Abstract: A hollow structure (28) is produced in a workpiece (25) to form a substrate for a mirror through material-removing processing with pulsed laser radiation (35). The pulsed laser radiation is focused into a focal region (39), forming a removal front (46) for the areal removal of material of the workpiece (25) by moving the focal region (39) along a movement pattern (41), and producing the hollow structure (28) by moving the removal front (46) within the workpiece (25). The removal front is not aligned perpendicular to an incoming radiation direction (Z) of the pulsed laser radiation (35) at the radiation entrance side (27) of the workpiece at least intermittently during the production. The hollow structure is produced in the form of a channel through which a fluid is able to flow.

Abstract: A connection assembly for connecting an electrical conductor includes: a current bar; a clamping spring having a holding leg and a clamping leg, the conductor to be connected being clampable against a clamping section of the current bar by the clamping leg, with the clamping spring in a clamping position; an actuating element linearly guidable along an actuation direction and by which the clamping spring is transferrable from the clamping position into an open position, the actuating element being braced, in the open position, with the clamping spring and holding the clamping spring in the open position, as a bracing; and a rotatably-mounted lever element for acting upon the actuating element to actuate the actuating element.

Abstract: A supply system for at least one orthopedic technology component, which has at least one electronic and/or electrical device and has a supply connection and/or a radio device for receiving data and/or electrical energy. The supply system also includes a holder for the orthopedic technology component, which has a supply device, and which is compatible with the supply connection and/or the radio device, for supplying the orthopedic technology component with data and/or energy. The invention further relates to a system consisting of a supply system and an orthopedic technology device, and to a method for supplying the system with data and/or energy.

Abstract: A method for distributing a limited amount of electrical power from an energy source to a plurality of electrical loads includes sensing and/or encoding the available electrical power of the energy source, monitoring a power balance of the loads by sensing and/or encoding the drawn power in the individual loads, and reducing the drawn power in the loads if the available power is not sufficient for supplying all the loads with the required power.

Abstract: An electromagnetic locking element for locking a joint orthosis or joint prosthesis such as a knee orthosis or knee prosthesis. The electromagnetic locking element includes a bistable solenoid with at least one coil and at least one permanent magnet, a pin, which can be retracted and extended with the aid of the solenoid for locking the joint, one or several electrical energy stores such as capacitors, and an electrical control system, which, with the aid of semiconductor switches, discharges the energy store or stores via the at least one coil of the solenoid in such a way that the pin is extended.

Abstract: The invention relates to an enveloping body for at least partially recording a contour of a limb, wherein the enveloping body has a base body, and at least one sensor that is configured to record measurement data which can be used to determine a distance and/or relative position between two points in or on the base body.

Abstract: A point-of-sale (POS) terminal is provided for entering a PIN to enable a financial transaction. The point-of-sale terminal has a card reader for reading information from a credit card, a processor for running an operating system, with applications, a touch screen for displaying information and receiving user inputs, and a Security-Box connected between the touch screen and the processor to control the user input on the touch screen to the processor. The Security Box is configured to run in a “PIN Entry Mode” and a “Clear Text Mode.” When running in “PIN Entry Mode” the user input is not forwarded as touch coordinates to the processor and when running in “Clear Text Mode” the touch coordinates are transmitted to the processors.

Abstract: A supply system for at least one orthopedic technology component, which has at least one electronic and/or electrical device and has a supply connection and/or a radio device for receiving data and/or electrical energy. The supply system also includes a holder for the orthopedic technology component, which has a supply device, and which is compatible with the supply connection and/or the radio device, for supplying the orthopedic technology component with data and/or energy. The invention further relates to a system consisting of a supply system and an orthopedic technology device, and to a method for supplying the system with data and/or energy.

Abstract: A system made up of multiple orthopedic components which are coupled to one another, having a first electronic and/or electric device which has a first supply terminal via which the first electric and/or electronic device can be supplied with energy and/or data from a charging station via a plug. At least a second electric and/or electronic device is provided on one of the components which has a separate, second supply terminal and/or a plug connection which can be coupled to the first electronic and/or electric device for transmitting energy and/or data via the first supply terminal or a separate plug connection.

Abstract: A device for fixing two orthopedic components to one another includes a receiving element arranged on a first orthopedic component, which receiving element has a receptacle and includes a connecting element arranged on a second orthopedic component. The connecting element has a connector. The connector can be inserted into the receptacle and is coupled with the receiving element in a tensile force, compressive force, and torque-transmitting manner. At least one flow- and/or data-transmitting contact is arranged on the connecting element and the receiving element so as to correspond to one another, which form an electrical and/or data-transmitting connection with one another in a fixed state of the orthopedic components.

