baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2345180-A (GB)
Title: Method for verifying the identity of a passenger
Inventor: AL-SHEIKH ZAHER
IPC: G07B15/00
Filed: 1998-09-23
Abstract: A conveyance boarding pass includes a human cognizable image of a passenger as well as the travel itinerary details. The human cognizible image is collected using a device capable of generating an electronic image at a time when the identification of the passenger is verified. Upon presenting the boarding pass the identity of the bearer is checked against the human cognizible image on the boarding pass to maintain the security of the transport system. The electronic image optionally is stored in a computer database in combination with the travel itinerary details for further security and other uses.
Patent GB-2349252-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for detecting and decompressing instructions from a variable length compressed instruction set
Inventor: WORRELL FRANK
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 1997-06-10
Abstract: A microprocessor is configured to fetch a compressed instruction set which comprises a subset of a corresponding non-compressed instruction set. The compressed instruction set is a variable length instruction set, for example including 16-bit and 32-bit instructions. Extended (e.g. 32-bit) instructions are coded using an extend opcode, which indicates that the instruction being fetched is an extended (e.g. 32 bit) instruction. Extended instructions have a second opcode field, which is decompressed into a decompressed opcode field within a decompressed instruction. For non-extended instructions, the first opcode field is decompressed into the decompressed opcode field. The compressed instruction set further includes multiple sets of register mappings from the compressed register fields to the decompressed register fields. Certain select instructions are assigned two opcode encodings, one for each of two mappings of the corresponding register fields. The compressed register field is directly copied into a portion of the decompressed register field while the remaining portion of the decompressed register field is created using a small number of logic gates. The subroutine call instruction within the compressed instruction set includes a compression mode which indicates whether or not the target routine is coded in compressed instructions. The compression mode is stored in the program counter register. The decompression of the immediate field used for load/store instructions having the global pointer register as a base register is optimized for mixed compressed/non-compressed instruction execution. The immediate field is decompressed into a decompressed immediate field for which the most significant bit is set.
Patent GB-2356827-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lamp coating film
Inventor: MABE MICHIHIRO
IPC: F21V7/22
Filed: 2000-09-01
Abstract: A polysiloxane based coating composition is deposited over a silicone protective film, which itself is coated on a vapour deposited layer on a substrate. The composition may comprise an acrylic silicone and include a benzotriazole UV absorbant, which is stated to be thermally stable at temperatures of greater than 120{C. It is claimed that the chemical similarity of the coating to the underlying silicone layer confers greater adhesion upon coating compared to equivalent prior art coatings. The composition is deposited by plasma chemical vapour deposition and is used to protect the internal components of vehicle headlights against UV radiation entering through the main lens.
Patent GB-2352114-A (GB)
Title: Digital key telephone system
Inventor: TANAKA TOSHIAKI
IPC: H04M3/533
Filed: 1997-02-13
Abstract: A key telephone system comprising directory storage for storing directory numbers assigned to a plurality of extension terminals and a directory retrieval display for, when a directory number retrieval operation is performed in the extension terminal, reading out a directory number assigned to the extension terminal from the storage means and transmitting the directory number to the extension terminal to display the directory number.
Patent GB-2356228-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of values for service and parking brake requests in a vehicle electrically controlled braking system
Inventor: WREDE JUERGEN
IPC: B60T8/17
Filed: 2000-11-01
Abstract: An electrically controlled braking system for a vehicle has a central control unit 10 which receives at least one actuating variable for service braking and at least one actuating variable for a parking brake request. The actuating variables or variables derived from them are transmitted separately from each other via a communication system 20 such as a data bus to decentralised wheel modules 22,26 which control service brake actuators 34,38 and parking brake actuators 46,50. Actuator forces may be applied electromotively, hydraulically or pneumatically (fig 2). One embodiment has a pneumatically actuated service brake and electrically operated locking mechanism for the parking brake, thus ensuring parking brake action even with a loss of compressed air. In another embodiment the central control unit 10 adjusts output variables for each wheel or axle, so for example the parking brake may operate on one axle only.
