Abstract: A field programmable gate array comprising: plurality of functional blocks at least one of the functional blocks comprising at least one function, at least one of the functions using a parameter, wherein the functional blocks are adapted to perform the at least one function in a calculation phase; a data conveyor comprising a plurality of data slots, wherein each functional block is, in a data transfer phase, adapted to receive input data from one or more predefined first slots and/or to provide output data into one or more predefined second slots; and a configuration circuit adapted to configure the parameter for the at least function using the parameter and to define the one or more first slots and/or the one or more second slots for at least one functional block, wherein the field programmable gate array is adapted to cyclically repeat the data transfer phase and calculation phase.

Abstract: A damping valve includes a valve body with a stepped opening for receiving a preloading spring which acts on a tension rod at which is arranged a valve disk which at least partially closes a flow-out orifice of a flow channel which connects two opposite valve body sides to one another, and, in addition to the preloading spring force, a damping force which counteracts a swiveling movement of the valve disk acts on the tension rod. The additional damping force is formed by a displacer on the tension rod side. The display together with a portion of the stepped opening, forms a restrictor chamber.

Abstract: A filter medium has at least a first filter layer as a substrate layer and a second filter layer as a cover layer, wherein the cover layer is arranged at an inflow side relative to the substrate layer. The substrate layer contains a proportion of cellulose fibers of at least 60% relative to a total fiber contents of the substrate layer. The cover layer contains a proportion of polymeric synthetic fibers and/or mineral fibers of at least 20% relative to a total fiber contents of the cover layer. The substrate layer has a maximum thickness of 0.28 mm. The filter medium has a total air permeability according to ISO 9237 that amounts to more than 45 l/m3. The fibers of the cover layer have a packing density of 0.08 to 0.16 and the fibers of the substrate layer have a greater packing density than the fibers of the cover layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for increasing the usable surface area of a semiconductor wafer having a substantially planar surface and a thickness dimension at right angles to said substantially planar surface, the method including the steps of selecting a strip thickness for division of the wafer into a plurality of strips, selecting a technique for cutting the wafer into the strips at an angle to the substantially planar surface, in which the combined strip thickness and width of wafer removed by the cutting is less than the thickness of the wafer, cutting the wafer into strips using the selected technique and separating the strips from each other.

Abstract: This disclosure provides various embodiments for archiving a business object. At least one particular business object is identified for archiving. The particular business object has associated data including type data corresponding to a business object type of the at least one particular business object, structured business data, and unstructured attachment data. At least one archive-type object is created corresponding to the particular business object by enriching the unstructured attachment data with type-specific metadata including data identifying at least one attribute of the business object type. The archive-type object is archive-system-independent. The at least one archive-type object is exported to at least one archiving system for storage in at least one memory device of the archiving system.

Abstract: The invention relates to pyridinone derivatives of general formula (I) as inhibitors of tissue transglutaminase, to methods for producing the pyridinone derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions containing said pyridinone derivatives and to their use for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with tissue transglutaminase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystal forms of blood coagulation factor XIIIa, crystal structure information obtained from them, methods of preparing such crystal forms, their use for the identification and/or design of inhibitors of blood coagulation factor XIIIa activity and methods for identifying, optimizing and designing compounds which should have the ability to interact with or inhibit blood coagulation factor XIIIa.

Abstract: A melting and/or refining unit for conductively heatable melts, in particular glass melts, is provided. The melting and/or refining unit has a tank and at least one electrode. The electrode passes through an opening in a wall of the tank so as to be immersed in the conductively heatable melt. The melting and/or refining unit has an apparatus for reducing the local introduction of heating power into at least one region adjacent to the electrode.

Abstract: This disclosure provides various embodiments for archiving a business object. At least one particular business object is identified for archiving. The particular business object has associated data including type data corresponding to a business object type of the at least one particular business object, structured business data, and unstructured attachment data. At least one archive-type object is created corresponding to the particular business object by enriching the unstructured attachment data with type-specific metadata including data identifying at least one attribute of the business object type. The archive-type object is archive-system-independent. The at least one archive-type object is exported to at least one archiving system for storage in at least one memory device of the archiving system.

