Abstract: The invention relates to a device for separating and/analyzing several molecular targets dissolved in a complex mixture which is characterized in that it comprises a) a matrix of micro-columns, wherein each micro-column (2) comprises an immobilized molecular probe for retaining a specific molecular target contained in the complex mixture by specific probe/target linkage, b) a first capillary network (3) for circulating the complex mixture introduced into the inventive device towards each micro-column of the matrix defined in a), c) a second capillary network (4) for circulating, after elution, the molecular targets retained on the micro-columns towards a sensor (5) for carrying out the recovery and/or analysis thereof, and d) if necessary, a sensor (5), preferably in the form of a mass spectrometer, for carrying out the recovery and/or analysis of different molecular targets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, the composition having an aqueous continuous phase and comprising at least one aqueous dispersion of particles of a polymer other than a copolymer obtained by condensation of diethylene glycol, cyclohexanedimethanol, isophthalic acid and sulfoisophthalic acid, at least one wax, at least one polyelectrolyte and at least one salt, the polymer being present in a solids content of greater than or equal to 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display and antenna arrangement comprising a primary display screen (30) and an antenna arrangement comprising a number of receiving and/or transmitting elements (1A11, 1A12,1A13) formed by an least in given areas electrically conductive layer and adapted to receive/transmit radio-, millimeter waves or microwaves. The electrically conductive layer is perforated and comprises a plurality of densely arranged holes (4m, . . . ) crossing the layer. Said holes (4111, . . . ) contain a dielectric material. The perforated conductive layer is provided on the front of the primary display screen, said holes being adapted to guide light/optical information from the primary display screen through the electrically conductive layer, the outer surface of which facing away from the primary display screen. Said outer surface is adapted to act as a secondary, functional display screen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a corrugated criss-crossing packing structure for installations that transfer material and/or heat between a gas phase and a liquid phase, comprising a first surface (10), called the primary surface, having a number of parallel channels (11). According to the invention, this structure has a second surface (20), called the secondary surface, comprised of a number of secondary packing elements (21, 31), each secondary packing element being placed inside a channel (11) of said primary surface (10) and being formed separately from the first surface. The invention is for use in cryogenic distillation.

Abstract: A method for making a microelectronic device comprising at least one electromechanical component provided with a mobile structure, the method comprising the steps of: forming in at least one fine semiconducting thin layer lying on a supporting layer, at least one bar bound to a block, said bar being intended to form a mobile structure of an electromechanical component, withdrawing a portion of the supporting layer under said bar, forming at least one passivation layer based on dielectric material around said bar, forming an encapsulation layer around the bar and covering said passivation layer, the method further comprising steps of: making metal contact and/or interconnection areas, and then suppressing the encapsulation layer around said bar.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and to a method for detecting and/or quantifying mercuric ions, Hg2+. The apparatus of the invention is of the type comprising an electrical device comprising two electrodes and a substrate comprising at least one surface made of an organic or inorganic semiconductor material, the electrodes being in electrical contact with said organic or inorganic semiconductor material, and a device for measuring the variation in the conduction current between the two electrodes, and wherein at least one compound which complexes mercuric ions Hg2+, selected from a dithia-dioxa-monoaza crown ether compound, an N,N-di(hydroxyethyl)amine, an N,N-di(carboxyethyl)amine, and mixtures of two at least of these compounds, is bonded to said semiconductor material or to an electrode of said electrical device. The invention finds application in the field of the detection of mercuric ions, in particular.

Abstract: A quadrature connected passive mixer arrangement for frequency converting analog signals from a first to a second frequency. The arrangement comprises two parallel connected mixers provided as transistors. First and second LO signals and their inverse signals having separated phases are provided for driving the transistors. Signal path switches are provided between the RF terminals and the mixer transistors. The switches are driven by signals having a different phase than the signal driving the corresponding mixer transistor. Thus, any short circuit between IF terminals of the arrangement may be eliminated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual polarized array antenna comprising at least two dual polarized antenna elements being arranged for radiating electromagnetic energy having a first polarization, constituting a first antenna radiation pattern, via a connection to a first antenna port, and electromagnetic energy having a second polarization, constituting a second antenna radiation pattern, via a connection to a second antenna port, the second polarization being orthogonal to the first polarization, the first antenna radiation pattern and second antenna radiation pattern each having a main beam and a number of side-lobes with nulls.

Abstract: An audio/speech sender and an audio/speech receiver and methods thereof. The audio/speech sender comprising a core encoder adapted to encode a core frequency band of an input audio/speech signal having a first sampling frequency, wherein the core frequency band comprises frequencies up to a cut-off frequency. The audio/speech sender further comprises a segmentation device adapted to perform a segmentation of the input audio/speech signal into a plurality of segments, a cut-off frequency estimator adapted to estimate a cut-off frequency for each segment and adapted to transmit information about the estimated cut-off frequency to a decoder, a low-pass filter adapted to filter each segment at said estimated cut-off frequency, and a re-sampler adapted to resample the filtered segments with a second sampling frequency that is related to said cut-off frequency in order to generate an audio/speech frame to be encoded by said core encoder.

