Abstract: A Fourier-transform hyperspectral imaging system may include an optical imaging system configured to produce an image of an object, and an adjustable birefringent common-path interferometer module comprising a movable birefringent element and configured to produce interfering replicas of an input radiation which are delayed from each other by a phase delay adjustable by the moving birefringent element. The interferometer module may be configured to produce collinear replicas for entering optical rays parallel to said optical axis. The hyperspectral imaging system further comprises a two-dimensional light detector configured to receive the replicas and provide digital images of the object depending on said adjustable phase delay. The system also includes an analysis device configured to perform a Fourier Transform of the digital images to obtain a hyperspectral representation of the object.

Abstract: A body-worn electronic device, including a loop antenna and a transmitter. The overall physical length of the loop antenna is less than 75% of the vacuum wavelength of a lower limit frequency of the operating frequency range of the transmitter, while the electrical length of the antenna is from 0.9 to 1.1 times the guided wavelength of the lower limit frequency of the operating frequency range of the transmitter. The loop antenna includes a plurality of conductors which are connected in series by inductors so as to increase the electrical length of the loop antenna.

Abstract: A charger and a charging system for charging one or more hearing devices are provided, wherein the charger comprises a charging bay configured to receive the one or more hearing devices for charging and/or storage, one or more microphones and a radio transceiver configured for wireless communication with the one or more hearing devices, wherein the charger is configured to either work in a charging mode charging the one or more hearing devices or in a table microphone mode forwarding audio data picked up by the one or more microphones to the one or more hearing devices by the radio transceiver if at least one table microphone mode condition is met including that the one or more hearing devices are outside the charging bay.

Abstract: A measurement system of photoluminescence properties of a sample, comprises a radiation source module configured to generate a first radiation, an excitation optical path coupled to the radiation source module, a support structured to support a sample to be optically coupled to excitation optical path and adapted to provide a photoluminescence radiation, and collection path coupled to the sample and configured to propagate the photoluminescence radiation. The system also includes an analysis device configured to receive the photoluminescence radiation and provide data/information on photoluminescence properties of sample. At least one path between the excitation path and the collection path comprises a respective adjustable birefringent common-path interferometer module configured to produce first and second radiations adapted to interfere with each other.

Abstract: A body-worn electronic device, including a loop antenna and a transmitter. The overall physical length of the loop antenna is less than 75% of the vacuum wavelength of a lower limit frequency of the operating frequency range of the transmitter, while the electrical length of the antenna is from 0.9 to 1.1 times the guided wavelength of the lower limit frequency of the operating frequency range of the transmitter. The loop antenna includes a plurality of conductors which are connected in series by inductors so as to increase the electrical length of the loop antenna.

Abstract: A Fourier-transform hyperspectral imaging system may include an optical imaging system configured to produce an image of an object, and an adjustable birefringent common-path interferometer module comprising a movable birefringent element and configured to produce interfering replicas of an input radiation which are delayed from each other by a phase delay adjustable by the moving birefringent element. The interferometer module may be configured to produce collinear replicas for entering optical rays parallel to said optical axis. The hyperspectral imaging system further comprises a two-dimensional light detector configured to receive the replicas and provide digital images of the object depending on said adjustable phase delay. The system also includes an analysis device configured to perform a Fourier Transform of the digital images to obtain a hyperspectral representation of the object.

Abstract: A device for applying a tape at least partially adhesive including a support having a handling system for handling the support, a reel-holder constrained to the support, support in a compliant way a reel including the tape and defining a first axis of rotation around which the reel rotates, a tensioner constrained to one of the support and the reel-holder is configured to dispense the tape in tension, wherein the support separates the reel-holder and the tensioner from the handling system in such a way that when the handling system is placed on at least one wall and the tensioner dispenses the tape on to a surface, only the handling system facing to the wall.

Abstract: A measurement system of photoluminescence properties of a sample, comprises a radiation source module configured to generate a first radiation, an excitation optical path coupled to the radiation source module, a support structured to support a sample to be optically coupled to excitation optical path and adapted to provide a photoluminescence radiation, and collection path coupled to the sample and configured to propagate the photoluminescence radiation. The system also includes an analysis device configured to receive the photoluminescence radiation and provide data/information on photoluminescence properties of sample. At least one path between the excitation path and the collection path comprises a respective adjustable birefringent common-path interferometer module configured to produce first and second radiations adapted to interfere with each other.

Abstract: A hearing device includes a wireless communication unit, such as a radio frequency transceiver, and a two-half loop antenna. The antenna includes a conductor defining a first half loop and a second half loop configured to be fed in series with a radio signal from a radio frequency transceiver. The first half loop and the second half loop have mirror images forming respective half loops of the two-half loop antenna. Transverse segments of the first half loop and second half loop join the first half loop and the second half loop at a mid-point of the antenna near a feeding point. The physical antenna length of the antenna is less than ¾ of the wavelength of the radio frequency signal to be transmitted or received through the antenna. An electrical length of the antenna is approximately equal to the wavelength of the radio frequency signal to be transmitted or received.

Abstract: A hearing device includes a wireless communication unit, such as a radio frequency transceiver, and a two-half loop antenna. The antenna includes a conductor defining a first half loop and a second half loop configured to be fed in series with a radio signal from a radio frequency transceiver. The first half loop and the second half loop have mirror images forming respective half loops of the two-half loop antenna. Transverse segments of the first half loop and second half loop join the first half loop and the second half loop at a mid-point of the antenna near a feeding point. The physical antenna length of the antenna is less than ¾ of the wavelength of the radio frequency signal to be transmitted or received through the antenna. An electrical length of the antenna is approximately equal to the wavelength of the radio frequency signal to be transmitted or received.