Abstract: Calibration signals are transmitted across a touch panel in order to establish a baseline heat map. The touch panel may have a variety of differently transmitted frequencies and or patterns of signals that are able to help establish a baseline heat map upon which future touch events can be compared in order to improve characteristics of the receipt of the touch events by, for example, improving the ability to determine coupling.

Abstract: Calibration signals are transmitted across a touch panel in order to establish a baseline heat map. The touch panel may have a variety of differently transmitted frequencies and or patterns of signals that are able to help establish a baseline heat map upon which future touch events can be compared in order to improve characteristics of the receipt of the touch events by, for example, improving the ability to determine coupling.

Abstract: A system and method for performing frame-phase synchronization on received frames of signal on a touch detector. An apparatus and method for synchronizing frames with the phase of one or more simultaneously transmitted signals on a touch detector. One or more row conductors and one or more column conductors are arranged such that the path of the row conductor(s) cross the path of the column conductor(s). A signal emitter simultaneously initiates transmission of orthogonal signals on each of the rows at each of a plurality of intervals starting at a first time, the orthogonal signals having a known initial phase. A receiver starts receiving frames on the column at each of the intervals, starting at a later time. A signal processor determines a measure of the extent to which each of the orthogonal signals are present within the received frame—and thus, the extent to which they were transmitted across the touch detector.

Abstract: The present invention includes installing a computer network (51) in a building (24) by coupling together a hub (50, 350) and a number of network adapters (100, 400) together with previously installed cabling. Data signals are transmitted from the adapters (100, 400) to the hub (50, 350) within a first frequency range and converted to frequency-converted data signals within a second frequency range for transmission back to the adapters (100, 400). The network (51) interfaces to an ethernet bus (37) through each of the adapters (100, 400).

Abstract: One embodiment includes a dwelling (24), coaxial cabling (25), and a number of networking devices (98) coupled together with cabling (25) to provide a computer network (51). Devices (98) include a master module (100a) and adapters (100) that communicate over network (51) in accordance with a first communication protocol. Module (100a) generates: a first signal to invite adapter communication over network (51); a second signal to prompt communication by one of adapters (100) if it is the only one that responded to the first signal; and a third signal if two or more of adapters (100) responded to the first signal. The one of adapters (100) responds to the second signal by broadcasting information over network (51) and the two or more adapters (100) respond to the third signal by randomly delaying further transmission.

Abstract: An automobile hinge for pivotally mounting a panel component to a vehicle body includes a panel attachment plate adapted to be secured to the panel of a vehicle, a body attachment plate securable to the vehicle body, and an intermediate member pivotably attached between the body attachment plate and the panel attachment plate. The automobile hinge includes a fastener element at the intermediate member with the fastener element being configured to receive a fastener to secure the intermediate member to the body attachment plate. The fastener element may include one or more securing elements to impede or limit movement of the fastener insert relative to the intermediate member.

Abstract: An RF connector suitable for high frequency applications is provided. The main body of the connector has an external groove. A sleeve is provided at least partially slidably overlying the main body and having a recess at least partially corresponding to the external groove in the main body. A biasing mechanism biases against the main body and the sleeve and is preferably disposed in the external groove and the recess. The biasing mechanism exerts biasing force in a longitudinal direction of the connector to maintain the relative longitudinal position of the sleeve with respect to the main body. Because of the overlap of the sleeve and the main body acting in conjunction with the biasing mechanism, the sleeve is maintained in a stable, straight configuration, and signal loss or degradation is minimized.

Abstract: The present invention includes installing a computer network (51) in a building (24) by coupling together a hub (50, 350) and a number of network adapters (100, 400) together with previously installed cabling. Data signals are transmitted from the adapters (100, 400) to the hub (50, 350) within a first frequency range and converted to frequency-converted data signals within a second frequency range for transmission back to the adapters (100, 400). The network (51) interfaces to an ethernet bus (37) through each of the adapters (100, 400).

