Abstract: The invention relates to a presence status determination system and a computer implemented method to determine the presence status of a first user registered in a network and to communicate this presence status to a second user, who would like to make contact with the first user. An input device for a presence status determination device records a predetermined first presence status component determined by the first user and forwards the first presence status component to the presence status determination device (20). A contact person registration device records the identity of the second user and reports the identity to a relationship determination device. The relationship determination device determines, with the aid of a computer, a second presence status component, which considers the social proximity between the first user and the second user.

Abstract: A composition containing the probiotic strain Lactobacillus johnsonii CNCM 1-1225 in combination with a polyphenol for use in the treatment or prevention of a cognitive and/or neurodegenerative disorder, in particular Alzheimer's disease. The polyphenol can be one or more of rosmarinic acid, chicoric acid, or caftaric acid, and can be provided in the form of a plant extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising the probiotic strain Lactobacillus johnsonii CNCM I-1225 in combination with a polyphenol for use in the treatment or prevention of a cognitive and/or neurodegenerative disorder, in particular Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger (50) for a dosing unit of an SCR (selective catalytic reduction) exhaust gas treatment device (10), wherein an adjustable volume of a fluid can be discharged by a dosing unit into an exhaust gas system (177) of an internal combustion engine (155). The heat exchanger (50) has at least one fluid channel (52) through which air can flow, wherein said fluid channel (52) is routed around at least a subregion of an outer peripheral wall (54) of a dosing valve (34) of the dosing unit (100). In a further aspect, the invention relates to an SCR dosing unit (100) having a heat exchanger (50) according to the invention, wherein an air intake system (78) is arranged on the dosing unit (100), such that it is possible for air to be conveyed into the heat exchanger (50) during operation of the internal combustion engine (155).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising the probiotic strain Lactobacillus johnsonii CNCM I-1225 in combination with a polyphenol for use in the treatment or prevention of a cognitive and/or neurodegenerative disorder, in particular Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger (50) for a dosing unit of an SCR (selective catalytic reduction) exhaust gas treatment device (10), wherein an adjustable volume of a fluid can be discharged by a dosing unit into an exhaust gas system (177) of an internal combustion engine (155). The heat exchanger (50) has at least one fluid channel (52) through which air can flow, wherein said fluid channel (52) is routed around at least a subregion of an outer peripheral wall (54) of a dosing valve (34) of the dosing unit (100). In a further aspect, the invention relates to an SCR dosing unit (100) having a heat exchanger (50) according to the invention, wherein an air intake system (78) is arranged on the dosing unit (100), such that it is possible for air to be conveyed into the heat exchanger (50) during operation of the internal combustion engine (155).

Abstract: The invention relates to a presence status determination system and a computer implemented method to determine the presence status of a first user registered in a network and to communicate this presence status to a second user, who would like to make contact with the first user. An input device for a presence status determination device records a predetermined first presence status component determined by the first user and forwards the first presence status component to the presence status determination device (20). A contact person registration device records the identity of the second user and reports the identity to a relationship determination device. The relationship determination device determines, with the aid of a computer, a second presence status component, which considers the social proximity between the first user and the second user.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of sialic acids, in particular to the field of sialic acid enriched food products and their uses. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a food product enriched with food-grade sialic acid producing bacteria and/or a fraction thereof containing sialic acid.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of sialic acids, in particular to the field of sialic acid enriched food products and their uses. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a food product enriched with food-grade sialic acid producing bacteria and/or a fraction thereof containing sialic acid.

Abstract: In order to determine the spatial position of a device (D), the device receives position data relating to a plurality of transmitters (T1, . . . , Tn) in the area surrounding the device, each of which transmitters emits its own position data in the form of radio signals (PS1, . . . , PS j). The device uses the received position data relating to at least some of these transmitters to determine its own position. The transmitters are parts of a plurality of second communication devices (T1, . . . , Tn) each having at least two radio interfaces (RI1, RI2) of a first type (RI1) and of a second type (RI2) in a network (N) of a plurality of first communication devices (AP1, . . . , APm) each having at least one radio interface of the second type (RI2), wherein the network is switched via the radio interfaces of the second type (RI2). At least some of the first and second communication devices are set up to emit first signals (BS1, . . . , BSk) via the radio interfaces of the second type (RI2).

