Abstract: This invention relates to the field of primary immunodeficiencies (PID), more specifically to means and method for the diagnosis of PID of the lymphoid system. Provided are unique reagent compositions for the flow cytometric immunophenotyping of leukocytes comprising fluorochrome-conjugated antibodies directed against various specific combinations of markers. Also provided are kits comprising the reagent compositions, and methods using the same.

Abstract: To configure a machine controller by an action execution tree, predefined action patterns are read in. A multiplicity of action execution trees for a machine to be controlled is also generated. For a respectively generated action execution tree, a performance for controlling the machine based on the respective action execution tree is determined. The predefined action patterns are also sought in the respective action execution tree. An action pattern found in the respective action execution tree is then replaced at least in part by a reference to the predefined action pattern. A tree size of the thus modified action execution tree is furthermore determined. Based on the generated action execution trees, a numerical optimization method is then used to determine an action execution tree that is optimized with regard to better performance and smaller tree size, and this is output in order to configure the machine controller.

Abstract: A 3D map comprising sensor data items depicting the environment is updated, each sensor data item having one or more associated variables such as a pose of a capture device or a position of a landmark. A graph is calculated from sensor data items. The graph comprises nodes and edges, a node representing at least one variable in the received sensor data items and an edge representing relationships between variables. The graph is partitioned into a plurality of subgraphs so as to reduce a number of variables that are shared between subgraphs. Each of the plurality of subgraphs is allocated to a respective worker node. At each worker node, updated values of the variables are computed. The process updates values of variables which are shared between subgraphs to a common value using a consensus process. The 3D map of the environment is updated according to the updated values of the variables.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of primary immunodeficiencies (PID), more specifically to means and method for the diagnosis of PID of the lymphoid system. Provided are unique reagent compositions for the flow cytometric immunophenotyping of leukocytes comprising fluorochrome-conjugated antibodies directed against various specific combinations of markers. Also provided are kits comprising the reagent compositions, and methods using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for processing of a payment transaction by means of a processing (finalization) computer system (2), such as a payment transaction system, such as a credit card transaction system arranged at a credit card organization, arranged for processing of the payment transaction, such as a credit card payment transaction, initiated at a POS system (3), such as arranged at a merchant, the method comprising steps of: —processing of payment transaction information, such as comprising an amount to be paid with respect to the transaction, from the POS system (3), such as from a transaction module thereof, —receiving of authentication information (140) with respect to the transaction, from the POS system (3), —transmitting (174) of authorization confirmation information relating to a confirmation of an authorization of the transaction to the POS system (3), characterized by steps for: —receiving (142), such as by means of a data assembly receipt module such as by means of a process

Abstract: A method is disclosed for allocating charging resources, e.g. amperes, to electric vehicle charging stations. The method comprises a step (i) of determining a priority level for the electric vehicle charging stations thus forming priority groups. The method further comprises a step (ii) of determining a priority sublevel for one or more electric vehicle charging stations in a priority group. The method further comprises a step (iii) of allocating charging resources to the electric vehicle charging stations in accordance with the applicable priority levels and priority sublevels. In this step, one or more disadvantaged electric vehicle charging stations in the second group are allocated limited charging resources. For these disadvantaged charging stations a priority sublevel lower than a threshold priority sublevel has been determined. The method further comprises a step (iv) of updating priority sublevels for the electric vehicle charging stations in the second group.

Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by a server computer from a resource provider computer, interaction data comprising a user identifier, a resource provider identifier, and a resource identifier. The interaction data is associated with an interaction between a resource provider and a user. The server computer can then determine a set of attribute types specifically associated with the resource provider identifier and the resource identifier. The server can then determine a set of user attributes associated with the set of attribute types using the user identifier. The server computer can then execute a query comprising one or more questions on the set of user attributes to determine if the one or more questions are satisfied. Next, if the one or more questions are satisfied, then the server computer can perform additional processing associated with the interaction.

Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by a server computer from a resource provider computer, interaction data comprising a user identifier, a resource provider identifier, and a resource identifier. The interaction data is associated with an interaction between a resource provider and a user. The server computer can then determine a set of attribute types specifically associated with the resource provider identifier and the resource identifier. The server can then determine a set of user attributes associated with the set of attribute types using the user identifier. The server computer can then execute a query comprising one or more questions on the set of user attributes to determine if the one or more questions are satisfied. Next, if the one or more questions are satisfied, then the server computer can perform additional processing associated with the interaction.

