378 results about "Signal element" patented technology

A system and method for encoding a first picture sequence and a second picture sequence into coded pictures, with the first picture sequence and the second picture sequence being different, and with at least one coded picture of the second picture sequence being predicted from at least one picture in the first picture sequence. According to various embodiments of the present invention, signal element is encoded into a coded picture of the second picture sequence. The signal element indicates whether a picture in the first picture sequence is used for prediction of the coded picture of the second picture sequence.

A miniature resonating marker assembly that includes, in one embodiment, a ferromagnetic core, a wire coil disposed around the core, and a capacitor connected to the wire coil adjacent to the magnetic core. The core, coil, and capacitor form a signal element that, when energized, generates a magnetic field at a selected resonant frequency. The magnetic field has a magnetic center point positioned along at least one axis of the signal element. An inert encapsulation member encapsulates the signal element therein and defines a geometric shape of the resonating marker assembly. The geometric shape has a geometric center point substantially coincident with the magnetic center point along at least a first axis of the signal element. The shape and configuration of the assembly also provides for a miniature signal element specifically tuned to resonate at a selected frequency with a high quality factor.

A composition of matter for use in an immunoassay devices and method comprising a signal antibody, e.g., FAB fragment, covalently linked to a first nucleotide; and one or more signal elements, e.g., signal enzymes such as ALP or fluorescent dyes, each covalently linked to a second nucleotide, wherein the first nucleotide has one or more repeated sequences, and the second nucleotide is bound to one of the one or more repeated sequences on said first nucleotide, and wherein the ratio of the signal antibody to the signal element is controlled by the number of repeated sequences.

The present invention relates to a method of arranging the transmission of packet data in a system comprising a mobile terminal, a wireless local network and a mobile network. End-to-end service related parameters are signalled via a separate signalling element. A resource authorization identifier is transmitted to the mobile network via the local network. Authorization is requested from the signalling element on the basis of the resource authorization identifier. A tunnel between the mobile terminal and the mobile network is bound to the end-to-end data flow of the mobile terminal on the basis of an authorization from the signalling element and tunnel identification information identifying the tunnel.

Optical disk-based assay devices and methods are described, in which analyte-specific signal elements are disposed on an optical disk substrate. In preferred embodiments, the analyte-specific signal elements are disposed readably with the disk's tracking features. Also described are cleavable signal elements particularly suitable for use in the assay device and methods. Binding of the chosen analyte simultaneously to a first and a second analyte-specific side member of the cleavable signal element tethers the signal-responsive moiety to the signal element's substrate-attaching end, despite subsequent cleavage at the cleavage site that lies intermediate the first and second side members. The signal responsive moiety reflects, absorbs, or refracts incident laser light. Described are nucleic acid hybridization assays, nucleic acid sequencing, immunoassays, cell counting assays, and chemical detection. Adaptation of the assay device substrate to function as an optical waveguide permits assay geometries suitable for continuous monitoring applications.

The invention relates to transfer of packet data from a first subsystem via a network node in a second subsystem to a terminal in the second subsystem. The method includes negotiating identifiers identifying a data flow of the first subsystem via a separate signalling element during the set-up of an application-plane logical connection of the terminal. The identifiers are transmitted from the signalling element to the network node. In the method, a filter is generated at least on the basis of the identifiers for directing the mapping of at least one data flow of the first subsystem to at least one data flow of the second subsystem. The filter is bound to at least one data flow of the second subsystem, and at least one data flow of the first subsystem is mapped to at least one data flow of the second subsystem on the basis of the filter.

The biosensor comprises a modular biorecognition element and a modular flexible arm element. The biorecognition element and the flexible arm element are each labeled with a signaling element. The flexible arm contains an analog of an analyte of interest that binds with the biorecognition element, bringing the two signaling elements in close proximity, which establishes a baseline fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET). When an analyte of interest is provided to the biosensor, the analyte will displace the analyte analog, and with it, the signaling module of the modular flexible arm, causing a measurable change in the FRET signal in a analyte concentration dependent manner. The modularity of different portions of the biosensor allows functional flexibility. The biosensor-operates without additional development reagents, requiring only the presence of analyte or target for function.

