Abstract: Provided is a microwave module having a converter for improving transmission characteristics in a millimeter-wave band. When a microstrip transmission line and a conductor-backed coplanar waveguide (CBCPW) transmission line are connected by wire bonding, a change in impedance caused by wire bonding and an abrupt change in electric field components between the two transmission lines are reduced by the converter. Therefore, insertion loss and return loss are reduced, and transmission characteristics in a millimeter-wave band are improved.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and divider for dividing power between and supplying the parts of the power to respective radiation elements of an array antenna, and an antenna device using the divider. The division method includes the steps of dividing power, applied to a feeding unit, into two parts at a first stage of division, and supplying a first of the two parts to at least one central radiation element, and dividing a second of the two parts and supplying sub-parts of the second part to respective peripheral radiation elements, thereby supplying relatively high power to the central radiation element and relatively low power to the peripheral radiation elements.

Abstract: Systems and methods for hot standby of radio frequency (RF) power amplifier are disclosed, an auxiliary RF power amplifier is added and SPDT microwave switches are adopted at the input and output sides of primary RF power amplifiers to control whether to make the auxiliary RF power amplifier function. When a primary RF power amplifier fails, the auxiliary power amplifier can immediately take over the functions of the failed primary RF power amplifier without cutting off the power or stopping the operation of the whole system. SPDT microwave switches with multiple transmission lines and switch devices connected based on certain topologies are disclosed. The SPDT microwave switches have the functions of signal switching and power dividing and combining, simple circuit topology, excellent impedance matching characteristics or no reflected signals at ports, therefore the switches are highly practical and can be adopted in RF power amplifier hot standby systems.

Abstract: A frequency separating unit includes an antenna unit, a first signal path, a second signal path, a first band-pass filter in the first signal path, a second band-pass filter in the second signal path, and a matching circuit between the antenna unit and the second band-pass filter in the second signal path. The matching circuit includes a shunt arm to ground that includes a first impedance component, and a parallel circuit that includes an acoustic wave resonator and a second impedance component. The matching circuit in configured to operate as a phase shifter and to produce a substantially open circuit at an input of the second filter in a pass band of the first band-pass filter.

Abstract: A branching filter package has a SAW filter chip housing area which houses a piezo electric base, on which a transmitting SAW filter and a receiving SAW filter having a different frequency passing band with each other, are formed, and an impedance matching circuit and a branching circuit for the transmitting SAW filter and the receiving SAW filter.

Abstract: A switch circuit includes: a first input and output terminal; a first inductor connected with the first input and output terminal; a capacitor connected with the first inductor; a second input and output terminal connected with the capacitor; a first MEMS switch connected with one end of the capacitor; a second MEMS switch connected with the other end of the capacitor; and a second inductor connected between the first MEMS switch and the second MEMS switch, and satisfies a relationship of f=1/(2??CL1)=1/(2??CL2), where L1 is an inductance of the first inductor, L2 is an inductance of the second inductor, C is a capacitance of the capacitor, and f is a use frequency.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high-frequency circuit capable of acquiring the original transmission characteristics of a filter by preventing capacitive coupling between input and output terminals of the filter externally attached to the integrated circuit and effectively using a mounting space. The high-frequency circuit includes a rectangular integrated circuit 10 having two long sides 10a and 10b and two short sides 10c and 10d and a SAW filter 15, disposed to be adjacent to the short side 10d of the integrated circuit 10, having input terminals 24a and 24b disposed on the long side 10a side and output terminals 28a and 28b disposed on the other long side 10b side.

Abstract: A parallel resonant circuit is realized by stacking first to fourth wiring patterns each having at least an inductance element. One of the adjacent first and second wiring patterns is set to a signal input node and the other thereof is set to a signal output node. Then, the signal input node is connected to the signal output node via inductance elements of the first wiring pattern, third wiring pattern, fourth wiring pattern and second wiring pattern in order. By adjacently forming wiring layers of the signal input and output nodes, a capacitance value between the input and output nodes is increased compared to that when they are separated. Also, by increasing the line width of the first and second wiring patterns, the capacitance value can be further increased. Therefore, it is possible to achieve a large capacitance value in a small area and downsizing of the electronic device.

