Abstract: The invention relates to a method for automatically setting at least one parameter of an actuator control system which is designed to control a control variable of an actuator to a predefinable setpoint. The actuator control system is designed to generate a control variable depending on the at least one parameter, the setpoint and the control variable and to actuate the actuator depending on this control variable. A new value of the at least one parameter is determined depending on a stationary probability distribution of the control variable, and the parameter is then set to this new value.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) having a resistivity-engineered substrate to suppress radio-frequency (RF) common-mode signals. In some embodiments, a semiconductor substrate is provided that comprises two portions having different levels of resistivity to provide both suppression of common mode signals, and reduction of RF absorption loss for non-common mode RF signals. In such embodiments, a bottom portion of the semiconductor substrate has a low resistivity to suppress common mode via RF absorption, while a top portion of the semiconductor substrate that is adjacent to conductors in the IC has a high resistivity to reduce RF loss.

Abstract: The invention is directed to antibacterial compositions comprising bacteria modified to comprise phasmids engineered to deliver of CRISPR RNAs and methods for their use.

Abstract: A mobile accommodation, such as a caravan or camper, comprises a wall with a wall opening (5) in which a framed window (2,4) is arranged. The framed window comprises a casing frame (20) which drops with a flanged edge (25) over an, edge part of the wall (10) and which is fixed on an opposite side in the wall opening (5) by mounting clamps (40). These mounting clamps (40) further comprises a snap member (42) for a snapping engagement in a snap cavity (33) of a framework (30) arranged on an inner side.

Abstract: A power converter is capable to convert an electrical input power into a bipolar output power and to deliver the bipolar output power to at least two independent plasma processing chambers. The power converter includes: a power input port for connection to an electrical power delivering grid, at least two, preferably more than two, power output ports each for connection to one of the plasma process chambers, and a controller configured to control the power converter to deliver the bipolar output power to the power output ports, using one or more control parameters selected from a list comprising: power, voltage, current, excitation frequency, and threshold for protective measures, such that at least one of the control parameters at a first power output port is different from the corresponding control parameter at a different power output port.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and system for memory testing to detect memory errors during operation of a memory module. Example embodiments include a method of detecting an error in a memory module (101), the method comprising the sequential steps of: i) receiving (302) a request from a processor executing an application for a read or write operation at a location of the memory module (101) identified by an address; ii) outputting data (304) from, or writing to, the location of the memory module (101); iii) generating (306) by an error detection module (102) a further read request for the location of the memory module (101) identified by the address; iv) receiving (307) at the error detection module (102) an error correction code from the memory module (101) for the location identified by the address; and vi) providing (311) by the error detection module (102) an alert output for the address if the error correction code indicates an error.

Abstract: Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to a drive mechanism for a drug delivery device. The drive mechanism includes: a piston rod to operably engage with a piston of a cartridge to displace the piston in a distal direction during a dose dispensing action, at least one actuation member mechanically coupled with the piston rod to induce a distally directed displacement of the piston rod when actuated by a user, a control to ascertain at least one predefined condition of use, and at least one interlock member coupled with the control to mechanically obstruct displacement of the piston rod if the condition of use is not fulfilled.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to detecting jitter in phase locked loop (PLL) circuits. Embodiments disclosed include a phase-locked loop, PLL (500) comprising: a phase comparison module (201); a loop filter (102); a voltage controller oscillator, VCO (103); a feedback divider (104); and a jitter evaluation module (502), the phase comparison module (201) comprising a phase comparator (202) and a measurement module (204) configured to detect a metastable output in the phase comparator (202) over active clock cycles of application and feedback clock signals (105, 106) input to the phase comparison module (201) and provide an output signal (208) to the jitter evaluation module (502) indicating a metastability resolution time for the phase comparator (202), the jitter evaluation module (210) being configured to provide an output indicative of jitter based on the metastability resolution time.

Abstract: According to certain examples, a circuit-based wireless communications system provides secure access to a vehicle by way of certain circuitry configure to compare a first RF background observed for a vehicle-located RF receiver that is part of a vehicle-located circuit secured to a vehicle, with a second RF background observed for a wireless-communications vehicle-access circuit that includes another RF receiver. In response, a distance metric is generated to indicate a degree of similarity between the first RF background and the second RF background, and based on whether this metric satisfies a threshold, access to the vehicle may be granted via the wireless-communications vehicle-access circuit.

