Abstract: In order to avoid, during trick mode, jittering of a second image superimposed on a first image, the arrangement is able to provide a signal including a vertical synchronisation signal and representative of a first image to a screen. The arrangement also generates a second image to be synchronised with the first image. The arrangement is able to perform a pseudo-vertical synchronisation signal. A selection is made to use whether the vertical synchronisation signal or the pseudo vertical synchronisation signal depending on the mode in which the arrangement is functionning.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for responding to an incoming call on one of a plurality of external telephone lines when a conference call is in progress on that external telephone line includes the following. First, caller identification information is received relating to the incoming call. Then the plurality of handsets involved in the conference call are notified that an incoming call has been received. Should it be desired to answer that incoming telephone call via a callback, a pre-recorded message is transmitted to the caller of the incoming call requesting the caller hang up and the incoming telephone call is terminated. The caller of the incoming call is then called back on a unused external telephone line using the previously received caller identification information relating to that incoming call. Finally, one of the plurality of handsets involved in the conference call is connected to the caller of the incoming call.

Abstract: The invention relates to a digital device for detecting the hold by an apparatus of a telephone line into which is plugged a modem employing band superposition transmission, the modem sending a send signal on the telephone line and receiving from this line a digitized reception signal, characterized in that the said device comprises: a means for providing a parameter of the transfer function of the send signal on the reception signal, the said parameter being characteristic of the presence of at least the said apparatus on the line, control means for controlling the interruption of the exchanges of signals of the modem on the line, the said control being dependent on the said parameter of the transfer function. The invention also relates to the method implemented by the device of the invention, a modem comprising this device and a server of an Internet access provider using such a modem.

Abstract: A wireless telephone system comprises a base transceiver having a base receiver and a plurality of wireless handsets. Each handset comprises a handset transceiver for establishing a DSSS link over a shared channel with the base unit via the base transceiver. Each receiver the base transceiver and the handset transceivers receives a spread-spectrum signal representing symbol data from a transmitter of the system, where each such receiver comprises a derotator that derotates the spread-spectrum signal in accordance with a counter-rotating signal to provide a derotated signal; a correlator for receiving the derotated signal and for providing output symbol data based on the derotated signal; a carrier tracking loop (CTL) phase error estimator for receiving the output symbol data and for generating a CTL phase error signal based upon the rotation of the spread-spectrum signal; and a CTL for generating the counter-rotating signal based on the CTL phase error signal.

Abstract: A method and system for providing rollover service from a competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) is disclosed. A routing table is provided which includes call reference values stored within a local bypass system. An incoming call is checked against the call reference values to determine if a call reference value of the incoming call is associated with a grouping of call reference values. The call is connected to a destination associated with a next available call reference value in the grouping using a network control system located within the local bypass system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for projecting or displaying images comprising a valve exhibiting a plurality of image-forming elements having a light transmission coefficient which can be controlled so as to present the image, and a means of illuminating the valve comprising a light source and an integrator having two lens arrays associated in such a way that each lens of the second array distributes over the valve the light received from a corresponding lens of the first array. This system comprises a means for focusing the illuminating beam onto the integrator. The dimensions of the integrator are thus minimized. The focusing means comprises, for example, a reflector which reflects the light produced by the source, the integrator being arranged substantially in the focal plane of the reflector.

Abstract: A receiver of a handset transceiver, in a wireless telephone system having a plurality of wireless handset and a base unit having a base transceiver. Each handset has a handset transceiver for establishing a time-division multiple access (TDMA) link over a shared channel with the base unit via the base transceiver, in which each handset communicates during an exclusive time slot of a TDMA scheme that allocates time slots to handsets during an exclusive time slot of a TDMA scheme that allocates time slots to active handsets for receiving a spread spectrum signal comprising successive chips representing successive symbols. Each receiver has one or more demodulation loops for demodulating the received spread spectrum signal, wherein each demodulation loop is characterized by one or more demodulation loop parameters. A parallel correlator of the receiver detects a peak bin and provides the peak bin and two adjacent bins.

Abstract: For control and correction of deflection parameters especially of convergence, a grid pattern is displayed on the picture screen of a television device. For control of the convergence parameters and the evaluation of the correction values the crossing points of the grid pattern are marked by a cursor. The cursor is formed by at least one irregularity in the grid pattern being, regular otherwise. The irregularity may consist in an omission within the grid pattern like an interruption within one horizontal or vertical grid line. An image signal generator for the grid pattern with position cursor includes a raster generator, a grid generator, a cursor generator, and means for combining a grid signal from the grid generator and a cursor signal from the cursor generator so as to inhibit the grid signal corresponding to locations on the grid pattern where the position cursor is visible by an absence of display of portions of the grid pattern.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of clock synchronization of a powerline modem network for a plurality of devices are provided. A plurality of devices are provided having a powerline modem and a clock (100). The powerline modem permits communication between the plurality of devices over a powerline network. A synchronization message is provided over the powerline network (102). The synchronization message includes an instruction for each of the plurality of devices to update their clock in accordance with a clock time provided in the synchronization message (104). A synchronization device may be provided to update device clocks on a powerline network.

Abstract: A method for format conversion includes providing a first interlaced video signal including non-progressive video of a first resolution, downconverting fields of the first resolution to fields of a second resolution, and combining and interlacing the fields at a third resolution. The video signal is transmitted at the third resolution. The video signal of the third resolution is deinterlaced to form a progressive format video. The progressive format video is converted to the first non-progressive resolution by alternately adjusting position of the progressive format of the third resolution up and down to make upper and lower fields, respectively, of the first resolution for display.

