Abstract: Described herein are novel thermally reactive near-infrared absorbing acetal copolymers that undergo chemical and physical changes upon exposure to near-infrared radiation. Also described are the methods of preparation of the novel acetal copolymers starting either with vinyl-alcohol polymers or with acetal copolymers. Also described are the methods of use of the new near-infrared absorbing acetal copolymers in coatings used in lithographic offset printing plates that can be directly imaged with near-infrared laser imaging devices in computer-to-plate and digital offset printing technologies. The novel acetal copolymers are also useful in photoresist applications, rapid prototyping of printed circuit boards and chemical sensor development.

Abstract: A polyphase bus bar mounting structure mounted to a support structure is disclosed. The support structure may comprise any of a rack, wall or a segment of a wind turbine tower. The polyphase bus bar mounting structure has a plurality of cylindrical tubular conductors arranged substantially parallel to each other. Each of the tubular conductors has first and second opposing end portions adapted for connection with conductors of other polyphase bus bar mounting structures. Insulation surrounds each of the tubular conductor. The bus bar mounting structure has first and second connectors. The first connector fixedly mounts the cylindrical tubular conductors adjacent the first end portions thereof to the support structure. The second connector flexibly mounts the cylindrical tubular conductors adjacent the second end portions thereof to the support structure.

Abstract: An LED module is described with a base 10 made out of a heat conducting material. An LED element (32) is arranged in a cavity (11) of the base. A collimator reflector (70) is formed by reflective surfaces (24, 64, 66a). Three of these reflective surfaces (66a, 66b, 64) are provided on a plastic insert (60) received in the cavity (11). A further reflective surface (24) is provided on the base (10) itself. This surface (24) has a straight border line (50). The collimator reflector (70) is arranged to reflect light from the LED (32) so that a cut-off (72) is formed by the straight border line (50). By thus integrating the cut-off, as the most critical optical element, into the base (10) itself, high accuracy is achieved.

Abstract: Seal arrangement for a tire pressure-regulating device for a motor vehicle, comprising a compressed-air supply to a vehicle tire through a hole in the inner ring of a rolling bearing of a wheel bearing, through a seal housing which is connected to a wheel hub in a rotationally fixed manner and through the wheel hub itself, wherein a flat seal is fixed on the inner ring of the rolling bearing, with the radially outer end of the said seal having a sealing lip which is directed towards the seal housing and bears against it.

Abstract: A method of managing a distributed storage system (1) comprising a plurality of storage devices (D1, D2 . . . , Dn) on a network (N), wherein an autonomous function can be assigned to any storage device (D1, D2 . . . , Dn) of the distributed storage system (N), which autonomous function comprises collecting content according to a configurable profile (3) for the storage device (D1, D2 . . . , Dn) to which the autonomous function is assigned, and wherein a first storage device (D1, D2, . . . , Dn) of the distributed storage system (1), before leaving the network (N), delegates the responsibility for an autonomous function of that first storage device (D1, D2 . . . , Dn) to a second storage device (D1, D2 . . . , Dn) of the distributed storage system (1), and wherein the second storage device assumes responsibility for the autonomous function of the first storage device (D1, D2 . . .

Abstract: The present invention relates to a LED module (10) comprising a substrate (12), at least one LED chip (20) mounted on a first side of said substrate, and an optical element (21) covering the LED chip(s) (20). The substrate (12) is further provided with at least one via channel (22) extending from the first side of the substrate to a second opposite side of the substrate, whereby the via channel(s) is provided with conducting means for electrically connecting the at least one LED chip (20) to a control circuit (32). By providing the substrate with via channels with conducting means, the control circuit may be connected at the second side (the bottom side) or at the edge of the substrate. Thus, no top mounted electrical interface is required from the substrate, which is advantageous with respect to miniaturization, light emission, etcetera.

Abstract: A method for determining the roll angle for occupant protection devices and a corresponding device are described. A transverse acceleration and a vertical acceleration of the vehicle are detected, and the roll angle of the vehicle is estimated based on the detected transverse acceleration and the detected vertical acceleration.

