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20090106436 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OFFLOAD PROCESSING - Communication nodes, systems and methods are described which provide offload processing capabilities. Tasks can be offloaded from a host element to an offload processing element. Incoming data streams can have their associated Layer 3/Layer transportation protocol stacks terminated. Data can be repackaged and routed using an internal, offload protocol which also preserves L3 and/or L4 information. | 04-23-2009 |
20130021968 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BANDWIDTH AGGREGATION FOR IP FLOW - A method and apparatus for bandwidth aggregation for an Internet protocol (IP) flow are disclosed. A sender may split IP packets on a single IP flow, and transmit the IP packets to a receiver via at least two interfaces. The sender splitting the IP packets over multiple interfaces may not send any signaling to the receiver. Alternatively, the sender may send information to the receiver for configuring distribution of the IP packets over multiple interfaces. The information may be carried on a binding update message, a binding acknowledgement message, or a binding refresh request message. The IP packets may be split and transmitted by a logical interface that sits between an IP layer and a layer | 01-24-2013 |
20140153489 | Methods, Apparatus and Systems for Inter-Converged Gateway (ICGW) Communications - User equipment (UE) may include dual mode devices that enable two different radio access technologies (RATs) for connection to wireless communication networks. Recently, these RATs have been used for message splitting in which a message is split into two packet flows, for example, that may enable increased throughput to the (UE). Dynamic mobility management may be provided for the UE by allowing a converged gateway (CGW) to discover the UE. For example, the CGW may identify the UE in communication a first CGW that may be within a first subnet. The CGW may store the identity of the WTRU in the memory. The CGW may transmit the identity of the UE to a second CGW that may be in communication with a second subnet. | 06-05-2014 |
20140341109 | Methods, Apparatus and Systems for Managing Converged Gateway Communications - Systems and methods for providing a converged gateway (CGW) may be disclosed. A policy may be by the CGW to make routing decisions (e.g. segregation and/or aggregation of flows or traffic associated with data) for various interfaces and/or radio access technologies (RATs) that may be included in a LAN, device, and/or communication system. The policy may be locally stored within the CGW. Dynamic flow management, load balancing, offloading, PDF context establishment, prioritization, detection of devices, and the like may also be provided and/or implemented in the CG W and may be used to route flows and/or traffic associated with data. | 11-20-2014 |
20150195858 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPLEMENTING HIERARCHICAL POLICY SERVERS AND FOR CONTROL OF COORDINATED FEMTOCELL-WIFI OPERATION IN CO-SITED DEPLOYMENTS - Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed to implement hierarchical policies for local networks. In one representative method, a first local node may establish a dedicated local IP access (LIPA) packet data network (PDN) connection for a local service provided via a local network. The method may include responsive to a request for access to the local service, the first local node receiving a quality of service (QoS) requirement for the requested local service; sending, to a second local node, a dedicated bearer request with a specified QoS level based on a global policy and network-information specific to the local network; and receiving a dedicated bearer response with the specified QoS level. | 07-09-2015 |
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20130180827 | Method and unit for feeding beads - The subject matter of the application is a method of feeding beads in the tobacco industry system, in a unit for transferring a stream of beads ( | 07-18-2013 |
20130180828 | Bead feeding method and bead feeder - A method and a device for feeding beads ( | 07-18-2013 |
20130181003 | Bead feeding method and bead feeding unit - Beads are transferred in the form of a flow along supply channels into first holding pockets; the beads from the holding pockets of the bead feeding unit are fed to receiving pockets of a bead transfer unit by means of movable feeding means, then in the bead transfer unit the beads are inserted into a guiding chamber formed at the intersection of a guiding groove of a first guiding plate and a guiding groove of a second guiding plate of the bead transfer unit, at least one guiding plate is rotated relative to the second guiding plate, which forces the movement of the guiding chamber so that the distance of the guiding chamber to the axis of rotation of the guiding plates changes, and the beads from the guiding chamber or the guiding channel are conveyed to a outfeeding pocket. | 07-18-2013 |
