Abstract: A method for controlling a plurality of manipulators, such as multiaxial or multiaxle industrial robots. At least one manipulator functions as the reference manipulator and is moved in a plurality of preset poses within its working area at which internal position values are determined as first desired poses. For each desired pose, subsequently a first actual pose of the reference manipulator is determined by an external measuring system. Subsequently at least one further manipulator moves up to specific poses of the reference manipulator as second desired poses and for each of these poses an actual pose of the further manipulator is determined by an external measuring system. On the basis of actual-desired deviations between the thus determined desired and actual poses of the two manipulators, subsequently a parameter model for the further manipulator is established and with it it is possible to compensate simultaneously both its own errors and those of the reference manipulator.

Abstract: A transmission configured to change a gear position by rotation of a shift drum operative in association with an operation of a change pedal, including a potentiometer configured to detect a rotational angle of the shift drum; and a determiner configured to determine a gear position based on whether or not a value of a signal output from the potentiometer falls within a determination band having a predetermined range.

Abstract: The ultra-thin rear projection display device described herein includes a wide angle lens system and one or more planar mirrors that are parallel to a screen on which an image is to be displayed. In one embodiment, the screen that has multiple groove angles to provide better illumination than screens with a single groove angle.

Abstract: An ontology-driven information system includes a plurality of models, each of which expresses an aspect of a business domain using concepts and relationships between concepts. An ontology, which is in communication with each of the plurality of models, provides uniform definitions for the concepts and relationships between concepts used in the plurality of models. A method for executing an interaction flow model includes receiving an event and categorizing the received event. Once the event is categorized, a situation that matches the categorized received event is identified. One or more tasks are then executed for the situation. The execution of the one or more tasks can include either an interpretation of a model or the execution of a method of an object. The information system also includes a user and application interface and a reasoning engine that is in communication with the user and application interface.

Abstract: A method of control fueling of a cylinder in an internal combustion engine, the cylinder having at least two intake valves, the method comprising of operating in a first mode with one active intake valve and one inactive intake valve during a cycle of the cylinder operating in a second mode with two active intake valves during a cycle of the cylinder and adjusting a fuel injection from an injector configured to deliver fuel through at least the two intake valves, where the fuel injection adjustment is responsive to a transition in modes and based on whether the transition is from the first mode to the second mode, or from the second mode to the first mode.

Abstract: Gel-filled casing for electric connections comprising a base element (100; 200) having an internal volume filled with dielectric gel (G) and a covering or upper element (102; 201) which can be reciprocally coupled in a reversible or irreversible manner to the base element (100, 200), delimiting an internal cavity (101; 210) for a terminal box (3) or similar device to which one or more cables (5) are connected, wherein a plurality of in/out tubular guides for the cables (5) are formed on the covering or upper element (102; 201).

Abstract: A method for improving engine torque control during cylinder reactivation and cylinder deactivation for an engine having at least a turbo charger and a variable event valvetrain is presented. The method can improve vehicle drivability during cylinder mode transitions.

Abstract: A multistage turbocompressor, designed as a geared compressor with an integrated gear, contains a central greater wheel (9) that meshes with a plurality of pinions (14, 15), wherein each pinion (14, 15) is mounted, in a manner adapted to rotate in unison, on a pinion shaft (16, 17). A bladed wheel of a compressor stage (II, III, IV, V) is arranged on the ends of each of the pinion shafts. The greater wheel (9) meshes with a driving pinion (8), which is mounted, in a manner adapted to rotate in unison, on a driving shaft 6 connected to a drive unit (1). The axis of the driving pinion (8) is arranged, with the axis of the greater wheel (9), in the same horizontal plane (20), and the driving pinion (8) meshes with a pinion (10) of a first compressor stage (I) mounted, in a manner adapted to rotate in unison, on a pinion shaft (11).

Abstract: A personal watercraft including a body including a hull and a deck covering the hull from above, an engine room formed in an interior of the body, an engine hood mounted over an opening that is formed on the deck to be located at an upper region of the engine room, the engine hood being configured to open and close the opening, and a tool case mounting portion mounted on a wall surface of the engine hood which faces the engine room, the tool case mounting portion being configured to hold a tool case that accommodates a tool kit for the watercraft.

Abstract: A modular projection device. The modular projection device includes a docking interface for selectively coupling the projection device to a content source module that provides the projection device with video content for projection onto a projection surface.

Abstract: A fuel change indicator system for a vehicle. The system may comprise an internal combustion engine capable of combusting at least two different compositions of fuel and outputting torque to propel a vehicle; a fuel supply system configured to supply the fuel to said internal combustion engine and capable of changing the composition of the supplied fuel; an indicator capable of outputting a signal which is recognizable from outside of said vehicle; and a controller configured to control said fuel supply system to change the fuel composition; and control said indicator to output the signal in accordance with the fuel composition change.

Abstract: The measurement device includes a microwave sensor, a microwave analyzer which is essentially composed of a microwave signal generator and a microwave power meter, and a processing unit to which the analyzer is interfaced. The sensor 3 includes a resonator 9 and an open coaxial probe 11. The resonator 9 is produced by means of a length of microstrip line 13, terminating with the probe 11 and short-circuited at one end 13A. The microstrip is produced on a laminate of low-loss dielectric material 15. The collector plate forming the ground is indicated with 17. Operating on the microstrip 13 are two weakly coupled ports with coaxial output, indicated with 19 and 21 respectively.

Abstract: A process is provided for measuring a gas concentration with at least one thermal measuring element. The thermal measuring element is operated by pulses. A measured value of the gas concentration in the environment of the measuring element is obtained from the evaluation of the response of the measuring element to at least one single pulse by determining transient states of the thermal measuring element. From this the measured value of the gas concentration in the environment of the measuring element can be derived, during the imposed pulse based on electric measured variables.

Abstract: An engine for a leisure vehicle including a crank chamber in which a crankshaft is disposed, a transmission chamber in which a transmission unit of the vehicle is disposed, the transmission unit having an input shaft that is coupled to the crankshaft and configured to be driven by the crankshaft, a cylinder extending from the crank chamber, and a cylinder head attached to the cylinder. The crank chamber is located above the transmission chamber, and the cylinder is disposed in such a manner that an axial direction thereof is oriented in a substantially longitudinal direction of a vehicle body of the leisure vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method to improve electromechanical valve control in an internal combustion engine. The method adjusts valve current to meet a wide range of engine operating conditions.

Abstract: A rotodynamic fuel pump in a fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine including a pump housing, a pump inlet channel extending through the housing allowing fuel to be drawn into the pump, a purge orifice extending through the housing and spaced away from the pump inlet channel, the purge orifice allowing fuel vapor to exit the pump, the purge orifice including a purge inlet, a purge outlet, and a purge channel, where the purge inlet is axially offset from the purge outlet.

Abstract: A projection device is disclosed, wherein the projection device includes a lamp housing having a front portion and a back portion, wherein the lamp housing is configured to accommodate a lamp, a blower system configured to direct a flow of air across the front portion of the lamp housing, and a heat sink in thermal communication with the back portion of the lamp housing.