Abstract: An input device and methods for detecting user input using an input device. An example input device includes a multi-touch sensing display configured to detect multiple simultaneous triggers on a surface of the multi-touch sensing display as distinct input events. The input device also includes at least one mechanical control element arranged on the surface of the multi-touch sensing display. The at least one mechanical control element is configured to generate an input event. The input event is detected by the multi-touch sensing display in response to actuation of the at least one mechanical control element.

Abstract: An audio processing apparatus is configured to process audio signals from a plurality of sources. The audio processing apparatus may include a digital interface to receive status data indicating a status of at least one source, and an optical output device having a plurality of groups of graphics display areas which are respectively assigned to one of a plurality of audio channels of the audio processing apparatus. The audio processing apparatus may also include a control device configured to receive the status data, to determine at least one group of graphics display areas based on the received status data, and to control a graphics display area of the determined at least one group to display graphics generated based on the received status data.

Abstract: A Fabry-Pérot tuneable filter device is described with reflecting elements separated by an optical path length to form an optical resonator cavity. A first actuator means is directly or indirectly coupled with a first reflecting element. And the first actuator means is configured to modulate the optical path length between first and second reflecting elements by a modulation amplitude to thereby sweep the optical resonator cavity through a band of optical resonance frequencies with a sweep frequency of 70 kHz or more. And the mechanical coupling between selected elements of the arrangement is sufficiently low such that when operated at the sweep frequency, the selected elements act as a system of coupled oscillating elements. In addition or alternatively, the first actuator means is directly or indirectly coupled with the first reflecting element so as to substantially drive the first reflecting element only.

Abstract: The invention relates to a torque overlay device for use in a hybrid drive system for motor vehicles having an internal combustion engine, an electric motor and the torque overlay device, wherein a torque of the internal combustion engine and of the electric motor are overlaid using the torque overlay device. The torque overlay device is connected, on the output side, to a driven element of the vehicle, and includes a first and a second torque input and a torque output, as well as a first transmission device and a second transmission device. The electric motor can be coupled to the first torque input in a torque-resistant manner, and the internal combustion engine can be coupled to the second torque input in a torque resistant manner, where the first torque input is connected to the first transmission device and the second torque input is connected to the second transmission device, both in a torque-resistant manner.

Abstract: Simulation of a complex system involves representing the complex system in a plurality of simulation building blocks, each simulation building block is associated with a subsystem of the complex system. Each simulation building block includes at least one client-side simulation component and a server-side simulation component. During the simulation a user interaction is detected by a client-side simulation component, the complex system is simulated in server-side simulation components on the basis of the user interaction. Simulation data for the subsystem is generated by the server-side simulation components, and the subsystem is represented by the corresponding client-side components based on the simulation data.

Abstract: A mixing console including a plurality of audio inputs and a plurality of audio processing channels. Control data is received from a microphone which is connected to a given audio input to provide audio data. The control data includes an indication of an audio source associated with a microphone. A router of the mixing console is configured to route the audio data from the given audio input to a given audio processing channel based on the received indication of the audio source.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semi-solid topical drug delivery formulation including a silicone-based excipient, at least one volatile solvent, at least one active configured to be topically delivered through a patient's skin for an intended therapeutic application, and at least one enhancer. The formulation may additionally optionally include at least one agent that provides occlusivity when the formulation is applied onto a patient's skin. The at least one active may be a healthcare and/or pharmaceutical active.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixing console which comprises an input unit configured to receive at least one audio signal channel; a first display configured to display audio signal channel related information; a plurality of control elements configured to control at least one signal characteristic of the at least one audio signal channel, wherein the first display and the plurality of control elements are located on a first surface area of the mixing console. The mixing console furthermore comprises at least one connecting element provided on the first surface area; a touch-sensitive display comprising at least one support element which interacts with the at least one connecting element to removably connect the touch-sensitive display to the first surface area, wherein the at least one connecting element is located on the first surface area in such a way that the touch-sensitive display covers a part of the first surface area when it is connected to the first surface area.

Abstract: A control system for improving and stabilizing Fourier domain mode locking (FDML) operation. The control system may also provide regulation of FDML operational parameters such as filter tuning, laser gain, polarization, polarization chromaticity, elliptical polarization retardance, and/or dispersion. The control system may be located internal to or external from the FDML laser cavity.

