baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2502356-A (GB)
Title: Compensating for degradation due to pixel influence
Inventor: HILLS JEREMY
IPC: G06T5/20
Filed: 2012-05-23
Abstract: The present invention relates a reducing degradation of a pixel value in a display driven to display an image for display in for example an electronic reading device. A target image is received and a pixel influence value for each of the pixels in the target image is determined. A compensation image is generated using the pixel influence value for each of the pixels in the target image, where the compensation image comprises pixel compensation value data for a plurality of pixels in the compensation image, and where the pixel compensation value data represents a colour for a pixel in the compensation image. A display compensation drive signal is then generated using the compensation image and the display driven using the display compensation drive signal to display the compensation image to reduce the degradation in a pixel value.
Patent GB-2489857-A (GB)
Title: Frequency and phase acquisition of a clock and data recovery circuit without an external reference clock
Inventor: KYLES IAN
IPC: H03L7/085
Filed: 2011-01-14
Abstract: A clock and data recovery device receives a serial data stream and produces recovered clock and data signals. The clock and data recovery device operates over a range of frequencies and without use an external reference clock. A first loop supplies a first clock signal to a second loop. The second loop modifies the first clock signal to produce the recovered clock signal and uses the recover clock signal to produce the recovered data signal. The first loop changes the frequency of the first clock signal based on frequency comparison and data transition density metrics.
Patent GB-2504150-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary handle assembly for a hand held implement
Inventor: CLARSON HAROLD ENOS
IPC: A01B1/02
Filed: 2012-07-21
Abstract: An auxiliary handle assembly for hand held implements such as shovels, snow shovels, pitchforks, string trimmers, hedge trimmers and vegetation trimmers comprises a spring steel plate or strip 1 preferably attached at one end to hand grip 5 by handle fixing cap 4 and at the other end to connections means 2 by another handle fixing cap 4 attached the other way up. The connection means 2 may feature a reversible part 3, so as to accommodate different diameters of handles.
Patent GB-2504510-A (GB)
Title: Sewing machine accessory for circular stitching
Inventor: YEH FANG-CHI
IPC: D05B21/00
Filed: 2012-07-31
Abstract: A sewing machine accessory comprising at least one round plate accessory 8, comprising 2 round plates 81, between which the fabric 6 to be stitched may sit. The accessory further comprises a strong and flexible rectangular accessory plate 3 with an opening 31, which may be round or rectangular, through which the needle 72 lays stitches. The plate 3 has a mirror-like planar surface, within which is a guiding track 32 with a positioning device (which moves a positioning pin 413) adjacent to a ruler 33 section. The guiding track 32 extends towards the opening 31. The positioning device includes a sliding member slidably located on the guiding track, the base of which connects with a restrictor, which holds the positioning pin 413 at a distance H1 from the restrictor. One or more attaching devices 5, which may be magnetic attractive members or magnets, are attached to the bottom surface of the accessory plate 3. The attaching devices 5 may be layered, in which the first layer is an acrylic adhesive layer, the second a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) layer and the third layer is polyurethane (PU) or adhesive PU soft rubber. In this case the first layer of the attachment devices is situated between the second layer and the base of the accessory plate 3, with the third layer beneath the second layer.
Patent GB-2505480-A (GB)
Title: Moving a communication session between user devices
Inventor: JOSEPH TIM
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: After a communication session is established over a telecommunications network (102) between one of a plurality of devices (110-116), associated with a user, and a remote user (126), a session control system (106) provides an indication to the user of others of the devices (110-116) which could be used for the session instead. The user may then initiate moving the session to another device via an input either on the device currently being used (push fig.3, not shown) or the device to be used (pull fig.5, not shown). The control system (106) then establishes the session with the selected device and tears down the existing session. The alternative device may be selected on the basis of prioritization data for devices known to be with the user at the time, this data being provided e.g. via geographical location information for each device.
Patent GB-2505716-A (GB)
Title: Substantially closed loop air-cooler module for use with a computer or electronics rack.
