Abstract: The invention relates to a system for assisting a helper (8) in the performance of chest compressions for the immediate resuscitation of a person (1) affected by a circulatory arrest, wherein the helper (8) may be an untrained novice helper, in particular. In order to identify the circulatory condition of the person (1) and impart assistive first measures, a position sensor (4) connected to a support of similar design to a sticking plaster (5) is arranged on the sternum (2) of the person (1) by means of adhesion at an appropriate position. The position sensor (4), which is in the form of an acceleration sensor, is additionally connected to a mobile terminal (6) wirelessly or by wire. This terminal (6) is in the form of a smartphone, the smartphone being equipped with an appropriate application program (7).

Abstract: An alloy is provided that consists essentially of (TixTayVzAcNb1-x-y-z-c)(Fe1-dMnd)a(Sb1-eSne)b, wherein 0.06?x?0.24, 0.01?y?0.06, 0/08?z?0.4, 0.9?(a, b)?1.1, 0?c?0.05, 0?d?0.05 and 0?e?0.1 and A is one or more of the elements in the group consisting of Zr, Hf, Sc, Y, La, and up to 5 atom % impurities.

Abstract: A process for producing organochlorosilanes in a fluidized bed reaction comprises reacting haloorganic reaction gas with a catalytic composition comprising silicon, copper catalysts and promoters, in a fluidized bed reactor, wherein the hydraulic diameter of the fluidized bed reactor dhyd, the superficial gas velocity in the fluidized bed reactor uL and the particle Sauter diameter of the catalytic composition d32 are selected such that, in a Cartesian coordination system in which Ar is plotted against Re, points on the surface are formed wherein the surface is limited by equations 1 and 2 Ar=2·10?5·Re2+0.08*Re?120??Equation 1: Ar=2·10?5·Re2?1.07*Re+14100??Equation 2: wherein the lower limit Ar=0.5 and the upper limit Ar=3000. The invention also relates to a method for selecting reaction parameters for producing organochlorosilanes.

Abstract: An aircraft includes a first battery, provisions for transport that are powered by a second battery, and a management system for transferring energy between the first battery and the second battery.

Abstract: In a method and device for monitoring the track signals of a position change sensor, a resource-optimized diagnosis of errors of track signals of a position change sensor is performed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer program for specifying a material color of a dental restoration for which the desired tooth color is entered as a target tooth color (56) by the user, said target tooth color being the tooth color of a neighboring tooth, wherein upon specification of the material color of the dental restoration starting from the target tooth color (56) the material color of the dental restoration material is changed based on parameters such as the color of a stump and/or an abutment, the layer thickness of the dental restoration, the type of the dental restoration as well as the processing technique, wherein the specification of the material color of the dental restoration is controlled by the computer program, and wherein, once a parameter is selected, the next parameter is offered automatically, wherein the selection is limited based on parameters which are dependent on one another, such as the layer thickness, the restoration type, that is to say the indication, and the material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100) for performing at least one medical action at a human or animal body; wherein the device (100) comprises an energy source (107) and a computer (103); wherein the computer (103) a) comprises a first erasable non-volatile memory (104), and b) is configured for performing at least one application, the application being configured i) to control the medical action, and ii) to prioritize the medical action over a memory cleaning called by a wear leveling. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process, comprising operating the device (100) in consecutive cycles or tasks; to a use of a wear leveling algorithm and a prioritizing algorithm; and to a use of the device (100) in a treatment of a diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of determining the initialization state of a multi-turn sensor based on the sensor outputs. The method takes a reading of the sensor outputs, and then determines whether the sensor outputs are feasible based on an assumption that the sensor is initialised in one of two states. If the sensor outputs are correct, this initial assumption is taken to also be correct. However, if an incorrect sensor output is read, then it is taken that the assumed initialization state is incorrect. The sensor is therefore taken to be initialised in the alternative state. The method will then determine whether the sensor outputs are feasible based on this second assumption, and if an incorrect sensor output is still being read, then there is a fault in the multi-turn sensor.

Abstract: An end effector includes a distal clevis, an axle mounted to the distal clevis, a first jaw holder and corresponding first jaw member rotatably mounted to the axle, and a second jaw holder and corresponding second jaw member rotatably mounted to the axle. A sleeve axle has a first end, a second end, and a central passageway that extends between the first and second ends. The axle is received within the central passageway and the sleeve axle is rotatable relative to the axle.

Abstract: An electrofluidic assembly and method for its operation. The functions of a reciprocating pump and of a valve should be combined in one assembly. Here, in particular the pump and the valve should interact so that a small number of line connections are required. A pump assembly and a valve are arranged on an identical central line and use a bearing rod jointly for movable bearing of a first solenoid armature which activates a displacement apparatus of the pump assembly on one hand and a second solenoid armature of the valve which activates a group of closing bodies on the other hand. The electrofluidic assembly can be used for monitoring tank systems.

