Abstract: Sensor and communications systems are disclosed for communicating measurements from subsea equipment, such as at an offshore well, to the surface. A sensor for a physical parameter, such as pressure or temperature at a blowout preventer, capping stack, or conduit in communication with the same, is electrically connected to a subsea acoustic transponder. An acoustic communications device, for example an acoustic transducer and transceiver electronics deployed on a remotely-operated vehicle, interrogates the acoustic transponder with an acoustic signal, in response to which the acoustic transponder transmits an acoustic signal encoded with the measurement. The acquired measurement data are then communicated to a redundant network at the surface. The sensor and acoustic transponder systems can be installed after an event at the subsea equipment, such as blowout of the well.

Abstract: A device (2300) for processing a data stream (1800), wherein the device (2300) comprises a splitting unit (2305) for splitting adjacent frames (1902) of a partially decrypted data stream (1900), the partially decrypted data stream (1900) comprising decrypted frame boundary portions (1901) between adjacent frames (1902), at the frame boundary portions (1901), a replication unit (2306) for replicating split frames (1902) a number of times in accordance with a predetermined replication rate and a connecting unit (2307) for connecting the replicated split frames (1902).

Abstract: A device (2300) for processing a data stream (1800), wherein the device (2300) comprises a splitting unit (2305) for splitting adjacent frames (1902) of a partially decrypted data stream (1900), the partially decrypted data stream (1900) comprising decrypted frame boundary portions (1901) between adjacent frames (1902), at the frame boundary portions (1901), a replication unit (2306) for replicating split frames (1902) a number of times in accordance with a predetermined replication rate and a connecting unit (2307) for connecting the replicated split frames (1902).

Abstract: An apparatus (16) for recording a selected program includes a decoder (32), a recorder (34), and a user interface (36). The user interface (36) permits a user to select the program. The decoder (32) receives a data stream including, a start data packet, content data packets, and an end data packet associated with the selected program. The decoder (32) detects the start data packet associated with the selected program and begins the recorder (34) recording. The context data packets are recorded until the decoder (32) detects the end data packet associated with the selected program and stops the recorder (34).

Abstract: Process for determination of a drug or medicament or their metabolites in a (body) fluid or an extract of (body) tissue or (body) sample comprising the steps: (i) optionally treatment of the fluid or sample extract with at least one enzyme, (ii) contacting at least a first part of the fluid or extract with at least one first solid phase able to adsorb or absorb organic compounds out of the fluid or extract, and/or (iii) contacting at least a second part of the fluid or extract with at least one second phase, able to extract or adsorb organic compounds out of the fluid or extract, and/or (iv) optionally contacting at least a third part of the fluid or extract with a liquid phase able to extract organic compounds out of the fluid or extract, and/or (v) desorbing the compound(s) bound to the first solid phase by applying heat to the solid phase and/or by solvent extraction, optionally followed by evaporating the solvent at least partially, (vi) optionally extracting or desorbing the compound(s) contained in or b

Abstract: A safety braking device for a sliding roof cover that is moved in translation along vehicle-fixed guides includes at least one braking element that is coupled with the sliding roof cover, and which in normal operation moves together with the sliding roof cover in translation along an associated guide. A coupling piece is movable with the sliding roof cover and makes a connection between the sliding roof cover and the braking element. The coupling piece extends into the braking element. The coupling piece displaces in the braking element upon an abrupt acceleration of the sliding roof cover relative to the guide, and deforms the braking element such that the braking element and the associated guide are jammed to prohibit further movement of the sliding roof cover along the associated guide.

Abstract: A device (2300) for processing a data stream (1800), wherein the device (2300) comprises a splitting unit (2305) for splitting adjacent frames (1902) of a partially decrypted data stream (1900), the partially decrypted data stream (1900) comprising decrypted frame boundary portions (1901) between adjacent frames (1902), at the frame boundary portions (1901), a replication unit (2306) for replicating split frames (1902) a number of times in accordance with a predetermined replication rate and a connecting unit (2307) for connecting the replicated split frames (1902).

Abstract: A device (1800) for processing an input data stream comprising a sequence of input frames, wherein the device (1800) comprises a processing unit (1802) for generating an output data stream as a trick-play stream comprising a sequence of output frames based on the input data stream and based on a predetermined replication rate, and a timing unit (1803) for assigning timing information to the output frames, said timing information being based on timing information of the sequence of input frames.

