Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a gateway wherein the method comprises to detect a downlink data packet session transmitted to the first user entity, and to amend the lifetime indicator in at least some of the data packets of the detected downlink data packet session such that the data packets for which the lifetime indicator has been amended, have reached the end of the lifetime and cannot be transmitted further when arriving at the first user entity.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing quality of service for video streaming, in which a Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) in a Policy Charging Control (PCC) architecture of a telecommunications system receives from a Policy Control Enforcement Function (PCEF) a notification indicating that a video service has started for streaming video content to a user equipment (UE). A first Quality of Service (QoS) setting for streaming the video service to the UE is determined. First QoS setting data identifying the first QoS setting is transmitted to the PCEF. The PCEF transmits a further notification to the PCRF indicating that a particular stage has been reached. The PCRF receives the notification from the PCEF. In response to the further notification, a second QoS setting specifying a lower QoS than the first QoS setting for streaming the video service after the particular stage is determined. The PCRF identifies the second QoS setting to the PCEF.

Abstract: A method performed by a user plane, UP. The method includes determining whether a redirect message should be sent to a user equipment, UE, that has transmitted a first message intended for a first server, wherein the determining comprises: i) receiving a message transmitted by the first server and determining, based on the message, whether a redirect message should be sent to the UE or ii) detecting a timeout with respect to the first server; and, as a result of determining that redirect message should be sent to the UE, sending to the UE the redirect message, wherein the redirect message is configured to cause the UE to send a second message to a second server.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method, for controlling at least one path in a multipath environment by a path control entity, wherein the at least one one path is used for transmitting an encrypted video stream comprising a sequence of video segments. The method comprises the following steps: estimating a resolution used in the video stream based on the video segments, and determining that the resolution used in the video stream has changed during the transmission. When it is determined that the resolution used in the video stream has changed, an adaptation of a number of the at least one path used for transmitting the video stream in the multipath configuration is initiated based on the determined change of the resolution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a betaine compound for use in the prevention of obesity, excessive fat accumulation and/or metabolic disorders associated with either of the foregoing in a subject, wherein the prevention comprises administering the betaine compound directly to the subject during infancy or, alternatively, to the subject's mother during breast-feeding. Also provided are compositions comprising an effective amount of betaine compound together with one or more pharmaceutically or edible acceptable excipients and/or carriers for this use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a prefabricated panel for light-weight one-way joist slabs of the compound section type, comprising an upper contributing layer, a lower contributing layer having a ,series of upper peaks and troughs and shear transfer bolts which secure the upper contributing sheet to the upper peaks of the lower contributing sheet, shear bolts or pins which secure the lower contributing layers to the slab framework beam.

Abstract: The present application relates to reinforced concrete columns classed in the category of reinforced concrete according to the NSR-10 and ACI-318 standards, in which the tubular channel is formed by sections with cold-roll sheets (CR) which form C-sections with a core and at least on skid which projects into the inner space of the column, coming into contact with the concrete. The skid comprises along its length a series of perforations through which concrete can pass, allowing a composite column to be formed once the concrete has set, in which steel and concrete work together and mutually strengthen their qualities to such an extent that the thickness of the sheet can be reduced, rendering the product economically viable. Moreover, the invention relates to the composite deck comprising these C-sections and a concrete core confined in the inner space of the tubular channel.

Abstract: Facilitating replying to received email messages includes presenting a selectable set of fast reply tokens that correspond to snippets of multimedia content, providing a mechanism to superimpose a selected subset of the fast reply tokens on to different portions of the received email message to compose an annotated email messages, wherein the fast reply tokens are separate from any reply email text, and sending the annotated email message. The fast reply tokens may include action icons, status icons, emoticons, emojis, expressive elements, clip art, highlighters, geometric shapes, arrows, short tunes, audio clips, video clips, abbreviated standard texts, and freehand notes. Facilitating replying to received email messages may also include providing cultural adaptations and localization of fast reply tokens based on a setting provided by a recipient of the annotated email message.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include an automated RF testing management system that is configured to control a plurality of RF testing units, each having multiple test ports for performing RF testing of various electronic devices. Advantages of the disclosed embodiments include cost savings, increase productivity, and ease of configuration and maintenance.

Abstract: A basically rectangular and curved unitary cup-like holder device having front and rear walls, two side walls and an outwardly flared open top. Said device having two curved opposing congruent longitudinal flanges each flange having a hooking element in close proximity to their termination to receive the corresponding projection of a paint can's wire handle ears whereupon the unitary cup-like holder device engages and becomes securely coupled to the wire handle ears of a paint can. The elements or embodiments of this invention cooperate towards a unitary result. The longitudinal curved flanges with hooking elements, flexible tabs and apertures, upper rear wall tabs, lower elongated support members and protruding cleats all work in conjunction to the means of attaching this unitary cup-like holder device to a paint can strongly and securely, without the dependency of the rim of the paint can.

