Abstract: A method for operating an automation field device comprises connecting a two-conductor line with an input terminal of the field device; setting a minimum electrical current value at the input terminal of the field device in an initializing phase; measuring a maximum voltage value at the input terminal in the initializing phase; ascertaining a minimum supplemental power supplied to the field device at the input terminal and which is available to the field device for performing at least one supplemental functionality; and activating/switching on a supplemental module by the processing unit when the ascertained minimum supplemental power is greater than or equal to an operating power needed for operating the supplemental module, wherein by the activating/switching on of the supplemental module a corresponding supplemental functionality is performed by the field device in measurement operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer implemented method for simulating an aerial image of a model of a photolithography mask illuminated by incident electromagnetic waves, the method comprising: obtaining the model of the photolithography mask, the model describing the photolithography mask at least partially in a dimension orthogonal to the mask carrier plane; simulating the propagation of the incident electromagnetic waves through the model of the photolithography mask using a machine learning model, wherein the machine learning model maps the model of the photolithography mask to a representation of an electromagnetic field generated by the incident electromagnetic waves on the photolithography mask; obtaining the aerial image of the model of the photolithography mask by applying a simulation of an imaging process. The invention also relates to corresponding computer programs, computer-readable media and systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cutter system for an electric shaver and/or trimmer, comprising a pair of comb-like cutting elements with cooperating toothed cutting edges and movably supported relative to each other by a support element, wherein lateral ends of at least one of said cutting elements are provided with lateral protection elements having rounded and/or chamfered edge contours for soft skin engagement, wherein said lateral protection element is integrally formed in one part with the cutting element by an end portion of the cutting element bent away from a skin contact surface thereof and enveloping a gap movably receiving the other cutting element and/or enveloping the support element.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems for producing a polyamide composition associated with a digital asset, methods for producing a polyamide composition associated with a digital asset, apparatuses for generating a digital asset, computer-implemented methods for generating a chemical passport, computer program elements for generating a digital asset, uses of a polyamide composition associated with a digital asset, uses of a digital asset, products produced from the polyamide composition and associated with a digital asset, a digital asset including one or more decentral identifier(s) and data related to the environmental impact data, apparatuses for producing a product associated with the digital asset and methods for producing a product associated with the digital asset.

Abstract: An operating input apparatus for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus includes an operating surface, at least one touch sensor device for detecting a touching of the operating surface by an operator, at least one force sensor device for detecting an actual operating force applied to the operating surface, and an evaluation apparatus for determining an actuation state of the operating input device. The touch sensor device is configured to generate and output a touch signal. The force sensor device is configured to generate and output an actual force signal dependent on the actual operating force applied. The evaluation apparatus is configured to determine the actuation state of the operating input device at least as a function of the touch signal, the actual force signal, and an associated basic force value and to generate and output an operating signal characterizing the actuation state of the operating input device.

Abstract: A a method for calibrating a user input apparatus for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The user input apparatus includes a component including a touch-sensitive surface and a reference element mechanically connected to the component, a circuit carrier, distance sensor, and an evaluation unit. The method includes determining, in a first calibration step, a first relationship between a change of the actuating force and a chance of the sensor signal, installing the user input apparatus in the motor vehicle in an installation step after carrying out the first calibration step, determining, in a second calibration step after carrying out the installation step, a first actual value of the sensor signal, and correcting the first relationship depending on the actual first value.

Abstract: According to a method for determining the capacitance of a capacitive element (3), during each measurement cycle of a plurality of successive measurement cycles, the capacitive element (3) is charged, and then a charge quantity is transferred to a further capacitive element (5). After the plurality of measurement cycles, a measurement value relating to the total charge quantity transferred is determined, and the capacitance of the capacitive element (3) is determined as a function of the measurement value. A first duration is defined for a first subset of the plurality of measurement cycles, and a different second duration is defined for a second subset of the plurality of measurement cycles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for indicating a fluid level in a storage tank, which device can be connected to the storage tank by means of two fluid connections vertically spaced apart from each other, the device consisting of three components which can be clipped to each other, in the form of: —a base part (12) for fastening to the storage tank: —a housing part (14) for indicating a fluid level (16) corresponding to the contents of the storage tank, the housing part being designed as a riser pipe; and—a closure part (18) for sealing off the interior (20) of the housing part (14) from the environment.

Abstract: A device for indicating a fluid level has a device housing (2) with a viewing window (4) providing a view of a transparent indicator body (6), which can be at least partially filled with the fluid via at least one port piece (24). A cavity (26) of the port piece (24) is reached through by a securing part (14), which has a fluid guide (22) and which can secure the device housing (2) to a third component, such as a fluid storage tank. The port piece (24) includes a support structure having individual ribs (34, 36) interconnecting plate-shaped wall parts (30, 32) of the port piece (24). The support structure encompasses the cavity (26).

