Abstract: A device for inductive positioning comprises a coil, an element for influencing a magnetic field in the area of the coil, a signal generator for providing a digital signal and a delay element with an input and an output, wherein the delay element is designed on the basis of the coil and a delay period between a signal edge at the input and a corresponding signal edge at the output is dependent on the inductance of the coil. The device further comprises a comparator to provide a digital differential impulse, whose length is dependent on a time difference of corresponding signal edges at the input and the output of the delay element, an integrator to provide a voltage depending on the length of the differential impulse and an evaluator to determine the position of the coil in reference to the coil based the voltage.

Abstract: A driver assembly comprises a predetermined number of semiconductor switches, wherein one of the semiconductor switches is arranged inside of a circular curve and the remaining semiconductor switches are arranged on the circular curve.

Abstract: A method for setting an electronic display device for a vehicle to a secure state, wherein the electronic display device is designed to display, in response to an image signal received by a control mechanism, an image datum transmitted by the image signal, and to maintain the display without applying an operating voltage, is characterized in that the method comprises a step for receiving a diagnosis signal via an interface to the control mechanism, wherein the diagnosis signal represents a signal provided by the control mechanism, and furthermore, a step for outputting a reset signal to an interface to the display device, depending on a signal status of the diagnosis signal, wherein the reset signal is designed to trigger a display of a secure image datum by the display device, in order to set the display device to the secure state.

Abstract: The approach relates to a procedure for determining a signal transmission quality of a light transmission path, which consists of a light transmitter on one end and a light receiver on its other end. A transmitter code is received in a first step. The transmitter code hereby represents a signal which is transmitted from the light transmitter to the light receiver. In a further step the receiver code is read in. The receiver code hereby represents a signal which was provided by the light receiver by using the transmitter code. The determining of a degree of correspondency between the transmitter code and the receiver code is performed in a final step of determining, in order to define the signal transmission quality of the light transmission path.

Abstract: A driver assembly comprises several semiconductor switches that are arranged in a plane so that distances between adjacent semiconductor switches in the plane are equally large, and so that each semiconductor switch has the same number of adjacent semiconductor switches.

Abstract: A device for inductive positioning comprises a coil, an element for influencing a magnetic field in the area of the coil, a signal generator for providing a digital signal and a delay element with an input and an output, wherein the delay element is designed on the basis of the coil and a delay period between a signal edge at the input and a corresponding signal edge at the output is dependent on the inductance of the coil. The device further comprises a comparator to provide a digital differential impulse, whose length is dependent on a time difference of corresponding signal edges at the input and the output of the delay element, an integrator to provide a voltage depending on the length of the differential impulse and an evaluator to determine the position of the coil in reference to the coil based the voltage.

Abstract: A reset device for a gearshift lever for a gear step of a transmission in a motor vehicle comprises an electric drive device for controlling an operating element, in order to move the gearshift lever into a predetermined position, a position sensor for determining a position of the operating element, and an electric activation device for activating the drive device, depending on the position of the operating element. The position sensor comprises a first coil thereby, which is attached to the activation device, and a magnetic flux element is mechanically coupled to the operating element. The drive device is disposed in relation to the activation device, such that the flux element influences the inductivity of the first coil, depending on a position of the operating element.

Abstract: A driver assembly comprises a predetermined number of semiconductor switches, wherein one of the semiconductor switches is arranged inside of a circular curve and the remaining semiconductor switches are arranged on the circular curve.

Abstract: A driver assembly comprises several semiconductor switches that are arranged in a plane so that distances between adjacent semiconductor switches in the plane are equally large, and so that each semiconductor switch has the same number of adjacent semiconductor switches.

Abstract: The approach relates to a procedure for determining a signal transmission quality of a light transmission path, which consists of a light transmitter on one end and a light receiver on its other end. A transmitter code is received in a first step. The transmitter code hereby represents a signal which is transmitted from the light transmitter to the light receiver. In a further step the receiver code is read in. The receiver code hereby represents a signal which was provided by the light receiver by using the transmitter code. The determining of a degree of correspondency between the transmitter code and the receiver code is performed in a final step of determining, in order to define the signal transmission quality of the light transmission path.

Abstract: A method for setting an electronic display device for a vehicle to a secure state, wherein the electronic display device is designed to display, in response to an image signal received by a control mechanism, an image datum transmitted by the image signal, and to maintain the display without applying an operating voltage, is characterized in that the method comprises a step for receiving a diagnosis signal via an interface to the control mechanism, wherein the diagnosis signal represents a signal provided by the control mechanism, and furthermore, a step for outputting a reset signal to an interface to the display device, depending on a signal status of the diagnosis signal, wherein the reset signal is designed to trigger a display of a secure image datum by the display device, in order to set the display device to the secure state.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for the actuation of at least one pivotable external element of a vehicle, in particular of a top element of a convertible vehicle, with at least one pivot joint and a drive. The drive may be an electric motor which introduces a drive torque directly into the at least one pivot joint.

Abstract: A folding convertible top for a convertible vehicle includes a rotational angle detection device disposed in a rotary hinge (1) for detection of the rotational angle between linkage arms (2, 4) of a convertible top frame that are pivotably connected with each other by a bearing pin (10; 22). A rotational angle encoder (8; 18; 30) is connected with one linkage arm so as to rotate therewith and a sensor element (6; 20; 32) is connected with the other linkage arm so as to rotate therewith. The rotational angle encoder and/or the sensor element is/are disposed adjacent to the bearing pin on respective surfaces of the linkage arms facing towards each other or within housing parts (24, 26) connected to the respective linkage arms.

Abstract: A motor vehicle that is equipped with a movable convertible top comprising control equipment for controlling the convertible top motion and a detection device for recognition of an intervention into the range of motion of a convertible top mechanism, which is equipped with a sensor system with sensors operating with different measurement principles, wherein, when recognizing a malfunction of the detection device or when recognizing an obstruction situation, the convertible top motion is controlled in a safety mode during which the convertible top motion continues with reduced speed and power or is stopped or reversed.

Abstract: A folding convertible top for a convertible vehicle includes a rotational angle detection device disposed in a rotary hinge (1) for detection of the rotational angle between linkage arms (2, 4) of a convertible top frame that are pivotably connected with each other by a bearing pin (10; 22). A rotational angle encoder (8; 18; 30) is connected with one linkage arm so as to rotate therewith and a sensor element (6; 20; 32) is connected with the other linkage arm so as to rotate therewith. The rotational angle encoder and/or the sensor element is/are disposed adjacent to the bearing pin on respective surfaces of the linkage arms facing towards each other or within housing parts (24, 26) connected to the respective linkage arms.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for the actuation of at least one pivotable external element of a vehicle, in particular of a top element of a convertible vehicle, with at least one pivot joint and a drive. The drive may be an electric motor (18, 19, 20, 21, 22) which introduces a drive torque directly into the at least one pivot joint (10A, 10B, 11A, 11B, 13A, 13B, 14A, 14B, 17A, 17B).

Abstract: A motor vehicle that is equipped with a movable convertible top is disclosed, comprising control equipment for controlling the convertible top motion and a detection device for recognition of an intervention into the range of motion of a convertible top mechanism, which is equipped with a sensor system with sensors operating with different measurement principles, wherein, when recognizing a malfunction of the detection device or when recognizing an obstruction situation, the convertible top motion is controlled in a safety mode during which the convertible top motion continues with reduced speed and power or is stopped or reversed.