Abstract: A method for producing a flexible mechatronic system includes: a step of modeling the system by a mesh composed of a given combination of elementary blocks, each block being formed of a predefined assemblage of segments representing elementary beams, the mesh including at least one active block controllable by means of a control signal; a step of simulating the behavior of a terminal node of the model in open-loop response to a control signal; a step of characterizing the response by at least one static mechanical criterion and at least one numerical criterion representative of the decay of the resonance spikes of the response as a function of frequency. The above steps may be repeated. They are then followed by a step of selecting a design as a function of the criteria defined in the characterization step, the system being produced on the basis of the selected model.

Abstract: A cryogenic tank for a space launcher, comprising a partition and delimiting top and bottom volumes communicating via at least one free central opening formed in the partition, so as, on the one hand, to allow for the flow of liquid by gravity from the top volume to the bottom volume via the central opening or openings and, on the other hand, to prevent the rising of the fluid from the bottom volume to the top volume via the central opening or openings under the action of acceleration forces, the tank also comprising at least one vent forming separate from the central opening or openings and providing fluid communication between the top and bottom volumes, the vent being configured to favor the migration of vapor from the bottom volume to the top volume and to prevent the rising of liquid from the bottom volume to the top volume.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to long wear, washable and waterproof eye makeup composition having a unique texture and feel containing: (a) at least one polyamine; (b) at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer; (c) at least one oil-soluble high carbon polar modified polymer; (d) water; (e) optionally, at least one non-volatile oil capable of solubilizing the polar modified polymers; (d) optionally, at least one volatile solvent; (e) optionally, at least one colorant; and (f) optionally, at least one high-temperature melting wax.

Abstract: A method of generating network topology parameters of a communications network domain comprising a plurality of network nodes and a plurality of interconnecting links. The method comprises: identifying network nodes configured to interface with one or more other network domains as summarized nodes; and generating network topology parameters for one or more pairs of summarized nodes. The network topology parameters are dependent on the transmission parameters of one or more identified paths between said pair of summarized nodes. At least one said path comprises at least one other network node and respective interconnecting links.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for blind estimation of at least one parameter of an OFDM signal according to a maximum likelihood (ML) criterion. In one embodiment, the estimation method uses a deterministic maximum likelihood criterion. In another embodiment, the estimation method assumes that the modulation symbols modulating the sub-carriers of the OFDM multiplex are i.i.d. and Gaussian random variables. The estimation of said parameter is carried out while minimizing a cost function depending on the chosen criterion.

Abstract: Communications network node (5) configured to receive a called address string of a call destination and to output the called address string. The node comprises a processor (10) and a memory (12). The memory arranged to store at least one address string, and the processor configured to compare the called address string with the at least one stored address string. If the received called address string corresponds to one of the at least one stored address string the processor configured to cause the called address string to be output as a single signalling message.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method producing a portioned column by forming a first segment and a third segment into arcuate segments, and attaching these arcuate segments to a second z-shaped segment to from two contiguous volumes with approximately semi-circular cross-sections that combine to form a partitioned, approximately cylindrical segment.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arc welding method that implements an arc welding torch provided with an electrode, in which a central gas flow is supplied so as to contact the electrode and an annular gas flow is supplied on the periphery of said first gas flow. The central gas flow contains only argon and hydrogen (H2), the hydrogen content being 2 to 8 vol %. The sheath gas flow only contains argon and 1.8 to 3 vol % of carbon dioxide (CO2) or 0.9 to 1.5 vol % of oxygen (O2). The method is used for welding parts made of steel, in particular stainless steel or carbon steel, as well as steel coated with zinc or aluminium or any other material for preventing the corrosion of said steel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for decontamination of a liquid effluent including one or more radioactive chemical elements to be eliminated including the following steps: a step of bringing into contact in a stirred fluidised bed, in a first zone of a reactor, of the said liquid effluent with solid particles able, by coprecipitation and/or adsorption and/or ion exchange, to capture and retain the said radioactive chemical element or elements, as a result of which a suspension of solid particles is obtained containing the said radioactive chemical element or elements; a step of settling, of the said suspension, in a second zone of the same reactor, where this second zone is separate from the first abovementioned zone, as a result of which a solid phase is obtained including the solid particles containing the said radioactive chemical element or elements to be eliminated, and a liquid phase with a reduced or zero content of the said radioactive chemical element or elements to be eliminated; and a step of

Abstract: A dielectric fluid composition containing of 60% to 63% in weight of mono-unsaturated fatty acid, of 20% to 23% in weight of di-unsaturated fatty acid, of 5% to 7% in weight of tri-unsaturated fatty acid, and of 6% to 8% in weight of saturated fatty acid, such that the dielectric fluid is free of antioxidants and/or external additives and has the following properties: a dielectric strength of 40 kV to 70 kV at a separation of 2 mm, a dielectric constant of 2.5 to 3.1 at 25° C., and a dissipation factor of 0.05% to 0.15% at 25° C. The dielectric fluid composition can be obtained by a combination of 95.5% to 99.25% in weight of at least one high oleic vegetable oil, of 0.25% to 1.5% in weight of grape seed oil, of 0.25% to 1.5% in weight of sesame seed oil, and of 0.25% to 1.5% in weight of rice bran oil.