Abstract: A coaxial connector suitable for high frequency applications is provided. The main body of the connector has an annular groove. A bayonet sleeve is provided at least partially slidably overlying the main body and having a recess groove at least partially corresponding to the annular groove in the main body. A biasing mechanism biases against the main body and the bayonet sleeve and is preferably disposed in the annular and recess grooves. The biasing mechanism exerts biasing force in a longitudinal direction of the connector to maintain the relative longitudinal position of the bayonet sleeve with respect to the main body. Because of the overlap of the bayonet sleeve and the main body acting in conjunction with the biasing mechanism, the bayonet sleeve is maintained in a stable, straight configuration, and signal loss or degradation is minimized.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing modular exponentiation is disclosed. An apparatus in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes a first modular exponentiator and a second modular exponentiator and a coupling device interposed between the first modular exponentiator and the second modular exponentiator to receive a control signal and to selectively couple the first modular exponentiator to the second modular exponentiator in response to a state of the control signal. In one embodiment, the apparatus has a first mode of operation corresponding to a first state of the control signal wherein the first modular exponentiator is operably separated from the second modular exponentiator and a second mode of operation corresponding to a second state of the control signal wherein the first modular exponentiator is operably coupled to the second modular exponentiator via the coupling device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising initializing a circuit, said circuit having at least one memory element coupled to a memory bus, on a host system (e.g., a computer system). Monitoring signals on the memory bus of the host system, detecting a first sequence of signals, and switching control of the at least one memory element to the circuit coupled to the memory bus on the host system. The method and apparatus further comprises detecting a second sequence of signals, and switching control of the at least one memory element to the host system.

Abstract: A system is disclosed including a reconfigurable logic circuit having programmable logic, a first memory, and a second memory. The first memory stores a number of logic designs each operable to configure the programmable logic. Also included is a computer coupled to the reconfigurable logic circuit that concurrently executes one or more application programs and an interface program. The application programs generate a number of requests to utilize the reconfigurable logic circuit and the interface program responds to the requests by opening a number of coexisting program interfaces. These interfaces each correspond to an instance of one of the logic designs stored in the first memory. The reconfigurable logic circuit is responsive to the interface program to provide a number of interface buffers in the second memory that each belong to a corresponding one of the interfaces and are each operable to store data passing between the computer and the reconfigurable logic circuit.

Abstract: A microwave coupler device for connecting a first stripline conductor on one level to a second stripline conductor on another parallel level is described. The device includes a resiliently deformable electrically conductive member (preferably a metal-filled elastomer) for electrically contacting first and second stripline conductors within the device. There is provision for applying a longitudinal compressive force on the first and second stripline conductors compressing the resiliently deformable electrically conductive member between them. In certain embodiments the interconnected striplines can be rotated with respect to one another.

Abstract: A connector for a coaxial cable has a central conductor adapted to be connected to the central conductor of a coaxial connector. A first insulator is fixedly held on a central conductor and has an outwardly extending ridge. A pair of other insulators are held in abutting relationship in an outer conductor assembly, the other insulators defining a recess receiving the ridge of the first insulator. The assembly of the central conductor at first insulator may be axially snapped into the assembly of the other insulators and outer conductor.

Abstract: A connector end assembly for an angle plug connector used with coaxial cables is disclosed. The assembly includes a one-piece hexagonal body which includes a front portion extending beyond a compression spring which is captured between the bayonet sleeve and body. The projecting portion is deformed against a flat portion to capture the compression spring.

Abstract: A connector for coaxial cables is disclosed in which the sub-assemblies are changed. Reduction in numerous machining operations required to form the elements of the sub-combinations have resulted in a less expensive connector which may be assembled automatically.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to intermatable connector bodies for splicing coaxial cables. Each connector body is identical with the other and includes an outer conductive sleeve providing an outer receptacle and an outwardly projecting tongue which is intermatable with the outer receptacle of the other connector body. The outer shell of each connector body contains a dielectric having a coaxial bore in which is mounted a sleeve form inner receptacle provided with a projecting crimp sleeve which is secured, by crimping, to a coaxial cable center conductor which passes through the inner receptacle. Each inner receptacle matingly receives the crimping sleeve of another receptacle to establish an electrical splice of the respective center conductors of a pair of coaxial cables.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a passive hermetically sealed electronic component having a coupling element of soft alloy material between the component element and the leads for providing strain relief. The component element is composed of a passive element having coated ends composed of a refractory metallic material for providing reliable electrical and mechanical connection to the coupling element.