baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2549114-A (GB)
Title: UV steriliser assembley and method for constructing same
Inventor: RICHARD CHERRY
IPC: H01J61/38
Filed: 2016-04-05
Abstract: A ultraviolet (UV) steriliser assembly comprising a UV source (10) configured to emit ultraviolet light of a range of wavelengths; and a reflector (16) associated with the UV source. The reflector (16) is configured to permit transmission therethrough of identified wavelengths of light in order to control the wavelength of light reflected by said reflector. Preferably the reflector includes a dichroic coating (11). Also claimed is a disinfection method including providing a reflector with a coating or composition that permits transmission therethrough of identified wavelengths of UV light in order to control the wavelength of light reflected by said reflector, and arranging the reflector in combination with a broad spectrum UV source. A media to be treated by the method is either located in front of the reflector or behind the reflector dependent on which light wavelengths contacting the media have the highest germicidal strength.
Patent GB-2541965-A (GB)
Title: Storage systems and methods
Inventor: PAUL CLARKE
IPC: B65G57/03
Filed: 2016-04-15
Abstract: A storage system is described where goods are stored in containers (10, fig 4) and the containers are stored in stacks (12, fig 4). Above the stacks runs a grid 22 network of tracks on which load handling devices (30, fig 4) run. The load handling devices take containers from the stacks and deposit them at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked out. The framework 14 may be provided with one or more of the following services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensing means, and data logging means. The system describes a method of partitioning the storage system by deployable dividers 19 to prevent the spread of fire or prevent damage caused by sprinkler activation. The uprights may carry sensing means to detect fire, smoke, heat or gas within the frame structure. Sprinkler means may be positioned such that, in the event of a fire, water from the sprinkler system will only fall in the section of the storage system affected. The dividers will prevent water from spreading to portions of the storage system not affected by the fire. The structure may additionally include drainage pipes (110, fig 7) to enable drainage of fluid in the event of a sprinkler deployment.
Patent GB-2547734-A (GB)
Title: Digital microphones
Inventor: JOHN PAUL LESSO
IPC: H04R19/04
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A digital microphone apparatus 300 outputs a digital output signal DATA at a sample rate defined by a received clock signal CLK. The apparatus includes a band splitter 302 configured to receive a microphone signal SMA indicative of an output of a MEMS microphone transducer and to split said microphone signal into first signal path SP1 for frequencies in a first band and a second signal path SP2 for frequencies in a second band, frequencies of the second band being higher than the frequencies in the first band. A modulation block 304 is configured to operate on the second signal path to down-convert signals in the second signal path from the second frequency band to a lower frequency band. This arrangement is said to reduce power consumption because the coder 303 expends less power when operating upon lower-frequency signals. A number of different embodiments are described.
Patent GB-2543881-A (GB)
Title: Equipment enclosure mount
Inventor: MARK BLEASE
IPC: H02G9/10
Filed: 2016-07-07
Abstract: An equipment enclosure mount 1 for mounting an equipment enclosure comprising: a base housing 3 for fixing in the ground, the base housing having an open upper end; and a cable guiding body 5 locatable at the open upper end of the base housing, the cable guiding body defining a plurality of holes (41a, 41b, figure 2) for cables to pass through from the base housing to the equipment enclosure, wherein the cable guiding body is pivotably attached 7 to the base housing. A second embodiment defines the holes as being hole forming portions, each of which is formed to be structurally weaker than the surrounding region of the cable guiding body so as to be removable to form a hole through which cables may pass. Preferably the cable guiding body includes locking means (39) to secure the cable guiding body in a closed position. The equipment enclosure may be a roadside cabinet for connecting underground cables to traffic lights or similar, where cramped working conditions can make installation difficult.
Patent GB-2553812-A (GB)
Title: Anti-snap cylinder lock
Inventor: WANYU WANG
IPC: E05B9/10
Filed: 2016-09-15
Abstract: A cylinder lock with two lock actuation assemblies 3, 5 and a rotatable lock engaging element 2 which is arranged to be in-between the two lock actuation assemblies. The first and second actuation assemblies comprise a first and second clutches 4, 6 respectively, for engaging the lock engaging element. The second lock actuation assembly 5 also has a weak point 7 which breaks when a pre-determined force is applied to it, the breakage allows for the removal of part of the second lock actuation assembly. A spring 8 biases the first clutch 4 into an advanced position when part of the second lock actuation assembly is removed. The cylinder lock also contains a spring loaded pin (9, Fig. 9) which engages a slot 10 on the first clutch when the clutch is in the advanced position in order to connect the clutch to the lock engagement element. The lock actuation assemblies may include key activated pin tumbler lock assemblies.
