Method and Apparatus for Semi-Continuous Casting of Hollow Ingots and Products Resulting Therefrom

Methods and associated apparatus for semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots are described. In one embodiment a method for the semi-continuous casting of a metallic hollow ingot is provided. The method includes providing a mold comprising a mold center having an inner pipe and an outer pipe arranged to form an annular space for a cooling media and an outer mold, circulating a cooling media in the annular space, feeding a source material to the mold, heating the source material to produce a molten material, moving the mold center progressively downward relative to the outer mold, and solidifying the molten material to form a hollow ingot. Embodiments relating to an apparatus for semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots, and products resulting from the semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots are also described. 1. A metallic hollow ingot product comprising:a metallic hollow ingot; anda pipe intimately connected to the metallic hollow ingot at an inner surface of the metallic hollow ingot.2. The metallic hollow ingot of claim 1 , wherein the pipe is selected from the group consisting of steel claim 1 , copper claim 1 , and ceramics.3. The metallic hollow ingot of claim 1 , wherein the metallic hollow ingot is selected from the group consisting of titanium claim 1 , zirconium claim 1 , niobium claim 1 , tantalum claim 1 , hafnium claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , and alloys thereof.4. The metallic hollow ingot of claim 1 , wherein the ingot has an outside diameter greater than about 18 inches claim 1 , an inside diameter less than about 8.5 inches claim 1 , and a length greater than 55 inches.5. The metallic hollow ingot of claim 1 , wherein the ingot has an outside diameter greater than about 23 inches claim 1 , an inside diameter less than about 10.75 inches claim 1 , and a length greater than 65 inches.6. The metallic hollow ingot of claim 1 , wherein the ingot has an outside diameter greater than about 25 inches claim 1 , an inside diameter less than about 13.375 inches ...

METHODS OF IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC QUALITY OF SERVICE OR BANDWIDTH PROVISIONING

A method of operating a data network may include establishing a data path through the data network between a routing gateway and service provider equipment providing a data service. Moreover, the data service may be provided for use at the routing gateway over the data path during a data session. A request may be received from the service provider equipment where the request defines a data flow characteristic for the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment providing the data service. The data flow characteristic may then be transmitted to a network element along the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment. A request from service provider equipment can include an allowed bandwidth or prioritization. Related methods, data networks, data service providers, routing gateways, and computer program products are also discussed. 1. A method , comprising:utilizing a system including at least one processor for facilitating establishment of a data path through a data network between a routing gateway and service provider equipment to provide subscriber equipment a data service during a data session;receiving a request from the service provider equipment, the request being descriptive of a data flow characteristic for the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment, wherein the data flow characteristic comprises an allowed bandwidth for the data path during the data session or a prioritization of a plurality of data services provided by the service provider equipment during the data session;after receiving the request from the service provider equipment, the system uses the allowed bandwidth or the prioritization for creating a policy for enforcement of the data flow characteristic for the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment; andtransmitting information associated with the policy to a network element along the data path between the routing gateway ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER SERVICES CLOUD IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

Methods and apparatus to provide a consumer services cloud in a communications network are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a processor; and a computer readable storage medium including computer readable instructions which, when executed, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include identifying which of multiple possible users associated with a communications network customer is a current user of a client device based on authentication information included in a request for access from the client device to a communication network. The network communication containing the request is diverted to the apparatus by a software-defined networking switch. The operations also include, in response to identifying the current user, accessing a first profile corresponding to the identified current user to determine a rule to be used to handle network communications within the communications network. Further operations include configuring the software-defined networking switch. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a processor; and identifying which of multiple possible users associated with a communications network customer is a current user of a client device based on authentication information included in a request for access from the client device to a communication network, a network communication containing the request diverted to the apparatus by a software-defined networking switch;', 'in response to identifying the current user, accessing a first profile corresponding to the identified current user to determine a rule to be used to handle network communications within the communications network; and', identify subsequent network communications that correspond to the identified current user of the client device;', 'route subsequent network communications between the client device and the communications network when the authentication information indicates the client device is authorized to access the communications network; and', 'handle the subsequent ...

