Abstract: Updating a system with atomic OTA updates is performed by updating an original data structure within a first memory partition of a first controller to form an updated data structure within a second memory partition of the first controller, wherein the original data structure remains unmodified, and wherein the first memory partition is in use by an operating program of the first controller, and the second memory partition is not in use by the operating program; validating the updated data structure; transmitting, to a synchronization entity, an indication that the second memory partition is valid; receiving, from the synchronization entity, an indication that the first controller and all other controllers in a mobile computing network each has a validated memory partition compatible with the second memory partition; applying, to the second memory partition, an attribute indicating the second memory partition for use by the operating program upon restart.

Abstract: An electrical machine (1), comprising: a housing (10) and a stator (14); and a rotor (20) having a rotor shaft (21) which is mounted on the housing (10), such that it can rotate about a rotational axis (D), via rotary bearings (31, 41), wherein at least one of the rotary bearings (31; 41) is releasably fastened to the housing (10) and can be removed from the housing (10) and the rotor shaft (21) by a movement along the rotational axis (D). The electrical machine (1) also comprises a holding device (5; 5?) which prevents the rotor (20) from coming into contact with the stator (14) when the rotary bearing (31; 41) is or is being removed from the housing (10).

Abstract: Provided are system, method, and device for automatically managing vehicle software updates. According to example embodiments, the system may include: a memory storage storing computer-executable instructions; and at least one processor communicatively coupled to the memory storage, wherein the at least one processor may be configured to execute the instructions to: receive software information from a nearby vehicle, wherein the software information may include a version of a software of the nearby vehicle; generate a software update based on a hashmap indicating one or more differences between a current version of the software and the version of the software of the nearby vehicle, wherein the software update may be formed from a plurality of data chunks; and transmit the software update to the nearby vehicle by individually transmitting the plurality of data chunks to the nearby vehicle.

Abstract: Program operation sequence determination for reduced potential leakage of personally identifiable information is performed by identifying a plurality of candidate program operations for capturing a data sample including first class information and second class information and reducing the second class information of the data sample, assigning a leakage cost representing potential leakage of personally identifiable information associated with each valid combination of a candidate program operation among the plurality of candidate program operations and a computational resource among a plurality of computational resources, and applying an objective function to the valid combinations and assigned leakage costs to determine a sequence of program operations, wherein each program operation of the sequence is performed by one or more selected computational resources such that the sum leakage cost is below a threshold leakage cost, and the amount of first class information is above a data threshold value.

Abstract: Vehicle recording based terrain objective characteristic determination is performed by detecting a vehicle reaction of a vehicle, the vehicle reaction triggered by a threshold reading of at least one triggering sensor of the vehicle, recording an output of the at least one triggering sensor and at least one related sensor of the vehicle in response to detecting the vehicle reaction, and determining an objective characteristic of a terrain based on the recorded output of the at least one triggering sensor, the recorded output of the at least one related sensor, and at least one characteristic of the vehicle.

Abstract: Program operation sequence determination for reduced potential leakage of personally identifiable information is performed by identifying a plurality of candidate program operations for capturing a data sample including first class information and second class information and reducing the second class information of the data sample, assigning a leakage cost representing potential leakage of personally identifiable information associated with each valid combination of a candidate program operation among the plurality of candidate program operations and a computational resource among a plurality of computational resources, and applying an objective function to the valid combinations and assigned leakage costs to determine a sequence of program operations, wherein each program operation of the sequence is performed by one or more selected computational resources such that the sum leakage cost is below a threshold leakage cost, and the amount of first class information is above a data threshold value.

Abstract: A method and a control device determine a position-related braking ability of a vehicle. A first vehicle determines at least one piece of position-related information of a route section, the at least one piece of position-related information of the route section being information relating to the braking ability on the route section. The first vehicle transmits the at least one piece of position-related information to a receiver, the receiver being at least one second vehicle, whereby the braking curves of at least one rail vehicle are adapted according to the situation, thus allowing safety on the route section and the utilization of the section to be improved.

Abstract: A method and device supply a vehicle with main and auxiliary air, wherein the device includes a compressor driven via an electric motor for generating compressed air to fill at least one main air tank for supplying pneumatic units of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle has at least one first and second power source for supplying electric energy, wherein a pneumatic actuator that upgrades the vehicle and activates the first power source is provided with the compressed air produced by the compressor in that, in that phase, the second power source feeds the electric motor of the compressor, wherein a switching valve device supplies the compressed air for upgrading to an auxiliary air tank associated with the pneumatic actuator, and otherwise the switching valve device supplies the compressed air produced by the to the main air tank.

Abstract: A method and a control device determine a position-related braking ability of a vehicle. A first vehicle determines at least one piece of position-related information of a route section, the at least one piece of position-related information of the route section being information relating to the braking ability on the route section. The first vehicle transmits the at least one piece of position-related information to a receiver, the receiver being at least one second vehicle, whereby the braking curves of at least one rail vehicle are adapted according to the situation, thus allowing safety on the route section and the utilization of the section to be improved.

