Abstract: A drop cable includes a transmission core, a strength member arranged alongside the transmission core and an outer sheath surrounding the transmission core and the strength member. The transmission core comprises two insulated conductors and an optical sub-core comprising six or more optical fibers, the optical sub-core and the insulated metallic conductors being stranded together and surrounded by a sleeve. Moreover, a diameter of the strength member is substantially equal to or higher than a diameter of the transmission core.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of Epidermolysis Bullosa, particularly the recessive dystrophic subtype (RDEB), using the Clustered- Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) system. This technology offers the possibility to design a single guide RNA (sgRNA) which is incorporated into a CRISPR- associated protein (Cas9) to recognize and induce DNA double-strand breaks at a specific target location. DNA double-strand breaks will be repaired by homologous recombination (HR) in the presence of a donor sequence for Epidermolysis Bullosa gene repair. In the context of Epidermolysis Bullosa, this allows to repair the mutation/s causing the disease.

Abstract: A method for measuring a sample comprising silicon by mass spectrometry is implemented from an inductively coupled plasma-tandem mass spectrometer, or ICP-MS/MS. The measurement method comprises a step of measuring by mass spectrometry by a reactive gas. The reactive gas comprising nitrous oxide.

Abstract: Fermented milk products can provide multiple benefits. However, it was commonly believed that fermented milk products are not suitable for the administration to canids as e.g. dogs can be intolerant to lactose. The present invention provides fermented milk products for administration to canids.

Abstract: A speaker recognition system for authenticating a mobile device user includes an enrollment and learning software module, a voice biometric authentication software module, and a secure software application. Upon request by a user of the mobile device, the enrollment and learning software module displays text prompts to the user, receives speech utterances from the user, and produces a voice biometric print. The enrollment and training software module determines when a voice biometric print has met at least a quality threshold before storing it on the mobile device. The secure software application prompts a user requiring authentication to repeat an utterance based at least on an attribute of a selected voice biometric print, receives a corresponding utterance, requests the voice biometric authentication software module to verify the identity of the second user using the utterance, and, if the user is authenticated, imports the voice biometric print.

Abstract: A method for preparing, in the internal volume of at least one channel, a monolithic support on which uranyl cations are immobilised. The method comprises: (a) activating the inner surface of the channel(s); (b) introducing, into the internal volume of the channel(s), a polymerisation solution comprising: a monomer comprising a phosphate group, at least one crosslinking agent, several solvents, and a radical polymerisation initiator; (c) polymerising the polymerisation solution; (d) rinsing the monolithic support obtained in step (c); and (e) contacting the monolithic support previously rinsed, with a solution comprising uranyl cations. A method for capturing proteins that selectively bind uranium by means of a monolithic support prepared by the above-mentioned method, as well as to a method for recovering proteins that selectively bind uranium with the capture method.

Abstract: A pressure bulkhead having a laminate body made of composite material with a polymer matrix reinforced with fibers in a laminate arrangement; a general bulging of the laminate body, which extends along a face thereof; concave reliefs and convex reliefs alternately arranged on the laminate body, defining stiffer areas of change from convexity to concavity that act as stiffeners, the concave reliefs and convex reliefs having a maximum angular width of 180 degrees to prevent negatives in the production mould and to facilitate demoulding; and a rigid interface embedded in the laminate body, for securing the bulkhead, and for securing to the aircraft structure.

Abstract: A received signal represents a user's speech. A first speaker recognition process is performed on a first portion of the received signal, to obtain a first output result. A second speaker recognition process is performed on a second portion of the received signal that is different from the first portion of the received signal, to obtain a second output result. The second speaker recognition process is different from the first speaker recognition process. The first and second output results are combined to obtain a combined output result indicating a likelihood that the user is a registered user.

Abstract: A speaker recognition system for authenticating a mobile device user includes an enrollment and learning software module, a voice biometric authentication software module, and a secure software application. Upon request by a user of the mobile device, the enrollment and learning software module displays text prompts to the user, receives speech utterances from the user, and produces a voice biometric print. The enrollment and training software module determines when a voice biometric print has met at least a quality threshold before storing it on the mobile device. The secure software application prompts a user requiring authentication to repeat an utterance based at least on an attribute of a selected voice biometric print, receives a corresponding utterance, requests the voice biometric authentication software module to verify the identity of the second user using the utterance, and, if the user is authenticated, imports the voice biometric print.

Abstract: Methods of implanting therapeutic cells in a subject and methods of preparing pancreatic islet cells for implantation into a subject, prior to implantation into a subject, are provided herein.

Abstract: A speaker recognition system for authenticating a mobile device user includes an enrollment and learning software module, a voice biometric authentication software module, and a secure software application. Upon request by a user of the mobile device, the enrollment and learning software module displays text prompts to the user, receives speech utterances from the user, and produces a voice biometric print. The enrollment and training software module determines when a voice biometric print has met at least a quality threshold before storing it on the mobile device. The secure software application prompts a user requiring authentication to repeat an utterance based at least on an attribute of a selected voice biometric print, receives a corresponding utterance, requests the voice biometric authentication software module to verify the identity of the second user using the utterance, and, if the user is authenticated, imports the voice biometric print.

