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Patent GB-2431992-A (GB)
Title: Preventing noise from air brakes interfering with ultrasonic parking sensors
Inventor: LI SHIH-HSIUNG
IPC: G01S15/931
Filed: 2005-11-05
Abstract: A parking apparatus determines whether the signal from a sensor is a reflected echo or interfering ultrasonic noise from an air brake. The apparatus determines whether a high amplitude return exits (e.g. over 85% of the amplitude of the power voltage supplied to the parking sensor apparatus). If the high amplitude return persists for a long time (e.g. about 10 ms) then the return is determined to be air brake noise, but if the high amplitude return does not persist for a long time then the return is determined to be an echo from an obstacle and an alarm is activated. Optionally, prior to transmission of an ultrasonic pulse, the system samples for ambient ultrasonic energy and determines whether a high pitched high amplitude signal is received. The technique reduces false alarms on vehicles (e.g. truck, bus) with air brakes.
Patent GB-2432967-A (GB)
Title: White light LED with fluorescent powder containing wavelength converting plate
Inventor: WU CHING-HUEI
IPC: F21K2/08
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: In a LED package with a fluorescent powder containing converter plate, the plate act as wavelength converting plate because part of the colored light from the light emitting chip excites the fluorescent powder in the plate and emits light with another wavelength. Fluorescent powders are mixed with an adhesive to form a thin plate 20. A segmentation process is then performed on the thin plate. A light emitting chip 13 is coupled to a concave bracing frame 10, and then the segmented thin plate 20 is mounted in the concave bracing frame 10 against its inner walls. A transparent adhesive for fixing is injected into the concave bracing frame 10, whereby the color-mixing LED has simplified manufacturing procedure, reduced manufacturing cost, and easy assembling design. The LED package can also be constructed by bonding the light emitting chip to two electrodes on the surface of a printed circuit board or a ceramic board, and fixing the thin fluorescent powder containing wavelength converter plate over the chip with a transparent adhesive.
Patent GB-2423444-A (GB)
Title: Transport bearer setting control system and method
Inventor: ITABA NAOTO
IPC: H04W92/12
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: Transport bearers are set in advance before the occurrence of call setting and information necessary for specifying transport bearers is stored in each of the transport bearer management units of a Node B and an RNC. When setting a call, the use of transport bearers that have been set in advance shortens the procedure for setting the transport bearer. As a result, the time required from the origination of call by a UE to the actual reception of the service can be reduced.
Patent GB-2435418-A (GB)
Title: Composition for preventing and alleviating alcohol hangover
Inventor: SELVARAJAH AMALAN
IPC: A61K33/14
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: A composition for the treatment of the symptoms of alcohol hangover comprising components to form the concentrate of an oral rehydration solution with electrolyte replacement (sodium chloride, potassium chloride or sodium bicarbonate), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) and a water-soluble vitamin.
Patent GB-2439329-A (GB)
Title: Control strategy for assisting regeneration of a particulate filter for a turbocharged diesel V-engine
Inventor: NEWMAN PHILIP JAMES
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: The engine has a common-rail fuel injection system 6, 7 and two cylinder banks 1,2, each having a respective exhaust pipe, designated the low pressure (LP) exhaust pipe 3 and the high pressure (HP) exhaust pipe 4, which communicate with each another by a connecting pipe 5 and have a respective turbocharger 30, 40. The LP exhaust pipe 3 has an exhaust shut-off valve 80 in order to operate the engine either with a single turbocharger 40 when the valve 80 is in its closed position or with both turbochargers 30, 40 when the valve 80 is in its open position at higher engine speeds. The LP exhaust pipe 3 is connected to a diesel particulate filter (DPF) 100 and the HP exhaust pipe 4 is connected to a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) 90 and to the DPF 100. The control strategy comprises the steps of controlling independently the post-injection of each cylinder bank 1, 2 during regeneration of the DPF and depending upon the position of the exhaust valve 80, eg late post-injections are made only when the shut-off valve 80 is open. An EGR valve 63 connected to the LP exhaust pipe 3 may be opened when the shut-off valve 80 is closed.
