Abstract: A method for formulation and modelling of intentions in process plant engineering includes formulating intentions of an actor by guiding the actor to provide the intentions to an assistance system, wherein the intentions are hierarchically structured and comprise at least a goal, describing the goal, an implementation, how the goal can be achieved, and a requirement for the goal and the implementation. The intentions are translated into an intention model, which is transformed into a graphical representation that is provided to the actor.

Abstract: A method for detecting a nucleic acid in a plurality of samples, including a) providing analyte nucleic acids from samples in separate containers, the containers are in a subset array; b) amplifying acids by reaction using primers hybridized to the acids, forward and reverse primers of the primer pair both include an adaptor sequence, a sample identifier sequence and a binding sequence; c) combining the acids of step b) of containers of subsets to a container array; d) amplifying acids by a primer extension reaction using a pair of further primers hybridized to the acids of containers of step c), the further primers include a further forward and a further reverse primer, both including an identifier sequence and a hybridization sequence; e) determining the sequences of the acids of step d); f) assigning a determined sequence of a nucleic acid of interest of step e) to a sample

Abstract: This disclosure relates to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning networks for predicting or determining demand metrics across multiple channels. An analytics platform can receive channel events from multiple channels corresponding to geographic areas, and channel features related to demand conditions in the channels can be extracted from the channel events. During a training phase, the channel features can be accumulated into one or more training datasets for training one or more demand prediction models. The one or more demand prediction models can be trained to predict or determine demand metrics for each of the channels. The demand metrics can indicate or predict demand conditions based on the current conditions in the channels and/or based on future, predicted conditions in the channels. Other embodiments are disclosed herein as well.

Abstract: A method is described for the assembly of a magnetic core for a transformer, with the following steps: Cutting sheet metal blanks from transformer sheet, stacking the sheet metal blanks to form magnetic core segments, placing a permanent magnet at one of the magnetic core segments so that the latter is magnetized by the permanent magnet, formation of the magnetic core by placing the remaining magnetic core segments against the permanent magnet, or against a magnetic core segment already magnetized by the permanent magnet. A magnetic core is also disclosed.

Abstract: An ignition coil is described for an internal combustion engine, with a housing, a transformer, which is arranged in an interior space of the housing, and potting compound, with which the interior space of the housing is cast. In accordance with this disclosure provision is made for the transformer to be covered by a mat, which is embedded in the potting compound.

Abstract: A primary coil former for an ignition coil has a winding carrier surface configured for a primary coil wound thereon. Two primary winding stops limit the winding carrier surface at first and second axial ends of the carrier surface, respectively. Two holders are formed at the first axial end, each configured for holding one end of a winding wire. Two deflection domes are formed at the second axial end, one of the domes configured for guiding a winding wire back to the winding carrier surface for a clockwise winding and the other dome configured for guiding a winding wire back to the winding carrier surface for a counterclockwise winding. A groove in the winding carrier surface receives a winding wire which leads from one of the ends of the winding carrier surface up to a gap between the two deflection domes at the opposite end of the winding carrier surface.

Abstract: A method is disclosed. A computer may receive a request message from an access device. The computer may search a supplemental database for updated supplemental data corresponding to a real credential. The supplemental database may store the real credential, supplemental data, and the updated supplemental data. The updated supplemental data may be provided to the supplemental database in connection with authorization processing involving the real credential. The computer may receive the updated supplemental data associated with the real credential. The computer may transmit a response message to the access device including the updated supplemental data. The request message may be, as examples, an authorization request message comprising a token or a token request message comprising a token.

Abstract: An inventive ignition coil has a transformer that includes a primary coil, a secondary coil and a core formed from stacked metal sheets. A plastic frame holds the sheets. A housing surrounds an interior in which the transformer is arranged and the interior is sealed with an electrically insulating casting compound. The housing comprises an interior wall bounding bounds a compartment in which a part of the core is arranged, the part of the core being outside the primary coil and the secondary coil.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decentralized and asynchronous authentication flow between users, relying parties and identity providers. A trusted user agent application or digital lock box under a user's control may perform the functions of an authentication broker. In particular, the user agent application or digital lock box can accept relying party requests and respond with authentication and identity data previously obtained from an identity provider server, and without the involvement of a centralized broker server.

