Abstract: A receiver is provided for use with a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) comprising multiple satellites. The receiver comprises a receiver clock and at least one antenna for receiving multiple signals over multiple respective channels, each channel being defined by a transmitting satellite and a receiving antenna at opposing ends of the channel. The receiver further comprises at least one correlator for calculating cross-correlation functions between (i) the signals received over the multiple channels and (ii) reference versions of the navigation signals provided by the receiver. The receiver is configured to use the calculated cross-correlation functions to perform a joint estimate of (i) a clock bias of the receiver clock relative to the time reference maintained by the GNSS, and (ii) a composite channel comprising the combined contribution of the multiple channels as a function of time-delay.

Abstract: This disclosure provides techniques for treatment of aqueous matrices using electrolysis to produce soluble metals. An aqueous matrix of interest is passed through an electrolysis device with at least one consumable electrode, which dissolves under applied current, transferring a desired reagent to the aqueous matrix of interest. In one embodiment, the electrolysis device is used in a water delivery network to passivate hexavalent chromium (Cr6) and/or convert it to trivalent chromium; the electrode can be made of food-grade metal tin, which is electrolyzed to form a stannous reagent, which then reacts with the Cr6. The disclosed techniques provide for Cr6 passivation without requiring the use of concentrated acids or other harmful substances. Long term reagent generation efficiency can be enhanced through the use of cleaning processes which maintain a fresh electrode surface in contact with the aqueous matrix of interest.

Abstract: The present invention deals with activation and start-up procedures of catalysts for the deep HDS of middle distillates for producing ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD), consisting of two in situ activation stages: at stage 1, TGA is applied, and at stage 2, DMDS is used; kerosene is the transport means at these stages, which are carried out under given temperature and pressure conditions, and feedstock and hydrogen flows at established times. After the activation of the catalyst in situ, the stabilization stage takes place under selected temperature and pressure conditions, feedstock and hydrogen flow at established times, with which the stabilization of the highly dispersed metallic sulfides is achieved and, in this way, the activity of the catalysts removing contaminants for the production of ULSD is increased.

Abstract: A cellular base station that includes a baseband unit, at least one programmable power supply and a communication interface is provided. The baseband unit is in communication with a backhaul communication system and a radio. The at least one programmable power supply is configured to provide power to the radio through a communication circuit. The communication interface is in communication with the programmable power supply. The communication interface is configured to provide communications between the programmable power supply and a remote location regarding the communication circuit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of microporous carbon materials to perform selective separations of nitrogen in gas mixtures such as hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide, methane and C2, C3 and C4+ hydrocarbons, with high efficiency, shaped of microspheres or cylinders from copolymers of poly (vinylidene chloride-co-methyl acrylate) with density of 1.3 to 1.85 g/cm·sup·3 or poly (vinylidene chloride-co-vinyl chloride) with density of 1.3 to 1.85 g/cm.sup.3, using two stages. The first stage consists of a surface passivation of the material by chemical attack in a highly alkaline alcohol solution, with the aim of effecting a precarbonization on the surface of the copolymer that during the pyrolysis process is not deformed and gradually develops microporosity. The material of the first stage presents, in the layer, percentages between 55% to 85% carbon, between 5% to 20% oxygen, and between 10% to 40% chlorine.

Abstract: Described herein is a hair care composition including from about 0.01% to about 20% of a lipid being one or more unsaturated fatty materials chosen from unsaturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty alcohols, and mixtures thereof. The unsaturated fatty material has a Log P of less than 8. The hair care composition also includes from about 0.01% to about 10% of a fatty acid monoester of a polyol, a saturated fatty alcohol, an ester of a saturated fatty alcohol, and mixtures thereof. The molecule of the fatty acid component of the fatty acid monoester includes a linear or a branched carbon chain with 10 to 22 carbon atoms. The fatty acid monoester of a polyol has a log P of less than 8. The molecule of the fatty alcohol includes a linear or branched carbon chain with 8 to 22 carbon atoms. The hair care composition also includes a non-aqueous volatile solvent.

