Abstract: A method for monitoring at least one part of an internal combustion engine based on a variable whose values characterize the operation of the part of the internal combustion engine during different states of the internal combustion engine, including: determining an actual pattern with the actual values of the variable during different states of the internal combustion engine which describe the actual operation of the internal combustion engine; providing a reference pattern for a known operation of the internal combustion engine, the reference pattern including reference values of the variable for different states of the internal combustion engine; and comparing the actual pattern to the reference pattern to determine a similarity between the actual operation and the known operation.

Abstract: A method for checking a function of an actuator or a sensor of a system, having the following steps: controlling the actuator within a time window if at least one state variable of the system is in a predefined operating range; detecting a system response, with the aid of the sensor, within the time window as a response to controlling the actuator; determining a malfunction of the actuator or of the sensor if the system response differs from a setpoint system response that is expected due to controlling the actuator. A further actuator of the system is controlled during the time window in such a way that the at least one state variable of the system remains in the predefined operating range during the time window. Moreover, a corresponding method for calibrating a sensor or an actuator of a system is described.

Abstract: An interactive television application with watch lists is provided. The user may add programs such as television programs, Internet web pages, e-commerce applications, e-mail applications, and music channels, to a watch list. The user may also select a program from the watch list to watch it or to perform some other function related to that program. The interactive television application may display, under user control, watch lists that are overlaid over television programming, scaled so as not to obscure television programming, or on touch-screen remote controls. Programs may be added by the user to the watch lists at any time, or may be automatically added or removed by the interactive television application based on user preference profiles and reminder lists.

Abstract: A method and device for monitoring errors in an exhaust gas recirculation line, including supplying an engine with fresh air via a supply duct using a compressor, discharging exhaust gas via an exhaust duct using a gas turbine, a subflow of the gas being supplied from a low-pressure area of the exhaust duct downstream from the turbine, via the recirculation line, to an intake air low-pressure area of the supply duct upstream from the compressor, an exhaust gas mass flow of the subflow in the recirculation line is set via a valve, a fresh air mass flow being set by a fresh air throttle, or via an exhaust flap in the exhaust duct. Where the fresh air throttle or the exhaust flap is opened when the recirculation line is free of errors, an error in the recirculation line is deduced if the throttle or flap is at least partially closed.

Abstract: A method for monitoring at least one part of an internal combustion engine based on a variable whose values characterize the operation of the part of the internal combustion engine during different states of the internal combustion engine, including: determining an actual pattern with the actual values of the variable during different states of the internal combustion engine which describe the actual operation of the internal combustion engine; providing a reference pattern for a known operation of the internal combustion engine, the reference pattern including reference values of the variable for different states of the internal combustion engine; and comparing the actual pattern to the reference pattern to determine a similarity between the actual operation and the known operation.

Abstract: In a method for determining a faulty exhaust gas recirculation line in an exhaust gas recirculation system of an internal combustion engine having multiple exhaust gas recirculation lines, a quantity of gas indicated by a specified exhaust gas recirculation rate is provided proportionately via the exhaust gas recirculation lines in accordance with an exhaust gas recirculation apportioning ratio, and the method further includes: testing in order to recognize an error in the exhaust gas recirculation system; when the error is recognized, performing a modification of the exhaust gas recirculation apportioning ratio and renewed testing of the exhaust gas recirculation system; and determination of the faulty exhaust gas recirculation line as a function of a result of the renewed testing.

Abstract: A device for error monitoring in an internal combustion engine system is provided. The internal combustion engine is supplied with air at a volumetric efficiency indicating the ratio of a real volume flow of air in the internal combustion engine to an ideal, theoretically possible, volume flow of air in the internal combustion engine. The device for error monitoring is configured to determine an error in the engine system when a difference between a measured volumetric efficiency and an estimated volumetric efficiency exceeds a predetermined absolute value.

Abstract: A method for checking a function of an actuator or a sensor of a system, having the following steps: controlling the actuator within a time window if at least one state variable of the system is in a predefined operating range; detecting a system response, with the aid of the sensor, within the time window as a response to controlling the actuator; determining a malfunction of the actuator or of the sensor if the system response differs from a setpoint system response that is expected due to controlling the actuator. A further actuator of the system is controlled during the time window in such a way that the at least one state variable of the system remains in the predefined operating range during the time window. Moreover, a corresponding method for calibrating a sensor or an actuator of a system is described.

Abstract: The system (1) according to the invention is arranged to support an automatic informing of callers (S1, S2, . . . , SN) upon an event of an interrupt in a telecommunication line engaged with a receiving station (4) according to a telecommunication protocol. In order to carry out said automatic informing the receiving station (4) is adapted with a computer program (6,8,10,12,14) arranged to transmit a prerecorded message to all engaged parties upon an event of the interrupt. The computer program is further arranged to carry out background interaction with a caller who is put on hold, so that the caller is not left behind unattended.

Abstract: A device to carry out a bioelectrical interaction with an individual by means of electrodes 29, 29a whereby an on-demand verification of the integrity of the electrical contact of the electrodes is implemented. The device 20 comprises a control unit 22 arranged to determine an occurrence of the predefined event related to a quality of a measured signal. In case the predetermined event is detected, the control unit 22 actuates the testing means 24. The testing means is arranged to generate the test signals, I1, 12 and to apply them via a coupling circuit 23, 23a to the electrodes. In case it is desired that cumulative information about the contact integrity is obtained, is it sufficient to apply a single test signal per electrode. In case it is required to determine which of the electrodes has lost its contact, a sequence of test signals is generated by the sequencer 24b.

