Abstract: The invention relates to a method for configuring field devices in a process automation system wherein the field devices are connected to other automation components by means of a field bus. In order to minimize the load placed on the field bus, a copy of the current configuration of each field device is stored in a configuration tool, the appropriate set of configuration and parameter data is transmitted to each field device during initial start-up and modifications in relation to the previous copy of the configuration and parameter data are transmitted to the respective field device.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method and system providing a pattern-classifier encoded dictionary for use in language processing systems implemented in computer systems. The pattern encoded dictionary according to the present invention may be utilized in Optical Character Recognition systems or (OCR) or Automatic Speech Recognition systems (ASR) to retrieve reliably identified words used in an adaptive manner or as a tool to configure said OCR or ASR system.

Abstract: A cement sample testing apparatus including a first pressure zone; a second pressure zone; and a pressure control system. The pressure control system can be in fluid communication with the first pressure zone and the second pressure zone, operable to raise the first pressure zone to a first pressure above ambient pressure, and operable to raise the second pressure zone to a second pressure above ambient pressure. A method for determining mechanical properties for a sample cement composition can include applying a first pressure condition to a first portion of the sample cement composition; applying a second pressure condition raised to a second portion of the sample cement composition; and determining one or more mechanical properties of the sample cement composition based at least in part on the pressure conditions present at the failure of the sample cement composition.

Abstract: A method and system for recognizing text in computer images comprising distorted text provides an adaptive iterative process wherein recognition rules are adapted, added or omitted based on the present state of the recognition process. When the first pass through the recognition and adaptation is completed, the remaining unrecognized words (15) are passed through the recognition system 1 using the modified set of recognition rules stored in (18) and the process is repeated. In most cases the recognition system 1 will identify further reliable recognized words, which iteratively can be used to improve the recognition rules until the true text comprised in image (10) is recognized throughout the whole text. The steps of the method according to the present invention are thus repeated until convergence.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for configuring field devices in a process automation system in which the field devices are connected to other automation components via a field bus. In order to minimize the load on the field bus, the actual configuration of each field device is stored as a copy in a configuration tool, and each change in the configuration initiated on the field device is stored with an unambiguous, structured version ID. In order to update the configuration data and parameter data in the configuration tool, the version ID is transferred into the configuration tool, and the difference between the copy stored in the configuration tool and the new configuration is determined from the structure of said version ID. The difference is retrieved from the respective field device in order to update the configuration data and parameter data in the configuration tool.

Abstract: A blocking device, and a gear-drive unit containing such a blocking device, and a method for producing such a gear-drive unit for blocking a rotary motion of a shaft (14) relative to a housing (16) of the gear-drive unit (10), having a first, rotatable blocking element (32) and a second blocking element (34) which is displaceable relative to the first blocking element (32) by means of at least one electromagnet (44) and at least one restoring element (42), in which the blocking elements (32, 34) in the blocked state mesh in the axial direction with one another by form-locking, and the blocking device (30) is embodied as a separate, independent structural unit (31), which can be mounted as a unit (31) on the one hand onto the housing (16) and on the other onto the shaft (14).

Abstract: Device for maintaining the position of a rotatably or displaceably mounted shaft, particularly an armature shaft (11) of an electric motor (9), wherein a gripping body (26) is arranged around the shaft (11), and said gripping body is impinged upon by a force (54, 56) in order to form a friction closure between the gripping body (26) and the surface (44) of the shaft (11), wherein the force (54, 56) for maintaining the position is provided by an actively actuated control member (30, 62, 70, 80) that is connected at least to one end (38, 40, 74) of the gripping body (26).

Abstract: A coupling for connecting a driving machine part and a driven machine part, such as shafts, wheel hubs or the like, includes an intermediate shaft and articulated lever couplings situated at the ends of the intermediate shaft. Each articulated lever coupling has at least three identical articulated levers, which engage via elastic joints situated at their ends with the intermediate shaft and with the adjacent machine parts to be connected. The axes of the elastic joints of each articulated lever are oriented perpendicularly to an axial plane, the axial plane being parallel to the articulated lever and intersecting the axis of the intermediate shaft and the axes of the machine parts to be connected.

