Abstract: An initialization method for a wireless network is disclosed with at least one receiver node and/or switching node and transmitter node in which one transmitter node is allocated to at least one receiver node. An operating method is also disclosed for a wireless network with at least one receiver node and/or switching node and transmitter node. At least one allocation is made between a transmitter node and a receiver node after such an initialization method with the steps of: transmission of a wireless message at the transmitter node, reception of the wireless message at one or more switching nodes, and if the switching node is not the receiver node, transmission of the wireless message at the switching node and reception of the message at the preset receiver node.

Abstract: An energy converter arranged on a rotating element and used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, having a converter element (2) for converting the mechanical energy into electrical energy and a first mass (M1) and a second mass (M2), the second mass (M2) being connected to the rotating element. The converter element (2) is arranged between the first mass (M1) and the second mass (M2) such that a mechanical relative movement of the two masses (M1, M2) acts on the converter element (2) so as to generate electrical energy.

Abstract: A receiver device, A system and a method for reception of a signal having an amplitude that has been modulated with information, wherein a resistive element is provided that converts an electrical quantity into a physical parameter.

Abstract: An electromechanical rotation converter having at least one fastening element, an oscillating element, a connecting element and an electromechanical conversion device. The fastening element is designed to fasten the rotation converter to a rotating body. The connecting element forms a movable connection between the fastening element and the oscillating element, and the movement of the oscillating element drives the electromechanical converter. The connection between the fastening element and the oscillating element is such that the center of mass of the oscillating element follows a curved path in such a way that the path describes the perimeter of a surface, the normal to the surface being at an angle to the axis of rotation that is less than 90 degrees and greater than 0 degrees.

Abstract: A method for transmitting a digital message of little depth of information such as, e.g. measured values of sensors by transmitters, for example wireless sensors with little power reserves, in which the data are transmitted in pulses and each transmitted pulse transmits the data with a data transmission rate of more than 100 kbit per second. To further optimize the transmission method, the information content of an individual transmitted pulse is increased by time- or position-coding.

Abstract: A module receptacle having a main frame arranged to hold a mountable functioning module in a specified position with respect to a covering frame. The covering frame can be attached by means of at least one fastening element to the main frame. The covering frame is at least large enough to cover the main frame.

Abstract: An energy converter arranged on a rotating element and used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, having a converter element (2) for converting the mechanical energy into electrical energy and a first mass (M1) and a second mass (M2), the second mass (M2) being connected to the rotating element. The converter element (2) is arranged between the first mass (M1) and the second mass (M2) such that a mechanical relative movement of the two masses (M1, M2) acts on the converter element (2) so as to generate electrical energy.

Abstract: An arrangement comprising at least one electrical voltage source (1) and one first voltage converter circuit (2) with an output (3) and an input (4). In this arrangement, the electrical voltage source (1) is connected to the input (4) of the first voltage converter circuit (2) and the output (3) of the first voltage converter circuit (2) can be connected to an electrical load (5). An input circuit (6) comprising an electromechanical switching element (7) and an inductance (8) is formed and the switching element (7) automatically opens and closes once or several times in dependence on a physical quantity, wherein an output circuit (10) comprising a capacitive element is formed.

Abstract: A self-powered electronic system for checking the authorization of individual persons to operate a device, comprising a first subsystem (1), a second subsystem (2), and an operating unit (3) that is assigned to the device (4) and which, when activated by a person (P), initiates checking of the individual person's authorization, where both subsystems (1, 2) communicate with one another bidirectionally, and where this communication takes place through electrically initialized signals.

Abstract: An electromagnetic energy transducer comprising a permanent magnet (1), a soft-magnetic element (9), an electrical coil (6), and stop points (8a-8d). The electrical coil surrounds a part of the magnetic circuit, wherein the permanent magnet (1) and said soft-magnetic element (9) are arranged to form a magnetic circuit with a first flux direction. At least one of the soft-magnetic element (9) and the permanent magnet (1) is mounted for rotary movement about an axis (4) with respect to the other. End points of the rotary movement are formed by the stop points (8a-8d).

Abstract: The transmitter which can be fed thermally has at least one heat transducer element (1) with a downstream voltage transformer (3) and logic assembly (4) as well as a data transmission unit (5, 6), and is characterized in that the logic assembly (4) is designed on a ULP basis, and the data transmission unit (5, 6) transmits a broadband signal.

