Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100) for providing a crossover point between a first region (1) and a second region (2) hermetically delimited from the first region (1) by means of a wall (10), wherein the device comprises:—a lock chamber (12), which can be inserted into an opening (11) provided in the wall and which has a first opening (13) forming a crossover point between the first region and the lock chamber and which has a second opening (14) forming a crossover point between the second region and the lock chamber;—at least one peripherally circulating element (15), which has at least one passage opening (15.1; 19.1; 15.2; 19.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100) for providing a crossover point between a first region (1) and a second region (2) hermetically delimited from the first region (1) by means of a wall (10), wherein the device comprises:—a lock chamber (12), which can be inserted into an opening (11) provided in the wall and which has a first opening (13) forming a crossover point between the first region and the lock chamber and which has a second opening (14) forming a crossover point between the second region and the lock chamber;—at least one peripherally circulating element (15), which has at least one passage opening (15.1; 19.1; 15.2; 19.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for selecting a handover algorithm. The methods may include selecting the handover algorithm for a mobile unit based on at least one measurement indicative of a network state. The methods may also include receiving information indicative of the handover algorithm selected based on the measurement(s) indicative of the network state.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device (V) for concentrating a liquid (F) which is pumped through a concentrating apparatus (3) by means of a differential piston pump and directly impinges the differential piston (K) in an assisting manner during the conveying stroke at a residual pressure as a concentrate (FK). The differential piston of said device (V) is driven by a drive shaft (12) that actuates a linearly guided valve control member (18) of an intake and discharge valve assembly (A). The differential piston pump is embodied as a radial piston pump (R) in which eccentric attachments (13, 14) for the differential piston (K) and the valve control member (18) are disposed on the drive shaft (12), the differential piston (K) and the valve control member (18) being hinged directly to the eccentric attachments (13, 14) by means of traction and pressure couplings (S).

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for selecting a handover algorithm. The methods may include selecting the handover algorithm for a mobile unit based on at least one measurement indicative of a network state. The methods may also include receiving information indicative of the handover algorithm selected based on the measurement(s) indicative of the network state.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for selecting a target cell for a blind handover. The methods may include selecting at least one target cell for a blind handover of a first mobile unit based on at least one measurement performed by the first mobile unit or at least one second mobile unit for at least one measurement-based handover.

Abstract: A method is provided of establishing or releasing a radio connection between a first mobile user station and a first cell for wireless telecommunications during a call with the first mobile user station. This is both whilst the call continues and dependent upon at least one predetermined criterion being met. This occurs in a network for wireless telecommunications handling calls with various data rates to mobile user stations such that some of the mobile user stations at a time have multiple radio connections to the network via multiple cells. A pilot signal is sent between the first cell and the first mobile user station. Received signal quality of the pilot signal between the first cell and the first mobile user station is detected. At least one predetermined criterion is selected dependent upon data rate of the call, and if it is determining that said signal quality of the pilot signal meets said at least one predetermined criterion, said radio connection is released or established.

Abstract: QoS scheduling is used for handling multiple data flows in packet switched cellular systems, especially in a packet switched mobile telecommunication system, wherein the scheduling mechanism of a specific cell is coupled with the scheduling mechanism of at least one second cell, in particular by transferring data between the specific cell and at least one second cell comprising a status information concerning data flow within the specific cell.

Abstract: An industrial truck with a liquefied petroleum gas bottle holder includes a linear guide, a pivot bearing, and a bottle support. The linear guide is mounted so that it can pivot together with the bottle support around a stationary horizontal axis.

Abstract: A remote control device comprises a telephone and a touch screen functionality to enable the user to participate in interactive TV programs and interact with advertisements. This approach is independent of the infrastructure delivering traditional content, and independent of the configuration of an STB.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for estimating radio resource consumed by a service and its application for overload control provided between nodes and user equipment (UE), particularly in a code-division multiple-access (CDMA) network, comprising the steps of: extracting a first parameter from a common pilot channel (CPiCH) representing the ratio of received energy per chip to the total received power spectral density (EC/I0 CPiCH) and/or a second parameter representing the transmitted power of the common pilot channel (PCPiCH), assigning said first and/or said second parameter to a third parameter such that the third parameter represents the radio resource consumption of the service (Pi/Pmax, Ci).

Abstract: A new and improved approach is described to avoid problems of overload handling for a random access packet transmission in packet switched mobile networks and in particular, to limit the transmit delay of at least some selected data flows even in case of a long-term overload situation. It is suggested to employ on a respective random access packet transmission channel an admission control functionality depending on a request for the adding of a new data flow and/or to employ on the respective random access packet transmission channel a congestion control functionality depending on varying environments.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the scheduling of multiple data flows in a packet switched mobile network is disclosed which provides a new and improved approach to maintain the QoS guarantees of at least some selected data flows even in case of a long term overload situation. Employed are an admission control functionality depending on a request for the adding of a new data flow to be scheduled and/or a congestion control functionality depending on varying environments.

Abstract: QoS scheduling is used for handling multiple data flows in packet switched cellular systems, especially in a packet switched mobile telecommunication system, wherein the scheduling mechanism of a specific cell is coupled with the scheduling mechanism of at least one second cell, in particular by transferring data between the specific cell and at least one second cell comprising a status information concerning data flow within the specific cell.

Abstract: The invention proposes a method for improving network performance of a data packet switched network which encompasses at least one unit for sending data packets, at least one unit for receiving data packets, and at least one network element for controlling and/or monitoring data packet traffic between said sending and said receiving unit whereby in case of at least one redundancy of packet occurs within said network, said redundant packets are filtered out from said network prior to receipt of the receiving unit.

Abstract: A piece of content and an associated original metadata are received by a device. The original metadata may have been corrupted during delivery to the device or may be outdated. The device enables modifying the original metadata. The device comprises an identifier to determine identification data for a piece of content. The identification data may be a fingerprint generated from content. The identification data is used to access a record in a database associated with the piece of content. A processing unit of the device determines a new metadata from the accessed record. The device modifies the original metadata from the new metadata.

Abstract: A value added watermarking technology is provided to permit enhanced information services. In such a technology a characteristic pattern is derived for a piece of content and the characteristic pattern is associated with content-related information. The content-related information may be stored in a remote database and retrieved using the characteristic pattern. The characteristic pattern is translated in a watermark to be embedded in the piece of content. After embedding in the piece of content, the watermark enables a user to access the content-related information when playing out marked content with a player equipped with the appropriate software to detect and read the watermark.

Abstract: A remote control device comprises a telephone and a touch screen functionality to enable the user to participate in interactive TV programs and interact with advertisements. This approach is independent of the infrastructure delivering traditional content, and independent of the configuration of an STB.

Abstract: A method is provided enabling an individual to temporarily control the display of an electronic document. A portion of the document is automatically updated and modified while displayed without the user being in control of the change. When a specific content information is displayed in the portion, the method allows the individual to request the display in the portion of another content information in lieu of the specific content information. The other content information may be displayed for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A method for safely treating and disposing of infectious biomedical waste and other hazardous materials is disclosed. The method involves alkaline hydrolysis of infectious agents contained in regulated medical waste or hazardous waste solutions. The infectious waste is immersed into a highly basic solvent which is then heated. The material containing the infectious agents is allowed to remain within the heated solvent until the hydrolyzable matter is fully digested, thereby forming a sterile solution and sterile solid waste. The sterile soluti and solid waste may then be disposed of through standard means, such as in a sanitary sewage system or local landfill facility. The method also provides for the treatment of lipid soluble hazardous material contained in the regulated medical waste.