Abstract: A messaging system in one embodiment includes a messaging app and a polling extension app. The polling extension app is configured to create data for a polling context that is displayed in a view hosted by the messaging app to allow voting by users selected for the poll and to update the polling context with the votes from the users. The messaging app launches the polling extension app, and the polling context is communicated between the polling extension app and the messaging app through an interprocess communication.

Abstract: A method and device control at least one air dryer unit of an air supply system for the primary and auxiliary air supply of a vehicle. In the method and device, at least one compressor is driven by an associated electric motor that serves both for the primary air supply of a primary air tank and for the auxiliary air supply of an auxiliary air tank. Compressed air generated by the compressor is channeled over the at least one downstream air dryer unit so as to dry the compressed air generated by the compressor while the drying agent of the air dryer is regenerated with dried compressed air. During the auxiliary air supply, the air flow used for regenerating the at least one air dryer unit is reduced or suppressed.

Abstract: A method and device supply a vehicle with main and auxiliary air, wherein the device includes a compressor driven via an electric motor for generating compressed air to fill at least one main air tank for supplying pneumatic units of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle has at least one first and second power source for supplying electric energy, wherein a pneumatic actuator that upgrades the vehicle and activates the first power source is provided with the compressed air produced by the compressor in that, in that phase, the second power source feeds the electric motor of the compressor, wherein a switching valve device supplies the compressed air for upgrading to an auxiliary air tank associated with the pneumatic actuator, and otherwise the switching valve device supplies the compressed air produced by the to the main air tank.

Abstract: A method and device control at least one air dryer unit of an air supply system for the primary and auxiliary air supply of a vehicle. In the method and device, at least one compressor is driven by an associated electric motor that serves both for the primary air supply of a primary air tank and for the auxiliary air supply of an auxiliary air tank. Compressed air generated by the compressor is channeled over the at least one downstream air dryer unit so as to dry the compressed air generated by the compressor while the drying agent of the air dryer is regenerated with dried compressed air. During the auxiliary air supply, the air flow used for regenerating the at least one air dryer unit is reduced or suppressed.

Abstract: A messaging system in one embodiment includes a messaging app and a polling extension app. The polling extension app is configured to create data for a polling context that is displayed in a view hosted by the messaging app to allow voting by users selected for the poll and to update the polling context with the votes from the users. The messaging app launches the polling extension app, and the polling context is communicated between the polling extension app and the messaging app through an interprocess communication.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are a method of treating a patient comprising deploying an embolic trap to remove emboli from a vein of the patient while performing an orthopedic procedure on the patient.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for melt spinning polymeric yarns, wherein a main melt flow is generated by an extruder and supplied to a spin head. The spin head is enclosed in a heated spinning beam and comprises a mixer, a distributor pump and a plurality of spinnerets. A feed device generates a secondary flow which is supplied to the main melt flow for the purpose of additive admixture. The secondary flow and the main melt flow are combined inside the spinning beam.

Abstract: A yarn heating apparatus for use in a yarn false twisting machine, which has an axial channel in which the yarn advances along a zigzagged path. To guide the yarn in the axial channel, yarn guides are provided, which are shaped as spaced apart protuberances on two metal strips. The metal strips are supported in contact with the side walls of the axial channel.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a stabilized, modified, aqueous chlorite solution with a peroxy compound content is described. A weak, acid, aqueous solution of a peroxy compound substantially stable therein is provided and into this solution is metered an aqueous solution of a chlorite until the pH-value of 7 is exceeded, accompanied by the formation of a greenish solution. The peroxy compounds can in particular be peroxy sulphates, percarbonates and perborates of alkali metal or alkaline earth metals, as well as hydrogen peroxide. The chlorite solutions obtainable according to the above process are stable over a long period and have a high oxidative activity, particularly when used as a biocide. The biocidal action can be used with particular advantage in water treatment and in the external treatment of skin diseases.

Abstract: An edge protector 7 for electrodes 1, comprises first and second elongate elements 8, 9, both of superficially electrically insulating material, the first element 8 having a generally "H"-shaped cross-section so as to provide open slots on opposite sides, one slot defined between a pair of outer jaws 12 and the other slot defined between a pair of inner jaws 10, a bare or suitably gasketed edge 6 of an electrode 1 being insertable into and located within the inner jaws 10, and the second element 9 being constituted by a member so dimensioned as to be an interference fit within the outer jaws 12, whereby the outer jaws 12 are forced further apart with the result that the outer jaws 12 endeavour to close the inner jaws 10 to form a seal to prevent electrolyte from wetting the edge 6 of the electrode 1.

Abstract: In apparatus for picking up a test sample of molten metal or metal alloys and measuring the cooling curve of said sample, comprising a sample receptor and an optical conductor leading from the receptor to a transducer, the receptor is a small, open ended refractory tube having a cavity for receiving the molten sample arranged at the free extremity of a lance with the optical conductor contained within the lance and terminating at the cavity in said receptor and a barrier is disposed between the cavity and the optical conductor, the barrier consisting of a heat resistant, highly thermally conductive material of such quality as to cause the material of the melt sample which is picked up to adhere thereto.