Abstract: A method for the production of glass ribbon portions is provided that includes: transporting a glass ribbon at a velocity v1, wherein the velocity v1 is dependent on the predetermined glass thickness (d1), with the application of a tensile stress parallel to the edges of the glass ribbon, in a plane E1, and cooling the glass ribbon at a cooling rate that is dependent on the predetermined glass thickness (d1), inserting a score on the surface of the glass ribbon in at least one edge area by scoring the glass surface with a scoring tool, wherein the score has an angle a to the transport direction of the glass ribbon, deflecting the glass ribbon in a plane E2 to generate a bending stress and separating a glass ribbon portion with the formation of edges by breaking the glass ribbon on the extension of the score running transversely to the glass ribbon.

Abstract: A method for operating a GNSS-based navigation module in a vehicle during a starting phase of the vehicle is disclosed. The method includes a) requesting initial GNSS navigation data from an external data source which provides data at a data rate which is greater than a data provision rate of a regular data source of a GNSS system for GNSS navigation data, and receiving the initial GNSS navigation data from this external data source, b) requesting initial GNSS correction data from an external data source which provides data at a data rate which is greater than a data provision rate of a regular data source of a GNSS system for GNSS correction data, and receiving the initial GNSS correction data from this external data source, and c) determining at least one initial output parameter on the basis of the initial GNSS navigation data and the initial GNSS correction data.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a method for GNSS-based location of a vehicle having a GNSS location device in view of integrity information provided in relation to GNSS correction data, comprising at least the following steps: (a) receiving GNSS correction data for correcting delay measurements for GNSS-based location from a GNSS correction data provision system, (b) receiving at least one piece of integrity information about the reliability of the GNSS correction data from the GNSS correction data provision system, (c) evaluating the at least one piece of integrity information about the reliability of the GNSS correction data that was received in step (b), and (d) influencing GNSS-based location of the vehicle on the basis of the evaluation from step (c).

Abstract: An operating method for determining navigation data based on global navigation satellite system (“GNSS”) data in a navigation module includes receiving GNSS data, and determining navigation data with the GNSS data using stored parameters that are saved in a memory of the navigation module and that have been ascertained from GNSS data using at least one filter. The method further includes extracting a criterion from the navigation data or from another data source, which criterion identifies a special situation in which reception of GNSS data is influenced by an error situation that is constantly present at least temporarily or has at least one constant component. The method also includes performing updates and/or corrections to stored parameters using the at least one filter for subsequent determinations of navigation data.

Abstract: A method for detecting a manipulated or falsified GNSS signal is disclosed The method includes a) receiving a GNSS signal; b) analyzing the GNSS signal in order to determine at least one signal property and at least one satellite property from the GNSS signal; c) comparing the determined at least one signal property with at least one known signal property which is determined as a function of the detected at least one satellite property; and d) detecting a manipulated or falsified GNSS signal if there is a discrepancy between the determined signal property and the known signal property.

Abstract: A method for determining a four-dimensional ionosphere model of an electron distribution in the Earth's atmosphere is disclosed, which is used to correct runtime measurements of signals emitted by satellites, for position determinations by means of signal receivers.

Abstract: A method for providing correction data for satellite navigation, includes determining the correction data using a plurality of state signals relating to the Earth's ionosphere, each of the state signals associated with one of a plurality of signals which have been received by an interface for a plurality of mobile satellite receivers, the plurality of mobile satellite receivers provided for satellite navigation. Each of the plurality of state signals identify a geographical position of an associated one of the plurality of mobile satellite receivers and an item of state information relating to the Earth's ionosphere which is determined using at least one satellite signal transmitted between at least one satellite and the associated one of the plurality of mobile satellite receivers. The correction data is transmitted to the at least one satellite and then transmitted from the at least one satellite.

Abstract: A method for monitoring an integrity of reference stations, having known and fixed coordinates, of a correction service system for a satellite-supported navigation system. A first group of the reference stations is operated to receive satellite signals of a plurality of satellites of the satellite-supported navigation system. It is provided that a) a first reference station is selected from the first group, and b) at least one first correction value is ascertained as a function of the satellite signals respectively received by the remaining reference stations of the first group, and c) the monitoring of the integrity is carried out in that first coordinates of the first reference station, determined using the satellite signals received by the first reference station and using the at least one first correction value, are compared with the known coordinates of the first reference station and checked for at least one first deviation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for checking ionospheric correction parameters for satellite navigation for a vehicle. The method has a step of reading a provider signal from an interface with a correction data provider. The provider signal represents ionospheric correction parameters for correcting ionospheric influences for a geographic position in satellite navigation. The method also has a step of determining correction data using information relating to the state of the ionosphere between a satellite receiver of the vehicle at the geographic position and at least one satellite. The state information is defined using at least one satellite signal transmitted between the at least one satellite and the satellite receiver. The method also has a step of performing a comparison between the ionospheric correction parameters and the correction data in order to check the ionospheric correction parameters.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a method for GNSS-based location of a vehicle having a GNSS location device in view of integrity information provided in relation to GNSS correction data, comprising at least the following steps: (a) receiving GNSS correction data for correcting delay measurements for GNSS-based location from a GNSS correction data provision system, (b) receiving at least one piece of integrity information about the reliability of the GNSS correction data from the GNSS correction data provision system, (c) evaluating the at least one piece of integrity information about the reliability of the GNSS correction data that was received in step (b), and (d) influencing GNSS-based location of the vehicle on the basis of the evaluation from step (c).

