Abstract: A technique retrieves computed path segments across one or more domains of a computer network in accordance with a stateful (“semi-stateful”) path computation element (PCE) model. The stateful PCE model includes a data structure configured to store one or more path segments computed by a PCE in response to a path computation request issued by a Path Computation Client (PCC). Notably, each computed path segment stored in the data structure is identified by an associated path-key value (“path key”). The path segment and path key contents of the data structure are temporarily saved (“cached”) at a predetermined location in the network for a configurable period of time.

Abstract: Methods and systems for communicating a story mail between communications devices extends voice mail are provided. In one embodiment, user specified correlation information that describes a correlation for presenting visual media with continuous audio data is used to generate synchronization information. A story mail transmitting device transmits a story mail that is associated with synchronization information. A story mail receiving device uses the synchronization information to present the continuous audio data and the visual media associated with the story mail. Either the story mail transmitting device or the story mail receiving device is a handheld communications device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an active-matrix image display device that comprises an array of light emitters. Each light emitter is controlled by a current modulator having a particular trip threshold voltage. The device also includes compensation means for compensating for the trip threshold voltage of the modulators. These compensation means comprise at least one operational amplifier connected between the gate electrode and the source electrode of the modulator. The feedback of this operational amplifier compensates for the trip threshold voltage of at least one modulator whatever the value of the said voltage.

Abstract: A device producing laser pulses of durations smaller than 30 ns, and including along its internal optical axis: a laser resonator of optical length smaller than 2 m including two reflecting ends and incorporating an MPF photonic fiber pumped continuously by at least one pump wave with laser diodes, the laser medium being a medium where the laser wave is guided and has a gain with very weak signal greater than 10 per passage, the resonator also incorporating an optical modulator. The optical modulator may deflect the internal laser axis via an electric control along two stable directions, the first direction corresponding to an axis along which the internal laser beam undergoes sufficient losses to prevent the laser effect, the second direction corresponding to an axis along which the laser beam is reflected towards itself at least partially by an optical return element.

Abstract: Swivelling nozzle for an aircraft engine, the nozzle 10 being pivotally mounted about a transverse yaw axis by means of two elastically deformable one-piece articulations 24 mounted on two external pivots 22 of the nozzle and housed in engine case elements, the nozzle being caused to pivot by an actuator 46 mounted on the engine case and connected by a link 50 to a pivot 22 of the nozzle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of viral vectors expressing different immunogens from the West Nile Encephalitis Virus (WNV) or the Dengue virus which are able to induce protective humoral and cellular immune responses against WNV or Dengue virus infections. More specifically, the present invention relates to three (3) antigens from WNV (the secreted envelope glycoprotein (E), the heterodimer glycoproteins (pre-M-E) and the NSI protein) and from Dengue virus (the secreted envelope glycoprotein (e), the heterodimer glycoproteins (pre- m-e) and the nsl protein) and their use in vaccinal, therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

Abstract: A generator capable of supplying one or more output signals with a modulated cyclic ratio includes one or more formatting circuits each processing one input signal and one or more class D amplifiers powered with a power supply voltage and being driven by a corresponding one of the formatting circuits. Each formatting circuit has a counter-reaction loop and uses a reference voltage for which the average value is equal to half the power supply voltage. The corresponding output signal is thus corrected for any variations in the power supply voltage.

Abstract: A method of hierarchically coding a source audio signal in the form of a data stream (200) comprising a base level (207) and at least two hierarchical enhancement levels (208, 209, 210, 211), each of said levels being organized in successive frames. At least one frame of at least one enhancement level (208, 209, 210, 211) has a duration less than the duration of at least one frame of said base level (207), and at least one indication representative of an order used for a set of frames corresponding to the duration of at least one frame of said base level (207) is inserted into said stream.

Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies useful as therapeutics for treating and/or preventing diseases associated with cells expressing CLD18, including tumor-related diseases such as gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, hepatic cancer, head-neck cancer, and cancer of the gallbladder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a semiconductor device (10) with a substrate (11) and a semiconductor body (1) comprising a bipolar transistor with in that order a collector region (2), a base region (3), and an emitter region (4), wherein the semiconductor body comprises a projecting mesa (5) comprising at least a portion of the collector region (2) and the base region (3), which mesa is surrounded by an isolation region (6). According to the invention, the semiconductor device (10) also comprises a field effect transistor with a source region, a drain region, an interposed channel region, a superimposed gate dielectric (7), and a gate region (8), which gate region (8) forms a highest part of the field effect transistor, and the height of the mesa (5) is greater than the height of the gate region (8). This device can be manufactured inexpensively and easily by a method according to the invention, and the bipolar transistor can have excellent high-frequency characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a secured device for locking and unlocking a plug on a frame with a wrench. The device has an obstructing component that is mobile with respect to a plug and can be brought from an obstructing position to an unobstructing position in which the wrench can engage a rotor of a bolt when an identification code of the wrench, read by a reader, is in agreement with the code stored in an electronic module that is associated with the plug.

Abstract: All catalytic process for producing white oils is provided. More particularly, medicinal grade white oils are produced from a process including hydrotreating and/or hydrocracking, catalytic dewaxing followed by hydrofinishing to produce a medicinal white oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article comprising a substrate having a main surface coated with a coating, part of which at least is mesoporous and has a refractive index profile with optical function, whose variation is imposed by the mesopore content and/or the filling ratio of the mesopores. The profile may be such that the refractive index varies depending on the distance to a given axis, or such that the refractive index variation is monotone, decreasing along any axis which is perpendicular to the surface of the substrate underlying the mesoporous part of said coating and oriented away from the substrate. The present invention also relates to methods for making said article, which differ depending on the technique from which the refractive index profile is created. The invention is applicable to ophthalmic optics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling tool comprising: two pairs of rotary drums in axial alignment on parallel axes; motor means for driving rotation of said drums; support means; and a support structure on which said drums are mounted to rotate and serving to connect said drums to the support means; said tool being characterized in that said motor means are mounted inside the drums; and in that said support structure comprises a plate forming bearings at its bottom ends for said drum; and a mounting pad for fastening to the support means, the top edge face of the plate connecting said pad to the bearing-forming means.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a frozen dessert, includes the successive steps of: (a) freezing a mixture containing a fruit puree and/or juice, yoghurt and optionally added sugars and/or other ingredients, in order to obtain a frozen composition, (b) optionally bringing the frozen composition to a core temperature ranging from ?15 to ?25° C. or from ?15 to ?300° C., (c) placing the frozen composition in a device equipped with grinding elements and optionally with aerating elements, which device does not include extrusion members, and (d) texturing the frozen composition with the aid of the grinding and optionally aerating elements. It also relates to the frozen dessert thus obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of locally adjusting a quantization step for each region of an image in a sequence of n images. The method comprises the following steps: calculating, for each image of the sequence, a first difference of bits saved on the potential masking region when quantizing it with a first quantization step and a second difference of bits required by the region of interest when quantizing it with a second quantization step; and in each image of the sequence, assigning to the potential masking region the first quantization step and if the sum of the n first differences of bits is higher than the sum of the n second differences of bits, assigning said second quantization step to said region of interest and otherwise assigning a third quantization step such that the sum of said n first differences of bits is distributed between the regions of interest according to a reconstruction quality criterion.

Abstract: There is described a variable geometry turbine having a sliding element (5) for the control of the section throat of the turbine (1) by sliding movement along an axial direction of a turbine wheel (71). The turbine wheel operates to convert a flow of working fluid into mechanical energy. At least one bypass channel (51) is defined in the sliding element (5). The bypass channel is further connected to a turbine wheel outlet area (79) downstream of the turbine wheel for selectively guiding an excess flow of working fluid past the turbine wheel (71), so as to control the operation of the turbine. A use of the variable geometry turbine with a turbocharger for an engine and a method for controlling such turbine is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reactor for reacting fluids such as fluids in continuous flow, the reactor including a multicellular extruded body having cells extending in parallel in a direction from a first end of the body to a second end, the body having a first plurality of cells open at both ends of the body and a second plurality of said cells closed at one or both ends of the body, the second plurality being contiguous cells and cooperating to define at least in part a fluidic passage extending at least partly through the body. The fluidic passage desirably has a serpentine path back and forth along cells of the second plurality of cells, and the passage connects laterally from cell to cell, within cells of the second plurality, at or near the ends of the body.

Abstract: A compound of general formula (I): A process for preparing this compound. A fungicidal composition comprising a compound of general formula (I). A method for treating plants by applying a compound of general formula (I) or a composition comprising it.