Abstract: In a method of providing a channel/client status register to enable improved channel switching in an Internet Protocol network with a plurality of client nodes each capable of receiving video sessions over a plurality of channels from at least one video provider system, initially arranging S1 said plurality client 5 nodes into an associated group. A first client node, upon switching to or joining a new channel, transmitting S2 a channel update message to said associated group, said channel update message comprising an identity of said first client node, an identity of said new channel and a topological indication for said channel. Subsequent providing and updating S3 a respective channel/client 10 status register in each of said plurality of client nodes based on said transmitted channel update message, thereby enabling identification of what channels the client nodes in said associated group are associated with or viewing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a base station engaging in transmissions via at least a media access layer with a user entity are disclosed. The base station transmits data to the user entity over a high speed scheduling and packet data scheduling channels. The base station has a plurality of hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) entities cooperating with a scheduler for transmitting frames from at least the base station to the user entity for a given HARQ process. Each HARQ entity receives either a not acknowledge or an acknowledge signal or detects a discontinuous transmission for a given HARQ process. The base station transmits a next data indicator to the user entity. The user entity has at least one buffer associated with a given HARQ process. The buffer stores and performs incremental combining of received data relating to data from the base station. The buffer is capable of being flushed.

Abstract: A technique is provided for use by a Multi-Radio Management Resource (MRRM) component of a multi-radio wireless communication system for controlling the handover of a mobile terminal between different radio access technologies (RAT). In one example, all suitable RATs having coverage areas currently covering the location of a mobile terminal are identified. The performance gain that might be achieved via a handover to one of the other RATs is then determined by the MRRM based on various performance gain factors. Handover costs that will be incurred as a result of the handover are also explicitly calculated. Then, a cost-adjusted gain is determined by the MRRM based on the performance gain and the handover costs. A handover is only triggered by the MRRM if the cost-adjusted gain exceeds a minimum threshold. The speed and trajectory of the mobile terminal may also be considered.

Abstract: A cluster-based, delegated software upgrade scheme facilitates software upgrade for radio base station nodes comprising a cluster of a flat radio access telecommunications network. The plural radio base stations are grouped into clusters (30), and a master radio base station (RBSM) designated for each cluster. The master radio base station (RBSM) is used to initiate software upgrade of the radio base stations comprising the cluster. The master radio base station (RBSM) can also perform a monitoring of implementation of the software upgrade at the radio base stations of the cluster, and on the basis of the monitoring, determine whether a cluster-wide software upgrade is successful. In one of its example modes, the master radio base station can further prepare a software upgrade report which confirms/summarizes implementation of the software upgrade at the radio base stations of the cluster.

Abstract: A front-side illuminated image sensor, including photodetection regions, charge transfer elements, and an interconnection stack, all formed at the surface of a semiconductor substrate, microcavities being formed in the interconnection stack in front of the photodetection regions, microcavities being filled with materials forming color filters including metal pigments, regions of a material forming a barrier against ionic diffusion extending on the lateral walls of the microcavities.

Abstract: A method in an access device for handling data packets transferred between a user device and a communication services network. The access device receives a first data packet coming from the user device, the first data packet having a source address. Then, occurrence of service tag in the received packet is detected, where the service tag indicates a type of communication service. A packet handling rule is then determined for the source address based on the detected occurrence of service tag. Occurrence of service tag in any subsequent data packets referring to the source address or to a port the first packet was received on, is then handled according to the packet handling rule. Thereby, a flexible packet forwarding mechanism can be achieved in the access device for any types of connected user devices. Related access devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: An applicator device for applying a cosmetic, the device comprising: a reservoir of cosmetic and an applicator including a stem that is terminated by an applicator head that is adapted to apply the cosmetic to a part of a user's body, the stem of the applicator including an internal duct that opens out sideways via a vent that is formed in the applicator head, the applicator including a gas generator that is connected to said duct and that is adapted to inject gas into the duct.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for providing a plurality of information to a caller associated with a call to a service provider. The method includes: receiving, from the caller, the voice call to the service provider; determining that the voice call cannot be answered; responsive to the determination that the voice call cannot be answered, retrieving a first information from a web service associated with the service provider; and transmitting the first information to the caller.

Abstract: A method using diglycolamide for increasing the separation factor between americium and curium and/or between lanthanides during an extraction operation. The operation comprising putting an acid aqueous phase, in which are found the americium, curium and/or lanthanides, in contact with an organic phase non-miscible with water, containing at least one extractant in an organic diluent. The aqueous and organic phases are then separated, and the diglycolamide is added to the aqueous phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supplying inert gas in order to protect the surface of a solder bath in a wave soldering installation and the components to be soldered against oxidation. Wave soldering installations form solder waves over which parts to be soldered are transported. The parts to be soldered are generally electronic printed circuit boards which have electronic components soldered onto their undersides by the solder wave making contact with the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A method for use in a cellular access system is disclosed. The system comprises at least one Radio Base Station (RBS) which controls traffic to and from a cell in the system. The cell can have a User Equipment (UE) in it, such that the UE and RBS can send and receive data blocks, which may comprise sequence numbers, to and from each other. The RBS and UE can also exchange reports comprising information on whether or not data blocks have been received successfully. The method comprises sending by a reporting party a transmission comprising a report to the report receiving party, said report comprising information on whether or not data blocks have been received successfully. The method further comprises sending by the reporting party said report together with data to the report receiving party or to another party. The method further comprises attaching by the reporting party addresses for a recipient of the data blocks and for the report in the transmission.