Abstract: Physical layer quality of service is provided for a wireless communication system by operationally adapting the physical layer format to the quality of service requirements of transmitted data. The physical layer formats for the data packets are selected based on the quality of service requirements of the data packets. Control information defining the formats is transmitted across the wireless communication link and the data packets are transmitted using the selected physical layer formats.

Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a product. According to an advantageous example, the device includes a container for storing the product, a product applicator including a rotating component capable of being inserted into the container in order to be loaded with product and capable of applying the product removed onto an application surface. The device further includes a member for capping the container that bears the applicator and an applicator wiping member. The wiping member can include, for example, a flat surface against which the rotating component rolls along. The invention can be particularly advantageous, for example, in packaging and applying a cosmetic or care product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices to control and operate the functionality of a power amplifier system (100) capable of operating in at least three differential amplification modes. The drive signal's amplitude envelope controls an integrated switch network (104; 105, 106) that routes both the signal envelope and signal phase to different modulation blocks (111, 112: 109, 110: 115). Depending on the envelope strength, the operational mode of the amplifier system is possible to alter to best serve the signal statistics to provide the highest overall power efficiency.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for establishing a Quality of Service QoS in an access network for a multimedia session between a home network and a remote device located outside the home network. At least one of the remote device and the home network is connected to the access network. When a session invite message is received from the remote device for device discovery in the home network, a default QoS is enforced in the access network. When a session re-invite message is received from the remote device for media communication with a selected home device in the home network, the QoS requirements are determined for the media communication based on session parameters exchanged during the setup of the media communication. An updated QoS is then enforced for the session in the access network based on the determined QoS requirements.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical resonator including at least one deformable element, actuating means for this deformable element for applying to it, simultaneously, at least one first actuating force at a first frequency, and a second actuating force at least one second frequency, the first and second frequencies creating at least two simultaneous resonances at a frequency equal to the frequency of one of the actuating forces.

Abstract: A photovoltaic cell including a substrate composed of a semiconductor of a first type of conductivity including two main faces substantially parallel with one another, the substrate including a plurality of blind holes, openings of which are positioned in a single one of the two main faces, and the blind holes filled by a semiconductor of a second type of conductivity opposed to the first type of conductivity forming an emitter of the photovoltaic cell. The substrate forms a base of the photovoltaic cell. First collector pins composed of a semiconductor of the second type of conductivity are in contact with the emitter of the photovoltaic cell, and second collector pins composed of a semiconductor of the first type of conductivity are in contact with the substrate and interdigitated with the first collector pins.

Abstract: A method for treating a keratinous substrate comprising contacting the keratinous substrate with a composition containing at least one emulsifying agent comprising at least two different polysaccharides and at least one nonionic surfactant; at least one gelling agent; optionally, at least one film former, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier; wherein the composition exhibits an enhanced elastic property and the composition possesses a whipped texture.

Abstract: Systems and methods according to these exemplary embodiments provide for communications systems which use closed subscriber groups (CSG). More particularly, systems and methods for CSG roaming as well as transmitting information associated with CSG White lists are described herein.

Abstract: A MEMS or NEMS device for detecting a force following a given direction, comprising a support (4) and at least one seismic mass (2) capable of moving under the effect of the force to be measured in the direction of said force, and means (10) for detecting the movement of said seismic mass (2), said seismic mass being articulated relative to the support by at least one pivot link, and means capable of varying the distance between the axis (Z) of the pivot link and the center of gravity (G) of the exertion of the force on said seismic mass.

Abstract: A device for performing a “logic function” including a magnetic structure including at least one first magnetoresistive stack including a first ferromagnetic layer and a second ferromagnetic layer separated by a non-ferromagnetic interlayer, the ferromagnetic hard layer being pinned in a fixed magnetic state which serves as a reference and at least one first and one second current line belonging to a first and a second level of metallization respectively, each of the two lines generating a magnetic field in the vicinity of the first stack when a current flows therethrough. The first and second lines are disposed at various distances of the second ferromagnetic layer, the various distances being determined by the “logic function”.

