baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2582164-A (GB)
Title: Image processing method and system
Inventor: MICHAEL VI NGUYEN TRUONG
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2019-03-13
Abstract: A method of combining image data to generate a virtual reality representation of an event comprises receiving a first set of one or more images captured at the location of the event, generating the virtual reality representation e.g. a panoramic image or 3D model, cube map, in dependence on a first representation that has been generated in dependence on said first set of one or more images, receiving a second set of one or more images captured at the location of the event by one or more attendees of the event and including the second set of one or more images in the virtual reality representation. The generation of the virtual reality representation may be performed by a neural network and be based on images taken before the event takes place. The second set of images may be processed to separate foreground from background with the inclusion of the second set being based on the background and the generation of the virtual representation may be dependent on the background regions of the second set.
Patent GB-2573394-A (GB)
Title: Crypto SIM and method therefor
Inventor: Yu Tang Gordon Yuen
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 2019-03-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a digital wallet for a mobile device for handling cryptocurrency, wherein the mobile device is in communication with a Bearer Independent Protocol (BIP) based server 105. The mobile device comprises a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) 115; an applet 117 deployed on the SIM, wherein the applet is adapted to operationally send instructions to the BIP based server; and a cryptocurrency module or app 119 deployed on the mobile device for holding cryptocurrency, wherein the cryptocurrency module executes the applet of the SIM to connect to the BIP based server for authentication based on an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) registered to the SIM. The operations and transactions on the cryptocurrency module is authenticated under the BIP based server through the applet. Optionally communication between applet and server is encrypted in key pairs. The applet may be triggered to prompt the user for a prescribed passphrase.
Patent GB-2575914-A (GB)
Title: Base assembly and rear view device therewith
Inventor: ANDREW LETTIS
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 2019-06-04
Abstract: A base assembly (200, figure 5) of an exterior rear view device, such as a vehicle rear view mirror, comprises a base frame 210 and a base cover (500) housing the base frame and formed in at least two parts connected to each other, wherein the base assembly comprises a first opening 520 at its first end at which the base frame is attached to a vehicle and a second opening (530) at its second end at which a head assembly (60, figure 1) of the rear view device is attached to the base frame. The base assembly further comprises a first sealing means 600 at the first opening provided in form of a two component gasket with a hard component 610 and a soft component, wherein the hard component comprises at least one first connection element 611 configured to engage a first connection element 511 of a first cover part and a first connection element of a second cover part to provide a connection, in particular locking connection, between the two cover parts, and/or a second sealing means (300, figure 4) at the second opening acting in the same way as the first sealing means.
Patent GB-2573892-A (GB)
Title: Low portland silica-lime cements
Inventor: Thomas Jason Pisklak
IPC: C04B28/04
Filed: 2017-02-22
Abstract: Methods of wellbore cementing are provided. A method of cementing may comprise: calculating a lime to silica correlation for two or more cementitious components of a cement composition; and adjusting a concentration of at least one of the cementitious components such that the lime to silica correlation meets or exceeds a target.
Patent GB-2586662-A (GB)
Title: Steering column assembly
Inventor: ARTUR WOJTALIK
IPC: B62D1/187
Filed: 2019-10-04
Abstract: A steering column assembly 100 for a vehicle is provided, with a support bracket 122 attachable to a vehicle and supporting a shroud 112 which in turn supports a steering shaft 102. A clamp mechanism 134 is provided and is movable between a locked position, where shroud 112 is fixed relative to support bracket 122, and an unlocked position, in which shroud 112 is movable relative to support bracket 122 in a rake direction. A spring support 158, comprising a coil spring which may be coiled around a clamp bolt, is secured to support bracket 122 and at least partially supports shroud 112 when clamp 134 is unlocked. Spring support 158 also provides a force to bias clamp 134 toward the unlocked position.
