Abstract: A spectrometer apparatus is disclosed that includes at least one light source for irradiating a sample with light, an optical detection device for detecting light scattered by the sample, at least one optical filter device, which is arranged in front of and/or behind the sample, a contact sensor device for determining a contact between the sample and the spectrometer apparatus and for outputting a corresponding output signal, a control device for controlling the light source and the detection device in response to the output signal. The control device is designed such that the control device modifies at least one operating parameter of the light source and the detection device, when the output signal indicates the contact between the sample and the spectrometer apparatus. A method for operating a spectrometer apparatus is disclosed as well.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (0): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or tautomer thereof; wherein: n is 1 or 2; X is CH or N; Y is selected from CH and C—F; Z is selected from C—Rz and N; R1 is selected from: -(Alk1)t-Cyc1; wherein t is 0 or 1; Optionally substituted C1-6 acyclic hydrocarbon groups R2 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; and C1-3 hydrocarbon groups optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms; R3 is hydrogen or a group L1-R7; R4 is selected from hydrogen; methoxy; and optionally substituted C1-3 alkyl; and R4a is selected from hydrogen and a C1-3 alkyl group; wherein Rz, Alk1, Cyc1, L1 and R7 are defined herein; provided that the compound is other than 6-benzyl-3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and 3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and salts and tautomers thereof.

Abstract: A Personal Identity Verification System for verifying the identity of an individual (600) carrying a wireless mobile communications device (400) is proposed, comprising image data of an area of the individual's body, said image data being stored in the wireless mobile communications device (400), at least one image capture device (100) configured to capture visual data of an area of the individual's body and at least one wireless communications module (200) configured to receive the image data from the wireless mobile communications device (400). Further, an electronic circuit (300) is provided that is configured to compare the visual data with the image data and to generate positive verification information when the visual data and the image data are established to be similar within a similarity-tolerance.

Abstract: A Personal Identity Verification System for verifying the identity of an individual (600) carrying a wireless mobile communications device (400) is proposed, comprising image data of an area of the individual's body, said image data being stored in the wireless mobile communications device (400), at least one image capture device (100) configured to capture visual data of an area of the individual's body and at least one wireless communications module (200) configured to receive the image data from the wireless mobile communications device (400). Further, an electronic circuit (300) is provided that is configured to compare the visual data with the image data and to generate positive verification information when the visual data and the image data are established to be similar within a similarity-tolerance.

Abstract: For communicating securely between electronic devices using symmetric key encryption, a first electronic device transfers to a second electronic device metadata with positional information which indicates the position of a first cryptographic key in a cryptographic key hierarchy. The second electronic device derives the first cryptographic key by way of a one-way function from a second cryptographic key stored in the second electronic device, using the positional information received from the first electronic device. Subsequently, the first electronic device and the second electronic device communicate data securely with symmetric key encryption using the first cryptographic key.

Abstract: For verifying authorization associated with a first electronic device by a second electronic device, using symmetric key encryption, the second electronic device receives from the first electronic device encrypted data and metadata with a key space identifier and positional information. The key space identifier defines a cryptographic key hierarchy and the positional information defines in the cryptographic key hierarchy the cryptographic key used to generate the encrypted data. The second electronic device derives the cryptographic key by way of a one-way function from cryptographic keys stored in the second electronic device, using the key space identifier and the positional information received from the first electronic device. The second electronic device decrypts the encrypted data, using the derived cryptographic key, for verifying the authorization associated with the first electronic device.

Abstract: For transmitting a secured data package from a computer system to a short-range communication device, the secured data package is transmitted from the computer system via a mobile radio network to a mobile communication apparatus. The mobile communication apparatus is placed in the communication range of the short-range communication device and receives from the short-range communication device a data read request, which includes device location information. The mobile communication apparatus determines the current location of the mobile communication apparatus. In case of correspondence of the current apparatus location with the received device location information, the mobile communication apparatus determines positive access authorization and transfers the secured data package to the short-range communication device.

Abstract: For communicating securely between electronic devices using symmetric key encryption, a first electronic device transfers to a second electronic device metadata with positional information which indicates the position of a first cryptographic key in a cryptographic key hierarchy. The second electronic device derives the first cryptographic key by way of a one-way function from a second cryptographic key stored in the second electronic device, using the positional information received from the first electronic device. Subsequently, the first electronic device and the second electronic device communicate data securely with symmetric key encryption using the first cryptographic key.

Abstract: For verifying authorization associated with a first electronic device by a second electronic device, using symmetric key encryption, the second electronic device receives from the first electronic device encrypted data and metadata with a key space identifier and positional information. The key space identifier defines a cryptographic key hierarchy and the positional information defines in the cryptographic key hierarchy the cryptographic key used to generate the encrypted data. The second electronic device derives the cryptographic key by way of a one-way function from cryptographic keys stored in the second electronic device, using the key space identifier and the positional information received from the first electronic device. The second electronic device decrypts the encrypted data, using the derived cryptographic key, for verifying the authorization associated with the first electronic device.

