Abstract: The invention discloses a screen splicing system and a video data stream processing method. The system includes: a video acquisition subsystem, configured to acquire an original video data stream, and output the acquired original video data stream to a smooth displaying subsystem after a smooth displaying image processing mode is enabled; the smooth displaying subsystem, connected with the video acquisition subsystem and configured to receive the original video data stream from the video acquisition subsystem, sequentially perform smooth displaying image processing and screen cutting processing on the original video data stream and send the cut video data stream to a screen splicing subsystem; and the screen splicing subsystem, connected with the smooth displaying subsystem and configured to perform splicing processing on the cut video data stream and send the spliced video data stream to a splicing display wall.

Abstract: A serving call server control function (S-CSCF) server in an IMS network is configured to receive a service request targeting a client device belonging to the IMS network and under the charge of the S-CSCF server. The S-CSCF server uses information elements contained in the service request to perform verifications, including: determining that the requested service is a telephone service; and determining that the user of the target client device targeted in the service request has not subscribed to a telephone service with the operator of the IMS network. If the result of the verifications is positive, the S-CSCF server directs the service request to a telephone network to which the target client device belongs. The server is applicable to subscribers of an IMS network benefiting from non-conversational services in packet mode from the IMS network, but having telephone services supplied thereto by a circuit-switched network.

Abstract: An HVAC system for a vehicle includes a skin temperature sensor for measuring an actual skin temperature of the driver and a cabin temperature sensor for measuring an actual cabin temperature of ambient air within the passenger cabin. A controller module stores a target cabin temperature. The controller module controls the HVAC system according to a first error between the target cabin temperature and the actual cabin temperature. The actual cabin temperature is filtered according to a first time constant. A personalization module stores a target skin temperature, and the personalization module determines an offset to be applied to the target cabin temperature according to a second error between the target skin temperature and the actual skin temperature. The actual skin temperature is filtered according to a second time constant longer than the first time constant.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting identity in an authenticated data transmission. For example, a contactless transaction between a portable user device and an access device may be conducted without exposing the portable user device's public key in cleartext. In one embodiment, an access device may send an access device public key to a portable user device. The user device may return a blinded user device public key and encrypted user device data. The access device may determine a shared secret using the blinded user device public key and an access device private key. The access device may then decrypt the encrypted user device data using the shared secret.

Abstract: A system and method, responsive to receiving a request for content from a terminal, to respond to the terminal with instructions configured to set up a bi-directional communication channel at the terminal for communication between a server and the terminal and to subsequently load the requested content. The requested content comprises at least one referencing object and a plurality of referenced objects belonging to the content. The method and system will generate a modified referencing object by replacing, in the referencing object, links to referenced objects that are external links with modified links that point to a locally stored version of the same object and then to send the referenced objects to the terminal over the bi-directional communication channel. The modified referencing object will be sent to the terminal such that the modified links in the modified referencing object point to referenced objects previously sent to the terminal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a pressure sensor, comprising the following steps: assembling a support substrate with a deformable membrane on which strain gauges have been deposited, wherein the deformable membrane comprises a thinned area at the center thereof, the support substrate is disposed on top of the deformable membrane, the support substrate comprises an upper surface and a lower surface in contact with the deformable membrane, and the support substrate also comprises lateral recesses arranged on top of the strain gauges and a central recess arranged on top of the thinned area of the membrane, so as to obtain a micromechanical structure; and, once the assembly has been obtained, depositing, in a single step, at least one conductive material on the upper surface of the support and in the lateral recesses of the support, said conductive material extending into the recesses in order to be in contact with the strain gauges so as to form electrical contacts in contact with the strain ga

Abstract: A metal loaded catalyst comprises a support and main active metal components and optional auxiliary active metal components, wherein the main active metal components are elementary substances and obtained by ionizing radiation reducing precursors of main active metal components. The catalyst can be widely used in the catalytic reactions of petrochemistry industry with high activity and selectivity. The catalyst can be used directly without being reduced preliminarily by hydrogen.

Abstract: A preform manufacturing apparatus comprising a supply of fiber strip, a moveable positive fiber strip delivery mechanism coupled between a desired lay down location and the supply of fiber strip to positively deliver and orient the supply of fiber strip to the desired lay down location, and an optional electronic unwinder coupled to the supply of fiber strip when more delicate textile strips are used to fabricate the net shape preform is described herein. The electronic unwinder is configured to interact with the moveable positive fiber strip delivery mechanism.

Abstract: One example discloses an acoustic pairing device, comprising: an acoustic processor configured to receive a first acoustic signal and a second acoustic signal; a signal comparison module configured to identify a propagation delay or amplitude difference between the first and second acoustic signals; and a pairing module configured to output a pairing signal if the propagation delay or amplitude difference is between a first value and a second value. Another example discloses a method for acoustic pairing between a first device and a second device, executed by a computer programmed with non-transient executable instructions, comprising: receiving a propagation delay or amplitude difference between a first acoustic signal and a second acoustic signal; pairing the first and second devices if the propagation delay or amplitude difference is between a first value and a second value.

