Abstract: An anti-static multi-functional layer is disclosed for finishing and coating substrates and for introducing the polymer/particle composites contained in the multi-functional layer into substrates. The layer can include a polymer matrix containing at least one polymer compound and at least one non-metallic particle type and/or a metallically conductive particle type in combination with a metallic electrolyte. The particle combination can be encapsulated by a coating matrix, thus forming a multi-functional layer. A virtually continual discharge of the static charge that occurs can be guaranteed by the electrochemical reaction taking place in the layer and produces a charge neutralisation. Methods are disclosed in which the anti-static multi-functional layer is used, for example to finish textiles, to coat plastic film and coverings and to introduce the polymer/particle composites contained in the multi-functional layer into a plastic.

Abstract: An electronic controller for a motor vehicle, in particular for a gearbox controller, which is arranged in or on a drive train, has a printed circuit board (17) which is arranged in a housing (13, 14) and is fitted with electronic components, with an electronic heat-protection barrier (22) being arranged between the printed circuit board (17) and the housing (13, 14).

Abstract: A particle composite for incorporation in a finish coating includes particles having various sizes from 0.01-10 ?m and encased by at least one layer containing a coating mass. The particles are chemically fixable and have substantially the same function on the surface as that in the host matrix of the finish layer. Methods for producing the particle composite are disclosed, wherein hyperstructures leading to an enhancement of the oil- and dirt-repellent effect are formed by the combination of smaller and larger particles.

Abstract: Eccentric gearing (10) for displacing two parts positioned in a manner that enables them to move relative to one another. The eccentric gearing includes a gearing housing (12), an eccentric element (20), which is driven by a rotary drive (28) and on which an eccentric gear (30) is rotationally mounted, and it includes an output element (40), which interacts with the eccentric gear (30) by meshing therewith in sections. The eccentric gear (30) is actively connected to a coupling element (54) placed inside a recess (67) of a fastening flange (60) that enables the eccentric gearing (10) to be fixed on one of the two parts (8, 9).

Abstract: Methods for coating fibers and material to achieve particular properties such as water repellency, oil repellency and self-cleaning, are provided. These properties are achieved by pre-treating the fibers or material and subsequently coating with prepolymers and nanoparticles. The prepolymers are partly substituted with hydrocarbon groups or fluorocarbon groups. The nanoparticles may have surfaces treated with hydrocarbons or fluorocarbons. The prepolymers are fixed and hardened by irradiation with light of a wavelength in the UV or visible regions.

Abstract: An electronic controller for a motor vehicle, in particular for a gearbox controller, which is arranged in or on a drive train, has a printed circuit board (17) which is arranged in a housing (13, 14) and is fitted with electronic components, with an electronic heat-protection barrier (22) being arranged between the printed circuit board (17) and the housing (13, 14).

Abstract: Formulations for dressing, dressing layers, dressed textile fibers and textile fabrics, and methods for dressing textile fibers and textile fabrics are provided. The textiles can receive, a plurality of times, active substances, or active ingredients, which can be deposited in a isotropic manner to the surrounding medium or in an anisotropic manner in a directly adjacent layer by means of a locally oriented material flow. The dressing layers are characterized by their ability to swell and to receive active substances. Polymer layers form nano pockets during swelling which can receive one or several guest molecules. The active substances can be deposited when the loaded textiles are worn and absorbed by the skin of the wearer, either cutaneously or percutaneously, to produce the desired effect.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of reversibly storing hydrogen at industrially practicable temperature and pressure conditions. A stable hydrogen storage hydride is mixed with a destabilizing hydride. The stable hydride is capable of releasing hydrogen at a first energy level. When the stable hydride is in the presence of the destabilizing hydride, the stable hydride releases hydrogen at a second energy level. The second energy level is significantly reduced from the first energy level.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions for reversible storage of hydrogen at industrially practicable temperature and pressure conditions. Hydrogen storage material systems comprising stable hydrides and destabilizing hydrides. When the stable hydride is in the presence of the destabilizing hydride, the stable hydride releases hydrogen at a lower energy level than it would in the absence of the destabilizing hydride.

Abstract: Eccentric gearing (10) for displacing two parts positioned in a manner that enables them to move relative to one another. The eccentric gearing includes a gearing housing (12), an eccentric element (20), which is driven by a rotary drive (28) and on which an eccentric gear (30) is rotationally mounted, and it includes an output element (40), which interacts with the eccentric gear (30) by meshing therewith in sections. The eccentric gear (30) is actively connected to a coupling element (54) placed inside a recess (67) of a fastening flange (60) that enables the eccentric gearing (10) to be fixed on one of the two parts (8, 9).

