Abstract: A method for controlling breathing of a user during workout with an exercise machine is provided. The method includes acquiring, by a data processing unit of the exercise machine, at least one parameter representative of a physical exercise being performed by the user with the exercise machine, determining, by the data processing unit of the exercise machine, an indication of the breathing to be followed by the user while performing the physical exercise based on the acquired at least one parameter representative of the physical exercise, and providing the user, by the data processing unit of the exercise machine, with the determined indication of breathing. An exercise machine implementing the method for controlling breathing of the user during workout is also provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring and evaluation of a production of a functional material, wherein an assessment of steps taken by users based on a data basis results in reporting to the user of the extent to which predetermined properties of a functional material produced are attained in the event of variances in the steps taken.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a microwave device (1), the microwave device (1) comprising a cavity (2) and multiple microwave channels (CH1-CH4) for providing microwaves within said cavity (2), the method comprising the steps of: operating one or more microwave channels (CH1-CH4) at one or more first power levels and with varying phases in a data acquisition mode; gathering information regarding channel reverse power (RP) at the one or more microwave channels (CH1-CH4) during said data acquisition mode; establishing a mathematical model for each microwave chan-nel (CH1-CH4) based on said gathered information, said mathematical model providing information regarding channel reverse power (RP) for the respective microwave channel (CH1-CH4); determining operating parameters based on the established mathematical models; and, operating the microwave channels (CH1-CH4) of the microwave device (1) at one or more second power levels based on the determined operation parameters, the power of the secon

Abstract: An electric machine includes a stator having a winding including a plurality of conductors assigned to one or more phases and at least one temperature sensor assembly having a temperature sensor section with a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature region of the winding. The ends of at least one part of the conductors on the inner or outer circumference of the winding protrude axially or radially over the winding, wherein an interconnection ring comprising at least one conductor bridge is placed axially or radially on the winding. The ends of at least two respective conductors assigned to a phase protrude radially or axially outwards. The temperature sensor section has a sensor housing which is introduced into a housing recess provided on the interconnection ring in such a way that the temperature sensor is in thermal contact with the connection conductor or the conductor bridge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dimensionally stable adhesive compound which is formulated so as to be largely water- and solvent-free and can be brought into contact with the substrate to be bonded by being wiped on in the form of a thin adhesive film that is suitable in particular for bonding materials obtained from plant fibers. The organic constituent of the adhesive compound according to the invention consists predominantly of polyester polyurethanes, at least some of which are based on semi-crystalline polyester polyols. The invention also relates to a method for applying a tacky film to a planar substrate, preferably to paper, by wiping the adhesive compound onto the point of contact with the substrate.

Abstract: A device includes a safety domain having a processing unit and a memory and is configured to provide at least one functionality and to implement one more safety measures for detecting faults. The safety domain is configured to transmit at least one alarm signal indicating one or more detected errors in response to detecting the faults. The device further includes a security domain having a processing unit and a memory and is configured to provide cryptographic services and to obtain alarm signals. The security domain is configured to perform security-related operations in a secure state in response to obtaining an alarm signal from the safety domain.

Abstract: Herbicidally active 3-phenylisoxazoline-5-carboxamides of cyclopentenylcarboxylic acid derivatives The invention relates to 3-phenylisoxazoline-5-carboxamides of cyclopentenylcarboxylic acid derivatives of the general formula (I) and their agrochemically acceptable salts and to their use in the crop protection sector.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement includes an assembly, a rail profile, and an adapter unit. The assembly is designed as a lighting module or lighting unit coupled to the assembly or accommodated by the assembly. The rail profile has a first region for accommodating the assembly and a second region, in which a conductor device for providing electrical energy is provided along the rail profile. The adapter unit is accommodated in the second region of the rail profile and is configured to be electrically coupled to the conductor device in the second region, to receive electrical energy from the conductor device and to provide electrical energy to the assembly for supplying the lighting module or the lighting unit. The adapter unit and the assembly are configured for electrical coupling so that the assembly displaces along a longitudinal direction of the rail profile relative to the adapter unit inserted into the second region.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a process for producing hydrogen, wherein in a first stage hydrocarbons are decomposed into solid carbon and into a hydrogen-containing gaseous product mixture, the hydrogen-containing gaseous product mixture, which has a composition in respect of the main components CH4, N2, and H2 of 20% to 95% by volume H2 and 80% to 5% by volume CH4 and/or N2, is discharged from the first stage at a temperature of 50 to 300° C., and this is supplied at a temperature differing from this exit temperature by not more than 100° C. to an electrochemical separation process and, in this second stage, the hydrogen-containing product mixture is separated in the electrochemical separation process at a temperature of 50 to 200° C. into hydrogen having a purity of >99.99% and a remaining residual gas mixture.

Abstract: A pedal operating unit having a brake pedal, which is mounted to be pivotable about a first pivot, and a restoring mechanism, wherein the restoring mechanism is designed to apply a restoring force to the brake pedal in the direction of its rest position when the brake pedal is deflected out of the rest position thereof. The restoring mechanism has at least one first restoring device and one second restoring device. An increase in the restoring force is effected, in particular exclusively, by the first restoring device over a first angular range of a pivoting movement of the brake pedal about the first pivot, and an increase in the restoring force is effected, in particular exclusively, by the second restoring device over a second angular range of a pivoting movement of the brake pedal about the first pivot.