METHODS OF IMPLEMENTING DYNAMIC QUALITY OF SERVICE OR BANDWIDTH PROVISIONING

A method of operating a data network may include establishing a data path through the data network between a routing gateway and service provider equipment providing a data service. Moreover, the data service may be provided for use at the routing gateway over the data path during a data session. A request may be received from the service provider equipment where the request defines a data flow characteristic for the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment providing the data service. The data flow characteristic may then be transmitted to a network element along the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment. A request from service provider equipment can include an allowed bandwidth or prioritization. Related methods, data networks, data service providers, routing gateways, and computer program products are also discussed. 1. A method , comprising:initiating, by a system comprising a processor, a data path through a data network between a routing gateway and service provider equipment to provide subscriber equipment a data service during a data session;receiving, by the system, a request from the service provider equipment, the request being descriptive of a data flow characteristic for the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment, wherein the data flow characteristic comprises an available bandwidth for the data path during the data session or a prioritization of a plurality of data services provided by the service provider equipment during the data session;creating, by the system, a policy for managing of the data flow characteristic for the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment responsive to receiving the request from the service provider equipment; andtransmitting, by the system, information associated with the policy to a router along the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment of the data network.2. ...

Network selection architecture

A user equipment device intelligent network selection architecture is provided that enables service provider policy driven dynamic intelligent network selection of a radio technology for user traffic delivery. The network selection is based on radio network conditions, user subscription profile, and device mobility state, including speed and movement pattern. Also provided are application program interfaces that allow access network discovery and selection function carrier clients decision as to communication with a connection manager or other lower layer functions. The architecture and associated application program interface enable automatic network selection and connection, which provides a consistent implementation across different device original equipment manufacturers and operating systems.

Location-Based Wi-Fi Radio Activation And Deactivation For Mobile Devices

Concepts and technologies are described herein for location-based WI-FI radio activation and deactivation for mobile devices. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a WI-FI connection management system can detect that a mobile device is within a coverage area provided by a WI-FI network. The WI-FI connection management system can also generate a trigger to instruct the mobile device to activate a WI-FI radio of the mobile device and connect to the WI-FI network. The WI-FI connection management system can also send the trigger to the mobile device. 1. A WI-FI connection management system comprising:a processor; and detecting that a mobile device is within a coverage area provided by a WI-FI network,', 'generating a trigger to instruct the mobile device to activate a WI-FI radio of the mobile device and connect to the WI-FI network, and', 'sending the trigger to the mobile device., 'a memory in communication with the processor, the memory comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising'}2. The WI-FI connection management system of claim 1 , wherein the computer-executable instructions claim 1 , when executed by the processor claim 1 , cause the processor to perform further operations comprising:detecting that the mobile device is outside of the coverage area provided by the WI-FI network;generating a second trigger to instruct the mobile device to deactivate the WI-FI radio of the mobile device; andsending the second trigger to the mobile device.3. The WI-FI connection management system of claim 1 , wherein the computer-executable instructions claim 1 , when executed by the processor claim 1 , cause the processor to perform further operations comprising requesting authentication credentials from a WI-FI authentication server and receiving the authentication credentials from the WI-FI authentication server claim 1 , and wherein generating the trigger comprises generating the ...

FACILITATING INTELLIGENT RADIO ACCESS CONTROL

Intelligent radio access control selecting a first cell device of a first cell layer or a second cell device of a second cell layer or selecting a radio access technology for communication by a mobile device are provided. A device receives information indicative of an access assignment for communication. The access assignment is generated based on a defined criterion, which is associated with a policy of determining a cell layer assignment prior to determining a radio access technology (RAT) assignment. In response to receiving the information, the device can update its configuration to transmit via a transmission parameter based on the information. The cell layer assignment can offload traffic from the first cell device to the second cell device while the RAT assignment can re-assign the device from a first RAT to a second RAT. Assignment can be based on network conditions or mobility state or applications of the device. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a device comprising a processor, information indicative of an access assignment for communication by the device, wherein the access assignment is generated based on a defined criterion, wherein the defined criterion is associated with a policy of determining a cell layer assignment prior to determining a radio technology assignment; andin response to the receiving, adjusting, by the device, a configuration of the device to transmit via a transmission parameter based on the information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the cell layer assignment comprises determining a defined amount of traffic to offload from a first cell device of a first cell layer associated with a first coverage area to a second cell device of a second cell layer associated with a second coverage area claim 1 , wherein the first coverage area is determined to be larger than the second coverage area.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the defined criterion is based on a mobility state of the device claim 2 , the first ...

