AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION

A method of automatically configuring a device. The method comprises: obtaining an image of a scene comprising a machine-readable code containing configuration information for the device; processing the image to extract the configuration information; and using the configuration information to configure the device. The step of obtaining the image comprises at least one of: capturing the image using a camera; or receiving the image captured by a camera. The configuration information comprises date or time information. 1. A method of automatically configuring a device , the method comprising:obtaining an image of a scene comprising a machine-readable code containing configuration information for the device;processing the image to extract the configuration information; andusing the configuration information to configure the device, capturing the image using a camera; or', 'receiving the image captured by a camera, and, 'wherein the step of obtaining the image comprises at least one ofwherein the configuration information comprises date or time information,wherein the device to be configured is the camera which captured the image and the step of using the configuration information comprises setting an internal clock of the camera.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the camera processes the image to extract the configuration information.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the configuration information further comprises photographic parameters for the camera.6. A method of automatically configuring a device claim 1 , the method comprising:obtaining an image of a scene comprising a machine-readable code containing configuration information for the device;processing the image to extract the configuration information; andusing the configuration information to configure the device capturing the image using a camera, or', 'receiving the image captured by a camera, and, 'wherein the step of obtaining the image comprises at least one ofwherein the ...

SATELLITE POSITIONING WITH ASSISTED CALCULATION

A method of calculating a position fix from satellite signal samples. The method comprises: obtaining first reference information produced during the calculation () of a first position fix, the first position fix being the calculated position of a satellite-positioning receiver () at a first time; obtaining second reference information produced during the calculation () of a second position fix, the second position fix being the calculated position of the receiver () at a second time; receiving a set of satellite signal samples generated by the receiver at a third time, or ranging measurements derived from such a set of satellite signal samples; and processing () the set of samples or the ranging measurements to calculate a third position fix. The processing () is assisted by the reference information produced during the calculation of the first and second position fixes. 1. A method of calculating a position fix from satellite signal samples , the method comprising:{'b': 120', '5, 'i': 'a', 'obtaining first reference information produced during the calculation () of a first position fix, the first position fix being the calculated position of a satellite-positioning receiver () at a first time;'}{'b': 120', '5, 'i': 'b', 'obtaining second reference information produced during the calculation () of a second position fix, the second position fix being the calculated position of the receiver () at a second time;'}receiving a set of satellite signal samples generated by the receiver at a third time, or ranging measurements derived from such a set of satellite signal samples; and{'b': '140', 'processing () the set of samples or the ranging measurements to calculate a third position fix,'}{'b': '140', 'wherein said processing () is assisted by the reference information produced during the calculation of the first and second position fixes.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the processing uses knowledge of the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third times or one or ...

POSITION VALIDATION

A method of determining an indication of the position of an electronic device. The method comprises: obtaining () information relating to a radio signal received by the device, the radio signal comprising transmissions from one or more satellites of a satellite-positioning system, from which information an inference can be made about the true position of the device at the time the signal was received; obtaining () a plurality of hypotheses about the true position of the device; evaluating () the plurality of hypotheses, comprising assessing a degree of consistency between the information relating to the radio signal and the hypotheses; based on the outcome of the evaluations, selecting () one or more of the hypotheses; and outputting () an indication of the selected one or more hypotheses. 1. A method of determining an indication of the position of an electronic device , the method comprising:{'b': '100', 'obtaining () information relating to a radio signal received by the device, the radio signal comprising transmissions from one or more satellites of a satellite-positioning system, from which information an inference can be made about the true position of the device at the time the signal was received;'}{'b': '110', 'obtaining () a plurality of hypotheses about the true position of the device;'}{'b': 120', '130', '140, 'evaluating (, , ) the plurality of hypotheses, comprising assessing a degree of consistency between the information relating to the radio signal and the hypotheses;'}{'b': '150', 'based on the outcome of the evaluations, selecting () one or more of the hypotheses; and'}{'b': '160', 'outputting () an indication of the selected one or more hypotheses.'}2. The method of wherein the one or more hypotheses that are selected are those that are determined to be:most likely to be true;least likely to be false;most likely to be false; orleast likely to be true.3130. The method of wherein evaluating the plurality of hypotheses comprises searching () the ...

Satellite Positioning with Mixed Capture-Parameters

A method of recording satellite signals for later processing to derive position information. According to one aspect, the method comprises receiving and digitising first and second satellite signals using a first set of parameters; and receiving and digitising third and fourth satellite signals using a second set of parameters. A first time interval between the first and second satellite signals is longer than a second time interval between the reception of the third and fourth satellite signals. The first set of parameters is associated with relatively higher resource usage, while the second set of parameters is associated with relatively lower resource usage. 1. A method of recording satellite signals for later processing to derive position information , the method comprising:{'b': 210', '212', '214, '(i) receiving () and digitising () first satellite signals using a first set of parameters, to produce a first block of satellite signal samples, and storing () the first block in a memory;'}{'b': 230', '232', '234, '(ii) receiving () and digitising () second satellite signals using the first set of parameters, to produce a second block of satellite signal samples, and storing () the second block in the memory;'}{'b': 240', '242', '244, '(iii) receiving () and digitising () third satellite signals using a second set of parameters, to produce a third block of satellite signal samples, and storing () the third block in the memory; and'}{'b': 260', '262', '264, '(iv) receiving () and digitising () fourth satellite signals using the second set of parameters, to produce a fourth block of satellite signal samples, and storing () the fourth block in the memory,'}wherein a first time interval between the reception of the first and second satellite signals is longer than a second interval between the reception of the third and fourth satellite signals,the duration of each of the first and second intervals is predetermined, andthe first and second sets of parameters are chosen ...

AEROSOL SPRAY DEVICE

An aerosol spray device comprising a pressurised or pressurisable container and a spray discharge assembly mounted on the container. The spray discharge assembly comprises a valve stem moveable from a first limit position to a second limit position to effect spray discharge from the device, a spray outlet region having an outlet orifice from which fluid from the container is discharged, and a flow conduit for supplying fluid from the container to the spray outlet region. The flow conduit has at least one first inlet for liquid from the container and at least one second inlet at the same distance along the conduit as the first inlet(s) or downstream of the first inlet(s) for propellant gas from a headspace of the container. A valving arrangement is adapted such that movement of the valve stem from its first to second limit position opens the first and the second inlets to cause a bubble laden flow to be created in the flow conduit and movement of the valve stem back to its first limit position closes the first and second inlets. 1. An aerosol spray device comprising a pressurised or pressurisable container holding a liquid to be discharged from the device by a gaseous propellant that is a gas at a temperature of 25° C. and a pressure of at least 50 bar and a spray discharge assembly mounted on the container , said spray discharge assembly incorporating:a valve stem moveable from a first limit position to a second limit position to effect spray discharge from the device;a spray outlet region having an outlet orifice from which fluid from the container is discharged;a flow conduit for supplying fluid from the container to the spray outlet region, said flow conduit having at least one first inlet for liquid from the container and at least one second inlet at the same distance along the conduit as said first inlet(s) or downstream of said first inlet(s) for propellant gas from a headspace of the container; anda valving arrangement adapted such that movement of the valve ...

