Abstract: A method, computer program and apparatus operate so as to execute a two-dimensional (2-D) M survivor multi-resolution search algorithm and procedure for a signal received over a channel. The method includes, from one search stage to a next search stage, increasing parameter resolution while fixing a number of search operations at each search stage by a predetermined number of parameter survivors (M); and determining a Maximum Likelihood joint metric based on an accumulated value of survived search stages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode detector, which comprises a contact electrode part adjustable to tissue, or being in touch with it and which contact electrode part is for monitoring biopotential or other physical magnitude, a conducting wire (2) attached to the contact electrode part, electroconductive material, non-electroconductive material and electronics processing the signal.

Abstract: Techniques are presented for repetition on both uplink and downlink Slow Associated Control Channel (SACCH) channels. For instance, an exemplary method is disclosed that is performed by a mobile node. The method includes receiving from a network node a first block of data over a downlink SACCH channel, and storing the first block of data. The method also includes, subsequent to receiving the first block of data, receiving from the network node a second block of data over the downlink SACCH channel. The method further includes attempting to decode the second block of data. The method additionally includes, in response to a failure in the attempt to decode the second block of data, combining into a combination the second block with the stored first block of data. The method also includes attempting to decode the combination.

Abstract: A method and system for optimizing energy consumption during data file read/write operations in a battery powered disk-based memory system is provided.

Abstract: A hinge arrangement including a living hinge adapted to movably connect two members to each other; and at least one plate spring adapted to connect to the two members. When the two members are in a folded position, the living hinge has a general “U” shape and the plate spring has a general “U” shape aligned with and generally overlapping the general “U” shape of the living hinge.

Abstract: According to the present invention a method and a system is provided for operating a storage area network (SAN) in a server environment in which multiple servers share one Fibre Channel adapter. A SAN Management Server manages regions in storage systems and security, a Fiber Channel Network provides a connection to storage devices, and a plurality of Operating System Images run in said server environment. Furthermore, a trusted SAN Management Client Unit is connected to said SAN Management Server and a Fiber Channel adapter is configured to authenticate said trusted SAN Management Client Unit, whereby the trusted SAN Management Client Unit is configured to issue commands in said Fiber Channel Network in place of each of said Operating System Images.

Abstract: The invention proposes a method for managing of Signalling ATM Adaptation Layer (SAAL) resources performed in a sublayer comprising the steps of receiving a request from a Layer Management (LM); processing the request in the sublayer; judging whether the processing of the request has been successful, and forwarding a success message to the Layer Management (LM) in case the processing has been successful, or forwarding a failure message to the Layer Management (LM) in case the processing has not been successful. By this method it is guaranteed that the SAAL resources are available as long as the corresponding signalling link/channel is configured in a network element. It further enables detection of SAAL resource defects.

Abstract: A method is disclosed to operate a wireless network (20) with a MS (100) and includes, in response to detecting that the MS has changed its location in the wireless network, registering the MS with a BS (45) to indicate the current location of the MS and, in response to the MS registering with the BS, triggering the sending of messages in the wireless network until information that is indicative of the current location of the MS is recorded by an AAA server (80). The AAA server can be subsequently queried to obtain the current location of the MS, such as when a network initiated data session (NIDS) for the MS is initiated. Also disclosed is a method to page a MS by, in response to the initiation of a NIDS for the MS, querying a home AAA server for a current BS/PCF/PDSN affiliation of the MS and sending a page message to the MS in accordance with the current BS/PCF/PDSN affiliation of the MS.

Abstract: A method includes bonding a first side of a metal shim to a silicon shim, removing metal from the metal shim to form a plurality of cleared metal lanes in accordance with a pattern, bonding a readout integrated circuit having a plurality of saw lanes in accordance with the pattern to a second side of the metal shim to form a wafer assembly wherein the plurality of saw lanes is aligned with the plurality of cleared metal lanes, and dicing the wafer assembly.

Abstract: Circuit architecture is disclosed that includes one or more half bridges, the one or more half bridges including signal processing circuitry including first and second inputs and one or more outputs. The circuit architecture also includes a driver stage coupled to the one or more outputs of the signal processing circuitry and configured to create at least one output, one of the at least one outputs suitable to couple to a load. The circuit architecture further includes a first feedback loop coupling the at least one output of the driver stage to a first input of the signal processing stage, and includes a second feedback loop coupling the at least one output of the driver stage to a second input of the signal processing stage, where signals on the first and second feedback loops have inverted polarity. Methods and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus, system, method and computer program product for verifying the integrity of remote network devices that request access to network services and resources. Unintended computer programs such as viruses, worms, or Trojan horses, may compromise remote devices. The invention involves downloading verification software over the web into the web browser of a client for the purpose of performing checks to verify the integrity and security of the client's device or system. The results of such checks are returned over the web to be used in security decisions involving authentication and the grant of authorization to access services and resources.

