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| 20120122147 | REAL-TIME METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF VIABLE MICRO-ORGANISMS - The invention relates to a method for real-time detection of viable microorganisms comprising: a. addition of a cell-permeable, phototautomeric compound to a micro-organism or other living cell; and b. measuring the fluorescent emission of said phototautomeric compound. Preferably the phototautomeric compound is salicylic acid, 2-hydroxy-1-naphtoic acid or 1-hydroxy-2-naphtoic acid. Further, the assay can he used to assess the antibiotic effect of a test compound. This test can be used as a high—throughput screening for compounds with antibiotic activity. Also part of the invention is the use of a cell permeable phototautomeric compound in a method for determining the viability of micro-organisms and for assessing the antibiotic effect of a test compound. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120107498 | MULTI COMPONENT PARTICLE GENERATING SYSTEM - A multicomponent particle generating system may include a first nozzle constructed to generate at least one isolated particle, and a second nozzle arranged to generate a generally uninterrupted fluid jet without breaking up. The first and second nozzles are arranged to have the isolated particle traverse the fluid jet from one side to the other side so as to combine the particle with fluid of the second fluid jet, for providing a multicomponent particle. A collector is arranged on the other side of the fluid jet by which the isolated particles can be captured after collision with the fluid jet. The system includes a modulator, for modulating the second fluid jet so as to provide an undulated jet having thicker and thinner portions. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120106150 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FOR USE IN A STEREOLITHOGRAPHY APPARATUS - An illumination system ( | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120105268 | Method of Detecting a Scatterer in a Structure, a Radar System and a Computer Program Product - The invention relates to a method of detecting a scatterer in a structure, such as a building structure. The method comprises the steps of transmitting from one or a multiple number of positions exterior to a structure, a wall probing radar signal towards the structure. The method also comprises the step of receiving, at one or a multiple number of positions exterior to the structure, signals that have been reflected by scatterers in the structure. Further, the method comprises the step of filtering, from the received signals, reflection information of a specific scatterer at a specific position. In addition, the method comprises the step of identifying a geometry of the specific scatterer, based on the reflection information. The filtering step comprises applying a phase change algorithm corresponding to a specific scatterer type. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120088459 | SUBSTRATE LENS ANTENNA DEVICE - A device with a substrate lens antenna uses a lens shaped dielectric body located on top of a planar feed antenna. A leaky wave antenna structure is used as feed antenna. The leaky wave antenna structure has a feed input and a first and second wave propagation branch extending from the feed input. The lens shaped dielectric body has a plane surface containing a focal point of the lens shaped dielectric body, the plane surface located adjacent the first plane, with the focal point adjacent the position of the feed input. Preferably the lens shaped dielectric body is spaced from the leaky wave structure at a sufficient distance to remove most of the propagation speed reduction effect of the dielectric on wave propagation along the leaky wave antenna. This helps to suppress undesirable side-lobes. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120088273 | NOVEL CELLULOSE AND LIGNO-CELLULOSE ACTIVE PROTEINS - The invention relates to a lignocellulose active protein comprising a DUF1996 domain and proteins that additionally comprise a CBM1 domain. Also included in the invention are proteins with a new domain, characterized by the consensus sequence [GA]-[ST]-[IV]-[ILV]-W-[DS]-G-[RIFS]-F-[ND]-[DS]-X (residues 1-12 of SEQ ID NOS:6-7). The invention relates to a lignocellulose active protein comprising a DUF1996 domain and proteins that additionally comprise a CBM1 domain. Also included in the invention are proteins with a new domain, characterized by the consensus sequence [GA]-[ST]-[IV]-[ILV]-W-[DS]-G-[RIFS]-F-[ND]-[DS]-X | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120076216 | MIMO Communication Method And Devices - A stream of information is communicated by means of transmission distributed over a plurality of transmission antennas and reception distributed over a plurality of reception antennas. In the method the stream is encoded according to an error correcting code, into a series of multi-bit symbols. A sequence of the multi-bit symbols is interleaved, by which symbols are assigned to time slots, so that the multiple bits of the symbols remain together in the same time slot. The interleaved multi-bit symbols are transmitted, with each symbol distributed over the transmission antennas in a respective time slot. Signals received at the reception antennas in each respective time slot are received and demodulated, to produce demodulation results each for a respective time slot. A time-slot sequence of the demodulation results is deinterleaved. Decoded symbol values are selected under a constraint that a series of the selected symbols belongs to the error correcting code. The selection is performed based on information about the probability of the symbol values, obtained as a function of the demodulation results. A function is used that accounts for correlation effects between the signals from combinations of the reception antennas in a time slot. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120057143 | Illumination System for Use in a Stereolithography Apparatus - The invention concerns an illumination system for use in a stereolithography apparatus, comprising: a planar support; a multilens projector array mechanically supported on the planar support over the array on a plano side, and having a work surface arranged to receive a resin applying device for applying a resin layer, the projector array comprising a stack of optical elements, including a plurality of lenslets adapted to project the LEDs onto the work surface, and a two-dimensional array of individually controllable light-emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged between the planar support and the multilens projector. According to an aspect, the planar support and the plano side are supported on contact zones arranged over substantially the entire plano side; the illumination system thus forming a rigid body. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120056205 | ORIGAMI SENSOR - In one aspect, the invention provides an optical sensor comprising a flexible substrate and an optical element being positioned on the substrate. The flexible substrate comprises deformations affecting the optical element and the deformations are provided in a substrate deformation zone at least partly surrounding the optical element. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120055990 | Method of Applying Soft-Kill Deployment, a Soft-Kill Deployment System and a Computer Program Product - The invention relates to a method of applying soft-kill deployment to mislead an incoming missile directed to a mother platform. The method comprises the step of predicting a number of miss distances associated with corresponding particular decoy launch parameter sets. Further, the method comprises the step of selecting a decoy parameter set having an optimal predicted miss distance. The method also comprises the step of transmitting the selected decoy parameter set to a launch unit for launching the decoy. Here, the predicting step includes the use of an adjoint algorithm. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120036277 | Modified Stream Synchronization - A method and system for inter-destination synchronization of at least a first and a second stream is described, wherein the second stream is the output stream of a media stream modification unit using the first stream as an input stream. The method comprises the steps of: providing first arrival time information of a packet in the first stream arriving at a first synchronization point and second arrival time information of a packet in the second stream arriving at a second synchronization point; providing synchronization correlation information on the synchronicity relationship between said input stream and said output stream; and, calculating delay information on the basis of the first and second arrival time information and the synchronization correlation information. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120011545 | Playing Out Interludes Based on Predicted Duration of Channel-Switching Delay or of Invoked Pause - When the user initiates the retrieval of the primary content information item by means of entering a user input into the data processing system, e.g. zapping a digital TV that switches channels upon receipt of the user input, he/she has to wait a noticeable time before the rendering and play-out of the primary content information item actually starts. The length of the delay is predicted, on the basis of which one or more secondary content items are rendered and played out to the user during this delay. The invention can also be used for bridging the waiting time in an online ordering system, when loading a program on a personal computer, and in an IMS-based IPTV network. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120001787 | Method for Estimating an Object Motion Characteristic From a Radar Signal, a Computer System and a Computer Program Product - The invention relates to a method for estimating an object motion characteristic from a radar signal. The method comprises the step of receiving radar data of an object from a multiple beam radar system. Further, the method comprises the steps of associating radar data with estimated height and/or cross-range information of object parts causing the corresponding radar data and fitting an object model with radar data being associated with a selected estimated height and/or cross-range information interval. The method also comprises the step of determining an object motion characteristic from the fitted object model. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20110312301 | Authenticity Verification of Authentication Messages - At least a method for verifying the authenticity of one or more authentication messages in an authentication procedure between a network and a mobile device is described wherein the method comprises: sending an authentication request through a first radio access node to a said mobile device, said radio access node being associated with first location information; said mobile device generating second location information associated with the location of said mobile device; and, verifying the authenticity of the origin of said authentication request by checking if said second location information comprises said first location information. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110309981 | COMBINED DIRECTION FINDER AND RADAR SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A system for determining a propagation direction of a received electromagnetic wave includes a linear phased array of receiving antenna elements and a processing unit for processing signals received by the receiving antenna elements. The processor is arranged for generating, from the received signals, receiving data corresponding to a set of respective angular synthetic receiving aperture beams. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110297996 | Electronic device and method of manufacturing the same - An electronic device comprises a functional stack ( | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110296494 | Service-Based Authentication to a Network - A method and a system for service-based authentication of a terminal to a network is described, wherein the terminal comprises a number of communications interfaces, each communications interface allowing the terminal to set-up a predetermined communication channel with the network. The method comprises the steps of: sending a service request for access to a network service; receiving in response to the service request an authentication request from the network; identifying the communication channel through which the authentication request was received; and, sending an authentication response RES to the network, wherein the authentication response depends on the identified communication channel. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110292622 | METHOD FOR ELECTRIC CIRCUIT DEPOSITION - The invention is directed to a method for preparing a substrate with an electrically conductive pattern for an electric circuit, to the substrate with the electrically conductive pattern, and to a device comprising the substrate with the electrically conductive pattern. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110288728 | NAVIGATION METHOD, NAVIGATION SYSTEM, NAVIGATION DEVICE, VEHICLE PROVIDED THEREWITH AND GROUP OF VEHICLES - A navigation system is described comprising at least a first and a second navigation device ( | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110287193 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING AN OBJECT - The invention relates to an apparatus for treating an object using a plasma process. The apparatus comprises a supporting structure for supporting the object, and an electrode structure for generating the plasma process. Further, the apparatus comprises multiple gas flow paths for separately flowing materials towards the object. In addition, downstream sections of at least two gas flow paths of the multiple gas flow paths substantially coincide. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110279989 | PREPARATION OF MOULDED BODY WITH ELECTRIC CIRCUIT - The invention is directed to a method for preparing a moulded body comprising an integrated electric circuit, to a body comprising an integrated electric circuit, and to a device comprising the body. The method of the invention comprises—placing one or more electrical components in a mould and fixing the one or more electrical components; —at least partially moulding said body using a moulding material; —providing a conductive pattern onto said at least partially moulded body; —providing one or more conductive interconnections onto said at least partially moulded body; and—optionally further moulding said body, wherein the at least partially moulding of said body, the provision of the conductive pattern, and the provision of the one or more conductive interconnections are carried out within said mould. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110276705 | Managing Associated Sessions in a Network - A method and a system for managing associated sessions in a network is described, wherein the network comprises a network element configured for managing associated sessions between the network and user equipment. The method comprises the steps of providing a composition session identifier for associating sessions in a network; exchanging the composition session identifier between a user equipment and the network element; and associating two or more sessions with the composition session identifier by exchanging the composition session identifier. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110276262 | SIGNAL PROCESSING MODULE, NAVIGATION DEVICE WITH THE SIGNAL PROCESSING MODULE, VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH A NAVIGATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF PROVIDING NAVIGATION DATA - A signal processing module ( | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110273824 | ELECTRIC TRANSPORT COMPONENT, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AS WELL AS ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE AND OPTO-ELECTRICAL DEVICE - An electric transport component ( | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110247649 | Method and an apparatus for cleaning and/or sterilization of an object provided in a sealed enclosure - The invention relates to a method of cleaning and/or sterilization of an object provided in a hermetically sealed enclosure, providing a pressure difference between an internal volume of the enclosure and surroundings and generating a plasma solely inside the enclosure for said cleaning and/or sterilization of the object. The invention further relates to an apparatus for enabling the same. The apparatus | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110237281 | Telecommunications Network and Method of Transferring User Data in Signalling Messages from a Communication Unit to a Data Processing Centre - The invention relates to a system and method of transferring user data from a communication module to a data processing centre over a telecommunications network. A signalling message is wirelessly received from the communication module in the telecommunications network. The signalling message contains the user data that is subsequently transferred to the data processing centre. By inserting the user data in the signalling message (s), it is possible to rapidly transmit data to the telecommunications network, while resources can be saved since it not required to establish a complete circuit-switched or packet-switched connection between the communication module and the telecommunications network. The user data may comprise application data of a program run by the communication module, e.g. alarming data, measurement data or derivatives thereof. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110233175 | PICK-AND-PLACE MACHINE - A pick-and-place machine, comprising: a pick station; a place station; a pick/place head for transporting a die from the pick station along a transport path to the place station; wherein the machine further comprises a die-face processing means, comprising an inspection unit and/or a cleaning unit, operable to process a face of the die on the transport path. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110211019 | Pressure independent droplet generation - The invention relates to an apparatus for ejecting droplets of a fluid material, comprising: a reservoir for storing the material, a channel connected with the reservoir, which is provided with at least one outflow opening from which, in use, flows a jet of the material breaking up into droplets, a pump for pressurizing the fluid material in the reservoir, so as to pass the material under pressure through the channel in the direction of the outflow opening, and a movable member provided in the reservoir, the member formed by a plurality of surfaces shaped to induce a pressure variation in the fluid material upstream of the outflow opening, for the purpose of obtaining the jet breaking up into droplets; the movable member mounted to have each opposed surface receiving identical hydrostatic pressure, to generate a net resulting zero force exerted on the movable member by the hydrostatic pressure. Accordingly, a simple mechanism is provided for providing multiple printing nozzles. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110207158 | Method for the non-invasive detection of microorganisms in a closed container - The present invention relates to a method for detecting a contamination with a microorganism in a closed container, in which an extracellular enzyme of the microorganism is detected. The method can very suitably be carried out by providing a substrate for this enzyme to the contents of the container and detecting the conversion of this substrate by this enzyme. An embodiment of an apparatus according to the invention is shown in, which shows a container ( | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110193938 | SYSTEM, A METHOD AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR INSPECTION OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL ENVIRONMENT BY A USER - The invention relates to a system for inspection of a three-dimensional environment by a user, comprising a tool ( | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110191035 | Corrosion Monitoring - A method of modelling a surface of an object by using ultrasonic waves transmitted along the surface comprises the steps of:
| 08-04-2011 |
| 20110184242 | BENDABLE STRUCTURE AND A METHOD FOR BENDING A STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a bendable structure | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110177987 | METHOD FOR REDUCING FRICTION - The invention is directed to a method for reducing friction between at least two bodies. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110177243 | Multi component particle generating system - The invention relates to a method of generating a multicomponent particle comprising: and a multicomponent particle generating system comprising a movable support constructed to accelerate particles supplied on the movable support; a particle supply system for supplying the particles to the movable support; at least one nozzle arranged to generate a generally uninterrupted fluid jet along at least part of a circumference of the movable support without breaking up; to have said accelerated particles collide with the fluid jet so as to combine said particles with fluid of the fluid jet, for providing a multicomponent particle; and a collector arranged in the trajectory of said particles, by which said particles can be captured after collision with the fluid jet. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110175625 | ELECTROMAGNETIC BODY SCANNING SYSTEM, A METHOD AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - The invention relates to an electromagnetic body scanning system that comprises a measuring system for measuring data of radio waves scattered by a body in two distinct subbands; and a computer system. The computer system is arranged for constructing a first image of the body using the measured data, generating synthetic scattered data of the body in a frequency range outside the subbands, and constructing a second image of the body using both the measured data and the synthetic data. The step of constructing a first image comprises matching an image to a human model. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110173450 | Secure Coupling of Hardware Components - A method and a system for securing communication between at least a first and a second hardware components of a mobile device is described. The method includes establishing a first shared secret between the first and the second hardware components during an initialization of the mobile device and, following the initialization of the mobile device, using the first shared secret or a derivative thereof to secure the communication between the first and the second hardware components. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110172043 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - Drive system, in particular for a hybrid vehicle, comprising a power split device with associated drive paths, wherein at least one of the drive paths comprises two mechanically coupled electric machines that form a cascaded power split having both a mechanical and an electrical drive path. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110161065 | ULTRASONIC MODELLING - A method of producing a temperature model of a surface of an object using ultrasonic transducers comprises the steps of iteratively adjusting a temperature model by using measured travel times of ultrasonic waves and their predictions model-based. The ultrasonic waves used for producing the temperature model are preferably substantially non-dispersive ultrasonic waves. The method may further involve a height model of the surface, which height model is produced using substantially dispersive ultrasonic waves and is corrected by using the temperature model. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110154558 | Method for Manufacturing a Thermoelectric Generator, a Wearable Thermoelectric Generator and a Garment Comprising the Same - The invention relates to method for manufacturing a thermoelectric generator, comprising the steps of replicating a structure into a flexible substrate ( | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110142085 | Coupled Cavity Laser Diode for Generating Chaotic Signals - A chaotic light generator device comprises laser structures integrated on a common substrate. Each laser structure comprises a ridge of light amplifying material that forms a waveguide extending between at least partly reflective surfaces. Each laser structure comprises an injection electrode for injecting electric current into the ridge of light amplifying material. The laser structures are mutually coupled for exchanging light. A current feed circuit is coupled to the electrodes and configured to apply mutually different current densities to the electrodes of the laser structures. Choosing different lengths of the laser structures and suitable current densities, chaotic light emission is achieved suitable for telecommunication. Ultrashort pulses result from coupling of Eigenmodes with relaxation oscillations. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110133979 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING GROUND OBSTACLES FROM AN AIRBORNE PLATFORM - This method for detecting ground obstacles from an airborne platform comprises:
| 06-09-2011 |
| 20110129865 | METHOD FOR MARKING MATERIALS - The invention relates to a marking system for marking objects wherein said system comprises a microparticle comprising a cross-linked polymer and a marker component wherein the release of said marker component is triggered by contact of the microparticle with an external stimulus and wherein said polymer is a carbohydrate or a protein. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110127400 | ACTIVE VIBRATION ISOLATION SYSTEM HAVING AN INERTIAL REFERENCE MASS - An active vibration isolation system comprises a platform ( | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110112216 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT MULTI-PHASE REACTIONS - The invention is directed to a process and apparatus for carrying out reactions with reaction mixtures comprising different physical phases. In a first aspect, the present invention is directed to a process for carrying out chemical reactions comprising a step wherein a reaction mixture comprising at least two different physical phases, wherein at least one of these phases being liquid, is subjected to the action of Dean vortices, which Dean vortices result from said liquid flowing through a channel having at least two curvatures, wherein the channel comprises for at least a fraction of its total length a smooth inner surface. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110081046 | METHOD OF IMPROVING THE RESOLUTION OF A MOVING OBJECT IN A DIGITAL IMAGE SEQUENCE - A method of improving the resolution of a small moving object in a digital image sequence comprises the steps of:
| 04-07-2011 |
| 20110068289 | LIQUID COMPOSITION COMPRISING POLYMER CHAINS AND PARTICLES OF AN INORGANIC MATERIAL IN A LIQUID - The invention relates to a liquid composition comprising polymer chains and particles of an inorganic material in a liquid, an article comprising said liquid composition, a gel obtained from said liquid composition, an article comprising said gel, and the use of said liquid composition. The liquid composition comprises polymer chains and particles of an inorganic material in a liquid, wherein the polymer chains are linked to particles of the inorganic material by means of a functional group that is present in the polymer chains, wherein the polymer used has a lower critical solution temperature in the liquid used, and wherein the liquid composition exhibits thermo-induced gelation. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110041065 | Method of Processing an Electronic Service Guide and Electronic Service Guide Broadcaster - The invention relates to a method of processing an electronic service guide in a terminal. The terminal is configured for receiving an electronic service guide over a network. The method involves receiving the electronic service guide by the terminal over the network. The terminal has a first capability status. The electronic service guide is processed by the terminal in dependence of the first capability status of the terminal. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110040541 | CALIBRATION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SCR CATALYST SYSTEMS - The invention is directed to a procedure for fitting relevant parameters in SCR catalyst models and to an apparatus for carrying out such procedures. Following the procedure of the present invention, it is possible to make a first estimate of the SCR model parameters by fitting the parameters individually. This is possible because of special measurements that simplify and isolate reactions in the SCR model. The set of parameters determined via this method are used as a starting point for a global optimization of the model parameters. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110032831 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RADIO NETWORK PLANNING WITH HSDPA ANALYSIS - A system and method for radio network planning comprises a grid generator and a Monte Carlo analysis module. The Monte Carlo analysis module comprises a snapshot generation module which draws, for each snapshot and for each pixel, a statistical realisation from a distribution function relating to slow fading, and a snapshot evaluation module which establishes radio network parameters. The Monte Carlo analysis module further comprises a sub-snapshot generation module which generates at least one sub-snapshot for each evaluated snapshot result, and a sub-snapshot evaluation module ( | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110021617 | Medicinal Acidic Cannabinoids - The invention relates to an acidic cannabinoid for medical use and to a | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110010459 | Method and System for Transmitting a Multimedia Stream - A method is described for transmitting a multimedia stream from a first end-terminal to a second end-terminal. The first and second end-terminal are connected to at least one gateway for enabling the multimedia stream to be transmitted from the first end-terminal to the second end-terminal. The method comprising the steps of: the first end-terminal inviting the gateway to set up a first multimedia session between the first end-terminal and the gateway, the first multimedia session being controlled by a first protocol; the gateway notifying—in response to the invitation—the second end-terminal of the pending invitation; the second end-terminal setting up—in response to the notification—a second multimedia session between the second end-terminal and the gateway, the second multimedia session being controlled by a second protocol; the gateway setting up—in response to the invitation—the first multimedia session; and transmitting a multimedia stream from the first end-terminal to the second end-terminal. The first protocol may be SIP, the second protocol may be RTSP. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110005131 | Growth System for Plants - Growth system for plants, comprising a tube ( | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110000624 | MULTIPLE CONNECTED CHANNEL MICRO EVAPORATOR - The invention relates to an evaporator for evaporating a liquid containing fluid, having an inlet and an outlet connected to a evaporation volume, the inlet and the outlet defining a main flow path there between, wherein the evaporation volume is equipped with an internal structure and the cross-section of the evaporation volume is substantially constant along the main flow path. The invention further relates to a method for evaporating a liquid containing fluid comprising the steps of: providing an evaporator according to the invention; supplying a liquid containing feed stream to the inlet of the evaporator; exerting heat to the evaporator volume; choosing the operating conditions of the evaporator thus that an annular flow is created within the evaporator volume. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20100304154 | METHOD FOR PREPARING AN INORGANIC CRYSTALLINE CERAMIC MATERIAL HAVING AN ORGANIZED STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a method for preparing an inorganic crystalline ceramic material having an organized structure, comprising the steps of:
| 12-02-2010 |
| 20100303100 | Method and System for Synchronizing a Group of End-Terminals - A method is described for synchronizing the transmission of a stream to a group of end-terminals. The method is used in a system comprising a station transmitting a packetized stream over a network to at least a first and second network node. Each network node comprises a variable delay unit and each network node is connected to one or more end-terminals. In the method the synchronization unit receives arrival time information of a packet in the broadcast stream at the first and second network node. Delay information is calculated for the first and second network node on the basis of the arrival time information of the packet. Further, the delay information is transmitted to the first and second network node so that the variable delay unit in the first and second network node is able to transmit the broadcast stream to the first and second end-terminal in a substantially synchronized way. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100280645 | METHOD AND MEANS FOR MANUFACTURING PRODUCTS - Method for manufacturing one or more products, comprising operation of two or more processes which are or are suspected to be subject to mutual disturbance, wherein either a process which is or which is suspected to be subject to disturb one or more of the remaining process or processes, or a process which is or which is suspected to be subject to be disturbed by one or more of the remaining processes or processes, causes an interruption or modification of the operation of the relevant remaining process or processes during a state of such potential disturbance. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100272020 | Telecommunications Network Responsive to Server-Provided Location Information - The invention relates to a telecommunications network for wirelessly establishing a connection with a terminal located at a location in said network by a server. The terminal is identified by a terminal identifier in the telecommunications network. The telecommunications network contains a first network node and a second network node. The first network node is configured for receiving a data unit for the terminal from the server, that is preferably located outside the telecommunications network. The data unit comprises the terminal identifier. The first network node is being configured for receiving a location identifier indicative of the location of the terminal from the server and for deriving an address of the second network node using the location identifier. The derived address of the second network node is then used for transmitting a first connection request for establishing a connection with the derived second network node. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100230581 | LIGHT SENSOR - Light sensor, comprising a non-translucent layer ( | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100225926 | Optical Distance Sensor - In a optical sensor ( | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100215222 | Method And System For Removing Undesired Plant Parts - Method and system for removing undesired plant parts ( | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100211395 | Method and System for Speech Intelligibility Measurement of an Audio Transmission System - Method and processing system for measuring the intelligibility of a degraded output signal (Y(t)) from an audio transmission system ( | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100205480 | Restarting Networks - A method of restarting a network ( | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100202488 | Apparatus And A Method For Measuring The Body Core Temperature For Elevated Ambient Temperatures - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100197240 | Method Of And A Device For Generating A Signal Having A Predetermined Quality Criterion For Use In Or On A Communication System - There is disclosed a signal having a predefined quality criterion for use with a communication systems, a method of and a system for generating, such a signal, a method of testing the operation of a communication system using such a signal and a (tele)communication system arranged liar operating such a method. The method for generating the signal having a predefined quality the steps of:—representing a first signal ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100195073 | SCANNED WRITING OF AN EXPOSURE PATTERN ON A SUBSTRATE - An exposure pattern is written on a substrate, by scanning a light spot along a trajectory over the substrate and switching it on and off according to a desired pattern. Respective spot sizes of the light for illuminating the substrate in respective parts of the trajectory according to a geometry of the pattern. Respective pitch values between successive ones of the parts of the trajectory are selected, in relation to the spot size selected for the respective parts. The light spot is scanned over the substrate along the trajectory, with the selected pitch values between the trajectory parts and a position dependent spot size along the trajectory. In an embodiment a helical trajectory is used. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100186814 | Coating which is applied to a substrate, a solar cell, and method for applying the coating to the substrate - The invention relates to a coating which has been applied to a substrate, comprising at least a first film and a second film which have been applied on top of each other and each comprise a transparent conducting oxide and an electron donor, wherein the second film comprises relatively at least 10 percent less electron donor than the first film. The invention also relates to a solar cell comprising a coating according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method for applying the coating according to the invention to a substrate, wherein at least a first and a second mixture which each comprise one or more precursors for a transparent conducting oxide and an electron donor are applied to the substrate, wherein the second mixture is composed such that relatively at least 10 percent less electron donor is incorporated in the film compared with the film deposited by the first mixture. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100175987 | A SURFACE DIELECTRIC BARRIER DISCHARGE PLASMA UNIT AND A METHOD OF GENERATING A SURFACE PLASMA - The invention relates to a surface dielectric barrier discharge plasma unit. The unit comprises a solid dielectric structure provided with an interior space wherein an interior electrode is arranged. Further, the unit comprises a further electrode for generating in concert with the interior electrode a surface dielectric barrier discharge plasma. The unit is also provided with a gas flow path along a surface of the structure. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100172938 | MODIFIED BACTERIAL SURFACE LAYER PROTEINS - Modified bacterial surface layer (S-layer) proteins are disclosed where the modification is the insertion, at an internal location, of a heterologous polypeptide, or polypeptide of interest. The polypeptide is a binding or target protein, such as an antigen or antibody, or part thereof, in particular a bacterial antigen (e.g. from | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100171957 | LIGHT REFLECTOR - The invention provides a light reflector comprising a light reflecting surface, which reflector comprises a layer of a porous inorganic material having a thickness in the range of from 0.1 to 100 mm, which inorganic material has a pore volume in the range of 2 to 80% and an average pore size in the range of from 100 nm to 50 μm. The invention further provides an apparatus comprising the reflector, and a method for preparing the reflector. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100170330 | System And Method For Testing A Vehicle - A test system ( | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100159949 | Method of Determining a Location of a Mobile Device and Method of Managing a List for Use in Such a Method - Methods of determining a location of a mobile device in a first communication network are presented. The mobile device is in communication with a cellular base station in a second communication network. First, access points within the first communication network are detected with the mobile device. Then, one or more of the detected access points is selected based on information provided by the cellular base station. Finally, the location of the mobile device is determined based on the selected access points. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100159885 | Method of Determining a Location of a Mobile Device and Method of Managing a List for Use in Such a Method - The invention relates to a method of determining a location of a mobile device for use in a first communication network and a second communication network. The mobile device is camped on a cellular base station in the second communication network. According to the method, a list of records of communication units within the first and/or second communication network that are located within a predetermined geographical area is obtained. A communication unit record contains information representative of the identity of the respective communication unit, information representative of a position of the respective communication unit, and a reliability indication of the respective communication unit. Additionally, with the mobile device, communication units within the first and second communication network are detected. Finally, the location of the mobile device is detected based on the information representative of the position, the reliability indication, and an accuracy indication of the detected communication units. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100159884 | Method of Determining a Location of a Mobile Device and Method of Managing a List for Use in Such a Method - The invention relates to a method of determining a location of a mobile device for use in a first communication network and a second communication network. The mobile device is camped on a cellular base station in the second communication network. According to the method, a list of records of communication units within the first and/or second communication network that are located within a predetermined geographical area is obtained. A communication unit record contains information representative of the identity of the respective communication unit and information representative of the position of the respective communication unit. Additionally, with the mobile device, communication units within the first and second communication network are detected. Finally, the location of the mobile device is determined based on the information representative of the position of the detected communication units. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100133520 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRODE - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an organic electronic device, comprising providing by electro-deposition an electrode to a surface of an electro-active material—the electro-active material comprising an organic electro-active compound—or providing said electrode to a surface of a substrate for said electro-active material, after which the electro-active material is applied to a surface of the electrode, wherein the electro-deposition comprises the use of a plating liquid comprising an ionic liquid and metal or metalloid ions which metal or metalloid ions are reduced and deposited to form the electrode. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100076278 | SYSTEM FOR TRAINING OPTIMISATION - System for training optimisation, the system comprising: at least one sensor for measuring a mechanical load parameter which is indicative for a mechanical load of the training a storage module for storing data which are dispatched by the least one sensor in a log file; a training advice module which is arranged for determining a personal training advice related to a load assessment of the user based on at least the data stored in the log file, the data comprising a cumulative load parameter or a training load history determined on the basis of historical sensor data stored in the log file, the training advice comprising the frequency of next training sessions and/or a type of training to be performed in the next training session; at least one output device such as a display, a sound signal, audio output, voice output or a vibrating element for outputting said training advice to said user. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100067442 | Communication System and Method For Wirelessly Exchanging User Data With a User Terminal - The invention relates to a communication system including a first wireless access station with a first data connection for transferring user data and a second wireless access station with a second data connection for transferring user data. The first wireless access station and second wireless access station are located at distant positions from each other. The first wireless access station has one or more antennas for wirelessly transmitting user data that are received over the first data connection to a user terminal. The second wireless access station is configured to receive user data over the second data connection and to transmit the user data directly to the first wireless access station for transmission to the user terminal. The communication system further includes a controller configured for controlling at least a part of the user data for the user terminal to flow over the second data connection. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100066453 | AMPLIFIER WITH COMPENSATED GATE BIAS - An amplifier circuit has an amplifier stage ( | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100056461 | COVER LAYERS TO PREVENT WEED GROWTH - The invention relates to a soil cover, a method for preventing weed growth by using a soil cover, the use of potato steam peels and the use of a cork fraction of potato steam peels for preventing weed growth. A soil cover according to the invention comprises potato steam peels or a part, derivative or analogue thereof. In a different embodiment, a soil cover according to the invention comprises a cork fraction of potato steam peels or a part, derivative or analogue thereof. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100052479 | REMOTE ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER SYSTEM - An ultrasonic transducer system is provided for monitoring or treating a liquid medium ( | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100048076 | DEPOSITION OF PARTICLES ON A SUBSTRATE - The invention is directed to a method for depositing particles on a substrate and to a fibrous web comprising deposited particles. A method is provided according to which particles are provided on a surface activated substrate by means of a plasma treatment. The method comprises the subsequent steps of -providing particles, preferably coating said particles; -subjecting said particles to a first plasma treatment before being deposited on said substrate; and -depositing said particles on said surface of said substrate, preferably using a second plasma treatment. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100035271 | Modification of Collagenous Materials and Medical Treatment, Diagnosis and Monitoring of Fibrotic Conditions - The present invention relates to the gene PLOD2 which codes for telopeptide lysyl hydroxylase (TLH). This enzyme converts telopeptidyl Lys into telopeptidyl Hyl, that can subsequently be converted into hydroxyallysine cross-links. Collagen with hydroxyallysine cross-links shows a higher resistance to degradation by proteinases than collagen with cross-links derived from allysine. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100034609 | Method and system for reducing milling failure - Method for reducing milling failure in a machining tool due to coincidence between first vibrations v | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100013886 | CONSTANT FLOW HIGH PRESSURE PRINTING SYSTEM - A high pressure printing system comprising: a high pressure printing head, constructed and arranged for printing a printing fluid with a printing pressure in at least a part of a channel upstream of the printing head in an interval of 15-3000 bars; a pressure system comprising a printing fluid inlet and a plurality of pressure cylinders constructed and arranged for providing a constant flow of said printing fluid, the pressure cylinders being interconnected by at least a pressure valve; and a damper, connected between an outlet of the pressure system and said high pressure printing head, provided for damping the valve action of the pressure valve. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20090322442 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT WITH AN ABSORPTIVE DISTRIBUTED LIMITING CIRCUIT - An electronic circuit comprising a power limiter circuit. The power limiter circuit comprises a plurality of cascaded transmission line sections, each transmission line section comprising a series arrangement of at least one diode and a dissipative element for absorbing excess input signal power connected in series. The series arrangement is connected between an output of the section and effective ground, a number of diodes connected in series in the series arrangements of the sections decreases with position of the section from an input of the power limiter to an output of the power limiter by steps of one or more diodes at least at part of the sections. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090298518 | Method for Transferring Data from a Plurality of SIM-less Communication Modules - The invention relates to a method of transferring data from at least a first communication module and a second communication module to, respectively, a first data processing centre and a second data processing centre via a circuit switched telecommunications network. A first and second connection request containing respective first and second pre-provisioned telephone numbers from the first and second communication modules are received in the network. The first and second telephone numbers are processed such that the network refrains from authenticating the first and second communication modules. Subsequently first and a second circuit switched data connections are established with the first and second communication modules for receiving data. The data can be routed from the first communication module to the first data processing centre and from the second communication module to the second data processing centre in accordance with the first and second telephone numbers, respectively. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090297663 | BREAD IMPROVER - Structural properties of bread and other bakery products based on leavened flour are improved by incorporating into the flour at least 0.1 wt. % of a polysaccharide which is characterised by a molecular weight of at least 10 | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090253992 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINATION OF AN EFFECTIVE TRAINING HEART RATE ZONE AND USE OF SUCH A SYSTEM - System for effective training heart rate zone determination, the system comprising: -a training module adapted to determine target training heart rate zone based on at least one stored parameter; -at least one sensor for measuring core temperature of a user's body during training; -at least one sensor for measuring a user's heart rate during training; -a compensation module, which is arranged for compensating the target training heart rate zone based on said core temperature; -an indicating module adapted to compare the users heart rate to an effective training heart rate zone based on information from the compensation module and to inform the user when the heart rate exceeds or drops under the effective training heart rate zone. The invention further relates to use of such a system. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090253622 | USE OF TLR3 AGONISTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS - The present invention relates to a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a degenerative inflammatory process in a tissue of a subject, said method comprising increasing the activity of Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) in cells of said tissue. In a preferred embodiment, the TLR3 agonist is stathmin or stathmin-like proteins such as SCGIO, SCLIP or RB3. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090219519 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING CIRCUIT STRUCTURES - An apparatus is described for scanning a circuit structure. The apparatus has a linear sensor ( | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090206561 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - Suspension system for a vehicle, comprising two hydraulic piston-cylinder units ( | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090203651 | USE OF SPHINGOLIPIDS IN THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS, INSULIN RESISTANCE AND METABOLIC SYNDROME - The present invention relates to the use of sphingolipids for the preparation of a food item, a food supplement and/or a medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus type 2 and/or Metabolic Syndrome. In particular, the invention relates to the use of a sphingolipid with the general formula (I): | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090194911 | OPTICAL MICRO-ARRAY FOR E.G. MICRO SENSORS - Method for manufacturing a polymer body ( | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090176505 | Identification of proximate mobile devices - A method for a first mobile device to identify a second mobile device. The method comprises a) detecting at least one sensory identifier (ID | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090163170 | Emergency system and method - A system and a method for receiving local emergency information on a mobile device in a system having a telecommunication network and at least one local communication network having one or more wireless access points. The mobile device receives a general emergency signal over a broadcast channel of the telecommunication network. In response to the general emergency signal, the mobile device connects to one of the wireless access points and transmits a request for transmitting the local emergency information to the mobile device. The mobile device then receives the local emergency information from one of the wireless access points. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090149178 | Method and Data Structure for Selecting a Network Operator - The invention relates to a computer-implemented method of selecting a network operator is proposed in a mobile device being configured for consuming a plurality of services. The mobile device comprises a carrier with an electronic data structure containing at least a network operator identifier list and a service identifier list. The network operator identifier list contains at least a first network operator identifier for a first network operator and a second network operator identifier for a second network operator of a network supporting one or more of the services. The service identifier list comprises service identifiers, each service identifier uniquely identifying a service of the plurality of services. The electronic data structure is configured such that each service identifier is associated to one or more network operator identifiers. The electronic data structure may also comprise a network identifier list containing one or more network identifiers, each identifier uniquely identifying a network for providing one or more of said services to said mobile device. The method involves the selection of either the first or second network operator identifier after or by selecting a service identifier (or a parameter or identifier through which said service identifier can be selected) from the service identifier list of the electronic data structure. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090126268 | Multifold Oxygen Measurement Device - The invention relates to a plant cultivating environment comprising: an oxygen sensing arrangement for sensing an oxygen level in said environment. According to the invention, said oxygen sensing arrangement comprises a base plate for underlying a substrate; and a plurality of oxygen sensors each positioned on said base plate at a predetermined position for sensing a local oxygen level in said substrate. In this way, a water irrigation strategy can be based on sensed levels at a plurality of positions. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090077875 | SYSTEM FOR CONDITIONING CROPS - System for conditioning crops e.g. in a greenhouse, comprising climate control means which are arranged for providing a local microclimate area around the relevant crop, which climate control means comprising first means at a first location close to the crop, which are arranged for local humidification and simultaneous cooling or heating the local microclimate area, as well as second means at a second location close to the crop, which are arranged for dehumidification and simultaneous cooling or heating the local microclimate area. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20080314233 | Process for the Production of a Jacketed Penetrator - The invention is directed to a process for the production of a jacketed penetrator having a tungsten, tungsten alloy or depleted uranium core and a metallic jacket, which process comprises placing the core inside the jacket and explosively welding the jacket on the core. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080286240 | Ecologically Protected Material - The present invention relates to an ecological protected material, comprising a base material ( | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080280964 | Novel Antibiotics Comprising Bis(1-Aryl-5-Tetrazolyl)Methane Derivatives - The invention relates to the field of antibiotic compositions, both inside and outside the medical field. Presented is a new class of antibiotic compounds, the bis(1-aryl-5-tetrazolyl)methanes, which are especially useful for combating infections with gram-positive bacteria and especially MRSA. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080268465 | Process and Kit for Determining Binding Parameters of Bioaffinity Binding Reactions - A process for determining binding parameters, including dissociation constants and sorption rate constants, of the binding between a biomolecule and a binding partner thereof, both being present in a liquid phase, and comprising a marker-free binding step, characterized by the following steps: (a) attaching either (a | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080266197 | Double Structure Broadband Leaky Wave Antenna - A leaky wave antenna contains a first and a second leaky wave antenna structure back to back against each other. Each antenna structure comprises a dielectric body and an elongated wave carrying structure, such as a slot in a conductive ground plane. In each leaky wave antenna structure the body and wave carrying structure are mutually arranged to radiate a leaky wave from the wave carrying structure through the dielectric body, the leaky wave radiating at a respective angle to the wave carrying structure. The dielectric bodies of the first and second wave antenna structure adjoin each other in a common plane that is at said respective angles to the wave carrying structures of the first and second wave antenna structure respectively, so that the ground planes are at an angle with respect to each other. The respective wave carrying structures run over into each other at said common plane, the antenna comprising a feed arranged to excite waves in both the respective wave carrying structures together. In this way bandwidth limitations due to the feed structure are reduced. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080259838 | Method and Device for Inverse Multiplexing of Multicast Transmission - A stream of multicast messages is forwarded through a network to a plurality of subscriber devices ( | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080223595 | Pile Driver - A pile driver provided with a housing and at least one body connected with the housing so as to be movable back and forth over a predetermined path, the pile driver being further provided with a drive for moving the body back and forth over the path for the purpose of pile-driving, the pile driver comprising at least two parts movable relative to each other, respectively having at least a first type of sliding surface and at least a second type of sliding surface which during pile-driving slide along each other and between which there is a lubricant, wherein the first type of sliding surface is provided with polyether ether ketone. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080214936 | Phantom Device - A phantom device for mimicking anatomical structures, comprising: at least one electronic device layer comprising segmented areas of liquid crystals for forming a graphic layout of an anatomical structure; the segments comprising dyes of various absorbing characteristics for mimicking anatomical structures such as blood vessels; the areas further comprising electrically controllable optical diffuser and/or absorber elements for varying the absorption in the segments so as to mimic dynamical properties of said anatomical structure. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080204866 | Apparatus and Method for Optically Combining at Least Three Light Beams - At least three incoming light beams ( | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080198081 | Broadband Leaky Wave Antenna - An antenna comprises a conically shaped body of dielectric material. Cross-sections of the body have truncated elliptical shape, wherein each shape is truncated substantially through a first focus of the elliptical shape along a truncation line that extends substantially perpendicularly to a main axis of the elliptical shape. The second focus of the elliptical shape lies within the body. An elongated wave carrying structure such as a slot in a conductive ground plane extends substantially along a focal line through the first focus of the elliptical shapes in successive cross-sections. This structure supports transmission and/or reception over a wide range of frequencies. In an embodiment a multi-frequency feed structure is integrated in the ground plane of the antenna. | 08-21-2008 |