AEROSOL SPRAY DEVICE

An aerosol spray device comprising a pressurised or pressurisable container and a spray discharge assembly mounted on the container. The spray discharge assembly comprises a valve stem moveable from a first limit position to a second limit position to effect spray discharge from the device, a spray outlet region having an outlet orifice from which fluid from the container is discharged, and a flow conduit for supplying fluid from the container to the spray outlet region. The flow conduit has at least one first inlet for liquid from the container and at least one second inlet at the same distance along the conduit as the first inlet(s) or downstream of the first inlet(s) for propellant gas from a headspace of the container. A valving arrangement is adapted such that movement of the valve stem from its first to second limit position opens the first and the second inlets to cause a bubble laden flow to be created in the flow conduit and movement of the valve stem back to its first limit position closes the first and second inlets. 138-. (canceled)39. A valving arrangement for an aerosol spray device comprising a pressurised or pressurisable container holding a liquid to be discharged from the device by a propellant comprising:a valve stem moveable from a first limit position to a second limit position to effect spray discharge from the device;a flow conduit for supplying fluid from the container to a spray outlet region, said flow conduit being provided in said valve stem having at least one first inlet for liquid from the container and at least one second inlet at the same distance along the conduit as said first inlet(s) or downstream of said first inlet(s) for propellant gas from a headspace of the container, wherein each of said first liquid inlet(s) and said second gas inlet(s) is provided in said valve stem; anda single seal configured to isolate both the first and second inlets from the liquid to be discharged and the propellant gas when the valve stem is in its ...

HETEROCYCLIC UREA COMPOUNDS

The present invention provides a compound of the following formula, racemates, enantiomers and salts thereof. Also provided is the use of these compounds as antibacterials, compositions comprising them and processes for their manufacture. 2. A compound according to wherein X is C(═X) claim 1 , Xis selected from O claim 1 , S and NRand Ris selected from NH claim 1 , NRRand NRR.4. A compound of wherein Xis O.5. A compound of wherein one of Z claim 1 , Zor Zis N and the two remaining are each CRwhere each Ris independently selected from selected from H claim 1 , halo or an optional substituent.6. A compound of wherein two of Z claim 1 , Zor Zare N and the one remaining is CRwhere Ris independently selected from selected from H claim 1 , halo or an optional substituent.7. A compound of wherein Ris NRRand Rand Rjoin with the N to which they are attached to form an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring.8. A compound accordingly to wherein Ris NRR.10. A compound of wherein Ris selected from an optionally substituted cyclohexyl claim 1 , an optionally substituted (CH)phenyl claim 1 , an optionally substituted 5-6-membered heterocyclyl and an optionally substituted (CH)5-6-membered heteroaryl ring where t is 0 or 1.11. A compound of wherein Ris selected from an optionally substituted Calkyl claim 1 , an optionally substituted Ccycloalkyl claim 1 , an optionally substituted (CH)phenyl claim 1 , an optionally substituted 5-6-membered heterocyclyl claim 1 , an optionally substituted (CH)5-6-membered heteroaryl ring and an optionally substituted 9-10-membered heteroaryl ring where t is an integer 0 claim 1 , 1 or 2.12. A compound of wherein Rand Rare each independently selected from an optionally substituted (CH)phenyl claim 1 , an optionally substituted (CH)5-6-membered heterocyclyl claim 1 , an optionally substituted (CH)5-6-membered heteroaryl ring and an optionally substituted (CH)9-10-membered heteroaryl ring where t is an integer 0 claim 1 , 1 or 2 and ...

Fused Imidazole and Pyrazole Derivatives As Modulators of TNF Activity

A series of substituted benzimidazole, imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine derivatives, and analogues thereof, being potent modulators of human TNFα activity, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders; neurological and neurodegenerative disorders; pain and nociceptive disorders; cardiovascular disorders; metabolic disorders; ocular disorders; and oncological disorders. 4. The compound as claimed in wherein Rrepresents hydroxy(C)alkyl.7. The compound as claimed in wherein Rrepresents hydrogen claim 5 , fluoro claim 5 , hydroxy or amino.8. The compound as claimed in wherein E represents —CH— or —CH(CH)—.10. A compound as herein specifically disclosed in any one of the Examples.11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (IA) claim 1 , (IB) or (IC) as defined in or an N-oxide thereof claim 1 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof claim 1 , or a glucuronide derivative thereof claim 1 , or a co-crystal thereof claim 1 , in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.15. The pharmaceutical composition as claimed in further comprising an additional pharmaceutically active ingredient.16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. A method for the treatment and/or prevention of disorders for which the administration of a modulator of TNFα function is indicated which comprises administering to a patient in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula (IA) claim 1 , (IB) or (IC) as defined in or an N-oxide thereof claim 1 , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof claim 1 , or a glucuronide derivative thereof claim 1 , or a co-crystal thereof.19. A method for the treatment and/or prevention of an inflammatory or autoimmune disorder claim 1 , a neurological or neurodegenerative disorder claim 1 , pain or a nociceptive disorder claim 1 , a cardiovascular ...

Liquid dispensing apparatus

Heterocyclic urea compounds

The present invention provides a compound of the following formula, racemates, enantiomers and salts thereof. Also provided is the use of these compounds as antibacterials, compositions comprising them and processes for their manufacture.

Gps receiver

A GPS receiver is disclosed which has an omnidirectional antenna and a directional antenna and is configured to (i) acquire a first GPS signal from the output of the directional antenna, either alone or combined with the output of the omnidirectional antenna, and (ii) acquire a second GPS signal from the output of the omnidirectional antenna alone. Also, disclosed is a GPS receiver having an omnidirectional antenna and a directional antenna which is configured to acquire a GPS signal from the output of the directional antenna alone.

GPS RF front end and related method of providing a position fix, storage medium and apparatus for the same

A GPS RF front-end is disclosed comprising an antenna for receiving GPS signals, an analog to digital converter for sampling received GPS signals and interface circuitry for outputting the GPS signal samples. The GPS RF front-end is configured to vary the sample resolution of GPS signal samples outputted. Also disclosed is a corresponding method of providing a position fix, storage medium and apparatus for the same.

Improvements in or relating to a nozzle arrangement

A nozzle arrangement which is suitable for use in the generation of a spray or aerosol and which is adapted for connection to a fluid supply, the nozzle arrangement including a fluid inlet through which fluid enters the arrangement from the fluid supply and fluid outlet through which the fluid is ejected from the nozzle arrangement, fluid inlet and fluid outlet being connected to a fluid flow passage through which, in use, fluid flows from the inlet to the outlet, wherein the nozzle arrangement includes control means provided in the passage which, in use, acts to modify the flow characteristics of the fluid in the fluid flow passage to effectively control fluid droplet size produced in the spray or aerosol by the nozzle arrangement.

Mobile device comprising a gps receiver

A mobile device comprising a GPS receiver for receiving GPS signals; a communications receiver for receiving historical ephemeris data from an external server; and a processor configured to determine later ephemeris data from the historical ephemeris data and to determine a GPS position fix from the later ephemeris data. In particular, the later ephemeris data may be valid for a time period greater than any single set of the historical ephemeris data.

Gps receiver

A method of obtaining a position fix in a GPS receiver is disclosed together with a GPS receiver for the same. The method comprising the steps of (i) providing an estimate of clock offset between the GPS receiver and the GPS satellites; (ii) measuring a set of pseudoranges from the GPS receiver to GPS satellites; and (iii) either (a) resolving the set of pseudoranges obtained in step (ii) to obtain a position fix, or (b) providing an estimate of the position of the GPS receiver, resolving the set of pseudoranges obtained in step (ii) to obtain a position fix correction, and obtaining a position fix using the estimate of the position of the GPS receiver and the position fix correction, wherein resolving the pseudoranges in step (iii)(a) or step (iii)(b) does not involve resolving the pseudoranges for either a new clock offset or clock offset correction.

