Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting actuation of a deflectable transmitter component, comprising the steps of: recording (20) a measured value (U) corresponding to a deflection of the deflectable transmitter component; comparing (30) the measured value (U) with a predefined threshold value (Us); if a result of the comparison (30) is that a predefined condition has been satisfied (34): storing the measured value (U) as a first measured value (U1); allowing (40) a predefined time difference (?t) to elapse; recording (50) a second measured value (UM) corresponding to a deflection of the transmitter component; and calculating (60) a value representing the actuation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting actuation of a deflectable transmitter component, comprising the steps of: recording (20) a measured value (U) corresponding to a deflection of the deflectable transmitter component; comparing (30) the measured value (U) with a predefined threshold value (Us); if a result of the comparison (30) is that a predefined condition has been satisfied (34): storing the measured value (U) as a first measured value (U1); allowing (40) a predefined time difference (?t) to elapse; recording (50) a second measured value (UM) corresponding to a deflection of the transmitter component; and calculating (60) a value representing the actuation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the operation of a pipe organ, with at least one of the valves being provided as a valve actuated in multiple ways which can be controlled to open at least on the basis of two different note demands. In accordance with the invention, on a note demand on a valve actuated in multiple ways which is already open due to another note demand, the valve actuated in multiple ways is closed for an interruption time period and then opened again. The invention further relates to a method for the operation of a pipe organ, wherein information input at the console is transmitted via a data bus to remote receiver units which are connected to valves and/or stop pallets for their control, with the receiver units determining individually from the information transmitted whether, and if so, which of the valves and/or stop pallets connected to the respective receiver unit are to be opened or closed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the operation of a pipe organ, with at least one of the valves being provided as a valve actuated in multiple ways which can be controlled to open at least on the basis of two different note demands. In accordance with the invention, on a note demand on a valve actuated in multiple ways which is already open due to another note demand, the valve actuated in multiple ways is closed for an interruption time period and then opened again. The invention further relates to a method for the operation of a pipe organ, wherein information input at the console is transmitted via a data bus to remote receiver units which are connected to valves and/or stop pallets for their control, with the receiver units determining individually from the information transmitted whether, and if so, which of the valves and/or stop pallets connected to the respective receiver unit are to be opened or closed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sample support washing container for simultaneous washing of at least two sample slides, with a filling opening, through which the sample slides can be introduced, a liquid supply opening or respectively discharge opening substantially opposite the filling opening and sample slide holding devices, arranged in the washing container such that they can keep the introduced sample slides apart, and a liquid discharge space remains between the introduced sample slides and the liquid supply opening or respectively discharge opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motion element for producing motion in small quantities of liquid comprising a plate-shaped member having two principal surfaces, wherein at least one motion device, which is electrically controllable, is arranged on a first active principal surface to set in motion a liquid which is in contact with the active principal surface, and electrical contact elements for the motion device. The invention furthermore relates to a motion device which can be used with the motion element according to the invention, a cartridge to receive a motion element according to the invention, a reaction device to receive a cartridge according to the invention and a method for producing motion in small quantities of liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for manipulating small quantities of liquid on a solid body surface with at least one defined holding area with wetting properties other than the surroundings, whose material is such that the liquid to be manipulated preferably stays in the holding area, whereby the holding area has at least one constriction zone which cannot be overcome by the liquid due to its surface tension in the normal state, and whereby at least one device for generating an external force is provided substantially in the direction of the at least one constriction zone. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for manipulating small quantities of liquid on solid body surfaces and a method for generating a defined quantity of liquid using the method according to the present invention.