Abstract: A direct electrical power converter, DPX, that connects a primary port including a DC or AC energy source, with a secondary port including a DC or AC load, comprising a transformer or autotransformer; a first power switch between two nodes, having two power terminals and a first control terminal; and a second power switch between other different two nodes having two power terminals, and a second control terminal wherein said switches are configured to connect the primary port energy source to the secondary port load, through the transformer or autotransformer. The cited first and second power switches are configured to be operated simultaneously under the action of a logic control signal providing a conducting status with all 10 the power switches being simultaneously in an On state or with all the power switches simultaneously in an Off state, connecting or disconnecting said transformer to said primary port and said secondary ports simultaneously.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for configuring a network in a motor vehicle having at least a first switch and a second switch. The method provides, based on a common syntax, a first piece of configuration information for the first switch and a second piece of configuration information for the second switch. The method converts, by a respective processing module, the first piece of configuration information into a first piece of control information and the second piece of configuration information into a second piece of control information, wherein a syntax of the first piece of control information differs from a syntax of the second piece of control information. The method controls the first switch according to the first piece of control information and the second switch according to the second piece of control information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the discrimination of biological tissues, such that it is capable of carrying out the discrimination of tissue under complicated operating conditions, for example due to the presence of contaminating elements given off by a cutting operation, due to the presence of moisture in the biological tissue, or due to the presence of a non-controlled atmosphere that interferes with the results of the readings. The invention allows building more complex devices, including cutting instruments, such that it is possible to carry out a surgical intervention in a safe manner by preventing cutting into tissues that are to be avoided during said cutting operation.

Abstract: The present disclosure is enclosed in the area of multi-way bladder catheters, which are suitable for draining urine and/or blood and/or instillation liquid from the bladder of a patient. It refers to a bladder catheter (1) with a drainage outlet (5), a drainage channel (11) and drainage inlets (4), the drainage channel (11) connecting the drainage outlet (5) and the drainage inlets (4), and an instillation inlet (2), a branched channel (12) and more than one instillation outlets (3), the branched channel (12) having a portion with a single way connecting to the instillation inlet (2) and several portions each connecting to the instillation outlets (3), wherein the portion with a single way is furcated to each of the several portions connecting to an instillation outlet (3), such that instillation liquid injected in the instillation inlet (2) is furcated and ejected from each of the instillation outlets (3). It guarantees that no change of procedure is required for a practitioner, in a simplified manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a basket lifting-stacking machine, for lifting baskets by means of a rack-and-pinion lifting system driven by a single-phase self-braking motor so that the customer can lift the basket to the height that best suits their own height, with automatic movement of the basket towards the basket-stacking module, by means of conveyor belts and an electromagnet driven by a linear actuator, and automatic basket stacking with a platform that adapts its height to the number of baskets stacked by means of a scissor lift system driven by a linear actuator with a potentiometer.

Abstract: A method of estimating, for an antenna of a base station, variations in received signal strength at User Equipments, UEs, the method comprising: transmitting, to a plurality of UEs, a reference signal; receiving, as input data: signal strength measurements indicating received reference signal strength of the reference signal from the UEs, and positional information from the UEs; generating model coefficients by processing the input data in a training model; and estimating variations in received signal strength of the received reference signal received at the UEs, the estimated variations corresponding to an electrical tilt change of the antenna, wherein the variations in received signal strength are estimated by: processing, in a prediction model, the generated model coefficients, a Remote Electrical Tilt, RET, increment which defines the electrical tilt change, and the positional information received from the UEs.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to regulation of a rate of incoming orders by buffering or otherwise batching orders together as they are received and subsequently forwarding batches of orders to a match engine for processing thereby in a manner which may equalize orders from traders having varying abilities to rapid submit orders or otherwise capitalize on market events. The disclosed embodiments further relate to prioritizing the matching of resting orders against an incoming order. In particular, the disclosed embodiments alter the priority of a given resting order to match against an incoming order, relative to other suitably matching resting orders, as a function of how long the orders have been resting on the order book.