Method of providing an estimate of a location

A method of providing an estimate of the location of first and second devices MS1, MS2 comprising the steps of obtaining at least one range measurement from the first device MS1 to a known reference point BS1, GPS SVs; obtaining at least one range measurement from the second device MS2 to a known reference point BS1, GPS SVs, the second device MS2 being located near to the first device MS1; and calculating an estimate of the location of the devices MS1, MS2 using range measurements obtained in respect of both the first and second devices MS1, MS2.

Method of position stamping a photo or video clip taken with a digital camera

A method of appending a position stamp to an image file of a photo or video clip taken with a digital camera having a GPS antenna and a GPS RF front-end including an analogue to digital converter for receiving GPS signals and outputting GPS signal samples together with a digital camera and computer for the same. The method comprising the steps of: (i) upon a user taking a photo or video clip: (a) creating an image file containing that photo or video clip, and (b) sampling received GPS signals and storing those GPS signal samples with an indication of the image file of the photo or video clip to which those GPS signal samples pertain; and (ii) subsequently processing the GPS signal samples to obtain a position fix and appending the position fix to the image file.

Liquid dispensing apparatus

There is provided a discharge assembly for discharging a metered volume of a liquid held in a pressured container, said assembly comprising (v) an elongate tubular housing having a liquid inlet at a first end thereof, (vi) a valve stem having a body locating within said housing and having a portion projecting from the second end of said housing, said valve stem being axially moveable relative to the housing between a first limit portion at which the assembly is closed to liquid discharge and a second limit position for discharge of the metered volume, (vii) a chamber provided within the body of the valve stem and having a liquid inlet at a first end of the chamber adjacent said first end of the housing and a first fluid transfer passageway towards the opposite, second end of the chamber, said first fluid transfer passageway providing communication between the chamber and the exterior of the valve stem, and (viii) a liquid discharge element moveable along said chamber from a liquid primed position to a liquid discharged position to effect discharge of the metered volume of liquid, wherein (c) the exterior of the body of the valve stem and the interior of the housing are configured such that in the first position of the valve stem there is second fluid transfer passageway along the outside of the valve stem between the inlet of the housing and said first fluid transfer passageway, and (d) a seal is provided for relative sliding movement onto a seat as the valve stem moves from its first to second position to close said second fluid transfer passageway to fluid flow.

Liquid dispensing apparatus

A discharge assembly for discharging a metered volume of a liquid held in a pressured container includes an elongate tubular housing, a valve stem having a body locating within the housing, a chamber provided within the body of the valve stem and having a liquid inlet, and a liquid discharge element moveable along the chamber from a liquid primed position to a liquid discharged position to effect discharge of the metered volume of liquid, wherein a second fluid transfer passageway is formed along the outside of the valve stem between the inlet of the housing and the first fluid transfer passageway, and a seal is provided for relative sliding movement onto a seat as the valve stem moves to close the second fluid transfer passageway to fluid flow.

Heterocyclic urea compounds

Nozzle arrangement comprising means for control of fluid droplet size

A nozzle arrangement which is suitable for use in the generation of a spray or aerosol and which is adapted for connection to a fluid supply, the nozzle arrangement including a fluid inlet through which fluid enters the arrangement from the fluid supply and fluid outlet through which the fluid is ejected from the nozzle arrangement, fluid inlet and fluid outlet being connected to a fluid flow passage through which, in use, fluid flows from the inlet to the outlet, wherein the nozzle arrangement includes control means provided in the passage which, in use, acts to modify the flow characteristics of the fluid in the fluid flow passage to effectively control fluid droplet size produced in the spray or aerosol by the nozzle arrangement.

Receiver, apparatus, and method of despreading GPS signals

A method of despreading GPS spread spectrum signals containing pseudorandom noise (PRN) code sequences and received by a GPS receiver ( 24 ) is disclosed together with a GPS receiver ( 24 ) and a mobile communications device (MS 1 ) (especially a mobile cellular telephone) for the same. The method comprises the steps of providing Doppler information relating to an estimate of the variation in Doppler shift as observed on the target signal by the GPS receiver and which is attributable to the motion of the GPS satellite; and correlating the target signal with a reference signal containing corresponding PRN code sequences, wherein, in the course of a single dwell, the correlation is modified as a function of the Doppler information.

GPS receiver and mobile unit incorporating the same

GPS receiver ( 1 ) is disclosed together a mobile unit especially in the form of a mobile cellular telephone ( 30 ) incorporating the same. The GPS receiver ( 1 ) comprises a GPS signal antenna ( 10 ) for receiving externally transmitted GPS signals; an analogue-to-digital converter ( 11 ) coupled to the antenna for sampling the received GPS signals; a memory ( 12 ) for storing the GPS signal samples; and a digital GPS signal processor ( 13, 14 ) for retrieving pseudorange information from the GPS signal samples stored in the memory ( 12 ). The receiver ( 1 ) has a dormant mode of operation in which received GPS signals are sampled and stored in the memory ( 12 ) but the signal processor ( 13, 14 ) is not operative for retrieving pseudorange information, and an active mode of operation in which the signal processor ( 13, 14 ) is operative for retrieving pseudorange information. Also, the receiver ( 1 ) is arranged to change from the dormant mode to the active mode in response to a instruction received from external to the receiver ( 1 ) and made whilst the receiver ( 1 ) is operating in the dormant mode.

Selective call system and a secondary station for use therein

A selective call system comprises at least one base station which transmits address code words at a predetermined data rate. High rate telescript information having a length of more than 500 characters, for example, an E-mail message, is transmitted at a data rate greater than that used for sending address code words. In the event of the system comprising a simulcast system, intersymbol interference (ISI) may occur and in order to reduce the effects of ISI on the decoding the telescript information while avoiding an unnecessarily large drain on a secondary station's batteries, the telescript information as received for a specific secondary station is stored and subsequently equalized in non-real time. The secondary station can comprise a mobile terminal unit and may include a transmitter for transmitting acknowledgement or other response signals, for example, such as spread spectrum signals. The acknowledgement signals may be used for locating the mobile terminal unit.

A method of providing an estimate of a location

A method of providing an estimate of the location of first and second devices MS1, MS2 comprising the steps of obtaining at least one range measurement from the first device MS1 to a known reference point BS1, GPS SVs; obtaining at least one range measurement from the second device MS2 to a known reference point BS1, GPS SVs, the second device MS2 being located near to the first device MS1; and calculating an estimate of the location of the devices MS1, MS2 using range measurements obtained in respect of both the first and second devices MS1, MS2.

Liquid dispensing apparatus

Automatic configuration

A method of automatically configuring a device. The method comprises: obtaining an image of a scene comprising a machine-readable code containing configuration information for the device; processing the image to extract the configuration information; and using the configuration information to configure the device. The step of obtaining the image comprises at least one of: capturing the image using a camera; or receiving the image captured by a camera. The configuration information comprises date or time information.

