Abstract: In a method and a driver assistance system for representing vehicle surroundings of a vehicle having a sensor system for detecting the environment, a boundary of a traffic lane or driving path on which the vehicle is currently being driven is represented by position points that each have a predefined set of attributes especially including a width attribute indicating a lateral width of an unobstructed area available as a maneuvering space on an opposite side of the respective position point.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for representing vehicle surroundings for a vehicle (1) having a sensor system for detecting the environment, wherein a boundary of a traffic lane on which the vehicle is currently being driven is represented by position points (4, 7, 8, 11) that have a predefined set of attributes.

Abstract: A method for assisting a vehicle driver, wherein a sensor for covering the surroundings covers a pavement in front of the vehicle in order to determine a virtual vehicle corridor for a road vehicle in a complex traffic situation and the virtual vehicle corridor is determined depending on identified traffic lines and raised pavement boundaries.

Abstract: A method for assisting a vehicle driver, wherein a sensor for covering the surroundings covers a pavement in front of the vehicle in order to determine a virtual vehicle corridor for a road vehicle in a complex traffic situation and the virtual vehicle corridor is determined depending on identified traffic lines and raised pavement boundaries.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for assisting an operator of a vehicle in adjusting a nominal steering angle at steerable wheels of the vehicle for the vehicle stabilization. An additional steering torque is applied to the steering line of the vehicle, which is determined dependent on a difference between a nominal steering angle and an instantaneous steering angle. The method is characterized in that a value of a load moment acting on the steering line of the vehicle is estimated, and that the additional steering torque is established dependent on the estimated value for the load moment.

Abstract: In a method and a device for assisting an operator of a vehicle in the vehicle stabilization, an additional steering torque is applied to the steering line of the vehicle. The method manifests itself by the feature that a first component of the additional steering torque is determined depending on a steering angle difference between an instantaneous steering angle at steerable wheels of the vehicle and a nominal steering angle, and the steering angle difference is determined depending on a difference between an instantaneous value of a yaw rate of the vehicle and a value of a reference yaw rate, and with the value of the reference yaw rate being established in a vehicle model by way of a value of at least one variable predefined by the driver. The device implements the method.

Abstract: A method for calculation of the lateral force in a motor vehicle with an electromechanical or electrohydraulic steering system is disclosed. The method comprises the following steps: firstly a steering column force is recorded, from which a total restoring torque is calculated. The total restoring torque comprises restoring torques generated by differing forces acting on the wheels. Said restoring torques include a restoring torque generated by lateral force and other restoring torques. The other restoring torques are quantitatively determined on the basis of measured values and subtracted from the total restoring torque, in order to determine the restoring torque generated by lateral force. Finally the lateral force is determined from the restoring torque generated by the lateral force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assisting an operator of a vehicle in adjusting a nominal steering angle at steerable wheels of the vehicle for the vehicle stabilization, in which an additional steering torque is applied to the steering line of the vehicle, which is determined dependent on a difference between a nominal steering angle and an instantaneous steering angle. The method is characterized in that a value of a load moment acting on the steering line of the vehicle is estimated, and that the additional steering torque is established dependent on the estimated value for the load moment. In addition, the invention relates to a device appropriate to implement the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assisting an operator of a vehicle in the vehicle stabilization, wherein an additional steering torque is applied to the steering line of the vehicle. The method manifests itself by the feature that a first component of the additional steering torque is determined depending on a steering angle difference between an instantaneous steering angle at steerable wheels of the vehicle and a nominal steering angle, and the steering angle difference is determined depending on a difference between an instantaneous value of a yaw rate of the vehicle and a value of a reference yaw rate, and with the value of the reference yaw rate being established in a vehicle model by way of a value of at least one variable predefined by the driver. The invention further relates to a device which is appropriate for implementing the method.

Abstract: A method of configuring a hard disk drive with a transparent cover allows the elements of the disk drive to be observed while they are in operation. The cover also can be tinted with different colors or made somewhat translucent for further differentiation. In addition, decorations and/or various patterns, such as a diffraction grating pattern, may be placed or formed on the cover, the hub, and/or the actuator to further emphasize particular aspects of the disk drive. A flashing device can also be used to accentuate the rotational motion of the disk and/or hub.

Abstract: An electronic system having a hard disk drive is provided with a transparent cover that allows the elements of the disk drive to be observed while they are in operation. The cover also can be tinted with different colors or made somewhat translucent for further differentiation. In addition, decorations and/or various patterns, such as a diffraction grating pattern, may be placed or formed on the cover, the hub, and/or the actuator to further emphasize particular aspects of the disk drive. A flashing device can also be used to accentuate the rotational motion of the disk and/or hub.

