baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2351544-A (GB)
Title: Torsional vibration damper and helical compression spring for a torsional vibration damper
Inventor: MENDE HARTMUT
IPC: F16F1/04
Filed: 1999-03-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a torsional vibration damper comprising at least two components which can be twisted against the resistance of at least one energy storage element (7), with spring coils extending along its longitudinal axis. Said components have force-application areas for compressing the energy storage element. The invention also relates to a helical compression spring (9) made of steel spring wire which has a plurality of coils along its length and can be compressed until it becomes blocked. Between its two terminal coils the helical spring has at least two types of coils having different external diameters, namely a first larger external diameter (132) and a second, smaller external diameter (133). Viewed along the length of the spring these types of coils are arranged in sequence according to a certain pattern and wound in such a way that the spring has diametrically opposed coil areas which in relation to the longitudinal direction of the helical spring, viewed in the radial direction, on one side are at least approximately at the same height, whereas the diametrically opposed coil areas of the two coil types are offset at least approximately by a value equal to the difference between their external diameters.
Patent GB-2371955-A (GB)
Title: Encoding and decoding techniques for data in 24 bit sequences
Inventor: TSANG KINHING PAUL
IPC: H03M5/14
Filed: 1999-09-13
Abstract: Encoding (150) and decoding (182) systems and methods for digital data in 24 bit sequences. An encoder (150) generates state variables (50, 51, 52) as a function of four or fewer bits of the 24 bit sequence, and encodes the sequence into 11 and 14 bit codewords. After transmission, the 11 bit and 14 bit codewords are decoded using recovered state variables (50', 51', 52'). The encoding places a run length limit (RLL) of k=7 on a 25 bit codeword comprised of the 11 and 14 bit codewords to limit runs of zeros. Each of the 11 bit and 14 bit codewords are preferably also encoded with a run length limit of interleaved bits is i=7. The encoding and decoding systems and methods can be applied to a magnetic disc drive (100).
Patent GB-2362166-A (GB)
Title: Carding machines
Inventor: LEIFELD FERDINAND
IPC: D01G15/64
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: To enable an increased web or sliver weight to be produced whilst the quality of carding remains constant, a longitudinally compressing arrangement 17 comprising at least one roller 18,19 to produce negative draft is arranged downstream of the doffer 5.
Patent GB-2366156-A (GB)
Title: Communication system selection in a mobile phone
Inventor: NARUSE NAOKI
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: A mobile phone operable in a plurality of communication systems wherein when the phone moves out of an area covered by the currently selected communication system s105, s112 the user is notified and a message is displayed s106, s113 prompting the user to select another communication system. While the message is shown it is possible to switch the communication system in a simple manner, possibly using only one manual operation step. The mobile phone may further comprise means for selecting timing of the display of the message. The selection may involve choosing between showing the message at times when the mobile phone is turned on s101 or when the phone moves out of the area covered by the currently selected communication system s105, s112.
Patent GB-2363886-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid digital/optical system for pattern recognition
Inventor: LEWIS MEIRION FRANCIS
IPC: G06V10/88
Filed: 1996-09-21
Abstract: An initial Fourier Transform on input data is performed by a specialised fast Fourier Transform chip 2, the resulting spectral phase data being digitally added 4 to pre-stored template data 3 at high speed and loaded onto a phase modulating spatial light modulator 5. A subsequent optical Fourier transform 9 is used to generate a two-dimensional correlation between the input scene and template. A non-linear thresholding spatial light modulator 10 is used in the correlation plane to detect a strong correlation peak at a speed commensurate with the template search rate. An area photodiode 11 is employed to convert the optical correlation peak to an electrical signal independent of its location in the output plane. This hybrid correlator arrangement exploits the asymmetry in the processing time requirements between the initial Fourier transform performed on the input image, which needs only to be performed once per input cycle, and that of the stored reference image. This may require several iterations to achieve recognition and so must be performed between 10 and 1000 times faster than the initial Fourier transform to maintain the required system response time.