Network-Assisted Device-Based Intelligent Radio Access Control

Concepts and technologies are described herein for a network-assisted device-based radio access control. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a mobile device selects one or more radio access networks (“RANs”) to connect to, based upon network conditions, policies, user profiles, local device information, and/or other information. The mobile device can receive network load information from multiple RANs. The mobile device can also receive one or more policies from a radio access technology (“RAT”) selection system. The mobile device can also obtain local device information such as, but not limited to, mobility state information, performance measurement information, battery utilization information, channel quality information, applications, and/or a user override selection. 1. A mobile device comprising:a processor; and receiving a policy,', 'receiving network load information from a plurality of radio access networks that the mobile device is capable of connecting to, the plurality of radio access networks operating in accordance with a plurality of radio access technologies,', 'obtaining local device information, and', 'selecting a radio access network of the plurality of radio access networks based upon the policy, the network load information, and the local device information., 'a memory in communication with the processor, the memory comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising'}2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the policy comprises conditions under which to select each of the plurality of radio access networks.3. The mobile device of claim 2 , wherein the conditions comprise network load thresholds for each of the plurality of radio access networks claim 2 , the network load thresholds each identifying a maximum network load for one of the plurality of radio access networks.4. The mobile device of claim 2 , wherein the computer-executable instructions claim 2 , ...

Hybrid Network-Based And Device-Based Intelligent Radio Access Control

Concepts and technologies are described herein for a hybrid network-based and device-based intelligent radio access control. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a radio access technology (“RAT”) selection system and a mobile device cooperate to enable an intelligent multi-radio access control that can select a RAT that is best-suited for the mobile device. The RAT selection system can select networks based upon network conditions, policies, user profiles, applications, and/or other information, and provide a list of the networks to the mobile device. The mobile device can utilize local device information to select a network from the list. In this manner, the RAT selection system and the mobile device can cooperate to steer traffic to various networks operating in accordance with different RATs to improve user experience, especially in network traffic congested areas, and to efficiently leverage network resources for mobile telecommunications and WI-FI networks. 1. A mobile device comprising:a processor; and receiving a list specifying an order in which to select a plurality of radio access networks that the mobile device is capable of connecting to, the plurality of radio access network operating in accordance with a plurality of radio access technologies,', 'obtaining local device information,', 'selecting a radio access network of the plurality of radio access networks based upon the list and the local device information, and', 'connecting to the radio access network., 'a memory in communication with the processor, the memory comprising computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising'}2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the order specified by the list is based upon network load information obtained from the plurality of radio access networks and a policy rule specifying network load conditions under which to select each of the plurality of radio access networks.3. The mobile ...

Network-Based Intelligent Radio Access Control

Concepts and technologies are described herein for a network-based radio access control. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a radio access technology selection system enables an intelligent multi-radio access control that can select one or more radio access technologies that is best-suited for one or more target mobile devices based upon network conditions, policies, user profiles, and/or other information. The radio access technology selection system also informs the target mobile device(s) of one or more networks that utilize the selected radio access technology. In this manner, the radio access technology selection system can steer traffic to various networks operating in accordance with different radio access technologies to improve user experience, especially in network traffic congested areas, and to efficiently leverage network resources for mobile telecommunications and WI-FI networks.

Hybrid Network-Based and Device-Based Intelligent Radio Access Control

Concepts and technologies are described herein for a hybrid network-based and device-based intelligent radio access control. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a radio access technology (“RAT”) selection system and a mobile device cooperate to enable an intelligent multi-radio access control that can select a RAT that is best-suited for the mobile device. The RAT selection system can select networks based upon network conditions, policies, user profiles, applications, and/or other information, and provide a list of the networks to the mobile device. The mobile device can utilize local device information to select a network from the list. In this manner, the RAT selection system and the mobile device can cooperate to steer traffic to various networks operating in accordance with different RATs to improve user experience, especially in network traffic congested areas, and to efficiently leverage network resources for mobile telecommunications and WI-FI networks.

