Abstract: A system and method for processing a plurality of requests for multi-media services received at a call control element (CCE) defined on the system from a plurality of IP-communication devices. The system includes at least one Network Routing Element (NRE), a Service Broker (SB), a media sever, a plurality of application servers (ASs) and a plurality of border elements, all of which are coupled to the CCE. The CCE is adapted to receive requests for multi-media services and to generate subsequent requests for the multi-media services, which are communicated to the SB for processing. The subsequent requests can each include a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) message including a message identifier portion having at least a first predetermined information field and a second predetermined information field. The message identifier portion of the SIP message declares the content and format of the SIP message to a recipient device defined on the system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain hydropyranopyrrolidine compounds which are useful as neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists, and inhibitors of tachykinin and in particular substance P. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formations comprising these compounds as active ingredients and the use of the compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders, including emesis, urinary incontinence, depression, and anxiety.

Abstract: A method of protecting steel in concrete is disclosed. It consists of connecting the steel (6) to a discrete sacrificial anode assembly (7) comprising a base metal (1), a relatively small quantity of catalytic activating agent in contact with the base metal and a substantially inert porous layer (3) that surrounds the base metal and catalytic activating agent. The inert porous layer efficiently maintains a sustainable concentration gradient of the catalytic activating agent between the base metal and the surrounding environment as a result of the electric field across this layer. The preferred porous layer comprises a material that exhibits a net repulsion of negative ions from its pore system and the preferred catalytic activating agent comprises doubly charged sulphate ions as small electric fields maintain very high concentration gradients of these ions resulting in high concentrations at the base metal surface and insignificant concentrations at the assembly periphery.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for improved data communications within a remote sensor system. The system includes a control center node. The control center is adapted to receive data, process the data based at least in part on a rule, and notify a user when the rule is satisfied. Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a method for improved data communications within a remote sensor system. The method includes detecting an event, generating data based at least in part on the event, processing the data based at least in part on a rule, and notifying a user when the rule is satisfied.

Abstract: A variable message sign control system has a number of variable message signs. The variable messages signs are coupled by local communication links to a sign controller. This single sign controller takes the place of multiple sign controllers in previous designs.

Abstract: Embodiments of a polishing article for processing a substrate are provided. In one embodiment, a polishing article for processing a substrate comprises a fabric layer having a conductive layer disposed thereover. The conductive layer has an exposed surface adapted to polish a substrate. The fabric layer may be woven or non-woven. The conductive layer may be comprised of a soft material and, in one embodiment, the exposed surface may be planar.

Abstract: A measurement and control apparatus is disclosed having power input terminals configured to connect with a power source, power output terminals configured to connect with a load, the output terminals being switchably connected to the input terminals, and an actuator configured to switchably connect and disconnect the output terminals to the input terminals upon command. The control apparatus also includes circuitry configured to measure the voltage applied to and the current supplied to the load, circuitry configured to transmit data representative of the applied voltage and the supplied current to a control unit, and circuitry configured to receive a command from the control unit, and in response thereto to switchably connect and disconnect the output terminals from the input terminals.

Abstract: Methods and associated structures of forming a microelectronic device are described. Those methods may include forming at least one metal source/drain on a gate dielectric, wherein the at least one metal source/drain is adjacent to a channel region, wherein the channel region comprises at least one carbon nanotube.

Abstract: A machine tool control method is disclosed employing a machine tool for carrying out a work producing process having a cutting implement for machining a workpiece according to the process, the cutting implement comprising a first part having a shank and a second part having a cutting surface and, optionally a tool holder, a sensor device provided on the second part of the cutting implement for sensing at least one condition of the process, and a machine controller, the method comprising: operating the machine under the control of the machine controller to cause a process to commence, sensing at least one condition of the process, and adapting controller or sensor based cutting parameters during the process in accordance with the sensed condition. The cutting implement may be changeable during the process. The process can be a single cutting operation. Sensor based parameters can be adapted independently of the machine controller.