20140011652 | Method and unit for uneven transferring of beads - A unit for uneven transferring of a bead ( | 01-09-2014 |
20140076694 | Unit for conveying filter segments - The object of the invention is a unit for conveying filter segments ( | 03-20-2014 |
20140123826 | Detachable cutting head for the apparatus for feeding sets of filter segments, drive apparatus for detachable cutting head and method of replacement of detachable cutting head - The object of the application is a detachable cutting head for an apparatus for feeding filter segments provided with a drum conveyor having flutes for crosswise movement of filter rods, provided with circular knives situated in knife units mounted in the housing of the head, characterized in that it comprises a housing of the head ( | 05-08-2014 |
20140174889 | Apparatus for handling bulk material in the tobacco processing industry, scraper for such apparatus and method of handling bulk material - The object of the application is an apparatus for picking up a loose substance in the tobacco industry equipment comprising a loose substance feeding unit provided with a loose substance feeding tape and a picking up unit, characterised in that the picking up unit ( | 06-26-2014 |
20150013519 | Detachable cutting head for the apparatus for feeding sets of filter segments, drive apparatus for detachable cutting head and method of replacement of detachable cutting head - The object of the application is a detachable cutting head for an apparatus for feeding filter segments provided with a drum conveyor having flutes for crosswise movement of filter rods, provided with circular knives situated in knife units mounted in the housing of the head, characterized in that it comprises a housing of the head ( | 01-15-2015 |
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20090145449 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPILING GROUPS OF FILTER SEGMENTS WHEN PRODUCING MULTI-SEGMENT FILTER ASEMBLIES - A method of making segmented filters including moving substantially identical segments of one type at uniform rate to a transferring element, which places each segment separately on an exit path. Setting of the filter segments in a repeating group on the exit path is accomplished by delay in collecting segments by a transferring element in each module of the apparatus. Uniform positioning is effected using the transferring element which includes uniformly spaced drivers, and non-uniform positioning is effected using the transferring element with non-uniformly spaced drivers. The apparatus includes a guiding element positioned adjacent to a cutting drum and has a wall closing a channel for a set of segments drawn out of a flute on the drum. The filter set is led through the channel with the aid of a dog of a chain and is advanced by a worm surface of a pushing together drum. A separator positioned at the end of the channel which separates single filter segments and may be a disc cam pushing out the segment onto the transferring element between two neighbouring drivers into a chamber created by a supporting element. A stream of compressed air from nozzle directed towards the area between a shoe guide and separator helps separate and stabilize the filter segment. | 06-11-2009 |
20110056801 | DEVICE FOR UNLOADING COMPARTMENT TRAYS, USED IN TOBACCO INDUSTRY, FILLED WITH ROD SHAPED ELEMENTS - System having a transitory store (S), in the inlet zone ( | 03-10-2011 |
20110058924 | DEVICE FOR UNLOADING COMPARTMENT TRAYS, USED IN TOBACCO INDUSTRY, FILLED WITH ROD SHAPED ELEMENTS - Device provided for unloading compartment trays ( | 03-10-2011 |
20120073935 | METHOD OF SAFE TRANSFER OF FILTER SEGMENTS IN THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING MULTI-SEGMENT FILTERS - In the manufacture of segment filters, appropriately prepared segments ( | 03-29-2012 |
20120157278 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPILING GROUPS OF FILTER SEGMENTS WHEN PRODUCING MULTI-SEGMENT FILTER ASSEMBLIES - A method of making segmented filters including moving substantially identical segments of one type at uniform rate to a transferring element, which places each segment separately on an exit path. Setting of the filter segments in a repeating group on the exit path is accomplished by delay in collecting segments by a transferring element in each module of the apparatus. Uniform positioning is effected using the transferring element which includes uniformly spaced drivers, and non-uniform positioning is effected using the transferring element with non-uniformly spaced drivers. The apparatus includes a guiding element positioned adjacent to a cutting drum and has a wall closing a channel for a set of segments drawn out of a flute on the drum. The filter set is led through the channel with the aid of a dog of a chain and is advanced by a worm surface of a pushing together drum. | 06-21-2012 |
