Abstract: An adaptor is shaped for allowing use of a micro SIM card in a mini SIM card implemented device. An adaptor body is shaped like a micro SIM card and may include a cutout region for receiving a micro SIM card therein.

Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods are provided for collecting/harvesting direct current (DC) power received from a power source(s). The system comprises a controlled impedance power controller comprises a power converter configured to present a positive equivalent resistive load to the at least one power source over a range of input power levels. Exemplary systems and methods are provided for collecting radio frequency (RF) power. An exemplary system comprises at least two rectenna elements, a power controller, and a DC combining circuit. The DC combining circuit is associated with the at least two rectenna elements and the DC combining circuit is configured to dynamically combine the at least two rectenna elements in one of a plurality of series/parallel configurations. The power controller is configured to control the DC combining circuit to achieve a desired overall power output from the at least two rectenna elements.

Abstract: A series of heteroaryl-substituted quinoxaline and quinoline derivatives, being selective inhibitors of PI3 kinase enzymes, are accordingly of benefit in medicine, for example in the treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, metabolic, oncological, nociceptive or ophthalmic conditions.

Abstract: A series of 5,6-dihydro-1-benzothiophen-7(4H)-one derivatives, and analogues thereof, which are substituted in the 2-position by an optionally substituted morpholin-4-yl moiety, being selective inhibitors of PI3 kinase enzymes, are accordingly of benefit in medicine, for example in the treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, metabolic, oncological, nociceptive or ophthalmic conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed are lockable instrument assemblies for quick and easy configuration of surgical instrumentation. The assemblies are operable between a locked and unlocked position, and generally include an aperture having a shaped profile which receives an adjustment member therein. When the assemblies are placed in a locked assembly configuration, the adjustment member is prevented from rotating or translating within the aperture. When the assemblies are placed in an unlocked assembly configuration, the adjustment member is permitted to rotate or translate within the aperture. Also disclosed are methods of using and making lockable instrument assemblies.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a sealed container having a reduced pressure atmosphere are disclosed. The container is suitable for housing an infrared detector array. Outgassing can be enhanced by adding features to solder preforms that maintain pathways for gasses to more readily exit the container prior to sealing thereof. Getters can be used to mitigate undesirable gases within the sealed container. One or more bolometers can be used to determine if the sealed container is leaking. A vacuum positioning fixture can be used to assemble the components of the infrared detector assembly and to place the infrared detector assemblies into a vacuum chamber. The cost of manufacturing such infrared detector assemblies may be reduced and the reliability thereof enhanced.

Abstract: There is provided a slowly implantable electrode. A coating for an electrode, the coating includes a shape-memory polymer. A method for inserting an electrode into brain tissue by inserting an implantable electrode having a shape-memory polymer coated electrode into brain tissue.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method in a communication system with at least two different access systems, wherein a first access system is capable of handling a first number of communications between a mobile user equipment (MUE) and the first access system and wherein a second access system is capable of handling a second number of communications between the mobile user equipment (MUE) and the second access system. The communication system contains at least one means for making at least one decision, which communication or communications are handed over in the case that the mobile user equipment (MUE) moves between the first access system and the second access system and at least one means for executing the at least one decision.

Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated, synthetic or recombinant ?-conotoxin peptide having the ability to inhibit a neuronal amine transporter, nucleic acid molecules encoding all or part of such peptides, antibodies to such peptides and uses and methods of treatment involving them.

Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods are provided for collecting/harvesting direct current (DC) power received from a power source(s). The system comprises a controlled impedance power controller comprises a power converter configured to present a positive equivalent resistive load to the at least one power source over a range of input power levels. Exemplary systems and methods are provided for collecting radio frequency (RF) power. An exemplary system comprises at least two rectenna elements, a power controller, and a DC combining circuit. The DC combining circuit is associated with the at least two rectenna elements and the DC combining circuit is configured to dynamically combine the at least two rectenna elements in one of a plurality of series/parallel configurations. The power controller is configured to control the DC combining circuit to achieve a desired overall power output from the at least two rectenna elements.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a sealed container having a reduced pressure atmosphere are disclosed. The container is suitable for housing an infrared detector array. Outgassing can be enhanced by adding features to solder preforms that maintain pathways for gasses to more readily exit the container prior to sealing thereof. Getters can be used to mitigate undesirable gases within the sealed container. One or more bolometers can be used to determine if the sealed container is leaking. A vacuum positioning fixture can be used to assemble the components of the infrared detector assembly and to place the infrared detector assemblies into a vacuum chamber. The cost of manufacturing such infrared detector assemblies may be reduced and the reliability thereof enhanced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a communication system with at least two different access systems, wherein a first access system is capable of handling a first number of communications between a mobile user equipment (MUE) and the first access system and wherein a second access system is capable of handling a second number of communications between the mobile user equipment (MUE) and the second access system. According to the invention the communication system contains at least one means for making at least one decision, which communication or communications are handed over in the case that the mobile user equipment (MUE) moves between the first access system and the second access system and at least one means for executing the at least one decision. The invention further relates to a method for managing a communication system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated, synthetic or recombinant ?-conotoxin peptide having the ability to inhibit a neuronal amine transporter, nucleic acid molecules encoding all or part of such peptides, antibodies to such peptides and uses and methods of treatment involving them.

Abstract: A method of making a capsule comprising: -forming one or more first films into a hemi-capsule, -filling the hemi-capsule with one or more capsule contents, -applying one or more second film to said hemi-capsule to form a complete capsule, said one or more second film being flat prior to capsule formation, -a curing stage to alter the shape of the capsule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement and a method for providing user station with access to (a) service providing network(s). It comprises a radio access network control node (RANCN) (3) acting as a gateway node between WLAN access points (AP) (2A,2B;4) and the service providing network, and it comprises connection processing means for adapting service providing network transport protocols such that a WLAN supporting user station (1A,1B;1) can access the service providing network services over the WLAN radio interface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement and a method for providing a user station with access to (a) service providing network(s) over a wireless radio access network, particularly Bluetooth. It comprises a radio access network control node (RANCN) (3) acting as a gateway node between access stations (HBS; 2A,2B) and the service providing network, and it comprises connection processing means for adapting service providing network transport protocols such that the user station (1A,1B) can acces the service providing network services over the radio interface of the wireless radio access network, whereby the 15 radio access network control node (3) reuses a set of service network transport protocols for communication over the radio access network, the reused protocols being tunneled using the Internet Protocol (IP) through an access station (HBS; 2A,2B) connected to the radio access network control node (3).

Abstract: There is provided a slowly implantable electrode. A coating for an electrode, the coating includes a shape-memory polymer. A method for inserting an electrode into brain tissue by inserting an implantable electrode having a shape-memory polymer coated electrode into brain tissue.

Abstract: A class of piperidine and related heterocyclic derivatives, C-substituted by a substituted aryl or heteroaryl moiety, and N-substituted by an ethylsulfonyl group which in turn is substituted at the 2-position by a hydroxamic acid moiety and also by a range of alternative substituents, being potent inhibitors of CD23 shedding, are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of allergic, inflammatory and neoplastic diseases.

Abstract: A class of piperazine and related heterocyclic derivatives, substituted at the 4-position by a substituted aryl or heteroaryl moiety, and at the 1-position by an ethylsulfonyl group which in turn is substituted at the 2-position by a hydroxamic acid moiety and also by a range of alternative substituents, being potent inhibitors of CD23 shedding, are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of allergic, inflammatory and neoplastic diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and logical units for providing services in a mobile communication system. In the mobile communication system a number of calls are handled for one user. The calls may have different bearer capabilities. In case a further call with its bearer capability requests a set-up, either another parallel call can be set-up or a call can be put on hold or can be disconnected or can be put in a waiting stage. Further to this the bearer capabilities of the number n+1 of calls are checked in order to determine whether any of the n calls have the same bearer capabilities. Further to this it is checked whether any of the calls fulfills bearer requirements and can be taken on hold. If any of the calls meets the requirement, the call is put on hold and the further call is set up. In addition to this services like a conference call and call forwarding are provided.