Abstract: Scanning type device for detection of a photonic flux emitted by a scene containing at least one acquisition channel (V) comprising: several useful detectors (1) aligned with the scanning, each associated with a preamplifier (2), each receiving the same fraction of photonic flux from the scene and supplying information to the preamplifiers, a time delay integration device (4), integrating signals emitted by preamplifiers. The channel (V) cooperates with at least one calibration device (8) comprising: a calibration detector (9) on the input side of the useful detectors (1), receiving the fraction of photonic flux before the detectors (1), a device for generating a stimulus (11) from a fraction of the flux, and with at least one stimulus distribution device (13) for applying it to preamplifiers (2) before they have received the information from the associated useful detectors. Application particularly to imagery or to spectrometry.

Abstract: A process for making microswitches or microvalves, composed of a substrate and used for shifting between a first state of functioning and a second state of functioning by means of a bimetal-effect thermal sensor. The sensor includes a deformable element attached, at opposite ends, to the substrate so that there is a natural deflection without stress with respect to a surface of the substrate opposite it, this natural deflection determining the first state of functioning, the second state of functioning being caused by the thermal sensor which, under the influence of temperature variation, induces a deformation of the deformable element which diminishes the deflection by subjecting it to a compressive force which shifts it in a direction opposite to its natural deflection by buckling.

Abstract: A Wire Bonder contains a bondhead and a rocker arranged on the bondhead that is rotatable on a horizontal axis. A horn with a flange is attached to the rocker in which a capillary is clamped. At least one sensor is attached to the bondhead that detects vibrations of the bondhead and at least one actuator is arranged between the flange and the rocker that enables movement of the horn relative to the rocker. From an output signal delivered by the at least one sensor, a control device calculates a control signal for the at least one actuator and drives the at least one actuator in order to eliminate or at least reduce vibrations of the horn. The at least one sensor is preferably arranged on the rocker and is preferably an acceleration sensor.

Abstract: Software lineages arise through purchase and reproduction. Lineages are tracked by storing lineage-relevant information in variable regions of software instances and/or in a central database according to methods disclosed.

Abstract: Software lineages arise through purchase and reproduction. Lineages are tracked by storing lineage-relevant information in variable regions of software instances and/or in a central database according to methods disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a matrix structure of multispectral detectors (200) comprising: a superimposition of several layers of semiconductor material separated by layers of dielectric material transparent to a light to be detected, said superimposition offering a face for receiving the light to be detected, said superimposition of layers of semiconductor material being spread out in picture elements or pixels, each part of the layer of semiconductor material corresponding to a pixel comprising a light detection element delivering electrical charges in response to the light received by said detection element, means for collecting the electrical charges delivered by each light detection element, said collection means being electrically connected to electrical connection means (153) and comprising conductive walls (151).

Abstract: A tool head includes a holder for accommodating a tool and two actuators each of which is connected to the holder via a web. On the one hand, the actuators enable the holder to be deflected by a few micrometers from a resting position and, on the other hand, enable ultrasound to be applied to the holder. For this purpose, the actuators contain a piezoelectric drive. Depending on the application, the tool head can be mounted on a conventional machine tool. The tool head is suitable for many applications, in particular for the production of micro-mechanical structures in the surface of a workpiece.

Abstract: In order to direct content requests to an appropriate content serving site in a computer network, a phased learning approach is utilized to ensure that, as best as possible, the request is made to content serving site with the shortest delay. In a setup phase, an indirect path return geographic sever load balancer times queries to all of the individual content serving sites so that the queries all arrive at the content serving sites at the same time. Therefore, when the requesting fixed location receives communications from the content serving sites, it can easily tell which content serving site has the least delay by an established race condition. The winner of the race may then be relayed to the indirect path return geographic server load balancer for later usage. In an execution mode, only the m fastest content serving sites and n other sites (used to test random and new sites) are queried when a DNS request arrives from the requesting fixed location.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing computer network access points the capability for multiple-level accounting. A gateway device located at the access point is capable of generating Internet protocol accounting start and stop requests based on various events that need to be accounted for when a user accesses a network. These events include the user account logon, the service establishments and the Point to Point protocol (PPP) connections between the gateway device and public and private domains within the network. The counter is capable of tracking the duration of sessions and connections and the byte-count associated with the specified session or connection. The gateway device communicates with an accounting server which stores the accounting requests and matches start requests with subsequent stop requests.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for implementation of a redundant switched full-duplex Ethernet type communication network comprising at least two independent elementary networks, each elementary network (RE1, RE2) comprising at least one source subscriber equipment and at least one destination subscriber equipment, connected to each other through at least one physical link through at least one switch, each equipment being connected to each of these elementary networks (RE1, RE2) in which a frame by frame redundancy is made on each elementary network.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a broadband antenna is disclosed. For one embodiment of the invention, a molded antenna structure is provided having a gap between electrical components on the printed circuit assembly (PCA) and an overmolding of the antenna structure. One embodiment of the invention substantially reduces the degradation of the antenna performance in wideband modes of operation compared with prior art overmolding schemes. For one embodiment of the invention, the gap between the electrical components and the overmolding is formed by implementing a “cap” (covering) over the components on the PCA such that they are substantially surrounded by air between the cap and the PCA surface.