Patent GB-2543427-A (GB)
Title: Computer program and stamp system
Inventor: HIROSHI KIRITA
IPC: G06Q10/02
Filed: 2016-10-13
Abstract: A computer program that causes display of trigger information (e.g. a ticket image, 42) prompting input through a stamp type device (10) on a touch panel (20) and acquires positional information inputted through the stamp type device and subsequently displaying further information. An imprint image (44) representing an imprint corresponding to the stamp type device is displayed in the case where the position information satisfies a predetermined condition. In the case that the image is displayed user guidance information is output (e.g. icon 42). Where an operation is performed in accordance with the guidance information, output information (46) related to either or both the trigger information and imprint information is output. The program may be used by a concert organiser where the stamp used to validate a ticket and to provide a key to further information (e.g. video content). The program may be used for a stamp rally.
Patent GB-2555602-A (GB)
Title: Heads-up display for eyewear
Inventor: JULIAN FRANCIS RALPH SWAN
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2016-11-02
Abstract: A heads-up display 1, suitable for attaching to eyewear such as swimming goggles, comprises a mount 5 for attaching the display to the eyewear, at least one sensor configured to obtain performance data, a processing unit operatively connected to the sensor, and configured to process the performance data and to generate an image from it. The display also includes a micro display which displays the image generated by the processing unit and an optical wave guide which is configured to route the image from the micro display into a field of view of a wearer of the item of eyewear. In use, the heads-up display is configured to overlay the image into the line of sight of the wearer, such that the wearer can view their surrounding environment at the same time as the image and view their performance data in real-time. The waveguide may route the image onto a holographic display 2 and this display may incorporate at least one holographic coupling element to couple the image within the waveguide.
Patent GB-2544900-A (GB)
Title: Organic light emitting display and method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: SEUNGRYONG JOUNG
IPC: H01L51/52
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: Organic light emitting display device and method of manufacture comprising a substrate 100 with an emission area EA and non-emission area, an overcoat layer 110 on the substrate 100 with a plurality of micro lenses in the emission area EA wherein each of the plurality of micro lenses includes a convex region 111, a first electrode 120 on the overcoat layer 110 in the entire emission area EA and part of the non-emission area, an organic stacking layer on the first electrode 120 wherein the organic stacking layer includes an organic emission layer 130a and at least one surface being flat in the emission area EA wherein a thickness in a vertical direction of the organic stacking layer is smallest in the convex region 111 of the micro lenses, and a second electrode 140 on the organic emission layer 130a in the entire emission area EA and the non-emission area.
Patent GB-2543673-A (GB)
Title: Online pseudonym verification and identity validation
Inventor: ANDREW BUD
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2013-02-21
Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for authenticating an online user are disclosed. Authentication involves sending control signals from a server to a user device (e.g. a mobile phone) equipped with a source of illumination and a camera capable of capturing video imagery of the online user. The user device receives the code, modulates the source of illumination in accordance with the code, and captures video imagery of the user while the source of illumination is being modulated according to the code. The captured video imagery of the online user is sent to the server where it is analysed to detect evidence of changes in illumination that correspond to the code. If good correspondence is found, the user may be authenticated. Similar methods may be applied to other biometric data. Applications of the authentication include identify validation, pseudonym verification, and distinguishing real humans from access attempts involving, for example, photographs or replay attacks.
Patent GB-2542098-A (GB)
Title: A package
Inventor: STEVEN HOLFORD
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 2015-06-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to packaging for tobacco industry products and, more particularly, packages comprising a label having a tab. A package comprises a barrier material for enclosing one or more tobacco industry products, the barrier material having a region which, in use, forms an aperture, and a label formed from two or more layers which overlie the region, the label having a tab formed from one or more layers, but not all layers, of the two or more layers of the label.
Patent GB-2547801-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically actuated fluid communication mechanism
Inventor: RYAN R BACSIK
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2017-02-24
Abstract: Completion apparatus for a wellbore including a flow tool 100 having a hydraulic piston 130 defining first and second chambers with a housing 101. A sleeve 110 disposed in the housing is movable with the piston between a first position which closes off communication through the first 102 and second ports 104, a second position which permits communication through the first port and closes off communication through the second port, and a third position which closes off communication through the first port and permits communication through the second port. The tool also comprises a seat 120 movable between two conditions for passing or engaging plugs. A drop ball P1 or other plug is used to divert flow to the ports. The ports may be a fracking port and a production port.
Patent GB-2560978-A (GB)
Title: Safety apparatus
Inventor: KENNETH DELANEY
IPC: F17C13/12
Filed: 2017-03-31
Abstract: A safety apparatus for containing equipment subject to pressure, the apparatus comprising a flexible mesh panel configured to contain said equipment; and a retaining arrangement configured to secure the apparatus in relation to said equipment. The apparatus is resilient, such that, should a portion of said equipment be ejected from said equipment, the apparatus is configured to absorb the kinetic energy of said portion. The apparatus is movable between a first, deployed position where said equipment is contained and a second, stowed position for transportation. The panel may be made of aramid, carbon or glass fibres.
