Abstract: A method and apparatus for upgrading software held in read-only storage are described comprising non-reprogrammable read-only memory (116) which stores a file manager program (120), program file A (122) and program file B (124) and a Flash® RAM (118) which stores file X (132). Under control of the file manager program (120), when an upgrade program file B+(126) is acquired, for example via the Internet, it is stored within Flash® RAM (118) and file X (132) is updated. When the software executes, file A (122) calls file B+(126) in preference to calling file B (124), in accordance with the contents of file X (132).

Abstract: A garment 10, such as a pair of trousers, skirt or full-length coat, comprises an antenna 12 and means 14 for connection of the same to a portable electronic device 16 to permit wireless communications of said device 16 via the antenna 12. The antenna 12 is a longitudinal conductive element attached to the garment 10 in such an orientation as to be close to the ground and to extend substantially vertically when a wearer of the garment is in a standing position. The antenna orientation close to the natural ground plane gives improved reception for, e.g. FM radio broadcasts.

Abstract: In an open magnetic resonance system, pole pieces (16, 18) on opposite sides of an imaging region (10) are supported by a ferrous flux return path (20). During normal operation, environmental disturbances that cause low frequency vertical vibrations in the floor cause corresponding fluctuations in the main field of the magnet. A spacing between the pole pieces (16, 18) expands and contracts with the vibration causing a strength of the main field to fluctuate. A force transducer (60) under the magnet assembly measures the magnitude of the vibrations. A vibration analyzer (62) analyzes the vibrations waveform and calculates compensation for the changes in the interpole spacing.