Patent GB-2358855-A (GB)
Title: Carton opening arrangement
Inventor: MCDONALD JAMES
IPC: B65D5/02
Filed: 2000-12-14
Abstract: A carton comprises a first (14, 16 fig 2) and second pair (10, 12 fig 2) of upstanding opposed sides and opposed ends with at least one end formed by a pair of flaps 22, 24 hingedly attached to the first pair of sides, and at least one of the second pair of sides has a removable region 42 with the end of an elongate closure member 40 fixed thereto with the remainder applied over the facing edges of the flaps to secure in a closed position. Preferably the carton has two similar opposed ends with a removable region on each of the second pair of sides and where both are secured by the elongate closure member. The removable region 42 may be defined by perforations and may have a diamond shaped profile 44 with a tab 56. The elongate closure member may be a self adhesive plastics material tape and may be completely removed from the carton by pulling and separating the removable region from the carton along the perforated lines. The carton may be opened quickly and efficiently without the need of a knife or similar and allows existing taping apparatus to be used when sealing.
Patent GB-2373148-A (GB)
Title: Intra symbol differential modulation of a multi-carrier signal
Inventor: HULBERT ANTHONY PETER
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2001-02-01
Abstract: Data is frequency division multiplexed on to a number of tones/sub-carriers. Sub-symbols are differentially modulated on each carrier with respect to sub-symbols on adjacent sub-carriers (See Fig. 2b), possibly using DBPSK or DQPSK modulation. This contrasts with other multi-carrier systems where the sub-symbols are differentially encoded with respect to sub-symbols on the same sub-carrier in the previous symbol period (See Fig. 2a). The multi-carrier system may be orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM).
Patent GB-2369795-A (GB)
Title: Continuous rotary melt thermoformer
Inventor: DALGEWICZ III EDWARD J
IPC: B29C51/22
Filed: 2000-08-29
Abstract: An apparatus for thermoforming a thermoplastic article comprises an extrusion die for extruding a sheet of thermoplastic and a rotating wheel having at least one mold member. The mold member includes a male mold or forming cavity for receiving at least a portion of a substantially non-oriented (i.e.. non-tensioned) thermoplastic sheet. The mold member is selectively heated and/or cooled during thermoforming to maintain the sheet in a molten or thermoformable state. The mold member also comprises a stripper plate maintained at a predetermined temperature or temperature distribution for inducing a predetermined degree of crystallinity to the sheet. The stripper plate enables the articles to be separated from the mold without distortion. In one embodiment, the thermoformed article has at least two and preferably at least three distinct regions of thermally-induced crystallinity.
Patent GB-2363823-A (GB)
Title: A receptacle for the receipt of home deliveries
Inventor: SCHOLEFIELD MICHAEL
IPC: A47G29/14
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: A delivery box (10) which enables deliveries to be made to an unoccupied building is supported by, or may be built into, an external wall (12) of a building and has an outer door (20) which is openable but locks automatically after a delivery has been made. Preferably the box has a rear door (28) openable directly into, and lockable from, the interior of the building. The box may have separate chilled and frozen compartments (30, 32) and be supplied with mains electricity. The outer door may be substantially flush with the exterior surface of the wall and have a digital computerised locking system utilising single use code numbers. The box may further include a letter deposit flap (48, Figure 3) in the outer door opening into a receptacle (49, Figure 3a) mounted on the back of the outer door, a bank-type deposit drawer (54, Figure 4) mounted in the outer door, a connection to an existing alarm system and/or an external child-resistant grille with a high level opening catch.
Patent GB-2362821-A (GB)
Title: A furniture system
Inventor: NORRIS LEWIS HUNT
IPC: A47B85/04
Filed: 2001-05-21
Abstract: A furniture system is disclosed which can be configured to form a table, desk, a wall table or a settee. The system comprises a pair of rectangular side members 21 and a surface member. The side members have feet formed by cut out portions which allows either a long or a short edge to be used as the base. The surface member comprises two rectangular components hinged together so that it can be folded in half. Spacers hold the side members together and the whole system can be dismantled for storage.
