Lees, GB
Adrian Lees, Bar Hill GB
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20110261061 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING IMAGE DATA ON A PER TILE BASIS IN AN IMAGE SENSOR PIPELINE - Methods and systems for processing image data on a per tile basis in an image sensor pipeline (ISP) are disclosed and may include communicating, to one or more processing modules via control logic circuits integrated in the ISP, corresponding configuration parameters that are associated with each of a plurality of data tiles comprising an image. The ISP may be integrated in a video processing core. The plurality of data tiles may vary in size. A processing complete signal may be communicated to the control logic circuits when the processing of each of the data tiles is complete prior to configuring a subsequent processing module. The processing may comprise one or more of: lens shading correction, statistics, distortion correction, demosaicing, denoising, defective pixel correction, color correction, and resizing. Each of the data tiles may overlap with adjacent data tiles, and at least a portion of them may be processed concurrently. | 10-27-2011 |
Adrian Lees, Cambridge GB
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20110279702 | Method and System for Providing a Programmable and Flexible Image Sensor Pipeline for Multiple Input Patterns - A method and system are provided in which color channel information may be stored in a multimedia processor. The color channel information may comprise information for each of the color filter positions in a color filter pattern. The color channel information may be stored in a plurality of registers, wherein each register may correspond to a color channel. The color channel information may be dynamically stored in the multimedia processor. Based on the color channel information, a color channel may be assigned to each color filter position. The color channel assigned to a color filter position may be one of red, green, blue, white, cyan, yellow, and/or magenta. When an indication of the color filter pattern is received, the assignment may be based on both the color channel information and the received indication. Pixel values associated with the color filter pattern may be processed based on the color channel assignment. | 11-17-2011 |
Angela Lees, Ely GB
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20110240966 | Organic Electroluminescent Device - An organic electroluminescent device comprising: a substrate; a first electrode disposed over the substrate for injecting charge of a first polarity; a second electrode disposed over the first electrode for injecting charge of a second polarity opposite to said first polarity; an organic light emitting layer disposed between the first and the second electrode; an encapsulant can disposed over, and spaced apart from, the second electrode, defining a cavity therebetween; wherein a plurality of spacers are disposed between the encapsulant can and the second electrode forming multiple sealed cavities between the second electrode and the encapsulant can. | 10-06-2011 |
Angela Lees, Ely, Cambridgeshire GB
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20120126688 | ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE - An organic electroluminescent device comprising: a substrate; a first electrode disposed over the substrate for injecting charge of a first polarity; a second electrode disposed over the first electrode for injecting charge of a second polarity opposite to said first polarity; an organic light emitting layer disposed between the first and the second electrode; and an encapsulant disposed over the second electrode, wherein the second electrode and the encapsulant are transparent to light emitted by the light emitting layer, wherein a cavity is provided between the encapsulant and the second electrode, and wherein an anti-reflective coating is provided on at least one side of the encapsulant for reducing reflection of light emitted by the light emitting layer so as to improve out-coupling of light from the device, said anti-reflective coating being transparent to light emitted by the light emitting layer. | 05-24-2012 |
Charles Lees, Linlithgow GB
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20090155788 | GENE EXPRESSION MARKERS FOR INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE - The present invention provides for a method of detecting the presence of inflammatory bowel disease in gastrointestinal tissues or cells of a mammal by detecting decreased expression of Indian Hedgehog (Ihh) and/or increased expression of Defensin A5 (DefA5) and/or Defensin A6 (DefA6) in the tissues or cells of the mammal relative to a control. | 06-18-2009 |
20100004213 | GENE EXPRESSION MARKERS FOR INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE - The present invention relates to methods of gene expression profiling for inflammatory bowel disease pathogenesis, in which the differential expression in a test sample from a mammalian subject of one or more IBD markers relative to a control is determined, wherein the differential expression in the lest sample is indicative of an IBD in the mammalian subject from which the lest sample was obtained. | 01-07-2010 |
20110033486 | GENE EXPRESSION MARKERS FOR CROHN'S DISEASE - The present invention relates to methods of gene expression profiling for inflammatory bowel disease pathogenesis, in which the differential expression in a test sample from a mammalian subject of one or more IBD markers relative to a control is determined, wherein the differential expression in the test sample is indicative of an IBD in the mammalian subject from which the test sample was obtained. | 02-10-2011 |
20140154275 | GENE EXPRESSION MARKERS FOR CROHN'S DISEASE - The present invention relates to methods of gene expression profiling for inflammatory bowel disease pathogenesis, in which the differential expression in a test sample from a mammalian subject of one or more IBD markers relative to a control is determined, wherein the differential expression in the test sample is indicative of an IBD in the mammalian subject from which the test sample was obtained. | 06-05-2014 |
