Abstract: A groove portion is arranged, along a circumferential direction of a circular arc, in a cover portion of a circular rim portion. A heater wire is housed in the groove portion. An outer layer portion is arranged which covers the heater wire and the cover portion of the rim portion. With a simple configuration, a line of the heater wire is less likely to stand out on the outer layer portion to cover the cover portion of the rim portion and the heater wire. It is possible to ensure a good appearance and improve productivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an energy storage module (10) able to contain a plurality of energy storage elements (14), the module comprising an envelope (16) comprising at least one plurality of lateral walls and two end walls (18A, 18B) dimensioned so as to surround the energy storage elements, at least one member for placing in contact (22) made at least partially from a thermally conducting material, intended to be placed between at least one energy storage element and a lateral wall of the module, termed the reference wall (20A), said member comprising a first contact face (24A) and a second contact face (30A) which are associated respectively with the reference wall (20A) and said energy storage element or elements (14), one at least of said first (24A) and second (30A) contact faces being adapted to abut against one of the reference wall (20A) or of said element or elements (14), and said member being configured so that the distance between the first and second contact faces can vary.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing an optical communication device is disclosed. An optical sub-assembly and optical platform can form the optical communication device. Pre-defined break lines are placed on a carrier wafer. The wafer can accommodate a modulator sub-mount and a laser sub-mount. A tooling process is used to place the modulator sub-mount on an optical platform and the laser sub-mount adjacent to a thermo-electrical cooler. The laser sub-mount can be hermetically enclosed and aligned to communicate with the modulator sub-mount.

Abstract: A self contained breathing apparatus electronics system that provides a method for maximizing battery life, estimating remaining battery life and condition, insuring reliable communications between modules, maintaining reliable real-time clock (RTC), minimizing piezo interference, minimizing effects of RFI and EMI on pressure measurement, retaining consistency in the motion detection circuitry due to sensitivity to temperature changes, and providing a thermal imaging camera in cooperation with either a HUD or POD mounted inside a SCBA facemask.

Abstract: An otoscopic instrument with an instrument head. The instrument head having a housing, an optical component disposed along an imaging axis, and an illumination system. The illumination system includes a plurality of LEDs disposed in a ring-like configuration adjacent a distal end of the housing with the illumination system disposed within the housing.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the invention generally relate to altering the functionality of a non-transient electronic device. A container holding an agent is located proximal to a non-transient electronic device capable of performing at least one function. The agent is capable of rendering the device incapable of performing the at least one function. The container is configured to controllably release the agent to the electronic device in a variety of passive and active eventualities.

Abstract: A device with a magnetic sensor is disclosed. The device includes a substrate with a device layer. A magnetic sensor is formed on the device layer and includes a first permanent magnet. The first permanent magnet has at least one alternating ferromagnetic (FM) layer and antiferromagnetic (AFM) layer, with a buffer layer disposed between the FM layer and the AFM layer. The first permanent magnet is magnetized in a first direction at a temperature higher than a blocking temperature of the AFM layer. A plurality of device pads are coupled to the magnetic sensor. An integrated circuit substrate with a plurality of IC pads, wherein the plurality of device pads are selectively eutectic bonded to the plurality of IC pads at a bonding temperature greater than the blocking temperature of the AFM layer of the first permanent magnet.

Abstract: An image capturing module includes an image sensing unit and an actuator unit. The image sensing unit includes a circuit substrate and an image sensing chip disposed on the circuit substrate. The actuator unit includes a housing frame disposed on the circuit substrate and a movable lens assembly movably disposed inside the housing frame. The image sensing chip includes an image sensing area having a first geometric center line and a first geometric center point, and the movable lens assembly has a second geometric center line and a second geometric center point. Whereby, when the predetermined energy is provided for the actuator unit to shift the movable lens assembly, the second geometric center line (or the second geometric center point) of the movable lens assembly can be accurately aligned with the first geometric center line (or the first geometric center point) of the image sensing area.

