Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the discrimination of biological tissues, such that it is capable of carrying out the discrimination of tissue under complicated operating conditions, for example due to the presence of contaminating elements given off by a cutting operation, due to the presence of moisture in the biological tissue, or due to the presence of a non-controlled atmosphere that interferes with the results of the readings. The invention allows building more complex devices, including cutting instruments, such that it is possible to carry out a surgical intervention in a safe manner by preventing cutting into tissues that are to be avoided during said cutting operation.

Abstract: A method for managing alarms in a network includes identifying a first set of alarms based on data in a knowledge base, determining at least one attribute for each alarm in the first set of alarms, generating a model based on the at least one attribute, and applying the model to manage alarms in the network. The at least one attribute includes at least one of a persistence time for one or more alarms in the first set of alarms, an alarm group derived from the first set of alarms, and predictions for alarms in the first set of alarms. The model may be adaptively updated to track changing network conditions relating to the alarms.

Abstract: An exhaust control damper system for a power plant includes a frame configured to be fluidly coupled in an exhaust flow path from a gas turbine (GT) system to a heat recovery system. The damper system includes at least two sets of louvered dampers in the frame and collectively covering the exhaust flow path. Each set of louvered dampers includes a plurality of blades collectively angularly positionable in one of: a fully open position, a fully closed position, and a partially open position. An air insertion system is coupled to the frame and configured to insert an airflow into the exhaust flow path to control the exhaust temperature entering the heat recovery system. The sets of louvered dampers can be modulated independently to control exhaust flow distribution and mass flow to the heat recovery system.

Abstract: A bed with controllable components, including switches or motors of a motor-adjustable lying surface of the bed or an external interface for controlling components outside the bed via control signals, comprises: a first operating unit to operate at least one of the components, wherein the first operating unit comprises a first interface to transmit first control signals via a wire; a second operating unit to operate at least one of the components, wherein the second operating unit comprises a second interface for the wireless transmission of communication signals; and a control system to receive the first control signals from the first operating unit and to receive the communication signals from the second operating unit, wherein the control system is configured to prioritize operation of a component within or outside the bed with the first operating unit over operation of the component with the second operating unit.

Abstract: A cook top with at least two heating elements includes a power electronics arrangement connected to a domestic single phase AC supply. The power electronics arrangement includes several power supply units, which each supply heating currents to one or more heating elements, and a switch arrangement with several electromechanical relays for connecting/disconnecting the power supply units to/from the heating elements. Output poles of at least two electromechanical relays associated with different power supply units are connected in parallel, wherein the parallel connection is permanently connected to at least one of the heating elements. This arrangement reduces the number of switching processes required for alternating use of a power supply device with several heating elements, and simplifies compliance with electromagnetic compatibility standards.

Abstract: A method for managing alarms in a network includes identifying a first set of alarms based on data in a knowledge base, determining at least one attribute for each alarm in the first set of alarms, generating a model based on the at least one attribute, and applying the model to manage alarms in the network. The at least one attribute includes at least one of a persistence time for one or more alarms in the first set of alarms, an alarm group derived from the first set of alarms, and predictions for alarms in the first set of alarms. The model may be adaptively updated to track changing network conditions relating to the alarms.

Abstract: A bed comprises: a height-adjustable lying surface; a head part, a foot part, and/or at least one side part; a motor for adjusting the height of the lying surface; and a control system for controlling the motor to adjust the height. The control system comprises at least one sensor and at least one actuator. The sensor includes: at least one actuating element that can be actuated to generate a control signal; an interface to emit the control signal; and at least one element for producing energy, by which energy needed for generating and transmitting the control signal can be generated via actuation of the sensor from the outside. The actuator includes: an interface to receive the control signal; and a switching element to switch at least one current path or an adjusting element to set at least one voltage, one current, or another physical variable based on the control signal.