Methods of implementing dynamic quality of service or bandwidth provisioning

A method of operating a data network may include establishing a data path through the data network between a routing gateway and service provider equipment providing a data service. Moreover, the data service may be provided for use at the routing gateway over the data path during a data session. A request may be received from the service provider equipment where the request defines a data flow characteristic for the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment providing the data service. The data flow characteristic may then be transmitted to a network element along the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment. A request from service provider equipment can include an allowed bandwidth or prioritization. Related methods, data networks, data service providers, routing gateways, and computer program products are also discussed.

Enhanced security for transaction requests utilizing automatic source identification

Described herein are methods and systems for enhancing security of transaction requests from POS terminals by utilizing ANI-DNIS information. The header of the transaction request can include automatic source information (“ASP”), which can be extracted from the header by the line handler. The ASI information can be provided to the front end interface, which can compare the ASI information with known customer information. The comparison can provide information indicating whether the transaction is legitimate or fraudulent. If fraudulent, the transaction request can be declined. The ASI information can further be stored in a security analysis database and further queried to identify larger threats including denial of service attacks.

Location-Based Wi-Fi Radio Activation and Deactivation for Mobile Devices

Concepts and technologies are described herein for location-based WI-FI radio activation and deactivation for mobile devices. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a WI-FI connection management system can detect that a mobile device is within a coverage area provided by a WI-FI network. The WI-FI connection management system can also generate a trigger to instruct the mobile device to activate a WI-FI radio of the mobile device and connect to the WI-FI network. The WI-FI connection management system can also send the trigger to the mobile device. 1. A WI-FI connection management system comprising:a processor; and detecting that a mobile device is within a coverage area provided by a WI-FI network,', 'generating a first trigger to instruct the mobile device to activate a WI-FI radio of the mobile device and connect to the WI-FI network, wherein generating the first trigger to instruct the mobile device to activate the WI-FI radio of the mobile device and connect to the WI-FI network comprises generating the first trigger to instruct the mobile device to deactivate a cellular radio configured to connect the mobile device to a mobile telecommunications network, and', 'sending the first trigger to the mobile device., 'a memory that stores computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising'}2. The WI-FI connection management system of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:detecting that the mobile device is outside of the coverage area provided by the WI-FI network;generating a second trigger to instruct the mobile device to deactivate the WI-FI radio of the mobile device; andsending the second trigger to the mobile device.3. The WI-FI connection management system of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise requesting authentication credentials from a WI-FI authentication server and receiving the authentication credentials from the WI-FI authentication server claim 1 , and ...

FACILITATING INTELLIGENT RADIO ACCESS CONTROL

Intelligent radio access control selecting a first cell device of a first cell layer or a second cell device of a second cell layer or selecting a radio access technology for communication by a mobile device are provided. A device receives information indicative of an access assignment for communication. The access assignment is generated based on a defined criterion, which is associated with a policy of determining a cell layer assignment prior to determining a radio access technology (RAT) assignment. In response to receiving the information, the device can update its configuration to transmit via a transmission parameter based on the information. The cell layer assignment can offload traffic from the first cell device to the second cell device while the RAT assignment can re-assign the device from a first RAT to a second RAT. Assignment can be based on network conditions or mobility state or applications of the device. 1. A method , comprising:obtaining, by a device comprising a processor, information indicative of a radio technology assignment for a communication by the device, wherein a policy of determining the radio technology assignment comprises a policy of selecting, as the radio technology assignment, a first defined radio technology based on a first condition of a first coverage area being determined to be less than a second condition of a second coverage area and a mobility state of the device being determined to be less than a defined threshold; andin response to the obtaining, adjusting, by the device, a configuration of the device to transmit according to a transmission parameter based on the information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first condition comprises a first diameter and the second condition comprises a second diameter wherein the second coverage area is determined to be larger than the first coverage area.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mobility state represents a state of motion determined to be associated with the device.4 ...

