Abstract: A method of enabling collection of goods supplied by a provider is initiated by a user placing an order with a provider, the order identifying goods and a vehicle scheduled to collect the goods. In response to the order, the provider generates a code that relates the order with information identifying the scheduled collection vehicle. The provider transmits the code to a communication device operated by a delivery person at a collection point. Upon arrival of the vehicle at the collection point, the delivery person reads the vehicle information from the vehicle and enters it into the device to thereby trigger transmission of the code from the device. Upon receipt by the vehicle of the code, a vehicle compartment is unlocked so that it may be opened for loading of the goods.

Abstract: A method for heating a fiber/plastic composite material (FPC) comprising at least one layer (L) of carbon fibers (F) in a plastic matrix (P) includes inducing a magnetic field (MF) by means of a microwave antenna (MA) in the fiber/plastic composite material (FPC), and the field direction of the magnetic field (MF) runs in a plane of the layer (L) of carbon fibers (F).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for prediction and identification of journey situations. A method for prediction of journey situations has the following steps: defining a plurality of standard journey situations, with each standard journey situation being characterized by a group of driving state parameters; defining a plurality of route state parameters in order to describe the state of a journey route; determining an association rule which associates in each case one group of values of the route state parameters with a standard journey situation; recording of an intended journey route; determining values of the route state parameters for the intended journey route; and associating the intended journey route with one of the standard journey situations on the basis of the association rule.

Abstract: Method for heating a fiber/plastic composite material comprising at least one layer of carbon fibers in a plastic matrix, wherein a magnetic field is induced by means of a microwave antenna, and the field direction of the magnetic field runs in the plane of the layer of carbon fibers.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a method and device for assisting a driver of a motor vehicle to develop a fuel-saving driving style. A route section which permits driving at a constant speed may be determined. Further, the constant speed may be determined. An acceleration or deceleration for approaching the constant speed may be determined. The acceleration or deceleration may be displayed to the driver.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a method and device for assisting a driver of a motor vehicle to develop a fuel-saving driving style. A route section which permits driving at a constant speed may be determined. Further, the constant speed may be determined. An acceleration or deceleration for approaching the constant speed may be determined. The acceleration or deceleration may be displayed to the driver.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for prediction and identification of journey situations. A method for prediction of journey situations has the following steps: defining a plurality of standard journey situations, with each standard journey situation being characterized by a group of driving state parameters; defining a plurality of route state parameters in order to describe the state of a journey route; determining an association rule which associates in each case one group of values of the route state parameters with a standard journey situation; recording of an intended journey route; determining values of the route state parameters for the intended journey route; and associating the intended journey route with one of the standard journey situations on the basis of the association rule.