Abstract: The disclosure concerns an actuator module (10) for actuating a load (14). The actuator module (10) comprises a deformable frame (1) and an actuator (2) connected to the deformable frame (1). A time-varying force distribution (F) couples to an excited state (V0) of an eigenmode (V) of the deformable frame (1). The force distribution (F), as well as a stiffness distribution (K) and/or mass distribution (M) of the deformable frame 1 are adapted such that static nodal points (11s) of the deformable frame 1 are coincided with mode nodal points (11m). The locations where the nodal points coincide can be used to connect the actuator module (10) to a base frame to reduce transfer of vibrations to the base frame and back which may otherwise undesirably influence the transfer function from actuator to load. The disclosure further concerns a method for designing and/or manufacturing the actuator module.

Abstract: A system comprises a first network to which at least one user device and a gateway device are connected, which gateway device is also connected to a second network and is configured to cooperate with a virtual gateway application accommodated in the second network. A method of managing the system comprises the step of accommodating an auxiliary virtual gateway application in the at least one user device, which auxiliary virtual gateway application is configured for providing at least some functionalities of the virtual gateway application when communication between the gateway device and the virtual gateway application is lost. Although the virtual gateway application and the auxiliary gateway application may have distinct sets of functionalities, it is preferred that these applications each have DHCP functionality. This allows the auxiliary virtual gateway application to take over DHCP functions when communication with the second network is lost.

Abstract: A recommender system provides recommendation scores based on stored ratings for media items, for example to assist control of selection of a media item for rendering by a terminal. Data representing stored rating values for media items is stored in a storage system for use to compute the recommendation scores. A processing system records an input rating value for a first one of the media items in the storage system, based on measured activity or input of a user. Furthermore information is acquired about a group of users in the company of which the input rating value applies for the user. This information is recorded in combination with the rating value. The processing system may compute a recommendation score for a second group of users from the stored rating values, dependent on a comparison of the second group of users and the recorded information about the group.

Abstract: Digital driving circuitry for driving an active matrix display comprising a plurality of pixels logically organized in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, each pixel comprising a light emitting element, comprises a current driver for each of the plurality of columns for driving a predetermined current through the corresponding column, the predetermined current being proportional to the number of pixels that are ON in that column. The digital driving circuitry further comprises digital select line driving circuitry for sequentially selecting the plurality of rows, and digital data line driving circuitry for writing digital image codes to the pixels in a selected row, synchronized with the digital select line driving circuitry.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the synthesis of carbamate and urea compounds. In particular the invention is directed to the synthesis of carbamate and urea compounds which may be used in the production of compounds that are used to stabilize nitrocellulose. The method of the invention comprises preparing a carbamate or urea derivative comprising reacting an amine and a carbonate or carbamate in the presence of an ionic liquid.

Abstract: An array antenna has rectangular conductor sections, located successively side by side in a first plane, mutually separated by slots of constant width. A backing reflector is transverse to the first plane. Feed structures extend through the backing reflector, the feed structures comprising pairs of parallel feed conductors, each pair comprising conductors coupled to the rectangular conductor sections on opposite sides of a respective one of the slots.

Abstract: A method is provided for assembly of a micro-electronic component, in which a conductive die bonding material is used. This material includes a conductive thermosettable resin material or flux based solder and a dynamic release layer adjacent to the conductive thermoplastic material die bonding material layer A laser beam is impinged on the dynamic release layer, adjacent to the die bonding material layer, in such a way that the dynamic release layer is activated to direct conductive die bonding material matter towards the pad structure to be treated, to cover a selected part of the pad structure with a transferred conductive die bonding material. The laser beam is restricted in timing and energy, in such a way that the die bonding material matter remains thermosetting. Accordingly, adhesive matter can be transferred while preventing that the adhesive is rendered ineffective by thermal overexposure in the transferring process.

Abstract: A system is provided for enabling correlating timeline information between a first media stream and a second media stream, with the first media stream and the second media stream being both associated with a common play-out timeline. The system comprises at least two content monitors, each arranged for providing a persistent identification of one or more media samples of a media stream.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of detecting a scatterer in a structure, such as a building structure. The method comprises the steps of transmitting from one or a multiple number of positions exterior to a structure, a wall probing radar signal towards the structure. The method also comprises the step of receiving, at one or a multiple number of positions exterior to the structure, signals that have been reflected by scatterers in the structure. Further, the method comprises the step of filtering, from the received signals, reflection information of a specific scatterer at a specific position. In addition, the method comprises the step of identifying a geometry of the specific scatterer, based on the reflection information. The filtering step comprises applying a phase change algorithm corresponding to a specific scatterer type.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and telecommunications node for controlling an attach state of a user equipment in an attach control node of a telecommunications system further comprising a subscriber database containing subscription data of the user equipment. The method comprises receiving authentication data in the attach control node if an authentication step is required. Following the authentication step, if any, receiving in a first transfer stage a first set of subscription data from the subscriber database and storing the first set of subscription data in the attach control node, wherein the first set of subscription data is insufficient for enabling establishing a communication session between the user equipment and the telecommunications system.

