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: 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 method for authorizing a financial operation is disclosed, the method comprising: receiving operation data related to a financial operation; obtaining a first biometric mathematical representation of a user; storing an operation mathematical representation representing operation data and the first biometric mathematical representation in an authorization dataset; receiving the authorization dataset; obtaining the operation mathematical representation and the first biometric mathematical representation from the received authorization dataset; receiving a capture of a second image of the user; generating a second biometric mathematical representation of a user; determining a matching score by comparing the first biometric mathematical representation and the second biometric mathematical representation; authenticating an identity of the user; obtaining the operation data from the operation mathematical representation; and authorizing the financial operation if the identity is authenticated and the operation da

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing deactivation of a hydrotreatment catalyst. The hydrotreatment catalyst is used as a main active catalyst for producing renewable hydrocarbons by hydrotreatment from a renewable feedstock which comprises at least an oxygen containing compound, at least one metal containing compound and at least one phosphorus containing compound as impurities. The method comprising adjusting the metal to phosphorus (M:P) weight ratio of the renewable feedstock to a value within the range from 0.70 to 1.26, measured as elemental metal and elemental phosphorus, subjecting the obtained feedstock to a temperature of from 190 to 400° C. under reducing conditions, thereby forming a solid precipitate comprising at least one metal and phosphorus containing compound, and contacting the obtained liquid renewable feedstock with the main active catalyst, in the presence of hydrogen.

Abstract: Methods are provided for generating an electronic signature, for authenticating said electronic signature, for authenticating integrity of a content signed with said electronic signature, and for authenticating an identity of a signatory who signed said electronic signature, along with systems, computer systems and computer programs suitable for performing said methods.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device to be used by motorcyclists, cyclists or the like, wherein said device makes it possible to keep the outside of the rider's foot higher by providing the necessary length in motorbike stopping maneuvers and thus achieving a significant improvement in the support and stability of the motorcyclist-motorcycle combination. The device comprises an over-outsole which is arranged on top of the sole of the wearer's footwear and extends between the metatarsal area and the distal phalanges of the foot, wherein the aforementioned over-outsole has indentations on part of its surface and allows the toe of the device to be vertically adjusted with the over-outsole and extends between the said toe and the outer side of the footwear.

Abstract: Systems, assemblies and methods for deploying an optical fiber through a duct to a customer premises. A blowable section of the optical fiber is blown through the duct. A non-blowable section of the optical fiber is coupled to a trail end of the duct. The non-blowable section can be terminated with a hardened or ruggedized connector. The optical fiber, including both the blowable and non-blowable sections, can be wound around a spool for easy payout of the blowable section.

Abstract: A transmit-array collimating assembly, this collimating assembly being able to convert a first electromagnetic wave radiated from a first focal point and in a first frequency band, into a plane electromagnetic wave of same frequency radiated in a preset first direction, and to convert a second electromagnetic wave radiated from a second focal point and in a second frequency band, into a plane electromagnetic wave of same frequency radiated in the same preset first direction, first and second primary radiating elements solely connected to first and second output ports of a transmitting module, respectively. The first and second primary radiating elements are positioned so as to radiate the first and second electromagnetic waves from the first and second focal points, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tolerance compensation apparatus comprising a base element; a compensation element that is in threaded engagement with the base element and that forms a passage extending in an axial direction for a screw element; a nut into which the screw element can be screwed; and a holding element having a first limb holding the base element, a second limb holding the nut, and a connection section connecting the first and second limbs, wherein the first and second limbs are spaced apart from one another while forming a reception gap for receiving a component.

Abstract: A phase and/or amplitude modulation device includes a TORP signal generator and, during a phase modulation or a phase and amplitude modulation, a generator of a phase-modulated periodic signal of frequency FPRP applied to a control input of the power supply circuit of the TORP signal generator. The device may also include, during an amplitude modulation or a phase and amplitude modulation, 2P TORP generators, a thermometric code generator on 2P bits coding an amplitude modulation, a TORP generator control circuit, applying or not, to the control input of the TORP generator power supply, the periodic signal of frequency FPRP depending on the bits of the thermometric code signal, and a processing circuit coupled to the outputs of the TORP generators, and configured to produce a linear combination of signals outputted by the TORP generators.

