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Patent GB-2501364-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a device by actuating a button for differing durations
Inventor: CHETTIMADA VINAYAK KARIAPPA
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2013-02-22
Abstract: A device, such as a music player, DVD player, TV, mobile phone, wireless smartphone accessory, PC, tablet computer, laptop computer, thermometer, or heart rate monitor, may be controlled by depressing a button for a short, medium, or long length of time. The length of the input pulse is compared against two time thresholds t1 and t2. Various pulse outputs (figure 3) may be provided at an LED interface (6, figure 1) to indicate to a user the detected category of pulse length. The time thresholds t1 and t2, the parameters of the pulse outputs, and the mapping of detected pulse input lengths to state machine or host actions (4 or 3, figure 1) may be configured by the user.
Patent GB-2498132-A (GB)
Title: Allocating cores to programs based on the number of cores requested by the program and the number of cores to which a program is entitled
Inventor: SANDSTROM MARK HENRIK
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2011-08-30
Abstract: A multi-core data processing system runs several programs. Each program is entitled to a specific number of cores. The entitlement may be based on a contract. In addition, the program requests the number of cores that it can use at any particular time. The system allocates the core to programs in three steps. In the first step, the number of cores allocated to a program is the lower of its entitlement and its request. In the second step, any remaining cores are allocated to any program, which requested more than its entitlement. In the third step, any remaining cores are allocated. In the third step, cores may be allocated to any programs with no cores allocated. Alternatively, cores may be allocated evenly to all the programs. In the second and third steps, cores may be allocated one at a time to each core in turn.
Patent GB-2513383-A (GB)
Title: Divider stage for modular programmable frequency divider
Inventor: SCHIFF ALBRECHT JOHANNES
IPC: H03L7/197
Filed: 2013-04-25
Abstract: A frequency divider stage, for use in a frequency dividing chain (figure 2) with feedback from subsequent stages, divides by two in all division cycles if the programming input P is a 0. When P is a 1 the stage divides by three for one division cycle after the carry input Mod in from a subsequent stage has been asserted, and divides by two in the other division cycles. A multiplexer 202 selects one of the Q and Qbar outputs of the input toggling flip-flop 201. Division by three is effected by toggling the multiplexer output after the carry input Mod in has been asserted so that a transition in the multiplexer output is delayed (B2, figure 6) by one cycle of the input clock.Â  Only one flip-flop 201 is driven by the clock input, which allows a reduction in flip-flop and driver power consumption.Â  The frequency divider may be used in a phase-locked loop.Â
Patent GB-2503984-A (GB)
Title: Crimp terminal with positioning protrusions
Inventor: LIO KIYOKAZU
IPC: H01R4/18
Filed: 2013-05-15
Abstract: A crimp terminal has a connecting portion 12 for connection to an electrical connection target, a crimp portion 14 for crimping to the core 52 of a coated wire 50, and a link 16 extending between the connecting portion and the crimp portion. Positioning protrusions 44 protrude out from both lateral sides of the link 16 orthogonally to the direction of the link. These may be used to position the wire, or to position a heat-shrink tube 56 and prevent hot-melt glue within it from escaping. The terminal may also have accommodating portions 20 and tapered portions 26 to allow two terminals to be interengaged in a stacked arrangement.
Patent GB-2516612-A (GB)
Title: Re-cycling generating system
Inventor: DAVISON HUGH PETER
IPC: F03D9/02
Filed: 2013-05-22
Abstract: A hydroelectric generator comprises a header tank 1, a pipe 2 leading to a turbine 3, and a generator 4 powered by the turbine. Water 20 passes from the header tank 1 to a second tank 5via the turbine 3, thus causing generator 5 to generate electricity. Water is returned to the header tank through pipe 14 via pump 13. Pump 13 is preferably powered via solar panel 16. Alternatively water is returned using a wind powered pump 6, or by capillary action via pipes 15, 17. The header tank may initially be filled by water via mains 8, by rainfall 10, or from a water course or bore hole or other means. A venturi 21 may provided in pipe 2 leading to the turbine to modify fluid flow and/or head. The apparatus may be provided in a housing, and may be located at or in a building, a tower or underground.
