4, Figure 1), a motor M and a transmission mechanism arranged in the housing. A striking device 11 moves in a reciprocating manner in the nozzle portion. A clamping device 2 is mounted to the nozzle portion and at least partially extends out of the nozzle portion. The clamping device includes an outer sleeve 7, an inner sleeve 6 arranged in the outer sleeve and at least two clamping members 13a-13d arranged on the inner sleeve. The inner sleeve has a first position and a second position with respect to the outer sleeve. The distance between the two clamping members in the first position is less than that between the two clamping members in the second position. In operation, the electric hammer may be used to release a nail halfway or partly stricken into a work piece or wall.
Patent GB-2486069-A (GB)
Title: A product provisioning system
Inventor: ALVERN STEIN
IPC: G07F5/18
Filed: 2011-11-30
Abstract: A product provisioning system, such as a vending machine, is arranged, in use, to deliver to a user substantially simultaneously a plurality of discrete products. The product provisioning system comprises a plurality of independently-controllable product dispensing mechanisms each configured to dispense different types of products from one another. The product provisioning system also comprises a product collector arranged to collect together products dispensed by the plurality of product dispensing mechanisms. A control system is in communication with the product dispensing mechanisms, and is arranged to receive a user-specified product order for multiple products and, in response, control a set of the plurality of product dispensing mechanisms in parallel to dispense the required products. The product dispensing mechanism may comprise a vertical channel with a restriction mechanism to control the passage of products. Product channels may be aligned with one another and have a restocking inlet. The product collector may have an inclined, cushioned, friction-reducing, surface, such as a net with attached rollers or beads. A user may be authenticated through a card reader before goods are dispensed. The dispensing of more than one product at the same time reduces waiting times at the product provisioning system.
Patent GB-2486123-A (GB)
Title: Production manifold accessory
Inventor: BERG GEIR OLAV
IPC: E21B43/013
Filed: 2010-09-24
Abstract: A production flow base (1) for possible future branched connection onto a production manifold (10) in order to provide for the connection of at least two production jumpers extending from respective subsea Xmas trees onto the production manifold (10), is shown. The production flow base (1) is arranged as a retrofit module connectable to a single inboard hub (11) prearranged on the production manifold (10). The production flow base (1) includes a frame structure (2), piping (3), at least one connector (4) and guiding means (9). The frame structure (2) is arranged for landing on a supporting arrangement (12) projecting from a manifold structure (10). The piping (3) forms a branch terminating in a connector (4) and at least two outboard hubs (6).
Patent GB-2493669-A (GB)
Title: Electrical plug with tamper-evident feature
Inventor: CAMENISCH ANDREW RICHARD
IPC: H01R13/502
Filed: 2012-11-14
Abstract: An electrical plug for insertion into a power supply socket incorporates a tamper-evident feature. The plug comprises a base member, a cover member and live and neutral pins. The tamper-evident device is broken if the cover is removed from the base. This can provide evidence of tampering if a plug is rewired or too large a fuse put in while its appliance is still in its warrantee period, while allowing the plug or fuse to be changed after this period.
Patent GB-2508198-A (GB)
Title: Cooking apparatus, controller and method for controlling a cooker
Inventor: ROBERTS MATTHEW
IPC: A47J36/32
Filed: 2012-11-23
Abstract: Disclosed is a cooking apparatus, a controller and a method for controlling a cooker such as an induction hob. The method includes reading a time of day cooking completion request value provided by a user interface of a controller unit that controls the cooker. An earliest cooking start time value is assigned with a current time of day value provided by the clock of the controller unit and the controller unit determines a maximum cooking time value based on the earliest cooking start time value and the time of day cooking completion request value. The controller unit then processes the maximum cooking time value and a selected cooking profile instruction set read from a controller unit memory to determine a required cooking profile instruction set. The required cooking profile instruction set includes driver output instructions for controlling a load driver of the cooker.
