Abstract: A method and a signaling node for reducing signaling during call setup in a communication network. The signaling node is an intermediate node on a signaling path between an origination node and a destination node. When a call setup delay is experienced, the intermediate node receives a first excessive delay indication signal from the destination node and forwards the signal to the origination node. A timer for supervising excessive delay indication signals is then started in the intermediate node. Prior to expiration of the timer, additional excessive delay indication signals received from the destination node are not forwarded. After expiration of the timer, the intermediate node sends a single excessive delay indication signal to the origination node.

Abstract: A bioinformation detection device, comprising a three-layer structure having a base, an elastic body, and a cover body, wherein a closed space is formed by a load applied to the structure, a strain detection element is sealed in the closed space, and an air pressure variation caused by bioinformation is converted into an electric signal and taken out, whereby the detail bioinformation can be accurately provided for a long time.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses monoclonal and chimeric antibodies that bind to lipoteichoic acid of Gram positive bacteria. The antibodies also bind to whole bacteria and enhance phagocytosis and killing of the bacteria in vitro and enhance protection from lethal infection in vivo. The mouse monoclonal antibody has been humanized and the resulting chimeric antibody provides a previously unknown means to diagnose, prevent and/or treat infections caused by gram positive bacteria bearing lipoteichoic acid. This invention also encompasses a peptide mimic of the lipoteichoic acid epitope binding site defined by the monoclonal antibody. This epitope or epitope peptide mimic identifies other antibodies that may bind to the lipoteichoic acid epitope. Moreover, the epitope or epitope peptide mimic provides a valuable substrate for the generation of vaccines or other therapeutics.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preventing hanging resources in connection with an SRNS Relocation Procedure and/or a Routing Area Update Procedure for a terminal roaming in a UMTS or a GPRS network. According to a first aspect of the present invention, when the SGSN from which a terminal is roaming detects a fault after the Relocation Command in the SRNS Relocation Procedure, a Relocation Cancel Procedure also involving any involved GGSN is initiated. According to a second aspect of the present invention, a timer is started in the SGSN to which the terminal is roaming when the Forward Relocation Request in the Routing Area Update Procedure is received. If this SGSN does not receive a Routing Area Update Request within a predefined time period, the SGSN initiate a clean up of the resources that have been occupied during the procedures towards the involved nodes.

Abstract: A network is described herein which includes a node and a downstream node where the node is capable of altering a Quality of Service (QoS) class of one client (packet) which is associated with a plurality of clients (packets) in a manner such that when the downstream node receives and processes the altered client and the associated clients it will not reorder the altered client and the associated clients.

Abstract: An inductive proximity switch with a housing formed of a nonmagnetic, high-grade steel, with a transmitting coil, two receiving coils which are connected in series in opposite directions and which are located symmetrically relative to the transmitting coil, and an evaluation circuit which is connected to the receiving coils. At a given size, the inductive proximity switch has a relatively large operating distance and the operating distance is largely stable, especially is largely independent of temperature, essentially in that, on the back of the receiving coils, opposite the influence side, there is a pre-damping element and the pre-damping properties of the pre-damping element at least approximately correspond to the pre-damping properties of the housing on the influence side.

Abstract: A device for generating a noise signal, which may be used for generating a truly random sequence (10) of bits is disclosed. The device comprises a noise source (11), and an amplifier (12) connected to the noise source (11). The device according noise source according to the invention is protected from interfering signals to provide high noise-interference ratio. Further, the present invention relates to an integrated circuit and an electronic apparatus comprising the device for generating a noise signal according to the invention.

Abstract: High temperature bags for use in high temperature processes. Suitable high temperature processes include cooking food products, such as whole muscle meats, and sterilization of medical instruments. The high temperature bags may be comprised of multilayer films comprising materials that can withstand high temperatures and also have other beneficial properties such as, for example, the ability to be readily heat sealed, durability, no adhesion to food products, and good/improved moisture and gas barrier properties. These high temperature bags can preferably withstand temperatures greater than the boiling point of water, i.e., 212° F., more preferably greater than 300° F. and more even more preferably greater than 350° F. Furthermore, the high temperature bags may be used to freeze and ship products and may be placed directly into a high temperature environment, such as an oven or microwave, in order to cook or sterilize a product contained within the bag.

Abstract: High temperature thermoformed webs for use in high temperature processes. Suitable high temperature processes include cooking food products, such as whole muscle meats, and sterilization of medical instruments. The high temperature thermoformed webs are comprised of films comprising materials that can withstand high temperatures and also have other beneficial properties such as the ability to be thermoformed, can be readily heat sealed, durability, good tear strength, puncture resistance, good moisture barrier properties, and good gas barrier properties. These thermoformed webs can withstand temperatures greater than the boiling point of water, i.e., 212° F., preferably greater than 300° F. and more preferably greater than 350° F. Also, methods of making thermoformed webs for packaging and high temperature cooking/sterilization of products.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to providing constant phase digital attenuation. In one embodiment, a digital attenuator circuit comprises an input node to receive an input signal to be attenuated, an output node to output an attenuated signal, a reference loss path between the input node and the output node, and an attenuation path between the input node and the output node. The reference loss path comprises switching elements and matching circuitry to improve Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR), and the attenuation path comprises switching elements and attenuating circuitry to attenuate the input signal when the digital attenuator circuit is switched from a reference loss state to an attenuation state. An effective phase length of the reference loss path and an effective phase length of the attenuation path may be equalized to provide a constant phase when the digital attenuator circuit is switched between states. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An audio program and message distribution system in which a host system organizes and transmits program segments to client subscriber locations. A playback unit at the subscriber location reproduces the program segments received from the host and includes mechanisms for interactively navigating among the program segments. Voice input and control mechanisms included in the player allow the user to perform hands-free navigation of the program materials.

