Abstract: VLAN numbering in access networks which bi-directionally connect subscribers and service providers. For an outgoing packet flowing in a direction from a network side to a subscriber side through a network terminator (NT), a port number appearing in a packet header on the network side is not copied by the NT into a header of a corresponding packet applied to the subscriber side, but the NT copies VLAN numbers for the services from the former to the latter packet headers. All services from one specific service provider are delivered to the subscriber through one specific physical port on the subscriber side which corresponds to the port number.

Abstract: One embodiment of a machine for the detection, tracking, and removal of 1-10 cm sized space debris is described. This machine utilizes a communications channel comprising both software and hardware in order to make use of information from the players of an augmented reality computer game, so as to combine this information with other information from a global network of tracking optical space debris sensors. This approach to solving the problem of 1-10 cm space debris has a number of advantages over prior art. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial material consisting of particles comprising an antimicrobial agent (A) and a carrier (B), wherein: the antimicrobial material is a granular material; at least 90% w/w of the particles have a particle size in the range of from 1.0 mm up to and including 8.0 mm measured according to the method DIN 66165-1/-2; at least 90% w/w of the particles have an aspect ratio R, equal to or lower than 8; the antimicrobial agent (A) comprises elemental silver nanoparticles; the antimicrobial agent (A) is present in an amount in the range of from 0.001% w/w up to and including 2% w/w on antimicrobial material; the carrier (B) is a polymer comprising a polyamide; the carrier (B) is present in an amount in the range of from 98% w/w up to and including 99.999% w/w on antimicrobial material. The invention further relates to an article comprising the granular antimicrobial material, a device comprising the granular antimicrobial material or the article.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are related to a media transport assembly for printers, such as a kiosk printer. The media transport assembly may comprise a biased guide roller structured to dampen media tension shocks, discontinuities, or variations. Other embodiments of the present invention may also provide a media transport assembly configured to allow increased flexibility in media supply roll mounting and for easy loading and threading of the media.

Abstract: A roller mill for comminuting brittle grinding stock comprises at least one grinding roller constructed as a loose roller and rotatable about an axis and interacting with a counter-surface such that grinding stock is comminuted between the grinding roller and counter-surface. Horizontally slidable bearing blocks bear the grinding roller and are guided in a frame rotatably about a vertical bearing axis. A pressing device applies an adjustable grinding pressure to the grinding roller via the bearing blocks. At least two resilient compensation elements are associated with each bearing block in order to compensate a skewed position and/or deflection of the grinding roller. The compensation elements are arranged between the frame and the bearing blocks, and, in the plan view of the roller mill, are arranged tangentially to a circle around the vertical bearing axis or constructed in a circular arc around the vertical bearing axis.

Abstract: The system according to the invention for thermally processing lumpy solid material substantially comprises a preheating device, a furnace and a separation or classification device which is arranged therebetween and which has a coarse material outlet connected to the furnace and a fine material outlet. The furnace and the preheating device are connected to each other by means of a gas/solid material line which is arranged so as to be inclined relative to the vertical, the furnace exhaust gases being introduced at the end of the gas/solid material line at the furnace side and the preheated solid material being supplied at the end at the preheater side. The separation or classification device is connected to a bypass line which branches off from the gas/solid material line so that at least a partial amount of the preheated solid material can be branched off via the bypass line by means of gravitational force and can be supplied to the separation or classification device.

Abstract: The roller grinding mill according to the invention for comminuting brittle grinding stock substantially comprises a. at least one grinding roller which co-operates with a counter-face in such a manner that the grinding stock is comminuted between the grinding roller and the counter-face and b. a pressing system for applying a force to the grinding stock via the grinding roller, the pressing system having the following components: b1. at least one hydropneumatic store and b2. at least one dual-articulation actuating cylinder which is connected to the hydropneumatic store and which has pistons and a housing, the dual-articulation actuating cylinder having two pistons and a housing which acts as a coupling rod.

Abstract: Apparatus for converting kinetic energy into usable power (200), comprises a frame (204) arranged to be fixed in a vehicle running track (202) and a plurality of plates (211 to 219 inclusive, and 221 to 229 inclusive) mounted to the frame. Each plate being movable in relation to the frame so as to drive an energy conversion means (232, 234). The energy conversion means has a rotating member (293 in FIG. 19) having variable inertia.

Abstract: A mobile decision support system for proactive decision support of an enterprise includes at least one server computer, at least one mobile communication device and at least one client system in operable communication over a network. The server computer includes a database. The client system may interface with the server computer and direct the configuration of hotspot information in the database. The hotspot information includes identification of a user, a response template and/or data. The mobile communication device may periodically request hotspot information from the server computer as a function of the user operating the mobile communication device. Based on the request, the hotspot information may be transmitted over the network to the mobile communication device. The user may generate a response to the hotspot information with the mobile communication device by selections within the response template.

