Abstract: A device for detecting a number of electrostatic discharges including a discharge protection unit, in which a detection unit is electrically connected in parallel to the discharge protection unit and the detection unit generates an output signal, which represents the number of electrostatic discharges. A related method is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatic vehicle tire of a radial construction having a gas-tight inner layer, wherein on the side of the gas-tight inner layer that in the vulcanized and mounted pneumatic vehicle tire is directed towards the wheel rim there is at least one patch containing one or more liquid rubbers and one or more solid rubbers.

Abstract: A user interface allows zooming and panning of a web-based wall that can support a wide variety of content. Various natural user interface features can be implemented to allow users to interact with content in an intuitive way. Technical infrastructure such as a zoom engine, bounding boxes, and content sharing enable implementation of a rich set of features that are instantly grasped by users. A minimap can provide a helpful overview of content.

Abstract: A beam processing system and method of operating are described. In particular, the beam processing system includes a beam source having a nozzle assembly that is configured to introduce a primary gas through the nozzle assembly to a vacuum vessel in order to produce a gaseous beam, such as a gas cluster beam, and optionally, an ionizer positioned downstream from the nozzle assembly, and configured to ionize the gaseous beam to produce an ionized gaseous beam. The beam processing system further includes a process chamber within which a substrate is positioned for treatment by the gaseous beam, and a secondary gas source, wherein the secondary gas source includes a secondary gas supply system that delivers a secondary gas, and a secondary gas controller that operatively controls the flow of the secondary gas injected into the beam processing system downstream of the nozzle assembly.

Abstract: A method for determining the starting capability of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, which can be started by an electric motor powered by a battery, including detecting first battery parameter values during a successful starting sequence of the internal combustion engine at a first time, detecting second battery parameter values at a second time following the first time, determining at the second time the expected battery voltage for a starting sequence of the internal combustion engine taking place at a third time based on the detected first and second battery parameter values, and comparing the battery voltage expected at the third time with a predetermined threshold value in order to derive therefrom the starting capability of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A system, a method, and a computer program product for automatic detection of semantics are disclosed. A user interface containing a first element and a second element in a plurality of elements is generated. At least one semantic relationship is defined between the first element and the second element. An action on the first element is performed based on an action performed on the second element using the semantic relationship.

Abstract: A container is created that includes two sides. A front side of the container displays viewable content. A back side of the container displays editing controls corresponding to the viewable content. A button may be displayed that, when activated, switches the display between the front side and the back side. The button may be displayed only while the editing controls are displayed and hidden while the content is displayed. While the content is displayed, the entire display area may be responsive to a user input to cause display of the editing controls. Switching between the front-side element display and the back-side editing display may be accompanied by a flipping animation. Enabling the flip-to-edit container may be based on permissions of a user account.

Abstract: A user interface allows zooming and panning of a web-based wall that can support a wide variety of content. Various natural user interface features can be implemented to allow users to interact with content in an intuitive way. Technical infrastructure such as a zoom engine, bounding boxes, and content sharing enable implementation of a rich set of features that are instantly grasped by users. A minimap can provide a helpful overview of content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for measuring a battery current of a battery. The device has a measuring distance, over which the entire battery current to be measured flows during the measurement. A measuring device measures a voltage drop across the measuring distance. On the basis of the measured voltage drop and a resistance of the measuring distance, a current determining device determines the battery current, wherein the measuring distance is formed by at least part of a cable with a temperature-dependent resistor.

Abstract: A beam processing system and method of operating are described. In particular, the beam processing system includes a beam source having a nozzle assembly that is configured to introduce a primary gas through the nozzle assembly to a vacuum vessel in order to produce a gaseous beam, such as a gas cluster beam, and optionally, an ionizer positioned downstream from the nozzle assembly, and configured to ionize the gaseous beam to produce an ionized gaseous beam. The beam processing system further includes a process chamber within which a substrate is positioned for treatment by the gaseous beam, and a secondary gas source, wherein the secondary gas source includes a secondary gas supply system that delivers a secondary gas, and a secondary gas controller that operatively controls the flow of the secondary gas injected into the beam processing system downstream of the nozzle assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesion-promoting additive for an ink for imprinting glass comprising at least one silane, and at least one reticulating agent based on an organic ester of o-silica.

