Abstract: The invention relates to a method, whereby a transmission path for the transmission of user data is established between two fax devices (FA, FB) on a multiplexing telecommunication network (12). A section of the transmission path, lying between two network gateway units (28, 42), is in a packet transmission network (10). The type of encoding and/or transmission protocol applied in the packet transmission network (10) is changed for the transmission of fax data. On performing the change at least one exchange (48, 50) on the switching network is affected. The establishment of a protocol for the exchange of signalling messages between control units (52, 54) for the control of the network gateway units (28, 42) is thus omitted.

Abstract: Electronic spectacles and visual aids for various areas of application are known, in particular those also comprising microcomputers, range finders and an autofocus function. The aim of the invention is to configure a cost-effective binocular optical device in such a way that an automatic focus that includes the correction of different vision defects can be set. To achoeve this, the inventive device has a frame, at least one electronic camera that is supported by the frame and a motor-adjustable lens system that is located at the front and is connected to the electronic camera. The device is characterised in that vision defects are corrected by adjusting the refractive power of the lenses and/or by setting a focus that includes an automatic adjustment for the reading or working distance. The invention lies in the domain of electronic spectacles and visual aids.

Abstract: The invention relates, among other things, to a method, according to which data packets are forwarded in a packet transmission network (10), based on the routing data contained in said data packets. Depending on the type of application, when a transmission protocol is used, different values are used for a comparison variable, which determines a waiting time, in which the system waits for data packets that should arrive at a gateway (42) according to a predetermined sequence.

Abstract: If TDM connections are typically switched through from origination TDM network to a target TDM network by way of a data network as the backbone (ATM or IP) (e.g. VoIP). The transitions between the TDM network and the data network go through media gateways. In pure TDM connections, the coding laws of the A side and the B side are identical. In TDM networks, there is coding according to “A-Law” (PCM30 networks) and “&mgr;-Law” (PCM24 networks). In the transition from an A-Law network to a &mgr;-Law network, the coding law has to be changed. In the “TDM” world, the conversion rule is that at the transition the &mgr;-Law side converts to the A-Law. In the ATM and IP transmission networks now being formed, this is no longer a requirement. Therefore the invention establishes that transcoding can take place in both network types by carrying out this transcoding in the target network.

Abstract: A method of operating a mill for wire or fine sections in which control of the rolling gap is limited only to selected stands of a multiple stand intermediate line of the mill for changeover of the product to be rolled, for example, as the composition or diameter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for changing address information for networks with separate transmission of payload data and signaling information, in which the network administration is handled by means of the IN (intelligent network) concept and the payload data are transmitted via a packet network (IPNET). In the method according to the invention, the address information to be changed in the signaling information is extracted in an SSP (service switching point) and transmitted with an appropriately adapted INAP (intelligent network application part) to an SCP (service control point). The address is changed in the SCP using means provided there. The changed address information is then transmitted back to the SSP. The invention efficiently uses the IN concept for changing address information of signaling information. Disadvantages of conventional methods are avoided.

Abstract: For increasing the capacity of a continuously operating sedimentation filtration device, the processing liquid to be cleaned is supplied before or adjacent to the filter body on opposed sides into the sedimentation container. Underneath the filter body, a comparatively high settling chamber is formed and between the filter body and the supply lines a separating plate is provided so that the processing liquid to be cleaned is guided mandatorily into the settling chamber . The cross-sections of the supply lines provided on opposed sides are comparatively large so that only minimal flow velocities of the incoming medium will occur.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing IVR (interactive voice response) resources using the BICC protocol. In the method according to the invention, the provision of IVR resources is triggered in a CMN (call mediation node). The CMN brings about the execution of the BEARER REDIRECTION BICC procedure at an SN (service node) arranged upstream of it, and brings about access to IVR resources by means of the BICC procedure. The method according to the invention enables IVR resources in BICC networks to be provided directly at a CMN for the first time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for changing protocol parameters of a signaling protocol for the implementation of services in an Intelligent Network concept with user data transfer via a packet network. Resources are provided in a service control point for parameter changes to be made in the context of the services to the signaling protocol used. Implementation of a service, which requires a change to a protocol parameter in the signaling protocol, correspondingly adapted intelligent network application part procedures are used by a service switching point to trigger the parameter changes to be made in an service control point and the change to the protocol parameter is effected by the service control point in the service switching point. The invention has the advantage that it allows parameter changes, which are not provided in the ISDN user part because of their relationship with the packet network.