Abstract: A circuit card assembly is provided. The circuit card assembly includes a printed circuit board, at least one electronic component mounted on the printed circuit board, and a frame coupled to the printed circuit board such that the electronic component is disposed between the printed circuit board and the frame. The circuit card assembly also includes a heat transfer device coupled to the frame. The heat transfer device has a heat pipe disposed at least in part between the frame and the printed circuit board. The circuit card assembly further includes a pivotable brace biasing the heat pipe toward the electronic component to facilitate cooling the electronic component.

Abstract: An imager module for a camera includes: a lens holder; a lens system which is accommodated in the lens holder and has a lens mount and at least one lens accommodated in the lens mount; and an image sensor; a rear lens area being formed between the image sensor and the at least one lens of the lens system; and an optically transparent, flexible coupling element provided in the rear lens area.

Abstract: A frame member includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion located between the first portion and the second portion, and wherein the lengths of the first portion and the second portion in a circumferential direction are longer than the length of the third portion in the circumferential direction, and a Young's modulus of the third portion is lower than the Young's moduli of the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixture and methods of manufacturing the same. In various embodiments, the LED lighting fixture comprises a lighting fixture body and one or more luminaires. The one or more LED modules are operatively and securely fixed to the lighting fixture body. Each LED module comprises at least one LED, and a heat sink. The at least one LED is mounted within the LED module such that light emitted by the at least on LED is emitted in an upward direction. The heat sink is positioned such that at least a portion of the light emitted by the at least one LED is not incident upon the heat sink. Additionally, the heat sink is permanently fixed to the lighting fixture body.

Abstract: Chassis design and component layout for a mini-ITX format computer are disclosed herein. The essential practice of the design and layout described herein allows for expansion cards and normal size Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) cards in a slim mini-ITX format case. This is achieved through component layout and a special extension cable for the expansion slot on mini-ITX motherboards.

Abstract: A substantially self-contained digital instrumentation module (30) for fixed and rotary wing aircraft provides flight and other situational information, such as attitude, altitude, airspeed, and slip information, during normal aircraft operation or during emergencies, such as a failure of the aircraft's primary instrumentation. The module (30) can be mounted in any of various possible orientations. It includes redundant memories (38,40,50,52) to preserve back-up copies of software and settings during upgrades and changes. It partitions certified software from non-certified software. It can receive software upgrades and settings changes via a common portable memory device. It can automatically calculate and synchronize barometric pressure with the aircraft's primary instrumentation. It also allows for creating a customizable dimming curve (220,222), and for creating customizable range markings (114).

Abstract: A tactical security system can be used to secure a room. For example, such a security system may be contained in a housing sized for shipment to a location for placement in a room in order to secure the room. Various components may be included in the housing, such as a storage device configured to store data received from one or more audio or video recording devices; an access controller configured to interface with a badge reader associated with one or more access points to the room in order to selectively control access to the room; a switch configured to couple the one or more audio or video recording devices with the storage device and to couple the badge reader with the access controller; and/or a power supply configured to supply power to the devices in the housing.

Abstract: A negative-electrode active material layer formed between a negative-electrode current collector and a solid electrolyte layer has a line-and-space structure in which a plurality of stripe-shaped pattern elements extending in a Y direction are arranged while being separated from each other. A gradient at each contact point where the stripe-shaped pattern element, the negative-electrode current collector and the solid electrolyte layer are in contact with each other is made smaller than 90°.

Abstract: An optical isolator capable of creating a larger safe buffer area for optical beam(s) and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The optical isolator includes a sandwich type wafer, a first polarizer, a Faraday rotator and a second polarizer. The first polarizer works as the incident plane of the FSI (free space isolator), while the second polarizer works as the outgoing plane of the FSI. The direction in which the second polarizer passes the polarized beam is at a 45° angle with respect to the first polarizer. The manufacturing method includes marking the edge of the second polarizer. FSIs processed by this method provide a larger buffer area for the optical beam(s) and/or a lower manufacturing cost, even though the size of the FSI is unchanged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light-emitting building element (1) comprising a plurality of solid-state light sources (19); and a sound-absorbing element (10) having an optically reflective side (15). The sound-absorbing element (10) is arranged such that the optically reflective side (15) faces the plurality of solid-state light sources (19), and comprises a plurality of holes (17) through the sound-absorbing element from the optically reflective side to an opposite side (16) of the sound-absorbing element. Each of the holes (17) is configured such that a projection of the hole in a plane parallel to the sound-absorbing element (10) is smaller than a smallest area of a cross-section of the hole (17), the cross-section being perpendicular to a normal of the sound-absorbing element (10).

