Abstract: A pipe connection includes a connection body, a nut which can be screwed onto or into the latter and which has a conical bore which widens toward the connection body, and a pipe guided through a bore in the nut and having an outwardly projecting formation with two clamping faces. A first clamping face is parallel to the end face of the connection body and is supported on the connection body at least in certain regions when the pipe connection is in the clamped state, and the second clamping face is cone-shaped in a manner corresponding to the conical bore in the nut and is supported in the conical bore in the nut. The connection body has a radially encircling cutout by which a receiving space is formed for a sealing ring that is delimited by the first clamping face and has a polygonal, symmetrical cross section.

Abstract: Systems and methods include reception of an indication of a first event associated with a first object instance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a buttock support for at least partial load-relief of the body weight of a person, the buttock support having two support regions adapted to receive at least part of a buttock region of the person. Also disclosed is a load-relief system having the aforementioned buttock support. The two support regions are separated from one another by a gap and are rounded. The gap separates the two support regions from one another centrally. The buttock support significantly simplifies the connection of a person to the aforementioned load-relief system to prepare for manual and/or automated physical therapy and also ensures that the thigh region, in particular the inner face of the thigh, and the groin region are accessible for further medical/therapeutic treatment by the medical staff.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foot support system for a foot module of a rehabilitation mechanism, the foot support system having an inner shell for receiving a person's foot, an outer shell for connection to a foot module of a rehabilitation mechanism, and at least one strap for fixing the foot to the foot support system. The inner shell, preferably on its side opposite a receiving region for the foot, has at least one connection for reversibly connecting the inner and outer shells, and wherein the outer shell, preferably at least on its side facing the inner shell when the inner shell and outer shell are connected, has at least one receiver corresponding to the at least one connection of the inner shell. By virtue of its modular set up, it permits simple, quick and comfortable connection to a foot module and advantageously protects and stabilizes the foot in particular during movement.

Abstract: A system and method control an electro hydraulic power steering system for an electric vehicle having an electric vehicle battery. The power steering system includes an electro hydraulic power steering pump for assisting in movement of a steering wheel. An electronic controller includes an electronic processor configured to: receive a closed or open position for battery contactors from a contactor controller; receive a driving direction signal for the electric vehicle from a driving direction indicator; determine when the battery contactors are closed and when the driving direction signal is in drive or reverse for moving the electric vehicle, and provide an activation signal to operate the power steering pump when the battery contactors are closed and the driving direction signal is in one of drive and reverse. The electronic processor is configured to provide a deactivation signal to the power steering pump when the electric vehicle is not in drive or reverse; and/or the battery contactors are open.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and vehicles for closed-loop control of regenerative braking. The system includes, in one implementation, a regenerative braking subsystem and a vehicle controller. The vehicle controller is configured to command the regenerative braking subsystem to apply a first amount of regenerative braking torque. The vehicle controller is also configured to determine a current vehicle deceleration while the first amount of regenerative braking torque is applied. The vehicle controller is further configured to determine a difference between the current vehicle deceleration and a target vehicle deceleration. The vehicle controller is also configured to set a second amount of regenerative braking torque to reduce the difference between the current vehicle deceleration and the target vehicle deceleration. The vehicle controller is further configured to command the regenerative braking subsystem to apply the second amount of regenerative braking torque.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control device for controlling an externally-powered window lifter with anti-trap protection for a motor vehicle window. A control device of this type is designed to determine that an operating element for closing the window is actuated and, in response thereto, the window is moved in the closing direction. The control device is further designed to determine that the functional activity of the anti-trap protection is no longer guaranteed. In the case of a control device and in the event that it has been determined that the functional activity of the anti-trap protection is not guaranteed, the window lifter is actuated in response to the actuation of the operating element in such a way that the window is moved at a lower displacement speed in the closing direction when compared with the displacement speed with guaranteed functionality.