Abstract: A bed comprises: a height-adjustable lying surface; a head part, a foot part, and/or at least one side part; a motor to adjust the height of the lying surface; and a control system to control the motor. The control system comprises at least one sensor and at least one actuator. The sensor includes: at least one actuating element actuatable to generate a control signal; an interface to emit the control signal; and a fastening element by which the sensor is attachable to the head, foot, or side part of the bed without a tool. The actuator includes: an interface to receive the control signal; and a switching element to switch at least one current path or an adjusting element to set at least one voltage, one current, or another physical variable based on the control signal.

Abstract: A bed with controllable components, including switches or motors of a motor-adjustable lying surface of the bed or an external interface for controlling components outside the bed via control signals, comprises: a first operating unit to operate at least one of the components, wherein the first operating unit comprises a first interface to transmit first control signals via a wire; a second operating unit to operate at least one of the components, wherein the second operating unit comprises a second interface for the wireless transmission of communication signals; and a control system to receive the first control signals from the first operating unit and to receive the communication signals from the second operating unit, wherein the control system is configured to prioritize operation of a component within or outside the bed with the first operating unit over operation of the component with the second operating unit.

Abstract: A cooktop apparatus, in particular an induction cooktop apparatus, includes a switching unit configured to interrupt and establish current flow from a current supply, a first switching element receiving the current flow during an operating process, a control apparatus, which controls the switching unit during the operating process such that the switching unit interrupts the current supply during a first time interval which has a duration of less than of half a period of the power supply voltage. The control apparatus causes the current supply to be connected during the operating process immediately before and immediately after the first time interval. The first switching element begins switching and ends switching during the first time interval.

Abstract: A bed comprises: a height-adjustable lying surface; a head part, a foot part, and/or at least one side part; a motor to adjust the height of the lying surface; and a control system to control the motor. The control system comprises at least one sensor and at least one actuator. The sensor includes: at least one actuating element actuatable to generate a control signal; an interface to emit the control signal; and a fastening element by which the sensor is attachable to the head, foot, or side part of the bed without a tool. The actuator includes: an interface to receive the control signal; and a switching element to switch at least one current path or an adjusting element to set at least one voltage, one current, or another physical variable based on the control signal.

Abstract: A bed comprises: a height-adjustable lying surface; a head part, a foot part, and/or at least one side part; a motor for adjusting the height of the lying surface; and a control system for controlling the motor to adjust the height. The control system comprises at least one sensor and at least one actuator. The sensor includes: at least one actuating element that can be actuated to generate a control signal; an interface to emit the control signal; and at least one element for producing energy, by which energy needed for generating and transmitting the control signal can be generated via actuation of the sensor from the outside. The actuator includes: an interface to receive the control signal; and a switching element to switch at least one current path or an adjusting element to set at least one voltage, one current, or another physical variable based on the control signal.

Abstract: A cooktop apparatus, in particular an induction cooktop apparatus, includes a switching unit configured to interrupt and establish current flow from a current supply, a first switching element receiving the current flow during an operating process, a control apparatus, which controls the switching unit during the operating process such that the switching unit interrupts the current supply during a first time interval which has a duration of less than of half a period of the power supply voltage. The control apparatus causes the current supply to be connected during the operating process immediately before and immediately after the first time interval. The first switching element begins switching and ends switching during the first time interval.

Abstract: A cook top with at least two heating elements includes a power electronics arrangement connected to a domestic single phase AC supply. The power electronics arrangement includes several power supply units, which each supply heating currents to one or more heating elements, and a switch arrangement with several electromechanical relays for connecting/disconnecting the power supply units to/from the heating elements. Output poles of at least two electromechanical relays associated with different power supply units are connected in parallel, wherein the parallel connection is permanently connected to at least one of the heating elements. This arrangement reduces the number of switching processes required for alternating use of a power supply device with several heating elements, and simplifies compliance with electromagnetic compatibility standards.

Abstract: A hotplate apparatus, in particular for a hotplate having a cover plate having at least two heating zones, includes a cooking utensil sensor unit. The cooking utensil sensor unit has at least one bridging detection unit, which is intended to detect at least bridging of the at least two heating zones by at least one cooking utensil element.