baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2353449-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring a network gateway for cracker attacks
Inventor: BABA YOSHIMI
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2000-01-31
Abstract: An intrusion detection sensor (7) is provided at the gateway of a local area network (1) for successively acquiring and storing IP packets passing through the gateway. The sensor (7) detects various cracker attacks against the network (1) based on the acquired IP packets. Information as to attacks detected by the sensor (7) is given to a director (6) which controls a firewall (2) at the gateway of the network (1). Based on the given information, the director (6) controls settings for the firewall (2) to prevent IP packets associated with the detected attacks from entering the local area network (1). An alarm may also be sent to a network administrator.
Patent GB-2361380-A (GB)
Title: Route optimization over diverse media
Inventor: ERB PAUL
IPC: H04L45/28
Filed: 2000-02-04
Abstract: A system and method of optimizing route selection of a communication connection over diverse media are described. The diverse media may include the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), a Wide Area Network computer is associated with one or more end system terminals. The desktop stores tables which identify the selection of available media and optimization factors associated with each. Set up and tear down protocols for each media are also stored by the desktop. Tables containing routing preferences for each media is also maintained at the desktop. Upon connection initiation the available media is evaluated for optimum service in relation to a callers set of preferences. A reroute of the connection after initiation can be implemented if a preferred route becomes available.
Patent GB-2361994-A (GB)
Title: Analysing skin histology
Inventor: CANE MICHAEL ROGER
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2000-05-06
Abstract: To determine the distribution and concentration of chromophores within the epithelial tissue, the surface of the tissue is illuminated with visible and infrared spectral light. The tissue is illuminated with a selected wavelength at a first intensity and at a second intensity, and a respective image of light remitted from the surface is detected at each intensity. A combined image is produced that shows the percentage remittance at each point in the image, with the intensity of all the points lying within the usable dynamic range of the detector. A rotating shutter disc 403 with apertures of varying dimension and a rotating filter disc 406 determine the intensity and wavelength respectively of light from a source 401 that is focussed on the end of an optical fibre bundle 408. Light from the other end of the bundle is directed by a ring 410 through a polariser 412 to be remitted by the skin 303 to a CCD 417 through a polariser 415.
Patent GB-2352944-A (GB)
Title: Orthogonal modulation scheme with reduced peak to average power ratio (PAPR)
Inventor: LEE HYUCK-JAE
IPC: H04J13/20
Filed: 2000-05-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for modulating data by employing orthogonal variable spreading factor (OVSF) codes in a mobile communication system. A code generating means generates at least one spreading code to be allocated to a channel and is selected such that two consecutive pairs of in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) data correspond to two points located on the same point in the phase domain (see figure) or are symmetrical with respect to the zero point (see fig. 9) . Data for transmission is then spread using the generated code and phase rotated by a Walsh rotator such that the phase difference between consecutive points is ninety degrees (90{). The ninety degree phase difference leads to a reduction in the peak to average power ratio (PAPR) of a mobile station. Preferably the orthogonal complex quadrature phase shift keying (OCQPSK) modulation scheme is adopted.
Patent GB-2353747-A (GB)
Title: Screwdriver
Inventor: MUNN KENNETH ALBERT ARTHUR
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2000-06-07
Abstract: A screwdriver (10) comprising a shank (12), abutment means (14) mounted on said shank (12), spring means (26) co-operative, in use, with said abutment means (14), and an elongate member (16) comprising a screw-retaining portion (20), a spring retaining portion (22), a first stop (18) that separates said screw and spring retaining portions, and a second stop (24) at one end of said elongate member (16), the arrangement being such that, in use, said first stop (18) and at least one of said second stop (24) and said abutment means (14) inhibit play of said elongate member (16) across the longitudinal axis of said shank (12). The second step (24) is formed as a cap on the member (16).
