Abstract: A high-voltage sensing device providing full galvanic isolation between a high-voltage domain and a low-voltage domain, wherein the circuit topology of the device resembles that of a Wheatstone bridge, the Wheatstone bridge employing at least one voltage-controlled semiconductor resistor, wherein the circuit also comprises a reference source connected directly to the Wheatstone bridge and the device comprises a number of shielding structures to electrically isolate the high-voltage domain from the low-voltage domain.

Abstract: An implant for fixation of a bone includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and a longitudinal axis defined between the proximal end and the distal end. A plurality of blades are disposed on the shaft, and are helically twisted about the longitudinal axis. At least one of the blades has a variable blade width that increases in a direction along the longitudinal axis. A mechanism for coupling the implant to a second fracture fixation implant may be provided separately or in combination.

Abstract: A high-voltage sensing device providing full galvanic isolation between a high-voltage domain and a low-voltage domain, wherein the circuit topology of the device resembles that of a Wheatstone bridge, the Wheatstone bridge employing at least one voltage-controlled semiconductor resistor, wherein the circuit also comprises a reference source connected directly to the Wheatstone bridge and the device comprises a number of shielding structures to electrically isolate the high-voltage domain from the low-voltage domain.

Abstract: A connecting arrangement (1) for connecting a mower knife drive to a mower knife (7), that moves back and forth along a knife or X-axis, has a driving element (2) and an output element (3). The driving element (2) connects the connecting arrangement (1) to the mower knife drive. The output element (3) connects the connecting arrangement (1) to the mower knife (7). The driving element (2) and the output element (3) rotate relative to one another about three mutually perpendicular axes of rotation (X, Y, Z). Also, the driving element (2) and output element (3) can be moved relative to one another along at least two of the axes of rotation (Y, Z).

Abstract: In a method for determining a filling difference between at least two cylinders of an internal combustion engine, e.g., an Otto-cycle engine, a power output parameter contribution made available by the respective cylinder to a total power output parameter of the internal combustion engine is ascertained for each of the at least two cylinders for different fuel quantities, and an air inhomogeneity between the at least two cylinders is ascertained on the basis of the power output parameter contributions, ascertained for the different fuel quantities, of the at least two cylinders.

Abstract: A method for determining a signal offset between a crankshaft angle signal and a combustion chamber pressure signal in an internal combustion engine, in which an instantaneously measured combustion chamber pressure profile is compared to a calculated, modeled combustion chamber pressure profile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for checking a functionality of a differential pressure measuring unit (31) in an exhaust gas recirculation system (1) of a motor vehicle, and a corresponding exhaust gas recirculation system (1). In an air intake duct (5), a sensor flap (11) is provided downstream of an air filter (9) and upstream of an opening (37) of an exhaust gas recirculation duct (25). This sensor flap (11) is set in two different positions and a value of a pressure drop in the exhaust gas stream is measured for each position as said gas stream flows through an exhaust gas recirculation stream valve (29) provided in the exhaust gas recirculation duct (25). If the measured pressure drop does not significantly change despite the movement of the sensor flap (11), it can be assumed that there is a fault in the differential pressure measuring unit (31).

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for resolving nondeterminism in a behavior model of a computing system under test (SUT). In some implementations, actions include: receiving a behavior model relating to a SUT, the behavior model including two or more nondeterministic transitions; obtaining trace data associated with execution of the SUT across the two or more nondeterministic transitions; determining based on the trace data, two or more transition guards that resolve nondeterminism of the two or more nondeterministic transitions; and associating the two or more transition guards with the two or more nondeterministic transitions to provide an extended behavior model.

Abstract: A method for adapting the adaptation values for the adaptation of fuel injection quantities of an internal combustion engine, to which fuel is supplyable via a mixed operation of two injection types, a first adaptation value for adapting a first injection quantity specification according to which the internal combustion engine is operated by a first injection type, and a second adaptation value for adapting a second injection quantity specification according to which the internal combustion engine is operated by a second injection type, the adaptation values being each adapted in defined, not overlapping adaptation ranges as a function of the operating state, at least one of the adaptation ranges including operating states in which fuel is supplied to the internal combustion engine via both injection types.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media determining a behavior model of a computing system under test. In some implementations, actions include executing, using a user interface of a computing SUT, an initial test script on the SUT; recording, after executing the initial test script, a state of the SUT in the behavior model by observing one or more events that can be triggered using the user interface of the SUT; and iteratively refining the behavior model until an end condition is reached by generating one or more new test scripts, executing the new test scripts on the SUT to test unobserved behavior, and recording one or more new states reached by executing the new test scripts on the SUT in the behavior model.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media for resolving nondeterminism in a behavior model of a computing system under test (SUT). In some implementations, actions include: receiving a behavior model relating to a SUT, the behavior model including two or more nondeterministic transitions; obtaining trace data associated with execution of the SUT across the two or more nondeterministic transitions; determining based on the trace data, two or more transition guards that resolve nondeterminism of the two or more nondeterministic transitions; and associating the two or more transition guards with the two or more nondeterministic transitions to provide an extended behavior model.

