Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and an apparatus for performing document analysis. The apparatus of the present invention comprises logic configured to recognize and label structures in a document that are both common to multiple types of documents and that are unique to the particular type of document being analyzed. The logic preferably is a computer that receives the output of an optical character recognition (OCR) system and then analyzes the output in accordance with a document structure analysis routine. For structures that are common to multiple types of documents, various types of tests may be performed by the document structure analysis routine to recognize and label the common types of structures. In order to recongize structures that are unique to the particular type of document being analyzed, the document structure analysis routine utilizes a rule base that is adapted to the particular application domain associated with the document.

Abstract: A solenoid valve, particularly a built-in valve, having a valve housing which is provided on the end surface facing away from the installation side with means for the connection of electric lines which are outside the valve housing. The valve housing (6) is further provided with at least one electrically conductive contact track (3, 3') of the shape of a circular disc which is insulated from the valve housing and is electrically connected within the housing with the magnet (4), and a cup-shaped cover (2) can be placed over the end of the valve housing (1) having a contact track (3, 3'), the cover being provided on its inside on the bottom with at least one contacting element (5, 5') which engages under spring action with the corresponding contact track, the contacting element being electrically connected to electric lines (16) which are external to the housing.