Patent GB-2376262-A (GB)
Title: Lock with drill resistant lock bolt member
Inventor: BROWN PETER MARK
IPC: E05B15/16
Filed: 2001-06-06
Abstract: A drill resistant lock 30 comprises a bolt member 33 for fitting into a similar sized and shaped slot 35 to secure closure of entry to a property, a locking mechanism 31,32 associated with the bolt member 33, whereby release and/or closure of the bolt member 33 into the slot 35 is effected by insertion and rotation of an appropriate key in the locking mechanism 31,32, wherein the bolt member 33 is provided with a core 34 containing a material with different mechanical properties to the main body of the bolt member 33, the material of the core 34 being more drill resistant than the material of the main body. Preferably the core material comprises a metal matrix composite which may have SiC or Al<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB> particles dispersed within an aluminium or brass matrix. A drill resistant material is also disclosed. The material is a metal matrix composite comprising a matrix of aluminium alloy or brass into which is dispersed between 5% to 70% by volume ceramic particles.
Patent GB-2360409-A (GB)
Title: Frequency detector
Inventor: WU BIN
IPC: H03L7/087
Filed: 1998-06-15
Abstract: A frequency detector with a deadband has a frequency detector 20 generating a beat signal reflecting the difference in frequency between its input signals and an up/down signal that reflects the sign of the difference in frequency between its input signals. A frequency comparator 24 receives the beat signal and a deadband signal and disables the up/down signal when the beat signal is less than the deadband.
Patent GB-2375385-A (GB)
Title: Weapon fire control system
Inventor: BOEHM BERNARD
IPC: F41G3/16
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: A fire control system for the aiming of a weapon by an operator is capable of stabilising a camera-captured image and determining an error representative of the deviation between a position which corresponds to a control command and the actual position of the weapon where a translation inverse 3 to that of the deviation is applied to the image. The system comprises a motorisation device 5 which drives the weapon and has an input corresponding to a velocity error arising from summator S3 which itself receives as input a velocity command. This input velocity is the sum of that commanded by the operator via aiming stick 1 and that as corrected by the assembly in relation to summator S1. The velocity is communicated as output from the device 5 to the weapon. The weapon velocity, as measured by sensor 6 (eg. a rate gyro), is then subtracted from the S3 input velocity command. The system inherently comprises observation and sighting means and the images captured by the camera are transmitted to the operator on a sighting channel.
Patent GB-2386012-A (GB)
Title: A linearized class C RF amplifier
Inventor: PETERSEN LEIF GEERT
IPC: H04B1/04
Filed: 2002-03-02
Abstract: The switching threshold of a class C amplifier 11 is adjusted in dependence on the input or output signal amplitude (figures 6-8) to improve linearity. Alternatively, the threshold signal may be derived from a modulation signal (figure 5). The threshold adjusting signal can be applied to a second input terminal of the amplifier, eg an emitter terminal, or added to the input signal at a common node. A DSP unit may be used to generate the dynamic threshold signal. Application to base or mobile stations in a TETRA system is mentioned.
Patent GB-2387030-A (GB)
Title: Compensation of mutual coupling in array antenna systems
Inventor: FOTI STEPHEN JOSEPH
IPC: H04B7/08
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: Operating an array antenna system 3 comprising a plurality of antenna elements 1, in a transmit mode, so as to have a desired antenna radiation pattern, by: calculating, for each array element, the required pre-perturbed incident excitation (ai) to compensate for the effects of mutual coupling with the other elements of the array, the required preperturbed incident excitation for an array element being that which, after mutual coupling, will produce a resultant desired voltage (Vi) on the array element which, in combination with the other compensated elements of the array, produces the desired antenna radiation pattern; and applying to each element of the array, the calculated pre-perturbed incident excitation for said element. The antenna array may also operate in a receive mode (see figure 4), where the required compensated weight (Wi) to be applied to the signal output from each array element, to compensate for the effects of mutual coupling, is calculated, and then applied to the respective elements of the array.
