Waters, GB
Anthony Waters, Maidenhead GB
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20080300852 | Multi-Lingual Conference Call - The present invention relates to apparatus arranged to facilitate translation of speech within a conference call. The apparatus receives speech data in a first language, converts the speech data in the first language into meta-data; and the meta-data is then translated into speech data in a second language. The apparatus may be distributed across a network or situated on a single node in the network. | 12-04-2008 |
20090138552 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARTIES - A communication system having a user input arranged to receive data from a user, an information input arranged to receive information about another user and a rule server. The rule server being arranged to store a rule that initiates communication between the user and the another user when the communication system receives information about the another user. The information relating to trigger information specified by the user. | 05-28-2009 |
20090168981 | Apparatus and Methods for Managing Communication between Parties - Increasing use is being made of XML procedure calls to control and integrate telecommunications networks with other IT equipment. XML messages are verbose and include information which is not required merely to monitor activity in the network for purposes such as billing and authentication. The use of XPath or XQuery operations allow the XML messages to be dynamically and quickly analysed and filtered for relevant information. | 07-02-2009 |
20130297495 | Application Server Billing - An Application Server entity in an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network comprises an interface for interfacing with an application and control logic which is arranged to inspect signaling information received from the application via the interface in the form of Extensible Markup Language (XML). The received signaling information is compared with stored rule data which specifies a relationship between an element in the signaling information and an action that should be taken and output data is generated based on the comparison. The Application Server can output operational measurements and/or charging information which more accurately reflect usage made of the Application Server resources. The need for a separate OSA/Parlay-X gateway can be avoided. | 11-07-2013 |
20140314074 | WEB SERVICES INTERFACE - A Call Session Control Function (CSCF) entity in an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network comprises a first interface for interfacing with other entities and uses signalling in an Extensible Markup Language (XML) format. The other entities that the CSCF interfaces with can be located outside the IMS network, such as servers supporting third party IT or web-based applications, or within the IMS network. The CSCF directs XML based service requests by filtering XML messages received via the first interface. | 10-23-2014 |
David Russell Waters, Audlem GB
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20120032374 | MOULD FOR PRODUCING BONE CEMENT PELLETS - A mould for producing bone cement pellets, the mould comprising a plurality of complementarily shaped mould segments which fit together to make a composite mould having a plurality of individual mould cavities and one or more injection ports for feeding, in use, hardenable bone cement to said mould segments and said plurality of individual mould cavities. | 02-09-2012 |
20120071884 | MIXING AND DISPENSING APPARATUS FOR BONE VOID FILLER - A method for preparing a de-aired hydraulic setting hardenable bone cement for filling a boney void or cavity by combining a powder bone substitute material and a aqueous liquid component, the method comprising the steps of: (a) supplying said powder bone substitute material in a first evacuable container; (b) withdrawing air from the first container to form a de-aired powder bone substitute material; and, then (c) mixing the de-aired powder bone substitute material and the aqueous liquid component together. | 03-22-2012 |
Emma Louise Waters, Salisbury GB
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20100015181 | Vaccine formulation - Spore coat-associated proteins from members of | 01-21-2010 |
Joanne Patricia Waters, Nottingham GB
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20120059155 | Method of Controlling O-Linked Glycosylation of Antibodies - A method for producing antibodies in fungal host cells is provided where the produced antibodies has a low degree of glycosylation. | 03-08-2012 |
John Waters, Bath GB
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20130005244 | NEGOTIATING COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS BETWEEN NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS (NFC) CAPABLE DEVICES - An apparatus and method is disclosed to negotiate communications parameters between near field communications (NFC) capable devices. In some embodiments, the NFC capable devices operate in a negotiation phase to negotiate one or more communications parameters prior to transferring information. In other embodiments, the NFC capable devices simultaneously negotiate the one or more communications parameters with the transferring of the information. | 01-03-2013 |
