Abstract: A DC solid state circuit breaker (SSCB) and DC circuit breaker system, the SSCB having a power module (40) with a first controlled power semiconductor (41), a DC-Link (50), a semiconductor (61) and a pre-charging system (70) with an impedance (71). The power module (40) connected between a first power terminal (31) and a second power terminal (32); the DC-Link (50) connected between the first power terminal (31) and an intermediate node (34); the semiconductor (61) connected between the intermediate node (34) and the second power terminal (32); the pre-charging system (70) connected between the intermediate node (34) and a third power terminal (33). During normal operation current can flow freely between the first (31) and second (32) power terminals without producing any additional losses due to the pre-charging system (70). No varistors or similar devices are required. Several SSCBs (30) may be combined for additional features.

Abstract: Visual effects, including augmented reality-type visual effects, are applied to audiovisual performances with differing visual effects and/or parameterizations thereof applied in correspondence with computationally determined audio features or elements of musical structure coded in temporally-synchronized tracks or computationally determined therefrom. Segmentation techniques applied to one or more audio tracks (e.g., vocal or backing tracks) are used to compute some of the components of the musical structure. In some cases, applied visual effects are based on an audio feature computationally extracted from a captured audiovisual performance or from an audio track temporally-synchronized therewith.

Abstract: Visual effects, including augmented reality-type visual effects, are applied to audiovisual performances with differing visual effects and/or parameterizations thereof applied in correspondence with computationally determined audio features or elements of musical structure coded in temporally-synchronized tracks or computationally determined therefrom. Segmentation techniques applied to one or more audio tracks (e.g., vocal or backing tracks) are used to compute some of the components of the musical structure. In some cases, applied visual effects are based on an audio feature computationally extracted from a captured audiovisual performance or from an audio track temporally-synchronized therewith.

Abstract: A tool for protecting car doors. The car door protector includes a telescoping rod that expands and retracts, with a fastener disposed on a first end and a second end in order to secure the car door protector to a car. A magnet is placed within each fastener. A cord is attached to the telescoping rod, wherein the cord includes a weighted anchor attached to an end thereof. In operation, a user attaches one of the fasteners and magnets to a car door. The cord can be passed through an open window such that the anchor is in the interior of the vehicle. The window can then be closed, wherein the anchor prevents the cord from being removed. The second end of the telescoping rod is then removably secured a second car door, thereby protecting one side of a car.

Abstract: This circuit (100) includes: an intermediate layer (103), made from a conductive material and configured according to a pattern; a first electrode and a plurality of electrodes, which includes at least second and third electrodes (126, 127, 128), each electrode including: A polarizer, made from a ferromagnetic material, placed at a particular point of the pattern of the intermediate layer, and having a magnetization; A superconducting layer, made of a superconducting material, arranged on the polarizer; and a control means (112) able to modify the magnetization of the polarizer of the second electrode; another control means (122) able to modify the magnetization of the polarizer of the third electrode; bias terminals for applying a bias signal; and, terminals for measuring an output signal, a level of the output signal being correlated with a mutual orientation of the first, second and third magnetizations.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide control means for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) operable to control first and second actuators of a vehicle to deliver motive torque to drive a vehicle, the control means being operable to control a vehicle to transition between a first mode in which a first actuator is substantially disconnected from a driveline of a vehicle and a second actuator delivers motive torque to drive a vehicle and a second mode in which a first actuator is connected to a driveline by means of a releasable torque transmitting means and the control means controls first and second actuators to deliver respective first and second actuator target torque split values to drive a vehicle thereby to provide a driver demanded drive torque, when a transition from the first mode to the second mode is required the control means being configured to control rotation of a first actuator by means of a speed control means towards a target first actuator speed and to control a releasable torque transmitting mea

Abstract: This circuit (100) includes: an intermediate layer (103), made from a conductive material and configured according to a pattern; a first electrode and a plurality of electrodes, which includes at least second and third electrodes (126, 127, 128), each electrode including: A polarizer, made from a ferromagnetic material, placed at a particular point of the pattern of the intermediate layer, and having a magnetization; A superconducting layer, made of a superconducting material, arranged on the polarizer; and a control means (112) able to modify the magnetization of the polarizer of the second electrode; another control means (122) able to modify the magnetization of the polarizer of the third electrode; bias terminals for applying a bias signal; and, terminals for measuring an output signal, a level of the output signal being correlated with a mutual orientation of the first, second and third magnetizations.

Abstract: An electrically adjustable memory effect resistor comprises a stack comprising a superconductive material extending along an axis, a ferroelectric material and a conductive third material. The adjustable resistor comprises a means for controlling electrical voltage allowing an electric field to be generated between the superconductive material and the conductive material allowing the polarization direction of the ferroelectric second material to be modified. The adjustable resistor furthermore comprises an electrically insulating material placed between the ferroelectric material and the conductive material, the thickness of the insulating material varying in a direction parallel to the axis—so as to cause a variation in the electric field applied between the first layer and the third layer.

Abstract: An electrically adjustable memory effect resistor comprises a stack comprising a superconductive material extending along an axis, a ferroelectric material and a conductive third material. The adjustable resistor comprises a means for controlling electrical voltage allowing an electric field to be generated between the superconductive material and the conductive material allowing the polarization direction of the ferroelectric second material to be modified. The adjustable resistor furthermore comprises an electrically insulating material placed between the ferroelectric material and the conductive material, the thickness of the insulating material varying in a direction parallel to the axis—so as to cause a variation in the electric field applied between the first layer and the third layer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide control means for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) operable to control first and second actuators of a vehicle to deliver motive torque to drive a vehicle, the control means being operable to control a vehicle to transition between a first mode in which a first actuator is substantially disconnected from a driveline of a vehicle and a second actuator delivers motive torque to drive a vehicle and a second mode in which a first actuator is connected to a driveline by means of a releasable torque transmitting means and the control means controls first and second actuators to deliver respective first and second actuator target torque split values to drive a vehicle thereby to provide a driver demanded drive torque, when a transition from the first mode to the second mode is required the control means being configured to control rotation of a first actuator by means of a speed control means towards a target first actuator speed and to control a releasable torque transmitting mea