Methods of implementing dynamic quality of service or bandwidth provisioning

A method of operating a data network may include establishing a data path through the data network between a routing gateway and service provider equipment providing a data service. Moreover, the data service may be provided for use at the routing gateway over the data path during a data session. A request may be received from the service provider equipment where the request defines a data flow characteristic for the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment providing the data service. The data flow characteristic may then be transmitted to a network element along the data path between the routing gateway and the service provider equipment. A request from service provider equipment can include an allowed bandwidth or prioritization. Related methods, data networks, data service providers, routing gateways, and computer program products are also discussed.

FACILITATING INTELLIGENT RADIO ACCESS CONTROL

Intelligent radio access control selecting a first cell device of a first cell layer or a second cell device of a second cell layer or selecting a radio access technology for communication by a mobile device are provided. A device receives information indicative of an access assignment for communication. The access assignment is generated based on a defined criterion, which is associated with a policy of determining a cell layer assignment prior to determining a radio access technology (RAT) assignment. In response to receiving the information, the device can update its configuration to transmit via a transmission parameter based on the information. The cell layer assignment can offload traffic from the first cell device to the second cell device while the RAT assignment can re-assign the device from a first RAT to a second RAT. Assignment can be based on network conditions or mobility state or applications of the device. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a device comprising a processor, information indicative of an access assignment for communication by the device, wherein the access assignment is generated based on a policy of determining a cell layer assignment prior to determining a radio technology assignment, wherein the policy of determining the radio technology assignment comprises a policy of selecting, as the radio technology assignment, a first defined radio technology based on a first diameter of a first coverage area for the first defined radio technology being determined to be greater than a second diameter of a second coverage area for a second defined radio technology, and a mobility state of the device being determined to be greater than a defined threshold; andin response to the receiving, adjusting, by the device, a configuration of the device to transmit according to a transmission parameter based on the information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining the cell layer assignment comprises determining a defined amount of traffic ...

Methods and apparatus to provide a consumer services cloud in a communications network

Methods and apparatus to provide a consumer services cloud in a communications network are disclosed. An example method includes obtaining, at a first device in a communications network, network communications transmitted from a client device of a communications network customer that are diverted via a software-defined networking switch. The example method also includes analyzing the network communications to identify which of multiple possible users associated with the communications network customer is a current user of the client device; in response to identifying the current user, accessing a first profile corresponding to the identified current user to determine a rule to be used to handle the network communications within the communications network. The example method also includes configuring the software-defined networking switch to: identify subsequent network communications that correspond to the identified current user of the client device; and handle the subsequent network communications in accordance with the rule.

Consumer Service Cloud for Implementing Location-Based Services to Control Smart Devices

Concepts and technologies are described herein for a consumer service cloud (“CSC”) for implementing location-based services to control smart devices. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a CSC system can determine a cell identifier (“ID”) associated with a location in which one or more smart devices resides. The smart device(s) can include one or more settings that can be adjusted remotely by the CSC system to control one or more operational aspects of the smart device(s). The CSC system can periodically receive a cell ID update that can include a current cell ID associated with a current cell in which a user equipment (“UE”) is located. When the CSC system determines that the current cell ID matches the cell ID, the CSC system can generate a request to adjust the setting(s) to control the operational aspect(s) of the smart device(s) and can provide the request to the smart device(s). 1. A consumer service cloud system comprising:a processor; and determining a cell ID associated with a location in which a smart device resides, wherein the smart device comprises a setting that can be adjusted remotely, by a user equipment, based upon a current cell in which the user equipment is located, to control an operational aspect of the smart device,', 'periodically receiving a cell ID update comprising a current cell ID associated with the current cell in which the user equipment is located, and', generating a request to adjust the setting to control the operational aspect of the smart device, and', 'providing the request to the smart device so that the smart device can adjust the setting to control the operational aspect of the smart device., 'when the current cell ID matches the cell ID associated with the location in which the smart device resides,'}], 'a memory that stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the consumer service cloud system to perform operations, comprising'}2. The consumer service cloud system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER SERVICES CLOUD IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