Spray sprayer

Un pulverizador (1) de aerosol que comprende un recipiente (2) presurizado o presurizable que contiene un líquido (5) para ser descargado del dispositivo (1) por un propelente gaseoso que es un gas a una temperatura de 25 °C y una presión de al menos 50 bares y un conjunto (3) de descarga de líquido pulverizado montado en el recipiente (2), incorporando dicho conjunto (3) de descarga de líquido pulverizado: un vástago (7) de válvula movible desde una primera posición de límite hasta una segunda posición de límite para realizar una descarga de líquido pulverizado del dispositivo (1); una región de salida de líquido pulverizado que tiene un orificio de salida desde el que se descarga fluido del recipiente (2); un conducto (8) de flujo para suministrar fluido desde el recipiente (2) hasta la región de salida de líquido pulverizado, teniendo dicho conducto (8) de flujo al menos una primera entrada (27) para líquido (5) del recipiente (2) y al menos una segunda entrada (29) a la misma distancia a lo largo del conducto que dicha(s) primera(s) entrada(s) (28) o corriente abajo de dicha(s) primera(s) entradas(s) (28) para gas propelente de un espacio (6) de cabeza del recipiente (2); y una disposición de válvula adaptada de manera que el movimiento del vástago (7) de válvula desde su primera hasta su segunda posición de límite abra dichas entradas primera (28) y segunda (29) para causar que se cree un flujo cargado de burbujas en el conducto (8) de flujo y el movimiento del vástago (7) de válvula de vuelta a su primera posición de límite cierre dichas entradas primera (28) y segunda (29), en donde (i) el conducto (8) de flujo tiene un área en sección transversal equivalente a un círculo con un diámetro de 0,5 mm a 1,5 mm al menos en la región de la(s) segunda(s) entrada(s) (29) definida(s) a continuación en (iii), (ii) la(s) primera(s) entrada(s) (28) tiene(n) un área en sección transversal total equivalente a la de un círculo con un diámetro de 0,15 mm a 1,5 mm siempre y ...

METHOD FOR POSITION STAMPING OF A PHOTO OR VIDEO CLIP RECORDED WITH A DIGITAL CAMERA

Gps receiver with encrypted data transmission

A GPS receiver device is disclosed comprising a GPS antenna and a GPS RF front-end including an analogue to digital converter for receiving GPS signals and outputting GPS signal samples; and a processor for encrypting the GPS signal samples and transmitting the encrypted GPS signal samples to an external device.Also disclosed is a corresponding method of providing a position fix comprising the steps of connecting to a GPS receiver device and receiving encrypted GPS signal samples therefrom, decrypting the encrypted GPS signal samples and processing the decrypted GPS signal samples to determine a position fix; and a computer program, computer-readable storage medium and apparatus for the same.

Method and apparatus for spread spectrum signal acquisition

The present invention provides for a method of acquiring direct sequence spread spectrum signals and in particular, GPS signals, including the steps of obtaining an integration result by avoiding integration over bit edges, and includes the steps of splitting the received signal (A) into a plurality of signal chunks alternatively across a respective plurality of channels (B,C), each channel being arranged to carry a series of signal chunks, the division being controlled in a timed manner responsive to the signal bit period so that the signal chunks of one of the series signals do not include bit edges.

Telematics device comprising the combination of a cellular telephone and an electronic navigation apparatus

A telematics device comprises the combination of a cellular telephone and an electronic navigation apparatus. The cellular telephone includes a reference oscillator (122) which is also coupled to the electronic navigation apparatus, thereby reducing the cost of the telematics device by avoiding the need for two reference oscillators and also improving the performance of the device by reducing the time to first fix when the electronic navigation apparatus is switched on as the reference oscillator is controlled to a tighter specification than is normal for a stand-alone electronic navigation apparatus.

Fused imidazole and pyrazole derivatives as modulators of tnf activity

A series of substituted benzimidazole, imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine derivatives, and analogues thereof, being potent modulators of human TNFa activity, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders; neurological and neurodegenerative disorders; pain and nociceptive disorders; cardiovascular disorders; metabolic disorders; ocular disorders; and oncological disorders.

Method of creating an image file with combined image data and raw GPS data and a digital camera for the same

A method of creating an image file and a digital camera for the same. The method comprised the steps of: (i) generating and storing image data corresponding to a photo or video clip; (ii) sampling received GPS signals and storing the resultant GPS signal samples (hereafter “raw GPS data”); and (iii) creating a single file containing both the image data and the raw GPS data.

GPS RECEIVER AND RELATED PROCEDURE AND APPLIANCE.

Un receptor (10) GPS que comprende una antena GPS y un módulo de interfaz RF GPS que incluye un conversor analógico a digital para muestrear señales GPS recibidas y un procesador para emitir muestras de señal GPS desde el receptor GPS caracterizado por emitir el procesador las muestras de señal GPS junto con información auxiliar o bien directa o bien indirectamente que describe características de las muestras de señal GPS o las señales GPS contenidas en las mismas, y qué características se refieren al receptor GPS. A GPS receiver (10) comprising a GPS antenna and a GPS RF interface module that includes an analog-to-digital converter to sample received GPS signals and a processor to emit GPS signal samples from the GPS receiver characterized by emitting the processor samples GPS signal together with auxiliary information either directly or indirectly that describes characteristics of the GPS signal samples or the GPS signals contained therein, and what characteristics refer to the GPS receiver.

Liquid dispensing apparatus

There is provided a discharge assembly for discharging a metered volume of a liquid held in a pressured container, said assembly comprising (v) an elongate tubular housing having a liquid inlet at a first end thereof, (vi) a valve stem having a body locating within said housing and having a portion projecting from the second end of said housing, said valve stem being axially moveable relative to the housing between a first limit portion at which the assembly is closed to liquid discharge and a second limit position for discharge of the metered volume, (vii) a chamber provided within the body of the valve stem and having a liquid inlet at a first end of the chamber adjacent said first end of the housing and a first fluid transfer passageway towards the opposite, second end of the chamber, said first fluid transfer passageway providing communication between the chamber and the exterior of the valve stem, and (viii) a liquid discharge element moveable along said chamber from a liquid primed position to a liquid discharged position to effect discharge of the metered volume of liquid, wherein (c) the exterior of the body of the valve stem and the interior of the housing are configured such that in the first position of the valve stem there is second fluid transfer passageway along the outside of the valve stem between the inlet of the housing and said first fluid transfer passageway, and (d) a seal is provided for relative sliding movement onto a seat as the valve stem moves from its first to second position to close said second fluid transfer passageway to fluid flow.

Gps receiver

A method of obtaining a position fix in a GPS receiver is disclosed together with a GPS receiver for the same. The method comprising the steps of (i) providing an estimate of clock offset between the GPS receiver and the GPS satellites; (ii) measuring a set of pseudoranges from the GPS receiver to GPS satellites; and (iii) either (a) resolving the set of pseudoranges obtained in step (ii) to obtain a position fix, or (b) providing an estimate of the position of the GPS receiver, resolving the set of pseudoranges obtained in step (ii) to obtain a position fix correction, and obtaining a position fix using the estimate of the position of the GPS receiver and the position fix correction, wherein resolving the pseudoranges in step (iii)(a) or step (iii)(b) does not involve resolving the pseudoranges for either a new clock offset or clock offset correction.

Secondary station for use in a selective call system

ATOMIZING NOZZLE.

