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Tamper-resistant RFID disabling apparatus

A tamper-resistant RFID identification apparatus that includes a mechanism for storing an excess portion of the apparatus when engaged. The apparatus includes a substrate including a series of holes along a length thereof and a slot distal from the series of holes, a tamper-resistant locking mechanism for securing the apparatus to an object, an RFID circuit disposed on the substrate and an electrically conductive loop disposed on the substrate and electrically coupled to the RFID circuit, that is arranged to disable the RFID circuit when cut. The slot receives a tail portion of the substrate when the apparatus is secured.
Owner:BARTRONICS HONG KONG

Digital imbalance correction method and device

InactiveUS20040082300A1Cost of complexityAvoids very tedious frequency planning processResonant long antennasInterconnection arrangementsPower differencePhase correction
The present invention concerns a digital imbalance correction device, comprising input means adapted to receive first input signals I-in, Q-in containing a plurality of channels from an I / Q converter stage at respective input terminals, each input terminal being associated to a respective signal branch, a time-to-frequency-domain-transforming means FFT adapted to perform a transformation of said first input signals from time-domain into frequency-domain, the transformation result being represented as a power spectrum of said respective first input signals, a subtracting means arranged to receive at its inputs second input signals which are represented by the power spectra of said respective transformed first input signals and to output the gain difference as a function of frequency at its output, a cross-correlation means arranged to receive at its inputs third input signals based on said input signals, and to output a cross-correlation of said third input signals, said cross-correlation output being proportional to a phase error between said respective correlation input signals, a gain correction means arranged in one of said respective signal branches and receiving at its input a fourth input signal based said associated first input signal, wherein a gain of said fourth input signal is corrected based on said power difference spectrum such that said gain of said fourth input signal equals the gain of the other one of said first input signals, and a phase correction means arranged in one of said respective signal branches and receiving at its input a fifth input signal based said associated first input signal, wherein a phase of said fifth input signal is corrected based on said cross-correlation output, such that said phase of said fifth input signal is in quadrature relation to the other one of said first input signals. The present invention also concerns a corresponding method.
Owner:NOKIA CORP

Electronically verified digital signature and document delivery system and method

The secure messaging system of the invention encrypts an electronic document using a symmetric key and transmits the encrypted document and related message parameters to a recipient whose identity is then authenticated by a web server. The web server dynamically regenerates the symmetric key from a hidden key and from the message parameters accompanying the encrypted document, and thus avoids having to maintain a central repository of encrypted documents as required by typical “post and pick-up” encrypted messaging systems. Further, an audit trail produced while practicing the invention provides timestamped message digest data for a plurality of time intervals, where the message digests for adjacent time intervals are computationally linked together. The audit trail effectively enables timestamped message digest data to verify not only the existence of a document during a first time interval, but also to verify the existence of documents encountered in a prior time interval.
Owner:UPLAND SOFTWARE INC

Split key segmental retaining wall system

A segmental earth retaining wall block having a front side, a top side with a transversal tongue of a given width projecting from it, the tongue extending at a first distance from the front side, and a bottom side with a transversal groove made in it, the groove being sized to receive the tongue of another similar block positioned below and thus to allow stacking of the blocks. The groove extends at a second distance from the front side that is smaller than the first distance, and the first and second distances are selected so that the tongue and the groove are offset with respect to each other over a distance that is smaller than the width of the tongue. The tongue is provided with a splitting groove sized and positioned to allow splitting of the tongue with a splitting tool along a transversal line that is positioned to permit the remaining portion of this tongue to fit into the groove of a further similar block stacked on top of the present block with the front side of this further similar block extending in a same vertical plane as the first side of the present block.
Owner:JAGNA

Advanced phase shift inspection method

A method and apparatus for inspecting patterned transmissive substrates, such as photomasks, for unwanted particles and features occurring on the transmissive as well as pattern defects. A transmissive substrate is illuminated by a laser through an optical system comprised of a laser scanning system, individual transmitted and reflected light collection optics and detectors collect and generate signals representative of the light transmitted and reflected by the substrate. The defect identification of the substrate is performed using only those transmitted and reflected light signals, and other signals derived from them, such as greyscale representations and image features. Defect identification is performed using a pattern inspection algorithm by comparing image feature representations of the present substrate with an idealized representation thereof, and using an advanced phase shift algorithm that accounts for particular types of expected anomalies.
Owner:KLA TENCOR TECH CORP