Abstract: A method of adjusting a power level of communications over a channel in a wireless communications network. In the method, a determination (e.g., by a radio network controller (RNC)) is made regarding a number of base stations actively communicating with a mobile station. For example, the determination may indicate whether the mobile station is engaged in soft handoff or simplex mode. One of a plurality of power control algorithms (e.g., a fixed offset power control algorithm, a channel quality indicator (CQI) power control algorithm, etc.) is selected based on the determination. A power level of communications over the channel (e.g., a downlink communications channel to the mobile station) is then adjusted in accordance with the selected power control algorithm.

Abstract: There is provided a system and method and apparatus for selecting data rates in a wireless communication system. More specifically, there is provided a method comprising selecting one of a plurality of data rate control values for a transmission based on an adjustable relationship between the selected data rate control value and a transmission error margin related to the selected data rate control value.

Abstract: A reverse link load control strategy utilizes a total call load metric in place of a reverse signal strength indicator metric for managing reverse link resources. In a disclosed example, a load control module (40) measures the reverse signal strength indicator (62) and measures an active cell load (64) using known techniques. A relationship between the reverse signal strength indicator, the active cell load, an other cell load component and a jammer component provides the ability to determine the other cell load component and the jammer component. Once the other cell load component has been determined, a total call load based upon the active cell load component and the other cell load component provides a useful metric for allocating reverse link resources between existing users and for determining whether to allow a new user, for example.

Abstract: In the method, a phase of at least one signal transmitted from a transmit antenna of a base station is shifted based on a sweeping frequency having a differentiating component.

Abstract: A wireless communication network (20) includes a power management module (50) for controlling the power of transmission between a base station (38) and a mobile station (40). Bearer traffic (e.g., voice or data signals) are transmitted using a first transmission power limit. Handoff messages are transmitted using a second, higher transmission power limit. In one example, the power management module (50) selects an increment to the first transmission power limit for purposes of transmitting handoff signals.

Abstract: A wireless communication network (20) utilizes a down bias to minimize or eliminate random walk when controlling a transmit power between a base station (38) and a mobile station (40). In a disclosed example, a link quality monitoring module (54) determines the quality of a link between the mobile station (40) and the base station (38). A power control module (52) applies a down bias, which is dependent on the determined link quality, to a transmit power correction for minimizing random walk. In a disclosed example, the down bias varies linearly and inversely proportionally to the quality of the link between the mobile station and the base station.

Abstract: A wireless communication network (20) utilizes a hard handoff procedure for switching between cells serving a mobile station (40). In a disclosed example, the existing link between the mobile station (40) and a serving base station (38) is not released until a new link between a target base station (32) and a mobile station (40) is established. At the same time, however, the mobile station maintains only one base station or link within its active set at all times. The disclosed example is useful for dedicated channel and shared channel communications in CDMA systems, for example.

Abstract: In a method of detecting a mobile station that is not following a power control command, for each time slot, a received signal-to-interference ratio (SIR) value of the mobile as measured by a given base station is compared with a given average SIR target value. An error metric may be generated for each slot based on a difference between the measured SIR and average SIR target values. The generated error metrics may be averaged over a given time duration to determine at least one (or more) average error value(s), and the mobile station is determined as violating a power control command if the at least one or more average error value(s) exceed a given threshold.

Abstract: A method for interchanging information data between an electrical load and an item of equipment arranged between the load and the electric power grid is disclosed. An energy storage device located in a load recognition unit associated with the load is charged during a load recognition phase at start-up of the load. After the energy storage device is charged, data stored in the load recognition unit are repeatedly transmitted in form of a data burst to the item of equipment located between the load and the electric power grid. The data burst includes a preamble and load data; whereby the transmission is controlled by a controller in the load recognition unit.

Abstract: A device for metering anesthetic is provided such that a new anesthetic is immediately available for the metering when the anesthetic is changed. The metering device has an assembly unit that can be removed from the medical apparatus as a module with a reservoir (4) for a liquid anesthetic, an intermediate container (9) arranged downstream of the reservoir (4), a metering gas source (11) connected to the intermediate container (9) and a metering element (14) for anesthetic on the discharge side of the intermediate container (9). An evaporator chamber (15) may be provided for evaporating the metered anesthetic. A connecting device lets through at least anesthetic vapor as an interface between the assembly unit (1) and the medical apparatus (2).