DISPOSITIVO CON UNA BOQUILLA DE NEBULIZACION Y METODO PARA GENERAR UNA NEBULIZACION RESPIRABLE DE GOTICULAS CON UN TAMAÑO ADECUADO PARA LA TERAPIA DE INHALACION MEDICA DE UN LIQUIDO MEDICAMENTOSO. EL DISPOSITIVO CON BOQUILLA SE COMPONE DE UNA BOQUILLA DE GASES (2) QUE PRODUCE UN CHORRO DE GAS Y UNA BOQUILLA DE LIQUIDO (3) QUE EYACULA EL LIQUIDO QUE VA A ATOMIZARSE EN EL CHORRO DE GAS, EN UNA POSICION POR DEBAJO DE LA BOQUILLA DE GAS (2). AMBAS BOQUILLAS ESTAN CONFIGURADAS DE FORMA QUE EL CHORRO DE GAS IMPACTE SOBRE EL LIQUIDO EN ANGULO AGUDO PARA NEBULIZAR EL LIQUIDO. EL DISPOSITIVO CON BOQUILLA Y EL METODO PUEDEN CREAR UN PULVERIZADOR RESPIRABLE USANDO UNA PROPORCION DE MASA GAS/LIQUIDO INFERIOR A 0,5. DEVICE WITH A SPRAY NOZZLE AND METHOD TO GENERATE A BREATHABLE SPRAY OF GOTICLES WITH A SIZE SUITABLE FOR MEDICAL INHALATION THERAPY OF A DRUG LIQUID. THE DEVICE WITH NOZZLE IS COMPOSED OF A GAS NOZZLE (2) THAT PRODUCES A GAS JET AND A LIQUID NOZZLE (3) THAT EJECULATES THE LIQUID TO BE ATOMIZED IN THE GAS JET, IN A POSITION BELOW THE NOZZLE OF GAS (2). BOTH NOZZLES ARE CONFIGURED SO THAT THE GAS JET IMPACTS ON THE LIQUID AT A TIGHT ANGLE TO NEBULIZE THE LIQUID. THE NOZZLE DEVICE AND METHOD CAN CREATE A BREATHABLE SPRAYER USING A GAS / LIQUID RATIO RATIO LESS THAN 0.5.

Triggered satellite positioning

A method of processing signals from a satellite positioning system. The method comprises using a processing method dependent on one or more parameters of a first trigger signal in addition to its timing. The processing method may comprise controlling how data is captured and stored and/or how data is subsequently processed.

Liquid dispensing apparatus

A discharge assembly apparatus for discharging a metered volume of a liquid when used in combination with a liquid-containing, pressurized or pressurizable container includes an actuator assembly incorporating a valve stem having a discharge conduit arrangement with an inlet and an outlet, a metering chamber formed within the valve stem and incorporating a liquid discharge element, an inlet/outlet arrangement, and a housing wherein the valve stem and the inner surface of the housing define a fluid transfer passageway therebetween, the discharge conduit arrangement of the valve stem providing communication between the outlet of the metering chamber and the outlet of the valve stem via the fluid transfer passageway.

Position validation

A method of determining an indication of the position of an electronic device. The method includes: obtaining ( 100 ) information relating to a radio signal received by the device. The received radio signal are transmissions from one or more satellites of a satellite-positioning system from which information an inference can be made about the true position of the device at the time the signal was received. The method also involves obtaining ( 110 ) a plurality of hypotheses about the true position of the device; and evaluating ( 120, 130, 140 ) the plurality of hypotheses by assessing a degree of consistency between the information relating to the radio signal and the hypotheses. Using the outcome of the evaluations, the method also includes selecting ( 150 ) one or more of the hypotheses; and outputting ( 160 ) an indication of the selected one or more hypotheses.

Method of processing an rf signal

A method of receiving and processing an RF signal comprises receiving ( 5 ) the RF signal; analogue processing the signal and providing a digital output to a digital signal processor, the digital output including an added identification code unique to an RF front end receiver hardware. Within the digital signal processor, the identification code is compared with a predetermined identification code or set of codes to determine if there is match. If there is a ( 10 ) match, the digital output is processed to provide data to the user, and if there is not a match, an error function is implemented. This method enables a software developer to make the system function only when there is a match between the hardware and the software. This makes copying the software as difficult as copying the hardware, because ( 15 ) copied software will not work with the incorrect hardware batch.

Method of processing a sampled spread spectrum signal stream

In accordance with the present invention, a method of processing a sampled signal stream containing at least one spread spectrum signal is provided together with a receiver, computer, computer-readable storage medium and computer program for the same. The method comprises the steps of processing samples at a first bit level and, either in parallel or subsequently, processing samples at a second bit level, different from the first bit level.

Liquid dispensing apparatus

A discharge assembly for discharging a metered volume of a liquid held in a pressured container includes an elongate tubular housing, a valve stem having a body locating within the housing, a chamber provided within the body of the valve stem and having a liquid inlet, and a liquid discharge element moveable along the chamber from a liquid primed position to a liquid discharged position to effect discharge of the metered volume of liquid, wherein a second fluid transfer passageway is formed along the outside of the valve stem between the inlet of the housing and the first fluid transfer passageway, and a seal is provided for relative sliding movement onto a seat as the valve stem moves to close the second fluid transfer passageway to fluid flow.

Method of position stamping a photo or video clip taken with a digital camera

A method of appending a position stamp to an image file of a photo or video clip taken with a digital camera having a GPS antenna and a GPS RF front-end including an analogue to digital converter for receiving GPS signals and outputting GPS signal samples together with a digital camera and computer for the same.

Mobile device comprising a gps receiver

A mobile device comprising a GPS receiver for receiving GPS signals; a communications receiver for receiving historical ephemeris data from an external server; and a processor configured to determine later ephemeris data from the historical ephemeris data and to determine a GPS position fix from the later ephemeris data. In particular, the later ephemeris data may be valid for a time period greater than any single set of the historical ephemeris data.

Secondary station for use in a selective call system

Processing of satellite positioning system signals

A method of processing signals from a satellite positioning system, comprises receiving (50) recorded blocks of data samples of satellite broadcast, each block including one or more timestamps generated within a receiver at which the samples were recorded, and processing (52) the recorded blocks of data samples using a first set of processing parameters to identify satellite transmissions contained within the blocks. Based on the results of the processing (52), one of the blocks is selected (56,58). The selected block is processed (60) using a second set of processing parameters to derive at least position and satellite broadcast timing information. The timestamp of the selected block and the timing information obtained from the processing (60) of the selected block is used to assist in the processing (60) of the other blocks. The method associates timestamps with satellite data to improve the offline processing of the positioning data (for example by providing accurate relative timing information between data samples), and this can reduce the rocessing power and/or time to process the data.

Method of despreading GPS signals

A method of despreading GPS spread spectrum signals containing pseudorandom noise (PRN) code sequences and received by a GPS receiver ( 24 ) is disclosed together with a GPS receiver ( 24 ) and a mobile communications device (MS 1 ) (especially a mobile cellular telephone) for the same. The method comprises the steps of providing Doppler information relating to an estimate of the variation in Doppler shift as observed on the target signal by the GPS receiver and which is attributable to the motion of the GPS satellite; and correlating the target signal with a reference signal containing corresponding PRN code sequences, wherein, in the course of a single dwell, the correlation is modified as a function of the Doppler information.