Abstract: A Fabry-Pérot tuneable filter device is described with reflecting elements separated by an optical path length to form an optical resonator cavity. A first actuator means is directly or indirectly coupled with a first reflecting element. And the first actuator means is configured to modulate the optical path length between first and second reflecting elements by a modulation amplitude to thereby sweep the optical resonator cavity through a band of optical resonance frequencies with a sweep frequency of 70 kHz or more. And the mechanical coupling between selected elements of the arrangement is sufficiently low such that when operated at the sweep frequency, the selected elements act as a system of coupled oscillating elements. In addition or alternatively, the first actuator means is directly or indirectly coupled with the first reflecting element so as to substantially drive the first reflecting element only.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a discharge apparatus for a plant protection product with a container (1) which encloses an interior (7) for accommodating the plant protection product and which comprises a discharge orifice (9). The discharge apparatus according to the invention is characterized by a suction tube (3) which comprises a first orifice (10) in the interior (7) of the container (1), a second orifice (5) at the discharge orifice (9) of the container (1) and a third orifice (4) in the interior (7) of the container (1), which third orifice (4) is arranged at a distance from the first orifice (10), and a pump (2), which is in particular arranged in the interior (7) of the container (1) and is in operative connection with the suction tube (3), such that plant protection product located in the container (1) may be delivered by means of the pump through the suction tube (3) from the first orifice (10) of the suction tube to the second and the third orifices (5, 4) of the suction tube (3).

Abstract: A method for online distributed education comprising, receiving a course materials from a teacher at a processor, publishing a course based on the course materials to a plurality of students using the processor, receiving at least one registration from a first student in the plurality of students to the course at the processor, publishing a customized course experience to the first student using the processor, the first student completing the course, and the first student teaching the course to at least one student in the plurality of students.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a discharge apparatus for a plant protection product with a container (1), which has a container wall (8, 18, 19) and a discharge orifice (9), the container wall (8, 18, 19) enclosing an interior (7) for accommodating the plant protection product, and a pump (2, 6), which comprises a delivery unit (2) and a drive unit (6). The discharge apparatus according to the invention is characterized in that the delivery unit (2) is arranged in the interior (7) of the container (1) in such a way that plant protection product located in the container (1) can be delivered out of the container (1) through the discharge orifice (9) of the container (1) by means of the delivery unit (2), and the drive unit (6) is arranged outside the interior (7) of the container (1) and drives the delivery unit (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to novel immunogens carrying conformationally discriminating epitopes (CDEs) and to immunization methods for producing antibodies that specifically recognize proteins with very closely related homologues. In particular, the invention relates to antibodies which are specific for either Fc?RIIb or Fc?RIIa.

Abstract: A Fabry-Pérot tunable filter device is described with reflecting elements separated by an optical path length to form an optical resonator cavity. A first actuator means is directly or indirectly coupled with a first reflecting element. And the first actuator means is configured to modulate the optical path length between first and second reflecting elements by a modulation amplitude to thereby sweep the optical resonator cavity through a band of optical resonance frequencies with a sweep frequency of 70 kHz or more. And the mechanical coupling between selected elements of the arrangement is sufficiently low such that when operated at the sweep frequency, the selected elements act as a system of coupled oscillating elements. In addition or alternatively, the first actuator means is directly or indirectly coupled with the first reflecting element so as to substantially drive the first reflecting element only.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound having a structure according to the general formula P3-P2-P1-P1?-P2? (I), wherein residues P3, P2, P1, P1? and P2? are specifically defined and may be, e.g., certain amino acid residues. The invention further relates to the use of said compound and to a method for synthesizing a peptide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for draining and rinsing containers (1) filled with fluid, comprising an accommodating unit (4) for accommodating the container (1) and comprising a removal unit, which has a removal line (9), a coupling (8) connected to the removal line (9) for connecting to a removal opening (2) of the container (1), and a pumping apparatus (11) by means of which the fluid in the container can be pumped out of the container, and comprising a rinsing unit, which has a rinsing pin (14), a rinsing line (17) connected to the rinsing pin, and a control apparatus (13), wherein the rinsing pin (14) can be moved by means of the control apparatus (13) in such a way that the rinsing pin automatically pierces a wall (7) of the container (1) and rinses out the container (1) after the container has been drained.

Abstract: Recombinant soluble Fc receptors according to the present invention are characterized by the absence of transmembrane domains, signal peptides and glycoslyation. Such Fc receptors can easily be obtained by expressing respective nucleic acids in prokaryotic host ells and renaturation of the obtained inclusion bodies, which procedure leads to a very homogenous and pure product. The products can be used for diagnostic as well as pharmaceutical applications and also for the generation of crystal structure data. Such crystal structure data can be used for the modeling of artificial molecules. A further embodiment comprises coupling the Fc receptors according to the invention to solid materials like chromatography materials that an be used to separate and/or enrich antibodies.