Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a method for producing a moisture sensor includes providing a substrate arrangement, applying a sensor structure, applying a first cover layer on the sensor structure, locally removing the planar cover layer arrangement to expose portions of an insulation layer, applying a third cover layer on the exposed portions of the insulation layer, exposing the planar cover layer arrangement covering the sensor structure, and applying a moisture-absorbing layer element on the planar cover layer arrangement covering the sensor structure to obtain the moisture sensor.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, a method for producing a moisture sensor includes providing a substrate arrangement, applying a sensor structure, applying a first cover layer on the sensor structure, locally removing the planar cover layer arrangement to expose portions of an insulation layer, applying a third cover layer on the exposed portions of the insulation layer, exposing the planar cover layer arrangement covering the sensor structure, and applying a moisture-absorbing layer element on the planar cover layer arrangement covering the sensor structure to obtain the moisture sensor.

Abstract: A method to control functions in a vehicle using gestures carried out in three-dimensional space. When it is determined that a first gesture carried out in three-dimensional space is detected by an image-based detection procedure, it is determined whether the first gesture is a gesture directed towards a virtual object superimposing a real environment around the vehicle. If it is determined that the first gesture has been detected, it is determined whether a second gesture carried out in three-dimensional space is detected by the image-based detection procedure. If so, it is determined whether the detected second gesture is a gesture allocated to a manipulation of the virtual object, and the virtual object is manipulated accordingly.

Abstract: A method to control functions in a vehicle using gestures carried out in three-dimensional space. When it is determined that a first gesture carried out in three-dimensional space is detected by an image-based detection procedure, it is determined whether the first gesture is a gesture directed towards a virtual object superimposing a real environment around the vehicle. If it is determined that the first gesture has been detected, it is determined whether a second gesture carried out in three-dimensional space is detected by the image-based detection procedure. If so, it is determined whether the detected second gesture is a gesture allocated to a manipulation of the virtual object, and the virtual object is manipulated accordingly.

Abstract: A method for checking an interface module, the interface module returning to the processor, using a second data message, stored values representing sensor values, after a request for a test by a processor using a data message. Using these firm sensor values, the processor can check the functioning of the interface module and its own algorithm. A safety module, which also picks up the sensor values, also checks its functioning with them, since the safety module is a redundant hardware path to the processor and is used as a plausibility check for the release decision of means of restraint. The interface module is changed into a test mode as soon as it receives the first data message from the processor, and it then suppresses the transmission of the real sensor values which were received from connected sensors.

Abstract: Identified in the textual data of a web page (3) are words that have a geographic association, by looking up each word in a location database (13). From these words, sentences of one or more words are generated. Geographic references (32) are identified in the textual data by looking up in the location database (13) matching geographic entries corresponding to one of the sentences. To each geographic reference (32) assigned are the geographic coordinates assigned in the location database (13) to the respective matching geographic entry. Furthermore, the geographic references (32) are linked on the web page (3) to executable program code enabling a user to access location specific information based on the geographic coordinates associated with the respective geographic reference (32). Any web page (3) and particularly any geographic reference (32) on a web page (3) can thereby be enabled with location specific information and navigation functionality.

Abstract: For providing navigational information to a user of a mobile device (150), a browser (160) of a mobile device (150) is used to access through HTIP a remote computerized LBS server (100). With the location based services data from the LBS server (100), the browser (160) receives, in addition to geographical positions of points of interest, navigation command codes and at least one URL associated with a local HTTP server (211) located in the mobile device (150). The browser (160) receives instructions from the user for selecting a point of interest and a navigation command code. The local HTTP server (211) is accessed from the browser (160) by using the URL in association with the selected point of interest and the selected navigation command code. In response to the URL received in the local HTTP server (211), a navigation function is executed in the mobile device (150) in accordance with the selected navigation command code and the geographical position of the selected point of interest.