Patent GB-2564398-A (GB)
Title: Radio-frequency identification for tracking and securing inventory
Inventor: ANAT SHAKEDD
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2017-07-06
Abstract: A tag 20 attachable to an item, the tag comprising an electrical conductor 29 at an interface between the tag and the item and a circuit 21 configured to indicate whether the electrical conductor is connected or severed. In a first embodiment 20 the tag may have a filament 27 having a cross-bar 28 at a first end and a substrate at a second end. The electrical conductor may be routed along the filament and into the cross-bar and the substrate may bear a sensor 21 that determines whether the electrical conductor is connected or severed. In a second embodiment (30, Fig. 3B) the tag may have an edge for attaching onto an item wherein the electrical conductor is routed along the edge attached to the item so the electrical conductor is attached to the item; and a sensing device. The electrical conductor may be a portion of the antenna. Systems are also described wherein tags are attached to a plurality of items. The systems may: request item identification information from the tag; create an alert when an indicator is received that an electrical conductor is severed; create inventory lists using the tags and remove purchased items from the list, or when the tag of an item on the list is not accessible/detectable create an alert; or query multiple readers as to track a location of a tag.
Patent GB-2568039-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for processing a stream of data values
Inventor: TIM LEE
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2017-10-30
Abstract: Image processing systems and methods are provided for processing a stream of data values (e.g. pixel values). The image processing system comprises a processing module configured to: receive a plurality of pixel values, each of the received pixel values having a first number of bits and implement processing of a particular pixel value by operating on a particular subset of the received pixel values by: classifying each of the pixel values within the particular subset into a group of a set of one or more groups. An average value in respect of the pixel values within the particular subset which are classified into one of the one or more groups is determined, possibly by means of a weighted mean or a mean of a trimmed set of values in the subset in one of the groups, wherein the determined average value has a second number of bits greater than the first number of bits. The particular pixel value is then replaced based on the determined average value which is then output. The processing of a particular pixel value may comprise performing multiple processing function in a consolidated manner dependent on the classification of the pixel value into the one or more groups. The processing functions may include: defective pixel detection, defective pixel correction, denoising, sharpening and demosaicing
Patent GB-2568504-A (GB)
Title: Controller and method
Inventor: MARK TRUMAN
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2017-11-17
Abstract: A method and controller for providing haptic stimulus to a user during operation of a vehicle are provided. The method comprises: obtaining at least one electrical signal 305 representative of one or both of environmental information and operational information, determining an oscillatory feedback configuration 610, via a processor 306 and an electronic control unit (ECU) 308, in dependence on said at least one electrical signal 305; and outputting the determined oscillatory feedback configuration 610 to a haptic output means 100, 104, 106 to provide the user with a haptic stimulus. The haptic output means 100, 104, 106 is associated with apparel for wearing by the user, the apparel may take the form of a safety helmet, a racing suit, a motorcycle suit, or footware. Aspects of the invention may also relate to a system, a vehicle and to computer software for performing the method.
Patent GB-2556589-A (GB)
Title: A printing ink
Inventor: Dolores Caras-Quintero
IPC: C09D11/322
Filed: 2016-07-29
Abstract: The invention relates to an inkjet ink comprising: a liquid medium composed of a radiation-curable diluent containing one or more monofunctional monomers and, optionally, a solvent; a vinyl resin dissolved in the liquid medium; a dispersed pigment; and a photoinitiator. The ink is used for preparing a vinyl tile, plank or sheet.
Patent GB-2571528-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a robot in an environment
Inventor: JAMES KELL
IPC: B25J13/08
Filed: 2018-02-28
Abstract: A method of controlling a robot 302, 402 within an environment such as a gas turbine engine casing 316, 416 with vanes 318, 418 comprises: i) receiving, from a 3D scanner 310, 410a, 410b, 410c, data relating to at least a portion of the environment for constructing a 3D point cloud or depth map representing at least a portion of the environment: ii) comparing the 3D point cloud to a virtual 3D model of the environment and, based upon the comparison, determining a position of the robot 302, 402 and then iii) determining a movement trajectory for the robot 302, 402 based upon thedetermined position of the robot 302, 402. The position of the robot may be determined relative to a target location 320, 420 defined within the environment and the movement trajectory may reduce or maintain the distance between the robot 302, 402 and the target location 320, 420. The 3D scanner 310, 410a, 410b, 410c may be mounted on the robot (see 210 figure 3), on a support robot 324 or in set positions within the environment. The virtual 3D model may include virtual landmarks 322, 422 corresponding to real world landmarks. The virtual 3D model may be generated based upon scanning of the environment and/or CAD data relating to a CAD model of one or more components forming the environment.
