Abstract: An actuator device includes at least one actuator element, which consists at least partially of a magnetically shape-shiftable material and which is configured at least for the purpose of causing a movement of at least one actuation element in at least one direction of movement by means of a contraction, and having a magnetic contraction unit, which is configured for the purpose of supplying a magnetic field acting upon the actuator element in order to generate a contraction of the actuator element. In the region of the actuator element, field lines of the magnetic field are aligned at least substantially parallel to the direction of movement.

Abstract: A small appliance device, in particular a body-care appliance device, in particular a shaving apparatus device, beard-trimming device, hair-trimming device, epilating appliance device, tattooing appliance device, toothbrush device or the like, has a drive unit which comprises at least one drive element, wherein the drive element comprises at least one magnetically shape-shiftable material.

Abstract: An actuator device includes at least one actuator element, which consists at least partially of a magnetically shape-shiftable material and which is configured at least for the purpose of causing a movement of at least one actuation element in at least one direction of movement by means of a contraction, and having a magnetic contraction unit, which is configured for the purpose of supplying a magnetic field acting upon the actuator element in order to generate a contraction of the actuator element. In the region of the actuator element, field lines of the magnetic field are aligned at least substantially parallel to the direction of movement.

Abstract: An electromagnetic positioning device (1), having a stationary spool unit (9), having a moveably guided anchor (2), which forms a positioning section (14) and which can be axially displaced along a displacement axis (V) in response to supplying the spool unit (9) with current, as well as having a one-part cup-shaped yoke-core element (3), which receives the anchor (2) and which includes a core section (5) as well as a yoke section (6) and which has a yoke-core bottom (4) extending perpendicular to the displacement axis (V) and a yoke-core sheath extending perpendicular to the yoke-core bottom (4) along the displacement axis (V), a longitudinally cut transition area (8) reduced in thickness and arranged between the core section (5) and the yoke section (6) being realized in the yoke-core sheath.

Abstract: An electromagnetic positioning device (1), having a stationary spool unit (9), having a moveably guided anchor (2), which forms a positioning section (14) and which can be axially displaced along a displacement axis (V) in response to supplying the spool unit (9) with current, as well as having a one-part cup-shaped yoke-core element (3), which receives the anchor (2) and which includes a core section (5) as well as a yoke section (6) and which has a yoke-core bottom (4) extending perpendicular to the displacement axis (V) and a yoke-core sheath extending perpendicular to the yoke-core bottom (4) along the displacement axis (V), a longitudinally cut transition area (8) reduced in thickness and arranged between the core section (5) and the yoke section (6) being realized in the yoke-core sheath.

Abstract: Embodiments of the claimed subject matter provide a method and apparatus for coordinating concurrent sector optimizations in a wireless communication system. One exemplary embodiment of the method includes determining neighbor relationships between sectors and constructing a precedence graph using the neighbor relationships to link neighboring sectors by a plurality of directed arcs to indicate relative precedence of the neighboring sectors. The exemplary embodiment the method also includes iteratively allocating one or more antenna resources of each of the sectors by selecting a subset of the sectors as master sectors, concurrently optimizing allocation of the antenna resource for each master sector and its associated slave sectors, and reversing precedence indicated by the directed arcs linked to each master sector following optimization of the allocation of the antenna resource(s).

Abstract: A camshaft adjustment device comprising an electromagnetic actuator (3) having an armature that can be adjusted axially along an adjustment axis (5) for actuating a hydraulic valve for camshaft adjustment, and fastening means for fastening the actuator (3) on an engine element (3), wherein the fastening means comprise spring means (12), which tension the actuator (3) against the engine element (2) in a securing position (13), wherein the fastening means have positive-fitting means (8) as an anti-twist device for preventing a twisting movement of the actuator (3) in an installation position (7) relatively to the engine element (2), which are constructed and arranged in such a manner that the actuator (3) can be moved to the engine element (2) by means of a pure translational installation movement and wherein the spring means (12) in the securing position (13) bar a de-installation path for a purely translational de-installation movement of the actuator (3) opposite to the installation movement in such a manner

