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Adrian Popa, Gozee BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110217499Polyethylene for Injection Moldings - A polyethylene for IM having excellent processing properties in terms of spiral flow testing is devised.09-08-2011

Adrian Popa, Bucharest RO

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140340100TECHNIQUES FOR DETERMINING A RESISTANCE VALUE - Some embodiments relate to an integrated circuit (IC). The IC determines a time-variant resistance of an sensing resistor, wherein a resistance of the sensing resistor reflects an ambient environmental condition. The IC includes first and second conditioning circuits, an analog to digital conversion (ADC) element, and a logic circuit. The first conditioning circuit provides a first voltage based on the resistance of the sensing resistor, while the second conditioning circuit provides a second voltage based on a resistance of an on-chip reference resistor. The ADC element provides a multi-bit digital value based on a ratio of the first and second voltages. The multi-bit digital value is indicative of the ambient environmental condition measured by the off-chip sensor. A logic circuit selectively adjusts the first and second voltages based on the multi-bit digital value to limit or avoid saturation of the ADC element. Other embodiments are also disclosed.11-20-2014

Ana-Maria Popa, Cavaillon FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100071328METHOD FOR MAKING A SIC BASED CERAMIC POROUS BODY - The invention relates to a process for fabrication of a porous refractory ceramic product made from SiC, by heat treatment and sintering at high temperature, starting from a fraction of fine particles of SiC and from a fraction of larger-sized particles of SiC, said process being characterized in that, in a step preliminary to the heat treatment and to the sintering at high temperature, the finest particles of SiC are agglomerated then, in a second step, the granules thus obtained are added to the SiC powder with particles of larger size.03-25-2010
20110100346ABRASIVE GRAIN POWDER - Abrasive grain powder, in particular intended for machining silicon ingots, such that the granulometric fraction D05-05-2011
20110171099PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A POROUS SIC MATERIAL - The invention relates to a process for obtaining a porous material made of recrystallized SiC, especially in the form of a structure for filtering a particulate-laden gas, starting from at least two powders of fine and coarse SiC particles, blended with an organic material comprising an organic pore former and/or a binder, in suitable proportions and in the presence of a sufficient amount of a solvent, such as water, so as to allow forming of said blend and firing thereof between 1600° C. and 2400° C., said process being characterized in that the difference between the percentile d07-14-2011
20120132045SUSPENSION OF ABRASIVE GRAINS - The invention relates to a suspension including a set of abrasive grains and a binder, said suspension being characterized in that: the particle size fraction D05-31-2012

Patent applications by Ana-Maria Popa, Cavaillon FR

Cosmin Valeriu Popa, Alba RO

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150252937TOOL STAND - A selectively attachable tool stand is described. The stand can be attached to the head of a tool and enables the tool to be positioned on a work surface or the ground while maintaining a desired orientation for the tool head. The stand can also be removed or detached from the tool. The stand also supports the tool in an inclined orientation which can occur during use of the tool. The tool stand can be used with a variety of tools including manually operated crimp tools.09-10-2015

