baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2507674-A (GB)
Title: Statistical enhancement of speech output from statistical text-to-speech synthesis system
Inventor: SORIN ALEXANDER
IPC: G10L13/02
Filed: 2012-06-28
Abstract: A method is described for enhancement of speech synthesized by a statistical text-to-speech (TTS) system employing a parametric representation of speech in a space of acoustic feature vectors. The method includes: defining a parametric family of corrective transformations operating in the space of the acoustic feature vectors and dependent on a set of enhancing parameters; and defining a distortion indictor of a feature vector or a plurality of feature vectors. The method further includes: receiving a feature vector output by the system; and generating an instance of the corrective transformation by: calculating a reference value of the distortion indicator attributed to a statistical model of the phonetic unit emitting the feature vector; calculating an actual value of the distortion indicator attributed to feature vectors emitted by the statistical model of the phonetic unit emitting the feature vector; calculating the enhancing parameter values depending on the reference value of the distortion indicator, the actual value of the distortion indicator and the parametric corrective transformation; and deriving an instance of the corrective transformation corresponding to the enhancing parameter values from the parametric family of the corrective transformations. The instance of the corrective transformation may be applied to the feature vector to provide an enhanced feature vector.
Patent GB-2526617-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: SUAREZ ALBERTO
IPC: H04W92/20
Filed: 2014-05-30
Abstract: A first base station (or eNodeB) determines that load should be offloaded from a first cell towards a second cell based on a comparison of respective measurement result of a first type obtained for the first and second cells. The first base station controls load balancing based on a second comparison of respective measurement result of a second type for each of said first and second cells, wherein said second condition, when met, indicates that a base station operating the second cell will not offload load to the first cell based on the respective measurement result of the second type for the first and second cells. This prevents a first base station offloading load to a second base station only to have the second base station offload it back to the first base station (i.e. oscillating or ping-ponging between the two).
Patent GB-2527304-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable extending and folding framework
Inventor: JORDAN MARTA MARIA
IPC: A47B13/02
Filed: 2014-06-16
Abstract: A collapsible frame structure comprises a pair of similar equilateral polygons 1 and 2 connected via a series of struts 3,4 and 5 where the ends of each of the struts are pivotally connected to the upper and lower frames. The length of the strut determines the distance that the frames move vertically apart. Figure 1 shows the support frame in the collapsed position, figures 2 and 3 show the frame in a partially extended position and figure 4 shows the frame in the fully extended position. As support frame 2 moves vertically with respect to frame 1 it also rotates about a horizontal plane with respect to frame 1, alternatively a surface located on the upper frame may be fitted with roller bearings to preclude such rotational movement, [Fig 5]. A plurality of gas springs or gas struts, 6, 7 and 8 may be used to aid extension of the support frames. The support frame may be used to rise and lower items of furniture, including a table, [Fig 5]. A plurality of support frames may be located one on another to increase the extended height [Figs 6 and 7].
Patent GB-2529886-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable multi-band antenna with four to ten ports
Inventor: HU SAMPSON
IPC: H01Q21/28
Filed: 2014-09-05
Abstract: A MIMO antenna device has a substrate 1 incorporating a first ground plane 2, a symmetric conductive strip 5 having first and second arms 6, 7 each having a proximal portion and a distal portion, a first conductive strip 11 located generally between the distal portions and adjacent to the proximal portions of the first and second arms, a second conductive strip 15 located generally adjacent to the first arm and a third conductive strip 16 located generally adjacent to the second arm. The first to third conductive strips are configured to be unbalanced. The symmetrical conductive strip may be configured to be balanced or the first arm may be unbalanced and the second arm a ground plane. The antenna device may be configured with four or five feed points, and may drive from four up to ten signal ports. The device enables conductive strips to be located in close proximity whilst providing sufficient isolation between the ports.
Patent GB-2531271-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, a method and a computer program for image sequence coding and decoding
Inventor: VADAKITAL VINOD KUMAR MALAMAL
IPC: H04N19/85
Filed: 2014-10-14
Abstract: A method for signalling reference pictures of a picture sequence encoded in a bit-stream comprises: classifying pictures of the picture sequence into reference pictures and non-reference pictures; providing each reference picture with a unique picture identifier; determining, at least for inter-coded pictures of the sequence, all unique combinations of the picture identifier and at least one reference picture identifier, where the reference picture identifier for a particular picture identifies all pictures that may be used as a reference for predicting the particular picture; and assigning intra-coded reference pictures at least with their unique picture identifier and the inter-coded pictures with their corresponding unique combination of the picture identifier and the reference picture identifier. Also claimed is a method comprising receiving signalling comprising indications for reference pictures required for decoding a picture of a picture sequence and determining from at least one reference picture identifier for a particular inter-coded picture all pictures referred to by said particular inter-coded picture, using the identifiers. Intra-coded reference pictures may be assigned with identifiers having the same value as their unique picture identifiers; each non-reference picture may be provided with a common identifier.
