Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) system, which comprises: a distance measuring unit configured to emit a plurality of first pulses towards an object located in a field of view (FOV), wherein the object is associated with one or more markers; and a detector configured to receive at least one second pulse from the one or more markers of the object, wherein each of the at least one second pulse indicates object information identifying the object.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) for generating and controlling a non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma, comprising: —a discharge space (10) into which a working gas can be introduced via a first opening (12), wherein a plasma (5) can be generated in the discharge space (10), wherein the discharge space (10) has a second opening (14), so that the plasma (5, 6) can exit from the discharge space (10) through this second opening (14) and —at least one high-voltage electrode (20) for generating an electromagnetic field for generating a plasma (5) in the discharge space (10). The plasma (5, 6) exiting through the second opening (14) is controlled by a throughflow controller (40) of the system (1), which throughflow controller (40) is designed to adjust a volume flow (60) of the working gas through the first opening (12) from a working gas source (50) into the discharge space (10).

Abstract: Various embodiments include a computer-implemented method for task-oriented system definition, implementation and operation, the method comprising: importing representative model data including predefined model parameters by an interface component; importing one or more requirements for the model parameters by the interface component; executing measurement and importing measurement results data; aggregating and evaluating imported data, wherein the evaluation is performed depending on the requirements and measurement results data; storing imported data to a computer-readable storage component; operationalizing by adding measurements to the model requirements; and generating a task based on an algorithm performing a functional analysis of the model requirements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing a cold atmospheric pressure plasma for the treatment of human and/or animal surfaces, comprising a flexible, planar multilayer system with a side facing the surface to be treated and a side facing away from the surface to be treated, wherein the multilayer system comprises the following layers, namely a first electrode layer on the facing away side of the multilayer system, second electrode layer on the facing side of the multilayer system, wherein the electrode layer has a plurality of recesses or is formed in a grid-like or meander-shaped fashion, a dielectric layer arranged between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer, and a spacer layer arranged adjacent the second electrode layer on the facing side of the multilayer system. In addition, the invention relates to a cable, a generator unit for providing a high voltage, and a system.

Abstract: A method for producing a motor vehicle component with at least two regions of different strengths and a protective layer, consisting of the following process steps: —providing precoated blanks made of a steel alloy, which can be hardened, —homogeneously heating to a heating temperature, which is at least greater than or equal to the AC1 temperature, preferably greater than or equal to the AC3 temperature, —holding the heating temperature, so that the precoating alloys with the blank, —homogeneously intercooling the alloyed blank to an intercooling temperature between 450 deg. C. and 700 deg. C.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a computer-implemented method for task-oriented system definition, implementation and operation, the method comprising: importing representative model data including predefined model parameters by an interface component; importing one or more requirements for the model parameters by the interface component; executing measurement and importing measurement results data; aggregating and evaluating imported data, wherein the evaluation is performed depending on the requirements and measurement results data; storing imported data to a computer-readable storage component; operationalizing by adding measurements to the model requirements; and generating a task based on an algorithm performing a functional analysis of the model requirements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a pressure accumulator (1), in particular for accumulating hydrogen in motor vehicles, wherein first of all an inner liner (3) of the pressure reservoir (1) is produced, preferably by means of a plastic blow molding process, wherein subsequently the inner liner (3) is provided, preferably braided, on the outside with a multi-ply reinforcing layer (9) including reinforcement fibers (8), and wherein the reinforcing layer (9) is then impregnated with a resin, preferably an epoxy resin, which, after curing, fixes the position of the reinforcement fibers (8) in the reinforcing layer (9). According to the invention the impregnation takes place from the contact region (K) of the outer surface of the inner liner (3) with the reinforcing layer (9) to the outer region of the reinforcing layer (9).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for treatment of skin, mucous membranes or body parts with a cold atmospheric pressure plasma by generating a dielectric barrier surface discharge, including a flexible insulating material, a flexible high-voltage electrode, a flexible dielectric, a flexible grounded electrode, a gas supply, wherein the flexible high-voltage electrode is embedded between the flexible insulating material and the flexible dielectric, wherein the grounded electrode is applied on a surface of the flexible dielectric that is configured to face a curved surface of a body part to be treated, wherein the flexible high-voltage electrode, the flexible dielectric and the flexible grounded electrode of the device form a flexible layered arrangement for providing the cold atmospheric pressure plasma, wherein the arrangement forms a hollow spherical body with a closed volume and wherein a plasma can be ignited for treating the curved surface with the cold atmospheric pressure plasma.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for treating a liquid with a plasma, wherein the device (10) has a high-voltage electrode (20) as well as a liquid-permeable ground electrode device (30). The ground electrode device (30) has a flat, conductive region (32) and a porous region (34) arranged on the flat, conductive region (32), wherein the conductive region (32) is liquid-permeable along its flat extension. A discharge space (40) is formed between the ground electrode device (30) and the high-voltage electrode (20). A first dielectric (50) is arranged on the high-voltage electrode (20) so that a plasma can be generated in the discharge space (40) by means of a dielectric barrier discharge. Moreover, the device (10) has an initial flow volume (60) into which the liquid (12) can be conducted, and that is surrounded by a wall (62).