Cristian Popa, Norfolk GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150096623Dispense Interface - The present patent application relates to a dispense interface comprising a channel profile with at least two inlet channels and at least one outlet channel, wherein each of the at least two inlet channels is configured for fluid communication with a respective reservoir of at least two reservoirs, at least one top layer and one bottom layer, an intermediate layer structure arranged between the at least one top layer and one bottom layer, wherein intermediate layer structure is tightly laminated with the top layer and the bottom layer and wherein the intermediate layer structure comprises at least one intermediate layer comprising at least one recess for forming at least one part of the channel profile.04-09-2015
20150105749DISPENSE INTERFACE FOR AN EJECTION DEVICE - The invention inter alia relates to a dispense interface for an ejection device. The dispense interface comprises at least two inlets, at least one outlet and a part having a body portion and a cover portion; wherein the body portion and the cover portion are connected by a living hinge such that the body portion and the cover portion are foldable towards each other; wherein the body portion and the cover portion are configured to form a fluid channel arrangement between surfaces of the body portion and the cover portion facing each other when the body portion and the cover portion are folded towards each other; wherein the living hinge is arranged next to the facing surfaces; and wherein the fluid channel arrangement is configured to provide fluid communication between the at least two inlets and the at least one outlet.04-16-2015
20150112252DISPENSE INTERFACE - The invention provides a dispense interface for an ejection device comprising a first part and a second part, at least a first opening, a second opening and a third opening, a fluidic channel and a connection element for each of the openings, wherein the first part is joined to said second part to form at least a part of said fluidic channel connecting said openings with each other and wherein each connection element is configured to accept a needle assembly for a fluid tight connection with said corresponding opening in order to reduce the complexity and provide an easy usage of the dispense interface and at the same time overcome the problems of material compatibility and cross contamination. The invention also relates to a system comprising a dispense interface according to the invention and a needle assembly for each opening. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for preparing a dispense interface according to the invention.04-23-2015
20150112253DISPENSE INTERFACE - The present application relates to a dispense interface comprising at least a first flat part tightly connected with a second flat part, wherein at least one of the at least two flat parts comprises at least one deepening configured for forming at least one part of a channel profile, wherein the at least one deepening is formed by embossing, wherein the channel profile comprises at least a first inlet channel and a second inlet channel and at least one outlet channel, wherein each of the at least two inlet channels is configured for fluid communication with a respective reservoir of at least two reservoirs.04-23-2015
20150126961Dispense Interface for an Ejection Device - The invention inter alia relates to a dispense interface for an ejection device. The dispense interface comprises at least two inlets, at least one outlet and a part having multiple portions; wherein the multiple portions are connected by living hinges such that the multiple portions are foldable towards each other; wherein the multiple portions are configured to form a fluid channel arrangement between functional surfaces of the multiple portions facing each other when the multiple portions are folded towards each other; wherein at least two functional surfaces of the functional surfaces are inclined to each other when the multiple portions are folded towards each other; and wherein the fluid channel arrangement is configured to provide fluid communication between the at least two inlets and the at least one outlet.05-07-2015
20150141928Dispense Interface - The invention relates to a dispense interface for an ejection device comprising a first part and a second part, at least a first opening, a second opening and a third opening, a fluidic channel and a connection element for each of the openings, wherein the first part is joined to the second part to form at least a part of the fluidic channel connecting the openings with each other and wherein at least one connection element is configured to accept a needle assembly for a fluid tight connection with the corresponding opening and wherein at least one connection element is configured to provide a releasable push fit connection for a fluid tight connection with an ejection device in order to reduce the complexity and provide an easy usage of the dispense interface and at the same time overcome the problems of material compatibility and cross contamination. The invention also relates to a system with a dispense interface according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method for preparing a dispense interface according to the invention.05-21-2015
20150157797DISPENSE INTERFACE FOR AN EJECTION DEVICE - The invention inter alia relates to a dispense interface for an ejection device. The dispense interface comprises at least two inlets, at least one outlet, a body part, and a fluid channel arrangement within the body part configured to provide fluid communication between the at least two inlets and the at least one outlet; wherein each of the at least two inlets is formed from a tubelike fluid element; wherein each of the tubelike fluid elements is molded into the body part; and wherein each of the tubelike fluid elements provides at least a part of the fluid channel arrangement within said body part.06-11-2015
20150224258Dispense Interface for an Ejection Device - The invention inter alia relates to a dispense interface for an ejection device comprises at least two inlets; at least one outlet; a body portion; and a cover film; wherein the body portion and the cover film are bonded together; wherein the body portion and the cover film are configured to form a fluid channel arrangement between surfaces of the body portion and the cover film facing each other when the body portion and the cover film are bonded together; and wherein the fluid channel arrangement is configured to provide fluid communication between the at least two inlets and the at least one outlet.08-13-2015
20150320942DISPENSE INTERFACE - The invention relates to a dispense interface comprising a body comprising at least a first channel structure and a second channel structure, wherein each of the at least two channel structures comprises at least a first inlet channel comprising a first inlet opening and a second inlet channel comprising a second inlet opening, wherein each of the at least two inlet openings of one channel structure is configured for fluid communication with a respective reservoir of at least two reservoirs and wherein at least one connecting channel configured for a fluid communication between at least one outlet opening and one of the at least two channel structures is provided.11-12-2015

