Abstract: Described herein are monomers capable of forming a biologically useful multimer when in contact with one, two, three or more other monomers in an aqueous media. In one aspect, such monomers may be capable of binding to another monomer in an aqueous media (e.g. in vivo) to form a multimer, (e.g. a dimer). Contemplated monomers may include a ligand moiety, a linker element, and a connector element that joins the ligand moiety and the linker element. In an aqueous media, such contemplated monomers may join together via each linker element and may thus be capable of modulating one or more biomolecules substantially simultaneously, e.g., modulate two or more binding domains on a protein or on different proteins.

Abstract: A touch sensing apparatus is disclosed comprising a panel that defines a touch surface, a plurality of light emitters and detectors arranged along a perimeter of the panel. The light emitters are arranged to emit a respective beam of emitted light that travels above the touch surface, wherein the light detectors are arranged to receive detection light from the emitted light. The plurality of light emitters and detectors are arranged above the touch surface and are connected to a substrate extending in a direction parallel with a normal axis of a plane in which the panel extends. A method of assembling a touch sensing apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: The application discloses methods and corresponding systems and network devices and/or nodes for enabling user equipment belonging to a home network to access data communication services in a visited network of a wireless communication system. By way of example, there is provided a method that comprises the step of obtaining at least one cryptographic token originating from a network node of the home network of the user equipment and cryptographically signed by a private key associated with the home network, wherein the at least one cryptographic token represents means for accessing data communication services via user data transport functions of the visited network.

Abstract: There are provided methods and corresponding systems for supporting protected collection of measurement data, representative of usage of network capabilities within a communication network, related to at least two logical and/or physical entities or nodes, also referred to as managed entities, managed by a management system associated with the communication network. By way of example, there is provided a method comprising the step of combining measurement data related to a set of at least two of the managed entities according to a controllable and/or detectable pattern. The controllable pattern is defining at least the order of managed entities in which the combining of measurement data is to be performed. The method also comprises enabling the combined measurement data to be collected for validation of existence of the controllable pattern in the combined measurement data.

Abstract: A collet assembly including an actuator and a collet connected to the actuator. The collet assembly is adapted to be installed on a welding electrode holder having an electrode. The collet is moveable by the actuator from an advanced position, in which the collet is adapted to grip a fastener such as a welding rivet, and a retracted position, in which at least a portion of the collet is retracted into the actuator to enable the electrode to engage the fastener for welding to a work piece, and the collet is adapted to release the fastener.

Abstract: It is provided a method for enabling a user device to verify data integrity. The method is performed in a network node and includes: obtaining measurement data indicating resource usage by the user device; obtaining a session identifier; generating a measurement indicator using a one-way function, based on the measurement data; generating an asymmetric cryptographic signature of the session identifier and the measurement indicator, the asymmetric cryptographic signature being based on a private key of a cryptographic key pair of the network node; and storing, in a distributed ledger database, a set of data comprising the asymmetric cryptographic signature, the session identifier and the measurement indicator.

Abstract: Rivet dispenser systems and methods of use thereof are provided. In a non-limiting embodiment, the rivet dispenser system comprises a rivet receiving member defining a channel therein, and a seat member. The channel includes a curved region. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port. The first port communicates with the channel and is configured to receive rivets. The second port communicates with the channel and is configured to dispense rivets. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The seat member communicates with the second port and is configured to selectively engage with a rivet holder of a resistance spot rivet welding apparatus and introduce a single rivet to the rivet holder at one time.

Abstract: A method for providing information exchange between a primary communication device and a secondary communication device, where the method, when executed in the primary communication device, comprises: determining that functionality of the primary communication device is malfunctioning; recognizing at least one indication, each being received from a secondary communication device, indicating that the respective secondary communication device is capable of providing substitute functionality for the malfunctioning functionality; setting up a connection between the primary and the secondary communication device, and executing a command, received from the substitute functionality of the secondary communication device.

Abstract: A geofencing system (310) that does not rely on a GNSS or other like system. The geofencing system comprises a group of two or more fence-pole devices, FPDs, that define a geofenced area (399). Each FPD in the group is capable of making its own determination as to whether or not a certain communication device (377, 378) appears to be within the geofenced area. In one embodiment, if all of the FPDs have determined that the communication device appears to be within the geofenced area, then it is decided that the communication device is within the geofenced area. In another embodiment, if the group of FPDs consists of N FPDs and at least N?1 of the FPDs have determined that the communication device appears to be within the geofenced area, then it is decided that the communication device is within the geofenced area.

Abstract: Resistance spot rivet welding systems, subsystems, and methods of use thereof are provided.

