Abstract: A dynamic broadcast system as well as a terminal and a control device for use in such a dynamic broadcast system are presented. Transmission parameters, transmission times and transmission paths used for broadcasting and providing content, either via a broadcast network or a broadband network to terminals used in the dynamic broadcast system are dynamically controlled. Further, a decision logic is provided that dynamically decides transmission parameters, transmission times and transmission paths used for broadcasting and providing content based on monitoring data carrying information on user specific content usage and/or transmission quality data carrying information on the quality of a transmission link between a broadband server and a terminal and/or of a reception of content broadcast by a broadcast transmitter.

Abstract: Method for starting up and personalising a further second non-personalised identification module (VSIM), in particular for operation of a mobile radio terminal, wherein a first identification module MasterSIM (MSIM) containing a personalised user data set is present, characterized in that an authentication and/or checking of the second identification module (VSIM) is carried out and the user data set for storage on the second identification module (VSIM) for personalising the second identification module (VSIM) is read from the MasterSIM (MSIM), transmitted to the second identification module (VSIM) and stored therein, in particular containing one or more unique definitive user identification (IMSI).

Abstract: A method and device are provided for allowing an efficient control of the establishment of connections of mobile radio phones that are present in an area hit by a disaster. According to the present invention, a sequence is transmitted in a single broadcast to all mobile stations in at least one cell of a mobile radio network present in the respective area. According to the sequence, a connection to a mobile station in the area is only established if the mobile station requesting establishment of the connection communicates the sequence when requesting establishment of the connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for switching and/or controlling a number of functions by switching electrical supply lines and/or by means of remote control signals, wherein input commands are addressed and received using network addresses, the received input commands are converted into corresponding output commands for switching and/or controlling and the generated output commands are used for switching and/or controlling the functions.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exhaust gas particulate filter made of sintered metal for removing particulates contained in the exhaust gas stream of an internal combustion engine, particularly of a diesel internal combustion engine. The exhaust gas particulate filter is made of a filter material having at least one metal support (1), which has openings (O). The openings (O) are bounded by segments (S), which are tilted in respect to the outer surface planes of the support (1). The openings (O) are filled with sinter metal powder. The support (1) consists of an expanded metal, and the sections delimitating the openings (O) of the support (1) are joined to one another with a material bond forming nodes (K). The sintered metal powder filling of the openings (O) is arranged in a substantially flush manner with the outside surfaces of the support (1).

Abstract: Method for starting up and personalising a further second non-personalised identification module (VSIM), in particular for operation of a mobile radio terminal, wherein a first identification module MasterSIM (MSIM) containing a personalised user data set is present, characterised in that an authentication and/or checking of the second identification module (VSIM) is carried out and the user data set for storage on the second identification module (VSIM) for personalising the second identification module (VSIM) is read from the MasterSIM (MSIM), transmitted to the second identification module (VSIM) and stored therein, in particular containing one or more unique definitive user identification (IMSI).

Abstract: In order to design a protection device for motor vehicles, comprising a protection element protecting again draft and/or radiation, wherein for the mounting on a motor vehicle body the protection device has two fixing devices which are arranged on oppositely located sides and in which at least one locking element movable back and forth between an operative position and an inoperative position is mounted, so that it is easier to mount it is suggested that the fixing devices be coupled by means of a coupling device in such a manner that the at least one locking element of the one fixing device and the at least one locking element of the other, oppositely located fixing device can be transferred together from the operative into the inoperative position.

Abstract: A windbreak device for motor vehicles, in particular cabriolet vehicles, is provided, comprising a windbreak base which is disposed level with a beltline of a vehicle body, and a wind deflector which is connected to the windbreak base in an articulated manner and can be pivoted from an inactive position, which extends approximately level with the beltline of the vehicle body, into an active position which rises above the beltline and runs transverse with respect to said beltline, and an electric drive unit by which the wind deflector can be moved between the inactive and the active position relative to the windbreak base. The windbreak device is provided with a rechargeable battery which provides electrical energy for operating the electric drive unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning a particle filter (1) with the following method steps: a gaseous stream laden with pollutants and/or particles is fed to a particle filter (1) that operates catalytically and/or by filtration, pollutants and/or particles are chemically converted or stored in the particle filter (1), filtrate or ash particles (2) being produced and/or deposited on the particle filter (1). Once the particle filter (1) has been used for a specific period of time, a layer (3, 4) for increasing the through-flow resistance is applied to the layer of filtrate or ash particles (2) in the direction of filtration.

Abstract: System and method are provided for parallel vector data processing having a data processor capable of vector data having a defined first bit-length. In one embodiment, at least one of first and second operand registers is used for storing operands, and an additional data storage element is used to have a size to store a number of bits corresponding to the first bit-length, and the storage element is segmented into a defined number of segments. An instruction set storage unit is used for storing a set of instructions for the data processor to process a set of data in parallel by use of the additional storage element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aminocarboxylic esters with EO/PO/BuO block polymers, processes for preparing such compounds and the use of these compounds as emulsion breakers, in particular for crude oil emulsions.