Abstract: A method for securing an integrated circuit chip includes obtaining a first value from a first storage area in the chip, obtaining a second value from a second storage area in the chip, generating a third value based on the first value and the second value, and converting a first opcode command obfuscated as a second opcode command into a non-obfuscated form of the first opcode command based on the third value. The first value corresponds to a physically unclonable function (PUF) of the chip. The second value is a key including information indicating a type of obfuscation performed to obfuscate the first opcode command as the second opcode command. The third value may be an inversion flag indicating a type of obfuscation performed to obfuscate the first opcode command as the second opcode command.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided, connectable to a memory and one or more peripherals. The apparatus includes translation request circuitry to receive a translation request from one of the peripherals to translate an input address within an input domain to an output address within an output domain. Signing circuitry generates a signature of at least part of the output address using a private key. Translation response circuitry responds to the translation request by transmitting to the one of the peripherals a translation response, including the output address and the signature. Gateway circuitry receives access requests to the memory. Each of the access requests comprises a desired memory address in the output domain and a signature of the desired memory address. The gateway performs validation of the signature of the desired memory address using the private key and in response to the validation of a given access request failing, performs an error action.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are gastrointestinal tract (G1) bacteria and methods for treating or preventing an irradiation-induced intestinal damage in a subject, the methods comprising administering a G1 bacterium to the subject, wherein the G1 bacterium comprises a vector that comprises a polynucleotide encoding IL-22 and/or IFN-P, or a functional fragment thereof.

Abstract: Communicating information through a user platform by representing, on a user platform visual display, spatial publishing objects as entities at locations within a three-dimensional spatial publishing object space. Each spatial publishing object associated with information, and each presenting a subset of the associated information. Establishing a user presence at a location within the spatial publishing object space. The user presence, in conjunction with a user point-of-view, being navigable by the user in at least a two-dimensional sub-space of the spatial publishing object space.

Abstract: This specification discloses devices and methods for a security concept that includes an immobile hardware token (e.g., a “wall token” that is fixed within a wall) which ensures that the more sensitive actions of electronic banking (e.g., money transfers of large sums to foreign bank accounts) can only be done from the account owner's home, but not from a remote place. However, other less sensitive (and lower security risk) actions can still be done from anywhere else. In some embodiments, the hardware token includes sensors to ensure that the token is not moved or tampered with, interfaces to provide distance bounding, and a crypto-processor to provide secure authentication. The distance bounding can be used to determine if the authentication device is in close proximity to the hardware token, which can in turn ensure that the authentication device is within the account owner's home.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a plurality of spatial publishing objects (SPOs) is provided in a multidimensional space in a user interface. Each of the plurality of spatial publishing objects is associated with digital media data from at least one digital media source. The user interface has a field for the digital media data. A user is provided via the user interface with a user presence that is optionally capable of being represented in the user interface relative to the plurality of spatial publishing objects. The digital media data associated with the at least one spatial publishing object are combined to generate a media output corresponding to the combined digital media data.

Abstract: A device for providing side-channel protection to a data processing circuit is provided and includes a chaotic oscillator and a counter. The data processing circuit has an input for receiving an input signal, a power supply terminal, and an output for providing an output signal. The chaotic oscillator circuit has an input coupled to receive a control signal, and an output coupled to provide an output signal for controlling a voltage level of a power supply voltage of the data processing circuit. The counter has an input coupled to receive a clock signal, and an output coupled to control a variable parameter of the chaotic oscillator in response to the clock signal. In another embodiment, a method is provided providing the side-channel protection to the device.

Abstract: A communication device and method are provided for communicating data, such as a cryptographic key, wirelessly to another communication device. The communication device and the other device each include an oscillator circuit portion, an inverter, a non-inverting buffer, and a switch for switching between the inverter and non-inverting buffer. A circular loop is formed wirelessly between the oscillator circuit portions of both devices by placing both communication devices near each other. A control circuit in each device measures a parameter such as frequency or waveform pattern of the circulating signal to determine how to position the switches. The oscillator circuit portions may be portions of the same oscillator distributed between the devices, such as a delay line-controlled oscillator or a chaotic oscillator. Inverting and not inverting the circulated signal changes the parameter of the signal so that it is difficult for an eavesdropper to learn the communication.

Abstract: A furnishing is fitted with a rotating panel (5), in particular a transparent panel. The panel is mounted in the furnishing via at least a hinge (20), wherein the hinge comprises a first hinge part (21) for attaching close to the panel and a second hinge part (22) for attaching to the panel. A receivable member (25) extends from one of the two hinge parts (21,22) and is received in a receiving cavity (35) in another of the two hinge parts in order to connect the two hinge parts pivotally to each other. The respective other hinge part (22) comprises a holder part (30) with a holder body (33) which is accommodated while allowing freedom of movement in the receiving cavity. The holder body (33) comprises a bore in which the receiving member is received.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel molecules that can be employed for the prevention, alleviation, treatment and/or diagnosis of diseases, disorders and abnormalities associated with alpha-synuclein (a-synuclein, A-synuclein, aSynuclein, A-syn, ?-syn, aSyn, a-syn) aggregates, including, but not limited to, Lewy bodies and/or Lewy neurites, such as Parkinson's disease, Multiple System Atrophy, Lewy Body dementia (LBD; dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) (“pure” Lewy body dementia), Parkinson's disease dementia (FDD)) or Diffuse Lewy Body Disease. The invention relates to alpha-synuclein binding molecules, in particular to alpha-synuclein antibodies or an antigen-binding fragment or a derivative thereof and uses thereof.