Patent GB-2380849-A (GB)
Title: Data driving apparatus and method for liquid crystal display
Inventor: LEE SEOK-WOO
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: A data driving apparatus for a liquid crystal display includes a digital to analog converter part (30) converting input pixel data into a plurality of pixel signals and time-dividing the converted pixel signals to output the time-divided pixel signals, wherein the number of the converted pixel signals is greater than that of the time-divided pixel signals, at least two output buffer parts (50) for sequentially receiving the pixel signals from the digital to analog converter part, holding the time-divided pixel signals, and then buffering and outputting the time-divided pixel signals to a plurality of data lines DL1 ....DLjk, at least two of the plurality of output buffer parts being commonly connected to the digital to analog converter part, and a timing controller for controlling the digital to analog converter part and the output buffer parts and time-dividing the pixel data supplied to the digital to analog converter part into at least two regions to sequentially supply the time-divided pixel data to the data lines.
Patent GB-2384831-A (GB)
Title: Fluid compressing apparatus
Inventor: KIM GUI-GWON
IPC: F04B37/00
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: Fluid compressing apparatus or pump for drawing in, compressing and discharging a fluid comprises: a cylinder block (100) having a cylindrical bore (110) of a predetermined diameter passing through the cylinder block in a lengthwise direction; a discharge chamber (120) having a diameter larger than that of the cylindrical bore; and at least one fluid suction port (130) penetrating the cylinder block substantially perpendicularly to the bore axis. The cylinder block (100) includes a fluid discharge port (140) interconnecting with the discharge chamber (120). A piston (200) is disposed in the cylindrical bore (110) so as to be movable in a linear reciprocating manner. A discharge valve assembly (300) is provided, having a valve plate (310) resiliently biased towards the fluid discharge port (140) so as selectively to open or close the fluid discharge port. A cylinder head (400) is disposed at one end of the discharge chamber (120) and has a fluid discharge channel (410) interconnecting with the discharge chamber. The piston (200) serves to open and close the suction port whilst moving within the cylinder bore (110). Also, since the valve plate (310) opens the discharge port (140) in response to high pressure of the fluid in the cylindrical bore (110), compressed fluid is completely discharged.
Patent GB-2388220-A (GB)
Title: Determination of static corrections for CMP seismic data using arrival time inversion
Inventor: DUBOIS JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: Method for determining, primary static corrections to be applied to sets of seismic traces after seismic prospecting operations in an underground zone. A velocity model enabling the calculation of static corrections is obtained by performing, for each position of the common midpoint, a continuous and progressive inversion of the first arrival times (time-distance curves), from short offsets to longer offsets, to enable to go from a sequence of pairs connecting the offsets to the arrival times picked to a sequence of vertical data connecting the depth to the velocity of propagation of the waves.
Patent GB-2384776-A (GB)
Title: Phthalazinone derivatives
Inventor: MARTIN NIALL MORRISON BARR
IPC: A61P31/20
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: The use of a compound of the formula: and isomers, salts, solvates, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof, in the preparation of a medicament for inhibiting the activity of PARP, wherein: A and B together represent an optionally substituted, fused aromatic ring; R c  is represented by -L-R L , where L is of formula: <CHE>-(CH 2 ) N1 -Q N2 -(CH 2 ) N3 -</CHE> wherein n 1 , n 2  and n 3  are each selected from 0,1, 2 and 3, the sum of n 1 , n 2  and n 3  is 1, 2 or 3 and Q is selected from O, S, NH or C(=O); and RL is an optionally substituted C 5-20  aryl group; and R N  is selected from hydrogen, optionally substituted C 1-7  alkyl, C 3-20  heterocyclyl, and C 5-20  aryl, hydroxy, ether, nitro, amino, amido, thiol, thioether, sulfoxide and sulfone. Novel compounds, and their use as pharmaceuticals, are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2404107-A (GB)
Title: Flash-based keying
Inventor: THOMAS GRAHAM ALEXANDER
IPC: H04N5/275
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus for keying foreground and background areas of an image or objects within an image is described. The selected object or area is differentially lit with key light having a selected characteristic, such as a selected colour property or temporal variation. A first image is formed of the scene, and a key signal is derived from the image based on detection of the key light. A second image of the scene may also be formed in which the effect of the key light on the object or area is reduced. The method may allow objects or areas to be keyed into or out of an image. Independent claims are included for discrimination of a foreground object from background by detection of light used to illuminate the foreground object wherein the light modifies the appearance of the foreground object and the image is processed to reduce the appearance of the modifying effect and for controlling a light source using received camera shutter synchronisation information such that light is emitted at given periods of camera shutter operation in synchronisation with camera shutter operation.