Tamper-resistant RFID disabling apparatus

A tamper-resistant RFID identification apparatus that includes a mechanism for storing an excess portion of the apparatus when engaged. The apparatus includes a substrate including a series of holes along a length thereof and a slot distal from the series of holes, a tamper-resistant locking mechanism for securing the apparatus to an object, an RFID circuit disposed on the substrate and an electrically conductive loop disposed on the substrate and electrically coupled to the RFID circuit, that is arranged to disable the RFID circuit when cut. The slot receives a tail portion of the substrate when the apparatus is secured.
Owner:BARTRONICS HONG KONG

Non-linear resonating sensor and a method

Described herein is a passive wireless resonating non-linear sensor that is typically based on a ferroelectric varactor. The sensor replies its data at an intermodulation frequency when a reader device illuminates it at two closely-located frequencies. Furthermore, described herein is a general intermodulation read-out principle for passive wireless sensors. A sensor utilizes a mixing element, such as a varactor and it can be equipped with a capacitive, inductive, or resistive sensor element. When the sensor is illuminated with signals with two frequencies it replies the sensor data at an intermodulation frequency.
Owner:TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT

Villari torque sensor excitation and pickup arrangement for magnetrostrictive shafts

InactiveUS20080173102A1Cost of complexityTighter requirements on the axial playWork measurementTorque measurementEngineeringMagnetostriction
A torque sensor based on the Villari effect. The sensor uses high frequency alternating magnetic fields and the Villari effect to determine the state of stress / strain inside a magnetostrictive shaft for the purpose of measuring torque. The invention teaches design elements for the sensor and shaft; namely, the desirable magnetic, electric and structural properties for various elements of the sensor.
Owner:DELPHI TECH INC

Method for peak power reduction in multiple carrier communications systems

A system and method for signal peak reduction in a multiple carrier communication system where the individual carriers are produced from input symbols that are filtered to reduce individual carrier bandwidths, offset in frequency, and combined into an output signal. A multiple carrier peak reduction unit is provided which modifies the input carrier symbols so that the combined output signal does not exceed a predetermined peak limit value. The multiple carrier peak reduction unit includes filter predictors that predict the effect of each channel filter on that carriers input symbols by using filter coefficient values corresponding to the impulse response function of each filter. The filter predictor outputs are then phase shifted, in correspondence to frequency offsets provided for in multiple carrier signal generation, and combined to produce a prediction of the combined signal output which is then processed to determine the corrections required to the individual channel symbol inputs.
Owner:INTEL CORP

Data center optical network

A new networking architecture for data centers, storage networks, and parallel computer centers. This invention eliminates the need for the large complicated core. In essence we replace the large complicated M×M switches at the core of the data center network with simple 1×N (where N is the total number of servers in the data center) switch at every server. Physically, we take advantage of the fact that a single optical fiber can carry thousands of high-bandwidth communications channels to enable the construction of 1×N switches that are roughly equivalent in cost and complexity to a single optical transponder unit.
Owner:TREX ENTERPRISES CORP

Single stage kinetic energy warhead utilizing a barrier-breaching projectile followed by a target-defeating explosively formed projectile

A single stage kinetic energy warhead using multiple explosively formed projectile (EFP) liners in a stacked configuration is capable of breaching intermediate barriers and defeating a primary target. The main explosive charge is detonated and the subsequent shockwave causes the front liner to be shaped to breach an intermediate barrier. The main liner is formed into a more compact rod-shaped projectile designed to defeat the main target. The weight and volume of the stacked liner configuration of the present system is significantly lower than the weight and volume of current systems. The present system requires a single firing explosive train eliminating developmental cost and complex fusing. The present system utilizes explosive detonation, simplifying the delivery of a projectile and eliminating the need for a missile delivery system. The size and simplicity of the present system allows for portability and use by an individual.
Owner:UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE AS REPRESENTED BY THE SEC OF THE ARMY

Wide scan steerable antenna

A steerable antenna configuration having all actuators and the feed source mounted on a stationary side of the antenna thereby eliminating the need of having to supply power and / or communication signal through, a rotation mechanism. A first actuator rotates a reflector assembly about a first axis, and a second actuator rotates at least a main reflector of the reflector assembly about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The second axis is rotatable about the first axis via the first actuator.
Owner:MACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOC INC

Process for Preparing Vinyl Acetate-Ethylene Copolymers by Means of Emulsion Polymerization