Inventor: TONG-VIET EMMANUEL
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2012-09-11
Abstract: A cooling host module 110 is operable for providing cooling gas flow in a substantially isolated closed loop for a computing device 220 . The computing device preferably comprises a substantially vertical first face having an inlet portion 2325 comprising no more than a lower third of faces the height and a substantially vertical second face, opposite the first, providing for outlet gas flow. The cooling host module comprises: a heat exchanger adjacent to the second face of the computing device for cooling outlet gas flow; a gas flow path, such as ducting120a, 120b , directing air exiting the heat exchanger beneath the computing unit; a gas moving device, eg fan 210, in the path; and a vent 170 towards the distal end of the gas flow path for providing gas flow to the inlet portion 235 of the first face of the computing device.
Patent GB-2492268-A (GB)
Title: Immobilised-bead immunomultiplex assay
Inventor: KILFEATHER STEPHEN
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2011-03-04
Abstract: Embodiments of this invention include image-based systems and methods for detection of one or more analytes. A surface has identifiable analyte-specific capture particle(s) immobilised thereto at any point of an assay, to which different analytes attach due to the affinity of analyte-specific capture molecule(s) linked to the surface of the capture particle(s) for the analyte. Analyte-specific detector molecules with conjugated detection moieties are then attached to the analyte, and a computer assisted, image-based detection system captures images of the capture particles with or without attached analytes and detector molecules. By using different subsets of analyte-specific capture molecules, each subset having a characteristic identifiable feature; it is now possible to perform capture particle-based, rapid multiplex assays of biological and non-biological analytes without flow. These image-based systems can be used to aid in diagnosis of disease, evaluation of therapy for disease, or laboratory investigation.
Patent GB-2506426-A (GB)
Title: Biocidal composition
Inventor: MISSELBROOK JOHN
IPC: A01N25/04
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: Many active agents, such as insecticides, herbicides and fungicides are relatively insoluble in aqueous media. In order to apply them efficiently to crops it is thus necessary to formulate them in a manner that facilitates their dilution in the water based spray media used in practice, by the farmer or contract spray operator. The present invention relates to aqueous dispersions comprising a surface active agent and active agents such as insecticides, herbicides and fungicides, in particular such dispersions in which the particles are of sub-micron diameter, e.g. less than 500 nm. Preferably the particles have a zero charge and the active agent dispersed therein has an aqueous solubility of less than 100 ppm. The active agent(s) may comprise at least 25 wt%. Furthermore, there may be more than one active agent and the particle may also comprise an antifoam agent such as a polyetheralkanolamine comb polymer surfactant. A preferred composition comprises 23.0 % 3-(4-isopropylphenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (Isoproturon), 9.2 % N-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)[henoxy]-3-pyridinecarboxyamide (Diflufenican), 18.1 % Polyetheralkanolamine comb polymer (Jeffsperse (RTM) X3204) and 0.9 % Dimethylpolysiloxane fluid emulsion.
Patent GB-2509726-A (GB)
Title: Flexible, retractable, roof unit
Inventor: HAMBLETON CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
IPC: E04B9/04
Filed: 2013-01-10
Abstract: A flexible, retractable, roof unit 50 for use in a data centre (see Figs 2/7) which comprises at least a first and second row of storage units (12, 22) arranged to define an aisle (29) therebetween. The roof unit 50 comprises a first end section 52, which is attachable to the first row of storage units and a second end attachable to the second row of storage units to create a tunnel underneath. The cover comprises a flexible roofing material 66 which is moveable between a retracted position substantially within the first end section 52 and an extended position where the roofing material 66 is extended across the aisle. The first and second ends may be secured to the storage units via a magnet. The roofing material may be transparent, fluid impermeable or a synthetic polymer. Preferably the roof unit has a roller mechanism at one end in the form of a rotatable drum. When a fire alarm sounds the mechanism may be activated to retract the roof. Guide members may be located down either side of the roof unit. Also claimed is the same roof unit used in a cold aisle location.