Cristian Simion Popa, Royston GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150173558DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE - A capsule holder for receiving a capsule containing tea material is provided, the capsule holder comprising a sidewall having an upper rim, means for supporting the capsule within the capsule holder, so that the capsule partially covers the area inside the upper rim, a filter situated beneath the intended location of the capsule and an openable and closable passage on the opposite side of the filter from the upper rim. A brewing device comprising the capsule holder and a method of brewing a tea-based beverage in the brewing device are also provided.06-25-2015
20150190010METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE - A method of preparing a beverage in a brewing device is provided, the device comprising an infusion chamber (07-09-2015
20150296827METHOD, DEVICE AND CAPSULE FOR BREWING A BEVERAGE - A method of preparing a tea beverage in a brewing device is provided, the device comprising an infusion chamber with a bottom rim which defmes an opening; a capsule holder for receiving a capsule, the capsule holder comprising a filter and an openable and closable passage; the method comprising: inserting a capsule into the capsule holder; connecting the capsule holder to the infusion chamber; introducing liquid into the capsule so that the liquid and tea material mix and flow into the infusion chamber and brew the beverage; and then opening the passage to allow the beverage to flow from the infusion chamber through the filter and out through the passage. A capsule containing tea material for use in the method is also provided, the capsule comprising a body part, which is a single, impermeable piece which defines a cavity with a volume of from 10 to 24 cm10-22-2015

Daniel Popa, Fleury Les Aubrais FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140286241AUTHENTICATION USING DHCP SERVICES IN MESH NETWORKS - A new device is deployed to an area in which a network is provided. The new device may join the network using a single handshake via a neighboring device that is a member of the network and register with a network management system managing the network. If the network is overloaded or has limited bandwidth remaining, the network may refuse to admit the new device, or if the new device is isolated, may force some devices that are members of the network to leave or migrate from the network to allow the isolated device to join the network.09-25-2014

Daniel Popa, Paris FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100034203Method and equipment for demultiplexing variable size protocol data units - The present invention relates to a method for demultiplexing MAC service data units encapsulated into MAC protocol data units, said MAC service data units comprising IP protocol data unit wherein said method comprises the following steps: 02-11-2010
20120195197Method For Controlling Admission And Assigning Resources To Data Flows, Without A Priori Knowledge, In A Virtual Network - A method for controlling admission and assigning resource, without any a priori knowledge, in a network (08-02-2012
20130094404PEER-TO-PEER COMMUNICATIONS IN AMI WITH SOURCE-TREE ROUTING - Methodologies are provided for establishing peer-to-peer communications between nodes in a tree structured network having plural nodes including a root node. A source node seeking to send a message to a destination node will first request a most advantageous available path from the source to the destination node, and then the root node (or possibly another node within the network that has additional storage resources) will provide a routing path to one or both of the source and destination nodes. Messages may then be sent between the source and destination nodes that may or may not include addressing information in the packet headers without having to request routing information again for additional messages between the same nodes.04-18-2013
20130121263MULTI-CHANNEL, MULTI-MODULATION, MULTI-RATE COMMUNICATION WITH A RADIO TRANSCEIVER - Techniques for communicating via a control channel, determining a particular data channel based on the communicating, and transferring data via the particular data channel are described. One or more messages are communicated via the control channel between first and second nodes. The one or more messages may indicate a particular data channel from multiple data channels that may be utilized to transfer data between the first and second nodes. The one or more messages may also indicate a modulation technique and/or data rate that may be implemented on the particular data channel. The one or more messages may be utilized to determine the particular data channel that will be utilized to transfer the data. The first and second nodes may switch to the particular data channel based on the determination and transfer the data via the particular data channel.05-16-2013
20130294230EFFICIENT DEVICE HANDOVER/MIGRATION IN MESH NETWORKS - A new device is deployed to an area in which a network is provided. The new device may join the network using a single handshake via a neighboring device that is a member of the network and register with a network management system managing the network. If the network is overloaded or has limited bandwidth remaining, the network may refuse to admit the new device, or if the new device is isolated, may force some devices that are members of the network to leave or migrate from the network to allow the isolated device to join the network.11-07-2013
20130294284AUTHENTICATION USING DHCP SERVICES IN MESH NETWORKS - A new device is deployed to an area in which a network is provided. The new device may join the network using a single handshake via a neighboring device that is a member of the network and register with a network management system managing the network. If the network is overloaded or has limited bandwidth remaining, the network may refuse to admit the new device, or if the new device is isolated, may force some devices that are members of the network to leave or migrate from the network to allow the isolated device to join the network.11-07-2013
20130315057Efficient Multicast in a Smart Grid - In a wireless and/or power line communication (PLC) network environment, techniques for multicast of data and management of multicast groups assist in regulating bandwidth consumption and provision of desired multicast data. Nodes indicate interest in multicast groups by transmission of reports upstream. Report transmission may be suppressed to balance bandwidth with need for multicast data. Multicast data packets may be retransmitted downstream to fulfill requests indicated by the reports at a rate and/or frequency based on multicast packet duplication or redundancy. Information, such as broken links or “leave” packets, may indicate that one or more downstream nodes should be removed from a forwarding state. However such removal may impact other nodes. A query may be transmitted downstream, to determine if retransmission/forwarding of multicast retransmissions should continue. Query transmission may be based on a balance between query bandwidth consumption and the needs of downstream nodes.11-28-2013
20140056149Bandwidth Management in an Advanced Metering Infrastructure - In a network environment, a node may measure and/or recognize network activity or congestion and send feedback to downstream nodes (i.e., higher rank nodes) in response. During periods of lower network activity, lower congestion and/or lower network load, the feedback may direct an upstream flow of packets to be transmitted at a quality of service (QoS) level that allows consumption of more bandwidth than is indicated by a QoS level associated with a service level agreement (SLA) of the upstream flow of packets. During periods of higher network activity, congestion and/or network load, the feedback may limit the upstream flow of packets to the QoS level associated with the SLA of the upstream flow of packets. Accordingly, an upstream node (e.g., a root node) may use feedback to regulate bandwidth used by one or more downstream nodes and/or flows of packets, in part using network activity, congestion and/or bandwidth availability.02-27-2014
20140167978Near Field Communications for Utility Meters - Techniques for utilizing near field communications (NFC) with utility meters are described herein. In one example, a meter is configured for operation, either in a stand-alone or utility network capacity. The example meter may include a processor in communication with a memory device and a tag device configured for near field communication (NFC). In operation, the processor operates the tag device to read from the memory device to obtain data for transmission via NFC and/or write data obtained via NFC to the memory device.06-19-2014

