Abstract: An antenna device for a portable radio communication device comprises a first electrically conductive radiating element including a basic resonance defining section having a first end, a length varying section connected between a feed point of the radiating element and the first end of the basic resonance defining section. The length varying section includes a set of parallel conductive paths and a first switching element selectively supplying radio signals between the feed point and the basic resonance defining section via one of the paths in the set. Each path influences the resonance of the radiating element in a separate way and at least one path includes a reactive element for adjusting the resonance of the first radiating element.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing parts comprises the steps of a) providing material (3); b) providing a first tool comprising at least one set comprising at least one segment (1); c) providing a second tool comprising at least one first and at least one second set of at least one segment (2a;2b) each, said segments (2a;2b), when arranged next to each other in a predefined way, referred to as closed position, form a second-tool surface describing the shape of a portion of a surface of said part to be manufactured; d) moving the at least one segments (2a) of said first set of said second tool into said closed position; e) moving the at least one segments (2b) of said second set of said second tool towards and into said closed position; f) compressing between at least said first and second tools at least a portion of said material (3), in particular at least substantially all of said material (3), by applying pressure to at least one of said first and second tools.

Abstract: An adjustable multi-band planar antenna especially applicable in mobile terminals and a radio device. The adjusting circuit (430) of the antenna is galvanically connected to a point (X) of the radiator, where the circuit can affect the places of at least two operating bands. The adjusting circuit comprises a multi-pole switch (433), by which said radiator point can be connected to one of alternative transmission lines. For example, one of two transmission lines (434, 435) is open and another shorted. A discrete capacitor (C2) can be located between the separate conductor of the transmission line and an output pole of the switch as an additive-tuning element. The adjusting circuit further comprises a LC circuit (432) between the radiator (320) and the switch.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for power-based radio resource management in wireless radio systems based on continuously measuring a total interference power/tot and own-cell interference power/own as well as a continuously estimating the system noise power PN and/or the other-to-own cell interference ratio i based on these measurements. As a result, improved values PN and i are provided and a more accurate load factor/noise rise calculation can be performed.

Abstract: This invention relates to an oral pharmaceutical preparation, suitable for dosing every 24 hours, comprising a substrate, which substrate comprises a pharmaceutically effective amount of tramadol or a salt thereof and a pharmaceutically effective amount of topiramate and wherein said substrate may be coated with a controlled release coating; said preparation having a specific dissolution rate in vitro.

Abstract: This invention relates to sustained release oral dosage forms comprising tramadol or a salt thereof dispersed in a matrix, wherein said matrix comprises xanthan gum.

Abstract: An antenna device for transmitting and receiving radio frequency waves, installable in a communication device includes an antenna structure switchable between antenna configuration states. Each state is distinguished by a set of radiation parameters, such as resonance frequency, input impedance, bandwidth, radiation pattern, gain, polarization, and near-field pattern. A switching device selectively switches the structure between the states. The antenna device includes a first receiver which receives a first measured operation parameter indicative of quality of transmission of radio frequency waves by the antenna structure, and a second receiver which receives a second measured operation parameter indicative of quality of reception of radio frequency waves by the structure.

Abstract: An antenna device for transmitting and/or receiving electromagnetic radiation, installable in and connectable to a communication device, inlcudes an antenna structure switchable between a plurality of antenna configuration states. Each antenna configuration state is distinguished by a set of radiation parameters, such as resonance frequency, input impedance, bandwidth, radiation pattern, gain, polarization, and near-field pattern. Each of the plurality of antenna configuration states is adapted for use of the antenna device in the communication device in a respective predefined physical operation environment. A switching device selectively switches the antenna structure between the plurality of antenna configuration states.

Abstract: A bridging device for joint gaps (1) between building parts (2, 3) including bridge parts, with an expansion joint construction (4) bridging a joint gap (1). The expansion joint construction (4) permits position changes of the building parts (2, 3) with respect to one another. A safety construction (12, 15) is provided which permits a position change of the building parts (2, 3) with respect to one another without a separation destroying the function of the bridging device. The safety construction (12, 15) comprises at least two mutually firmly connected elements which upon exceeding of a defined threshold load are separated and movable with respect to one another. One element is firmly arranged on one of the building parts (2, 3) and the other element is part of the expansion joint construction (4) or receives the latter. The two connected element are defined by a rail (24)and a slide (25).

Abstract: A method and a device apparatus for power-based radio resource management in wireless radio systems based on continuously measuring a total interference power/tot and own-cell interference power/own as well as a continuously estimating the system noise power PN and/or the other-to-own cell interference ratio i based on these measurements. As a result, improved values PN and i are provided and a more accurate load factor/noise rise calculation can be performed.

