Abstract: A programmable multiple-point illuminator for an optical microscope (M) comprises a light source (1, 2) and a spatial light modulator (SLM) to modulate a light beam from the light source. The modulated light beam is intended to scan across a sample placed under the microscope objective (21), the sample being provided with fluorophores. The SLM comprises a first acousto-optic deflector (8) and a second acousto-optic deflector (9), the first acousto-optic deflector having a first modulation plane (81) and the second acousto-optic deflector having a second modulation plane (91), said two acousto-optic deflectors being arranged in cascade to provide respective deflection in different directions, whereby the SLM is enabled to scan in two dimensions across the sample. The SLM further comprises a telescope relay (10) to conjugate the first modulation plane with the second modulation plane.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a method of operating a session management entity in a communication network. The method comprises sending (901) a first request to a user plane entity in the communication network. The first request relates to UE-to- UE communication and indicates a first set of Internet Protocol, IP, addresses available for allocation to UEs for which UE-to-UE communication is one of blocked or allowed; and at least one subset of the first set of IP addresses for which UE-to-UE communication is the other one of blocked or allowed.

Abstract: A technique of triggering transition control between different RRC states of wireless terminal devices is described. A method aspect of this technique comprises receiving a request for an RRC state transition control for a terminal device, wherein the request includes at least one identifier associated with the terminal device. The method further comprises obtaining a temporal inactivity parameter associated with the at least one identifier, wherein the temporal inactivity parameter depends on an estimated period of time between two traffic activities of the terminal device. Further still, the method comprises triggering, based on the temporal inactivity parameter or a parameter derived on the basis of the temporal inactivity parameter, the RRC state transition control for the terminal device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for evaluating data traffic in a communication network. The method comprising establishing a protocol session between a control plane, CP, node and a user plane, UP, node and configuring, by the CP node, a first detection rule to be used for event notification, and at least one next detection rule to be used for traffic detection. The first detection rule comprises an indicator indicating the highest precedence, and identifies a first instruction rule indicating an event to be notified and a continuation flag indicating evaluation of at least one next detection rule. The at least one next detection rule comprises an indicator indicating a lower precedence than the one in the first detection rule and identifies a next instruction rule to be applied to a matched traffic.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of the angiotensin-(1-9) peptide or peptides derived therefrom, which are biological or chemical analogs, for preparing medicaments useful for preventing, reverting, inhibiting and/or reducing hypertension and/or inducing vasodilation. Furthermore, this invention also comprises a vector overexpressing the homologous angiotensin-II converting enzyme (ACE2) for elevating the concentration in the blood and/or tissues of the angiotensin-(1-9) peptide. This vector may be adenovirus, retrovirus, lentivirus or adeno-associated virus containing the gene encoding for ACE2.

Abstract: An accessory tool for an oscillating power tool, the oscillating power tool including a drive member, the accessory tool comprising: a mounting portion configured so as to be mountable to the drive member; a blade portion extending from the mounting portion, the blade portion defining a blade portion peripheral edge; the blade portion peripheral edge including first and second concave cutting portions opening respectively towards first and second directions, the first and second concave cutting portions being usable for cutting when the accessory tool is operatively mounted to the oscillating power tool, the first and second directions being angled at more than 90 degrees relative to each other.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of the angiotensin-(1-9) peptide or peptides derived therefrom, which are biological or chemical analogues, for preparing medicaments useful for preventing, reverting, inhibiting and/or reducing hypertension and/or inducing vasodilation. Furthermore, this invention also comprises a vector overexpressing the homologous angiotensin-II converting enzyme (ACE2) for elevating the concentration in the blood and/or tissues of the angiotensin-(1-9) peptide. This vector may be adenovirus, retrovirus, lentivirus or adeno-associated virus containing the gene encoding for ACE2.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide, among other things, a control system for a game clock and a method of controlling a game clock or timer. The control system includes a stationary transmitter adapted to transmit an energizing signal and a portable signaling device having a transmitter for transmitting a clock signal when energized by the energizing signal. In some cases the transmitter is coupled to an actuator adapted to enable and disable transmission by the transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to transmit the clock signal when enabled by the actuator and energized by the first signal from the stationary transmitter. The control system can further include a stationary receiver that receives the clock signal and forwards it to a control circuit adapted to couple to and operate a game clock according to the clock signal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sorting a gas-driven stream of generally flat and light-weight articles of varying dimensions execute a, preferably optical, inspection and upon so finding a non-conforming article remove the latter from the stream. In particular, the inspection and the sorting are executed during a substantially straight movement of the articles. The removing is executed through gas driving in a direction substantially transverse to the straight movement. Advantageously, the inspection is preceded by orienting the articles through a centrifugal force that orients said articles against an inclined wall in a transition to the vertical movement. Also airflow means (83,84) can be used to confine the articles in a thin layer.