Abstract: Methods of improving mental or physical health conditions of an individual are provided. In a general embodiment, the method provides administering to an individual in need of an improved mental or physical health condition a decaffeinated coffee product comprising an unroasted coffee. The mental or physical health condition can be, for example, sustained attention in the individual, improvement in the individual's mood or alertness, reduced headaches in the individual, and/or improved relaxation in the individual.

Abstract: An elevator car with brake equipment, which is arranged in the region of the elevator car, for holding and braking the same, which brake equipment includes: a brake unit which can co-operate with a brake rail, an actuating device which can produce an actuator force FA, and a connecting linkage which connects the actuating device with the brake unit in force-active manner for transmission of the actuator force FA, wherein the brake unit in unloaded setting is in its open setting and the connecting linkage is a pull cable.

Abstract: In order to determine the spatial position of a device (D), the device receives position data relating to a plurality of transmitters (T1, . . . , Tn) in the area surrounding the device, each of which transmitters emits its own position data in the form of radio signals (PS1, . . . , PSj). The device uses the received position data relating to at least some of these transmitters to determine its own position. The transmitters are parts of a plurality of second communication devices (T1, . . . , Tn) each having at least two radio interfaces (RI1, RI2) of a first type (RI1) and of a second type (RI2) in a network (N) of a plurality of first communication devices (AP1, . . . , APm) each having at least one radio interface of the second type (RI2), wherein the network is switched via the radio interfaces of the second type (RI2). At least some of the first and second communication devices are set up to emit first signals (BS1, . . . , BSk) via the radio interfaces of the second type (RI2).

Abstract: A lift car with a brake device which is arranged in the region of the lift car for holding and braking the latter; the brake device includes a brake unit which can interact with a brake rail, an actuating device which can generate an actuator force, and a connector which connects the actuating device to the brake unit in a force-active manner in order to transmit the actuator force, wherein the brake unit is in its open position in the unloaded position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional composition, in particular directed to toddlers and/or a weaning child, said nutritional composition comprising a protein source, a source of available carbohydrates, a lipid source, at least one probiotic microorganism, and prebiotics, wherein said lipid source comprises DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). The nutritional composition improves cognitive performance, in particular learning and memory of the child. Preferably, the composition comprises iron, zinc, vitamin D and/or sialic acid. Preferably, the composition comprises a source of phospholipids rich in DHA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional composition, in particular directed to children of 3-6 years, said nutritional composition comprising a protein source, a source of available carbohydrates, a lipid source, at least one probiotic microorganism, and prebiotics, wherein said lipid source comprises DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and/or ARA (arachidonic acid). The nutritional composition improves cognitive performance, in particular memory, learning comprehension, alertness, attention, concentration, processing speed, conceptual thinking, abstract thinking, verbal abilities, language comprehension, psychomotor skills, curiosity, and confident interaction with the environment. Preferably, the composition comprises one, a combination of several or all selected of the group of DHA, ARA, LA, ALA, choline, iron, iodine and folic acid.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of sialic acids, in particular to the field of sialic acid enriched food products and their uses. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a food product enriched with food-grade sialic acid producing bacteria and/or a fraction thereof containing sialic acid.

Abstract: A method determines or estimates the absorption and partition of substances into brain tissue and parameters derivable therefrom, such as the permeability of substances through the blood-brain barrier and also, more particularly, the proportion of substances freely available in the brain. The partition coefficient of the corresponding substance between an aqueous phase and the lipid phase is determined with the help of lipid membranes which are preferably contained in a test kit and immobilized on a solid body as a carrier material. The partition coefficient can be subsequently used as a parameter in a QSAR model to determine the blood-brain partition coefficient.

Abstract: An elevator car with brake equipment, which is arranged in the region of the elevator car, for holding and braking the same, which brake equipment includes: a brake unit which can co-operate with a brake rail, an actuating device which can produce an actuator force FA, and a connecting linkage which connects the actuating device with the brake unit in force-active manner for transmission of the actuator force FA, wherein the brake unit in unloaded setting is in its open setting and the connecting linkage is a pull cable.

Abstract: A lift car with a brake device which is arranged in the region of the lift car for holding and braking the latter; the brake device includes a brake unit which can interact with a brake rail, an actuating device which can generate an actuator force, and a connector which connects the actuating device to the brake unit in a force-active manner in order to transmit the actuator force, wherein the brake unit is in its open position in the unloaded position.