Abstract: A method is disclosed for use by an Interrogating Call/Session Control Function (I-CSCF) of an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). The method comprises, in response to receipt of a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) message, requesting capabilities information relating to a user from a Home Subscriber Server (HSS) of the IMS. On receipt of the capabilities information from the HSS, a primary and a secondary Serving Call/Session Control Function (S-CSCF) of the IMS are selected to provide services to the user. In one embodiment, the I-CSCF attempts to forward the SIP message to the primary S-CSCF with information relating to the secondary S-CSCF, such that the information can be provided subsequently to the HSS. If the attempt is determined to have failed, the SIP message can be forwarded to the secondary S-CSCF instead. Methods are also disclosed for use by the S-CSCF and the HSS.

Abstract: The invention relates to a simulator for training in arthroscopic surgery on a joint of a simulated patient, comprising: a data processing unit (1); viewing means (2) for viewing the simulation exercise; a working platform (12); a human anatomy model (9) with arthroscopic portals (3) through which the user inserts the simulated arthroscopic instrument (10); two haptic devices (5a, 5b) arranged around the model (9) with a mobile member (6a, 6b), the end of which is provided with a guide (8a, 8b) for guiding the instrument that is inserted into the arthroscopic portals (3) during a simulated surgical procedure, each haptic device (5a, 5b) including means for synchronization with the control unit (1) and means for determining the position and orientation of the mobile members (6a, 6b); and a simulated arthroscopic camera (7). The data processing unit (1) is configured to send simulated images, as would be seen in a real operation, from the arthroscopic camera (7) to the viewing means (2) in real time.

Abstract: Methods and kits for detecting a predisposition to develop gestational diabetes mellitus and pharmacological treatment for this disease.

Abstract: Use of a bactericidal/permeability-increasing (BPI) protein product for the manufacture of a medicament for therapeutic or preventive treatment of a disease involving a clinical disorder associated with insulin resistance in a human.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biological electrodes modified with hydrogenase enzymes (anodes), by means of which it is possible to produce electrical energy from hydrogen in a typical fuel cell configuration. Likewise, using these hydrogenase-modified electrodes (cathodes), it is possible to produce hydrogen from water in a typical electrochemical cell configuration. The methods of making the biological electrodes of the present invention and applications thereof are also described.

Abstract: System and method for automatic control of processes or application, such as the activation or deactivation of a radiation source for medical purposes. The system comprises an operator tracking system arranged to determine the gesture/posture of a user, an evaluation device arranged to evaluate the determined gesture/posture, and an enabling device arranged to enable and disable the radiation source in response to an output of the evaluation device. The operator tracking system may use a gazing direction analysis that may be based on the output of an eye tracking system, or an emitter-receiver arrangement for a directed signal.

Abstract: The device (20) for moving load carriers, such as crates, containers, kegs, comprising a base plate (10), which encompasses a loading surface (11) with a free lower side (12), from which a flange (14) projects substantially at right angles, can be fixed to the lower side (12) of the base plate, resting against the flange (14) for the purpose of storing and transporting stackable containers in a space-saving manner, yet being able to maneuver or move loaded containers in narrow spaces without effort

Abstract: A digital pressurization compound terminal comprising a high accuracy digital pressure gauge sheltered in a silicone housing, main body made of a high-resistance alloy and dimensioned with a handle to be held in the palm of the user's hand, o-ring, control or HP valves, ring, regulator assembly valve, equipped piston, second o-ring, inferior body and handle, third o-ring, male quick coupling, screw, regulator setting wheel, purging female quick coupling, service female quick coupling and on-off switch a LCD digital graphic screen, a barcode scanner, an infrared thermometer, a date and time module, a piloted regulator, a selector, a motherboard with a micro-controller, a backlight, a battery charger, a USB port, a pressure regulator, Skydrol compatibility, presets, 0.

Abstract: A method of beam forming an array (60), by computer processing a cross covariance (30), of the reference sub array seismic signal data signal (120), by having an unknown shape comprising receiving acoustic signals (120), via the aray (100), and computing the date (20) and segmenting the array into an initial segment of a known shape and at least a second segment (44), and beam forming the initial segment to provide a beam formed output (60), and using the beam formed output to obtain weights (24), for the second segment of the array.

Abstract: A method and the respective devices for the automatic or manual inspection of linear infrastructures, such as electric lines, which is controlled by a single operator are disclosed. The system is divided into two stages: an on-board stage on a mobile and a subsequent post-processing stage in which the final report is issued. The on-board equipment comprises two gyrostabilized platforms, one of which is responsible for collecting panoramic images that will provide general information on the lines, and the other is configured to automatically capture detailed images.

Abstract: A method for decreasing entropy of a quantum system, for example nuclear spins. The quantum system comprising at least two subsystems, a first subsystem of elements with a first relaxation time (hereinafter—computation elements) and a second subsystem of elements with a second relaxation time (hereinafter—reset elements), the second relaxation time being shorter than the first relaxation time. The method comprises adiabatically decreasing the entropy of the computation elements in the system (by entropy compression, entropy transfer, or both) and increasing the entropy of at least some reset elements, so that the entropy of the subgroup of reset elements is overall increased; and waiting for the total entropy of the subgroup of reset elements to decrease, wherein the above two steps are carried out at least once.

