Abstract: An apparatus is provided for providing a supply voltage for operating an electrical device in a vehicle having a battery for producing the supply voltage. The battery is connected to a supply-voltage terminal for providing the supply voltage. A contacting apparatus contacts a replaceable battery for providing a charging voltage for charging the battery. In dependence on a state of charge of the battery, the replaceable battery can be electrically coupled to the main battery or disconnected from the main battery by way of the coupling apparatus.

Abstract: A system for changing rear seat positions in a vehicle between deployed and folded configurations. The system comprises means to effect the steps of initiating a movement of the rear seating and, after initiation, moving the front seat so that collision between the seating is avoided. The front seat is returned to its previous position, or as near as possible thereto, afterwards. The system includes means to detect the position of the seating and to calculate whether a collision will occur, and automatically to effect the requisite movements of the front seating to avoid the collision.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a diagnostic method for adrenoleukodystrophy in a subject based on the determination of the levels of different markers. The invention also provides a method for monitoring the progression of an adrenoleukodystrophy, a method for monitoring the effect of an adrenoleukodystrophy therapy and fingolimod, an analogue, metabolite or derivative thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment and/or prevention of anadrenoleukodystrophy.

Abstract: A deployable aerodynamic component configured to be mounted to a wind turbine. The wind turbine includes at least one rotor blade. The deployable aerodynamic component configured to be positioned in front of an inner portion of the at least one rotor blade, and is structurally configured to cover a substantial portion of the inner portion of the at least one rotor blade in a wind direction during deployment of the deployable aerodynamic component and to allow the passage therethrough of an incoming wind when non-deployed. Further described is a wind turbine including the above-described deployable aerodynamic component and method for aerodynamic performance enhancement of an existing wind turbine, wherein the method includes mounting the above-described deployable aerodynamic component to a wind turbine.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a plurality of speakers and a processor. Each of the plurality of speakers is associated with one of a plurality of vehicle components. The processor is programmed to select at least one of the plurality of speakers to play a sound associated with one of the plurality of vehicle components and in accordance with a location of a passenger relative to at least one of the plurality of vehicle components.

Abstract: A system and method for active noise compensation in a vehicle is provided. The system has at least one apparatus for detecting a noise, a computer unit for calculating a compensation sound, at least one apparatus for generating a compensation sound which interferes with the noise, and a device for detecting at least one driver-specific parameter. The compensation sound is calculated depending on the at least one driver-specific parameter. Also provided is a motorcycle having a system for active noise compensation.

Abstract: Photonic devices, systems, and methods for detecting an analyte in a biological solution (e.g., whole blood) are provided. Representative photonic devices are optical ring resonators having nanoscale features and micron-sized diameters. Due to the compact size of these devices, many resonators can be disposed on a single substrate and tested simultaneously as a sample is passed over the devices. Typical analytes include blood cells, antibodies, and pathogens, as well as compounds indicative of the presence of blood cells or pathogens (e.g., serology). In certain embodiments, blood type can be determined through photonic sensing using a combination of direct detection of blood cells and serology. By combining the detection signals of multiple devices, the type of blood can be determined.

Abstract: A battery system has battery cells, a transformer which has a first winding which can be connected parallel to the cell arrangement, and a plurality of second windings. Each second winding can be connected parallel to one of the battery cells. The transformer includes a third winding, which is provided for feeding energy from an external energy source to the battery system.

Abstract: Vehicles can be equipped to operate in both autonomous and occupant piloted mode. Vehicles can be equipped with hardware and software to determine a driving-acceptable region defined by lateral and longitudinal coordinates relative to a first vehicle, wherein the lateral and longitudinal coordinates are based on the locations and sizes of one or more second vehicles and the location and size of a roadway. Upon determining a vehicle fault, a computing device in the vehicle can pilot the vehicle to a stop within the driving-acceptable region.

Abstract: A crane system for a wind turbine is disclosed. The crane system includes a support structure, a movable structure, a slidable device, a first actuator unit, and a plurality of second actuator units. The slidable device includes a base, a retention component, and first, second, third, and fourth pairs of clamping arms. The base is coupled to the support structure. The retention component is coupled to either side of the base to define a channel between the retention component and the base. The first and second pairs of clamping arms are spaced apart and coupled to each other and to the base. The third and fourth pairs of clamping arms are disposed within the channel, spaced apart, and coupled to each other. The first actuator unit is coupled to the slidable device and each second actuator unit is coupled to the first, second, third, and fourth pairs of clamping arms.

