Abstract: Audio signal management systems and methods are contemplated herein which can be incorporated into amplifiers and recording equipment receiving audio signals from a musical instrument. Such systems and methods allow for a smooth, natural-sounding decay of the wanted signals of the musical instrument while reducing unwanted signals of the musical instrument. An overdriven signal may be simulated and, after processing this signal, sent to a filter transistor which may receive both this processed signal and an out signal, based on the measured output signal of the musical instrument, to produce a signal to be amplified/recorded via an attenuation circuit. The filter transistor may respond dynamically to the received processed signal to create a smooth, natural-sounding decay of the wanted signals of the musical instrument. The methods and systems may incorporate additional elements including high pass filter transistors and mute circuits to remove unwanted signals and noise floor.

Abstract: Computer network having a plurality of clocks that are synchronized with one another, that are distributed among multiple participants in the computer network, and from which a global system time of the computer network can be read out. The computer network includes a first synchronizing signal transmitter for a first synchronizing signal and a second synchronizing signal transmitter for a second synchronizing signal, and every participant can be equipped to synchronize the value of a locally stored variable quantity with a global value on the basis of the first synchronizing signal or the second synchronizing signal, and in doing so to take into account a time lag of the synchronizing signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic musical instrument system (1) for influencing the sound of an electric musical instrument having a housing (2) that has signal ports (14, 18) and a power supply port (15). In order to simplify the individual combination of different audio effects, the housing (2) contains control electronics (6) that have associated slots (4a-4f) for effects modules (19), wherein the slots (4a-4f) are arranged in the housing (2) and each slot (4a-4f) has a multipin connection (5a-5f) for connection to a plug-in effects module (19). The invention additionally relates to a corresponding effects module (19).

Abstract: Protective films for plasma displays, spectacles or especially polarizers (for example based on cellulose triacetate) including particular plasticizers as a constituent of imaging devices of liquid-crystal type or of spectacles, their production and use, and liquid-crystal display devices and film polarizers producible with them, and also further subject matter of the invention specified in the description, are particularly suitable for thin films and have advantageous properties, for example low water vapor permeability. The plasticizers used are one or more of the formula (I) in which the radicals are each as defined in the rest of the disclosure and are branched-chain alkyl radicals having 9 or 10 carbon atoms, and advantageously one or more further plasticizers.

Abstract: A shield (2) for components on the stator (10) of a three-phase generator (1), with at least one pressure plate (3) or the like being arranged at the end on the stator core (6), is distinguished in that the shield (2) is composed essentially of a magnetically permeable composite material of low electrical conductivity. A method for production of a shield such as this includes the pressing and heat-treatment of appropriate composite particles. This overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art and provides a shield for components on the stator of a three-phase generator, which reduces the additional losses and prevents a build up of heat. Furthermore, this results in a solution which can be produced and installed easily and at low cost, and which can also easily be retrofitted to existing installations. Furthermore, three-dimensional finite element design methods can be used for optimized guidance of the magnetic field.

Abstract: Low-pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp comprising a discharge vessel (10) having a first and a second end portion (12a, 12b), the discharge vessel (10) containing mercury and a rare gas, wherein the end portions (12a, 12b) each support an electrode (20a,20b) arranged in the discharge vessel (10) for initiating and maintaining a discharge in the discharge vessel (10), wherein an electrode shield (22a,22b) substantially encompasses at least one of the electrodes (20a,20b), and wherein said electrode shield (22a,22b) comprises an inner wall (23a) and an outer wall (24a), said walls (23a,24a) being spaced apart.

Abstract: Low-pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp comprising a discharge vessel (10) having a first and a second end portion (12a, 12b), the discharge vessel (10) containing mercury and a rare gas, wherein the end portions (12a, 12b) each support an electrode (20a,20b) arranged in the discharge vessel (10) for initiating and maintaining a discharge in the discharge vessel (10), wherein an electrode shield (22a,22b) substantially encompasses at least one of the electrodes (20a,20b), and wherein said electrode shield (22a,22b) comprises an inner wall (23a) and an outer wall (24a), said walls (23a,24a) being spaced apart.

Abstract: A low-pressure mercury-vapor discharge lamp is provided with a discharge vessel and a first and a second end portion (12a). The discharge vessel encloses a discharge space provided with a filling of mercury and an inert gas in a gastight manner. Each end portion (12a) supports an electrode (20a) arranged in the discharge space. An electrode shield (22a) encompasses the electrodes (20a) and, according to the invention, carries an electric current during operation, and is at a temperature ≧250° C., preferably ≧450° C., during nominal operation of the discharge lamp. Preferably, a first current supply conductor (30a) electrically contacts a first current divider (23a), which is electrically connected to a second current divider (23a′) via a shell-shaped body (24a).

Abstract: A low-pressure mercury-vapor discharge lamp comprises a discharge vessel (10) and a first and a second end portion (12a). The discharge vessel (10) encloses a discharge space provided with a filling of mercury and a rare gas in a gastight manner. Each end portion (12a) supports an electrode (20a) arranged in the discharge space. Current supply conductors (30a, 30a′) extend from the electrodes (20a) through the end portions (12a) so as to project from the discharge vessel (10). An electrode shield (22a) encompasses at least one of the electrodes (20a). According to the invention, the electrode shield (22a) is mounted on the current supply conductors (30a, 30a′). Preferably, the electrode shield is clamped to the current supply conductors. The electrode shield is preferably provided with recesses to accommodate the current supply conductors. Preferably, the current supply conductors are flattened at the location where the electrode shield is mounted on the current supply conductors.