Abstract: The present invention relates to an article comprising fluorescence marker particles, wherein the fluorescence marker particles are distributed throughout the volume of the article or in a portion of the volume of the article and the fluorescence marker particles are present in a random distribution; the volume in which the fluorescence marker particles are distributed comprises a sub-volume; the sub-volume contains at least a portion of the fluorescence marker particles; the sub-volume is at least partially permeable to electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength in the visible range and/or in the near infrared range and/or in the UVA range; and/or a portion of the surface of the sub-volume is identical to a portion of the surface of the article; and a method of identifying it.

Abstract: The application relates to a circuit board for a server system. The circuit board is adapted to be installed either in a server of a first type or in a server of a second type different from the first type. The circuit board includes connections for receiving assembly groups and a controller to provide a counting order to the connection depending on the server in which the circuit board is connected being a first type or a second type.

Abstract: A computer system assembly has a computer system and an external management device, as well as use of a storage unit in a computer system. Included in the computer system, is an energy supply device; as well as a management unit, which controls and/or manages system parameters based upon system parameter data; and, at least one separate interface for connecting an external management device (smartphone, tablet PC or a notebook, for example). The computer system also has at least one storage unit, which is connected to a management unit for the internal exchange of system parameter data. The at least one storage unit is connected to the at least one separate interface for the external exchange of system parameter data and is operable externally by the separate interface(s) independent from the energy supply device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular computer system (1), comprising a chassis (2) having a plurality of receiving bays (7) for receiving corresponding function modules (13), in particular server modules (22). The modular computer system (1) comprises a non-volatile memory device arranged in the chassis (2) and at least one controller arranged in the chassis (2) and connected to the memory device. Here, the memory device is configured to store configuration data of a plurality of function modules (13). The memory device is configured to receive requests to write, read and/or delete configuration data received by a function module (13) accommodated in a receiving bay (7), to map the requests on an address space of the memory device and to transmit corresponding control commands to the memory device. The invention further relates to a server module (22) for use in such a modular computer system (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device having a first number of light-emitting elements and having a second number of control elements, operating contactlessly, for controlling the light-emitting elements such as especially for switching the light-emitting elements on or off and/or for controlling their brightness, the second number being less than or equal to the first number, the light-emitting elements being controlled contactlessly by a movement of at least one hand of a user over two or more control elements. The invention also relates to a relevant method.

Abstract: Method for operating an interior lighting device for a motor vehicle, comprising a lighting device and a sensor device, which senses a position of an operator control object for the lighting device in its sensing area, wherein the lighting device is controlled on the basis of sensor data from the sensor device, wherein the lighting device has multiple actuatable lighting units that each have an associated local section defined in the sensing area, wherein when an operator control object is detected in a local section, the associated lighting unit is activated and activated lighting units not associated with the local section are deactivated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device comprising an illuminant embodied as an OLED, and comprising a capacitive switching means, which are arranged on a substrate, wherein the illuminant has a first electrically conductive electrode and a second electrically conductive electrode, wherein a layer comprising organic, electroluminescent material is arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the switching means has an electrode, wherein one electrode from the first electrode or the second electrode of the illuminant together with the electrode of the switching means is arranged in one plane, wherein a nonconductive spacing amounting to between 100 ?m and 700 ?m, more particularly between 400 ?m and 600 ?m, is present between said one electrode of the illuminant and the electrode of the switching means in the plane.

Abstract: Method for operating an interior lighting device (1, 1?, 1?) for a motor vehicle (8), comprising a lighting device (L, L?) and a sensor device (S, S?), which senses a position of an operator control object (6) for the lighting device (L, L?) in its sensing area, wherein the lighting device (L, L?) is controlled on the basis of sensor data from the sensor device (S, S?), wherein the lighting device (L, L?) has multiple actuatable lighting units (L1-L3, L1?-L7?) that each have an associated local section (O1-O3) defined in the sensing area, wherein when an operator control object (6) is detected in a local section (O1-O3), the associated lighting unit (L1-L3, L1?-L7?) is activated and activated lighting units (L1-L3, L1?-L7?) not associated with the local section (O1-O3) are deactivated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit board for a server system. The circuit board is adapted to be installed either in a server of a first type or in a server of a second type different from the first type. The circuit board comprises connections (A to H) for receiving assembly groups and a control. The control is adapted to show an order of the connections (A to H) depending on the types.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device comprising an illuminant embodied as an OLED, and comprising a capacitive switching means, which are arranged on a substrate, wherein the illuminant has a first electrically conductive electrode and a second electrically conductive electrode, wherein a layer comprising organic, electroluminescent material is arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the switching means has an electrode, wherein one electrode from the first electrode or the second electrode of the illuminant together with the electrode of the switching means is arranged in one plane, wherein a nonconductive spacing amounting to between 100 ?m and 700 ?m, more particularly between 400 ?m and 600 ?m, is present between said one electrode of the illuminant and the electrode of the switching means in the plane.

