Abstract: Remote controllers, positioning systems, and methods configured for the efficient assignment of addresses in a coded lighting positioning system are proposed. Particularly, a proposed remote controller comprises a receiver for receiving coded light from a light source in a coded lighting positioning system, where the coded light comprises an initial light source identifier of the light source. The remote controller also comprises a processing unit for assigning a modified light source identifier to the light source based on the received coded light, and a transmitter for transmitting the modified light source identifier to the light source. The modified light source identifier is a locally unique identifier used to provide positional information.

Abstract: Body coupled communication device (200; 201) arranged to receive signals via a body transmission channel (260), the device (200) comprising —two couplers (202, 204) arranged to receive a body-coupled signal from the body transmission channel (260), the body transmission channel (260) being formed by a body of a user (150) when the body is in the direct vicinity of the couplers (202, 204), —a receiver amplifier (206) coupled to at least one of the two couplers, —an inductance (220) for matching the impedance of the receiver amplifier, the inductance being arranged in parallel to the couplers.

Abstract: Based on new insights in body coupled communication systems, herein a design tool for designing a body coupled communication apparatus, and products for use in body coupled communication systems are provided herein.

Abstract: A controller 100 for granting a user input device 102 control of a controllable device 104 is disclosed. The controller 100 comprises a receiver 106 arranged for receiving a first sound signal recorded within a first time frame by a first sound sensor 110. The receiver 106 is further arranged for receiving a second sound signal recorded within a second time frame by a second sound sensor 112 located at the user input device 102. The controller 100 further comprises a processor 108 arranged for determining a level of similarity between the first sound signal and the second sound signal, wherein the first time frame and the second time frame at least partially overlap. The processor 108 is further arranged for granting the user input device 102 control of the controllable device 104 if a sufficient level of similarity has been determined.

Abstract: A lighting circuit and a method of operating a lighting circuit are described. A rectifier 14 has an input for an alternating voltage V. At least a first and a second LED assembly 20, 22 are connected to be supplied with electrical power from the rectifier 14. The first LED assembly 20 is electrically connected to a first output 26 of the rectifier 14 and electrically connected in series with an input 36 of a switching converter circuit. The second LED assembly 22 is electrically connected to an output 48 of the switching converter circuit 44. A control assembly 30 is connected to a tap 46 in the series connection for controlling operation of the first LED assembly 20.

Abstract: An RF controlled lighting unit is provided, suitable for connection to at least one of a dimmer for adjusting a phase cut angle of input mains voltage in accordance with an adjustable dimming level or an electronic switch for selecting between on- and off-states. The lighting unit includes a solid state light source; a radio circuit for receiving a wireless control signal; a rectifier circuit for rectifying the input mains voltage received from the electronic switch or the dimmer; a first power converter for driving the solid state light source in response to the rectified input mains voltage and delivering power to the radio circuit; and a second power convertor for delivering power to the radio circuit when the rectified input mains voltage becomes inadequate for the first power converter due to the phase-cut angle of the rectified input mains voltage or the off-state of the electronic switch.

Abstract: An LED dimmer can be connected between a basic LED driver and an LED arrangement. The dimmer is able at least to receive a constant current from a constant current LED driver, and it then uses a boost converter to provide voltage boosting dependent on a required dimming level.

Abstract: Based on new insights in body coupled communication systems, herein a design tool for designing a body coupled communication apparatus, and products for use in body coupled communication systems are provided herein.

Abstract: Based on new insights in body coupled communication systems, herein a design tool for designing a body coupled communication apparatus, and products for use in body coupled communication systems are provided herein.

Abstract: A circuit for use in a power harvesting system provides signals from at least first and second antennae to a summing node through respective diodes. The summing node is coupled to an output node through an output diode, and an output capacitor is provided at the output node. This implements combination of antenna signals within a rectification circuit.

Abstract: Body coupled communication device (200; 201) arranged to receive signals via a body transmission channel (260), the device (200) comprising—two couplers (202, 204) arranged to receive a body-coupled signal from the body transmission channel (260), the body transmission channel (260) being formed by a body of a user (150) when the body is in the direct vicinity of the couplers (202, 204), —a receiver amplifier (206) coupled to at least one of the two couplers, —an inductance (220) for matching the impedance of the receiver amplifier, the inductance being arranged in parallel to the couplers.

