Abstract: The present invention relates to a power semiconductor chip module, comprising a substrate having a top side and a bottom side; at least one first power semiconductor device attached to the top side of the substrate; at least one first conductive structure thermally and electrically connecting the first power semiconductor device to the top side of the substrate; at least one second power semiconductor device attached to the bottom side of the substrate; and at least one second conductive structure connecting the second power semiconductor device to the bottom side of the substrate.

Abstract: A device for monitoring and managing a pallet includes one or more sensors for determining properties associated with a pallet, which may include a weight of a load of a pallet, and the presence, number and/or location of one or more load items on a pallet. The device may be physically coupled to a pallet, and may include a processing unit coupled to the one or more sensors, the processing unit having one or more interfaces to communicate with the one or more sensors, and one or more interfaces to communicate with one or more networks. The device may include one or more hydraulic mats including one or more pressure sensors, and RFID (UHF) and/or optical code readers for detecting and/or identifying load items. The device may include RFID (NFC) readers for exchange of payment and access information. The device also may include multiple layers, each of which may include one or more cavities for accommodating components of the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for homogenizing a low frequency listening experience for users in a plurality of locations, such as a plurality of seat positions in a vehicle. An example audio system includes a plurality of woofers configured to output low frequency sound into a listening environment to yield a homogeneous low frequency sound field. Homogeneity of the low frequency sound field in this case is for example spectrally uniform throughout an extended listening space.

Abstract: A stand apparatus, which can be built and assembled/disassembled in a modular manner, is shown and described. In particular embodiments, a bushing for a stand apparatus for arrangement in an operation theater, comprising a coupling part, by means of which the bushing can be mounted on a connecting component of the stand apparatus about a rotational axis and/or along the rotational axis in a height-adjustable manner—in particular, on a spindle—and a section on which the bushing can be connected to a support arm of the stand apparatus, wherein the section is a mounting section, by means of which the bushing can be mounted on the support arm in a reversible manner—in particular, by means of one or more fastening means. Further embodiments comprise a support arm for fastening to a bushing, as well as a support system, consisting of at least one such bushing and one such support arm.

Abstract: Issuing an alert with respect to a first physical area includes determining a location of a mobile user device of a user with respect to the first physical area controlled by a entity, following determining the current location, remotely configuring the mobile user device to detect when the device is within a predefined proximity to one or more second physical areas within the first physical area, and, in response to detecting that the device is within the predefined proximity, issuing the alert to one or more parties. Issuing an alert with respect to a first physical area may also include placing one or more wireless beacons that transmit beacon signals relative to the one or more second physical areas, where detecting that the device is within the predefined proximity includes the device detecting at least one of the beacon signals transmitted from the one or more wireless beacons.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing electrical energy in a vehicle, including a main energy store for storing electrical energy, an additional energy store, which can be switched over by the main energy store, a main switch for supplying the apparatus connection with a voltage provided by the main energy store, an additional switch for supplying the apparatus connection with a voltage provided by the additional energy store and a control device for switching the main switch and the additional switch over between a first switching state and a second switching state. In the first switching state, the apparatus connection is supplied with the voltage provided by the main energy store, while the additional energy store is disconnected from the apparatus connection. In the second switching state, is supplied with the voltage provided by the additional energy store, while the main energy store is disconnected from the apparatus connection.

Abstract: A plug-in device for an arrangement for goods display, having a socket mounted on a supporting structure, and a plug-in part having a plug-in portion plugged into a receptacle of the socket. An electrification arrangement, in the connected state of the plug-in device electrically supplies electricity via the plug-in device, with an electrical connection being established via the socket and the plug-in part in that an electrically conducting contact is established by galvanic contacting between a first contact point and a second contact point. The first contact point is formed on the socket and the second contact point is formed on the plug-in portion such that, in the connected state, the first contact point in and the second contact point are electrically contacted with one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tarpaulin structure for a substructure, such as a lorry, trailer, semi-trailer, railway car, dump truck or container, comprising a covering frame and a tarpaulin consisting of weather-resistant material, wherein the covering frame has a plurality of struts (34) which each have on the end sides thereof a carriage (32) that is displaceable along a guide (20), wherein at least one bow (36) is pivotally connected at each pair of opposed carriages (32; 32?), said bow forming with a bow (36) of an adjacent carriage pair (32) a tarpaulin folding aid, the bows (36) of the tarpaulin folding aid being connected to each other. A tarpaulin structure that allows a reliable covering of a substructure while having a low intrinsic weight is achieved according to the invention in that the connected bows (36) comprise a pivot angle limiter (38) that allows only a limited pivoting of the bows (36).

