Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer multilayer structure, including: a semiconductor layer stack defining a diode, a micro-machined ultrasonic transducer, MUT, layer stack being electrically in series with said diode and comprising a first electrically conductive layer disposed at least partly on the diode, a cavity extending over a region comprising at least a portion of the semiconductor layer stack and the first electrically conductive layer, wherein the MUT layer stack comprises a membrane extending at least partly over said region. The ultrasonic transducer multilayer structure may be used in a sensor apparatus for measuring at least one characteristic of an object. The sensor apparatus is used for medical imaging, such as cardiac imaging, obstetrics, gynecology, abdominal imaging, intravascular imaging, and mammography, or non-destructive testing (NDA), fingerprint sensors, range finders, gesture recognition, ultrasonic haptic feedback, ultrasonic communication or MEMs speakers.

Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer multilayer structure, including: a semiconductor layer stack defining a diode, a micro-machined ultrasonic transducer, MUT, layer stack being electrically in series with said diode and comprising a first electrically conductive layer disposed at least partly on the diode, a cavity extending over a region comprising at least a portion of the semiconductor layer stack and the first electrically conductive layer, wherein the MUT layer stack comprises a membrane extending at least partly over said region. The ultrasonic transducer multilayer structure may be used in a sensor apparatus for measuring at least one characteristic of an object. The sensor apparatus is used for medical imaging, such as cardiac imaging, obstetrics, gynaecology, abdominal imaging, intravascular imaging, and mammography, or non-destructive testing (NDA), fingerprint sensors, range finders, gesture recognition, ultrasonic haptic feedback, ultrasonic communication or MEMs speakers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a redaction system, method and computer program product. Embodiments of the invention implement an automated redaction system for redacting electronic documents. A redaction system of the invention has a source of electronic documents to be redacted; a source of redaction rules; and a redaction engine coupled to the source of electronic documents and the source of redaction rules. The redaction system is configured to perform operations of the method of the invention by accessing electronic documents to be redacted; accessing redaction rules to be applied when redacting the electronic documents; and redacting the electronic documents in accordance with the redaction rules. In other embodiments of the invention, the electronic documents to be redacted are converted to a common electronic format prior to redaction, and redacted when in the common electronic format.

Abstract: A method for operating a tire pressure monitoring unit for monitoring pneumatic tires of a vehicle includes where a pressure measurement is taken at regular intervals using a pressure sensor and the pressure information is transmitted wirelessly at larger intervals by a transmitter. A control unit checks whether a pressure change exceeding a threshold value has occurred, and, if so, pressure measurements are taken at shortened intervals and the transmission activity is increased. The control unit uses a first threshold value for the pressure change in the case of a stationary vehicle and uses a second threshold value, which differs from the first threshold value, for the pressure change in the case of a moving vehicle. The control unit, by evaluating a signal of an acceleration sensor of the tire pressure monitoring unit, establishes whether the first threshold value or the second threshold value is used.

Abstract: A gas bag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system of a motor vehicle. The gas bag arrangement comprising a gas bag package which includes a folded gas bag and a wrapping which at least partly surrounds the folded gas bag, at least one connecting strap for connecting the gas bag to a holding structure of the motor vehicle, wherein the connecting strap is attached to a fastening portion of the gas bag and a deflection device arranged at the wrapping or formed by the wrapping, at which the connecting strap—relative to the condition of the gas bag arrangement as mounted in the vehicle—is deflected in direction of the holding structure. A section of the connecting strap coming from the fastening portion extends up to the deflection device away from the holding structure and at the deflection device again is deflected towards the holding structure.

Abstract: A method for operating a tire pressure monitoring unit for monitoring pneumatic tires of a vehicle includes where a pressure measurement is taken at regular intervals using a pressure sensor and the pressure information is transmitted wirelessly at larger intervals by a transmitter. A control unit checks whether a pressure change exceeding a threshold value has occurred, and, if so, pressure measurements are taken at shortened intervals and the transmission activity is increased. The control unit uses a first threshold value for the pressure change in the case of a stationary vehicle and uses a second threshold value, which differs from the first threshold value, for the pressure change in the case of a moving vehicle. The control unit, by evaluating a signal of an acceleration sensor of the tire pressure monitoring unit, establishes whether the first threshold value or the second threshold value is used.

Abstract: An airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system for a motor vehicle is provided. The airbag comprising at least one first and at least one second fastening component to attach the airbag to a vehicle body. The second fastening component is attached in such a way that—in relation to the deflated, flat outspread state of the airbag—it is offset from the first fastening component in a perpendicular direction to the main extension direction of the airbag. A first section of the airbag that stretches to a side of the second fastening component facing away from the first fastening component, is folded by means of a first fold in the form of a rolled fold and a second section of the airbag that extends to a side of the second fastening component facing the first fastening component by means of a second fold different from a rolled fold.

Abstract: A side air bag for a vehicle occupant restraint system of a motor vehicle is provided. The side air bag comprising at least one inflatable chamber, having a first area to protect the head of a vehicle occupant as well as a second area which—referring to the state of the side air bag (in which it is installed in the vehicle and inflated—extends in the direction of the vehicle floor beyond a door parapet which is adjacent to a side window of the vehicle. The chamber is designed in such a way that it tapers off from the first towards the second area.

