Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for N-plexer filtering for coupled antennas. In example implementations, an apparatus includes a first antenna, a second antenna, a first receiver unit tuned to a first frequency band, and a second receiver unit tuned to a second frequency band. The apparatus also includes multiple antenna feed lines. A first antenna feed line is coupled between the first antenna and the first receiver unit. A second antenna feed line is coupled between the second antenna and the second receiver unit. The second antenna feed line comprises an N-plexer that includes multiple paths. A first path is coupled to the second antenna. A second path is coupled to the second receiver unit and includes a resonator configured to cause the first frequency band to be reflected.

Abstract: A clinical assessment tool coupled to a walking aid for enhancing a therapist's observation-based gait assessment with use of additional objective and quantitative data such as acceleration, angular velocity, and applied forces. The assessment tool facilitates appropriate assistive gait device prescription, provides patients and therapists feedback during gait training, and reduces wrist and shoulder injuries with walking aid usage. The assessment tool is configured to detect timing and speed of walking aid, placement, angular acceleration of the walking aid, and amounts of weight borne on the walking aid.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for N-plexer filtering for coupled antennas. In example implementations, an apparatus includes a first antenna, a second antenna, a first receiver unit tuned to a first frequency band, and a second receiver unit tuned to a second frequency band. The apparatus also includes multiple antenna feed lines. A first antenna feed line is coupled between the first antenna and the first receiver unit. A second antenna feed line is coupled between the second antenna and the second receiver unit. The second antenna feed line comprises an N-plexer that includes multiple paths. A first path is coupled to the second antenna. A second path is coupled to the second receiver unit and includes a resonator configured to cause the first frequency band to be reflected.

Abstract: For remotely operated vehicles (ROV) deployed subsea, communications between an ROV and a system remote from the ROV may use a remotely operated vehicle control communication system to achieve simultaneous and/or discrete data communications at two differing data transmission speeds using two differing data protocols over a common signal transmission pathway configured for use subsea at the first data transmission speed and the second data transmission speed, either separately or concurrently.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a radio-frequency (RF) path that includes an antenna tuner. The apparatus also includes calibration circuitry coupled to the antenna tuner. The calibration circuitry is configured to selectively isolate an antenna from a component of the RF path.

Abstract: The disclosed couplers operate in a “near field” mode, meaning energy, whether used to transmit data or power, is transferred through magnetic induction using a ?i/?t circuit (meaning a change in current over a change in time), such as by using inductive transmission and receive coils in which resistors and/or other components such as diodes are placed into series and/or in parallel with the coils and used to control the shape of the pulse, e.g. its voltage and/or frequency. In embodiments, the connectors are use to couple a power source to a power receptor.

Abstract: A programmable fuse system provides under-voltage/short-circuit protection, and comprises an electrical circuit sensor operatively in communication with a predetermined set of electrical circuits; a controller operatively in communication with the electrical circuit sensor, the controller comprising active logic, memory, and data representing a set of characteristic current/trip time curves; and one or more programmable fuses operative to completely disconnect a predetermined electrical circuit of the set of electrical circuits on detection of a fault, without the need to replace a programmable fuse and without reliance on any small current to maintain its protection, and to remain completely disconnected until commanded to turn back on.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a radio-frequency (RF) path that includes an antenna tuner. The apparatus also includes calibration circuitry coupled to the antenna tuner. The calibration circuitry is configured to selectively isolate an antenna from a component of the RF path.

Abstract: A clinical assessment tool coupled to a walking aid for enhancing a therapist's observation-based gait assessment with use of additional objective and quantitative data such as acceleration, angular velocity, and applied forces. The assessment tool facilitates appropriate assistive gait device prescription, provides patients and therapists feedback during gait training, and reduces wrist and shoulder injuries with walking aid usage. The assessment tool is configured to detect timing and speed of walking aid, placement, angular acceleration of the walking aid, and amounts of weight borne on the walking aid.

Abstract: The disclosed couplers operate in a “near field” mode, meaning energy, whether used to transmit data or power, is transferred through magnetic induction using a ?i/?t circuit (meaning a change in current over a change in time), such as by using inductive transmission and receive coils in which resistors and/or other components such as diodes are placed into series and/or in parallel with the coils and used to control the shape of the pulse, e.g. its voltage and/or frequency. In embodiments, the connectors are use to couple a power source to a power receptor.

Abstract: The disclosed couplers operate in a “near field” mode, meaning energy, whether used to transmit data or power, is transferred through magnetic induction using a ?i/?t circuit (meaning a change in current over a change in time), such as by using inductive transmission and receive coils in which resistors and/or other components such as diodes are placed into series and/or in parallel with the coils and used to control the shape of the pulse, e.g. its voltage and/or frequency. In an embodiment, one connector comprises a voltage comparator which comprises a hysteresis circuit adapted to be centered at a predetermined no pulse voltage for use in data transmission.

