Abstract: An electric motor or driven machine including a structure; a stator device fixed at the structure; a rotor device including an outer circumference; and a rotor shaft coupled or couplable to the rotor device for torque transmission and supported rotatable about an axis of rotation and substantially axially fixed in or on the structure, wherein the rotor device is axially supported proximal to its outer circumference in an axis-parallel direction by an aerostatic bearing including a stator-side bearing surface formed on the stator device and a rotor-side bearing surface formed on the rotor device and a bearing gap formed between the stator side bearing surface and the rotor side bearing surface, wherein the rotor device is formed by a rotor disc, wherein circumferentially spaced and radially extending permanent magnets of an electromagnetic operating device are provided at the rotor disk, radially inside from the aerostatic bearing.

Abstract: A piston-cylinder unit including a piston that is fluid pressure supported and movable in a linear manner in a cylinder, wherein the cylinder, a face wall of the piston and a face wall of the cylinder define a compression cavity which is at a minimum size in a portion of a top dead center of the piston, wherein the compression cavity is connected in a fluid transferring manner with a bearing gap which is formed between a cylinder inner circumferential wall and a piston outer circumferential wall, wherein a plurality of fluid outlet nozzles are arranged in at least one cross-sectional plane of the cylinder in the cylinder inner circumferential wall along a circumference, which fluid outlet nozzles open into the bearing gap and are connected with a supply conduit for a pressurized fluid.

Abstract: A gas pressure bearing element including a housing element with recesses, wherein the housing element is closed by a cover, wherein the recesses are defined by rib shaped intermediary walls and/or other island shaped protrusions and define first intermediary spaces between the intermediary walls and/or the island shaped protrusions, wherein the cover is formed in sections by a cured encasement compound provided with an open pore reinforcement mat, wherein the encasement compound has a flat surface that is processed after curing and forms a bearing surface for the gas pressure bearing element, wherein the bearing surface includes a plurality of gas outlet nozzles which are formed by micro holes penetrating the cover, and wherein the micro holes are provided at locations under which the first intermediary spaces are arranged below the cover, which first intermediary spaces form channels for a pressurized gas supply for the gas outlet nozzles.

Abstract: A host device, such as a television, automatically pairs with target devices, such as remote controls. There may be multiple host devices, and the host devices may exchange information that specifies valid, trusted, or authorized target devices, the signal level or range of signal levels at which the host device communicated with the target device, and other information. The host devices detect when a specific target device meets a transition criterion. Responsive to the transition criterion, a new host device automatically connects to the target device, and a prior host device that previously connected to the target device no longer responds to the target device.

Abstract: A linear motor including a stator including electrical coils; a runner including permanent magnets; and a back iron device, wherein the runner is arranged between the stator and the back iron device and offset from the stator and the back iron device, wherein the runner is moveable relative to the stator and the back iron device; wherein the permanent magnets are arranged in a section of the runner which section is provided between the stator and the back iron device, wherein the runner is gas supported relative to the stator and/or relative to the back iron device through a gas pressure bearing, wherein the runner is provided with inner channels which are in fluid connection with a pressurized gas supply device and wherein the gas outlet nozzles are in fluid connection with an interior of the channels, wherein the gas pressure bearing includes at least a first bearing surface.

Abstract: A host device, such as a television, automatically pairs with target devices, such as remote controls. There may be multiple host devices, and the host devices may exchange information that specifies valid, trusted, or authorized target devices, the signal level or range of signal levels at which the host device communicated with the target device, and other information. The host devices detect when a specific target device meets a transition criterion. Responsive to the transition criterion, a new host device automatically connects to the target device, and a prior host device that previously connected to the target device no longer responds to the target device.