Abstract: A composition for the treatment of metal surfaces and for the deposition of metals or metal alloys on plastics surfaces contains a) at least one polymer as component A, composed of the structural element (1) and at least three structural elements selected from the group consisting of b) water or another solvent which is suitable for dissolving, dispersing, suspending or emulsifying the polymer, as component B; c) if required, surface-active compounds, dispersants, suspending media and/or emulsifiers as component C. In a process for the treatment of a metal surface and a process for the deposition of metals or metal alloys on a plastics surface, the metal or plastics surface is brought into contact with a polymer (component A). Furthermore, polymers (component A) are used for the treatment of metal surfaces and for the deposition of metals or metal alloys on a plastics surface, and polymers composed of special components A?a, A?b and A?c.

Abstract: A device for that places a fluid container in fluid communication with a sprayer is disclosed. The device includes a container adapter that allows a dip tube to be attached to the fluid container rather than the sprayer. When the sprayer is removed from the fluid container, the dip tube stays in the fluid container. Refill fluid containers may come with the container adapter and dip tube installed. When the sprayer is attached to the fluid container, the adapter seals against the sprayer allowing fluid to be pumped from the fluid container by the sprayer. A sprayer connector with geometry that matches an inner or outer shape of the adapter is attached to and/or built into the sprayer. The sprayer connector is constructed to allow easy alignment of the sprayer to the fluid container. The sprayer connector and the container adapter also provide a unique attachment geometry to insure only containers with formulae compatible to the sprayer are pumped through the sprayer.

Abstract: In order to improve a windbreak device for motor vehicles, in particular cabriolet vehicles, comprising a windbreak base which is disposed level with a beltline of a vehicle body, and a wind deflector which is connected to the windbreak base in an articulated manner and can be pivoted from an inactive position, which extends approximately level with the beltline of the vehicle body, into an active position which rises above the beltline and runs transverse with respect to said beltline, and an electric drive unit by which the wind deflector can be moved between the inactive and the active position relative to the windbreak base, in such a way that said windbreak device can be handled as easily as possible, in particular can be assembled on and disassembled from the motor vehicle as easily as possible, the invention proposes that the windbreak device is provided with an electrical energy storage means which provides electrical energy for operating the electric drive unit.

Abstract: In order to design a protection device for motor vehicles, comprising a protection element protecting again draft and/or radiation, wherein for the mounting on a motor vehicle body the protection device has two fixing devices which are arranged on oppositely located sides and in which at least one locking element movable back and forth between an operative position and an inoperative position is mounted, so that it is easier to mount it is suggested that the fixing devices be coupled by means of a coupling device in such a manner that the at least one locking element of the one fixing device and the at least one locking element of the other, oppositely located fixing device can be transferred together from the operative into the inoperative position.

Abstract: An automated sprayer for spraying the walls of a shower enclosure with a liquid cleanser dispenses the cleanser using a pump and rotatable spray head. A motor drives the pump and rotates the spray head. The sprayer has a showerhead mountable housing with a hanger. The housing supports a bottle of cleanser in an inverted fashion. Cleanser is delivered from the bottle through a cleanser conduit in the piercing post into a well of the housing. The bottle is vented from the well through an air vent path in the piercing post or from a well vent outlet through the air vent path in the piercing post. An outlet valve in the well permits outflow of cleanser from the well. Various bottle caps and bottle closures are also provided to improve venting and/or limit cleanser leakage from the bottle when the bottle is installed in the housing.

Abstract: A data processing unit comprises: a data processor capable of vector data processing of vector data having a defined first bit-length, at least one first and second operand register for storing operands to be processed, an additional data storage element having a size to store a number of bits corresponding to the first bit-length, storage element being segmented into a defined number of segments, and an instruction set storage unit for storing a set of instructions for the data processor in order to process a set of data in parallel by use of the additional storage element.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to produce a thin porous layer, with a defined porosity and also, a high strength. Said aim is achieved, whereby such a layer with open porosity is produced from a mixture, comprising a sinterable powder with a predetermined powder particle size distribution. The sintered layer is of a thickness, which corresponds to about triple the average diameter of the powder particles employed, has a pore diameter in the range from 0.01 to 50 ?m and a tensile strength of in a range from about 5 to 500 N/mm2. The invention further relates to a method for the production of said thin porous layer with open porosity.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to electrical plug apparatus for selectively connecting a device such as a battery charger, for example, to sources of AC and DC electrical power and comprise a housing, a first connector attached to the housing for connecting to a DC source of electrical power, a second connector attached to the housing for connecting to an AC source of electrical power wherein the first and second connectors are configured to enable only one of the connectors to be used at the same time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning a particle filter (1) with the following method steps: a gaseous stream laden with pollutants and/or particles is fed to a particle filter (1) that operates catalytically and/or by filtration, pollutants and/or particles are chemically converted or stored in the particle filter (1), filtrate or ash particles (2) being produced and/or deposited on the particle filter (1). Once the particle filter (1) has been used for a specific period of time, a layer (3, 4) for increasing the through-flow resistance is applied to the layer of filtrate or ash particles (2) in the direction of filtration.