Abstract: A computer system for extracting structured data from unstructured or semi-structured text in an electronic document, the system comprising: a graphical user interface configured to present to a user a graphical view of a document for use in training multiple data extraction models for the document, each data extraction model associated with a user defined question; a user input component configured to enable the user to highlight portions of the document; the system configured to present in association with each highlighted portion an interactive user entry object which presents a menu of question types to a user in a manner to enable the user to select one of the question types, and a field for receiving from the user a question identifier in the form of human readable text, wherein the question identifier and question type selected by the user are used for selecting a data extraction model, and wherein the highlighted portion of the document associated with the question identifier is used to train the sele

Abstract: A semiconductor device is proposed. An example of the semiconductor device includes a semiconductor body having a first main surface. A trench structure extends into the semiconductor body from the first main surface. The trench structure includes a trench electrode structure and a trench dielectric structure. The trench dielectric structure includes a gate dielectric in an upper part of the trench dielectric structure and a gap in a lower part of the trench dielectric structure. The semiconductor device further includes a body region adjoining the gate dielectric at a sidewall of the trench structure in the upper part of the trench dielectric structure. The gate dielectric extends deeper into the semiconductor body along the sidewall than the body region.

Abstract: A method for calibrating at least one analytic device with repeated hardware components is disclosed and comprises providing at least one calibrator sample i having a known target value of a concentration of at least one analyte; at least one measuring step, wherein the measuring step comprises conducting at least one measurement on the calibrator sample using the analytic device, wherein at least one detector signal sijk is acquired; at least one calibration step, wherein a relationship between the detector signal and the concentration of the analyte and/or between the detector signal and a theoretical signal value is determined, wherein the calibration step comprises providing at least one parametrized function; determining calibration values by conducting a calibration based on the parametrized function; and determining an analysis function on basis of an inverse of the parametrized function and the determined calibration values.

Abstract: A bio-functional air filter medium is provided with a at least one particle filtration layer that retains particles and at least one bio-functional carrier coated with or having embedded therein antimicrobial, anti-viral and anti-allergenic materials. An air filter element having the bio-functional air filter medium is also disclosed. The bio-functional air filter medium is adapted to bind and capture allergens and block metabolism of bacteria, and provide anti-viral activity to effectively inhibit/deactivate viruses, all while filtering air in high flow, low pressure drop residential, HVAC or air purifier applications.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement includes a rail, an indirect lighting module for the provision of indirect lighting, and a coupling unit. The rail is designed for coupling-on or at least partially accommodating a lighting module or a lighting unit and comprises an inner region. Along the rail, a conductor device is provided at least for providing electrical energy for supplying the lighting module or the lighting unit. The coupling unit is coupled to the rail and is arranged to receive electrical energy from the conductor device and to supply the indirect lighting module with electrical energy. The rail comprises a web which is designed as a limit of the inner region. The rail comprises a passage-opening in the region of the web. A contacting section of the coupling unit is passed through the passage-opening in order to bring about an electrical coupling of the indirect lighting module to the coupling unit.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for determining a network system issue. One method (900) includes a first network device determining (902) a system issue corresponding to at least one second network device. The first network device is an analytics entity in a cellular network and the at least one second network device is a managed entity in the cellular network, and the system issue comprises a software issue, a hardware issue, a compatibility issue, an issue with an interaction between a plurality of second network devices comprising the at least one second network device, an issue with an interaction between the at least one second network device and another device, or some combination thereof. The analytics entity comprises an entity that analyzes one or more devices to determine descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, and/or prescriptive analytics. The method (900) includes providing (904) a notification indicating the system issue.

Abstract: A sensor includes a lead frame having a first surface, a second opposing surface, and a plurality of leads and a semiconductor die having a first surface attached to the first surface of the lead frame and a second, opposing surface. The sensor further includes a non-conductive mold material enclosing the die and at least a portion of the lead frame, a conductive coil secured to the non-conductive mold material, a mold material secured to the non-conductive mold material and enclosing the conductive coil, wherein the mold material has a central region and an element disposed in the central region of the mold material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel halogen-substituted compounds, to processes for their preparation and to their use for controlling animal pests, in particular arthropods and especially insects and arachnids.

Abstract: A system for dataflow graph processing comprises a communication interface and a processor. The communication interface is configured receive an indication to generate a dataflow graph, wherein the indication includes a set of queries and/or commands. The processor is coupled to the communication interface and configured to: determine dependencies of each query in the set of queries on another query; determine a DAG of nodes based at least in part on the dependencies; determine the dataflow graph by determining in-line expressions for tables of the dataflow graph aggregating calculations associated with a subset of dataflow graph nodes designated as view nodes; and provide the dataflow graph.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a supervisory process receives wireless signal quality measurements obtained by a particular node of a wireless network. The wireless network comprising a plurality of mobile nodes. The supervisory process computes, based on the wireless signal quality measurements, an optimal amount of radio frequency attenuation that the particular node should use. The supervisory process generates an attenuation configuration for the particular node that specifies the optimal amount of radio frequency attenuation that the particular node should use. The supervisory process pushes the attenuation configuration to a variable attenuator of the particular node.