Patent GB-2350916-A (GB)
Title: System and method for acquiring and quantifying vehicular damage information
Inventor: BOMAR JR JOHN B
IPC: G05B17/00
Filed: 1999-02-03
Abstract: A system and method enables nontechnical personnel to provide information relating to vehicle damage information via a graphical user interface of a computer system. Information relating to vehicle damage information including damaged vehicle area information, crush depth of the damaged areas information, and vehicle component-by-component damage information is utilized to determine the relative velocities of vehicles involved in a collision. The change in velocity is estimated using a plurality of methods, and a determination is made as to which method provided a result that is likely to be more accurate, based on the damage information, and the types of vehicles involved. The results from each method may also be weighted and combined to provide a multi-method estimate of the closing velocity. The methods include using crash test data from one or more sources, estimating closing velocity based on the principals of conservation of momentum, and estimating closing velocity based on deformation energy resulting from the collision.
Patent GB-2354947-A (GB)
Title: Slug and snail deterrent comprising sodium chloride and a high melting point grease
Inventor: CLARK MALCOLM DOUGLAS HAMILTON
IPC: A01N59/08
Filed: 2000-10-02
Abstract: A slug and snail deterrent comprises a mixture of sodium chloride and a high melting-point grease. The deterrent's adhesive quality enables it to be applied to a horizontal under-surface where,protected from rain,it will remain for many months.Once in place it will prevent the passage of slugs and snails without the need for regular replenishment so that the crops can be left unattended in safety whilst away on vacation or work.
Patent GB-2357002-A (GB)
Title: Displaying a set of multimedia segments according to a playlist
Inventor: CHING JENNIE
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2000-10-04
Abstract: Multimedia segments (e.g. audio or video tracks, still images etc.), along with a playlist (e.g. <B>fig. 3</B>), are transmitted by a provider and received by a processing system interfaced with a viewer's audiovisual display. The playlist comprises a series of instructions to combine the various multimedia segments in a predetermined manner. The segments, when combined in the display according to the playlist, comprise a multimedia presentation. Some of the multimedia segments to be combined may be provided to the processing system via other means, such as the internet.
Patent GB-2372542-A (GB)
Title: Dosage counting device
Inventor: OUYANG TIANHONG
IPC: G06M1/00
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: An apparatus, such as an inhaler, comprising a housing (1) defining a portion (2) receiving a dose-dispensing container (20), has a dose counter comprising at least one annular counter member 241, 242 and a helix-like coil 243. The helix-like coil may comprise an upper ring 253 and lower ring 254 connected by flexible struts 256. The upper ring 253 has a pair of projections 259, 260, each having a pawl which selectively engages teeth 249, 252 of counter members 241, 242. The counter members and helix-like coil are held within a cap 269 placed over the container (20). The user depresses the cap which depresses the container. Compression of the helix-like coil during operation causes the lower ring 254 to move towards the upper ring 253 and at the same time, due to the flexible struts, the upper ring rotates. As the upper ring rotates the pawls on the projections 259, 260 engage the teeth of the counter members 241, 242 causing them to advance.
Patent GB-2360448-A (GB)
Title: Fold down mortar table attachable to scaffolding poles via clamps
Inventor: DEARLOVE JOHN
IPC: A47B5/00
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: A fold down table , whose top 2 might be used for carrying mortar and which may feature clamps 24 for attachment to scaffolding poles, comprises a support means 14 which allows the top to be moved between a generally vertical storage position and a generally horizontal usage position. The table may improve safety when mounted to a scaffolding rig, presenting a minimal obstruction in the stowed position. It may further alleviate back strain in a user by being mountable on scaffolding poles above floor level.
Patent GB-2375208-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security system
Inventor: TALBOT KEVIN TREVOR
IPC: B60R25/102
Filed: 2001-05-05
Abstract: A security system for a motor vehicle having a telecommunications system and a remote locking system. A transmitter 36 is provided for transmitting a distress signal at the frequency of the remote locking system when an alarm condition is detected by the security system. Vehicles equipped with similar systems may therefore communicate with one another and establish a surveillance network in which different vehicles can offer assistance to one another.
Patent GB-2368221-A (GB)
Title: Camera apparatus having both omnidirectional and normal view imaging modes.
