Abstract: The invention provides a method for reducing the amount of DNA in a microbial fermentation product by adding a fungal DNase from Aspergillus oryzae to the resulting fermentation product during the recovery process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high bio-content polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition comprising: at least one polyurethane prepolymer obtained from the reaction of a) at least one bio-based solid crystalline polyester polyol; b) at least one bio-based solid amorphous polyester polyol, and/or at least one bio-based liquid amorphous polyester; and c) at least one polyisocyanate; in a presence of a catalyst, wherein the adhesive composition contains more than 50% by weight of bio-based material, based on the total weight of the adhesive composition. The present invention also provides a method for preparing the high bio-content polyurethane hot melt adhesive composition, an electronic device obtained with the high bio-content polyurethane hot melt composition, and a use of the high bio-content polyurethane hot melt composition in manufacturing an electronic device.

Abstract: A method for operating a system comprising a floor cleaning machine and a supply device, including actuating the supply device so that the supply device assumes the second position, moving the floor cleaning machine in the opposite direction to the first direction of travel so that the floor cleaning machine moves towards the supply device in such a manner that during the movement the first coupling arrangement points towards the second coupling arrangement, conveying fresh water from the fresh water inlet into the fresh water tank and/or conveying waste water from the waste water tank to the waste water outlet and/or charging the battery with the power supply, releasing the connection between the first and the second coupling arrangement by moving the supply device in the opposite direction to the first direction of travel from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: A method for configuring an electrical contact zone of a terminal includes providing the terminal having a contact portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the terminal, forming a contact dome having a radius in the contact portion of the terminal, and forming a contact zone in the terminal at the contact dome. The contact zone is formed subsequent to a start of the step of forming the contact dome.

Abstract: A method and device, e.g. a headset, for notifying a user of a mute state of a primary microphone during a call, in case the user speaks while the primary microphone is muted. The method comprises performing a noise cancellation algorithm (ENC) on output signals from the primary microphone and on output signals from an additional microphone capturing sound in the user's surroundings to suppress surrounding noise at the user location. Further processing output signals from the primary microphone according to a Voice Activity Detection (VAD) algorithm by means of a processor system while the primary microphone is muted. The VAD algorithm is used to determine if speech is present, and next it is determined if an additional condition if fulfilled. Then, finally providing a mute state notification to the user only if it is determined that speech is present and the additional condition is fulfilled.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes an outer conductive body having a first end configured to mate with a corresponding electrical connector, and a conductive center contact arranged within the outer conductive body. The center contact comprises a first end configured to mate with the corresponding electrical connector and a second end electrically connecting with a first electrical contact of a circuit board. An outer contact is slidably attached to a second end of the outer conductive body and electrically connects with a second electrical contact of the circuit board. An elastic element is provided for biasing the outer contact in a direction away from the outer conductive body and toward the circuit board.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes an outer conductive body having a first end configured to mate with a corresponding electrical connector, and a conductive center contact arranged within the outer conductive body. The center contact comprises a first end configured to mate with the corresponding electrical connector and a second end electrically connecting with a first electrical contact of a circuit board. An outer contact is slidably attached to a second end of the outer conductive body and electrically connects with a second electrical contact of the circuit board. An elastic element is provided for biasing the outer contact in a direction away from the outer conductive body and toward the circuit board.

Abstract: Antenna apparatus includes a dielectric carrier having a first side and a second side. The antenna apparatus also includes a multi-band antenna having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The multi-band antenna includes a first section and a second section that are bent with respect to one another. The interior surface along the first and second sections defines a receiving space. The dielectric carrier is disposed within the receiving space such that the first section is positioned along the first side of the dielectric carrier and the second section is positioned along the second side of the dielectric carrier. The dielectric carrier includes at least one projection that covers a portion of the exterior surface of the multi-band antenna.

Abstract: A input system (100), controlling an electromedical device (105), includes a network (110), an input unit (120) and a control unit (140). The input unit has a touch display (122) and detects an input area (125) and outputs an input signal (126) to the network via an input interface (128), if a comparison between the input area and a displayed control menu (130) makes possible an assignment, between the input area and the control command, if the input area is located within a command area (132) on the touch display, and if the control command is contained in a group of currently executable control commands. The control unit receives the input signal and outputs a control signal (142), based on the input signal, to the electromedical device for actuating the corresponding application and sends a confirmation signal (144) to the input unit after the output of the control signal.

Abstract: A input system (100), controlling an electromedical device (105), includes a network (110), an input unit (120) and a control unit (140). The input unit has a touch display (122) and detects an input area (125) and outputs an input signal (126) to the network via an input interface (128), if a comparison between the input area and a displayed control menu (130) makes possible an assignment, between the input area and the control command, if the input area is located within a command area (132) on the touch display, and if the control command is contained in a group of currently executable control commands. The control unit receives the input signal and outputs a control signal (142), based on the input signal, to the electromedical device for actuating the corresponding application and sends a confirmation signal (144) to the input unit after the output of the control signal.