Patent GB-2517099-A (GB)
Title: Speckle reduction
Inventor: TONG ZHAOMIN
IPC: G03H1/32
Filed: 2010-03-08
Abstract: A speckle reduction mask 7 comprising a first linear array comprising first parallel lines, and a second linear array comprising second parallel lines, where the parallel lines are arranged to change the phase of incident radiation and such that cells 8 are formed at the intersections of the first parallel and second parallel lines. The phase change of each line is preferably independently and electrically controllable and the arrays may be at right angles to each other. The overall phase change of radiation passing through each subcell 8 of the mask can be 0 or pi rad and the pixels 8 may also be able to form a phase pattern generated from an orthogonal array. The second linear array may be in contact with and overlaid on the first linear array to form a grid or matrix and there may also be an electrical connection to each parallel line.
Patent GB-2533910-A (GB)
Title: Wireless processing unit and method for collecting patient test data from point of care devices
Inventor: Neil Farish
IPC: G16H40/67
Filed: 2014-10-24
Abstract: A point of care processing unit (30) comprising a device interface for receiving patient test data for a patient test from at least one point of care device(11a-11d); a cellular wireless interface for transmitting the patient test data to a remote server system (60) over a cellular wireless communication system; and a processor programmed to control the device interface to receive the patient test data, and to control the cellular wireless network interface to transmit the patient test data to the server system over the cellular wireless communication system. Preferably, if the cellular wireless network is not available than a local area wireless network is used to transmit the patient test data to the remote server system.
Patent GB-2523619-A (GB)
Title: Ion mobility spectrometer system
Inventor: ZHANG QINGJUN
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2014-10-27
Abstract: The invention provides an ion mobility spectrometer system comprising a gas chromatograph 10, first and second ion mobility spectrometers 20, and a sample feed device 50 configured to input a sample from the gas chromatograph into the first and second ion mobility spectrometers. The sample feed 50 device comprises an inner chamber, first and second sample outlets 23 for outputting the sample inputted from the gas chromatograph into the first and second ion mobility spectrometers, and a carrier gas inlet for inputting a gas into the sample feed device.
Patent GB-2533101-A (GB)
Title: Distributing a network access policy
Inventor: PAUL FRANCIS HAGUE
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2014-12-09
Abstract: A network access policy 109 is distributed from a gateway device 105 to each one of a plurality of user terminals 101, 102, 103, 104 forming a logical device family for enforcement. The gateway device is configured as a router between the Internet 106 and a private local area network. Each user terminal is capable of connecting to either the private local area network or a cellular data network 107 to access the Internet. The gateway device is configured to distribute the network access policy to each one of the plurality of user terminals, and the network access policy has user-defined parameters specifying terms of access to the Internet. The plurality of user terminals are configured to abide by the network access policy irrespective of whether they are connected to the private local area network or to the cellular data network to access the internet. The policy may specify allowed periods of access, acceptable usage, prohibit particular websites/applications or restrict particular content in messages. Prohibited actions attempted may be logged. Parental/guardian control for childrens internet access is embodied. The policy may be enforced by the clients themselves, by the local gateway/router 105 or at a remote enforcement server 110.
Patent GB-2524362-A (GB)
Title: Traffic differentiator systems for network devices and related methods
Inventor: JOHANSSON STEFAN
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2014-12-30
Abstract: Traffic differentiator systems [112] for network devices and related methods are disclosed that determine difference packets [122] from multiple packet streams. Certain embodiments are configured to receive two streams of packets [108, 110; 401, 431] with one stream being a processed version of another stream and then to determine difference packets [122] within a lookup time window [114] that is, for example, associated with a processing time for the second stream [110; 431] to be a processed version of the first stream [108; 401]. The streams of packets [108, 110; 401, 431] can be associated with ingress and egress packets for a network device [102], and the difference packets [122] and related statistical information can be used to determine packets that are removed, added, and/or modified by the network device. For certain further embodiments, traffic differentiator systems [112] are disclosed that include automatic port order determination. In the learning mode of operation, the packet difference processor [120] automatically determines a port order representing whether the first stream of packets [401] for the first port or the second stream of packets [431] for the second port represents a first in time version of received packets. In the normal mode of operation, the packet difference 20 processor [120] uses the port order determination to facilitate determination of difference packets [122] between the first stream of packets [401] and the second stream of packets [431].