Patent GB-2439996-A (GB)
Title: Single source precursors for atomic layer deposition
Inventor: JONES ANTHONY COPLAND
IPC: C23C16/18
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: The deposition of LnA1Ox films by atomic layer deposition (Ln being a lanthanide metal and x is 1 to 4) is effected by the use of a particular precursor, the precursor has the general formula: [LnA1(OR)6(ROH)]2 wherein Ln is as defined above, (OR) is an alkoxide group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and (ROH) is an alcohol having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The preferred embodiment of the precursor is [LaA1(O<i>Pr)6(<i>PrOH)]2. A mthod of depositing the oxide comprising sequentially pulsating the precursor and an oxygen source precursor gas onto the substrate is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2443026-A (GB)
Title: Paint binder compound
Inventor: HARLING STUART ROSS RHIND
IPC: C09D189/00
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: A paint binder compound that is combined with various other materials to produce a non-toxic dry powder paint that may be subsequently mixed with a variety of liquids and applied as paint to achieve different surface finishes, textures and appearances together with the method for making the same. The binder material is formed from a blend of casein protein, soy lecithin, dextrin and cellulose fibres.
Patent GB-2442254-A (GB)
Title: Back contacted solar cell
Inventor: SAUAR ERIK
IPC: H01L31/02
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: This invention relates to a cost effective method of producing a back-contacted silicon solar cell. A silicon substrate 10 is doped on the back side with alternating P-type and N-type conductivity in an interdigitated pattern 3, and optionally a layer of either P- or N-type on the front side of the wafer 2. One or more surface passivation layers 4, 6, 7 are formed on each side of the substrate and openings 8 are created in at least the outer surface passivation layer on the back side of the substrate. A metallic layer 9 is deposited covering the entire back side, which fills the openings in the surface passivation layers. Openings 11 are created in the deposited metallic layer such that electrically insulated contacts with the doped regions on the back side of the substrate can be obtained.
Patent GB-2444757-A (GB)
Title: Code excited linear prediction speech coding and efficient tradeoff between wideband and narrowband speech quality
Inventor: GIBBS JONATHAN
IPC: G10L25/90
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: A CELP speech coder encodes a speech signal. The coder comprises a prediction filter (218) generating a predicted speech signal in response to an excitation signal. A subtraction unit (216) generates an error signal indicative of a difference between the predicted speech signal and the speech signal and a perceptual weighting filter filters the error signal to generate a perceptually weighted error signal which is filtered in a shaping filter (234) to generate a shaped error signal. The shaping filter (234) modifies a level of the perceptually weighted error signal in a lower frequency interval relative to a higher frequency interval. A codebook search controller (220) selects an encode excitation signal in response to the shaped error signal and an encoded signal is generated which comprises an indication of the encoded excitation signal. The shaping of the perceptually weighted error signal allows easy and efficient adjustment of a trade-off between wideband and narrowband speech quality.
Patent GB-2430094-A (GB)
Title: Light pulse amplification in long optical fibers
Inventor: JAASKELAINEN KARI-MIKKO
IPC: H04B10/291
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A method is disclosed for amplifying a light pulse (S) in an optical fiber (1), wherein a Raman pump signal (RPS) having a lower wavelength than the light pulse (S) is transmitted at a selected interval of time after the light pulse (S) into an end (IA) of an optical fiber(1), with dispersion such that the Raman pump signal (RPS) travels faster through the fiber(1) than the light pulse(S) and reaches and enhances the light pulse (S) after the light pulse has travelled along a selected distance (dl) through the fiber, wherein the Raman pump signal (RPS) is ramped in a substantially linear manner such that the amplification increases with the distance along which the light pulse has travelled along the length of the fiber from A1= S1+RPSmin at a distance d1 to A2=S+RPSmax at a distance d2>d1 from said end (1A) of the fiber 1 and such that the Raman gain increase is substantially similar to the fiber losses of the amplified signal. The use of a ramped Raman pump signal (RSP) mitigates Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS) in the fiber (1) and extends the operational range of a fiber optical sensing system.
