Abstract: This invention relates to isolated peptides derived from MAGE-C2, nucleic acid molecules that encode MAGE-C2 and the isolated peptides derived from MAGE-C2, expression vectors comprising the nucleic acid molecules, host cells transformed or transfected with the nucleic acid molecules or the expression vectors, and to tetramers comprising the peptides, HLA molecules, ?2 microglobulin and a first and second binding partner. This invention also relates to methods for using the peptides, nucleic acid molecules, expression vectors, tetramers and complexes of this invention as well as to cytolytic T cells which recognize the peptides in complex with an HLA molecule.

Abstract: Compartmented system architecture and methods for enabling freelance game developers to (a) integrate their game software together with the slot manufacturer software and (b) tag their software such as to receive compensation based on the success of their games. The combined tagged freelance software and gaming manufacturer software may rapidly pass through certification testing and be downloaded overnight to a large number of gaming machines such as to offer players in casinos an unprecedented choice of new generation electronic games within a short timetable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling security in a communication system comprising at least one node (1,1?,A-D) capable of routing traffic according to a plurality of security algorithms (9,9?) with respective security levels. The method comprises an estimation of at least one safety degree relating to said node, a selection of at least one security algorithm of said plurality, depending on said estimated safety degree, and an activation of said at least one security algorithm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the reeducation of motory deficiencies, comprising means for reeducation, characterized in that said device also comprises: means for maintaining the user; means for lightening the body weight of the user (27, 27?), exerting vertical traction, wherein the suspension point of said lightening means on the means for maintaining the user are located at the level of the center of gravity of the user, i.e. therebelow; and means for preventing the user from falling (21, 21?). The invention can be used to rededucate people how to walk.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new nucleotide sequences coding for variable regions of ? chains of human T lymphocyte receptors, corresponding peptide segments and the diagnostic and therapeutic uses.

Abstract: System architecture and methods for enabling (a) freelance game developers gather intelligence data such as to offer dazzling electronic games to the regulated casino gaming marketplace and receive compensation based on the success of their games, and (b) game operators gather intelligence data to enables them to tailor their regulated game offerings. Intelligence data for both the freelance game developers and the game operators are based on demand/popularity of identical trial games available to the public over a predetermined computer site, the trial games using simulated money only. In addition, players are provided with the location of the casinos offering their favorite game(s) for playing with real money, together with the promotions offered if any. Operators are provided with the contacts of the players and their list of favorite games such as to offer incentives to attract them to their casino.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging and applicator device comprising: two receptacles, each comprising a body and a removable closure cap; and a coupling member that is suitable for joining the two receptacles together in mutual alignment, each closure cap including a fastener portion leaving, inside the coupling member, a gap in which the fastener portion of the other closure cap can be engaged, in such a manner as to have axial overlap of the closure caps.

Abstract: The housing (6) of the bearing block (1), locks the peripheral ring (11) of a spring (10) with axial and radial deformation further comprising a substantially annular rigid central support (13) which cooperates with a cap (23), fitted by means of lugs (25) to the outside of the central support (13), to hold the pierced stone (4) and the endstone (5). The resilient part (12) of the spring (10) is for example formed of bent arms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for transmitting signaling information between an access point and a terminal of a multi-carrier radio communication network, said signaling information comprising information related to the different sub-carriers (and being transmitted on one predefined sub-carrier) according to the present invention, the method comprises the steps of performing a de-correlation transformation on said signaling information by exploiting the correlation between at least two sub carriers and applying an entropy compression on said de-correlated signaling information.

