Abstract: A mercury-free high-pressure gas discharge lamp (HID [high intensity discharge] lamp) is described which is provided for use in automotive technology. To achieve improved lamp characteristics, in particular a substantially equal luminous efficacy in comparison with lamps of the same power and a mercury-free gas filling, as well as a highest possible burning voltage, the discharge vessel (1) is provided in its wall regions (10) which are lowermost in the operational position with a coating (15) which reflects at least a portion of the infrared radiation generated during operation, such that the temperature of the coldest spots, and in particular of the light-generating substances collected there, is raised, with the result that the light-generating substances can enter the gas phase in sufficient quantities also without mercury, and in particular with the use of a metal halide as a voltage-gradient generator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light source (1) with a discharge vessel (12) which is filled with a filling gas, and with an electron beam source (2) which is arranged in vacuum or in a region of low pressure and which generates electrons, propelling the latter through an entry foil (10) into the discharge vessel (12). According to the invention, an electric field can be generated inside the discharge vessel (12).

Abstract: The invention relates to method and unit for substracting quanti zafion noise from a pulse code modulated PCM signal being segmented into frames. For achieving this it is proposed to first calculate for each frame of said PCM signal a quantization noise level Bq according to the following equation (I) wherein n indicates a specific sample of the PCM signal, S*min[n] represents the minim um quantization noise level for a specific sample value s*[n] of said PCM signal, S*max[n] represents the maximum quantization noise level for the specific sample value s*[n] of the PCM signal, w[n] represents a window-function and W represents the number of samples per window. Subsequently, the quantization noise as represented by said quantization noise level Bq has to be substracted from said PCM signal, preferably with the help of a suitable background noise substracting system.

Abstract: A diagnostic apparatus (1) according to the invention is arranged to comprise imaging means (6) for acquiring diagnostic information within a volume of a patient (P) being located with an imaging volume (1?) of the diagnostic apparatus (1). In order to visualise the spatial position and orientation of an actual scanning plane on the skin of the patient corresponding to an actual diagnostic image, the diagnostic apparatus (1) comprises visualisation means (10,11,12). The visualisation means (10,11,12) are arranged in an immediate vicinity of the imaging volume (1?) and can be realised as a set of light fan beams. The correct position of the light fans with respect to the actual imaging plane can be mechanically adjusted or can be adjusted by means of a mirror-based optical arrangement.

Abstract: A method of and a device (501) for reconstructing a graphical message (520) using visual cryptography. Cells (303, 304) in a first liquid crystal display (701) are activated if a bit in a message sequence represents ‘1’, and not activated if said bit represents ‘0’. Cells (303, 304) in a second liquid crystal display (511) are activated if a bit in a key sequence represents ‘0’, and not activated if said bit represents ‘1’. The first and second displays (701, 511) are then superimposed so as to visually reconstruct the graphical message (520). Preferably a portion of a polarization filter (305) in an area of the first liquid crystal display (701), and a corresponding portion of a polarization filter (302) in an area of the second liquid crystal display (511) have been omitted to allow superimposition of the first and second liquid crystal displays (701, 511) at said areas.

Abstract: An apparatus for recording a sequence of video data signals on a record carrier (3) has been proposed. The apparatus comprises input (1) means for receiving video data signals, generating means (100) for generating characteristic point information signals, processing means for processing the characteristic point information signals for a plurality of characteristic points into a sequence of characteristic points information signals (CPI) and writing means (108) for writing the sequence of video data signals and the sequence of characteristic points information signals on the record carrier (3). The characteristic point information signals identify a characteristic point in the sequence of video data signals. Various measures are proposed in relation to the CPI aiming at providing compact way of storing information related to a size of I-pictures.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and device for presenting, managing and exploiting graphical queries in data management systems. In the method queries in data management systems may be handled graphically in a simple fashion to form a query formalism incorporating objects and their relationships, and including specialization relationships between types of objects. The method comprises defining in a graphical format a semantic model defining the structure of data within a database and using said semantic model to define a database query, the method being characterised in that the semantic model comprises a type graph comprising types of objects, and attributes and specializations linking types to one another to define relationships between said types.

Abstract: An optical information medium (20) for erasable recording by means of a laser-light beam (10) is provided. A substrate (1) holds a stack (2) of layers with a phase-change recording layer (5) between a first dielectric layer (4) and a second dielectric layer (6). A light-absorptive layer (7) is present proximate the recording layer (5) and is made of a compound of the formula QRx, in which Q is the element Si, Ge, Ti, Zr, Hf, Nb or Ta, R is the element O or N, and 0<x?2.5, in order to achieve that 0.8<Ac/Aa<1.50, in which Ac and Aa are the respective quantities of laser-light absorbed in the recording layer (5) in the crystalline state and the amorphous state at a laser-light wavelength selected from a range of 350-450 nm. Thus high data rates and low data jitters are achieved at this short wavelength range by tuning x to an optimal value during manufacture of the optical information medium.

Abstract: A network protocol allows small wireless devices to be used for the control of remote systems. Several features promote fast and efficient modification of system parameters despite the small form factor of most wireless devices. First, each card is preferably designed such that the status of a control variable, and a control to permit the variable to be changed, are located on the same card. Second, the menu is structured such that rather than forcing the user through a series of data entry cards for every possible parameter, the user may select only the parameter which requires changing. Third, the interface is structured such that, each time a control variable is set, the user is taken back automatically to the previous card up one level in the menu structure. Fourth, the interface is structured to go back a level when the user opts out of a change.

