Abstract: The method includes automatic creation of mapping definitions. The method further includes analyzing an external data structure, wherein the external data structure has one or more elements. The method further includes determining a path length and a number of occurrences for each element of a first set of elements of the one or more elements. The method further includes generating at least one query statement for the first set of elements. The method further includes generating mapping definitions based, at least in part on the at least one generated query statement and the path length of each element of the first set of elements.

Abstract: A portal is connected to a social backend. The portal comprises an integration component communicating with the social backend. Functionality of the social backend is integrated into the portal system by creating at least one portal object that is associated with at least one social object. The integration component comprises a portal listening component listening to events triggered by running applications of the portal, and creates an event list by filtering events associated with the social backend. A backend processing component keeps portal applications in synchronization with the social backend regarding changes on a portal side. A backend query component queries application programming interfaces of the social backend for current social objects and their states. A portal model processing component calculates actions based on passed in states of current social objects from the backend query component, and invokes corresponding application programming interface calls on the portal.

Abstract: A portal system comprises a portal connected to at least one social backend, a portal object generator for creating a page in the portal, and a backend processing component. The portal system further performs a method comprising: integrating functionality of said at least one social backend into said portal system; implementing association information as meta data entries containing information about a social object of said at least one social backend; receiving a notification about creation of new portal objects by an integration component; creating a new instance of a social object within said at least one social backend by said integration component; receiving a new identification from a newly created social object by said integration component; inserting new social object identification into meta data of said newly created social object; and representing said social object as a portal object to a portal user.

Abstract: A structure stamp has a flexible stamp which has a microstructured or nanostructured stamp surface for embossing of an embossing structure which corresponds to the stamp surface on an embossing surface, and a frame for clamping the stamp. Moreover, the invention relates to a device for embossing an embossing pattern on an embossing surface with the following features: a stamp receiver for accommodating and moving a structure stamp, an embossing material receiver for accommodating and placing an embossing material opposite the structure stamp, and an embossing element drive for moving an embossing element along the structure stamp.

Abstract: A security and/or identification device including an integrated circuit and an antenna or a battery, and methods of manufacturing and using the same, are disclosed. The integrated circuit is on a substrate to be applied, affixed or attached to a package or container, and includes a set of connection pads electrically connectable to an external component, and a memory storing a unique identification number. The antenna or battery may be on the same or a different substrate. The antenna receives a first wireless signal, transmits a second wireless signal, and enables the integrated circuit to extract power from the first wireless signal. The battery provides power to the integrated circuit. The connection pads may be electrically connectable to one or more sensing lines, and the integrated circuit may further include a continuity sensor configured to determine a continuity state of the package/container.

Abstract: An intermediary access device enables a user electronic device to communicate with a vehicle's onboard computer system. A first wireless transceiver of the intermediary access device is used to establish a secure wireless communication channel between the intermediary access device and a vehicle on-board computer system. A second wireless transceiver of the intermediary access device is used to establish a user-initiated communication channel between the intermediary access device and a user electronic device. User commands and vehicle information can then be transmitted between the vehicle on-board computer system and the user electronic device via the intermediary access device in a safe, secure and efficient manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a side-channel machine having a housing, located in the housing side-channel for guiding a gas, and at least one gas inlet opening which is formed in the housing and is fluidically connected to the side-channel. Furthermore, the side-channel machine has at least one gas inlet pipe which connects to the at least one gas inlet opening. The side-channel machine further comprises at least one gas outlet opening and at least one gas outlet pipe which connects to the at least one gas outlet opening. Furthermore, the side-channel machine has an impeller that can be made to rotate in the housing, with impeller blades, which bound impeller cells arranged in the side-channel, for delivering the gas in the impeller cells from the at least one gas inlet opening to the at least one gas outlet opening. The side-channel machine further has at least one interrupter arranged between the at least one gas inlet opening and the at least one gas outlet opening.

Abstract: A structure stamp with a flexible stamp which has a microstructured or nanostructured stamp surface for embossing of an embossing structure which corresponds to the stamp surface on an embossing surface, and a frame for clamping the stamp. Moreover, the invention relates to a device for embossing an embossing pattern on an embossing surface with the following features: a stamp receiver for accommodating and moving a structure stamp, an embossing material receiver for accommodating and placing an embossing material opposite the structure stamp, an embossing element drive for moving an embossing element along the structure stamp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides having xanthan degrading activity, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.

