Abstract: A data processing method with which especially image data, generated by an image recording means such as a CCD camera, may be processed, comprises a data distributing means. The data are transmitted from the recording means to a manager of the data distributing means. The manager selects a suitable agent related to an evaluating means. Whether an agent is suitable depends on suitability parameters of the evaluating means. For example, suitability parameters are the availability and the type of software stored on the evaluating means. After selection of a suitable agent the data are transmitted between an agent and the corresponding evaluating means via an interposed agent and another manager (24). The data transmission is always done in standardized data containers.

Abstract: A data processing method with which especially image data, generated by an image recording means (10) such as a CCD camera, may be processed, comprises a data distributing means (12). The data are transmitted from the recording means (10) to a manager (14) of the data distributing means (12). The manager (14) selects a suitable agent (16) related to an evaluating means (18). Whether an agent (16) is suitable depends on suitability parameters of the evaluating means (18). For example, suitability parameters are the availability and the type of software stored on the evaluating means (18). After selection of a suitable agent (16) the data are transmitted between an agent (16) and the corresponding evaluating means (18) via an interposed agent (22) and another manager (24). The data transmission is always done in standardized data containers.

Abstract: An earthing switch may be used for a metal-clad, high-voltage switchgear insulated with compressed gas. The mobile earthing contact is arranged so as to be insulated from the earthed cladding for measuring purposes. The insulation arrangement of the earthing contact is bypassed by an electrical connection, preferably outside of the cladding to earth the switching device. The electrical connection is disconnected when the earthing contact is connected in the closed position to a measuring device. An additional contact arrangement is provided that electrically bypasses the insulation arrangement and connects the mobile earthing contact to the earthed cladding when the switch is between the closed and open positions. This prevents surges resulting from pre-arcing on the insulation arrangement and possible damage to measuring instruments that may be connected to the earthing switches.