20140179620 | GENE EXPRESSION MARKERS FOR INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE - The present invention relates to methods of gene expression profiling for inflammatory bowel disease pathogenesis, in which the differential expression in a test sample from a mammalian subject of one or more IBD markers relative to a control is determined, wherein the differential expression in the test sample is indicative of an IBD in the mammalian subject from which the test sample was obtained. | 06-26-2014 |
Chris Lees, Surrey GB
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20150363374 | Method and System for Providing a Programming Interface Specification - A method and system is disclosed for providing a programming interface (PI) specification which defines in text form the format of data messages for communication between, for example, financial services counterparties for making transactions. The system includes one or more physical processor in communication with physical data storage, the one or more processors being configured to: provide in data form a base PI specification for display on a computer; send said base PI specification, or a copy thereof, to a computer for display and editing through a user-interface; receive from said computer at least one edit made to said base PI specification through the user-interface; provide a sub-specification of said base PI specification incorporating the at least one edit made in (iii); and make the sub-specification available for viewing at remote computers over a data network. | 12-17-2015 |
David Lees, Bucks GB
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20080308697 | TILTABLE WALL MOUNTS - The invention relates to improvements in tiltable wall mounts, and in particular to a self-locking tiltable wall mount for a screen, such as a plasma display or television screen. The tiltable wall mount for a screen comprises wall attachment means for attaching the mount to a substantially vertical surface and screen attachment means for attaching a screen to the mount. The screen attachment means are pivotally connected at one end to one end of the wall attachment means. The wall mount also has a tilt mechanism interconnecting the mount and screen attachment means, said tilt mechanism comprising a locking device comprising at least one cam follower which is biased into abutment with a stepped cam surface projecting from the wall attachment means to prevent relative movement between the wall and screen attachment means. The locking device has means to release the cam follower from the cam surface when manual pressure is applied to enable the screen mount means to pivot and tilt relative to the wall mount means. | 12-18-2008 |
20080315052 | HUBS FOR WALL MOUNTING SYSTEMS - The invention relates to improvements in hubs for wall mounting systems for screens, and in particular to a hub for a wall mounting system for a flat panel screen, such as a plasma display or television screen, which enables the screen to be tilted. The hub comprises a casing, means for attaching the hub to a screen bracket, means for attaching the hub to an arm of a wall mount, and a tilt member. The tilt member has a sliding member which is located within an arcuate cavity in the casing such that the sliding member and casing are slidable relative to each other to enable a screen attached to the mounting system to be tilted about a horizontal pivot axis. The arc is defined by the cavity having its centre, which forms the pivot axis, offset from the centre of gravity of the screen. The hub further comprises a compression spring located within the casing and biased to provide a counterbalancing force so that the screen remains stationery in any position. | 12-25-2008 |
Gareth Lees, Hampshire GB
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20110292384 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF FLEXIBLE PIPE ARMOR WIRE RUPTURES - A system and method for detecting breakage, rupture or malfunctioning of a pipe or cable structure, including sensing elements for monitoring the structure and placed in, on or around the structure for monitoring the breakage, rupture or malfunctioning of the structure. The sensing elements provide sensing data regarding events related to breakage, rupture or malfunctioning and are placed near the structure so as to perform a breakage, rupture or malfunction detection function, and within a distance sufficient to obtain a measureable strain, tension, torsion, vibration, acceleration, and/or temperature response signal based on the breakage, rupture or malfunctioning of the structure. One of the sensing elements is based on Coherent Rayleigh Noise (CRN) sensing techniques, and the system is configured to interpret the sensed data for determining the breakage, rupture or malfunctioning of the structure. | 12-01-2011 |
Gareth Lees, Hamsphire GB
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20110242525 | Redundant Optical Fiber System and Method for Remotely Monitoring the Condition of a Pipeline - An optical fiber sensor system and method for monitoring a condition of a linear structure such as a pipeline is provided which is capable of providing continuous monitoring in the event of a break in the sensing optical fiber or fibers. The system includes at least one sensing fiber provided along the length of the linear structure, and first and second interrogation and laser pumping sub-systems disposed at opposite ends of the sensing fiber, each of which includes a reflectometer. The reflectometer of the first interrogation and laser pumping sub-system is connected to one end of the sensing fiber. The reflectometer of the second interrogation and laser pumping sub-system is coupled to either (i) an end of a second sensing fiber provided along the length of the linear structure which is opposite from the one end of the first sensing fiber, or (ii) the opposite end of the first sensing fiber. Before any break of the sensing fiber or fibers occurs, each reflectometer redundantly monitors the condition of the linear structure over its entire length. After any such break occurs, each reflectometer will continue to receive signals up to the point of the break from opposite ends of the structure. | 10-06-2011 |