Abstract: An implant for fixation of a bone includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and a longitudinal axis defined between the proximal end and the distal end. A plurality of blades are disposed on the shaft, and are helically twisted about the longitudinal axis. At least one of the blades has a variable blade width that increases in a direction along the longitudinal axis. A mechanism for coupling the implant to a second fracture fixation implant may be provided separately or in combination.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to devices, systems and methods for the internal fixation of bone fractures, and particularly, to intramedullary fracture fixation devices such as those used in, for example, the treatment of long bone fractures. An IM rod preferably is provided with multiple curved sections in different planes preferably designed to conform with the long bones of a patient, both during insertion and in the rod's final position in the long bone. In addition, the overlap of portions of the curved sections results in a co-planar curvature of portions of the IM rod which assist in the insertion process by guiding the proper rotation of the IM rod as it is inserted into the bone. Spiraling flutes extending down the distal portion of the rod also assist in properly guiding and orienting the rod about its longitudinal axis during insertion such that the appropriate segment of the curved rod conforms with the appropriate portion of the long bone at the appropriate place.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure include methods, systems, and computer-readable storage mediums for supporting software application extensions including receiving, by the one or more processors, application information associated with a to-be-extended application, the application including a plurality of logical layers and including a computer-executable application that can be executed using one or more computing devices; processing, by the one or more processors, the application information; providing, based on the processing, graphical representations of one or more extensible artifacts associated with the application; displaying a first graphical representation within a browser interface, the first graphical representation being based on a first logical layer of the plurality of logical layers, the browser interface being provided as a computer-executable program that is executed using the one or more processors; and receiving user input provided using the browser interface, and in response to t

Abstract: With an apparatus for the shock absorption of rope structures, in particular for rockfall, land slide and snow barriers, at least one intermediate piece (1; 1?) deformable by tensile forces is provided which is accommodated within a rope subjected to tension. The intermediate piece (1, 1?) comprises one or more longitudinal elements (7, 8, 20) which can respectively be in the form of a strip, bar, wire, rope and/or strand. The longitudinal element or elements (7, 8, 20) are connected by their one end (7a, 8a; 20a) to the one rope end. On the other hand, they are guided about a deflection element (10; 10?) connected to the other rope end. Means are provided by means of which the deflection angle of the longitudinal element or elements formed upon loading the intermediate piece (1, 1?) is substantially sustained. The shock absorption characteristics can thus be better defined and optimised.

Abstract: Automated checking of test cases when the underlying test model has been modified includes verifying the structure of the original test cases against the new (modified) test model. Verified test cases are assessed by manipulating the new test model to produce corresponding manipulated test models. A test case is still valid for the new test model if a test case can be generated from its corresponding manipulated test model.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage media determining a behavior model of a computing system under test. In some implementations, actions include executing, using a user interface of a computing SUT, an initial test script on the SUT; recording, after executing the initial test script, a state of the SUT in the behavior model by observing one or more events that can be triggered using the user interface of the SUT; and iteratively refining the behavior model until an end condition is reached by generating one or more new test scripts, executing the new test scripts on the SUT to test unobserved behavior, and recording one or more new states reached by executing the new test scripts on the SUT in the behavior model.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a substrate provided with a doping of a first type, on which an electronic circuit is provided surrounded by a circuit portion of the substrate provided with a doping of a second type; at least one pad for connecting the electronic circuit to an external device outside the substrate, surrounded by a pad portion provided with a doping of the second type; a sensing device comprising a sensor portion of the substrate provided with a doping of the first type, for sensing a parameter forming a measure for a local electrical potential of the substrate; and an evaluation unit connected to the sensing device, for providing an evaluation signal based on a difference between the parameter and a reference value.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure include methods, systems, and computer-readable storage mediums for supporting software application extensions including receiving, by the one or more processors, application information associated with a to-be-extended application, the application including a plurality of logical layers and including a computer-executable application that can be executed using one or more computing devices; processing, by the one or more processors, the application information; providing, based on the processing, graphical representations of one or more extensible artifacts associated with the application; displaying a first graphical representation within a browser interface, the first graphical representation being based on a first logical layer of the plurality of logical layers, the browser interface being provided as a computer-executable program that is executed using the one or more processors; and receiving user input provided using the browser interface, and in response to t

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate on which an electronic circuit is provided. One or more pads may be present which can connect the electronic circuit to an external device outside the substrate. A current meter is electrically in contact with at least a part of the substrate and/or the pad. The meter can measure a parameter forming a measure for an amount of a current flowing between the substrate and at least one of the at least one pad. A control unit is connected to the current meter and the electronic circuit, for controlling the electronic circuit based on the measured parameter.