Abstract: Uplink overhead is significantly reduced in a MU-COMP wireless communication network by exploiting the dissimilarity of received signal strength in signals transmitted by geographically distributed transmit antennas, as seen by receiving UEs. Each UE calculates a quantized normalization measure of channel elements for a channel weakly received from a first transmitter to that for a channel strongly received from a second transmitter. The quantized normalization measure may be modeled as a ratio of complex Gaussian variables, and quantized in phase and amplitude by making simplifying assumptions. The ratios are quantized, and transmitted to the network using far fewer bits than would be required to transmit the full channel state information. The network uses the quantized normalization measures to set the transmitter weights.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to emulsion composition, in solid form, capable of imparting shine, hydration and/or moisturization onto lips containing: a) at least one polyamine; (b) at least one oil-soluble high carbon polar modified polymer; (c) water; (d) at least one non-volatile solvent; (e) at least one wax having a high melting point; and (e) optionally, at least one colorant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a long wear, washable and waterproof eye makeup composition having a unique texture and feel including (a) at least one sugar silicone surfactant; (b) at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer; and (c) at least one oil-soluble high carbon polar modified polymer.

Abstract: Node, computer software and method for preventing an external party (114) to map an identity of a network cell (122) of a telecommunication network (112 or 120) with a corresponding geographical location of the network cell (122). The method includes receiving at a base station (200) of the telecommunication network (112 or 120) system information from a radio network controller (203) of the telecommunication network (112 or 120); extracting, at the base station (200), the identity of the network cell (122) from the received system information; changing, at the base station (200), the identity or one of multiple parts of the identity of the network cell (122); and sending the changed identity or the one of multiple parts of the identity to a user terminal (80).

Abstract: A bolometric array detector for detecting electromagnetic radiation in a predetermined range of infrared wavelengths includes a substrate; an array of bolometric micro-plates for detecting the radiation suspended above the substrate by support arms; and metallic reflectors formed on the substrate underneath the micro-plates to reflect that portion of the radiation which has passed through said micro-plates without being absorbed by the latter. For each micro-plate, a corresponding reflector includes a first part located underneath the micro-plate which extends as a second part not positioned underneath the micro-plate. At least the second part has surface texturing in a repeating pattern for coupling a portion of incident radiation on the second part to a guided wave that propagates towards the first part of the reflector positioned underneath micro-plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, in which said fibers are treated: ? with a composition (A) comprising i) one or more indole or indoline compounds; ii) one or more metal salts; iii) hydrogen peroxide or one or more systems that generate hydrogen peroxide; and then ? with a composition (B) comprising iv) one or more basifying agents. The invention also relates to a hair dyeing process for obtaining better colorations, which are more uniform, chromatic and remanent and which do not impair the cosmetic properties of keratin fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mascara composition comprising at least one micronized wax.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a first node (1) in a wireless communication system (2), where the first node (1) comprises at least two antenna ports (3, 4), and is arranged for communication with a second node (5) via a channel (H) by means of at least one antenna radiation lobe (6, 7, 8, 9). The second node (5) comprises at least two antenna ports (10, 11) and is positioned at a certain direction (12) in relation to the first node (1), and is arranged for transmitting one of at least two precoding weight set requests to the first node (1) at certain times. Each transmitted precoding weight set request is chosen in dependence of the channel (H) such that the first node (1) receives instructions for a certain beam-forming. The first node (1) is arranged to apply such a beam-forming that the precoding weight set requests received from the second node (5) have one certain distribution, of a set of at least one certain distribution, over a certain time period.

Abstract: A pump system has a rotatory shaft and a rotatory drive arrangement coupled to the rotatory shaft for applying rotatory energy thereto. First through fourth pump arrangements are coupled to the rotatory shaft, each pump arrangement pumping a pulse of air during each rotation of the rotatory shaft, the first, second, third, and fourth pump arrangements pumping a corresponding pulse of air sequentially during each rotation of the rotatory shaft. The rotatory shaft has a first and second ends, and a central region therebetween where an electric motor is coaxially arranged. The first and third pump arrangements are coupled to the first end of the rotatory shaft, and the second and fourth pump arrangements are coupled to the second end of the rotatory shaft. Angularly displaced eccentric couplers couple the pump arrangements to the respective ends of the rotatory shaft.