20120321428 | METHOD OF MASS FLOW CONTROL AND DEVICES FOR MASS FLOW CONTROL - The method of control consists in altering the flow path by means of swing and/or slide shiftable movable elements ( | 12-20-2012 |
20140021014 | DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING FILTER SEGMENTS IN THE PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING MULTI-SEGMENT FILTER RODS - Device for transferring cylindrical segments from a hopper onto a grouping belt is provided with a guiding drum, having flutes on its periphery and a circumferentially closed conveyor which delivers segments to a rotary element with pushers. Conveyor with seats with a catching element for catching segments, and transferring the segments from the conveyor to the element is effected by means of a spiral drum. The device has a push-down element constituted by a cam with a groove of a height corresponding to the diameter of the segment. The catching element has the form of a depression in the body of the seat shaped as a half of a cylinder, corresponding to the diameter of the segment, with locks on edges, whereas the axis of the depression is perpendicular to the direction of motion of the conveyor. | 01-23-2014 |
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20090067512 | MULTI-TIERED QUANTIZATION OF CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION IN MULTIPLE ANTENNA SYSTEMS - A multi-tiered CSI vector quantizer (VQ) is provided for time-correlated channels. The VQ operates by quantizing channel state information by reference to both the current channel state information and a prior channel state quantization. A system is also provided that uses multi-tiered CSI quantizers. Enhanced signaling between the transmitter and receivers is provided in order to facilitate the use of multi-tiered CSI quantizers. | 03-12-2009 |
20090067529 | QUANTIZED CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION PREDICTION IN MULTIPLE ANTENNA SYSTEMS - A CSI vector quantizer (VQ) system is provided for time-correlated channels. The VQ system operates a receiver forwarding quantized channel state information in the form of indices and a transmitter predicting channel state change. The VQ system is aimed at feedback channels, in which bit errors, erasures and delays can occur. The VQ system uses transmitter-side channel prediction algorithms that work with the quantized CSI information and allow the system to recover from feedback channel transmission errors, erasures and delays. Moreover, the techniques can be used to lower the required feedback rate, while keeping the system's throughput at the required level. | 03-12-2009 |
20090265601 | MITIGATION OF TRANSMISSION ERRORS OF QUANTIZED CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION FEEDBACK IN MULTI ANTENNA SYSTEMS - Methods are disclosed for improving communications on feedback transmission channels, in which there is a possibility of bit errors. The basic solutions to counter those errors are: proper design of the CSI vector quantizer indexing (i.e., the bit representation of centroid indices) in order to minimize impact of index errors, use of error detection techniques to expurgate the erroneous indices and use of other methods to recover correct indices. | 10-22-2009 |
20100266054 | QUANTIZATION OF CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION IN MULTIPLE ANTENNA SYSTEMS - We propose a new vector quantization (VQ) algorithm for reducing bit rate used for channel state information feedback in a variety of multiple antenna systems on flat and frequency selective channels. | 10-21-2010 |
20110274182 | MULTI-TIERED QUANTIZATION OF CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION IN MULTIPLE ANTENNA SYSTEMS - A multi-tiered CSI vector quantizer (VQ) is provided for time-correlated channels. The VQ operates by quantizing channel state information by reference to both the current channel state information and a prior channel state quantization. A system is also provided that uses multi-tiered CSI quantizers. Enhanced signaling between the transmitter and receivers is provided in order to facilitate the use of multi-tiered CSI quantizers. | 11-10-2011 |
20110280324 | QUANTIZED CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION PREDICTION IN MULTIPLE ANTENNA SYSTEMS - A CSI vector quantizer (VQ) system is provided for time-correlated channels. The VQ system operates a receiver forwarding quantized channel state information in the form of indices and a transmitter predicting channel state change. The VQ system is aimed at feedback channels, in which bit errors, erasures and delays can occur. The VQ system uses transmitter-side channel prediction algorithms that work with the quantized CSI information and allow the system to recover from feedback channel transmission errors, erasures and delays. Moreover, the techniques can be used to lower the required feedback rate, while keeping the system's throughput at the required level. | 11-17-2011 |
