Abstract: An organic material for non-linear optics, in which the structure of the molecule includes an electron donor group and an electron attractor group connected by means of an electron-transmitting group, the material being characterized by the fact that it satisfies the formula: ##STR1## where R is selected from (CH.sub.3).sub.2 N and CH.sub.3 O, with the first material being dimethylamino 4, cyano 4' biphenyl and the second being methoxy 4, cyano 4' biphenyl.

Abstract: In a method of routing a call to a wireless telephone service subscriber entitled to the call routing service, the subscriber is assigned a numbering plan number. The number of the nearest fixed station is determined. The number of the nearest fixed station is written into the database of a service control point serving the subscriber. For each call to be routed, the nearest fixed station number is read from the database of the service control point. A word identifying the telephone is then sent to the fixed station designated by the nearest fixed station number. This fixed station then sends at least one call message containing the word identifying the telephone of the subscriber and the number of the fixed station. The call message is received by the telephone of the subscriber, the word identifying that telephone is recognized and the subscriber is alerted.

Abstract: A time-delayed, variable light intensity control is configured to operate in a conventional mode in which the illumination level of incandescent lights is adjusted in accordance with rotation of the dimmer knob and in automatic dimming modes in which the illumination level is further dimmed over a predetermined period of time, to either a low level of illumination suitable for use as a night light, or until extinguished. The light intensity control controls the illumination levels as well as the time delay during automatic dimming by varying the phase angle at which a power triac is triggered. The phase angle is controlled by the timing of the generation of a first pulse in accordance with the rotation of the dimmer knob and the generation of a fixed period pulse which occurs one half cycle later. The control system is useful for other AC control systems.

Abstract: The center of a reference mark is located by decreasing the range of pixel values defining an image defect. The pixel values defining the digital image are then enhanced to amplify the pixel values representing the reference mark and decrease the pixel values representing the background. The center of the digital image of the reference mark is determined from the altered image.

Abstract: Prior Art/Technical Problem: During the establishment of a call through a switching network 20, the path is selected on the basis of the instantaneous loading of the switching network and maintained during the call. The problem of eliminating local blocking by rearranging existing connections has not been satisfactorily solved because of errors occurring during the rearranging process.Basic Idea: Provide in an ATM exchange operating with virtual connections the same devices which assure the correct order of the cells in the "connectionless" mode.Solution: Each output of the switching network is followed by an output unit 30 which ensures that the cells are output in the correct order.Advantage(s): Virtual connections can be adapted to the instantaneous loading of the switching network error-free at any time. The assurance of the correct order can be implemented so as to largely compensate for delay jitter.

Abstract: In a method of the invention an emission wave (F(2P-1)) which is to be positioned within the spectrum relative to an external wave (F(2P-2)B) is modulated. Said external wave is mixed with one of the side waves that results from said modulation (F(2P-1)A) and the emission wave is positioned in response to variations in the frequency of a beat signal (F(2P-2)BE) that results from said mixing. The invention applies in particular to implementing an optical fiber communications network.

Abstract: A coupling between a direct drive valve and a rotary valve for providing a rotary-to-rotary coupling therebetween. A shaft carried by the rotor of the motor defines a re-entrant bore having a plurality of flat surfaces. A rod having a plurality of flat faces on the exterior surface thereof and which is connected to the rotary valve is received in mating engagement with the bore. The shaft is slotted to provide a plurality of flexible fingers for receiving the rod.

Abstract: A telephone circuit subset arrangement in which the base/emitter junction of a switching transistor (TR1) coupling an internal battery (B1) to the dialler chip's power terminals (VDD, VSS) is shunted by hook-switch signal contacts (HS) when the subset is brought into the off-hook mode, thereby turning the switching transistor off and disconnecting the battery. The circuit is so arranged that upon the switching transistor turning off, three auxiliary switching transistors (TR3, TR4 and TR5) turn on and operate the subset's line switch to connect line current to the dialler chip's power terminals. A network of resistors (R1, R2 and R3) associated with the switching transistor (TR1) ensure that on the one hand sufficient current is available to turn on the auxiliary switching transistors, and on the other hand limit the current to a magnitude which dose not cause excessive battery discharge while the subset is off-hook.

Abstract: A musical wind chime especially to one which generates music according to the appearance of the wind chime includes a wind chime body and a sound control circuit. A power source is used to supply the required electrical power to the sound control circuit. A wind control switch connected between the power source and the sound control circuit for responding to any wind to intermittently connect the power source to the sound control circuit and generating music therefrom. The wind control switch includes a circular conductor formed inside the wind chime body, a conductive rod hung therein but not contact with the circular conductor, and a conductive ball attached to the conductive rod such that when some wind occurs it causes the conductive ball to swing and contact with the circular conductor. A wind plate is suspended under the conductive ball for receiving wind force thereby driving the conductive ball to contact with the circular conductor.