Abstract: A multi-band band pass filter, including: first and second multi-order asynchronous resonators connected to each other by a coupling resonator and connected to respective first and second matching resonators, the first matching resonator connected to a signal-in terminal and second matching resonator connected to a signal-out terminal respectively; a first reference resonator connected between the signal-in terminal and a reference-in terminal and a second reference resonator connected between the signal-out terminal and a reference-out terminal, the first multi-order asynchronous resonator connected between the first matching resonator and the coupling resonator to the first reference terminal and the second multi-order asynchronous resonator connected between the second matching resonator and the coupling resonator to the reference-out terminal, the reference-in terminal connected to the reference-out terminal; and a feedback resonator connected between the signal-in terminal and the signal-out terminal.

Abstract: A multilayer electronic component has: a first capacitive electrode layer of a rectangular shape on which four capacitive electrode portions are formed at four comers; and a ground electrode layer which is laid on the first capacitive electrode layer and on which a ground electrode is formed so as to be arranged as superposed over the four capacitive electrode portions. The four capacitive electrode portions are equidistant from a first facing edge pair of the first capacitive electrode layer and equidistant from a second facing edge pair different from the first edge pair. This configuration equalizes distributions of electric fields established between the respective capacitive electrode portions and the ground electrode, which realizes uniformization of the capacitances in the four respective capacitive electrode portions.

Abstract: A method and a micro power generator for generating electrical power from low frequency, vibrational energy includes a frequency up-conversion process. The generator is preferably an electromagnetic, vibration-to-electrical power generator which can efficiently scavenge energy from low frequency external vibrations. The generator up-converts low frequency environmental vibrations to a much higher frequency through a mechanical frequency up-converter, and hence provides efficient energy conversion even at low frequencies. This mechanical frequency up-conversion process can be realized in a number of ways. A magnetic method is described as an example. After frequency up-conversion, voltage is induced on coils mounted on resonators by electromagnetic induction. Due to the movement of the coils on their respective resonating cantilevers with respect to the magnet, voltage is generated on the coils and energy conversion is realized.

Abstract: An electromagnetic composite metamaterial including an electromagnetic medium and a plurality of spaced electromechanical resonators disposed in or on the electromagnetic medium configured to control electromagnetic wave propagation properties in the electromagnetic composite metamaterial.

Abstract: An arrangement of material layers designed and utilized as a filter to mechanical waves entering a sensor. To isolate the sensor, the filter can be designed to attenuate specified frequencies that could propagate from the environment and into the sensor. Provided there is a difference in the mechanical impedance between the environment and the sensor case, then a filter can be designed to amplify a specified range of frequencies, enhancing the coupling of the sensor to its environment. The filters work by altering the transmission and reflection of incident waves. Dissipative mechanisms are not required. Test data is included that demonstrates the effectiveness of layered isolation mounts developed to block inputs that would excite the resonance frequency an accelerometer's seismic mass.

Abstract: A waveguide transition for transitioning from an overmoded waveguide to another waveguide is provided, where one end of the waveguide is configured to connect to a rectangular waveguide and the other end is configured to connect to an elliptical waveguide. The transition has an internal shape having top and bottom walls and two side walls. The top and bottom walls are shaped to join smoothly with waveguides at each end of the transition, while the side walls diminish in height along the length of the transition. The waveguide transition may employ mode filtering to suppress unwanted higher modes. A method of forming waveguide components is also disclosed, involving thixoforming of components in single pieces, the components having internal shapes configured for mold core removal.

Abstract: Provided is a signal transmission line for a millimeter-wave band. The signal transmission line includes: a dielectric substrate; an input line formed on the dielectric substrate; a pair of serial transmission lines formed on the dielectric substrate, the serial transmission lines being branched at, separated from, and electromagnetically connected in series with one end of the input line; a pair of parallel transmission lines respectively formed on the dielectric substrate at both sides of the input line and the serial transmission lines, and having both ends separated from and electromagnetically connected in parallel with one end of each of the input line and the serial transmission lines; and a pair of wires electrically connected between the other ends of the parallel transmission lines and a connection pad of a monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC). An electrical signal of about 57 to 63 GHz generated from a monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) can be efficiently transferred.