Abstract: A vehicle seat arrangement for a motor vehicle is provided. The vehicle seat arrangement comprising a vehicle seat, which comprises at least one inflatable element for protecting a vehicle occupant residing on the vehicle seat. The inflatable element is formed and arranged such that said element expands predominantly in direction towards the vehicle occupant when inflated. The inflatable element is integrated into a backrest of the vehicle seat unfolded or provided with only one fold or a protuberance, wherein the inflatable element is arranged between a cushion of the vehicle seat and a cover of the vehicle seat or inside the cushion.

Abstract: A gas bag arrangement for a vehicle occupant restraint system of a motor vehicle. The gas bag arrangement comprising a gas bag package which includes a folded gas bag and a wrapping which at least partly surrounds the folded gas bag, at least one connecting strap for connecting the gas bag to a holding structure of the motor vehicle, wherein the connecting strap is attached to a fastening portion of the gas bag and a deflection device arranged at the wrapping or formed by the wrapping, at which the connecting strap—relative to the condition of the gas bag arrangement as mounted in the vehicle—is deflected in direction of the holding structure. A section of the connecting strap coming from the fastening portion extends up to the deflection device away from the holding structure and at the deflection device again is deflected towards the holding structure.

Abstract: A side air bag for a vehicle occupant restraint system of a motor vehicle is provided. The side air bag comprising at least one inflatable chamber, having a first area to protect the head of a vehicle occupant as well as a second area which—referring to the state of the side air bag (in which it is installed in the vehicle and inflated—extends in the direction of the vehicle floor beyond a door parapet which is adjacent to a side window of the vehicle. The chamber is designed in such a way that it tapers off from the first towards the second area.

Abstract: An airbag for a vehicle occupant restraint system for a motor vehicle is provided. The airbag comprising at least one first and at least one second fastening component to attach the airbag to a vehicle body. The second fastening component is attached in such a way that—in relation to the deflated, flat outspread state of the airbag—it is offset from the first fastening component in a perpendicular direction to the main extension direction of the airbag. A first section of the airbag that stretches to a side of the second fastening component facing away from the first fastening component, is folded by means of a first fold in the form of a rolled fold and a second section of the airbag that extends to a side of the second fastening component facing the first fastening component by means of a second fold different from a rolled fold.

Abstract: A vehicle occupant restraint system includes an inflatable airbag arranged in a vehicle seat. When the airbag is triggered it at least partially unfolds in the direction of travel on a side of the vehicle seat facing the vehicle interior. The vehicle seat includes a backrest frame extending in a substantially vertical direction in the vehicle seat and substantially aligned in the direction of travel. The airbag is connected to a front end of the backrest frame pointing in the direction of travel.

Abstract: A vehicle occupant restraint system includes an inflatable airbag arranged in a vehicle seat. When the airbag is triggered it at least partially unfolds in the direction of travel on a side of the vehicle seat facing the vehicle interior. The vehicle seat includes a backrest frame extending in a substantially vertical direction in the vehicle seat and substantially aligned in the direction of travel. The airbag is connected to a front end of the backrest frame pointing in the direction of travel.

Abstract: A vehicle seat arrangement for a motor vehicle is provided. The vehicle seat arrangement comprising a vehicle seat, which comprises at least one inflatable element for protecting a vehicle occupant residing on the vehicle seat. The inflatable element is formed and arranged such that said element expands predominantly in direction towards the vehicle occupant when inflated. The inflatable element is integrated into a backrest of the vehicle seat unfolded or provided with only one fold or a protuberance, wherein the inflatable element is arranged between a cushion of the vehicle seat and a cover of the vehicle seat or inside the cushion.

Abstract: A vehicle occupant restraint system includes an inflatable airbag arranged in a vehicle seat. When the airbag is triggered it at least partially unfolds in the direction of travel on a side of the vehicle seat facing the vehicle interior. The vehicle seat includes a backrest frame extending in a substantially vertical direction in the vehicle seat and substantially aligned in the direction of travel. The airbag is connected to a front end of the backrest frame pointing in the direction of travel.

Abstract: A vehicle occupant restraint system includes an inflatable airbag arranged in a vehicle seat. When the airbag is triggered it at least partially unfolds in the direction of travel on a side of the vehicle seat facing the vehicle interior. The vehicle seat includes a backrest frame extending in a substantially vertical direction in the vehicle seat and substantially aligned in the direction of travel. The airbag is connected to a front end of the backrest frame pointing in the direction of travel.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the resolution of a mixture of enantiomers of N-protected amino acids by crystallization with enantiomerically pure N-unprotected ?-amino acid derivatives.

Abstract: A fibrous slurry refiner includes a casing, a rotor secured to a rotor shaft, and first and second pluralities of grinding surfaces. The rotor is disposed within the casing and is rotatable via the rotor shaft. The first plurality of grinding surfaces is secured to the rotor, and the second plurality of grinding surfaces is disposed facing the first plurality of grinding surfaces and fixed in the casing. An inlet plate for each of the plurality of grinding surfaces directs the fibrous slurry toward a set of facing first and second grinding surfaces and imparts a rotary flow to the fibrous slurry.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus can control the cross section of at least one vent opening of an airbag module, through which gases can escape into the environment. The apparatus can include: at least one covering part for at least partially covering the at least one vent opening and an operating mechanism comprising a gas source and an inflatable element in fluid communication with the gas source. The inflatable element can be configured to produce a variation in the outlet cross section of the vent opening in cooperation with the covering part.