Abstract: An ignition coil is described with a housing having a tubular housing part for connecting to a spark plug, and a pin-shaped interference suppression resistor arranged in the tubular housing part. According to this disclosure, it is provided that the housing surrounds an interior which has a funnel-shaped section which tapers toward the tubular housing part. In addition, a method is described for producing such an ignition coil.

Abstract: A primary coil former for an ignition coil has a winding carrier surface configured for a primary coil wound thereon. Two primary winding stops limit the winding carrier surface at first and second axial ends of the carrier surface, respectively. Two holders are formed at the first axial end, each configured for holding one end of a winding wire. Two deflection domes are formed at the second axial end, one of the domes configured for guiding a winding wire back to the winding carrier surface for a clockwise winding and the other dome configured for guiding a winding wire back to the winding carrier surface for a counterclockwise winding. A groove in the winding carrier surface receives a winding wire which leads from one of the ends of the winding carrier surface up to a gap between the two deflection domes at the opposite end of the winding carrier surface.

Abstract: An inventive ignition coil has a transformer that includes a primary coil, a secondary coil and a core formed from stacked metal sheets. A plastic frame holds the sheets. A housing surrounds an interior in which the transformer is arranged and the interior is sealed with an electrically insulating casting compound. The housing comprises an interior wall bounding bounds a compartment in which a part of the core is arranged, the part of the core being outside the primary coil and the secondary coil.

Abstract: A connector plug is described for connecting an ignition coil to a spark plug, comprising an electrical conductor, which has a first end for contacting the ignition coil and a second end for contacting the spark plug, and a protective tube, which surrounds the electrical conductor. In accordance with this disclosure it is proposed that the protective tube has a predetermined bending point with a reduced bending stiffness.

Abstract: A method is described for the assembly of a magnetic core for a transformer, with the following steps: Cutting sheet metal blanks from transformer sheet, stacking the sheet metal blanks to form magnetic core segments, placing a permanent magnet at one of the magnetic core segments so that the latter is magnetized by the permanent magnet, formation of the magnetic core by placing the remaining magnetic core segments against the permanent magnet, or against a magnetic core segment already magnetized by the permanent magnet. A magnetic core is also disclosed.

Abstract: An ignition coil is described for an internal combustion engine, with a housing, a transformer, which is arranged in an interior space of the housing, and potting compound, with which the interior space of the housing is cast. In accordance with this disclosure provision is made for the transformer to be covered by a mat, which is embedded in the potting compound.

Abstract: A connector plug is described for connecting an ignition coil to a spark plug, comprising an electrical conductor, which has a first end for contacting the ignition coil and a second end for contacting the spark plug, and a protective tube, which surrounds the electrical conductor. In accordance with this disclosure it is proposed that the protective tube has a predetermined bending point with a reduced bending stiffness.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decentralized and asynchronous authentication flow between users, relying parties and identity providers. A trusted user agent application or digital lock box under a user's control may perform the functions of an authentication broker. In particular, the user agent application or digital lock box can accept relying party requests and respond with authentication and identity data previously obtained from an identity provider server, and without the involvement of a centralized broker server.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decentralized and asynchronous authentication flow between users, relying parties and identity providers. A trusted user agent application or digital lock box under a user's control may perform the functions of an authentication broker. In particular, the user agent application or digital lock box can accept relying party requests and respond with authentication and identity data previously obtained from an identity provider server, and without the involvement of a centralized broker server.

Abstract: A system for flock-based control of a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The system includes UAVs each including a processor executing a local control module and memory accessible by the processor for use by the local control module. The system includes a ground station system with a processor executing a fleet manager module and with memory storing a different flight plan for each of the UAVs. The flight plans are stored on the UAVs, and, during flight operations, each of the local control modules independently controls the corresponding UAV to execute its flight plan without ongoing control from the fleet manager module. The fleet manager module is operable to initiate flight operations by concurrently triggering initiation of the flight plans by the multiple UAVs. Further, the local control modules monitor front and back end communication channels and, when a channel is lost, operate the UAV in a safe mode.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decentralized and asynchronous authentication flow between users, relying parties and identity providers. A trusted user agent application or digital lock box under a user's control may perform the functions of an authentication broker. In particular, the user agent application or digital lock box can accept relying party requests and respond with authentication and identity data previously obtained from an identity provider server, and without the involvement of a centralized broker server.