Abstract:
A method is capable of controlling signal transmission for multiple electronic devices in a system such as a satellite distribution system. According to an exemplary embodiment, the method includes steps of receiving a signal indicating a request from a device (110), changing an operating state of a signal source (140) to be compatible with an operation of the device (110) in response to the signal, and providing a signal path between the device (110) and the signal source (140) in response to the signal.
Abstract:
A method of processing an LNB power supply output signal (22) comprising providing an LNB selection signal to select a first of the plurality of LNB signals as the input signal, superimposing a tone onto the LNB selection signal to select a second of the plurality of LNB signals as the input signal, providing a first transponder selection voltage to select a first set of transponders within the input signal, providing a second transponder selection voltage to select a second set of transponders within the input signal, and activating an adaptive load (40) to preserve the tone if the second of the plurality of LNB signals is selected.
Abstract:
A pallet, and its method of manufacture, is made from a first material such as expanded polystrene (EPS) and the pallet is encased in a second material that is more rigid than the first material. The second material can be selected from high impact polystrene (HIPS), acrylonitrile butadeine styrene (ABS), and acrylonitrile styrene acrylate to provide rigidity, impact resistance and good UV resistance. The pallet is formed of a first element (100) to receive a load and second element or legs (200) to support the first element. The first element (100) can have an upwardly projecting lip, a drainage channel, a plurality of recesses to hold barrels or boxes, and have a surface to reduce slipping. The second element can have longitudinal slots (230) for receiving stiffening ribs (250). The first and second elements have complimentary grooves (110) to allow coupling and to increase the torsional and flexural strength of the pallet.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for handover of a user equipment in cell based networks, preferably in a femtocell network, comprising a user equipment, at least two base stations, wherein each base station is assigned to a cell, wherein coverage areas of at least two neighbouring cells are at least partly overlapping and wherein the user equipment is connected to one of the base stations, preferably in form of a femtocell base station, and wherein the at least two base stations are each connected via a backhaul connection to a core network device, located in a core network, comprising the steps of a) Detecting a deterioration of a predetermined connection quality for an application on the network connection path between the user equipment and the core network device via the connected base station, b) Providing backhaul connection information about at least one alternative base station providing at least the predetermined connection quality on its backhaul connection for the application, c1) Blacklisting the connected base station on the user equipment, c2) Providing a removing condition when to remove the connected base station from the blacklist, d1) Requesting a handover of the user equipment from the connected base station to the alternative base station, d2) Handover of the user equipment to the alternative base station if request according to step d1) is accepted, e) Handing back the user equipment to the previously connected base station if the removing condition according to step c2) is fulfilled.
Abstract:
A fluid sensor comprises a sensor housing (12), a sensor package (14), an actuator (16) and a switch (18). The sensor package (14) is disposed within the sensor housing (12) and includes first and second screens and at least one sensing membrane. The sensing membrane is disposed between the first and second screens (36) and is adapted to expand when exposed to a predetermined quantity of a first predetermined fluid. The actuator (16) is disposed proximate the sensor package (14) within the sensor housing (12) and moveable between a first position and a second position through an intermediate position. The switch (18) is disposed proximate the actuator (16) and is operable between closed and open positions. When the actuator (16) is in the second position at least a portion of the actuator (16) depresses the switch (18) to control an- electrical, circuit connected therewith.
Abstract:
A fluid sensor comprises a sensor housing (12), a sensor package (14), an actuator (16) and a switch (18). The sensor package (14) is disposed within the sensor housing (12) and includes first and second screens and at least one sensing membrane. The sensing membrane is disposed between the first and second screens (36) and is adapted to expand when exposed to a predetermined quantity of a first predetermined fluid. The actuator (16) is disposed proximate the sensor package (14) within the sensor housing (12) and moveable between a first position and a second position through an intermediate position. The switch (18) is disposed proximate the actuator (16) and is operable between closed and open positions. When the actuator (16) is in the second position at least a portion of the actuator (16) depresses the switch (18) to control an- electrical, circuit connected therewith.
Abstract:
An architecture and protocol enables signal communications between either a frequency translation module (20) and a decoder (60) within a dwelling, or between an antenna (10) and a decoder (60) within a dwelling. According to an exemplary embodiment, the decoder (60) comprises a switch (33) between the low noise block converter power supply, and a transceiver (37) and output coupling. The switch (33) generates a high impedance during operation of the frequency translation module and the LNB power supply (38), thereby isolating the transceiver (37) and the output coupling from the LNB power supply (38). The switch generates a low impedance between the LNB power supply (38) and the transceiver (37) and output couping during operation of the LNB power supply (38).
Abstract:
A well screen assembly for a wellbore includes a base pipe and a filter assembly carried on the base pipe. The filter assembly has an internal passage in fluid communication with an opening through the base pipe. A swell material is carried in the base pipe between the filter assembly and the base pipe. The swell material is adapted to expand under specified conditions and displace the filter assembly radially toward a wall of the wellbore. A flow control device is provided in fluid communication between the internal passage of the filter assembly and the opening in the base pipe and is adapted to restrict communication of fluid with the opening in the base pipe. The well screen assembly can include a hydraulic, electric or optical communication line running axially through a length of the well screen assembly.
Abstract:
Asset identification and locating systems comprising a plurality of reference location tags and a plurality of asset identification tags, each reference location and asset identification tag having: a transceiver which can control the range of the tag; a unique tag identification number; a plurality of asset identification and locating retrieval units connected to a network, wherein each asset identification and locating retrieval unit will send and/or receive signals from the asset identification and reference location tags.
Abstract:
A method for selecting antenna configurations in a satellite receiving system, the method comprising : selecting antenna configurations using a first mode of operation wherein frequency shift keying ("FSK") of a frequency is implemented, or a second mode of operation wherein a DC level is implemented, and adaptively controlling a capacitor to condition a signal while the second mode is in use and removing the effects of the capacitor while the first mode is in use.