Abstract: An interconnect structure including: at least one first substrate, whereof at least one first face is made integral with at least one face of at least one second substrate, at least one blind via passing through the first substrate and emerging at the first face of the first substrate and at a second face, opposite the first face, of the first substrate, at least one electric contact arranged against said face of the second substrate and opposite the blind via, and/or against the first face and/or against the second face of the first substrate, at least one channel putting the blind via in communication with an environment outside the interconnect structure and/or with at least one cavity formed in the interconnect structure, and extending substantially parallel to one of said faces of the first or second substrate.

Abstract: A micromachined electromechanical (MEMS) actuator including, for example, an electrostatically actuated electrical switch, is provided, including a first set of conducting plates forming part of the movable element of the switch, interdigitated with a set of conducting plates forming part of the substrate. The plates are, in principle, vertical relative to the surface of the substrate; they are in partial heightwise overlap and a control voltage applied between the two sets of plates exerts a vertical force acting so as to move the movable element closer to the substrate. The conducting plates of the movable element are connected to one another by conducting end crosspieces connecting the ends of these plates so as to surround, laterally, the stationary conducting plates. The distance separating one stationary plate end from the mobile crosspiece is the same at both ends so that the forces exerted in the elongation direction of the plates cancel out. This distance is preferably the same for all the plates.

Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator for a cosmetic product that includes a body, a cosmetic applicator member connected to a first longitudinal end of the body, a holding ring adapted to be engaged around an anterior phalange of one of the user's fingers, with a size adapted to allow simultaneous bearing of two opposite zones of the ring on the finger when the anterior phalange is engaged through the ring, the ring being connected to a second longitudinal end of the body opposite the first, such that the body offers at least one bearing zone for an end phalange of said finger of the user when the anterior phalange is engaged through the ring.

Abstract: A media server, a method, a computer program and a computer program product for the media server, are provided for combining a speech related to a voice over IP (VoIP) voice communication session between a user equipment A and a user equipment B, with a web based applications. The method further comprising the media server performing the following steps: capturing the speech related to the VoIP voice communication session; converting the speech to a text; creating a contextual data by adding a service from the web based applications using the text. The media server comprises a capturing unit for capturing the speech of the VoIP voice communication session; a converting unit for converting the speech to text; a creating unit for creating a contextual data by adding services from web based applications using said text. Further a computer program and a computer program product are provided for the media server.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the vaporization of a liquid by exchanging heat with a second fluid by means of a heat exchanger of the vertical plate type. It applies in particular to air distillation installations.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for operating a user equipment (UE) for a wireless communication system. A method includes determining, by the UE, whether the UE is in a battery-efficient state; if the UE is not in a battery-efficient state, configuring the UE to transmitting a signaling connection release indicator with a cause value; if the UE is in the battery-efficient state, determining whether the UE is in a high-mobility state; if the UE is in the high-mobility state and is in the battery-efficient state, enabling the UE to transmit the signaling connection release indicator with a cause value; and if the UE is not in the high-mobility state and is in the battery-efficient state, disabling the UE from transmitting the signaling connection release indicator with a cause value.

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: A cosmetic or dermatological system including a handheld packaging and dispenser device including one or more compositions from which a preparation to be delivered in a fluid form suitable for an application onto skin, mucous membranes or keratinous fibers, an internal clock and/or a clock data receiver, an adjustment system coupled to or suitable for being coupled to the packaging and dispenser device, enabling at least one property of the preparation dispensed by the packaging and dispenser device to be modified, and a processor for controlling the adjustment system, the controlling based on at least of clock data delivered by the internal clock and/or the clock data receiver, or for informing the user, at least as a function of the clock data, of an action to be taken on the adjustment system.

Abstract: A production method with release of movable mechanical parts of an electro-mechanical microsystem is disclosed. The method is characterized in that porous zones are formed on the front face of a first water of a semiconductor material. Patterns of a material able to constitute the movable mechanical parts of the electro-mechanical microsystem are then formed on the front face of the first water at the level of the porous zones and encapsulated in a sacrificial layer. Then a layer of a material withstanding an attack by a solvent of the sacrificial layer is deposited. The release of the movable mechanical parts is then executed by the rear face of the first water, through the porous zones, using a solvent of the sacrificial layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic resin composition for a vehicular lamp housing, which is excellent in balance of physical properties with regard to such as impact resistance and fluidity, and of which hot plate weldability, vibration weldability and laser weldability are improved when a vehicular lamp housing is welded with other members.