Patent GB-2510156-A (GB)
Title: A method for operating a remote financial transaction system
Inventor: CARROLL PATRICK
IPC: G06F21/42
Filed: 2013-01-25
Abstract: A method for operating a remote financial transaction system comprises a client computing device having a screen to display a user interface for receiving transaction information from a user and being configured via a network for communication with a remote server, the client device outputting the received transaction information to the remote in order to effect the financial transaction and the client computing device additionally generating an image file representative of at least part of the user interface as seen on the screen by the user and including a visual representation of at least some transaction information then processing the image file to extract the transaction information contained therein. The method may also comprise comparing the transaction information from the image file to the transaction information output by the user interface and, on the basis of the comparison, providing an indication of potentially fraudulent activity.
Patent GB-2510832-A (GB)
Title: Tape drive and method of operation of a tape drive
Inventor: STARKEY SIMON
IPC: B41J33/14
Filed: 2013-02-13
Abstract: A method of controlling tension in a tape, wherein the tape is transferrable between a first spool 15 and a second spool 17 by a tape drive 11. The tape drive 11 has a motor control system 25 which includes two DC motors 16, 18 and a controller 24 for controlling the operation of the motors 16, 18. The tape drive 11 also has two spool supports 12, 14, each of which is driven by a respective one of the motors 16, 18. The method including only one tension setting step during a printing operation. Maintaining the tension in the tape may not include separate steps of measuring the tension and correcting the tension. Each of the motors 16, 18 may be operable in a first and a second control mode where the first control mode is a position control mode and the second control mode is a torque control mode. Whilst the tape is stationary, the method may include operating one of the motors in the first control mode whilst the other motor operates in the second control mode to maintain tension in the tape.
Patent GB-2497036-A (GB)
Title: Collimating waveguide apparatus and method
Inventor: PANAGOTACOS GEORGE W
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: A collimating waveguide, an optical backlight apparatus, and a method of producing a collimated beam of radiant electromagnetic energy are disclosed. A collimating waveguide comprises an input surface to receive radiant electromagnetic energy from a point source and an output surface to emit an output beam of substantially collimated radiant electromagnetic energy. A first collimating surface of the waveguide receives a beam of the radiant electromagnetic energy entering from the input surface traveling in a first direction and reflects the radiant electromagnetic energy into a substantially collimated beam of radiant electromagnetic energy traveling in a second direction, which is the reverse of the first direction. A second collimating surface of the waveguide receives the substantially collimated beam of radiant electromagnetic energy and to redirect the substantially collimated beam toward the output surface. An optical backlight apparatus comprises a reflective cavity to receive the collimating waveguide and a diffuser located over the output surface of the collimating waveguide.
Patent GB-2508251-A (GB)
Title: Preventing tampering of device firmware by validation before boot
Inventor: JARMANY NICHOLAS CHARLES LEOPOLD
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2013-03-18
Abstract: A system 10 for firmware protection and validation includes: a memory device 14 containing BIOS or other firmware 24; a chipset 18; a microprocessor 16; a secure logic device 22 connected with the chipset and the memory device; and a power on reset circuit 20 connected to the logic device. When the system is powered on, the reset circuit sends a reset signal as part of the normal start-up procedure; the logic device then applies a hold signal to the chipset and the microprocessor, preventing them from operating. Once the reset signal has been de-asserted, the logic device validates the content of the firmware, and if the firmware is validated, verifying that the firmware has not been tampered with, the logic device stops the hold signal, allowing the chipset to load the firmware and boot the system. The validation may involve the application of a hash algorithm to produce a digest value for comparison with a stored digest value. The system may be incorporated into a slot machine or other gaming device which requires tamper-proofing.