Abstract: An energy-autonomous sensor for detection of physical environmental parameters, having at least one sensor element, one storage element and one control circuit, with a timer circuit which is activated on reaching a predetermined electrical voltage on the storage element, activates the sensor and the control circuit at predetermined time intervals, and deactivates them after a predetermined operating time, such that this results in a time duration of sensor operation and a sensor operation pause.

Abstract: A thermogenerator with a first electrical voltage source (20) having a first voltage output (30) and a second electric voltage source (40) having a second voltage output (50). The first electrical voltage source (20) is formed of a first thermoelectric element (25), and a third voltage output (60) is provided, coupled to the first voltage output (30) and the second voltage output (50). A method is disclosed for the conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy, in which electrical voltage is generated by a first thermoelectric element (25), and where voltage is generated at least some of the time by means of a second voltage source (40), and where, by means of a converter circuit (150), the electric voltage from the first thermoelectric element (25) is converted to a higher voltage level.

Abstract: An apparatus for conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy having a piezo transducer (1), which is formed from two or more layers, and having a mass/spring system (2, 3, 4), which can oscillate, in a holder (5), which is caused (6) to oscillate mechanically when stimulated, which oscillations periodically deform the piezo transducer such that an alternating voltage occurs on the connecting wires (7) of the transducer.

Abstract: An arrangement comprising at least one electrical voltage source (1) and one first voltage converter circuit (2) with an output (3) and an input (4). In this arrangement, the electrical voltage source (1) is connected to the input (4) of the first voltage converter circuit (2) and the output (3) of the first voltage converter circuit (2) can be connected to an electrical load (5). An input circuit (6) comprising an electromechanical switching element (7) and an inductance (8) is formed and the switching element (7) automatically opens and closes once or several times in dependence on a physical quantity, wherein an output circuit (10) comprising a capacitive element is formed.

Abstract: A sensor system (S, S?) having a least one voltage generator (1, 11, 12, 13) for conversion of non-electrical energy to electrical energy. At least one energy store (2) is connected downstream from the voltage generator (1, 11, 12, 13). At least one voltage converter (3) is connected to the energy store (2) such that its output signal is suitable for operation of a processor controller (4). At least one sensor (7, 71) is provided, and at least one transmitter (5) enables wire-free transmission of transmission messages which can be produced by the processor controller (4) and which contain at least one measured value from the at least one sensor (7, 71). A timer circuit (6) is provided, which can be triggered as a function of a voltage level of the at least one energy store (2), and which activates the sensor system (S) in order to transmit at least one transmission message after a specific time interval.

Abstract: A device for the wire-free determination of a position (4, 5, 6) of a mechanical force-transmitting device (2a), having at least one storage device (11) for storing electrical energy, at least one sensor element (10) which detects the position and is monitored by at least one sensor electronic unit (7), comprising at least one radio transmitter, and at least one photovoltaic energy supply device (8) supplying the storage device (11) with electrical energy.

Abstract: An electromagnetic energy transducer comprising a permanent magnet (1), a soft-magnetic element (9), an electrical coil (6) and stop points (8a-8d). The electrical coil surrounds a part of the magnetic circuit, wherein the permanent magnet (1) and the soft-magnetic element (9) are arranged to form a magnetic circuit with a first flux direction. At least one of the soft-magnetic element (9) and the permanent magnet (1) is mounted for rotary movement about an axis (4) with respect to the other. End points of the rotary movement are formed by the stop points (8a-8d).

Abstract: An electromagnetic energy transducer comprising a permanent magnet (1), a soft-magnetic element (9), an electrical coil (6), and stop points (8a-8d). The electrical coil surrounds a part of the magnetic circuit, wherein the permanent magnet (1) and said soft-magnetic element (9) are arranged to form a magnetic circuit with a first flux direction. At least one of the soft-magnetic element (9) and the permanent magnet (1) is mounted for rotary movement about an axis (4) with respect to the other. End points of the rotary movement are formed by the stop points (8a-8d).

Abstract: An energy-autonomous electromechanical wireless switch which has at least one transducer element for converting mechanical to electrical energy, and has at least one actuating panel for introducing the mechanical energy, and has at least one sensor for each actuating panel for detecting the switching command. At least one electronic system generates and emits a wireless signal. At least one mechanism deflects the forces introduced by the actuating panel onto the transducer element.