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a plurality of speakers and a processor. Each of the plurality of speakers is associated with one of a plurality of vehicle components. The processor is programmed to select at least one of the plurality of speakers to play a sound associated with one of the plurality of vehicle components and in accordance with a location of a passenger relative to at least one of the plurality of vehicle components.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a power electronics unit for converting energy between a DC circuit and a polyphase machine, wherein the power electronics unit has a power module, a driver board, and a control board. The power electronics unit has two DC current rails, wherein the DC circuit can be connected to the same, and the power electronics unit has phase current rails, wherein the polyphase machine can be connected to the same. The number of the phase current rails corresponds to the number of the phases of the polyphase machine. The arrangement of the power module, the driver board, and the control board corresponds to a stacked or sandwiched construction, the phase current rails are electrically connected to the power module, and the control board has a passage for each of the phase current rails, wherein one phase current rail is fed through each passage.

Abstract: Techniques for remote interfacing with one or more computing devices may be provided. For example, a computing node may be communicatively coupled with the one or more computing devices. Each of the one or more computing devices may be associated with a device-specific interface for interacting with the corresponding computing device. The computing node may host the one or more device-specific interfaces. The computing node may also host an agent. The agent may be configured to at least provide a common interface to interact with the one or more device-specific interfaces. As such, status information of the one or more computing devices may be monitored based at least in part on utilizing the common interface. The status information may also be provided for presentation.

Abstract: A high-voltage energy storage module for supplying a voltage, in particular to a motor vehicle, includes at least two storage cells and at least one electrically conductive connection between two poles of different storage cells. The individual connection consists of multiple adjacently arranged bonding wires, and each bonding wire is secured to the two poles by means of a wire bonding.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for operating an energy store of an electric and/or hybrid vehicle includes an analog monitoring circuit. The analog monitoring circuit is designed and arranged to detect a measurement signal that is representative of a current flowing through the energy store, and to generate a predetermined first control signal in a manner dependent on the measurement signal. The circuit arrangement further has a semiconductor switching element which is designed to electrically couple, in a first switching state, the energy store to an electrical energy network, and, in a second switching state, to electrically decouple the energy store from the electrical energy network, The semiconductor switching element includes a control terminal which is coupled by signaling technology to an output of the monitoring circuit. The switching state of the semiconductor switching element is adjustable in a manner dependent on the first control signal.

Abstract: This invention relates to a synchronous generator for wind turbines comprising a rotor (20) and a stator (10), wherein the stator (10) comprises a plurality of induction coils (11) of a high-temperature superconducting material arranged to generate a magnetic field. The use of the superconducting stator, instead of a superconducting rotor, allows simplifying the refrigeration system, thus eliminating, for example, the rotating joints for cryogenic gas and the rotating joints for high-purity helium gas.

Abstract: In one aspect, a dual pitch bearing configuration for coupling a rotor blade to a hub of a wind turbine. The dual pitch bearing configuration including a first pitch bearing and at least one additional pitch bearing. The first pitch bearing and the and at least one additional pitch bearing are coupled to opposed surfaces of a static shaft. The at least one additional pitch bearing is disposed radially a distance LR and axially a distance LA from the first pitch bearing along the static shaft. The dual pitch bearing is disposed radially within a blade root of the rotor blade. The dual pitch bearing configuration minimizing moment loading on the first pitch bearing and the at least one additional pitch bearing. A wind turbine including the dual pitch bearing configuration is further disclosed.

Abstract: In one aspect, a dual pitch bearing configuration for coupling a rotor blade to a hub of a wind turbine. The dual pitch bearing configuration including a first pitch bearing and at least one additional pitch bearing disposed axially a distance LB from the first pitch bearing. The dual pitch bearing configuration further including one or more spacers disposed between the first pitch bearing and the at least one additional pitch bearing and extending the distance LB. The dual pitch bearing disposed radially within one of a blade root of the rotor blade, a hub extension or a bearing housing and coupled thereto. The dual pitch bearing configuration minimizing moment loading on the first pitch bearing and the at least one additional pitch bearing. A wind turbine including the dual pitch bearing configuration is further disclosed.

Abstract: A safety circuit arrangement is provided for an electrical drive unit, wherein the electrical drive unit includes a traction battery, an intermediate circuit capacitance connected in parallel to the traction battery, and an electric machine which can be supplied with electrical power by the traction battery. The electric machine has a plurality of phases which can be connected to the traction battery via a controllable inverter having a plurality of switch elements.

Abstract: Systems, processes, and articles of manufacture may be used to perform ocular infusion. In particular implementations, a system for ocular infusion may include a length of flexible tubing and a tip adapted to be inserted into an eye. The flexible tubing may be adapted to convey an ocular infusion fluid and include a plurality of coils set in at least a portion thereof. The ocular tip may be coupled to a first end of the flexible tubing and adapted to convey ocular infusion fluid from the flexible tubing into an eye.