baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2595442-A (GB)
Title: Bubble
Inventor: IAN WHIELDON
IPC: B62B9/14
Filed: 2020-04-16
Abstract: A pushchair with a protective bubble comprises a hard plastic base and a two piece egg shaped acrylic B which closes to protect the baby. Filters C are built into the base. The frame D moves on three rubber balls A; a dynamo H fitted to one wheel may charge a mobile phone via a holder F or power a fan or a light within the pushchair. Brakes are included, a brake release handle G must be held down to allow movement. The frame is hinged J for folding and includes a storage bag I. The base E may be removed from the frame and used as a car seat.
Patent GB-2595210-A (GB)
Title: Light detection apparatus and methods for a radiotherapy system
Inventor: DAVID ROBERTS
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2020-05-12
Abstract: A radiotherapy system 200 comprising a patient receiving space 205, an optically transmissive dielectric 211 for emitting Cherenkov radiation when therapeutic radiation is incident thereupon, a therapeutic radiation source 201 and a light detector 217 configured to detect Cherenkov radiation. A system arranged to control during a radiotherapy or calibration session, a therapeutic radiation source to cause emission of a series of pulses of therapeutic radiation towards a patient receiving space. The system is arranged to operate a light detector to detect Cherenkov radiation during a series of detection windows and operate the light detector so that between adjacent detection windows the light detector is not able to detect Cherenkov radiation. A system comprising a light source, a therapeutic radiation source, a light detector and a filter arranged to receive Cherenkov radiation. The filter is arranged to block light wavelengths within a first range and pass light wavelengths in a second range for passing Cherenkov radiation. A method for each of these systems is also provided along with a computer readable medium comprising these methods.
Patent GB-2590741-A (GB)
Title: Artificial intelligence and augmented reality system and method
Inventor: KAI-HUNG SU
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2020-05-15
Abstract: An artificial intelligence AI and augmented reality AR method comprising providing a user interface to create a project for editing a 3D scene, a checkpoint or target position in the scene, and a prompt content corresponding to the checkpoint, and generating a software module according to the project, the module to be executed in the AR device. The position of the AR device in the real environment is determined and, when the position of the device corresponds to the checkpoint, the prompt is provided. The prompt may be an AI generated sentence comprised of a combination of a core field corresponding to an action to be performed, a tool, a specification on the core, and a conjunction (figure 5). The prompt may comprise an audio, a video, a text or a perspective image. Optionally, a guiding object may be shown based on a distance and direction between the device and the checkpoint, and may be larger as the device approaches and smaller as the device moves away.
Patent GB-2595266-A (GB)
Title: Pieces for a table top game and methods of use thereof
Inventor: ROGER TANOH
IPC: A63F9/02
Filed: 2020-05-20
Abstract: A planar actuator 100 used to play a game of tabletop football comprising of a gripping portion 102 and an actuating portion 106 which differ in at least one physical property. Optionally, the actuator 100 has a pinning element (110, figure 13) and multiple actuating portions 106 formed from a composite material, wherein at least one actuating portion 106 has a concave indentation, a convex protrusion, bevelled or tapered in thickness. A playing piece (120, figure 2a) interacts with the actuator 100, comprising of a flat base (122, figure 2a), an upper portion (130, figure 2a), a side wall (126, figure 2a), a movement portion (132, figure 2a) and a striking portion (124, figure 2a). The playing piece (120, figure 2a) may include an embedded magnet (134, figure 3c) and arms extending (142, figure 6a) out of the sidewall (126, figure 6a). A kit of parts is disclosed comprising of the actuator 100, playing pieces (120, figure 2a), a ball (160, figure 8) and a playing surface (160, figure 14). A method to use the actuator 100 and playing pieces (120, figure 1d) together is disclosed.
