Abstract: The present invention, system and method for optimized board test and configuration, comprises a method for splitting test data into dynamic and static parts, a system for optimized test access using variable-length shift register (VLSR) that uses the latter method, a system for optimized test application using VLSR with accumulating buffer (VLSRB) and a method for switching between BS-based test and VLSR/VLSRB-based test.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a touch sensor includes a plurality of first electrodes, and a plurality of second electrodes. The plurality of second electrodes are separated from the plurality of first electrodes by an insulator and are operable, when operated by a controller, to capacitively couple with one or more first electrodes across the insulator. The touch sensor also includes a touch panel, a plurality of proximity electrodes, and a plurality of shield electrodes. Each shield electrode is associated with a respective proximity electrode of the plurality of proximity electrodes such that each shield electrode substantially surrounds its respective proximity electrode from a perspective orthogonal to a surface of the touch panel.

Abstract: The present invention, system and method for optimized board test and configuration, comprises a method for splitting test data into dynamic and static parts, a system for optimized test access using variable-length shift register (VLSR) that uses the latter method, a system for optimized test application using VLSR with accumulating buffer (VLSRB) and a method for switching between BS-based test and VLSR/VLSRB-based test.

Abstract: A method for ascertaining consumption and/or emission values of at least one vehicle in a traffic area, includes the following steps: determining a number of traffic-technology variables for the traffic area, ascertaining a driving profile of the vehicle based on the traffic-technology variables, assigning an individual consumption and/or emission model and/or a consumption and/or emission model related to the vehicle type group to the driving profile of the vehicle, calculating consumption and/or emission values based on the driving profile and the consumption and/or emission model. In addition, the invention relates to a corresponding method for ascertaining consumption and/or emission values of the vehicle target group of vehicles present in a traffic area and to a method for traffic control employing the consumption and/or emission values. Furthermore, the invention relates to ascertainment systems for ascertaining consumption and/or emission values and to a traffic control system.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes, by a base station, communicating a challenge to a transponder through a first communication link; and establishing a second communication link with the transponder. The second communication link is a capacitive link. The method also includes receiving a first response to the challenge through the first communication link with the transponder; sampling the second communication link to detect a signal corresponding to a second response to the challenge from the transponder; receiving the second response through the second communication link; and authorizing the transponder based on the first and second responses.

Abstract: For generating a two-dimensional representation of an object portion arbitrarily arranged within an object, a first image comprising the object, and subsequently a second image comprising the object are generated by means of an imaging device while the object and the imaging device are moving relative to each other. By means of a signal processor, information about a position and a shape of the object portion of interest within the object and its relative motion is received so as to combine, on the basis of the information received, image portions, within the first and second images, which are associated with the object portion of interest.

Abstract: A method for ascertaining consumption and/or emission values of at least one vehicle in a traffic area, includes the following steps: determining a number of traffic-technology variables for the traffic area, ascertaining a driving profile of the vehicle based on the traffic-technology variables, assigning an individual consumption and/or emission model and/or a consumption and/or emission model related to the vehicle type group to the driving profile of the vehicle, calculating consumption and/or emission values based on the driving profile and the consumption and/or emission model. In addition, the invention relates to a corresponding method for ascertaining consumption and/or emission values of the vehicle target group of vehicles present in a traffic area and to a method for traffic control employing the consumption and/or emission values. Furthermore, the invention relates to ascertainment systems for ascertaining consumption and/or emission values and to a traffic control system.

Abstract: A system and method for calibrating the focal position of the imaging plane of a sequential lateral solidification (SLS) system. A test pattern is formed on a test substrate while varying the z-position of the focal position. Information concerning the z-position of the focal position is stored by a data processing system for various positions in the test pattern. An inspection light beam is directed onto the test pattern at a predetermined angle. The reflection of the inspection light beam is detected by an optical detector. The data processing system analyzes the reflection and determines whether the reflected light is substantially specular or substantially scattered. The data processing system uses the analysis of the reflected light and the information concerning the z-position of the focal position to select an optimal focal position for calibrating the SLS system.

Abstract: For generating a two-dimensional representation of an object portion arbitrarily arranged within an object, a first image comprising the object, and subsequently a second image comprising the object are generated by means of an imaging device while the object and the imaging device are moving relative to each other. By means of a signal processor, information about a position and a shape of the object portion of interest within the object and its relative motion is received so as to combine, on the basis of the information received, image portions, within the first and second images, which are associated with the object portion of interest.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optical characterization of crystallization processes, especially SLS crystallization processes, are disclosed. A substrate is illuminated with light and images are acquired by image acquisition means. The images of the processed areas are fed to a control system. The control system works color selectively by either using color selective image processing of color images or by the use of colored light and black and white image acquisition means.