Gareth Lees, Romsey GB
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20100315630 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING FLUID LEAK FLOW RATES USING DISTRIBUTED OPTICAL FIBER SENSORS - A leak detection system and method is provided for a structure having a first barrier to a first fluid and a second barrier to a second fluid, the first barrier and the second barrier defining a space therebetween. The system includes at least one sensor, such as a fiber optic sensor, placed in the space and configured to detect presence of the first fluid or the second fluid in the space due to a fluid leak in the first barrier or the second barrier. The fiber optic sensor may further be configured to measure one or more characteristics of an acoustic emission caused by the leak, and the system and method may be able to estimate the orifice diameter of the fluid leak based on the measured one or more characteristics, and to calculate a leak rate based on the estimated orifice diameter. | 12-16-2010 |
Gareth P Lees, Hampshire GB
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20140312215 | Fiber-Optic Monitoring Cable - A cable for monitoring a tubular structure. The cable comprising a fiber optic bundle arranged for simultaneously sensing a plurality of parameters along a length of the tubular structure that the cable is interfaced with. | 10-23-2014 |
Gareth P. Lees, Southampton GB
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20080246947 | Optical Pulse Generator for Distributed Temperature Sensing Operating at a Characteristic Wavelength in a Range Between 1050 Nm and 1090 Nm - An improved laser source for use in a distributed temperature sensing (DTS) system (and DTS systems employing the same) includes a laser device and drive circuitry that cooperate to emit an optical pulse train at a characteristic wavelength between 1050 nm and 1090 nm. An optical amplifier, which is operably coupled to the laser device, is adapted to amplify the optical pulse train for output over the optical fiber sensor of the DTS system. In the preferred embodiment, the laser device operates at 1064 nm and outputs the optical pulse train via an optical fiber pigtail that is integral to its housing. The optical power of the optical pulse train generated by the laser source is greater than 100 mW, and preferably greater than 1 W, at a preferred pulse repetition frequency range between 1 and 50 kHz, and at a preferred pulse width range between 2 and 100 ns. | 10-09-2008 |
20090008536 | DISTRIBUTED SENSING IN AN OPTICAL FIBER USING BRILLOUIN SCATTERING - To perform distributed sensing with an optical fiber using Brillouin scattering, a light pulse is transmitted into the optical fiber, where the transmitted light pulse has a first frequency. Backscattered light and optical local oscillator light are combined, where the backscattered light is received from the optical fiber in response to the transmitted light pulse, and where the optical local oscillator light has a second frequency. A frequency offset is caused to be present between the first frequency of the transmitted light pulse and the second frequency of the optical local oscillator light, where the frequency offset is at least 1 GHz less than a Brillouin frequency shift of the backscattered light. Spectra representing Stokes and anti-Stokes components of the backscattered light are acquired, where the Stokes and anti-Stokes components are separated by a frequency span that is based on the frequency offset. | 01-08-2009 |
20090132183 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING STRUCTURES - A technique facilitates the monitoring of elongate structures. An elongate structure is combined with an optical fiber deployed along the structure. An interrogation system is operatively joined with the optical fiber to input and monitor optical signals to determine any changes in parameters related to the structure. | 05-21-2009 |
20100107754 | DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC WAVE DETECTION - A distributed acoustic wave detection system and method is provided. The system may include a fiber optic cable deployed in a well and configured to react to pressure changes resulting from a propagating acoustic wave and an optical source configured to launch interrogating pulses into the fiber optic cable. In addition, the system may include a receiver configured to detect coherent Rayleigh noise produced in response to the interrogating pulses. The CRN signal may be use to track the propagation of the acoustic wave in the well. | 05-06-2010 |
20110194107 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING STRUCTURES - A technique facilitates the monitoring of elongate structures. An elongate structure is combined with an optical fiber deployed along the structure. An interrogation system is operatively joined with the optical fiber to input and monitor optical signals to determine any changes in parameters related to the structure. | 08-11-2011 |
Gareth P. Lees, Romsey GB
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20090097015 | MEASURING A CHARACTERISTIC OF A MULTIMODE OPTICAL FIBER - To measure a characteristic of a multimode optical fiber, a light pulse source produces a light pulse for transmission into the multimode optical fiber. A spatial filter passes a portion of Brillouin backscattered light from the multimode optical fiber that is responsive to the light pulse. Optical detection equipment detects the portion of the Brillouin backscattered light passed by the spatial filter. | 04-16-2009 |
Janet Lees, Glasgow GB
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20110101696 | WAVE POWER PLANT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - The invention concerns a method for operating a wave power station comrising | 05-05-2011 |
Janet Lees, Inverness GB
