Abstract: The invention provides a mutant activator of a 20S proteasome. More specifically, relates to a mutant activator comprising a mutant REG&ggr; protein that promotes the 20S proteasome to cleave protein or peptide substrates.

Abstract: A danger alert device (M) includes a sensor for a danger parameter, evaluation electronics for evaluating sensor signals, a memory for storing alarm data, and a communication interface (K) for the wireless communication of the danger alert device (M) with a remote operator control module (H). The communication interface (K) is designed for communication in the radio-frequency range, preferably in accordance with the Bluetooth standard, or in the infrared range, preferably in accordance with the IrDA standard, and comprises corresponding transmission and receiving means. The operator control module (H) is formed by a remote control or a computer of a PC, laptop or hand-held type and has an analog communication interface (K′).

Abstract: The object protection device (M) has an imaging sensor (1) for generating images of an object to be protected and its environment and evaluation electronics (2) for evaluating these images. The evaluation electronics (2) are provided in situ or on the sensor (1) and together with it form an autonomous device (M). Evaluation of the images takes place locally, and in normal cases there is no transfer of the images to a central unit (6). The imaging sensor (1) is formed by a CMOS camera and the evaluation electronics (2) are integrated therein or connected thereto.

Abstract: The presence detector has a passive infrared sensor for detecting the presence of persons in a room, an image sensor operating in the visible spectral range and an electronic evaluator for the evaluation of signals from these sensors. The signal from the passive infrared sensor is used to actuate the image sensor and, if necessary, to switch on the room lighting. Once activated, the image sensor is used to detect both movement and occupancy of a space being monitored. Application of the presence detector for the “on-demand” activation and/or control of conditioning facilities of a room, wherein the signals of both sensors are used for the control of the conditioning facility.

Abstract: Included in an arrangement for spatial monitoring or surveillance are an image sensor (5), a presence/movement detector (6), and control and evaluation electronics (2) with a processor stage (4) for evaluating signals from the sensor (5) and detector (6) in combination. Imaged objects can be categorized on the basis of their geometry and movement. The signal from the detector (6) can be used in interpreting sensed images.

Abstract: The presence detector has a passive infrared sensor for detecting the presence of persons in a room, an image sensor operating in the visible spectral range and an electronic evaluator for the evaluation of signals from these sensors. The signal from the passive infrared sensor is used to actuate the image sensor and, if necessary, to switch on the room lighting. Once activated, the image sensor is used to detect both movement and occupancy of a space being monitored. Application of the presence detector for the “on-demand” activation and/or control of conditioning facilities of a room, wherein the signals of both sensors are used for the control of the conditioning facility.

Abstract: A device having an image-providing sensor, hereinafter designated as “image sensor,” operating in the visible and near-infrared range, an thermal image-providing sensor, hereinafter designated as “thermal-image sensor,” operating in the thermal radiation range and having a lower resolution than the image sensor, and an electronic evaluation system. The evaluation system determines whether one or both of the signals generated by the sensors are used for determining whether an alarm condition exists. As a result, the detectability of low-contrast objects is increased, the false alarm rate is reduced, and object classification is made possible.