Patent GB-2380178-A (GB)
Title: Packaging of rolls of sheet material with containers within or between rolls
Inventor: LOMAS JAMES
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 2001-10-01
Abstract: In packaging of one or more rolls 4 of material 5 wound about a core 6, and one or more containers, said containers are disposed either in the cores 6 of the rolls of material, or elsewhere within the package. The containers may be disposed in the spaces 7 formed between the rolls 4 in the package, and can be shorter, the same length as, or longer than the rolls, and can have snap-fit lids. Apparatus for manufacturing the package inserts the containers, which are delivered from a storage hopper, into the rolls, carried upon a conveyer belt, using a plunger, either before or after the rolls have been packaged. The apparatus may insert the containers into the cores of the rolls, or in the void spaces in the packaging. The rolls can be of any material, such as kitchen or toilet paper. The containers may be for promotional gifts or samples or information sheets, which can either be manually or automatically inserted.
Patent GB-2381180-A (GB)
Title: Animal access system
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN DAVID
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 2001-10-24
Abstract: An animal access system comprises an access door (2), sensor means (4) and an implant (6), the arrangement being such that in use the implant (6) is inserted through the outer tissue of an animal, the implant (6) being detectable by the sensor means (4). The invention also related to a method of controlling animal access using an animal access system comprising an access door (2), the method comprising firstly storing an animal identity code on the system, secondly detecting an identity code of an implant (6) carried by an animal, thirdly comparing the detected identity code with the stored identity code and fourthly allowing access through the access door (2) if the detected identity code matches the stored code.
Patent GB-2365450-A (GB)
Title: Overflow device for a water cistern
Inventor: LESLIE HARRIS MICHAEL
IPC: E03D1/06
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: A U-shaped tube (12, 46) has an open end (18) and a closed end (20). An open-ended side tube (24, 48) communicates with the U-shaped tube (12, 46) adjacent the closed end (20), to establish a continuous passage (26) between the open end (18) and the side tube (24, 48). The device is used with a water cistern (30) having a tank (32), a siphon device (34, 50) and a ball valve (38) for establishing a normal water level (L). The open end (18) of the device (12, 46) is at a level below (L), and the side tube (24, 48) opens into the down-pipe (36, 56) at a level below (L). The U-shaped tube (12, 46) has its highest point positioned above the level (L). If the ball valve (38) fails, excess water passes through the U-shaped tube (12, 46) to be discharged into the down-pipe (36, 56). The water level is thereby regulated using no moving parts without effecting the efficiency of the flushing siphon.
Patent GB-2384379-A (GB)
Title: Front of train imaging system including a digital camera with zoom
Inventor: BOND DEREK
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2001-12-06
Abstract: A front of train imaging system comprises a high resolution digital camera in which the zoom is achieved by enlarging a section of a digital image so as to view only a very small part of it. Cameras may be provided at the trackside to allow the train driver to view images from around corners (<B>see fig. 2</B>). A GPS receiver may also be provided to generate positional information from which a data processor may calculate the train speed. An image sensor is also provided for a digital camera, the sensor area being divided into regions, each of which is appropriate to the part of the view to be imaged (<B>see fig. 6</B>).
Patent GB-2377053-A (GB)
Title: System and method for network based purchasing
Inventor: AL-KAZILY BINNUR
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: A purchasing system 10 of the present invention is provided for buying consumer items such as goods and services from a communication network business through a communication network based on purchasing information gathered from a user environment 20 in accordance with parameters provided by a user. The purchasing system 10 includes a monitoring unit 30 e.g a computer code linked to the user environment 20 and a purchasing unit 40 linked with the monitoring unit 30. The monitoring unit 30 obtains the purchasing information from the user environment 20 in accordance with the user parameters. The purchasing unit 40 generates a consumer item order by assessing the purchasing information. The purchasing system 10 further includes a trader unit 90 such as a network addressable device linked with the purchasing unit 40 and the communication network 11. The trader unit 90 selects a communication network business for the consumer item order. The purchasing system 10 may be a computer, a wireless telephone or wireless Internet link device, a touch-tone terminal, or a cable outlet terminal, for example. The monitoring unit 30 may have an intelligent monitoring agent. There is also disclosed a method and a computer program for buying items from a communications network business.