Inventor: FRIEND LEE SCOTT
IPC: H04N13/239
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: Imaging apparatus 2 is fitted to a camera 1 and allows both a normal, direct field of view via a imaging window 3 and/or an omnidirectional or panospherical field of view via a fisheye lens system 20. The field of view imaged by camera 1 is selected by rotation of a mirror 7, which serves to block the direct view via window 3 when panoramic imaging is required. Further embodiments include a dual fisheye lens arrangement, for example as shown in Figure 5. Also disclosed is a panoramic imaging system (Figure 19) utilising planar surfaces (40) to collect light from a wide area before it is directed, via a lens and mirror assembly (41-46) to a camera. As shown in Figure 23, the device of Figure 4 may use this planar panoramic imager. Further embodiments use dual omnidirectional lens systems as shown in Figure 27 onward.
Patent GB-2361599-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing demand real-time television
Inventor: GORDON DONALD R
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 1999-11-23
Abstract: A demand television system (100) comprising a broadcast encoder (250) and a storage encoder (252). The broadcast encoder encodes real-time video frame sequence to form a broadcast bitstream and broadcasts the broadcast bitstream to a plurality of subscriber equipment (106), while simultaneously the storage encoder encodes the real-time video frame sequence to form a storage bitstream that is stored in an information server (108). The subscriber equipment decodes (510) the broadcast bitstream to display the broadcast program. At any time, the subscriber equipment may request (524) to review the information previously displayed in the broadcast bitstream. As such, the storage bitstream is transmitted (526) to the subscriber equipment. The storage bitstream facilitates standard play of the previously broadcast information as well as trick play such as fast forward and fast reverse functions.
Patent GB-2376593-A (GB)
Title: Hands free headset apparatus for a mobile phone using an optical fibre and an acoustic pipe
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 2001-06-16
Abstract: Headset apparatus, particularly applicable for use with a mobile phone 1 or similar equipment, is connected via signal converter 5 which converts electrical signals received via the phone 1 to an acoustic signal for transmission via sound pipe 7 to an earpiece 11 of a headset 10. The headset 10 comprises an optical microphone 12 which modulates a light signal received on optical fibre 8 from a light source 14. The modulated light signal is returned to opto-electronic converter 17 which converter 17 generates an electrical signal conveying any acoustic signal received by the microphone 12 to mobile radio 1.
Patent GB-2370730-A (GB)
Title: Portable telephone apparatus which protects the stored contents of an internal memory when a power supply is disconnected instantaneously
Inventor: HOSOI TOSHIKATSU
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: A cell is removably accommodated In a cell accommodation portion of the body of a portable telephone apparatus, and the cell accommodation portion is closed by a cell cover. Opening or closing of the cell cover is detected by a switch serving as a cell cover opening/closing detection apparatus in the body, and is output as an interrupt signal to a CPU through a control circuit. When the remaining power of the cell becomes low, a cell remaining power detection signal is output as another interrupt signal to the CPU through the control circuit. In response to either interrupt signal, the stored data of a RAM are transferred to and protected by a flash ROM.
Patent GB-2368350-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for forming a fibre sliver
Inventor: PFERDMENGES GERD
IPC: D01G15/46
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: The apparatus on a carding machine for forming a fibre sliver includes roller apparatus 7 supplying a fibre web 22 towards a web funnel 10, where the rollers 7 rotate around an axis parallel to a first direction and where the elongate outlet of the web funnel 10 is orientated with its longitudinal axis extending in a second direction perpendicular or inclined to the first direction. The fibre web is fed from the roller apparatus 7 and passes via web guiding elements 9a,9b, shown in one embodiment as flexible conveyor belts revolving around guide rollers. The elongate outlet from the web funnel produces a rectangular shaped compressed sliver 17.