Patent applications by Daniel Popa, Paris FR

Daniel Constantin Popa, Vancouver CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120302387DYNAMIC REDUCTION-RATIO HOISTING DEVICE - A hoisting device including a cable drum, a first motor, a second motor and a gear assembly is provided. The gear assembly includes a first epicyclic and a second epicyclic. The first epicyclic includes a first carrier rotationally connected to the cable drum, a first sun rotationally connected to the first motor, a first annulus, and a first planet in meshing engagement with the first sun and the first annulus. The second epicyclic includes a second carrier rotationally grounded, a second sun rotationally connected to the second motor, a second annulus connected to the first annulus, and a second planet in meshing engagement with the second sun and the second annulus.11-29-2012
20120302388DYNAMIC RATIO SPEED INCREASER FOR WINDMILLS AND SIMILAR APPLICATIONS - A fluid driven rotary prime mover assembly including a turbine, a first generator, a second generator and a speed increaser is provided. The gear assembly includes a first epicyclic and a second epicyclic. The first epicyclic includes a first carrier rotationally connected to the turbine, a first sun rotationally connected to the first generator, a first annulus, and a first planet in meshing engagement with the first sun and the first annulus. The second epicyclic includes a second carrier rotationally grounded, a second sun rotationally connected to the second generator, a second annulus connected to the first annulus, and a second planet in meshing engagement with the second sun and the second annulus.11-29-2012

Emil Popa, Grenoble FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150285925METHOD FOR LINEARIZING ATTENUATION MEASUREMENTS TAKEN BY A SPECTROMETRY SENSOR - The invention relates to a method for linearizing attenuation measurements obtained by means of a direct conversion spectrometer. The spectrometer comprises a radiation source and a detector for detecting said radiation after it has passed through an object. An attenuation measurement is represented by a vector M10-08-2015