Abstract: A structure including a first wafer, including first active components configured so as to introduce a phase shift; a first metal layer, formed on a first surface of the first wafer; a first interconnect structure, formed on a second surface of the first wafer, including first bias lines; a set of first planar antennas, formed on the first interconnect structure; a second wafer; a second metal layer, formed on a first surface of the second wafer; a set of second planar antennas, formed on a second surface of the second wafer; the first and second wafers being joined by way of the first and second metal layers such that the first and second planar antennas are aligned, the first and second metal layers forming a ground plane.

Abstract: A generator of a frequency modulated radar signal, comprising: a generator of a periodic signal frequency modulated over a part Tramp of a period T, corresponding to a square signal of which the frequency varies linearly in a first frequency band Bin of central frequency fin; an oscillator generating a sinusoidal signal of frequency fc>fin and comprised in a second frequency band Bamp>Bin and corresponding to the linear variation of the frequency of the radar signal; means coupled to an electrical supply input of the oscillator such that they generate a voltage for supplying the oscillator at the frequency of the frequency modulated periodic signal.

Abstract: A device for compensating for tolerances between two components to be connected to one another is provided. The device may have at least one base member, a compensating member which is in thread engagement with the base member. The compensating member can be moved from a starting position into a compensating position by rotating relative to the base member. The device may also have a spacer member that may be arranged on the base member.

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 structure including a first wafer, including first active components configured so as to introduce a phase shift; a first metal layer, formed on a first surface of the first wafer; a first interconnect structure, formed on a second surface of the first wafer, including first bias lines; a set of first planar antennas, formed on the first interconnect structure; a second wafer; a second metal layer, formed on a first surface of the second wafer; a set of second planar antennas, formed on a second surface of the second wafer; the first and second wafers being joined by way of the first and second metal layers such that the first and second planar antennas are aligned, the first and second metal layers forming a ground plane.

Abstract: A transmit-array collimating assembly, this collimating assembly being able to convert a first electromagnetic wave radiated from a first focal point and in a first frequency band, into a plane electromagnetic wave of same frequency radiated in a preset first direction, and to convert a second electromagnetic wave radiated from a second focal point and in a second frequency band, into a plane electromagnetic wave of same frequency radiated in the same preset first direction, first and second primary radiating elements solely connected to first and second output ports of a transmitting module, respectively. The first and second primary radiating elements are positioned so as to radiate the first and second electromagnetic waves from the first and second focal points, respectively.

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: 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: Methods, systems and computer programs are provided for authenticating an identity of a person, which includes: obtaining, from a capturing device, one or more captures including image and/or audio captures; detecting, based on spoofing-detection criteria, spoofing indicators in the captures and whether said spoofing indicators correspond to spoofing indicia; detecting, based on liveness-detection criteria, biometric-features in the captures and whether said biometric-features correspond to liveness indicia; detecting, based on identity-biometric criteria, biometric attributes in the captures and whether said biometric attributes correspond to a predefined human identity; extracting, based on time-related criteria, a time-reference hidden or codified in the captures and detecting whether said time-reference satisfies predefined time constraints; and authenticating the identity of the person depending on whether spoofing indicia have been detected, whether liveness indicia have been detected, whether biometric

Abstract: Phase and/or amplitude modulation device, comprising a TORP signal generator, and further including, during a phase modulation or a phase and amplitude modulation, a generator of a phase-modulated periodic signal of frequency FPRP applied to a control input of the power supply circuit of the TORP generator, and/or including, during an amplitude modulation or a phase and amplitude modulation: 2P TORP generators, a thermometric code generator on 2P bits coding an amplitude modulation, a TORP generator control circuit, applying or not, to the control input of the TORP generator power supply, the periodic signal of frequency FPRP depending on the bits of the thermometric code signal, and a processing circuit coupled to the outputs of the TORP generators, and configured to produce a linear combination of signals outputted by the TORP generators.