Abstract: The invention relates to a nucleic acid sequence encoding an itaconate transporting Major Facilitator Superfamily Transporter (MFST) gene sequence and the protein encoded thereby. Preferably said sequence is the nucleic acid that comprises the sequence of ATEG_09972.1 of Aspergillus terreus or homologues thereof. Overexpression of the protein enhances the production of itaconic acid in micro-organisms.

Abstract: The invention provides novel markers for classifying the housing systems of eggs. Classification methods as well as kits of parts using these novel markers are also herewith provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optoelectric device may include the steps of providing a layer of an optoelectric active material between a first electrode and a second electrode, providing a patterned electrically insulating layer structure at least one of said electrodes, the patterned electrically insulating layer structure having openings, providing an electrolyte in said openings, and depositing a metallic layer in said openings from the electrolyte by electroplating, wherein the electrolyte is formed by an ionic liquid.

Abstract: A system and method for layer-by-layer production of an object is provided. The system includes a construction shape having a carrying surface adapted for carrying a layer of build material, a plate having a holding surface adapted for holding an object in an object build area, a moveable reservoir having a plurality of containment surfaces defining a containment area adapted for containing a volume of build material within the moveable reservoir, and an exposure unit adapted for exposing at least a portion of the layer of build material in the object build area so that the portion of the layer of build material solidifies to form a solidified layer of the object.

Abstract: A method of producing location information relating to articles (e.g. 9o) utilizes tag devices (10, 1112, • • •)• The method comprises the steps of: • the tag devices (e.g. I0), when in each other's proximity, exchanging identification data and storing the time and date of the exchange together with the identification data of the other tag device, and also storing data relating to previous exchanges, • the tag devices, when in the proximity of an information collection device (e.g. 2o), communicating the stored times and dates together with the stored identification data to an information collection device, • the information collection device (20) transmitting the times and dates and the identification data received from the tag devices to a central processing device (3), and • the central processing device (3) deriving location information from the times and dates and the identification data. Each tag device (e.g. 1o), during each encounter with another tag device (e.g.

Abstract: A system for detecting defects in a pipe wall, comprises an ultrasonic transducer which is arranged for emitting, via an exit opening, ultrasonic signals from the interior of the pipe towards its wall and for receiving, via an entrance opening, backscattered signals from the wall. The system is arranged to emit and receive a multitude of signals having their main directions within a plane mainly perpendicular to the pipe axis. The openings are configured to make the ultrasonic transmission signal diverge and/or to receive back signals from a diverging range of angles over a large area of the pipe wall, by using openings with a diameter with magnitude of the wavelength of the ultrasonic signals. Sets of emitted and backscattered signals for different emission and reception positions are processed, in processing means, to form an image based on transmission times between emission and reception of backscattered signals.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for managing service interactions in a combined service. The system includes a first aspect of service delivery for providing a first service, a second aspect of service delivery for providing a second service, a combined aspect of service delivery for providing a combined service capable of associating the first service to one of the second service. The combined service is implemented using a combined state model, which includes a predetermined number of combined states formed on the basis of the states of the first and the second service and armed detection points for detecting predetermined transitions between the combined states. The combined aspect of service delivery further includes a combined state manager adapted to transmit a control signal to the first and/or the second aspects of service delivery for inducing a predetermined state transition in the respective first and/or the second service in response to the activation of an armed detection point.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for providing feedback to a user on his or her running style or running technique. The system employs a pressure sensitive surface to record a gait line of the center of pressure exerted by the user's foot on an underlying surface during a footstep period. In case of a fore or mid-foot landing the gait line may be observed to move backwards with respect to the sagittal plane. From a backwards-going gait line two time stamps are determined. The first timestamp T1 is the time that the foot strikes the ground. The second timestamp T2 is the time that the gait line reaches the most backward position. From the time difference between these two timestamps a loading time dT is determined. The reactivity of the running style describes the viscoelastic behavior of the muscle-tendon unit and may be calculated as a function of this loading time and/or the distance moved by the centre of pressure backwards towards the heel.

Abstract: An electro-optic device may include a substrate that supports a first and a second electrode, a functional structure including at least one functional layer that is electrically coupled to the electrodes, and an etched metal structure electrically coupled to at least one of the electrodes.

Abstract: This invention relates to inducible release vehicle comprised of crosslinked carbohydrates or proteins and an active ingredient. The release is induced by an external stimulus, e.g. an enzyme such as amylase. Such a vehicle can particularly be used in an applications for preventing microbial decay or combating microbial infections. Other uses are for oral applications such as providing anti-caries or flavoring compounds and for pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical applications.

Abstract: This invention relates to inducible release vehicle comprised of crosslinked carbohydrates or proteins and an active ingredient. The release is induced by an external stimulus, e.g. an enzyme such as amylase. Such a vehicle can particularly be used in applications for preventing microbial decay or combating microbial infections. Other uses are for oral applications such as providing antdaries or flavoring compounds and for pharmaceutical and/or nutraceutical applications.