Gabriel Popa, Rodgau DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080290031Spacer for Filter Modules - In order to provide a spacer for filter modules which may be used not only for plate and frame filter modules, but also for spiral wound-type filter modules and which allows high packing densities while providing optimized cleanability, a spacer for filter modules is proposed to be disposed between two layers of a filter medium, said spacer comprising an essentially flat structured sheet material having upper and lower projections on the upper and lower surfaces thereof, respectively, said upper and lower projections defining an upper and lower bearing face for the layers of filter medium, wherein said projections rise from said upper and lower surfaces with wall portions and terminate in top portions, said upper and lower projections being spaced from each other in a direction parallel to the surface of the sheet material.11-27-2008

Gabriela Popa, Strasbourg FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130129907METHOD FOR PRODUCING THIN LAYERS - The invention relates to a method for providing organic, semi-organic, mineral, inorganic and hybrid thin layers and thin layers containing nanoparticles, by simultaneous or alternate spraying of solutions of reactive partners (that is polymer/polymer interacting by hydrogen bonding, polyelectrolyte/small oligo-ion, inorganic compounds, etc.) on the surface of a solid substrate.05-23-2013
20130196084Process for the Production of a Nanomaterial and Reactor for Implementing it - The present invention relates to a novel process for synthesizing nanomaterials by mixing liquids in a quasi-2D microfluidic reactor. The invention also relates to the reactor for implementing this process.08-01-2013

Ghiocel Popa, Rigaud CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110200500MULTI-SAMPLE HOLDER FOR DECOMPOSITION OR EXTRACTION - There is described a sample holder for decomposition or extraction of a sample material, the sample holder comprising: a frame adapted to receive at least two open-ended sample recipients having sealing caps thereon for holding the sample material; and a rack cover releasably securable to the frame and comprising at least two compression caps to be positioned on the sealing caps in order to exert a pressure thereon, thereby forming a pressure-relief valve for each one of the at least two open-ended sample recipients.08-18-2011
20130243667MULTI-SAMPLE HOLDER FOR DECOMPOSITION OR EXTRACTION - There is described a sample holder for decomposition or extraction of a sample material, the sample holder comprising: a frame adapted to receive at least two open-ended sample recipients thereon for holding the sample material; and a rack cover releasably securable to the frame and comprising at least two compression caps to be positioned above the at least two open-ended sample recipients to form pressure-relief valves thereon.09-19-2013

Heinz-Erich Popa, Bammental DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100127816INSTALLATION SWITCHGEAR - An installation switching device includes a housing, a main contact point having an arc quenching chamber, an input terminal, an output terminal, an impact-style armature system configured to move the main contact point to an open position, a latching mechanism having a latching point and configured to open an isolating contact point disposed in a secondary current path parallel to a main current path, a main thermostatic bimetallic strip configured to act on the latching point to as to cause the main contact point to remain in the open position, a current limiting resistor disposed in the secondary current path, a selective thermostatic bimetallic strip disposed in the secondary current path and configured to act on the latching mechanism, a handle configured to act on the latching mechanism so as to open and close the main contact point, and a phase connecting rail.05-27-2010

Igor Popa, Olomouc CZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100240537Substituted 6-(alkylbenzylamino)purine derivatives for use as cytokinin receptor antagonists and preparations containing these derivatives - The invention relates to 6-(alkylbenzylamino)purine derivatives of the general formula I for use as cytokinin receptor antagonists, wherein R1 is selected from the group comprising hydroxyl, amino, nitro, thio and alkyl group, and R2 denotes one to four alkyl groups. The invention also relates to preparations containing these derivatives.09-23-2010
20120070512Substituted 6-(2-hydroxybenzylamino)purine Derivatives, Their Use as Medicaments and Compositions Containing These Derivatives - The invention relates to substituted 6-(2-hydroxybenzylamino)purines of general formula I, to their activity as cyclin-dependent kinases 2, 5, 7 and 9 inhibitors and to their use as medicaments, particularly in the treatment of disorders involving cell proliferation or inflammation. The invention further includes pharmaceutical compositions containing the substituted 6-(2-hydroxybenzylamino)purines.03-22-2012
20130130906SUBSTITUTED 6-(ALKYLBENZYLAMINO) PURINE DERIVATIVES FOR USE AS CYTOKININ RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS AND PREPARATIONS CONTAINING THESE DERIVATIVES - 6-(alkylbenzylamino)purine derivatives of the general formula I for use as cytokinin receptor antagonists. R1 is selected from a group which includes, but is not limited to, hydroxyl, amino, nitro, thio and alkyl group. R2 denotes one to four alkyl groups. The invention also relates to preparations containing these derivatives and methods of using the derivatives.05-23-2013