Patent GB-2584965-A (GB)
Title: Improved wave energy converter
Inventor: TIMOTHY R MUNDON
IPC: F03B13/20
Filed: 2016-07-22
Abstract: A wave energy converter includes a surface float 102, a drivetrain 108 disposed within the float, and a submerged reaction structure 104 which has a moment of inertia in pitch and roll greater than a moment of inertia in pitch and roll of the surface float 102. The float 102 and reaction structure 104 are mechanically coupled by at least one flexible tether 106. The float 102 may have a non-axisymmetric profile. The moment of inertia of the float 102 may be different in heave, pitch and/or roll, such that the natural period of the float in different modes is distributed across the significant period range of wave energy at a deployment location. The drivetrain 108 may comprise a hydraulic system and a linear generator.
Patent GB-2584217-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for use in a resonant converter
Inventor: CARLOS TOYOS BADA
IPC: H02M7/523
Filed: 2019-01-14
Abstract: An apparatus (21) is described for facilitating emulated current-mode control of a resonant converter (1). The apparatus (21) comprises: an input (21) a for a first signal suitable for use in determining a phase of a resonant current, wherein the resonant current corresponds to a current in a resonant network (3) of the converter (1); an input (21b) for a second signal suitable for use in determining a target phase difference between the resonant current and a driving voltage, wherein the driving voltage corresponds to a voltage provided by a switch network (2) of the converter (1) to the resonant network (3); one or more outputs (21c, 21d) for one or more control signals for controlling operation of the switch network (2); and circuitry (21e-i). The circuitry (21e-i) is configured to: use the first signal in determining a first value, wherein the first value is related to a phase difference between the resonant current and the driving voltage; use the second signal in determining a second value, wherein the second value is related to the target phase difference; and set the one or more control signals based at least in part on a comparison of the first and second values, wherein the one or more control signals are for causing the phase difference to track the target phase difference.
Patent GB-2595531-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for implementing a communication from a premises display apparatus to a personal display apparatus
Inventor: DAVID HAZZARD
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2020-07-21
Abstract: A premises display apparatus 102 for displaying content of at least one third party vendor and communicating the content to a patron’s personal communications device 104 operated at the premises comprises a display screen 106 for displaying the third party vendor content, a data processor including a memory containing data corresponding to the third party vendor content, and computer instructions to display the content on the display apparatus; an access element to enable the patron’s personal communications device to access the third party content; and a transmission element to enable the communication of the third party content to the patron’s personal communications device. Also envisaged is a premises display apparatus characterised by the display of a dynamic progression of advertising content 1 associated with different third party vendors and the display 3 of invokable icons 118 on a patron’s device in response to brining the device into NFC proximity 2 with the display apparatus.
Patent GB-2583678-A (GB)
Title: Process management with location identification
Inventor: Joseph Charles Handsaker
IPC: H04W4/80
Filed: 2019-01-25
Abstract: A method for determining and recording process data in a process checklist, where the process occurs in a specified area and process data includes information relating to one or more of a plurality of objects used in the process, or the location of a process task, and the calculated location of said objects, wherein each object or task location is provided with an ID tag for transmitting object information over a first communication protocol, said method comprising the following steps: generating a process checklist comprising a plurality of sequential process steps; said checklist includes details of at least one of a task or object for each step of the checklist, selecting a step of said process checklist; and identifying the task and/or object for said step; communicating object information about said task or object for a said step, between a mobile communication device and said ID tag for said task or object, using said first protocol, when said mobile device is within range of said ID tag to communicate over said first protocol; obtaining partial location data to use in calculating the location of said mobile device using a second communication protocol, and storing said device location data in said mobile device; wirelessly transmitting said object information and partial location data to a computer program that is remote from said mobile device; using said computer program to calculate the location of said mobile device from said partial location data; using the calculated location of said mobile device to determine the location of said object or said task for said step in said process checklist; recording said calculated location in said checklist; checking the performed step off the checklist when the step is completed.