Patent GB-2370568-A (GB)
Title: Monolithic ceramic electronic component and ceramic paste
Inventor: SUZUKI KOJI
IPC: C04B35/46
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: A process for producing a monolithic ceramic electronic components, e.g. a capacitor or inductor includes: forming a plurality of composite structures 6 each comprising a ceramic green sheet 2 produced by shaping a ceramic slurry, internal circuit element films 1 formed by applying a conductive paste partially onto a main surface of the sheet so as to provide step-like sections defining spaces, and a ceramic green layer 5, the layer being formed by applying the ceramic paste onto the surface of the sheet to compensate for the spaces; forming a green laminate from the structures and firing the laminate. The ceramic paste comprises a ceramic powder, an organic solvent and a binder which is a mixture of a cellulose ester and a polyacrylate.
Patent GB-2380116-A (GB)
Title: An agricultural separator
Inventor: COULAM JOHN PATRICK
IPC: A01D33/04
Filed: 2002-02-25
Abstract: An agricultural separator comprises a first rotatable member 3 and a second rotatable member 4 rotatable about substantially parallel spaced axes. The first rotatable member 3 carries a plurality of wheels 1 with angularly-spaced resilient fingers 2 and the second rotatable member 4 carries a plurality of corresponding cam members 5. Each cam member 5 has at least one cam surface 6 at its periphery and the rotatable members 3,4 are arranged such that, in use, the cam surface 6 on each cam member 5 engages and squeezes at least one of the resilient fingers 2 of the corresponding wheel 1 to facilitate cleaning of the wheels. Cam member 5 may be in the form of a wheel or roller.
Patent GB-2374271-A (GB)
Title: Releasable skirt for hat
Inventor: BAILLIE JOHN CHRISTIE
IPC: A42B3/10
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: A skirt 1 for a hat provides protection of the neck and ears against cold and wet conditions. The skirt is adapted for releasable attachment to a hat by co-operating fasteners. The first of the co-operating fasteners is positioned adjacent to an edge of the skirt 3, and the second adjacent to the lower edge of the hat. The skirt has at least two layers of material including an outer layer formed of water-resistant material, and an inner layer formed of insulating material. A portion of the outer layer is adapted to overlie the collar of the wearer of the hat. The co-operative fasteners preferably comprises hook and loop fasteners. The insulating material preferably comprises fleece material. The skirt may also be formed with wings 6 adapted to pass around the neck of the wearer.
Patent GB-2390513-A (GB)
Title: Improved error detection using forward error correction and a CRC check
Inventor: JOHNSON IAN ROBERT
IPC: H03M13/09
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: Forward error correction (FEC) 2 is performed on received data and the error correction is judged to have failed if the number of changes or corrections made to the received data exceeds a threshold value. A cyclic redundancy check (CRC) 4 is also performed, and data is only passed onto higher levels if both the CRC check is valid and the error correction is judged to have been successful. If the number of error corrections exceeds the threshold the received data is rejected even if it yields a valid CRC. The number of corrections made to the received data is determined by re-encoding 10 the corrected data and comparing the re-encoded data to the received data 12. Invention is applicable to systems where the probability of errors is relatively high and the CRC check or FEC cannot provide a wholly reliable indication of validity, for example, Bluetooth (RTM) printers using 16 bit CRC values.
Patent GB-2385887-A (GB)
Title: Sliding door locks
Inventor: TONGES REINER
IPC: E05C9/02
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: A sliding door lock includes a housing 2 containing a driving member in the form of a nut 8 which moves driving rod(s) 3 to operate bolt element(s) between retracted and extended positions. A slide 9 connected to the driving rod(s) 3 has teeth 18 which are engaged by a blocking section 6 of a slide member 5 to prevent bolt extension until the member 5 is depressed against spring bias on door closure.
Patent GB-2384522-A (GB)
Title: Packer for keeper of door or window frame
Inventor: PEARSON TERRY
IPC: E05B63/00
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: A packer 10 for a keeper 78 of a door or window frame 82 comprises a body 12 and opposing dependent limbs 18,20,22,24, each limb having guide means to assist the trimming of the packer limbs in use. The guide means may comprise steps 36, figure 2 or lines 38, figure 3.