Patent GB-2515758-A (GB)
Title: Headphone ear tip holder
Inventor: HEATH THOMAS LEWIS
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 2013-07-02
Abstract: A flat panel with multiple holes shaped such that they are capable of holding ear tips securely. Ear tips 1 can be easily added and removed from the shaped holes 2.
Patent GB-2516698-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle distributed network
Inventor: HALFORD SIMON
IPC: B60W50/16
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: A vehicle distributed network subsystem 20 for providing feedback to a user comprises a plurality of electronic control units (ECUs) each having an associated processor or signal conditioning device. The subsystem is configured to define a nominated ECU 10 for generating processed data from data received from data transmission means 6, 13, and the subsystem is configured to deliver said processed data to two or more terminals for consistent output to the user, thus avoiding multiple terminals displaying conflicting data for the same parameter, and reducing processor time. The system may be used in conjunction with a heads-up-display (HUD), instrument panel cluster, front control display interface and/or haptic feedback, preferably of the steering wheel, to convey any of engine speed, wading depth, eco driving and/or lane departure warning.
Patent GB-2502754-A (GB)
Title: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for jumps using a mask register
Inventor: ADRIAN JESUS CORBAL SAN
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2011-12-12
Abstract: Embodiments of systems, apparatuses, and methods for performing a jump instruction in a computer processor are described. In some embodiments, the execution of a blend instruction causes a conditional jump to an address of a target instruction when all of bits of a writemask are zero, wherein the address of the target instruction is calculated using an instruction pointer of the instruction and the relative offset.
Patent GB-2507187-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof ceiling mounted surveillance sensor
Inventor: OHKAWA ICHIRO
IPC: G03B17/08
Filed: 2013-10-09
Abstract: A ceiling surveillance camera comprising a base unit 3 and an inner 4 and outer 5 cover; the inner cover 4 having an opening to expose the sensor 61 and the outer cover 5 having an opening to expose the sensor 61; a waterproof wall 33 formed by the base unit around the inner cover and mounting holes 34 outside of this wall. The inner cover may have an opening to expose a connection port 63 and the base unit may have a cable insertion hole 34 such that the cable is curved downwards in free contact with the inner surface of the outer case. The inner cover may have a plurality of heat ventilation holes on its lower surface and may have an annular protrusion 46 which is inserted into the outer case. A water channel or route may be formed between the waterproof wall and the outer casing; the annular ring 46, of the inner casing, diverts water away from the sensor and out of the casing.
Patent GB-2506059-A (GB)
Title: Voice over internet protocol (VOIP) session quality
Inventor: SLOYER JEFFREY B
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2012-05-03
Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system for VoIP session quality is described. A method may comprise allowing a user to define a session quality threshold for a Voice-over- Internet-Protocol (VoIP) session of a VoIP conference, the session quality threshold corresponding to a session quality characteristic of the VoIP session. The method may further comprise determining a session quality value for the session quality characteristic of the VoIP session. The method may additionally comprise determining if the session quality value for the session quality characteristic of the VoIP session is unacceptable based upon, at least in part, the session quality threshold that corresponds to the session quality characteristic of the VoIP session. The method may also comprise, in response to determining that the session quality value is unacceptable, initiating one or more predefined session quality actions.
Patent GB-2521875-A (GB)
Title: Signs
Inventor: O'KELL SEAN
IPC: G09F13/20
Filed: 2014-01-07
Abstract: A sign 1 for use as an aircraft emergency exit sign is configured to be visible to aircrew using night vision goggles. The sign includes an indicia layer 3, a filter layer over the indicia layer and a substrate layer 7. The indicia layer comprises a photoluminescent material, in particular a phosphorescent material. The photoluminescent material may emit light over a range of wavelengths including visible and near infrared parts of the spectrum. The filter layer 5 is arranged to selectively filter electromagnetic radiation from the indicia layer, in particular to reduce emission in the near infra-red part of the spectrum and to block emission in the infrared part of the spectrum. The light from the sign is visible to the unaided eye and also to aircrew wearing night vision goggles without causing flaring or blooming.
