Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining first configuration information associated with a communications network, wherein the first configuration information is obtained responsive to a first provisioning request; applying the first configuration information to an AI process that utilizes an AI model that had been trained using first training data, wherein the AI process determines at least one first potential adverse effect that would be caused by implementing the first configuration information, and wherein the AI process further determines a first risk level associated with the at least one first potential adverse effect; receiving from the AI process the first risk level associated with the at least one first potential adverse effect; and outputting the first risk level. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, generating network configuration data for a network device according to device information of a vendor; providing the network configuration data to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) analysis platform that applies an AI model to the network configuration data based at least in part on topology data resulting in a configuration analysis, wherein the configuration analysis evaluates the network configuration data and generates at least one of rating information, adjustment information or a combination thereof. The rating information can include a security rating, a risk rating and/or an efficiency rating. The adjustment information can include a recommendation for changing at least a portion of the network configuration data for the network device.

Abstract: Exemplary arrangements include devices that are operable to output three-dimensional images. Such devices may utilize a matrix of relatively movable light guides. The light guides are utilized to display visual images therethrough and may also be selectively movable axially to provide three-dimensional contours to displayed images. Other exemplary arrangements may utilize a matrix of light guides or similar structures that are displaceable, to provide inputs that can be correlated with data or other information and utilized for various purposes. Other exemplary arrangements may be utilized to provide visual representations corresponding to audible signals or other signals to provide improved multisensory experiences. Devices and methods of the types described can be utilized in many different contexts and applications to provide benefits and useful results.

Abstract: A planetary roller extruder for homogenizing, dispersing, pasteurizing, and purposefully controlling the temperature of biodegradable materials that are prone to altering their properties during processing, in particular the properties that rule out further use after the materials have been processed, such as food, medicinal products or pharmaceutical products, different regions being present in the planetary roller extruder. The planetary roller extruder includes a flow conduit having various transitions from one region to a next region in an interior and components being statically and movably installed. A seal is installed between statically installed components, by which seal gaps or cavities present are configured to be closed. A slide ring seal provides sealing between moving components, which are led from the flow conduit in the interior outward to a surrounding area, so as to avoid steps and/or notches along flow surfaces in a transition region of the moving components.

Abstract: The invention describes a curtain side airbag (10), in particular for protection of a head area of a vehicle occupant (40), for a vehicle occupant restraint system (100), comprising a main cushion (12) formed by one or more chambers which, when deployed and filled, extends along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle (x) between the vehicle occupant (40) and a side structure of a vehicle (54) and includes an inner fabric layer (14) facing the vehicle occupant (40) as well as an outer fabric layer (16) facing the side structure of the vehicle, wherein, on the inner fabric layer (14), an additional friction-reducing impact layer (18) is arranged which covers at least part of the inner fabric layer (14) and is connected to the inner fabric layer (14) in such a way that the friction-reducing impact layer (18) is movable relative to the inner fabric layer (14) at least in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (x), and describes a curtain airbag module (70) comprising a curtain side airbag (10) according to th

Abstract: A planetary roller extruder for homogenizing, dispersing, pasteurizing, and purposefully controlling the temperature of biodegradable materials that are prone to altering their properties during processing, in particular the properties that rule out further use after the materials have been processed, such as food, medicinal products or pharmaceutical products, different regions being present in the planetary roller extruder. The planetary roller extruder includes a flow conduit having various transitions from one region to a next region in an interior and components being statically and movably installed. A seal is installed between statically installed components, by which seal gaps or cavities present are configured to be closed. A slide ring seal provides sealing between moving components, which are led from the flow conduit in the interior outward to a surrounding area, so as to avoid steps and/or notches along flow surfaces in a transition region of the moving components.

Abstract: Electrical connectors with integrated touch protection are described. An example electrical connector has a conductor element, a fastening element that contacts the conductor element, a contact ring, an annular collar, and a protective sleeve. The protective sleeve fixed to the contact ring and partially covering the fastening element. The annular collar surrounding the contact ring. The annular collar and the protective sleeve form a touch protection that prevents unintentional contact of the contact ring and the fastening element.

Abstract: A method adapts an apparatus to a motor-driven tool from a set of different types of motor-driven tools. The apparatus is arranged on the tool. The method has the steps of: capturing an identifier of the tool by way of the apparatus, and transmitting an item of type-specific configuration information from a database to the apparatus on the basis of the captured identifier in such a manner that the apparatus is designed to process operating data of the tool in a type-specific manner.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a suction device that includes a suction unit and a removable filtering device. The suction unit generates a suction flow that flows through the filtering device when arranged on the suction device, in which, after the suction unit is started up, a check is performed of whether the filtering device is present, and if detected as not present, the suction unit is switched off. An evaluation unit uses check data to determine whether a switch-off signal is to be generated for the suction unit. The evaluation unit uses an algorithm or a table to arrive at a decision on switching off the suction unit based on the check data. The table contains at least one threshold value or the algorithm defines at least one threshold value, wherein the at least one threshold value is a threshold value for switching off the suction unit.

Abstract: Exemplary arrangements include devices that are operable to output three-dimensional images. Such devices may utilize a matrix of relatively movable light guides. The light guides are utilized to display visual images therethrough and may also be selectively movable axially to provide three-dimensional contours to displayed images. Other exemplary arrangements may utilize a matrix of light guides or similar structures that are displaceable, to provide inputs that can be correlated with data or other information and utilized for various purposes. Other exemplary arrangements may be utilized to provide visual representations corresponding to audible signals or other signals to provide improved multisensory experiences. Devices and methods of the types described can be utilized in many different contexts and applications to provide benefits and useful results.