The invention provides processes for preparing vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers by means of free-radical initiated emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate, ethylene and optionally one or more further comonomers in the presence of at least one protective colloid and optionally at least one emulsifier, characterized in that the vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers contain 18 to 45% by weight of ethylene units, based on the total weight of the vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers, and at least 70% by weight of ethylene units, based on the total weight of the ethylene units and of the further comonomer units of the vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymers, and the free-radical initiated emulsion polymerization is performed in the presence of A) 0.5 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the monomers used overall, of one or more solvents, or B) 0.1 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of monomers used overall, of one or more solvents, and 0.5 to 4% by weight, based on the total weight of monomers used overall, of one or more anionic sulphosuccinic esters of the general formula R1O—CO—CH2—CH (SO3M)—CO—O—R1 (I) in which M is a cation, R1 is a linear or branched alkyl radical having 4 to 17 carbon atoms, an alkylene oxide group —(R2—O)n-X or a cation M, where R2 is a linear or branched alkylene unit having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, n is an integer from 2 to 20 and X is a linear or branched alkyl radical having 4 to 17 carbon atoms, where at most one R1 radical in the general formula (I) is a cation M.
Owner:WACKER CHEM GMBH

A configurable lighting system and method

A configurable lighting system including a lighting unit having an illumination module and a programmable control module; a light switch configured for electrical communication with the lighting unit via an electrical circuit and being operable in a first and a second operational position such that the illumination module, in response to operation of the light switch in the first and the second operational positions, is able to output a first set of illumination modes; and, a programming unit configured for wireless communication with the programmable control module of the lighting unit via a wireless communication link wherein the programming unit includes a programming interface via which the programmable control module of the lighting unit is able to be programmed such that, in response to different patterns of movement of the light switch between the first and second operational positions, the illumination module is controlled by the programmable control module to output a second set of illumination modes having a greater number of illumination modes than that of the first set of illumination modes.
Owner:SIGNIFY HLDG BV

Wide scan steerable antenna

A steerable antenna configuration having all actuators and the feed source mounted on a stationary side of the antenna thereby eliminating the need of having to supply power and / or communication signal through, a rotation mechanism. A first actuator rotates a reflector assembly about a first axis, and a second actuator rotates at least a main reflector of the reflector assembly about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The second axis is rotatable about the first axis via the first actuator.
Owner:MACDONALD DETTWILER & ASSOC CORP

Fuel cell system having a fluid flow distribution feature

A fuel cell system includes a water vapor transfer unit and a fluid flow distribution feature, the water vapor transfer unit including a first plate having a plurality of first flow channels for receiving a flow of a first fluid therein, and a second plate having a plurality of second flow channels for receiving a flow of a second fluid therein. The fluid flow distribution feature is configured to control at least one of a volume of flow of the first fluid through the first flow channels and a volume of flow of the second fluid through the second flow channels, wherein at least one of a flow distribution of the first fluid across the first plate and a flow distribution of the second fluid across the second plate is varied.
Owner:GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC

Millimeter-wave sensor system for parking assistance

The present invention relates to a parking support Apparatus and Method of operation comprising of an mm-wave radar sensor, having an integrated mm-wave IC front end. The proposed Apparatus is capable of detecting the parking obstacle object distance and angle, having inherently low cost system topology, suitable as a replacement in functionality for the commonly used ultrasound sensors. The proposed apparatus topology consist of one transmitting and two planar antennae, mm-wave radar topology with one down conversion chain and one transmitter chain based on FMCW radar, CW radar and Doppler radar, analog combining circuitry and N mm-wave power detectors, where N takes integer values from 1 and larger. The specific proposed method of operation is adjusted to a dedicated application. A combination of more than one proposed apparatus enables smart observation of the parking area in front of the moving platform with wired or wireless connection to the information evaluation and control entity. The proposed apparatus topology with lower complexity consist of one transmit and two planar antennae, mm-wave radar topology without any down conversion chain and one transmitter chain based on CW radar operation, analog combining circuitry and N mm-wave power detectors, where N takes values from 1 to 3. The system operation topology allows full distance and obstacle angle calculation by the apparatus itself in one topology solution or to have the information being calculated, combining more sensors, using low complexity apparatus topologies, also proposed in this innovation. The integration of the proposed apparatus in the vehicle bumper is inherently possible and may be optically and functionally provided as an efficient replacement for ultrasound parking assist systems. The complete proposed sensor apparatus topologies with integrated antennae, mm-wave IC and digital processing parts may be realized in a module smaller than 1×1×0.5 cm and operating in the 77-81 GHz band.
Owner:NOVELIC D O O