Abstract: Method for exchanging control codes between a SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) enabled first network element (1) of an IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) network (2), e.g. a mobile terminal connected to such network, and a UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) enabled second network element (3) of a UPnP enabled network (4), both networks being interconnected by an IMS/UPnP interface (5). The first network element (1) addresses a request to a SIP/SIP interface (6), using an address which conforms to the Wildcard PSI (Public Service Identity) format and comprising a PSI address part A which is valid for PSI addressing, and a wildcard address part A?. Then the PSI address part A is converted, in the SIP/SIP interface (6), into a valid SIP URI (Universal Resource Identifier) address B assigned to die IMS/UPnP interface (5), while the wildcard address part A1 is converted into an address parameter B1, pointing or assigned to the second network element of the UPnP enabled network.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a nanosieve composite membrane, a method for preparing a nanosieve composite membrane, a roll-to-roll apparatus for carrying out the method, and a method for separating a feed flow with particulate matter. The nanosieve composite of the invention comprises an inorganic nanosieve layer supported on a porous polymer membrane substrate and a metallic adhesion layer or underlayer between the inorganic nanosieve layer and the polymer substrate, wherein said polymer membrane comprises an inorganic coating such that the polymeric support is sandwiched between the inorganic coating and the inorganic sieve layer, and wherein said inorganic nanosieve layer has an average pore diameter as determined by scanning electron microscopy of 200 nm or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical H+-sensor, comprising an H+-indicator material, wherein the H+-indicator material is present between a support material and a H+-permeable layered structure, the layered structure comprising an H+-permeable hydrophilic layer and an H+-permeable cation exchange layer. Further, the invention relates to a method for determining the H+-concentration, e.g. expressed as pH, in a product or sample thereof, the method comprising contacting the product or sample with an optical H+-sensor according to the invention, measuring an optical property of the indicator material, and determining the H+-concentration of the product or sample based on said optical property.

Abstract: A signal processing module (50) comprises a difference signal generating module (60) for generating at least one difference signal (?) from a first and a second acceleration measurement vector signal (S1, S2), the first and the second acceleration measurement vector signal (S1, S2) respectively comprising a first and a second sequence of vector signal samples, the vector signal samples comprising at least a first and a second linearly independent acceleration measurement signal component, wherein the vector signal samples represent a measurement result of an acceleration sensor having a variable orientation as a function of time, wherein samples in the first sequence have a corresponding sample in the second sequence.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a functional stack (10) and a cover (50) coupled thereto by an insulating adhesive layer (30). The functional stack (10) comprises a first transparent and electrically conductive layer (22), a second electrically conductive layer (24) and a functional structure (26), comprising at least one layer, sandwiched between said first and second conductive layer. The cover (50) includes a substrate (52) and at least a first conductive structure (66, 68) that is arranged in a first plane between the adhesive layer (28) and the substrate (52). First and second transverse electrical conductors (32, 34) transverse to the first plane (61) electrically interconnect the first and the second electrically conductive layer (22, 24) with the first and the second conductive structure (66, 68) in the first plane (61).

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for the determination of the binding coefficient of a hydrophobic chemical compound comprising: g. Providing an assay plate with a plurality of rows and columns of test vessels; h. Providing the majority of the test vessels in said assay plate with a polymer, wherein in each row the amount of polymer coating per test vessel is increased; i. Filling each test vessel with a solution of binding partner to which the binding coefficient should be assayed, wherein in each column the amount of binding partner is increased; j. Adding the hydrophobic compound and incubate the plate; k. Determining the concentration of said compound in said polymer or in the solution; l. Calculating the protein binding coefficient of the compound.

Abstract: A thin film solar cell module (1) is disclosed that is substantially translucent in at least a first wavelength domain. The module comprises a photo-electric layer (20) arranged for receiving solar radiation and for converting solar radiation in at least a second wavelength domain different from the at least a first wavelength domain into electric energy and a selectively reflective layer (30) arranged against the photo-electric layer for selectively reflecting radiation in said second wavelength domain transmitted by the photo-electric layer.

Abstract: A transmit/receive switch circuit has a comprises a controllable transmit section and a controllable receive section, having an output and an input coupled to an RF transmit/receive terminal respectively. The transmit section comprises a first transistor having a main current channel coupled between an RF transmit signal input and the RF transmit/receive terminal. The receive section comprises a first transistor having a main current channel coupled between the RF transmit/receive terminal and a RF receive signal output and a second transistor having a main current channel coupled between the RF receive signal output and ground. A signal that is derived from an RF input signal at the RF transmit/receive terminal is rectified. The rectified signal is used to control a control electrode of the second transistor of the receive section to make this transistor increasingly conductive with increasing RF signal amplitude.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of guiding a salvo of guided projectiles to a target. The method comprises the steps of generating a beam defining a common reference coordinate system, determining the position of each projectile relative to the beam, and providing to each projectile: position information of other projectiles. Further, the method includes the step of associating dispersion parameters to the salvo of guided projectiles. In addition, the method comprises the step of determining numerical values of the dispersion parameters based on accuracy uncertainty. Also, the method includes the step of controlling the projectiles to an optimal dispersion by using a swarming technique based on the position information of the projectiles and on the numerical values of the dispersion parameters.