Patent GB-2533003-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus
Inventor: PETER DAVID MCKEOWN
IPC: A41F19/00
Filed: 2015-02-20
Abstract: An over-garment 10 comprises means 30 for detachably affixing the over-garment 10 to the waistband or belt (40, figure 3) of an item of apparel (42, figure 3) worn underneath it. The over-garment 10 may be a pair of over-trousers and the fixing means 30 comprises downwardly facing clips (36, figure 2) which in use hook over and connect with the waistband or belt of the undergarment. The fixing means 30 may have a number of clips or flaps at different positions to enable adjustment relative to the undergarment. The hook may also be integrally formed with a slider plate (74, figure 5) to enable such adjustment. An alternate embodiment may comprise a loop (94, figure 7).
Patent GB-2538512-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerator de-coupling device
Inventor: RUSSELL PETER GORE
IPC: H01F6/04
Filed: 2015-05-19
Abstract: A coupler for thermally coupling and decoupling a cryogenic refrigerator 17 to and from cooled equipment 12 comprises a first and second intercept 24, 26 in thermal contact with the equipment to be cooled. A moveable flange 28 having a spring biasing means 44 is urged in a direction whereby each intercept is not in contact with the equipment to be cooled. At least one actuator 46 when active urges the flange with a force greater than the biasing means whereby each intercept contacts the equipment to be cooled. The refrigerator may be a two-stage refrigerator whereby each intercept comprises a first 30 and second 32 cooling stage mounted within an evacuated closed sock 22. The sock may be omitted (figs 4 6). The first stage may cool to a first temperature of 50K to 100K and second stage may cool to 4K. The biasing means may comprise a stainless steel bellows or a piston arrangement and seals the flange with a port of the outer vacuum container (OVC) 14. Resilient thermal link(s) 36 may provide a thermal contact between the first intercept and first cooling stage via upper 38 and lower 40 conductive plates with a spring 42 therebetween.
Patent GB-2522593-A (GB)
Title: Chiller capacity control apparatuses, methods, and systems
Inventor: SIBIK LEE L
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2013-11-26
Abstract: Controls for chillers with variable speed and variable geometry compressors are disclosed. In exemplary embodiments, a centrifugal compressor equipped with a variable frequency drive and variable inlet guide vanes may be utilized. A controller is operable to determine a chiller capacity command, a speed command, and a vane position command. The speed command and vane position command may maintain system operation at or near a surge control boundary over one or more capacity ranges to enhance efficiency and deviate from the surge control boundary over certain capacity ranges to improve controllability or avoid control aberrations.
Patent GB-2539267-A (GB)
Title: Convertible seating arrangement
Inventor: Peter Thomas Leary
IPC: B63B29/04
Filed: 2015-06-12
Abstract: A convertible seating arrangement 1 for a vehicle (e.g. motorhome, caravan, boat, aircraft, van), comprising a first support element 2 and a second support element 3 arranged to define a space / gap 105 therebetween (e.g. a foot well), a first seat squab 4 and a second seat squab 5, wherein at least the first seat squab comprises two parts formed by a split through its plane. The two parts comprise an upper first seat squab 6 and a lower first seat squab 7. In a first (seating) mode the first and second seat squabs are arranged on the first and second support elements respectively to define two, facing seating areas. In a second mode, a third support element 10 is provided to extend in the space between the first and second support elements and define therewith a continuous support surface 11. The upper and lower first seat squabs, and the second seat squab are arranged to cover the first, second and third support elements of the support surface for provision of a sleeping surface.
Patent GB-2526711-A (GB)
Title: Wireless power transmission system
Inventor: ICHIKAWA KEIICHI
IPC: H02J17/00
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A power transmission apparatus (101) has capacitors (31, 32) that are connected in series between an active electrode (11) and a passive electrode (12). A power receiving apparatus (201) has capacitors (33, 34) that are connected in series between an active electrode (21) and a passive electrode (22). When a capacitance between the active electrodes (11, 21) is represented by Caa, a capacitance between the passive electrodes (12, 22) is represented by Cpp, and reactance values of the capacitors (31, 32, 33, 34) are represented by X1, X2, X3 and X4, respectively, the active electrodes (11, 21), the passive electrodes (12, 22), and the capacitors (31, 32, 33, 34) are set to satisfy the following formulae: Cpp/Caa=X1/X2=X3/X4 and Cppâ¥Caa. Consequently, a wireless power transmission system capable of stabilizing operations of a load circuit on the power receiving apparatus side is provided.