Patent GB-2397895-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre connector with clamp to grip ferrule
Inventor: HEALY DAVID
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: An optical fibre connector receptacle (10) for connecting to a connector plug (20) having an optical fibre (6) mounted within a projecting cylindrical ferrule (7). The connector receptacle (10) has a housing (2) that has a passageway (3) with an entrance for receiving the ferrule (7) which may contain optic fibre (6). A clamp such as split sleeve clamp (27) is seated within the passageway (3) and has an opening oriented towards the entrance for receiving the projecting ferrule (7). A hollow sleeve (23) having a cylindrical outer surface (36) and an axially extending open channel (37), is gripped by the split sleeve clamp to define the diameter of the opening to the clamp. The open channel (37) extends along the longitudinal axis (5) of the passageway (3) to allow optical radiation (50) to be transmitted through the channel (37) to/from said connector plug (20). An optical transceiver device such as transmitter device (8) with laser (14) and collimating spherical lens (17) can then transmit light to optical fibre (6). The lens (117, Fig 4) may also be placed in hollow sleeve (23) (see Fig 4) or circular window (122, Fig 3) may be used to prevent stray reflections from returning to laser diode (14).
Patent GB-2386537-A (GB)
Title: Flour for flat breads
Inventor: MASIH JANET
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2003-02-15
Abstract: A flour made substantially or exclusively from durum wheat, has between 15 and 35% of grains that are sufficiently small to pass through an aperture 150žm in diameter. Preferably all the grains pass through an aperture 670 micrometers in diameter. Conventional atta flour for flat breads is finer. A further flour made from durum wheat has 10 to 40% of grains that are too large to pass through an aperture 340 micrometer in diameter.
Patent GB-2401652-A (GB)
Title: Turbocharger having exhaust gas recirculating system for preventing gas leakage.
Inventor: LEAVESLEY MALCOLM GEORGE
IPC: F01D17/16
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: Turbocharger apparatus (1) comprising a housing (4), a compressor mounted for rotation in the housing (4), a turbine mounted for rotation in the housing (4), a first inlet for enabling air to be conducted to the compressor, an outlet for enabling air from the compressor to be conducted to an engine, a second inlet for enabling exhaust gases from the engine to be conducted to the turbine in order to rotate the turbine, a chamber which surrounds the turbine and which receives the exhaust gases from the second inlet before the exhaust gases are conducted to the turbine, a bearing assembly for permitting the rotation of the turbine, and a control system (5, 10) for controlling the speed of the turbine, the control system (5, 10) having an exhaust gas recirculation system (3) for preventing exhaust gas leakage from the turbocharger apparatus (1).
Patent GB-2393565-A (GB)
Title: Flat read and write head arrangement for a magnetic tape system
Inventor: RUDI GUTTORM
IPC: G11B5/584
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: A read and write head assembly for a magnetic tape drive comprises angled or sharp 12 wear parts 5, or outriggers, provided on either side of the read head 3 and write heads 1 so that the magnetic tape is kept flat against the head assembly. The arrangement of the head assembly can be in a write/read/write formation to allow bi-directional operation and it can also be rotatable to compensate for azimuth errors. Also disclosed is a bi-directional linear thin film tape head for use with a magnetic tape.
Patent GB-2406292-A (GB)
Title: Weightlifting apparatus
Inventor: BLACKWELL ADAM MARTIN
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: Weightlifting apparatus includes first and second substantially horizontal spotting arms 30, 40 spaced apart for supporting the bar 102 of a barbell 100. The first and second spotting arms 30,40 are capable of vertical motion, preferably independently. The arms may be controlled to operate in an assistance mode in which the spotting arms track and engage the barbell to assist in lifting the barbell; and the spotting arms are arranged to allow the barbell to roll freely horizontally over the spotting arms when the spotting arms are in contact with the barbell in the assistance mode. Also disclosed is an end section (figure 5) for attachment to the ends of a barbell (100) and engagement with spotting arms (30) allowing the barbell to roll over the spotting arms.