Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to input devices configured for use with computing devices. The present invention relates to methods and devices for establishing, maintaining and managing, wireless connections with between an input device and one or more host devices that the input device is paired with. The input device may include sensory feedback indicating the host device actively paired with the input device, and may enable switching between host devices.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to input devices configured for use with computing devices. The present invention relates to methods and devices for establishing, maintaining and managing, wireless connections with between an input device and one or more host devices that the input device is paired with. The input device may include sensory feedback indicating the host device actively paired with the input device, and may enable switching between host devices.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a touch surface that can be integrated into an electronic device. User input can be received via the touch surface (e.g., a touchscreen, a key cap). The touch surface can include a substrate, a rigid layer for maintaining the contours of the substrate, and a surface layer deposited over the rigid layer for adjusting the surface energy of the touch surface. The substrate can be made with plastic; the rigid layer can be a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating; and the surface layer can be comprised of fluoro- or silicon-rich molecules. The DLC can be deposited over the plastic substrate via physical vapor deposition (PVD) while the surface layer can be deposited over the DLC via a chemical vapor deposition (CVD). The touch surface can be constructed using different layers of material and using different methods to improve the longevity of the touch surface against repeated use and wear.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to input devices configured for use with computing devices. The present invention relates to methods and devices for establishing, maintaining and managing, wireless connections with between an input device and one or more host devices that the input device is paired with. The input device may include sensory feedback indicating the host device actively paired with the input device, and may enable switching between host devices.

Abstract: A method for displaying power sustainability data for a battery includes providing a processor and a memory device coupled to the processor and receiving power sustainability data at a plurality of times. The power sustainability data includes a remaining battery capacity and a light exposure level. The method also includes storing the plurality of times and data values associated with the power sustainability data in the memory device. Additionally, the method includes obtaining most recently received data values for remaining battery capacity and light exposure level and displaying the most recently received data values for remaining battery capacity and light exposure levels.

Abstract: A mounting system for a headrest comprising at least one shaft, the system comprising a housing adapted to enclose the shaft with a radial clearance, a moving carriage capable of being moved between a blocking position and an unblocking position, and a jaw movable between an immobilization position and a release position. The jaw is adapted to apply, when it is in the immobilization position, a clamping force to the shaft in a clamping direction perpendicular to the vertical direction, so that the shaft is supported on the housing. The moving carriage comprises at least one drive slot in which a slug from the jaw is able to move.

Abstract: Novel compounds which are alkaloids related to bis [O-(14-Benzoylaconine-8-YL)]esters.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to input devices configured for use with computing devices. The present invention relates to methods and devices for establishing, maintaining and managing, wireless connections with between an input device and one or more host devices that the input device is paired with. The input device may include sensory feedback indicating the host device actively paired with the input device, and may enable switching between host devices.

Abstract: The invention concerns compositions and methods for preparing recombinant adenoviruses. The resulting adenoviruses can be used for transferring and/or expressing genes in cells, in vitro, ex vivo or in vivo, or also in functional genomics. More particularly, the invention concerns in particular efficient methods for producing adenovirus banks and the use of said banks in functional genomics. The invention also concerns plasmids used for constructing said adenoviruses.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel compounds having the structure (I). Another object of the invention is the use of compounds (I) for the fabrication of a medicament which is used for the treatment of tumour diseases.

Abstract: Motor vehicle seat back comprising a structure, a headrest, a headrest, a support, a slide, a return element and a lock. The structure comprises at least one socket. The headrest comprises at least one stem mounted so as to slide in the socket between a high position and a low position. The stem has a curve. The support is mounted on the structure through an articulation element having at least a degree of freedom to rotate about an axis of orientation. The slide is connected to the stem and capable of sliding relative to the support in a direction of sliding. The return element is interposed between the slide and the support and biases the headrest towards its low position. The lock has an active state in which it is capable of holding the headrest in the high position and an inactive position in which it releases the headrest.

Abstract: Motor vehicle seat back comprising a structure, a headrest, a headrest, a support, a slide, a return element and a lock. The structure comprises at least one socket. The headrest comprises at least one stem mounted so as to slide in the socket between a high position and a low position. The stem has a curve. The support is mounted on the structure through an articulation element having at least a degree of freedom to rotate about an axis of orientation. The slide is connected to the stem and capable of sliding relative to the support in a direction of sliding. The return element is interposed between the slide and the support and biases the headrest towards its low position. The lock has an active state in which it is capable of holding the headrest in the high position and an inactive position in which it releases the headrest.

Abstract: Vehicle seat structure comprising first and second metal sections that extend substantially parallel to one and the same plane in two different directions and that form a junction where the first and second sections are welded together. The first section comprises a cut-out into which the second section is fitted.

Abstract: The invention relates to molecular de-airentrainer compositions comprising at least one ethoxylated ether amine and at least one acetylenic alkoxylate. The molecular de-airentrainer compositions are useful in controlling the air content of a superplasticizing mixture. The molecular de-airentrainer of the invention are useful in a variety of applications, including the preparation of cementitious mixtures, coatings and pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: The invention concerns compositions and methods for preparing recombinant adenoviruses. The resulting adenoviruses can be used for transferring and/or expressing genes in cells, in vitro, ex vivo or in vivo, or also in functional genomics. More particularly, the invention concerns in particular efficient methods for producing adenovirus banks and the use of said banks in functional genomics. The invention also concerns plasmids used for constructing said adenoviruses.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are employed for lift-detection. Beam triangulation can be used, and in one embodiment, an optical lift detection module is separate from the optical tracking module. In one embodiment, a capacitive lift detection technique is used. A capacitor is built into the bottom case of the mouse. When the mouse is resting on a surface, the surface material serves as a dielectric for the capacitor, while air serves as the dielectric when the mouse is lifted. This dielectric change leads to a change in the capacitance value, leading to detection of lift. In one embodiment, a capacitor with an easily compressable material inserted between the two electrodes is used. In another embodiment, a mechanical plunger with an elastic membrane is used for lift detection. Lift detection can be tunable and/or customizable. The actual height of the life can be detected, rather than simple on-off notifications.

Abstract: Vehicle seat structure comprising first and second metal sections that extend substantially parallel to one and the same plane in two different directions and that form a junction where the first and second sections are welded together. The first section comprises a cut-out into which the second section is fitted.

Abstract: A tool for mounting a belt in a groove of a pulley of an automotive vehicle wherein the pulley has a rim and a flat lateral surface on each side of its groove. The tool includes a main body having an internal flat body surface and an external flat body surface; a flap provided on an edge of the main body and bent substantially at a right angle relative to the internal flat body surface and in the direction thereof. The tool also has a belt guiding area having substantially an arcuate shape and projecting substantially normally from the external flat body surface. The tool is useful for mounting a power transmission striated belt that includes an elastomeric matrix and a lengthwise supporting structure consisting of polyamide 4.6 twisted strands.