Patent GB-2497418-A (GB)
Title: System and method for inspection of a part with dual multi-axis robotic devices
Inventor: LUTE THOMAS WILLIAM JR
IPC: G01N29/22
Filed: 2012-12-04
Abstract: A robotic inspection system 200 uses a pair of multi-axis robotic devices 208, 210 to perform a NDI scan of a part 202 mounted on a support 206. Each of the multi-axis robot devices includes an end effector that can transmit or receive a signal to perform the scan. The system includes a slide assembly 212 comprising first and second linear slides 214, 216 that can translate the multi-axis robotic devices independently from one another on either side of the part. The system may comprise ultrasonic effectors for transmitting/receiving ultrasonic signals and a controller for positioning the effectors opposite each other and means for displaying ultrasonic scan data and a model of the part.
Patent GB-2499712-A (GB)
Title: Route prediction for a hybrid electric vehicle
Inventor: DEXTREIT CLEMENT
IPC: B60W20/00
Filed: 2013-01-24
Abstract: Apparatus to predict at least a portion of a route that a vehicle is traveling is provided. The apparatus is operable to compare data recorded in respect of a history of a current route a vehicle is travelling with data in respect of one or more routes a vehicle may travel thereby to predict at least a portion of a current route of the vehicle. The apparatus is further configured to control operation of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) in dependence on data in respect of the at least a portion of a predicted route. The rote prediction may be as a result of at least one of: time of travel, steering wheel angle, road wheel angle, wheel speed, direction of turns and distance since last turn, average speed, variance of speed, etc. The route recognition allows the optimization of the amount of fuel consumed and/or the amount of CO2 produced during the journey.
Patent GB-2512581-A (GB)
Title: Building apparatus and methods
Inventor: CORLETT ANTONY JOHN
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 2013-03-21
Abstract: A building apparatus comprises a first self-supporting structural frame 4 having first 6 and second 8 frame portions oriented in a first direction, with a third frame portion 10 extending between the two. The apparatus also includes a second structural frame 12 having fourth 14 and fifth 16 frame portions oriented in the first direction and a sixth frame portion 18 extending between the fourth and fifth frame portions, forming an oblique angle with the fourth frame portion. The sixth frame portion may be formed from two parts, both at an angle to the fourth and fifth frame portions. The apparatus may include a third structural frame having seventh and eighth frame portions with end portions extending either side of a ninth frame portion. The apparatus may be a fully habitable, permanent building and may be transported on trucks to the assembly site. The frames may be pre-fabricated.
Patent GB-2502201-A (GB)
Title: Retriever system for marine geophysical survey sensor streamers incorporating an inflatable lifting bag
Inventor: STENZEL ANDRE
IPC: B63B21/66
Filed: 2013-05-13
Abstract: Retriever system for marine geophysical survey sensor streamers. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including attaching 802 a retriever system to a sensor streamer by wrapping 804 a lifting bag assembly at least partially around the sensor streamer, the lifting bag assembly comprising a deflated lifting bag, a gas cylinder, and a depth trigger mechanism and covering 806 the lifting bag assembly with an outer cover. A retriever system comprising a lifting bag (312, Fig 5), a gas cylinder (314, Fig 3A), a depth trigger mechanism (316, Fig 3A) and an outer cover (324, Fig 3A) attached to an element (300, Fig 3A) of a geophysical survey cable is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2504618-A (GB)
Title: Dummy cylinder head used for machining cylinder block and method of use
Inventor: SOGAWA KAZUSHI
IPC: B23B41/12
Filed: 2013-07-31
Abstract: A jig for machining a cylinder block comprising a plurality of through-holes 111 with first protruding portions as a bead 130 with non-contact regions 135 at both sides thereof in the Y direction across the centre of the through-holes. The non-contact regions are formed by providing a section where bead portions are not present or the bead portions are formed with a cut-out and the non-contact regions are not in contact with the cylinder block (200 figure2) at the time of bolting. Second protruding surfaces 140 take the form of shims that are located on the main body of the dummy head and outside the first protruding surfaces. Accordingly it is possible to accurately reproduce the deformation caused by bolting an actual cylinder head to the block with this dummy head. This allows the the cylinder bores (201 figure 2) to be machined under the stress caused by the dummy head and allows the shape of the bores to be much closer to the desired shape when the cylinder head is bolted to the block.