A device is disclosed (16) for sensing the axial position, in relation to the other component, of one of two components mobile relative to each other, in particular a piston (12) in relation to a cylinder housing (14), which device has a magnetic signal element (18) arranged on the one component and a magnetic-flux-sensitive sensor (20, 20′) arranged on the other component, by means of which the axial relative position of the signal element to the sensor can be detected. According to the invention, allocated to the sensor is at least one flux guide element (22, 22′) stationary in relation to the sensor, which extends on the other component at least over the area to be detected of the axial relative positions of the signal element to the sensor and comprises a plate section of a magnetizable material, wherein the sensor is arranged at one longitudinal end of the flux guide element outside the area to be detected of axial relative positions. The result is a simple sensor device by means of which, with little installation space required, any arbitrary axial relative positions between the components concerned or their relative travel can be detected reliably.

An ultrasound device including an ultrasonic transducer device having a plurality of transducer elements forming a transducer array is provided. Each transducer element includes a piezoelectric material disposed between a first electrode and a second electrode. One of the first and second electrodes is a ground electrode and the other of the first and second electrodes is a signal electrode. The ultrasound device further includes a cable assembly having a plurality of connective signal elements and a plurality of connective ground elements extending in substantially parallel relation therealong. Each connective element is configured to form an electrically-conductive engagement with respective ones of the signal electrodes and the ground electrodes of the transducer elements in the transducer array. The connective ground elements are alternatingly disposed with the connective signal elements across the cable assembly, to provide shielding between the connective signal elements.

An inductive charger alignment system for a vehicle that includes: a plurality of on-board inductive receiving coils adapted to charge an on-board power source; an alignment controller coupled to the coils; an on-board signal element, e.g., a pair of headlamps, coupled to the controller; and an off-board inductive transmitter coil. Further, the controller is configured to direct the element to communicate an alignment between the receiving coils and the transmitter coil to an on-board driver. The alignment may include vehicle forward and side-to-side alignment between the receiving coils and the off-board transmitter coil.

This invention provides one Ethernet exchange buffer and transfer method, which comprises the following steps: receiving data pack from input end; cutting data pack into certain length signal element by cut unit; storing signal element into central memory unit; adopting equal time lag transfer through end and line transfer unit and turning output end by each time lag; adopting run require or transfer of different lines at one output end; after getting transfer, reading signal element from common central buffer unit and the data pack resets the signal element sent to the linkage. This invention also provides one Ethernet exchange buffer and transfer device.

A method and modem for communicating serial input data over a transmission link. Serial input data is partitioned into parallel data elements prior to rotation by an invertible linear mapping. Resulting frames of parallel signal elements sequentially modulate a carrier, which is then transmitted over the link. After receipt of the modulated carrier from the link, the signal is demodulated and assembled into frames of parallel signal elements which are de-rotated by an inverse linear mapping. Thresholding the result of the inverse mapping recovers the parallel data elements, which are then re-assembled into serial output data. The linear mapping employs: 1) commuting rotation matrices for convolutionally rotating data vectors into signal vectors and vice-versa; 2) filter bank polyphase rotation matrices; or 3) computationally efficient multi-rate wavelet filter banks. Transmitter pre-emphasis places most of the information in lower baseband frequencies; complimentary de-emphasis occurs in the receiver. Logarithmic amplification of the baseband signal prior to carrier modulation improves modulation gain and transmit channel noise attenuation. Coefficients of the rotation matrix of the receiver are adaptively equalized to correct for transmission path distortion. FM double-side band is employed in systems requiring minimized cost and complexity. FM single-side band is employed in systems in which bandwidth reduction is desirable. AM is also employable.