Abstract: A modular computer system includes a chassis with receiving bays, arranged in the region of a first housing side, for the reception of corresponding functional modules. Furthermore, the modular computer system includes at least one first control panel arranged on a second housing side and having control elements. The at least one control panel is coupled to connections of a first receiving bay and of a second receiving bay. At least one first subgroup of the control elements is assigned to the first receiving bay and a second subgroup of the control elements is assigned to the second receiving bay. The modular computer system is configured to transmit module-specific control data between the first subgroup of the control elements and a functional module received in the first receiving bay and between the second subgroup of the control elements and a functional module received in the second receiving bay.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular computer system (1), comprising a chassis (2) having a plurality of receiving bays (7) for receiving corresponding function modules (13), in particular server modules (22). The modular computer system (1) comprises a non-volatile memory device arranged in the chassis (2) and at least one controller arranged in the chassis (2) and connected to the memory device. Here, the memory device is configured to store configuration data of a plurality of function modules (13). The memory device is configured to receive requests to write, read and/or delete configuration data received by a function module (13) accommodated in a receiving bay (7), to map the requests on an address space of the memory device and to transmit corresponding control commands to the memory device. The invention further relates to a server module (22) for use in such a modular computer system (1).

Abstract: A computer system assembly has a computer system and an external management device, as well as use of a storage unit in a computer system. Included in the computer system, is an energy supply device; as well as a management unit, which controls and/or manages system parameters based upon system parameter data; and, at least one separate interface for connecting an external management device (smartphone, tablet PC or a notebook, for example). The computer system also has at least one storage unit, which is connected to a management unit for the internal exchange of system parameter data. The at least one storage unit is connected to the at least one separate interface for the external exchange of system parameter data and is operable externally by the separate interface(s) independent from the energy supply device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device comprising a flat light-emitting means having two side faces, wherein a first side face is transparent and a second side face is partially metal-coated, having a partially or completely metal-coated further third face, which is arranged parallel to but spaced apart from the second partially metal-coated face, and comprising at least one further light-emitting means, which outputs light in the direction of the partially metal-coated second face, which light is partially reflected on the partially metal-coated second face and is then reflected on the partially or completely metal-coated third face back in the direction towards the partially metal-coated second face and is partially transmitted through the partially metal-coated second face.

Abstract: An assembly includes a plurality of power supply units for producing an output-side operating voltage from at least one input-side supply voltage and at least one power-consuming component which is electrically coupled to the plurality of power supply units. The assembly has a controller arranged to monitor the function of the plurality of power supply units and to switch the power-consuming from a normal operating mode into a restricted operating mode, whose power consumption is lower than that of the first operating mode, when at least one power supply unit fails or to activate a previously deactivated power supply unit.

Abstract: A computer system includes at least two power supply units providing an output-side operating voltage from at least one input-side supply voltage, at least one power-consuming component operated in at least one normal operating mode with a first power consumption and operated in a restricted operating mode with at least one second power consumption lower than the first power consumption, the power-consuming component electrically coupled to the at least two power supply units; a controller coupled to the at least two power supply units and the power-consuming component; and at least one management component coupled to the controller.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device comprising a flat light-emitting means having two side faces, wherein a first side face is transparent and a second side face is partially metal-coated, having a partially or completely metal-coated further third face, which is arranged parallel to but spaced apart from the second partially metal-coated face, and comprising at least one further light-emitting means, which outputs light in the direction of the partially metal-coated second face, which light is partially reflected on the partially metal-coated second face and is then reflected on the partially or completely metal-coated third face back in the direction towards the partially metal-coated second face and is partially transmitted through the partially metal-coated second face.

Abstract: A support device for a magnetron arrangement with a rotating target includes a housing with a drive shaft mounted to rotate in the housing. An end of the drive shaft accessible from outside of the housing connects to the rotating target and another end lies within the housing for introduction of a torque. An electric motor with a stator and a rotor is arranged within the housing to generate a torque.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device having a first number of light-emitting elements and having a second number of control elements, operating contactlessly, for controlling the light-emitting elements such as especially for switching the light-emitting elements on or off and/or for controlling their brightness, the second number being less than or equal to the first number, the light-emitting elements being controlled contactlessly by a movement of at least one hand of a user over two or more control elements. The invention also relates to a relevant method.

Abstract: A sputtering magnetron for coating a substrate includes a target and a magnet system that can be displaced relative to one another. The magnet system forms a magnetic field that penetrates the target, and has a support apparatus, a support plate with magnets arranged thereon, and actuators. The support apparatus is connectable to the support plate by the actuators such that distance between the magnet system and the target can be set, at least in sections. A cooling circuit cools the magnet arrangement and the target by a coolant. A layer measuring device obtains data of layer properties of at least one layer deposited on the substrate. Magnet system controls evaluate the data obtained and generate manipulated variables employed as the input variables of the actuators. A method for dynamically influencing the magnetic field is also provided.