Abstract: A method for updating program parameters deposited in a local configuration datafile, whereby a server is asked whether a new parameter datafile exists and this is potentially called from the server and transmitted into the local configuration datafile.

Abstract: Disclosed are an arrangement and an operating method for determining the position of a peripheral system in a computer system, in which a predetermined operation of the peripheral system sets a marker in a diagnostic system which can be queried and the address of which enables the position to be determined.

Abstract: A method and circuit for converting the image format of three-dimensional electronic images produced with line polarization wherein, given that television pictures are transmitted with different line resolution and displayed on devices whose line resolution does not coincide with the line resolution of the transmitted images, lines are not only respectively inserted or skipped, but also transposed with one another.

Abstract: An inwardly directed wall projection that comprises a supporting edge proceeding parallel to the insertion direction and an aperture for a screw to be applied from the outside is provided at one of the two side walls of a cage-like chassis for the acceptance of at least one horizontally introducible drive carrier securable with a screwed connection. Spring elements are provided at the opposite side wall, so that the drive carrier pulled against the wall projection with the screw is secured parallel to the insertion direction free of play and protected against twisting.

Abstract: A method for synchronization of concurrently running processes, in which, before it starts, each process is assigned a memory word which can be changed only by this process but can be read by all the other processes involved. This memory word is incremented twice for each synchronization step. Before each incrementation, a process waits until the memory word assigned to it is less than or equal to the values in the other memory words.

Abstract: Given a CD-ROM drive having a plurality of speed ranges selectable in n-fold graduation and having linearly reduced rotational speeds within each speed range respectively between outer and inner sector and having the prescription that a reduction of the rotational speed automatically ensues given a negative read result, control means are provided that effective switching into a lower speed range when a predetermined noise level is upwardly transgressed and/or when vibrations occur.

Abstract: In a storage cassette which can be inserted into a receiving module, intended for receiving a bill cassette, of an automatic bank teller, and has on its front wall (12)—seen in the insertion direction—a withdrawal opening which can be closed by a flap and into which drawing-off elements (14) of a drawing-off device of the receiving module reach in order to withdraw sheet-shaped objects (62) from the cassette in the inserted state of the latter, there are arranged a printing device (28) for printing sheet-shaped printing carriers (24), a device (18, 20) for storing a supply (22) of printing carriers and a transport device (31) for transporting a printing carrier (24) through the printing device (28) up to a withdrawal position in which the printing carrier (62) is located parallel to the front wall (12) in the region of the withdrawal opening.

Abstract: Method and circuit arrangement for independent operation of a plurality of visual display units (210-216) from one screen control unit (10), which can emit clock signals and a number of character-related or pixel-related video data signals corresponding to the line and column resolution of a two-dimensional rectangular raster image which is to be displayed on a visual display unit. Rectangular subareas of a full screen format are in this case displayed on one of the visual display units (210-216).

Abstract: A method and system for a coherence protocol for buffer memories which covers interventions in multiprocessor data processing units, wherein a bus coupler maps the coherence protocol of a system bus onto a local bus and, in the event that an intervention relates to a buffer line which is in the write register, transfer this buffer line from the write register via the local bus to the intervention register.

Abstract: The invention provides a front cover which, in addition to a front panel, comprises an immediately adjacent function strip which can be equipped optionally with a number of application-specific accessory modules, plug connections, connection sockets, infrared receivers or the like and can have a multi-functional panel, matched to the respective equipment, fitted onto it.

Abstract: In order to control the operating voltage of a fan in electrical equipment, the temperature of an output diode (D) of an output circuit of the power supply of the electrical equipment is monitored. The operating voltage of the fan is controlled as a function of the component temperature of this physical element such that up to a limit temperature, which is in the region of the maximum permissible component temperature of a physical element which absolutely becomes the hottest, the operating voltage of the fan is regulated at a constant, minimum level. The operating voltage is then regulated to rise continuously and rapidly up to a maximum operating voltage at which, although the component temperature of the physical element which absolutely becomes the hottest is still above the limit temperature, it is below the maximum permissible component temperature of this physical element, however.

Abstract: A method for converting an object code (OC1) for a source hardware (M1) into an equivalent program code (PC2) that comprises a program part (PT2) and a data part (DT2), whereby a code transformer (CT) analyzes each command of the object code (OC1) for the source hardware (M) and generates at least one corresponding entry in the program part (PT2) of the program code (PC2) from it is developed in that at least one data part (DT1) of the object code (OC1) for the source hardware (M1) and at most the complete object code (OC1) for the source hardware (M1) is accepted into the data part (DT2) of the program code (PC2). Such a method is flexible and offers high efficiency both in the conversion as well as in the running of the converted program code (PC2).

Abstract: Apparatus and method for the secured dispensing of bank papers. A signed enable message contains an overall value of the bank papers to be dispensed. A verifier checks the signature and the overall value is compared with the sum of the values of the bank papers to be dispensed. From the comparison and the incorporation of the testing of the signature, a blocking signal for the dispensing from a dispense opening is produced, as long as the signature is invalid or the overall value is smaller than the sum.

Abstract: In a bill container capable of being pushed into a receiving module and with a front panel actuable by an actuating lever and a detent lever which can be adjusted between a release position, a first intermediate position, which the detent lever assumes as a function of the opening movement of the actuating lever, and a detaining position, in which the detent lever retains the actuating lever in its closing position, the detent lever is coupled to an electromechanical setting device, by means of which, when the bill container is pushed in, the detent lever can be adjusted into a mechanically secured second intermediate position, out of which the detent lever can be adjusted into its release position as a function of the closing movement of the actuating lever.

Abstract: A modular operator unit, in particular for a cash register, having a block which includes a display unit and/or at least one keypad and/or a swipe-through magnetic card reader and which has a cable duct extending through the block to peripheral devices attached to opposing ends of the block and wherein one of the peripheral devices can be pivoted about a horizontal or a vertical axis and the other of the peripheral devices can be flange-mounted to a side wall or opposing end of the block.

Abstract: A slide-in module for hard disk drives which enables a “hot-replace” function that assures continuous motions, a precise guidance when replacing hard disk drives and an all around shielding in the built-in condition. The slide-in module includes ejectors laterally inserted into the front, a shielding plate behind the front and contact rails laterally contactable from the outside at side walls having angle pieces that are electrically connectable to grounding surfaces of a hard disk drive arranged within the slide-in module.

Abstract: A dispensing device employs a mechanical touch sensor. The mechanical touch sensor includes a touching level with a magnet that generates a magnetic field and a Hall generator that interacts with the magnetic field to generate an output corresponding to a thickness of the sheet material for verifying a correct transport of the sheet material.

Abstract: Energy-saving operating method, in which the disconnecting device records in a nonvolatile memory that temporary disconnection occurred, and thereupon does not execute test and diagnostic routines upon reactivation or does so to a reduced extent.

Abstract: A peripheral device kit for the workstation of a goods invoicing system in which a display and input unit can be mounted either on a printer box or on a base box.

Abstract: An ink jet printer has an ink filling device for an ink jet print head wherein the ink jet print head can be filled with the filling device. The ink filling device has an ink reservoir and a discharge opening. The print head has an ink chamber with a feed opening for ink and can be filled when it is installed in an ink jet printer. The discharge opening is arranged in a hollow body with a variable-volume that moves ink from the ink reservoir when the volume is increased and that discharges ink via the discharge opening when the volume is decreased.