Abstract: The invention describes an apparatus, system and related method that allow a guest user to create a private personal virtual channel. The apparatus includes a user interface (8) whereby an authorized apparatus user can make an invitation to a guest user. The authorized apparatus user can also set expiry conditions (19). The apparatus can exchange guest user specific data (2, 3, 4) via user interface (8), via a data carrier (18), or via a network (17) with an equivalent apparatus in the system. The private user specific data (2, 3, 4) is concealed using a concealment unit (14). A control unit (13) works in combination with a processing unit (11) and the concealment unit (14) to conceal recorded content based upon guest user preferences and presents the concealed recorded content to the guest user alone as a continuous sequence of content via display (15) emulating a traditional broadcasted channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device of enabling inheritance of a digital content item. There is provided a method and a device by which inheritance of a digital content item is enabled by means of acquiring an inheritance license for an encrypted digital content item. The inheritance license specifies operations that are allowed to be performed on the content item after the death of its proprietor. Further, a death certificate of the proprietor of the encrypted content item is accessed, wherein authorization is given to perform at least a subset of the operations specified in the inheritance license on the encrypted content item.

Abstract: A safety braking device for a sliding roof cover that is moved in translation along vehicle-fixed guides includes at least one braking element that is coupled with the sliding roof cover, and which in normal operation moves together with the sliding roof cover in translation along an associated guide. A coupling piece is movable with the sliding roof cover and makes a connection between the sliding roof cover and the braking element. The coupling piece extends into the braking element. The coupling piece displaces in the braking element upon an abrupt acceleration of the sliding roof cover relative to the guide, and deforms the braking element such that the braking element and the associated guide are jammed to prohibit further movement of the sliding roof cover along the associated guide.

Abstract: Until now, additional components such as afterburners, reformers or heat exchangers are arranged as separate units and, as a rule, are connected to the high-temperature fuel cell stack by means of pipes. The disadvantage of this construction method is that it requires a large constructional volume and high investment costs to install said components. The invention relates to a high-temperature fuel cell system that is modularly built, wherein the additional components are advantageously and directly arranged in the high-temperature fuel cell stack. The geometry of the components is matched to the stack. Additional pipeworking is thereby no longer necessary, the style of construction method is very compact and the direct connection of the components to the stack additionally leads to more efficient use of heat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for processing an analog signal. The method involves hiding a digital watermark signal in the analog signal by combining the watermark signal with the analog signal (103). The watermark signal may be detected and extracted by a device (108) receiving the analog signal. The method includes embedding a key in the watermark signal, such that the key may be extracted and used by an encoding device (108) for encrypting digital content that is based on the analog signal. The invention also relates to an encoding device, which is arranged to perform such encryption.

Abstract: An apparatus (16) for recording a selected program includes a decoder (32), a recorder (34), and a user interface (36). The user interface (36) permits a user to select the program. The decoder (32) receives a data stream including, a start data packet, content data packets, and an end data packet associated with the selected program. The decoder (32) detects the start data packet associated with the selected program and begins the recorder (34) recording. The context data packets are recorded until the decoder (32) detects the end data packet associated with the selected program and stops the recorder (34).

Abstract: A universal mounting assembly for a light duty snow plow using a lower triangular frame, an upper triangular frame and a pair of spaced-apart rearwardly directed tubular members for attaching the lower triangular frame to a vehicle. The mounting assembly can be secured to a vehicle using a quick release mechanism regardless of the vehicles ground clearance. Additionally, the plow can be used in any one of a plurality of predetermined positions with the bottom edge of the snow plow blade remaining substantially flat against the surface to be plowed. An electric winch that is supplied power from the battery of the vehicle to which the snow plow is mounted, is used to raise and lower the snow plow.

Abstract: A universal mounting assembly for a light duty snow plow using a lower triangular frame, an upper triangular frame and a pair of spaced-apart rearwardly directed tubular members for attaching the lower triangular frame to a vehicle. The mounting assembly can be secured to a vehicle using a quick release mechanism regardless of the vehicles ground clearance. Additionally, the plow can be used in any one of a plurality of predetermined positions with the bottom edge of the snow plow blade remaining substantially flat against the surface to be plowed. An electric winch that is supplied power from the battery of the vehicle to which the snow plow is mounted, is used to raise and lower the snow plow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to wire coatings which containa) 20 to 50% by weight of a tris-2-hydroxyethyl isocyanurate-modified polyester,b) 2 to 35% by weight of a bismaleimide resin,c) 0.1 to 3% by weight of a catalyst, preferably a titanate catalyst, andd) 35 to 77% by weight of organic solvents, with respect to the total weight of the wire coating, which is 100% by weight. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the wire coatings according to the invention.

Abstract: Solid, fusible bismaleimide resins formed from a mixture of a bismaleimide and an aminophenol still contain from 70 to 90 mol % of unconverted bismaleimide and from 30 to 60 mol % of unconverted aminophenol.

Abstract: Heat-curable resins which are suitable for fabricating carbon fiber prepregs and fiber composites by winding and resin transfer molding contain a bismaleimide, an alkenylphenol and N-vinylpyrrolidone.

Abstract: Heat-curable bismaleimide resins containing an aromatic alkenyl compound, preferably o,o'-diallylbisphenol A, and a Lewis acid as an additive for prolonging the pot life at elevated temperatures are suitable for impregnating reinforcing fibers, rovings so impregnated having a prolonged gel time and being usable for fabrication of wound structures.