Abstract: A method for open-loop and closed-loop control of a device having a movement module, in terms of its interaction with a human, is based on an energy-based control process that makes it possible to monitor the amount of an overall energy in the system including the device and the human in dependence on a measured control variable describing the speed at which the device or its movement module moves. The method considers the entire power cycle, in particular the dynamics of the energy or power flow, in the system including the device and the human and takes into account the performance of the human during the closed-loop control. The method also enables the participation state of the human who is using the device to be determined in an iterative learning process without additional sensors. A device for carrying out the method is also provided.

Abstract: A device for performing individual movement analysis and movement therapy on a patient includes a control and analysis unit configured to control a first intervention device in such a way that a first trajectory of the movement of an extremity of the patient is disrupted by a force exerted by a movement module onto the extremity of the patient. A response to this disruption is measured by changed measured values from at least one force sensor and/or at least one angle sensor, and a new, second trajectory is calculated therefrom. New control parameters for controlling the first intervention device are calculated from a comparison of the second trajectory with the first trajectory and/or a target trajectory or the comparison of the disrupted measured values with the non-disrupted measured values.

Abstract: A relief system for at least partially relieving the body weight of a person includes at least one first fastening device for fastening a first end of a first support device and at least one second fastening device for fastening a second end of the first support device which are formed on a cuff, such that an equally distributed tensile force is exerted on the cuff at the first fastening device and second fastening device when the first support device is guided through a guide device during a movement of the cuff when loaded by at least part of the body weight of the person. This advantageously permits a simple connection in particular of a bedridden patient to the relief system, without the patient first having to be moved, without other medical/therapeutic devices being disturbed, and without limiting the patient's stepping/walking movement.

Abstract: A system and method control an electro hydraulic power steering system for an electric vehicle having an electric vehicle battery. The power steering system includes an electro hydraulic power steering pump for assisting in movement of a steering wheel. An electronic controller includes an electronic processor configured to: receive a closed or open position for battery contactors from a contactor controller; receive a driving direction signal for the electric vehicle from a driving direction indicator; determine when the battery contactors are closed and when the driving direction signal is in drive or reverse for moving the electric vehicle, and provide an activation signal to operate the power steering pump when the battery contactors are closed and the driving direction signal is in one of drive and reverse. The electronic processor is configured to provide a deactivation signal to the power steering pump when the electric vehicle is not in drive or reverse; and/or the battery contactors are open.

Abstract: A device for connecting a leg of a person to a movement mechanism includes a retaining element. The retaining element has at least one connecting element for directly connecting the retaining element to the movement mechanism, and a fixing device for fixing the leg of the person to the retaining element. The connecting element can rotate relative to a longitudinal axis thereof. The device advantageously permits simple and quick connection of the user to the device and also of the device, together with the user, to a movement mechanism. The device is easy to operate by third parties and also by the user, is easy to clean and disinfect and affords the user a high level of wearing comfort. The device also ensures controlled transmission of movement from the movement mechanism, in particular to the legs of the user, and in addition can be produced cost-effectively.

Abstract: A device and a method for reversibly connecting a rehabilitation mechanism to a bed, such as a hospital bed that can be brought to a vertical position. The device has a connection element arranged on the rehabilitation mechanism; a receiving unit, which can be arranged at the side of and/or at the foot end of the bed; the receiving unit corresponds in design to the connection element; and a transport device for transporting the rehabilitation mechanism toward and away from the bed. The transport device and/or the bed is height-adjustable. A method for operating a rehabilitation mechanism connected to a bed by way of the novel device. Easy, fast, reversible connection of a rehabilitation mechanism to a conventional hospital bed is enabled, in particular to a hospital bed that can be brought to a vertical position. Existing beds can be quickly and economically retrofitted with a robot system for kinesiotherapy.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and vehicles for closed-loop control of regenerative braking. The system includes, in one implementation, a regenerative braking subsystem and a vehicle controller. The vehicle controller is configured to command the regenerative braking subsystem to apply a first amount of regenerative braking torque. The vehicle controller is also configured to determine a current vehicle deceleration while the first amount of regenerative braking torque is applied. The vehicle controller is further configured to determine a difference between the current vehicle deceleration and a target vehicle deceleration. The vehicle controller is also configured to set a second amount of regenerative braking torque to reduce the difference between the current vehicle deceleration and the target vehicle deceleration. The vehicle controller is further configured to command the regenerative braking subsystem to apply the second amount of regenerative braking torque.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for analyzing a network having a plurality of ADS-B base stations including the following steps: a. receiving an ADS-B signal from a transmitter located in a first geographic area at a first base station and determining a first arrival time of the signal at the first base station; b. extracting position information from the ADS-B signal; c. determining an expected second arrival time of the ADS-B signal at a second base station using the extracted position information, the position of the first base station, the position of the second base station and the first arrival time; d. determining a quantity characterizing an error from a comparison of the expected second arrival time with an actual second arrival time; e. performing steps a-d for the same ADS-B signal from the same transmitter and further pairs of first and second base stations of the network; and f. tagging a base station if the error related to that base station is significant.

