The invention relates to a method and device for improving the reliability of a computer system by using a CompactPCI bus. The computer system comprises a bus (PCI), an interface circuit (1) and a plug-in unit (2) which is connected to the bus via the interface circuit (1). In the method, the interface circuit (1) is provided with a watchdog timer (3), which is started upon the start of addressing...

A method and apparatus are disclosed which enhance the ability to control fi ne sand production in a production well. The invention operates to optimize san d control equipment by monitoring the installation, integrity and performance thereof. Monitoring is achieved by the apparatus of the invention which comprises optical fibers, with or without integrated sensors, disposed in a particular arrang...

A voltage suppression device for suppressing voltage surges in an electric al circuit, comprised of a voltage sensitive element having a predetermined voltage rating, the voltage sensitive element increasing in temperature as voltage applied across the voltage sensitive element exceeds the voltage rating. Terminals a re provided for electrically connecting the voltage sensitive element between a ...

LA CUAL PRESENTA: UNA CONDICION APLASTADA EN LA QUE SE DOBLA EN DOS LINEAS FORMANDO UNA ESTRUCTURA PLANA; Y UNA CONDICION CONSTRUIDA QUE FORMA UNA ESTRUCTURA CILINDRICA QUE TIENE UNA SECCION TRANSVERSAL POLIGONAL ASIMETRICA FORMADA DE UNA PLURALIDAD DE PANELES LATERALES SUBSTANCIALMENTE PLANOS, LOS CUALES INCLUYEN PANELES LATERALES SUPERIOR E INFERIOR, CADA UNO ESTA UNIDO EN UN EXTREMO A UN PANEL ...

A method for preventing overload conditions in a communication system. T he communication system performs a call load analysis and admits a subscriber requesting admission (or responding to a page) to the system based on the result of the call load analysis. The call load analysis is based on the signal to noise power ratio s of all subscribers already admitted to the communication system. Extern...

The present invention relates to a modulator (3) comprised of semiconductor material and intended for modulating a light signal. The modulator includes at least one first cover layer (5) made of semiconductor material and having a first refractive index, a waveguide disposed on said first cover layer and comprised of semiconductor material that has a second refractive index, a second cover layer (...

The present invention relates to a modulator (3) comprised of semiconductor material and intended for modulating a light signal. The modulator includes at least one first cover layer (5) made of semiconductor material and having a first refractive index, a waveguide disposed on said first cover layer and comprised of semiconductor material that has a second refractive index, a second cover layer (...

A gusseted package having a reclosable zipper is provided. The package includes opposing first and second walls extending from a package bottom and joined together by a pair of opposing expanding side gussets. The package further includes a reclosable zipper attached to the package walls. The reclosable zipper includes a carrier web having opposing first and second walls joined at their ends by op...

A manually operable working device, in particular a pressing device (1), having a pressing tool (23, 14); an electric motor (31) for driving the tool (12, 13); and a battery (34) for supplying energy to the electric motor (31). A control device has a voltage comparison element (39) that performs a voltage comparison between a present battery voltage and a limit voltage (55, 58, 61), such that the ...

The window is pivotably mounted on two central journals designed to allow the window frame to be removed in order for painting or similar work to be carried out. When the side leaf of the window is opened in order to allow for ventilation, the window is locked from the outside. The opening lock for the window has to be opened and the child safety lock has to be released in order for the window fra...

A first temperature sensor (5) is located in the unit for placing inside the ear canal, whilst a second temperature sensor (4) is located outside the ear of the person using the hearing aid. The device comprises a unit for placing inside the ear channel, and a battery. A temperature difference is measured between two sensors in order to compensate for the thermoelectric energy consumption of the ...