Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for designing an automotive vehicle, wherein an automotive module is an automotive vehicle part (1, 2) or a group of automotive vehicle parts, comprising: the step of modeling the automotive modules; the step of mapping the automotive module models; the step of integrating, in a modeling assembly, the links (3) between the automotive modules, which is realised directly between the modules and neither between their models nor between their mappings.

Abstract: A method of operating a virtual private network includes the steps of: (a) dialing a custom number; (b) receiving the custom number at a switch (20) of a first carrier; (c) routing the call to a switch (18) of a second carrier based on having received the custom number; and (d) when the call to the switch (18) of the second carrier includes a plain old telephone number translation of the customer number, routing the call over the second carrier to a service switching point (26) of a third carrier.

Abstract: A method of operating a virtual private network includes the steps of: (a) dialing a custom number; (b) receiving the custom number at a switch (20) of a first carrier; (c) routing the call to a switch (18) of a second carrier based on having received the custom number; and (d) when the call to the switch (18) of the second carrier includes a plain old telephone number translation of the customer number, routing the call over the second carrier to a service switching point (26) of a third carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the dough-saving production of a dough strand (28) from a dough mass (6) found in a container (5), for which the container (5) has an outlet (27) at the bottom. The container (5) is made to rotate about its axis (7). The outlet (27) is edged by the container (5) and by a cutting disk (13) forming at least a part of the base of the container (5). The cutting disk (13) is also made to rotate in the same direction as the container (5).

Abstract: A system and method for creating and implementing telecommunications services are disclosed. The system comprises a service development platform that includes a communications module, and application server, and at least one auxiliary module. The communications module enables data to be transmitted to and from the development platform to facilitate the implementation of telecommunications services. The application server can store a telecommunications service creation tool that can be used by an individual to generate code needed to implement the telecommunications service or that can automatically generate code needed to implement the telecommunications service. The application server can also store the code needed to implement the telecommunications service and can transmit data to and receive data from the communications module as necessary for implementing the telecommunications service.

Abstract: A signaling device includes a balloon element having a substantially flat center portion and an inflatable peripheral edge. The signaling device also includes an inflation valve assembly connected to said peripheral edge and a canister having compressed gas connected to said inflation valve assembly. The gas may be expelled into the peripheral edge to unfold and stretch the balloon element into its desired shape. The inflated peripheral edge also enables the signaling device to float on water.

Abstract: A method of operating a virtual private network includes the steps of: (a) dialing a custom number; (b) receiving the custom number at a switch (20) of a first carrier; (c) routing the call to a switch (18) of a second carrier based on having received the custom number; and (d) when the call to the switch (18) of the second carrier includes a plain old telephone number translation of the customer number, routing the call over the second carrier to a service switching point (26) of a third carrier.

Abstract: A method of operating a virtual private network includes the steps of: (a) dialing a custom number; (b) receiving the custom number at a switch (20) of a first carrier; (c) routing the call to a switch (18) of a second carrier based on having received the custom number; and (d) when the call to the switch (18) of the second carrier includes a plain old telephone number translation of the customer number, routing the call over the second carrier to a service switching point (26) of a third carrier.

Abstract: A method of providing an emergency alert service using a telephone network comprises transmitting, to a subscriber of the emergency alert service, an emergency message within a name parameter of a caller-identification message. As an alternative to or in addition to the aforementioned act, the method may comprise transmitting, to a subscriber, an emergency message within a name parameter of a caller-identification-with-call-waiting message. As an alternative to or in addition to the aforementioned acts, the method may comprise transmitting, to a subscriber, an emergency message within a talking-call-waiting message.

Abstract: The invention herein encompasses methods effective to stimulate epithelial cell proliferation and/or enhance epithelial moisturization and lubrication in a mammalian subject utilizing a composition comprising one or more inhibitors of &bgr;-glucosidase activity or &bgr;-glucocerebrosidase activity. The composition of the method may alternatively comprise a glycosphingolipid, particularly glucocerebroside, or a combination of the above inhibitor(s) and a glycosphingolipid. The method is effective to enhance the cosmetic appearance of skin and promote healing of skin and mucous membranes damaged or deficient from aging, traumatic wounds, photo-aging and a variety of atrophic conditions. The method may be applied to cells in culture. Also included in the invention is a composition comprising one or more inhibitors of &bgr;-glucosidase and a glycosphingolipid useful to stimulate cell proliferation and enhance tissue moisturization and lubrication.

Abstract: The invention herein encompasses methods effective to stimulate epithelial cell proliferation and/or enhance epithelial moisturization and lubrication in a mammalian subject utilizing a composition comprising one or more inhibitors of &bgr;-glucosidase activity or &bgr;-glucocerebrosidase activity. The composition of the method may alternatively comprise a glycosphingolipid, particularly glucocerebroside, or a combination of the above inhibitor(s) and a glycosphingolipid. The method is effective to enhance the cosmetic appearance of skin and promote healing of skin and mucous membranes damaged or deficient from aging, traumatic wounds, photo-aging and a variety of atrophic conditions. The method may be applied to cells in culture. Also included in the invention is a composition comprising one or more inhibitors of &bgr;-glucosidase and a glycosphingolipid useful to stimulate cell proliferation and enhance tissue moisturization and lubrication.

Abstract: A method of operating a virtual private network includes the steps of: (a) dialing a custom number; (b) receiving the custom number at a switch (20) of a first carrier; (c) routing the call to a switch (18) of a second carrier based on having received the custom number; and (d) when the call to the switch (18) of the second carrier includes a plain old telephone number translation of the customer number, routing the call over the second carrier to a service switching point (26) of a third carrier.

Abstract: A corner segment construction 10 for rain gutters including a pair of perpendicularly aligned inner walls 21, 22, a generally curved outer wall 23, a floor 26 connecting said walls 21, 22, and 23 together and a pair of contoured drain inserts 24, 25 disposed at the juncture 30 of the pair of perpendicularly aligned walls 21, 22 to define a generally curved rain gutter channel 27 devoid of any corners or sharp angles that would induce turbulence or promote the collection of debris in the gutter channel 27.

Abstract: The invention herein encompasses methods effective to stimulate epithelial cell proliferation and/or enhance epithelial moisturization and lubrication in a mammalian subject utilizing a composition comprising one or more inhibitors of .beta.-glucosidase activity or .beta.-glucocerebrosidase activity. The composition of the method may alternatively comprise a glycosphingolipid, particularly glucocerebroside, or a combination of the above inhibitor(s) and a glycosphingolipid. The method is effective to enhance the cosmetic appearance of skin and promote healing of skin and mucous membranes damaged or deficient from aging, traumatic wounds, photo-aging and a variety of atrophic conditions.The method may be applied to cells in culture. Also included in the invention is a composition comprising one or more inhibitors of .beta.-glucosidase and a glycosphingolipid useful to stimulate cell proliferation and enhance tissue moisturization and lubrication.

Abstract: For determining the average radiation of a surface region of a burning bed, an infrared camera is used in a firing installation, which camera is aligned with this region and is equipped by means of appropriate flame filters in such a way that it operates at the minimum of the interfering radiation emanating from the flame, whereby this interfering radiation is already largely eliminated. In order then also to eliminate the solids radiation from moving particles and thus to obtain a temperature measurement of the burning bed, recordings are made successively at short intervals of time by means of the infrared camera and these are evaluated in the evaluation and control device.