20130005246 | Secure Communications Via NFC Device - A system, method, and apparatus for negotiating a communication link between first and second near field communication (NFC) devices is disclosed. A third NFC device is placed in close proximity with a first host device operatively containing the first NFC device to determine communication information including at least one of a communication mechanism and a data transfer protocol usable by the first host device. The communication information usable by the first host device is stored in a portable device operatively containing the third NFC device. The third NFC device is momentarily placed in close proximity with the second NFC device. The stored communication information of the first host device is transferred from the portable device to a second host device operatively containing the second NFC device. A communication link is established between the first and second host devices to enable the first and second host devices to transfer data between them as a function of the determined communication information. | 01-03-2013 |
John Waters, Bristol GB
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20090002175 | Power Transfer for Transponder Devices - A reader for reading a memory tag comprises a resonant circuit part, a frequency source, a tuning detector and a tuning controller. The resonant circuit part has a resonant frequency. The frequency source is operable to generate a driving signal and is connected to the resonant circuit part to provide inductive coupling to a tag. The tuning detector is responsive to the relative resonant frequencies of the resonant circuit part and a memory tag resonant circuit part of the memory tag to generate a tuning signal. The tuning controller is responsive to the tuning signal to control the resonant frequency of the resonant circuit part. | 01-01-2009 |
Mark Geoffrey John Waters, Bridgend GB
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20080294069 | Ph Sensor - The invention relates to a pH sensor for use in a catheter drainage system. The invention also relates to a catheter, drainage bag or connection unit comprising the pH sensor of the present invention, methods of using the pH sensor and methods of making the pH sensor. | 11-27-2008 |
Matthew Waters, Hampshire GB
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20090003133 | Acoustic Telemetry - A method of transmitting data acoustically through a tubular structure, such as a drill string or production tubing in an oil or gas well, predominantly comprising a series of tubing sections ( | 01-01-2009 |
Patrick Waters, Salisbury GB
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20140066019 | SECURITY FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - A mobile terminal is disclosed which includes a near field or RF ID tag. The mobile terminal communicates with the mobile telecommunications network and is authenticated with that network using the SIM. The mobile terminal is operable to obtain security data from the user thereof, such as a PIN or biometric data, or the mobile terminal incorporates a sensor such as a light sensor, pressure sensor, heat sensor, skin resistant sensor or inertial sensor. The input device or sensor is used to confirm the identity of the user or to evaluate whether the user wishes to use the near field tag to make a payment or obtain entry to a building. Data from the sensor is passed to the SIM, which issues a command enabling the near field tag, via link. The near field tag may then be read by a reader. The near field tag may be automatically disabled after being read by the reader, after a predetermined time, or when the stimulus to the sensor is no longer present. | 03-06-2014 |
Patrick Waters, Redlynch GB
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20090215385 | SECURITY FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION - A mobile terminal is disclosed which includes a near field or RF ID tag ( | 08-27-2009 |
Patrick H. Waters, Redlynch Salisbury GB
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20100151790 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SHORT RANGE COMMUNICATION - There is provided a communication device and method for contactless short range communication between a device and a terminal. An exemplary communication device comprises a communication component for contactless short range communication with a terminal. The exemplary device also comprises a slave element adapted to execute at least one application for executing transactions between the communication component and the terminal, wherein the slave element is coupled to the communication component via a first interface and wherein the slave element can be coupled to a secure master element via a second interface, the master element being adapted to control the slave element before a transaction is executed using the application. | 06-17-2010 |
20100213262 | POWER SUPPLY FOR A CHIP CARD - There is provided a chip card that is configured to be inserted into a host device. An exemplary chip card comprises a microcontroller that includes a processor and a memory unit. The microcontroller is connected to a power terminal of the chip card for receiving power from a first power supply of the host device. The chip card also comprises a second power supply configured to at least temporarily supply power to a first component of the microcontroller. | 08-26-2010 |