A vehicle safety lighting and signaling system includes a transmitting unit and multiple remote receiving units, each having a lighting and audible element, and that receive signals from the transmitting unit and selectively activates its signaling elements according to a predetermined signal response directed by the transmitting unit. The receiving unit includes a central processor that selectively decodes transmitted signals received from the transmitting unit and provides signals to a driver circuit that activate a visual signal, and audible signal, or both. A receiving unit may have an integral base affixed to an adjustable band, clothing or motorcycle, and that receiving unit is detachable from the base for charging and/or programming. The remote receiving units may include a band that is expandable for positioning about a cycle riders' arm or leg, and includes one or more lighting elements responsive to receiving a predetermined signal.

A method of processing a broadcast signal including an interactive broadcast service at a transmitter is disclosed. The method comprises generating an parameter table containing metadata about applications and interactive broadcast events targeted to the applications, dividing the parameter table into a plurality of parameter blocks, inserting each of the parameter blocks into each of a plurality of parameter table sections, generating a trigger which is a signaling element to identify signaling and establish timing of playout of the interactive broadcast events, inserting the trigger into a closed caption channel of the broadcast signal, transmitting the broadcast signal including the closed caption channel and a specific channel carrying the plurality of parameter table sections, wherein the trigger includes location information specifying a location of the parameter table in the broadcast signal.

A wearable electronic device including a metal ring-shaped frame, a conductive film, a grounding element and a signal element is provided. The conductive film is arranged in the metal ring-shaped frame, and the conductive film and the metal ring-shaped frame are spaced apart by a predetermined gap to constitute a resonant cavity. The grounding element is arranged in the metal ring-shaped frame and coupled with the metal ring-shaped frame and the conductive film. The signal element is arranged in the metal ring-shaped frame and coupled between the metal ring-shaped frame and a circuit board. The signal element and grounding element constitute a closed resonant cavity with a specific length therebetween for serving as an antenna of the wearable electronic device.

The invention provides a method for judging the pollution of a dust sensor, a wiping system and a cleaning robot thereof. The dust sensor comprises a pair of optical signal elements, wherein the pair of optical signal elements are arranged at both sides of a dust passage and respectively used for transmitting and receiving optical signals; and one sides of the optical signal elements, which are close to the dust passage, are respectively provided with a transparent plate used for keeping dust out and protecting the dust sensor. The method for judging the pollution of the dust sensor comprises the following steps of: carrying out analog/digital conversion on a real signal received by the dust sensor, and then solving an arithmetic mean value; and when the obtained arithmetic mean value is less than a certain preset value, judging that the transparent plates of the dust sensor need to be wiped. Thus the pollution degree of the transparent plates of the dust sensor is judged in real time, a wiping mechanism of the wiping system of the dust sensor is automatically started in time to wipe the transparent plates, therefore the accurate judgment of the dust sensor on dust quantity is effectively ensured, and the intelligent cleaning robot can normally work all the time.

Disclosed is a transmission envelope detector referred to a squelch detection circuit for effectively detecting an element of transmission data in a high speed serial data transmission system. The squelch detection circuit of the invention includes a differential input level shifter, a first reference voltage generator, an amplifier, a second reference voltage generator, and a comparator. The squelch detection circuit can detect whether the transmission data is a noise or signal element even at a cross point of the transmission data, resulting in achieving stable data transmission.

A system for guiding of the visually handicapped includes a continuous electrical conductor, in the nature of a wire or strip, having a substantially uniform conductivity embedded within a walkway to be traversed by the handicapped person. The system also including a proximity for detecting the conductor in which the detector may be in a shoe of the user or a tip of a walking cane. The system further includes a signalling element, in the nature of a vibrator, in electrical communication with the detector such that, through the presence of such vibration, the visually handicapped person is able to determine his proximity to the electrical conductor to determine that he is proceeding in a proper direction within or along the walkway. The signalling element is preferably provided with a switch, for example, a mercury switch, so that the shoe or cane circuit will become energized only upon the occurrence of movement or motion of the shoe or cane within which the proximity detector is located. The approach by a user to a location of interest along the walkway, such as an intersection, bathroom, or Braille telephone, may be indicated through the provision of a pattern of irregularity of the conductivity within the continuous electrical conductor. Different patterns of irregularity may indicate different advisories to the user.