Patent GB-2392020-A (GB)
Title: Lighting control apparatus
Inventor: CRAWFORD MICHAEL
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: A lighting control apparatus 10 has at least one luminous flux control 21, 22, 23 for setting a predetermined luminous flux of at least one coloured light channel. A modulator 30 cyclically modulates the predetermined luminous flux using a least one of a predetermined cyclic period, a predetermined waveform and a predetermined modulation amplitude. Colour saturation and illumination level control may also be provided. Preferably the apparatus controls both DMX-enabled lights and non-DMX-enabled lights.
Patent GB-2390438-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle control and warning system.
Inventor: THORPE JEVON THURSTON
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: The control system 100 determines the location of a vehicle and restrictions associated with the vehicles location. The vehicle is controlled in accordance with said restrictions. Such restrictions could be speed whereby the vehicles speed could be controlled or emissions whereby an EMU could be used to control the vehicles engine characteristics such as engine/valve timing. Further provided is a warning system(200, fig.2) which warns the driver of the emission restrictions and whether the vehicle has breached such restrictions. Preferably a GPS system is used to locate the vehicles position and the memory store of the control system can be update. This memory store could be a CD-ROM or RAM. The vehicle may have a plurality of power plants or be adapted to use a plurality of fuels, the vehicle could be a hybrid vehicle.
Patent GB-2381767-A (GB)
Title: A reamer and blade therefor
Inventor: MINSHALL GERALD
IPC: B23D77/04
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A cutting blade 16, and a method of securing the blade 16 in a reamer 11 having an axial recess 19 in the body 13 of the reamer. The cutting blade 16 has serrations 35 in its rear face 37 and is clamped to mutually interengagable parallel serrations 36 on the reamer 11 which extend radially thereof. The cutting edge 34 of the blade 16 is adjusted to a new position by movement of the blade along the radial serrations 36 using a single adjuster means 42.
Patent GB-2379555-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling a process device for sequential processing of semiconductor wafers
Inventor: SCHEDEL THORSTEN
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: While the first forward processed semiconductor wafer (11) of a batch in a process device (1) is measured for values for structural parameters (30), a second or other semiconductor wafers (12) of the batch is/are processed in said process device (1). A result signal (100) indicates a successfully conducted inspection of the first wafer for example, whereupon the subsequent wafers (12) do not need to be examined. The process parameters (31) of the process device (1) are automatically adjusted according to the measuring results. Events such as maintenance or parameter drift in trend cards etc. are detected in control units (8 or 9) and lead to event-related selection of the structural parameters (30') and/or initiation of a forward wafer (11) by outputting an event signal (102) e.g. in an event data bank (40).A warning signal (101) is issued by a control unit (8) in response to detected threshold value infringements (21) for at least one process parameter (31) and is also fed into the event data base (40).
Patent GB-2392741-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the strength of a magnetic field
Inventor: NANTZ JOHN S
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2003-01-06
Abstract: A system for controlling a magnetic field strength includes a magnetic field generator 104,126 for generating a magnetic field for receipt by a responsive device, and a controller 122 in communication with the magnetic field generator for determining a strength of the magnetic field to a level sufficient for use in controlling the responsive device. The system may in particular be implemented in connection with low frequency initiator devices (LFI) to perform a variety of wireless operations, and in particular automotive wireless operations, for example vehicle tyre pressure monitoring.
