Abstract: Microbolometer arrays incorporating per-pixel dark reference structures for non-uniformity correction.

Abstract: The shower head comprises a housing (2) and a valve (V) disposed therein, said valve having a valve body (14) that is disposed in a water channel (33). The valve body is connected to an actuating body (3) and interacts with at least one valve seat (24, 25) for closing and/or opening or switching the water channel (33). A pulsator wheel (38) can be connected to the water channel (33) and is detachably locked to a switching body (40) that is operatively connected to the actuating body (3). The actuating body (3) is supported on the housing (2) rotatably about a longitudinal axis (45) of the valve body (14) and thus connected to the switching body (40) such that it can be adjusted with a rotational movement of the actuating body (3) about the longitudinal axis (45) in order to lock or release the pulsator wheel (38).

Abstract: The invention relates to a shower attachment which comprises a first part (T1) which comprises a water guiding channel (2), and a second part (T2) which comprises at least one first and one second outlet opening (A1, A2) which can be selectively connected to the water guiding channel (2) by means of a valve (V). Said valve (V) is embodied by areas (BI, B2) of the two parts (TI, T2), which are connected to each other in a manner such that they can be displaced and are arranged in the inside of the second part (T2). The valve (V) can be changed by displacing at least one part (T2), and the both known areas (B1, B2) are connected together in such a manner that they can pivot. The first part (T1) comprises a pivotable axis (24) and at least one outlet opening (7) which is arranged at a distance therefrom. The second part (T2) comprises, optionally, at least two inlet openings which are arranged at a distance in relation to said pivotable axis (24).

Abstract: Disclosed is a shower comprising a housing (2) that forms a head (K) in which a switchable valve is disposed. Said valve is provided with a sealing member (16) which can be displaced from a first valve seat (12) to a second valve seat (20) in order to switch the type of jet. Actuating means (15) are connected to the sealing member (16). A shower insert (24) encompasses first and second means (26, 27) for forming jets. A shaft (32) in which a duct (10) is located for delivering water to the valve is fixed to the head (K). A sleeve (5) removably slides onto the shaft (32) from a free end. Said sleeve (5) can be interlocked with the housing (2) in the area of the head (K), for example.

Abstract: The water discharge device (faucet) is provided with a pullout spray head (2) that may be pulled down from the curved pipe (3) and which spray head is provided with a discharge mouthpiece (5). A switching valve (8) is arranged within said spray head (2) whereby said switching valve (8) is positioned in a housing (7) that is dimensioned in such a manner that it may be grasped by the user with one hand. Said switching valve (8) may be actuated by an operating lever (6). Said operating lever (6) is a bail (U-shaped lever) that is pivotably mounted on a water-guiding part (24) and which in turn is connected to a switching arrangement (28) mounted in said housing (7) with which a valve member (9) of the diverting valve (28) may be moved in its longitudinal direction during movement of the bail (6). Said bail (6) is arranged in such a manner that it may be operated with the thumb of the hand that is grasping said housing (7).

Abstract: The water discharge device (faucet) is provided with a pullout spray head (2) that may be pulled down from the curved pipe (3) and which spray head is provided with a discharge mouthpiece (5). A switching valve (8) is arranged within said spray head (2) whereby said switching valve (8) is positioned in a housing (7) that is dimensioned in such a manner that it may be grasped by the user with one hand. Said switching valve (8) may be actuated by an operating lever (6). Said operating lever (6) is a bail (U-shaped lever) that is pivotably mounted on a water-guiding part (24) and which in turn is connected to a switching arrangement (28) mounted in said housing (7) with which a valve member (9) of the diverting valve (28) may be moved in its longitudinal direction during movement of the bail (6). Said bail (6) is arranged in such a manner that it may be operated with the thumb of the hand that is grasping said housing (7).

Abstract: A system and method for determining approval of a multi-currency transaction between a customer and a merchant over a network. The system includes a customer computer which is connected to a communication network, a merchant computer which is connected to the communication network, and a server connected to both the customer computer via the communication network and to the merchant computer via the communication network. The customer computer includes a first set of data which contains an amount the customer is willing to pay the merchant for a product in a first currency. The merchant computer includes a second set of data which contains a product price at which the merchant agrees to sell the product in a second currency. The server receives the first set of data and the second set of data. The server then converts the amount in the first currency into a converted amount in the second currency.

Abstract: A system and method for determining approval of a multi-currency transaction between a customer and a merchant over a network. The system includes a customer computer which is connected to a communication network, a merchant computer which is connected to the communication network, and a server connected to both the customer computer via the communication network and to the merchant computer via the communication network. The customer computer includes a first set of data which contains an amount the customer is willing to pay the merchant for a product in a first currency. The merchant computer includes a second set of data which contains a product price at which the merchant agrees to sell the product in a second currency. The server receives the first set of data and the second set of data. The server then converts the amount in the first currency into a converted amount in the second currency.

Abstract: A system and method relating to secure communications in a communication network is disclosed. The invention uses sessions having limited duration to enable parties to communicate securely in the communication network. The session of one party is independent from the session of another party. The sessions are linked at a server which confirms that the sessions are valid.In a preferred embodiment, the secure communications occur in an electronic transfer system. In the electronic transfer system, a customer and a merchant can conduct a transaction wherein the customer can purchase a product from the merchant and pay for the product using electronic funds.

Abstract: A hand held water outlet head includes a piston 10 carrying a valve disk 8 movable between two seats 6,7 for selectively directing an incoming water flow to either an aerator nozzle 17 via ducts 41,44,46, or to shower outlets 47 concentrically surrounding the nozzle via ducts 42,43.The piston/valve disk position is controlled by the thumb depression of a diaphragm 34 overlying a rocker arm 29, whose one end 32 is coupled to the piston and whose other end 31 may be latched by a slider 21. Incoming water pressure holds the disk in the shower position against the force of a spring 11, which returns the disk to the nozzle position when the water is turned off, unless the rocker arm is latched by the slider.

Abstract: A system and method for determining approval of a multi-currency transaction between a customer and a merchant over a network. The system includes a customer computer which is connected to a communication network, a merchant computer which is connected to the communication network, and a server connected to both the customer computer via the communication network and to the merchant computer via the communication network. The customer computer includes a first set of data which contains an amount the customer is willing to pay the merchant for a product in a first currency. The merchant computer includes a second set of data which contains a product price at which the merchant agrees to sell the product in a second currency. The server receives the first set of data and the second set of data. The server then converts the amount in the first currency into a converted amount in the second currency.

Abstract: A system and method for determining approval of a multi-currency transaction between a customer and a merchant over a network. The system includes a customer computer which is connected to a communication network, a merchant computer which is connected to the communication network, and a server connected to both the customer computer via the communication network and to the merchant computer via the communication network. The customer computer includes a first set of data which contains an amount the customer is willing to pay the merchant for a product in a first currency. The merchant computer includes a second set of data which contains a product price at which the merchant agrees to sell the product in a second currency. The server receives the first set of data and the second set of data. The server then converts the amount in the first currency into a converted amount in the second currency.