Abstract: A carrier recovery system for a receiver of a phase-modulated signal N-PSK, the system including a first pre-conditioning circuit of the signal received (S(t)), with the pre-conditioned signal (SP(t)) having a component, non-modulated in phase, at the frequency Nƒc where ƒc is the carrier used for the modulation N-PSK, and a carrier regeneration circuit to regenerate two sinusoidal signals in quadrature at the frequency ƒc, with these signals being phase locked with respect to said non-modulated component in phase of the pre-conditioned signal.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions useful in preventing the frost or ice deposition in the surface of wind turbine generator blades present in a cold climates or high altitude are provided. In addition to the anti-icing capacity, the polymeric composition prevents the deposition of dirt, i.e. it has self-cleaning properties.

Abstract: Methods and devices for biometric verification are disclosed. During registration or encoding, a first vector representing biometric features of a subject is generated. Machine-readable optical labels based on the first vector are then generated. During validation or decoding, physical characteristics representative of the subject are captured, the physical characteristic containing biometric features of the subject. The biometric features are identified in the captured physical characteristics. A second vector representing the identified biometric features is generated. The machine-readable optical label is read to decode the first vector. The first vector is compared with the second vector to compute a match probability.

Abstract: A profile (10,20) for article of furniture is structurally configured to establish a first association position (30) and a second association position (31) in relation to the article of furniture, thus enabling flexibility in producing and assembling the profile and its corresponding system, and providing the user with an array of easy-to-apply finish options.

Abstract: Device for adjusting the locking of an injection locked frequency multiplier, including: a first input receiving a first signal of frequency f1, and a second input receiving a second signal of frequency f2 outputted by the frequency multiplier; a sub-sampler of the second signal; a control circuit configured for: receiving a third signal corresponding to the second signal sub-sampled by the first signal or by another multiple signal of frequency of f1, then carrying out a high-pass or band-pass filtering of the third signal; determining that the frequency multiplier is locked on a multiple of f1 when the signal obtained after filtering is substantially zero, then outputting a signal the value of which is representative of the locking or not of the frequency multiplier.

Abstract: Device for adjusting the locking of an injection locked frequency multiplier, including: a first input receiving a first signal of frequency f1, and a second input receiving a second signal of frequency f2 outputted by the frequency multiplier; a sub-sampler of the second signal; a control circuit configured for: receiving a third signal corresponding to the second signal sub-sampled by the first signal or by another multiple signal of frequency of f1, then carrying out a high-pass or band-pass filtering of the third signal; determining that the frequency multiplier is locked on a multiple of f1 when the signal obtained after filtering is substantially zero, then outputting a signal the value of which is representative of the locking or not of the frequency multiplier.

Abstract: A carrier recovery system for a receiver of a phase-modulated signal N-PSK, the system including a first pre-conditioning circuit of the signal received (S(t)), with the pre-conditioned signal (SP(t)) having a component, non-modulated in phase, at the frequency Nƒc where ƒc is the carrier used for the modulation N-PSK, and a carrier regeneration circuit to regenerate two sinusoidal signals in quadrature at the frequency ƒc, with these signals being phase locked with respect to said non-modulated component in phase of the pre-conditioned signal.

Abstract: Processes and techniques are disclosed to identify regions of suspected malignancy and their localization within a body part or organ. These methods rely on the analysis of infrared images to identify thermal abnormalities using image post-processing techniques, numerical modeling, iterative solutions methodology or a digital library. The methods utilize noninvasive, non-radiative and no contact infrared imaging that can be used for breast cancer screening for improved prognosis.

Abstract: A voltage-controlled oscillator, including a voltage-controlled LC resonator including at least one first output node; an amplifier including at least one first dual-gate MOS transistor including first and second gates, coupling the first output node to a second node of application of a reference potential; and a regulation circuit capable of applying to the second gate of the first transistor a bias voltage variable according to the amplitude of the oscillations of a signal delivered on the first output node of the oscillator.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions useful in preventing the frost or ice deposition in the surface of wind turbine generator blades present in a cold climates or high altitude are provided. In addition to the anti-icing capacity, the polymeric composition prevents the deposition of dirt, i.e. it has self-cleaning properties.

Abstract: The invention provides a composite laminate comprising an outer, an intermediate and an inner section comprising, respectively, first layers of composite material and one or more functional layers having a printed circuit for absorbing the electromagnetic radiation incident on the composite laminate; second layers of composite material; a conducting layer contiguous to the intermediate section and third layers of composite material. The values of the resistivity of the functional layer and the thickness of the intermediate section are comprised in predefined ranges for the attenuation of the reflection of electromagnetic radiation of the composite laminate in the S or X bands up to a peak of ?20 dB. The invention also refers to manufacturing methods of the composite laminate (11) and to wind turbine blades including the composite laminate.