Abstract: An auxiliary device for remote data transmission having processing means comprising a first input to receive a first data item of a state of the circuit breaker, and at least one command output to command transmission of data. The processing means comprise: a second input to receive at least one second data item representative of an electrical fault or of an auxiliary command, identification means to identify the type of electrical fault, and initialization means of the at least one command output. An auxiliary unit and a circuit breaker comprising the device. A method for implementing said device.

Abstract: The electromagnetic switch for use in a starter includes a B-terminal bolt fixed to a mold cover thereof so as to protrude outside from the mold cover, a first bush fitted to the B-terminal bolt and detachably fixed to the mold cover, and a terminal electrically connected to the B-terminal bolt and led out in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the B-terminal bolt. The B-terminal bolt is applied with a current from an external battery through the terminal. The first bush is positioned with respect to the mold cover in a circumferential direction of the B-terminal bolt. A lead-out angle of the terminal is selectable from among a plurality of predetermined angular positions, and the terminal is held in a second bush detachably fitted to an outer periphery of the first bush so as to be locked immovable with respect to the first bush.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that employ a coil-less magnetoelectric flux switch arrangement to repeatedly switch magnetic flux from at least one permanent magnet for the purposes of generating motive force and/or electrical energy.

Abstract: A magnetic component for a magnetically actuated fuel injection device is formed of a corrosion resistant soft magnetic alloy consisting essentially of, in weight percent, 9%<Co<20%, 6%<Cr<15%, 0%?S?0.5%, 0%?Mn?4.5%, 0%?Al?2.5%, 0%?V?2.0%, 0%?Ti?2.0%, 0%?Mo?2.0%, 0%?Si?3.5%, 0%?C<0.05%, 0%?P<0.1%, 0%?N<0.5%, 0%?O<0.05%, 0%?B<0.01%, and the balance being essentially iron and having at least one of Al, V, Ti and Mo.

Abstract: A fabrication process produces markers for a magnetomechanical electronic article surveillance system. The marker includes a magnetomechanical element comprising one or more resonator strips of magnetostrictive amorphous metal alloy; a housing having a cavity sized and shaped to accommodate the resonator strips for free mechanical vibration therewithin; and a non-deactivatable bias magnet adapted to magnetically bias the magnetomechanical element. The process employs adaptive control of the cut length of the resonator strips, correction of the length being based on deviation of the actual marker resonant frequency from a preselected, target marker frequency. Use of adaptive, feedback control advantageously results in a much tighter distribution of actual resonant frequencies. Also provided is a web-fed press for continuously producing such markers with adaptive control of the resonator strip length.

Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated tunable inductor having mutual micromachined inductances fabricated in close proximity to a tunable inductor that is switched in and out by micromechanical ohmic switches to change the inductance of the integrated tunable inductor. To achieve a large tuning range and high quality factor, silver is preferably used as the structural material to co-fabricate the inductors and micromachined switches, and silicon is selectively removed from the backside of the substrate. Using this method, exemplary tuning of 47% at 6 GHz is achievable for a 1.1 nH silver inductor fabricated on a low-loss polymer membrane. The effect of the quality factor on the tuning characteristic of the integrated inductor is evaluated by comparing the measured result of substantially identical inductors fabricated on various substrates. To maintain the quality factor of the silver inductor, the device may be encapsulated using a low-cost wafer-level polymer packaging technique.

Abstract: A multi-point connection module comprising a supporting plate provided with a plurality of taps, and a connector which is coupled to the supporting plate. The connector allows the connection of the supporting plate to an external face of a transformer coil having a plurality of turns. The taps are arranged on the supporting plate so that they mate with corresponding turns of the coil.