Abstract: A biometric verification device (100) arranged to compare a reference hash (480) with a verification bit string (420) obtained from a biometric, the biometric verification device comprising: —a candidate bit string generator (130) arranged to generate candidate bit strings (430) from the verification bit string and error probabilities, —a hash unit (140) arranged to apply a cryptographic hash function to said generated candidate bit strings to obtain candidate hashes, —a comparison unit (160) arranged to verify if a candidate hash generated by the hash unit matches a reference hash.

Abstract: A biometric system comprises an identity proving system with a non-volatile memory for storing biometric verification data for a biometric feature of an individual. The biometric system also includes a first body coupled communication interface configured to transmit the biometric verification data via body coupled communication along or through the body of the individual to a second body coupled communication interface. The biometric system further includes an identity verification system comprising a biometric reader configured to measure the biometric feature of the individual to obtain biometric data. The second body coupled communication interface is configured to receive the biometric verification data via the body coupled communication along or through the body of the individual.

Abstract: A lighting circuit and a method of operating a lighting circuit are described. A rectifier 14 has an input for an alternating voltage V. At least a first and a second LED assembly 20, 22 are connected to be supplied with electrical power from the rectifier 14. The first LED assembly 20 is electrically connected to a first output 26 of the rectifier 14 and electrically connected in series with an input 36 of a switching converter circuit. The second LED assembly 22 is electrically connected to an output 48 of the switching converter circuit 44. A control assembly 30 is connected to a tap 46 in the series connection for controlling operation of the first LED assembly 20.

Abstract: Apparatuses for controlling light modules (5) comprise first circuits (1) for detecting first control information transported via first signals and second circuits (2) for converting first control information into second control information. The second control information is transported via second signals. The first and second control information define light settings of the light modules (5) and have different representations. The first control information may be phase-cut information or first data. The second control information may be a parameter of the second signal or second data. The apparatus may further comprise a third circuit (3) for converting power from the first signals into third signals destined for power inputs (51) of the light modules (5). The second signals may be destined for control inputs (52) of the light modules (5). This way, a control of a light module (5) has been separated from powering the light module (5). Many more control options have become possible.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an apparatus for driving a load is disclosed. In one example, the apparatus comprises an input configured to, in a first state, receive an input signal, an output configured to, in the first state, provide a first output signal to a series arrangement of the load and a source, wherein the first output signal is configured to feed the load and to charge the source with input power provided via the input signal, and a converter configured to, in a second state different from the first state, convert a source signal from the source into a second output signal destined for the load, wherein the second output signal is configured to feed the load with source power provided by the source.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a treatment of diabetes, a scaffold and a method of preparing a scaffold. In a first aspect, this object is met by providing a scaffold comprising beta cell aggregates, wherein the aggregates are distributed over the scaffold in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: Based on new insights in body coupled communication systems, herein a design tool for designing a body coupled communication apparatus, and products for use in body coupled communication systems are provided herein.

Abstract: Remote controllers, positioning systems, and methods configured for the efficient assignment of addresses in a coded lighting positioning system are proposed. Particularly, a proposed remote controller comprises a receiver for receiving coded light from a light source in a coded lighting positioning system, where the coded light comprises an initial light source identifier of the light source. The remote controller also comprises a processing unit for assigning a modified light source identifier to the light source based on the received coded light, and a transmitter for transmitting the modified light source identifier to the light source. The modified light source identifier is a locally unique identifier used to provide positional information.

Abstract: Apparatuses for controlling light modules (5) comprise first circuits (1) for detecting first control information transported via first signals and second circuits (2) for converting first control information into second control information. The second control information is transported via second signals. The first and second control information define light settings of the light modules (5) and have different representations. The first control information may be phase-cut information or first data. The second control information may be a parameter of the second signal or second data. The apparatus may further comprise a third circuit (3) for converting power from the first signals into third signals destined for power inputs (51) of the light modules (5). The second signals may be destined for control inputs (52) of the light modules (5). This way, a control of a light module (5) has been separated from powering the light module (5). Many more control options have become possible.