Abstract: A method for decreasing entropy of a quantum system of at least two subsystems, a first subsystem comprising elements with a first relaxation time (hereinafter—computation elements) and a second subsystem comprising elements with a second relaxation time (hereinafter—reset elements). The second relaxation time is shorter than the first relaxation time.

Abstract: The invention described herein comprises libraries of expressible gene sequences. Such gene sequences are contained on plasmid vectors designed to endow the expressed proteins with a number of useful features such as affinity purification tags, epitope tags, and the like. The expression vectors containing such gene sequences can be used to transfect cells for the production of recombinant proteins. A further aspect of the invention comprises methods of identifying binding partners for the products of such expressible gene sequences.

Abstract: The invention described herein comprises libraries of expressible gene sequences. Such gene sequences are contained on plasmid vectors designed to endow the expressed proteins with a number of useful features such as affinity purification tags, epitope tags, and the like. The expression vectors containing such gene sequences can be used to transfect cells for the production of recombinant proteins. A further aspect of the invention comprises methods of identifying binding partners for the products of such expressible gene sequences.

Abstract: An aeolian generator, characterised because it includes a cylindrical vessel (1), a hollow body (2) which is housed in the vessel (1) and which can turn, as a sufficient amount of liquid is contained inside the vessel (1) to keep the hollow body (2) afloat, a cover (23) for the hollow body (2), a series of blades (4) joined to the cover of the hollow body (2), several electric generators (5), wheels (51) mounted on the axles of the electric generators and used to make contact with the body (2) while it turns, supports (61) equipped with rails (6) on which the generators (5) are mounted and can move, and a thrust device used to control the movement of the generators (5) on the rails (6), causing them to move towards the hollow body (2) when it is turning at a certain speed.

Abstract: A method and system for determining a total number of operators needed at a semiconductor wafer work center to achieve a wafer manufacturing goal is provided. The work center includes a wafer lot tracking system and a plurality of processing stations for processing a plurality of lots of semiconductor wafers to be manufactured. A highest operator throughput as a maximum rate of wafers that can be processed per operator based on data from the lot tracking system is determined, and a minimum number of operators that are needed to process wafers in the work center to achieve the manufacturing goal based on the wafer manufacturing goal and the highest operator throughput is determined. Furthermore, a determination is made of a number of working operators needed to process wafers in the semiconductor wafer work center to achieve the wafer manufacturing goal by increasing the minimum number of operators based on characteristics of the processing stations.

Abstract: A laminate for bedding, padding upholstering and like applications by feeding an indeterminate length of a first material along a predetermined first path of travel from a source of the first material to a downstream assembly area. Feeding an indeterminate length of second material along a predetermined second path of travel from a source of the second material to the downstream assembly area. Depositing a multiplicity of substantially yieldable cushioning materials upon an upper surface of one of the first and second indeterminate lengths of material during the feeding thereof between the respective sources and the assembly area. Thereafter, sandwiching the cushioning materials between the indeterminate lengths of first and second materials to form a laminate therefrom, and rolling the laminate into a roll. The cushioning materials are foam latex and/or down and the first and second lengths of material are polyester fiber material and/or convoluted foam.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a laminate particularly adapted for bedding, padding upholstering and like applications by feeding an indeterminate length of a first material along a predetermined first path of travel from a source of the first material to a downstream assembly area. Feeding an indeterminate length of second material along a predetermined second path of travel from a source of the second material to the downstream assembly area. Depositing a multiplicity of substantially yieldable cushioning materials upon an upper surface of one of the first and second indeterminate lengths of material during the feeding thereof between the respective sources and the assembly area. Thereafter, sandwiching the cushioning materials between the indeterminate lengths of first and second materials to form a laminate therefrom, and rolling the laminate into a roll. The cushioning materials are foam latex and/or down and the first and second lengths of material are polyester fiber material and/or convoluted foam.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a laminate particularly adapted for bedding, padding upholstering and like applications by feeding an indeterminate length of a first material along a predetermined first path of travel from a source of the first material to a downstream assembly area. Feeding an indeterminate length of second material along a predetermined second path of travel from a source of the second material to the downstream assembly area. Depositing a multiplicity of substantially yieldable cushioning materials upon an upper surface of one of the first and second indeterminate lengths of material during the feeding thereof between the respective sources and the assembly area. Thereafter, sandwiching the cushioning materials between the indeterminate lengths of first and second materials to form a laminate therefrom, and rolling the laminate into a roll. The cushioning materials are foam latex and/or down and the first and second lengths of material are polyester fiber material and/or convoluted foam.

Abstract: An isolated DNA encoding phenyl acetyl-CoA-ligase and a process of increasing the production of penicillin G in a strain of Penicillium chrysogenum by transforming the strain with the isolated DNA. Also vectors and host organisms having the isolated DNA.