Abstract: A production control system (1) having an arrangement of manufacturer-specific modules, comprising modules for controlling production units, modules for controlling logistics units and/or modules for providing and/or processing product data (6). Proprietary data models of manufacturer-specific modules are linked via at least one ontology unit.

Abstract: A production control system for a matrix cell production plant (1) having an arrangement of matrix cells (2), each of which is configured to execute production processes, having logistics means which are configured to execute logistics processes and having a superordinate control logic (4) which is configured to control the matrix cells (2) and the logistics means. Proprietary data models of the matrix cells (2) and logistics means are linked via at least one ontology unit, thereby providing a continuous data flow between the matrix cells (2) and the logistics means. In dependence on the data in the data stream, production processes are automatically definable and executable in the individual matrix cells (2). Logistics processes are automatically definable and executable in individual logistics means.

Abstract: A production control system (1) having an arrangement of manufacturer-specific modules, comprising modules for controlling production units, modules for controlling logistics units and/or modules for providing and/or processing product data (6). Proprietary data models of manufacturer-specific modules are linked via at least one ontology unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biometric identification method and apparatus, in which at least one biometric feature of at least one person is recorded with a reading device. The data thus obtained are coded and sent to a data storage medium via a cryptographically secured line and decoded there by a microprocessor located on the data storage medium. The decoded data are compared with the reference data stored on the data storage medium, and an identification signal is generated in case of a nearly complete agreement. The present invention further relates to a data storage medium and a reading device for use with a biometric identification method according to the present invention.