Abstract: A charging surface comprising multiple conductive regions can be used to charge an electronic device placed on it the surface so that electrodes on the device engage respective conductive regions of the surface. In order to distinguish such chargeable devices from short circuits and other spurious connections, the devices are required to demonstrate an anti-inversion characteristic, for example implemented with a MOSFET, across at least a pair of these electrodes. The surface can then be controlled so as to establish a text voltage across each pair of conductive regions in sequence, and look for pairs of conductive regions behaving as being coupled by such an anti inverter circuit. Relationships between every pair of conductive regions can be determined and recording, and the voltage level supplied to each conductive region set accordingly.

Abstract: A method for producing a reinforced concrete part, having a tensioned portion subjected to pull stresses and tending to stretch under the load, and which includes a reinforcing frame with at least one tensioned longitudinal bar rigidly connected to the concrete by an adhesive connection that determines a tangential adhesive stress along the bar that varies on the basis of applied pull stresses.

Abstract: An implant can enable the fixing of at least two adjacent bone elements in a rapid, reliable and low-invasive manner. This implant includes a curved and hollow rod allowing the use of a sealing element. A method for fixing at least two adjacent bone elements implements this implant. This method can be especially suitable for the solidarization of at least two vertebrae for the realization of an arthrodesis.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is a new implant for a medical use enabling the fixing of at least two adjacent bone elements in a rapid, reliable and low-invasive manner. This implant is a device with three distinct parts. The present invention also describes a method for fixing at least two adjacent bone elements implementing this new implant. This method is especially suitable for the solidarization of at least two vertebrae for the realization of an arthrodesis; said implant having a curve shape that makes it particularly well adapted to the spine surgery.

Abstract: Continuous extraction units (CEUs) are constructed that allow switching of extraction chambers (ECs) that contain extractable material (EM) and extract solution. Extraction chambers can be removable and replaceable, where the CEU has a fluid flow portion and a liquid transfer portion. Quick-connect valves allow exchange of ECs in the CEU while under flow without solvent loss. Alternatively, the CEU employs pairs of ECs where a first EC at equilibrium partitioning of an extract solution drains to an expansion chamber (EXC) with an expansion valve (EV) and a heat transfer tube situated proximal to or shared with a solvent condenser (SC) to form of a double phase change heat exchanger (HE). Solvent from the SC fills a paired EC containing EM. A second pair of ECs has a first EC with EM and solvent establishing equilibrium and a second EC that is emptied of spent EM, filled with fresh EM, and readied to receive solvent.

Abstract: A charging surface comprising multiple conductive regions can be used to charge an electronic device placed on it the surface so that electrodes on the device engage respective conductive regions of the surface. In order to distinguish such chargeable devices from short circuits and other spurious connections, the devices are required to demonstrate an anti-inversion characteristic, for example implemented with a MOSFET, across at least a pair of these electrodes. The surface can then be controlled so as to establish a text voltage across each pair of conductive regions in sequence, and look for pairs of conductive regions behaving as being coupled by such an anti inverter circuit. Relationships between every pair of conductive regions can be determined and recording, and the voltage level supplied to each conductive region set accordingly.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is a new implant for medical use enabling the fixation of at least two adjacent bone elements in a rapid, secure and minimally invasive manner. Said implant is a device in two distinct parts forming a screw once said two parts are assembled. The present invention describes also a fixing method of at least two adjacent bone elements implementing said new implant forming a screw. Said method is particularly adapted for joining at least two vertebrae in order to achieve an arthrodesis; said implant forming a screw is then of a curved shape that makes it particularly well adapted for the spine surgery.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new implant for a medical use enabling the fixing of at least two adjacent bone elements in a rapid, reliable and low-invasive manner. This implant is made up of a curved and hollow rod allowing the use of a sealing element. The present invention also describes a method for fixing at least two adjacent bone elements implementing this new implant. This method is especially suitable for the solidarization of at least two vertebrae for the realization of an arthrodesis.

Abstract: A charging surface comprising multiple conductive regions can be used to charge an electronic device placed on it the surface so that electrodes on the device engage respective conductive regions of the surface. In order to distinguish such chargeable devices from short circuits and other spurious connections, the coupling interface associated with the charging surface is controlled so as to establish a text voltage across each pair of conductive regions in sequence, and look for pairs of conductive region demonstrating a voltage drop characteristic of a particular class of device. Relationships between every pair of conductive regions can be determined and recording, and the voltage level supplied to each conductive region set accordingly. The coupling interface may furthermore operate to identify device classes, and to set supply voltages or establish additional connections on the basis of stored device class information.

Abstract: The invention discloses an adaptor or coupling arrangement for a device to bus contact connection. According to the invention, the coupling arrangement may be integrated in the device or configured to mate externally to the device. The coupling arrangement comprises electrical contact areas configured to mate to a mating surface that is itself configured to connect to a power line, one or more data lines, or both. The coupling arrangement also comprises an electronic circuit that is configured to perform one or more anti-inversion of current functions. Thus the coupling arrangement of the invention allows detection of the current connections established or not with conductive areas of the mating surface. Also, the coupling arrangement operates as a protection circuit that prevents any short circuit, whatever the positioning of the device on the mating surface. The coupling arrangement may be used to operate smart phones, tablets, laptops or other types of electrical appliances.

