Abstract: In an audio system that includes at least one audio output element for outputting audio signals, one or more audio settings, from a plurality of audio settings supported in the audio system, may be determined based on a selected audio mode supported in the audio system and mapping data. The mapping data defines, for at least the selected audio mode, valid values for at least one audio setting. At least one user control element may be configured to enable a user input that includes a selection for the one or more audio settings, with the configuring including adjusting operation of the at least one user control element, and the adjusting including enabling for selection or setting, via the at least one user control element, values for the user input that match or correspond to only the valid values for the at least one audio setting.

Abstract: A system configured to output an indication of engagement with a device. The system includes at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The memory is configured to store instructions. The at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the system to monitor usage of the device, determine the indication of engagement with the device based on the usage of the device, and output the indication of engagement with the device.

Abstract: A method for producing an energy storage cell is provided. According to the method, a housing having a base, a tapping plate, and a wound electrode assembly are provided. The wound electrode assembly is connected to the tapping plate, and the tapping plate, which is connected to the wound electrode assembly, is arranged in the housing. The tapping plate and the base of the housing are connected to each other via laser beam welding.

Abstract: A data storage system including a docking station, and a dockable external data storage device operates in an underwater environment. The dockable external data storage device includes a housing, a memory disposed within the housing to store data, and a connector assembly mounted on the housing. The connector assembly includes at least one optical transmitter configured to transfer data from the memory to a corresponding optical receiver in the docking station. The connector assembly also includes a self-passivating electrical contact configured to transfer electrical power to the dockable external data storage device from a corresponding power contact in the docking station.

Abstract: A holding device for battery cells for constructing a high-voltage storage module which can be used for electrically operated motor vehicles is provided. The battery cells, in a P assembly (i.e. interconnected in parallel), are provided with a minimally thin thermal insulating layer and, encased in this way, are brought into direct contact with each other in a self-holding arrangement. The intermediate spaces between the battery cells, which battery cells have been provided with the insulating layer and, encased in this way, have been brought into contact with each other, are preferably filled with a thermally conductive potting compound. The thermally conductive potting compound can additionally have high electrical conductivity and thus, in addition to the heat transfer, can also establish the contacting of the anodes in the P assembly if the anodes are also encased by the potting compound.

Abstract: A protective device for battery cells, a plurality of which are assembled to form a module for an electric drive of a vehicle, has a frame made of plastic provided between the battery cells and coated with a fire-retardant coating. The frame laterally separates each battery cell from the other battery cells. A further fire-retardant coating is preferably additionally applied directly onto a housing of the battery cells. An air gap can be provided between each battery cell and each separation chamber of the frame.

Abstract: A method for operating a battery with a hermetically sealed housing configured as a hardcase and containing at least one electrochemical cell based on an organic electrolyte is described. The method includes: opening the housing at a point configured to create a point of access to a housing interior so as to vent the at least one cell; and, after the opening, hermetically re-sealing the point of access to the housing interior. A battery which can be operated by this method is also described.

Abstract: A battery cell assembly includes a frame and multiple battery cells which are held in cell-individual recesses of the frame so as to be aligned parallel to one another. A respective gap filler is arranged between lateral surfaces of the battery cells and the recess inner faces facing the lateral surfaces, said gap filler connecting the battery cells and the frame together. The frame is made of a solid, dimensionally stable, and thermally conductive material, and the gap filler is made of a permanently deformable thermally conductive material. Furthermore, the inner faces of the recesses extend in the vertical direction of the battery cells over the entire length thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns an Interoperability Environment comprising: a core software engine comprising means to collect and transfer electronic data from any number of sources including medical devices, clinical information systems, hospital information systems, a means to apply rules to improve compliance with hospital approved protocols, standards and guidances, a means to update all subsystems using any given parameter when the parameter is updated in the official recognized source of truth for that parameter, a means to populate the CIS with all required patient information, while at the same time maintaining all quality and process control data in a format supporting advanced analytics separate from the CIS data, a means to communicate notifications to any number of remote electronic devices without limitation of platform and comprising a hardware eco system comprising means to collect, translate, store and send electronic data to the core software engine for any electronic source via communication methods

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for obtaining data for at least one portion within at least one luminal or hollow sample can be provided. For example, the apparatus can include a first optical arrangement configured to transceive at least one electromagnetic radiation to and from the portion(s). The apparatus can also include a wavelength dispersive second arrangement, which can be configured to disperse the electromagnetic radiation(s). A housing can be provided with a shape of a pill, and enclosing the first and second arrangements.

Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.

Abstract: Case accessories for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a case accessory may include a base configured to sit on a working surface, a support coupled to the base and configured to support a portable electronic device in an elevated position, a rotational mechanism coupled to the support configured to allow the holder to rotate in one or more directions relative to the support, and a holder coupled to the rotational mechanism and configured to secure the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A battery device includes a plurality of battery cells with individual cell cases. For each of the battery cells, an individual layer arrangement including a cell-side carrier layer and an outside reflecting layer abuts against a side of the cell case facing at least one other of the battery cells.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for obtaining data for at least one portion within at least one luminal or hollow sample can be provided. For example, the apparatus can include a first optical arrangement configured to transceive at least one electromagnetic radiation to and from the portion(s). The apparatus can also include a wavelength dispersive second arrangement, which can be configured to disperse the electromagnetic radiation(s). A housing can be provided with a shape of a pill, and enclosing the first and second arrangements.

Abstract: An electrochemical energy storage cell includes multiple electrodes of a first polarity and multiple electrodes of a second polarity that are arranged in an electrode stack. Each of the electrodes of the first polarity has a first arrester lug which protrudes out of the electrode stack on a first side of the electrode stack, and each of the electrodes of the second polarity has a second arrester lug which protrudes out of the electrode stack on a second side of the electrode stack. The electrode stack is arranged in a housing which is connected to the first arrester lug in an electrically conductive manner. A connection element which is arranged in a housing wall of the housing and is electrically connected to the second arrester lug is electrically insulated from the housing and is configured to electrically connect the exterior of the housing and the second arrester lug.

Abstract: An apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can include a first section(s) and a second section(s) which can have a cross-section that can be smaller than that of the first section. The first and second sections can be a particular section and can include memory-forming characteristics. An imaging arrangement can be in communication with the first section or the second section. The particular section can have a first shape when the particular section can be constrained, and the particular section can have a second shape when the particular section can be unconstrained. The second shape can be more curved than the first shape.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for obtaining data for at least one portion within at least one luminal or hollow sample can be provided. For example, the apparatus can include a first optical arrangement configured to transceive at least one electromagnetic radiation to and from the portion(s). The apparatus can also include a wavelength dispersive second arrangement, which can be configured to disperse the electromagnetic radiation(s). A housing can be provided with a shape of a pill, and enclosing the first and second arrangements.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous redox flow battery comprising a negative electrode immersed in an aqueous liquid negative electrolyte, a positive electrode immersed in an aqueous liquid positive electrolyte, and a cation-permeable separator (e.g., a porous membrane, film, sheet, or panel) between the negative electrolyte from the positive electrolyte. During charging and discharging, the electrolytes are circulated over their respective electrodes. The electrolytes each comprise an electrolyte salt (e.g., a lithium or sodium salt), a redox reactant. The negative redox reactant comprises a pyridinium compound of Formula (I) as described in the specification.