Abstract: An apparatus for handling an incoming communication data frame containing a plurality of bits is provided. The apparatus may include a plurality of data matchers, each data matcher configured to compare a subset of the plurality of bits of the communication data frame with a predetermined data pattern of a plurality of data patterns and to provide a data matcher output to indicate the result of the data matcher comparison, a plurality of selectors, each selector configured to compare a subset of the data matcher outputs of the plurality of data matchers with a predetermined selection pattern of a plurality of selection patterns and to provide a selector output to indicate the result of the selector comparison, and a frame filter configured to transfer the incoming frame to application logic only if the selector outputs of the plurality of selectors match a predetermined filter pattern, and to also transfer the selector outputs of the plurality of selectors to the application logic.

Abstract: A device includes a first electronic component and a case, wherein the case includes a first charging compartment configured to accommodate and charge the first electronic component. The device further includes a first magnet included in the first electronic component and a 3D magnetic field sensor included in the case. The device further includes a detection unit configured to detect a position of the first electronic component relative to the first charging compartment based on a magnetic field sensed by the 3D magnetic field sensor.

Abstract: Examples relate to a current sensor and to a method for sensing a strength of an electric current using two groups of magnetic sensing probes. The current sensor includes a first group and a second group of magnetic sensing probes. The current sensor comprises sensor circuitry coupled to the first and the second group of magnetic sensing probes. The sensor circuitry is configured to determine a first differential magnetic field measurement of a magnetic field using probes of the first group of magnetic sensing probes. The sensor circuitry is configured to determine a second differential magnetic field measurement of the magnetic field using probes of the second group of magnetic sensing probes. The sensor circuitry is configured to determine a strength of the electric current based on a difference between the first differential magnetic field measurement and the second differential magnetic field measurement.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling an incoming communication data frame containing a plurality of bits is provided. The apparatus may include a plurality of data matchers, each data matcher configured to compare a subset of the plurality of bits of the communication data frame with a predetermined data pattern of a plurality of data patterns and to provide a data matcher output to indicate the result of the data matcher comparison, a plurality of selectors, each selector configured to compare a subset of the data matcher outputs of the plurality of data matchers with a predetermined selection pattern of a plurality of selection patterns and to provide a selector output to indicate the result of the selector comparison, and a frame filter configured to transfer the incoming frame to application logic only if the selector outputs of the plurality of selectors match a predetermined filter pattern, and to also transfer the selector outputs of the plurality of selectors to the application logic.

Abstract: Examples relate to a current sensor and to a method for sensing a strength of an electric current using two groups of magnetic sensing probes. The current sensor includes a first group and a second group of magnetic sensing probes. The current sensor comprises sensor circuitry coupled to the first and the second group of magnetic sensing probes. The sensor circuitry is configured to determine a first differential magnetic field measurement of a magnetic field using probes of the first group of magnetic sensing probes. The sensor circuitry is configured to determine a second differential magnetic field measurement of the magnetic field using probes of the second group of magnetic sensing probes. The sensor circuitry is configured to determine a strength of the electric current based on a difference between the first differential magnetic field measurement and the second differential magnetic field measurement.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid shampoo, including the following components in percentage by weight: sodium cocoyl isethionate 50-80%, first surfactant 1-10%, second surfactant 0.5-20%, polyhydric alcohol humectant 1-20% and preservative 0.1-2%; The first surfactant comprises one or two of the following: sodium lauryl sulfoacetate and disodium laureth sulfosuccinate. The second surfactant comprises one or more of the following: coco-glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine and disodium lauroamphodiacetate. The solid shampoo is in the form of solid structure. The solid shampoo is gentle and non-irritating. The solid shampoo is free of irritating ingredients such as silicon oil. Recyclable or biodegradable paper packaging can be used preferably to reduce energy consumption. The present invention also provides a method for preparing the solid shampoo.

Abstract: An embodiment method for motor control includes monitoring a plurality of position sensors coupled to a revolving motor. The monitoring includes measuring transition times of respective output patterns produced by the position sensors, the respective output patterns each including at least one transition time that repeats in accordance with each revolution of the motor. The method further includes determining a first revolution period in accordance with the measured transition times. The method also includes determining an elapsed fraction of the first revolution period that has elapsed since a start time of the first revolution period.

Abstract: An embodiment method for motor control includes monitoring a plurality of position sensors coupled to a revolving motor. The monitoring includes measuring transition times of respective output patterns produced by the position sensors, the respective output patterns each including at least one transition time that repeats in accordance with each revolution of the motor. The method further includes determining a first revolution period in accordance with the measured transition times. The method also includes determining an elapsed fraction of the first revolution period that has elapsed since a start time of the first revolution period.

Abstract: A point-of-license data collection and indexing system comprises a form database, a business database, a data entry tool, a rules database, a data association engine, and a reporting tool. The data entry tool is configured to commence a data entry session and to receive data required to complete a business licensing form and non-license business data during the same session. The business database is configured to store the entered business data. The data association engine is configured to consult the rules engine and to determine associations between items of data stored in the business database to facilitate searching of the business database using a search engine. The reporting tool is configured generate reports based on the business database, to make the license business data accessible to a government, and to make the non-license business data accessible to the public using a search engine.

Abstract: A coating solution for providing a corrosion resistant coating to a metal surface including: a water soluble silicate; and at least one metal ion (X) selected from those having a valence of less than or equal to +4; wherein said coating solution forms an aqueous silicate-X network such that the silicate remains soluble, and wherein on contact with a metal surface (Y) a coating comprising of silicate-X and Y is formed.