Patent GB-2502020-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for processing machine learning algorithms in mapreduce environment
Inventor: VAITHYANATHAN SHIVAKUMAR
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2012-02-29
Abstract: Systems and methods for processing Machine Learning (ML) algorithms in a MapReduce environment are described. In one embodiment of a method, the method includes receiving a ML algorithm to be executed in the MapReduce environment. The method further includes parsing the ML algorithm into a plurality of statement blocks in a sequence, wherein each statement block comprises a plurality of basic operations (hops). The method also includes automatically determining an execution plan for each statement block, wherein at least one of the execution plans comprises one or more low-level operations (lops). The method further includes implementing the execution plans in the sequence of the plurality of the statement blocks.
Patent GB-2507392-A (GB)
Title: A polycrystalline diamond construction
Inventor: CAN NEDRET
IPC: C04B35/52
Filed: 2013-08-28
Abstract: A polycrystalline diamond construction is disclosed which comprises a body of polycrystalline diamond material is formed of a mass of diamond grains exhibiting inter-granular bonding and defining a plurality of interstitial regions therebetween, and a non-diamond phase at least partially filling a plurality of the interstitial regions to form non-diamond phase pools, the non-diamond phase pools each having an individual cross-sectional area. The percentage of nondiamond phase in the total area of a cross-section of the body of polycrystalline diamond material and the mean of the individual crosssectional areas of the non-diamond phase pools in the image analysed using an image analysis technique at a selected magnification is less than 0.7, or less than 0.340 microns squared, or between around 0.005 to 0.340 microns squared depending on the percentage of non-diamond phase in the total area of the cross-section of the polycrystalline diamond construction. The body of polycrystalline material in the construction has a cutting surface having a surface topology comprising one or more indentations therein and/or projections therefrom. There is also disclosed a method of making such a construction.
Patent GB-2503168-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for cutting off an end section of a can blank
Inventor: UENTHER UWE
IPC: B23D33/02
Filed: 2012-03-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) and method for cutting a can blank (11), wherein an axial end section of the can blank (11) is removed. During the cutting process, the can blank (11) is moved about a first rotational axis (D1) at a constant speed by a conveying device (27). Preferably a laser beam (71) is used as a cutting means (69). A deflecting device (72), for example a faceted mirror (75) having several reflection surfaces (74), deflects the laser beam (71) to a focal point (F) in the area of a can receptacle (28) of the conveying device (27). The shell surface (20) of the can blank (11) is located there. The axial end section (12) of the can blank is removed by rotating the can blank (11) about the longitudinal axis (D2) of the can blank. The deflection of the laser beam (71) is adapted to the rotational motion of the conveying device (27) about the first rotational axis (D1) with the aid of the deflecting device (72) so that the focal point (F) of the laser beam does not change with respect to the longitudinal axis of the can blank (11) during the laser cutting, even if the can blank rotates about the first rotational axis (D1), which extends at a distance from the longitudinal axis of the can blank (11) and preferably parallel to said longitudinal axis of the can blank.
Patent GB-2518862-A (GB)
Title: Transaction systems and associated methods for enhanced account balance and status management
Inventor: NOE JAMES CHRISTIAN
IPC: G06Q50/30
Filed: 2013-10-02
Abstract: A pay as you go payment system comprises a top-up terminal 501 for adding funds to an account 503. On receiving payment the top up terminal sends a message 201 to a prepaid account manager (PPAM) 102. The user may tap in to a system e.g. transport system 502 triggering an initial authorization request sent to the PPAM (Figure 6), permission being granted If a minimum balance is available and the card is not on a Deny List (Figure 7) indicating insufficient balance or a lost or stolen card (Figure 12). On tapping out the system calculates the relevant fare and sends this to the PPAM which updates the account balance to the actual spend (Figure 8). Subsequent journeys may be made without authorization (Figures 9-10). The card may also be used as a retail payment card (Figure 11). If the card is added to the Deny List due to lack of funds but is topped up a delay may occur in updating the deny list. Thus the card may be provided with temporary bypass data to allow it to be used despite being on the deny list (Figure 15, 16, 17). At the end of a period e.g. a day all fares are aggregated and debited from the users account (Figure 19).