Patent GB-2433805-A (GB)
Title: Integrated Circuit Passive Signal Distribution
Inventor: O'MAHONY FRANK
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2006-12-27
Abstract: An integrated circuit 301 has an internal transmission line 315 which receives a signal from an external transmission line 305. No termination circuitry is used to terminate the external transmission line. The internal transmission line transmits the signal passively to two or more different circuits 331, 332 on the integrated circuit. The internal transmission line may be terminated 318 at the opposite end to the external transmission line. The impedance of the internal transmission line may be matched to that of the external line. The internal transmission line may be connected to the circuits using buffers. Two transmission lines may be used to transmit differential signals.
Patent GB-2445722-A (GB)
Title: A fishing pole tip attachment to secure or release a fishing line
Inventor: SHEPPARD JOHN E
IPC: A01K87/00
Filed: 2007-01-20
Abstract: A fishing pole attachment comprising a hollow tube which is attached by sleeving onto the outside of the tapered tip of a hollow fishing pole. The attachment will release or hold a line by engaging a fixed ball (f4 in figure 3) into a cavity f2. In use the angler may retain the line within the pole by a half turn of the rod when necessary, engaging the ball with the cavity to fix the line, thus preventing a hooked fish from swimming into snags. Another half turn of the rod will disengage the ball releasing the line allowing any hooked fish to swim in open water. When the hook is not engaged; the elastic tension of the pole line causes the line to be retracted thus engaging the ball with the cavity.
Patent GB-2446021-A (GB)
Title: Transaction fingerprint for video distributed over the internet
Inventor: BJARNASON ROBERT VIDAR
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 2007-01-27
Abstract: This invention relates to a technology method that creates a unique transaction fingerprint for video content distributed to Internet customers. The transaction fingerprint is also sometimes referred to as the transaction watermark. Methods disclosed for including the transaction fingerprint include: <SL> <LI>1. removing or dropping frames which represent the transaction id; <LI>2. adding a visible but subtle watermark to frames which represents the transaction id; and, <LI>3. moving the audio and video 10 milliseconds in and out of sync at predefined places which represent the transaction id. </SL> Also disclosed is a method of scanning illegally distributed video content to identify the transaction id embedded in the video to identify the originator of the video. The potential use for this invention include as forensic evidence to combat credit card fraud, identity theft and copyright violations.
Patent GB-2447403-A (GB)
Title: A multi unit soil cultivation device incorporating a swivel based plough
Inventor: TARRY JIM
IPC: A01B49/00
Filed: 2007-03-12
Abstract: A soil cultivation device 100, incorporating a swivel plough element 150 in which a plurality of plough bits 142 are affixed to the underside of a beam 141 which is supported from a support bar 140 by a pivot bolt 146. The support bar is fixed to a frame 101. The plough element is therefore free to swivel in relation to the frame allowing the device to go up and down the field like a reversible plough. The implement may also include subsoiler elements 103, compactor means 110, 180, spring tines 160 and a leveller bar 172. The device is fitted with a conventional coupling means for pulling with a tractor. The frame may also be adapted to include a seed drill.
Patent GB-2448728-A (GB)
Title: A computerised spell checking pen; provides a visual and audio output of the correct spelling of spoken input.
Inventor: HALL NADINE KIRSTEN
IPC: B43K29/08
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: An apparatus that can recognise speech and spell a recognised spoken syllable, word, phrase or number through an audio input. The apparatus may be portable and may take the form of a writing implement such as a pen. The pen may be separable into a writing part and a spelling part. In one arrangement the apparatus comprises a speech input means, an audio output, a speech to code conversion means and a code to speech conversion means. The speech input means may be arranged to transform an input spoken syllable, word, phrase or number into an input signal. The speech to code conversion means can convert this input signal into a series of codes, wherein each code represents a letter or digit of the input syllable, word phrase or number. A code to speech conversion means uses this series of codes for separately and consecutively converting each of the codes of the series of codes into an output signal for output as a sound by the audio output. The component of the apparatus can be provided in a single device, such as a writing implement or may be distributed to reside on a number of devices.
