Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer program products to implement product group mappings. In order for different CRM applications (e.g., sell side and internal side applications) to work in cohesive manner, the disclosed approaches provide mapping functionality that can map product groups captured in one system using one hierarchy to be translated to the other system using the hierarchy that the consuming system understands.

Abstract: Methods of encapsulating cargo in a microgel droplet, microgel droplets prepared according the provided methods, and methods of use thereof are disclosed. The methods of preparing cargo-encapsulated microgels generally include flowing through a flow-focusing nozzle of a microfluidic device a macromer phase, an oil phase, and a crosslinker phase to form microgel droplets by oil-water emulsion. The phases are pumped, injected, or flowed through the microfluidic device such that as the macromer phase approaches the flow focusing nozzle, the co-flowing oil phase shields the macromer from contact with the crosslinker phase until flow instability occurs and macromer phase droplets form. After flow instability occurs, the crosslinker diffuses from the crosslinker phase into the droplets in an effective amount to covalently crosslink the macromer into a microgel network encapsulating the cargo in the crosslinked macromer.

Abstract: Described is an improved approach for implementing a handshake mechanism to permit effective versioning and updates for data within an enterprise application. Version numbers are associated with sales catalog objects, where the appropriate version number is associated with the specific object to be published as the run-time object for the sales catalog. Each of the sales catalog versions is associated with a unique identifier, where one of the identifiers is recognized as the “run-time” version identifier. The sales catalog having the recognized run-time identifier value is visible to and accessible to the ordinary users of the system as the runtime sales catalog. All other sales catalog versions associated with other identifiers are not visible/accessible to ordinary users.

Abstract: A method of starting an internal combustion engine operated with a fuel-air mixture, in particular a stationary gas engine, wherein fed to the internal combustion engine as part of the fuel-air mixture is a fuel volume flow which is ascertained having regard to at least one parameter which is characteristic of the energy content of the fuel-air mixture, wherein the internal combustion engine is driven by a starter device until the internal combustion engine continues to run of its own accord, wherein the fuel volume flow fed to the internal combustion engine is varied by a variation in the at least one parameter which is characteristic of the energy content of the fuel-air mixture until the internal combustion engine continues to run of its own accord.

Abstract: A power plant, in particular a genset, comprising an internal combustion engine and a main generator drivable by the internal combustion engine, wherein the main generator is electrically connected to a power grid, the power plant further comprising an auxiliary generator drivable by the internal combustion engine, wherein a voltage connector of the auxiliary generator is connected with a first alternating voltage connector of a voltage converter, wherein a direct voltage connector of the voltage converter is connected with an electrical energy storage, wherein a second alternating voltage connector of the voltage converter is connected to the power grid.

Abstract: A task allocation method, a chip are disclosed. The method includes: determining a number of threads included in a to-be-processed task; determining, in a network-on-chip formed by a multi-core processor, a continuous area formed by routers-on-chip corresponding to multiple continuous idle processor cores whose number is equal to the number of the threads; if the area is a non-rectangular area, determining a rectangular area extended from the area; and if predicted traffic of each router-on-chip that is connected to a non-idle processor core and in the extended rectangular area does not exceed a preset threshold, allocating the multiple threads of the to-be-processed task to the idle processor cores in the area. According to the task allocation method provided in the embodiments of the present invention, problems of large hardware overheads, a low network throughput, low system utilization are avoided.

Abstract: Various techniques for providing product configuration as a Web Service are disclosed. One method involves receiving a Web Service signature requesting access to a product configuration session to configure a product and accessing information representing an instance of the product, in response to receipt of the Web Service signature. A responsive Web Service signature, containing information such as the price of the instance of the product, whether the instance of the product represents a valid configuration, and/or indicative of options available to further configure the product, can be returned to the application that requested access to the session. The requester can request multiple changes to the instance of the product, and validation of those changes can be delayed until after all of the changes have been applied (as opposed to each change being validated independently). A single configurator can handle requests received via multiple different sales channels.

Abstract: Methods of encapsulating cargo in a microgel droplet, microgel droplets prepared according the provided methods, and methods of use thereof are disclosed. The methods of preparing cargo-encapsulated microgels generally include flowing through a flow-focusing nozzle of a microfluidic device a macromer phase, an oil phase, and a crosslinker phase to form microgel droplets by oil-water emulsion. The phases are pumped, injected, or flowed through the microfluidic device such that as the macromer phase approaches the flow focusing nozzle, the co-flowing oil phase shields the macromer from contact with the crosslinker phase until flow instability occurs and macromer phase droplets form. After flow instability occurs, the crosslinker diffuses from the crosslinker phase into the droplets in an effective amount to covalently crosslink the macromer into a microgel network encapsulating the cargo in the crosslinked macromer.

Abstract: The present invention provides for methods of isolating a stem cell or cell derived therefrom from a mixture of cells, for example, a mixture of adherent cells in culture. Cell isolation is achieved by the application of selective detachment forces.