Abstract: A multi-component frame assembly for the display of at least one illuminable graphic panel. The frame assembly includes a frame made of at least one single frame member and at least one split rail frame member, which are joined together by a plurality of connecting brackets. The split rail frame member is comprised of an elongated first side split rail and an elongated second side split rail separated apart by a mid rail member disposed therebetween. The at least one single frame member has a cross-sectional configuration of “U” shape, and is comprised of an exterior bridge member and an interior bridge member for supporting strips of light emitting diodes. The interior bridge member has a bracket channel on one side of the interior bridge member and a graphic receiving channel on the other side of the interior bridge member to enable receipt of one or more graphic display panels.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an implantable medical device having reduced MRI image distortion, includes producing an implantable medical device. The implantable medical device has a configuration that comprises a housing and one or more internal components disposed within the housing. The configuration is based upon a design process that includes creating a first prototype, determining the aggregate relative magnetic permeability of the first prototype, and modifying the design of the first prototype by at least one of (a) selecting and adding a diamagnetic shimming material to the first prototype or (b) repositioning one or more internal components of the first prototype. Modifying the design results in a modified design that is the configuration for the implantable medical device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate, a first device, a second device, and a shielding wall. The first device and the second device are disposed on the substrate respectively. The shielding wall is disposed independently between the first device and the second device. The shielding wall is configured for suppressing the electromagnetic interference from the second device to the first device.

Abstract: An electronic lighting device may comprise an enclosure, a flame sheet and an electrically powered driving mechanism. The flame sheet may be movably supported or suspended on the enclosure, and may comprise a first portion which is of a flame-like shape. The first portion may be exposed above the top of the enclosure. Light from a light-emitting element may intersect with the surface of the first portion so that the light projects onto the surface of the first portion. The electrically powered driving mechanism may be disposed adjacent the flame sheet and can apply a force on the flame sheet to actuate the flame sheet to sway or swing. By the present application, a visual experience of true fire can be achieved and an interestedness and appreciation can be improved.

Abstract: A component mounting system includes a component mounting line including series-connected component mounting machines. In the component mounting system, workers execute jobs for equipment operation of the component mounting line. The component mounting system includes: a skill level storage unit which stores worker data in which a worker ID for identifying each of the workers is associated with a skill level of the corresponding worker for execution of each of the jobs; a history data storage unit which stores execution results of the jobs executed by the workers as job history data for each of the workers; and a worker data update unit which updates the skill level of each of the workers in the worker data based on a result of determination extracted from the job history data.

Abstract: A method for assembling a rapid elevation floor system in a pool, the method comprising the stages of: assembling a raisable floor inside said pool and adding sensors to said raisable floor, and connecting said raisable floor platform to auxiliary units. The method further comprises laying flooring tiles on said raisable floor and sinking said raisable floor to a bottom of said pool.

Abstract: An electromagnetic component includes a coil portion with a multi-layer stack structure, a molded body encapsulating the coil portion, and two electrodes respectively coupled to two terminals of the coil portion. The coil portion is fabricated using plating, laminating and/or pressing manufacturing techniques.

Abstract: A method of making a resonating beam accelerometer (RBA). In an example process, a proof mass device and resonators are created from a quartz material. A direct bond is formed between the proof mass and the resonators by applying a predefined amount of pressure at a predefined temperature for a predefined amount of time. One or more damping plates are created from a quartz material. A direct bond is formed between the damping plates and the proof mass device. The proof mass device is created by applying a predefined amount of pressure at pressure at temperature to two bases, two proof mass portions, and a flexure. The proof mass bases are on opposite sides of the flexure. The proof mass portions are on opposite sides of the flexure. A gap is present between the proof mass bases and the proof mass portions.

