Abstract: The present disclosure relates to User Equipments, UEs or Machine Type Communication, MTC (104, 202, 302, 304, 700) devices and base stations (102, 204, 306, 600) and methods therein for adapting the allocating of random access resources to user equipments of a cell served by a base station. A method in a base station (102, 204, 306, 600) where each RA preamble group maps or corresponds to an uplink allocation size, comprises receiving a RA preamble from a UE in a cell served by the base station, the preamble indicating a requested resource allocation size for uplink transmission of UE data. Radio resource usage (S-348, 402) in the cell is monitored and a mapping between groups of RA preambles and uplink allocation sizes (S-356, 412) configured for the cell is adapted based on the monitored usage of radio resources. UEs or MTC devices are thus provided with an efficient means to have their UL allocation needs for transmission of user data in conjunction with step 3 of the Random Access procedure met.

Abstract: A volumetric image of a space is acquired from an imaging system. The space includes an object of interest and another object, and the volumetric image includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. A two-dimensional radiograph of the space is acquired from the imaging system. The two-dimensional radiograph of the space includes data representing the object of interest and the other object. The two-dimensional radiograph and the volumetric image are compared at the imaging system. A two-dimensional image is generated based on the comparison. The generated two-dimensional image includes the object of interest and excludes the other object.

Abstract: In a multi-access system, an access selection principle is achieved by selecting a signal strength threshold level (130-133) based on a determined load level (ULOCAL) in a first access network. A new user in an area commonly covered by more than one access network attempts to allocate to the first access network if an experienced signal strength exceeds the signal strength threshold level (130-133). Communication utility can preferably be maximised or at least be taken into account by using suitable load level dependencies. By increasing the threshold when the load level approaches the capacity limit, a completely filled first access network is avoided. This gives an opportunity to let particularly well-suited users still have access to the first access network. At the same time, since the preferred access is decided before the actual access attempt, control signalling can be significantly reduced, even at very high traffic loads.

Abstract: Techniques for supporting both localized and frequency-distributed control channel messages in the same enhanced control channel region are disclosed. An example method begins with receiving (2010) a downlink signal comprising an enhanced control region consisting of at least two sets of physical resource block (PRB) pairs. The method continues with the forming (2020) of one or more distributed enhanced control-channel elements (eCCEs) from a first set of PRB pairs by aggregating physical layer building blocks from multiple PRB pairs to form each distributed eCCE. One or more localized eCCEs are formed (2030) from a second set of PRB pairs by aggregating physical layer building blocks such that each of the localized eCCEs is formed from physical layer building blocks from within a single PRB pair of the second set. Control channel message candidates are formed (2050) from the distributed eCCEs and localized eCCEs, respectively, and decoded (2060).

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for measuring received signal power at a mobile terminal in a cellular communications network in such a manner as to efficiently provide highly accurate received signal power measurements in the presence of strong inter-cell interference. In one embodiment, in order to measure received signal power for a measured cell, a mobile terminal selects weighting parameters for a number of time-frequency samples of a reference signal of the measured cell based, at least in part, on inter-cell interference from one or more synchronized interfering cells and inter-cell interference from one or more non-synchronized interfering cells. The mobile terminal applies the time-frequency samples of the reference signal of the measured cell and the corresponding weighting parameters to corresponding time-frequency samples of a received signal from the measured cell in order to obtain a measurement of the received power for the measured cell.

Abstract: A method in a first base station having a first coverage area at least partly overlapping with a second coverage area of a second base station, the first base station operating within a first transmission power range and the second base station operating within a second transmission power range. The method includes determining radio link quality of a user equipment (UE1) connected to the first base station and being located in an adjustable extended coverage range of the second base station; requesting from the second base station, interference related measurements for unused physical channels or for physical channels at least partially overlapping with physical channels used by UE1 and having the radio link quality falling below a threshold value; and deciding for UE1, based on the interference related measurements, whether a handover to the second base station should be performed.

Abstract: A gas detector including an assembly of two hemispherical caps having opposite concavities, and which are reflective on at least a portion of their opposite surfaces, and a wafer arranged in an equatorial plane of the assembly of the two caps, in the vicinity of but spaced apart from the center of the equatorial plane, including, back-to-back: a diverging light emitter directed towards the first cap and a light receiver directed towards the second cap.

Abstract: A method of encoding a video sequence comprising Reference Picture Sets (RPSs) is provided. The method comprises arranging the RPSs in transmission order in a data structure, such as a Sequence Parameter Set (SPS), determining whether explicit RPS transmission is used for an RPS of a current picture of the video sequence, and encoding information indicating an RPS comprised in the data structure to be used for predicting the RPS of the current picture, such as delta_idx_minus1, only if explicit RPS transmission is used. By transmitting delta_idx_minus1 only if explicit RPS transmission is used, and interpreting delta_idx_minus1 to be equal to zero otherwise, a reduced bitrate is achieved. Further, a method of decoding a video sequence comprising RPSs, corresponding computer programs and computer program products, as well as corresponding encoders and decoders are provided.

Abstract: An iron-based corrosion resistant and wear resistant alloy includes (in weight percentage) carbon from about 1.6 to 3%, silicon from about 0.8 to 2.1%, manganese up to 1.0%, chromium from about 12.0 to 15.0%, molybdenum from about 2.0 to 4.0%, nickel from about 0.2 to 0.8%, copper up to 4.0%, boron up to 0.5%, and the balance including iron and incidental impurities. The alloy is suitable for use in elevated temperature applications such as in valve seat inserts for combustion engines.

