Abstract: An integrated circuit has a master processing core with a central processing unit coupled with a non-volatile memory and a slave processing core operating independently from the master processing core and having a central processing unit coupled with volatile program memory, wherein the master central processing unit is configured to transfer program instructions into the non-volatile memory of the slave processing core and wherein a transfer of the program instructions is performed by executing a dedicated instruction within the central processing unit of the master processing core.

Abstract: In a method for operating a dishwasher, a desorption process of a reversibly dehydratable dry material of a sorption-drying system is initiated at least at times. A parameter that influences the desorption process is hereby evaluated for determining an instant for performing the desorption process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a modified effect pigment in a radiation-curable coating composition, wherein the modified effect pigment is an effect pigment that is coated with at least one metal oxide layer to which at least one organic compound having one or more functional groups with a carbon-carbon multiple bond is bound. The invention is particularly suitable for metallic effect pigments, in particular aluminum pigments. A further part of the invention is the use of a modified effect pigment in a radiation-curable coating composition, wherein the modified effect pigment is an effect pigment to which at least one organic compound having one or more functional groups with a carbon-carbon multiple bond is bound. The radiation-curable, preferably UV-curable, coating compositions can in particular be lacquers, paints, printing inks, nail varnish or plastics.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) running light comprises a current sink and a plurality of series coupled LED block cells; each of the plurality of LED block cells comprising a LED and a bypass circuit to the current sink, wherein each series coupled LED sequentially turns on (lights) when a voltage source increases by additive voltage increments of at least the turn-on voltage of each LED in the series coupled string until all LEDs are on (lit). The current sink maintains a desired current value through the LEDs and may also be used to provide waveforms for diagnostic and timing purposes.

Abstract: In a method for pumping a fluid out of an aquiferous household device such as a dishwashing machine, a drain pump and a circulation pump are operated at least partially simultaneously to ensure that, in the event of an abrupt stop of the circulation pump, reverse flow that may cause filter cake formed by separating soiling and particles to loosen resulting in their re-soiling of the items to be cleaned. The speed of the circulation pump is lowered from a maximum speed to at least a minimum speed substantially without pressure surges before startup of the drain pump.

Abstract: In a pulse width modulation light emitting diode (LED) controller an error amplifier and output load switch are synchronously controlled to prevent service life shortening current overshoot through the LEDs and slowing discharging currents causing color temperature shifting in the light output from the LEDs. A plurality of switching arrangements for the error amplifier and the compensation network may be provided in a single integrated circuit LED dimming controller, and outputs for controlling a variety of differently configured output power switch combinations for disconnecting or shorting the LEDs, or disconnecting the output capacitor during off times of the modulated dimming control signal.

Abstract: An integrated circuit has a master processing core with a central processing unit coupled with a non-volatile memory and a slave processing core operating independently from the master processing core and having a central processing unit coupled with volatile program memory, wherein the master central processing unit is configured to transfer program instructions into the non-volatile memory of the slave processing core and wherein a transfer of the program instructions is performed by executing a dedicated instruction within the central processing unit of the master processing core.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a modified effect pigment in a radiation-curable coating composition, wherein the modified effect pigment is an effect pigment that is coated with at least one metal oxide layer to which at least one organic compound having one or more functional groups with a carbon-carbon multiple bond is bound. The invention is particularly suitable for metallic effect pigments, in particular aluminum pigments. A further part of the invention is the use of a modified effect pigment in a radiation-curable coating composition, wherein the modified effect pigment is an effect pigment to which at least one organic compound having one or more functional groups with a carbon-carbon multiple bond is bound. The radiation-curable, preferably UV-curable, coating compositions can in particular be lacquers, paints, printing inks, nail varnish or plastics.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a washing container, and an upper basket located in an upper region of the washing container for accommodating items to be washed. The upper basket has a floor wall and a side wall that circumferentially bounds the floor wall and projects upward. The upper basket has a static first partial region and a second partial region that is movable relative to the first partial region between at least two positions, with the second partial region forming in the at least two positions at least one section of the floor wall. The section assumes different heights relative to a part of the floor wall of the first partial region in the at least two positions, wherein the section assumes for at least one of the at least two positions a height above a height of the part of the floor wall of the first partial region.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) running light comprises a current sink and a plurality of series coupled LED block cells; each of the plurality of LED block cells comprising a LED and a bypass circuit to the current sink, wherein each series coupled LED sequentially turns on (lights) when a voltage source increases by additive voltage increments of at least the turn-on voltage of each LED in the series coupled string until all LEDs are on (lit).