Patent GB-2541878-A (GB)
Title: Low reflectivity coating and method and system for coating a substrate
Inventor: BEN POUL JENSEN
IPC: C01B32/174
Filed: 2015-08-27
Abstract: A layer of carbon nano-structures 20 is deposited onto a substrate 10 and then the solvent is dried. Optical cavities, which trap electromagnetic radiation, are then formed in the coating. The cavities are preferably formed by plasma etching. The nanostructures are preferably provided with protective functionalisation or overcoat. The substrate is preferably roughened by etching or impacting with grit, before polyimide, polyamide or epoxy adhesive is applied. The preferred suspension includes zinc sulphide, zinc selenide, styrene, amorphous carbon or naphthalene nanoparticle optical spacers or fillers, and chloroform, cyclohexane, tetrahydrofuran (THF), dimethyl fromamide (DMF) or N-methl-2-pyrrolidone. A hydrophilic coating is preferably applied to the carbon nanostructure. The apparatus and coated article are claimed. Articles include imaging systems, calibration targets, instrumentation, light guides, baffles and stray light suppressers, where low reflectivity is important.
Patent GB-2531146-A (GB)
Title: Helmet chinstrap
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER MARK EDMONDSON
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 2015-09-01
Abstract: A chinstrap for a helmet contains a weak link (3) which will fail if the force applied to the chinstrap exceeds a predetermined threshold. An additional section of strap (5) is securedly affixed to a first side of said weak link (3) and can be affixed across the weak link (3) providing a strong configuration or, when not affixed (as in figure 1), providing a weak configuration. This allows the helmet threshold force to be changed to suit different situations and standards, such as working at height, or working in confined spaces, and protects appropriately from the risk of the helmet falling off or the risk of strangulation. The chinstrap may contain a buckle (4) to allow adjustment of the length and such that the chinstrap may be opened. The weak link may also be in the form of a buckle comprising a plug (8) and socket (7) containing at least one raised profile (9) corresponding with at least one orifice (10) on the socket portion (7). The raised profile (9) in this embodiment may be rotatable between a weak and a strong configuration having a slot (15) to assist rotation and markings to indicate the selected configuration.
Patent GB-2543798-A (GB)
Title: A Method of generating and updating a graphical multi-user interface
Inventor: DAVID BULMER
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2015-10-28
Abstract: A method of generating and updating graphical user interfaces across a network comprising remote servers and one or more data processing devices. The remote server runs a remote session at runtime. A first set of instructions are stored in each data processing device for connecting to the remote session. The first set of instructions comprises an application start up library. When each data processing device processes the first set of instructions the data processing device downloads a second set of instructions from the server; generates a graphical multi-user interface at the data processing device; streams a data feed from the server to the graphical multi-user interface; reads and processes local data user input at the at least first data processing device; and communicates processed user input data to the server across the network. The data processing device may be a set top box or an internet TV or a network-enabled television. The streamed data feed can be a live video feed such as a television broadcast. Preferably the second set of instructions or processed data can be flushed or deleted from memory at power off or after execution of the first instructions, ensuring security of the users personal data.
Patent GB-2539302-A (GB)
Title: Method, system and computer program for comparing images
Inventor: RUSSELL KING
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2014-03-28
Abstract: A method of comparing two images (120,210) by a processing system 310 in order to determine whether they represent the same entity is disclosed (i.e. authentication). An image quality of each of a plurality of sections or regions (500,510) of a first image is assessed, whereby to assign an image quality to each of a plurality of sections of the first image. For sections of the first image that are determined to have an image quality different from (e.g. higher than) the image quality of other sections an image processing process is performed. The process comprises: configuring a matching algorithm for that section of the first image in dependence on the assigned image quality of the section; and using the configured matching algorithm to compare the section of the first image with a corresponding section of the second of the two images, whereby to generate an output indicative of whether the first and second images (e.g. photographs) represent the same entity (e.g. person). The quality could be assessed using a set of training features or by considering sharpness. The matching algorithm could use plural sections and assign a higher weight to those of higher quality.
Patent GB-2539758-A (GB)
Title: Techniques for evaluating applications through use of an auxiliary application
Inventor: ANTHONY ROBERT RUMSEY
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2016-04-20
Abstract: A viewer application (which may be called a sandbox application) comprises code that: retrieves an application package with code for an application targeted for evaluation; stores the code in a memory accessible to the viewer application, without installing the target application as a stand-alone application; and executes stored code of the viewer application to execute the target application, wherein the target application executes within the execution of the viewer application. The viewer application preferably modifies the target application to include: reference code for a user interface (UI) of the viewer application, wherein the target application monitors for input corresponding to a request to return to the UI of the viewer application and/or code that modifies the target application to retrieve an updated version from a server and/or code that captures a screenshot of a UI generated for the target application.