Patent GB-2591437-A (GB)
Title: Light transport transit pack
Inventor: STEPHEN ALAN CALVERT
IPC: E01B25/08
Filed: 2019-11-06
Abstract: A light transport transit track for narrow-body electric vehicles comprises a truss-like upper frame construction (Fig.3) comprising two primary beams 5, a secondary beam 6, interlinked by struts 14 and whereby the two primary beams are further linked by horizontal members 15 and secondary member 6 is linked to the strut 15 via a vertical column bar 19. A flat deck 11 capable of holding a light transit track 1 is mounted above the truss arrangement, and further comprises a vehicle guide 9 which may be utilised to operate the vehicle autonomously or provides sensors, communication or charging means to the vehicle, and replaceable slabs 8, with a guardrail 7. The modular components may be affixed to one another by a pin 18, and these are mounted onto columns 3 and piles 24 (Fig.18) for further stability and to raise the structure from ground level to an elevated position. The foundation base can be sunk into the ground, into a river bed, or affixed to a structure such as a building.
Patent GB-2589120-A (GB)
Title: Pallet loader for automated storage and retrieval system
Inventor: SAM MOFFETT
IPC: B65G69/24
Filed: 2019-11-21
Abstract: A pallet loader 1 for mounting adjacent an infeed conveyor 2 of an automated storage and retrieval system, comprising a base support 5 and pallet carrier plate 6 mounted to the base support by an operating mechanism to move carrier plate 6 between a ground-engaging position alongside the conveyor, and a conveyor loading position for depositing a pallet. The operating mechanism may comprise a swing arm 7 pivotally mounted, and an actuator 14 for moving the swing arm. The operating mechanism may position the carrier plate 6 between a pair of spaced apart conveyor elements to deposit a pallet, the carrier plate 6 may locate in a complementary position in the base support 5. The actuator 14 may comprise a ram pivotally mounted 17 to the base support 6 and a pivot connector 16 of the swing arm. There may be a stop rail 20 associated with the carrier plate 6 at an opposite side to the conveyor 2.
Patent GB-2582690-A (GB)
Title: Container discharge controller
Inventor: KEITH ALAN HART
IPC: E03D1/14
Filed: 2019-12-19
Abstract: A container discharge controller is disclosed, that comprises a valve for retrofitting to a toilet syphon-type flush system. The valve comprises a flexible tube 20 that, during a flush operation, is bent, kinked, or otherwise distorted to prevent or significantly reduce fluid flow, but which resiliently returns to its original shape after a handle 6 or other mechanism to which it is connected is returned to its original position. In its original shape it allows air into the syphon and stops syphon action that is taking place, resulting in a reduced flush. Thus, by holding a flush lever 7 in an activated position a full flush is obtained, whereas by flushing and quickly returning the flush lever 7 to its resting position a partial flush is obtained. The flexible tube 20 may be supported by a supporting bracket 24 and may have a line 26 connected to the flush handle 6 or related mechanism. A later embodiment relates to a method of converting a syphon type toilet to a dual flush toilet.
Patent GB-2584526-A (GB)
Title: Method of toolpath generation for a spin forming process
Inventor: EVRIPIDES G LOUKAIDES
IPC: G05B19/4093
Filed: 2020-02-25
Abstract: A method of controlling a spin forming machine comprising receiving a CAD model of the article shape and determining a series of 3D target shapes (84(h-k)). Successive target shapes represent states of a workpiece between an initial shape and the article shape. The method comprises generating a toolpath for a forming tool and controlling the forming tool on the toolpath, whilst rotating the workpiece, to deform the workpiece towards the article shape. The CAD model may comprise a series of shape points on a co-ordinate system and target points may be determined by applying a transformation function to the article shape points. The article shape may be non-axisymmetric. The toolpath may be determined using information concerning the shape of the tool, such as radius, a nose radius and an orientation of the forming roller. The machine may be a mandrel-free spinning apparatus with support tool(s) and a toolpath may be generated for a support tool which matches the forming tool toolpath with offsets so the tools engage opposing surfaces of the workpiece. Two workpieces may be mounted together.