Abstract: A fluid connection for connecting a tubing, such as a gas tubing for a hot water tank burner, to a metal fitting includes a deformed outer portion of the fitting. In particular, a recess is defined between radially inner and outer portions of the fitting, and the tubing is inserted into that recess. The inner portion of the fitting extends into an inner bore of the tubing to provide support at the inner bore. The outer portion of the fitting is then deformed radially inwardly to secure the tube to the fitting.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a high-output type nitride light emitting device. The nitride light emitting device comprises an n-type nitride semiconductor layer or layers, a p-type nitride semiconductor layer or layers and an active layer therebetween, wherein a gallium-containing nitride substrate is obtained from a gallium-containing nitride bulk single crystal, provided with an epitaxial growth face with dislocation density of 105/cm2 or less, and A-plane or M-plane which is parallel to C-axis of hexagonal structure for an epitaxial face, wherein the n-type semiconductor layer or layers are formed directly on the A-plane or M-plane. In case that the active layer comprises a nitride semiconductor containing In, an end face film of single crystal AlxGa1-xN (0?x?1) can be formed at a low temperature not causing damage to the active layer.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a group of aryl ureas in treating raf mediated diseases, and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such therapy.

Abstract: A system for locating a failure event in a sample is disclosed. The system includes at least one sensor configured to detect acoustic energy corresponding to the failure event in the sample. The system also includes an infrared camera configured to detect a thermal release of energy corresponding to the failure event in the sample.

Abstract: A contrast media injection system detects the absolute position of the syringe ram using a non-contact sensor. A series of magnets and Hall-Effect sensors may be used or an opto-reflective system. Illuminated knobs that are connected to the drive mechanism for the syringe ram rotate with the drive and provide visual feedback on operation through the illumination. Analog Hall-Effect sensors are used to determine the presence or absence of magnets that identify the type of faceplate being used. The faceplates include control electronics, connected to the powerhead through connectors, which may be interchangeably used by the two faceplates. The faceplate electronics include detectors for automatically detecting the capacity of pre-filled syringes.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire having a carcass and a belt reinforcing structure wherein the belt reinforcing structure is a composite belt structure having at least one radially inner spiral layer and at least one zigzag belt reinforcing structure located radially outward of said spiral layer. The zigzag belt width is preferably narrower than the spiral layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are proteins that include an immunoglobulin fold and that can be used as scaffolds. Also disclosed herein are nucleic acids encoding such proteins and the use of such proteins in diagnostic methods and in methods for evolving novel compound-binding species and their ligands.

Abstract: Nucleic acid molecules encoding the C140 cell surface receptor have been cloned and sequenced. The availability of C140 receptor DNA permits the recombinant production of the C140 receptor which can be produced on the surface of a cell, including an oocyte. The nucleic acid molecules are useful in an assay for detecting a substance which affects C140 receptor activity, either receptor agonists or antagonists. Further, the elucidation of the structure of the C140 receptor permits the design of agonist and antagonist compounds which are useful in such assays. The availability of the C140 receptor also permits production of antibodies specifically immunoreactive with one or more antigenic epitopes of the C140 receptor.

Abstract: In a fuel composition containing a static dissipator additive, a Fischer-Tropsch derived fuel component is blended for the purpose of increasing the electrical conductivity of the composition and/or for reducing the concentration of the static dissipator additive in the composition. The fuel composition is preferably an automotive diesel fuel composition.

Abstract: The invention is a recloseable lid for a drinking cup comprising a cap with a dispensing aperture through which liquid can pass. A plug is movably mounted to the cap and is sized to seal the dispensing aperture when a portion of the plug is inserted into the dispensing aperture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photoradiation and/or moisture curing silicone compositions and methods for producing and using the same. In particular, the methods of the present invention permit controlled growth of a polymer, and allow for incorporation of pendant functional groups along the length of the polymer.