Patent applications by Igor Popa, Olomouc CZ

Ioan Florentin Popa, Bucaresti RO

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130341203GOLD AND SILVER EXTRACTION TECHNOLOGY - The present invention relates to a process for chemical extraction of gold and silver from low grade and refractory pyritic concentrates containing minimum 1 ppm Au, by their leaching in enamelled cast iron reactors, steel plated lead or plastic coated steel, at room temperature, in ammoniac solutions (pH 8-10) of sodium thiosulfate (50-60 g/l Na12-26-2013

Michael C. Popa, Aachen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140040241Data Rendering With Specified Constraints - System and method for rendering data with specified constraints. A request for data from a data set may be received. The data set may include time-stamped historical data, including multiple reduced data sets, each having a respective resolution. The request may specify a time frame. A first reduced data set of the reduced data sets may be determined based on the specified time frame. First data from the first reduced data set corresponding to the specified time frame may be retrieved, and are usable for display on a display device. The data set may be generated from received raw data, where the raw data includes time-stamped historical data at a first resolution. The raw data may be reduced via multiple stages, thereby generating the reduced data sets at their respective resolutions. The reduced data are generated and represented in a way that is visually pleasing and technically accurate.02-06-2014
20150269233Data Reduction With Specified Constraints - System and method for rendering data with specified constraints. A request for data from a data set may be received. The data set may include time-stamped historical data, including multiple reduced data sets, each having a respective resolution. The request may specify a time frame. A first reduced data set of the reduced data sets may be determined based on the specified time frame. First data from the first reduced data set corresponding to the specified time frame may be retrieved, and are usable for display on a display device. The data set may be generated from received raw data, where the raw data includes time-stamped historical data at a first resolution. The raw data may be reduced via multiple stages, thereby generating the reduced data sets at their respective resolutions. The reduced data are generated and represented in a way that is visually pleasing and technically accurate.09-24-2015

Mihail Popa, Bucuresti RO

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110225572COMPILER OPTIMISATION LIKE IDIOM RECOGNITION THROUGH PATTERN MATCHING USING VALUE NUMBERING - A compiler and method for compiling source code comprising: a library of code patterns and control flow information for each code pattern, wherein each code pattern comprises one or more variable; and a processor arranged to: evaluate the control flow of an expression in the source code, wherein the expression comprises one or more variable, match the expression to one of the code patterns in the library based on the evaluated control flow information, assign value numbers to the one or more variable within the expression, determine if the expression and the matched code pattern are equivalent based on the assigned value numbers, and replace the expression in the source code with a replacement expression if the expression and the matched code pattern are equivalent.09-15-2011