Methods and apparatus to provide a consumer services cloud in a communications network are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a processor and a computer readable storage medium including computer readable instructions that cause the processor to analyze authentication information in a request for access to a communications network to identify which of multiple possible users associated with a communications network customer is a current user of a client device, analyze second network communications based on a security rule to identify a security risk of the second network communications, access a first profile corresponding to the identified current user to determine a rule to be used to handle network communications transferred within the communications network from the client device of the communications network customer that are diverted via a software-defined network (SDN) switch, and configure a forwarding table of the SDN switch to comply with information obtained from the client device. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a processor; and analyzing authentication information in a request for access to a communications network to identify which of multiple possible users associated with a communications network customer is a current user of a client device;', 'analyzing a first network communication based on a security rule to identify a security risk of the first network communication, the first network communication destined for the client device and diverted by a software-defined network switch;', 'accessing a first profile corresponding to the identified current user to determine a rule to be used to handle network communications transferred within the communications network from the client device of the communications network customer that are diverted via a software-defined network switch;', identify a subsequent network communication that corresponds to the identified current user of the client device;', 'handle the subsequent network communication in ...

Region-wide messaging system and methods including validation of transactions

Methods and systems are disclosed that allow for the exchange of voice mail messages between different VMSs of different service providers and/or in different networks by the transmission of such messages through a data network using a standard protocol of the data network. Methods and systems also are disclosed that validate message transactions among subscribers receiving regional messaging services over the PSTN. The subscribers are located in different geographic areas and may be provided their voice, facsimile or data messaging services by different companies. The present invention validates passing messages (data) among customers of potentially different companies located in different areas by assessing the validity of the transaction in light of a number of conditions, including applicable regulatory or business conditions.

Method and apparatus for semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots and products resulting therefrom

Methods and associated apparatus for semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots are described. In one embodiment a method for the semi-continuous casting of a metallic hollow ingot is provided. The method includes providing a mold comprising a mold center having an inner pipe and an outer pipe arranged to form an annular space for a cooling media and an outer mold, circulating a cooling media in the annular space, feeding a source material to the mold, heating the source material to produce a molten material, moving the mold center progressively downward relative to the outer mold, and solidifying the molten material to form a hollow ingot. Embodiments relating to an apparatus for semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots, and products resulting from the semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots are also described.

Air driven turbine

Paper machine clothing

Eine Bespannung, insbesondere für eine Papierherstellungsmaschine, enthält eine Vielzahl spiralgewickelter Wendelglieder (12, 12', 12''), die seitlich nebeneinander auf ineinander greifende Weise derart angeordnet sind, dass durch benachbarte ineinander greifende Wendelglieder (12, 12', 12'') Verbindungskanäle (14, 16) ausgebildet werden, wobei zur wechselseitigen Verbindung benachbarter Wendelglieder (12, 12', 12'') in jeden Verbindungskanal (14, 16) ein den jeweiligen Kanal entlang verlaufendes Scharnierglied (18, 20) eingeführt wird, wobei innerhalb des einzelnen Wendelgliedes (12, 12', 12'') ein Ausfüllkanal (22) gebildet wird, der an und zwischen zwei mit einem entsprechenden Wendelglied (12, 12', 12'') verbundenen Verbindungskanälen (14, 16) entlang verläuft, wobei zumindest ein Teil der Ausfüllkanäle (22) mit Füllgliedern (24) ausgefüllt wird, die innerhalb der Ausfüllkanäle (22) längs verlaufen, wobei zumindest in Breichen der Bespannung (10) ein Füllmaterial (26) vorgesehen wird, um innerhalb der Bespannung (10) zwischen den Wendelgliedern (12, 12', 12''), den Scharniergliedern (18, 20) und den Füllgliedern (24) ausgebildete Zwischenräume zumindest teilweise auszufüllen.

Electronic voltage detection and protection device

Methods and apparatus to provide a consumer services cloud in a communications network

Methods and apparatus to provide a consumer services cloud in a communications network are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a processor; and a computer readable storage medium including computer readable instructions which, when executed, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include identifying which of multiple possible users associated with a communications network customer is a current user of a client device based on authentication information included in a request for access from the client device to a communication network. The network communication containing the request is diverted to the apparatus by a software-defined networking switch. The operations also include, in response to identifying the current user, accessing a first profile corresponding to the identified current user to determine a rule to be used to handle network communications within the communications network. Further operations include configuring the software-defined networking switch.