Abstract: A configuration for moving a bed, in particular a care bed, sick bed, or intensive-care bed, from a horizontal position into an inclined position with respect to the longitudinal sides of the bed. A receiving device for receiving the bed and a stand device for ensuring a stable stand of the configuration are operatively connected via an adjusting mechanism which inclines the receiving device relative to the stand device. The verticalization process is decoupled from the respective existing bed and thus allows a large degree of flexibility for care personnel during a routine therapy session, allowing a safe and comfortable therapy for a patient confined to a bed. The configuration according to the invention is suitable for both a new installation as well as for retrofitting medical and/or care device equipment and advantageously saves on the otherwise necessary expenditures on beds with their own verticalization mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control device for controlling an externally-powered window lifter with anti-trap protection for a motor vehicle window. A control device of this type is designed to determine that an operating element for closing the window is actuated and, in response thereto, the window is moved in the closing direction. The control device is further designed to determine that the functional activity of the anti-trap protection is no longer guaranteed. In the case of a control device and in the event that it has been determined that the functional activity of the anti-trap protection is not guaranteed, the window lifter is actuated in response to the actuation of the operating element in such a way that the window is moved at a lower displacement speed in the closing direction when compared with the displacement speed with guaranteed functionality.

Abstract: A relief system for at least partially relieving the body weight of a person includes at least one first fastening device for fastening a first end of a first support device and at least one second fastening device for fastening a second end of the first support device which are formed on a cuff, such that an equally distributed tensile force is exerted on the cuff at the first fastening device and second fastening device when the first support device is guided through a guide device during a movement of the cuff when loaded by at least part of the body weight of the person. This advantageously permits a simple connection in particular of a bedridden patient to the relief system, without the patient first having to be moved, without other medical/therapeutic devices being disturbed, and without limiting the patient's stepping/walking movement.

Abstract: A rehabilitation mechanism rehabilitates the joints, muscles, and tendons of the legs of a bedridden patient in an automated manner according to a plan. A knee module can be operatively connected to the knee joint of the patient. A control module controls rehabilitation movements by way of the knee module. The knee module is a module to be arranged above the patient and the mattress, which module is supported directly or indirectly on a bed or the mattress frame, and includes a knee prosthesis which receives a knee joint of the patient, a connection element connected to the knee prosthesis, an extension arm to which the connection element is secured, and a mechanism to be actuated by the control module and which introduces a defined force into the knee prosthesis via the extension arm and the connection element to carry out rehabilitation movements according to a plan.

Abstract: A cuff for receiving at least part of an outer extremity of a person contains an inner structure, which is provided to bear on the outer extremity of the person, and an outer structure, which supports the inner structure. The inner structure contains a cavity filled with a fluid which, within the cavity, distributes itself at least in part across the cuff surface spanned by the longer sides and shorter sides of the inner structure of the cuff. It makes available a receiving device which is an improvement which permits optimized transmission of force from a machine, in particular a rehabilitation mechanism or training apparatus, to a person. Since it is formed without seams, it is particularly suitable for use in an environment in which strict demands are placed on cleaning possibilities and hygiene.