Abstract: A method and corresponding set-up system arrangement are provided for actuating execution units. A communication node is further provided which is suitable for use in the method or in the system arrangement. Also provided is a computer program comprising control commands which implement the proposed method or operate the proposed system arrangement.

Abstract: A system arrangement and method are provided for allowing the operation of units in a fail safe manner and at low latency. The teachings suggest a specific protocol which allows switching and routing of packages for addressing and controlling light emitting diodes and reading out sensors. The information is distributed according to very specific requirements of the underlying topology and application domain. As light emitting diodes and sensors may affect the reliability of security features in a vehicle specialized approaches have to be provided considering both real-time requirements and reliability. In such a method, a branch device can change its operation mode without an explicit command but, in general, a command may provide an expiry condition of a mode after which the mode returns to its previous mode. Such an expiry condition may be the reception of a predefined number of specific network events.

Abstract: A method and corresponding set-up system arrangement are provided for actuating execution units. A communication node is further provided which is suitable for use in the method or in the system arrangement. Also provided is a computer program comprising control commands which implement the proposed method or operate the proposed system arrangement.

Abstract: A method and corresponding set-up system arrangement are provided for actuating execution units. A communication node is further provided which is suitable for use in the method or in the system arrangement. Also provided is a computer program comprising control commands which implement the proposed method or operate the proposed system arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a measurement arrangement for detecting aging processes in individual light-emitting diodes which makes it possible to identify, and subsequently to compensate, a loss of brightness in light-emitting diodes. In this context, a relative measurement of brightness intensity is taken. The present invention further relates to a correspondingly set-up method for detecting aging processes in individual light-emitting diodes and to a computer program product comprising control commands which implement the method.

Abstract: A method and corresponding set-up system arrangement are provided for actuating execution units. A communication node is further provided which is suitable for use in the method or in the system arrangement. Also provided is a computer program comprising control commands which implement the proposed method or operate the proposed system arrangement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication arrangement for energy-efficient exchange or transmission of data frames between a command unit and a plurality of LED control units. Further, the command unit per se and the control unit per se are proposed, as well as a communication method which operates the proposed communication arrangement. Further, the present invention relates to a computer program product comprising control commands which carry out the method or operate the communication arrangement. According to the invention, a plurality of measures is expediently combined in such a way that secure, energy-efficient exchange of data between components is possible.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication arrangement for energy-efficient exchange or transmission of data frames between a command unit and a plurality of LED control units. Further, the command unit per se and the control unit per se are proposed, as well as a communication method which operates the proposed communication arrangement. Further, the present invention relates to a computer program product comprising control commands which carry out the method or operate the communication arrangement. According to the invention, a plurality of measures is expediently combined in such a way that secure, energy-efficient exchange of data between components is possible.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for brightness compensation in at least one light emitting diode. The proposed method achieves an always constant brightness of an LED irrespective of temperature fluctuations. The invention is further directed to a respectively configured device as well as a memory module for use in the proposed method.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compact light-emitting diode arrangement which can be used generically but, by reason of the compact design, is advantageous in particular for use in a vehicle. For instance, the compact light-emitting diode arrangement can be used e.g. as interior lighting in a car. The present invention is also directed to a vehicle component having the compact light-emitting diode arrangement. Furthermore, a method for producing the compact light-emitting diode arrangement is proposed as is a computer program product including control commands which implement the proposed method.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compact light-emitting diode arrangement which can be used generically but, by reason of the compact design, is advantageous in particular for use in a vehicle. For instance, the compact light-emitting diode arrangement can be used e.g. as interior lighting in a car. The present invention is also directed to a vehicle component having the compact light-emitting diode arrangement. Furthermore, a method for producing the compact light-emitting diode arrangement is proposed as is a computer program product including control commands which implement the proposed method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a measurement arrangement for detecting aging processes in individual light-emitting diodes which makes it possible to identify, and subsequently to compensate, a loss of brightness in light-emitting diodes. In this context, a relative measurement of brightness intensity is taken. The present invention further relates to a correspondingly set-up method for detecting aging processes in individual light-emitting diodes and to a computer program product comprising control commands which implement the method.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for bidirectional communication between a command unit and a plurality of LED control units connected thereto. In accordance with the invention, it is possible to supply control commands to LED control units with high speed, or to return execution results from these control units to a command unit. Therefore, the present invention provides for a highly efficient and thus highly performant method for communication between several serially connected control units. Furthermore, the invention is directed to a respective device for bidirectional communication as well as a computer program product including control commands for implementation of the method.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method, an apparatus and a system for error-free detection of bit values which are transmitted using a continuous data signal. For this purpose, a particularly advantageous metric is proposed, which makes a conclusion possible as to an optimum time for sampling the data signal and thus makes it possible to detect the bit value unambiguously.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a control assembly comprising control units connected in series along with a respective control method, which allow for the provision of a particularly efficient data transfer, in particular for light-emitting diode control units. The present invention is also directed to a respective protocol causing control units to carry out the respective method steps.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for bidirectional communication between a command unit and a plurality of LED control units connected thereto. In accordance with the invention, it is possible to supply control commands to LED control units with high speed, or to return execution results from these control units to a command unit. Therefore, the present invention provides for a highly efficient and thus highly performant method for communication between several serially connected control units. Furthermore, the invention is directed to a respective device for bidirectional communication as well as a computer program product including control commands for implementation of the method.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for brightness compensation in at least one light emitting diode. The proposed method achieves an always constant brightness of an LED irrespective of temperature fluctuations. The invention is further directed to a respectively configured device as well as a memory module for use in the proposed method.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a control assembly comprising control units connected in series along with a respective control method, which allow for the provision of a particularly efficient data transfer, in particular for light-emitting diode control units. The present invention is also directed to a respective protocol causing control units to carry out the respective method steps.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method, an apparatus and a system for error-free detection of bit values which are transmitted using a continuous data signal. For this purpose, a particularly advantageous metric is proposed, which makes a conclusion possible as to an optimum time for sampling the data signal and thus makes it possible to detect the bit value unambiguously.

Abstract: A system for reducing the bandwidth of a data stream transmitted via a digital multimedia link does not result in the loss of data. The system encodes control signals such that control words are generated each time the status of the control signals change. The system multiplexes payload data and the control words to generate the data stream. If no blanking period of the payload data is present, the data stream comprises payload data. During the blanking period, the data stream comprises the control words. The data stream is transmitted across the digital multimedia link using transmit and receive FIFO memories. The transmitted data stream is then demultiplexed, and the payload data and the control words are separated from each other. The control words are decoded to recover the control signals. The system can transmit payload data conforming to the video formats VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA.