Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for adjusting a guard period in a cellular wireless communication system, to a base station adapted to adjust a guard period, and to a network management entity for adjusting a guard period. One method comprises the steps: obtaining (S1) an indication of at least one downlink frame for an interference measurement; transmitting (S2) during the at least one indicated downlink frame an interference signal; measuring (S3) interference at least during a part of the guard period succeeding the indicated downlink frame; and setting (S4) at least one of an end time of at least one subsequence.

Abstract: Mode sensitive networking is provided to allow mode specific communications using a mobile device. If a device has an established secured connection and an application is running in work mode, packets are routed through the secure connection. If the device has an established secured connection but an application is running in personal mode, packets are routed through an alternate connection. Secured connections may be established by using privileged applications. A device and associated applications may have access to different servers, sites, and destinations based on a current mode.

Abstract: The invention relates to an installation for filling gas containers (5) comprising at least one gas-container (5) filling system (2) comprising at least one gas-distribution device and connection means allowing the said device (1) to be connected fluidically to several containers (5) so as to fill the said containers (5) simultaneously with gas, for example a mixture of NO and of nitrogen. The gas-distribution device comprises a main body (1) with an internal gas-distribution chamber (3), a gas inlet orifice (11) fluidically communicating with the internal chamber (3) so as to allow gas to enter the said internal chamber (3) via the said inlet orifice (11), and several outlet orifices (12) fluidically communicating with the internal chamber (3) so as to allow gas to be discharged from the said internal chamber (3) via the said outlet orifices (12). The outlet orifices (12) are angularly distributed in the internal chamber (3).

Abstract: This invention refers to the sector of drugs intended for both human and animal use, and it particularly concerns a natural medicinal compound that contains a tannin-based vegetal active ingredient combined with carriers and with a synergic effect, wherein the vegetal active ingredient is natural chestnut extract (Castanea sativa), with tannin as the highest constituent substance, and the natural chestnut extract is contained in the compound in a weight rate between 5% and 80%.

Abstract: A method and device for measuring the thickness of a coating material layer of a running strip according to which, by means of an eddy current sensor for at least one area of the strip, a quantity is measured, representative of the thickness of the coating layer and the thickness of the coating layer is determined from the measured quantity and from at least one calibration value. The measurement made with an eddy current sensor comprises the measurement of the complex impedance of a coil facing the running strip for a low excitation frequency and a high excitation frequency and the elaboration of a quantity representative of the thickness of the coating layer from said complex impedance measurements. A device for applying the method and a coating installation equipped with the device.

Abstract: A method of processing digital images by transforming a set of pixels from a three-dimensional space to a normalized two-dimensional space, determining a membership class and membership class level of each pixel in the set of pixels, and selectively modifying colors of pixels in the set of pixels based on the determined membership classes and membership class levels.

Abstract: A fluid sealing device for rotating machines having a rotor part including at least one disk carried by a rotating shaft rotating in and relatively to a stator part in the presence of a fluid is disclosed. The rotating shaft has a sealing system defining a first environment at a first pressure. The stator part has a wall in front of the disk of the stator part defining a second environment therewith containing a fluid at a second pressure. The device includes a movable ring placed between the wall of the stator part and the disk of the rotor part and has a front sealing gasket facing towards the disk. The movable ring is moved in the active position when the rotating machine is stopped to prevent the fluid passage from one environment to the other.

Abstract: A wind turbine is provided with a rotor rotatable about a rotor axis and having a plurality of blades rotatably fitted to a hub about a blade axis and a plurality of pitch actuators configured to adjust the pitch angles of the blades; a brake controlled by a brake actuator configured to arrest the rotor; a rotating electric machine connected to the rotor; an inverter configured to control the rotating electric machine; and a control system including a plurality of image reflection measuring devices configured to detect the deformations of each blade and configured to emit control signals configured to selectively control at least one of pitch actuators; the brake actuator; and the inverter as a function of the deformations retrieved.

Abstract: A wireless communications device is controlled in accordance with motion thereof If the device is determined to be in motion, such as in a vehicle, use of the device is restricted. Discrimination between vehicular motion and ambulatory motion is provided. While in motion, use of the device can be allowed under specific exception conditions. Exception conditions include the device being used by a passenger of a vehicle, a 911 call, or a call to a designated number. The ability to control the device in accordance with motion thereof can be remotely activated and deactivated, thus allowing, for example, parental control of a device belong to a child.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and programs for generating an authorized profile for a text communication device or account, may sample a text communication generated by the text communication device or account during communication and may store the text sample. The systems, methods, and programs may extract a language pattern from the stored text sample and may create an authorized profile based on the language pattern. Systems, methods, and programs for detecting unauthorized use of a text communication device or account may sample a text communication generated by the device or account during communication, may extract a language pattern from the audio sample, and may compare extracted language pattern of the sample with an authorized user profile.