Network-assisted device-based intelligent radio access control

Concepts and technologies are described herein for a network-assisted device-based radio access control. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a mobile device selects one or more radio access networks (“RANs”) to connect to, based upon network conditions, policies, user profiles, local device information, and/or other information. The mobile device can receive network load information from multiple RANs. The mobile device can also receive one or more policies from a radio access technology (“RAT”) selection system. The mobile device can also obtain local device information such as, but not limited to, mobility state information, performance measurement information, battery utilization information, channel quality information, applications, and/or a user override selection.

Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of phosphor suspensions

Apparatus for forming a suspension of powdered crystalline inorganic phosphor in a liquid carrier medium comprises hoppers 1 and 3 for feeding controlled quantities of phosphor particles (of sizes mainly between 25 and 60 microns) and liquid carrier medium (water) into a mixing reservoir 2, a porcelain milling vessel 6 containing a multiplicity of generally cylindrical and independently movable hard ceramic milling elements 7 disposed with their axes substantially parallel, means for vibrating the vessel 6 horizontally and vertically and a pipe 8 for feeding the suspension in the reservoir 2 at a substantially constant rate upwards through the milling vessel 6. The suspension leaves the vessel 6 through the pipe 9 and adjustable valve 10 to a mixing vat 17 where water is added to reduce the concentration of the suspension to 1.25% by weight, the suspension being then fed by a pump 19 to the first of three hydrocyclones 11, 12, 63, described in Specification 927,351, for separating the particles of sizes between 5 and 25 microns, mainly between 5 and 10 microns, which are fed under gravity to a coating suspension mixing vat 20 where controlled quantities of water and a water-soluble binder, such as ammonium polymethacrylate (Trade Name "Vulcastab"), are added. The suspension is then fed to turret-machine apparatus, as described in Specification 917,832, for coating glass tubes 22 forming the envelopes of low pressure mercury vapour fluorescent discharge lamps. Control of the level of the suspension in the mixing vat 20 is automatically regulated by a control device 64 which shuts off the pump 19 when the suspension reaches a predetermined height, and supplies of binder and water are fed to the mixing vat 20 through electrically controlled on-off valves 38, 39, the operation of which is automatically controlled by a viscosimeter 40 and densitometer 41, as described in Specification 918,953, located within the coating through 50 or the vat 20. <PICT:0966385/ ...

Automatic power level control for radiotelephony communication systems including a repeater station

Systems for an integrated data network voice-oriented service and non-voice-oriented service converged creation and execution environment

Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems for converged service creation and execution. In an embodiment, a system includes an application server and service session manager logic, where the service session manager logic is in communication with the application server. A converged service creation and execution environment messaging bus is in communication with the service session manager logic, and a plurality of service servers are in communication with the converged service creation and execution environment messaging bus.

LOW PRESSURE MERCURY VAPOR FLUORESCENT DISCHARGE LAMP

Method and apparatus for semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots and products resulting therefrom

Methods and associated apparatus for semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots are described. In one embodiment a method for the semi-continuous casting of a metallic hollow ingot is provided. The method includes providing a mold comprising a mold center having an inner pipe and an outer pipe arranged to form an annular space for a cooling media and an outer mold, circulating a cooling media in the annular space, feeding a source material to the mold, heating the source material to produce a molten material, moving the mold center progressively downward relative to the outer mold, and solidifying the molten material to form a hollow ingot. Embodiments relating to an apparatus for semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots, and products resulting from the semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots are also described.

Method and apparatus for semi-continuous casting of hollow ingots and products resulting therefrom

Apparatus for use in coating tubes internally with finely divided solid material

Enhanced security for transaction requests utilizing automatic source identification

Described herein are methods and systems for enhancing security of transaction requests from POS terminals by utilizing ANI-DNIS information. The header of the transaction request can include automatic source information ("ASI"), which can be extracted from the header by the line handler. The ASI information can be provided to the front end interface, which can compare the ASI information with known customer information. The comparison can provide information indicating whether the transaction is legitimate or fraudulent. If fraudulent, the transaction request can be declined. The ASI information can further be stored in a security analysis database and further queried to identify larger threats including denial of service attacks.

