Abstract: The object of the invention relates to a method for scanning with an optical beam (50) using a first acousto-optic deflector (15, 15?) having an optical axis along a Z-axis and at least one acousto-optic crystal layer (14), involving directing the optical beam (50) in the first acousto-optic deflector (15, 15?), and deflecting the optical beam (50) along an X-axis perpendicular to the Z-axis by means of the first acousto-optic deflector (15, 15), during which generating a plurality of acoustic chirp signals (30) in the at least one acousto-optic crystal layer (14) of the acousto-optic deflector (15, 15?) by—generating a first acoustic chirp signal (30a) having a duration of ? in the acousto-optic crystal layer (14), then—generating a second acoustic chirp signal (30b) in the acousto-optic crystal layer (14) within a ? period of time counted from the start of the generation of the first acoustic chirp signal (30a).

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage medium, for facilitating auto-completion of search queries in a group based document sharing environment. In one aspect, a method includes actions of maintaining a prefix index that includes prefix index entries. Each prefix index entry may include a prefix, a group identifier, and a portion of a document. Additional actions may include receiving input from a user that is associated with a search field, determining a user identifier associated with the user that submitted the received input, mapping the user identifier to a particular group identifier, obtaining one or multiple candidate query suggestions based on the received input and the prefix index, and selecting a subset of the candidate query suggestions based on the particular group identifier. Other actions may include providing the subset of candidate query suggestions to the user.

Abstract: A technique for identifying at least one mobile terminal travelling in a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the vehicle comprises a connected device. In a method aspect, the method comprises initializing a list of identifiers, IDs, of at least one candidate mobile terminal currently travelling in the vehicle, obtaining a current first position of the connected device and a current second position of the at least one candidate mobile terminal, comparing the current first position and the current second position so as to determine whether the current first and second positions match, and iteratively refining the list of IDs depending on the match of the current first and second positions by repeating the steps of obtaining and comparing until a predetermined condition is met.

Abstract: A technique for identifying at least one mobile terminal travelling in a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the vehicle comprises a connected device. In a method aspect, the method comprises initializing a list of identifiers, IDs, of at least one candidate mobile terminal currently travelling in the vehicle, obtaining a current first position of the connected device and a current second position of the at least one candidate mobile terminal, comparing the current first position and the current second position so as to determine whether the current first and second positions match, and iteratively refining the list of IDs depending on the match of the current first and second positions by repeating the steps of obtaining and comparing until a predetermined condition is met.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage medium, for facilitating auto-completion of search queries in a group based document sharing environment. In one aspect, a method includes actions of maintaining a prefix index that includes prefix index entries. Each prefix index entry may include a prefix, a group identifier, and a portion of a document. Additional actions may include receiving input from a user that is associated with a search field, determining a user identifier associated with the user that submitted the received input, mapping the user identifier to a particular group identifier, obtaining one or multiple candidate query suggestions based on the received input and the prefix index, and selecting a subset of the candidate query suggestions based on the particular group identifier. Other actions may include providing the subset of candidate query suggestions to the user.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining navigational search results based on one or more signals are presented. A partial search query of a user may be received. A superset of candidate navigational search results may be determined based on the partial query. A subset of navigational search results may be selected from the superset based at least in part on one or more signals. The subset of navigational search results may then be provided for presentation to the user independently from presentation to the user of other search results that are responsive to the partial query.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining navigational search results based on one or more signals are presented. A partial search query of a user may be received. A superset of candidate navigational search results may be determined based on the partial query. A subset of navigational search results may be selected from the superset based at least in part on one or more signals. The subset of navigational search results may then be provided for presentation to the user independently from presentation to the user of other search results that are responsive to the partial query.

Abstract: Systems and methods for conveying search results at a computing device are provided. The systems and methods provide a user interface for an email application. The user interface comprises a search field. User entry of a portion of a search term, comprising at least one character, is detected in the search field. In response, a recommended search completion term is also displayed in the search field. The recommended search completion term comprises the portion of a search term. A plurality of search results is then displayed in a graphical overlay panel that is overlaid on a portion of the user interface. These search results are from a plurality of sources independently selected from the group consisting of: contact information, email messages, documents, calendar entries, email labels, recent searches and web searches.

Abstract: A node (22) of a communications system is configured use behavioral information (26) regarding a customer/subscriber's communication usage to automatically perform a promotional activity (28) with respect to communication usages of the customer/subscriber with another customer/subscriber. In an example implementation, the node (22) comprises electronic circuitry (38) configured to use the behavioral information (26) regarding the customer/subscriber's communication usage to automatically perform the promotional activity (28) with respect to the communication usages of the customer/subscriber with the another customer/subscriber. In its various embodiments, the promotional activity (28) comprises at least one of a financial discount activity; a new access activity; a quality of service change activity; and, an advance recharge activity.

Abstract: A node (22) of a communications system is configured use behavioral information (26) regarding a customer/subscriber's communication usage to automatically perform a promotional activity (28) with respect to communication usages of the customer/subscriber with another customer/subscriber. In an example implementation, the node (22) comprises electronic circuitry (38) configured to use the behavioral information (26) regarding the customer/subscriber's communication usage to automatically perform the promotional activity (28) with respect to the communication usages of the customer/subscriber with the another customer/subscriber. In its various embodiments, the promotional activity (28) comprises at least one of a financial discount activity; a new access activity; a quality Of service change activity; and, an advance recharge activity.

Abstract: A method of determining an intrusion into a monitored area comprises the evaluation of images of specific optical pattern (40) arranged behind said monitored area. The system comprises at least two imaging devices (20) spaced from the plane of said monitored area; a predetermined optical pattern (40) positioned outside and behind said monitored area; at least two mirror (30) directing the images of said optical patterns (40) to said imaging devices (20); a processor receiving and processing image data provided by said at least two imaging devices (20) to detect any optical change and to determine the position of an intrusion causing optical change within said predetermined area; an output signal generator for generating an output signal depending on the relative position of said intrusion.