Abstract: A cryptography module for at least temporarily controlling an operation of at least one computing device. The cryptography module is designed to check at least one memory area of a memory unit capable of being accessed by the computing device, and to control the operation of the at least one computing device as a function of the check. The cryptography module is designed to receive a first control command from the computing device, which characterizes at least one memory area of the memory unit to be checked, and to check the memory area characterized by the first control command.

Abstract: An illumination system is provided for an optical system that includes an imaging device for acquiring an image of a target, for decoding of a symbol or other analysis. The illumination system can include a first light source configured to provide illumination of a first wavelength, a second light source configured to provide illumination of a second wavelength that is different from the first wavelength. The light sources can be controlled for operations that include: illuminating the target with the first and second light sources simultaneously for acquisition of the image of the target; and altering an illumination output of at least one of the first light source or the second light source, while maintaining non-zero illumination output for at least one of the first light source or the second light source, to indicate a status of the optical system.

Abstract: In a method and a device for detecting anomalies in data in data traffic across a communication network in a vehicle, the device encompasses a plurality of hardware interfaces and a monolithic coupling element designed for transmitting data arriving at one of the hardware interfaces in a data packet via at least one of the hardware interfaces and analyzing the data packet or a copy of the data packet for a detection of anomalies in the data of the communication network or of a subsystem of the communication network connected to one of the hardware interfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to a PET regranulate which, after modification of a granulated PET recyclate, has an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.95 dl/g measured according to ASTM D 4603, preferably greater than 1.0 dl/g and particularly preferably between 1.1 dl/g and 1.7 dl/g and is suitable for the production of extrusion blow-molded containers.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for detecting and acquiring one or more in-focus images of one or more barcodes within the field of view of an imaging device. A measurement process measures depth-of-field of barcode detection. A plurality of nominal coarse focus settings of a variable lens allow sampling, in steps, of a lens adjustment range corresponding to allowable distances between the one or more barcodes and the image sensor, so that a step size of the sampling is less than a fraction of the depth-of-field of barcode detection. An acquisition process acquires a nominal coarse focus image for each nominal coarse focus setting. A barcode detection process detects one or more barcode-like regions and respective likelihoods. A fine focus process fine-adjusts, for each high-likelihood barcode, the variable lens near a location of the barcode-like regions. The process acquires an image for decoding using the fine adjusted setting.

Abstract: Systems and methods reduce temperature induced drift effects on a liquid lens used in a vision system. A feedback loop receives a temperature value from a temperature sensor, and based on the received temperature value, controls a power to the heating element based on a difference between the measured temperature of the liquid lens and a predetermined control temperature to maintain the temperature value within a predetermined control temperature range to reduce the effects of drift. A processor can also control a bias signal applied to the lens or a lens actuator to control temperature variations and the associated induced drift effects. An image sharpness can also be determined over a series of images, alone or in combination with controlling the temperature of the liquid lens, to adjust a focal distance of the lens.

Abstract: An illumination system is provided for an optical system that includes an imaging device for acquiring an image of a target, for decoding of a symbol or other analysis. The illumination system can include a first light source configured to provide illumination of a first wavelength, a second light source configured to provide illumination of a second wavelength that is different from the first wavelength. The light sources can be controlled for operations that include: illuminating the target with the first and second light sources simultaneously for acquisition of the image of the target; and altering an illumination output of at least one of the first light source or the second light source, while maintaining non-zero illumination output for at least one of the first light source or the second light source, to indicate a status of the optical system.

Abstract: A mixture contains at least one amino-regulated polyether block amide (PEBA) and at least one poly(meth)acrylate selected from poly(meth)acrylimides, polyalkyl(meth)acrylates, and mixtures thereof. The mass ratio of PEBA to poly(meth)acrylate is 95:5 to 60:40. The polyalkyl(meth)acrylate contains 80% by weight to 99% by weight of methyl methacrylate (MMA) units and 1% by weight to 20% by weight of C1-C10-alkyl acrylate units, based on the total weight of polyalkyl(meth)acrylate. The mixture can be processed to give foamed mouldings. The mouldings can be used in footwear soles, stud material, insulation or insulating material, damping components, lightweight components, or in a sandwich structure.

Abstract: A cryptography module for at least temporarily controlling an operation of at least one computing device. The cryptography module is designed to check at least one memory area of a memory unit capable of being accessed by the computing device, and to control the operation of the at least one computing device as a function of the check. The cryptography module is designed to receive a first control command from the computing device, which characterizes at least one memory area of the memory unit to be checked, and to check the memory area characterized by the first control command.

