Abstract: A filter element analysis system for analyzing a filter element within a vehicle, the system including various filter sensors so as to provide information regarding various filter element parameters, a locator which configured provide vehicle position information such that conditions regarding the vehicle environment can be tracked and correlated to the location, as well as a means for transmitting information to a remote server for analysis and tracking of the filter element information with regard to environmental conditions such that a filter element status, remaining filter life, or particle load and replacement timeline can be calculated and updated so as to provide more accurate predictive models of the filter element conditions. As well as provide alerts regarding the need and scheduling of replacement or cleaning of a particular filter element.

Abstract: A sensor device comprises a sensitive element (1) and a support (2) for the sensitive element, the support having a surface (3) with an access opening (4) to the sensitive element (1). A layer of adhesive material (5) covers at least parts of the surface (3). A venting medium (6) extends over the entire surface (3) of the support (2) and the access opening (4) and is attached to the support (2) by the layer of adhesive material (5).

Abstract: A pressure sensor comprises a first substrate containing a processing circuit integrated thereon and a cap attached to the first substrate. The cap includes a container, a holder, and one or more suspension elements for suspending the container from the holder. The container includes a cavity and a deformable membrane separating the cavity and a port open to an outside of the pressure sensor. The container is suspended from the holder such that the deformable membrane faces the first substrate and such that a gap is provided between the deformable membrane and the first substrate which gap contributes to the port. Sensing means are provided for converting a response of the deformable membrane to pressure at the port into a signal capable of being processed by the processing circuit.

Abstract: In accordance with 37 C.F.R. §§1.72(b) and 1.121(b), please amend the abstract as follows: Operating element with a capacitive sensor, for activating a function display and/or backlighting system, for example in the case of approach, comprising the following: a button or pressure switch for a switching functionality, a layered film structure defining the operating surface, which is in operational engagement with the button or pressure switch in such a way that the button or pressure switch is actuated by pressing on the operating surface, characterized in that the layered film structure comprises at least one film, for example a polycarbonate film, and a conductive layer applied onto the film, preferably on the side of the film facing away from the operator, for providing at least one electrode of the capacitive sensor.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a telecommunications platform having a plurality of communications links of which only a portion of the links are enabled for use through the activation of a first base license key, comprising: a licensing framework for activating an upgrade license key to enable additional ones of the plurality of links; and a traffic monitoring element for measuring the traffic level of the platform and for generating data related to the measured traffic level when it is determined that the measured traffic level is indicative that the number of links used is greater than that provided for by the base license key.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for accommodating a packaged data carrier, particularly a CD or DVD, having a first accommodation space (6) for accommodating the packaged data carrier (1), and a second accommodation space (8) for accommodating print materials, a T-shirt, or the like, which is separated from the first accommodation space (6). According to the invention, the first accommodation space (6) has a holder to accommodate the packaged data carrier (1), and the second accommodation space (8) is separated from the first accommodation space (6) by means of a removable covering (10), whereby the two accommodation spaces (6, 8) have essentially the same base area dimensions.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a telecommunications platform having a plurality of communications links of which only a portion of the links are enabled for use through the activation of a first base license key, comprising: a licensing framework for activating an upgrade license key to enable additional ones of the plurality of links; and a traffic monitoring element for measuring the traffic level of the platform and for generating data related to the measured traffic level when it is determined that the measured traffic level is indicative that the number of links used is greater than that provided for by the base license key.