Patent GB-2438706-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling the fuelling of an engine.
Inventor: HUSAK PHILIP WILLIAM
IPC: F02D41/06
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: A method for controlling the fuelling of an engine 10 is disclosed. The method comprising during an engine cold start and before the engine is warmed to a predetermined level, transitioning the engine from open-loop fuelling to closed-loop fuelling and providing a fuelling adjustment to a subsequent engine start in response to fuelling information obtained from the first start. The fuelling information is obtained over at least a complete cycle of closed-loop fuelling following the transition from open-loop fuelling to closed-loop fuelling.
Patent GB-2450875-A (GB)
Title: Flood prevention barrier incorporating a float member
Inventor: MEIKLE FIONA
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: A barrier apparatus comprises one or more barriers, the or each barrier comprising a trough section 20 and a wall section 30, movable between a first position in which the wall section is substantially contained within the trough section and a second position in which the wall section extends substantially vertically from the trough section. The wall section comprises a flexible barrier membrane 40 having a first portion 42 fixed at or vertically adjacent to the trough section and one or more float members 50 which co-operate with the flexible barrier membrane such that the flexible barrier membrane is in tension when the wall section is at the second position.
Patent GB-2452337-A (GB)
Title: Automatic mains water shutoff for unoccupied premises using motion sensors
Inventor: SAINT WILLIAM HENRY
IPC: E03B7/10
Filed: 2007-09-01
Abstract: A mains water inlet for a premises has a stopcock able to be opened and closed by a solenoid actuator. One or more motion sensors, such as passive infrared devices, are monitored and if after a user controllable time delay, no motion is sensed, the water stopcock is closed. When motion is next sensed, the stopcock is opened. The system may be bypassed for a set period of time. In addition, the system may be provided with a temperature sensor so that the water stopcock is closed if a sufficiently low temperature is sensed, to mitigate against water freezing within pipes. The low temperature may trigger an audible alarm and send a signal to a cellphone.
Patent GB-2438796-A (GB)
Title: Mobile scalable display terminal
Inventor: JARCZYK ALEXANDER
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile terminal provided with an interactive display device. The invention is characterised in that a pivotable projection device is provided and constructed in such a way that a variable size projection display and means for detecting the position and/or the movement thereof are obtainable.
Patent GB-2454745-A (GB)
Title: Spatial Interpolation of Irregularly Spaced Seismic Data
Inventor: MOORE IAN
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2007-11-19
Abstract: A method for spatially interpolating pressure values of seismic data uses known values of pressure and spatial derivatives of pressure at a plurality of irregularly spaced locations along the direction of interpolation. A computer program and an apparatus for carrying out the method are also claimed. The interpolation preferably uses an interpolation operator calculated by assuming that an interpolated pressure value comprises a linear combination of the known pressure values at locations x, and the spatial derivatives at locations xci , with operator coefficients w, and wc, respectively, and calculating the coefficients by minimising an error function. The seismic data is preferably marine data acquired using a plurality of substantially parallel streamers having hydrophones spaced along each streamer.
Patent GB-2449160-A (GB)
Title: Assessing game play data and collating the output assessment
Inventor: MATWIN STAN
IPC: G09B7/00
Filed: 2008-04-28
Abstract: A system for evaluating game play data generated by a user to determine said user's expertise in at least one specific field, the system comprising an input module for receiving previously completed game play data, at least one assessment module for assessing said game play data, the or each assessment module generating assessment output based on said game play data, a collation module for receiving said assessment output from said at least one assessment module, said collation module outputting collation output at least a portion of said collation output being indicative of said user's experience in said at least one specific field, the collation output being based on said assessment output received from said at least one assessment module. Preferably the system is used to simulate and provide feedback for an interview or an audit.
