Abstract: An apparatus (1) for determining the aging of a battery cell (2), the battery cell (2) having at least one galvanic element (3) for converting chemical energy into electrical energy and a housing (4) which surrounds the galvanic element (3) and has a wall (8) formed at least on one side of the galvanic element (3), comprising at least one length sensor (5) for sensing a length change of the galvanic element (3), the aging of the battery cell (2) being able to be determined via the length change of the galvanic element (3).

Abstract: A battery cell, in particular a lithium ion battery cell, includes a housing and at least one electrode assembly in the housing. The electrode assembly includes electrode assembly electrodes that are arranged in more than two layers in a cross-section in the housing. The housing has at least two housing elements that substantially separate the electrode assembly from the environment. A first housing element is electrically connected to the positive pole of the electrode assembly and a second housing element is electrically connected to the negative pole of the electrode assembly such that the battery cell is configured to be electrically contacted at the first housing element and at the second housing element. A battery or a battery cell module includes several of the battery cells. A method is implemented to produce the battery cell and a motor vehicle includes the battery cell.

Abstract: A battery module comprises a plurality of electrically interconnected battery cells, a module cover, and a battery cell monitoring unit. The battery cells include at least one terminal cover. The battery cell monitoring unit is positioned on an inner face of the at least one terminal cover.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for determining the aging of a battery cell (2), the battery cell (2) having at least one galvanic element (3) for converting chemical energy into electrical energy and a housing (4) which surrounds the galvanic element (3) and has a wall (8) formed at least on one side of the galvanic element (3), comprising at least one length sensor (5) for sensing a length change of the galvanic element (3), the aging of the battery cell (2) being able to be determined via the length change of the galvanic element (3).

Abstract: A mobile discharge device for a battery includes a first electrical connection configured to make contact with a first electrical terminal of the battery, a second electrical connection configured to make contact with a second electrical terminal of the battery, and an electrical resistor electrically connected firstly to the first electrical connection and secondly to the second electrical connection. The discharge device further includes a first fluid connection for connecting a fluid supply, a second fluid connection for connecting a fluid discharge line, and a fluid channel connected to the first fluid connection and the second fluid connection. The fluid channel is thermally coupled to the electrical resistor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a battery management system (1) for monitoring and regulating the operation of a rechargeable battery, comprising a plurality of battery cells, said rechargeable battery comprising a control device unit (2), a plurality of cell monitoring units (3), each assigned to at least one battery cell, a communication system (5) for transmitting and/or receiving data, and an isolating apparatus (4) for galvanic isolation of the battery from a consumer and/or a charging apparatus, wherein the isolating apparatus (4) is designed to receive data. The isolating apparatus (4) comprises an evaluating unit, which evaluates data received by the isolating apparatus (4) in respect of a demand to separate the battery from a consumer and/or a charging apparatus. The invention further relates to a battery system having a rechargeable battery which comprises a plurality of battery cells and a battery management system (1) according to the invention for monitoring and regulating the operation of the battery.

Abstract: A deep-discharge protection method for protecting a battery of a parking motor vehicle is shown. In this case, a state of charge of the battery is regularly monitored by a battery control unit and is transmitted to an evaluation unit. When a predefined state of charge of the battery is reached, a message is transmitted from a communication unit to a stored address by mobile radio and/or information acquired using a sensor system is used by the evaluation unit to determine whether a situation of the motor vehicle is suitable for autonomous recharging of the battery.

Abstract: A battery module comprises a plurality of electrically interconnected battery cells, a module cover, and a battery cell monitoring unit. The battery cells include at least one terminal cover. The battery cell monitoring unit is positioned on an inner face of the at least one terminal cover.

Abstract: A method for improving the driver assistance function, in particular of driver assistance systems based on video images recorded from a vehicle, and a corresponding device for that purpose made up of a camera and processing unit. To improve the function during rain, the passing of a windshield wiper through the camera image be used to classify individual images and/or portions of images as being of higher or lower quality, in order to improve the quality of the images from the camera. The images from camera are intended to be used for automatic driver assistance systems.