20120114024 | QUANTIZATION OF CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION IN MULTIPLE ANTENNA SYSTEMS - A method of transmission over multiple wireless channels in a multiple antenna system includes storing channel modulation matrices at a transmitter; receiving quantized channel state information at the transmitter from plural receivers; selecting a transmission modulation matrix using the quantized channel state information from the stored channel modulation matrices; and transmitting over the multiple channels to the plural receivers using the selected transmission modulation matrix. In another embodiment, the method includes storing, at one or more receivers, indexes of modulation matrices generated by a capacity enhancing algorithm; upon a selected one of the one or more receivers receiving a transmission from the transmitter, the selected receiver selecting a modulation matrix from the stored modulation matrices that optimizes transmission between the transmitter and the selected receiver; the selected receiver sending an index representing the selected modulation matrix; and receiving the index at the transmitter from the selected receiver. | 05-10-2012 |
20120275534 | MITIGATION OF TRANSMISSION ERRORS OF QUANTIZED CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION FEEDBACK IN MULTI ANTENNA SYSTEMS - Methods are disclosed for improving communications on feedback transmission channels, in which there is a possibility of bit errors. The basic solutions to counter those errors are: proper design of the CSI vector quantizer indexing (i.e., the bit representation of centroid indices) in order to minimize impact of index errors, use of error detection techniques to expurgate the erroneous indices and use of other methods to recover correct indices. | 11-01-2012 |
20140241453 | MITIGATION OF TRANSMISSION ERRORS OF QUANTIZED CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION FEEDBACK IN MULTI ANTENNA SYSTEMS - Methods are disclosed for improving communications on feedback transmission channels, in which there is a possibility of bit errors. The basic solutions to counter those errors are: proper design of the CSI vector quantizer indexing (i.e., the bit representation of centroid indices) in order to minimize impact of index errors, use of error detection techniques to expurgate the erroneous indices and use of other methods to recover correct indices. | 08-28-2014 |
20140247736 | QUANTIZED CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION PREDICTION IN MULTIPLE ANTENNA SYSTEMS - A CSI vector quantizer (VQ) system is provided for time-correlated channels. The VQ system operates a receiver forwarding quantized channel state information in the form of indices and a transmitter predicting channel state change. The VQ system is aimed at feedback channels, in which bit errors, erasures and delays can occur. The VQ system uses transmitter-side channel prediction algorithms that work with the quantized CSI information and allow the system to recover from feedback channel transmission errors, erasures and delays. Moreover, the techniques can be used to lower the required feedback rate, while keeping the system's throughput at the required level. | 09-04-2014 |
20150222337 | QUANTIZATION OF CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION IN MULTIPLE ANTENNA SYSTEMS - A method of transmission over multiple wireless channels in a multiple antenna system includes storing channel modulation matrices at a transmitter; receiving quantized channel state information at the transmitter from plural receivers; selecting a transmission modulation matrix using the quantized channel state information from the stored channel modulation matrices; and transmitting over the multiple channels to the plural receivers using the selected transmission modulation matrix. In another embodiment, the method includes storing, at one or more receivers, indexes of modulation matrices generated by a capacity enhancing algorithm; upon a selected one of the one or more receivers receiving a transmission from the transmitter, the selected receiver selecting a modulation matrix from the stored modulation matrices that optimizes transmission between the transmitter and the selected receiver, the selected receiver sending an index representing the selected modulation matrix; and receiving the index at the transmitter from the selected receiver. | 08-06-2015 |
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20130254963 | Two Piece Drysuit - Two-piece drysuit whereby the top is combined with the lower section by means of a series of overlapping flaps that combine to create a less bulky seal with greater flexibility and comfort to the wearer. The present invention also allows the use of materials in the seal between the 2 pieces that are more stable in ultraviolet light and salt water than those required by the inventions mentioned above thereby providing improved durability. | 10-03-2013 |
