Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising fixed dose combinations of a SGLT-2 inhibitor drug and a partner drug, processes for the preparation thereof, and their use to treat certain diseases.

Abstract: The disclosure describes various aspects of using optical elements monolithically integrated with light-emitting diode (LED) structures. In an aspect, a light emitting device includes a single LED structure having an active region and a single optical element disposed on the LED structure and configured to collimate and steer light emitted by the LED structure. One or more additional optical elements may also be disposed on the LED structure. In another aspect, a light emitting device may include multiple LED structures and a single optical element disposed on the multiple LED structures and configured to collimate and steer light emitted by the multiple LED structures. For each of these aspects, the LED structure(s) and the optical element(s) are made of a material that includes GaN, the LED structure(s) has a corresponding active region, and the LED structure(s) has a corresponding reflective contact disposed opposite to the optical element(s).

Abstract: A method of filtration in a process vessel using a treated filter media which has been treated with a conditioner for improved filtration of contaminants is provided. The treated filter media can be used in process vessels for refining, petrochemical, and chemical plants to treat process streams. The conditioner can be the same material as what is expected to be captured during the fouling process. In other words, the conditioner that is added to the treated filter media can be the same material as the contaminant in the fluid stream to be treated. This allows for chemical compatibility with an existing process fluid stream. This also allows for the natural continuation of the filtration process.

Abstract: A fluid management system includes a pump configured to pump fluid through the system at a fluid flow rate. The system includes a processor including a user interface, the user interface allowing a user to input a set of system operating parameters, the processor being configured to control the pump to maintain a target fluid flow rate based on the set of system operating parameters. The system further includes a scope device coupled to the pump to deliver fluid to a target surgical site, the scope device including an elongated shaft extending from a distal end thereof, the elongated shaft including at least one sensor, the sensor transmitting sensor data relating to target surgical site to the processor. The processor automatically signals to the pump to adjust the fluid flow rate based on the sensor data.

Abstract: A dental apparatus and method, for example an endodontic apparatus and method, is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a supply of fluid; a pump for delivering fluid from the supply under pressure and a handpiece in fluid communication with the pump. The handpiece includes a needle 30, extending from a rearward end proximal to the handpiece to a forward tip distal from the handpiece, a lumen of the needle extending to an opening at the tip to deliver fluid received from the pump to a tooth. The dimensions of the needle and the delivery pressure of the fluid are selected such that the flow of fluid through the needle causes a cloud of inertial cavitation to be formed forward of the needle tip.

Abstract: Process vessels can contain one or more entry zones containing stability-improving materials. The entry zones address bed movement and filtration problems. The stability-improving material can be positioned above a treating zone or above a processing bed within the vessel. Entry Zones are intended to improve the stability of downstream operations.

Abstract: A method is disclosed comprising: establishing an encrypted session with an application function based on a certificate; receiving a request for an application key from the application function using the encrypted session, wherein the request comprises a key identifier relating to a user device and an application function identifier; determining at least one response to the request for the application key from a set of possible responses, the set comprising at least a rejection and a message comprising the application key and a user device identifier; and transmitting the at least one response to the request for the application key to the application function. Furthermore, related methods, apparatuses, computer programs and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for security of a wireless communication between a communication device and a counterpart communication device. A method performed at the communication device comprises, ciphering a fixed part of a medium access control (MAC) protocol data unit (PDU) at MAC layer for the wireless communication. The fixed part of the MAC PDU comprises at least one of the following fields: at least one MAC control element, or at least one header of radio protocol in the MAC PDU.

Abstract: Method comprising: monitoring whether a network receives an authorization request for establishing a session of an AF with a UE, wherein the authorization request comprises a permanent identifier of the AF, a received temporary identifier of the AF, and a temporary identifier of a UE; if the authorization request is received: forming a key identifier based on the temporary identifier of the UE; retrieving, based on the key identifier, a stored key and a first permanent identifier of the UE; calculating a calculated temporary identifier of the AF based on the permanent identifier of the AF and the stored key; checking whether the calculated temporary identifier of the AF is identical with the received temporary identifier of the AF; inhibiting authorizing the AF for the establishing the session with the UE if the calculated temporary identifier of the AF is not identical with the received temporary identifier of the AF.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus, method and computer program for causing a first apparatus to: obtain an identifier of a cryptographic key according to a first security communication protocol; signal, to a second apparatus, a first authentication request according to a second security communication protocol, the first authentication request comprising the identifier of the cryptographic key and a first verifying information according to a second security communication protocol, wherein the first verifying information comprises a first value calculated using the cryptographic key; receive, from the second apparatus, an authentication response according to the second security communication protocol, the authentication response comprising a second verifying information according to the second security communication protocol, wherein the second verifying information comprises a second value; and verify the second apparatus for the second security communication protocol using the second value and the cryptographic

Abstract: A method for checking a processing of payload data. The method includes: ascertaining, for each one of multiple sequences of data processing blocks, reference result data that result when predetermined meta data are processed by the sequence of the data processing blocks; receiving payload data result data and meta data result data for a data processing of the payload data and of the meta data; checking whether the meta data result data for at least one sequence of the sequences admissible for the data processing of the payload data agree with reference result data ascertained for the sequence; and triggering a safety measure if the meta data result data for no sequence of the sequences admissible for the data processing agree with the reference result data ascertained for the sequence.

