Abstract: A wireless system comprises a controlling node and multiple antenna processing nodes coupled to the controlling node but separated from each other. The controlling node receives (720) first soft bit information from a first antenna processing node, the first soft bit information corresponding to reception of a wireless transmission. Responsive to determining that it cannot decode transmitted bits using the first soft bit information, the controlling node requests (730) and receives (740) second soft bit information from a second antenna processing node, the second soft bit information also corresponding to the first wireless transmission from the wireless device and having been buffered by the second antenna processing node. The controlling node decodes (750) bits from the first wireless transmission using both the first and second soft bit information. The controlling node may then signal the antenna processing nodes that they can discard buffered information for the wireless transmission.

Abstract: A coupled resonator filter including a first parallel resonator including a first capacitance connected in parallel with a first inductance. The filter includes a second parallel resonator including a second capacitance connected in parallel with a second inductance and a third parallel resonator including a third capacitance connected in parallel with a third inductance. Magnetic coupling between the first inductance and the second inductance, between the second inductance and the third inductance, and between the first inductance the third inductance occurs in accordance with first, second and third coupling factors, respectively. A frequency response of the coupled resonator filter includes a notch when values of the first coupling factor, the second coupling factor and the third coupling factor satisfy predetermined conditions.

Abstract: A coupled resonator filter including a first parallel resonator including a first capacitance connected in parallel with a first inductance. The filter includes a second parallel resonator including a second capacitance connected in parallel with a second inductance and a third parallel resonator including a third capacitance connected in parallel with a third inductance. Magnetic coupling between the first inductance and the second inductance, between the second inductance and the third inductance, and between the first inductance the third inductance occurs in accordance with first, second and third coupling factors, respectively. A frequency response of the coupled resonator filter includes a notch when values of the first coupling factor, the second coupling factor and the third coupling factor satisfy predetermined conditions.

Abstract: A coupled resonator filter including a first parallel resonator including a first capacitance connected in parallel with a first inductance. The filter includes a second parallel resonator including a second capacitance connected in parallel with a second inductance and a third parallel resonator including a third capacitance connected in parallel with a third inductance. Magnetic coupling between the first inductance and the second inductance, between the second inductance and the third inductance, and between the first inductance the third inductance occurs in accordance with first, second and third coupling factors, respectively. A frequency response of the coupled resonator filter includes a notch when values of the first coupling factor, the second coupling factor and the third coupling factor satisfy predetermined conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining a possible bacterial infection in a patient exhibiting symptoms selected from specific internal symptoms of disease, and/or diffuse and general manifestations of disease, and/or is a blood donor. The method includes: i) determining a) the level of a Rickettsia analyte in a sample 1 from a patient exhibiting symptoms, possibly combined with b) the level of a Borrelia analyte in a sample 2 from the same patient; ii) considering that the symptoms exhibited by the patient involve a) rickettsiosis if the level of the Rickettsia analyte in sample 1 is elevated, and b) borrelios if the level of the Borrelia analyte in sample 2 is elevated. For blood donors step, (ii) means that whole blood and blood fractions are considered to be infected with Rickettsia and/or Borrelia, respectively, when these levels are elevated. Also disclosed is a corresponding kit.

Abstract: A method for determining the occurrence of an analyte subpopulation of heteroforms of a substance (=S) in a liquid sample. The method comprises as its main characteristic features the step of: (i) providing a flow path which a) comprises an outlet part and an inlet part, b) comprises a capture zone (CZ) containing a solid phase exhibiting an immobilized analyte specific binder (B) [=affinity counterpart to the substance] which is capable of affinity binding to S with an affinity that differs for the various heteroforms of S, and c) permits capillary suction from the outlet part for driving a liquid flow through CZ, (ii) flowing said liquid sample containing S in the downstream direction through CZ while S is captured by said binder B in CZ, (iii) determining the distribution of S along the flow direction in CZ by measuring the relative amount of S in at least one subzonei of CZ, and (iv) determining the occurrence of the analyte subpopulation based on the distribution determined in step (iii).

Abstract: A method for the determination of the occurrence of an analyte subpopulation of isoEPOs in a biological fluid comprising the steps of: i) providing a liquid sample deriving from the biological fluid and containing isoEPOs that are characteristic (=analyte isoEPOs) for said analyte subpopulation together with isoEPOs of other subpopulations, ii) separating the isoEPOs of said liquid sample into two or more fractions so that at least one of these fractions contains analyte isoEPOs which are enriched relative to other isoEPOs, by A) contacting the liquid sample with an isoEPO reactant under conditions allowing affinity complex formation between isoEPOs of the liquid sample and the affinity reactant, and B) fractionating and collecting the isoEPOs of the liquid sample into said two or more fractions, relating the occurrence of analyte isoEPOs in said at least one fraction to the occurrence of said analyte subpopulation in the biological fluid.