Abstract: Various techniques for providing product versioning as a Web Service are disclosed. One method involves receiving a Web Service signature requesting access to a product model. In response to receipt of that Web Service signature, a product model that includes several versions of a product is accessed, and the current version of the product is selected from the product model. The product model can include future versions of he product that are not yet effective; such versions will not be selected as the current model prior to becoming effective. Information representing the current version can then be returned to the request in a second Web Service signature. A single object broker can respond to Web Service signatures requesting access to the product model from various different sales channels.

Abstract: A sales catalog interface, wherein the architecture allows the user the ability to controllably view the data with certain engines either running or not running, so that certain items of detailed information is either displayed or not displayed to the user. Data from engines may include, price, eligibility, and availability, may be retrieved synchronously or asynchronously, and may be based upon consumer context, such as account type, geography, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer program products to implement product group mappings. In order for different CRM applications (e.g., sell side and internal side applications) to work in cohesive manner, the disclosed approaches provide mapping functionality that can map product groups captured in one system using one hierarchy to be translated to the other system using the hierarchy that the consuming system understands.

Abstract: Described is an improved approach for implementing a handshake mechanism to permit effective versioning and updates for data within an enterprise application. Version numbers are associated with sales catalog objects, where the appropriate version number is associated with the specific object to be published as the run-time object for the sales catalog. Each of the sales catalog versions is associated with a unique identifier, where one of the identifiers is recognized as the “run-time” version identifier. The sales catalog having the recognized run-time identifier value is visible to and accessible to the ordinary users of the system as the runtime sales catalog. All other sales catalog versions associated with other identifiers are not visible/accessible to ordinary users.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for igniting a fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. The device includes an electrode which is connected to a voltage source and extends into a precombustion chamber, and the precombustion chamber is separated at least in some regions from the combustion chamber by a wall. A control device or a regulating device is provided which controls the voltage supply to the electrode such that a corona discharge is carried out in the precombustion chamber. The wall has at least one opening for exchanging fluids between the combustion chamber and precombustion chamber, and a fluid inlet opens into the precombustion chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for igniting a fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, comprising an electrode which is connected to a voltage source and extends into a precombustion chamber, wherein the precombustion chamber is separated at least in some regions from the combustion chamber by a wall, wherein a control device or a regulating device is provided which controls the voltage supply to the electrode such that a corona discharge is carried out in the precombustion chamber, wherein the wall has at least one opening for exchanging fluids between the combustion chamber and precombustion chamber, wherein a fluid inlet opens into the precombustion chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides vaccine compositions useful in prevention and treatment of Chlamydia sp. (e.g., C. trachomatis or C. pneumoniae) infection. Provided are polypeptide vaccine antigens comprising Chlamydia HtrA-derived sequences, including epitopic fragments, analogs, derivatives, and variants. Also provided are a method for inducing an immune response to a subject against Chlamydia infection, a method for preventing Chlamydia infection, or a method for treating a disease or symptom caused by or resulting from infection with Chlamydia, for instance, C. trachomatis or C. pneumoniae. In one embodiment, the present invention is drawn to C. trachomatis HtrA, which induces a cellular immune response and imparts partial protective immunity in vivo.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing a vaccine to enhance the immune response of an animal in need of protection against a Chlamydia infection. The present invention is also directed toward an isolated nucleic acid encoding a polypeptide comprising at least 70% identity to any one of SEQ ID NOS: 2, 11, 13, 19, or 21, wherein the polypeptide is soluble in the absence of denaturing agents. In some aspects of the invention, the polynucleotide is codon-optimized. In some embodiments, the present invention is related to the polypeptide encoded by the polynucleotide of the invention. Administration of polypeptides of the present invention can be used as a method to treat or prevent a Chlamydia infection in an animal in need thereof.

Abstract: An ignition arrangement for a combustion machine, which provides a corona discharge for ignition of a fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber (24) of the combustion machine, wherein the ignition arrangement delivers a basic voltage UL which is always different from zero for triggering and maintaining the corona discharge for each ignition process.

Abstract: Various techniques for providing product versioning as a Web Service are disclosed. One method involves receiving a Web Service signature requesting access to a product model. In response to receipt of that Web Service signature, a product model that includes several versions of a product is accessed, and the current version of the product is selected from the product model. The product model can include future versions of he product that are not yet effective; such versions will not be selected as the current model prior to becoming effective. Information representing the current version can then be returned to the request in a second Web Service signature. A single object broker can respond to Web Service signatures requesting access to the product model from various different sales channels.

Abstract: Various techniques for providing product configuration as a Web Service are disclosed. One method involves receiving a Web Service signature requesting access to a product configuration session to configure a product and accessing information representing an instance of the product, in response to receipt of the Web Service signature. A responsive Web Service signature, containing information such as the price of the instance of the product, whether the instance of the product represents a valid configuration, and/or indicative of options available to further configure the product, can be returned to the application that requested access to the session. The requester can request multiple changes to the instance of the product, and validation of those changes can be delayed until after all of the changes have been applied (as opposed to each change being validated independently). A single configurator can handle requests received via multiple different sales channels.