Abstract: A method for automating an onboarding process for a developer onto a service delivery hub operated by a network operator includes providing the developer with information relating to use of the service delivery hub, receiving data relating to the developer, approving the developer, certifying an application provided by the developer, and configuring the application for use. A method for synchronization with the service delivery hub is also provided.

Abstract: To present a more attractive image showing a product before a customer for advertisement, a display control system is provided. This system is supposed to be deployed in different sites of a store, shop or shopping mall. The system includes: a server for storing image data representing a plurality of images corresponding to advertisement contents; a controller connected to the server; and a plurality of displays and cameras arranged near an exhibited product for advertisement. When a person is near the exhibited product, a plurality of cameras capture the person from different angles, captured image data is sent to the controller and processed and analyzed by the controller. Then, the controller infers the person's interest, selects a more suitable image to the person based on the person's interest, and transmits image data to any of the displays so as to change a displayed image according to the person's interest.

Abstract: A method includes determining, at a processor, a difference between a first user interest profile of a first user and a second user interest profile of a second user. The difference is associated with a portion of a first streaming media item. The method further includes transmitting, to a device associated with a third user interest profile of a third user, a first indication associated with the first streaming media item based on the difference.

Abstract: A reduced dimensions platform (1) for the landing of an aircraft on an access facility (B) having a support base (2), suitable to be fixed on a reference surface (P) belonging to said access facility (B), and a landing footboard (3), superiorly connected with said support base (2) and suitable to receive said aircraft. Specifically, the landing footboard (3) includes a central body (4), coupled with support base (2), and a plurality of peripheral panels (5), operatively connected with drive means (6) which move the peripheral panels (5) from/to a rest position, in which said peripheral panels (5) are contained within the dimensions of the central body (4), to/from an operating position, in which the peripheral panels (5) projects laterally from the central body (4).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for adjusting a guard period in a base station for a cellular wireless communication system. The base station is adapted to communicate in a frame structure comprising a downlink frame followed by the guard period followed by an uplink frame. The method comprises the following steps: measuring interference in dependence on time from at least one interfering base station; and adjusting an uplink frame start time within the frame structure in dependence on the measured interference. The invention also relates to a base station, a network management entity, a computer program product and a method for operating the network entity.

Abstract: A steering device for vehicles, comprising a grip body which can be maneuvered by the user, is connected rotatably to the structure of a vehicle, about a rotation axis, and is connected functionally to elements adapted to impart a change of direction to the vehicle. At least one decorative element is associated with the grip body, bears at least one graphic marking and has, with respect to the structure of the vehicle, a preset reading position, in which the graphic marking can be read by the user. The device further comprises elements adapted to keep the decorative element in the reading position, independently of the angular position assumed by the grip body with respect to the structure of the vehicle about its rotation axis.

Abstract: A user equipment includes a transceiver for communicating with a base station via a wireless communication link, a memory for storing information corresponding to units of the base station, a processor for interpreting an error message received from a unit of the base station by comparing the received message with the stored information and a display for displaying the error in a natural language.

Abstract: Example embodiments are directed towards a network node, and corresponding method, for a configuration of scheduling or control timing for a user equipment in a multiple cell communications network. The configuration of scheduling or control timing being based on at least two ordered sets of timing configuration numbers, each ordered set corresponding to a cell associated with the user equipment in the multiple cell communications network.

Abstract: Resource-type weighting is used in evaluating the use-rights associated with hardware resources.

Abstract: A method for making a structure comprising an active part comprising at least two layers from a first single crystal silicon substrate, said method comprising the steps of: a) making at least one porous silicon zone in the first substrate, b) making an epitaxial growth deposition of a single crystal silicon layer on the entire surface of the first substrate and the surface of the porous silicon zone, c) machining the epitaxially grown single crystal layer at the porous silicon zone to make a first suspended zone, d) removing or oxidizing the porous silicon, e) depositing a sacrificial layer being selective towards silicon, f) machining the first substrate, g) releasing the suspended zones by withdrawing the sacrificial layer.