Abstract: For remotely operated vehicles (ROV) deployed subsea, communications between an ROV and a system remote from the ROV may use a remotely operated vehicle control communication system to achieve simultaneous and/or discrete data communications at two differing data transmission speeds using two differing data protocols over a common signal transmission pathway configured for use subsea at the first data transmission speed and the second data transmission speed, either separately or concurrently.

Abstract: The disclosed couplers operate in a “near field” mode, meaning energy, whether used to transmit data or power, is transferred through magnetic induction using a ?i/?t circuit (meaning a change in current over a change in time), such as by using inductive transmission and receive coils in which resistors and/or other components such as diodes are placed into series and/or in parallel with the coils and used to control the shape of the pulse, e.g. its voltage and/or frequency. In embodiments, no hysteresis circuit is required for data transmission.

Abstract: A printing device (and associated method) comprises a carrier supply, one or more tubes operatively connected to the carrier supply, one or more developer stations operatively connected to the tubes, and at least two sensors connected to each of the tubes. The tubes supply a pulse of the carrier material (“slug”) from the carrier supply to the developer stations. The sensors are positioned a known distance apart along a length of the tubes. The sensors detect the slug of the carrier material passing in the tubes. The processor determines the slug speed based on the timing difference of when the different sensors detect the slug. The processor determines the size of the slug based on the slug speed and determines the dispense rate of the carrier supply based on the size of the slug.

Abstract: A printing device (and associated method) comprises a carrier supply, one or more tubes operatively connected to the carrier supply, one or more developer stations operatively connected to the tubes, and at least two sensors connected to each of the tubes. The tubes supply a pulse of the carrier material (“slug”) from the carrier supply to the developer stations. The sensors are positioned a known distance apart along a length of the tubes. The sensors detect the slug of the carrier material passing in the tubes. The processor determines the slug speed based on the timing difference of when the different sensors detect the slug. The processor determines the size of the slug based on the slug speed and determines the dispense rate of the carrier supply based on the size of the slug.

Abstract: The disclosed couplers operate in a “near field” mode, meaning energy, whether used to transmit data or power, is transferred through magnetic induction using a ?i/?t circuit (meaning a change in current over a change in time), such as by using inductive transmission and receive coils in which resistors and/or other components such as diodes are placed into series and/or in parallel with the coils and used to control the shape of the pulse, e.g. its voltage and/or frequency. In embodiments, no hysteresis circuit is required for data transmission.

Abstract: The disclosed couplers operate in a “near field” mode, meaning energy, whether used to transmit data or power, is transferred through magnetic induction using a ?i/?t circuit (meaning a change in current over a change in time), such as by using inductive transmission and receive coils in which resistors and/or other components such as diodes are placed into series and/or in parallel with the coils and used to control the shape of the pulse, e.g. its voltage and/or frequency. In an embodiment, one connector comprises a voltage comparator which comprises a hysteresis circuit adapted to be centered at a predetermined no pulse voltage for use in data transmission.

Abstract: A planar antenna assembly comprises a Planar Inverted F Antenna mounted on a printed circuit board (PP) and comprising i) a radiating element (RE1, RE2) comprising first (RE1) and second (RE2) parts approximately perpendicular one to the other and being respectively located in a first plan facing and parallel to a ground plane mounted on a face of the printed circuit board (PP) and in a second plane perpendicular to said ground plane, ii) a feed tab (FT) extending from said second part (RE2) to said printed circuit board (PP), and iii) a main slot (SO1) having a chosen length and comprising a linear part (LP) defined in the second part (RE2) at a chosen location between lateral sides of the radiating element (RE1, RE2) and a meandered part (MP) extending the linear part (LP) into the first part (RE1).

Abstract: The invention relates to an antenna diversity comprising a first and a second antenna element where the first antenna element is operated in an active mode whereas the second antenna element is operated in a parasitic mode. The present invention minimizes the amount of mismatch while still being able to maximize a predetermined signal quality criterion for the electromagnetic signal on the active path between the first antenna element and the transceiver. By providing a pre-selection unit 130 as well as a selection unit 140 for selecting an optimal adjustable impedance connected to the second antenna ensuring that the amount of said mismatch is below a predetermined threshold value and that simultaneously a predetermined quality criterion for the transceived electromagnetic signal is fulfilled best within the range determined by the allowable mismatch. The invention further relates to a method for operating such an antenna diversity.

Abstract: A biodegradable film formable into biodegradable bags includes the blended product of polylactic acid and an aliphatic aromatic co-polyester resin. The blended product includes from about 5% to about 50% by weight polylactic acid.