Abstract: A method and a device for correcting the phase between the pixel clock of a graphics card and the sampling clock of a flat-panel display with an analog interface in a system including a flat-panel display, graphics card, and computer. Automatic adjustment of the phase is performed repeatedly. In the process, the rising edge of a video pulse of a sufficiently bright image spot in the first image column close to the back-porch region is determined. The falling edge of a video pulse is determined at a sufficiently bright image spot in the last image column close to the front-porch region, and the phase is adjusted such that the sampling instant is situated approximately at the midpoint between the rising and falling edges of a video pulse.

Abstract: A computer system (1) having at least one hardware unit (2), a control device (4) and at least two virtual computer units (6) and also to a method for allocating total available computation power (13) within such a computer system (1). Two or more virtual computer units (6a, 6b) can be respectively associated with a group (7). The computation power is allocated in a plurality of stages by using prescribed rules and taking into account allocation parameters (26, 27) so as to, first, split the available computation power (13) and to allocate it to the groups (7) and those virtual computer units (6c) which do not belong to a group (7), and then to split the computation power (17) allocated to a group (7) and to allocate it to the virtual computer units (6a, 6b) which belong to this group (7).

Abstract: A system having a screen, in particular a flat screen, and having an external power supply unit that can be connected by a plug connector to the screen in order to supply the screen with a DC voltage. The system provides a signaling device at the power supply unit end and a comparator at the screen end for comparison of the operating parameters of the power supply unit with nominal operating parameters. A fault signaling device is provided for indicating unacceptable discrepancies between the signaled operating parameters and the stored operating parameters.

Abstract: A housing cage (1) comprising walls (2) defining sides of the housing cage and having wall sections (3). A plurality of contact surfaces (4), each of which is connected to one of said wall sections, are arranged so as to support built-in modules which are held in the housing cage (1). Each of the wall sections (3) is connected only on one first side (5) to its associated wall (2) of the housing cage (1), and the other sides of the wall sections (3) are spaced from the associated wall (2) of the housing cage (1) by incisions (6) in said associated wall, so that each of the wall sections (3) can be bent along the first side (5) with respect to its associated wall (2) of the housing cage (1).

Abstract: A method for detecting commutation pulses of a fan motor with continuous measurement and storage of voltage values that are proportional to the fan current within predetermined time intervals. The measured voltage values are continuously evaluated by comparing two measured values that were obtained at different times. A result signal is outputted if the deviation between the compared measured values fulfills a predetermined constraint.

Abstract: A method for the updating of entries of address conversion buffers in a multi-processor computer system, wherein each processor exhibits an address conversion buffer and wherein a page-by-page virtually addressable main memory is provided. A table is provided in the main memory, into which an entry is made for each memory page and each processor as to whether an entry (3) for this memory page is present in the address conversion buffer of the corresponding processor. In the event of a change to the address allocation of a memory page, a message is sent exclusively to such processors that comprise an entry for the corresponding memory page in their address conversion buffer. A multi-processor computer system is disclosed which is suitable for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A cluster arrangement having a first network (NW1), at least two data processing systems which each form an application node (AK) and which each have an operating system (OS), and an application agent (AA) on each application node (AK), which has the following functions: monitoring (UB) and identifying entities (I1, I2, I3) executed on the application node (AK); starting (ST) a new entity (I3) or restarting an entity which has been terminated prematurely on the application node; assessing (BE) and deciding whether it is possible to execute a new entity (I3) on the application node (AK); putting a request (AF) for execution of an entity to application agents (AA) at application nodes connected to the network (NW1); and reporting (ME) to application agents (AA) at application nodes (AK) connected to the network (NW1) following an acceptance of the request (AF) for execution of an entity (I3).