Abstract: An electrode assembly arranged to carry out a bioelectrical interaction with an individual, said electrode assembly comprising a conductive material having a contact surface arranged to be brought into contact with a receiving area of the individual's skin, said conductive material being electrically connectable to a suitable electronic device to enable said interaction, the electrode assembly having an impedance control means arranged to measure and control the impedance of the receiving area of the individual's skin prior to an event of the bioelectrical interaction.

Abstract: A monitoring device (21) arranged to measure a signal (S1) representative of a physiological condition of the individual by means of a suitably arranged sensor (22) and to automatically modify a contact pressure (P) of said sensor meeting real-time requirements. For this purpose the sensor (22) is supported by a piece of elastic material, the monitoring device further comprising an actuator (27) arranged to interact with the piece of elastic material upon receipt of a control signal (CS) from a control unit (25). The control unit (25) is arranged to analyze the signal (S1) from the sensor (22) and to decide on an alteration of the contact pressure (P). For this purpose the control means (25) comprises a logic unit (25a) arranged to carry out a suitable signal analysis. Preferably, the monitoring device (21) is arranged with a further sensor (23), a signal (S3) of which is also provided for analysis to the control unit (25).

Abstract: The invention relates to a wearable device arranged for enabling a bioelectrical interaction with an individual when being brought into contact with the individual's skin I, said device comprising electrodes 2 arranged to carry out said interaction by means of a first electrical signal, said electrodes comprise motion artifact detection means 4. The electrode assembly 1 comprises electrode 2 arranged to carry out a bioelectrical interaction with the individual by means of measuring an electrical signal on the body of the individual I and/or applying an electrical signal to the body of the individual. In order to enable said bioelectrical interaction the electrode 2 is provided with an electrical cable 2a. According to the invention, the electrode 2 is arranged with a pr 4. The pressure sensor 4 is arranged to measure a normal force component of an external force applied to the electrode due to movement of the individual.

Abstract: The system (1) according to the invention is arranged to support an automatic informing of callers (S1, S2, . . . ,SN) upon an event of an interrupt in a telecommunication line engaged with a receiving station (4) according to a telecommunication protocol. In order to carry out said automatic informing the receiving station (4) is adapted with a computer program (6,8,10,12,14) arranged to transmit a prerecorded message to all engaged parties upon an event of the interrupt. The computer program is further arranged to carry out background interaction with a caller who is put on hold, so that the caller is not left behind unattended.

Abstract: A device to carry out a bioelectrical interaction with an individual by means of electrodes 29, 29a whereby an on-demand verification of the integrity of the electrical contact of the electrodes is implemented. The device 20 comprises a control unit 22 arranged to determine an occurrence of the predefined event related to a quality of a measured signal. In case the predetermined event is detected, the control unit 22 actuates the testing means 24. The testing means is arranged to generate the test signals, I1, 12 and to apply them via a coupling circuit 23, 23a to the electrodes. In case it is desired that cumulative information about the contact integrity is obtained, is it sufficient to apply a single test signal per electrode. In case it is required to determine which of the electrodes has lost its contact, a sequence of test signals is generated by the sequencer 24b.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distress signaling system, a body area network for enabling a distress signaling, a method for signaling a condition of a distress and a vehicle arranged with the distress signaling system. The distress signaling system 10 according to the invention comprises monitoring means 11 arranged in a vehicle in order to monitor a vital sign of a seated passenger by means of a sensor 12 arranged to measure a signal representative to said sign. The monitoring means 11 are preferably arranged to perform a continuous monitoring of the vital sign of the passenger and are further arranged to provide a corresponding signal to the front-end electronics 20 of the system 10. The front-end electronics 20 is arranged to analyze the signal from the monitoring means 11. For that purpose the front-end electronics 20 comprises a data processing means 21 arranged to process the measured signal in order to yield data representative to a condition of the passenger.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multimedia device, which detects at least one information item in an audio and/or video data stream processed by the multimedia device, saves the detected information items as a function of a weighting consisting of the time of occurrence of an information item and at least one selection criterion and displays follow-up information relating to the information item selected by a user on an output unit of the multimedia device.

Abstract: A battery configuration (1, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27) comprises a standard battery (AA, CR) of a standard type of battery and a tag (2, D). By inserting the battery configuration (1, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27) in any apparatus, the apparatus can be designed to communicate with a communication device (14, 25, 16, 22).

Abstract: The invention relates to a central control unit (4) for a series of electronic apparatuses such as, for example, a CD player (1), a video recorder (2) or a satellite receiver (3). The electronic apparatuses are connected via a SCART cable to connections (5) of the central control unit (4). The central control unit (4) further comprises interfaces (6a, 6b) to mobile control apparatuses such as a PDA (8) or a PC (7), in which further external control apparatuses such as, for example, a mobile phone (9) can be connected via a network (12). The central control unit (4) translates protocols used for the connections (5) and the interfaces (6a, 6b) and thus provides the possibility of a flexible control of the electronic apparatuses (1, 2, 3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for determining user data, particularly user preferences or evaluations. The system comprises a multitude of mobile end apparatuses (1) which may be integrated in a portable apparatus such as a mobile phone or a watch (7) and are carried or worn by members of a group. The mobile end apparatuses (1) can establish a wireless communication with a central unit (2) and particularly transmit user data stored in a memory (4) or current user data detected via sensors (5). When using the system, for example, in a discotheque, the visitors favorite musical genres as well as an evaluation of the current program can be determined and taken into account. Via corresponding sensors (5), implicit evaluation criteria such as, for example, the movements of a user can be detected.