Patent GB-2507015-A (GB)
Title: Communication with a virtual trusted runtime bios
Inventor: ALI VALIUDDIN Y
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2011-09-29
Abstract: A computing system and a method of communicating with a virtual trusted runtime BIOS. The computing system can include hardware and a virtual machine monitor. A virtual trusted runtime BIOS can be managed by the virtual machine monitor. A communication channel can communicate with the virtual trusted runtime BIOS. The communication channel can be secured by a secure socket layer.
Patent GB-2514878-A (GB)
Title: Hand machine tool actuator for a jig saw and saber saw
Inventor: FANKHAUSER MARCEL
IPC: B23D51/20
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: A reciprocating saw 10 (e.g. fret saw, jigsaw, hacksaw), has a rod-shaped handgrip 16, and a hand-held power tool actuating element 26 for providing switching-on and switching-off function for a drive unit, where the drive unit drives a tool 22 (preferably a saw blade). The actuating switch adjusts a tool speed/stroke rate, of the saw based on movement (preferably deflection, rotation, swivelling, swiping or pivoting) of the actuating element by an operators fingers or thumb. The actuating trigger may be directly or indirectly connected with an electrical switching unit, such as a potentiometer, and directly coupled with a motor brake. The actuating element may be lockable by snapping into place or clamping. Preferably a second actuating element (27, figure 6) is partially integrated into the first actuating element.
Patent GB-2510504-A (GB)
Title: Assisting handover of a user equipment by delaying sending an indication of a change in status of a call
Inventor: ZISIMOPOULOS HARIS
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2010-05-07
Abstract: A method of assisting handover of a user equipment (UE) 10 from a first radio access network to a second radio access network is disclosed. It comprises delaying sending information from the UE indicating a change in status of a call to or from the UE by a delay period. If handover to the second radio access network has been completed after the delay period expires, the information is sent via the second radio access network. Otherwise, the information is sent via the first radio access network. The likelihood of a handover of the UE from the first to the second radio access network is preferably determined, where the delay in sending the information is dependent on the determined likelihood of handover. A user equipment which implements the method is also disclosed. Delaying the sending of the information means that a handover is more likely to be completed before it is sent. This helps to avoid a situation where information is sent via the first network after handover is requested but before it is completed, which may result in a lack of synchronisation between finite state machines in the UE and in a mobility controller of the second network.
Patent GB-2526094-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioners
Inventor: VIJAYAKUMAR ARUN TAMIL SELVAN
IPC: F28D7/10
Filed: 2014-05-13
Abstract: An air conditioner comprises a fan 2, a heat exchanger 4 positioned adjacent the fan and suitable for cooling an inlet stream of ambient air 28 to provide an outlet stream of cooled air 30. The heat exchanger comprises at least one cooling tube 8 having a helical construction with a plurality of turns and through which coolant fluid is circulated. The heat exchanger may be positioned upstream or downstream of the fan. The cooling tube may comprise of an inlet 14 and an outlet 16 connected to a source of coolant fluid. The cooling tube may comprise a plurality of aluminium concentric cooling tubes (8k, 8l, fig 9), which may be of a cylindrical or frusto-conical construction. A helical vane (44) located radially between a pair of concentric tubes may guide air through the heat exchanger. An evaporative cooler pad (38) located underneath the tube(s) may capture condensed water dripping from the tube(s) and may be used to humidify the air. The fan may be an axial or centrifugal type. The coolant fluid may be water with antifreeze stored in an insulated compartment and cooled by a refrigeration unit 12.
Patent GB-2519421-A (GB)
Title: Network parameter configuration based on end user device characteristics
Inventor: BERGMAN ARTUR
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2014-07-15
Abstract: Systems, methods, and software for operating a content node are provided herein. In one example, a method of operating a content node is presented. The method includes receiving a characteristic of an end user device, and configuring one or more transmission control protocol (TCP) parameter for communications with the end user device based on at least the characteristic of the end user device. The method also includes transferring the communications using the one or more TCP parameters for delivery to the end user device.