Abstract: A communications tool that combines a software application and various communication systems that parallel natural styles of knowledge sharing and problem solving. It merges with normal patterns of relationship to create a seamless and transparent extension of community. By using computer, Internet, telephone, e-mail, and other communications technologies, the present invention brings these communities of practice to a new level of immediacy and relevance—one not encumbered by time or place. The invention is issue-centered versus document-centered, incorporates a leader-controlled structure, which is distributive and transparent, and enables stratification of items to allow multiple and simultaneous uses of the invention (e.g. dynamic FAQ, electronic whiteboard, expert center, committee review tool, etc.). Leaders control through inherited parameters.

Abstract: A pivot bearing having a first bearing surface of hollow cylindrical design, at least in sections. Guided in the first bearing surface is a second bearing surface of hollow cylindrical design, at least in sections. Rolling bodies are arranged between the bearing surfaces. The pivot bearing also has a cage for guiding the rolling bodies, and a slide block to prevent the cage from slipping. A first grove is formed in the first bearing surface and a second grove is formed in the second bearing surface. The groves are inclined transversely with respect to the running direction of the rolling bodies. the opposite inclination of the groves has the result that, if the spacing between bearing surfaces is neglected, the grooves intersect. The sliding block is guided between the grooves. The cage has a recess that holds the sliding block permitting cage control.

Abstract: The invention relates to VLAN numbering in access networks.

Abstract: A compact system adapted for card imaging, card laminating, or other card processing, comprises a card processor positioned on a horizontal card feed path and configured to process one or both faces of a rectangular card such as a plastic credit or debit card. A card feeder is arranged to feed cards one at a time onto the horizontal feed path upstream of the card processor, the feeder comprising a compartment for holding a stack of vertical cards each supported on a long edge and a card feed mechanism configured to successively draw a card from an end of the stack and translate it off the stack. A card re-director is configured to receive the card and to redirect it to an attitude in which it is parallel with the horizontal card feed path and positioned to be fed to the card processor along the horizontal feed path. The compartment is located above the horizontal card feed path, and the card feeder feeds cards substantially vertically downward into the card re-director.

Abstract: A compact system adapted for card imaging, card laminating, or other card processing, comprises a card processor positioned on a horizontal card feed path and configured to process one or both faces of a rectangular card such as a plastic credit or debit card. A card feeder is arranged to feed cards one at a time onto the horizontal feed path upstream of the card processor, the feeder comprising a compartment for holding a stack of vertical cards each supported on a long edge and a card feed mechanism configured to successively draw a card from an end of the stack and translate it off the stack. A card re-director is configured to receive the card and to redirect it to an attitude in which it is parallel with the horizontal card feed path and positioned to be fed to the card processor along the horizontal feed path. The compartment is located above the horizontal card feed path, and the card feeder feeds cards substantially vertically downward into the card re-director.

Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst comprising a titanium dioxide carrier and a mixture of metal oxides comprising at least one oxide of a metal selected from the group consisting of vanadium and tungsten and silicon oxide, comprised in such an amount that silicon (Si) is present in the catalyst in an amount of at least 1.0 wt %, relative to the weight of the catalyst. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of fumaronitrile and/or maleonitrile by ammoxidation of C4-straight chain hydrocarbons in the presence of a catalyst according to the invention.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring ground penetrating radar data is described which includes controlling the timing for generating stimulus electromagnetic waves and the sampling rate of reflected electromagnetic waves in response to the stimulus electromagnetic waves. Generally, the timing is adjusted for spatially over-sampling the ground penetrating radar data. The speed of the system can also be adjusted based on the measured data.

Abstract: A towing device is provided for use on a vehicle to facilitate the connection of a trailer hitch to a coupler. The towing device has a frame configured to be securely attachable to an undercarriage of the vehicle. An extension bar movably engages the frame. The movable engagement between the frame and the extension bar permits the extension bar to be extendable from the frame and retractable to a towing position with the frame facilitating the extension bar to be rotatable as the extension bar is extended. The extension bar may carry either a trailer hitch or a coupler.

Abstract: Process for the catalytic hydrogenation of a nitrite in the presence of an amine and a catalyst wherein the catalyst is a liquid-rinsed Raney-type catalyst contacted with a hydroxide prior to contacting the catalyst with the amine. The process results in higher selectivity in the formation of diamines from diniriles.

Abstract: A compact system adapted for card imaging, card laminating, or other card processing, comprises a card processor positioned on a horizontal card feed path and configured to process one or both faces of a rectangular card such as a plastic credit or debit card. A card feeder is arranged to feed cards one at a time onto the horizontal feed path upstream of the card processor, the feeder comprising a compartment for holding a stack of vertical cards each supported on a long edge and a card feed mechanism configured to successively draw a card from an end of the stack and translate it off the stack. A card re-director is configured to receive the card and to redirect it to an attitude in which it is parallel with the horizontal card feed path and positioned to be fed to the card processor along the horizontal feed path. The compartment is located above the horizontal card feed path, and the card feeder feeds cards substantially vertically downward into the card re-director.

Abstract: This patent embodies the concept of embedding a microprocessor or micro-controller, associated environment sensing transducers, and compensation elements, into every sensor or actuator element of a system which will allow monitoring of the conditions which affect the sensor performance and then provide a means of compensating for such effect.