Abstract:
Methods for configuring website categorisation software, categorising websites and a method and system for controlling access to websites. A number of websites are selected, all of which relate to a single predetermined category of subject matter. In order to create a category profile, a website is selected from the set (3), the website markup language is read (5), page content information extracted (7) and then analysed (9). The system may then check whether it has analysed a sufficient number of websites to allow for a reliable categorisation of subsequent websites (13). Individual websites are categorised by extracting their page content information (45) and categorising (51) on the basis of the degree of similarity between the information and the category profile (55). To control access, the system compares a website identifier with the database of categorised identifiers.
Abstract:
Compounds for use as latent fluorescent probes, and methods for the detection of biological matter on surgical instruments, and for the detection of analytes, is described. The compounds comprise a fluorophore, and an associated fluorescence quencher which inhibits the normal fluorescence of the fluorophore until certain conditions are fulfilled, which conditions may include contact of the compound with a biological material including substances capable of reacting with one or more functionalities of the compound.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a cement evaluation method and tool. In particular, the invention relates to a method of producing a wellbore cement bond log for evaluating a condition of cement in cased or lined portions of wellbores, and to a corresponding cement bond logging assembly. In an embodiment of the invention, a method of producing a wellbore cement bond log is disclosed which comprises the steps of running a cement evaluation tool (210) and a wellbore cleaning tool (222) into a wellbore (202); acquiring data relating to at least one property of a cement bond (212) of the wellbore using the cement evaluation tool; and generating a log of the acquired data.
Abstract:
Methods of producing a picture mount (1) comprising a frame (3) a board (4), and a picture sheet (8, 80) are described. The picture sheet comprises a photographic paper upon which a digital image or picture (7, 70) is printed. Surrounding the picture (7, 70) is a border (9, 90). Optionally, the picture sheet (8, 80) further comprises a laminated plastic layer to provide physical protection to the picture (7, 70). The picture sheet is attached by adhesive such that the picture (7, 70) locates on a first picture surface (5) of the board (4) while the border (9, 90) locates around the frame (3). Optionally, additional pictures (11, 12) are attached to a second picture surface (6) of the board (4).
Abstract:
A engineering nut designed using a pre-determined torque setting which helps avoid the possibility of under- or over-tightening, in general and high-integrity engineering, by the use of a formulated, machined nib which collapses at a suitable, pre-determined torque setting commensurate with the material/strength of the nut. The use of optional serrations helps prevent the nut backing-off.
Abstract:
A remote sensor platform for asset tracking monitors the context of the local environment to conserve power. Primary sensors (2) monitor local environment stimuli such as temperature (4), pressure or illumination (8). A low-power processor (16) uses the primary sensors (2) to monitor the environment and thereby determine whether to activate a secondary high power sensor (10), such as a GPS unit (12) or humidity or gas sensor (14). The low power processor may be triggered by the primary sensors (2) and may use configurable rules (22) for decision making. It may log exceptions (24) and sensor data for further decision making. A high-power processor (28) sends sensor data via a reporting means (34) to a server (40) using secondary configurable rules (3) conditionally on the primary (2) and secondary (10) sensor inputs. The server (40) can update the rules (22,30).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method (10) of processing image data corresponding to an image to be viewed by a viewer. The method comprises identifying at least one part of the image (16), the identified at least one part being of interest to the viewer. The method also comprises filtering the image data with a bilateral filter (22), the filtering being selective in dependence on the identified at least one part of the image.
Abstract:
Stress and strain are determined at boundaries within a medium, for 3D imaging of a residual limb and for the design of prostheses and orthoses. A probe comprising load cell (102) is mounted behind an ultrasound transducer (104). A computer (108) determines and displays the position (112) of a boundary in the medium using conventional ultrasonic scanning techniques. The computer (108) determines the strain (114) at the boundary using two or more measured positions of the boundary. The computer (108) determines the stress (116) at the boundary using the load and position of the boundary and also using a model (118) of the propagation through the medium of the pressure wave imparted by, the probe. For scanning a residual limb, the probe is mounted in a scanner (302) and rotated around the limb and dragged across its surface, or mounted in a glove (402) or sock (502).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to offshore apparatus (10) for capturing energy to generate an exportable product. In one embodiment, the offshore apparatus includes a mobile arrangement of energy capture devices, such as wind turbines (18), wave energy converters (14), or solar energy panels. The arrangement provides a plurality of points that may be connected to an offloading unit (26) to move the product, which can be stored electricity in batteries or a stored pressurised gas away from the energy capture devices.
Abstract:
A method of source code instrumentation for computer program performance profiling includes generating (14) and inserting (19) instrumentation code around a call site of a child function in a parent function. The instrumentation code may use a reference to an unique instrumentation record (13), such as a timing record. The instrumentation code may be optimised (15) to use the exit time of a preceding call site in the parent function as the entry time of the call site. It may be inserted depending on the level in the call hierarchy of the child function and its execution at run time may depend on the state of an enable flag, which can be set via a viewing interface. Two versions of the child function may be generated (18), one being instrumented and other being non- instrumented and which one is run depends on the enable flag.