Abstract: Solvent free epoxy systems are disclosed that can include a hardener compound H comprising: a molecular structure (R1—(Y1)n), wherein R1 is an ionic moiety, Y1 is a nucleophilic group, n is a between 2 and 10; and an ionic moiety A acting as a counter ion to R1; and an epoxy compound E comprising: a molecular structure (R2—Z1)n), wherein R2 is an ionic moiety, Z1 comprises an epoxide group, n is a between 2 and 10, and an ionic moiety B acting as a counter ion to R2. In embodiments, the epoxy compound E and/or the hardener H is comprised in a solvent-less ionic liquid. The systems can further include accelerators, crosslinkers, plasticizers, inhibitors, ionic hydrophobic and/or super-hydrophobic compounds, ionic hydrophilic compounds, ionic transitional hydrophobic/hydrophilic compounds, biological active compounds, and/or plasticizer compounds. Polymers made from the disclosed epoxy systems and their methods of use are described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mass sensing based on integrated, functionalized piezoelectric resonators are described. A sensor includes a resonator coupled to an amplifier to form an oscillator. The resonator comprises a piezoelectric material and two or more electrodes, wherein the resonator has a first set of resonances, each with a set of electrical parameter values; a reflector underneath the resonator; a receptor coupled to the resonator, wherein the resonator has a second set of resonances, each with a set of different electrical parameter values when the target binds to the receptor; and a heating element and temperature sensor coupled to the receptor.

Abstract: A device manager includes a processor and memory, coupled to the processor, that stores a program of instructions. The processor is configured to execute the program of instructions to determine an availability of at least a portion of a cloud-based media management system configured to provide media automation services to a managed device, and in response to determining that the at least a portion of a cloud-based media management system is unavailable, transmit a status message to the managed device, wherein the status message indicates that the managed device is to emulate the at least a portion of a cloud-based media management system.

Abstract: An electrical switched-mode power converter (1) and a method to operate it The power converter has some power switches, two DC ports (201, 202), in which power in each port (201, 202) may flow uni-directionally or bi-directionally, controlled by the duty cycle (d) of the power switches and including at least an inductance Lm (4) whose voltage waveform alternates between a positive (V+) and a negative (V?) values at the switching frequency of the converter and its mean value is zero in steady state. The power converter includes an additional DC port (200) connected to said inductance Lm (4), said DC port (200) with uni-directional or bi-directional power flow, comprising a controlled or un-controlled power switch (6), a second inductance Ls2 (7) operated to control the mean value of its current and an output capacitor (8) wherein the voltage of the additional DC port (200) is controlled by the switching frequency (f) of the power converter.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automated station for salting meat pieces in a predetermined manner, enabling a method for salting poultry meat pieces to be automated, thus increasing productivity and thereby improving safety conditions. The station comprises motorised supply means for supplying meat pieces (P) in a forward direction, handling means for handling meat pieces in order to handle the meat piece coming from the supply means, salt supply means configured to provide salt on an inner and outer area of the meat piece (P), as well as a retrieval system for retrieving salt coming from the salt supply means.

Abstract: A non-reciprocal filter with parametric amplification to obtain non-reciprocal propagation of forward and reverse signals is disclosed. The non-reciprocal filter may include two asymmetrical transmission lines and a current source. The filter, when implemented in the acoustics domain using surface acoustic waves (SAW), may operate in a phase-coherent or a phase-incoherent degenerate mode, providing low insertion loss and high decibels of isolation.

Abstract: A monitoring system monitors processing of incoming messages by an application, and logs data related to performance of the application. The application includes a plurality of checkpoints, and the monitoring system logs data upon each message traversing the checkpoints in the application. The monitoring system is configured to dynamically modify checkpoints within the application based on latency detection of portions of the application, resulting in improved granularity/resolution of the data collected from congested portions of the application, and reducing the performance penalty of the monitoring system from portions of the application that are not congested.