Abstract: A set top box (STB) includes a trusted transactional cache and associated transactional protocol and enables e-commerce transactions to be securely committed to a remote server extremely quickly and with little network overhead. The invention does away with the user concern of whether the transaction was successful. The STB operates equally well on robust private networks as on unpredictable Internet or wireless networks, and avoids upsetting users who would otherwise have to wait in front of a display screen for confirmation of completion of the transaction after a temporary communication failure with the central site. The method may advantageously be used to provide cost-effective micro-payments solutions. The STB may include a dual headed display capability in which data and video maybe be directed to separate displays. The STB may feature an embedded ticket printer, as well as an embedded barcode scanner.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for producing a core-shell polymer that comprises: (1) preparing a monomer solution which is comprised of (a) at least one monomer, optional one crosslinking monomer (b) a conjugate acid of a surfactant with a pKa of less than 14, and (c) a controlled free radical polymerization agent; (2) preparing an aqueous medium which is comprised of (a) water, and (b) a conjugate base of a weak acid wherein the pKb of the base is less than 14; and (3) mixing the monomer solution with the aqueous medium under conditions that result in the in-situ formation of an emulsifier to produce a polymerization medium, and (4) initiating free radical polymerization within the polymerization medium to produce a core polymer, wherein the core contains a free radical control agents, (5) adding a second monomer to the polymerization medium containing the core polymer, and (6) allowing polymerization to proceed in the presence of the free radical control agent to produce the core-shell polymer.

Abstract: A method and system for protecting portable computer data from unauthorized transfer or using portable computers to download unauthorized data. The invention is applicable to any computer capable of transferring data, but in one embodiment a portable computer is described. Authorization is enabled by an interface permitting synchronization of the portable computer with a host computer by authentication of the particular portable computer identity. For instance, in one embodiment, when a portable computer is docked with a compatible interface connected to a host desktop computer, it is sensed and identified by the interface. If the particular portable computer identity is authenticated as authorized for that desktop, then synchronization will be enabled by the interface. The computers may then transfer data. However, if the identity is not an authorized one, then authentication will not occur, synchronization is correspondingly disabled, and data transfer is prevented.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a non-volatile memory having memory cells, a memory cell selection circuit having selection blocks, a first device supplying a first voltage applicable to memory cells, a second device supplying a second voltage applicable to memory cells. Each memory cell selection block includes a first selection sub-block to link the memory cell to the first device and a second selection sub-block to link the memory cell to the second device. The first sub-block includes MOS transistors of a first type of conductivity, and the second sub-block includes MOS transistors of a second type of conductivity. Application may be particularly but not exclusively to phase change memories.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to assays that can be used to screen for compounds that act as agonists or antagonists or inverse agonists of bovine adrenal medulla docosapeptide (BAM-22P). The assays are based upon the binding of BAM-22P to the rat and human DRR receptors.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a non-volatile memory having memory cells each having a memory point and a selection transistor having a control terminal connected to a word line, a row decoder for supplying word line selection signals, and at least one generator for supplying memory cells with an erase or programming voltage or current. Word line drivers are interposed between the row decoder and the word lines, and are arranged for applying to a word line selected by the row decoder control pulses, the profile of which corresponds to a profile of an erase or programming voltage or current pulse. Application is for particularly but not exclusively to phase change memories.

Abstract: The present invention concerns 2,6-quinolinyl and 2,6-naphthyl derivatives of formula (I), processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of VLA-4 dependent inflammatory diseases such as for example asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, food allergy, psoriasis, urticaria, pruritus, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and atherosclerosis. Formula (I): wherein X is N or CH.

Abstract: A system for, and method of, determining channel throughput achievable under superposition coding given a finite, predetermined set of allowed transmission rates and a related system for, and method of, maximizing channel throughput. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a noise level calculator configured to calculate associated optimal noise levels for at least some rate subsets of the set of allowed transmission rates and (2) a code feasibility calculator associated with the noise level calculator and configured to determine whether feasible superposition codes exist for the at least some rate subsets given the associated optimal noise levels and thereby identify ones of the at least some rate subsets that are suitable for subsequent wireless transmissions.

Abstract: A MPEG table data structure includes a data portion and a header. The header includes an action identifier field, and the action identifier field relates to data that identifies an action to be carried by a receiver/decoder receiving the MPEG table data structure.