Abstract: According to some embodiments of the invention, an electro-optic device includes a first plurality of electrodes, a second plurality of electrodes spaced apart from the first plurality of electrodes, and an active layer between the first plurality of electrodes and the second plurality of electrodes. The active layer comprises a plurality of electromagnetic resonators. At least one of the first plurality of electrodes and the second plurality of electrodes is at least partially transparent to light of a spectral range that can be absorbed or emitted by the plurality of electromagnetic resonators. The first and second plurality of electrodes are electrically connected to the plurality of electromagnetic resonators. The spacings between at least a selected pair of the plurality of electromagnetic resonators is provided such that a real component of a coupling coefficient between the selected pair of the plurality of electromagnetic resonators is substantially canceled.

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to a method for providing a service to a user equipment connected to a first operator network. The second operator network comprises a register containing subscription information of the user equipment. The method comprises a number of steps. One of these steps is receiving from the first operator network a service request of the user equipment, the service request being associated with the service. Another step is obtaining a service-deployment-specification for the second operator network comprising at least one network function associated with the service on the basis of the service request. Yet another step is converting the service-deployment-specification for the second operator network into a generic specification, the generic specification enabling execution of the at least one network function in the first operator network for providing the service to the user equipment. Yet another step is transmitting the generic specification to the first operator network.

Abstract: Provided are a method and system for allocating wavelength channels in a Passive Optical Network (PON), and an Optical Line Terminal (OLT). In the method, an OLT may acquire pre-set wavelength channel priority information and Optical Network Unit (ONU) priority information; and the wavelength channel priority information and the ONU priority information may be sent to each ONU to enable each ONU to selectively access a corresponding wavelength channel according to the wavelength channel priority information and the ONU priority information based on a pre-set rule.

Abstract: A software-implemented method for assisting in handling of connection setup requests in a telecommunications network is disclosed. The method includes intercepting a connection setup request from a user equipment (UE) to a control node of a radio access network part of the telecommunications network, determining whether the connection setup request is to be fulfilled based at least on information regarding resource use within a network access point serving the UE, and passing the connection setup request for further processing within the telecommunications network only upon positive determination.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for controlling on-demand service provisioning in a network, wherein the network comprises resources for providing a service. In the method, a service request is intercepted. At least one network function, indicated as a first network function, required for the service associated with the service request is determined. Then, the first network function is instantiated on a resource in the network for executing the service in the network.

Abstract: The actuating mechanism provided by the present invention is used for actuating a capacitive touch screen of the digital products installed in a waterproof case, comprising an actuating assembly provided on the waterproof case; a probe connected to one end of the actuating assembly; a conductive connecting device provided on the waterproof case, and the probe is brought into contact with the conductive connecting device by the actuating assembly; and a trigger assembly provided on the capacitive touch screen and brought into contact with the touch screen, wherein the trigger assembly is connected with the conductive connecting device and is moved up and down by the actuating assembly, so that the probe and the conductive connecting device are brought into contact to complete the charge conduction. The actuating mechanism of the present invention can improve the drawbacks of the prior art, operating on any area of the touch screen at any position of the waterproof case, thereby operating the digital products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a node for communication between a first network and an second network and coupled to a controller in the second network via a first communication route. The node and controller form a virtualised home gateway platform. The node is arranged to access a second communication route and also to couple to the controller via the second communication route upon connection failure of the first communication route. This reconnects the node to the controller thereby maintaining a route for transmission of data streams and downloads into the home environment but also re-establishes control signalling within the virtualised home gateway platform and therefore also within the home network. A system for performing gateway functions between a first network and an second network, and a method of maintaining connection between a node and a controller, are also described.

Abstract: A current limiting device for a power grid includes a first current limiting reactor; a first smart fast switch connected with the first current limiting reactor in parallel; a current transformer sleeved on a bus bar located on one side of a circuit resulting from the parallel connection of the first current limiting reactor with the first smart fast switch to monitor the current in the bus bar in real time; and a controller connected with the current transformer to control the switch-off of the first smart fast switch when the current in the bus bar is higher than a first preset value and the switch-on of the first smart fast switch when the current in the bus bar is smaller than a second preset value, wherein the first preset value is higher than the second preset value. The current limiting device improves the operational reliability of a power grid.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method in which a status of a first contact and a status of a second contact are detected. At least one of the detected statuses are used to determine whether the first contact is free for transferring data. If the determining indicates that the data connection is free for transferring data, a first arbitration delay is waited before the status of the first contact and the status of the second contact are again detected. A transmission of a start bit is then started if the detected status of the first contact and the detected status of the second contact indicate that the first contact is still free for transferring data. There is also disclosed an apparatus and a storage medium having stored thereon a computer executable program code for use by an apparatus to implement the method.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method in which a status of a first contact and a status of a second contact are detected. At least one of the detected statuses are used to determine whether the first contact is free for transferring data. If the determining indicates that the data connection is free for transferring data, a first arbitration delay is waited before the status of the first contact and the status of the second contact are again detected. A transmission of a start bit is then started if the detected status of the first contact and the detected status of the second contact indicate that the first contact is still free for transferring data. There is also disclosed an apparatus and a storage medium having stored thereon a computer executable program code for use by an apparatus to implement the method.