Abstract: A system and method for simulating injury treatment on a living body are provided. The system includes an embedded system configured to be placed on a living body and to simulate an injury of the living body in response to instructions received from a simulation system. Sensors detect a parameter corresponding to a treatment of said injury and transmit said parameter to said simulation system which transmit the instructions to the embedded system to cause it to simulate the injury. The simulation system is further configured to receive sensor data representing the parameter detected by the sensors and the treatment of the injury, and to execute a simulation scenario, which associates the detected parameter with a corresponding effect on the injury. Furthermore, the simulation system is configured to send instructions to the embedded system, which cause the embedded system to simulate the injury such that the simulation reflects the treatment.

Abstract: A current collector and a method for transferring energy from a conductor rail to a vehicle by means of a current collector, the current collector comprising a carrying device, a contact pressing device and a sliding piece which forms a sliding contact surface, the carrying device for mounting the current collector being formed on a vehicle, the contact pressing device being formed such that by means of the contact pressing device, the sliding piece is moveable relative to a conductor rail and pressable against the conductor rail for forming a sliding contact with a contact pressing force in a sliding contact position, the contact pressing device comprising a rocker unit for generating the contact pressing force using a rocker and a spring member, the spring member being rotatable in such a manner that the sliding piece disposed on the rocker is moveable in one direction into the sliding contact position while generating the contact pressing force, the contact pressing device comprising a retaining element wh

Abstract: The disclosure describes various aspects of strain management layers for light emitting elements such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The present disclosure describes an LED structure formed on a substrate and having a strain management region supported on the substrate, and an active region configured to provide a light emission associated with the LED structure. The strain management region includes a first layer including a superlattice having a plurality of repeated first and second sublayers, and a second layer including a bulk layer. In an embodiment, at least one of the first and second sublayers and the bulk layer includes a composition of InxAlyGa1-x-yN. A device having multiple LED structures and a method of making the LED structure are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a loudspeaker, preferably a planar loudspeaker, comprising a tone panel (10), a holder (12), at least one drive unit (14), preferably fastened to the holder (12), for driving the tone panel (10), the drive unit (14) having a coil body (20) with a coil, and having a magnet device (16), the tone panel (10) having a curvature and/or arching and an end face of the coil body (20) fixed to the tone panel (10) being adapted to the shape of the curvature and/or arching.

Abstract: A cage can be positioned around a medical balloon, such as an angioplasty balloon, to assist in a medical procedure. The cage can include a plurality of strips, each extending between a set of rings including first and second rings. As the balloon expands, the first and second rings move closer together and allow the strips to expand outward. The cage may have wedge dissectors on the strips.

Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus, such as a user equipment, configured to transmit to a cellular core network a request to open a protocol session to an external network which is external to the cellular core network, the request being configured to cause the cellular core network to transmit to the external network, or to receive from the external network, a code associated with a subscription of the apparatus, forward at least one authentication request originating in the external network to a node connected with the apparatus, via a local connection, and forward at least one authentication response from the node to the external network via the cellular core network, and relay packets comprised in the protocol session between the node and the external network without participating in the protocol session as an endpoint.

Abstract: A cage can be positioned around a medical balloon, such as an angioplasty balloon, to assist in a medical procedure. The cage can include a plurality of strips, each extending between a set of rings including first and second rings. As the balloon expands, the first and second rings move closer together and allow the strips to expand outward. The cage may have wedge dissectors on the strips.

Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method comprising: generating a certificate comprising an identifier of a base station, a public key of the base station, and a public key of a terminal; signing the certificate by a signature based on a private key belonging to the public key of the base station; sending the signed certificate to the terminal using an established security association; monitoring whether the base station receives a request for local authentication of the terminal, wherein the request comprises an encrypted certificate unit and a base station identifier; checking whether the base station identifier is the identifier of the base station and, if it is, decrypting the encrypted certificate unit using the private key; and using the public key of the terminal for a communication with the terminal if the certificate unit comprises the signed certificate.

Abstract: An implantable medical device for stimulating a human or animal heart. In operation, the device performs the following steps: a) sensing an atrial electric signal a the first detection unit; b) sensing an electric signal at the His bundle with a second detection unit upon termination of a first time period starting upon sensing the atrial electric signal with the first detection unit and/or starting upon applying a stimulation pulse, wherein the first time period lies in a range of from 10 ms to 100 ms; c) classifying the electric signal sensed with the second detection unit as His bundle activity signal or as ventricular activity signal.