Abstract: A method for managing switching of a terminal between a plurality of physical access points to a Wi-Fi network, a virtual access point identifier dedicated to the terminal being assigned by a controller to a first physical access point, the terminal associating with the first physical access point by a first connection using the virtual access point identifier. The method includes at the first access point: transmitting, from the first physical access point to the controller, information relating to the capabilities of the terminal, receiving an order to switch from the first connection to a second connection established between the terminal and a second physical access point of the plurality using the same virtual access point identifier, the first and the second connections being adapted to the capabilities of the terminal.

Abstract: Direct-drive wind turbines (160) are disclosed. The wind turbine comprise a generator (3) mounted on a frame (1), the generator (3) comprising a generator stator (32) and a generator rotor (31) configured to rotate about a rotation axis (RA), the frame (1) has a protruding portion (11) extending beyond the generator (3), the protruding portion (11) comprising a first structure and a second structure; wherein the first and second structures are configured to rotate relative to each other and about the rotation axis (RA); wherein the first structure is attached to the generator stator (32) and the second structure is attached to the generator rotor (31); a brake system (2) attached to the first and second structures, the brake system (2) being spaced away from the generator (3) along the rotation axis (RA). Also disclosed are methods (200) for braking a direct-drive wind turbine (160).

Abstract: Direct-drive wind turbines (160) are disclosed. The wind turbine comprise a generator (3) mounted on a frame (1), the generator (3) comprising a generator stator (32) and a generator rotor (31) configured to rotate about a rotation axis (RA), the frame (1) has a protruding portion (11) extending beyond the generator (3), the protruding portion (11) comprising a first structure and a second structure; wherein the first and second structures are configured to rotate relative to each other and about the rotation axis (RA); wherein the first structure is attached to the generator stator (32) and the second structure is attached to the generator rotor (31); a brake system (2) attached to the first and second structures, the brake system (2) being spaced away from the generator (3) along the rotation axis (RA). Also disclosed are methods (200) for braking a direct-drive wind turbine (160).

Abstract: A stopping system for a cab of boarding bridges for accessing aircraft and ships, which boarding bridge comprise a round structure (1) to which the cab (2) is attached with rotational capabilities, having stopping means made up of a cab rotation blocking mechanism, formed by a linearly movable lance (12), and of a coupling part (11) for said lance, that is integral to and rotates with the cab (2). The movement of the lance is controlled by a sensor that detects the operations of the cab drive mechanism.

Abstract: A stopping system for a cab of boarding bridges for accessing aircraft and ships, which boarding bridge comprise a round structure (1) to which the cab (2) is attached with rotational capabilities, having stopping means made up of a cab rotation blocking mechanism, formed by a linearly movable lance (12), and of a coupling part (11) for said lance, that is integral to and rotates with the cab (2). The movement of the lance is controlled by a sensor that detects the operations of the cab drive mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a data and energy transmission system for telescopic boarding bridges with an inner section (2) joined to a first structure (4) and an outer section (3) connected to a second structure (5). The system has conductor rails (6) along the inner section (2) of the telescopic tunnel (1) connected to the first structure (4), and at least one pantograph mechanism (7) for electrically connecting the conductor rails (6) with the second structure (5), which is in permanent contact with said conductor rails (6) sliding along such rails accompanying the extension and retraction of the telescopic tunnel (1). There are additionally data transmission means connected to the first structure (4) and to the second structure (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a data and energy transmission system for telescopic boarding bridges with an inner section (2) joined to a first structure (4) and an outer section (3) connected to a second structure (5). The system has conductor rails (6) along the inner section (2) of the telescopic tunnel (1) connected to the first structure (4), and at least one pantograph mechanism (7) for electrically connecting the conductor rails (6) with the second structure (5), which is in permanent contact with said conductor rails (6) sliding along such rails accompanying the extension and retraction of the telescopic tunnel (1). There are additionally data transmission means connected to the first structure (4) and to the second structure (5).

Abstract: A method for capturing a standard label, such as bar code, RF, or similar, analyze and decipher it utilizing a mobile station device with label capturing means, such as a video camera or RF receiver; exchanging the captured label information and other user input preferences with one or more remote servers via a cellular network; retrieving information related to the captured label to furnish the mobile station device's user the options of inquiry or purchase from previously designated merchants. When the mobile station device is equipped with a video camera, it utilizes a resident software program to decode the video camera captured image and identify it as a standard bar code label. The mobile station device communicates preferably via the data channel, on cellular transmissions protocols that use such feature, with a cellular network, which in turn may use standard telephony or internet to connect with a remote server.