Abstract:
A window driving mechanism, the mechanism comprising first and second driving motors, the first motor being arranged to drive, in use, a first side edge of the window, and the second motor being arranged to drive, in use, the other side edge of the window; and control means arranged to provide, in use, electrical synchronisation of the motors so that they can be driven to operate as if they were mechanically geared to one another.
Abstract:
A configurable module adapted for coupling to a host device comprises a stored user interface which is uploadable to the host device when it is coupled to the module. The user interface allows the module to be configured via the host device. The module may be coupled to a plurality of different host devices, including devices having a Graphical User Interface, such as a mobile phone, PDA, and laptop or personal computer. The module may be a digital audio broadcast (DAB) module including a DAB receiver. Alternatively, the module may include a wireless transceiver, such as a short range point to point, point to multi-point, or mesh wireless transceiver, for coupling the module to a network of wireless nodes, which may be the same or different. This module can also function when not coupled to a node, if configured by the host device or from prior connection with a node.
Abstract:
A configurable module adapted for coupling to a host device comprises a stored user interface which is uploadable to the host device when it is coupled to the module. The user interface allows the module to be configured via the host device. The module may be coupled to a plurality of different host devices, including devices having a Graphical User Interface, such as a mobile phone, PDA, and laptop or personal computer. The module may be a digital audio broadcast (DAB) module including a DAB receiver. Alternatively, the module may include a wireless transceiver, such as a short range point to point, point to multi-point, or mesh wireless transceiver, for coupling the module to a network of wireless nodes, which may be the same or different. This module can also function when not coupled to a node, if configured by the host device or from prior connection with a node.
Abstract:
A device comprising a receiver for receiving a broadcast; a processor for processing said broadcast to extract at least one data channel or service from said broadcast means for connecting said device to user equipment, said connecting means being arranged to establish a connection with said user equipment whereby said extracted data channel or service can be transferred securely to said user equipment.
Abstract:
A device comprising a receiver for receiving a broadcast; a processor for processing said broadcast to extract at least one data channel or service from said broadcast means for connecting said device to user equipment, said connecting means being arranged to establish a connection with said user equipment whereby said extracted data channel or service can be transferred securely to said user equipment.
Abstract:
Device for projecting liquid as jets or droplets from multiple nozzles, the device comprising: a plurality of transducers (7) oriented substantially parallel to one another and each having an inner face and an outer face opposite said inner face, the transducers being arranged in a substantially planar array; a plurality of nozzles (13) to project liquid therefrom; liquid supply means for supplying a liquid to the nozzles; each nozzle is associated with an adjacent respective transducer which is excitable to cause movement of the adjacent associated nozzle in a direction substantially aligned with the nozzle axis, to project liquid therefrom; the liquid supply means supplies liquid to an inner end of said nozzle; means for selectively exciting transducers as required, thereby to project liquid as jets or droplets from the respective outer face by movement of the liquid through the nozzle in response to the movement of the nozzle; wherein the transducers are formed as beams (6) in a material layer, separated by slots (10) within the material layer, and the width of the slot varies along the length of the beams, the width of the slot being a minimum at a position substantially adjacent the nozzle.
Abstract:
A device for projecting liquid as jets or droplets from multiple nozzles (13), the device comprising: a plurality of transducers (7) oriented substantially parallel to one another and each having an inner face and an outer face opposite said inner face, the transducers being arranged in a substantially planar array; a plurality of nozzles to project liquid therefrom; liquid supply means for supplying a liquid to the nozzles; each nozzle being associated with an adjacent respective transducer which is excitable to cause movement of the adjacent associated nozzle in a direction substantially aligned with the nozzle axis, to project liquid therefrom; the liquid supply means supplying liquid to an inner end of said nozzle; means for selectively exciting transducers as required, thereby to project liquid as jets or droplets from the respective outer face by movement of the liquid through the nozzle in response to the movement of the nozzle; and at least one boundary (20, 32, 21) spaced from the transducers and arranged to constrain the liquid adjacent the inner faces of the transducers in fewer than three dimensions.
Abstract:
A battery with a cell housing having at least one fluid entry port for the passage of a fluid into said cell housing; a first fluid consuming electrode disposed within said cell housing; a second electrode disposed within said cell housing; and a fluid regulating system disposed so as to selectively allow fluid to enter into said at least one fluid entry port so as to reach said first fluid consuming electrode, wherein said fluid regulating system comprises: a moving plate disposed adjacent an outer surface of said cell housing and having at least one plate aperture for moving in and out of alignment with said at least one fluid entry port, and an actuator comprising a shape memory alloy component for moving said moving plate when heat is applied to said shape memory alloy component. An alternative independent claim includes an actuator for moving said moving plate, and a lid covering said moving plate and providing a passage for fluid to said moving plate.
Abstract:
A battery is provided that comprises at least one fluid consuming cell and a fluid regulating system. The at least one fluid consuming cell comprises: a cell housing comprising one or more fluid entry ports for the passage of a fluid into the cell, the cell housing further comprising a first housing component and a second housing component, a gasket disposed between the first and second housing components; a first fluid consuming electrode disposed within the cell housing; and a second electrode disposed within the cell housing. The fluid regulating system comrpises a valve for adjusting the rate of passage of the fluid into the first fluid consuming electrode. The valve comprises a plate having at least one aperture. The plate is positioned inside the cell housing and has at least one peripheral edge that is pressed against an inside surface of the cell housing by the gasket.
Abstract:
A headset comprising at least one earphone; at least one antenna arranged to receive radio frequency signals; and low noise amplifier circuitry for amplifying the received radio frequency signals.