Abstract: A piston-cylinder unit including a piston (103) that is fluid pressure supported and movable in a linear manner in a cylinder (2), wherein the cylinder (2), a face wall (116) of the piston (103) and a face wall (12) of the cylinder define a compression cavity (18) which is at a minimum size in a portion of a top dead center (TDC) of the piston (103), wherein the compression cavity (18) is connected in a fluid transferring mariner with a bearing gap (19) which is formed between a cylinder inner circumferential wall (14) and a piston outer circumferential wall (136), wherein a plurality of fluid outlet nozzles (32?, 34?) are arranged in at least one cross-sectional plane (Q2, Q3) of the cylinder (2) in the cylinder inner circumferential wall (14) along a circumference, which fluid outlet nozzles (32?, 34?) open into the bearing gap (19) and are connected with a supply conduit for a pressurized fluid, and wherein a plurality of fluid outlet nozzles (130?) which open into the bearing gap (19) are arranged in at l

Abstract: A linear motor including a stator including electrical coils; a runner including permanent magnets; and a back iron device, wherein the runner is arranged between the stator and the back iron device and offset from the stator and the back iron device, wherein the runner is moveable relative to the stator and the back iron device; wherein the permanent magnets are arranged in a section of the runner which section is provided between the stator and the back iron device, wherein the runner is gas supported relative to the stator and/or relative to the back iron device through a gas pressure bearing, wherein the runner is provided with inner channels which are in fluid connection with a pressurized gas supply device and wherein the gas outlet nozzles are in fluid connection with an interior of the channels, wherein the gas pressure bearing includes at least a first bearing surface.

Abstract: A gas pressure bearing element including a housing element with recesses, wherein the housing element is closed by a cover, wherein the recesses are defined by rib shaped intermediary walls and/or other island shaped protrusions and define first intermediary spaces between the intermediary walls and/or the island shaped protrusions, wherein the cover is formed in sections by a cured encasement compound provided with an open pore reinforcement mat, wherein the encasement compound has a flat surface that is processed after curing and forms a bearing surface for the gas pressure bearing element, wherein the bearing surface includes a plurality of gas outlet nozzles which are formed by micro holes penetrating the cover, and wherein the micro holes are provided at locations under which the first intermediary spaces are arranged below the cover, which first intermediary spaces form channels for a pressurized gas supply for the gas outlet nozzles.

Abstract: A device having a directly driven rotating body (1), its circumference (11) being radially seated on radial bearings (4, 4?) in relation to the stationary body (2), and its at least one first face side (10) being axially seated in relation to the stationary body (2), wherein aerostatic bearings (5, 5?, 5?) are provided for the axial support mounting, characterized in that the first face side (10) has an annular magnet arrangement (32), which is configured coaxially to the axis of rotation (X) of the rotating body (1), and that the stationary body (2) has at least one electric coil arrangement (30), which is located opposite the annular magnet arrangement (32) in the axial direction and which forms together with the annular magnet arrangement (32) the components of an electrical direct drive (3) for the rotating body (1).

Abstract: Systems and methods to operate wireless devices are provided herein. In an exemplary system a first wireless device coupled to a consumer electronics device is operated in a sleep mode. It is determined whether there is a second device is operating in the same bandwidth spectrum as the first device. If there is a second device operating in the same bandwidth spectrum, then the first device is switched to a sniff mode of operation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable energy transfer via short-range RF communication between a main device and an associated device, thereby allowing the main device to energy charge the associated device. Accordingly, the need for a separate charger for the associated device can be eliminated. Embodiments of the present invention are suitable for applications in which the main device and the associated device operate in close proximity to each other. Further, embodiments of the present invention are suitable for applications in which the associated device is more energy-constrained than the main device. According to embodiments, energy transfer applications can be supported using near field communication (NFC). In an embodiment, energy transfer via NFC is enabled between a Bluetooth enabled cellular phone and a Bluetooth headset. In another embodiment, energy transfer via NFC is enabled between a Bluetooth enabled digital camera and a Bluetooth enabled digital frame.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable energy transfer via short-range RF communication between a main device and an associated device, thereby allowing the main device to energy charge the associated device. Accordingly, the need for a separate charger for the associated device can be eliminated. Embodiments of the present invention are suitable for applications in which the main device and the associated device operate in close proximity to each other. Further, embodiments of the present invention are suitable for applications in which the associated device is more energy-constrained than the main device. According to embodiments, energy transfer applications can be supported using near field communication (NFC). In an embodiment, energy transfer via NFC is enabled between a Bluetooth enabled cellular phone and a Bluetooth headset. In another embodiment, energy transfer via NFC is enabled between a Bluetooth enabled digital camera and a Bluetooth enabled digital frame.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable energy transfer via short-range RF communication between a main device and an associated device, thereby allowing the main device to energy charge the associated device. Accordingly, the need for a separate charger for the associated device can be eliminated. Embodiments of the present invention are suitable for applications in which the main device and the associated device operate in close proximity to each other. Further, embodiments of the present invention are suitable for applications in which the associated device is more energy-constrained than the main device. According to embodiments, energy transfer applications can be supported using near field communication (NFC). In an embodiment, energy transfer via NFC is enabled between a Bluetooth enabled cellular phone and a Bluetooth headset. In another embodiment, energy transfer via NFC is enabled between a Bluetooth enabled digital camera and a Bluetooth enabled digital frame.

