Abstract: A controller for an open port interphase mass spectrometry (MS) probe automates analysis of samples, providing continuous, fast, and reproducible sampling. The sensed position of the probe above the sample surface is used by the controller in a feedback loop to set the probe at the proper position on the sample surface for sampling. One embodiment uses a conductance based sensor signal as input to the feedback loop to determine contact of the probe with the sample surface and to set the probe position according to a selected conductance value. The controller allows fast and automated sampling of uneven sample surfaces with minimal sample preparation while minimizing the risk of clogging the MS probe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a context-based service look up, wherein a service instance, having a scope includes at least one service instance data set having a hierarchy of levels. A service consumer data set, having a hierarchy of levels is received from a service consumer, having a situation. Comparisons are made of each service consumer data set with each service instance data set, for the same level. Dependent on results of the comparisons, it is determined whether said situation of said service consumer matches said scope of said service instance.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of the DNA sequence of a Lactobacillus johnsonii strain, in particular to its genomic sequence for elucidating interactions of micro-organism with hosts they colonize, and moreover for elucidating the basis of probiotic properties exhibited by such strain. In addition, the present invention also relates to methods of detecting nucleic acids or polypeptides of Lactobacilli and related species, respectively. A data carrier is provided comprising nucleotide sequences and/or polypeptide sequences of La1.

Abstract: A method for sending a message from a mobile device via a first application running on the mobile device is proposed. The method comprises a challenge step for supplying the first application with a challenge, a response step for receiving a response to the challenge, an equality check step for determining whether the received response corresponds to an expected response, a signature step for providing a signature for the message, using a cryptographic key and the result of the equality check step, and a send step for sending the signed message via the first application from the mobile device to a backend system.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for authentication by kinematic pattern match is provided. The computer implemented method prompts a user for a kinematic input, receives an element of a kinematic pattern to form a set of received elements, and determines whether there are additional elements of the kinematic pattern. Responsive to a determination that there are no additional elements of the kinematic pattern, forms a kinematic pattern from the set of received elements and computes a signature from the set of received elements. The computer implemented method further determines whether the signature matches a predetermined value, and responsive to a determination that the signature matches a predetermined value, sends an authentication signal.

Abstract: An embodiment of an integrated circuit comprises a plurality of cells. Each cell comprises a first supply node, a second supply node, a series connection with a first transistor, a second transistor and an electrical element. The series connection is coupled between the first and the second supply node. The electrical element includes a first and a second node. A third transistor is coupled between the first node of the electrical element and a first output node of the cell and a fourth transistor is coupled between the second node of the electrical element and the second output node of the cell. A control terminal of the first, the third and the fourth transistor is coupled to a first control node of the cell and a control terminal of the second transistor is coupled to a second control node of the cell.

Abstract: An embodiment of an integrated circuit comprises a plurality of cells. Each cell comprises a first supply node, a second supply node, a series connection with a first transistor, a second transistor and an electrical element. The series connection is coupled between the first and the second supply node. The electrical element includes a first and a second node. A third transistor is coupled between the first node of the electrical element and a first output node of the cell and a fourth transistor is coupled between the second node of the electrical element and the second output node of the cell. A control terminal of the first, the third and the fourth transistor is coupled to a first control node of the cell and a control terminal of the second transistor is coupled to a second control node of the cell.

Abstract: A system and method of performing electronic transactions between a server computer and a client computer. The method implements a communication protocol with encrypted data transmission and mutual authentication between a server and a hardware device via a network, performs a decryption of encrypted server responses, forwards the decrypted server responses from the hardware device to the client computer, displays the decrypted server responses on a client display, receives requests to be sent from the client computer to the server, parses the client requests for predefined transaction information by the hardware device, encrypts and forwards client requests, displays the predefined transaction information upon detection, forwards and encrypts the client request containing the predefined transaction information to the server if a user confirmation is received, and cancels the transaction if no user confirmation is received.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of the DNA sequence of a Lactobacillus johnsonii strain, in particular to its genomic sequence for elucidating interactions of micro-organism with hosts they colonize, and moreover for elucidating the basis of probiotic properties exhibited by such strain. In addition, the present invention also relates to methods of detecting nucleic acids or polypeptides of Lactobacilli and related species, respectively. A data carrier is provided comprising nucleotide sequences and/or polypeptide sequences of La1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a context-based service look up, wherein a service instance, having a scope includes at least one service instance data set having a hierarchy of levels. A service consumer data set, having a hierarchy of levels is received from a service consumer, having a situation. Comparisons are made of each service consumer data set with each service instance data set, for the same level. Dependent on results of the comparisons, it is determined whether said situation of said service consumer matches said scope of said service instance.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of the DNA sequence of a Lactobacillus johnsonii strain, in particular to its genomic sequence for elucidating interactions of micro-organism with hosts they colonize, and moreover for elucidating the basis of probiotic properties exhibited by such strain. In addition, the present invention also relates to methods of detecting nucleic acids or polypeptides of Lactobacilli and related species, respectively. A data carrier is provided comprising nucleotide sequences and/or polypeptide sequences of La1.