Patent GB-2385500-A (GB)
Title: Optimised message transfer protocol and system using such a protocol
Inventor: TOFTS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: A method and scheme controller are provided for determining the capabilities of data transfer between entities each with a hierarchy of communication processing layers and based upon the capabilities of the entities configuring one of the entities to operate in a different to pre-existing communication protocol by transfer of the appropriate protocol to the deficient entity.
Patent GB-2389193-A (GB)
Title: Light level with pendulum
Inventor: RASKIN JAMES R
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: A light level such as a laser level 10 which is disposable on a reference surface such as a wall includes a housing 11, and a pendulum in pendulum assembly 30 pivotally connected to the housing. The light may be provided by laser diode 40 disposed on the pendulum for emitting a first laser beam along a first path, and a lens such as line lens 43 is disposed on the pendulum in the first path for converting the laser beam into a planar beam which forms a line on the reference surface. Two laser diodes 40 may be used to provide two perpendicular or parallel planes.
Patent GB-2386490-A (GB)
Title: An imaging apparatus comprising a mouse pad
Inventor: KHOVAYLO MODEST
IPC: G06F3/039
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: A mouse pad 74 having a spaced apart camera 32 is disclosed. The mouse pad may contain indicaters 71,73,77 to aid positioning of objects to be scanned.
Patent GB-2384082-A (GB)
Title: Method, system, and computer program product for synchronization of similar data objects with event information
Inventor: BAYNES JR ROBERT W
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2001-09-12
Abstract: The invention is directed to a method, system, and computer program product for the synchronization of similar data objects by exchanging event information to provide new and/or updated data objects to a mobile device or application for use on a device. The invention includes a method, system, computer program product, and combination and sub-combinations thereof, for enabling similar data objects to be made available to users of mobile devices, and for the users of mobile devices to operate with such objects on their mobile devices in an interactive manner while in an off-line mode, i.e. while not actively connected to a network or external data source.
Patent GB-2387502-A (GB)
Title: Billing and regulating used service functions in a communication apparatus
Inventor: SHIBASAKI FUMIO
IPC: H04Q3/58
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for aquiring actual use information, (including at least a part of a service function group disposed before hand in a communication apparatus), and use amount of each service function in a communication system, calculating a charge of the used service function based on the actual use information, and a billing process of the calculation result. Another embodiment includes regulating / controlling functions of the communication apparatus in accordance with a payment result with respect to the billing step. The invention relates to a method of billing a charge for used functions of a communication apparatus, a method of regulating the functions of the communication apparatus, customer center, and user system in which a service function is quickly and appropriately changed without requiring any manual operation. The charging process is finely performed in accordance with a use situation for each service function, and it is thereby possible to reduce user's expenses, shorten a time required for the change, and reduce cost and labour in the customer center.
Patent GB-2389163-A (GB)
Title: A dynamic damper for damping vibration of a rotary shaft
Inventor: KATO KAZUHIKO
IPC: F16F15/14
Filed: 2003-05-27
Abstract: A dynamic damper 10 for damping vibration of a rotary shaft, the dynamic damper 10 including a tubular mass member 11, and a rubber elastic member 14, 15. The rubber member includes an attachment tube 14 which is press-fitted onto the rotary shaft and an arm 15. The attachment tube 14 is disposed coaxially with the mass member 11 and the arm 15 connects the attachment tube 14 to the mass member 11. The attachment tube 14 includes a tubular support portion 16, connected to the arm 15, a tubular attachment portion 18, and a tubular coupling portion 17 for coupling the tubular support portion 16 with the tubular attachment portion 18. The tubular attachment portion 18 has a larger interference with the rotary shaft than does the tubular support portion.