Abstract: The use of a methylated amorphous silicon alloy as the active material in an anode of Li-ion battery is described. Lithium storage batteries and anodes manufactured using the material, as well as a method for manufacturing the electrodes by low-power PECVD are also described.

Abstract: An emulsion-type composition comprising a fatty continuous phase is presented, preferably of water-in-oil type, said composition including at least one polyglyceryl polyricinoleate, at least one polyol and at least one volatile linear alkane. It also relates to the use of such a composition for conferring on said composition improved comfort on application and/or improved stability.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sending user plane traffic via a node located between a base station and a Serving Gateway in a mobile telecommunications network. The base station receives a message containing tunneling protocol information identifying the Serving Gateway. It sends a second message towards the node, the second message including tunneling protocol information identifying the base station and the Serving Gateway. The base station receives a third message from the node, the third message including tunneling protocol information for the base station to use towards the node, and tunneling protocol information for the Serving Gateway to use towards the node. A fourth message is sent, which includes tunneling protocol information for the Serving Gateway to use towards the node. User plane traffic can then be sent between the base station and the Serving Gateway via the node.

Abstract: A heat flux sensor comprising at least one support, where at least one membrane is suspended relative to the support by at least four nanowires, where the membrane is made from at least one current-conducting material, and where the nanowires are made from a current-conducting material, with two nanowires connected to a current source to polarise the membrane between two terminals and a heater for heating the membrane, and where two nanowires are connected to a voltmeter to form measure the voltage at the terminals of the membrane.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method for maintaining an active-standby relationship between an active control card and a standby control card in a network element. The network element receives a data from a remote peer at the active control card. The network element communicates data from the active TCP module to an active application module in the active control card. The network element communicates synchronization data from the active application module to a standby application module on the standby control card. The network element communicates a single application synchronization acknowledgement from the standby application module to the active APP module. The network element communicates an application acknowledgment packet from the active application module to the active TCP module responsive to receiving the application synchronization acknowledgment. The network element then communicates an acknowledgement to the remote peer responsive to the application acknowledgement.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a master batch for the molding of colored parts, including the steps of: preparing a mixture comprising an inorganic powder, advantageously ceramic, and a dye; submitting the mixture to a spray-drying step to obtain an atomized powder; submitting said atomized powder to a presintering step; mixing the presintered powder with an organic binder, advantageously polymeric, to obtain the master batch.

Abstract: In one aspect, methods and apparatuses disclosed herein improve positioning based on UL signals in a wireless communication network, by sending UL transmission configuration from wireless devices, and by using that information in the network for performing UL-based positioning of the devices. In this regard, the teachings herein advantageously recognize that obtaining UL transmission configuration information from the wireless devices themselves represents a more efficient, complete and richer mechanism for obtaining parameters relevant to configuring and performing UL-based positioning operations. As a further example advantage, the teachings herein provide for control-plane and/or user-plane signaling of UL transmission configuration information, which comprises, for a given wireless device, at least one of resource allocation information for one or more UL transmissions for the wireless device, and UL signal characteristics information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two-compartment aerosol device, comprising a styling composition in a first compartment and a compressed gas chosen from air, nitrogen and carbon dioxide, and mixtures thereof, in a second compartment. Said styling composition comprises at least one compound (A) chosen from an anionic carboxylic polymer free of urethane units, a linear sulfonic polyester and a cellulose-based compound in an alcoholic or aqueous-alcoholic medium which comprises at least 5% by weight, relative to the weight of said composition, of a C1-C4 monohydric alcohol. This aerosol device may constitute a hair lacquer. The invention also relates to a styling process using the device of the invention.

Abstract: Blocking device (1) to hold integrally an elongated body (EB) relative to an external reference (A); the blocking device (1) comprising a module (2) provided with a first, a second, and a third holding members (10) (20) (30) of substantially identical longitudinal extension, arranged in a substantially concentric manner relative to a central axis (Z1); each module comprising connecting means (40) designed to couple the first, second, and third holding members (10) (20) (30); a clamping unit (50) being associated with at least two of the first, second, and third holding members (10) (20) (30) to move them, in use, relative to one another in order longitudinally to stop, in use, the elongated body (EB); the first, second, and third holding members (10) (20) (30) being connected in a hinged manner two by two so that they can pivot relative to the central axis (Z1).

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a user equipment (10) for controlling a time alignment timer associated with at least one secondary cell, SCell, wherein the user equipment (10) being configured with a primary cell, PCell, and the at least one SCell. The user equipment (10) prevents a TA timer associated with the at least one SCell from starting if a TA timer associated with the PCell is not running.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes treatment of the vasculature of a patient with an expandable implant. The implant is constrained to a reduced delivery diameter for delivery within the vasculature by at least one sleeve. The implant can be constrained to other diameters, such as an intermediate diameter. The sleeves can be expanded, allowing for expansion of the diameter of the expandable implant, by disengaging a coupling member from the sleeve or sleeves from outside of the body of the patient. The expandable implant can comprise a steering line or lines which facilitate bending and steering of the expandable implant through the vasculature of a patient.