Abstract: A telecommunications system can include analog-to-digital converters in an uplink communication path or a downlink communication path. The analog-to-digital converters can have a high dynamic range and bandwidth to obviate a need for down-conversion of signals using an analog mixer. The uplink communication path and the downlink communication path can be coupled to an antenna using a non-duplexer coupling device. Uplink signals traversing the uplink communication path can be isolated from downlink signals independent of using a duplexer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an induction crucible furnace and to a magnetic return element for an induction crucible furnace. The induction crucible furnace has a corresponding coil and a plurality of magnetic return elements, which are designed in the form of individual units arranged on the outer lateral surface of the coil with peripheral spacing. In order to guide the magnetic flux produced by the coil, the magnetic return elements each have an assembly consisting of a plurality of elongate individual elements of magnetically permeable material that are electrically insulated from each other and extend parallel to the furnace axis. Said individual elements consist at least partially of bars, which are electrically insulated from each other and the longitudinal axes of which extend parallel to the furnace axis. In this way, both eddy currents that hit the assembly from the radial direction and eddy currents that hit the assembly with a transverse component are minimized.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a distributed antenna system comprises: at least one master unit; at least one remote antenna unit communicatively coupled via a switch to the master unit by a primary cable and a secondary cable both coupled to the switch, the remote antenna unit comprising a compensating link check module that outputs a control signal to the switch, wherein the switch selects between the primary and secondary cable in response to the control signal; wherein the compensating link check module controls the switch to momentarily select the secondary cable to perform a link check during which the remote unit measures a quality metric of a downlink signal received via the secondary cable; and upon initiation of the link check, the compensating link check module adjusts an attenuation of the downlink signal received on the secondary cable by loading calibration settings for the secondary cable into a compensation attenuator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a height control mechanism for a rail vehicle comprising suspension units that are arranged between the body and the bogie of the rail vehicle and that each comprise a spring, a pneumatic or a hydraulic reciprocating piston element. In accordance with the invention, the reciprocating piston element is retracted so much in train operation that it does not bridge the spacing between the body and the bogie.

Abstract: A method improves the transmission quality between a data collector and a plurality of metering units. A first communication module is assigned to the data collector and a second communication module is assigned in each case to a metering unit. The second communication module transmits data via radio signals to the first communication module. The first communication module has a first frequency reference device and the second communication module has a second frequency reference device. The radio signals transmitted are dependent on the second frequency reference device. The measurement of a parameter of the radio signal is performed by the first communication module. An estimation of an error of the second frequency reference device on the basis of the parameter measured values is determined. An adjustment of the frequency of the first frequency reference device is performed such that the error is reduced.

Abstract: A rotatable connection for a mount device for placement in an operating room includes an adjustable stopping mechanism that can be disposed between a first connection component and a second connection component that is mounted rotatably relative to the first connection component about an axis of rotation. The adjustable stopping mechanism may be adapted to establish at least two different relative rotational angles of the connection components relative to one another or at least two different rotation ranges. The adjustable stopping mechanism includes a rotation lock that can be disposed non-rotatingly at the first connection component and a coupling part that can be disposed non-rotatingly at the second connection component and that has a form-locking contour for establishing individual rotational angle positions, and may include a stopping device with an integral stop. The stopping device may be non-rotatingly positionable. A support system or mount device are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a monitor system (10) with (h) a first monitor (12.1), (i) a second monitor (12.2), (j) a third monitor (12.3), (k) at least a fourth monitor (12.4) and (l) a base (16). According to the invention, it is intended that (m) the monitors (12.i) are fixed to the base (16) such that they can each be moved by way of a motor in at least two degrees of freedom, and that (n) the monitors are fixed to the base (16) by means of lazy tong drives.

Abstract: Uplink leveling systems and methods for a distribution antenna are provided. An uplink leveling system includes at least one communication path between a base station point of interface and a remote antenna unit. A broadband measurement detector is communicatively coupled to measure signal power in the at least one communication path at the base station point of interface. A signal measurement receiver is communicatively coupled to measure signal power in the at least one communication path. A test signal generator is configured to generate a test signal in the at least one communication path in an uplink. At least one controller is configured to level the communication path in the uplink direction based at least in part on measurements by the broadband measurement detector and the signal measurement receiver in response to the generated test signal by the test signal generator.

Abstract: A stackable system container includes a bottom part and a lid part fastened to the bottom part. Respective coupling devices are movably fastened to two opposite side walls of the bottom part. In order to enable dimensionally stable and connected stacking of structurally identical system containers and also modular stacking of different system containers, each coupling device can be moved between an idle position, in which the coupling device is arranged below a top side of the lid part, and a coupling position, in which the coupling device projects beyond the top side of the lid part.

Abstract: A method of using a portion capsule for producing a beverage. The method includes providing an apparatus including a barcode reader, the apparatus including a pump adapted to supply heated water; loading the portion capsule into the apparatus; piercing the foil lid; reading a barcode on the portion capsule with the barcode reader; determining whether the read barcode agrees with a stored reference; and activating the pump to push heated water into the portion capsule only upon a determination that the read barcode agrees with the stored reference.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laser assembly (1) comprising a diode laser bar (2), a heat sink (4) and at least one cover (7). The laser bar is located between the heat sink and the cover. The heat sink and/or the cover is/are coated with nanowires (16) or nanotubes via which the contact between the laser bar and the heat sink and/or the cover is established.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxygen mask (1) for an emergency oxygen supply of passengers in an aircraft, with a carrier (12), on which a breathing bag connection (5) for a breathing bag (11), an inhalation valve (3) and an exhalation valve (4) are provided, wherein the carrier (12) comprises at least two carrier parts (14, 15, 16) which are arranged pivotable to one another.