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20090317230 | TURBINE SYSTEM FOR UTILIZING THE ENERGY OF OCEANIC WAVES - A turbine system for the utilization of the energy of oceanic waves includes: a chamber that is provided with an opening at its lower end and at its upper end respectively; a duct that is open at both ends for guiding a stream of air, the lower end of the chamber being designated to be submerged in ocean water, and the opening of the upper end being connected with one of the ends of the duct; an energy unit that is mounted coaxial to such and surrounded by the duct; and a device for cleaning the rotor blades of deposits or for preventing the formation of deposits on the rotor blades. | 12-24-2009 |
John Ernest Wyper Lees, Leicester GB
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20080242980 | Imaging Device and Method | 10-02-2008 |
Mark Lees, Cheshire GB
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20080204253 | Pest Monitoring System | 08-28-2008 |
Mike Lees, Chelmsford GB
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20160061171 | PROVIDING A BOOST VOLTAGE WITH A TRANSIENT OPERATION - A system, method and circuit for providing a boost voltage with a transient operation of a vehicular start-stop system are provided. The system includes a duty cycle or current monitor to detect a change in duty cycle or current based on the transient operation; a crank time-out detector to determine whether the change in duty cycle is over a predetermined threshold; and a reset generator to generate a reset of a boost circuit that generates the boost voltage after a predetermined delay. | 03-03-2016 |
Richard Lees, Kingsbridge GB
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20110289665 | DEVICES FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF FLUIDS - A urinal outlet device including a hollow perforated cage for retaining one or more effluent treatment blocks within the cage. The cage is provided with spacing means, in the form of spikes on the inside of the cage for holding the blocks at a spaced distance from an inside surface of the cage. The cage, spacing means, are dimensioned, shaped and positioned relative to the blocks and an outlet flow of effluent from the urinal so that, in use of the device, the blocks are spaced from a surface of the urinal whilst enabling the one or more blocks to be exposed to the flow of urine. Where the urinal is a water flushable urinal, the blocks are held substantially out of the main flow of flushing water flowing to the outlet of the urinal to prolong the life of the blocks without impairing their ability to disinfect and deodorise the urinal. | 12-01-2011 |
Russell Lees, Ely GB
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20100109033 | Cavity Glass for Light-Emissive Devices and a Method of Manufacturing the Same - A method of manufacturing a transparent encapsulating sheet for a light-emissive device, the method comprising the steps: forming a plurality of cavities in one side of a transparent sheet of material for receiving light-emissive structures therein, said forming step producing a frosted surface comprising micro cracks in the cavities; coating said frosted surface with a low viscosity material whereby the micro cracks in the frosted surface are filled with the low viscosity material in order to form the transparent encapsulating sheet. | 05-06-2010 |
20110240966 | Organic Electroluminescent Device - An organic electroluminescent device comprising: a substrate; a first electrode disposed over the substrate for injecting charge of a first polarity; a second electrode disposed over the first electrode for injecting charge of a second polarity opposite to said first polarity; an organic light emitting layer disposed between the first and the second electrode; an encapsulant can disposed over, and spaced apart from, the second electrode, defining a cavity therebetween; wherein a plurality of spacers are disposed between the encapsulant can and the second electrode forming multiple sealed cavities between the second electrode and the encapsulant can. | 10-06-2011 |
Russell Lees, Ely, Cambridgeshire GB
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20120126688 | ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE - An organic electroluminescent device comprising: a substrate; a first electrode disposed over the substrate for injecting charge of a first polarity; a second electrode disposed over the first electrode for injecting charge of a second polarity opposite to said first polarity; an organic light emitting layer disposed between the first and the second electrode; and an encapsulant disposed over the second electrode, wherein the second electrode and the encapsulant are transparent to light emitted by the light emitting layer, wherein a cavity is provided between the encapsulant and the second electrode, and wherein an anti-reflective coating is provided on at least one side of the encapsulant for reducing reflection of light emitted by the light emitting layer so as to improve out-coupling of light from the device, said anti-reflective coating being transparent to light emitted by the light emitting layer. | 05-24-2012 |
Stewart D. Lees, Fife GB
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20130277382 | STATE DETECTION - An apparatus and method are disclosed for determining an empty condition in an item of media container. The apparatus includes a plate member, comprising a reflective region, that moves towards an empty position as items of media are dispensed from a container, and a mask element which is locatable in a first position as items of media are dispensed, and a further position when the container is empty. An empty condition of the container is determined responsive to the mask element being located in the further position. | 10-24-2013 |
Stewart D. Lees, Dundee GB
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20100026494 | Radio frequency data reader - An RFID or NFC reader is associated via a data link with a tag module such that when the reader transmits an interrogation signal the tag module responds with a random, or constrained random, information signal. The information signal masks a signal transmitted by an RFID or NFC tag which the reader is interrogating, making fraudulently obtaining details contained in the tag transmission more difficult. | 02-04-2010 |