Abstract: A device and method for tempering sections of hot-formed and/or press-hardened metal components is disclosed having a support structure and a work head, the work head having at least one contact element consisting of an electrically-conductive material, for heating sections of a metal component using a flow of heat. Electrodes for resistively heating the contact element are connected thereto, and to a current source. A hot-formed and/or press-hardened metal component is first provided, and at least one contact element mounted on a work head is heated to a temperature greater than a target temperature to which a section of the metal component is to be heated. A contact surface of said contact element then comes into full-surface contact with the metal component section to be heated, with a predetermined pressing force, such that the metal component is heated to a target temperature in at least some sections by a flow of heat. The contact element is thus heated using resistive heating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device, a system and a method for antimicrobial treatment during the performance of operations in bodies, a method for manufacturing the device as well as a computer program. There is provided a device (11) for antimicrobial treatment during the performance of operations, in particular minimally invasive operations, in bodies. Said device comprises a base body (1) for partial introduction into a body and, furthermore, at least one plasma source (12) arranged in at least one portion of the base body (1). The plasma source (12) has at least one high-voltage electrode (9) which is at least partially covered and in particular completely covered with a dielectric (10), which high-voltage electrode is set up to produce a plasma by means of dielectric barrier discharge when an electrical voltage is applied and in conjunction with a second electrode.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for treating a liquid with a plasma, wherein the device (10) has a high-voltage electrode (20) as well as a liquid-permeable ground electrode device (30). The ground electrode device (30) has a flat, conductive region (32) and a porous region (34) arranged on the flat, conductive region (32), wherein the conductive region (32) is liquid-permeable along its flat extension. A discharge space (40) is formed between the ground electrode device (30) and the high-voltage electrode (20). A first dielectric (50) is arranged on the high-voltage electrode (20) so that a plasma can be generated in the discharge space (40) by means of a dielectric barrier discharge. Moreover, the device (10) has an initial flow volume (60) into which the liquid (12) can be conducted, and that is surrounded by a wall (62).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device, preferably a collar, for treating areas of human or animal skin or mucous membrane with a cold atmospheric pressure plasma by creating a dielectrically hindered surface discharge, comprising at least one flexible insulating material (1), a flexible high-voltage electrode (2), a flexible dielectric (3), a flexible grounded electrode (4) and a gas supply (7), characterized in that the flexible high-voltage electrode (2) is embedded in the insulating elastomer (3), having the effect of a dielectric, and the grounded electrode (4) is applied to the elastomer surface facing the surface to be treated.

Abstract: A device for generating plasma (1) comprises a high voltage electrode (10) as well as at least one external electrode (11, 12), wherein the high voltage electrode (10) at least in one coordinate direction (34) is arranged between conductive material of at least one external electrode (11, 12). The high voltage electrode (10) is covered with a dielectric (21) at least one side facing an external electrode (11, 12). Between the respective external electrode (11, 12) and the high voltage electrode (10) over its longitudinal extension at least one spacer element (20) is present, which at least in the region of its arrangement electrically insulates the respective external electrode (11,12) from the high voltage electrode (10) and which positions the respective external electrode (11, 12) at a constant distance from the high voltage electrode (10), wherein the spacer element is a gas-permeable foil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device, preferably a collar, for treating areas of human or animal skin or mucous membrane with a cold atmospheric pressure plasma by creating a dielectrically hindered surface discharge, comprising at least one flexible insulating material (1), a flexible high-voltage electrode (2), a flexible dielectric (3), a flexible grounded electrode (4) and a gas supply (7), characterized in that the flexible high-voltage electrode (2) is embedded in the insulating elastomer (3), having the effect of a dielectric, and the grounded electrode (4) is applied to the elastomer surface facing the surface to be treated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for treating surfaces of bodies, in particular a vacuum dressing, comprising at least one connection means (5a) for the fluidic attachment of a negative-pressure generator for generating negative pressure in a space that can be positioned on the surface of a body, and at least one means for plasma generation (8, 8a, 15) by which the space in which negative pressure can be generated can be at least partly filled with plasma or a plasma-activated medium. The device according to the invention is particularly suitable for the combined negative pressure and plasma treatment of a wound.

Abstract: A method for producing a motor vehicle component with at least two regions of different strengths and a protective layer, consisting of the following process steps: —providing precoated blanks made of a steel alloy, which can be hardened, —homogeneously heating to a heating temperature, which is at least greater than or equal to the AC1 temperature, preferably greater than or equal to the AC3 temperature, —holding the heating temperature, so that the precoating alloys with the blank, —homogeneously intercooling the alloyed blank to an intercooling temperature between 450 deg. C. and 700 deg. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain intermediates useful in the preparation of certain benzoimidazol-2-yl pyrimidines and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: A device and method for tempering sections of hot-formed and/or press-hardened metal components is disclosed having a support structure and a work head, the work head having at least one contact element consisting of an electrically-conductive material, for heating sections of a metal component using a flow of heat. Electrodes for resistively heating the contact element are connected thereto, and to a current source. A hot-formed and/or press-hardened metal component is first provided, and at least one contact element mounted on a work head is heated to a temperature greater than a target temperature to which a section of the metal component is to be heated. A contact surface of said contact element then comes into full-surface contact with the metal component section to be heated, with a predetermined pressing force, such that the metal component is heated to a target temperature in at least some sections by a flow of heat. The contact element is thus heated using resistive heating.

Abstract: A computer implemented product development method characterized in an algorithmic formulation of an optimization problem within a multidimensional solution space and a following software-technical optimization which is in the sense of a control loop permanently adjusting the running development process in direction of a calculated optimum is provided. Therefore a three-dimensional solution space with a purpose dimension, an architecture dimension and a strategy dimension have to be established, market needs strategic imperatives, architecture and for each dimension quality criteria have to be stored and after that the three dimensions have to be balanced according to its fulfillment of the quality criteria after each phase of the development. The advantage is a higher efficiency in development due to a more holistic approach which is better reflecting the interdependencies within a real production development process.