Abstract: A cyber-security device includes a processor operable to process messages with a data validation rule-set; an external communication interface configured for bi-directional data communication between the processor and external networks or systems; and an internal communication interface configured for bi-directional data communication between the processor and a safety-critical control device, wherein the data received by the processor via either the external or internal communication interface is blocked, sanitized, or passed by the appropriate rule-set, depending on whether the data conform to validation criteria established by the rule-set. The processor analyzes the data, preferably byte-by-byte, with the data in each byte being required to conform to the rule-set validation criteria before being passed from the processor to the appropriate interface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having xanthan degrading activity, catalytic domains and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides and catalytic domains. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides and catalytic domains.

Abstract: A method for a mobile payment transaction using a mobile communication device include reading a unique product ID by means of the mobile communication device by a user of the mobile communication device; retrieving product information relating to the unique product ID from a product billing server, and deciding whether the product ID is a purchase item product or a time-dependent article product. The method also include initiating a mobile payment operation by the user of the mobile communication device on the basis of the unique product ID, sending payment information from the mobile communication device to a payment server on the basis of the unique product ID, and forming a communications link from the payment server to a product billing server on the basis of the payment information.

Abstract: A cyber-security device includes a processor operable to process messages with a data validation rule-set; an external communication interface configured for bi-directional data communication between the processor and external networks or systems; and an internal communication interface configured for bi-directional data communication between the processor and a safety-critical control device, wherein the data received by the processor via either the external or internal communication interface is blocked, sanitized, or passed by the appropriate rule-set, depending on whether the data conform to validation criteria established by the rule-set. The processor analyzes the data, preferably byte-by-byte, with the data in each byte being required to conform to the rule-set validation criteria before being passed from the processor to the appropriate interface.

Abstract: A position-measuring device includes a first assembly and a second assembly. The first assembly, installable on a first object, has a profiled element that bears a scale having a first and second measuring graduation. The second assembly, installable on a second object, has a first scanning unit that is movable along a travel path in a measuring direction to scan the first measuring graduation. A position of the first object relative to the second object is therefore measurable. A second scanning unit is mounted on the profiled element so as to enable the second measuring graduation to be scanned, and is positioned in a way that allows the first scanning unit to traverse collision-free along the travel path at a distance spaced apart from the second scanning unit orthogonally to the measuring direction such that a displacement of the scale relative to the first object is measurable.

Abstract: The method includes automatic creation of mapping definitions. The method further includes analyzing an external data structure, wherein the external data structure has one or more elements. The method further includes determining a path length and a number of occurrences for each element of a first set of elements of the one or more elements. The method further includes generating at least one query statement for the first set of elements. The method further includes generating mapping definitions based, at least in part on the at least one generated query statement and the path length of each element of the first set of elements.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a vibration membrane assembly for a speaker, a method for producing a vibration membrane assembly and a speaker. The assembly comprises a vibration membrane and a vibration membrane carrier ring.

Abstract: A lithium-ion battery cell includes a housing with an electrode arrangement and a temperature sensor that is arranged in the interior of the housing. The temperature sensor has an electro-thermal oscillator that converts a temperature into a frequency. A motor vehicle includes the lithium-ion battery cell.

Abstract: A cyber-security system, including a device and associated method, provides secure communications bi-directionally between an external network and an internal network, including a supervisor control and data acquisition (SCADA) device. The device includes a processor in data communication with the external and internal networks that is programmed with a rule-set establishing validation criteria configured to validate data received from the external and internal networks. The processor is operable in an operational mode to pass between the external and internal networks only data that are compliant with the validation criteria. The processor may be configured to save certain validated data indicating a system state that can inform the application of the rule-set to data. The processor is re-programmable with a new rule-set only in a programming mode. The device includes a switch that is manually operable to switch the processor from the operational mode to the programming mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to software development in a networked environment, and in particular to method and system for automatically assisted generation of composite applications (44) which are composed of a plurality of instantiable components, wherein a composite application infrastructure (CAI) component (15) handles application instances (19) during runtime and manages connections and data flow between said components of a composite application, and wherein a templating application infrastructure (TAI) component (13) manages templates (23) which contain references to said instantiable components.

Abstract: A side channel machine arrangement comprises a side channel machine (1) and a fluid connection device (2). The side channel machine (1) has a housing (5), side channels arranged in the housing (5) and fluid inlet openings (11) provided in said housing, which have a flow connection to the side channels to introduce a fluid to be conveyed into the side channels, at least one fluid outlet, which is provided on the housing (5) and has a flow connection to the side channels to discharge the fluid from the side channels, and an impeller that is mounted so that it can be rotatably driven in the housing (5). The fluid connection device (2) is used to connect the side channel machine (1) to a fluid supply line. It comprises a first fluid connection mechanism (3), which is provided on the housing (5) and has a flow connection to the fluid inlet openings (11), and a second fluid connection mechanism (4), which has a fluid inlet piece (29) for connection to the fluid supply line.