Abstract: A method for making a crossbar array of crossed conductive or semi-conductive access lines on a substrate, the crossbar array including on a crossbar array insulator, in a plane parallel to the substrate, a first level of lines including a plurality of first lines parallel with each other made of a conductive or semi-conductive material; on the first level of lines, a second level of lines including a plurality of second lines parallel with each other made of a conductive or semi-conductive material, the second lines being substantially perpendicular to the first lines. The method includes forming, on the substrate, a first cavity of substantially rectangular shape; forming a second cavity of substantially rectangular shape superimposed to the first cavity, the first and second cavities intersecting each other perpendicularly so as to form a resultant cavity.

Abstract: The device comprises first and second contact pads having a contact surface. The first and second contact pads move with respect to one another between an ohmic contact position between these contact surfaces and another position. The device further comprises means for applying a non-uniform electric field around the first contact pad. The electric field has a component in a direction parallel to the contact surface of the first contact pad. A fluid with a first dielectric permittivity value is arranged between the first contact pad and the decontamination electrode. The decontamination device and the fluid are configured in such a way that the electric field generates a force directed towards the decontamination electrode on a contaminant, by dielectrophoresis.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a network node of a wireless network, and to a related method of controlling interference generated by at least one white space device controlled by the network node. The method comprises transmitting a request for information regarding channels available for secondary usage to the remote entity, and receiving information from the remote entity, the information indicating a channel available for secondary usage, a critical position associated with said channel, and an interference threshold for the critical position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve including a circuit for a fluid conveyed into a valve body, a stopper that is movable between a rest position and an operative position from among an open position and a closed position of said circuit, and a resilient annular bellows system connecting said stopper and said body and sealingly closing said circuit in relation to a chamber, wherein the chamber is open towards the outside of the valve via a vent formed in the body, the vent being provided with means for preventing the ingress of wet gas into the body.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising at least one xanthine compound, preferably further comprising at least one agent which acts on capillary circulation and/or at least one natural moisturizing agent, which can be used to treat, or to reduce and/or minimize the appearance of, defects such as dark circles, bags and/or puffiness around eyes.

Abstract: This method of configuring a device for detecting a situation from among a set of situations in which it is possible to find a physical system observed by a least one sensor, comprises the following steps: receiving (102) a training sequence corresponding to a determined situation of the physical system; determining (118) parameters of a statistical hidden Markov model recorded on the detection device and related to the determined situation, based on a prior initialization (104-116) of these parameters. The prior initialization (104-116) comprises the following steps: determining (104, 106) multiple probability distributions from the training sequence; distributing (108-114) the determined probability distributions between the hidden states of the statistical model being used; and initializing the parameters of the statistical model being used from representative probability distributions determined for each hidden state of the statistical model being used.

Abstract: An assembly of two objects integral with each other through at least one linking element provided between both objects, said linking element including at least a first material portion comprising intermetallic compounds of a phase formed with a first brazing metal and a second metal the melting point of which is higher than that of the first brazing metal, said linking element further including at least a second material portion composed of at least a third metal, said second material portion contacting both objects.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a system that predicts the location of an entity, such as a friend of a user of a mobile device, and displays to the user this prediction information on a display screen of the mobile device. In some embodiments, the information may be displayed to the user in an augmented reality view (e.g., the prediction information may be displayed on top of an image as seen through a camera).

Abstract: The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit.

Abstract: A method for fastening a sheet block (32) to a binding cover (41, 51), implemented in such a way that i) a binding (30) is formed by fastening to at least one side of a sheet block (32), at least one inner cover sheet (10) according to any of the claims 1 to 5 at the location of the attenuation component (12) by fastening devices (33) such as staples, for example, penetrating through the inner cover sheet (10); and ii) fastening the binding (30) thus created to the binding cover (41, 51) by gluing the binding (30) to the inner side (61, 62) of the binding cover (41, 51) by using the adhesive surface or surfaces (11) of at least one inner cover sheet (10). Independent patent claims for an inner cover sheet and a binding.

