Abstract: A supplementary function module is for vehicles for the supplementation of a function module supplied with electrical power via a power supply bus. The supplementary function module is configured to be supplied with electrical power via the power supply bus. The supplementary function module has a controller configured to detect a voltage in the power supply bus, and to deactivate the supplementary function module based upon a first predefined voltage variation being detected.

Abstract: Attachment bodies, optical cable assemblies, and methods for fabricating optical cable assemblies for mating with compact multiports or terminals are disclosed. In one embodiment, an attachment body includes a body defining a passageway therein. The body includes a cable insertion portion, wherein the cable insertion portion is round and defines a cable insertion face having a first area, a cable securing portion adjacent to the cable insertion portion, and a port insertion portion adjacent to the cable securing portion. The port insertion portion includes a distal end that is non-round. The distal end defines a port insertion face having a second area that is smaller than the first area.

Abstract: A plug-in connection box for vehicles has a socket and a return apparatus. The socket, is accessible from an access side and has an insertion direction. The socket is arranged in a pivot body, which is mounted in a movable manner in relation to a receptacle in such a way that the insertion direction of the socket is pivotable at an angle in all directions starting from a stationary state of the pivot body. The return apparatus is configured to return the pivot body to the stationary state.

Abstract: A functional enhancement module is for vehicles and for enhancing a functional module which is supplied with electric power via a power supply bus. The functional enhancement module is configured to be supplied with the electric power via the power supply bus. The functional enhancement module includes: a controller having a power specification for a maximum power flow of the functional module and being configured to detect a current power flow at a reference point; and a power controller configured to control a power take-up of the functional enhancement module. The controller is configured to control the power controller in accordance with the detected power flow, such that a combined power take-up of the functional module and the functional enhancement module does not exceed the power specification.

Abstract: An optical position determination and identification system is for environments having a multiplicity of identically constructed objects. The system includes: a mobile image acquisition unit; and texture elements that are configured to be applied onto the objects. Each of the texture elements has a pattern that respectively comprises pseudorandom deviations from a predetermined basic pattern, which are not visible with the naked eye at a distance of 1 m. The image acquisition unit is configured to identify the texture elements uniquely with the aid of their pseudorandom deviations.

Abstract: A supplementary function module is for vehicles for the supplementation of a function module supplied with electrical power via a power supply bus. The supplementary function module is configured to be supplied with electrical power via the power supply bus. The supplementary function module has a controller configured to detect a voltage in the power supply bus, and to deactivate the supplementary function module based upon a first predefined voltage variation being detected.

Abstract: A functional enhancement module is for vehicles and for enhancing a functional module which is supplied with electric power via a power supply bus. The functional enhancement module is configured to be supplied with the electric power via the power supply bus. The functional enhancement module includes: a controller having a power specification for a maximum power flow of the functional module and being configured to detect a current power flow at a reference point; and a power controller configured to control a power take-up of the functional enhancement module. The controller is configured to control the power controller in accordance with the detected power flow, such that a combined power take-up of the functional module and the functional enhancement module does not exceed the power specification.

Abstract: A plug-in connection box for vehicles has a socket and a return apparatus. The socket, is accessible from an access side and has an insertion direction. The socket is arranged in a pivot body, which is mounted in a movable manner in relation to a receptacle in such a way that the insertion direction of the socket is pivotable at an angle in all directions starting from a stationary state of the pivot body. The return apparatus is configured to return the pivot body to the stationary state.

Abstract: A securing device for a component that can be secured on rails of a floor structure of an aircraft interior includes at least two adapter plates. The adapter plates are decoupled from one another and configured to be secured on the rails. The adapter plates being configured to secure the component having mutually spaced securing attachments.