Abstract: Controlling allocation of resources in network function virtualization. Data defining a pool of available physical resources is maintained. Data defining one or more resource allocation rules is identified. An application request is received. Physical resources from the pool are allocated to virtual resources to implement the application request, on the basis of the maintained data, the identified data and the received application request.

Abstract: System for protecting and securing bags for bulk high pressure processing equipment including at least one tube provided with holes, covers for evacuating and connecting the ends of the tube or tubes, the tube or tubes being anchored to the covers, a protector for the bag adapted to lengthen the outlet path of the processed product once the depressurization of the equipment is produced, and a fitting for the protector for connecting the protector to the cover on the side from which the product in the bag comes out.

Abstract: The diffusion device comprises a refill (1) in which liquid containing the volatile substances is housed, the refill (1) comprising: a hole (2) for the passage of the liquid; a sealing element (3) movable between a closed position in which it prevents the passage of the liquid and an open position in which it allows the liquid to pass through the hole (2); and an elastic element (4) that presses the sealing element (3) into its closed position, wherein the sealing element (3) comprises a housing (8) for housing an activation element (7) that moves the closure element (3) from the closed position to the open position against the action of the elastic element (4). It permits to provide a device that only works when the refill is original and is inserted in the correct position.

Abstract: Controlling allocation of resources in network function virtualization. Data defining a pool of available physical resources is maintained. Data defining one or more resource allocation rules is identified. An application request is received. Physical resources from the pool are allocated to virtual resources to implement the application request, on the basis of the maintained data, the identified data and the received application request.

Abstract: Systems and methods may be provided to receive, at a server, a utility bill and interval data for a user of an energy utility, and store the received utility bill and interval data in a database system communicatively coupled to the server. The received utility bill may include a date range for the bill and a tariff. The received interval data may include data used by the energy utility for determining costs. A calculation engine of the server may determine a model bill based on the received utility bill and the interval data. The server may determine an accuracy of a utility bill issued by the energy utility to by determining whether the model bill matches the utility bill. The server may verify the utility bill, the interval data, and the tariff as accurate when the model bill matches the utility bill based on the accuracy determination.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a method of predicting a traffic behaviour in a road system, comprising the following steps carried out by at least one processor connected to a database, which contains a set of traffic profiles: clustering the traffic profiles; calculating a significance value; if the significance value of a tag is higher than a threshold value, assigning this tag as a characteristic vector to this cluster; receiving a request having one or more request tags; determining a cluster by means of matching the request tag/s to the characteristic vectors of the clusters; and outputting a predicted traffic behaviour based on the determined cluster.

Abstract: Plug for high-pressure processing machines with a bag, comprising a duct for the passage of a pressure-transmitting fluid to the bag, another duct for filling and emptying of a product to be pressurized and a valve. The plug is further provided with a rod for opening and closing the valve. Said rod is located in the duct for the product and has its own inner duct joined to a cleaning agent chamber for the passage of the cleaning agent through the product duct. The invention also relates to a machine incorporating said plug and a method for the processing of pumpable substances. Hygienic design and very high pressure sealing requirements are met by the invention.

Abstract: The device for diffusing volatile substances, comprises a container (1) that contains a volatile substance (2); a perforable sheet (3) that closes at least a portion of said container (1); at least one perforating element (4) that can perforate said perforable sheet (3); and a porous element (5) that is impregnated with the volatile substance (2) when the perforable sheet (3) is perforated; wherein the porous element (5) comprises at least one weakened area (6) in correspondence with said at least one perforating element (4). It permits to provide a device for diffusing volatile substances where an accidental leakage is avoided.

Abstract: A device for diffusing volatile substances includes a container containing a liquid with the volatile substances, a base element that closes the container, and a wick that is impregnated with the volatile substances. The base element includes an internal channel in which the liquid containing the volatile substances is deposited. A part of the wick placed in the internal channel is impregnated with the liquid containing the volatile substances located in the internal channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for municipal solid waste (MSW) reclamation in a continuous or discontinuous process first for converting said waste into organic biomass and subsequently extracting and recovering the most chemical compounds contained in said biomass possible, such as triglycerides, sugars and proteins. Therefore, the invention is comprised in the field of recycling, transforming solid waste into reusable solids and biofuels.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a method of predicting a traffic behaviour in a road system, comprising the following steps carried out by at least one processor connected to a database, which contains a set of traffic profiles: clustering the traffic profiles; for each cluster, determining a dissimilarity measure; receiving a request having one or more request tags; checking whether all request tags match one of the characteristic vectors of the clusters, and if so, outputting a predicted traffic behaviour, else, eliminating one of the request tags from the request and returning to the beginning of said step of checking.

