Abstract: A method of anchoring a packet switched session of a subscriber comprises receiving a packet switched request for a session setup, and anchoring the packet switched session in a control node (MSC-S) of a visited network of the subscriber.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to building a topology map that can be used to provide a requesting wireless terminal with information relevant to its current location. Information on neighboring cells of different access networks is maintained in the topology map. An inter-access network (IAN) topology apparatus builds to topology map based on results of previous IAN session transfers such as handovers from one access network to a different access network. When the requesting wireless terminal currently accessing a current network makes a request for topology information, the IAN topology apparatus provides a list of cells of other than the current access network in the area of the requesting wireless terminal. The requesting wireless terminal uses the information to scan for cells of other access networks to potentially perform the IAN session transfer. The requesting wireless terminal conserves power by scanning only for accessible cells indicated to be in its area.

Abstract: A processing method and apparatus are disclosed for processing an inhaler component of a dry powder inhaler so as to remove any electrostatic charge and improve inhaler performance in drug delivery to the respiratory tract. The method includes exposing the inhaler component, while it contains an amount of medicament, to a gas in a chamber at a first predetermined pressure; exposing the inhaler component, in the chamber, to gas at a second pressure greater than the first pressure; and repeating the exposure of the inhaler component to gas at a pressure no greater than the first predetermined pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a processing method and apparatus, more particularly, to processing a body so as to remove any electrostatic charge and improve inhaler performance in drug delivery to the respiratory tract.

Abstract: A method (700) for use in a cellular system (100), comprising the step of transmitting a predefined message (705) comprising a primary warning notification (710) and verification information (715) related to the primary warning notification to user terminals in one or more cells of the system. The predefined message is transmitted simultaneously to a plurality of user terminals (740) in the system (100) on a physical channel (745) in the system which is dedicated to messages to single users. Suitably, the physical channel used is a paging channel (750) in the system (100), and also suitably, the predefined message causes the user terminals to listen (720) for a secondary warning notification in subsequent messages on the same channel.

Abstract: In order to prevent a mobile terminated (MT) call to a user equipment (UE) from being lost by addressing a Location Area/Tracking Area (LA/TA) mismatch problem that could occur during a circuit switched (CS) Fallback, the method comprises the steps of: receiving a paging message from a mobility management entity, MME, where the paging message identifies suitable location areas, the paging message is sent because a first mobile switching center, MSC1, received a MT call request for the UE; determining that there are no 2G/3G cells belonging to the suitable location areas based on a current location of the UE; identifying a target 2G/3G cell in a location area associated with the current location of the UE but not part of the 2G/3G cells belonging to the suitable location areas; and enabling a signaling connection to be established between the UE and the first MSC1 via a second mobile switching center, MSC2, where the second MSC2 interfaces with a base station controller, BSC2, or a radio network controller, RN

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing both Mobile Terminated, MT, and Mobile Originated, MO, circuit switched (CS) services such as Short Message Service, SMS, services in networks utilizing CS Fallback and CSoLTE-I architectures. An extended SGs interface referred to as SGs+ is implemented between a Mobility Management Entity, MME, in an SAE core network and a Mobile Switching Center Server, MSC-S. The SGs+ interface supports transmission of upper layer CS packet data units while utilizing either connectionless or connection-oriented Signaling Connection Control Part, SCCP, operation. The non access stratum, NAS, signaling support between the User Equipment, UE, and the MME is extended to provide support for both MT SMS and MO SMS service.

Abstract: The invention provides an increase in the radio coverage area (10) of a base transceiver station (100) having access to multiple transceivers (102, 104, 106, 108) by dedicating at least one of the transceivers (102) for BCCH data. This BCCH transceiver (102) is connected to an antenna arrangement (120) 5 comprising at least two antenna elements (121, 123; 125, 127). Increased BCCH radio coverage (30) is achieved by providing antenna hopping among the at least two antenna elements (121, 123; 125, 127) for the BCCH. Correspondingly, increased TCH coverage (20) is achieved by providing frequency hopping among at least two carrier frequencies for the TCH. The 10 coverage (10) of the base transceiver station (100) is defined as the intersection of the BCCH radio coverage (30) and the TCH coverage (20).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling drilling parameters when drilling into rock with a drilling machine. During drilling, an impulse-generating device using an impact means is arranged to induce shock waves in a tool held against the rock, the said impulse-generating device being displaceable in the drilling direction relative to a supporting means, wherein a pressure level of a shock-wave-generating pressure is controlled during the drilling operation. A drilling speed of the said drilling is determined by determining a movement of the impulse-generating device with respect to the said supporting means, and the said shock-wave-generating pressure is controlled as a function of the said drilling speed that has been determined.

Abstract: A method and a device for controlling a drill rig (1) which includes a carrier vehicle with at least one feed-beam (3), wherein a drill machine (2) is movable to-and-fro, wherein rig parameters are set by a control unit (6) and wherein each one of a plurality of operating modes (M1-M6) includes specified operating settings for different operating parameters of the rig. Each operating mode (M1-M6) is selectable such that operation of the rig is related to a particular type of rock, in which drilling is to be performed, and each operating mode (M1-M6) includes operating settings that are adapted to the prevailing type of rock. The invention also concerns a drill rig.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for controlling at least one drill parameter when drilling in rock with a drilling machine. During drilling, an impulse-generating device uses an impact means to induce shock waves in a tool working against the rock, a pressure level for a shock-wave-generating pressure is controlled during the drilling, and said drilling machine includes a damping chamber that can be pressurized. The contact of the drilling machine against the rock is affected at least partially by the pressure prevailing in said damping chamber. When the pressure in said damping chamber exceeds said first level and is below said second level, the percussion pressure is controlled as a function of the pressure in said damping chamber.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to building a topology map that can be used to provide a requesting wireless terminal with information relevant to its current location. Information on neighboring cells of different access networks is maintained in the topology map. An inter-access network (IAN) topology apparatus builds to topology map based on results of previous IAN session transfers such as handovers from one access network to a different access network. When the requesting wireless terminal currently accessing a current network makes a request for topology information, the IAN topology apparatus provides a list of cells of other than the current access network in the area of the requesting wireless terminal. The requesting wireless terminal uses the information to scan for cells of other access networks to potentially perform the IAN session transfer. The requesting wireless terminal conserves power by scanning only for accessible cells indicated to be in its area.

Abstract: An important objective for third generation mobile communications systems is to provide IP services, and a very important part of these services will be the conversational voice. The conversational voice service includes three distinct information flows: session control, the voice media, and the media control messages. In a preferred embodiment, based on the specific characteristics for each information flow, each information flow is allocated its own bearer with a Quality of Service (QoS) tailored to its particular characteristics. In a second embodiment, the session control and media control messages are supported with a single bearer with a QoS that suits both types of control messages. Both embodiments provide an IP conversational voice service with increased radio resource efficiency and QoS.

Abstract: An important objective for third generation mobile communications systems is to provide IP services, and a very important part of these services will be the conversational voice. The conversational voice service includes three distinct information flows: session control, the voice media, and the media control messages. In a preferred embodiment, based on the specific characteristics for each information flow, each information flow is allocated its own bearer with a Quality of Service (QoS) tailored to its particular characteristics. In a second embodiment, the session control and media control messages are supported with a single bearer with a QoS that suits both types of control messages. Both embodiments provide an IP conversational voice service with increased radio resource efficiency and QoS.