Abstract: Continuous extraction concentration and isolation units are constructed with at least one extraction chambers containing extractable material. Without disruption of total fluid flow in the unit: an extraction chamber completely depleted of extract can be refilled with fresh extractable material or can be replaced with an extraction chamber containing fresh extractable material. Extract are continuously separated from one or more solvents in expansion chambers and removed. All solvents can be retained within the unit. One or more compressors circulate the fluids through the extraction chambers, the expansion chamber, and a condenser, where the expansion chamber and the condenser can be coupled as a heat exchanger. One or more isolators can be included for selectively removing components that are extracted from the plant material without disruption of the process and provide the removed components in concentrated or pure form.

Abstract: The invention discloses trusted computing nodes (TCNs) configured to control their location and migration of applications run on virtual machines resident thereon. The invention allows a controlled use of cloud computing resources and virtual network functions by sensitive applications. This is achieved by embedding a secure processing unit (SPU) and a localization unit (LU) in the TCNs. The LU acquires GNSS signals and the TCN generates a secure location message comprising a secure ID and a locstamp of the TCN. A TCN Registry may be created by an operator of a collection of TCNs as a database of trust scores of the trusted computing nodes which will be used to control the allocation of tasks to said TCNs based, at least in part; on the trust scores. The trust scores may also be used directly by the other TCNs to allocate the tasks which they have control on.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device and a method of operating the electronic device. There are provided an electronic device and a method of operating the electronic device that may more effectively resolve handover request collisions by using a specific field value included in a handover request message.

Abstract: Washing facility for two- or three- wheeled vehicle where the vehicle is conveyed longitudinally by mechanical means opposite washing devices, where the facility comprises a lower longitudinal guiding device in order to guide a wheel of the vehicle on the floor along the longitudinal displacement thereof and an upper guiding device made firmly connected to the handlebars of the vehicle in order to keep the vehicle in vertical position.

Abstract: A device has a standard female audio connector that is capable of receiving four-pole male connectors and three-pole male connectors and implements: means (CTRL, VCC, S1) for selectively transmitting a DC power supply signal via a first pin (DP1) of said connector; means (CTRL, ANC) for selectively activating a cancellation mechanism for ambient noise from digital audio signals that are intended to be received, via the first pin, in a manner superimposed on said DC power supply signal; means (CTRL, MIF) for selectively transmitting via a second pin of said connector, in a manner superimposed on said audio signals, a timing clock that is intended for digital microphones (DML, DMR) or other sensors; means (CTRL) for configuring itself vis-à-vis the DC power supply signal, the ambient noise cancellation mechanism and the timing clock, according to a determined type of listening device that is effectively connected via said connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device and a method of operating the electronic device. There are provided an electronic device and a method of operating the electronic device that may more effectively resolve handover request collisions by using a specific field value included in a handover request message.

Abstract: A receiver of a pulsed light signal comprises a photodiode adapted to generate an electric current in response to this light signal, having a parasitic capacitance Cd as its characteristic; an electrical ground; and a transimpedance amplifier connected to the input of the photodiode by a linking capacitor Cliaison. It includes an attenuation pad located between the photodiode and the transimpedance amplifier, consisting of a capacitor Cp where Cp=Cd/(??1), ? being a predetermined attenuation, where ?>1.

Abstract: A device has a standard female audio connector that is capable of receiving four-pole male connectors and three-pole male connectors and implements: means (CTRL, VCC, S1) for selectively transmitting a DC power supply signal via a first pin (DP1) of said connector; means (CTRL, ANC) for selectively activating a cancellation mechanism for ambient noise from digital audio signals that are intended to be received, via the first pin, in a manner superimposed on said DC power supply signal; means (CTRL, MIF) for selectively transmitting via a second pin of said connector, in a manner superimposed on said audio signals, a timing clock that is intended for digital microphones (DML, DMR) or other sensors; means (CTRL) for configuring itself vis-à-vis the DC power supply signal, the ambient noise cancellation mechanism and the timing clock, according to a determined type of listening device that is effectively connected via said connector.

Abstract: The invention discloses trusted computing nodes (TCNs) configured to control their location and migration of applications run on virtual machines resident thereon. The invention allows a controlled use of cloud computing resources and virtual network functions by sensitive applications. This is achieved by embedding a secure processing unit (SPU) and a localization unit (LU) in the TCNs. The LU acquires GNSS signals and the TCN generates a secure location message comprising a secure ID and a locstamp of the TCN. A TCN Registry may be created by an operator of a collection of TCNs as a database of trust scores of the trusted computing nodes which will be used to control the allocation of tasks to said TCNs based, at least in part; on the trust scores. The trust scores may also be used directly by the other TCNs to allocate the tasks which they have control on.

Abstract: A guidance system and method is provided which is suitable for guiding a follower vehicle such that it follows a leader. It includes a system for localizing the leader relative to the follower vehicle. At least two distance measuring devices designed to be carried by the follower vehicle are provided, each being suitable for measuring a distance from a reference point of the follower vehicle, associated with the distance measuring device, to the leader. The reference points are spaced apart from one another, and a computer is provided which is, programmed to deduce the position of the leader relative to the follower vehicle from the distances measured by the measuring devices.