Abstract: A computer-implemented iterative method for reconstructing the topology of a cable network, includes the steps of: obtaining a measured time reflectogram Rm from a signal previously injected into the cable network, initially simulating a plurality of cable network hypotheses (Hi,j), and then iteratively executing the following steps: obtaining, for each simulated cable network hypothesis (Hi,j), an associated simulated time reflectogram Rm, evaluating, for each simulated cable network hypothesis (Hi,j), an error criterion E(Ri,j-Rm) between the measured time reflectogram Rm and the simulated time reflectogram Rm, applying, to the simulated cable networks, an optimization algorithm having the function of producing a plurality of modified cable networks having, overall, a reduced error criterion E(Ri,j-Rm), replacing the simulated cable networks from the previous iteration with the modified cable networks for the following iteration.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for processing system logs of a computer system. A system log generator (LG) transmits these system logs to a system log analyser (SIEM) after they have been encrypted by means of a symmetric encryption key and sends the symmetric encryption key in parallel with a homomorphic cryptosystem public key. The system log analyser carries out a transcryption of these logs then a processing thereof in the homomorphic domain. The result of the processing in the homomorphic domain is then transmitted to a security centre (SOC) or even directly to the system log generator to be decrypted there. The security centre can establish a security report or propose a countermeasure before sending it, in form encrypted by the symmetric key, to the system log generator.

Abstract: A cryogen storage vessel at an installation is filled with liquid cryogen from a liquid cryogen storage tank that has a pressure lower than that of the vessel. After headspaces of the vessel and tank are placed in fluid communication with another via a gas transfer vessel and are pressure-balanced, a pump in a liquid transfer line connected between the tank and the vessel is operated to transfer amounts of liquid cryogen from the tank to the vessel via the liquid transfer line and pump as amounts of gaseous cryogen are transferred, through displacement by the pumped cryogenic liquid, from the vessel to the tank. Following filling, the tank is disconnected and then driven to another location to repeat the filling process with a second vessel that is at a different location.

Abstract: A device for filling pressurized gas tanks, including a fluid transfer circuit having an upstream end connected to a plurality of sources of pressurized fluid and a downstream end having at least one dispenser intended to be connected to a tank to be filled, the sources being connected in parallel, each source has a fluid outlet connected to a respective outlet valve, the transfer lines being connected in parallel to the at least one dispenser and each having a respective transfer valve, the transfer lines and the transfer valves being dimensioned so as to transfer a maximum transfer gas flow which is smaller than the maximum filling gas flow, the sum of a plurality of maximum transfer gas flows provided by a plurality of outlet valves and a plurality of transfer lines being greater than or equal to the maximum filling gas flow.

Abstract: A PWR includes a secondary circuit that is normally fluidly isolated from the primary circuit. The secondary circuit includes secondary fluid in a steam generator. In response to detection of a core melt, the secondary circuit is placed in fluidic communication with the primary circuit, so that secondary fluid from the steam generator can flow into the primary circuit and then into the reactor vessel.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hair cosmetic compositions that include a cationic vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, a cationic thickening agent comprising at least one unit derived from acrylic or methacrylic acid, a cationic surfactant, including a cationizable surfactant; a fatty alcohol, present in an amount of not more than about 3 wt. %; panthenol, an amino functionalized silicone, a plant or vegetable oil, present in an amount of not more than about 4.5 wt. %; and water. Methods for using such hair cosmetic compositions are also provided.

Abstract: There is provided mechanisms for frame loss concealment. A method is performed by a receiving entity. The method comprises adding, in association with constructing a substitution frame for a lost frame, a noise component to the substitution frame. The noise component has a frequency characteristic corresponding to a low-resolution spectral representation of a signal in a previously received frame.

Abstract: A water reclamation system that includes a primary module with separation capabilities and a dirty water tank, a secondary module with a treatment tank, ozone generating capabilities, a recirculation circuit and a catalyst filter, a tertiary module with filtration capabilities, and a treated water tank. The system may also include a desalination module, a turbulence promoter inside the treatment tank and/or water electrical conductivity measuring elements for water electrical conductivity control in the treated water tank. The water reclamation system has overall measures smaller than 15 meters of length, 4 meters of width or 3 meters of height and the nominal design flow of water to be treated is between 0.5 and 25 m3/h. A corresponding water treatment method is also provided.

Abstract: An information processing system includes a first device and a second device. The first device generates first encrypted data by applying a first encryption with respect to the original data stored in a shared storage area, and causing the first encrypted data to be stored in the shared storage area. The second device generates second encrypted data by applying a second encryption with respect to the first encrypted data stored in the shared storage area, and causes the second encrypted data to be stored in the shared storage area. The first device deletes the original data and the first encrypted data from the shared storage area.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hair cosmetic compositions comprising: (a) at least one sugar alcohol: (b) at least one saccharide compound, and mixtures thereof; (c) pectin; (d) at least one water-soluble solvent; and (e) water. The hair cosmetic compositions provide excellent hair styling benefits without requiring synthetic film-forming polymers and/or silicones. In particular, the hair cosmetic compositions are useful for imparting to hair, durable styling or shaping benefits, curl definition, curl regularity, shape/styling control, shine, and frizz control.