Patent GB-2600450-A (GB)
Title: Parking aid control system and method
Inventor: Ruben Gomez Padin
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2020-10-30
Abstract: A parking aid control system (110) and method (600) for a vehicle (200). The control system (110) is configured to generate a parking aid signal (135) for assisting a driver of the vehicle. The control system (110) is configured to receive an indication (145) of a gear selection made by a driver of the vehicle; receive, from a plurality of proximity sensors (120) associated with the vehicle, proximity data (125) indicative of a location of one or more objects in an environment of the vehicle; determine a direction of travel of the vehicle in dependence on the gear selection (145); and selectively output a parking aid signal (135) for outputting to a driver of the vehicle an indication of the location of at least some of the objects in dependence on the direction of travel of the vehicle. The output of the system may be audio and the sound may vary in dependence on a proximity of an object to the vehicle.
Patent GB-2603473-A (GB)
Title: A haircare appliance
Inventor: THOMAS CHRISTOPHER PURNELL
IPC: A45D20/50
Filed: 2021-01-29
Abstract: A haircare appliance and attachment having an air inlet, air outlet, and an airflow generator for generating an airflow from the inlet to the outlet. The device has a hollow body defining a flow path between the air inlet 108 and the air outlet 110, and a curved surface 104 adjacent to and downstream of the air outlet. The curved surface extends outwardly from the hollow body. Through the coanda effect, the device can make the hair smooth. The central axis of curvature may be displaced from the central axis of the hollow body, and the curved surface may be smooth and solid, attached at one end with a second free end, and have a pair of guide wall edges 106, the device may be configured to push and pull the hair with different forces. There may also be a flat surface 112 extending rearwardly from the air outlet.
Patent GB-2593978-A (GB)
Title: Air-conditioning Apparatus
Inventor: KOJI FURUYA
IPC: F24F11/88
Filed: 2018-09-28
Abstract: This air conditioning device is provided with: a heat medium circulation circuit (B) in which a pump (22) for delivering a heat medium which contains water or brine and which serves as a medium for transporting heat, a plurality of indoor heat exchangers (31a-31c) for exchanging heat between the heat medium and indoor air to be air conditioned, and a flow rate regulation device for regulating the flow rate of the heat medium flowing through the indoor heat exchangers, are connected by piping, and through which the heat medium is circulated; and a heat source-side device (A) for heating or cooling the heat medium to be sent to the indoor heat exchangers. The air conditioning device is further provided with voltage lowering equipment (23) which, on the basis of the magnitude of an electric current supplied to the pump so as to correspond to the flow rate of the heat medium flowing through the heat medium circulation circuit, lowers a voltage applied to the pump.
Patent GB-2604927-A (GB)
Title: Modelling an environment using image data
Inventor: EDGAR SUCAR
IPC: G06T17/00
Filed: 2021-03-19
Abstract: A method comprising obtaining image data captured by a camera device. The image data represents an observation of an environment. A two-dimensional representation of at least part of the environment is obtained using a model of the environment. The method includes evaluating a difference between the two-dimensional representation and at least part of the observation. The at least part of the observation is of the at least part of the environment represented by the two-dimensional representation. Based on the difference, a portion of the image data is selected for optimising the model. The portion of the image data represents a portion of the observation of the environment. The method comprises optimising the model using the portion of the image data.
Patent GB-2592150-A (GB)
Title: Artificial surface
Inventor: BEVERLY ANNE RYAN-REDFERN
IPC: E01C13/08
Filed: 2019-10-08
Abstract: A structure (10) defining an area for sporting activity. The structure (10) comprises an upper artificial surface layer (12), a shock absorbing layer (14) underlying the upper artificial surface layer (12), and a support structure layer (16) underlying the shock absorbing layer (14).
Patent GB-2599752-A (GB)
Title: Refuelling a nuclear reactor
Inventor: DANIEL ROBERTSON
IPC: G21F5/06
Filed: 2021-04-19
Abstract: A lift head 36 for a reactor pressure vessel 30 comprising: a lift head which can be coupled to and removed from a reactor pressure vessel head (RPVH); and radiation shielding. The radiation shielding is connectable to the lift head such that the lift head and the radiation shield encase the RPVH and any head package contents removed from a reactor pressure vessel with the RPVH. The radiation shield may be of a clam shell construction. The lift head may be provided with a mechanism for fastening and unfastening the bolts connecting the RPVH to the reactor pressure vessel. The lift head may be provided with monitoring equipment to monitor the core internals. A lift system is also provided, comprising crane comprising a support and winch system extendable from a retracted position to a lowered position, wherein the crane is coupled to the lift head.
