Abstract: A code reading device for the parallel reading of a plurality of codes on a plurality of objects arranged next to one another is provided that has a camera unit having at least one camera head for recording an image of the objects, a control and evaluation unit that is configured to localize code zones of the codes in the image and to read the code information of the codes, and a display unit to present the image and to mark the read codes and/or objects having read codes, Here a hand reading unit for reading codes is provided to subsequently read codes not read by means of the camera unit and to transfer the subsequently read code information to the control and evaluation unit.

Abstract: A Pelton runner with a wheel disk and separately fabricated buckets (2), which may be cast or made from a solid block of material and secured detachably to the wheel disk (1), fastened by at least one screw (5) or at least one bolt. At least one screw or at least one bolt is designed as an expansion screw (5) or expansion bolt, where the expansion screw (5) or expansion bolt is subjected to controlled pre-stressing, and each bucket (2) has at least one expansion screw (5) or expansion bolt that is arranged perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the wheel disk (1) and secured to the wheel disk (1).

Abstract: A memory is configurable among a plurality of operational modes and types of interfaces. The operational modes may dictate the number of storage levels to be associated with each cell within the memory's storage matrix. Individual operational modes may be matched to individual interfaces, operated one at a time or in parallel.

Abstract: A memory is configurable among a plurality of operational modes and types of interfaces. The operational modes may dictate the number of storage levels to be associated with each cell within the memory's storage matrix. Individual operational modes may be matched to individual interfaces, operated one at a time or in parallel.

Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a memory device may include a memory layer and a MEMS layer. The memory layer may include an integrated circuit with a multiplexer and optionally a memory controller and a storage medium disposed on the integrated circuit where the storage medium includes chalcogenide islands as storage elements. The MEMS layer may include a movable MEMS platform having probes to connect selected chalcogenide islands via positioning of the MEMS platform. A high voltage source disposed external to the memory layer and the MEMS layer may provide a high voltage to a stator electrode on the memory layer and to a rotor electrode on the MEMS platform to control movement of the MEMS platform with respect to the storage medium. The memory device may be utilized in portable electronic devices such as media players and cellular telephones to provide a nonvolatile storage of information.