Abstract: A method for processing of image data is described, wherein an image comprises a matrix of pixels. The method includes: determining differences between a pixel value of a current pixel and a pixel value of a respective adjacent pixel in a number of gradient directions; and encoding the current pixel by replacing the current pixel by the gradient direction having the minimum gradient difference for the current pixel. Thus, the gradient direction is explicitly encoded into the output image data stream.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for automatically removing customer data of a mobile device are disclosed according to various embodiments. In one example, a disclosed method comprises: detecting a mobile device connected to a slot; automatically determining whether the mobile device is valid based on data in a file system; upon determining that the mobile device is valid, automatically determining an operating system managing the mobile device; and automatically removing customer data of the mobile device based on the operating system.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for automatically testing mobile devices are disclosed according to various embodiments. In one example, a disclosed apparatus includes: a robot having a retention device into which the mobile device to be tested is positioned; a test computer having a processor and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing test software for testing the mobile device; and a user monitor electrically connected to the test computer and configured for providing a result of the testing of the mobile device. The mobile device is wirelessly connected to the test computer and has a test application installed thereon corresponding to the test software. The robot is configured for performing interaction and manipulation of the mobile device in cooperation with the test application and the test software during the testing.

Abstract: A gripping device and method for receiving piece objects from above is described. The gripping device includes movable gripping elements for gripping the piece object by way of an inwards movement of the gripping elements, wherein the gripping elements are arranged around a receiving opening which is delimited by the gripping elements, and the gripping device below the receiving opening includes a guide which surrounds the receiving opening for the lateral guidance of the gripping device with the approach of the gripping device onto the piece object. An inner diameter of the guide at a lower end of the guide is larger than a largest possible diameter of the receiving opening, wherein the inner diameter of the guide tapers upwards.

Abstract: A gripping device and method for receiving piece objects from above. The gripping device comprises movable gripping elements for gripping the piece object by way of an inwards movement of the gripping elements, wherein the gripping elements are arranged around a receiving opening which is delimited by the gripping elements, and the gripping device below the receiving opening comprises a guide means which surrounds the receiving opening for the lateral guidance of the gripping device with the approach of the gripping device onto the piece object. An inner diameter of the guide means at a lower end of the guide means is larger than a largest possible diameter of the receiving opening, wherein the inner diameter of the guide means tapers upwards.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cylinder housing (2) for a pressure cylinder (1) of light-weight/hybrid construction, having a support structure (4) comprising an inner tube (6) with ends (7, 8) that are spaced apart in the axial direction, and a first and a second end piece (10, 11) in the region of one of the ends (7, 8) of the inner tube (6). A composite structure (12) made of a fiber-reinforced plastics material is arranged on an outer surface (13) of the inner tube (6). Arranged on an outer surface (16) of the first and the second end piece (10, 11) in each case in a manner distributed over the circumference thereof are a plurality of rod-like winding aids (17) that protrude from the outer surface (16).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cylinder housing (2) for a pressure cylinder (1) of light-weight/hybrid construction, having a support structure (4) comprising an inner tube (6) with ends (7, 8) that are spaced apart in the axial direction, and a first and a second end piece (10, 11) in the region of one of the ends (7, 8) of the inner tube (6). A composite structure (12) made of a fibre-reinforced plastics material is arranged on an outer surface (13) of the inner tube (6). Arranged on an outer surface (16) of the first and the second end piece (10, 11) in each case in a manner distributed over the circumference thereof are a plurality of rod-like winding aids (17) that protrude from the outer surface (16).

Abstract: A cylinder for high-pressure hydraulics is disclosed, with a cylinder sleeve extending between a cylinder base and a cylinder head composed of an inner tube and an outer sleeve made from fiber-reinforced plastic placed on the inner tube. According to the invention, a weight reduction without loss of rigidity may be achieved, whereby the inner tube of the cylinder sleeve screwed to the cylinder base and joined to the outer sleeve in a thrust-resistant or shear-resistant manner engages with the cylinder head in a tensile-resistant manner.

Abstract: A portable test lever including a load arm and a force arm for efficient examination of the tractive capacity and/or an acceleration capacity of a lift. The test lever includes an integrated measuring value sensor, at least one cable receptacle arranged on the load arm and at a distance from the force arm, and a support. A method used to measure the tractive capacity of a lift cable and/or the acceleration capacity of a lift.

Abstract: The invention relates to a test lever system (1) for monitoring the traction behavior of a transport system (2), particularly an elevator system, comprising a test lever (8) which consists of a load arm (14) and a force arm (13). A discharge in the form of a monitoring force is introduced by means of the test lever (8), via a carrier cable securing device, into a cable which is to be tested.

Abstract: The invention relates to a test lever system (1) for monitoring the traction behavior of a transport system (2), particularly an elevator system, comprising a test lever (8) which consists of a load arm (14) and a force arm (13). A discharge in the form of a monitoring force is introduced by means of the test lever (8), via a carrier cable securing device, into a cable which is to be tested.

Abstract: A portable test lever including a load arm and a force arm for efficient examination of the tractive capacity and/or an acceleration capacity of a lift. The test lever includes an integrated measuring value sensor, at least one cable receptacle arranged on the load arm and at a distance from the force arm, and a support. A method used to measure the tractive capacity of a lift cable and/or the acceleration capacity of a lift.

Abstract: There is disclosed an air dryer system for removing moisture from compressed air. The system includes a coil means including a plurality of axially spaced convoluted tubing sections wherein each tubing section has an inlet adapted to be coupled to the compressed moist air to be dried and an outlet. The system further includes a cooling means for reducing the temperature of the moist air within the tubing sections for causing the moisture within the compressed air to condense for forming moisture laden air at the outlets, and a moisture separater directly connected to each of the tubing sections for removing the condensed moisture from the moisture laden air to thereby provide dried air for use by pneumatically operated or controlled tools or the like.