Ovidiu Octavian Popa, Richmond Hill CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100180295METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR CONVEYING PERSONALIZED CONTENT TO A VIEWER - A method, system and apparatus for conveying personalized content to a viewer associated with a receiver are disclosed. In some embodiments, the method comprises generating control data indicative of a receiver-accessible source of personalized content for the viewer and inserting the control data into a plurality of control streams for transmission to the receiver, each of the control streams being accessible to the receiver when in a different respective operational state. The type of personalized content may include, but is not limited to, an instant message, an e-mail message, a file, a personalized report, a new television channel within a system for causing a channel change, a pay-per-view program, a video-on-demand program, a personalized message, etc.07-15-2010
20110013774SIGNAL SECURITY IN A SATELLITE SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION ENVIRONMENT - Certain embodiments provide a set top box, comprising: a processing entity configured to obtain data for a channel stacking switch, to obtain a security data element and to formulate a message for the channel stacking switch by combining the security data element with the data; a communications interface configured to send the message to channel stacking switch. Other embodiments provide a channel stacking switch, comprising: a communication interface configured to receive a message from a set top box; a processing entity configured to determine whether or not the message is legitimate and to take an action that depends on whether or not the message is legitimate. Still further embodiments provide a satellite signal receiving system comprising a channel stacking switch and at least one set top box in secure communication with the channel stacking switch.01-20-2011
20110016496AUTOMATIC USER BAND ASSIGNMENT IN A SATELLITE SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION ENVIRONMENT - A communications system and method involving a set top box (STB) and a channel stacking switch (CSS). The STB comprises a communications interface configured to issue a request for a user band, the request identifying the STB and further configured to receive a message identifying an assigned user band; and a tuning element configured to tune to the assigned user band in response to receipt of the message. The CSS comprises a communications interface configured to receive the request for a user band identifying the STB; a memory; and a processing entity configured to access the memory to identify a particular user band that is available for the STB and to assign the particular user band to the STB; wherein the communications interface is further configured to issue to the STB a message identifying the particular user band assigned to the STB.01-20-2011
20120257748METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RE-SECURING A COMPROMISED CHANNEL IN A SATELLITE SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION ENVIRONMENT - A method implemented by a set top box that encrypts communications for a channel stacking switch (CS) using a public key of the CSS, the method comprising: obtaining a message from a head end; extracting electronic counter measure (ECM) data from the message; sending the ECM data to the CSS; receiving, in response to the sending, a new public key of the CSS; encrypting communications for the CSS using the new public key of the CSS. Also, a method for implementation by a CSS, comprising: maintaining a private key and a public key; obtaining ECM data sent by a set top box in communication with the CSS; obtaining an identifier of the CSS; formulating a new public key based on the private key, the identifier and the ECM; rendering the new public key available to the set top box.10-11-2012
20150319476METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RE-SECURING A COMPROMISED CHANNEL IN A SATELLITE SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION ENVIRONMENT - A method implemented by a set top box that encrypts communications for a channel stacking switch (CS) using a public key of the CSS, the method comprising: obtaining a message from a head end; extracting electronic counter measure (ECM) data from the message; sending the ECM data to the CSS; receiving, in response to the sending, a new public key of the CSS; encrypting communications for the CSS using the new public key of the CSS. Also, a method for implementation by a CSS, comprising: maintaining a private key and a public key; obtaining ECM data sent by a set top box in communication with the CSS; obtaining an identifier of the CSS; formulating a new public key based on the private key, the identifier and the ECM; rendering the new public key available to the set top box.11-05-2015

Patent applications by Ovidiu Octavian Popa, Richmond Hill CA

Petre Popa, Bucuresti RO

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150056016P SQUARED SYSTEM (PSS) - The invention has to do with a hydro-technique architectural system, capable to annihilate any tsunami waves size, destined in principle to the protection of people, animals, infrastructure and the existent architecture and the coastal environment of seas and oceans. The invention is composed of a PSS system made of one or many reinforced concrete tubes (preferable having a rectangular section) (A), for discharge/intake the tsunami wave (TW). PSS system contains an intake gate (B), for the (TW), an evacuation gate (C), and two floaters (D) and (E), permitting the (TW) to enter and exit in and out to the PSS system. The entire tsunami protection system, may be built using many PSS tubes with one or several intake and evacuation gates as necessary. The PSS system can also be used for protection against tidal waves and coastal erosions.02-26-2015

Radu Popa, Bucharest RO

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140047105LINK AGGREGATION USING DIGESTS - Methods, systems and computer readable media for link aggregation using digests are described. In some implementations, the method can include obtaining information about each port in a group of one or more ports. The method can also include computing a digest corresponding to each port in the group of one or more ports, the digest being based on the information about the corresponding port. The method can further include determining whether each port in the group of one or more ports is suitable for aggregation in a link aggregation group by comparing the digest corresponding to each port with a digest of a port in the link aggregation group.02-13-2014

Raluca Alina Popa, Waterloo CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130163947Method to Stabilize Video Stream Using On-Device Positional Sensors - A video device is provided. The video device comprises a sensor to determine an amount of movement of the video device, a memory component to store video-related information, and a processor to receive movement information from the sensor and to interrupt communication of video-related information to the memory component when the movement information indicates that acceleration of the video device exceeds a threshold.06-27-2013
20130339455Method and Apparatus for Identifying an Active Participant in a Conferencing Event - Presented are systems and methods for identifying an active participant in a conferencing event. A sound input is received from the active participant in the conferencing event at a microphone associated with an electronic device. The sound input is compared to a pre-defined voice of a particular participant, and when a match is found, the active participant is identified to be that particular participant. A message is then sent to a server indicating that the active participant has been identified. The server then provides the identity information of the active participant in the conferencing event.12-19-2013