Abstract: A sealing element for sealing off a drive unit, having a radial shaft sealing ring that has a radial sealing face for sealing off from a first component and a diametrically opposed radial sealing lip for sealing off from a further rotatable component, in which an axial sealing ring for axial sealing of a third component is integrally formed onto the radial shaft sealing ring.

Abstract: A shock-proof electric marine engine, e.g. an engine or generator, is for a marine (Navy) ship, and includes a stator and a rotor in a housing. The stator and the rotor are connected in such a way that they are rotatably displaceable in a counter direction and in a radial/axial manner with limited slack. The rotor and stator form a displaceable unit in relation to the housing, which can be displaced away from the housing with a higher vibration overshoot range. The housing is elastically connected to the marine (navy) ship.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preventing shifting of a vibration-loaded seal retained between two components braced against one another with the aid of clamping means, in particular to prevent shifting of a seal retained between a plug strip and a housing half shell of a motor vehicle clutch control element. This device includes stop faces for the seal, which act in a plane essentially perpendicular to the prestressing direction and which are embodied at least in part on the clamping means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shock-proof electric marine engine e.g. an engine or generator, for a marine (Navy) ship, comprising a stator and a rotor in a housing, whereby the stator and the rotor are connected in such a way that they are rotatably displaceable in a counter direction and in a radial/axial manner with limited slack. Said rotor and stator form a displaceable unit in relation to the housing, which can be displaced away from the housing with a higher vibration overshoot range. Said housing is elastically connected to the marine(navy) ship.

Abstract: A low moisture composition for producing concrete articles exhibiting increased density and strength and requiring a short consolidation time is obtained by adding a powder admixture of naphthalene formaldehyde condensates to a cement composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening device for fastening a component (4; 15) to a brush carrier (1) for an electrical machine. The fastening device is integral with the brush carrier (1) and has at least one tapered region (7; 25, 26). When installed, the component (4; 15) is located in the tapered region (7; 25, 26).

Abstract: A radio receiver having selection elements for selecting a radio program to be received and program memories storing information required for setting a radio program to be received is provided. The program memories are assigned to the respective selection elements, and a desired program memory may be called up by operating a desired selection element assigned to the desired program memory, independently of the broadcast method (e.g., analog VHF FM radio, analog MW, LW, SW AM radio, DAB, or DRM) of a program received prior to operation of the selection element. In this manner, the present invention enables the user's preferred radio programs to be distributed on the same station button level, e.g., on a first of several station button levels, to the station buttons available on this level, independently of the broadcast method of the preferred radio programs. As a result, the preferred radio programs may be called up independently of their broadcast method simply by operating one station button, i.e.

Abstract: The device (100) is provided with an electric motor, located on the underside of a ship hull in a housing (12) arranged like a gondola. At least one propeller (2, 3) is coupled to the drive shaft (1), supporting the rotor (4) of the electric motor. In order that such a drive device may be resistant to shock loads, the stator (5) of the electric motor is fixed to the rotor (4) by means of a pivot bearing (9) and the module comprising rotor (4) and strator (5) is elastically supported both on the housing (12) and also the drive shaft (1).

Abstract: Compositions comprising a TF antagonist and protein C or a protein C-related polypeptide, methods of using such compositions or active elements thereof for inducing, promoting and/or enhancing one or more physiological conditions in a subject (such as the prevention, amelioration, and/or other treatment of thrombotic or coagulopathic-related diseases, respiratory diseases, and/or inflammatory diseases), and additional related methods and compositions.

Abstract: A method for the decontamination and solidification of dredged material is described. The method includes, in the following order, (a) adding a lime-based binder to dredged material to form a mixture; (b) letting the mixture cool to about ambient temperature; and (c) adding to the mixture a chelating agent. The order of the steps may not be reversed without affecting the effectiveness of the treatment of the dredged material. A method for producing filler containing decontaminated and solidified dredged material is also described. The method includes treating dredged material with a lime-based binder and a chelating agent and adding the resulting mixture to concrete.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a tissue factor antagonist and a blood glucose regulator, methods of promoting, inducing, and/or enhancing a physiological response in a subject comprising administering such a composition or combination of tissue factor antagonist and blood glucose regulator, such as in the treatment or prevention of a thrombotic or coagulopathic disease, respiratory disease, or inflammatory disease.

Abstract: Cement compositions including alumino-silicate and an imidized carboxylic polymer exhibit improved workability.