Abstract: A method and a device adapted to hands-free mobile radiotelephony for the optimized processing of a disturbing signal during a sound capture, on the basis of an observation signal y(t) formed of an original useful signal s(t) and of this disturbing signal p(t), the disturbing signal is estimated as a signal p(t) and the useful signal as an estimated useful signal su. An optimal filtering of the observation signal y(t) is carried out on the basis of the signal p(t) and of a minimizing of the error e(su,su) between the useful signal su and the estimated useful signal su. The estimated useful signal su and the useful signal converge towards the original useful signal s(t) for a substantially zero error e(su,su).

Abstract: A state machine space for concurrent state machines is provided for use in a telecommunications system. Specialized data structures and processes are used to normalize and control data and events dynamically in the telecommunications system. A Universal Data Structure (UDS) provides data uniformity and represents an event in the telecommunications system. Universal State Machines (USMs) use the UDS as a way for the system architect to dynamically alter how the events are handled. The USMs are designed to function concurrently with other USMs without requiring explicit knowledge of other USMs or their functionality. The present invention includes definitions for sub-spaces of the state machine space in terms of (1) a subset of all the USM definitions in the state machine space, (2) a set of sub-space-specific function interface definitions that correspond with functions that may be called by the USMs in that space and (3) a set of rules for activation.

Abstract: The process consists in depositing, by chemical vapor deposition using a mixture of silicon and germanium precursor gases, a single-crystal layer of silicon or germanium on a germanium or silicon substrate by decreasing or increasing the temperature in the range 800-450.degree. C. and at the same time by increasing the Si/Ge or Ge/Si weight ratio from 0 to 100% in the precursor gas mixture, respectively.

Abstract: A radio access system comprises a base station and a plurality of subscriber locations. The subscriber locations each comprise a residential base unit or subscriber interface which includes line termination equipment. A group of subscribers is served by a pool of residential radio transceiver units in radio communication with the base station which is connected to the residential base units by a shared bus. A group of subscriber locations may be served by a lesser number of residential transceiver units, while at the same time providing individual locations with access to increased bandwidth for ISDN services and the like. Also described is a system in which a subscriber's base unit is connected to two or more residential transceiver units to allow increased bandwidth without requiring additional residential base units.

Abstract: A wavelength aligning apparatus using an arrayed waveguide grating (AWG), and particularly, to a wavelength aligning apparatus using an arrayed waveguide grating which is capable of aligning optical sources using a transmission characteristic of an arrayed waveguide grating in a wavelength alignment method.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for the convolutive encoding of blocks each formed by a predetermined number N of source data elements, wherein each of said source data elements is introduced twice into one and the same convolutive encoder implementing a generating polynomial with a period L in an order such that the two instances of introduction of one and same source data element d.sub.i are separated by the introduction of (p.sub.i.L)-1 other source data elements, p.sub.i being a non-zero integer. Also disclosed are a corresponding decoding method and device that can be applied, in particular, to the transmission of short messages, for example in radiotelephony, for satellite communications or gain computer telecommunications (Internet for example). FIG. 2.

Abstract: A method enabling a multiple sensor equalization in a radioelectrical receiver including a specified number of reception antennas, the method including the steps of estimating the transmission channel on each of the antennas; estimating the background noise component plus interference on each of the antennas on the basis of the estimation of the transmission channel; estimating the spatial correlation matrix referenced R.sub.b of the background noise component plus interferences from the received signal; computing a spatial-temporal filter formed for each discrete temporal element of the estimated multiple-sensor channel of a spatial filter; achieving a temporal filtering of the data elements on the different sensors by the spatial-temporal filter; and equalizing the signal at output of the spatial-temporal filter by one-dimensional equalization at a symbol rate deciding the symbols transmitted.

Abstract: A is a detachable casing capable of adapting to a computer mouse type peripheral by covering it partially. This casing comprises, firstly, at least one pressure sensor to measure the pressure exerted on this pressure sensor by an operator's hand and, secondly, linking means to address the signals coming from this sensor to the computer. The casing is inexpensive and highly ergonomical. It enables the possibilities of use of a computer to be greatly extended by increasing the number of controls performed with only one hand.

Abstract: The device essentially consists of an adapter having a centralized unit (5) tasked with manipulating ATM flows and managing access requests, and specialized modules (3.sub.1 . . . 3.sub.k . . . 3.sub.n) which allow direct access to the ATM network by, for instance, a satellite network or a service (2.sub.1 . . . 2.sub.k . . . 2.sub.n). The centralized unit (5) dynamically allocates the available band on the ATM network access resources according to the access requests by the interface towards the outside world, by handling individual requests as separate connections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making a device for stabilizing a Bragg grating relative to temperature, the device being of the type comprising two materials having coefficients of thermal expansion that are far apart, the method comprising the steps consisting in:supplying a glass and a metal suitable for fixing to each other by a chemical reaction between them in an appropriate range of temperatures; andputting the glass and the metal into contact with each other at a temperature lying in said appropriate temperature range so as to fix them together.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing seamless transfer of a active call between cellular communication systems operating in different signal formats and different modes of handoff request initiation. An example being a mobile initiated CDMA/FDMA/TDMA system like IS-661 and a TDMA/FDMA network initiated system like PCS 1900. The system which initiates handoff requests internally is aware of all the IDs of all the BTSs of the other communication system with which it is to interact and the MSs monitors signals of both formats for maintaining a table of received signals from nearby cells, the cell IDs and signal quality, while maintaining an active call and the further ability to transmit a handover request on a command channel while in the active call mode.

