Abstract: A microphone is provided comprising a microphone capsule adapted to capture an audio signal, an AD converter configured to convert the captured audio signal into a digital signal, a block generator configured to divide the digital audio signal into a plurality of audio blocks, a private key signature unit configured to generate at least one signature based on at least one of the plurality of audio blocks with a private key associated to the microphone and an audio output configured to output the at least one audio block and the generated at least one signature.

Abstract: In some implementations, techniques may include at a plurality of times while a user of the first portable device is moving with the first portable device: performing ranging at a respective position with a second device to determine a respective distance, thereby determining a plurality of respective distances, where the second device is stationary; obtaining raw measurements from a motion sensor of the first portable device. In addition, the device may include using the raw measurements at the plurality of times to determine relative positions at the plurality of times, the relative position from an initial position. The techniques may include estimating a second position of the second device that optimizes a loss function that includes differences of the respective distances at the relative positions and the actual distance between the relative positions and the second position.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating a single test strip from a test strip depot containing a plurality of test strips including: a stock containing the plurality of test strips; an output position for the single test strip; an outlet opening; and an output mechanism configured to output the single test strip positioned in the output position through the outlet opening upon activation of the output mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a concentration of reprocessing agents in a reprocessing liquid used in a reprocessing apparatus for medical instruments. The apparatus comprising: a measuring system; a first conduit for a hydraulic connection of the measuring system with a reprocessing circuit of the reprocessing apparatus; and a second conduit for a bypass connection of the measuring system into a reprocessing chamber of the reprocessing apparatus. The measuring system is configured to: receive a test strip with a test surface and to position the test strip in a first, dosing position and a second, measuring position; dose a predetermined amount of reprocessing liquid onto the test surface when the test strip is positioned in the first, dosing position; and measure the concentration of reprocessing agents in the reprocessing liquid when the test strip is positioned in the second, measuring position by evaluating the test surface, via an evaluating sensor.

Abstract: A transport apparatus for transporting at least one test strip including: a gripper configured to grip a portion of the at least one test strip; wherein the gripper is arranged to move the test strip between at least a first dosing position and a second measuring position.

Abstract: A reprocessing liquid feed system for dosing a predetermined amount of reprocessing liquid onto a test surface of a test strip including: a first directional control valve having two valve inlets and one valve outlet; and a second directional control valve having one valve inlet and two valve outlets for filling a specified volume with reprocessing liquid; filling the specified volume containing reprocessing liquid partially with air such that the specified volume is filled partially with remaining reprocessing liquid and partially with air; and dosing out the remaining reprocessing liquid in the specified volume onto the test surface of the test strip.

Abstract: A test strip for measurement of a concentration of peracetic acids. The test strip including: a body; a test surface disposed on the body and configured to react with a liquid containing peracetic acids; and a coating covering at least the test surface.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an xMR magnetic field sensor with at least one xMR sensor element from a workpiece containing an xMR multilayer system, including a magnetically hard reference layer with a reference magnetization direction. The method involves a programming operation to set or modify the reference magnetization direction in a sensor region by locally heating the reference layer beyond a threshold temperature using laser radiation, exposing the heated region to an external magnetic field to set the reference magnetization direction, and subsequently cooling the region. The laser processing operation employs a mask projection technique, where a mask with at least one aperture is irradiated with laser pulses, and the fully illuminated aperture region is imaged onto the processing plane using an imaging lens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compounds of formula (I), wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims. The invention further relates to their use and composition.

Abstract: A method for identifying a connection between a first channel and at least one second channel located in a rinsing device. The method including: applying a first testing pressure to the first channel; reading in a first pressure signal representing a first pressure in the at least one second channel; and detecting the connection between the first channel and the at least second channel when the first pressure is one or more of at a predetermined first ratio to the testing pressure and above a predetermined first threshold.

Abstract: A module for applying a medium to narrow-bore ducts, conduits, pipes, and/or the like, of items to be washed, in particular endoscopes, which are disposed in a wash tub of a cleaning device, the module including: a medium distribution device having a plurality of inlet-side ports and outlet-side ports, the inlet-side ports being in fluid connection with the outlet-side ports; and a carrier flange having a push-pull cylinder, the push-pull cylinder being in fluid connection with an inlet-side port, and the push-pull cylinder providing a piston rod which is provided at an end thereof with an anchor that cooperates with a connecting device of a carrier for items to be washed.

Abstract: A front-end vehicle structure includes a bulkhead, a fuel cell system and a DC/DC converter. The DC/DC converter is arranged next to the fuel cell system in a vehicle width direction and at a level of the fuel cell system in a vehicle height direction. The fuel cell system and the DC/DC converter are arranged in front of the bulkhead in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A module for applying a medium to narrow-bore ducts, conduits, pipes, and/or the like, of items to be washed, in particular endoscopes, which are disposed in a wash tub of a cleaning device, the module including: a medium distribution device having a plurality of inlet-side ports and outlet-side ports, the inlet-side ports being in fluid connection with the outlet-side ports; and a carrier flange having a push-pull cylinder, the push-pull cylinder being in fluid connection with an inlet-side port, and the push-pull cylinder providing a piston rod which is provided at an end thereof with an anchor that cooperates with a connecting device of a carrier for items to be washed.

Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. As such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.

Abstract: A method for identifying a connection between a first channel and at least one second channel located in a rinsing device. The method including: applying a first testing pressure to the first channel; reading in a first pressure signal representing a first pressure in the at least one second channel; and detecting the connection between the first channel and the at least second channel when the first pressure is one or more of at a predetermined first ratio to the testing pressure and above a predetermined first threshold.

Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. As such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.

Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. As such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.

Abstract: The present invention provides multi-ply creped tissue products, and in particular embodiments creped wet pressed tissue products, having substantially higher per-ply basis weights, such as from about 20 to about 30 gsm, without the negative effects often associated with higher basis weight. As such, the tissue products are generally soft and flexible, having a softness value (measured as TS7) less than about 12.0 and a Stiffness Index less than about 20. While being soft and flexible, the instant tissue products are durable enough to withstand use, such as having a GMT greater than about 600 g/3? and a Burst Index greater than about 12.0.