Abstract: An antenna device for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves, wherein the antenna device includes a transmitter section and a receiver section. The receiver section includes a receiving antenna structure selectively switchable between a plurality of configuration states. The antenna structure may be switched by a switching device, which is controlled by a control device. The selective switching is effected based upon a first measure representing a reflection coefficient measured at the transmitter section. A method for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves includes receiving a measure representing a reflection coefficient and controlling a switching device to selectively switch an antenna structure between a plurality of antenna configuration states in response to the measure representing the reflection coefficient.

Abstract: An antenna device for a radio communication device, preferably a portable radio communication device, comprising a first antenna element (20) comprising a first feeding portion (22) connected to a first feeding device (24), a second antenna element (30; 230; 330; 430; 530; 630) comprising second feeding portions (32, 33; 332, 333) connected to a second feeding device (34), wherein said first antenna element (20) has an unbalanced feed, and said second antenna element (30; 230; 330; 430; 530; 630) has an essentially balanced feed.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method for controlling at least one radio bearer parameter of a first radio bearer (RB), and a Radio Bearer Control unit. The invention introduces a continuous monitoring and controlling of the RAB-RB parameter mapping for new and for already active connections. According to the invention a method for controlling at least one radio bearer parameter of a first radio bearer (RB) to be established or maintained between a mobile terminal and a first access-network node in a first cell of a cellular radio access network is provided. The first access-network node communicates with a core-network node in a core network to establish or maintain at least one radio access bearer (RAB) between the mobile terminal and the core-network node.

Abstract: An antenna arrangement for a portable radio communication device, comprising a first (1) and a second (2) antenna element, and a conductive shield (4) connectable to a ground plane device (3), said first (1) and second (2) antenna elements are located on opposite sides of the shield (4), wherein said first (1) and second (2) antenna elements are of different types.

Abstract: A bridging device for joint gaps (1) between building parts (2, 3), bridge parts in particular, with an expansion joint construction (4) bridging said joint gap (1), wherein said expansion joint construction (4) permits position changes of said building parts (2, 3) with respect to one another in given first limits, wherein a safety means (12, 15) is provided for, permitting a position change of said building parts (2, 3) with respect to one another within given second limits exceeding said first limits or lying below those, without a separation destroying the function of said bridging device occurring between said building parts (2, 3) and/or said expansion joint construction (4), wherein said safety means (12, 15) comprises at least two mutually firmly connected elements which upon exceeding of a defined threshold load are separated and movable with respect to one another in defined manner, and wherein one element is firmly arranged on one of said building parts (2, 3), whereas said other element is part of

Abstract: An antenna device for a radio communication device, preferably a portable radio communication device, comprising a first antenna element (20) comprising a first feeding portion (22) connected to a first feeding device (24), a second antenna element (30; 230; 330; 430; 530; 630) comprising second feeding portions (32, 33; 332, 333) connected to a second feeding device (34), wherein said first antenna element (20) has an unbalanced feed, and said second antenna element (30; 230; 330; 430; 530; 630) has an essentially balanced feed.

Abstract: A force absorption device is proposed which serves for receiving and diverting forces in bridge constructions in particular. Said device includes a housing (2) with at least one hydraulic liquid chamber (5). In said hydraulic liquid chamber (5) a movable hydraulic piston (3) is supported which is guided by a piston rod (4). In this manner forces acting on said hydraulic piston (3) are transmitted to said hydraulic liquid. In addition at least one compensation chamber (11) connected to said hydraulic liquid chamber (5) and filled with hydraulic liquid is provided for, which chamber can be changed in its volume in dependence on the density of said hydraulic liquid. Therein, said piston rod (4) at least partly is build in hollow shape for forming said compensation chamber (11) in the interior of said housing (2) and/or in said piston rod (4).

Abstract: An antenna device for transmitting and/or receiving RF waves connectable to a radio communication device and including a radiating structure with at least two switchable antenna elements. At least one switching element, arranged in a central switching unit, selectively connects and disconnects the at least two switchable antenna elements. The at least two antenna elements can be individually switched between different coupling states by the central switching unit. The central switching unit has a control port for reception of control signals enabling the central switching unit to effect a centralized switching of said at least two switchable antenna elements.

Abstract: An antenna device for transmitting and receiving RF waves in at least a first frequency band and adapted to be arranged in a radio communication device. The antenna device comprises a support structure (26), at least one radiating antenna portion (27) carried by the support structure, a circuit carried by the support structure for processing analogue RF signals tapped from or fed to the radiating antenna portion, and coupling means arranged for connecting the circuit to the radio communication device. A radiation shielding device (28) of an electrically conductive material surrounds the circuit at least partially, and the shielding device (28) is functionally integrated with the radiating antenna portion (27) and forms an actively radiating part thereof.