Liquid dispensing apparatus

In the "rest" condition illustrated in Fig. 1, the piston (131) is at its lower limit position and the metering valve assembly (103) is filled with liquid up to the level of seal (129). Once the valve stem (104) is depressed, th apertures (128) move away from the upper seal (129) so as to open to fluid flow, and the lower seal (130) moves down to engage against the inner wall of the lower housing section (107b). Thus liquid flow through apertures (128) occurs. The piston (131) is now forced upwardly by liquid pressure so that it moves from its lower limit position to its upper limit position and, in doing so, causes the metered volume of liquid (134b) to be dispensed. Once the valve stem is released and it returns to its uppermost position under the action of spring (122), the apertures (128) again become closed to liquid flow but liquid is now able to flow past the seal (130) and enter the lower chamber (134a) above the level of the piston (131) which now moves downwardly to its lower limit position so that the metered volume (134b) is recharged.

Method of storing location metadata

Liquid dispensing apparatus

There is provided a discharge assembly for discharging a metered volume of a liquid held in a pressured container, said assembly comprising (v) an elongate tubular housing having a liquid inlet at a first end thereof, (vi) a valve stem having a body locating within said housing and having a portion projecting from the second end of said housing, said valve stem being axially moveable relative to the housing between a first limit portion at which the assembly is closed to liquid discharge and a second limit position for discharge of the metered volume, (vii) a chamber provided within the body of the valve stem and having a liquid inlet at a first end of the chamber adjacent said first end of the housing and a first fluid transfer passageway towards the opposite, second end of the chamber, said first fluid transfer passageway providing communication between the chamber and the exterior of the valve stem, and (viii) a liquid discharge element moveable along said chamber from a liquid primed position to a liquid discharged position to effect discharge of the metered volume of liquid, wherein (c) the exterior of the body of the valve stem and the interior of the housing are configured such that in the first position of the valve stem there is second fluid transfer passageway along the outside of the valve stem between the inlet of the housing and said first fluid transfer passageway, and (d) a seal is provided for relative sliding movement onto a seat as the valve stem moves from its first to second position to close said second fluid transfer passageway to fluid flow.

Aerosol spray device

Spray device

A spray device that includes a swirl atomizer and a source of pressurized liquid. The atomizer includes a housing that defines a tubular chamber having a side wall, a first end wall, and a second end wall that opposes the first end wall. The atomizer further includes a bleed outlet channel in the second end wall that is configured to bleed an excess liquid from the atomizer, and a spray outlet channel in the first end wall. The spray outlet channel is narrower than the bleed outlet channel. The side wall includes a first face and a second face that opposes the first face. A length of the chamber between the first end wall and the second end wall is at least twice a width of the chamber between the first face and the second face of the side wall.

Spread spectrum receiver and related method

A method and apparatus for receiving a spread spectrum signal at a mobile communications terminal, including the step of processing the signal for the purposes of signal acquisition and signal tracking, monitoring movement of the mobile terminal and deriving a signal indicative of a characteristic of movement of the mobile terminal, and further including changing the mode of the processing of the incoming spectrum signal in response to the signal indicating the said characteristic of movement of the mobile terminal.

Method of despreading GPS signals

A method of despreading GPS spread spectrum signals containing pseudorandom noise (PRN) code sequences and received by a GPS receiver ( 24 ) is disclosed together with a GPS receiver ( 24 ) and a mobile communications device (MS 1 ) (especially a mobile cellular telephone) for the same. The method comprises the steps of providing Doppler information relating to an estimate of the variation in Doppler shift as observed on the target signal by the GPS receiver and which is attributable to the motion of the GPS satellite; and correlating the target signal with a reference signal containing corresponding PRN code sequences, wherein, in the course of a single dwell, the correlation is modified as a function of the Doppler information.

Atomizing nozzle

PCT No. PCT/EP96/04153 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 26, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 26, 1998 PCT Filed Sep. 24, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/11783 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 3, 1997An atomising nozzle assembly and a method for generating a respirable spray of droplets of a size suitable for medical inhalation therapy from a liquid medicament. The nozzle assembly comprises a gas nozzle (2) for producing a jet of gas and a liquid nozzle (3) for ejecting the liquid to be atomised into the jet of gas at a position downstream of the gas nozzle (2). The gas nozzle (2) and the liquid nozzle (3) are configured such that the jet of gas impinges on the liquid at an acute angle to atomise the liquid. The nozzle assembly and method can create a respirable spray using a gas/liquid mass ratio of less than 0.5.

NOZZLE PROVISION THAT INCLUDES MEDIA FOR THE CONTROL OF THE SIZE OF FLUID GOITS.

Una disposición de boquilla que es adecuada para ser usada en la generación de una pulverización o aerosol y que está destinada a ser conectada a un suministro de fluido, comprendiendo la disposición de boquilla una entrada (19) de fluido a través de la cual puede entrar fluido en la disposición de boquilla desde el suministro de fluido y una salida (24) de fluido a través de la cual el fluido puede ser expulsado desde la disposición de boquilla, estando conectadas dicha entrada de fluido y dicha salida de fluido por un pasaje (21) de circulación de fluido a través del cual, en uso, circula fluido desde la entrada hacia la salida, caracterizada porque la disposición de boquilla incluye medios de control proporcionados en el pasaje y que, en uso, actúan para controlar el tamaño de la gotita de fluido en la pulverización o aerosol producido por la disposición de boquilla en la salida, incluyendo los medios de control, en orden de entrada a salida, unos primeros medios (38; 43) de estrechamiento, unos primeros medios (44) de expansión asociados con los primeros medios de estrechamiento, unos segundos medios (38; 43) de estrechamiento y unos segundos medios (44) de expansión asociados con los segundos medios de estrechamiento, comprendiendo cada uno de los medios de estrechamiento, una región del pasaje en la que una dimensión del pasaje, tomada en una dirección transversal a la dirección de circulación del fluido, es menor que la dimensión equivalente de una porción del pasaje situada inmediatamente aguas arriba de los respectivos medios de estrechamiento, comprendiendo cada uno de los medios de expansión una región del pasaje en la cual al menos una primera dimensión del pasaje tomada en una dirección transversal a la dirección de circulación del fluido es mayor que la dimensión equivalente de una porción del pasaje inmediatamente aguas arriba de los respectivos medios de expansión y dichos medios de expansión forman una cámara, estando destinados dichos medios de ...

Fused Imidazole and Pyrazole Derivatives as Modulators of TNF Activity

DERIVADOS DE IMIDAZOL E PIRAZOL FUNDIDOS COMO MODULADORES DE ATIVIDADE DE TNF Trata-se de uma série de derivados de benzimidazol, imidazo[1,2-a]piridina e pirazol[1,5-a]piridina substituídos e análogos dos mesmos, que são moduladores potentes da atividade de TNFa humano, que são, consequentemente, benéficos no tratamento e/ou prevenção de várias enfermidades humanas, incluindo distúrbios inflamatórios ou autoimunes; distúrbios neurológicos e neurodegenerativos; dor e distúrbios nociceptivos; distúrbios cardiovasculares; distúrbios metabólicos; distúrbios oculares; e distúrbios oncológicos. FUSED IMIDAZOLE AND PYRAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS MODULATORS OF TNF ACTIVITY These are a series of substituted benzimidazole, imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine and pyrazol[1,5-a]pyridine derivatives and analogues thereof, which are potent modulators of human TNFα activity, which are therefore beneficial in the treatment and/or prevention of various human diseases, including inflammatory or autoimmune disorders; neurological and neurodegenerative disorders; pain and nociceptive disorders; cardiovascular disorders; metabolic disorders; eye disorders; and oncological disorders.

