Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a system and method for engine control. In particular, a system, may utilize a variable valve timing device, modify a variable valve timing profile, monitor engine performance, and adjust operating parameters of the engine accordingly. Such a system, may enhance the response time of an engine during transient operation.

Abstract: A method and device for franking mailpieces. An operating unit, which is separated from a franking unit, transmits a transaction request to an authorization unit. The authorization unit ascertains an authorization of a user of the operating unit on the basis of an authorization profile. The transmitted transaction request is authenticated by the authorization unit according to the ascertained authorization. The authorization unit converts the authenticated transaction request into a transaction job. The transaction job is transmitted to the franking unit. The authorization unit is authenticated in the area of the franking unit. The transaction job is processed in the franking unit and the result of the execution of the transaction job is sent out by the franking unit.

Abstract: In a drive train that includes an internal combustion engine and two electric drive units, drive torque of the internal combustion engine is superimposed on drive torque of an electric drive unit by means of a planet set to which the drive torque of the internal combustion engine is fed via a sun gear. The torque of the electric drive unit is transferred for different shift positions of a clutch by driving different ring gears of the planet set. The electric drive unit can be coupled directly to the input shaft via a clutch or can be coupled to a sun gear of the pick off gear unit via a clutch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the purification's of silicon tetrachloride or germanium tetrachloride contaminated with at least one hydrogen-containing compound, in which the silicon tetrachloride or germanium tetrachloride to be purified is treated in a targeted manner by means of a cold plasma and purified silicon tetrachloride or germanium tetrachloride is isolated from the phase which has been treated in this way. The present invention further relates to an apparatus for carrying out the process of the invention, which comprises a stock and vaporization unit for silicon or germanium tetrachloride (4.1 or 5.1) which is connected via a connecting line with the inlet of the reactor (4.3 or 5.3) with control unit (4.4 or 5.4) for producing the dielectrically hindered discharges whose outlet leads via a pipe either directly or indirectly via at least one further reactor (5.5) to a condensation unit (4.5 or 5.11) with downstream collection vessel (4.6 or 5.12) which is connected via an offtake line (4.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for switching on and off the internal combustion engine which drives a vehicle by way of a manual transmission. The manual transmission is associated with a clutch for producing and releasing the frictional connection between the internal combustion engine and drive train. The clutch has a clutch operator for producing and releasing the frictional connection to the drive train. The clutch is actuable by a driver by way of a clutch pedal. A variable representing the engaging speed of the clutch operator is detected. If this variable exceeds a limit value, the starting of the internal combustion engine is interrupted.

Abstract: In accordance with a known design, the drive torque of an internal combustion engine is superimposed on a drive torque of an electric drive unit by a planet set to which the drive torque of the internal combustion engine is fed via the sun gear. The torque of the electric drive unit is transferred for different shift positions of a clutch by driving different ring gears of the planet set. A drive train which is improved in terms of the operating ranges may be provided by having the electric drive unit be coupled directly to the input shaft via a clutch or coupled to a sun gear of the pick off gear unit via a clutch. This provides improved operation when the drive train is operated on the one hand as a conventional automatic transmission and on the other hand as an infinitely variable transmission with two driving ranges.

Abstract: 1. A method for operating the drive train of a motor vehicle. 2.1. In a known method, with the friction clutch completely closed, a control device monitors rotational speeds upstream and downstream of the clutch. As soon as slip occurs, the control devices reduces an output torque of an engine for a limited time. The object of the invention is to propose a method, by means of which, while adhering as much as possible to a torque instruction of a vehicle driver, damage to the friction clutch and to further components of the transmission is avoided. 2.2 According to the invention, with the friction clutch slipping, the control device determines an energy quantity dissipated in the friction clutch and/or a temperature of the friction clutch. If the dissipated energy quantity and/or the temperature overshoot limit values, the control device reduces the output torque of the engine. According to a second embodiment, the output torque of the engine is reduced in steps. 2.3 Use in a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A method for preparing a mail, wherein task data for mail which is to be stamped and/or sent is produced in a task component. Electronically ordered data is received and the ordered data in address information of a receiver is separated and a goods identification code identifying the goods is also separated such that the goods identification code is transmitted to a warehouse management control unit. The disclosure also relates to the provision of address information in a form which can be lined to the goods, and to a suitable device for carrying out said method.

Abstract: Drive train comprising an internal combustion engine and two electric drive units (hybrid drive) In accordance with a known design, the drive torque of an internal combustion engine is superimposed on a drive torque of an electric drive unit by means of a planet set to which the drive torque of the internal combustion engine is fed via the sun gear. The torque of the electric drive unit is transferred for different shift positions of a clutch by driving different ring gears of the planet set. The invention is based on the object of proposing a drive train which is improved in terms of the operating ranges. According to the invention, the electric drive unit (32) can be coupled directly to the input shaft (E) via a clutch (KE) or can be coupled to a sun gear (SE) of the pick off gear unit (TE) via a clutch (KG). This provides improved operating possibilities.

Abstract: A drive system for a motor vehicle includes an internal combustion engine and a transmission. The internal combustion engine has an associated driveshaft, the transmission has an associated transmission shaft, and the driveshaft and the transmission shaft are connected to one another. A free installation space is provided between the internal combustion engine and the transmission in the direction of the driveshaft and, respectively, of the transmission shaft. The internal combustion engine has an associated electric machine which can be operated as a starter/generator. The electric machine has an associated power electronics unit which is arranged in the free installation space.