Patent GB-2594650-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for displaying vehicle data parameters with a uniform cursor movement
Inventor: JOSHUA COVINGTON
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2015-11-03
Abstract: A system comprising a display; processors; and a non-transitory computer-readable memory storing executable instructions. Execution of the instructions by the processors cause the system to receive first vehicle operating conditions (VOC), receive multiple data parameters (VDP) from a vehicle. Determine that a first data parameter (VDP) indicates a first occurrence of a first vehicle operating condition (VOC), displaying a time-based indicator, a first vehicle operating condition indicator pertaining to the first vehicle operating condition in proximity to the time-based indicator, and a first graphical representation of a first portion of the multiple data parameters, wherein the first portion of the multiple data parameters does not include the first data parameter. Receiving a selection of the first vehicle operating condition indicator displayed on the display; and displaying, on the display in response receiving a selection of the first vehicle operating condition indicator, a second graphical representation of a second portion of the multiple data parameters from the vehicle, wherein the second portion of the multiple data parameters includes the first data parameter.
Patent GB-2609606-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular camera assembly
Inventor: VLAD ARONET
IPC: H04N23/55
Filed: 2021-07-19
Abstract: A vehicular camera assembly comprising: an optical module having a lens barrel and lens 4, an image sensor coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB) and the lens, a defrosting module comprising a heater 1, and a housing having upper and lower parts wherein the upper housing has an opening in which to insert the heater; the opening comprising an outer brim 6 with multiple upward facing pockets, p. The pockets may receive glue and the width of each pocket or groove may exceed half of the width of the outer brim. The assembly may be for surround-view type cameras.
Patent GB-2599218-A (GB)
Title: Disinfecting device for central air conditioner
Inventor: XIUQUAN MA
IPC: F24F8/22
Filed: 2021-08-17
Abstract: A disinfecting device for a central air conditioner, using high-powered ultraviolet rays 4 from an ultraviolet laser 1 to eliminate viruses, and uses two sets of parallel reflectors 8 to reflect and overlap light curtains of the high-powered ultraviolet rays back and forth. An ultraviolet ray absorber 5 is used at an ultraviolet ray outlet to convert emitted ultraviolet rays into thermal energy, and a water cooling or air-cooling mechanism is used to cool the ultraviolet ray absorber. A concave mirror 6 is located in the ultraviolet ray absorber in order to disperse the ultraviolet rays. The entire device has a simple structure and can be used in the central air conditioner with an existing architecture. The entire device only needs to be provided in an air supply duct 2 of the central air conditioner.
Patent GB-2604006-A (GB)
Title: Controlling an autonomous vehicle using variable time periods
Inventor: HANS ANDERSEN
IPC: B60W60/00
Filed: 2021-12-02
Abstract: A system and method for controlling an autonomous vehicle comprising; a first set of navigational inputs associated with a first time period is selected, where the first time period begins after a reference time 1502. A second set of navigational inputs associated with a second time period is also selected, where the second time period begins after the first time period, and where the first time period and the second time period are different lengths of time 1504. The vehicle is then navigated based at least in part on the first set of navigational inputs and the second set of navigational inputs 1506. The system may use constraints including lateral distance and utilise other vehicle control elements such as speed control.