Abstract: The electronic architecture carries out the management of the functions of a vehicle, the functions being implemented via a set of sensors and actuators, the architecture comprising at least: a central computer; a real-time communication network; a set of interface modules, each module: aggregating signals from at least one of the sensors and sending the signals to the central computer via the communication network; and/or distributing control signals to at least one of the actuators; the central computer driving the actuators according to the signals from the sensors, the control signals for the actuators being sent to the interface modules via the communication network.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modular mat system. More particularly, the disclosure is directed to a modular mat system with that may be built out using common pieces of mats. Specifically, a modular mat system with a mat piece with a top plate with inserts, a bottom plate with a plurality of tabs and recesses operative to engage with further mat pieces to build a mat system is discussed. The modular mat system is operative to remove water and other detritus from shoes of a user or other such platform moving across the mat system and feed it to a perimeter drain below the system.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices associated with a scented electronic candle are described. In one example, an electronic candle includes an outer shell with one or more openings configured to allow a fragrance to exit to an ambient environment of the electronic candle. The outer shell comprises a central opening such that a flame element protrudes at least partially through the central opening. The device includes a light emitting component to emit a light onto the movable flame, and a mounting base positioned below the movable flame element. The device also includes a scent storage component removably coupled to the mounting base. The scent storage component includes a container to store a fragrance and an absorption member configured to draw the fragrance to the ambient environment of the electronic candle through the one or more small openings of the outer shell.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foaming composition, comprising: (a) at least one oil. (b) at least one polymeric interface stabilizer of improving rheology of the composition and boosting and stabilizing the foams formed therein, and (c) a surfactant system, comprising, substantially consisting of, or even consisting of at least one alkyl sulfosuccinate, at least one amphoteric surfactant, and optionally, at least one nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to an invention for the liquefaction of hydrogen, comprising a supply circuit for supplying hydrogen to be cooled, a plurality of heat exchangers arranged in heat exchange with the supply circuit, a first pre-cooling device, a second pre-cooling device and a cooling system in heat exchange with the set of exchangers, to reduce the temperature of the hydrogen to a temperature below the critical temperature of hydrogen, the first pre-cooling device comprising a refrigerator having a closed refrigeration cycle for a first cycle gas comprising at least three components, a first centrifugal compressor, a cooling member, three phase separators configured to separate the two-phase fluid, the refrigerator having a refrigeration cycle of the first pre-cooling device comprising a first expansion member configured to expand the liquid produced by one of the phase separators and to return this fluid to a first centrifugal compressor via a passage through a heat exchanger of the set of exchangers.

Abstract: A method for characterizing a network to be analyzed comprising periodic patterns, the method including providing a digital image of a reference network, showing a reference series of periodic patterns; defining a reference pattern based on the patterns of the reference series; providing first and second digital images of the network to be analyzed, the images being generated by a scanning electron microscope and showing first and second series of periodic patterns, respectively, the first and second digital images being obtained from backscattered electrons and from secondary electrons, respectively; computing a correlation coefficient between each pattern of the first and second series and the reference pattern; and extracting a characteristic dimension for each pattern of the first and second series the correlation coefficient of which, in absolute value, is greater than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: The sample holder (12) for supporting a hair strand comprises at least a first arm (24), the first arm (24) comprising an inner face (28) and an outer face (30), the sample holder (12) defining a housing (32) for receiving the hair strand delimited at least in part by the first arm (24). The first arm (24) comprises a through orifice arranged facing the housing (32) for receiving the hair strand and intended to removably receive an optic (18) of a hair strand analysis device (16), the first arm (24) comprising attachment means intended to removably attach the optic (18) of the analysis device (16) to the outer face (30) of the first arm (24).

Abstract: The present invention relates to genetically modified bacteria capable of inducibly expressing a nucleic acid sequence of interest, genetic constructs, vectors and uses thereof.

Abstract: A phytopharmaceutical method for treating a plant organ affected by a phytopathogenic fungal strain. The method includes the steps of applying on the plant organ a composition including at least one xanthone UPR (Unfolded Protein Response) inhibitor, preferably, an IRE-1 (Inositol-Requiring Enzyme 1) inhibitor, in a sub-effective amount. Also, a phytopharmaceutical composition including at least one UPR (Unfolded Protein Response) inhibitor in a sub-effective amount.

Abstract: A transistor device including a layer of AlGaN extending between a source and drain of the device; a GaN channel layer extending under the AlGaN layer; a gate stack including a layer of p-doped gallium nitride; and a layer of p-doped InGaN of at least 5 nm in thickness positioned between the AlGaN layer and the p-doped gallium nitride layer, the InGaN layer having a length greater than a length of the gate stack.