Abstract: A camshaft adjustment device comprising an electromagnetic actuator (3) having an armature that can be adjusted axially along an adjustment axis (5) for actuating a hydraulic valve for camshaft adjustment, and fastening means for fastening the actuator (3) on an engine element (3), wherein the fastening means comprise spring means (12), which tension the actuator (3) against the engine element (2) in a securing position (13), wherein the fastening means have positive-fitting means (8) as an anti-twist device for preventing a twisting movement of the actuator (3) in an installation position (7) relatively to the engine element (2), which are constructed and arranged in such a manner that the actuator (3) can be moved to the engine element (2) by means of a pure translational installation movement and wherein the spring means (12) in the securing position (13) bar a de-installation path for a purely translational de-installation movement of the actuator (3) opposite to the installation movement in such a manner

Abstract: Embodiments of the claimed subject matter provide a method and apparatus for coordinating concurrent sector optimizations in a wireless communication system. One exemplary embodiment of the method includes determining neighbor relationships between sectors and constructing a precedence graph using the neighbor relationships to link neighboring sectors by a plurality of directed arcs to indicate relative precedence of the neighboring sectors. The exemplary embodiment the method also includes iteratively allocating one or more antenna resources of each of the sectors by selecting a subset of the sectors as master sectors, concurrently optimizing allocation of the antenna resource for each master sector and its associated slave sectors, and reversing precedence indicated by the directed arcs linked to each master sector following optimization of the allocation of the antenna resource(s).

Abstract: Embodiments of the claimed subject matter provide a method and apparatus for coordinating concurrent sector optimizations in a wireless communication system. One exemplary embodiment of the method includes determining neighbor relationships between sectors and constructing a precedence graph using the neighbor relationships to link neighboring sectors by a plurality of directed arcs to indicate relative precedence of the neighboring sectors. The exemplary embodiment the method also includes iteratively allocating one or more antenna resources of each of the sectors by selecting a subset of the sectors as master sectors, concurrently optimizing allocation of the antenna resource for each master sector and its associated slave sectors, and reversing precedence indicated by the directed arcs linked to each master sector following optimization of the allocation of the antenna resource(s).

Abstract: A computer implemented method of operating a base station of a wireless communication network, wherein the method comprises: comparing a number of missing context release messages (108) with a first criterion; comparing the error rate of connection reestablishment messages (112) with a second criterion; executing a cell global identity search algorithm (110) if at least one of the first and the second criterion is fulfilled, wherein the cell global identity of at least one cell with the physical cell identity of the cell where the criterion was fulfilled is requested via an automatic neighbor relation measurement, and wherein a conflict of physical cell identities is detected and reported to an information algorithm (116) when for the physical cell identity at least two cell global identities are found; an information algorithm for informing a central network element (118) and/or at least one base station (120) of the mobile communication network about a conflict of physical cell identities when a conflict

Abstract: A computer implemented method of operating a base station of a wireless communication network, wherein the method comprises: comparing a number of missing context release messages (108) with a first criterion; comparing the error rate of connection reestablishment messages (112) with a second criterion; executing a cell global identity search algorithm (110) if at least one of the first and the second criterion is fulfilled, wherein the cell global identity of at least one cell with the physical cell identity of the cell where the criterion was fulfilled is requested via an automatic neighbour relation measurement, and wherein a conflict of physical cell identities is detected and reported to an information algorithm (116) when for the physical cell identity at least two cell global identities are found; an information algorithm for informing a central network element (118) and/or at least one base station (120) of the mobile communication network about a conflict of physical cell identities when a conflic

Abstract: A computer implemented method of operating a base station of a wireless communication network, wherein the method comprises: comparing a number of missing context release messages (108) with a first criterion; —comparing the error rate of connection reestablishment messages (112) with a second criterion; executing a cell global identity search algorithm (110) if at least one of the first and the second criterion is fulfilled, wherein the cell global identity of at least one cell with the physical cell identity of the cell where the criterion was fulfilled is requested via an automatic neighbor relation measurement, and wherein a conflict of physical cell identities is detected and reported to an information algorithm (116) when for the physical cell identity at least two cell global identities are found; —an information algorithm for informing a central network element (118) and/or at least one base station (120) of the mobile communication network about a conflict of physical cell identities when a conflict