Patent GB-2561973-A (GB)
Title: Method, system and computer program product for facilitating task automation at a service desk
Inventor: Bhavin Nicholas Shah
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2018-03-08
Abstract: Facilitating task automation at an IT service desk 506 comprises provisioning a user interface (UI) 504 to enable the user 502 to provide a natural language request, a virtual agent 508 engaging in a natural language interaction and interpreting the request, the interpretation being mapped to a set of pre-determined actions to be executed to facilitate resolution of the request. Interpretation may be based on learning and stored in a knowledge base 210, which may be supplemented by publically available information such as forums. Context of the request may be determined from user identity, whether approvals are required to resolve the request and, if so, identity of an approver 540, 550. The virtual agent may interact with the approver to obtain approval. The helpdesk may connect with service applications 520 and log entries corresponding to executed actions for compliance and audit requreiments. The UI may be voice, chat or messaging based. The request may be access approval, password reset, access to shared folders, requesting equipment, seeking group membership or requesting to be added or removed from a mailing list.
Patent GB-2572143-A (GB)
Title: Controller for a vehicle
Inventor: JEREMY JOHN GREENWOOD
IPC: G06T7/70
Filed: 2018-03-19
Abstract: An imaging device (16) (e.g. removable reversing camera, RADAR or Lidar device) for a vehicle (10) (e.g. articulated vehicle comprising a tow vehicle and a trailer) generates image data and further comprises an imaging accelerometer (24) (e.g. 6 degrees of freedom accelerometer) generating data for determining the orientation of the imaging device relative to the vehicle. The signal indicative of the imaging accelerometer data and the generated image data is received and alignment artefacts in the image data are identified in dependence on the received accelerometer data. An error signal is outputted in dependence on the identified artefacts. The error signal may be used to correct alignment errors in displayed images generated from the image data. The orientation of the imaging device relative to the vehicle (e.g. trailer) may be determined based on the accelerometer data, e.g. using a gravitational vector. The data from a vehicle accelerometer (15) may be used to compare with the accelerometer data from the imaging device to establish the error signal. Image data collected by other imagers (18a, 18b, 18c) may be combined with the image data collected by the imaging device to present a single image to the driver via a display (13).
Patent GB-2572548-A (GB)
Title: Content generation system
Inventor: ANDALL HOGARTH
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2018-03-28
Abstract: Content-generation guidance system for assisting a user in generating digital content, such as content for a videogame. the system comprises a content analysis unit operable to analyse a first set of pre-existing user generated content to identify one or more aspects of the content, a correlation identification unit operable to identify a correlation between the one or more identified aspects of the first set of content and user ratings of that content, and a content modification unit operable, when a user is generating new digital content, to identify one or more aspects of the new digital content for modification in dependence upon the identified correlation or correlation. Also disclosed is a method of providing Content-generation guidance. The content may also be in the form of music or videos.
Patent GB-2571364-A (GB)
Title: Method, device, and computer program for transmitting portions of encapsulated media content
Inventor: FRANCK DENOUAL
IPC: H04N21/845
Filed: 2018-04-05
Abstract: Transmitting encapsulated media data from a server to a client comprising the server: identifying at least one byte-range of encapsulated media data requested to be transmitted, the at least one byte-range representing a portion of the encapsulated media data; obtaining a processing level of the at least one identified byte-range, the processinglevel indicative of the role of data in the portion of encapsulated media data; and sending the at least one identified byte-range of the encapsulated media data and information determined as a function of the obtained processing level to the client. The processing level may represent a priority or importance or significance of that portion. It may be used in a partial file format type system transmitting partial segments of media data such as ISO Base Media File Format, ISOBMFF. The server may use the processing level information, for example, as a data filter or determine whether to send or skip packets 716, 719 based on a risk of being late 715. The client may use the processing level information, for example, to determine whether to request re-transmission of or skip late partial segments (Figure 9/10). The server may generate a manifest including a processing level map 701.
Patent GB-2571587-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle control method and apparatus
Inventor: Robin Boyd
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2018-04-24
Abstract: A method of controlling a host vehicle includes tracking a target vehicle 3 to determine a target vehicle route 14 which may be off-road. A speed of the target vehicle is determined and the host vehicle speed is controlled in dependence on the target vehicle speed. In the event that tracking of the target vehicle is interrupted the host vehicle speed is set according to the target vehicle speed at a known location, which may be the last known location of the target vehicle. The trajectory V of the target vehicle may be determined and the steering angle and acceleration of the host vehicle set accordingly. The target vehicle attitude may be derived from image data from image sensors, such as CCD or LIDAR devices. A cruise control module (8 fig.3) may be used to follow the target vehicle but if the host and target vehicle trajectories deviate above a threshold the cruise control is deactivated.