Enhanced security for transaction requests utilizing automatic source identification

Described herein are methods and systems for enhancing security of transaction requests from POS terminals by utilizing ANI-DNIS information. The header of the transaction request can include automatic source information (“ASI”), which can be extracted from the header by the line handler. The ASI information can be provided to the front end interface, which can compare the ASI information with known customer information. The comparison can provide information indicating whether the transaction is legitimate or fraudulent. If fraudulent, the transaction request can be declined. The ASI information can further be stored in a security analysis database and further queried to identify larger threats including denial of service attacks.

Apparatus for use in coating tubes internally with finely divided solid material

Funkfernsprechsystem

Anti-splash toilet bowls

A buoyant object (10) for use in a toilet bowl (16) wherein the object (10) is adapted to float in liquid (22) in a lower region of a toilet bowl (16) for the purpose of reducing momentum of downwardly falling excrement thereby reducing the probability of liquid (22) from the lower region of the toilet bowl (16) splashing upwardly upon entrance of the downwardly falling excrement into the liquid (22).

Improvements in or relating to radiotelephony communication systems

Improvements in or relating to radiotelephony communication systems

Nadelbauteil für Tuftingmaschine!!

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Herstellen einer Leuchtstoffsuspension

Einrichtung zum selbsttaetigen Beschirmen der inneren Oberflaeche rohrfoermiger Lampenkolben elektrischer Leuchtstofflampen

Consumer service cloud for implementing location-based services to control smart devices

Concepts and technologies are described herein for a consumer service cloud (“CSC”) for implementing location-based services to control smart devices. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a CSC system can determine a cell identifier (“ID”) associated with a location in which one or more smart devices resides. The smart device(s) can include one or more settings that can be adjusted remotely by the CSC system to control one or more operational aspects of the smart device(s). The CSC system can periodically receive a cell ID update that can include a current cell ID associated with a current cell in which a user equipment (“UE”) is located. When the CSC system determines that the current cell ID matches the cell ID, the CSC system can generate a request to adjust the setting(s) to control the operational aspect(s) of the smart device(s) and can provide the request to the smart device(s).

Methods and apparatus to provide a consumer services cloud in a communications network

Methods and apparatus to provide a consumer services cloud in a communications network are disclosed. An example method includes obtaining, at a first device in a communications network, network communications transmitted from a client device of a communications network customer that are diverted via a software-defined networking switch. The example method also includes analyzing the network communications to identify which of multiple possible users associated with the communications network customer is a current user of the client device; in response to identifying the current user, accessing a first profile corresponding to the identified current user to determine a rule to be used to handle the network communications within the communications network. The example method also includes configuring the software-defined networking switch to: identify subsequent network communications that correspond to the identified current user of the client device; and handle the subsequent network communications in accordance with the rule.

Network-based intelligent radio access control

Concepts and technologies are described herein for a network-based radio access control. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a radio access technology selection system enables an intelligent multi-radio access control that can select one or more radio access technologies that is best-suited for one or more target mobile devices based upon network conditions, policies, user profiles, and/or other information. The radio access technology selection system also informs the target mobile device(s) of one or more networks that utilize the selected radio access technology. In this manner, the radio access technology selection system can steer traffic to various networks operating in accordance with different radio access technologies to improve user experience, especially in network traffic congested areas, and to efficiently leverage network resources for mobile telecommunications and WI-FI networks.

Hybrid network-based and device-based intelligent radio access control

Concepts and technologies are described herein for a hybrid network-based and device-based intelligent radio access control. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a radio access technology (“RAT”) selection system and a mobile device cooperate to enable an intelligent multi-radio access control that can select a RAT that is best-suited for the mobile device. The RAT selection system can select networks based upon network conditions, policies, user profiles, applications, and/or other information, and provide a list of the networks to the mobile device. The mobile device can utilize local device information to select a network from the list. In this manner, the RAT selection system and the mobile device can cooperate to steer traffic to various networks operating in accordance with different RATs to improve user experience, especially in network traffic congested areas, and to efficiently leverage network resources for mobile telecommunications and WI-FI networks.