Patent GB-2461869-A (GB)
Title: Pinion mounting and pretensioning of traction means
Inventor: BARTH ARMIN
IPC: F16H7/16
Filed: 2008-07-12
Abstract: Traction drive, comprising a drive shaft 10, a drive pinion 12 mountable to the drive shaft 10 and a traction means 14, preferably a belt or chain, mountable to the drive pinion 12, whereas the rotational axis of the drive pinion 12 is eccentrically arranged to the rotational axis of the drive shaft 10 during the mounting of the traction means 14 to the drive pinion 12, whereas the mounted traction means 14 is pretensioned by centering the rotational axis of the drive pinion 12 to the rotational axis of the drive shaft 10. This traction drive assembly provides an easier fitting and/or changing of the traction means 14 without the need of using any kind of special tool. In a preferred embodiment the pinion 12 has conical recesses 22, and is centered and tensioned by conical matching parts 24 cooperating with the conical recesses 22 when the mounting means 18 is tightened into the thread 20.
Patent GB-2450047-A (GB)
Title: Drill cuttings transfer system and related methods
Inventor: HOLLIER GLYNN M
IPC: E21B21/01
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: A system for handling drill cuttings conveys cuttings into bulk tanks (16) via a conduit. The bulk tanks (16) have a lower portion (28) that converges to an elongated opening (29). A conveyance member (32) positioned at the elongated opening forces the cuttings out of a discharge port (36) at the bottom of the bulk tank. One suitable conveyance member (32) is a screw-type conveyor coupled to a motor (33) that applies a motive force to the cuttings. The bulk tank lower portion (28) can be formed as a wedge or trough that generally conforms to the configuration of the conveyance member (32). The bulk tanks (16) hold the cuttings until it can be discharged via the discharge port (36) to a transport vessel for processing or disposal. For offshore operations, the system includes a separation unit on the rig that forms the cuttings from fluid returning from the wellbore and a cuttings flow unit that conveys the cuttings from the separation unit to the bulk tanks (16).
Patent GB-2465419-A (GB)
Title: Pseudo random number generator architecture using pipelined processing blocks
Inventor: BANKS SIMON
IPC: G06F7/58
Filed: 2008-11-20
Abstract: The invention relates to hardware architectures for random number generators. We describe a random number generator hardware architecture, comprising: at least one random seed input for providing a plurality of random seeds; a select block having first and second inputs and an output, said first input being coupled to said random seed input; a pipelined data processing block having an input coupled to said select block output and having a feedback path in which a feedback output from said pipelined data processing block is fed back to said second input of said select block, and having a random data output; and a control unit to control said select block to couple said first input of said select block to said select block output to load said plurality of random seeds into successive pipeline stages of said pipelined data processing block, and to then couple said second input of said select block to said select block output to feedback data output from said pipelined data processing block to said input of said pipelined data processing block.
Patent GB-2453458-A (GB)
Title: Data signal isolation apparatus
Inventor: GRABER STEFFEN
IPC: H04B10/80
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: Data signal isolation apparatus comprising a first media converter adapted to convert outgoing electrical data signals into outgoing optical data signals, an optical data signal transmission means adapted to transmit said outgoing optical data signals, a second media converter adapted to convert said outgoing optical data signals back into outgoing electrical data signals, and an intrinsically safe power supply, in which the optical data signal transmission means comprises an electrical isolation gap, and in which the second media converter is powered by the intrinsically safe power supply.
Patent GB-2468353-A (GB)
Title: A light guide device
Inventor: GOURLAY JAMES
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2009-03-05
Abstract: A light guide device 1 comprises a base substrate 2 having a first refractive index. At least one light source e.g. and LED 3 is mounted on a surface of the base substrate. A guide layer 4 has a light output surface and a second refractive index that is less than or equal to the first refractive index. The guide layer encapsulates the light source(s). One or more reflective light scattering structures 11 and a heat sink plate 8 may be provided. The light guide device is suitable for use in a range of applications, particularly in connection with the backlighting of displays, for example, liquid crystal displays.