Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for detecting the concurrent presence of at least two targets within a biological sample. The method includes contacting said biological sample with a first binding agent, said first binding agent operably linked to a first sortase molecule, wherein said first binding agent specifically binds to a first target; contacting said biological sample with a second binding agent, said second binding agent operably linked to a first sortase recognition sequence peptide, wherein said second binding agent specifically binds to a second target; adding a sortase substrate under conditions where a first sortase-mediated ligation of the sortase substrate to the first sortase recognition sequence will produce a ligation product, and detecting the ligation product, wherein detection of said ligation product indicates the concurrent presence of the first target and the second target in the biological sample. Also disclosed are kits comprising reagents for performing the methods as claimed.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses are disclosed for providing a uniform RF field and magnetic bias field to a nitrogen vacancy center diamond.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display screen comprising: a housing forming an enclosure; a display surface on the front face of the housing; a printed circuit board arranged inside the housing; and at least one light-emitting diode that forms a back-lighting source for the display surface and is arranged on a face of the printed circuit board. The display screen is characterized in that the printed circuit board is a single-face printed circuit board, the display screen comprises a thermoconductive plate arranged against the face of the printed circuit board opposite the one carrying the at least one light-emitting diode, and the display screen also comprises a second double-face printed circuit board that has a smaller surface than the single-face printed circuit board, is connected to said single-face printed circuit board by at least one electrical connection, and carries at least one element for controlling the back-lighting of the display surface.

Abstract: A command device (6) for at least one function of a motor vehicle, the device comprising:—a touchpad (1) configured to receive a command of said at least one function,—at least one antenna (3,4) arranged around the touchpad (1) in such a way as to frame said touchpad (1), the antenna (3,4) being capable of forming a capacitor with at least one exterior element (2,5) in contact with the touchpad (1),—means for measuring (8) the capacitance of the capacitor formed by the antenna (3,4) and said at least one exterior element (2,5), and—a means of control of the command (9) configured so as to take account of the command received by the touchpad (1) when the capacitance measured by the measurement means (8) lies in a predetermined interval.

Abstract: According to one aspect, the invention relates to a proximity detector (10) of a motor vehicle device (Eq), the proximity detector (10) comprising:—a detection antenna (1) generating a detection signal when a user (U) is in the proximity of said device (Eq);—a printed circuit (2) processing the detection signal in order to command an action of said device (Eq);—and a conducting rod (3) for electrical connection of the detection antenna (1) to the printed circuit (2).

Abstract: A quality control system for performing quality control checks on pre-scheduled medical imaging studies. The system includes a processor and an interface for receiving electronic orders, each order specifying a medical imaging procedure to be performed at a specified procedure time to produce a study. The processor performs a series of functions for each electronic order. It first determines whether the study to be produced by the specified procedure according to the order requires a quality control check. Then, if the study requires a quality control check, the processor waits until a decision time that is the earlier of the time that the study becomes available for performing a quality control check, and a period of time after the specified procedure time. If, at the decision time, the study is available for performing a quality control check, then the processor performs the quality control check on the study.

Abstract: Automatic Kitchen Cabinet openers may frequently include two types of mechanisms. One type of mechanism is designed for a swinging door, such as a cupboard door. Another type is designed for sliding drawers. For a swinging door mechanism, a rotational motion is generated by a bi-directional servo motor to open or close, or open and close, the door. On a sliding mechanism, rotational motion of a geared motor may be converted to translational motion to slide the drawer in or out. These motors are controlled by a microcontroller as one system or individual unit with IR motion sensor integration or remotely via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth or voice control. In some embodiments the mechanisms may be operated by 6V or 12V DC battery adapter.

Abstract: An integrated circuit package is provided. The package includes a housing on which at least one semiconductor device is mounted, active side up. A substrate having a transmission line formed on or within a first dielectric layer thereof is provided. The transmission line is arranged between the active side of the semiconductor device and at least one input or output port of the package for providing an electrical connection therebetween.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for detecting the concurrent presence of at least two targets within a biological sample. The method includes contacting said biological sample with a first binding agent, said first binding agent operably linked to a first sortase molecule, wherein said first binding agent specifically binds to a first target; contacting said biological sample with a second binding agent, said second binding agent operably linked to a first sortase recognition sequence peptide, wherein said second binding agent specifically binds to a second target; adding a sortase substrate under conditions where a first sortase-mediated ligation of the sortase substrate to the first sortase recognition sequence will produce a ligation product, and detecting the ligation product, wherein detection of said ligation product indicates the concurrent presence of the first target and the second target in the biological sample. Also disclosed are kits comprising reagents for performing the methods as claimed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control and display module for a motor vehicle, comprising a screen (2), a capacitive touch panel (3) on top of the screen (2) and a frame (7) surrounding the capacitive touch panel (3) and having one edge (8) overlapping a peripheral edge of said panel (3), thereby forming a cavity between the capacitive touch panel (3) and the frame (7). The module is characterised in that it comprises a glass plate (9) glued to the capacitive touch panel (3), closing the cavity in order to reduce at least partially the difference between the levels of the capacitive touch panel (3) and the upper surface of the frame (7).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an outer wall for electronic control (300; 400; 500), particularly comprising: an outer portion (1) which includes at least one button (5; 6) and a fixed portion (2), each button (5; 6) and said fixed portion (2) having an opening (3) therebetween; an inner portion (310; 410; 510) which includes, in particular, a printed circuit (12); characterized in that the outer wall (300; 400; 500) comprises at least one metal part (320; 420; 520; 530) capable of capturing, at at least one of the openings (3), static electricity which would likely affect the printed circuit (12) in the absence of said metal part (320; 420; 520; 530).