Patent GB-2530720-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method
Inventor: DAVIES STEPHEN
IPC: B66F17/00
Filed: 2014-09-17
Abstract: Apparatus for sensing an operator 301 in an operator space such as a cab 303 of a machine comprises an ultrasonic sensor 101 positioned relative to an operator space and arranged to detect a presence of an operator 301 within an operator occupancy region 105 of the operator space 303, said operator occupancy region 105 being spaced apart from the ultrasonic sensor 101 by at least a first predetermined distance A and extending up to a second predetermined distance B from the sensor 101, the sensor 101 being arranged to generate a control signal for deactivating operator controls 304 of the machine responsive to the detection of an absence of the operator 301 in the operator occupancy region 105. The ultrasonic sensor 101 may include a transmitter and a receiver (202 & 203 fig. 2). The control signal may be generated after a predetermined time delay after detecting the absence of an operator 301.
Patent GB-2518559-A (GB)
Title: Cascade refrigeration equipment
Inventor: TAKAYAMA KEISUKE
IPC: F25B49/02
Filed: 2013-08-05
Abstract: This cascade refrigeration equipment is provided with: a high-temperature refrigeration circuit (20) constituting a high-temperature-side refrigerant circuit wherein pipes connect a high-temperature-side compressor (21), a high-temperature-side condenser (22), a high-temperature-side expansion valve (23) and a high-temperature-side evaporator (24); a low-temperature refrigeration circuit (10) constituting a low-temperature-side refrigerant circuit wherein pipes connect a low-temperature-side compressor (11), a low-temperature-side condenser (12), a low-temperature-side liquid receiver (13), a low-temperature-side expansion valve (14) and a low-temperature-side evaporator (15); a cascade condenser (30) containing the high-temperature-side evaporator (24) and the low-temperature-side condenser (12); a liquid receiver heat exchanging unit (25) that cools the low-temperature-side liquid receiver (13); and a high-temperature refrigeration circuit controller (32) that activates the high-temperature-side compressor (21) when it is estimated, on the basis of the pressure of a low-temperature-side refrigerant, that the low-temperature-side refrigerant is in a supercritical state while the low-temperature-side compressor (11) is defrosting.
Patent GB-2530823-A (GB)
Title: Controlled cooling of a frictional engagement device in an energy recovery system
Inventor: DEAKIN ANDREW JONATHAN
IPC: F16D48/02
Filed: 2015-02-11
Abstract: The energy recovery transmission comprises a friction engagement device, such as a clutch 4, a cooling fluid input arranged to supply cooling fluid to the friction engagement device, and a cooling flow controller that controls the flow to the friction engagement device. The cooling flow controller is arranged to generally increase cooling flow with the state of engagement of the friction engagement device, such as increased flow with increased transmitted torque and speed differential across the device or dissipated power of the friction engagement device during a slip event. The flow controller may operate at two discrete flow rates and cooling fluid may flow for a predetermined time period before or after an engagement event.
Patent GB-2527706-A (GB)
Title: Drive device of liquid crystal display, drive method, and corresponding liquid crystal display
Inventor: WU DONGGUANG
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: A drive device of a liquid crystal display comprises a signal generation module (15), for providing the voltage and a control signal, the control signal comprising 3D enable signal; a time sequence control module (24), coupled to the signal generation module and for receiving the 3D enable signal; a DC/DC conversion module (26), electrically coupled to the signal generation module, and for receiving the 3D enable signal and then generating a vertical synchronization signal, the vertical synchronization signal being used by a gate driver (12) to drive a pixel array (10). Also disclosed are a drive method of a liquid crystal display and a corresponding liquid crystal display. The circuit structure is simple in design, thereby saving the device cost.