Abstract: Among other things, a signaling method is explained in which working data is transmitted between a circuit-switched data transmission network and a data packet transmission network. A signaling message (400) is established and transmitted, which clearly signals that a terminal of a data packet transmission network is involved in the data transmission.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for echo cancellation in a telecommunication network in which a user information channel connection is effected via a packet-oriented data network between a first and a second media gateway and a media gateway controller is provided for controlling the first media gateway. According to the invention, an echo cancellation is activated on demand in the user information channel connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for tracking postal items. The shipping details of each postal item are stored in a data base that can be interrogated and is updated during shipping. A data record which can be changed and completed is created in each original distribution centre and for each postal item that is posted in said centre. Said data record contains a reference number and data that characterise the postal item and the shipping details. Each posted postal item is provided with an identification key in the original distribution centre. Said key uniquely characterises said postal item. The postal items are transported to the destination distribution centre, optionally via additional distribution centres. The reference numbers and the original distribution centres are subsequently detected in said succeeding distribution centres and the relevant shipping data comprising the reference numbers is electronically transmitted to the original distribution centres for completing the data records.

Abstract: A method for switching on a subscriber signal wherein a transmission path from a calling terminal device of a switched-through telecommunications network to a called terminal device of a packet transmission network is defined using a network transmission function. An alert message comes from the called terminal device end. When the alert message occurs, a following signaling message is generated which indicates that a subscriber signal has not yet been generated for the calling terminal device. The ringing tone is not switched on, and a standard signaling message is not generated, until the following signaling message has been processed.

Abstract: A method for transmitting voice data over various types of networks wherein user data are transmitted via a transmission link of a circuit-switched network and are distributed to data packets and forwarded via a packet transmission network if the user data are typical of voice transmission. If, in contrast, the user data are typical of silence intervals, no user data are forwarded via the packet transmission network. The type of connection is determined in a signaling unit.

Abstract: A sliding door (B) that is operated with a door drive is moved with the aid of a lever arm (A) that is driven by a motor (M) via a gear. The end positions of the door, as well as two intermediate positions, are detected with mechanical switches (C) that are actuated by a cam disk (K). The mechanical switches (C) form a redundant safety system and, if necessary, can be omitted. A non-contacting sensor (S) is used independent of the mechanical switches (C). For the purpose of detecting the position, the sensor can fully replace the mechanical switches (C) and the cam disk (K) for actuating these switches. With the aid of a transmitting wheel (D) and the sensor (S), it is possible to draw a conclusion relating to the rotational speed as well as the door position. A central data processing unit (CPU) permits the control and adjustment of the door drive. A diagnostic evaluation of the door drive with respect to required maintenance operations is furthermore possible with the central data processing unit (CPU).

Abstract: A roll stand arrangement for rolling wire with a finishing block arranged following the last stand of the intermediate group of a wire rolling mill and composed of fixedly connected roll stands with grooved rolls, and a skin pass block arranged following and having the same configuration as the finishing block, wherein the roll stands of the skin pass block have an oval/oval groove sequence and a subsequent round groove sequence. The sequence of grooves in the roll stands of the skin pass block is composed of two, three, four or more oval/oval successive grooves and, directly following these oval/oval successive grooves, one or two round successive grooves.

Abstract: A measuring device for the interface of a transmission link with full-duplex transmission in two-wire common band operation includes a device for simulating the interface that allows the signal in the near-to-far direction on the transmission link to be separated from the return signal. To precisely perform jitter measurements on the interface of the transmission link during ongoing transmission using a conventional jitter measuring instrument, the measuring device has a differentiator followed by a comparator connected between a subtractor and the jitter measuring instrument.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for limiting the current at make for a transformer wherein, in order to avoid the current peak at make when switching a transformer on, resistors are connected between operating voltage and the primary winding of the transformer. A test winding at the secondary side of the transformer is connected via a rectifier to the supply input of a contactor, so that the switches of the contactor close after the transformer is turned on and the resistors therefore no longer lie between operating voltage of the primary winding. PTC-resistors connected in series with the resistors assure that the resistors are not overloaded by the high-operating current of the transformer if the switches do not switch.

Abstract: A fine steel or wire train with a multiple-stand roughing train, a multiple-stand intermediate train and a finishing block composed of six or eight or ten roll stands with a common drive, wherein at least the two last roll stands of the finishing block are each provided with an individual drive unit and the drive shafts of the last two roll stands which can be uncoupled intersect the principal drive shafts of the coupled stands.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for limiting the current at make which includes hot-carrier thermistors that see to a reduction of the current flow at make. Only when a further hot-carrier thermistor has been adequately heated by the flow of current are the hot-carrier thermistors bridged, and the capacitative load receives the full operating voltage. After turn-off, an ambient temperature-compensated voltage divider at the base of a transistor prevents the immediate re-activation until the further hot-carrier thermistor and, thus, all hot-carrier thermistors, have adequately cooled.