Abstract: To check transmission resources of a packet-oriented communication network on a topology change, a resource manager checks a reservation of the transmission resources based on the topology data relating to the topology of the communication network. Upon a topology change of the communication network, topology change information is transferred to the resource manager. The resource manager records new topology data which relates to the changed topology of the communication network. Based on the new topology data, the resource manager maps an existing reservation of the transmission resources to the changed topology of the communication network.

Abstract: A low carbohydrate flour substitute for making food product having the mouth feel of a typical grain product with minimal carbohydrate content comprises in combination hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, vegetable protein, and fibers having a length determined to provide the desired mouth feel. High intensity sweetners, albumin, and other additives are added in appropriate amounts which provide taste, texture, and coloration.

Abstract: A transistorized master slave flip-flop having a threshold offset generated through circuit size variations. The area of the emitter regions of selected bipolar transistors in the master and slave flip-flops are varied to provide preferred sequencing and thereby avoid untimely changes in state. Adjusting the area of the emitter regions provides the necessary offset without increasing the number of components or circuit crossovers.