Abstract: An optical filter for filtering an electromagnetic radiation of variable angle of incidence, includes a stack of at least one dielectric or semi-conductor layer arranged between two partially reflective layers, said stack defining a set of Fabry-Pérot cavities set to a predetermined wavelength. The average refractive index of the dielectric or semi-conductor layer is variable in a plane orthogonal to the direction of the stack so as to compensate the effects of the variation in the angle of incidence of the electromagnetic radiation on the transmission spectrum of the cavities.

Abstract: Methods and arrangements in a network node and mobile terminal, respectively, in a wireless communication system supporting aggregation of component carriers. The method in a network node involves, when resources on at least two downlink component carriers are being assigned to a mobile terminal at the same time, allocating (908) control information bits not related to power control in a bit field, which is normally used for power control in a message on a physical downlink control channel associated with one of said at least two downlink component carriers. The method in a mobile terminal involves, using control information bits not related to power control obtained from a bit field, which is normally used for power control in a message on a physical downlink control channel associated with one of said at least two downlink component carriers, for locating information related to downlink or uplink transmissions.

Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation detection device including multiple elementary detectors (32, 320) grouped into one or more sub-assemblies (300) each including several elementary detectors (32, 320), where each elementary detector (32, 320) is connected by an interconnection (32.1, 320.1) to an impedance-matching device (33), characterised in that: the impedance-matching device (33) is common to all the elementary detectors (32, 320) of a single sub-assembly (300), in each sub-assembly (300) the interconnections (32.1, 320.1) have roughly the same resistance value.

Abstract: Device, computer program and method for providing video content and data to a user device (50). The method includes providing the video content to the user device (50), sending a first message from a network operator system (40) to the user device (50), the first message including at least one of an instruction for downloading the data or a table (102) storing information about the data, wherein each of the instruction and the information about the data informs the user device (50) to search a peer-to-peer network (70) for the data, and receiving at the network operator system (40) a second message from the user device (50) indicating that the data has been downloaded from the peer-to-peer network (70).

Abstract: The present application discloses systems and methods for adapting the rate at which the packets are transmitted. In one embodiment, the method includes: (a) receiving a packet; (b) determining whether the packet is high priority packet or a low priority packet; and (c) determining whether a transmission rate value, which defines the maximum rate or maximum average rate at which the node should transmit the low priority packets, should be adjusted, wherein the determination is based, at least in part, on whether at least some number of high priority packets and/or bits was received since a point in time; and (d) adjusting the transmission rate value if it is determined in step (c) that the transmission rate value should be adjusted.

Abstract: A magnetoresistive sensor including: a first pinned-magnetization magnetic layer and a free-magnetization magnetic layer, separated by first separating layer for magnetic uncoupling. The sensor further includes a second pinned-magnetization magnetic layer, separated from the free-magnetization magnetic layer by a second separating layer for magnetic uncoupling, the first and second separating layers being located on either side of the free-magnetization magnetic layer, and the respective magnetizations of the first pinned-magnetization magnetic layer and of the free-magnetization magnetic layer, in the absence of an external field, are substantially orthogonal. The orientation of the magnetization of the second pinned layer is selectable.

Abstract: A packaging and application device for a cosmetic product. The device may include a platform, a tube forming a housing for the product and a driving mechanism for translational movement of the platform in the tube. The movement of the platform allows dispensing of product via a dispensing opening in the tube. A side wall of the tube includes an inner cross-section having an inwards-concave portion and an inwards-convex portion. The tube is arranged in a base having an outwards-convex outer cross-section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for controlling communication of data packets through one or more communication networks or network domains. It comprises means for identifying real-time or non-bursty data packet traffic, for separating real-time data packet traffic from bursty data packet traffic, for controlling the admission of real-time data packets and it further comprises or communicates with means for keeping information about the amount of real-time data packet flows that is admissible and for keeping information about current number of admitted and/or non-admitted real-time data packet flows. Means are also provided for establishing whether a packet or packets of a real-time data packet flow is/are admitted or not, such that generally all packets of a real-time IP data packet flow either can be admitted or rejected.

Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicle take-off and landing systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of landing an unmanned aerial vehicle includes programming a landing location for the unmanned aerial vehicle utilizing a user input device. The unmanned aerial vehicle is launched. Communications between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the user input device are interrupted, and the unmanned aerial vehicle is landed at the landing location based on the programmed landing location and not based on any real-time communication between the unmanned aerial vehicle and the user input device.

Abstract: Phthalocyanine derivatives are described having photosensitizing characteristics and high solubility in water, useful for photodynamic treatment of bacterial infections, in particular infections generated by Gram-negative bacteria.