Fuel cell system having a fluid flow distribution feature

A fuel cell system includes a water vapor transfer unit and a fluid flow distribution feature, the water vapor transfer unit including a first plate having a plurality of first flow channels for receiving a flow of a first fluid therein, and a second plate having a plurality of second flow channels for receiving a flow of a second fluid therein. The fluid flow distribution feature is configured to control at least one of a volume of flow of the first fluid through the first flow channels and a volume of flow of the second fluid through the second flow channels, wherein at least one of a flow distribution of the first fluid across the first plate and a flow distribution of the second fluid across the second plate is varied.
Owner:GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC

Analytical system and method for detecting volatile organic compounds in water

An analytical system and method for detecting volatile organic chemicals in water including a coated SAW detector that provides for improved reduction of moisture at the coating of the SAW detector. A stabilized SAW sensitivity and long lasting calibration is achieved. The analytical system further includes an improved sample vessel and sparger that allow for easy grab sample analysis, while also providing efficient purging of the volatile organic compounds from the water sample. In addition, an improved preconcentrator provides a stabilized sorbent bed.
Owner:PARKER INTANGIBLES LLC

Millimeter-wave sensor system for parking assistance

The present invention relates to a parking support Apparatus and Method of operation comprising of an mm-wave radar sensor, having an integrated mm-wave IC front end. The proposed Apparatus is capable of detecting the parking obstacle object distance and angle, having inherently low cost system topology, suitable as a replacement in functionality for the commonly used ultrasound sensors. The proposed apparatus topology consist of one transmitting and two planar antennae, mm-wave radar topology with one down conversion chain and one transmitter chain based on FMCW radar, CW radar and Doppler radar, analog combining circuitry and N mm-wave power detectors, where N takes integer values from 1 and larger. The specific proposed method of operation is adjusted to a dedicated application. A combination of more than one proposed apparatus enables smart observation of the parking area in front of the moving platform with wired or wireless connection to the information evaluation and control entity. The proposed apparatus topology with lower complexity consist of one transmit and two planar antennae, mm-wave radar topology without any down conversion chain and one transmitter chain based on CW radar operation, analog combining circuitry and N mm-wave power detectors, where N takes values from 1 to 3. The system operation topology allows full distance and obstacle angle calculation by the apparatus itself in one topology solution or to have the information being calculated, combining more sensors, using low complexity apparatus topologies, also proposed in this innovation. The integration of the proposed apparatus in the vehicle bumper is inherently possible and may be optically and functionally provided as an efficient replacement for ultrasound parking assist systems. The complete proposed sensor apparatus topologies with integrated antennae, mm-wave IC and digital processing parts may be realized in a module smaller than 1×1×0.5 cm and operating in the 77-81 GHz band.
Owner:NOVELIC D O O

Split key segmental retaining wall system

Disclosed is a segmental earth retaining wall block having a front side, a top side with a transversal tongue of a given width projecting from it, the tongue extending at a first distance from the front side, and a bottom side with a transversal groove made in it, the groove being sized to receive the tongue of another similar block positioned below and thus to allow stacking of the blocks. The groove extends at a second distance from the front side that is smaller than the first distance, and the first and second distances are selected so that the tongue and the groove 11 are offset with respect to each other over a distance that is smaller than the width of the tongue. Advantageously, the tongue is provided with a splitting groove sized and positioned to allow splitting of the tongue with a splitting tool along a transversal line that is positioned to permit the remaining portion of this tongue to fit into the groove of a further similar block stacked on top of the present block with the front side of this further similar block extending in a same vertical plane as the first side of the present block. As a result, one may stack the above mentioned blocks as such, the resulting wall being then battered, or one may stack the above mentioned blocks after having splitted their tongues, the resulting wall being then vertical.
Owner:JAGNA

Analytical system and method for detecting volatile organic compounds in water

An analytical system and method for detecting volatile organic chemicals in water including a coated SAW detector that provides for improved reduction of moisture at the coating of the SAW detector. A stabilized SAW sensitivity and long lasting calibration is achieved. The analytical system further includes an improved sample vessel and sparger that allow for easy grab sample analysis, while also providing efficient purging of the volatile organic compounds from the water sample. In addition, an improved preconcentrator provides a stabilized sorbent bed.
Owner:PARKER INTANGIBLES LLC