Abstract: A system for identifying persons, animals or objects provided with identifying badges comprises at least one interrogator provided with a microwave transmitter producing interrogation signals modulated by a BARKER code. A plurality of transponder type identifying badges use the power of a BARKER code modulated signal received from an interrogator to transmit a respective microwave response code transposed from the received signal. At least one identification receiver is adapted to decode the microwave response codes from the badges by a correlative method. The system is incorporated into a server application, in particular a multiservice telephone installation processing the identification information that it provides.

Abstract: A flushing device for toilets has a supporting assembly and a driving mechanism. The supporting assembly supports the driving mechanism in a tank of a toilet by use of adjustable beams which span the tank and a bridge plate which connects to the beams. The driving mechanism has an infrared sensor placed on a wall behind the tank, a motor contained in a waterproof housing and a disk connected to the motor by a shaft. The disk engages with a conventional flushing assembly sited in the tank. The sensor actuates the motor to rotate when the sensor detects the presence and exit of a user, thereby flushing the toilet.

Abstract: A concentration method and concentrator arrangement enable a plurality of synchronous or asynchronous data terminals to be served by a common B channel of an ISDN to which the data terminals are connected by a digital subscriber termination and terminal adapters for transmission in packet mode. The terminal adapters are connected to the digital subscriber termination at the S0 basic access level. In the event of a request for B channel communication between a first data terminal served by a first terminal adapter and a packet mode ISDN port to which a second data terminal already has access via a second terminal adapter and via a first B channel, a transit connection is established between the two terminal adapters via the digital subscriber termination using a second B channel. Data packets conveyed between the first data terminal and the ISDN port are conveyed via the terminal adapter of the second data terminal.

Abstract: Transition metal carbonitrides (in particular, titanium carbonitride, TiC.sub.0.5 N.sub.0.5) are synthesized by a self-propagating reaction between the metal (e.g., titanium) and carbon in a nitrogen atmosphere. Complete conversion to the carbonitride phase is achieved with the addition of TiN as diluent and with a nitrogen pressure .gtoreq.0.6 MPa. Thermodynamic phase-stability calculations and experimental characterizations of quenched samples provided revealed that the mechanism of formation of the carbonitride is a two-step process. The first step involves the formation of the nonstoichiometric carbide, TiC.sub.0.5, and is followed by the formation of the product by the incorporation of nitrogen in the defect-structure carbide.

Abstract: A continuously-operating kneading machine for food products includes a channel-shaped element along which the mixture is advanced and a plurality of kneading tools disposed in the channel-shaped element so that the product advancing along the channel-shaped element encounters them in succession. The kneading tools are rotatable about axes substantially transverse the direction of advance of product along the channel-shaped element.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for marring the surface of a fiber optic substrate by feeding the substrate between a pair of rotating rollers. One of the rollers is coated with an abrasive. The second roller may be hard or have a deformable cover. Alternatively, one or both rollers may be serrated to produce a ripple pattern in the substrate. A hydraulic, pneumatic or other device is used for either manually and/or automatically adjusting the gap between the rollers. One or both rollers may also be heated to further enhance the marring action. A cam mechanism may also be used to adjust the pressure in the nip.

Abstract: The invention concerns an electrically insulating body including at least two polymer materials and a method of making such a body. It is characterized in that its internal structure (61) is mainly formed by a first polymer material and that its surface structure (60, 62) is mainly formed by a second polymer material, said first polymer material having a higher molecular weight than said second polymer material. The proportion in the body of the first polymer material relative to the second polymer material reduces progressively from the internal structure (61) towards the surface structure (60, 62). The invention is applicable especially to insulating electric conductors (26) and enables insulators to be obtained having both a high dielectric strength and a good quality of shape.

Abstract: A system and method for preparing an abraded fiber optic ribbon are provided. This system uses a flat abrasion panel containing a design, such as a company logo, and contacting it directly with a fiber optic ribbon, pressing devices to feed and press the panel and the fiber optic ribbon against each other as the design is being processed onto the fiber optic ribbon, and adjustable speed and differential pressure devices are used to drive the pressing devices. In addition, at least one of the pressing devices may be heated to enhance the processing of the pattern onto the fiber optic ribbon. Particularly, the pressing includes a first roller and a second roller defining a nip through which the panel and the fiber optic ribbon are being fed and pressed against each other. Alternatively, the pressing includes a first plate and a second plate defining a pressing zone in which the panel and the fiber optic ribbon are being fed and pressed against each other.

Abstract: A laser is biased in the vicinity of the bend in its characteristic curve. It also receives, in electrical form, a base wave applied to an input of the generator and a local wave provided by a local oscillator, and it mixes these waves by adding their frequencies so as to modulate the lightwave that it emits. The invention is particularly applicable to telecommunications systems.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing system for delivering sterile preservative free solution is disclosed. The system uses double self-sealing valves mounted in series inside a tip compartment which fits on the outlet of a multiple dosage squeeze container to prevent undesirable retrograde flow of the dispensed liquid back into the bottle during the decompression cycle. The valves used are positive acting, normally closed duckbill valves which open to express solution from the container when squeezing pressure is applied to the bottle and which automatically close when the pressure is released. A hydrophobic filter is provided to sterilize the replacement air which enters the container upon release of the squeezing pressure.