Abstract: Data for inclusion in a probable cause field of a telecommunications network alarm indication message is structured to comprise first and second delimited data elements respectively indicating first and second predetermined (ie standardized) probable cause codes, the first and second predetermined probable cause codes relating to one or more characteristics of an event occurring or having occurred in a telecommunications network. Methods, apparatus and computer programs for generating and for processing such data is provided as well as signals representing such data.

Abstract: A camera stabilizer comprising a platform having a first end connectable to a camera and a second end extending outwardly from the first end to rest on a shoulder of a camera operator; said first end connected to said second end with a locking bolt, said locking bolt sized to fit through both a first end hole and a second end hole, said locking bolt sized to fit with a locking knob, said locking knob being threaded to accept said locking bolt, said locking bolt to be inserted through an upper surface of said first end through said first end and through said second end hole, and said locking bolt to connect with said locking knob, said first end having a camera hole sized to fit with a camera screw threaded pin, said camera screw threaded pin sized to engageably attach to a camera for use in affixing said camera to said platform, said camera screw threaded pin to be inserted through an under surface of said first end held in place by a retaining ring to affix with camera.

Abstract: Data for inclusion in a probable cause field of a telecommunications network alarm indication message is structured to comprise first and second delimited data elements respectively indicating first and second predetermined (ie standardised) probable cause codes, the first and second predetermined probable cause codes relating to one or more characteristics of an event occurring or having occurred in a telecommunications network. Methods, apparatus and computer programs for generating and for processing such data is provided as well as signals representing such data.

Abstract: A device for preventing the theft or unauthorized use of an outboard motor, of the type having a remote fuel tank and a detachable fuel line, locks to the fuel line coupling of the outboard motor, thereby preventing the unauthorized connection of the fuel line to the fuel line coupling so that the motor cannot be used. The device includes a body having recesses or sockets therein for receiving and covering members, including a fuel nipple, which extend from the fuel line coupling; an engaging member that selectively engages with a projection on one of such members, or another facet of the motor or housing; and an arrangement for lockably holding the engaging member in engagement with the projection or facet. One version of the device fits an Evinrude or Johnson outboard motor; another version fits a Mercury outboard motor.

Abstract: A method for moderating the effects of viral infections in animals by administration thereto of a polyether ionophorous antibiotic selected from the group consisting of monensin, A-28086, A28695, A28695A, A28695B, nigericin, and carbomonensin.