20100218009 | POWER SUPPLY FOR A SYSTEM INCLUDING CHIP CARD CONNECTED TO A HOST DEVICE - There is provided a system that comprises a chip card and a host device connected to the chip card via a first interface. An add-on module is configured to be coupled to the chip card to execute a transaction, the chip card being supplied with power by a first power supply of the host device. A second power supply is configured to supply the chip card with power when a transaction is executed. | 08-26-2010 |
20100302009 | DATA EXCHANGE WITH AN M2M DEVICE USING SHORT RANGE RADIO COMMUNICATION - Exemplary embodiments of the invention relate to a device attachable to an object and comprising a control module for receiving measuring data from at least one sensor and/or for controlling at least one actuator. The device further comprises a communication module for communicating with an external reader unit via a radio connection using a radio field. During the communication with the reader unit the communication module can be supplied with power using the radio field. The communication module may be configured to store data received from t reader unit in a memory of the device and/or to read data to be transmitted to the reader unit from the memory, while the communication means is supplied with power using the radio field. Exemplary embodiments also relate to methods for communicating with the device. | 12-02-2010 |
20100304716 | REGISTERING A MOBILE DEVICE IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for registering a first mobile device in a mobile communication network. The exemplary method comprises: (i) authenticating a second mobile device in the mobile communication network upon accessing the mobile communication network, (ii) determining a subscription associated with the second mobile device, (iii) registering the first mobile device in the mobile communication network under a new subscription derived from the determined subscription, and (iv) the first mobile device accessing the mobile communication network in response to a preceding communication between the first and the second mobile device. Furthermore, an exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a system for carrying out the method. | 12-02-2010 |
20110022797 | STORING OF FREQUENTLY MODIFIED DATA IN AN IC CARD - There is provided a system and method for storing data in an IC card, which is connectable to a host device. The IC card may include a microcontroller comprising a memory for storing data elements modified by a data processing program, when the IC card is operated. The memory may include at least one non-volatile memory unit and at least one volatile memory unit. An exemplary method may comprise determining at least one first data element and modifying the at least one first data element more frequently than at least one second data elements. The exemplary method may additionally comprise storing and modifying the at least one first data element in the volatile memory unit in response to the rate of modifications of the at least one first data element. | 01-27-2011 |
20110130120 | GENERATION OF A TIME-DEPENDENT PASSWORD, PARTICULARLY IN A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - There is provided a mobile communication device. An exemplary mobile communication device comprises a terminal. The exemplary mobile communication device also comprises a smartcard connected to the terminal, the smartcard comprising a power source and a clock unit that can be supplied with power by the power source. The exemplary mobile communication device additionally comprises a processing unit adapted to generate a time-dependent password based on a time signal from the clock unit. | 06-02-2011 |
20120086600 | Chip cards providing trusted time references - The subject innovation relates to a chip card to be inserted in terminals. An exemplary embodiment of the chip card includes a clock unit to provide a time reference and an internal power source to at least run the clock unit in case of absence of an external power source. The exemplary chip card also includes a signal receiver to receive a satellite navigation signal comprising a satellite time signal, the signal receiver being connected to the clock unit in order to synchronize the clock unit with the satellite time signal to enable the clock unit to provide the time reference as a trusted absolute time reference independently from a position of the chip card. | 04-12-2012 |
Patrick Joseph Waters, Oxford GB
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20160139119 | METHOD OF DETECTING THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF AUTOANTIBODIES - The invention relates to methods of detecting the presence or absence of autoantibodies in an individual and to related methods and kits. | 05-19-2016 |
Raymond Waters, Cardiff GB
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20100179070 | DNA Damage Testing - The invention relates to a method of for detecting DNA damage in a tissue sample. The method includes the steps of exposing sample DNA to a tagged DNA-damage binding factor and then shearing the DNA to produce fragments. After separating damaged from undamaged DNA, the two are amplified and differentially labeled. The labeled fragments can be immobilised on a microarray allowing the location and extent of any DNA damage to be determined. | 07-15-2010 |
Richard David Waters, West Midlands GB
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20140007369 | SUCTION CLEANER - A suction cleaner comprising a source of suction, for creating a suction airflow and a separator upstream of the source of suction, for separating and retaining entrained matter from the suction airflow, wherein the separator is adapted for separation of wet material from the suction airflow, the cleaner has a reservoir for liquid and there is a liquid delivery device for delivering the liquid into the suction airflow which enters the separator. | 01-09-2014 |