Abstract: A control element, in particular for a vehicle, is provided including a plurality of individual modules which change the shape of the control element as a function of the context. There are a plurality of degrees of freedom of adjustment which are enabled or disabled as a function of the control element context, it being possible to adapt the external shape of the control element to the enabled degrees of freedom of adjustment of the control element by raising and/or lowering at least one of the individual modules. The control element may be used, for example, in a motor vehicle operator control system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a night vision system for vehicles. According to the invention, the road in front of the vehicle is stereoscopically recorded via two night vision-capable cameras, e.g. infrared or low-light-level cameras that are mounted in the front of the vehicle at a distance from one another. Corresponding stereoscopic image display devices permit the driver to observe the road in front of the vehicle in three-dimensions. Objects located in front of the vehicle can be detected in critical areas by means of additional image evaluating devices and can be differently accentuated or marked in the image representation. The night vision system can be designed to also permit a two-dimensional display of images or data alternatively or in conjunction with 3D representation. In an enhanced embodiment, head movements and/or the line of sight of the driver are/is detected and used for a corresponding tracking of the image display.

Abstract: In a method for outputting data relating to user selectable information regarding a motor vehicle, a plurality of user selectable options relating to the information are represented, and data relating to the selected option is output. At least one context-dependent profile is defined, and a set of options determined by the profile is generated. Data are output as a function of the profiles and options.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holographic display for storing and reducing a spatial structure, having a holographic screen forming the master hologram, and having a projection device which illuminates the holographic screen in order to reproduce the spatial structure. The invention, for the holographic display to be constructed from a plurality of holographic screens which are respectively assigned to a dedicated projection device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holographic display for storing and reducing a spatial structure, having a holographic screen forming the master hologram, and having a projection device which illuminates the holographic screen in order to reproduce the spatial structure.

Abstract: A device for data transmission between vehicle sensors and a control unit, which is used to decode data telegrams having sensor data from the vehicle sensors and to reformat them into SPI (serial peripheral interface) data telegrams. Furthermore, an interface module of the control unit transmits the SPI data telegrams to the processor of the control unit. By using an alter bit, the processor determines whether to retrieve the newest sensor data or the preceding sensor data. The interface module converts the sensor data in each case into a 10-bit data field of an SPI data telegram, into which the interface module may supplement missing data. By counting out the edges, it is possible for the interface module to recognize the data telegrams from the sensors.

Abstract: A device is proposed for data transmission between vehicle sensors and a control unit, which is used to decode data telegrams having sensor data from the vehicle sensors and to reformat them into SPI (serial peripheral interface) data telegrams. Furthermore, an interface module of the control unit will then transmit the SPI data telegrams to the processor of the control unit. By using an alter bit, it is possible for the processor of the control unit to retrieve either the newest sensor data or the preceding sensor data. The interface module converts the sensor data in each case into a 10-bit data field of an SPI data telegram, the interface module supplementing missing data if necessary. By counting out the edges, it is possible for the interface module to recognize the data telegrams from the sensors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bioelectronic devices comprising living cells which are in operative contact with an extracellular planar potential-sensitive electrode, e.g. a field effect transistor. The cells comprise an ion channel/receptor system which is responsive to stimuli. Thus, the device is suitable as a bioelectronic sensor. The electrode may also have a capacitive stimulating spot, with which the electrical or functional state of the cell or its ion channel/receptor system may be affected.

Abstract: A method for checking an interface module, the interface module returning to the processor, using a second data message, stored values representing sensor values, after a request for a test by a processor using a data message. Using these firm sensor values, the processor can check the functioning of the interface module and its own algorithm. A safety module, which also picks up the sensor values, also checks its functioning with them, since the safety module is a redundant hardware path to the processor and is used as a plausibility check for the release decision of means of restraint. The interface module is changed into a test mode as soon as it receives the first data message from the processor, and it then suppresses the transmission of the real sensor values which were received from connected sensors.