Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated controller unit (10) for controlling at least one engine motor (26) and at least one servo motor (28), comprising a power link section (12) for connecting the controller unit (10) to an external power supply (14) and supplying power to the individual sections of the controller unit (10), a data link section (16) for connecting the controller unit (10) to an external data source, a computing section (18) operatively connected with the power link section (12) and the data link section (16) for receiving data from the external data source, performing computing tasks based on the received data and outputting control commands, an engine interface section (20) for driving the at least one engine motor (26), and a servo interface section (22) for driving the at least one servo motor (28), wherein the engine interface section (20) and the servo interface section (22) are both operatively connected to the computing section (18) and adapted to drive the at least one engine

Abstract: A method for executing or adapting a forwarding strategy in a vehicular ad-hoc network (VANET) includes performing, by a first vehicle being a node in the VANET, the following actions: analyzing current environmental conditions; creating a forwarding strategy based on the current environmental conditions; and forwarding information to other vehicles in the VANET according to the created forwarding strategy.

Abstract: A system for providing infrastructure impacts on an urban area is provided. Area specific content data of a selected urban area is loaded from a database, and infrastructure impacts on the selected urban area are calculated by a calculation unit depending on the loaded area specific content data and technology parameters of predefined infrastructure levers set by a user.

Abstract: A method for executing or adapting a forwarding strategy in a vehicular ad-hoc network (VANET) includes performing, by a first vehicle being a node in the VANET, the following actions: analyzing current environmental conditions; creating a forwarding strategy based on the current environmental conditions; and forwarding information to other vehicles in the VANET according to the created forwarding strategy.

Abstract: A method for information dissemination in a multi-technology communication network wherein network nodes are equipped with first communication means for operating via a long range communication network and with second communication means for performing short-range communication includes performing, by a central entity, the steps of determining coverage areas of the network nodes; establishing dissimilarity relations between network nodes with respect to the coverage areas of the network nodes such that a dissimilarity relation index value is larger for two network nodes covering less similar areas; and selecting, subject to configurable constraints, network nodes with a highest dissimilarity relation index value as mobile infrastructure nodes that are intended to act as relay and/or forwarder nodes for supporting optimal information penetration in a given destination dissemination area.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device and a method for self-automated parking lots for autonomous vehicles based on vehicular networking, advantageous in reducing parking movements and space. It is described a device for self-automated parking lot for autonomous vehicles based on vehicular networking, comprising: a vehicle electronic module for receiving, executing and reporting vehicle movements, a parking lot controller for managing and coordinating a group of vehicles in parking and unparking maneuvers, the vehicle module and controller comprising a vehicular ad hoc networking communication system. It is also described a method comprising moving autonomously in platoon one or more rows of already parked vehicles in order to make available a parking space for a vehicle arriving to the parking space; and moving autonomously in platoon one or more rows of parked vehicles in order to make a parked vehicle able to exit the parking space.

Abstract: A method for information dissemination in a multi-technology communication network wherein network nodes are equipped with first communication means for operating via a long range communication network and with second communication means for performing short-range communication includes performing, by a central entity, the steps of determining coverage areas of the network nodes; establishing dissimilarity relations between network nodes with respect to the coverage areas of the network nodes such that a dissimilarity relation index value is larger for two network nodes covering less similar areas; and selecting, subject to configurable constraints, network nodes with a highest dissimilarity relation index value as mobile infrastructure nodes that are intended to act as relay and/or forwarder nodes for supporting optimal information penetration in a given destination dissemination area.

Abstract: At least two vertical supports have vertical arrays of edge shelf-receiving protrusions and notches that support shelving in the notches with bottom recessions to fit over the protrusions. Top tabs and bottom tab receiving caps enable vertical expansion of the vertical supports in vertically stacked arrays. The caps also attach to horizontal tie members which may expand horizontally in linear arrays. The components secure together in rectangular configurations of various shapes and sizes forming a modular reconfigurable furniture carcass system. Shelves, drawers or doors are added to the carcass to form variety of different furniture pieces.

Abstract: At least two vertical supports have vertical arrays of edge shelf-receiving protrusions and notches that support shelving in the notches with bottom recessions to fit over the protrusions. Top tabs and bottom tab receiving caps enable vertical expansion of the vertical supports in vertically stacked arrays. The caps also attach to horizontal tie members which may expand horizontally in horizontal linear arrays. The components secure together in rectangular configurations of various shapes and sizes forming a modular reconfigurable furniture carcass system. Shelves, drawers or doors are added to the carcass to form variety of different furniture pieces.

Abstract: A system for providing infrastructure impacts on an urban area is provided. Area specific content data of a selected urban area is loaded from a database, and infrastructure impacts on the selected urban area are calculated by a calculation unit depending on the loaded area specific content data and technology parameters of predefined infrastructure levers set by a user.

Abstract: A magnetic stimulator, which may be used as a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device, and a method for its use are disclosed. The stimulator comprises a frame and an electrically conductive coil having a partially toroidal or ovate base and an outwardly projecting extension portion. The frame may be a flexible or malleable material and may be non-conductive. The electrically conductive coil may comprise one or more windings of electrically conductive material (such as a wire) coupled to the frame. The coil is electrically connected to a power supply. The device may be placed adjacent to or in contact with the body of a subject, such as on the head of a subject. The device may be used on humans for treating certain physiological conditions, such as cardiovascular or neurophysiological conditions, or for studying the physiology of the body. This device is useful in studying or treating neurophysiological conditions associated with the deep regions of the brain, such as drug addiction and depression.

Abstract: A system and methods for transcranial magnetic stimulation, the system including a helmet, a positioning portion, a stimulator and a cooling system, are disclosed. The helmet includes a coil for deep brain magnetic stimulation. The coil has a base portion, and return portions, which may include a protruding return portion and a contacting return portion. The coil is designed to minimize unintended stimulation of portions of the brain, while reducing accumulation of surface charges. The coil is stimulated at several locations and/or at different times so as to focus the electrical field on a specific deep neuronal structure.

Abstract: Interlocking modular elements are each formed by two side panels spaced apart in parallel face-to-face alignment sandwiching two protruding elongated elements spaced apart in planar alignment forming a slot therebetween. A series of interlocking modular elements stacked vertically in an alternating orthogonal array interlock with slots intersecting adjacent slots and panels to form an vertical structural support. In a preferred embodiment, the space between elongated elements is equal to the width of one elongated element. Each protrusion of each elongated element creates a tenon insertable in each mortice between elongated elements to form a coplanar vertical structural support. Alternately, second modular elements are formed with two spaced parallel side panels sandwiching a single elongated element protruding above and below the side panels. Horizontal slots are formed between side panels.

Abstract: Rectangular planar support members are slotted and interlocked to form vertical support structures. Elongated members slotted at each end are interlocked into the vertical support structure in horizontal and vertical orientations. The system is expansible in aligned or angled planes between vertical support structures spaced apart by the length of the elongated members. Components are easily assembled into myriad structures and disassembled to stack flat for storage. Each rectangular planar support member is slotted on four edges and provided with a tab on one edge. When the planar support members are interlocked together they form a column cross-shaped in cross-section and having slots extending in all four directions. The structural system therefore may be expanded in any of these directions by inserting elongated members in the slots and by adding columns as desired for multidirectional multiform structures.