Abstract: Embodiments of the claimed subject matter provide a method and apparatus for coordinating concurrent sector optimizations in a wireless communication system. One exemplary embodiment of the method includes determining neighbor relationships between sectors and constructing a precedence graph using the neighbor relationships to link neighboring sectors by a plurality of directed arcs to indicate relative precedence of the neighboring sectors. The exemplary embodiment the method also includes iteratively allocating one or more antenna resources of each of the sectors by selecting a subset of the sectors as master sectors, concurrently optimizing allocation of the antenna resource for each master sector and its associated slave sectors, and reversing precedence indicated by the directed arcs linked to each master sector following optimization of the allocation of the antenna resource(s).

Abstract: A computer implemented method of operating a base station of a wireless communication network, wherein the method comprises: comparing a number of missing context release messages (108) with a first criterion; comparing the error rate of connection reestablishment messages (112) with a second criterion; executing a cell global identity search algorithm (110) if at least one of the first and the second criterion is fulfilled, wherein the cell global identity of at least one cell with the physical cell identity of the cell where the criterion was fulfilled is requested via an automatic neighbour relation measurement, and wherein a conflict of physical cell identities is detected and reported to an information algorithm (116) when for the physical cell identity at least two cell global identities are found; an information algorithm for informing a central network element (118) and/or at least one base station (120) of the mobile communication network about a conflict of physical cell identities when a conflict o

Abstract: Polyester colorant concentrates containing; 1) a polyester supporting material; b) a colorant selected from the group of dyes and/or pigments; c) 0.1 to 2 parts by weight per part by weight of the colorant of copolyester comprising the reaction product from (A) of at least one aliphatic primary dihydric alcohol with 2 to 6 C atoms, and; (b) dicarboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of phthalic acid, terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid and/or sebacic acid. The copolyester is characterized by having i) a melting range between 120 and 160° C., ii) a melting viscosity SV ranging from 12 to 126 Pa*s, measured at 190° C. and 2.16 kg in accordance with ISO 1133, and iii) a melting viscosity factor SF ranging from ?2.3 to ?0.3 Pa*s/deg determined at a temperature increase ranging from 160° C. to 240° C. with a shear rate of 109 s?1. The inventive polyester colorant concentrates are particularly suited for spin dyeing polyester fibers and filaments.

Abstract: Polyester colorant concentrates containing; 1) a polyester supporting material; b) a colorant selected from the group of dyes and/or pigments; c) 0.1 to 2 parts by weight per part by weight of the colorant of copolyester comprising the reaction product from (A) of at least one aliphatic primary dihydric alcohol with 2 to 6 C atoms, and; (b) dicarboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of phthalic acid, terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid and/or sebacic acid. The copolyester is characterized by having i) a melting range between 120 and 160° C., ii) a melting viscosity SV ranging from 12 to 126 Pa*s, measured at 190° C. and 2.16 kg in accordance with ISO 1133, and iii) a melting viscosity factor SF ranging from ?2.3 to ?0.3 Pa*s/deg determined at a temperature increase ranging from 160° C. to 240° C. with a shear rate of 109 s?1. The inventive polyester colorant concentrates are particularly suited for spin dyeing polyester fibers and filaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forwarding data packets in communications-network routers, in particular of forwarding data packets according to the Internet Protocol (IP) in radio-based access networks. A context identifier (CID1) of a received data packet is evaluated. By means of a table, a communications link (LINK15) assigned to said context identifier (CID1) is found for forwarding the data packet. The data packet is emitted via the communications link (LINK15) found.

Abstract: A bone milling tool for precise preparation of bones includes a milling head connected to a driveshaft. The driveshaft simultaneously serves as a guide element which is guided in a bone. The bone milling tool further includes a toothing which is arranged on the milling head facing the driveshaft.