Abstract: A battery cell, in particular a lithium ion battery cell, includes a housing and at least one electrode assembly in the housing. The electrode assembly includes electrode assembly electrodes that are arranged in more than two layers in a cross-section in the housing. The housing has at least two housing elements that substantially separate the electrode assembly from the environment. A first housing element is electrically connected to the positive pole of the electrode assembly and a second housing element is electrically connected to the negative pole of the electrode assembly such that the battery cell is configured to be electrically contacted at the first housing element and at the second housing element. A battery or a battery cell module includes several of the battery cells. A method is implemented to produce the battery cell and a motor vehicle includes the battery cell.

Abstract: A mobile discharge device for a battery includes a first electrical connection configured to make contact with a first electrical terminal of the battery, a second electrical connection configured to make contact with a second electrical terminal of the battery, and an electrical resistor electrically connected firstly to the first electrical connection and secondly to the second electrical connection. The discharge device further includes a first fluid connection for connecting a fluid supply, a second fluid connection for connecting a fluid discharge line, and a fluid channel connected to the first fluid connection and the second fluid connection. The fluid channel is thermally coupled to the electrical resistor.

Abstract: A deep-discharge protection method for protecting a battery of a parking motor vehicle is shown. In this case, a state of charge of the battery is regularly monitored by a battery control unit and is transmitted to an evaluation unit. When a predefined state of charge of the battery is reached, a message is transmitted from a communication unit to a stored address by mobile radio and/or information acquired using a sensor system is used by the evaluation unit to determine whether a situation of the motor vehicle is suitable for autonomous recharging of the battery.

Abstract: A method for error control in an overall system having multiple installations, the installations communicating with one another via a data transmission system having a predefined transmission bandwidth, at least one installation component of each installation transmitting a predefined piece of information in a defined time slot of the transmission bandwidth of the data transmission system.

Abstract: A speed control device for motor vehicles, having a controller and a user interface. A plurality of operating modes is implemented in the controller, which differ in their control strategies and include at least one eco mode, whose control strategy is optimized for a fuel-saving manner of driving. The user interface has an input device for selecting the operating mode. Use of the device is made advantageously in a hybrid vehicle. The control strategy may then be adapted to various parameters of the hybrid vehicle (charge state, power of the electric motor, scope of the regenerative braking).

Abstract: A night vision device for motor vehicles, having a display unit for depicting the vehicle surroundings imaged with at least one night vision sensor, has a control unit for ascertaining, from the current driving situation, a value for the risk potential as a result of the night vision device, which value is influenced at least by the vehicle speed; and switching off the night vision device if the risk potential value exceeds a defined limit value.

Abstract: A method for improving the driver assistance function, in particular of driver assistance systems based on video images recorded from a vehicle, and a corresponding device for that purpose made up of a camera and processing unit. To improve the function during rain, the passing of a windshield wiper through the camera image be used to classify individual images and/or portions of images as being of higher or lower quality, in order to improve the quality of the images from the camera. The images from camera are intended to be used for automatic driver assistance systems.

Abstract: An image sensing method for motor vehicles, an image of the surroundings of the vehicle being sensed by way of pixels of an image sensor, and exposure parameters of at least one pixel of the image sensor being set. Different exposure parameters are set for at least two of the pixels at the same point in time. An apparatus for carrying out this method is also described.

Abstract: A driver assistance system includes a control device, which has a self-deactivation function, and a monitoring device which is designed for monitoring the presence of the driver in the driver's seat and for triggering the self-deactivation function in the absence of the driver.

Abstract: An image recording system having a CCD camera or CMOS camera for picking up the surroundings of a vehicle.

Abstract: A turn-signal switch for a motor vehicle, which has an adaptive cruise control, has, in addition to an OFF position and an ON position, at least one command position situated beyond the ON position, in which it outputs a command to the cruise control to modify the setpoint acceleration.