Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a network termination includes a downstream channel modulator modulates downstream data into downstream channel signals to convey the downstream data via a guided electromagnetic wave that is bound to a transmission medium of a guided wave communication system. A host interface sends the downstream channel signals to the guided wave communication system and receives upstream channel signals corresponding to upstream frequency channels from the guided wave communication system. An upstream channel demodulator demodulates upstream channel signals into upstream data. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Indicator device for a hearing loop, arranged to be permanently installed at a location from which it is clearly visible for a user of the hearing loop during such use. The indicator device includes a minimum magnetic field setting unit, a hearing loop detection unit arranged to measure the current field strength of a magnetic field produced by the hearing loop, an interpretation device arranged to translate the detected field strength, in relation to the minimum field strength, to produce a corresponding current relative intensity signal, as well as a variable display unit arranged to display a visible signal indicating the value of the current intensity signal.

Methods and apparatus for detecting the presence of undesirable foreign matter in a region between a wireless power transmission apparatus and a power reception apparatus are described. First and second detection methods, based on different detection schemes, may be used to detect and distinguish the presence of foreign matter from misalignment during power transfer operation. A first detection method may be used before power is transferred to a load in a power reception apparatus, and a second detection method may be used while power is supplied to the load.

A method for transmitting electric power and signals between a wall and a leaf pivotally mounted on the wall. The method includes transmitting the electric power so as to be galvanically isolated, and transmitting the signals optically or optoelectronically.

A field device for determining or monitoring a physical or chemical process variable in automation technology, comprising at least one transmitting/receiving element, wherein an FPGA component is provided, the transmitting/receiving element is configured in the form of a spiral from existing internal connecting lines of the FPGA component, and the spiral of the transmitting/receiving element transmits data inductively to a second transmitting/receiving element in the form of a spiral.

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a network termination includes a downstream channel modulator modulates downstream data into downstream channel signals to convey the downstream data via a guided electromagnetic wave that is bound to a transmission medium of a guided wave communication system. A host interface sends the downstream channel signals to the guided wave communication system and receives upstream channel signals corresponding to upstream frequency channels from the guided wave communication system. An upstream channel demodulator demodulates upstream channel signals into upstream data. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Indicator device for a hearing loop, arranged to be permanently installed at a location from which it is clearly visible for a user of the hearing loop during such use. The indicator device includes a minimum magnetic field setting unit, a hearing loop detection unit arranged to measure the current field strength of a magnetic field produced by the hearing loop, an interpretation device arranged to translate the detected field strength, in relation to the minimum field strength, to produce a corresponding current relative intensity signal, as well as a variable display unit arranged to display a visible signal indicating the value of the current intensity signal.

A wireless serial connection communication system, including: a first circuit board, including a first antenna module which includes a first front wireless communication terminal and a first rear wireless communication terminal; and a second circuit board, disposed adjacent to the first circuit board, the second circuit board including a second antenna module which includes a second front wireless communication terminal and a second rear wireless communication terminal. The first rear wireless communication terminal is face to face adjacent to the second front wireless communication terminal. The first front wireless communication terminal and the second rear wireless communication terminal are respectively disposed on farther sides over the first and second circuit boards, with reference to the first rear wireless communication terminal and the second front wireless communication terminal. By an antenna operation between the first circuit board and the second circuit board, a first wireless signal connection is built between the first rear wireless communication terminal and the second front wireless communication terminal.

A wireless serial connection communication system, including: a first circuit board, including a first antenna module which includes a first front wireless communication terminal and a first rear wireless communication terminal; and a second circuit board, disposed adjacent to the first circuit board, the second circuit board including a second antenna module which includes a second front wireless communication terminal and a second rear wireless communication terminal. The first rear wireless communication terminal is face to face adjacent to the second front wireless communication terminal. The first front wireless communication terminal and the second rear wireless communication terminal are respectively disposed on farther sides over the first and second circuit boards, with reference to the first rear wireless communication terminal and the second front wireless communication terminal. By an antenna operation between the first circuit board and the second circuit board, a first wireless signal connection is built between the first rear wireless communication terminal and the second front wireless communication terminal.

A controller comprising a driver interface referenced to a first reference potential, a drive circuit referenced to a second reference potential, and an inductive coupling. The driver interface comprises a first receiver configured to compare a portion of signals having a first polarity on the first terminal of the inductive coupling with a first threshold, and a second receiver configured to compare a portion of signals having a second polarity on the second terminal of the inductive coupling with a third threshold. The drive circuit comprises a first transmitter configured to drive current in a first direction in the second winding to transmit first signals, and a second transmitter configured to drive current in a second direction in the second winding to transmit second signals, the second direction opposite the first direction.