Abstract: A method for generating redundant configuration in FPGA devices includes: analysing the configuration pertaining to a given design to be configured, or already configured, in the FPGA device, in order to identify programmed and empty configuration memory portions, configuring the FPGA device for implementing said design, measuring the power consumption of the configured FPGA device, copying the configuration from at least some subsets of the programmed portion to subsets of the empty portion, (a) verifying the configuration read back from said subsets of the empty portion with the configuration data read from said subsets of the programmed portion, (b) verifying whether the functionality of the design after the copy is still correct, (c) measuring the power consumption of the FPGA device, and verifying whether the power consumption of the FPGA device after the copy is acceptable according to pre-defined criteria, if the verification steps (a), (b) and (c) are all successful the redundant configuration is corr

Abstract: It is disclosed a method for associating a new node with a wireless personal area communication network, said communication network comprising a number of nodes. The method comprises: providing, among the nodes of the communication network, a configuration node; operating the configuration node to allow association of the new node with the network; operating the other nodes to disallow association of the new node with the network; and at the configuration node, upon reception of a request from the new node to join the network, sending to the new node a network key at a reduced transmit power.

Abstract: Derivatives of psammaplin A responding to formula (I), a method for their synthesis and their use for the preparation of a medicament for preventing and for treating a tumor or a cancer. Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a composite polymeric material containing nanometric inorganic inclusions comprising the steps of: mixing a polymer with a thermolytic precursor to provide a homogeneous dispersion of said at least one precursor and of said at least one polymer; subjecting said homogeneous dispersion to heating to provide a molten polymer and thermolytic fission of the precursor, generating the inclusions dispersed in the molten polymer.

Abstract: A dye-sensitized solar cell is provided having at least one organic compound to absorb solar radiation and donate electrons, at least one semiconductor to transport electrons, and at least one hole transporting material formed of a water-based electrolyte gel that includes at least one polymeric compound and at least one electrolyte solution. Preparation of the water based gel includes gelling at least one hydrophilic polymer that is present at least in a concentration, depending on molecular weight and/or degree of hydrolyses and/or degree of polymerization, sufficient to form the gel from the aqueous solution.

Abstract: A dye-sensitized solar cell is provided having an organic compound to absorb solar radiation and donate electrons, a semiconductor to transport electrons, and a hole transporting material formed of a water-based electrolyte gel that includes a polymeric compound and a electrolyte solution. Preparation of the water based gel includes gelling a hydrophilic polymer that is present at least in a concentration, depending on molecular weight and/or degree of hydrolyses and/or degree of polymerization, sufficient to form the gel from the aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a composite polymeric material containing nanometric inorganic inclusions comprising the steps of: mixing a polymer with a thermolytic precursor to provide a homogeneous dispersion of said at least one precursor and of said at least one polymer; subjecting said homogeneous dispersion to heating to provide a molten polymer and thermolytic fission of the precursor, generating the inclusions dispersed in the molten polymer.

Abstract: A fluidized bed filtering and heat exchange apparatus particularly for treating gaseous discharges from internal combustion engines and industrial plants comprises a vertical-axis elongated casing (10) having a filler of inert, particulate material therein, a gas feed manifold (36) provided with discharge nozzles arranged to direct gas downwardly into said casing (10) to maintain said filler in a fluidized state, and a cyclone (58) communicating with the upper part of said casing (10) to receive said gas therefrom and to separate agglomerated particles from said gas. Heat-exchange means are provided for cooling the fluidized filler including a plurality of tubes (46) for carrying a heat-exchange fluid therethrough.