Abstract: The invention relates to an optical module for a cellular phone having an image sensor comprising a light sensitive upper side for detecting and converting optical signals into electrical signals, an imaging device for imaging the optical signals on the image sensor, and a circuit board comprising an upper side and a lower side electrically and mechanically connected to the image sensor. In order to create a particularly flat optical module, for example for integration into a cellular phone, the invention provides that the circuit board has a recess in which the image sensor is disposed such that a lower side of the image sensor is substantially located at the same height as the lower side of the circuit board.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical module for a cellular phone having an image sensor comprising a light sensitive upper side for detecting and converting optical signals into electrical signals, an imaging device for imaging the optical signals on the image sensor, and a circuit board comprising an upper side and a lower side electrically and mechanically connected to the image sensor. In order to create a particularly flat optical module, for example for integration into a cellular phone, the invention provides that the circuit board has a recess in which the image sensor is disposed such that a lower side of the image sensor is substantially located at the same height as the lower side of the circuit board.

Abstract: To increase the throughput capacity when decorating objects, an apparatus and method include at least two transport carriages which are respectively moved by a drive device and on each of which is mounted a respective holder for carrying at least one object. The apparatus has at least one decorating station. The holder of a transport carriage is mounted thereto, movable perpendicularly to the direction of movement of the transport carriage. The at least two transport carriages are guided in at least portion-wise manner on mutually separate carriage tracks.

Abstract: In a method and an apparatus for printing on material in web form print images are successively applied to the web by a transfer cylinder. The web is continuously drawn into the printing station and the speed at which the web is moved in the printing station during a printing operation is greater than the speed at which it is drawn into the printing station. After the printing operation the web is positioned in the printing station for the following printing operation relative to the transfer cylinder which is not in contact with the web during a part of a revolution of 360.degree., and at the same time the path of the web is altered in accordance with the change in the speed thereof. The web is driven by the impression cylinder which is associated with the transfer cylinder and around the peripheral surface of which the web partially passes. Positioning of the web for the respectively following printing operation is implemented by a change in the rotary movement of the impression cylinder.

Abstract: In a method and an apparatus for printing on material in web form print images are successively applied to the web by a transfer cylinder. The web is continuously drawn into the printing station and the speed at which the web is moved in the printing station during a printing operation is greater than the speed at which it is drawn into the printing station. After the printing operation the web is positioned in the printing station for the following printing operation relative to the transfer cylinder which is not in contact with the web during a part of a revolution of 360°, and at the same time the path of the web is altered in accordance with the change in the speed thereof. The web is driven by the impression cylinder which is associated with the transfer cylinder and around the peripheral surface of which the web partially passes. Positioning of the web for the respectively following printing operation is implemented by a change in the rotary movement of the impression cylinder.

Abstract: In an apparatus for decorating stiff objects, the objects are transported stepwise along an arcuate conveyor path. Printing stations and drying stations are arranged alternately along the conveyor path with the printing stations at a level above the conveyor path and the drying stations at a level below the conveyor path. Holders for the objects are reciprocatable upwardly and downwardly to permit vertical movements of the objects during the printing operation and/or for setting the objects in different heightwise positions in different stations. The holders for the objects are subdivided into first and second groups, wherein the holders of each group are adjustable in respect of height independently of the holders of the respective other group. The printing stations are screened from view in relation to the drying stations by screening members.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for the graphical reproduction of the surface of objects, in which additional prisms are placed in the path of the detection beam between a scanning prism and an optoelectric sensor. Such optical devices are particularly suited for taking fingerprints. At least one of the additional prisms located in the path of the detection beam is designed as a reflecting prism, which has an incoming beam surface and an exiting beam surface that can be located together on a prism surface, and a reflective back area onto which the incoming light falls inside the prism.

Abstract: In an apparatus for decorating stiff objects, the objects are transported stepwise along an arcuate conveyor path. Printing stations and drying stations are arranged alternately along the conveyor path with the printing stations at a level above the conveyor path and the drying stations at a level below the conveyor path. Holders for the objects are reciprocatable upwardly and downwardly to permit vertical movements of the objects during the printing operation and/or for setting the objects in different heightwise positions in different stations. The holders for the objects are subdivided into first and second groups, wherein the holders of each group are adjustable in respect of height independently of the holders of the respective other group. The printing stations are screened from view in relation to the drying stations by screening members.

Abstract: In a method and an apparatus for printing on material in web form print images are successively applied to the web by a transfer cylinder. The web is continuously drawn into the printing station and the speed at which the web is moved in the printing station during a printing operation is greater than the speed at which it is drawn into the printing station. After the printing operation the web is positioned in the printing station for the following printing operation relative to the transfer cylinder which is not in contact with the web during a part of a revolution of 360°, and at the same time the path of the web is altered in accordance with the change in the speed thereof. The web is driven by the impression cylinder which is associated with the transfer cylinder and around the peripheral surface of which the web partially passes. Positioning of the web for the respectively following printing operation is implemented by a change in the rotary movement of the impression cylinder.

Abstract: A light curtain system is provided for establishing a protective light curtain for a tool in a system for processing objects such as wafers, and is particularly provided as a safety device for an operator of the tool. The light curtain system includes a first light curtain component of invisible light beams. A receiver and an emitter form edges of the protective light curtain from the invisible light beams. In addition, a second light curtain component of visible light beams is provided. The visible light beams are directed and transmitted adjacent and in parallel to the light beams of invisible light for forming a part of the protective light curtain and for making the protective light curtain visible for an operator. The second light curtain component of visible light beams is activated at least temporarily.

Abstract: A light curtain system is provided for establishing a protective light curtain for a tool in a system for processing objects such as wafers, and is particularly provided as a safety device for an operator of the tool. The light curtain system includes a first light curtain component of invisible light beams. A receiver and an emitter form edges of the protective light curtain from the invisible light beams. In addition, a second light curtain component of visible light beams is provided. The visible light beams are directed and transmitted adjacent and in parallel to the light beams of invisible light for forming a part of the protective light curtain and for making the protective light curtain visible for an operator. The second light curtain component of visible light beams is activated at least temporarily.