Abstract: A MN, a method and a VMAP for increasing efficiency of handover of the MN from a AR1 to a AR2. The VMAP is hierarchically below a MAP and above the AR1. The MN has a RCoA valid under the MAP and a LCoA valid under the AR1. The VMAP comprises an OMM Function capable of receiving a PathUM thereby informing the VMAP that the MN 412 is handing over to the AR2, computing a LCoA2 valid under the AR2 and forwarding traffic received on the LCoA to the LCoA2. A VMAP Binding Cache Entry for the MN comprises at least the MN's RCoA, the MN's LCoA and a unique value associated with the MN. The VMAP, therewith, computes the LCoA2 using a same function as in the MN. Prior to receiving the PathUM, the VMAP could receive an E-LBA issued from the MAP and addressed to the LCoA comprising the MN's RCoA and the unique value associated with the MN and thereafter, creating or updating the VBCE for the MN using information included therein.

Abstract: A mobile apparatus and method for recycling an invert emulsion based drilling fluid, in which the invert emulsion based drilling fluid includes an oleaginous component and an aqueous component. The apparatus includes an emulsion breaking tank, a water treatment tank, a filter press, and hydrocarbon filters. The method includes: mixing said invert emulsion drilling fluid with a emulsion breaker, wherein the emulsion breaker is a mixture of an alkyl glucoside and an alkane sulfonate; and separating the oleaginous component of the invert emulsion drilling fluid from the aqueous component of the invert emulsion drilling fluid. The method preferably utilizes an emulsion breaker that is a combination of an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant and an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant.

Abstract: A method of cementing a pipe into a wellbore filled with a drilling fluid that includes displacing the drilling fluid with the displacement fluid which includes a base fluid, a micronized weighting agent; suspending a pipe in the wellbore; and pumping cement into the wellbore to substantially fill the annulus formed between the outer surface of the pipe and the wellbore is disclosed.

Abstract: A vibratory separator including a screen having a filter element and a center screen disk. The vibratory separator also including a magnet disposed on top of the center pedestal support, wherein the center screen disk and the magnet are configured to magnetically interact. Additionally, a method for replacing a screen for a vibratory separator including actuating a vibratory separator decoupler and breaking a first magnetic interaction between a first magnetic interaction surface and a second magnetic interaction surface. The method further including removing a first screen from the vibratory separator, installing a second screen into the vibratory separator, and establishing a second magnetic interaction.

Abstract: This invention relates to adjusting a filter of a time-continuous Sigma-Delta converter arranged to convert an analog input signal (Sin) to a digital output signal. A control signal indicative of a gain of the filter is provided, and the gain of the filter is adjusted in dependence of the control signal. The control signal is provided from the digital output signal of the Sigma-Delta converter. In this way the performance of the Sigma-Delta converter can be improved in a simple way that requires no or few additional analog components, and the Sigma-Delta converter itself is used to adjust its performance. Using a signal from the digital domain of the Sigma-Delta converter is advantageous in that it is typically easier, faster and more precise to process signals in the digital domain.

Abstract: An antenna comprising a layer of conductor having a plurality of non-conductive slits disposed therein, each slit comprising a longitudinal dimension greater than a transverse direction, a feed line disposed beneath the layer of conductor to couple signal energy between the feed line and the slits, wherein the feed line crosses each slit in the transverse direction at least once, and a dielectric layer separating the layer of conductor from the feed line.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selecting cells in a mobile telecommunications system, the system comprising a network of a plurality of cells of a Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS) and a network of a plurality of cells of a second Radio Access Technology (RAT), the method comprising, at a user equipment device: when in UMTS mode, flagging in a neighbouring cell list stored on the user equipment device information for a cell of a second RAT which is known to be unsuitable for selection. Information from the neighbouring cell list information for the flagged cell may be removed, in particular for a limited period of time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a package/applicator (1) for mascara (M), said package/applicator comprising: a receptacle (5, 6) of axis (X?X) and a wall (6) defining an inside space, the top portion (6b) of the wall (6) being stiffened, and the bottom portion (6a) of the wall (6) being flexible and capable of being moved from an expanded position to a squeezed position; closure means (2, 3a) for temporarily closing said receptacle (5, 6); a head (4) that is mounted on a stem (3b) that is secured to closure means (2, 3a), and that is capable of being put into contact with a mascara (M) in the closed position, such that the volume defined by the bottom portion (6a) represents 15% to 60% of the total volume defined by the wall (6). Alternatively, the packaging and applicator assembly (1) is such that the major fraction of the head (4) is facing said stiffened portion (6b) perpendicularly relative to (X?X). For use in applying makeup.