Abstract: A method is provided for handling a service of a predetermined type within a charging system comprising a server and a client. The method includes receiving, at the client, a request for the service of the predetermined type from a terminal, transmitting said request from the client to the server in a charging control request in which the service of the predetermined type is indicated, checking, at said server, whether the requested service of the predetermined type can be granted, and if granted, responding, by said server, with a control message to the client, and measuring, by the client, the usage of resources consumed by the granted service in response to said control message, and reporting the measured used resources for the service at a predetermined condition from the client to the server in a report message. The present invention relates also to a corresponding system and network entities.

Abstract: Disclosed is a minimum mean square error (MMSE) equalizer and method for single-user detection of a signal received from a downlink code-division multiple access CDMA channel. The equalizer includes a Kalman filter having an input coupled to the received signal for generating a best linear unbiased estimate of a transmitted chip sequence for a single user. A reduced computational complexity Kalman filter embodiment is also disclosed that only periodically updates a Kalman filter prediction error covariance matrix P(k|k?1), a Kalman filter filtering error covariance matrix P(k|k) and the Kalman gain K(k).

Abstract: A set of candidate global optima is identified, one of which is a global solution for making a mask for printing a lithographic pattern. A solution space is formed from dominant joint eigenvectors that is constrained for bright and dark areas of the printed pattern. The solution space is mapped to identify regions each containing at most one local minimum intensity. For each selected region, stepped intensity contours are generated for intensity of the dark areas and stepped constraint surfaces are generated for a target exposure dose at an individual test point. An individual test point is stepped toward a lowest intensity contour along the stepped constraint surfaces of each selected region. Further lowering of the intensities of these points is also detailed, where possible in adjacent regions, to yield final test points. The set of candidate global optima is the final test points at their respective lowest intensity contour of the respective selected regions.

Abstract: A method for forming a surfboard is provided. The method comprises adding a polyethylene mixture into a mold having one or more ventilation holes located therein. The polyethylene mixture comprises a blend of a polyethylene material and a foaming agent. The polyethylene material is in a form comprising at least one of a powder form, a pellet form and mixtures thereof. In addition, the method comprises heating the polyethylene mixture in the mold while rotating the mold for a pre-determined period of time and at a predetermined temperature. Further, the method also comprises cooling the mold for a predetermined amount of time, and wherein either a main body of a surfboard or an entire surfboard is then formed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed to obtain M final symbol decisions for signals received through N receive antennas that were transmitted in M parallel data layers, using a same spreading code from M transmit antennas. The method includes space-time equalizing the N received signals to generate M output signals from which at least inter-symbol interference is substantially removed and inter-layer interference is suppressed; despreading each of the M output signals for generating M soft symbol estimates; and processing the M soft symbol estimates to derive M final symbol decisions that are made in consideration of modeled residual inter-layer interference present in the space-time equalized M output signals. Processing includes operating a signal-plus-residual-interference (SPRI) detector that operates in accordance with a maximum likelihood (ML) technique, while space-time equalizing employs a linear minimum mean-square error (LMMSE) criterion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric connector element including a housing receiving first and second contacts; a first locking device for the first contacts, which can move between a release position and a locking position for the first contacts; a second locking device for the second contacts, which can move between a release position and a locking position for the second contacts; also including means for preventing maneuvering of the second locking device when the first locking device is not in a locking position for the first contacts.

Abstract: Wireless communication is provided between a mobile telephone handset and a headset worn by a person that uses the handset, through a first, wireless link such as Bluetooth. A second communication link is established by passing electrical currents between the handset and the headset through the body of the person. Communication through the second link is used to control operation of the first link.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrical connector assembly. The electrical connector assembly includes a connector member, a wedge sleeve, a wedge, and outer sleeve, and an inner sleeve. The connector member has a first end section and a second end section. The wedge sleeve has a general tube shape. The wedge sleeve includes a front end and a rear end. The front end of the wedge sleeve is mounted onto the second end section of the connector member. The wedge is configured to be located between the wedge sleeve and a core member of a cable. The outer sleeve is located around the wedge sleeve. The outer sleeve has a front end which is attached onto the connector member. The inner sleeve is configured to be fitted between the outer sleeve and the cable. An outer surface of the inner sleeve comprises a first knurled area.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device including a body, wherein said body includes at least a portion which is deformable by the application of a squeezing force by a user's hand whereby the deformable portion is moved between a first un-deformed position and a second deformed position.