Abstract: A system and method for calibrating the focal position of the imaging plane of a sequential lateral solidification (SLS) system. A test pattern is formed on a test substrate while varying the z-position of the focal position. Information concerning the z-position of the focal position is stored by a data processing system for various positions in the test pattern. An inspection light beam is directed onto the test pattern at a predetermined angle. The reflection of the inspection light beam is detected by an optical detector. The data processing system analyzes the reflection and determines whether the reflected light is substantially specular or substantially scattered. The data processing system uses the analysis of the reflected light and the information concerning the z-position of the focal position to select an optimal focal position for calibrating the SLS system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of a mass-spectrometric analysis of known mutation sites in the genome, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), using the method of restricted primer extension. The invention consists of the use of primers with a photocleavable linker. The linker creates a gap in a DNA strand which is almost the same size as a natural DNA building block (nucleoside). The linker forms a bridge over a base pair without inhibiting hybridization or enzymatic extension. However, the linker allows the primers to be cleaved after extension in order to obtain short DNA fragments which can be more easily detected on the mass spectrometer.

Abstract: The reflector for a light of higher power has a base body made of glass or glass ceramic and a protective jacket provided on the outer surface of the base body. The base body is formed with a receptacle for a light source, especially a gas discharge lamp, and an interior mirror surface for reflecting light. The protective jacket includes a mat or is a mat-shaped body, i.e. a woven or knit textile fabric of natural or synthetic material. Preferably it is a glass-fiber-reinforced mat. In addition to preventing splinters from flying around, the protective jacket advantageously also provides temperature equalization throughout the reflector. It also helps to prevent scattered light. The protective mat or jacket may be attached to the base body with an adhesive, such as a water glass.

Abstract: Method and system provide a variable delay between the external trigger pulse for a laser system and the light pulse such that the total delay is controlled. The method and system utilize a digital time measuring circuit which measure a time interval which corresponds to a time between the generation of the trigger pulse and generation or a laser light pulse. Based on the measurement by the digital time measuring circuit a processor controls a delay circuit which thereby controls the time between the trigger pulse and the generation of the laser light pulse.

Abstract: An apparatus for evaluating a state of an object includes a means for providing a three-dimensional representation of the object including information about the state to be evaluated. The three-dimensional representation is then subdivided into a plurality of sub-areas that are subsequently evaluated sub-area by sub-area, namely by two-dimensionally examining each sub-area of the plurality of sub-areas, in order to ascertain data about a place in a sub-area at which the state deviates from a default state. A three-dimensional connection analysis using the data about the places from the individual sub-areas provides a three-dimensional description of a three-dimensional place whose state deviates from the default state. By splitting up the three-dimensional representation into several sub-areas that may be analyzed two-dimensionally, powerful image processing algorithms may be employed. The three-dimensionality is then again achieved by means of a connection analysis of the two-dimensional data.

Abstract: An integrated hydraulic valve actuator for use in a camless internal combustion engine. The valve actuator includes a separate bolt-on housing defining a through opening receiving a cylindrical liner. The liner internally defines an internal cylinder providing a riding surface, which coaxially surrounds an outer surface of a tubular boost piston. The boost piston defines an inner cylinder, which provides a riding surface for a drive piston fitted within the inner cylinder of the boost piston. The pistons are axially reciprocable within the liner cylinder. A piston position sensor extends radially into the housing and engages a cam on the drive piston to relay the position of the drive piston to a controller. The actuator is preassembled and the housing is attached to an engine cylinder head or cylinder head supply manifold to operate an associated exhaust or intake valve.

Abstract: The reflector for a light of higher power has a base body made of glass or glass ceramic and a protective jacket provided on the outer surface of the base body. The base body is formed with a receptacle for a light source, especially a gas discharge lamp, and an interior mirror surface for reflecting light. The protective jacket includes a mat or is a mat-shaped body, i.e. a woven or knit textile fabric of natural or synthetic material. Preferably it is a glass-fiber-reinforced mat. In addition to preventing splinters from flying around, the protective jacket advantageously also provides temperature equalization throughout the reflector. It also helps to prevent scattered light. The protective mat or jacket may be attached to the base body with an adhesive, such as a water glass.

Abstract: Method and system provide a variable delay between the external trigger pulse for a laser system and the light pulse such that the total delay is controlled. The method and system utilize a digital time measuring circuit which measure a time interval which corresponds to a time between the generation of the trigger pulse and generation or a laser light pulse. Based on the measurement by the digital time measuring circuit a processor controls a delay circuit which thereby controls the time between the trigger pulse and the generation of the laser light pulse.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of investigating by mass spectrometry the genetic material deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replicated by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), for the identification of known mutations and polymorphisms; it particularly relates to the analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) by matrix assisted laser desorption and ionization (MALDI). The invention consists of using a set of nucleoside triphosphates for the selective PCR replication of the DNA in which one or more of the nucleoside triphosphates have been made much heavier by attaching a chemical group, but in such a way that the replication is not disturbed by the polymerase. In this way a single nucleotide polymorphism in DNA pieces with a length of about 40 to 50 bases can very easily be made visible by mass spectrometry without any further manipulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of a mass-spectrometric analysis of known mutation sites in the genome, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), using the method of restricted primer extension. The invention consists of the use of primers with a photocleavable linker. The linker creates a gap in a DNA strand which is almost the same size as a natural DNA building block (nucleoside). The linker forms a bridge over a base pair without inhibiting hybridization or enzymatic extension. However, the linker allows the primers to be cleaved after extension in order to obtain short DNA fragments which can be more easily detected on the mass spectrometer.