Abstract: A method for operating a correction service system (CSS), for a satellite navigation system (SNS), having reference-stations (RS) (in a coordinate-system (CS)) having known/fixed coordinates, the RS being operated to receive satellite signals, at least one correction-value (CV) being predefined as a function of the signals received by the selected RS and its coordinates, and is provided to user-devices of the SNS, the at least one CV being checked for plausibility. The CSS divides the CS into multiple-regions, in which user-devices determine an individual position as a function of the plausibility of the received CV, at least one specific-region being selected as a function of the plausibility of the CV, the specific-region(s) being assigned the at least one CV, at least one information-packet being generated, which contains indications about the plausibility of the CV and the specific-region(s), the information-packet(s) being provided to at least one selected group of user-devices.

Abstract: A method for the production of glass ribbon portions is provided that includes: transporting a glass ribbon at a velocity v1, wherein the velocity v1 is dependent on the predetermined glass thickness (d1), with the application of a tensile stress parallel to the edges of the glass ribbon, in a plane E1, and cooling the glass ribbon at a cooling rate that is dependent on the predetermined glass thickness (d1), inserting a score on the surface of the glass ribbon in at least one edge area by scoring the glass surface with a scoring tool, wherein the score has an angle a to the transport direction of the glass ribbon, deflecting the glass ribbon in a plane E2 to generate a bending stress and separating a glass ribbon portion with the formation of edges by breaking the glass ribbon on the extension of the score running transversely to the glass ribbon.

Abstract: A method for determining a model of an electron distribution in the Earth's atmosphere in order to correct time-of-flight measurements of signals that are transmitted by earth satellites for position determinations with signal receivers includes determining local electron density data of provision sites and determining a local resolution accuracy as a function of the electron density data of the provision sites. The method further includes determining functions for interpolation of a distribution of the determined electron density data of the provision sites as a function of the determined resolution accuracy and compiling the model of the electron density distribution with the determined electron density data of the provision sites and the determined functions for interpolation.

Abstract: A method for providing correction data for satellite navigation, includes determining the correction data using a plurality of state signals relating to the Earth's ionosphere, each of the state signals associated with one of a plurality of signals which have been received by an interface for a plurality of mobile satellite receivers, the plurality of mobile satellite receivers provided for satellite navigation. Each of the plurality of state signals identify a geographical position of an associated one of the plurality of mobile satellite receivers and an item of state information relating to the Earth's ionosphere which is determined using at least one satellite signal transmitted between at least one satellite and the associated one of the plurality of mobile satellite receivers. The correction data is transmitted to the at least one satellite and then transmitted from the at least one satellite.

Abstract: A method for determining a four-dimensional ionosphere model of an electron distribution in the Earth's atmosphere is disclosed, which is used to correct runtime measurements of signals emitted by satellites, for position determinations by means of signal receivers.

Abstract: A method for monitoring an integrity of reference stations, having known and fixed coordinates, of a correction service system for a satellite-supported navigation system. A first group of the reference stations is operated to receive satellite signals of a plurality of satellites of the satellite-supported navigation system. It is provided that a) a first reference station is selected from the first group, and b) at least one first correction value is ascertained as a function of the satellite signals respectively received by the remaining reference stations of the first group, and c) the monitoring of the integrity is carried out in that first coordinates of the first reference station, determined using the satellite signals received by the first reference station and using the at least one first correction value, are compared with the known coordinates of the first reference station and checked for at least one first deviation.

Abstract: A method for operating a correction service system (CSS), for a satellite navigation system (SNS), having reference-stations (RS) (in a coordinate-system (CS)) having known/fixed coordinates, the RS being operated to receive satellite signals, at least one correction-value (CV) being predefined as a function of the signals received by the selected RS and its coordinates, and is provided to user-devices of the SNS, the at least one CV being checked for plausibility. The CSS divides the CS into multiple-regions, in which user-devices determine an individual position as a function of the plausibility of the received CV, at least one specific-region being selected as a function of the plausibility of the CV, the specific-region(s) being assigned the at least one CV, at least one information-packet being generated, which contains indications about the plausibility of the CV and the specific-region(s), the information-packet(s) being provided to at least one selected group of user-devices.

Abstract: A method for determining a model of an electron distribution in the Earth's atmosphere in order to correct time-of-flight measurements of signals that are transmitted by earth satellites for position determinations with signal receivers includes determining local electron density data of provision sites and determining a local resolution accuracy as a function of the electron density data of the provision sites. The method further includes determining functions for interpolation of a distribution of the determined electron density data of the provision sites as a function of the determined resolution accuracy and compiling the model of the electron density distribution with the determined electron density data of the provision sites and the determined functions for interpolation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for checking ionospheric correction parameters for satellite navigation for a vehicle. The method has a step of reading a provider signal from an interface with a correction data provider. The provider signal represents ionospheric correction parameters for correcting ionospheric influences for a geographic position in satellite navigation. The method also has a step of determining correction data using information relating to the state of the ionosphere between a satellite receiver of the vehicle at the geographic position and at least one satellite. The state information is defined using at least one satellite signal transmitted between the at least one satellite and the satellite receiver. The method also has a step of performing a comparison between the ionospheric correction parameters and the correction data in order to check the ionospheric correction parameters.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for providing a virtual reality experience to an occupant of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a system includes a high definition screen associated with a component of a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The system further includes a control module communicatively coupled to the screen and configured to generate control signals that control virtual reality content to be displayed on the high definition screen.