Patent GB-2390686-A (GB)
Title: Operating element having selective sensitivity
Inventor: LOEW ANDREAS
IPC: H03G3/02
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: An operating element 10 with a selectable operating characteristic generates numerical control values A. Position signals P corresponding to the position of a linear sensor element 11 are converted into control values A using an assignment characteristic curve (figure 2). Different characteristic curves may be selected by means of a control quantity K. The curve may be non-linear and so provide an operating element with varying resolution at different parts of a given range of values. The operating element may be part of an arrangement for processing video or audio signals which process input signals Sin in accordance with a function Sout (A, Sin). The signal processing may comprise the correction of colour signals or the setting of picture brightness and contrast.
Patent GB-2404307-A (GB)
Title: Full-duplex wireless communication by modification of a TDMA timing structure
Inventor: OFIR GABI
IPC: H04W4/06
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: A wireless subscriber communication unit (300) is capable of communication on a direct mode communication system (200) employing a timing structure (100) that does not support private full-duplex communication. The wireless subscriber communication unit (300) comprises a signal- processing unit (308) having a private full-duplex call function (340) configured to recognise a request for a private full-duplex communication and, in response to such a recognition, modify the unit's use of the timing structure (400) to perform private full-duplex communication. method of communicating, a direct mode communication system and a radio frequency transmission message are also provided. In this manner, a wireless direct mode communication system, which employs a timing structure that does not support duplex communication, can be modified to allow private full-duplex communications. For example, a number of time slots/frames typically set aside for late- entry, pre-emption or linearization purposes are reduced or removed to allow private full-duplex communications. The scheme is particularly applicable to the TETRA system.
Patent GB-2388701-A (GB)
Title: Tunnel junction and charge prependicular-to-plane magnetic recording sensors and method of manufacture
Inventor: BEACH ROBERT
IPC: H01L43/12
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: Magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) and charge perpendicular-to-plane (CPP) magnetic sensors are disclosed which have a first antiferromagnetic layer for pinning the magnetization direction in a pinned layer and a second antiferromagnetic layer for providing bias stabilization of a free layer. The two antiferromagnetic layers may be formed from the same material and using a spin-flop effect may be initialized simulataneously. A disk drive using these sensors is disclosed.
Patent GB-2405280-A (GB)
Title: Child monitoring apparatus for a vehicle
Inventor: STEPHENSON IAN
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2003-08-16
Abstract: Child monitoring apparatus includes an image capture device (1) and a viewing device (2). Real time moving images are picked up by the image capture device (1, Fig 2) and transmitted to the viewing device (2, Fig 2). The image capture device is located with a view of the child in the rear of an automobile. The image viewing device is located so occupants in the front of the automobile can see real time moving images of the children transmitted from the rear. Connection between camera and display may be wireless and the camera may be disguised in a toy.
Patent GB-2409608-A (GB)
Title: Charging in a communication system
Inventor: HELKIOE RISTO
IPC: H04Q7/22
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: A method for charging in a communication system, the method comprising: initiating a data communication session between a user equipment and a network entity offering a digital content item; during the data communication session, generating by means of the user equipment a message for ordering the digital content item, sending the message to the network entity and, in response to the message received in the network entity, downloading the content item to the user equipment; and charging the digital content item using a predefined price of the message.
Patent GB-2398214-A (GB)
Title: Deferred acknowledgment communications
Inventor: BENNETT WILLIAM E
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2000-10-13
Abstract: A communication technique enables the efficient transmission of data through a low bandwidth and/or time delayed communication link and minimizes the idle time of the communication link by using a deferred acknowledgment of message bundles to temporally pack the communication link. The transmitting system stores messages to be transmitted in a pending message queue and applies a dynamic window to the pending message queue to define a message bundle to be sent through the slow communication link. The transmitting system requests an acknowledgment for at least one message within the bundle, but does not require an acknowledgment for every message within the bundle. Transmitted messages are temporarily stored as outstanding messages in a retransmission queue until the transmitted messages are acknowledged or until a time-out period associated with the messages has lapsed. When the transmitting station receives a timely acknowledgment in response to a requested acknowledgment, the transmitting station removes all outstanding messages associated with that acknowledgment from the retransmission queue.