Abstract: A system consisting of at least one orthopaedic component, having at least one stored energy source and multiple electrical and/or electronic devices, and at least one operator control device and/or feedback device, which is assigned to the electrical and/or electronic devices and is coupled to them.

Abstract: A method for distributing a limited amount of electrical power from an energy source to a plurality of electrical loads includes sensing and/or encoding the available electrical power of the energy source, monitoring a power balance of the loads by sensing and/or encoding the drawn power in the individual loads, and reducing the drawn power in the loads if the available power is not sufficient for supplying all the loads with the required power.

Abstract: The simple gesture control of the user interface can be used by visually impaired or blind people in order to enter telephone numbers or account numbers for example. The user interface and the method constitute a shift from the current paradigm of guiding a user on touchscreens, which has precisely the advantage of the handeye coordination allowed by the touchscreen, wherein a user touches the exact location on the touchscreen where a corresponding selection surface is visualized. Instead, a swiping gesture is supported which can be carried out in any region on the touch-sensitive surface and shifts the focus from one selection surface or virtual button to the next. The swiping gesture can be carried out not just in the horizontal and vertical direction but also in a diagonal direction. Diagonal swiping gestures allow a particularly quick selection of the corresponding virtual buttons.

Abstract: A simple gesture control system that permits accurate, simple, and secure input of personal identification numbers (PIN) by visually impaired or blind persons at a payment terminal or automatic teller machine is provided. By the user interface, invisible keys can be selected by simple wiping gestures. Here, any necessity for visual or spoken feedback or localization of operating elements is rendered unnecessary. As a result, blind or visually impaired users can input a secret number by touch operation automatically and without outside help. In this way, account is also taken of the statutory requirements in different countries.

Abstract: A method includes fixing at least one sensor to a body part of a person, sending signals, with the at least one sensor, to an electronic data processing device, the signals containing measurement data and an individual sensor identifier, and determining, with the electronic data processing device, the body part on which the sensor is arranged or is to be arranged, and allocating the measurement data of the at least one sensor to the body part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (2) for detecting manipulation on an object comprising an actuating switch (22) which has a snap-action disk (220) which can be switched between a first position and a second position, and an actuating element (21) which has a body (210) and an actuating stud (211), projecting from the body of the actuating element (21), for acting on the snap-action disk (220), wherein the actuating stud (211) has a first stiffness. According to the invention a contact element (213), arranged on the actuating stud (211), acts on the snap-action disk (220), wherein the contact element (213) has a second stiffness which is greater than the first stiffness.

Abstract: Method for checking the consistency of control software of a controller of a self-service automat having a trustworthy domain (1) that is located inside the self-service automat, comprising these steps: checking the control software (2) for consistency by the trustworthy domain (1) in the event of an inconsistency a blocking signal is generated that is used to restrict the functionality of the self-service automat.

Abstract: The simple gesture control of the user interface can be used by visually impaired or blind people in order to enter telephone numbers or account numbers for example. The user interface and the method constitute a shift from the current paradigm of guiding a user on touchscreens, which has precisely the advantage of the handeye coordination allowed by the touchscreen, wherein a user touches the exact location on the touchscreen where a corresponding selection surface is visualized. Instead, a swiping gesture is supported which can be carried out in any region on the touch-sensitive surface and shifts the focus from one selection surface or virtual button to the next. The swiping gesture can be carried out not just in the horizontal and vertical direction but also in a diagonal direction. Diagonal swiping gestures allow a particularly quick selection of the corresponding virtual buttons.

Abstract: Process for removing mercury from flue gases of high-temperature plants, in particular power stations and waste incineration plants in which a bromine compound is fed to the multistage furnace and/or the flue gas in a plant section downstream of the furnace, the temperature during contact of the bromine compound with the flue gas being at least 500° C., preferably at least 800° C. The combustion is carried out in the presence of a sulphur compound, in particular sulphur dioxide. Subsequently to the furnace, the flue gas is subjected to an optional multistage cleanup for removing mercury from the flue gas, which cleanup comprises a wet scrubber and/or a dry cleanup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for authenticating a user. A removable storage medium (12) has at least one storage area in which identification data for identifying the removable storage medium (12) are stored, in this storage area or in a further storage area of the removable storage medium (12) data of a digital certificate (14) being stored. Further, a data processing system (18) is provided to which the removable storage medium (12) is connected via a data transfer connection. The identification data and the data of the digital certificate (14) are transferred from the removable storage medium to the data processing system (18). The data processing system (18) processes the identification data and the data of the digital certificate (14) and authenticates the user.