Abstract: A method in a communication device, and a communication device, for executing a software updating process at the communication device is suggested, where the method is executed by acquiring data captured by at least one sensor which is accessible to the communication device, by comparing the acquired data to predefined conditions for initiating a software updating process, and by initiating the software updating process at the communication device in response to determining that the acquired data meet with predefined conditions for updating software at the communication device.

Abstract: Rivet dispenser reloading systems and methods of use thereof are provided. A non-limiting embodiment of a rivet dispenser reloading system comprises a receiving member defining a channel therein, and a first gate. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port that communicate with the channel. The first port is configured to receive rivets. The second port is configured to selectively engage with a rivet dispenser and introduce rivets to the rivet dispenser. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The first gate is in communication with the second port and is selectively positionable between a first configuration inhibiting movement of rivets through the second port, and a second configuration enabling movement of rivets through the second port.

Abstract: A Near-Field Communication (NFC)-enabled constrained device (100) is provided. The constrained device (100) comprises a processing circuit (111) operative to implement a functionality of the constrained device (100), an NFC-interface circuit (115) configured to harvest power transmitted by an NFC-enabled control device (200) and to enable exchange of data with the control device (200), when the devices are in proximity, and a restart circuit (121) configured to accumulate electrical charge using the harvested power received from the NFC-interface circuit (115), and to trigger restart of the processing circuit (111) when the accumulated electrical charge exceeds a threshold level. Further provided is an NFC-enabled control device (200) for restarting the NFC-enabled constrained device (100).

Abstract: Rivet dispenser systems and methods of use thereof are provided. In a non-limiting embodiment, the rivet dispenser system comprises a rivet receiving member defining a channel therein, and a seat member. The channel includes a curved region. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port. The first port communicates with the channel and is configured to receive rivets. The second port communicates with the channel and is configured to dispense rivets. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The seat member communicates with the second port and is configured to selectively engage with a rivet holder of a resistance spot rivet welding apparatus and introduce a single rivet to the rivet holder at one time.

Abstract: The application discloses methods and corresponding systems and network devices and/or nodes for enabling user equipment belonging to a home network to access data communication services in a visited network of a wireless communication system. By way of example, there is provided a method that comprises the step of obtaining at least one cryptographic token originating from a network node of the home network of the user equipment and cryptographically signed by a private key associated with the home network, wherein the at least one cryptographic token represents means for accessing data communication services via user data transport functions of the visited network.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar materials like steel, plastic and aluminum. A resistance welding fastener having multiple layers may be used with or without a sealant. The fastener may be used to form an aluminum covered steel laminate via a hemming pattern of attachment. The fastener may have a solid shaft or have an extended reach and have features for interacting with the welding electrode. A variety of electrode tips may be employed to cooperate with the fastener.

Abstract: Rivet dispenser systems and methods of use thereof are provided. In a non-limiting embodiment, the rivet dispenser system comprises a rivet receiving member defining a channel therein, and a seat member. The channel includes a curved region. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port. The first port communicates with the channel and is configured to receive rivets. The second port communicates with the channel and is configured to dispense rivets. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The seat member communicates with the second port and is configured to selectively engage with a rivet holder of a resistance spot rivet welding apparatus and introduce a single rivet to the rivet holder at one time.

Abstract: It is provided a method for enabling a user device to verify data integrity. The method is performed in a network node and includes: obtaining measurement data indicating resource usage by the user device; obtaining a session identifier; generating a measurement indicator using a one-way function, based on the measurement data; generating an asymmetric cryptographic signature of the session identifier and the measurement indicator, the asymmetric cryptographic signature being based on a private key of a cryptographic key pair of the network node; and storing, in a distributed ledger database, a set of data comprising the asymmetric cryptographic signature, the session identifier and the measurement indicator.

Abstract: Rivet dispenser reloading systems and methods of use thereof are provided. A non-limiting embodiment of a rivet dispenser reloading system comprises a receiving member defining a channel therein, and a first gate. The rivet receiving member comprises a first port and a second port that communicate with the channel. The first port is configured to receive rivets. The second port is configured to selectively engage with a rivet dispenser and introduce rivets to the rivet dispenser. The channel extends between the first port and the second port and is configured to transport rivets from the first port to the second port in a series arrangement and in a preselected orientation. The first gate is in communication with the second port and is selectively positionable between a first configuration inhibiting movement of rivets through the second port, and a second configuration enabling movement of rivets through the second port.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fastening dissimilar materials like steel, plastic and aluminum. A resistance welding fastener having multiple layers may be used with or without a sealant. The fastener may be used to form an aluminum covered steel laminate via a hemming pattern of attachment. The fastener may have a solid shaft or have an extended reach and have features for interacting with the welding electrode. A variety of electrode tips may be employed to cooperate with the fastener.