Abstract: A method for determining the starting capability of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, which can be started by an electric motor powered by a battery, including detecting first battery parameter values during a successful starting sequence of the internal combustion engine at a first time, detecting second battery parameter values at a second time following the first time, determining at the second time the expected battery voltage for a starting sequence of the internal combustion engine taking place at a third time based on of the detected first and second battery parameter values, and comparing the battery voltage expected at the third time with a predetermined threshold value in order to derive therefrom the starting capability of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided with a cup holder incorporated into a center console, the cup holder including, but not limited to a front wall, a back wall, two side walls and a base wall, which delimit a receiving space for at least one object, a dividing element, able to be fastened at the upper end region of the receiving space in a dividing position, for dividing the receiving space into a first receiving compartment for a first object and into a second receiving compartment for a second object. The dividing element is constructed from a first part dividing element and a second part dividing element and the first and second part dividing elements are connected pivotably with one another by at least one intermediate joint.

Abstract: A method of forming a thin film on a substrate is described. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reduced-pressure environment, and generating a gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) in the reduced-pressure environment from a pressurized gas mixture. A beam acceleration potential and a beam dose are set to achieve a thickness of the thin film ranging up to about 300 angstroms and to achieve a surface roughness of an upper surface of the thin film that is less than about 20 angstroms. The GCIB is accelerated according to the beam acceleration potential, and the accelerated GCIB is irradiated onto at least a portion of the substrate according to the beam dose. By doing so, the thin film is grown on the at least a portion of the substrate to achieve the thickness and the surface roughness.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-nozzle and skimmer assembly for introducing a process gas mixture, or multiple process gases mixtures, in a gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) system, and associated methods of operation to grow, modify, deposit, or dope a layer upon a substrate. The multiple nozzle and skimmer assembly includes at least two nozzles arranged in mutual close proximity to at least partially coalesce the gas cluster beams emitted therefrom into a single gas cluster beam and/or angled to converge each beam toward a single intersecting point to form a set of intersecting gas cluster beams, and to direct the single and/or intersecting gas cluster beam into a gas skimmer.

Abstract: A mounting of a container in a rail pair is provided, which is disposed in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, and the rails of the rail pair have substantially horizontally extending guide grooves on the mutually facing sides and a projection is mounted in the container on its side facing the respective rail, and the respective guide groove has a cross section which expands from the groove base and the respective projection has a corresponding cross section which is expanded toward the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for measuring a battery current of a battery. The device has a measuring distance, over which the entire battery current to be measured flows during the measurement. A measuring device measures a voltage drop across the measuring distance. On the basis of the measured voltage drop and a resistance of the measuring distance, a current determining device determines the battery current, wherein the measuring distance is formed by at least part of a cable with a temperature-dependent resistor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatic vehicle tire of a radial construction having a gas-tight inner layer, wherein on the side of the gas-tight inner layer that in the vulcanized and mounted pneumatic vehicle tire is directed towards the wheel rim there is at least one patch containing one or more liquid rubbers and one or more solid rubbers.

Abstract: Beam current is adjusted during ion implantation by adjusting one or more parameters of an ion source. The ion beam is generated or provided by a non-arc discharge based ion source, such as an electron gun driven ion source or an RF driven ion source. A beam current adjustment amount is determined. Then, one or more parameters of the ion source are adjusted according to the determined beam current adjustment amount. The beam current is provided having a modulated beam current.

Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided with a cup holder incorporated into a center console, the cup holder including, but not limited to a front wall, a back wall, two side walls and a base wall, which delimit a receiving space for at least one object, a dividing element, able to be fastened at the upper end region of the receiving space in a dividing position, for dividing the receiving space into a first receiving compartment for a first object and into a second receiving compartment for a second object. The dividing element is constructed from a first part dividing element and a second part dividing element and the first and second part dividing elements are connected pivotably with one another by at least one intermediate joint.