Patent GB-2403977-A (GB)
Title: Strengthening pile walls
Inventor: MERRIDEW CHRIS
IPC: E02D5/18
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: A method of strengthening a wall composed of a number of spaced concrete piles (10, 12) involves drilling anchoring holes (16, fig 1) into soil between the piles (10, 12) and placing anchoring elements (24) in said holes (16, fig 1). The holes (16, fig 1) are drilled such that they have a narrow outwardly portion (20, fig 1) which opens into a wider inwardly portion (22, fig 1). The anchoring elements (24) may be in the form of expansible bolts (24) which expand to fill the holes (16, fig 1) and which have a head (28) that projects outside the boundary of the soil. A strengthening structure (32) is then fixed to said heads (28).
Patent GB-2392991-A (GB)
Title: A method to reduce leakage during a semi-conductor burn-in procedure
Inventor: WONG BAN P
IPC: C12M1/34
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: A method for reducing sub-threshold leakage during the burn-in procedure for a semi-conductor is disclosed. The method includes applying a back-bias voltage to the device during the burn-in procedure. The back-bias voltage increases the threshold voltage of the semi-conductor device and consequently, reduces the sub-threshold leakage current.
Patent GB-2408454-A (GB)
Title: Pacemaker using inter-ventricle impedance measurements to optimise A-V and V-V delays
Inventor: DOCHERTY ANDREW
IPC: A61N1/368
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: Bi-ventricular pacemaker systems have an additional lead which is in contact with the left ventricle. In bi-ventricular pacemakers with defibrillator capabilities, defibrillating coils are typically placed within the right ventricle and often the superior vena-cava. Changes in electrical impedance (electrical resistance) between the pole(s) of the left ventricular lead and the pole(s) and/or coils of the right ventricular lead occur during the cardiac cycle of contraction and relaxation. These change in electrical impedance during the cardiac cycle can be measured. The changes in inter-ventricular impedance may be used to optimise the atrio-ventricular delay and/or the inter-ventricular delay without the need to employ echocardiography. Following implantation of the left ventricular and right ventricular leads and attachment of the permanent pacemaker generator or internal cardiac defibrillator generator, the generator can measure changes in inter-ventricular impedance and periodically alter the atrio-ventricular and or inter-ventricular delay to maintain optimised delays.
Patent GB-2392382-A (GB)
Title: Body support system
Inventor: HABBOUB AMIN K
IPC: B60N2/70
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A body support system is provided having improved static and dynamic mechanical response characteristics and improved thermal regulation, and which can provide energy dissipation capabilities. The body support system can be of a modular construction to provide mechanical response characteristics suited to a particular user or group of users, or to a particular environment of use.
Patent GB-2398656-A (GB)
Title: Operating system data management
Inventor: BERESNEVICHIENE YOLANTA
IPC: G06F21/52
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A method of computer operating system data management comprising the steps of: (a) associating data management information with data input to a process (300); and (b) regulating operating system operations involving the data according to the data management information is provided (310). A computing platform (1) for operating system data management is also provided. Furthermore, a computer program including instructions configured to enable operating system data management, an operating system, and an operating system data management method and apparatus arranged to identify data having data management information associated therewith when that data is read into a memory space are provided.