Abstract: A forestry machine with devices for felling, trimming and cutting trees includes a control system with operating devices which are actuable by an operator. The operating devices control the felling, trimming and cutting devices, as well as the movements of the forestry machine. The operating devices are disposed discrete and separate from the forestry machine so that the working environment of the operator is free of the turnings, jolts and vibrations which the forestry machine is subjected to during operation. Preferably, the operator and the operating devices are placed in a load-carrying vehicle on which the forestry machine loads the felled trees. A system for forest felling includes a felling unit and an operating module. The operating module is disposed discrete and separate from the felling unit. Preferably, the operating module is disposed in a load-carrying vehicle which receives felled trees from the felling unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to an analytical chromatographic method which comprises the steps of: a) providing a membrane type flow matrix attached to a liquid-impervious backing, which flow matrix permits a capillary force assisted lateral fluid flow therethrough, and at least a part of which flow matrix contains ion-exchange functions; b) treating the flow matrix to reduce or eliminate unspecific adsorption properties of the flow matrix; c) applying to the flow matrix a sample containing at least two components; d) initiating a first lateral flow of aqueous fluid to transport the sample through the flow matrix and separate said components therein; e) interrupting the lateral flow; and either f1) detecting at least one of the separated components on the flow matrix in the position reached by the respective component when the flow was interrupted; or f2a) initiating a second flow of aqueous fluid to transport the components in a direction substantially transverse to the direction of the first lateral flow; f2b)

Abstract: A forestry machine with devices for felling, trimming and cutting trees includes a control system with operating devices which are actuable by an operator. The operating devices control the felling, trimming and cutting devices, as well as the movements of the forestry machine. The operating devices are disposed discrete and separate from the forestry machine so that the working environment of the operator is free of the turnings, jolts and vibrations which the forestry machine is subjected to during operation. Preferably, the operator and the operating devices are placed in a load-carrying vehicle on which the forestry machine loads the felled trees. A system for forest felling includes a felling unit and an operating module. The operating module is disposed discrete and separate from the felling unit. Preferably, the operating module is disposed in a load-carrying vehicle which receives felled trees from the felling unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining an analyte by means of binding reactions, which method comprises: i) applying the sample to an application zone for sample (ASZ) on a flow matrix in which transport of components present in the sample can take place (transport flow), the flow matrix further exhibiting: a) optionally an application zone (AR*Z) for a binding reactant (Reactant*=R*) which is analytically detectable; b) a detection zone (DZ), which is located downstream of ASZ and exhibits an additional binding reactant (Capturer) firmly anchored to the matrix, and in which a complex (signal complex) containing the Capturer and the analyte and/or Reactant* is formed during the reaction, and ii) detecting the signal complex in the detection zone, the measured signal being used for determining the analyte.

Abstract: The invention relates to method for determining an analyte by means of binding reactions, which method comprises: i) applying the sample to an application zone for sample (ASZ) on a flow matrix in which transport of components present in the sample can take place (transport flow), the flow matrix further exhibiting: a) optionally an application zone (AR*Z) for a binding reactant (Reactant*=R*) which is analytically detectable; b) a detection zone (DZ), which is located downstream of ASZ and exhibits an additional binding reactant (Capturer) firmly anchored to the matrix, and in which a complex (signal complex) containing the Capturer and the analyte and/or Reactant* is formed during the reaction, and ii) detecting the signal complex in the detection zone, the measured signal being used for determining the analyte.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for qualitative, semi-quantitative or quantitative determination of at least two analytes in an aqueous sample containing or suspected of containing the analytes, which method comprises the steps of: (i) providing a flow matrix comprising a separation zone extending in a first dimension thereof, and a detection zone extending in the first dimension in a spaced parallel relationship with the separation zone, the detection zone comprising an immobilized reagent capable of capturing the analytes through biospecific interaction therewith, (ii) applying the sample to the flow matrix at or upstream of the separation zone, (iii) initiating a first essentially aqueous fluid flow in the flow matrix along the separation zone in the first dimension to transport the analytes through the separation zone to be separated therein, (iv) interrupting the first fluid flow and initiating a second essentially aqueous fluid flow in a second dimension of the flow matrix substantially transverse

Abstract: A system for administering certificates involves the generation, distribution and recall of certificates for public key systems. The generation comprises generating encryption keys and personalizing smart cards. The system is designed as a distributed system and is divided into a central unit with one or more associated terminal units. Each terminal and center is allocated unique certified identities. Mutual checking of access rights and data contents is carried out between the central unit and each terminal unit. An issued certificate can be traced back to the individual responsible for the issuing, compatibility with standards being seen to exist. Personalization of cards is integrated in each terminal.

Abstract: A truck mounted breaker for high voltage lines. The breaker is a kind in which a linear displaceable contact device, including a plurality of units, coacts with a stationary countercontact device which includes a corresponding number of countercontact units. The breaker is intended for high voltage lines. All countercontact units are supported by a stand common to the units. The stand also supports the linear displaceable contact device. This arrangement ensures correct alignment of all pairs of contact and countercontact units.

Abstract: The method for demonstrating the presence of an activity of an enzyme by(a) incubating said enzyme with a fluorogenic substrate A which is converted by the enzyme to a product B differing from A in respect to its fluorescent properties, A and/or B carrying a chromophore which is a triplet sensitizer having a triplet energy level above the excitation energy level of a lanthanide ion selected from the group consisting of Eu.sup.3+, Tb.sup.3+, Dy.sup.3+ and Sm.sup.3+ and which is capable of chelating said lanthanide ion by means of an oxygen or nitrogen atom in said chromophore, and that B differs from A either by(i) carrying a different chromophore, or(ii) having a different chelating ability, and(b) measuring the change in fluorescence caused by said enzyme.