Event location determination

A method of determining a location of an event of interest by processing signals from a satellite positioning system. The method comprises receiving recorded blocks of data samples of a satellite broadcast including blocks recorded at the approximate location of the event of interest, each block including one or more timestamps generated within a first portable device at which the samples were recorded; receiving a time of occurrence of the event recorded independently of the samples; comparing the timestamps and the time of occurrence to identify at least one block corresponding to the event; and processing the data samples of the identified at least one block to derive position information approximating the location of the event.

Method and apparatus for signal receipt and acquisition

The present invention provides for a method of receiving a signal spread over a frequency range, and in particular a direct sequence spread spectrum signals including the step of employing a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) in the Doppler search. In particular, the invention relates to the receipt of spread spectrum signals such as those transmitted as part of a GPS system.

Spread spectrum receiver and related method

A method and apparatus for receiving a spread spectrum signal at a mobile communications terminal, including the step of processing the signal for the purposes of signal acquisition and signal tracking, monitoring movement of the mobile terminal and deriving a signal indicative of a characteristic of movement of the mobile terminal, and further including changing the mode of the processing of the incoming spectrum signal in response to the signal indicating the said characteristic of movement of the mobile terminal.

Vehicle data recorder

A vehicle data recorder comprises a front end RF receiver and a memory device for storing sampled satellite positioning signal data from the 5 front end receiver. The memory device stores a block of sampled data corresponding to a time period leading up to the time of an incident involving the vehicle. The data can be stored with a low cost system, and can be analysed after the incident by a remote data processing station.

Method of despreading GPS signals

A method of despreading GPS spread spectrum signals containing pseudorandom noise (PRN) code sequences and received by a GPS receiver ( 24 ) is disclosed together with a GPS receiver ( 24 ) and a mobile communications device (MS 1 ) (especially a mobile cellular telephone) for the same. The method comprises the steps of providing Doppler information relating to an estimate of the variation in Doppler shift as observed on the target signal by the GPS receiver and which is attributable to the motion of the GPS satellite; and correlating the target signal with a reference signal containing corresponding PRN code sequences, wherein, in the course of a single dwell, the correlation is modified as a function of the Doppler information.

Liquid dispensing apparatus

There is provided a discharge assembly for discharging a metered volume of a liquid held in a pressured container, said assembly comprising (v) an elongate tubular housing having a liquid inlet at a first end thereof, (vi) a valve stem having a body locating within said housing and having a portion projecting from the second end of said housing, said valve stem being axially moveable relative to the housing between a first limit portion at which the assembly is closed to liquid discharge and a second limit position for discharge of the metered volume, (vii) a chamber provided within the body of the valve stem and having a liquid inlet at a first end of the chamber adjacent said first end of the housing and a first fluid transfer passageway towards the opposite, second end of the chamber, said first fluid transfer passageway providing communication between the chamber and the exterior of the valve stem, and (viii) a liquid discharge element moveable along said chamber from a liquid primed position to a liquid discharged position to effect discharge of the metered volume of liquid, wherein (c) the exterior of the body of the valve stem and the interior of the housing are configured such that in the first position of the valve stem there is second fluid transfer passageway along the outside of the valve stem between the inlet of the housing and said first fluid transfer passageway, and (d) a seal is provided for relative sliding movement onto a seat as the valve stem moves from its first to second position to close said second fluid transfer passageway to fluid flow.

Satellite positioning with mixed capture-parameters

A method of recording satellite signals for later processing to derive position information. The method comprises: (i) receiving (210) and digitising (212) first satellite signals using a first set of parameters, to produce a first block of satellite signal samples, and storing (214) the first block in a memory; (ii) receiving (230) and digitising (232) second satellite signals using the first set of parameters, to produce a second block of satellite signal samples, and storing (234) the second block in the memory; (iii) receiving (240) and digitising (242) third satellite signals using a second set of parameters, to produce a third block of satellite signal samples, and storing (244) the third block in the memory; and (iv) receiving (260) and digitising (262) fourth satellite signals using the second set of parameters, to produce a fourth block of satellite signal samples, and storing (264) the fourth block in the memory, wherein a first predetermined time interval between the reception of the first and second satellite signals is longer than a second predetermined time interval between the reception of the third and fourth satellite signals, and the first and second sets of parameters are chosen such that a resource consumed in each of steps (i) and (ii) is greater than a corresponding resource consumed in each of steps (iii) and (iv).

Method and apparatus for code phase correlation

A method of code phase correlation and apparatus ( 10 to 15 ) implementing the same is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of (a) receiving a subject signal comprising a target pseudorandom noise code; (b) generating early and late replica code signals corresponding to the target code; (c) correlating the subject signal with the early and late replica code signals and returning respective early and late correlation values; and (d) calculating a code phase discriminator for determining whether the target code has been acquired as a function of the sum of the early and late correlation values.

GPS receiver device and related method and apparatus

Selective call system and a secondary station for use therein

A selective call system in which base stations (BS1, BS2) transmit address code words at a predetermined data rate. High rate telescript information having a length of say more than 500 characters, for example an E-mail message, is transmitted at a data rate greater than that used for sending address code words. In the event of the system being a simulcast system, intersymbol interference (ISI) may occur and in order to reduce the effects of ISI on the decoding of the telescript information whilst avoiding an unnecessarily large drain on the secondary station's batteries, the telescript information as received for a specific secondary station is stored and subsequently equalised in non-real time. The mobile terminal unit may include a transmitter for transmitting acknowledgement or other response signals, for example as spread spectrum signals. The acknowledgement signals may be used as a means for locating the mobile terminal unit.

Method and apparatus for spread spectrum signal acquisition

The present invention provides for a method of acquiring direct sequence spread spectrum signals and in particular, GPS signals, including the steps of obtaining an integration result by avoiding integration over bit edges, and includes the steps of splitting the received signal (A) into a plurality of signal chunks alternatively across a respective plurality of channels (B,C), each channel being arranged to carry a series of signal chunks, the division being controlled in a timed manner responsive to the signal bit period so that the signal chunks of one of the series signals do not include bit edges.

Gps receiver

Method, and related system and apparatus, for providing travel-related information to a mobile communications device

The invention provides for a method of providing travel-related information to a mobile communications device ( 12 ) comprising determining the opposition of the mobile communications device ( 12 ), deriving at least one signal at the mobile communications device ( 12 ) indicative of the position of the mobile communications device ( 12 ) and indicative of a travel-related request initiated at the mobile communications device ( 12 ), and including the steps of retrieving travel service information from a transport service provider and responding to the travel-related request by calculating location and time information of a travel service ( 14 ) serving to fulfil the request, and providing an output at the mobile communications device ( 12 ) of the calculated location and time information of the travel service ( 14 ).

Method and apparatus for signal receipt and acquisition

The present invention provides for a method of receiving a signal spread over a frequency range, and in particular a direct sequence spread spectrum signals including the step of employing a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) in the Doppler search. In particular, the invention relates to the receipt of spread spectrum signals such as those transmitted as part of a GPS system.

Spread spectrum receiver and related method

The present invention provides for spread spectrum receiver ( 1 ) and related method arranged for the receipt and processing of a spread spectrum signal wherein a PRN code is generated locally as an intended replica of a received signal code and a correlation threshold test is conducted on the received signal to determine the state of suspected code acquisition. The baseband signal derived from the received signal is processed by the microprocessor ( 14 ) but the correlation threshold test is conducted remote from the microprocessor ( 14 ) and a received signal is then flagged for subsequent processing by the microprocessor ( 14 ) if the threshold value according to the correlation threshold test is exceeded.