Abstract: A system for synchronizing a first network device and a second network device. The first network device comprises an interface configured to release over a communication link a first signal carrying a first data stream clocked by a first clock signal. The second network device comprises an interface configured to receive the first signal over the communication link. The second network device also comprises a clock extraction module configured to generate an extracted clock signal from the received first signal; and a data coding module configured to clock a second data stream with an output clock signal selected based on a speed of a locally generated clock signal relative to the first clock signal or the extracted clock signal, thereby to produce a second signal for transmission from the second network element to the first network element. By clocking the second data stream with the fastest available clock signal, greater link utilization can be achieved.

Abstract: At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a method and/or a device for voice operated control. The method can include method measuring an ambient sound received from at least one Ambient Sound Microphone, measuring an internal sound received from at least one Ear Canal Microphone, detecting a spoken voice from a wearer of the earpiece based on an analysis of the ambient sound and the internal sound, and controlling at least one voice operation of the earpiece if the presence of spoken voice is detected. The analysis can be a sound pressure level (SPL) difference, a correlation, a coherence, and a spectral difference.

Abstract: A data storage system comprises a plurality of portable data storage devices (12) coupled via a network (10). Each of the portable data storage devices (12) has an associated storage profile, which defines a which data objects will be stored in the storage device. A recommended profile for at least one of the portable data storage devices us automatically generated, using the steps of—collecting profile information about storage profiles for portable data storage devices (12) other than the at least one of the portable data storage devices (12) and/or data object information about properties of data objects stored by the portable data storage devices (12) other than the at least one of the portable data storage devices (12), —using the profile information and/or data information to guide generation of the recommended storage profile.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition comprising a major amount of a GTL lubricating base oil and a friction modifier consisting essentially of oil soluble fatty acid esters of a polyol. Such lubricating compositions have reductions in their friction coefficients that are greater than similar compositions formulated with Group III or PAO base oils.

Abstract: A system and method for testing and calibrating a control unit including a microcontroller includes an influencing device and an adaptation unit. The adaptation unit includes a memory that can store at least part of a data of a data communication between the influencing device and the control unit. The memory can be read from and/or written to by the microcontroller of the control unit when the control unit is in an on state.

Abstract: Systems for supplying emergency oxygen or other gases to persons are addressed. The systems may include pod assemblies mounted on fixed-position masts between or adjacent passenger seats or pop-up modules installed within upper portions of seat backs. The pod assemblies and pop-up modules additionally may include other passenger-service equipment. Also optionally included in the systems are modular central gas supplies and alternative oxygen mask designs for passengers.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for improving the cooling of equipment lubricated by functional fluids, such as power train fluids, by lubricating the equipment with a functional fluid comprising a wax isomerate or hydrodewaxate base stock and at least one performance additive thus permitting a reduction in the volume of lubricant used and a concomitant reduction in the size of the lubricant reservoir and related equipment.

Abstract: A method for improving the air release rate of a Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) base stock and/or base oil by the addition to such base stock and/or base oil of a synthetic ester.

Abstract: A racemate diastereoisomer and optical isomer of a compound of formula (I): wherein B is H, a C6 or C10 aryl, C7-16 aralkyl; Het or (lower alkyl)-Het, all of which may be optionally substituted with C1-6 alkyl; C1-6 alkoxy; C1-6 alkanoyl; hydroxy; hydroxyalkyl; halo; haloalkyl; nitro; cyano; cyanoalkyl; amino optionally substituted with C1-6 alkyl; amido; or (lower alkyl)amide; or B is an acyl derivative of formula R4—C(O)—; a carboxyl derivative of formula R4—O—C(O)—; an amide derivative of formula R4—N(R5)—C(O)—; a thioamide derivative of formula R4—N(R5)—C(S)—; or a sulfonyl of formula R4—SO2; R5 is H or C1-6 alkyl; and Y is H or C1-6 alkyl; R3 is C1-8 alkyl, C3-7 cycloalkyl, or C4-10 alkylcycloalkyl, all optionally substituted with hydroxy, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 thioalkyl, amido, (lower alkyl)amido, C6 or C10 aryl, or C7-16 aralkyl; R2 is C2—R20, NH—R20, O—R20 or S—R20, wherein R20 is a saturated or unsaturated C3-7 cycloalkyl or C4-10 (alkylcycloalkyl), all of which being optionally mono-, di- or tri-