Patent GB-2599864-A (GB)
Title: Method of fabricating an integrated structure for an optoelectronic device and integrated structure for an optoelectronic device
Inventor: YIJING CHEN
IPC: H01L33/62
Filed: 2020-06-24
Abstract: An integrated structure for an optoelectronic device and a method of fabricating an integrated structure for an optoelectronic device. The method comprises the steps of forming a plurality of epitaxial layers for optical elements on an epitaxial growth substrate, wherein the epitaxial layers are based on a material system different from complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor, CMOS; providing a handle wafer; performing a first dielectric bonding between the epitaxial growth substrate and the handle wafer such that an order of the epitaxial layers for the optical elements is reversed on the handle wafer compared to on the epitaxial growth substrate; removing the epitaxial growth substrate to expose one of the epitaxial layers on the handle wafer; processing the exposed one of the epitaxial layers for providing a common electrode layer for a first contact of each of the optical elements in the optoelectronic device; providing a CMOS integrated circuit, IC, wafer comprising a driver circuit for the optoelectronic device; and performing a second dielectric bonding between the handle wafer and the IC wafer such that an order of the epitaxial layers for the optical elements is reversed on the IC wafer compared to on the handle wafer.
Patent GB-2605270-A (GB)
Title: Classification of brain activity signals
Inventor: Konstantinos Barmpas
IPC: G06N3/02
Filed: 2022-02-18
Abstract: A computer implemented method 100 of classifying brain activity signals 102 comprises receiving, as input to a neural network 104, input data comprising a plurality of brain activity signals 102A-D; applying a first block 108 to generate a plurality of first order wavelet scalograms 108A-D, then a first convolutional block 110A is configured to apply a plurality of Gabor filters, wherein each Gabor filter is associated with a learned bandwidth and learned frequency. Applying one or more further convolutional blocks 110B, 110C to the plurality of first order wavelet scalograms to generate a plurality of feature maps and applying a classification block 112 to the plurality of feature maps. The classification block is configured to generate one or more classifications of the plurality of brain activity signals from the plurality of feature maps. Applications include control of an artificial limb or a real or virtual vehicle.
Patent GB-2606265-A (GB)
Title: Electric motor assembly
Inventor: DAVID LEROY HATFIELD
IPC: H02K53/00
Filed: 2022-02-23
Abstract: A propulsion apparatus 1 for an electric vehicle (EV) includes a drive motor 16, a generator 19, an elongate shaft 11 and a support structure. The drive motor includes: a rotor 17 mounted on, and extending around, a motor shaft 14; and a stator 18 spaced apart from the rotor and extending around the rotor and a portion of the motor shaft. The motor shaft is connectable to a vehicle drivetrain. The generator includes: a rotatable part 20 mounted on, and extending around, a generator shaft 15; and a fixed part 21 spaced apart from the rotatable part, and extending around, the rotatable part and at least a portion of the generator shaft. The generator shaft is drivable by the motor shaft. The rotatable part or the fixed part generates a magnetic field, while an armature is provided on the alternate part. The stator and fixed part are mounted to the support structure, which includes bearings 23, 24 to support and limit lateral movement of the motor and generator shafts. An energy supply and storage system 30 for an EV includes a control unit electrically connected to battery banks 31, 32. The control unit can direct electrical power from one of the battery banks to a power output port in response to a demand signal and simultaneously direct electrical power from a power input port into the alternate battery bank.
Patent GB-2617186-A (GB)
Title: Haptic input device
Inventor: Lukasz Bohdan
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2022-03-31
Abstract: A haptic input device 1 for use as a mechanical button simulator in vehicle interior surfaces. Including an input region 3, a force detection sensor 6, for detecting and registering force applied to input region 3 by user 2. A haptic stimuli generator 7 is provided, as well as a controller 5. Controller 5 controls haptic stimuli generator 7 to provide haptic feedback in response to the detection of force applied by user 2 providing it meets or exceeds an activation threshold. Controller 5 is configured to vary the haptic feedback strength over the duration of the input based on the force applied and according to a user adjustable simulated force-travel profile of a mechanical button. The input region 3 may comprise a vehicle interior surface. Haptic stimuli generators may include transcutaneous electrical nerve simulation (TENS), electrostatic feedback or vibrational feedback. A method is provided for controlling the haptic input device.