Abstract: A method is provided for graphically depicting detailed state and status information for network objects, particularly network objects forming part of a telecommunications network. A graphical representation of a network is displayed in which a basic icon is displayed for each network object. More commonly occurring state and status combinations are conveyed by imparting attributes to the basic icons such as dashed, solid, or three dimensional outlines. Less commonly occurring state and status combinations are conveyed by attaching modifier icons to the basic icons. The method is particularly suited to providing a detailed visual representation of the states and statuses included in the OSI standard.

Abstract: An monolithic version of optical multiplexer/demultiplexer with an improved spectral characteristic is provided by two diffraction gratings arranged optically in tandem and with a field stop in the coupling between them, the gratings also being arranged to provide free spectral ranges differing by a factor of at least two, and having a coupling between them that carries over into the second grating information concerning the dispersion afforded by the first grating. The field stop is constituted by a pair of etched troughs arranged in the pattern of an open chevron.

Abstract: A method and system for increasing capacity and improving performance of a cellular network. The method includes maintaining and analyzing matrices of a cell in the network. Once matrix stores performance values and statistics concerning the cell and optimizing conditions for handoff from the cell in response to the performance values. Another matrix stores status values and statistics concerning the cell and optimizing conditions for handoff in response to the status values. A third matrix stores information about cells that should be considered as potential handoff cells.

Abstract: Millimeter-wave optical source intended for a distribution network of radio over fiber type.This source comprises a laser (2) coupled to at least one optical fiber (4) to distribute radio signals over fiber, means (12) of controlling the laser so that the latter generates a millimeter-wave carrier, and a dispersive medium (6) coupled to the laser able to shift the carrier phase and consequently an absorption peak appearing in the optical fiber.

Abstract: A metal-semiconductor-metal photodetector including an absorbent layer, a barrier layer of greater forbidden band energy on which there are deposited Schottky electrodes and a transition layer of graded composition, the photodetector including a doping plane situated in the vicinity of the join between the absorbent layer and the transition layer of graded composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technological field of manufacturing semiconductor materials for optoelectronic and microelectronic components, and it relates specifically to the method of making stacks of metamorphic layers of materials having lattice mismatches of several percent between one another or relative to the substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the reception of signals formed by a series of digital symbols corresponding to the convolutive encoding of items of source digital data comprising p cascade-connected detection and decoding modules M.sub.1 to M.sub.p, p being greater than or equal to 2, each of said modules M.sub.i including: (a) inter-symbol interference correction means supplied by a symbol input R.sub.i and delivering estimated symbols A.sub.i,1 with weighted values, (b) means for the decoding of said estimated symbols A.sub.i,1, performing operations symmetrical to said convolutive encoding and delivering decoded symbols A.sub.i,2 with weighted values, and (c) means for the computation of an item of correction information Z.sub.i+1 from said estimated symbol A.sub.i,1 and said decoded symbol A.sub.i,2, (d) said means for the correction of each of said modules M.sub.i, except for the first module M.sub.1, taking account of at least one item of correction information Z.sub.

Abstract: A practical way to enhance signal quality (carrier to interference. C/I) in both up and downlink of wireless point to multi-point CDMA service implements basic radio direction finding techniques to allow for optimal diversity combining in an antenna array employing large number of elements. This approach is facilitated through the use of very small bit counts arithmetic and capitalizing on finite alphabet signal structure (Walsh symbols, for example in IS-95 CDMA) or a known training sequence. Alternate implementations can use floating point data representations. The method facilitates ASIC implementation, thereby enabling distributed processing to achieve the required computation practicality. The method utilizes the uplink channel data to determine the downlink spatial structure (array beams) to enhance downlink C/I and hence, increase downlink capacity.

Abstract: A method for performing electronic transactions between a card, a service provider having at least one terminal configured to accept the card and a centralized system configured to be connected to the terminal. The terminal transmits to the card a parameter M including the sum of the transaction and its identity. The card produces two signatures, a first signature (z) depending on a secret debit key (k) and on the parameter (M), this first signature being a proof that the card balance has been debited; and a second signature (y) depending on the first signature (z), the second signature being produced either by an RSA algorithm or by an interactive algorithm. The terminal checks the second signature (y) but not the first one because it is unable to recover the secret debit key (k). The terminal stores the different first signatures (proofs) (z) and the parameters (M) for the different transactions. The centralized system can collect the first signatures and the parameters.