Abstract: A passenger protection device in a motor vehicle includes at least one airbag, at least one gas generator for filling the airbag, an airbag control device for activating the airbag, means for acquiring the deployment speed of the airbag, and means for regulating the filling quantity of the airbag, taking into account its deployment speed. In order for the passenger protection device to implement a controlled filling of the airbag dependent on its deployment speed, at least one flow-off valve is provided that is situated between the gas generator and the airbag. In addition, controllable actuating means are provided for the sealing of the flow-off valve.

Abstract: An integrated circuit chip is provided that comprises on-chip memory and test circuitry. The test circuitry is configured to perform operational testing of the on-chip memory. The test circuitry comprises a controller which is configured to perform a selection out of a plurality of test algorithms to perform the operational testing. The plurality of test algorithms includes a fault detection test algorithm to perform operational testing of the on-chip memory in order to detect whether or not there is a memory fault, without locating the memory fault. The plurality of test algorithms further includes a fault location test algorithm to perform operational testing of the on-chip memory in order to detect and locate a memory fault. Further, a method to perform a memory built-in self test and an MBIST (Memory Built-In Self Test) control circuit template are provided.

Abstract: A device for detecting rollover includes a stereo camera in the direction of travel. The camera allows the distance to an object outside the vehicle to be measured, and, in each instance, image vectors to this object are calculated. If the vertical component of these image vectors now changes over time, then a rollover event is detected as a function of this change.

Abstract: An occupant-protection system for vehicles, including: at least one sensor, which detects the surrounding area of the vehicle and generates sensor signals therefrom; an evaluation device, which analyzes the sensor signals, detects an approaching hazardous situation in advance according to an algorithm for the early detection of a hazardous situation and generates a trigger signal in this case; a seat-adjustment device having at least one actuator for adjusting a seat, the seat-adjustment device having a first speed for a comfort adjustment of the seat and a second, higher speed for the seating adjustment of the seat in response to triggering by the trigger signal. Also provided is a method for activating an occupant-protection system for vehicles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the carrying out of chemical or biological reactions with a reaction vessel receiving element for receiving a microtiter plate with several reaction vessels, wherein the reaction vessel receiving element has several recesses arranged in a regular pattern to receive the respective reaction vessels, a heating device for heating the reaction vessel receiving element, and a cooling device for cooling the reaction vessel receiving element. The invention is characterised by the fact that the reaction vessel receiving element is divided into several segments. The individual segments are thermally decoupled from one another, and each segment is assigned a heating device which may be actuated independently of the others. By means of the segmentation of the reaction vessel receiving element, it is possible for zones to be set and held at different temperatures.

Abstract: A safety apparatus for a motor vehicle, comprising: a plurality of occupant protection devices and sensors associated with them; a processing device that checks whether the occupant protection devices and/or associated sensors are in operation and/or properly functional, and ascertains status information therefrom; and an output device that, in consideration of all the status information, communicates the operating status possessed by each individual occupant protection device and/or sensor. Also described is a method for communicating the status of a safety apparatus of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle dynamics in a motor vehicle, at least one sensor recording at least one measured value; at least one actuator for controlling vehicle dynamics being driven as a function of the at least one measured value; at least one image sensor system generating image information from the motor-vehicle surround for controlling vehicle dynamics; at least two image sensors being provided which essentially record the same scene.

Abstract: Magnetic locker darts with a grip region of length equal to the width of a human thumb provide throwing accuracy while minimizing contact with other locker contents. The target is a decal that can be attached to the inside of a metal locker door or other metal appliance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the carrying out of chemical or biological reactions with a reaction vessel receiving element for receiving a microtiter plate with several reaction vessels, wherein the reaction vessel receiving element has several recesses arranged in a regular pattern to receive the respective reaction vessels, a heating device for heating the reaction vessel receiving element, and a cooling device for cooling the reaction vessel receiving element. The invention is characterised by the fact that the reaction vessel receiving element is divided into several segments. The individual segments are thermally decoupled from one another, and each segment is assigned a heating device which may be actuated independently of the others. By means of the segmentation of the reaction vessel receiving element, it is possible for zones to be set and held at different temperatures.

Abstract: An integrated circuit chip operable in a plurality of Boundary Scan test modes in which at least a part of the circuitry comprised in the integrated circuit chip is tested is provided. The integrated circuit chip comprises a Boundary Scan register and an instruction register. The Boundary Scan register is arranged to perform a test on the tested part of the circuitry by applying a test signal to the tested part of the circuitry and/or storing an output of the tested part of the circuitry in accordance with one of the Boundary Scan test modes. The instruction register is arranged to store a one-hot encoded instruction identifying one of the Boundary Scan test modes. The Boundary Scan register is further arranged to extract which test to perform on the tested part of the circuitry from the one-hot encoded instruction stored in the instruction register. The integrated circuit chip and corresponding methods and hardware devices may benefit from increased test flexibility and reduced time to market.