Abstract: A tire includes at least two inserts made of a crosslinked elastromeric material applied in a radially external position with respect to the belt structure in proximity of the axially external edges of the belt structure, each insert including an axially inner portion which is interposed between the belt structure and the tread band, and is tapered toward the equatorial plane of the tire; and an axially outer portion which is interposed between the carcass structure and the corresponding sidewall and is tapered toward the rotational axis of the tire, wherein the crosslinked elastomeric material has a dynamic elastic modulus, measured at 70° C., lower than 7 MPa.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sorting a gas-driven stream of generally flat and light-weight articles of varying dimensions execute a, preferably optical, inspection and upon so finding a non-conforming article remove the latter from the stream. In particular, the inspection and the sorting are executed during a substantially straight movement of the articles. The removing is executed through gas driving in a direction substantially transverse to the straight movement. Advantageously, the inspection is preceded by orienting the articles through a centrifugal force that orients said articles against an inclined wall in a transition to the vertical movement. Also airflow means (83,84) can be used to confine the articles in a thin layer.

Abstract: Method and system for handling a service request from an originating station (ST-A) to a terminating station (ST-B) in a telecommunications system managing service logic for accounting information for payment of services. A service request is received from an originating station (ST-A) indicating an identifier of a terminating station (ST-B). The service request is checked against number portability information related to the identifier of the terminating station (ST-B), and against accounting information of the originating station (ST-A). The service can proceed without further queries for number portability. A service request is received for a terminating station (ST-B) indicating an identifier of an originating station (ST-A). Accounting information of the terminating station (ST-B) is updated according to number portability information related to the identifier of the originating station (ST-A).

Abstract: A separator for shredded tobacco has a column provided at its bottom with a perforated plate inclined towards a discharge duct. An entry duct for the shredded tobacco and a feed pipe for air propels the shredded tobacco upwards. The upper mouth of the column faces a mesh conveyor movable substantially transversely to the vertical axis of the column. The conveyor forms an element by which the upward rise of the shredded tobacco is halted and is conveyed towards a member for removing and conveying the tobacco.

Abstract: An elastomeric composition includes at least one diene elastomeric polymer; at least one reinforcing filler; from 0.05 phr to 10 phr of zinc oxide; from 0.1 phr to 20 phr of at least one fatty acid amide; and from 0.1 phr to 15 phr of at least one zinc salt of a carboxylic acid of formula R—COOH. R is selected from linear or branched C1-C24 alkyl groups, linear or branched C2-C24 alkenyl groups, C5-C24 cycloalkyl groups, C6-C24 aryl groups, C7-C24 alkylaryl or arylalkyl groups. A tyre for a vehicle wheel includes a carcass structure, belt structure, tread band, and pair of sidewalls. At least one tyre structural element includes a crosslinked elastomeric material obtained by crosslinking the elastomeric composition. The at least one structural element including the crosslinked elastomeric material may be the tread band. A related tyre tread band and crosslinked elastomeric manufactured product are also disclosed.

Abstract: Method and system for handling a service request from an originating station (ST-A) to a terminating station (ST-B) in a telecommunications system managing service logic for accounting information for payment of services. A service request is received from an originating station (ST-A) indicating an identifier of a terminating station (ST-B). The service request is checked against number portability information related to the identifier of the terminating station (ST-B), and against accounting information of the originating station (ST-A). The service can proceed without further queries for number portability. A service request is received for a terminating station (ST-B) indicating an identifier of an originating station (ST-A). Accounting information of the terminating station (ST-B) is updated according to number portability information related to the identifier of the originating station (ST-A).

Abstract: The machine (1) includes a tunnel structure (2) which defines a chamber (8) with inclined, downwardly converging longitudinal side walls (9) and in which a substantially horizontal conveyor (10) for conveying a layered flow of shredded tobacco (T) from the input end (6) to the output end (7) of the chamber (8) extends adjacent the lower edges (9b) of the converging side walls (9).

Abstract: A machine for releasing a bale, particularly a bale of tobacco from a package, comprises a structure movable along an upright and having two arms with rotatable gripping devices for gripping, lifting and rotating a packaged bale so that the block of tobacco can be released from the packaging box, and the empty box can be transferred to a discharge area.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for flavouring shredded tobacco by which a mixture of alcohol, water and flavouring essences are fed into a rotary cylinder, wherein the mixture is cooled to below ambient temperature before being fed into the cylinder.

Abstract: A tobacco curing process including the steps of advancing the tobacco in strip form within a rotary cylinder, spraying the strips with an atomized mixture of substances able to improve the tobacco characteristics, spraying with a steam jet, during the curing treatment, discrete zones of the inner lateral surface of said cylinder, thus exercising a mechanical scraping action.