Abstract: A method of making articles from electrically active textiles. First and second fabric pieces include conductors therein. A seam is established between the first and second fabric pieces. A determination is made, at the seam, based on one or more predetermined factors, which conductors of the first fabric piece intersect or overlap with which conductors of the second fabric piece. At the seam, an electrical and mechanical connection is formed between select conductors of the first fabric piece and select conductors of the second fabric piece.

Abstract: It is intended to make it possible to, even in a situation where a program and/or data to be written to a memory device of an electronic control unit provided in an automatic transmission become different in content, depending on a specification of a vehicle to be mounted with the automatic transmission, manage the electronic control unit while distinguishing only by a difference in hardware configurations thereof.

Abstract: A capacitor assembly for use in, and a method of assembling, a filtered feedthrough. The capacitor includes an insulative member fixedly attached to its bottom portion to inhibit high voltage arcing. The termination material present on the inner and outer diameters of the capacitor is absent from a portion of the capacitor proximate the bottom portion, e.g., at the insulative member.

Abstract: Systems and methods for ejecting removable entities from electronic devices are provided. A removable entity ejection system may include a driver that may be controllable by software (e.g., via a control unit that may be configured to send electrical signals to the driver). The driver may include a driving component that may apply a force directly, or indirectly, to one or more removable entities to eject the one or more removable entities from an electronic device. When the force is applied indirectly, one or more interfacing components may receive the applied force and may transfer the received force to the one or more removable entities to cause ejection thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a photovoltaic module is disclosed. The apparatus includes a clamp assembly, where the clamp assembly includes a clamp and a fastener engageable with the clamp. The clamp includes a sharp portion.

Abstract: A circuit board assembling structure includes a first casing, a second casing, a dam and a circuit board. The first casing has an outer edge and at least a snap-engaging element. The second casing is coupled to the first casing. The dam is mounted on the first casing. The at least a snap-engaging element is disposed between the outer edge of the first casing and the dam. The circuit board is a resilient carrier which is snap-engaged with the at least a snap-engaging element, such that the circuit board is disposed between the outer edge of the first casing and the dam. Furthermore, an electronic device having the circuit board assembling structure and an assembling method of the electronic device are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a microfabricated scintillation detector, comprising a channel structure (26) for containing a liquid scintillator material therein and flowing said liquid scintillator material therethrough. The channel structure (26) comprises first and second sets (30, 36) of adjacent channel portions (32, 38) arranged in first and second layers (34, 40) and in fluid communication with each other. The second set (36) of adjacent channel portions (38) is directed at right angles with respect to the first set (30) of adjacent channel portions (32). The first and second layers (34, 40) are stacked on top of each other with a separation layer (42) in between, integrally connecting said first and second layers (34, 40). The channel structure (26) simultaneously forms a light guiding structure for guiding scintillation light (52) towards a longitudinal end of the corresponding channel portion (32, 38).

Abstract: A reflective display apparatus including at least one front-light module, a first frame, a first liquid, and a display unit is provided. The at least one front-light module includes a light source and a light guide plate. The light source is adapted for providing an illumination beam. The first frame connects with the light guide plate of the at least one front-light module. The display unit, the first frame, the at least one front-light module form a first containing space and the first liquid is injected into the first containing space. Besides, a manufacturing method of the reflective display apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A glass lighting panel (1), comprising: a first glass substrate (101), a second glass substrate (102), a spacer profile (103) at the periphery of the glass panel (1) between the first and the second glass substrate, the spacer being used to maintain an intermediate space (104) between the first and second glass substrates, According to the invention, the panel comprises: an intermediate organic glass substrate (105), at least one light source (106). According to the invention, the spacer profile (103) comprises: means (107) to maintain the intermediate organic glass substrate (105) in the intermediate space (104) between the first and the second glass substrates, means (108) to lodge the at least one light source (106) so as the at least one light source emits light into the intermediate organic glass substrate (105) predominantly along a plane of the panel.