Method of providing an estimate of a location

A method of providing an estimate of the location of first and second devices (MS 1 , MS 2 ) comprising the steps of obtaining at least one range measurement from the first device (MS 1 ) to a known reference point (BS 1 , GPS SVs); obtaining at least one range measurement from the second device (MS 2 ) to a known reference point (BS 1 , GPS SVs), the second device (MS 2 ) being located near to the first device (MS 1 ); and calculating an estimate of the location of the devices (MS 1 , MS 2 ) using range measurements obtained in respect of both the first and second devices (MS 1 , MS 2 ).

Spray device

A spray device comprising at least one swirl atomiser (22) for generating a spray of a liquid and a source of pressurised liquid for feeding the or each swirl atomiser (22) is described, wherein each swirl atomiser (22) comprises: a housing (23) defining a tubular chamber (24) having a side wall and two opposing end walls,- at least one inlet channel (26) from the source oriented in the side wall so as to generate a vortex of liquid within the chamber (24); a bleed outlet channel (32) in a second of the end walls for bleeding any excess liquid from the atomiser (22); and a spray outlet channel (30) in a first of the end walls, which is narrower than the bleed outlet channel (32); wherein the length of the chamber (24) between the end walls is at least twice the width of the chamber between opposing faces of the side wall.

Gps-empfänger und diesbezügliches verfahren und diesbezügliche vorrichtung

Gps-empfänger

Verfahren zur erzeugung eines zeitverschobenen signals

Gps-empfänger und diesen aufweisende mobile einheit

Verarbeitung von satellitennavigationssystemsignalen

Verfahren und vorrichtung zur schätzung von gps- zeit

Kartenanzeigeverfahren für eine graphische benutzerschnittstelle

Verfahren zur erzeugung eines zeitverschobenen signals

A method of despreading a spread spectrum signal

A method of despreading a target spread spectrum signal containing pseudorandom noise (PRN) code sequences modulated by a data message is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing data message information relating to the timing of an epoch of at least one data bit; and performing a correlation of the target signal and a replica signal containing corresponding PRN code sequences using the data message information to minimise degradation of the correlation caused by variations in the PRN code sequences in the target signal attributable to modulation by the data message. The correlation may be timed so as to substantially avoid continuous correlation over an epoch of a data bit. Alternatively, the data message information may further comprise bit information wherein the correlation is modified as a function of the data message information. In particular, where data bit modulation of the PRN code sequences in the target signal is the same as or equivalent to exclusive-or modulation, the polarity of PRN code sequences in the replica signal may be selectively reversed.

Szórófejegység, szórófej-elrendezés, valamint eljárás belélegezhető spray előállítására

A találmány tárgya szórófejegység, szórófej-elrendezés, valaminteljárás főlyékőny gyógyszerből - inhalálásős gyógykezelésre alkalmasméretű cseppekből álló - belélegezhető spray előállítására. Aszórófejegység gázsűgár előállítására szőlgáló szórófejjel (2),valamint pőrlasztandó főlyadéknak gázsűgárba való vezetésére alkalmasszórófejjel (3) van ellátva, ahől a gázhőz való szórófej (2) és afőlyadékhőz való szórófej (3) úgy van elrendezve, hőgy a gázsűgár afőlyadék pőrlasztása érdekében hegyesszögben a főlyadékkal vanütköztetve. A szórófej-elrendezés több, találmány szerintiszórófejegységből áll. Az eljárás sőrán a a főlyékőny gyógyszertnyőmás alatt a gázsűgárba vezetik és a főlyadékőt a gázsűgárralütköztetik, tővábbá 0,5-nél kisebb gáz-főlyadék tömegaránytalkalmaznak. ŕ

Handover in cellular radio systems

A cellular radio system comprises a radio coverage area formed by a plurality of cells (C1, C2), each cell having at least one primary station (PS1, PS2) including a radio transceiver for communicating with a secondary station (SS1, SS2) when in its cell. The or each secondary station is able to roam within the radio coverage area. In order to facilitate call handover the secondary station informs the infrastructure (PS1, PS2, 10) of its velocity and the infrastructure uses knowledge of the velocity to make a decision regarding handing over a call-in-progress from one cell to another cell. The velocity information may be provided by a GPS receiver (18) carried by a vehicle in which the secondary station is located and the information is relayed to the secondary station by way of a short range radio system. The secondary station uses the cellular system to forward this information to the infrastructure.

Enhanced oil recovery by in situ gasification

A method of generating a time shifted signal

A method of generating a time shifted replica signal (SLS) from a reference signal (SPS) comprising a series of samples (A to K) describing bits of a data message in which the sampling rate is at least twice the data message bit rate is disclosed. The method comprising the steps of determining the phases of the reference signal samples with respect to virtual epochs (41) of the data message bits of the reference signal (SPS); and composing the time shifted replica signal (SLS) from the reference signal samples as a function of the phases of the reference signal samples. Also disclosed is method comprising the step of composing the time shifted replica signal (SLS) from the reference signal samples (A to K), wherein the sampling rate of the replica signal (SLS) is the same as that of the reference signal (SPS), and wherein at least one reference signal sample (A to K) is not present in the time shifted replica signal (SLS).

Düsenanordnung mit mitteln zur steuerung der tropfengrösse

Verfahren zur gps positionsfeststellung und die dazugehörige vorrichtung

Kartenanzeigeverfahren für eine graphische benutzerschnittstelle

Mobilgerät mit einem gps-empfänger

Verbesserte ölrückgewinnung durch in-situ- vergasung

Method, mobile unit and base station for despreading a spread spectrum signal

A method of despreading a spread spectrum signal

Enhanced oil recovery by in situ gasification

A process for in situ gasification of mineral oil in a subterranean formation comprises running a tool having a controllable thermal device therein from a surface production facility down to the subterranean formation, bringing said tool into operational proximity with the mineral oil in said subterranean formation, and activating the tool to operate the thermal device within a predetermined temperature range to generate gases or oily vapours from said mineral oil, which permits either an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) method with reduced water contamination, or a gas production process (GPP) which is useful in reducing environmental risks normally associated with transport of crude oil.

Method of acquiring a received spread spectrum signal

A method of acquiring a received spread spectrum signal, especially a GPS signal, is disclosed together with a spread spectrum signal receiver and a cellular telephone incorporating such a receiver. The method comprises the steps of: providing a replica signal containing a pseudorandom noise code, corresponding to that of the spread spectrum signal; providing a subject signal containing two fragments of the spread spectrum signal initially received during respective time periods between which a further time period elapses; and coherently correlating the replica signal with the subject signal over the two fragments.

Mobile device comprising a gps receiver

A mobile device (MS) is disclosed comprising a GPS receiver ( 14 ) and an audible alarm ( 13, 15 ) configured to sound, during operation of the GPS receiver, in response to either adverse performance of the GPS receiver or to an event which is adverse or likely to be adverse to the performance of the GPS receiver. The alarm may sound in response to the inability of the GPS receiver to either acquire or track a GPS signal, or obtain or maintain a position fix. Also, the alarm may sound in response to movement of the GPS receiver, including acceleration and higher order movement of the GPS receiver, in so far as that movement is adverse to the performance of the GPS receiver.