Abstract: A filling compound for electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs, etc. and to assemblies thus produced, is provided. Electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs, etc. have to be protected against harmful influences penetrating from outside, particularly water, and also against mechanical damage during laying or as a result of exposure to heat. The filling compound is based on a stellate substance, i.e. a substance having a branched molecular structure in which, ideally, 3 or more branches, more particularly polymeric chains, radiate from a single branching point. The filling compound is flexible at very low temperatures but, on the other hand, does not run out, even at extremely high temperatures.

Abstract: A filling compound for electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs etc. and to assemblies thus produced, is provided. Electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs etc. have to be protected against harmful influences penetrating from outside, particularly water, and also against mechanical damage during laying or as a result of exposure to heat. The filling compound is based on a stellate substance, i.e. a substance having a branched molecular structure in which, ideally, 3 or more branches, more particularly polymeric chains, radiate from a single branching point. The filling compound is flexible at very low temperatures but, on the other hand, does not run out, even at extremely high temperatures.

Abstract: The processability of polymer fibers, and more specifically of aramid fibers, was intended to be improved. This object was attained by the use of resin solutions or dispersions of resins in an organic solvent containing0.2 to 20 percent by weight of at least one polyamide resin based on long-chain branched dicarboxylic acids and having terminal carboxylic and/or amino groups,0.02 to 10 percent by weight of a copolymer compatible therewith and containing carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic acid anhydride groups and carboxylic acid esters,0 to 5 percent by weight of further auxiliary materials, andorganic solvents to make 100 percent by weight for the surface treatment of polymer fibers.

Abstract: A thermoplastic hot-melt adhesive based on a polymer blend of polyolefins is disclosed. An oligomer of an alpha-olefin with at least eight carbon atoms in the monomer and a molecular weight of the oligomer of up to 5,000, as well as other known additives, are added to the known mixture of a substantially amorphous poly-alpha-olefin and of a substantially crystalline poly-alpha-olefin. The impact strength, the viscosity and the flexibility at low temperatures are above all improved in this manner. These hot-melt adhesives are therefore suitable above all for gluing non-polar plastics in the automobile and electric industry.

Abstract: A lyo gel is provided in which the gelling agent is an organic, fully synthetic polymer, which is crosslinked via its carboxylic acid groups and via metal compounds, and the swelling agent is a low-volatility, inert organic liquid having a volatility, as defined by its evaporation loss, of less than 0.5% by weight after 2 hours at 105.degree. C. in accordance with ASTM D 972. The lyo gel is useful for sealing devices involving the use of electrical current because the initially two-component reaction solution is sufficiently liquid at room temperature to fill even small spaces, such as gaps and joints between bodies.

Abstract: Described are heat-activatable promoters for treating the surfaces of metals or synthetic materials (plastics) prior to bonding, containingfrom 0.1 to 10% by weight of a carbonyl compound having at least one activated double bond,from 5 to 30% by weight of a polymer having functional groups,from 0 to 10% by weight of further auxiliary materials, as well asone or more organic solvent(s) to make 100% by weight.The invention further relates to a process for producing the heat-activatable adhesion promoter and the use thereof for the surface treatment of polymer fibers.

Abstract: A hotmelt adhesive comprising a compatible mixture of at least one polyamide based on dimeric fatty acid, and at least one copolymer or terpolymer based on ethylene, a method for manufacturing the same, and a method for using the same to adhere plastics and metals.

Abstract: Filling compounds having plastic flow behavior for electrical components and light-wave conductors comprising (a) a non-polar, water-immiscible hydrocarbon organic liquid, (b) an organic polymeric thickening agent therefor, (c) pyrogenic silica, and when used for electrical cables or optionally for optical cables, (d) hollow micro-bodies dispersed in the filling compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous adhesive solutions. More particularly, this invention relates to an aqueous adhesive composition for mechanical labeling based upon starch derivatives and having a content of flow-regulating additives and, optionally, other customary additives, which comprises:(a) at least one hydroxyalkyl ether of oxidized starch with a mean degree of substitution (MS) of .ltoreq.0.2, together with(b) at least one polymer dissolved in the aqueous phase, the polymer being selected from the group consisting of water-soluble cellulose derivatives, water-soluble synthetic polymers, casein, and water-soluble starch derivatives different from component (a).

Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous adhesive solutions. More particularly, this invention relates to an aqueous adhesive composition for mechanical labeling based upon starch derivatives and having a content of flow-regulating additives and, optionally, other customary additives, which comprises:(a) at least one hydroxyalkyl ether of oxidized starch with a mean degree of substitution (MS) of .ltoreq.0.2, together with(b) at least one polymer dissolved in the aqueous phase, the polymer being selected from the group consisting of water-soluble cellulose derivatives, water-soluble synthetic polymers, casein, and water-soluble starch derivatives different from component (a).