Abstract: A solar energy collection and power generation element is described. The solar energy and collection element includes: a photovoltaic (PV) panel having a set of DC outputs; and a power management module coupled to the PV panel. The power management module includes: a base module having a connector adapted to receive electrical energy produced by the PV panel from the set of DC outputs; and a removable inverter that is able to be coupled to the base module via the connector, the removable inverter adapted to receive a DC voltage from the connector, generate an AC voltage, and provide the generated AC voltage to the connector. A solar energy collection system includes: a support structure and multiple PV panels mounted to the support structure. A method of manufacturing an integrated solar panel product includes: retrieving a panel body; retrieving a power module; and attaching the power module to the body.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a microphone assembly having an ear set function includes assembling a mike cell unit; obtaining a region for connection with the mike cell unit on a PCB, mounting only a conductive member in the region, and mounting other remaining components outside the region; adhering the mike cell unit to a corresponding region of the PCB; and sealing an adhering portion between the mike cell unit and the PCB. Assembling the mike cell unit includes inserting a mike cell case having a sound hole and a curing portion into a diaphragm assembly; stacking a spacer on the diaphragm assembly; inserting a back electrode plate into an insulating ring base; mounting the insulating ring base on the spacer; mounting a metal ring base on the insulating ring base; and curing or clamping a curing portion of the mike cell case.

Abstract: The invention provides methods to mass laminate and interconnect high density interconnect circuit layers fabricated through parallel processing. Invention methods employ an inside-out interconnection strategy that eliminates plating of vias and provides defect-free outer circuit layers. Conductive paste and via layers are also key features of the invention.

Abstract: A method of assembling an electromechanical device in a gas-turbine engine, including mounting a rotor of the device on a rotor support, securing a stator of the device to a stator support, coupling the rotor support to the stator support such that said rotor is rotatable about said stator, securing the device to a bearing support, securing a bearing assembly on the low pressure shaft, coupling the device to the low pressure shaft by installing the bearing support over the bearing assembly, and drivingly engaging the rotor support to the high pressure shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a control interface for motor vehicle comprising a touch pad exhibiting a front face, and a housing accommodating said touch pad, said housing exhibiting an aperture delimited by a border for access to the front face of the touch pad by a user, characterized in that: —in the course of a first step (101), the aperture of a housing is disposed around a touch pad provided with a film on the front face, the film covering at least the front face of the touch pad and the edges of the housing, —in the course of a second step (102), a holding force is applied to the housing so as to hold it, and —in the course of a third step (103), a liquid levelling lining material is introduced into a peripheral space partitioned off by the film, the border of the housing and the rim ate touch pad, so as to spread the liquid levelling lining material in said peripheral space.

Abstract: A system electronically monitors the consumption of gas adsorbent media in a media bed. The system includes a controller and a monitoring rod having a plurality of sensors disposed on the monitoring rod. The sensors are in communication with the controller. Each sensor includes a corrodible portion having an exposed electrically conducting material susceptible to corrosion by a corrosive agent, a first lead in electrical contact with a first end of the corrodible portion, and a second lead in electrical contact with a second end of the corrodible portion. The corrodible portion, the first lead and the second lead together form a continuous communication path to the controller, and the monitoring rod is at least partially disposed in the media.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes a transmission, motor, rechargeable energy storage system (RESS), auxiliary power unit (APU), and a controller. The APU has a pair of rings, at least one of which rotates with respect to the other. One ring is coaxial with and radially within the other. Ring rotation generates current in windings. A gear element is in driving connection with the rotatable ring. The APU includes an engine disposed radially within the inner ring, and a power takeoff mechanism coupled to the gear element. The controller energizes the APU to rotate a ring. A method includes positioning the APU in a vehicle body compartment, affixing an outer ring of windings to a compartment wall, and positioning a rotatable inner ring having permanent magnets radially within and coaxial with the outer ring. The engine is positioned radially within the inner ring. A power takeoff mechanism connects to the inner ring.