Abstract: An element of photodetection of a radiation having a wavelength in vacuum close to a value ?0, including: a semiconductor layer of index ns and of a thickness ranging between ?0/4 ns and ?0/20 ns; on one side of the semiconductor layer, a first medium of index n1 smaller than ns, transparent to said wavelength; on the other side of the semiconductor layer: a region of a second medium of index n2 smaller than ns, having a width L substantially equal to ?0/ns and, on either side of said region, a third medium, of index n3 greater than index n2, forming a reflective interface with the second medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an orthogonal-mode junction coupler with an ultrabroad bandwidth or a wavelength waveguide noteworthy in that it includes what is called an external conductor (8) comprising a cavity (9) in which a central conductor (10) extends, said central conductor being electrically isolated at radiofrequencies with the external conductor (8), said central conductor (10) being supplied by supply lines (15, 16, 17, 18) passing through the external conductor (8) and emerging in the cavity (9) of said external conductor (8).

Abstract: Systems and methods according to these exemplary embodiments provide for methods and systems for negotiating resources in a communication system. One exemplary method includes transmitting, by a service manager, a request for a service, wherein the service request either explicitly provides, or implicitly refers to, a list of a plurality of service options for providing the service. Additionally, a resource manage can receive the transmission request from a service manager and process the request based upon either the explicitly transmitted list of service options or the reference to a list of service options.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing (a) at least one bimodal film former; and (b) at least one cross-linked starch as well as to methods of using such compositions and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: A device for distributing granular materials in a recipient, particularly of complex shape intended to be arranged between a feed hopper and the recipient to be filled. The device includes a deflector, mobile in rotation around an axis, lining a passage linking the hopper to the recipient. The deflector is formed by at least one surface that may be inclined in relation to the axis of rotation approaching the axis in the direction of flow of the granules, or perpendicular to the axis. According to the speed of rotation, a certain quantity of granules is ejected by the deflector and another part passes directly in the passage.

Abstract: A method and control node (110) and computer program are disclosed for handling Intelligent Network services associated with a call to a subscriber of a mobile telecommunications network, the network comprising said control node (110), a HLR 5 (111) and one or more SCPs (121, 122, 123). Said control node (110) a) sends (101) to said HLR (111) one or more requests for routing information associated with said call; b) receives (102) from said HLR (111) service trigger elements associated with said services; c) uses said trigger elements for invoking (103) said services in said one or more SCPs (121, 122, 123); and d) receives (104) from said one or more 10 SCPs (121, 122, 123) information related to said services associated with said trigger elements.

Abstract: The basic concept of the present invention is to extrapolate a partially known spatial covariance matrix of a multi-channel signal in the parameter domain. The extrapolated covariance matrix is used with the downcoded downmix signal in order to efficiently generate an estimate of a linear combination of the multi-channel signals.

Abstract: A method for making an optical device with integrated optoelectronic components, including a) making a protective structure including a support in which at least one blind hole is made, an optical element being positioned in the blind hole, b) attaching the support to a substrate including the integrated optoelectronic components, the blind hole forming a cavity in which the optical element faces one of the optoelectronic components, c) achieving thinning of the substrate and making electric connections through the substrate, and d) making an aperture through the bottom wall of the blind hole, uncovering at least one portion of the optical field of the optical element.

Abstract: Method for transmitting a wideband code division multiplex output signal at a given chip-rate corresponding to a plurality of combined physical radio links for respective user entities, comprising the steps of performing parallel symbol and code generation, parallel modulation, parallel spreading, each enhanced multiplex rate cycle providing a first number of parallel spread chip values, thus forming a first number of spread chip value streams. The enhanced multiplex rate being a second number greater than the chip rate of the output signal, combining the physical radio links over a number of segments corresponding to the second number at the enhanced multiplex rate in multiplex fashion, extending the combination of the physical radio links during a time corresponding to a third number of chips, causing a combined plurality of physical radio links, buffering the results so as to establish a complex signal at chip rate to the air transmission antenna.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a hollow antenna tower structure for use in a wireless communications network. The tower comprises tubular tower sections made of concrete, and having a generally hollowed cross section. A movable base station unit, having at least one antenna and at least one micro wave link, is being disposed inside the tubular tower. The whole base station unit is movable up and down inside the tower by the aid of an elevator system. The tower further comprises at least one entrance into the tower and a climbing facility and/or a second elevator system, inside the tower, giving access to the base station unit.