Abstract: A wireless telephone system comprising a base unit coupleable to one or more external telephone lines and having a base transceiver, and at least one wireless handset. The wireless handset has a handset transceiver for establishing a digital link with the base unit via the base transceiver over a wireless channel, wherein the handset and base unit communicate via the digital link by fixed-size audio packets comprising a plurality of audio data samples and a plurality of error correction bits. Qualities of the digital link are monitored to determine whether a change in error rate occurs. In response to the determination, a packet structure of subsequent audio packets is changed from a first packet structure to a second packet structure to change the relative number of bits devoted to audio data samples and to error correction bits.

Abstract: The protection circuit for a power supply unit comprises a switching stage, at which at least two output voltages to be monitored are connected, these voltages being isolated from one another by means of resistors. Arranged here in the connection path of the output voltages is a diode, which turns on and thereby triggers the switching stage in the event of a fault, when there is a drop in one of the output voltages. In this way, the switching stage provides information which acts on a control loop of the power supply unit, so that the power supply unit switches off. The protection circuit also includes a passive network with a resistor and a capacitor, which prescribes a time constant, after which the protection circuit permits renewed starting of the power supply unit. The switching stage may be realized, for example, by a transistor stage, which provides the information signal for the event of a fault for the power supply unit when turning on occurs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an image projector comprising a casing containing at least: an illumination system (11, 10); an optical unit comprising at least one optical valve (30′, 31′, 32′, 20) modulating the light emitted by the illumination system; a projection lens (5) projecting the modulated light outside the casing; a power supply, control electronics and cooling means (116, 117, 118, 119, 140, 141); the casing being provided with at least one aperture (106) forming an air inlet. The casing further comprises a specific air filtration means (115) positioned under the optical unit and in such a way as to surround the latter. The invention is mainly applicable to LCD projectors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for combining corded and cordless telephone handsets with either analog network lines or a digital network in order to perform intercom and conferencing functions. Specifically, the apparatus comprises a network interface coupled to each analog network line or a digital network line from a digital network, an analog converter coupled to each corded telephone handset, a digital converter coupled to each cordless telephone handset, a signal processing circuit coupled to the network interface as well as the analog converter and the digital converter, and a controller coupled to the signal processing circuit as well as the network interface or interface circuit, the analog converter and the digital converter.

Abstract: A wireless telephone system having a plurality of wireless handsets and a base unit, the base unit having a base transceiver. Each handset has a handset transceiver for establishing a wireless link over a shared channel with the base unit via the base transceiver, wherein the base transceiver transmits to a handset transceiver a first signal representing successive symbols at a first symbol rate. The handset transceiver has a receiver and a transmitter, and a local clock signal generator that provides clock signals at a local clock frequency. The receiver receives samples representing the first signal, and generates symbol error measurements used to cause a receiver interpolator to produce, in response to the received samples, samples taken at times synchronized to the successive symbols of the first signal.

Abstract: A transformer comprises a first support carrying a primary winding and a second support carrying a partial secondary winding connected electrically to an electrical unit by way of conductive wires. A flange of the second support exhibits at least two indentations for receiving a conductive wire which are separated by a recess filled with insulating material.

Abstract: The protection circuit for a switch has an energy-storage means, which is connected to a control input of the switch and which is charged with a delay via resistance means when a control voltage is present and is discharged via switching means when the control voltage is low or absent, and has a switching stage which is connected to a supply voltage, is switched on when a specific threshold voltage is present across the energy-storage means and in this way reduces the supply voltage. In one exemplary embodiment, when the switching stage is switched on, the charge which is dissipated from the supply voltage is at least partially routed to the energy-storage means via a diode which is connected in parallel with the said energy-storage means, so that the phase during which the switching stage is switched on is lengthened and the energy-storage means, in this case a capacitor, is completely discharged.

Abstract: An inventive method for adapting a display frame rate in a receiver to a picture frame rate of a received signal includes the steps of comparing a picture frame rate of a received signal with a display frame of a receiver, adjusting lines per field or lines per frame displayed in response to the comparing step, and generating a display frame rate control signal for the receiver in response to the adjusting step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a back-lighting system for a transmissive electrooptic modulator using the light polarization effect. The system comprises a means for generating light rays, a reflector for sending the rays back in a direction x and means for guiding the light rays towards the electrooptic modulator, with a reflective linear polarizing film positioned in front of the said means for guiding the light rays. The invention applies to projection.

Abstract: A wireless telephone system having a plurality of wireless handsets and a base unit, the base unit having a base transceiver. Each handset has a handset transceiver for establishing a wireless link over a shared channel with the base unit via the base transceiver, wherein the base transceiver transmits to a given handset transceiver a forward signal at a carrier frequency. Each handset transceiver has a receiver having a carrier tracking loop for detecting and removing a carrier offset from the forward signal; a transmitter for transmitting to the base transceiver a return signal; and an oscillator, independent of a base oscillator of the base transceiver on which the carrier frequency is based, for driving the receiver and transmitter of the handset. The handset transmitter comprises a prerotator that prerotates the return signal in accordance with the carrier offset detected by the carrier tracking loop so that the return signal will be received by the base transceiver with substantially no carrier offset.