Abstract: For transmitting a secured data package from a computer system to a short-range communication device, the secured data package is transmitted from the computer system via a mobile radio network to a mobile communication apparatus. The mobile communication apparatus is placed in the communication range of the short-range communication device and receives from the short-range communication device a data read request, which includes device location information. The mobile communication apparatus determines the current location of the mobile communication apparatus. In case of correspondence of the current apparatus location with the received device location information, the mobile communication apparatus determines positive access authorization and transfers the secured data package to the short-range communication device.

Abstract: For transmitting a secured data package from a computer system to a short-range communication device, the secured data package is transmitted from the computer system via a mobile radio network to a mobile communication apparatus. The mobile communication apparatus is placed in the communication range of the short-range communication device and receives from the short-range communication device a data read request, which includes device location information. The mobile communication apparatus determines the current location of the mobile communication apparatus. In case of correspondence of the current apparatus location with the received device location information, the mobile communication apparatus determines positive access authorization and transfers the secured data package to the short-range communication device.

Abstract: A Personal Identity Verification System for verifying the identity of an individual (600) carrying a wireless mobile communications device (400) is proposed, comprising image data of an area of the individual's body, said image data being stored in the wireless mobile communications device (400), at least one image capture device (100) configured to capture visual data of an area of the individual's body and at least one wireless communications module (200) configured to receive the image data from the wireless mobile communications device (400). Further, an electronic circuit (300) is provided that is configured to compare the visual data with the image data and to generate positive verification information when the visual data and the image data are established to be similar within a similarity-tolerance.

Abstract: A hydrostatic positive displacement machine has a cam ring for adjusting the displacement volume thereof. This cam ring is guided in translation by approximately diametrically arranged outer circumferential surface segments on associated inner surface segments of a housing of the positive displacement machine.

Abstract: For transmitting a secured data package from a computer system to a short-range communication device, the secured data package is transmitted from the computer system via a mobile radio network to a mobile communication apparatus. The mobile communication apparatus is placed in the communication range of the short-range communication device and receives from the short-range communication device a data read request, which includes device location information. The mobile communication apparatus determines the current location of the mobile communication apparatus. In case of correspondence of the current apparatus location with the received device location information, the mobile communication apparatus determines positive access authorization and transfers the secured data package to the short-range communication device.

Abstract: A hydrostatic positive displacement machine has a cam ring for adjusting the displacement volume thereof. This cam ring is guided in translation by approximately diametrically arranged outer circumferential surface segments on associated inner surface segments of a housing of the positive displacement machine.

Abstract: An optoelectronic sensor, especially a reflection photoelectric barrier and a reflection light sensing device, for detection of an object (2) in a monitored area, with a housing (3) with transmitting and receiving optics (6) and with an evaluation circuit (10). The optoelectronic sensor has an especially simple structure in that there is only one single optoelectronic transmitting and receiving component (14) which sequentially acts as both the opto-transmitter and the opto-receiver in succession in time.

Abstract: The circuit has a first input for supplying a first signal (S1) to a series circuit made from a plurality of basic elements. Each basic element has a memory (M) for storing the signal level which is applied to the input of the basic element, and the output of a storage element (M) is connected to the input of a next basic element. Furthermore, the circuit has a second input for supplying a second signal (S2) which is connected to a control input of each basic element. Given a first level of the second signal, the storage elements (M) take up the signal level stored in the preceding storage element, and given a second level of the second signal, the storage elements (M) retain the signal level respectively stored in them. Furthermore, the circuit has comparator units (XOR) to which, in each case, the signal levels stored by the storage units (M) of two adjacent basic elements are supplied.

Abstract: A damper actuator for a ventilation damper serves as both a control device for the ventilation damper and a fire and smoke rated device for the ventilation damper. The damper actuator includes a modulating motor controller, a two-point motor controller, and a thermal switch or switch like device that is operative to switch control of the motor from the modulating motor controller used during normal operation, to the two-point motor controller during a fire and smoke condition. The damper actuator provides an automatic and permanent disabling (by-passing) of the modulating motor controller functions the first time a pre-determined temperature level (switch point) is reached via the thermal switch or switch like device. Once the modulating motor controller is disabled, the actuator no longer supports the advanced motor control functions (i.e. the modulating control).

Abstract: A vehicle management system includes a vehicle location system providing location information indicative of a location of a vehicle. A integrated transportation management tool is coupled to the vehicle location system and receives the location information. The integrated transportation management tool initiates a course of action in response to the location information. The course of action may include altering at least one of speed, capacity and route of the vehicle. Passenger information may also be used by the integrated transportation management tool to determine the course of action. Multiple integrated transportation management tools may be coupled by a network to provide distributed management of vehicles.

Abstract: An optoelectronic sensor, especially a reflection photoelectric barrier and a reflection light sensing device, for detection of an object (2) in a monitored area, with a housing (3) with transmitting and receiving optics (6) and with an evaluation circuit (10). The optoelectronic sensor has an especially simple structure in that there is only one single optoelectronic transmitting and receiving component (14) which sequentially acts as both the opto-transmitter and the opto-receiver in succession in time.