Abstract: A device to determine a state of an ultrasound welding process, which can be carried out using an ultrasound tool, includes a sensor element and an evaluation unit. The sensor element is configured to detect an electrical control signal from an ultrasound tool. The evaluation unit is configured to determine a signal property of the control signal and to determine the status of the ultrasound welding process based on a reference signal profile and on the determined signal property. An assembly with an ultrasound welding system and a method are also included.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising protease variants suitable for use in cleaning or detergent compositions, such as laundry detergent compositions and dish wash compositions, including automatic dish wash compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising protease variants suitable for use in cleaning or detergent compositions, such as laundry detergent compositions and dish wash compositions, including automatic dish wash compositions.

Abstract: A device for producing a reinforcement, wherein the device has positioning mechanisms for the automated positioning of a longitudinal wire and a cross wire of the reinforcement to be produced. The device is characterized in that the device has a binding unit, wherein the device is designed to automatically connect the positioned wires by way of a binding element at a binding point by means of the binding unit.

Abstract: A device for producing a reinforcement, wherein the device has positioning mechanisms for the automated positioning of a longitudinal wire and a cross wire of the reinforcement to be produced. The device is characterized in that the device has a binding unit, wherein the device is designed to automatically connect the positioned wires by way of a binding element at a binding point by means of the binding unit.

Abstract: A solid formulation includes pimobendan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is homogenously dispersed with a polyvalent acid and a flavor suitable to animals.

Abstract: A method of treating animals includes administering water soluble granules to an animal, where the water soluble granules include meloxicam, salt forming agent operable to form a meloxicam salt, a binder, and a carrier.

Abstract: Example systems and methods for estimating range for a vehicle are provided. In an example, a server remotely located from a vehicle receives vehicle status information from the vehicle as well as reference data from sources other than the vehicle. An estimated range for the vehicle is computed based on both the vehicle status information and the reference data, and then this estimated range is transmitted to the vehicle.

Abstract: Values of a variable affecting the determination of the driver of a shared ride may be calculated. Each value may be associated with a respective potential driver. An optimal value from the calculated values may be selected. A potential driver associated with the selected optimal value may be assigned as the driver of the shared ride. The variable may be carbon emission, electricity consumption, passenger to driver role ratio, driving distance, driving time, vehicle size, fuel efficiency, electricity to gasoline usage ratio, accident occurrence, vehicle safety, vehicle comfort, or vehicle speed. The optimal value may be the lowest value or the highest value from the calculated values. Each value may be calculated based on parameters specified by the respective potential driver.

Abstract: Water soluble meloxicam granules include meloxicam, a salt forming agent which forms the meglumine, sodium, potassium, or ammonium salt of meloxicam, a binder, a sugar or sweetener, and a carrier, and a flavoring agent.

Abstract: A solid formulation includes pimobendan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is homogenously dispersed with a polyvalent acid and a flavor suitable to animals.

Abstract: A method of treating animals includes administering water soluble granules to an animal, where the water soluble granules include meloxicam, salt forming agent operable to form a meloxicam salt, a binder, and a carrier.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide a various techniques for raising user satisfaction with an automated ride sharing system. In one embodiment, the system may disqualify potential passengers that will force the driver to return to a previously departed area. In another embodiment, the system may consolidate multiple stop locations to reduce the number and frequency of stops in a scheduled ride. In another embodiment, the system may select a best possible ride from a plurality of calculated rides based on user satisfaction factors.

Abstract: A packaging assembly or kit includes packaging material containing a solid formulation including pimobendan dispersed in a polyvalent acid. The kit may also include a package leaflet or user instruction including the information concerning use of the solid formulation, for example, via the oral route for the prevention and/or treatment of congestive heart failure in a mammal in need of such prevention or treatment, preferably in a dog, cat or rodent.

Abstract: Values of a variable affecting the determination of the driver of a shared ride may be calculated. Each value may be associated with a respective potential driver. An optimal value from the calculated values may be selected. A potential driver associated with the selected optimal value may be assigned as the driver of the shared ride. The variable may be carbon emission, electricity consumption, passenger to driver role ratio, driving distance, driving time, vehicle size, fuel efficiency, electricity to gasoline usage ratio, accident occurrence, vehicle safety, vehicle comfort, or vehicle speed. The optimal value may be the lowest value or the highest value from the calculated values. Each value may be calculated based on parameters specified by the respective potential driver.

Abstract: A time difference between a segment belonging to a multi-segment ride and a ride intent may be calculated. The time difference may be compared to a threshold. If the time difference is less than or equal to the threshold, the ride intent may be marked as a new segment of the multi-segment ride. The parameters of the segment belonging to the multi-segment ride and the ride intent may be specified through electronic calendar entries. The segment belonging to the multi-segment ride may be the first temporal segment of the multi-segment ride.

Abstract: A message may be sent to a user to solicit user feedback about a shared ride parameter. The message may include a question based on a value of the parameter. A response to the message may be received from the user. A setting of a ride sharing system may be modified based on the response. The modified setting may be a shared ride parameter value associated with the user. The message may be sent as an e-mail, a text message, a web page, and/or a chat message. The message may be automatically generated based on data collected by a computer of a vehicle used for the shared ride.

Abstract: A backend carpooling system including a memory device, a processing device, a communication device, a calculating arrangement, coupled to the memory and processing devices, that includes one or more algorithms for calculating distances, travel times, routes, and performing optimizations to select a distance, travel time, or route satisfying predetermined optimization criteria, the calculating arrangement generating a plurality of ridesharing opportunities, and a notification arrangement, coupled to the communication device, that transmits the plurality of ridesharing opportunities to a user, wherein the plurality of ridesharing opportunities are periodically transmitted to the user.

Abstract: A carpooling system and method provides users with opportunities to test both user information and priority options (carpool preferences) prior to registration. Upon receipt of carpool preferences, the system determines available matches and displays them to the user. From the available matches provided, the user can visualize how carpool preference information alters the scope of his available matches and he may then change his user carpool preference information accordingly. The system will then store the previously entered user information in a user profile upon registration.

Abstract: Example systems and methods for estimating range for a vehicle are provided. In an example, a server remotely located from a vehicle receives vehicle status information from the vehicle as well as reference data from sources other than the vehicle. An estimated range for the vehicle is computed based on both the vehicle status information and the reference data, and then this estimated range is transmitted to the vehicle.