Abstract: The invention relates to a display screen comprising: a housing forming an enclosure; a display surface on the front face of the housing; a printed circuit board arranged inside the housing; and at least one light-emitting diode that forms a back-lighting source for the display surface and is arranged on a face of the printed circuit board. The display screen is characterised in that the printed circuit board is a single-face printed circuit board, the display screen comprises a thermoconductive plate arranged against the face of the printed circuit board opposite the one carrying the at least one light-emitting diode, and the display screen also comprises a second double-face printed circuit board that has a smaller surface than the single-face printed circuit board, is connected to said single-face printed circuit board by at least one electrical connection, and carries at least one element for controlling the back-lighting of the display surface.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is an electronic control panel (1) for a motor vehicle, characterized in that it comprises a touch-sensitive screen (3), a touch-sensitive control surface (5) contiguous with said touch-sensitive screen, and a common support (33) for the touch-sensitive screen (3) and for the touch-sensitive control surface (5), the touch-sensitive screen (3) and the touch-sensitive control surface (5) being arranged on the common support (33) at the same level where they meet so as to define a near-continuous control area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature detection device (1) for detecting the temperature (Ta) of the air (A) in the passenger compartment (100) of a vehicle, that comprises at least one temperature sensor (2) provided in an air duct (4) having a first portion (5), said air duct (4) being in aeraulic communication with the air of the (A) of the passenger compartment (100) through said first portion (5). The temperature detection device (1) includes means capable of preventing the direct influence of solar rays (RS) on the temperature sensor (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device (100) for a control panel for a motor vehicle, comprising opening (111) at which a display screen (130) is located, characterized in that the display device (100) comprises a seal (120) placed on at least a portion of the periphery of the opening (111).

Abstract: An electronic device includes least two electronic components linked electrically to one another using a flexible connector. The flexible connector includes multiple conducting blades, and is interposed between the two electrical components such that longitudinal edges of the flexible connector are held in contact against respective connection pads of each of the electronic components. The flexible connector is ultimately compressed, respectively, against both electronic components. The electronic device is equipped with two additional conducting blades for checking the state of compression of the flexible connector. The two additional conducting blades include an electrical circuit for determining the state of compression of the flexible connector by a resistive measurement and integrating at least one additional conducting blade of the flexible connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an outer wall for electronic control (300; 400; 500), particularly comprising: an outer portion (1) which includes at least one button (5; 6) and a fixed portion (2), each button (5; 6) and said fixed portion (2) having an opening (3) therebetween; an inner portion (310; 410; 510) which includes, in particular, a printed circuit (12); characterised in that the outer wall (300; 400; 500) comprises at least one metal part (320; 420; 520; 530) capable of capturing, at at least one of the openings (3), static electricity which would likely affect the printed circuit (12) in the absence of said metal part (320; 420; 520; 530).

Abstract: An electronic device includes least two electronic components linked electrically to one another using a flexible connector. The flexible connector includes multiple conducting blades, and is interposed between the two electrical components such that longitudinal edges of the flexible connector are held in contact against respective connection pads of each of the electronic components. The flexible connector is ultimately compressed, respectively, against both electronic components. The electronic device is equipped with two additional conducting blades for checking the state of compression of the flexible connector. The two additional conducting blades include an electrical circuit for determining the state of compression of the flexible connector by a resistive measurement and integrating at least one additional conducting blade of the flexible connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature detection device (1) for detecting the temperature (Ta) of the air (A) in the passenger compartment (100) of a vehicle, that comprises at least one temperature sensor (2) provided in an air duct (4) having a first portion (5), said air duct (4) being in aeraulic communication with the air of the (A) of the passenger compartment (100) through said first portion (5). The temperature detection device (1) includes means capable of preventing the direct influence of solar rays (RS) on the temperature sensor (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control panel, in particular for a motor vehicle, provided with at least one rotary button (10) for adjusting a parameter relating to an air stream propelled by a ventilating, heating and/or air conditioning apparatus, characterised in that the said adjusting button (10) is an optical encoder with selective light emission and reception, and comprising a rotatable part (20) protruding from the control panel, and a fixed part (30) co-operating with the moving part (20) for emitting and receiving the light. This control panel is adapted to adjust, for example, the temperature, flow rate or distribution of the said air stream.