Patent GB-2547194-A (GB)
Title: Vertical axis wind turbine
Inventor: DAVID MCCARTY
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 2016-02-09
Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine 10 comprises a stationary mast 130 having a longitudinal axis 131, and upper and lower rotational members 120, 110 rotatable about upper and lower portions of the mast respectively. Vanes 160 extend between the upper and lower rotational members, each vane comprising a flexible elongate member 140 and a flexible plate 150 attached to, and extending along, one side of the elongate member. The elongate member has a length greater than the distance between the upper and lower rotational members, so that the elongate member and the attached plate bend outwardly from the mast when a first end and a second end of the elongate member are attached to the upper and lower rotational members respectively. The turbine may include a first engaging means to engage the lower rotational member to drive an electrical generator. The turbine may include a tachometer for measuring the speed of rotation of the turbine, a second engaging means for engaging the lower rotational member, and an automated controller for connecting the lower rotational member to a second electrical generator means via the second engaging means when the tachometer measures the speed above a threshold value.
Patent GB-2535657-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for detecting and measuring condition of esophageal mucosa and indications of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Inventor: Jerry E Marbary
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 2011-07-13
Abstract: A muucosal impedance measuring apparatus, comprises an elongated catheter 10 for fitting through an upper oesophogal sphincter (UES) into an oesophagus lumen and with a distal end being adjacent to or fitting through a lower oesophogal sphincter (LES), a catheter tube 12, a multiplicity of impedance sensor electrodes 40 positioned in axially spaced locations along an exterior surface of the catheter for providing multiple axially spaced channels of measurement of mucosal impedance at a multiplicity of longitudinally spaced locations along the inside wall of the oesophagus, an inflatable and deflatable balloon 80 mounted on the catheter tube and configured on inflation to press the sensor electrodes against the mucosal inside wall 84 of the oesophagus, processing electronics for detecting impedance signals transmitted through the oesophagal mucosa between the impedance sensor electrodes to obtain impedance values of the mucosa at a multiplicity of longitudinal locations of the inside wall of the oesophagus, and a display for receiving mucosal impedance data and for displaying mucosal impedance variation with location distance from the lower oesophogeal sphincter along the length of the oesophagus.
Patent GB-2543595-A (GB)
Title: Improvements related to battery-powered electronic devices
Inventor: DAVID CORDER
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2016-04-29
Abstract: An electronic device, 10, comprising a battery, 14, and a controller, 12, the device having a mode in which the microcontroller receives at least one input command, determines whether the at least one input command matches a predetermined discharge command and causes operation of the electronic device to discharge the battery to a predetermined level where at least one input command matches the predetermined discharge command to allow for its safe transportation. The predetermined charge threshold may be less than or equal to 50, 40 or 30 percent of the total charge capacity of the cell. The electronic device may comprise a reader for reading an authentication object, 20, which may comprise any combination of a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, a barcode or a quick response (QR) code. The input command may comprise a signal derived from electromagnetic radiation such as radio waves, infra-red (IR), visible or ultraviolet (UV) light. The battery may be a rechargeable lithium ion (Li-ion) battery. The electronic device may have a battery gas gauge, 16, for monitoring the level of charge of the battery.
Patent GB-2554088-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceautical composition
Inventor: STUART CORR
IPC: C07J5/00
Filed: 2016-09-19
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprises;(i) a drug component comprising at least one beclomethasone compound selected from beclomethasone, and the pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, and at least one long acting beta-2-agonist (LABA); (ii) a propellant component comprising 1,1-difluoroethane (HFA-152a); and (iii) glycerol. Most preferably, the composition has less than 5 ppm water. Most preferably, the LABA is formoterol fumarate dihydrate. Preferably, the composition additionally comprises a muscarinic agonist, most preferably; glycopyrronium bromide. Preferably, the composition also comprises a polar excipient; most preferably, ethanol. Preferably, the composition is surfactant-free and also free of acid stabilisers. The composition may be used with a metered dose inhaler (MDI) Also disclosed is a method for improving the stability of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a propellant component, a drug component comprising at least one beclomethasone compound, glycerol and ethanol, said method comprising using a propellant component comprising 1,1-difluoroethane.