Richard Grant Waters, Brighton, Sussex GB
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20130332353 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING FLEXIBLE CIRCUITRY IN PAYMENT ACCESSORIES - Systems and methods described herein may comprise RFID data acquisition technology which may be embedded in a fob or tag for use in completing financial transactions. This fob may a self-contained device which includes a transponder and which may be contained on any portable form factor and may comprise flexible circuitry. For instance, the fob may be housed in a wearable transaction instrument, such as a bracelet, ring, wrist band, retractable id, necklace, jewelry charm, lanyard, key ring fob, watch, band, pin, and/or the like. The fob is configured to be used in concert with an RFID reader device. | 12-12-2013 |
Richard Grant Waters, Brighton GB
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20150193777 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING FLEXIBLE CIRCUITRY IN PAYMENT ACCESSORIES - Systems and methods described herein may comprise RFID data acquisition technology which may be embedded in a fob or tag for use in completing financial transactions. This fob may a self-contained device which includes a transponder and which may be contained on any portable form factor and may comprise flexible circuitry. For instance, the fob may be housed in a wearable transaction instrument, such as a bracelet, ring, wrist band, retractable id, necklace, jewelry charm, lanyard, key ring fob, watch, band, pin, and/or the like. The fob is configured to be used in concert with an RFID reader device. | 07-09-2015 |
Russell Waters, Cheshire GB
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20130341820 | MOULD MAT FOR PRODUCING BONE CEMENT PELLETS - A means to prepare bone cement pellets comprising bone cement paste which hardens through hydration a flexible mould mat having pellet cavities on both sides and a scraper for pasting the bone cement paste in to the pellet cavities where the paste is allowed to harden. | 12-26-2013 |
Russell David Waters, Kentsford Cheshire GB
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20090048575 | TROCAR WITH OBTURATOR HAVING LONGITUDINAL THROUGH HOLES FOR GUIDING WIRES - Surgical apparatus includes a trocar and obturator. The trocar has a hollow cylindrical body with a handle at the proximal end thereof. The obturator has a solid cylindrical body with a handle at the proximal end thereof. A central through hole is provided extending through the body and a slot is provided in the circumference of the body, extending parallel to the hole. Guide wires can selectively extend through either the central hole or along the slot. | 02-19-2009 |
Russell David Waters, Staffordshire GB
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20080306511 | Suture Anchor - A suture anchor assembly with an anchor and a driver locatable in an axial longitudinal opening in the anchor, the driver having a through hole at its distal end. A suture is provided extending through the opening and outside of the anchor at its distal end, and passing proximally along longitudinal grooves on the outside of the anchor. Once the anchor has been inserted into a body, the driver can be withdrawn providing a loop of suture extending from the opening, plus the suture ends extending from the grooves. | 12-11-2008 |
Russell David Waters, Knutsford GB
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20100172955 | BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL COMPONENTS - A biodegradable material for use in making items usable in surgery and related fields of medicine. The material comprising a bioabsorbable thermoplastic polymer component and a bioactive filler material. In components made of the material particles of the filler material occur embedded within the surface of the components. | 07-08-2010 |
Suzanne Fiona Sielski Waters, Kent GB
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20090034771 | LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM AND MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRIC AND/OR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - There is provided a loudspeaker system having a loudspeaker unit with at least one electroacoustic transducer and a mounting holder. The mounting holder has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end can be fixed to a fixed mounting location. The second end of the mounting holder is in the form of a mounting plate in substantially perpendicular relationship to the mounting holder. The loudspeaker unit has a fixing unit. The mounting plate and the fixing unit are respectively of such a design configuration that the fixing unit can be pushed onto the mounting plate for mechanical mounting of the loudspeaker unit. The first electrical contacting means on the mounting plate and the second electrical contacting means on the fixing unit are arranged in such a way that the first and second electrical contacting means ensure an electrical contact when the fixing unit of the loudspeaker unit is pushed onto the mounting plate of the mounting holder. | 02-05-2009 |
20110164754 | Loudspeaker Device - There is provided a loudspeaker device comprising at least one loudspeaker (L | 07-07-2011 |