Abstract: A drive system for a motor vehicle includes an internal combustion engine and a transmission. The internal combustion engine has an associated driveshaft, the transmission has an associated transmission shaft, and the driveshaft and the transmission shaft are connected to one another. A free installation space is provided between the internal combustion engine and the transmission in the direction of the driveshaft and, respectively, of the transmission shaft. The internal combustion engine has an associated electric machine which can be operated as a starter/generator. The electric machine has an associated power electronics unit which is arranged in the free installation space.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and to a method for cost-effectively creating and distributing copy-protected and utilization-protected electronic audio and video media and their data contents, whereby the data contents of the electronic media are encrypted in such a way that they cannot be completely played or displayed without the execution of cryptographic processes at the recipient who is authorized within a certain scope of utilization and in such a way that, if the electronic media are transferred to third parties, complete playback is not possible at all or else not without once again carrying out appropriate cryptographic processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and to a method for playing copy-protected and utilization-protected electronic audio and video media and their data contents, whereby the data contents of the electronic media are encrypted in such a way they cannot be completely played or displayed without the execution of cryptographic processes. According to the invention, this objective is achieved in that, for playing purposes, a playback unit decrypts the data contents of electronic audio and video media that are supplied in entirely or partially encrypted or enciphered form by means of one or more “melody” keys for encrypting the data contents, said key being transmitted via a secure channel from an authentic source into the playback unit, and then said playback unit transfers these data contents from the digital domain into the analog domain in such a way that the data contents of the electronic audio and video media are not present at any point in time in unencrypted form as a digital data stream that can be copied.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cryptographic module for storing and playing copy-protected and utilization-protected electronic audio and video media at a recipient, whereby the recipient's legitimate scope of utilization is regulated and enforced by the module. According to the invention, this objective is achieved in that the cryptographic module at the recipient completely or partially decrypts or deciphers encrypted or enciphered data contents of electronic audio and video media or else keys for decrypting these data contents—while observing the utilization rights and utilization conditions—and subsequently re-encrypts or re-enciphers them for purposes of storage or playback in such a way that license fees can be charged based on the utilization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and to a method for copy-protected and utilization-protected encryption and decryption, transmission and storage of electronic audio and video media, whereby the data contents of the electronic media are processed, modulated and encrypted in such a way that their complete playback or display requires the execution of cryptographic decryption processes at the recipient who is authorized within a certain scope of utilization, and that, already during the encryption, it is possible to dynamically define the extent by which the display and playback quality as well as the utilization possibilities will be diminished if such cryptographic decryption processes are not carried out.

Abstract: An intake device (1) for an internal combustion engine including a main body (2) and cover element (3; 20) which are securely connected to one another. Main body (2) and cover element (3) form intake pipes (4, 5, 6, 7) of in intake manifold. The cover element (3; 20) includes a plurality of individual shells (14, 15, 16, 17; 24, 25, 26, 27), which are connected to one another. Each individual shell (14, 15, 16, 17; 24, 25, 26, 27) forms a wall section of a respective intake pipe (4, 5, 6, 7) of the intake device (1). A flexible connection element (22) is arranged between two successively adjacent individual shells (25, 26) to compensate for tolerances between the cover element (3) and the main body (2).

Abstract: An intake device for an internal combustion engine including a mounting flange (10) for mounting to a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and a plurality of intake manifolds (11-14) which open into a common collecting chamber. The mounting flange (10) and upper shells (23, 24, 25, 26) form a first component; lower shells (27, 28, 29, 30) form a third component, and a central, second component (31) is provided between the first and third components. The respective components are assembled to each other in such a way that the second component is fixed to the first component by a positive fit, and the third component is fixed to the second component in the same way. The components are preferably secured together by friction welding.

Abstract: An intake device (1) for an internal combustion engine including a main body (2) and cover element (3; 20) which are securely connected to one another. Main body (2) and cover element (3) form intake pipes (4, 5, 6, 7) of in intake manifold. The cover element (3; 20) includes a plurality of individual shells (14, 15, 16, 17; 24, 25, 26, 27), which are connected to one another. Each individual shell (14, 15, 16, 17; 24, 25, 26, 27) forms a wall section of a respective intake pipe (4, 5, 6, 7) of the intake device (1). A flexible connection element (22) is arranged between two successively adjacent individual shells (25, 26) to compensate for tolerances between the cover element (3) and the main body (2).

Abstract: An automated non-synchronised gear-change transmission for a motor vehicle includes a transmission input shaft and a pressure-oil lubrication device. The pressure-oil lubrication device includes a pump driven at least indirectly by the transmission input shaft, and a cross-section modification device disposed on a downstream side of the pump. The cross-section modification device is configured to modify a flow cross section on the downstream side of the pump.

Abstract: An intake device for an internal combustion engine including a mounting flange (10) for mounting to a cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and a plurality of intake manifolds (11-14) which open into a common collecting chamber. The mounting flange (10) and upper shells (23, 24, 25, 26) form a first component; lower shells (27, 28, 29, 30) form a third component, and a central, second component (31) is provided between the first and third components. The respective components are assembled to each other in such a way that the second component is fixed to the first component by a positive fit, and the third component is fixed to the second component in the same way. The components are preferably secured together by friction welding.