Abstract: A hard disk drive is provided with a transparent cover that allows the elements of the disk drive to be observed while they are in operation. The cover also can be tinted with different colors or made somewhat translucent for further differentiation. In addition, decorations and/or various patterns, such as a diffraction grating pattern, may be placed or formed on the cover, the hub, and/or the actuator to further emphasize particular aspects of the disk drive. A flashing device can also be used to accentuate the rotational motion of the disk and/or hub.

Abstract: The invention proposes a process for determining the driving torque of a vehicle as it is starting. This process and device uses a model of the idling properties of the engine, a comparing element for the output values of the model and corresponding measured values or values derived therefrom, and a determining element for determining the driving torque of the vehicle according to the results of the comparison. Furthermore, the invention discloses a process and device for determining an externally generated variable that drives or brakes the vehicle as well as for supporting uphill starting. In addition, processes and devices for determining externally generated variables/torques as well as for supporting uphill starting are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for introducing at least one gaseous reducing agent for a nitrogen oxide into a gas mixture, and a device for carrying out the method. Thermal energy is supplied to a body made from a starting material of the reducing agent, so as to form the reducing agent. The starting material used is urea. The reducing agent formed is ammonia. This method is used in particular to reduce nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas from internal-combustion engines.

Abstract: A method for controlling a brake system for automotive vehicles including a vehicle speed control unit permitting the adjustment of a predetermined vehicle speed by way of an automatic intervention into brake control, wherein upon a braking request of the vehicle speed control unit and, simultaneously, a braking request of the driver the function of the vehicle speed control unit is deactivated, wherein the pressure (Px) introduced into the wheel brake due to the braking request of the vehicle speed control unit is reduced according to a predetermined function upon the braking request of the driver, wherein preferably a resulting brake pressure (Pres) is adjusted in the wheel brake of the vehicle which is determined by the formula Pres=PF+PX[1]−(PF*PX[1])/constant Z.

Abstract: The invention proposes a process for determining the driving torque of a vehicle as it is starting, comprising the steps of determining the idling properties of the engine on the basis of a model, comparing the output values of the model with corresponding measured values or values derived therefrom, and determining the driving torque of the vehicle according to the comparison. A device for determining the driving torque of a vehicle as it is starting is proposed, wherein this device exhibits a model of the idling properties of the engine, a comparing element for the output values of the model and corresponding measured values or values derived therefrom, and a determining element for determining the driving torque of the vehicle according to the results of the comparison. Furthermore, the invention proposes a process and device for determining an externally generated variable that drives or brakes the vehicle as well as for supporting uphill starting.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for shortening the braking distance of a vehicle equipped with a brake servo unit which during a standard braking action is only triggered by the brake pedal pressure caused by the driver and in case of a critical driving situation is so triggered by a control device that in comparison to the standard braking action an increased amplification factor is set at the brake servo unit. The invention distinguishes itself by the fact that a danger potential is determined, stating the probability that the vehicle to be braked will be involved in an accident and that the increase of the amplification factor is controlled in accordance with the danger potential.

Abstract: A device for determining set values for the braking forces or braking torque of the brake system of a vehicle comprising an electric drive, a friction brake applying braking forces to all wheels according to corresponding set values, an electrodynamic regenerative brake applying braking forces to at least one axle according to corresponding set values, and an element for determining the set values according to the desired vehicle deceleration, wherein such element for determining the set values according to the deceleration requirement either makes the set value for the electric regenerative as large as possible or sets the set values for the electrodynamic regenerative brake and for the friction brake primarily according to criteria concerning the distribution of the braking forces on the axles. In addition, an element for correcting a set value for the friction brake, preferably at the front axle according to the dynamic behavior of the electrodynamic regenerative brake may be provided.

Abstract: The invention provides murF2 polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding murF2 polypeptides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing murF2 polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: The invention proposes a process for determining the driving torque of a vehicle as it is starting. This process and device uses a model of the idling properties of the engine, a comparing element for the output values of the model and corresponding measured values or values derived therefrom, and a determining element for determining the driving torque of the vehicle according to the results of the comparison. Furthermore, the invention discloses a process and device for determining an externally generated variable that drives or brakes the vehicle as well as for supporting uphill starting. In addition, processes and devices for determining externally generated variables/torques as well as for supporting uphill starting are disclosed.