Abstract: A coupler between an activator mounted on an enclosure and an electronic protection device located within the enclosure facilitates alignment between the coupler and the electronic protection device during installation and requires no tool for installation. The coupler is positioned over an opening in the electronic protection device and oriented such that a first coupling portion is configured to engage a complementary coupling portion on the electronic protection device. The coupler may be manually mounted, engaging the complementary coupling portions on the door handle coupler and the electronic protection device without requiring a tool for installation. The coupler includes an upper sleeve configured to receive an axle, also connected to the activator, that rotates independently of a lower sleeve which is mounted to the electronic protection device, facilitating orientation of the activator on the outside of the enclosure. The coupler also provides for local lock-out of the electronic protection device.

Abstract: In order to allow for more flexible process control of a transport apparatus in the form of a long stator linear motor, in particular in order to at least intermittently increase the maximum achievable speed of a transport unit without changing the energy-related basic conditions (maximum current or maximum voltage) of the transport apparatus, according to the invention, in order to change a magnetic flux in the magnetic circuit during movement of the transport unit along the transport route, a magnetic reluctance of the magnetic circuit is changed and/or a magnetomotive force of the magnetic circuit is changed on the transport unit.

Abstract: Method for operating a transport apparatus that utilizes a long stator linear motor, the method includes moving a transport unit along a transport route of the long stator linear motor, causing drive magnets arranged on both sides of a main body of the transport unit to interact, at least in a region of a transfer position for transferring the transfer unit between two opposite route portions of the transport route, with drive coils of the opposite route portions of the transport route in order to generate a propulsive force (Fv), utilizing the drive magnets of the transport unit and the drive coils of the transport route of the long stator linear motor as sources of magnetomotive force of a magnetic circuit that develops at least in the region of the transfer position on both sides of the transport unit, and transferring the transport unit between the opposite route portions of the transport route in the transfer position by changing on at least one side of the transfer unit a magnetic flux (?1, ?2) of the m

Abstract: A coupling device for connecting media-conducting lines has a one-part or multi-part first coupling section and a one-part or multi-part second coupling section. At least one locking element is fastened with at least one connecting section to the first coupling section and is provided with one or more locking arc sections extending in a circumferential direction between the first and second coupling sections. The second coupling section has a locking section extending circumferentially at least partially about a circumference of the second coupling section. At least one of the one or more locking arc sections interacts with the locking section.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method in which a polyester melt containing one or more polyesters is produced, the polyester melt being foamed by a blowing agent and a foamed granulate is produced from the foamed polyester melt. The intrinsic viscosity (IV) of the polyester melt is reduced by the blowing agent about at least 0.05 dl/g, measured according to ASTM D4603, and the IV of the foamed granulate is then increased by means of a solid phase polycondensation (SSP).

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for coordination of transmission from a first and at least one further base station (M1, P1), wherein said first base station (M1, P1) evaluates the usage by said at least one further base station (M1, P1) of at least one subframe, and said first base station (M1, P1) uses said at least one subframe for transmission dependent on the evaluated usage by said at least one further base station (M1, P1) of said at least one subframe, and a base station therefore.

Abstract: A cryptography module for at least temporarily controlling an operation of at least one computing device. The cryptography module is designed to check at least one memory area of a memory unit capable of being accessed by the computing device, and to control the operation of the at least one computing device as a function of the check.

Abstract: A cryptography module for a computing device. The cryptography module is designed to check at least one memory area of a memory device which the computing device may access, as the result of which a result of the check is obtained, and to store the result at least temporarily.

Abstract: The invention relates to a recycling process for contaminated polyolefins, in particular HDPE, wherein the contaminated polyolefin is swelled using a solvent such that contaminants in the polyolefin dissolve in the solvent, and the solvent as well as the contaminants dissolved from the solvent are removed from the polyolefin.

Abstract: A filter element for an air filter has a filter bellows with a filter medium folded multiple times. A recess is disposed in the filter bellows and is designed to receive a guiding rib of the air filter. The recess is curved at least in sections thereof along a length extension of the recess. The air filter has a housing and a guiding rib, wherein the filter element is arranged at least partially in the housing and the guiding rib is immersed at least partially in the recess of the filter element. In a method for producing the filter element, the recess in the filter bellows is formed with a computer-assisted separation method that forms the recess to be curved at least in sections thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides an integrated time-of-flight sensor that delivers distance information to a processor associated with the camera assembly and vision system. The distance is processed with the above-described feedback control, to auto-focus the camera assembly's variable lens during runtime operation based on the particular size/shape object(s) within the field of view. The shortest measured distance is used to set the focus distance of the lens. To correct for calibration or drift errors, a further image-based focus optimization can occur around the measured distance and/or based on the measured temperature. The distance information generated by the time-of-flight sensor can be employed to perform other functions. Other functions include self-triggering of image acquisition, object size dimensioning, detection and analysis of object defects and/or gap detection between objects in the field of view and software-controlled range detection to prevent unintentional reading of (e.g.