Abstract: Embedded inductor devices and fabrication methods thereof. An embedded inductor device includes a substrate, a conductive coil disposed on the substrate, and a patterned high-permeability (?r>1) magnetic layer on the substrate. The patterned high-permeability (?r>1) magnetic layer physically contacts the conductive coil. The conductive coil and the patterned high-permeability (?r>1) magnetic layer are intersected and substantially perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: A microminiature power converter includes a thin film magnetic induction device including a ferrite substrate and a solenoid coil conductor extending along the first and second principal planes of the substrate with the conductor extending through through-holes formed in the substrate to form a coil configuration. Electrodes are positioned near the peripheral region of the substrate and are collectively arranged at least one along the direction parallel to the axis of the solenoid coil formed by the conductor. The length of the coil can be increased to increase the inductance value of the coil. Gaps or grooves are provided near or in the peripheral region of the ferrite substrate to reduce induced voltage appearing in the electrodes.

Abstract: Devices and methods for reducing stray magnetic fields from an inductor are disclosed. In some aspects, a device includes a substantially U-shaped component configured to attach to a conductive surface of a printed circuit board and configured to substantially surround a lengthwise portion of an inductor on three sides of the inductor.

Abstract: Apparatus for reducing electrical earth displacement current flow generated by wound components is disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a plurality of layers of an input winding wound around an energy transfer element core. An outer layer of the plurality of layers of the input winding is wound with a number of turns different than the number of turns in substantially each of the inner layers of the plurality of layers of the input winding. An output winding is wound around the energy transfer element core with substantially the same number of turns as the number of turns of the outer layer of the plurality of layers of the input winding to reduce substantially a capacitive displacement current flowing between the input and output windings.

Abstract: A method for coating a varistor block with an electrically insulating coating and a varistor block for a surge arrester. A varistor block is formed from several varistor elements. An electrically insulating coating is disposed around the varistor elements. The electrically insulating coating rests directly on a surface of the varistor block. Unwanted gas molecules are removed from the joining area between a surface of the varistor block and the coating before or while the electrically insulating coating is being applied to the varistor block.

Abstract: A thin film composition is made from silicon, an insulator such as alumina or silicon dioxide, and at least one additional material such as chromium, nickel, boron and/or carbon. These materials are combined to provide a thin film having a ? of at least 0.02 ?-cm (typically 0.02-1.0 ?-cm), and a TCR of less than ±1000 ppm/° C. (typically less than ±300 ppm/° C.). A sheet resistance of at least 20 k?/? may also be obtained. The resulting thin film is preferably at least 200 ? thick, to reduce surface scattering conduction currents.

Abstract: Provided are a chip network resistor contacting a printed circuit board (PCB) through solder balls and a semiconductor module having the chip network resistor. The chip network resistor includes: a body formed of an insulating material; a resistor formed on the body; external electrodes connected to the resistor and disposed on a lower surface of the body so as to have solder ball pad shapes; and conductive balls adhered on the external electrodes.

Abstract: An appliance network having a first networked appliance, an energy controller, at least one of a smart dimmer and smart adapter, and a communication network coupling the first networked appliance, energy controller, and the at least one of the smart dimmer and smart adapter for communication therebetween.

Abstract: A computer system and method is disclosed that analyzes and corrects retail data. The system and method includes several client workstations and one or more servers coupled together over a network. A database stores various data used by the system. A business logic server uses competitive and complementary fusion to analyze and correct some of the data sources stored in database server. The data fusion process itself is an iterative one—utilizing both competitive and complementary fusion methods. In competitive fusion, two or more data sources that provide overlapping attributes are compared against each other. More accurate/reliable sources are used to correct less accurate/reliable sources. In complementary fusion, relationships modeled where data sources overlap are projected to areas of the data framework in which fewer sources exist—enhancing the accuracy/reliability of those fewer sources even in the absence of the other sources upon which the models were based.

Abstract: A computer system and method is disclosed that analyzes and corrects retail data. The system and method includes several client workstations and one or more servers coupled together over a network. A database stores various data used by the system. A business logic server uses competitive and complementary fusion to analyze and correct some of the data sources stored in database server. The data fusion process itself is an iterative one—utilizing both competitive and complementary fusion methods. In competitive fusion, two or more data sources that provide overlapping attributes are compared against each other. More accurate/reliable sources are used to correct less accurate/reliable sources. In complementary fusion, relationships modeled where data sources overlap are projected to areas of the data framework in which fewer sources exist - enhancing the accuracy/reliability of those fewer sources even in the absence of the other sources upon which the models were based.