Abstract: A received signal represents a user's speech. A first speaker recognition process is performed on a first portion of the received signal, to obtain a first output result. A second speaker recognition process is performed on a second portion of the received signal that is different from the first portion of the received signal, to obtain a second output result. The second speaker recognition process is different from the first speaker recognition process. The first and second output results are combined to obtain a combined output result indicating a likelihood that the user is a registered user.

Abstract: A received signal represents a user's speech. A first speaker recognition process is performed on a first portion of the received signal, to obtain a first output result. A second speaker recognition process is performed on a second portion of the received signal that is different from the first portion of the received signal, to obtain a second output result. The second speaker recognition process is different from the first speaker recognition process. The first and second output results are combined to obtain a combined output result indicating a likelihood that the user is a registered user.

Abstract: The invention relates to products and compositions that may be beneficial in animal husbandry. Said products and compositions comprise microorganisms, such as bacteria, and probiotic bacteria in particular. Thus, provided herein are microbial strains, as well as selection criteria which will enable the skilled reader to find further strains useful in the present invention. The strains, as well as compositions comprising the same, may be administered to animals, farmed animals such as swine in particular. The administration may occur in the first days of life. By administration of the products or compositions of the inventions animal growth can be promoted and animal weight can be increased. Bacterial infections may also be prevented or treated by said compounds or compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising Brachyspira hyodysenteriae bacteria, particularly in the field of immunization against swine dysentery. The composition of the invention may comprise bacteria from at least two genetically diverse strains of B. hyodysenteriae. The composition of the invention may also comprise bacteria of a strain deposited at the Collection Nationale de Cultures de Microorganismes (CNCM), Institut Pasteur, on Mar. 14, 2013, with registration number CNCM I-4720. The invention relates also to the composition of the invention for use as a vaccine, preferably a universal vaccine against swine dysentery caused by B. hyodysenteriae.

Abstract: The invention relates to products and compositions that may be beneficial in animal husbandry. Said products and compositions comprise microorganisms, such as bacteria, and probiotic bacteria in particular. Thus, provided herein are microbial strains, as well as selection criteria which will enable the skilled reader to find further strains useful in the present invention. The strains, as well as compositions comprising the same, may be administered to animals, farmed animals such as swine in particular. The administration may occur in the first days of life. By administration of the products or compositions of the inventions animal growth can. be promoted and animal weight can be increased. Infections may also be prevented or treated by said compounds or compositions.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant element for use in speaker recognition, the tamper-resistant element being adapted for storing data representing speaker information based on speaker recognition enrollment data and for checking whether information based on a speaker recognition testing signal matches the speaker information, characterized in that the tamper-resistant element is also adapted for carrying out a data integrity check, a system comprising such a tamper-resistant element and method for speaker recognition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising Brachyspira hyodysenteriae bacteria, particularly in the field of immunization against swine dysentery. The composition of the invention may comprise bacteria from at least two genetically diverse strains of B. hyodysenteriae. The composition of the invention may also comprise bacteria of a strain deposited at the Collection Nationale de Cultures de Microorganismes (CNCM), Institut Pasteur, on Mar. 14, 2013, with registration number CNCM I-4720. The invention relates also to the composition of the invention for use as a vaccine, preferably a universal vaccine against swine dysentery caused by B. hyodysenteriae.

Abstract: A speaker recognition system for authenticating a mobile device user includes an enrollment and learning software module, a voice biometric authentication software module, and a secure software application. Upon request by a user of the mobile device, the enrollment and learning software module displays text prompts to the user, receives speech utterances from the user, and produces a voice biometric print. The enrollment and training software module determines when a voice biometric print has met at least a quality threshold before storing it on the mobile device. The secure software application prompts a user requiring authentication to repeat an utterance based at least on an attribute of a selected voice biometric print, receives a corresponding utterance, requests the voice biometric authentication software module to verify the identity of the second user using the utterance, and, if the user is authenticated, imports the voice biometric print.

Abstract: A speaker recognition system for authenticating a mobile device user includes an enrollment and learning software module, a voice biometric authentication software module, and a secure software application. Upon request by a user of the mobile device, the enrollment and learning software module displays text prompts to the user, receives speech utterances from the user, and produces a voice biometric print. The enrollment and training software module determines when a voice biometric print has met at least a quality threshold before storing it on the mobile device. The secure software application prompts a user requiring authentication to repeat an utterance based at least on an attribute of a selected voice biometric print, receives a corresponding utterance, requests the voice biometric authentication software module to verify the identity of the second user using the utterance, and, if the user is authenticated, imports the voice biometric print.