20150143621 | Watersport Hiking Support System - A device that provides support for sailors while hiking from a sailing vessel is disclosed. The device includes a garment that is shaped and/or configured to resist the backwards leaning moment of a sailor whilst hiking thereby reducing muscular strain and effort. | 05-28-2015 |
20150191232 | Waterproof Relief Outlet - A relief outlet in a wetsuit that is optionally substantially watertight consisting of a foldable funnel made of an elastic and optionally watertight material. Whereby said funnel is open at one and folded at least 1 time to close the opening when not in use. | 07-09-2015 |
20150257461 | Watersport Hiking Support System - A device that provides support for sailors while hiking from a sailing vessel is disclosed. The device is a pair of sleeves tailored with pockets under each thigh that allow for supporting pads to be inserted in various combinations. The pads are ergonomically designed and can be designed with internal fibreglass battens, or moulded plastic, and optionally in shapes that help apply torque to the boat dynamics. The sleeves are designed with one way stretch to optimise grip to the leg, and constructed in a choice of composite materials to aid durability and comfort. | 09-17-2015 |
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20130274795 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING IMPLANTS FOR PERCUTANEOUS PERFORATION CLOSURE - A device for delivering an implant configured to seal an aperture in a tissue includes: a delivery shaft configured to engage the implant to allow the implant to be maneuvered into sealing engagement with a distal surface of the tissue, the delivery shaft comprising a retaining sleeve comprising a locking projection engagable with a locking recess of the implant to secure the implant to the delivery shaft, and a release sleeve axially slideable relative to the retaining sleeve between a first axial position in which the release sleeve is configured to maintain locking engagement between the locking recess and the locking projection, and a second axial position in which the release sleeve permits the locking projection to disengage the locking recess. | 10-17-2013 |
20140018846 | IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR PERCUTANEOUS PERFORATION CLOSURE - A device for sealing an aperture in a tissue includes: a foot including a distal portion configured to be disposed distal to the tissue when the device is implanted in a position to seal the aperture; and a flexible wing positionable against a distal surface of the tissue adjacent the aperture such that the flexible wing is disposed between the distal portion of the foot and the distal surface adjacent the aperture. | 01-16-2014 |
20140018847 | PERCUTANEOUS PERFORATION CLOSURE SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - A device for sealing an aperture in a tissue includes: an implant configured to seal the aperture when positioned adjacent to the aperture; and a delivery shaft configured to engage the implant to allow the implant to be maneuvered into sealing engagement with a distal surface of the tissue, the delivery shaft comprising a retaining sleeve comprising a locking projection engagable with the locking recess of the implant to secure the implant to the delivery shaft, and a release sleeve axially slideable relative to the retaining sleeve between a first axial position in which the release sleeve is configured to maintain locking engagement between the locking recess and the locking projection, and a second axial position in which the release sleeve permits the locking projection to disengage the locking recess. | 01-16-2014 |
20140345109 | LOADING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PERCUTANEOUS PERFORATION CLOSURE SYSTEMS - A device for folding an implant having a wing into a an overlapped configuration includes a funnel body comprising: a first portion configured to receive and protect the implant when the wing of the implant is in a flat or relaxed state, a second portion proximal to the first portion and configured to engage and fold opposite first and second side portions of the wing of the implant in a predetermined direction when the implant is retracted proximally from the first portion of the funnel body and into the second portion of the funnel body, and an overlap guide configured to direct the path of a first one of the side portions of the wing such that the first and second side portions of the wing are overlapped in a predetermined manner and to prevent respective edges of the first and second side portions of the wing from butting into each other as the first and second side portions of the wing are guided into the overlapping configuration during proximal retraction of the implant relative to the funnel body. | 11-27-2014 |