Abstract: This disclosure provides various embodiments for archiving a business object. At least one particular business object is identified for archiving. The particular business object has associated data including type data corresponding to a business object type of the at least one particular business object, structured business data, and unstructured attachment data. At least one archive-type object is created corresponding to the particular business object by enriching the unstructured attachment data with type-specific metadata including data identifying at least one attribute of the business object type. The archive-type object is archive-system-independent. The at least one archive-type object is exported to at least one archiving system for storage in at least one memory device of the archiving system.

Abstract: The invention relates to synergistic fungicidal composition containing: a) a polyene fungicide (preferably natamycin) and b) a lactoperoxidase system. The invention further relates to a kit and to products containing said composition and to a method for protecting food products, feed products, pharmaceutical products, cosmetic products and agricultural products with said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to pyridinone derivatives of general formula (I) as inhibitors of tissue transglutaminase, to methods for producing the pyridinone derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions containing said pyridinone derivatives and to their use for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with tissue transglutaminase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the diagnosis of disorders or dysfunctions characterized by autoimmune responses to the enzyme class of transglutaminases. The present invention provides a novel open structure of the transglutaminases in a stabilized form which renders new epitopes accessible for antibody-binding.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heatable floor for livestock stalls comprising a plurality of hollow, right-angled plate elements whose hollow spaces are filled with a heat transfer fluid and can be heated by means of heating lines (11) running through the hollow spaces, wherein each plate element comprises one upper shell (1) having an inlet opening (5) and forming a standing surface for the livestock and one lower shell (7) supporting the upper shell (1), the shells being connected to one another liquid-tight at their edges and having means for suspending carriers and being supported on one another by supports (6, 9) that run through the hollow space.

Abstract: In a method to transfer data between at least two processing units of a printing or copying system, processing information to be transferred between the at least two processing units is split up into first data and second data, the first data comprising at least form-related paper travel information for which a real-time processing is required, and the second data comprising processing information for which a real-time processing is not required. The at least two processing units are connected via a real-time-capable data transmission path for transferring the first data. The at least two processing units are also connected via a switched network connection that provides at least one physical layer to transfer data. The switched network connection is utilized to transfer the second data.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for supporting migration of unstructured data stored in enterprise content management systems. A computer-implemented method includes generating a search for content matching at least one content search rule, receiving a list of matched documents, wherein each document in the list of matched documents is associated with at least a source repository identifier and a unique document identifier, calculating a target repository identifier and at least one metadata change instruction for each unique document identifier using at least one migration rule, and modifying metadata for the document associated with each unique document identifier using the calculated at least one metadata change instruction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the diagnosis of disorders or dysfunctions characterized by autoimmune responses to the enzyme class of transglutaminases. The present invention provides a novel open structure of the transglutaminases in a stabilized form which renders new epitopes accessible for antibody-binding.

Abstract: In a converter unit to convert control information to be transferred between at least first and second processing units of a printing or copying system, at least one first data interface is provided according to a first interface standard for exchange of control information between the converter unit and at least the first processing unit. A control signal interface is provided for at least one signal line between the converter unit and the first processing unit, the signal line being associated with one control signal. At least one real-time-capable second data interface according to a second interface standard is provided for exchange of control information between the converter unit and at least the second processing unit. The converter unit converts data conforming to a signal state of the control signal into data according to the second interface standard and conforming to the real-time-capable second data interface.

Abstract: An elongate solar cell, comprising a semiconductor body having two mutually opposed faces, at least one of the faces being an active face for receiving incident light, and two mutually opposed edges orthogonal to the faces, the edges comprising electrical contacts thereon for conducting electrical current generated by the solar cell from the light; wherein the electrical contact to at least one of the edges includes an electrically conductive material that contacts only a fractional portion of the at least one edge of the semiconductor body to improve the performance of the solar cell.

Abstract: A hand operated hydraulic pump has a cam that is pivoted by a compensation cylinder that rotates the cam so as to move the pivot of an operating handle closer to the pump plunger as the output pressure of the pump increases.