Abstract: A current limiting device for a power grid includes a first current limiting reactor; a first smart fast switch connected with the first current limiting reactor in parallel; a current transformer sleeved on a bus bar located on one side of a circuit resulting from the parallel connection of the first current limiting reactor with the first smart fast switch to monitor the current in the bus bar in real time; and a controller connected with the current transformer to control the switch-off of the first smart fast switch when the current in the bus bar is higher than a first preset value and the switch-on of the first smart fast switch when the current in the bus bar is smaller than a second preset value, wherein the first preset value is higher than the second preset value. The current limiting device improves the operational reliability of a power grid.

Abstract: A device (1) for separating moisture from breathing gas is improved in terms of the storage of water of condensation. A collection volume (5) is provided for water of condensation with a water-binding substance (6).

Abstract: An apparatus for synchronizing light signals to a music input signal includes an analog to digital converter to generate a digital signal equivalent of the analog music input signal, an digital signal decoder to generate an output pulse width modulated signal that is representative of the tempo and the volume of the music input signal, a light driver unit that receives the output pulse width modulated signal to correspondingly light up a lighting unit, and a lighting unit that emits light. Thus, light brightness synchronizes with the music volume amplitude, and the light blinks on and off with the music tempo and beating.

Abstract: An apparatus to detect faulty connection of LED (open/short conditions) which may affect the function of LED display panel is presented. The apparatus basically controls the switches through control algorithm circuit to get the information of LED driver output pins voltage and compare them with two reference voltages to determine the open/short condition of individual LED.

Abstract: An apparatus for synchronizing light signals to a music input signal includes an analog to digital converter to generate a digital signal equivalent of the analog music input signal, an digital signal decoder to generate an output pulse width modulated signal that is representative of the tempo and the volume of the music input signal, a light driver unit that receives the output pulse width modulated signal to correspondingly light up a lighting unit, and a lighting unit that emits light. Thus, light brightness synchronizes with the music volume amplitude, and the light blinks on and off with the music tempo and beating.

Abstract: An apparatus to detect faulty connection of LED (open/short conditions) which may affect the function of LED display panel is presented. The apparatus basically controls the switches through control algorithm circuit to get the information of LED driver output pins voltage and compare them with two reference voltages to determine the open/short condition of individual LED.

Abstract: This invention relates to a transdermal patch in the form of a layer complex, comprising a backing layer, a drug-reservoir layer comprising pharmacologically active ingredients and pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvants, and a release liner covering the drug-reservoir layer, characterized in that the drug-reservoir layer comprises isosorbide dinitrate and Bisoprolol at a ratio of 1:3 to 3:1 by weight, as the pharmacologically active ingredients. Animal tests show that said patch can reduce the elevation of T wave of cardiogram, the increase of the level of myocardial enzyme in blood serum, and the extension of the range of myocardial infarction caused by ligating the coronary artery in animals. Results show that said patch exhibits a considerable synergistic effect in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and has good preventive and therapeutic effects on several adverse events on heart.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to prevent I2C device from hanging the I2C data bus and thus stopping other devices in the system from transmitting or receiving data is presented. A logic transition detector detects a logic transition at the output data line of an I2C device and triggers a timer. The timer starts counting after it is triggered. A reset module resets the I2C interface module in the I2C device after the timer counts to a specified period of time. The timer is reset when the logic transition detector detects another logic transition at the output data line of the I2C device.

Abstract: A device (1) for separating moisture from breathing gas is improved in terms of the storage of water of condensation. A collection volume (5) is provided for water of condensation with a water-binding substance (6).

Abstract: This invention relates to a transdermal patch in the form of a layer complex, comprising a backing layer, a drug-reservoir layer comprising pharmacologically active ingredients and pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvants, and a release liner covering the drug-reservoir layer, characterized in that the drug-reservoir layer comprises isosorbide dinitrate and Bisoprolol at a ratio of 1:3 to 3:1 by weight, as the pharmacologically active ingredients. Animal tests show that said patch can reduce the elevation of T wave of cardiogram, the increase of the level of myocardial enzyme in blood serum, and the extension of the range of myocardial infarction caused by ligating the coronary artery in animals. Results show that said patch exhibits a considerable synergistic effect in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and has good preventive and therapeutic effects on several adverse events on heart.