Abstract: Methods, media processing devices and cache nodes for enabling instant synchronization of processing of data units of a primary media stream and of one or more secondary streams by at least one media processing device are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a detector system suitable for detection of an aromatic hydrocarbon, comprising an organic polymeric sensor material that is permeable to the aromatic hydrocarbon, the sensor material comprising a molecular probe selected from the group of methanatoboron moieties. Further, the invention relates to the use of a detector system according to the invention for the detection of an aromatic hydrocarbon, preferably an aromatic hydrocarbon selected from the group of benzene, toluene and xylene.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for discovery by a non-discoverable first public safety user equipment (PS UE), of a discoverable second PS UE in a public safety system comprising a telecommunications network providing a public safety spectrum for wireless access of the first PS UE and the second PS UE. The method can comprise for the first non-discoverable PS UE: transmitting synchronization information for the second PS UE; receiving at least one proximity announcement from the second PS UE in accordance with the transmitted synchronization information. The disclosure also relates to a non-discoverable public safety user device configured for performing the method, and relates to a PS server system arranged for assisting in the discovery of PS UEs.

Abstract: A method and a system enabling inter-destination synchronization of processing of content of at least a first and second media stream, wherein said first and second media stream are associated with one or more markers for marking one or more content parts of said first and second media streams respectively.

Abstract: The invention is directed at a print head for printing a suspension fluid. The print head comprises a nozzle having one or more nozzle outlets for allowing the suspension fluid to be ejected from the nozzle, a flow path including a supply channel for supplying the suspension fluid to the one or more nozzle outlets, and a supply pump for establishing a flow within the flow path. The nozzle further comprises an actuator for imparting pressure fluctuations on the suspension fluid at the one or more nozzle outlets for generating a stream of droplets therefrom. The flow path further comprises a shear section for locally increasing the shear rate at least at a location in the flow path upstream of the one or more nozzle outlets. The flow path further includes a return channel for allowing excess fluid not ejected from the nozzle to flow away from the one or more nozzle outlets.

Abstract: The invention enables a device to discover one or more other devices within range for a device-to-device mode of communication. This proximity discovery may trigger a target device, e.g. to start listening to signals from a source device or perform any other action based on the proximity discovery like e.g. charging at a toll gate. A source device that wants to be discovered broadcasts a message including an identifier or a representation of the identifier. This identifier may be an identifier of the target device to be contacted or of the source device or a derivation thereof or a common security association used by a set of peers. The target device compares the broadcast identifier with a known identifier to establish proximity discovery.

Abstract: A system and method for manufacturing a micropillar array (20). A carrier (11) is provided with a layer of metal ink (20i). A high energy light source (14) irradiates the metal ink (20i) via a mask (13) between the carrier (11) and the light source. The mask is configured to pass a cross-section illuminated image of the micropillar array onto the metal ink (20i), thereby causing a patterned sintering of the metal ink (20i) to form a first subsection layer (21) of the micropillar array (20) in the layer of metal ink (20i). A further layer of the metal ink (20i) is applied on top of the first subsection layer (21) of the micropillar array (20) and irradiated via the mask (13) to form a second subsection layer (21) of the micropillar array on top. The process is repeated to achieve high aspect ratio micropillars 20p.

Abstract: Welding torch system for use in welding or cutting operations during which fume is created. The welding torch system has a welding torch comprising a contact tip holder and a coaxial nozzle comprising an inner shield gas conduit having a shield gas outlet for supplying a shield gas. The inner shield gas conduit surrounds the contact tip holder. An outer shell at least partly surrounds said inner shield gas conduit. The welding torch system further comprises a shield gas generator and supply unit for supplying shield gas through the shield gas outlet and a fume extracting assembly for extracting fume and ambient air. The welding torch system is arranged for—during operation—supplying shield gas through the shield gas outlet at a velocity between about 1.5 m/s and 10 m/s. By operating the fume extracting assembly to generate a flow of between 10 and 100 m3/h, preferably a flow of about 55 m3/h a reduction in the area of 90%-95% of hazardous fumes can then be realized.

Abstract: Method of depositing an atomic layer on a substrate. The method comprises supplying a precursor gas from a precursor-gas supply of a deposition head that may be part of a rotatable drum. The precursor gas is provided from the precursor-gas supply towards the substrate. The method further comprises moving the precursor-gas supply by rotating the deposition head along the substrate which in its turn is moved along the rotating drum.

Abstract: In an embodiment, synchronization of data processing by a first and second receiver is enabled by the first receiver processing data units of a first broadcast stream, with a play-out delay ?tp defining a time interval between transmission of a data unit to the first receiver and the processing of the data unit by the first receiver. Transmission of data units of a second broadcast stream is initiated to the second receiver, a common timeline correlating one or more data unit in the first stream with one or more corresponding data unit in the second stream. One or more data units is selected from stored data units corresponding to the second stream. At least part of the selected data units have corresponding data units of the first stream that have been transmitted to the first receiver but that have not been processed by the first receiver due to the play-out delay.