Abstract: A marine system, and corresponding method of transmitting an electronic signal in a marine environment, includes at least one pair of mutually coupled antennas disposed physically apart from each other, such that a separation gap exists therebetween. At least one of a first and second antenna of a given pair of the at least one pair of mutually coupled antennas may be communicatively coupled with at least one of the first and second antenna of any and all other pairs of mutually coupled antennas via a non-coaxial medium. The non-coaxial medium may be a cable with antennas of the at least one pair disposed at opposing terminals thereof, to support a contactless connection between at least a first and second transceiver module.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a removable support interface for an annular turbomachine casing, the removable interface having a coupling part configured for being mounted on the casing, and at least one attachment element for suspending the casing, orifices arranged in the coupling part the interface having means for locking the coupling part to the casing.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a removable support interface for an annular turbomachine casing, the removable interface having a coupling part configured for being mounted on the casing, and at least one attachment element for suspending the casing, orifices arranged in the coupling part the interface having means for locking the coupling part to the casing.

Abstract: A multi-function sensor system comprises a camera and a sonar device to enable various measurements to be achieved in a single unit, or as multiple co-located units, thus reducing the cost of having such multiple functions. The camera and sonar device may be calibrated individually and as a system to provide an accurate and correlated set of optical and acoustic data.

Abstract: A multi-function imaging system comprises a light sensor and a software defined light source to enable real-time automatic adjustment of various parameters of the one or more light sources. The system is realized in a single unit, or as multiple co-located units, thus reducing the cost of having such multiple functions. The system is capable of self-calibrating in the field to enable accurate imaging.

Abstract: A multi-function sensor system comprises a dual-axis electromagnetic speed sensor and a depth transducer to enable various underwater or marine measurements to be achieved in a single unit thus reducing the space required on a vessel and the cost of having such multiple functions.

Abstract: A multi-function sensor system comprises a dual-axis electromagnetic speed sensor and a depth transducer to enable various underwater or marine measurements to be achieved in a single unit thus reducing the space required on a vessel and the cost of having such multiple functions.

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for controlling interactive video, including a remote control device allowing the user to interact with the video. The method allows bringing the “lean-forward” hypervideo experience to a “lay-back” environment such as the TV screen. The method also allows for the creation of a single system that combines both the social aspects of the “lay-back” and the “lean-forward experience” into a new type of rich media viewing experience.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromagnetic actuator to be mounted in a haptic-feedback control device (1) for transmitting a haptic feedback to a user, wherein said actuator (5a, 5b) comprises a fixed portion (9) and a mobile portion (11), said fixed (9) and mobile (11) portions forming a magnetic circuit defining at least one air gap (e) between said fixed (9) and mobile (11) portions. According to the invention, the actuator (5a, 5b) further comprises: at least two permanent magnets (23a, 23b) respectively generating first (B1) and second (B2) opposite magnetic fields; and an electric coil (25) provided between said magnets (23a, 23b) such that the winding of said coil (25) extends successively through said first (B1) and second (B2) opposite magnetic fields so that, when a current flows through said coil (25), the actuator (5a, 5b) is submitted to a resulting actuation force in a common driving direction for translating said mobile part (11) in said air gap (e).

Abstract: A viewer interaction system and method receives video data from a video source and identifies object content in the received video data. A video signal is generated that represents the video data. That video signal is communicated to a display device which displays a video image representative of the video signal. The system and method monitor user interaction with the displayed video image and selects an interactive activity based on the user's interaction with the displayed video image and the identified object content in the received video data.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sectored distributor (112) for a turbomachine, including two coaxial platforms mutually connected by radial blades, the inner platform (130) being connected to an annular partition (138) for suspending an annular mounting (140) carrying elements (136) made of material subject to abrasion, this mounting sliding circumferentially on the partition and comprising a means engaging with means corresponding to the inner periphery of the partition to ensure radial restraint of the mounting on this partition.