Patent GB-2515568-A (GB)
Title: Resistive random-access memory cells
Inventor: ELEFTHERIOU EVANGELOS STAVROS
IPC: H01L45/00
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: Resistive random-access memory RRAM cells 10 are provided for storing information in a plurality of programmable cell states. An electrically-insulating matrix 11 is located between first electrodes 12 and second electrodes 3 such that an electrically-conductive path 14, can be formed within the matrix on application of a write voltage to the electrodes and which extends in a direction between the electrodes. The programmable cell states correspond to respective configurations of the conductive path in the matrix. An electrically conductive component 15 extends in a direction between the electrodes and is also in contact with the insulating matrix, and runs parallel with the electrically insulating matrix 11. The arrangement is such that the resistance presented by the electrically conductive component to a cell current produced by a read voltage, applied to the electrodes to read the programmed cell state, is at least that of the conductive path, and at most about that of the insulating matrix, in any of said cell states. The conductive component may form a sheath surrounding the electrically insulating matrix (figure 5), and may be tapered being narrower towards one of the electrodes (figure 14, 15). The conductive path may occupy at least 10% of the thickness of the insulating matrix perpendicular to a direction between the electrodes. The electrically insulating matrix may be elongate and may comprise of a nanowire. Another embodiment including a two state RRAM cell is included which are connected antiserially (Figure 19). Other embodiments use an annulus around a core member (figures 22 /23). A method of use is also included.
Patent GB-2501201-A (GB)
Title: Saddle with a seat
Inventor: BONDI ANNE
IPC: B68C1/02
Filed: 2010-08-31
Abstract: A seat 18 for a saddle comprising a one piece seat member 84 having a pommel 86 and a cantle 88. The underside of the seat member is configured to conform to the shape of the saddle body, and the upper side is configured to the form of a seat for a saddle. The seat member is preferably made from expanded polyurethane and includes a sleeve 90 glued thereto formed of leather. A saddle incorporating the seat and an additional stirrup hanger is also claimed.
Patent GB-2501662-A (GB)
Title: Nanostructured organosilicates from thermally curable block copolymers
Inventor: BAJJURI KRISHNA
IPC: C08G77/06
Filed: 2012-04-10
Abstract: Provided are inorganic-organic block copolymers that self assemble without the addition of a precursor. The inorganic block of the polymers includes silicon and the organic block may be any organic polymer. The inorganic-organic block copolymers self assemble to form a material in which the inorganic polymer block may be crosslinked to produce an organosilicate and/or silica matrix, and further thermal curing of the matrix results in the formation of a porous nanostructured film.
Patent GB-2506536-A (GB)
Title: Substrate element for coating with an easy-to-clean coating
Inventor: WALTHER MARTEN
IPC: C03C17/00
Filed: 2012-05-30
Abstract: Substrate element for coating with an easy-to-clean coating, where the effect of the easy-to-clean coating is improved in respect of its hydrophobic and oleophobic properties and in particular its long-term stability by the substrate element. The substrate element comprises, first and foremost, a support material composed of glass or glass-ceramic and a bonding layer which can interact with an easy-to-clean coating and comprises a mixed oxide, in particular a silicon mixed oxide.
Patent GB-2524737-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for testing a workflow
Inventor: RAKOWSKI MIROSLAW
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system of testing updates to a software application where sequence of steps through the process are user- or permission-specific e.g. human resource workflow system. The system comprises a test module 105 which is in communication 115 with a target system 110 where the workflow process resides; a memory 120 storing a plurality of pre-codified test scripts wherein each precodified test script is configured for testing a corresponding step of the process; and a processor 125 for executing the test module to extract a plurality of steps from the workflow process and the processor further configured to match 130 the extracted steps with the pre-codified test scripts and to retrieve and apply said pre-codified test scripts to the workflow for testing thereof. In this way, if a specific sequence of steps in a process changes with a software update, it is not necessary to generate an entirely new test script, instead a different sequence of step-specific test scripts may be called. This system and method may be particularly suitable for human capital management or human resources software.