Abstract: A power supply system controls the source impedance of a generator in real time utilizing two amplifiers having asymmetrical power profiles in reference to a nominal load impedance that are diametrically opposite in reference to the nominal load impedance. Variations in power profiles may be achieved by using different topologies for each of the amplifiers or implementing a phase delay network. The output power from the first and second amplifiers may be combined using a combiner circuit or device and the output power from the combiner is transmitted to a plasma load. The output power of each amplifier may be independently controlled to alter one or more characteristics of the output power signal provided by the individual amplifiers. By changing the ratio of the output power of the first amplifier to the output power of the second amplified, the source impedance of the generators may be varied in real time.

Abstract: An electronic tool is arranged to configure elements in an electronic communication network and the electronic tool is deployed at a central location. A control circuit is configured to execute decision logic and execution of the decision logic is effective to construct an appropriate product or service offer for the customer based upon parameters entered by the customer. A transceiver circuit receives acceptance of the offer and the control circuit responsively creates electronic signals that provision electronic elements in an electronic communication network to implement the product or service offer.

Abstract: A thermoelectric article and process for producing a thermoelectric article for a thermoelectric conversion device is provided. The thermoelectric article has an overall composition consisting essentially of 6 atom %?Ti?27 atom %, 6 atom %?Zr?27 atom %, 0 atom %?Hf?1.7 atom %, where 28 atom %?(Ti+Zr+Hf)?38 atom %; 28 atom %?Sn?38 atom %, 0 atom %?Sb?3 atom %, where 28 atom %?(Sn+Sb)?38 atom %; 0 atom %?A?7 atom %, 0 atom %?B?7 atom %, where A is Sc, Y and/or La, B is V, Nb and/or Ta and 0.15 atom %?A+B?7 atom %; the rest being Ni and up to 5 atom % impurities.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a central light control device, a plurality of peripheral light control devices distributed within the vehicle, and a plurality of interior light modules, each of which has a plurality of light sources and is associated with a peripheral light control device.

Abstract: A method and device for controlling a light emission of a rear lamp of a vehicle. The rear lamp includes optical components having emission surfaces having at least three partial emission surfaces. At least a first and a second light function can be produced by the light emission of the emission surfaces. After a switchover process from the first to the second light function, the first partial emission surface, which emits light for the first light function, emits no light, the second partial emission surface, which emits light for the first light function, continues to emit light, and the third partial emission surface, which emits no light for the first light function, emits light.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a central light control unit, a plurality of peripheral light control units distributed within the vehicle, and a plurality of interior light modules, each of which has a plurality of light sources and is associated with a peripheral light control unit. As a result of the receipt of a specified light effect identification by the peripheral light control units, a moving light is produced by the interior light modules associated with the peripheral light control units.

Abstract: A process for producing organochlorosilanes in a fluidized bed reaction comprises reacting haloorganic reaction gas with a catalytic composition comprising silicon, copper catalysts and promoters, in a fluidized bed reactor, wherein the hydraulic diameter of the fluidized bed reactor dhyd, the superficial gas velocity in the fluidized bed reactor uL and the particle Sauter diameter of the catalytic composition d32 are selected such that, in a Cartesian coordination system in which Ar is plotted against Re, points on the surface are formed wherein the surface is limited by equations 1 and 2 Ar=2·10?5·Re2+0.08*Re?120 ??Equation 1 Ar=2·10?5·Re2?1.07*Re+14100 ??Equation 2 wherein the lower limit Ar=0.5 and the upper limit Ar=3000. The invention also relates to a method for selecting reaction parameters for producing organochlorosilanes.

Abstract: Apparatus for separating workpieces which preferably consist at least in sections of wood, wood-based materials, plastic or the like, having a workpiece magazine with a magazine area for holding a plurality of workpieces, in particular a stack of workpieces, a discharge device for discharging a workpiece out of the workpiece magazine, characterized in that the apparatus has a feed device which is set up to feed at least one workpiece held in the workpiece magazine to the discharge device.

Abstract: An aircraft having at least two aero engines is provided with an air diverter configured to divert bleed air from the aero engines in order to supply air to an air-conditioning system of an aircraft cabin; an air-quality sensor configured to monitor air quality of the bleed air diverted from at least one of the aero engines and, on detection of pollution, to transmit a signal; and an indicator configured to display an indication depending on the signal transmitted from the air-quality sensor.

Abstract: A lighting device for a vehicle includes a light source and a linear light emission element for emitting light, which is supplied by the light source via a coupling surface of the light emission element in the light emission element. A light conductor element is provided for distributing and/or directing light, which is supplied by the light emission element in the light conductor element. The light source is linear and is arranged so as to extend parallel to the light emission element so that light from the light source can be coupled to a longitudinal side of the light emission element in an in-coupling surface in the light emission element. The light emission element is arranged at least partially in one side of an open cavity of the light conductor element and force-fittingly and/or form-fittingly held and also can be detached from the light conductor element in a non-destructive manner.