Abstract: An implantable sensor is provide which can be used for determining a concentration of at least one analyte in a medium, in particular a body tissue and/or a body fluid. The implantable sensor has a layered construction with at least one insulating carrier substrate and at least two electrodes which are arranged in at least two different layer planes of the implantable sensor and are electrically isolated from one another by the at least one insulating carrier substrate. The electrodes have electrode areas which face the medium when the sensor has been implanted, and are in contact with the medium over a large area and substantially uniformly, directly or via a generally analyte-permeable membrane layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preparing a pattern for an electric circuit comprising the steps of: (a) providing a substrate; (b) providing a pattern of an inhibiting material for an electrical circuit onto said substrate by i) applying a layer of the inhibiting material onto said substrate and mechanically removing locally the layer of the inhibiting material to obtain said pattern; or ii) applying a layer of the inhibiting material onto said substrate, wherein said layer has pre-determined pattern which incompletely covers said substrate; (c) establishing a distribution of particles of a first metal or alloy thereof on the layer of the inhibiting material and the pattern as obtained in step.

Abstract: A fabric over foam electromagnetic interference gasket has a body of indefinite length, and includes a layer of dielectric material thereon. The gasket may be compressed between two substrates and provide electrical conductivity in one axis and EMI shielding and nonconductivity in a perpendicular axis.

Abstract: A stackable connector interface with magnetic retention for electronic devices and accessories can allow power and data to be transferred between one or more stacked connectors. Each interconnected stackable connector may include one or more magnetic elements, which magnetic elements may have poles arranged to facilitate mating with other stackable connectors. The magnetic elements may also provide a magnetic retention force that holds mated connectors in contact with each other. The connectors can also include connection detection circuitry for determining whether the connectors are mated with other connectors, thereby allowing the connectors to prevent live contacts from being exposed at an unmated surface of the connectors. In addition to connection detection circuitry, routing circuitry may also be included to determine how signals should be transferred between the interconnected stackable connectors and/or corresponding devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant device comprising a sensor module which comprises one or more first fastening means, an implant module which comprises one or more second fastening means, and a connecting module, by means of which the sensor module is connected to the implant module via the one or the first fastening means and via the one or the second fastening means, and comprising a fold axis, along which the implant device can be folded up.

Abstract: A drive unit drives a wafer stage in a Y-axis direction based on a measurement value of an encoder that measures position information of the wafer stage in the Y-axis direction and based on information on the flatness of a scale that is measured by the encoder. In this case, the drive unit can drive the wafer stage in a predetermined direction based on a measurement value after correction in which a measurement error caused by the flatness of the scale included in the measurement value of the encoder is corrected based on the information on the flatness of the scale. Accordingly, the wafer stage can be driven with high accuracy in a predetermined direction using the encoder, without being affected by the unevenness of the scale.

Abstract: An optical system comprising a non-specular ceramic reflector surrounding one or more electrode-less bulbs containing a fill that forms a light-emitting plasma when excited with radio frequency, to be used in a fixture for illuminating subjects, for the purpose of high output lighting, such as lighting for image capture, horticulture, stadium, port, roadway, construction and area lighting. This ceramic reflector generates a uniform lambertian reflection specifically evening out the light emission from the electrode-less bulb producing a uniform beam of light with a spread between about 1 to about 300 degrees. This ceramic reflector greatly increases the amount of light falling on a given subject in comparison to the fixture without said reflector system.

Abstract: A portable power generation device includes a protective case and a power source. The protective case has a lower case portion and an upper case portion, the upper case portion including a plurality of upper case portion segments, wherein the upper case portion is rotatable with respect to the lower case portion between a closed configuration and an open configuration. The power source is sized to fit within the protective case in the closed configuration, rotatable with respect to the lower case portion, and supported by the protective case in the open configuration.