Patent GB-2509462-A (GB)
Title: Serialization of access to data in multi-mainframe computing environments
Inventor: THOMPSON JOHN GLENN
IPC: G06F9/52
Filed: 2012-10-11
Abstract: A multi-mainframe operating system serialization method can include receiving, in a first computing system, a request to access a data set on behalf of a first peer application, sending, in the first computing system, a notification to a second peer application to obtain a normal enqueue, in response to the second peer application obtaining the normal enqueue, obtaining, in the first computing system, a first rider enqueue for the data set and sending, in the first computing system, a communication to peer instances to obtain additional rider enqueues for the data set, the additional rider enqueues corresponding to the first rider enqueue.
Patent GB-2527032-A (GB)
Title: A bat
Inventor: CROSSMAN PETER
IPC: A63B59/42
Filed: 2014-05-30
Abstract: A bat 1 comprises: first and second hitting panels 2; each panel includes a substantially rigid first layer 3 and a padded second layer 4; the hitting panels 2 are arranged in a face-to face relationship with the padded second layers 4 facing one another; the first and second hitting panels 2 are fastened together at a plurality of locations around the periphery of the hitting panels using a plurality of elasticated straps 5; each strap 5 passes through a corresponding slot 7 formed in each of the facing hitting panels 2; in use, the bat 1 is worn on a users hand by inserting the hand between the first and second hitting panels 2 and the users hand is clamped under a resilient bias of the elasticated straps 5 to secure the bat 1 to the user's hand. The elasticated straps 5 are preferably adjustable and may include hook and loop fastening; the bat 1 may extend to cover the wrist of a user when worn on the hand.
Patent GB-2522939-A (GB)
Title: Hairnets
Inventor: WRIGHT ADRIAN PAUL
IPC: A42B1/04
Filed: 2014-06-18
Abstract: A hairnet 1 comprising a knitted yarn and an antimicrobial agent. The anti microbial agent may be an anti bacterial agent. The yarn may be coated with an antimicrobial agent, or the agent may be retained within the structure of the yarn. The antimicrobial agent may be chosen from a metal or metal salt such as silver, copper, zinc, cobalt, titanium, tin, antimony, or may be silica, a quaternary ammonium salt, or a halogenated organic compound. The hairnet may have a body portion and a terminal edge portion, the edge portion comprising guide points P to allow the wearer to align the hairnet with the front and rear of the head. The wale 3 density of the body portion may be between 2.76 to 4.72 per centimetre. Also claimed is a method of knitting a hairnet.
Patent GB-2517283-A (GB)
Title: Double baffle vascular occluder
Inventor: MARKER DAVID N
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 2013-08-13
Abstract: A vascular occluder 10 includes first and second baffle members 14,16 which are formed of an expansion device such as a stent 18,20 across which extends an impermeable membrane 22, 24. The baffle members 14,16 are held at a given separation by spacer elements 28, 30. The separation creates a chamber 26 between the baffle members 14, 16 in which the blood is able to stagnate, thereby creating a second occlusion barrier. One of the baffle members 16 may have an aperture within its membrane 24 for receiving a delivery catheter for delivery of thrombogenic agent into the chamber 26. The occluder 10 has a given length, thereby making it suitable for implantation in difficult vessel sections and is also able to avoid problems of recanalization of the vessel which can occur with prior art occluders.
Patent GB-2529153-A (GB)
Title: Substrate manufacture
Inventor: GOODMAN DARREN JAMES
IPC: B23K26/402
Filed: 2014-08-06
Abstract: A method of forming a void 14 with a circular cross section in a substrate 16 comprising the steps of causing a laser cutter 10 to traverse in an arc 12a to an intended circumference 14a of the void and traversing the intended circumference of the void at least once, wherein the lead in from the arc to the circumference comprises a radius. The start point of the laser cutting may be the centre 13 of the intended void circumference and the laser may further finish cutting back at the centre point. The path traversed to the circumference from the start point may be a spiral (12c fig 1b) and the outer circumference 12 may preferably be traversed between 1 and 4 times. The substrate material may be ceramic, polymer or composite material, preferably aluminium nitride and the laser is preferably a Carbon Dioxide laser. The formed hole preferably is frustoconical in shape.