Abstract: A contextual advertising system and method receives video data and multiple advertisements associated with the video data. The system and method identify object content in the received video data and generates a video signal representing the video data. The video signal is communicated to a display device which displays a video image. User interaction with the displayed video image is monitored by the system and method. An advertisement is selected from the multiple received advertisements for display to the user. The advertisement is selected based on the user interaction with the displayed video image and the identified object content in the video data.

Abstract: Proposed is a model for generation and use of metadata for interactive video navigation and video content identification.

Abstract: More and more personal or confidential information is stored in storage devices such as but not limited to, laptops, cell phones or USB keys, which are mobile per essence. Due to their mobility, such devices tend to be left unattended or even be lost, compromising the security of the data. This invention is a method to prevent access to the data on a mobile storage device when the intended recipient or user is not in closed range. The invention relies on the use of wireless communication protocol such as but not limited to RF, Bluetooth or Wi-fi to pair a security device with the storage device to enable its functionality. When the security device is not in communication range of the storage device, the data is made inaccessible. A data storage device may include a wireless communication interface used to secure the data, wherein the data storage is partitioned, with each partition having a different security profile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sectored distributor (112) for a turbomachine, including two coaxial platforms mutually connected by radial blades, the inner platform (130) being connected to an annular partition (138) for suspending an annular mounting (140) carrying elements (136) made of material subject to abrasion, this mounting sliding circumferentially on the partition and comprising a means engaging with means corresponding to the inner periphery of the partition to ensure radial restraint of the mounting on this partition.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromagnetic actuator to be mounted in a haptic-feedback control device (1) for transmitting a haptic feedback to a user, wherein said actuator (5a, 5b) comprises a fixed portion (9) and a mobile portion (11), said fixed (9) and mobile (11) portions forming a magnetic circuit defining at least one air gap (e) between said fixed (9) and mobile (11) portions. According to the invention, the actuator (5a, 5b) further comprises: at least two permanent magnets (23a, 23b) respectively generating first (B1) and second (B2) opposite magnetic fields; and an electric coil (25) provided between said magnets (23a, 23b) such that the winding of said coil (25) extends successively through said first (B1) and second (B2) opposite magnetic fields so that, when a current flows through said coil (25), the actuator (5a, 5b) is submitted to a resulting actuation force in a common driving direction for translating said mobile part (11) in said air gap (e).

Abstract: A content distribution system and method receives content from a content source and decodes the received content. The system and method identifies at least one undesired virtual channel associated with the received content and removes content associated with the undesired virtual channel. The remaining content is then consolidated into a consolidated frequency range, encoded, and distributed within a distribution environment.

Abstract: A content distribution system and method receives content from a content source and encodes the received content to generate encoded content. The encoded content is modulated to generate modulated content. A frequency is selected for distributing the modulated content. A determination is made regarding whether the selected frequency is available for distributing the modulated content. If the selected frequency is not available, alternate frequencies are selected until an available frequency is identified. If the selected frequency is available, the modulated content is then distributed using the selected frequency. Existing display devices equipped with appropriate tuners do not need any additional hardware or software to receive such content.

Abstract: A content distribution system and method receives data from a data source and identifies at least one unused channel in the received data. The unused channel is filtered and identified as an available content transmission channel. Content is then received from a content source and encoded to generate encoded content. The encoded content is modulated to generate modulated content, which is distributed within a distribution environment using the available content transmission channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric control module comprising—a substrate (1) for electric circuits,—first electric contact pads (3; 5) provided on a side (2a) of the substrate (1), each contact pad (3; 5) being linked to an associated electric track (7; 9) of the substrate (1) so that each contact pad (3; 5) corresponds to a position on the substrate. The module according to the invention also comprises an surface contact element (23) in the form of a metallic grid connected to the ground, this element (23) covering the side (2a) of the substrate including the contact pads (3; 5) so that a pressure on the surface contact element (23) connects the contact pads (3; 5) at the pressure point to the ground, whereby it is possible to determine the position of the pressure point.