Abstract: A signal processing apparatus (1) includes a power supply input (20), a power supply connection (30) and a power supply output (27). A supply voltage generator (33) is connected to the power supply input (20) via disconnection circuit (72). A detector (70), provided in the area of the power supply connection (30), enables a supply of power to the power supply output (27) to be detected and, when a supply of power to the power supply output (27) is detected, enables the disconnection circuit (72) to be set, via a control circuit (73), to a state in which the power supply input (20) and the supply voltage generator (33) are connected.

Abstract: A device for recording and/or reproducing an optical record carrier (1), comprises an optical system for projecting a first, a second and a third optical beam at a first (11), a second (12) and a third spot (13) at the record carrier (1). The device further comprises detection elements primary position signals (D5, C, D1) which is indicative for an amount of radiation reflected by the record carrier at said thoses spots (11). The device further comprises signal processing means (34.1, . . . 34.4; 35.1, . . . 35.4) for generating a plurality of secondary position signals (S1, S2, S3, S4) in response to the primary position signals (D5, C, D1). A selection element (36) selects one of the position signals (S1, S2, D1, S3, S4) as an output signal (WRE) in response to a selection signal (SEL). The selection signal (SEL) is derived from the output signal (WRE) of the selection element (36).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a media reject device of a media dispenser including a media reject box being positioned in a receiving space of a main body and having a reject hole for inserting defective media, a door unit for opening/closing the reject hole, and a locking unit for unlocking the door unit when the media reject box is inserted into the receiving space, and locking the door unit when the media reject box is separated from the main body. The media reject device of the media dispenser consults user's convenience and prevents the media from being stolen.

Abstract: A wireless network is disclosed including at least one base station and a plurality of assigned terminals for exchanging user data and control data. The base station is arranged for transmitting the start time of at least one signaling sequence of at least terminal. For evaluating the signaling sequences transmitted by the terminals, the base station includes a device for correlating a received signaling sequence and for detecting the pulse evolving from a received and correlated signaling sequence. A terminal generates a signaling sequence by folding two code sequences.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement which comprises electrical elements which include sensors for electromagnetic radiation such as light or X-rays or are constructed so as to emit or change light. At least one element of the arrangement is provided with a switching unit which evaluates the signal patterns of at least two control inputs of the element and compares them with at least one activation pattern. The element is activated in the case of correspondence. At least two elements of the arrangement have at least one identical activation pattern. The control inputs of the elements are preferably coupled to a control lead bus.

Abstract: A resolved component of a multi-path signal is assigned to a rake finger of a spread spectrum rake receiver. The resolved component is variably delayed. On the variably delayed resolved component, an early-late detection is performed so as to determine whether the resolved component arrived early or late with respect to an optimum arrival time. A first pulse is generated if the early-late detection determines that said resolved component arrived early. A second pulse is generated if the early-late detection determines that the resolved component arrived late. The first and second pulses are counted. The first pulse causes counting in a first direction and the second pulse causes counting in a second direction. From the counting, a fractional-chip delay timing adjustment signal is derived, and fed back to adjust the variably delaying of the resolved component. Also from the counting a chip delay phase adjustment signal is derived, and fed back to control a phase of a pseudo-noise generator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for generating RF fields in the examination volume (100) of an MR apparatus. A plurality of resonator segments are arranged around the examination volume (100) within the gradient tube (103), said resonator segments being connected together so as to form a body coil. Each resonator segment is provided with a conductor element (104) which is constructed as a planar strip and extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main field magnet. The resonator segments are electromagnetically decoupled from one another by means of intermediate capacitances, so that a separate transmission channel (1 to 8) can be associated with each resonator segment, the RF feeding into the relevant resonator segment taking place via said channel.

Abstract: A personal communications apparatus comprises an elongate body 202 incorporating an antenna diversity arrangement in which first and second antennas (102A, 102B) are located at opposite ends of the body. In one embodiment a microphone (114) is located at the tip of one antenna (102A) and a loudspeaker (116) at the tip of the other antenna (102B). The microphone (114) and loudspeaker (116) act as top loads to their respective antennas, thereby enabling the use of shorter antennas. The antennas (102A, 102B) may be formed from coaxial cable, enabling them to provide electrical connections between the microphone (114) or loudspeaker (116) and transceiver circuitry in the body of the apparatus. By arranging for the microphone (114) and loudspeaker (116) to have low impedances at radio frequencies, the coaxial cable acts as an inductive stub and enables the antennas (102A, 102B) to be further shortened.

Abstract: A monoclonal antibody which forms an immunological complex with a phosphorylated epitope of an antigen belonging to human abnormally phosphorylated tau protein. The tau protein ca be obtained from a brain homogenate, itself isolated from the cerebral cortex of a patient having Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: A data processing device comprises a plurality of processors that are to access a memory system. The memory system comprises at least two memories The data processing device comprises a bus per memory. The buses are interconnected by at least one bridge. A processor is connected to a bus, and the data processing device comprises at least one memory table specifying with which memory an exchange of a data item between a processor and the memory system must be effected.

Abstract: The method for identification of a set of satellites, arranged on GEO orbit, consists of receiving satellite signals; determining antenna beams strength; detecting beams that are local maximums according to the antenna structure, defined by the number of beams and their coordinates in the antenna plane; and approximating the GEO orbit using the strength of the received signals, wherein the satellites' identification is carried out through the local maximums situated on or in a defined range of the approximated GEO curve, according to the information for the geographic position of each satellite and the antenna orientation. Projection probability coefficients of a given satellite in a given area of the antenna plane are used for satellites' identifications. The information about the geographic position of each satellite may be corrected by azimuth, elevation and roll angles, according to the inaccuracy of the antenna installation.