Abstract: A passenger-protection device with a passenger-protection unit in a vehicle, having at least one sensor, is provided, which detects the movement of at least one body part of the passenger in the vehicle. Furthermore, an evaluation unit for triggering a passenger-protection unit in the vehicle is provided, the passenger-protection unit being triggered as a function of the detected movement of the at least one body part.

Abstract: A safety belt arrangement for a motor vehicle. The arrangement includes a belt deflection device. The belt deflection device is arranged above the shoulder of the passenger to be held by the safety belt. The belt deflection device is mounted to a carrier attached to the vehicle body. The belt deflection device includes an upper reversal member, which deflects the belt downwards, and a deflection member arranged below the reversal member. The deflection member being vertically adjustably secured to a rail mounted to the carrier. The deflection member deflects the belt from an at least substantially vertical direction to a direction toward the shoulder of the passenger which deviates significantly from the vertical.

Abstract: A device for detecting rollover includes a stereo camera in the direction of travel. The camera allows the distance to an object outside the vehicle to be measured, and, in each instance, image vectors to this object are calculated. If the vertical component of these image vectors now changes over time, then a rollover event is detected as a function of this change.

Abstract: Access to accessories used with spray bottles are more convenient through the provision of a spray bottle which itself forms an accessory holder. A preferred configuration is generally U-shaped, with two upright portions so as to create a gap convenient to holding an accessory. The gap dimension may be on the order of 0.25 to 1.5 inches, though a preferred gap on the order of an inch or so used. Larger gaps are also possible for thicker sponges, for example. Although one of the upright portions may include a hollow interior in fluid communication with the other upright portion, it may be may be composed of solid material, so long as a gap sufficient to hold a sponge, towel, or other accessory is created.

Abstract: In conjunction with a spray bottle having a manually operated, elongated trigger-type grip, this invention improves upon the existing art by providing a cover for the grip. In the preferred embodiments, such a cover is in the form of a sleeve of pliable material having an open end, a closed end, an internal length and an internal cross-sectional dimension, and wherein the length is on the order 2.5 cm or less; and internal cross-sectional dimension is on the order of 1 cm or less. The material may by vinyl, PVC, or other polymeric, preferably of the chemically resistant variety. The internal cross section of the sleeve may be circular or rectangular, depending upon the grip type, and may be composed of a coextensive liner and overlay.

Abstract: A vehicle upfront sensor is described that has a cavity and a sensing element therein. A collision is detected as a function of the deformation of the cavity. The sensing element may be designed as a pressure or temperature sensor, the cavity then being largely closed, so that an adiabatic pressure or temperature increase is measurable.

Abstract: A method of checking the functional reliability of a pressure sensor, the air pressure being detected inside a vehicle body part, the vehicle having at least one additional pressure sensor for detecting the air pressure. With the help of the method, it may be possible to determine the integrity of the sensor without requiring any additional auxiliary equipment. To do so, the measured values of the pressure sensor and the measured values of the at least one additional pressure sensor are compared over a defined observation period. The pressure sensor is recognized as being defective if its measured values deviate by more than a predefined amount from the measured values of the at least one additional pressure sensor.

Abstract: A safety belt apparatus for a vehicle, having a belt reel, a belt buckle, a belt redirection apparatus mounted on the B-post of the vehicle. The apparatus also includes, a belt-force limiter with a torsion bar and a belt tensioner. In the event of an accident, the belt tensioner is triggered, and pretorsioning of the torsion bar is simultaneously effected. The pretorsion is preferably brought about by the forces that arise during belt tensioning. The pretorsion allows for the force limitation to start at an optimum force level with regard to the retention force and the protection of the occupant.

Abstract: An automotive seat includes optical sensors for determining a load on the seat, such as a person. The sensors may be used with a computer and computer software to analyze data from the sensors in determining a weight of the load, and the sensors may also be used to determine a shape of the load. From the weight and shape of the load, the computer may decide whether the load is suitable for safe deployment of an automatic restraining device, such as an airbag.

Abstract: A height-adjustable, belt-deflecting device for a seat belt including a deflecting element which deflects the seat belt. The device improves the safety of a vehicle occupant to be secured and protected by the seat belt. This is achieved by the having a deflecting element connected to a tightening device with which the seat belt can be tightened.