Abstract: A display system (100) displays an output of an electromedical device (105). A display unit (110) displays a visual output (114) based on a received display signal (112). A display signal unit (120) receives electromedical device data (107), assigns these data to a visualization type, dynamically determines a display type depending on the visualization types to be displayed and generates the display signal based on the data and the determined display type and outputs to the display unit. A display signal monitoring unit (130) is signal connected to the display unit and the display signal unit and receives the display signal and a display unit output signal (118). The display signal contains information on the visual output carried out. The display signal monitoring unit compares the display signal and the output signal and outputs a warning signal (134) in case of a lack of agreement.

Abstract: A method for in situ determination of surface characteristics of conductive targets includes generating a low-pressure plasma in front of a surface of a target, applying a voltage to the surface of the target, orientating at least one light-sensitive detector at an angle ? relative to a perpendicular to the surface of the target, and measuring an intensity of light emitted by electrically neutral atoms generated by conversion from ions which are accelerated out of the low-pressure plasma by the applied voltage toward the surface of the target and subsequently reflected thereon, and which thus exchange suitable charges with the surface to reach electrical neutrality. The method additionally includes determining a value curve comprising wavelengths and an intensity associated with each wavelength, of the light which, as a result of Doppler shifts, has a red-shifted wavelength range and a blue-shifted range.

Abstract: Antenna apparatus includes a dielectric carrier having a first side and a second side. The antenna apparatus also includes a multi-band antenna having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The multi-band antenna includes a first section and a second section that are bent with respect to one another. The interior surface along the first and second sections defines a receiving space. The dielectric carrier is disposed within the receiving space such that the first section is positioned along the first side of the dielectric carrier and the second section is positioned along the second side of the dielectric carrier. The dielectric carrier includes at least one projection that covers a portion of the exterior surface of the multi-band antenna.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for the in situ determination of the surface characteristics of conductive targets. The method according to the invention makes it possible to measure the energy distribution and angle distribution of the hydrogen or deuterium atoms scattered at a metal surface. From the Doppler shift of the blue- and red-shifted components of the induced Balmer lines, the spectral or specular reflectivity of the surface can be directly measured. Furthermore, the mass of the atoms at the surface of the target can be determined.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to vibrometers, vibrometric systems, and methods of using the same. In particular, some embodiments of the vibrometers are capable of producing vibrotactile stimulation at any frequency between 1 and 500 Hz. Moreover, some embodiments of the vibrometer and/or vibrometric system are capable of applying vibrotactile stimulation to a test subject's skin to determine the existence of peripheral neuropathy. Additionally, some embodiments of the method can provide test subjects with comparative vibrotactile threshold test results that can aid in discovering and/or managing of peripheral neuropathy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a core connector (1) for splicing at least one twin core (a2, b2), comprising at least one housing (3, 4), in which core connection contacts are arranged, the core connection contacts being in the form of integral twin contacts (K1-K4), a first contact (K11, K21, K31, K41) of the twin contacts (K1-K4) being accessible from the upper side of the housing (3, 4), and a second contact (K12, K22, K32, K42) of the twin contacts (K1-K4) being accessible from the lower side of the housing (3, 4), at least four twin contacts (K1-K4) being provided, which are opposite one another in pairs, as well as to a method for splicing a twin core (a2, b2) into an existing end-subscriber twin core (a, b).

Abstract: The invention relates to a core connector (1) for splicing at least one twin core (a2, b2), comprising at least one housing (3, 4), in which core connection contacts are arranged, the core connection contacts being in the form of integral twin contacts (K1-K4), a first contact (K11, K21, K31, K41) of the twin contacts (K1-K4) being accessible from the upper side of the housing (3, 4), and a second contact (K12, K22, K32, K42) of the twin contacts (K1-K4) being accessible from the lower side of the housing (3, 4), at least four twin contacts (K1-K4) being provided, which are opposite one another in pairs, as well as to a method for splicing a twin core (a2, b2) into an existing end-subscriber twin core (a, b).

Abstract: A boat hull cleaning system, particularly for sail and motor yachts, prevents the contamination of sewers and open waters by recirculating the cleaning water within the system without discharging it therefrom. The system includes a trailerable container, of a size up to the size of conventional, large ocean-going shipping containers, which is fitted with a catch basin having side and end walls that extend upwardly thereon. Hinges between the basin and the walls permit the latter to be folded downwardly into a position in which the walls are downwardly inclined towards the basin. Corner plates connect the adjacent edges of the side and end walls and with the latter form a water drain surface which directs used, contaminated water into the basin. The basin is covered with a water permeable, metal mesh floor which carries supports for holding the boat hull during cleaning.