Patent GB-2584755-A (GB)
Title: Actuating mechanism with integral battery
Inventor: Jonathan Wiggins
IPC: H02J7/04
Filed: 2020-03-10
Abstract: a motor driven actuator device comprising an actuator enclosure 1 an actuator motor in the form of a reversible electric motor; a control module 3; a drive comprising gearing and a shaft, the actuator device further comprises an input for receiving an external power supply; and a battery pack 6 to drive the motor, and electrically connectable to the external power supply for charging. During charging, the control module receives charge level data of the battery pack; compares the measured level with a pre-determined level required to complete two battery shutdown events under battery power; and if the measured level is equal to or greater than the pre-determined charge level, indicate this to other internal components. During actuator operation, the control module detects and determines the validity of the external power supply, and if it is determined to be invalid, instruct a battery shutdown event causing the battery to be discharged; and, subsequently detect when the power supply becomes valid, and resume actuator operation under the external power supply, whilst simultaneously recharging the battery pack to at least the pre-determined charge level.
Patent GB-2594464-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling a sensor
Inventor: PANCHAKSHARI BHANUPRAKASH HARANAHALLI
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2020-04-27
Abstract: Disclosed is an oxygen sensor 160 control module 100 for a vehicle. The oxygen sensor control module comprises input means 130 for receiving one or more signals 135 indicative of a likelihood of future engine cranking, an output means 140 to provide an output signal 145 to cause activation of a heater 150 associated with the oxygen sensor and processing means 110 arranged to control the output means 140 to provide the output signal 145 to cause activation of the heater 150 associated with the oxygen sensor 160 prior to the engine cranking based on the one or more signals 135 indicative of the likelihood of future engine cranking. The control module may be used for closed loop control of an internal combustion engine based on the data provided by an oxygen sensor located in the exhaust system of the vehicle. A corresponding system and method of operation are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2594500-A (GB)
Title: Sterilisation apparatus for producing plasma and hydroxyl radicals
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: H05H1/46
Filed: 2020-04-30
Abstract: A sterilisation device for generating a flow of hydroxyl radicals comprising: a housing defining a water mist fluid flow path between an inlet for receiving water mist and an outlet for directing a flow of hydroxyl radicals towards a region to be sterilised; an energy delivery tip 205 configured to produce a thermal or non-thermal plasma; a coaxial transmission line 206 arranged to convey radiofrequency (RF) and/or microwave frequency electromagnetic (EM) energy; and a gas conduit 224 in the housing and arranged to deliver gas to the energy delivery tip 205. The energy delivery tip 205 comprises: a first electrode 214 electrically connected to an inner conductor 208 of the coaxial transmission line 206; and a second electrode 216 electrically connected to an outer conductor 210 of the coaxial transmission line 206. The second electrode 216 defines an internal volume of the energy delivery tip 205, wherein the first electrode 214 extends longitudinally within the internal volume. The first electrode 214 and second electrode 216 are configured to strike a plasma in the gas delivered to the energy delivery tip 205 and direct the plasma into the water mist fluid flow path to form hydroxyl radicals therein.
Patent GB-2581106-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic gain controller
Inventor: SENTHIL KUMAR MANI
IPC: H04M9/08
Filed: 2016-02-19
Abstract: An audio gain control system 14 may control the analogue gain 15 and the digital gain 18 applied to a signal from a microphone 12 in a telephone apparatus 10. The system comprises: a power estimator (22, fig2) for estimating the power represented by a digital signal derived from the audio signal; a digital gain estimator (23, fig.2) for determining, in dependence on the estimated power, a digital gain 18 which would modify the power represented by the digital signal in order to reach a target power level; and a gain controller 24 for adjusting an analogue gain applied to the audio signal in dependence on the determined digital gain. The adjustment of the analogue gain is performed in a plurality of gain adaptions, and the amount of time between gain adaptions is dependent on one or more of: the current analogue gain level, a predefined maximum time, and a predefined minimum time. (Fig.3 steps 309, 310 & 311.) The system improves the quality of audio received by a far-end listener.
