Abstract: In the prior art electromagnetic measurement systems for meteorology are known with which Spherics signals are recorded and analyzed. To design a measurement system in such a way that the creation, development and transfer of discharge processes is relatively observable for comprehensive monitoring network, it is provided, that a subnetwork (SN) is underlain to a base net (BN), wherein in the cells of the subnetwork (SN) sensors (SSN) with the ratio of between 1:8 and 1:12, preferably 1:10, smaller distance are distributed, wherein sensors (SBN) located in the basic network (BN), which are in standby-mode and which if receiving Spherics-burst signals in an adjustable time period are self-activating and make a preprocessing for the extraction of event patterns, and wherein a central station (Z) turns on said sensors (SSN) of the subnetwork (SN) for a finer resolution with respect to the observation.

Abstract: In the prior art electromagnetic measurement systems for meteorology are known with which Spherics signals are recorded and analyzed. To design a measurement system in such a way that the creation, development and transfer of discharge processes is relatively observable for comprehensive monitoring network, it is provided, that a subnetwork (SN) is underlain to a base net (BN), wherein in the cells of the subnetwork (SN) sensors (SSN) with the ratio of between 1:8 and 1:12, preferably 1:10, smaller distance are distributed, wherein sensors (SBN) located in the basic network (BN), which are in standby-mode and which if receiving Spherics-burst signals in an adjustable time period are self-activating and make a preprocessing for the extraction of event patterns, and wherein a central station (Z) turns on said sensors (SSN) of the subnetwork (SN) for a finer resolution with respect to the observation.

Abstract: A method and device for setting up a virtual electronic teaching system with individual interactive communication is proposed. Various methods and devices for carrying out tele-teaching or e-learning sessions have been previously suggested. These methods and devices are improved in such a manner that work stations that can be freely interlinked and individual interactive communication can be set up at low cost. Towards this end, a telecommunication network is used that comprises a main distribution frame linked with an exchange (VST). An access multiplexer and/or a splitter are connected to the main distribution frame or are integrated into the main distribution frame. analog or digital telecommunication systems (TE) are connected via an interface circuit (SS). When the connection is set up, at the transmitter end, the kind of connection available to the interface circuit (SS) is determined.

Abstract: A method of improving sleep in a mammal having a sleep disorder is disclosed. The method includes identifying the mammal having a sleep disorder and then administering Lactobacillus acidophilus CNCM I-2274, Lactobacillus acidophilus CNCM I-2132, Lactobacillus helveticus CNCM I-2275, Streptococcus thermophilus CNCM I-1520, Streptococcus thermophilus CNCM I-2272 or mixtures thereof. The method increases the length of the non rapid eye movement sleep phase and decreases the length of the rapid eye movement sleep phase. The bacteria can be administered in an orally consumable food product or a dietary supplement.

Abstract: Non-pathogenic lactic acid bacteria have cell walls which are susceptible to digestion by muramidase-type enzymes, which produce fragments referred to as muramylpeptides. The ingestion of muramylpeptides, either directly, or by digestion of non-pathogenic lactic acid bacteria, promote sleep and improves the quality of sleep. In particular, non-rapid eye movement sleep phase is enhanced. The muramylpeptide digestion-products of non-pathogenic lactic acid bacteria promote monocyte production of superoxide anion and the cytokines of IL-1&bgr; and TNF&agr;.