Abstract: A vehicle provided with means to prevent the use of the vehicle, or access to it, by unauthorized persons is described. The method includes receiving an operator identifier from a certain operator; determining a group identifier associated with the received operator identifier, the group identifier being indicative of a group of one or more potential operators authorized to operate the asset; determining, based on the group identifier and the received operator identifier, whether the certain operator is one of the potential operators and thus authorized to utilize the asset; and communicating with the asset to enable usage of the asset by the certain operator in response to successfully determining that the certain operator is authorized to utilize the asset.

Abstract: A key fob with a housing into which a deadbolt key is mounted such that the shank protrudes therefrom, enabling a user to turn the housing and cause the key to lock or unlock the door. Within the keyfob are a pair of switches or other sensing means configured to close on either the turning of the housing in a first (clockwise) direction or a second (counterclockwise) direction. Based on the direction the housing is turned, either a first coded signal or a second coded signal is transmitted to a control panel. The control panel will then either arm or disarm the security system based on how it has been programmed during installation. This enables the user to easily arm the system when the door is being locked and disarm the system when the door is being unlocked without requiring a separate action on the part of the user.

Abstract: A verification method, system and computer program. The method includes the steps of reading first summary information related to a first group of tags, reading tag information for each tag of a second group of tags, computing second summary information based on the read tag information of the second group of tags, comparing the first summary information and second summary information, and verifying whether the first group of tags and the second group of tags are identical based on the comparison.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for unlocking and unlocking access to a device. In the system, an access management system for an electronic device is provided. The system comprises: a sensor providing a tap signal; a monitoring circuit connected to the sensor to process aspects of the tap signal; and an access management module operating on the device receiving the tap signal from the monitoring circuit to evaluate the tap signal against a preset tap pattern and to change an access state of the device if the tap signal completes a match for the tap pattern.

Abstract: An identification badge is shown and includes a washable worker identification badge including a photograph of a worker using the garment, wherein an image from the photograph is sublimated or printed on the badge. In one embodiment the badge includes a security device providing radio frequency identification capabilities. According to another embodiment, a garment with a washable worker identification badge is provided. In still other embodiments, a security system and procedure is provided using the badges or garments.

Abstract: A multi-function replica traffic light device is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of lights of different colors aligned in a direction. The device also includes at least two selected from the group consisting of a motion detector, a timer, an audio detector, a gas detector, a smoke detector, and a visible light detector, each of which is configured to generate a signal. The device further includes a processor configured to turn on and off the plurality of lights in response to the signal.

Abstract: An example receiver/transmitter for a passive start and entry system switches between amplitude shift keyed modulation and frequency shift keyed modulation to maintain clear uninterrupted and dependable communication with a remote transmitter in the presence of interfering signals. The receiver/transmitter is switched to receive incoming FSK signals in response to the RSSI becoming saturated by undesired signals. The switch to FSK signal modulation occurs by signaling the remote transmitter to change over and begin sending FSK modulated signals. The FSK modulated signals are then received without significant interference.

Abstract: A device having a first reader element acquiring data from an item using a first data acquisition method, a second reader element acquiring data from the item using a second data acquisition method, a user operated trigger generating a triggering signal for at least one of the first and second reader elements and an automatic context switch element initially activating the first reader element in response to the triggering signal, and switching the activation to the second reader element when the first reader element fails to acquire the data from the item.

Abstract: An RFID-based reminder system as described herein leverages RFID technology to manage deadline-driven items of correspondence such as bills, event invitations, meeting notices, voting ballots, jury duty notices, and the like. RFID tags are affixed to (or embedded into) items of correspondence, and the tags are programmed with relevant data such as a response deadline, the action to be taken, and the name of the originating company or entity. Upon receipt, the recipient can interrogate the correspondence using an RFID reader, and the received RFID tag data is processed by one or more software applications running on a computing device of the recipient. The computing device can then automatically generate event reminders that notify the user of approaching response deadlines for the items of correspondence.