Patent GB-2585143-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: KATSUHIKO MAKINO
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2019-04-26
Abstract: This display device 1 has transparent circuit boards 2A, 2B, and a plurality of light emitting elements L arranged in a matrix pattern on the circuit boards 2A, 2B. The light emitting elements L each comprise a pair of terminals TA, TB to which a driving voltage is applied in order to emit light. The circuit boards 2A, 2B comprise a plurality of row wires 3 connecting in common one of the terminals TA belonging to the plurality of light emitting elements L positioned on the same row in the matrix pattern arrangement, and a plurality of column wires 4 connecting in common the other terminals TB belonging to the plurality of light emitting elements L positioned on the same column in the matrix pattern arrangement. At each intersection X of the plurality of row wires 3 and the plurality of column wires 4, the row wires 3 and the column wires 4 are formed on different surfaces of the circuit boards 2A, 2B.
Patent GB-2597988-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker apparatus, Loudspeaker system, display panel and systems thereof
Inventor: JASON BAIRD
IPC: H04R9/06
Filed: 2020-08-13
Abstract: The loudspeaker apparatus comprises a first low frequency unit 300 and a second higher frequency unit 400. The first unit comprises a sound-radiating member (fig 2) and the second unit may comprise a plurality of individual units 400 mounted to and in front of the first unit. The first unit and the second unit are driven by separate audio channels and the sound-radiating member of the first unit may be planar. The loudspeaker apparatus may be used as an array for a Wave Field Synthesis System (WVS). An acoustically porous display panel, e.g. a matrix of LEDs, may be mounted to the loudspeaker apparatus (figs 10-14).
Patent GB-2598613-A (GB)
Title: Sample collection devices
Inventor: CHRISTIAN MIDE
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2020-09-04
Abstract: A sample collection device 2, for collecting a fluid sample, comprises a sample collection chamber 16 and a sample collection conduit 6, for conveying a sample from a user into the sample collection chamber. The sample collection conduit comprises an inlet 36 for receiving a sample, and wherein in at least a first position, the sample collection conduit extends from within the sample collection chamber out through a first end 17 of the chamber such that at least the inlet is outside of the sample collection chamber. The device further comprises a plunger 8 configured to expel the sample out of the sample collection chamber through a second end 19 of the sample collection chamber. The sample collection conduit and plunger are preferably Integrally formed. A seal 41 preferably closes the second end of the collection chamber, and wherein the collection conduit and/or plunder is configured to break the seal when moved into the sample collection chamber. A sample analysis chamber 10 may be connected to the second end of the collection chamber.
Patent GB-2588331-A (GB)
Title: Radar device and target distance calculation method
Inventor: Satoshi Kageme
IPC: G01S13/18
Filed: 2018-06-15
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to obtain a radar device capable of accurately measuring target distances even when a plurality of targets exist in a reception gate. A radar device (1) according to the present invention is characterized by being provided with: a transmission unit (3) that radiates a transmission signal toward a space; a reception unit (5) that receives a reception signal which is a return signal of the transmission signal having been reflected by a target in the space; a gate processing unit (60) that generates a gate-processed signal by performing, on the reception signal, gate processing with a plurality of reception gates set; a frequency domain conversion unit (61) that generates a signal of a frequency domain by performing frequency domain conversion on the gate-processed signal; and a target distance calculation unit (62) that calculates a target distance on the basis of a real part and/or an imaginary part of the signal of the frequency domain for the plurality of reception gates generated by the frequency domain conversion unit.
Patent GB-2603470-A (GB)
Title: Intervention system and method
Inventor: Nickolai Vysokov
IPC: G16H40/60
Filed: 2021-01-29
Abstract: An intervention system that, automatically performs unbiased testing of at least one subject under investigative or experimental study, comprises an input device for collecting bibliographic and physiological information from the at least one subject; a memory module for storing the collected physiological information; an arrangement for providing at least two different types of interventions to the at least one subject and a data processing arrangement that operates the stimulation arrangement for a random group of subjects, wherein the random group of subjects is a subset of the at least one subject, generates randomization files corresponding to the random group of subjects, and stores the randomization files in the memory module, associates the collected physiological information with the randomization files to generate associated information and performs at least one intervention to the at least one subject, based on the associated information, characterized in that the randomization files are generated using at least one randomization algorithm.