Razvan Popa, Mosnita Noua RO

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20150317845Synchronization of records of duty status between a vehicle and a stationary unit - A system for synchronizing records of duty status (RODS) information of a vehicle with a stationary unit includes: at least one mobile unit, and a stationary unit configured to store RODS transmitted by the mobile unit. The mobile unit is configured to generate RODS, store the generated RODS, and transmit RODS to the stationary unit. The mobile unit is further configured to transmit a newly generated first RODS to the stationary unit in an initial synchronization step of a synchronization process of the RODS stored on the mobile unit and the RODS stored on the stationary unit. The mobile unit is further configured to generate a checksum of the first RODS after transmission of the first RODS to the stationary unit and to transmit only the checksum of the first RODS to the stationary unit in a subsequent synchronization step.11-05-2015

Razvan Popa, Timis RO

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20150316384DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING VEHICLE POSITION DATA - A position detection and transmission device for a vehicle includes a position detection unit that detects a position of the vehicle, a control unit that receives position data from the position detection unit, and a transmission unit, coupled to the control unit, that transmits the position data processed by the control unit to a receiving unit. The control unit determines a difference between an initial position value and each one of the subsequent position values, respectively, and provides the initial position value and the respective difference between the initial position value and each one of the subsequent position values to the transmission unit for transmission to the receiving unit.11-05-2015

Tiberiu Popa, Zurich CH

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20140219550Silhouette-based pose estimation - Estimating a pose of an articulated 08-07-2014

Victor Popa, Tampere FI

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20080255827Voice Conversion Training and Data Collection - It may be desirable to provide a way to collect high quality speech training data without undue burden to the user. Speech training data may be collected during normal usage of a device. In this way, the collection of speech training data may be effectively transparent to the user, without the need for a distinct collection mode from the user's point of view. For example, where the device is or includes a phone (such as a cellular phone), when the user makes or receives a phone call to/from another party, speech training data may be automatically collected from one or both of the parties during the phone call.10-16-2008
20080262838Method, apparatus and computer program product for providing voice conversion using temporal dynamic features - An apparatus for providing voice conversion using temporal dynamic features includes a feature extractor and a transformation element. The feature extractor may be configured to extract dynamic feature vectors from source speech. The transformation element may be in communication with the feature extractor and configured to apply a first conversion function to a signal including the extracted dynamic feature vectors to produce converted dynamic feature vectors. The first conversion function may have been trained using at least dynamic feature data associated with training source speech and training target speech. The transformation element may be further configured to produce converted speech based on an output of applying the first conversion function.10-23-2008
20090094031Method, Apparatus and Computer Program Product for Providing Text Independent Voice Conversion - An apparatus for providing text independent voice conversion may include a first voice conversion model and a second voice conversion model. The first voice conversion model may be trained with respect to conversion of training source speech to synthetic speech corresponding to the training source speech. The second voice conversion model may be trained with respect to conversion to training target speech from synthetic speech corresponding to the training target speech. An output of the first voice conversion model may be communicated to the second voice conversion model to process source speech input into the first voice conversion model into target speech corresponding to the source speech as the output of the second voice conversion model.04-09-2009
20090171657Hybrid Approach in Voice Conversion - A hybrid approach is described for combining frequency warping and Gaussian Mixture Modeling (GMM) to achieve better speaker identity and speech quality. To train the voice conversion GMM model, line spectral frequency and other features are extracted from a set of source sounds to generate a source feature vector and from a set of target sounds to generate a target feature vector. The GMM model is estimated based on the aligned source feature vector and the target feature vector. A mixture specific warping function is generated each set of mixture mean pairs of the GMM model, and a warping function is generated based on a weighting of each of the mixture specific warping functions. The warping function can be used to convert sounds received from a source speaker to approximate speech of a target speaker.07-02-2009
20140249815METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING TEXT INDEPENDENT VOICE CONVERSION - An apparatus for providing text independent voice conversion may include a first voice conversion model and a second voice conversion model. The first voice conversion model may be trained with respect to conversion of training source speech to synthetic speech corresponding to the training source speech. The second voice conversion model may be trained with respect to conversion to training target speech from synthetic speech corresponding to the training target speech. An output of the first voice conversion model may be communicated to the second voice conversion model to process source speech input into the first voice conversion model into target speech corresponding to the source speech as the output of the second voice conversion model.09-04-2014

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