Abstract: Facilitating replying to received email messages includes presenting a selectable set of fast reply tokens that correspond to snippets of multimedia content, providing a mechanism to superimpose a selected subset of the fast reply tokens on to different portions of the received email message to compose an annotated email messages, wherein the fast reply tokens are separate from any reply email text, and sending the annotated email message. The fast reply tokens may include action icons, status icons, emoticons, emojis, expressive elements, clip art, highlighters, geometric shapes, arrows, short tunes, audio clips, video clips, abbreviated standard texts, and freehand notes. Facilitating replying to received email messages may also include providing cultural adaptations and localization of fast reply tokens based on a setting provided by a recipient of the annotated email message.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include an automated RF testing management system that is configured to control a plurality of RF testing units, each having multiple test ports for performing RF testing of various electronic devices. Advantages of the disclosed embodiments include cost savings, increase productivity, and ease of configuration and maintenance.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include an automated RF testing management system that is configured to control a plurality of RF testing units, each having multiple test ports for performing RF testing of various electronic devices. Advantages of the disclosed embodiments include cost savings, increase productivity, and ease of configuration and maintenance.

Abstract: Facilitating replying to received email messages includes presenting a selectable set of fast reply tokens that correspond to snippets of multimedia content, providing a mechanism to superimpose a selected subset of the fast reply tokens on to different portions of the received email message to compose an annotated email messages, wherein the fast reply tokens are separate from any reply email text, and sending the annotated email message. The fast reply tokens may include action icons, status icons, emoticons, emojis, expressive elements, clip art, highlighters, geometric shapes, arrows, short tunes, audio clips, video clips, abbreviated standard texts, and freehand notes. Facilitating replying to received email messages may also include providing cultural adaptations and localization of fast reply tokens based on a setting provided by a recipient of the annotated email message.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include an automated RF testing management system that is configured to control a plurality of RF testing units, each having multiple test ports for performing RF testing of various electronic devices. Advantages of the disclosed embodiments include cost savings, increase productivity, and ease of configuration and maintenance.

Abstract: A vending machine audit system includes a vending machine including a vending machine controller configured to generate device data representative of the operations of the vending machine. At least one peripheral device is operatively coupled to the vending machine and is configured to generate device data representative of the operations of the peripheral device. An audit module includes a data storage component and is operatively coupled to the vending machine controller and the at least one peripheral device. The audit module is configured to receive device data from each of the vending machine controller and the at least one peripheral device and to perform a merging operation to generate a single merged audit data record representative of the operations of the vending machine and the at least one peripheral device.

Abstract: Communicating using sound includes choosing a musical genre, encoding data by selecting musical chords from a chord alphabet, where different musical chords from the chord alphabet represent different symbols from the data alphabet decodable by a receiver and wherein musical chords that are used for the chord alphabet are provided according to the musical genre that is chosen, constructing a tune using the musical chords selected in connection with encoding data, and playing the tune to a receiver. A transmitter may play the tune to the receiver and one of: the receiver and the transmitter may be a mobile device. A receiver may require authentication to decode received data. Constructing the tune may include adding filler chords that do not encode any data and cause the tune to be more aesthetically pleasing.

Abstract: Providing access to digitally published data includes creating a note having at least a portion that is handwritten by a first user, converting handwriting of the note into a content access identifier that varies according to the portion that is handwritten by the first user, associating the content access identifier with the digitally published data, and making the digitally published data available to a second user by making the note available to the second user. The digitally published data may be written to a public database and/or a private database. A portion of the note may be pre-printed. A pre-printed distinguishing pattern on the note may indicate that handwritten content corresponds to a content access identifier. The pre-printed portion may be a regular dotted pattern. The note may have a known identifiable color and size.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for processing tasks is disclosed. The method includes invoking a timed iterator, during an event loop pass, without spawning a new thread, wherein the invoking includes passing a task list and a timeout constraint to the timed iterator. The method further includes executing one or more tasks in the task list for a period of time as specified in the timeout constraint, and relinquishing program control to a caller after the period of time.

Abstract: Unlike prior art, the present invention is novel in that it avails itself equally to interior and external surface applications accommodating a variety of cords such as string, ribbon or low voltage electrical cords, by gripping and holding cords securely within the present invention's triangular, serrated ridges. The present invention can be utilized singly for individual single applications or in plurality as needed to secure longer spans of cords. This novel invention provides consumers a more ascetically pleasing, and a wider range of flexibility, for cord management for short, or extended periods of time. This invention enables the user to temporarily sustain celebratory signs or ribbon held balloons on walls, chairs or other fixture's surfaces by the installation of double backed tape on the underside. More permanent installations such attaching low voltage ornamental lighting on interior or exterior surfaces can be accomplished by placing a wood screw or small nail through the bottom of the device.