Abstract: Disclosed are the dbp gene and dbp-derived nucleic acid segments from Borrelia burgdorferi, the etiological agent of Lyme disease, and DNA segments encoding dbp from related borrelias. Also disclosed are decorin binding protein compositions and methods of use. The DBP protein and antigenic epitopes derived therefrom are contemplated for use in the treatment of pathological Borrelia infections, and in particular, for use in the prevention of bacterial adhesion to decorin. DNA segments encoding these proteins and anti-(decorin binding protein) antibodies will also be of use in various screening, diagnostic and therapeutic applications including active and passive immunization and methods for the prevention of Borrelia colonization in an animal. These DNA segments and the peptides derived therefrom are contemplated for use in the preparation of vaccines and, also, for use as carrier proteins in vaccine formulations, and in the formulation of compositions for use in the prevention of Lyme disease.

Abstract: A method, and associated apparatus, improves the authentication security of authentication procedures performed by a wireless host when requesting access to communicate with a host site of a private network. A password is generated by the execution of an application at a processing device of a SIM (subscriber identity module) defined in the GSM Phase 2+ system. When generated thereat, improved authentication security results as computations need not be performed at a wireless host or other separate physical entity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fabric (10) for arresting ballistic articles, the fabric (10) comprising first (11) and second (12) woven layers secured together. The working fibers of the first (11) and second (12) layers are of substantially inextensible yarns such as aramid fibers. The working fibers of the first layer (11) are perpendicular to the working fibers of the second layer (12).

Abstract: A machine (1) for interfolding sheet material (4a, 4b) starting from a web (3a, 3b) of paper and the like. A sequence of offset sheets (4a, 4b) is formed on folding rollers (7a, 7b) which are counter-rotating with respect to each other and have a plurality of circumferential grooves (15a, 15b), in which oscillating folding arms engage (20a, 20b) so as to form a stack (17) of interfolded sheets (4a, 4b). The folding arms (20a, 20b) have pivots (21) very close to the periphery of the folding rollers (7a, 7b), inside or outside of the grooves (15a, 15b). Moreover they can be operated by a crank mechanism that allows to the grooves (15a, 15b) to be shallow enough also in case of rollers (7a, 7b) of enlarged diameter. For the same reason, the folding arms (20a, 20b) can have a bent portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mobile radio communication. More particularly, the invention relates to a method, a device and a terminal (10) for mobile radio communication, which comprises an antenna unit (102), a radio portion (104), a control unit (120), a unit (122) for storing of control programs, a unit (124) for storing of data, a keypad unit (110), a display unit (112), a power supply unit (12) which is the sole common storing unit for electrical charge, a means (26) for sensing the electrical charge in the power supply unit (12) and for determining a matched measuring signal (CL) which corresponds to the electrical charge of the power supply unit, a comparison means (32) for continuous determination of the difference between the matched measuring signal (CL) and a reference signal (Uref), which is a conversion of a reference value parameter R.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for synchronizing data frames from a wide bandwidth data stream which is divided up and transmitted across a plurality of parallel channels in a mobile telephone system. Prior to transmitting the data frames, a transmit synchronizer synchronizes data frames aligned in the same position in different parallel channels by inserting a common bit from a repeating PN synchronization sequence into the aligned data frames. Upon receiving the data frames at a destination, a receive synchronizer extracts the synchronization bit from each data frame. A series of sequential bits from each parallel channel is compared against the original PN synchronization sequence to identify the position of each data frame relative to the other data frames and reconstructs the original wide bandwidth data stream.

Abstract: An antenna presenting improved polarization isolation is disclosed which presents at least two columns of rectangular micro-strip or patch elements which each has a single, linear polarization. Each column presents radiation elements of either about +45 or −45 degrees. At least two such columns are combined such that an antenna is obtained which then becomes dual polarized. Furthermore the columns are arranged such that the patches are alternately sidewise displaced to form a herringbone pattern. In other words a next patch of one column is placed on the symmetry lines through nearby patches of the other column. In this way the coupling between the patches is minimized and a high isolation is achieved between the two states of polarization. The achieved two linear states of polarization are utilized separately for polarization diversity.

Abstract: A method for determining the pricing at which a provider will provide and offering of goods and services to a customer. Under the method, at least one area of the customer's business in which using the provider's offering will create economic benefits for the customer is first identified. Next, money values are assigned to the at least one area of the customer's business in which use of the provider's offering will create economic benefits. The money values are then compiled by a computer system into an initial value share. In the next step, it is mathematically determined which portion of the initial value share will constitute the price at which the provider will provide the offering to the customer for an initial interval of time. After calculating the initial value share and after the initial interval of time, a new value share for a current interval is generated based upon a previously calculated value share for an immediately past interval.

Abstract: A digital radio network having a first single random access for packet data is enhanced by providing a second access which includes a second random access channel for controlled short data messages and a polled data channel for larger data messages. All mobiles operating within the system can access the first channel but only dual-mode mobiles can connect to the second access.