Patent GB-2602715-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent display device
Inventor: Heume-II Baek
IPC: H01L51/56
Filed: 2021-11-05
Abstract: Electroluminescent (EL) device comprises a substrate 100, and a first electrode 160 and a connection pattern 162 on said substrate. A bank 172 covers edges of the first electrode and the connection pattern. A light-emitting layer 184 is on the first electrode and a second electrode 190 is on the light-emitting layer, bank, and connection pattern. An auxiliary pattern 200 is between the second electrode and connection pattern. The auxiliary pattern may comprise a metal oxide (e.g., zinc oxide, molybdenum trioxide), conductive nanoparticles (e.g., metal nanorods, metal nanowires, metal nanodots, carbon nanotubes) and a work function-modifying polymer (e.g., polyethylenimine ethoxylated). The connection pattern may comprise a protrusion within the auxiliary pattern. The height of the auxiliary pattern may be higher at an edge than at the center and may be in contact with the bank. The bank may comprise a first and second bank having a hydrophilic and hydrophobic property.
Patent GB-2612855-A (GB)
Title: Coupling device
Inventor: ALEXANDER RICHARD CLARKE
IPC: F16B21/16
Filed: 2021-11-16
Abstract: A coupling mechanism 10 for securing a first object 16 to a second object 24, such as securing a cargo pod to a unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), comprises a well 14 formed in or securable to the first object and a lug 22 formed on or securable to the second object. A shuttle 34 is movable within the lug, and is biased away from the base of the well by a first biasing means 48, such as a spring. A plurality of locking elements 36 are each movable radially in the lug between a retracted position allowing free insertion and withdrawal of the lug into and from the well, and an extended position in which the locking element projects into a recess 38 in a side wall of the well. Each locking element is movable from the retracted position and retained in the extended position by a first surface profile of the shuttle. A movable stop (30, 32, 42, 44] has a first position in which movement of the shuttle is limited, and a second position in which movement of the shuttle (34] is extended, allowing the locking elements to interact with a second surface profile of the shuttle which moves the locking elements
Patent GB-2616312-A (GB)
Title: Mixture monitoring
Inventor: Louis Scholes
IPC: G01N29/024
Filed: 2022-03-04
Abstract: A method for monitoring a mixing ratio of a mixture of materials 206 flowing through a conduit 202 in a composite material production process. The conduit is arranged between an inlet for receiving the mixture and a curing assembly 207. The method comprises: obtaining an acoustic signature of the mixture of materials; controlling a transducer 204a to emit an acoustic wave 208 into the conduit; controlling a receiver 209 to detect the acoustic wave after propagation of the acoustic wave through the conduit; and comparing an acoustic signature of the detected acoustic wave with the earlier obtained acoustic signature to obtain monitoring data. Apparatus for performing the method is provided. The acoustic signature may be time of flight of the wave.
Patent GB-2619757-A (GB)
Title: AC-to-AC converter
Inventor: STEPHEN GREETHAM
IPC: H02M5/10
Filed: 2022-06-16
Abstract: An AC-to-AC converter 10 comprises input terminals 12, 13 for connection to an AC source 60, output terminals 42, 43 for connection to a load 70, a transformer 22 having primary 24 and secondary 26 windings, a primary-side switch 20, a pair of secondary-side switches 30, 32, and a control circuit to 50 control the switches. Closing the primary-side switch causes a primary current to be drawn from the AC source and through the primary winding to store energy in the transformer. Closing one of the secondary-side switches causes a secondary current to be output at the output terminals to transfer energy from the transformer to the load. The secondary current has the same polarity as the primary current when a first of the secondary-side switches is closed, and the opposite polarity when a second of the secondary-side switches is closed. The control circuit controls the switches such that an alternating current is output at the output terminals. The load may be a phase winding of a permanent magnet motor and the control circuit may control the switches such that the alternating current at the output terminals has the same frequency as a back EMF induced in the phase winding.