Patent GB-2518894-A (GB)
Title: A method and a system for operating programs on a computer cluster
Inventor: LEOSHKEVICH ILIJA
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2013-10-07
Abstract: A method of operating programs on a computer cluster comprising non-virtual real hardware resources with variable configurations and virtual resources. Each cluster resource has a configuration description and a type, the type comprising a unique type identification and descriptions of operations which can be performed by the cluster resource of the each type. Each program is operable to request usage of the cluster resource specifying the type and the configuration description; and requesting a modification of the variable configuration of the non-virtual real hardware resource with the variable configuration. Execution of each program requires the dedicated execution environment on the computer cluster. The generation of each dedicated execution environment requires one or more dedicated virtual resources and one or more dedicated non-virtual real hardware resources with the variable configurations. Each dedicated resource has an execution environment specific type and an execution environment specific configuration description. In response to a modification request a real resource is reserved with a record being generated. On completion of the program the created record is used to roll back the configuration and release the reserved resource.
Patent GB-2519080-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling function calls
Inventor: CROSBY JAMES
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2013-10-08
Abstract: Disclosed is a data processing apparatus 2 with a scheduler 24 which maintains a queue 40 of function calls to be scheduled for processing by processing circuitry 4. The scheduler identifies, for every function call in the queue, a target time window within which the processing circuitry should process the function call. The scheduler schedules processing of the function calls based on the target time window. The scheduler may infer a priority of a function call based on its target time window. If some of the function calls cannot be processed within their target time windows, then the scheduler may determine which calls should be processed outside of their target time window based on the calls target time. The scheduler may determine a lateness metric for the function calls then cannot be processed during their time window, and reorder the function calls to improve the metric. The scheduler may be coalesce two or more function calls to reduce the processing time and also reduce the energy consumption.
Patent GB-2512173-A (GB)
Title: A support structure for a body of polycrystalline diamond material during processing
Inventor: SCANLON TERRY
IPC: C22C26/00
Filed: 2013-12-23
Abstract: A support structure 42 for a PCD element 10 comprises a support into which a PCD element is locatable and a sealing element 48 for location in the support structure and configured to protect a non-leached portion of a PCD element during a leaching process. The support is formed from or coated with a polyketone based plastics material.
Patent GB-2514666-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced thread handling in security handshaking
Inventor: BERGMAN ARTUR
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2014-02-20
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and software for handling threaded processes in security handshaking between end users and content delivery nodes are presented. In one example, a method of operating a content delivery node includes identifying a secure layer connection request within an application thread, and initiating a new thread for a security handshake process based on the secure layer connection request. The method further includes, in response to completing the security handshake process, returning to the application thread.
Patent GB-2526610-A (GB)
Title: A security barrier
Inventor: MCGARIAN BRUCE
IPC: F41H13/00
Filed: 2014-05-30
Abstract: A security barrier 1 comprises a rear support element 2 having a top edge 5 and a bottom edge 4 and a bulbous barrier element 9 having a top edge and a bottom edge with a curved protruding section 41 extending at least partially between the top and bottom edges. The protruding section extends away from the plane containing the top and bottom edges. The top edge of the support element meets the top edge of the barrier element and the bottom edge of the support element meets the bottom edge of the barrier element to form a lower support region that may rest on a surface. The security barrier comprises a rail engagement arrangement 42 to engage a rail which is raised above, and parallel with, the surface and the distance between the lower support region and the rail engagement arrangement may be adjusted. In another embodiment the distance between the lower report region and the region where the top edges meet may be adjusted.
Patent GB-2528261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to marking
Inventor: TONKINSON JOSHUA
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2014-07-14
Abstract: A method and system for marking items on a production line, with a series of unique identifiers 104 (e.g. promotional codes). The system then obtains marking feedback data 106, indicating whether the marking was completed or not. The system then inspects the unique identifying mark to obtain inspection data 108, regarding the visual appearance of the mark. The marking feedback data and inspection data may be stored, logged or processed to aid tracing and marking error diagnosis. The system may also generate expected data regarding the unique mark, and by comparing this with the inspection data, may obtain an inspection result 110. The system may also determine the verification status of the mark 112, based upon marking feedback data and/or inspection data. The verification status may indicate whether or not the unique identifier mark has been acceptably marked. The article may be kept or discarded, based upon the verification status.