Abstract: An RFID interrogator includes a signal processing module for converting a transmission signal transmitted from an RFID tag into an input signal; a first matched filter coupled to the signal processing module for generating a first matched signal according to the input signal and a first predetermined signal pattern; a second matched filter coupled to the signal processing module for generating a second matched signal according to the input signal and a second predetermined signal pattern; a control unit for generating a control signal according to the input signal; and a decision unit, coupled to the first matched filter, the second matched filter and the control unit, for comparing the first matched signal with the second matched signal according to the control signal to generate a read-back signal.

Abstract: Provided are a method and apparatus for stopping power supply to a radio frequency identification (RFID) system. The apparatus includes: a power supplier supplying power to a high RFID tag; an input unit rectifying and boosting an input predetermined frequency band signal and outputting a direct-current (DC) voltage signal; a wake-up determiner comparing a voltage of the DC voltage signal output from the input unit with a predetermined reference voltage and outputting a HIGH signal or a LOW signal; and a switch stopping power supply to the high RFID tag if the wake-up determiner outputs the LOW signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, a reading device and a system for transmitting data and/or energy between a reading device and a transponder unit. Via a first antenna coil of the reading device generating a first magnetic field data and/or energy are transmitted to the transponder unit. By means of a second antenna coil a second magnetic field with opposite sign is generated. Within a near field or communication range (12) of the reading device the second magnetic field is weaker than the first magnetic field. In a tap-proof range (13), i.e. outside the near field, the two magnetic fields have the same absolute value and cancel each other out due to the opposite signs.

Abstract: A passive tag including a volatile memory is provided. The passive tag includes: a sensing unit which senses or measures information about environmental surroundings of the tag; a volatile memory; a non-volatile memory; and a control unit which firstly stores resultant data sensed or measured by the sensing unit in the volatile memory and then moves the data stored in the volatile memory to the non-volatile memory according to pre-set conditions. Therefore, the life of the tag is prolonged and stability of important data can be secured.

Abstract: Provided is a radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor tag antenna using an aperture coupling feeding method, including: a radiation patch for determining a resonance frequency of the RFID sensor tag antenna, which is disposed in an uppermost portion of the RFID sensor tag antenna; a first dielectric layer disposed on a bottom surface of the radiation patch and interposed between the radiation patch and a ground layer disposed to be parallel with the radiation patch; and a slot formed in a side of the ground layer and coupling RF signals to the RFID sensor tag antenna. Thus, the RFID sensor tag antenna can separately adjust resistance and reactance components of input impedance. As a result, the RFID sensor tag antenna can be matched with an RFID sensor tag board without an additional matching circuit.

Abstract: An intelligence carrier is disclosed, which is primarily comprised of at least a frame and at least a movable part. The frame is configured with at least a RFID reader and an antenna so that the movable part, being attached by a RFID tag, is able to communicate with the aforesaid RFID reader through the RFID tag, and then, as the RFID reader is able to communicate with a center control, the position of each movable part can be tracked in real time and the amount of the movable parts can be monitored.

Abstract: A reader/writer apparatus includes a tag search instruction receiving unit that receives a tag search instruction from a host apparatus. The tag search instruction includes a data read instruction and/or a data write instruction on the RFID tag. The reader/writer apparatus also includes a tag identification information requesting unit that transmits to the RFID tag a request for transmission of tag identification information uniquely identifying the RFID tag when the tag search instruction receiving unit receives the tag search instruction; and a data processing requesting unit that transmits a data read request and/or a data write request to the RFID tag identified by the tag identification information based on the read instruction and/or the write instruction when receiving the tag identification information transmitted from the RFID tag in response to the request for transmission transmitted from the tag identification information requesting unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing sensing data in a tag and a method thereof are provided. According to the present invention, data measured by the sensor is stored in volatile memory and important data from among the data stored in the volatile memory is stored in non-volatile memory according to a pre-set data loss prevention mechanism so that a battery and the tag including the battery have a longer life and stability of data can be secured.

Abstract: Ground conveyor, which is provided with one or more labels and/or documentation, which contain information on the use and/or safety of the ground conveyor, wherein at least one label or documentation is provided with an RFID transponder, in which data is saved.