Abstract: A method for segmenting an image comprising: determining an initial estimation of a boundary between at least two components in a region of an image to be segmented; providing image data from the region of the image to be segmented, the image data representing gray level values of a plurality of image elements of the components; modelling the image data on a mixture of at least two statistical distributions, each statistical distribution having more than one parameter, and each component being associated with certain weights of the statistical distributions in the mixture; estimating the parameters of the statistical distributions in the mixture; for each component, estimating the weights of the statistical distributions in the mixture based on the estimated parameters and the image data of each image element; and optimizing the initial estimation of the boundary between the components based on the estimated parameters and estimated weights.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transition arrangement comprising two surface-mountable waveguide parts and a dielectric carrier material with a metallization and a ground plane provided on a respective first main side and second main side Surface-mountable waveguide parts comprise a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall, which second and third walls are arranged to contact a part of the metallization, all the walls together essentially forming a U-shape, the surface-mountable waveguide parts also comprising respective bend parts. The metallization on the first main side is removed such that a first aperture and a second aperture are formed, the apertures being enclosed by a frame of via holes electrically connecting the ground plane with the metallization, the bend parts being fitted such that the apertures permit passage of a microwave signal propagating via the bend parts. Then the dielectric carrier material itself acts as a waveguide transition between the first aperture and the second aperture.

Abstract: A method for limiting Channel Quality Indicator (CQI) reporting from a User Equipment to a network node is provided where a User Equipment can transmit CQI reports to a network node, such as e.g. a base station, when the User Equipment is operating in low transmission and/or low reception activity mode. A limited CQI reporting is obtained by triggering the reporting according to one or more predefined rules, which to at least some extent depend on CQI specific information provided to the User Equipment from the network node. A User Equipment and a network node adapted to operate in accordance with the suggested method are also provided.

Abstract: An antenna attachment arrangement (2) comprising first and second separate attachment points (4, 6) for an antenna (8) is provided. The first and second attachment points (4, 6) each comprise an attachment device and a clamping device removably attached to the attachment device. The clamping devices are arranged for attachment to an antenna (8) or a fastening arrangement of an antenna (8). There area at least two selectable positions for the antenna (8). There is also provided a module (30) for carrying an antenna (8) of a telecommunication system, comprising a substantially vertically extending central arrangement (32) and an antenna attachment arrangement (2).

Abstract: A non-shortening catheter balloon having a longitudinal axis and an inflatable balloon able to be affixed to a catheter shaft is provided. The balloon has an uninflated length which remains relatively unchanged upon inflation and is formed of least two helically oriented wrapped passes of balloon materials at a balanced force angle. Methods of making this balloon are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for managing processing resources in a communication device having a power unit with distributed processing capability. In one aspect, digital power control processors that are configured to perform power system tasks and signal processing tasks are reconfigured by reallocating the tasks among the processors in order to balance the processing loads.

Abstract: A host computer supports a virtual guest system running thereon. The host system has a firewall that prevents it from communicating directly with the Internet, except with predetermined trusted sites. The virtual guest runs on a hypervisor, and the virtual guest comprises primarily a browser program that is allowed to contact the Internet freely via an Internet access connection that is completely separate from the host computer connection, such as a dedicated network termination point with its specific Internet IP address, or by tunneling through the host machine architecture to reach the Internet without exposing the host system. The virtual guest system is separated and completely isolated by an internal firewall from the host, and the guest cannot access any of the resources of the host computer, except that the guest can initiate cut, copy and paste operations that reach the host, and the guest can also request print of documents.

Abstract: A method for electrochemically activating a doped diamond electrode by bringing the electrode into contact with an aqueous solution containing an electrolyte and applying at least one electrical pulse to the electrode. This method may be used to restore the electrochemical reactivity of a doped diamond-based electrode, the activation of the electrode in some cases possibly being done in the same aqueous solution containing an electrolyte in which the electrode lost its electrochemical reactivity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and a node for energy efficient routing and switching in a communication network. When determining the best path from an originating node to a destination node, current routing or switching protocols use route selection metrics based on the bandwidth of the link interface. Certain paths are however consuming more power that others which can result in traffic flowing over a high power consuming and long distance path, because this is the best path based on the existing metrics. The present invention overcomes this by introducing a node and a method to switch data also using energy consumption metrics. These metrics can be based on the power consumption in link interfaces, the links and in the node.

Abstract: A component or device is provided for the detection or the measurement in parallel of one or more specific types of biological or chemical target products. This component includes a group of nanotubes selected and/or functionalized to interact with the target product, around an optical waveguide. Thus, an optical coupling is produced between the optical waveguide and one or more optical characteristics of these nanotubes, the modifications of which are evaluated in the presence of the target product. In addition, a method is provided for manufacturing and preparing such a component or device, and a detection method using them, as well as a post-manufacture preparation method comprising a specific functionalization for different target products starting from the same type of pluripotent generic component. Also provided is a family of PFO-based functionalization polymers.

Abstract: A method for managing the configuration of a telecommunications network, the method comprises remotely creating a data file containing attributes of managed objects for one or more network elements of the network, uploading the data file to a management system of the network, inspecting the data file and identifying managed objects having attributes which have been created, varied or deleted, producing a database of the identified managed objects and the values thereof, and analysing the data in the database to manage the configuration of the telecommunications network accordingly. Also disclosed are an apparatus for performing the method, a management system incorporating the or apparatus and a telecommunications network incorporating the management system.