Abstract: A profile (10,20) for article of furniture is structurally configured to establish a first association position (30) and a second association position (31) in relation to the article of furniture, thus enabling flexibility in producing and assembling the profile and its corresponding system, and providing the user with an array of easy-to-apply finish options.

Abstract: A sheet material dispenser is provided for a utensil item that allows a user to dispense individual sheets of material, such as adhesive notes, tape, or paper material, from the upper end of a writing utensil or similar tool. The device comprises one of a sheet material housing or support, whereby individual sheets are dispensed from the upper end of the utensil and the device remains connected to the utensil item while the utensil item is used. The housing comprises one of a rectangular or rounded housing with an elongated slot therealong to dispense individual sheets of material. The upper end of the housing is secured closed using an end cap. The sheet material support comprises a U-shaped assembly that supports a stack of exposed sheets for individual dispensation. The lower end of each device comprises an aperture adapted to secure to the upper end of the utensil.

Abstract: The invention provides a composite laminate comprising an outer, an intermediate and an inner section comprising, respectively, first layers of composite material and one or more functional layers having a printed circuit for absorbing the electromagnetic radiation incident on the composite laminate; second layers of composite material; a conducting layer contiguous to the intermediate section and third layers of composite material. The values of the resistivity of the functional layer and the thickness of the intermediate section are comprised in predefined ranges for the attenuation of the reflection of electromagnetic radiation of the composite laminate in the S or X bands up to a peak of ?20 dB. The invention also refers to manufacturing methods of the composite laminate (11) and to wind turbine blades including the composite laminate.

Abstract: An auxiliary screen. The auxiliary screen includes a display having a screen, wherein a compartment is disposed within the display. An opening of the compartment is disposed along a lateral side of the display. A housing is slidably disposed within the compartment, wherein the housing can selectively move between an open position and a closed position. The housing can further receive a mobile device therein. The mobile device is operably connected to the display, such that the screen displays the graphical interface of the mobile device. An input device that can allow a user to interact with the graphical interface of the mobile device is operably connected to the display.

Abstract: A clock receiver including: a ring oscillator adapted to generate a clock signal, the ring oscillator having a sequence of N inverters, an input of a first inverter being coupled to a feedback node, an input of a second inverter being connected to an output of the first inverter and to an input line for receiving a reference clock signal, and an output of the second inverter or of a third inverter providing a first phase signal; a further sequence of inverters, an input of a first further inverter being coupled to the feedback node, and an output of another further inverter providing a second phase signal; and a control circuit for adjusting an oscillation frequency of the ring oscillator based on the relative phases of the first and second phase signals.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and techniques relating to network upgrade and protocol selection in wireline communication networks are described. A described network device includes ports to connect with destination devices over wireline transmission mediums, wireline transmission mediums respectively comprising at least one pair of wires for transmitting and receiving data; a packet processor configured to forward packets to and from the ports; first transceiver circuitry configured to communicate using an Ethernet protocol over at least a portion of the wireline transmission mediums; second transceiver circuitry configured to communicate using an OFDM broadband protocol over at least a portion of the wireline transmission mediums; and a controller.

Abstract: This invention consists of a pneumatic accessory to limit aerodynamic forces in horizontal axis wind turbine blades, which is mainly integrated by an inflatable seal or microtab, a rigid cover with a specific shape that assembles onto a cavity external to the suction surface of the blade, and a pneumatic feed system.

Abstract: Electronic device comprising an interconnection structure comprising an alternating stack of arrays of conducting lines and dielectric layers in which: all the lines of a same array extend in a same plane and form an equipotential; a first pattern of a first array is such that the lines of the first array intersect at several intersections; a third pattern of a third array is similar, superimposed and aligned with the first pattern; a second pattern of a second array arranged between the first and third arrays is such that the lines of the second array intersect at several intersections offset with respect to those of the first and third patterns; a first conducting via extends from a line of the first and/or third array and is not in contact with the second array.

Abstract: An auxiliary screen. The auxiliary screen includes a display having a screen, wherein a compartment is disposed within the display. An opening of the compartment is disposed along a lateral side of the display. A housing is slidably disposed within the compartment, wherein the housing can selectively move between an open position and a closed position. The housing can further receive a mobile device therein. The mobile device is operably connected to the display, such that the screen displays the graphical interface of the mobile device. An input device that can allow a user to interact with the graphical interface of the mobile device is operably connected to the display.