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a washing container and an upper basket located in an upper region of the washing container for accommodating items to be washed. The upper basket has a floor wall and a side wall that circumferentially bounds the floor wall and projects upward. The upper basket has a static first partial region and a second partial region that is translationally displaceable between at least two positions relative to the first partial region and in parallel relation to the floor wall. The second partial region contains a section of the floor wall and exposes an opening in the floor wall in at least one of the two positions.

Abstract: A dishwasher, especially a household dishwasher, includes a control device, in which at least one wash program for carrying out a wash cycle comprising a number of part wash cycles for cleaning and/or drying items to be washed is stored, and an operating device for entering operating commands for the control device. At least one operating command for carrying out one or more adaptation measures on at least one of the wash programs can be input at the operating device to improve avoidance of spots on the items to be washed and/or the drying result on the washed items, when the wash cycle based on the adapted wash program is carried out.

Abstract: In a pulse width modulation light emitting diode (LED) controller an error amplifier and output load switch are synchronously controlled to prevent service life shortening current overshoot through the LEDs and slowing discharging currents causing color temperature shifting in the light output from the LEDs. A plurality of switching arrangements for the error amplifier and the compensation network may be provided in a single integrated circuit LED dimming controller, and outputs for controlling a variety of differently configured output power switch combinations for disconnecting or shorting the LEDs, or disconnecting the output capacitor during off times of the modulated dimming control signal.

Abstract: A dishwasher, in particular a household dishwasher, includes a control facility for performing a wash cycle to clean items to be washed based on a plurality of selectable wash programs. The control facility operates, in particular controls or regulates, a drain pump for pumping off wash fluid from the dishwasher. At least one of the wash programs includes an automatic execution of a pump-off sequence having at least three successively executed pump-off phases to define first, second and third pump-off phases, during each of which the drain pump is activated, with a break being provided between the first and second pump-off phases and a break being provided between the second and third pump-off phases, wherein the drain pump is deactivated during each of the breaks.

Abstract: A dishwasher and a method for operating a dishwasher, wherein a liquid is heated at least twice with a first heater, and wherein the first heater is an air heater.

Abstract: A slope compensation module provides slope compensation of a switched-mode power supply using current mode control. This slope compensation function may be provided by a digital slope compensation generator and a pulse density modulated digital-to-analog converter (PDM DAC) having a selectable response mode low pass filter.

Abstract: In a method for operating a dishwasher containing wash items, in particular a household dishwasher, at least at times a heated liquid to the wash items is applied during at least two of a plurality of program steps. A desorption process for desorption of a reversibly dehydratable drying material of a sorption drying system is effected at least at times. The desorption process is carried out at least partially before or during a first of the at least two program steps, with heated liquid being applied to the wash items during the at least two program steps.

Abstract: A slope compensation module provides slope compensation of a switched-mode power supply using current mode control. This slope compensation function may be provided by a digital slope compensation generator and a pulse density modulated digital-to-analog converter (PDM DAC) having a selectable response mode low pass filter.

Abstract: A method and a device are provided for detecting the position of a closure element of a movement reversal device in a dishwasher. The device determines the position of a closure element via a comparison of a value corresponding to a predefined reference position of the closure element with a signal value of a circulation pump of the dishwasher.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a washing container and an upper basket located in an upper region of the washing container for accommodating items to be washed. The upper basket has a floor wall and a side wall that circumferentially bounds the floor wall and projects upward. The upper basket has a static first partial region and a second partial region that is translationally displaceable between at least two positions relative to the first partial region and in parallel relation to the floor wall. The second partial region contains a section of the floor wall and exposes an opening in the floor wall in at least one of the two positions.