Abstract: A thread guide (33) for traversing and guiding a thread (5) in a rotating winding bobbin (1) for producing a cross-wound bobbin in a bobbin winder of a textile machine by controlling vibrations of the thread guide. The thread guide (33) is permanently and directly connected to at least one energy accumulator (20,21) throughout the entire traversing motion. The potential energy of the energy accumulator (20,21) increases continuously after the dead center of the traversing area. A substantially harmonious oscillating mechanical system is thus formed with the thread guide.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of detecting residual yarn on spinning cop tubes, wherein a spinning cop tube is exposed to a suitable light source; the light reflected by the spinning cop tube is detected by a suitable means, e.g., via a camera or other picture-taking device, and two-dimensional picture signals of the spinning cop tube are generated thereby on the basis of the reflected light detected in order to generate a picture matrix comprising picture data in digital form; and the picture signals thusly generated are evaluated by means of performing an edge filtering of the digital picture data in order to segment image edges corresponding to brightness transitions in the picture matrix, from which the presence of residual yarn on the spinning cop tube can be assessed based on the edge filtering.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the tension of a traveling yarn includes a rake tensioner having stationary and displaceable yarn tensioning elements in engagement with the traveling yarn, and an electrical coil to which electrical current is supplied by a regulating device. The displaceable yam tensioning elements and the electrical coil are disposed on a common pivot lever. The electrical coil is pivotable in an air gap through which magnetic field lines pass. The tension of the traveling yarn is controlled as a function of the current supplied to the electrical coil. The present invention, thusly, improves the control of the tension of the traveling yarn in spinning or bobbin winding machines.

Abstract: The winding station of an automatic bobbin winding machine has a splicing device (7) for the connection of yarn ends following a yarn break. Wet splices are created by the introduction of a liquid. A capacitive sensor (13) is arranged downstream of the splicing device (7), by means of which a dielectric change is detected when the moistened yarn passes. The capacitive sensor (13) is connected with an evaluation unit (12), which generates a signal when the change falls below a predeterminable threshold value DSW (32) because of an insufficient water content. The signal trigger a cleaning cut. The signals are used for monitoring of the yarn quality and monitoring the ability of the splicing device (7) to function. The invention permits the creation of wet splices of very low moisture content, without causing malfunctions in the winding process or reducing the yarn quality.

Abstract: A textile machine, such as a spinning or bobbin winding machine, has a plurality of identical work stations and an improved control and information system, wherein a measuring head (10, 10′) of a yarn cleaning device as well as an individual processor (14, 14′) for controlling the work station, for evaluating the signals from the measuring head (10, 10′) and for the control of the cleaning device for the yarn (8) are arranged at each work station, and wherein communications with a central processor (21) take place via a common data bus (24).

Abstract: A yarn guide imparts a traversing motion to a yarn being delivered to a rotationally driven takeup bobbin in a textile yarn winding operation to create a cross-wound bobbin, or cheese. The yarn guide includes a fork-like yarn guide pivoted about a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the takeup bobbin, and an electromagnetic mechanism for driving the guide. The electromagnetic mechanism includes an air gap, a plurality of magnets disposed along the air gap, a plurality of yokes and at least one electrical coil extending into and moveable along the air gap with the traversing yarn guide. The magnets are disposed along the air gap and generate magnetic field lines which extend in a substantially perpendicular direction through the air gap.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the tension of a traveling yarn includes a rake tensioner having stationary and displaceable yarn tensioning elements in engagement with the traveling yarn, and an electrical coil to which electrical current is supplied by a regulating device. The displaceable yarn tensioning elements and the electrical coil are disposed on a common pivot lever. The electrical coil is pivotable in an air gap through which magnetic field lines pass. The tension of the traveling yarn is controlled as a function of the current supplied to the electrical coil. The present invention, thusly, improves the control of the tension of the traveling yarn in spinning or bobbin winding machines.

Abstract: In a method for braking an electric drive motor, especially a drive motor for driving a grooved drum of a winding head of a bobbin winding machine which motor is loaded for braking in a direction opposite to a rated nominal current with a braking current, the instantaneous thermal load of the drive motor is detected and the strength of the brake current is selected as a function of this thermal load of the drive motor.

Abstract: In order to improve the traveling and sliding properties of a yarn during its further processing, in particular for knitting, it is waxed during rewinding in cheese winding machines by passing it along a paraffin body. When the paraffin body is used up, the unwaxed yarn can cause yarn breaks or even needle breakages, which leads to production errors or lost production. At the winding stations, the drive of the friction drum is switched on and off at intervals to cause alternating acceleration phases with slippage between the friction drum and the bobbin and intervening slippage- free run-out phases to prevent pattern windings. The slippage is monitored over the course of the winding operation. If the slippage decreases in successive acceleration phases and remains at a low level, while the drive output of the friction drum remains unchanged, this is interpreted to indicate an outage of the paraffin application.