Abstract: A home location register (HLR) and method of routing a call directed to a portable directory number in a radio telecommunications network. The network includes an originating mobile switching center (O-MSC) and a Number Portability Database (NPDB). The O-MSC first sends a Location Request (LOCREQ) message to the HLR requesting a routing number. The LOCREQ message includes a dialed directory number. The HLR determines whether a routing number is assigned to the dialed directory number. If not, the HLR sends a Number Portability Request (NPREQ) message to the NPDB and includes the dialed directory number. A location routing number (LRN) assigned to the dialed directory number is then retrieved from the NPDB and sent to the HLR. The HLR forwards the LRN to the O-MSC, which then routes the call to the LRN.

Abstract: A capacitive switch is presented including an oscillator, with a gauge length and an evaluation circuit. The oscillator delivers a measurement signal and the gauge length has at least one sensor with a sending electrode and a measurement electrode. The switch has a low noise emission and is especially invulnerable to incident noise due to the fact that there is a noise source and two correlators. In the first correlator, frequency-spreading of the measurement signal takes place. The frequency-spreading measurement signal is connected to the second input of the second correlator and to the sending electrode. The measurement electrode is connected to the first input of the second correlator.

Abstract: A method and composition for treating swine to increase their resistance to pathogenic microorganisms are disclosed. Microbial infections may be prevented or reduced in swine populations by administration of immune lymphokines which have been produced by the splenic T cells of immunized swine. The process and compositions are particularly useful for the control of Salmonella in swine.

Abstract: An efficient and repeatable method for manufacturing a protectively coated helical conductor antenna. The helical conductor is threaded onto a temporary, removable support, such as a bolt including a shaped head and a shank having threads to hold the helical conductor. After being threaded on the bolt, the entire winding and the bolt shank are placed within an injection mold cavity. The mold also includes a recess outside of the injection cavity for accommodating the bolt head, with the recess being shaped to permit a specific orientation for the bolt. The shape of the bolt head and the recess define a repeatable orientation for the bolt and helical conductor. As a result, the point of injection relative to the helical winding may be exactly repeated time and time again. This allows selection of an injection point relative to the helical winding that produces minimal deformation, and the obtainment of consistent results thereby reducing variation and necessary manufacturing tolerances.

Abstract: In a quarter-wave coaxial cavity resonator, having a cavity with a cylinder inner wall (1), and bottom (3) and top (4) walls and a symmetry axis (2) with a resonator bar (5), a high coupling degree to a feed line (12) is obtained by a T-formed antenna with two equally long arms forming the antenna proper and the stem (9) forming the lead to the feed line. The antenna proper has one end (10) electrically and mechanically connected to the bottom end (6) of the resonator rod, whereas the opposite end (11) is free, and the antenna is parallel to the resonator rod and at a small distance therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a composition comprising macrophages, optionally activated, and/or cells derived from-monocytes with a strong potential for antigen presentation, said process comprising a stage of culture of monocytes present in the starting composition, this stage being preceding and/or followed by a stage of elimination of all or part of the constituents other than the monocytes present in the starting composition, with the aid of antibodies directed against said constituents, and/or followed by a stage of elutriation. The invention also concerns the compositions of kits of reducing this process to practice.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for effectuating voice communication between a mobile station and a mobile radio network. A gateway to the mobile radio network receives an incoming voice call for a destination mobile station and accesses information pertaining the status and location of the destination mobile station. A determination is made as to whether the destination mobile station is capable of operation in a voice mode using circuit-switched communications across a traffic channel. If the destination mobile station is operable in the voice mode, a circuit-switched communication on a traffic channel is established between the mobile radio network and the destination mobile station. Otherwise, the incoming voice call is routed to a voice gateway which converts the voice call to data packets and routes the data packets to the mobile station across an Internet Protocol communication network to a packet gateway of the mobile radio network.

Abstract: Invert emulsion compositions including an oleaginous, a non-oleaginous and an amine surfactant that are useful in the oil and gas well drilling art are disclosed. The amine surfactant is selected so that the invert emulsion can be converted form a water-in-oil type emulsion to a oil-in-water type emulsion upon the protonation of the amine surfactant. Deprotonation of the amine surfactant reverses the conversion.

Abstract: A device for starting the engine of model jet engines. The device includes an electric motor with a coupling mechanism, enables the electric motor to be coupled to the turbine and start the turbine in operation and thereafter, decouple from the turbine after the turbine of the engine has started rotating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for encoding an analogue signal having an amplitude with a non-uniform probability density. The method includes quantising the signal as falling within one of plural signal level ranges, and coding the quantised signal by assigning codewords to the quantising levels so as to generate a binary coded message. Each codeword has plural binary-valued digits. The codewords are assigned to the quantising levels in accordance with the occurrence probability of the quantising levels and the number of bits having a first value in the codeword such that quantisation levels of higher occurrence probability are assigned codewords with fewer bits having a first value than those assigned to quantisation levels of lower occurrence probability. The coding includes generating the binary coded message such that the number of bits in the coded message is minimized.