Abstract: A printed product is produced by providing a substrate, producing at least one interlayer on the substrate, printing a printed image onto the interlayer, and forming a barrier layer on the printed image. The barrier layer is provided on the printed image by applying a barrier composition to at least one carrier, at least partially drying the barrier layer and transferring it to the printed image. Preferred substrates have an acidic precoat layer as an interlayer. Such substrates can then be varnished with glossy varnishes, to achieve particularly high gloss values.

Abstract: A carrier roller for a conveyor belt may be configured to be rotatable about an axis of rotation and may include a roll element with a rolling support region that is configured to provide rolling support for the conveyor belt. The rolling support region is rotationally symmetrical with respect to the axis of rotation of the carrier roller and has different diameters along its axial extension, including a maximum diameter and a minimum diameter. The minimum diameter of the rolling support region is at least 95% and at most 99.8% of the maximum diameter of the rolling support region. Carrier roller stations and belt conveyor systems may employ such carrier rollers.

Abstract: A method for creating a printed product includes providing a printing substrate, providing a first fluid, applying the first fluid to the printing substrate as a first layer, providing an effect fluid as a second fluid, the effect fluid including a carrier fluid and platelet-shaped effect pigments, and applying the effect fluid to the printing substrate as a second layer, the second layer forming an effect layer. The first layer is created as a duct layer having a multiplicity of ducts. The ducts allow at least a portion of the carrier fluid of the effect fluid to pass through or enter, and the ducts substantially do not allow the effect pigments of the effect fluid to pass through or enter. This provides a cost-efficient and advantageous way of creating high-quality printed products with top quality finish and special effects having improved impact of the special effects.

Abstract: A method for operating a printing machine having a processor and a device for detecting features of printing substrates includes storing print jobs with the printing substrates appropriate thereto in a database. Features of at least one printing substrate are detected by using the device. The detected features of the at least one printing substrate are compared by the processor with the printing substrates of the print jobs from the database. The processor selects at least one print job in which the printing substrates of the print jobs from the database correspond to the at least one detected printing substrate or attain a predefined similarity. The at least one print job selected by the processor is subsequently executed on the printing machine.

Abstract: A carrier roller for a conveyor belt may be configured to be rotatable about an axis of rotation and may include a roll element with a rolling support region that is configured to provide rolling support for the conveyor belt. The rolling support region is rotationally symmetrical with respect to the axis of rotation of the carrier roller and has different diameters along its axial extension, including a maximum diameter and a minimum diameter. The minimum diameter of the rolling support region is at least 95% and at most 99.8% of the maximum diameter of the rolling support region. Carrier roller stations and belt conveyor systems may employ such carrier rollers.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling the subsequent treatment of a workpiece that has previously been manufactured in an additive manufacturing process and has had marks formed thereon during the additive manufacturing process. The marks are used to control the application or ablation of material in the subsequent treatment of the workpiece.

Abstract: A method produces a printed product. The method includes transferring a first Fluid onto at least one section of printing stock, applying a second fluid, having a dewetting effect on the first fluid, onto a form configured as a relief printing form or embossing form, and transferring the second fluid to at least some points of the section. In this manner printed products of high quality can be produced.

Abstract: A computer system permits flexible, natural conversational type interactions. A natural language processing module receives natural conversational type interactions from a user and generates structured data from unstructured inputs regarding user queries within a domain. A data stack comprises a database with configurable comparison and evaluation logic for importing, transforming, normalizing, and exporting data pertaining to the domain. A dialogue authoring module includes control logic for permitting creation of complex dialogues. The dialogues are generated from recipes that characterize aspects of a product within the domain. A core module receives the structured data created by the natural language processing module and causes output to the user in the form of natural language type responses by way of one or more templates. An analytics and reporting module provides analysis of usage of the system.

Abstract: A device for indicating a fluid level, having a device housing (2), which has a viewing window (4), which provides a view of a transparent indicator body (6), which can be at least partially filled with the fluid via at least one port piece (24), the cavity (26) of which is reached through by a securing part (14), which has a fluid guide (22) and which can serves to secure the device housing (2) to a third component, such as a fluid storage tank, is characterized in that the port piece (24) comprises a support structure, at least consisting of individual ribs (34, 36) interconnecting plate-shaped wall parts (30, 32) of the port piece (24), and in that the support structure encompasses the cavity (26).

Abstract: A printed product is produced by providing a substrate, producing at least one interlayer on the substrate, printing a printed image onto the interlayer, and forming a barrier layer on the printed image. The barrier layer is provided on the printed image by applying a barrier composition to at least one carrier, at least partially drying the barrier layer and transferring it to the printed image. Preferred substrates have an acidic precoat layer as an interlayer. Such substrates can then be varnished with glossy varnishes, to achieve particularly high gloss values.

Abstract: A method for operating a printing machine having a processor and a device for detecting features of printing substrates includes storing print jobs with the printing substrates appropriate thereto in a database. Features of at least one printing substrate are detected by using the device. The detected features of the at least one printing substrate are compared by the processor with the printing substrates of the print jobs from the database. The processor selects at least one print job in which the printing substrates of the print jobs from the database correspond to the at least one detected printing substrate or attain a predefined similarity. The at least one print job selected by the processor is subsequently executed on the printing machine.