Abstract: A method for setting an initial gain and an initial offset for an automatic gain and offset controller (AGOC) is described. The method includes determining a gain level at which a signal does not under-saturate or over-saturate an input to an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) by performing a binary search over a fixed set of gain levels while an offset is fixed. The method also includes determining an offset correction to bring an unmodulated carrier level at an output of the ADC to a target level. The method may also include updating the gain and the offset in response to changes in a signal level.

Abstract: An offshore fluid transfer system comprising a boom (2100) and at least one movable fluid conveying pipe (3000) attached to the boom, said movable pipe (3000) comprising, starting from its anchorage point, a length for extension, then an outer valve (3210) for coupling to a third party loading pipe, a maneuvering cable called outer maneuvering cable (4100) maneuvered from the boom (2100) being furthermore linked to the free end of the movable pipe at a point referred to as cable anchorage point, characterized in that the anchorage point is rigidly connected to the outer valve (3210). The invention also relates to the corresponding method.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for sealing a fluid dynamic bearing motor. A first and a second folded fluid channel are shaped for maximizing bearing axial span and establishing angular stiffness, to resist gyroscopic rocking of the facing bearing surfaces. The first folded fluid channel is limited to occupying at least a portion of the same axial space as the bearing. A first and a second fluid sealing system are connected to opposite axial ends of the bearing. The first fluid sealing system forms an active pumping seal to pump fluid during motor rotation. In an aspect, a top cover attached shaft, and a single thrust surface are employed, allowing for a rigid motor structure and power reduction in applications including high rotational speed disc drives. Also, by employing a rigid shaft design, significantly lower amplitude radial vibration responses are exhibited at higher frequencies than prior art motor designs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of general formula (I) wherein: R1 is a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C4 alkyl radical; R2 is a C1 to C4 hydroxyl or alkoxyl radical; and R3 and R4 are independently a hydrogen atom or a C1 à C4 alkyl radical; and the enantiomers and mixtures of enantiomers thereof, especially in a racemic form.

Abstract: The invention relates to a processing method, implemented by an application server (AS) capable of transmitting and receiving signalling messages via a first communication link (L1) established with a first core network (CR1). According to the invention, the processing method is suitable for obtaining, depending on a first received signalling message, a second signalling message comprising an identifier of a destination terminal, in order to determine, depending on said identifier, if the destination terminal is connected to a second core network (CR2) and to transmit the second message via a second communication link established with the second core network (CR2). The invention also relates to a method for managing a signalling message, capable of receiving, via the second link, the second signalling message, and transmitting it to the destination terminal.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating playback of media resources by a playback device. The system receives a selection input for one or more media resources. The selection input may correspond to a user input provided on a device other than the playback device. The system communicates the selection input to a first network service storing the one or more media resources, and receives, from the first network service, playback links for accessing the one or more media resources. The system then transmits the received playback links, over a network, to a playback device to enable the playback device to retrieve the one or more media resources from the first network service.

Abstract: A circuit board for an antenna assembly comprising: an antenna, a slot extending from a front end of the circuit board for trapping ground currents generated by the antenna, at least one electronic component placed at a front end of the circuit board, at least one of a biasing line and a ground line for the at least one electronic component wherein the biasing line and/or the ground line are routed from the electronic component through the slot.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor support unit (1), for a heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning installation, particularly for a motor vehicle, designed to be mounted on a shell (2), of the heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning installation, the motor support unit (1) comprising: a motor (3), and a motor support (11). According to the invention, the motor support unit (1) comprises furthermore a connection piece (15?), on the one hand, fitted on the motor support (11) and, on the other hand, intended for fitting on the shell (2) in such a manner as to form an interface between the motor support (11) and the shell (2), the connection piece (15?) and the motor support (11) being formed by two distinct pieces.

Abstract: Ge and III-V channel semiconductor devices having maximized compliance and free surface relaxation and methods of fabricating such Ge and III-V channel semiconductor devices are described. For example, a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor fin disposed above a semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor fin has a central protruding or recessed segment spaced apart from a pair of protruding outer segments along a length of the semiconductor fin. A cladding layer region is disposed on the central protruding or recessed segment of the semiconductor fin. A gate stack is disposed on the cladding layer region. Source/drain regions are disposed in the pair of protruding outer segments of the semiconductor fin.

Abstract: A candle with shimmering properties has (i) wax; and (ii) light reflective particles dispersed throughout the wax, in the form of a candle base mixture, such that upon lighting the candle base mixture with a flame, at least a portion of the candle base mixture melts from a solid state to a liquid state, forming a pool of molten liquid in which the liquid moves. The light reflective particles highlight the movement of the liquid, such that the movement of the liquid is visible to an observer. A wick may be mounted within the candle base mixture and a container may contain the candle base mixture. A fragrance and/or dye are optional ingredients of the candle.

Abstract: A controller has two irrigation station module connection areas within it and can either accept two irrigation station modules at the same time or one larger module that spans both connection areas. The larger module, however, includes more irrigation station terminals than both of the smaller irrigation station modules combined. Therefore, a greater number of irrigation stations can be connected to the controller when the larger module is substituted for the two smaller modules.