Abstract: Systems and methods to operate wireless devices are provided herein. In an exemplary system a first wireless device coupled to a consumer electronics device is operated in a sleep mode. It is determined whether there is a second device is operating in the same bandwidth spectrum as the first device. If there is a second device operating in the same bandwidth spectrum, then the first device is switched to a sniff mode of operation.

Abstract: Audio associated with three-dimensional image content is enabled to be heard by a user without interfering with other users. A device network includes a display system (master) and a wearable device (slave). The wearable device includes a glasses frame, earphones, and left and right eye shuttering lenses. The wearable device receives from the display system a frame sync signal and audio content associated with three-dimensional image content displayed by the display system as alternating left and right images. The audio content is played using the earphone. The left and right eye shuttering lens are shuttered in synchronism with the alternating left and right images according to the frame sync signal to enable a wearer of the wearable device to perceive the alternating left and right images as a three-dimensional image. Additional wearable devices may join the device network to be delivered independent audio and three-dimensional content in a similar manner.

Abstract: A piston/cylinder unit comprising a cylinder, a piston which reciprocates in the axial direction of the cylinder between first and second piston positions, and a fluid bearing provided between the piston and the cylinder which supports the piston such as to be axially displaceable in the cylinder and defines the piston-side bearing surface, enclosing the circumference of the piston at least over a part of the axial extension of the piston, whereby the fluid bearing comprises a number of outlet nozzles for the fluid arranged in the inner circumferential wall of the cylinder. The outlet nozzles are arranged such that when the piston is in the second position, first outlet nozzles provide the front or middle region of the piston-side bearing surface relative to the piston longitudinal extension and second outlet nozzles provide the middle region of the piston side bearing surface with pressure fluid.

Abstract: A device having a directly driven rotating body (1), its circumference (11) being radially seated on radial bearings (4, 4?) in relation to the stationary body (2), and its at least one first face side (10) being axially seated in relation to the stationary body (2), wherein aerostatic bearings (5, 5?, 5?) are provided for the axial support mounting, characterized in that the first face side (10) has an annular magnet arrangement (32), which is configured coaxially to the axis of rotation (X) of the rotating body (1), and that the stationary body (2) has at least one electric coil arrangement (30), which is located opposite the annular magnet arrangement (32) in the axial direction and which forms together with the annular magnet arrangement (32) the components of an electrical direct drive (3) for the rotating body (1).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention enable energy transfer via short-range RF communication between a main device and an associated device, thereby allowing the main device to energy charge the associated device. Accordingly, the need for a separate charger for the associated device can be eliminated. Embodiments of the present invention are suitable for applications in which the main device and the associated device operate in close proximity to each other. Further, embodiments of the present invention are suitable for applications in which the associated device is more energy-constrained than the main device. According to embodiments, energy transfer applications can be supported using near field communication (NFC). In an embodiment, energy transfer via NFC is enabled between a Bluetooth enabled cellular phone and a Bluetooth headset. In another embodiment, energy transfer via NFC is enabled between a Bluetooth enabled digital camera and a Bluetooth enabled digital frame.

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, a Bluetooth-enabled system includes a computer coupled to a Bluetooth-enabled host, e.g. a Bluetooth-enabled IP phone, via a communication link, where the communication link can be either an Ethernet link or a WLAN link. The Bluetooth-enabled system further includes at least one Bluetooth-enabled input device, e.g. a Bluetooth-enabled mouse or keyboard, being capable of communicating with the Bluetooth-enabled host via a Bluetooth link. The Bluetooth-enabled host is configured to transmit data received via the Bluetooth link from the at least one Bluetooth-enabled input device to the computer via the communication link. The communication link can utilize a TCP/IP protocol.