Abstract: A device for trapping insects that includes a casing provided with a housing for placing a refill provided with an adhesive surface for trapping insects. The casing includes a light emitter illuminating at least one portion of the refill. The device allows maximizing the attraction of the insects as a result of the illumination of the refill.

Abstract: The device for diffusing volatile substances, comprising a casing (1) wherein at least two respective volatile substance containers (2) are housed, said containers (2) being moveable relative to said casing (1) between at least one first position, where one of the containers (2) is exposed to the environment for diffusing its volatile substances, and a second position, where another container (2) is exposed to the environment, and characterised in that between said casing (1) and the container or containers (2) unexposed to the environment a space (3) is defined, which allows the diffusion of volatile substances from the unexposed container or containers (2) to a lesser extent than the container (2) exposed to the environment. It enables performance to be improved due to the fact that two or more fragrances in two or more containers contribute to the final performance and intensity.

Abstract: System for protecting and securing bags for bulk high pressure processing equipment including at least one tube provided with holes, covers for evacuating and connecting the ends of the tube or tubes, the tube or tubes being anchored to the covers, a protector for the bag adapted to lengthen the outlet path of the processed product once the depressurization of the equipment is produced, and a fitting for the protector for connecting the protector to the cover on the side from which the product in the bag comes out.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to methods and systems for purifying proteins, carbohydrate rich products, and polysaccharide products from a microcrop (e.g., photosynthetic aquatic species) and compositions thereof. For example, the present disclosure relates, in some embodiments to methods and systems for extracting proteins, dry biocrude, carbohydrate-rich meal, and polysaccharide products from Lemna.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are exosomal sorting motifs and cellular retention motifs for microRNAs. Methods of use for directing miRNA to exosomes or retaining miRNA in cells are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to methods and systems for purifying proteins, carbohydrate rich products, and polysaccharide products from a microcrop (e.g., photosynthetic aquatic species) and compositions thereof. For example, the present disclosure relates, in some embodiments to methods and systems for extracting proteins, dry biocrude, carbohydrate-rich meal, and polysaccharide products from Lemna.

Abstract: The invention relates to an evaporation device for evaporating volatile substances, comprising a container (1) housing a liquid (8) containing the volatile substances, an outlet (2) through which the volatile substances exit and a hole (9) for equalizing the pressure between the inside and the outside of the container, and characterized in that it also comprises a membrane (6) placed between the container (1) and the hole (9), said membrane (6) being leak-tight with respect to said liquid (8) and porous with respect to the gases. This membrane prevents the liquid from accidentally spilling and furthermore solves the issue of balancing pressures inside the container, keeping the rate of evaporation constant until running out of the volatile substances.

Abstract: Plug for high-pressure processing machines with a bag, comprising a duct for the passage of a pressure-transmitting fluid to the bag, another duct for filling and emptying of a product to be pressurized and a valve. The plug is further provided with a rod for opening and closing the valve. Said rod is located in the duct for the product and has its own inner duct joined to a cleaning agent chamber for the passage of the cleaning agent through the product duct. The invention also relates to a machine incorporating said plug and a method for the processing of pumpable substances. Hygienic design and very high pressure sealing requirements are met by the invention.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a method of predicting a traffic behaviour in a road system, comprising the following steps carried out by at least one processor connected to a database, which contains a set of traffic profiles: clustering the traffic profiles; for each cluster, determining a dissimilarity measure; receiving a request having one or more request tags; checking whether all request tags match one of the characteristic vectors of the clusters, and if so, outputting a predicted traffic behaviour, else, eliminating one of the request tags from the request and returning to the beginning of said step of checking.