Abstract: A method for exploiting a signal provided by a detector is disclosed. For one embodiment, the time spent by at least one part of the signal above a value S0 of a first threshold is determined. The charge corresponding to the part of the signal during the time spent above the value S0 of the first threshold is determined. A new value S?0 of the first threshold as a function of the charge and the time spent above the value S0 of the first threshold is determined. The steps of determining the time spent by at least one part of the signal above a value S0 of a first threshold and determining the charge corresponding to the part of the signal during the time spent above the value S0 of the first threshold are reiterated at least once using the new value of the first threshold.

Abstract: A hair styling apparatus includes a pair of mating surfaces which engage one another and a handle which guides them into engagement at the manual control of a user. Hair to be styled is placed between the engaged surfaces. A plurality of pins extend from one of the surfaces and engage holes in the other of the surfaces. In another aspect of the invention, one or both surfaces may incorporate a source of dry heat. In yet another aspect of the invention, a source of steam is provided together with a trigger for discharging the steam through holes in at least one of the surfaces as an aid to hair styling.

Abstract: Methods of and apparatuses for varying and controlling the effective series resistance (ESR) of a power supply rail configured to transmit power from a power supply of a host device to a wireless network interface device (e.g. a wireless modem). Varying and controlling the ESR of the power supply rail, relative to an ESR of a super capacitor coupled to the power supply rail, allows control of the currents drawn from the host power supply and a super capacitor. During a time when the wireless network interface device is transmitting or is about to transmit, the ESR of the power supply rail is increased so that it exceeds the ESR of the super capacitor, thereby causing current for the power amplifier (PA) of the wireless network interface device to be drawn primarily from the super capacitor, rather than from the host power supply.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing adaptive control of the output of a radio frequency coupler. A plurality of input signals is provided to a multi-prong divider/combiner, the divider/combiner having a first and a second input terminals communicating a first and a second input signals with a first and a second prong of the divider/combiner, the divider/combiner dividing/combining said signals into at least one output signal. A first auxiliary signal is provided to a receiving terminal of a first transmission line, the first transmission line electromagnetically manipulating signal transmission in the first prong such that a first manipulated signal is substantially different in magnitude than the first input signal and dividing/combining the manipulated signal and the second input signal to provide a controlled output signal.

Abstract: Haptic feedback device and method for using an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator to provide haptic feedback force sensation to a user. The device includes a sensor that detects the a user's touch on a touch surface and an electroactive polymer actuator responsive to input signals from the sensor outputs a haptic feedback force to the user caused by motion of the actuator.

Abstract: Provided is a phantom for evaluating the accuracy of image registration software based on a result of matching tomograms of a predetermined position of the phantom, taken using two or more imaging apparatuses. Accordingly, it is possible to more efficiently evaluate the accuracy of the image registration software by comparing the tomograms with one another using a three-dimensional analysis. In addition, it is possible to facilitate the comparison of the tomograms with one another by installing a plurality of indicating bars in the phantom so that their cross sections can appear on each of the tomograms.

Abstract: A apparatus for storing crepes, comprising a semi circular cylinder having an open bottom and top, said cylinder shaped to fit around a crepe; a perforated surface that fits into and is raised above a pan shaped to receive said semi-circular cylinder and hold it in a position; a cover shaped to receive said top of said semi circular cylinder; and wherein said cylinder is sized to surround said crepe without contact therewith.

Abstract: A touch-sensitive display device (10) is characterized in that it is constituted by a stack of layers (1, 4), an insulating layer (2) comprising recesses (21) for the displacement of blades (12) connected to a touch plate (1) being positioned between the touch plate (1) and a layer (3) comprising pancake coils (31) that can be addressed selectively. By modifying the value of currents sent to the different coils (31), the feel of the touch plate (1) can be modified.