Abstract: A method implemented in a node of a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network for improved load distribution, including determining a first set of one or more shortest paths between each MPLS node pair, selecting at least a first shortest path by applying the common algorithm tie-breaking process, calculating a link utilization value for each link of the MPLS network, determining a second set of one or more shortest paths between each MPLS node pair, generating a path utilization value for each shortest path in the second set of shortest paths based on link utilization values corresponding to each shortest path, and selecting a second shortest path from the second set of shortest paths on the basis of said path utilization value, whereby the selection of the second subsets in light of path utilization minimizes the standard deviation of load distribution across the entire MPLS network.

Abstract: Method and network node (2) for a communication network (1) providing a service in the communication network. The network node (2) is arranged to communicate with 5 context sources (12, 15, 16) providing input values for a triggered expression evaluation, and to provide a network service to communication devices (12, 15, 16) based on the result of the triggered expression evaluation. An evaluation result of the triggered expression evaluation is obtained upon a change to an input value, and the triggered expression evaluation comprises the evaluation of nodes in an expression 10 graph. Each internal node is assigned a priority based on the level of the node in the expression graph. Actual reception of a trigger by an internal node is scheduled based on the priority of the internal node, such that the internal node will only receive a trigger after internal nodes with a higher priority have received their associated triggers.

Abstract: A method of producing carbon nanotubes, comprising, in a reaction chamber: evaporating at least a partially melted electrode comprising a catalyst by an electrical arc discharge; condensing the evaporated catalyst vapors to form nanoparticles comprising the catalyst; and decomposing gaseous hydrocarbons in the presence of the nanoparticles to form carbon nanotubes on the surface of the nanoparticles. Also a system for producing carbon nanotubes, comprising: a reactor comprising two electrodes, wherein at least one of the electrodes is at least a partially melted electrode comprising a catalyst, the reactor adapted for evaporating the at least partially melted electrode by an electrical arc discharge and for condensing its vapors to form nanoparticles comprising the catalyst, wherein the electrodes are disposed in a reaction chamber for decomposing gaseous hydrocarbons in the presence of the nanoparticles to form carbon nanotubes on the surface of the nanoparticles.

Abstract: A method, navigation unit and map update server for updating navigation map data are disclosed. Navigation map update data is received from a navigation unit using mobile communications. The navigation map update data is obtained by detecting the position of a vehicle, calculating a route for the vehicle to a destination using the navigation map data and detecting when the calculated route to the destination is left. If so, the method begins storing position data until the vehicle is back on the calculated route, on a recalculated route to the destination from an actual position, or when it has reached the destination. Furthermore, the method comprises evaluating the stored position data to obtain navigation map update data. Navigation map update data is kept local for a geographically limited area corresponding to an area serviced by a network node in the cellular communication network.

Abstract: A solution for indicating cell characteristics that apply specifically for a mobile o terminal (3) accessing a radio cell (4) of a network node (1) in a telecommunications system (10) is described herein. The solution is provided in methods and devices for providing and handling a node identifier string with mobile terminal cell specific properties to the mobile terminal. The node identifier string may be provided in a radio resource control communication message.

Abstract: Method of preparing a compound of formula SinH2n+2 in which n is an integer greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 4, by reaction of at least one silicide or silicon alloy in the form of powder of formula M1xM2ySiz, in which M1 is a reducing metal, M2 an alkali or alkaline-earth metal, x, y and z varying from 0 to 1, z being different from 0 and x+y different from 0, with an aqueous solution comprising CO2, said solution is or is not saturated with CO2 at the temperature and pressure of the reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion containing an ester of fatty acid and of polyethylene glycol, an additional surfactant chosen from esters of C16-C22 fatty acid and of sorbitan and esters of C16-C22 fatty acid and of glycerol, a polycondensate of ethylene oxide and of propylene oxide consisting of polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol blocks, and a hydroxylated diphenylmethane derivative. The composition has good stability, in particular after 24 hours at 55° C. Application in caring for and making up keratinous substances.

Abstract: A component for mounting on a PCB, intended to support an electronics component, with an extension in the longitudinal, lateral and vertical directions. The component has a first and a second main surface, the second main surface being intended for mounting on the PCB. The component is made in a non conducting material, with a first layer of conducting material arranged on its first main surface, the conducting layer being connected to a conducting layer on the second main surface of the component by electrically conducting means. The component's extension in the vertical direction is smaller than its extension in either the longitudinal or lateral direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, a method of operation of a radio base station in a wireless telecommunications system, in which system information is transmitted on a broadcast control channel. The method comprises the steps of transmitting the broadcast control channel continuously on a first carrier; and also transmitting the broadcast control channel non-continuously and periodically at regular intervals. This prevents or at least minimizes, for example, MBMS data loss when a UE with a single receiver listens to a dedicated MBMS carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a device with a membrane used to encapsulate a fluid contained in a cavity, in which: two substrates (110, 120) are provided; a membrane (111) is placed on one and/or on the other of the substrates; one or more walls (113) are formed, helping to laterally define the cavity (114), in which said walls are located on or in one of the substrates and/or on or in the other of the substrates, and said cavity is intended to contain the fluid, the two substrates (110, 120) are assembled together by superimposing one on the other so as to complete the cavity, in which the or each membrane (111) also helps to define the cavity, the fluid (117) is encapsulated in the cavity between the substrates, and the or each membrane is soaked by the fluid, at least a portion of one of the substrates and/or the other of the substrates is removed insofar as one and/or the other of the substrates are equipped with a membrane, in order to release the membrane at least in the central po