Abstract: The invention herein pertains to a data processing device (1) with a processor (2) and a memory (3). The memory (3) comprises a first memory sector (4) and a second memory sector (6), a first cache (5) being arrayed for the first memory sector (4) and a second cache (7) being arrayed for the second memory sector (6). It is the function of the second cache (7) that predetermined and selected sub-programs, interrupt vectors (8) and interrupt handlers (9), which are normally stored in the second memory sector (6), which is, for example, a ROM memory or a RAM memory, are saved in temporary storage in the second cache (7). It is an advantage that no displacement cycles take place in the second cache (7).

Abstract: A cooling air guide is disposed in a computer for cooling a heat-generating component, such as, for example, a processor. The cooling air guide has a connecting part through which cooling air enters, and a hood that is U-shaped in cross section and can be placed over the component to be cooled and through which the cooling air is conducted from the connecting part to the cooling component. In order to be able to use the hood for different types of processor and different processor positions on the motherboard and to compensate for tolerances, the hood is fastened, according to the invention, moveably to the connecting part.

Abstract: A method for editing a digital film using an electronic data processing apparatus, comprising the steps of: setting a first editing mark; setting a second editing mark; and deleting a film section between the first editing mark and the second editing mark.

Abstract: A fan regulation circuit configuration includes an input receiving an input voltage (proportional to fan current and forms a first comparison voltage), a low-pass filter (filters input voltage and a filter output voltage is tapped off as second comparison voltage), a first comparison device for commutation identification (outputs signal indicating a commutation if value of one of the comparison voltages multiplied by first factor is greater than the other comparison voltage), and a regulator (outputs a control voltage dependent upon identified commutation pulses). The circuit has self-adjusting sensitivity adaptation and a second comparison device outputting a signal if the value of one of the comparison voltages multiplied by a second factor is greater than the other comparison voltage, the second factor being less than the first factor.

Abstract: An arrangement comprising a telecommunications apparatus (1) and a data processing system (2) for providing an e-mail function, wherein the telecommunications apparatus (1) and the data processing system (2) each have a user-specific absence assistant (3, 4). The telecommunications apparatus (1) and the data processing system (2) are linked together by a data transmitting link (15) and are equipped so that by activating one of the absence assistants (3, 4) the other absence assistant (4, 3) is automatically activated.

Abstract: A design concept for a tower PC having an air grille formed on one side in a region of the power supply to achieve much more efficient cooling in the region of the power supply.

Abstract: A computer has a case with a front side that is clad with a front panel. The front panel includes openings beside the mounting spaces for receiving PC components with attached retaining bars. The PC components can be inserted into the computer by way of the front side without having to disassemble the front panel.

Abstract: A display apparatus having a display layer (2) and a touch-sensitive layer (3) running parallel thereto. An antireflection lattice is provided which is arranged on the touch-sensitive layer (3), the lattice elements being able to move toward one another or having a touch sensitivity which is independent of other lattice elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a configuration for making EMC contact between a slot panel in a computer housing and a slot angle piece. The guide rails, into which the slot angle piece is inserted, are provided on perpendicular sections of the slot panel. EMC seals are additionally provided between the slot angle piece and slot panel.

Abstract: A menu control for an electrical appliance having a screen menu (1) which is subdivided into an information area (2), a list area (3) for menu objects and a command area (4) for menu commands.

Abstract: A portable computer-based device, for example a PDA, a cell phone, or a notebook, may be used as an operator control element for second computer-based devices. The portable computer-based device is enabled to emulate mouse and keyboard inputs the second device and to transfer them to the second computer-based device which is to be remote-controlled.

Abstract: A portable computer, such as a pocket PC having a device (3) for wireless data transmission, includes a control device (7) for setting various operational states. An operating system is provided in which the device (3) for wireless data transmission is in a state of full functionality (A) while further components can be in a sleep mode (S) with limited functionality and reduced power consumption. At each switchover to this operational state, the control device (7) determines, according to specified criteria, which components are to be placed into sleep mode (S).

Abstract: A method and circuit for converting the image format of three-dimensional electronic images produced with line polarization wherein, given that television pictures are transmitted with different line resolution and displayed on devices whose line resolution does not coincide with the line resolution of the transmitted images, lines are not only respectively inserted or skipped, but also transposed with one another.