Method and system for frame and pointer alignment of SONET data channels

One embodiment of the system for processing digital signals includes a pointer follower (“PF”) to receive a first digital signal. The first digital signal can have a first embedded payload, a first signal frame and a first PF pointer. The first pointer follower can extract the first embedded payload and forward the first embedded payload to an elastic buffer. The elastic buffer is operable to receive, delay and forward the first embedded payload. Additionally, a pointer generator (“PG”) is operable to receive the first embedded payload from the elastic buffer, construct a new digital signal comprising a new signal frame, a PG pointer and the first embedded payload. The location of the new signal frame is determined by a synchronization pulse received from a synchronization module. In a further embodiment of the present invention, the delay imposed by the elastic buffer can depend upon the offset between the PG pointer and the PF pointer.
Owner:WSOU INVESTMENTS LLC

Low frequency audio sound effects in model railroading

ActiveUS9449590B1Avoid collisionScheduled maintenanceElectrophonic musical instrumentsGain controlModel railroad layoutLoudspeaker
Remote objects, which may include cars and locomotives, rolling stock and or fixed objects in a model railroad layout, convey sound and / or other digital information to a Sound and Control Centers, Local Sound and Control Units and or walk-around throttles to produce sound and operations that enhances the model train experience. Preferably, remote objects may communicate with the sound and control center by wireless means, and over separate communication channels. Sound information and related data from the separate channels can be processed, combined, enhanced or used to fetch additional sounds from memory, in order to drive at least one speaker that is separate from the remote objects. The speaker(s) may be especially advantageous to produce or enhance low frequency audio sounds coordinated with activity at the remote object(s).
Owner:QSINDS

Wideband multi-function phased array antenna aperture

A wideband multi-function phased array antenna aperture includes a plurality of low and high frequency phased array apertures that are asymmetrically dispersed over a largest aperture. Each aperture of the plurality of low and high frequency phased array apertures includes a plurality of frequency scaled radiating elements. The antenna aperture consolidates many functions into a single wideband multi-function phased array antenna where the use of frequency scaled elements reduces the total number of elements needed, thereby reducing the size, weight, power, cost and radar cross section when compared to conventional wideband phased array architectures.
Owner:THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

Semiconductor Module with Serial Bus Connection to Multiple Dies

The semiconductor module includes a heat spreader, two semiconductors that include circuitry, a termination resistor, an array of electrical contact points, and a plurality of electrically conductive leads. The semiconductors are thermally coupled to the heat spreader. The terminator resistor is electrically coupled to the circuitry of at least one of the semiconductors. The array of electrical contact points are coupled to the heat spreader. The conductive leads are electrically connected to the semiconductors and the array of electrical contact points. At least one of the leads is common to both of the semiconductors.
Owner:HABA BELGACEM

Non-linear resonating sensor and a method

Described herein is a passive wireless resonating non-linear sensor that is typically based on a ferroelectric varactor. The sensor replies its data at an intermodulation frequency when a reader device illuminates it at two closely-located frequencies. Furthermore, described herein is a general intermodulation read-out principle for passive wireless sensors. A sensor utilizes a mixing element, such as a varactor and it can be equipped with a capacitive, inductive, or resistive sensor element. When the sensor is illuminated with signals with two frequencies it replies the sensor data at an intermodulation frequency.
Owner:TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT

Method of operation a differential protection scheme

There is provided a method of operating a reconfigurable differential protection scheme for carrying out differential protection of an electrical power network, the electrical power network comprising terminals, each of the terminals configured to be in communication with each other within a communications network. The method includes controlling the differential protection scheme to deactivate the differential protection, and selecting a terminal to be configured out of or into the differential protection scheme. The method also includes communicating reconfiguration information among the terminals, the reconfiguration information including the selection of the terminal to be configured out of or into the differential protection scheme. The method also includes modifying a respective differential protection algorithm at each of the non-selected terminals so as to configure the selected terminal out of or into the differential protection scheme, and controlling the differential protection scheme to reactivate the differential protection.
Owner:GENERAL ELECTRIC TECH GMBH

Method and a mass spectrometer and uses thereof for detecting ions or subsequently-ionised neutral particles from samples

A method is used in a time-of-flight mass spectrometer for analysis of a first pulsed ion beam, the ions of which are disposed along the pulse direction, separated with respect to their ion masses. The ions of at least one individual predetermined ion mass or of at least one predetermined range of ion masses can be decoupled from the first pulsed ion beam, as at least one decoupled ion beam, and the first ion beam and the at least one decoupled ion beam are analyzed.
Owner:ION TOF TECH
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