Abstract: A network element implementing an optical network unit (ONU) that is configured to improve efficiency in a passive optical network (PON), the ONU connected to an optical line terminal (OLT) over an optical line, the ONU connected with an aggregating ONU (AG-ONU) in the PON through an alternate connection separate from the PON, the ONU improving protection (maintenance) cost and energy efficiency for the PON by entering a sleep mode that disables communication with the OLT over the optical line to reduce energy consumption when the ONU is idle, the ONU to restart communication with the OLT over the optical line upon receipt of data traffic, the ONU including an alternate connection module configured to communicate with the AG-ONU; and a network processor configured to execute a quality of service module, an AG-ONU monitor module, a traffic forwarding module and a power management module.

Abstract: An emulsion lip composition, in solid or stick form, comprising: (a) a reaction product of (i) at least one polyamine with (ii) an oil-soluble polar modified polymer comprising at least one C2-C20 monomer; (b) water; (c) at least one non-volatile solvent; and (d) at least one colorant; and a method of using thereof.

Abstract: A method and control device for generating a transmit power level for a communication apparatus for operation in a wireless communication network having a network node. The control device comprises a controller adapted to generate a request message for requesting access to a communication channel, to be transmitted to the network node. The control device is also adapted to determine whether access to the communication channel has been granted in response to the request message. A transmit power control unit is adapted to generate a transmit power level for the communication apparatus in dependence of whether access to the communication channel has been granted.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for BFD to Y.1731 internetworking are described. In one embodiment, a method of processing defect conditions in a maintenance endpoint (MEP) of a first domain, the MEP a component of a bidirectional forwarding detection (BFD) to Y.1731 interworking interface (IWF) in a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network is described.

Abstract: An alternator including a rotatably-assembled permanent magnet, the magnetization direction of the magnet being orthogonal to the rotation axis, and a winding with no iron core surrounding the magnet and having each turn in a plane substantially parallel to a plane containing the rotation axis, the winding extending across a dihedral angle from the rotation axis smaller than 75 degrees and, radially, over a distance ranging between one quarter and half of the magnet diameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fraud prevention and authentication of a device to a user. The method of authenticating a personal device according to the invention comprises a set up sequence, wherein at least a first preferred output format is selected by the user, and a device configuration verification sequence. In the device configuration verification sequence a checksum is calculated and converted to a user friendly output format based on the user selected preferred output format. In addition the checksum may be calculated based on variable, and user selectable, keying material. The personal device, after being authenticated according to the above, may be used to authenticate a second device.

Abstract: A multi-channel broadcasting system using a digital matrix amplifier performing the setting of respective equipment is provided to control the model equipment through a digital master controller. An 8-channel audio input unit 66 is electrically connected to a digital audio mixer. Sound source equipment connection terminals are electrically connected to the sound equipment. A data converter unit 46 converts each data and a contact point signal. An audio matrix IC 60 outputs an input sound source signal to an arbitrary channel. A pair of audio output terminals transmits the output signal of the audio matrix IC.

Abstract: A propagated control channel signal for use in a shared radio access network is disclosed. The control channel signal comprises common control data for use by mobile terminals authorized to access the shared radio access network and operator-specific data for use by those of the mobile terminals that are associated with a first mobile operator. The common control data may comprise handover-related data for handovers within the shared radio access network and the operator-specific data may comprise handover-related data for handovers from the shared radio access network to an unshared radio access network having overlapping coverage with the shared radio access network. The common control data and the operator-specific data may comprise values for one or more mobile terminal settings, wherein the operator-specific values are for use instead of the common values by those of the mobile terminals that are associated with the first mobile operator.

Abstract: A method of estimating at least one modulation parameter of an OFDM signal, the signal being sampled during a time window in order to provide a sequence of samples, the method including: (a) grouping together consecutive samples of the sequence according to a tested value of the parameter, in order to form a plurality of vectors; (b) estimating a covariance matrix of the vectors; (c) calculating a theoretical covariance matrix that would be obtained using an OFDM signal of which the modulation parameter would have the tested value; (d) measuring a distance between the covariance matrix and the theoretical covariance matrix; and iterating the steps (a), (b), (c) and (d), wherein the estimated value of the parameter is that achieving a shortest distance in the step (d).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions including at least one sugar silicone surfactant, at least one polyamine; at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer, and water.