Abstract: A power tool has a first electrical energy store and an operating data detection device for detecting operating data of the power tool. The operating data detection device includes an integrated circuit for wirelessly transmitting detected operating data. The power tool has a second electrical energy store, wherein the integrated circuit can be supplied from the first electrical energy store or from the second electrical energy store. The power tool has a circuit for reducing the rate of voltage rise, which circuit is designed to reduce a rate of voltage rise of a supply voltage of the integrated circuit when the supply of the integrated circuit from the second energy store is switched over to the first energy store.

Abstract: Crosslinkable compositions based on organopolysiloxanes containing organyloxy groups which have improved wetting behavior, and especially improved early stability, contain (A) organopolysiloxanes composed of units RaR1b(OR2)cSiO(4?a?b?c)/2??(I), (B) organosilicon compounds (R4O)dSiR3(4?d)??(II), and/or their partial hydrolysates, and (C) organosilicon compounds containing basic nitrogen (R6O)eSiR5(4?e)??(III), and/or their partial hydrolysates.

Abstract: A method adapts an apparatus to a motor-driven tool from a set of different types of motor-driven tools. The apparatus is arranged on the tool. The method has the steps of: capturing an identifier of the tool by way of the apparatus, and transmitting an item of type-specific configuration information from a database to the apparatus on the basis of the captured identifier in such a manner that the apparatus is designed to process operating data of the tool in a type-specific manner.

Abstract: A device records operating data of a motorized tool. The device is arranged on the tool, wherein the device has: a recording and/or evaluation device, wherein the recording and/or evaluation device is designed to record at least one variable, wherein the variable is dependent on an operating state of the tool, and to evaluate the recorded variable in order to identify the operating data, and/or to record the operating data. An operating data memory is provided, wherein the operating data memory is designed to store the identified and/or recorded operating data. A communication interface is designed, in a state connected to an external appliance, to wirelessly transmit the stored operating data thereto.

Abstract: Crosslinkable compositions based on organopolysiloxanes containing organyloxy groups which have improved wetting behavior, and especially improved early stability, contain (A) organopolysiloxanes composed of units RaR1b(OR2)cSiO(4-a-b-c)/2??(I), (B) organosilicon compounds (R4O)dSiR3(4-d)??(II), and/or their partial hydrolysates, and (C) organosilicon compounds containing basic nitrogen (R6O)eSiR5(4-e)??(III), and/or their partial hydrolysates.

Abstract: A training system includes a computer system, a display system and a motion capture device. During use the training system presents a computer simulation of a virtual subject capable of exhibiting nystagmus to a trainee. The movements of the trainee are captured using the computer system during the administration of an HGN test to the virtual subject. During the administration of the HGN test to the virtual subject, the training system simulates nystagmus in the virtual subject.

Abstract: A device for producing textile planar structures formed of a plurality of portions deposited beside one another of fiber rovings. A supply device provides a fiber rovings at a transfer installation. A plurality of path guiding rails are disposed beside one another and above the depositing face. A gripper unit and a cutting unit are disposed on each path guiding rail. Each gripper unit and each cutting unit is movable and positionable along the path guiding rail independently of the gripper units and cutting units of the other path guiding rails. The gripper units grab the fiber roving from the transfer installation and move their free end to a desired terminal position. The cutting units severs the rovings at a cutting position. The gripper units and the cutting units have a downholder for pressing the fiber roving against the depositing face.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for separating semi-conducting and metallic single-walled carbon nanotubes from each other and, if present, from other carbonaceous material, or for separating semi-conducting or metallic single-walled carbon nanotubes from other carbonaceous material via density separation using a solution of a polytungstate; to semi-conducting or metallic single-walled carbon nanotubes obtained by this method; and to the use of these semi-conducting or metallic single-walled carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: A method is provided for operating a suction device that includes a suction unit and a removable filtering device. The suction unit generates a suction flow that flows through the filtering device when arranged on the suction device, in which, after the suction unit is started up, a check is performed of whether the filtering device is present, and if detected as not present, the suction unit is switched off. An evaluation unit uses check data to determine whether a switch-off signal is to be generated for the suction unit. The evaluation unit uses an algorithm or a table to arrive at a decision on switching off the suction unit based on the check data. The table contains at least one threshold value or the algorithm defines at least one threshold value, wherein the at least one threshold value is a threshold value for switching off the suction unit.

Abstract: A method for compensating tone value fluctuation in inkjet printing includes generating multi-bit halftone images of pixels on a computer during prepress screening for color separations with multiple tone values out of print image data, forwarding multi-bit halftone images to a control unit of an inkjet printing machine, and printing the multi-bit halftone on the machine, wherein encoded binary values of multi-bit halftone images correspond to ink drop sizes to be generated by the machine. The computer introduces additional binary values of multi-bit halftone images not corresponding to ink drop sizes in pixel positions of multi-bit halftone images where occurring tone value fluctuations are to be compensated for by modified ink drop sizes, causing additional binary values to be ignored by the machine in a regular print mode, and assigning additional binary values to modified ink drop sizes in a correction print mode.