Abstract: Apparatus for processing a wafer-shaped article, the apparatus comprising a support configured to support the wafer-shaped article during a processing operation to be performed on the wafer-shaped article; wherein: the support comprises a support body and a plurality of gripping pin assemblies adapted and positioned relative to the support body for gripping the wafer-shaped article, wherein the gripping pin assemblies are rotatable between a gripping configuration in which the gripping pin assemblies are arranged to grip the wafer-shaped article, and a non-gripping configuration in which the gripping pin assemblies are not arranged to grip the wafer-shaped article; and the apparatus comprises a detector configured to directly or indirectly detect a configuration of the gripping pin assemblies.

Abstract: An assistant for turning at a junction or a roundabout or for cornering with a vehicle which is a commercial vehicle or a bus, the assistant suggests a suitable time to turn. The assistant detects a curb at least on a right side of the vehicle using at least one sensor, and suggest optically and/or acoustically in the vehicle a time to turn, resulting in a swept path of the vehicle that avoids contact with the curb.

Abstract: Apparatus for processing a wafer-shaped article, the apparatus comprising a support configured to support the wafer-shaped article during a processing operation to be performed on the wafer-shaped article; wherein: the support comprises a support body and a plurality of gripping pin assemblies adapted and positioned relative to the support body for gripping the wafer-shaped article, wherein the gripping pin assemblies are rotatable between a gripping configuration in which the gripping pin assemblies are arranged to grip the wafer-shaped article, and a non-gripping configuration in which the gripping pin assemblies are not arranged to grip the wafer-shaped article; and the apparatus comprises a detector configured to directly or indirectly detect a configuration of the gripping pin assemblies.

Abstract: A slit nozzle for dispensing liquid onto a surface of a wafer, comprises a nozzle body having a discharge opening whose length is from 10-100 mm and whose width is from 0.5-5 mm. The nozzle body has a dispensing chamber positioned upstream of the discharge opening and extending to the discharge opening, and a liquid distribution chamber positioned upstream of the dispensing chamber. The dispensing chamber and the liquid distribution chamber are in fluid communication with one another and are separated by a reduction section of the nozzle body whose cross-sectional area is at least 20% less than a cross-sectional area of each of the discharge opening and the liquid distribution chamber.

Abstract: A slit nozzle for dispensing liquid onto a surface of a wafer, comprises a nozzle body having a discharge opening whose length is from 10-100 mm and whose width is from 0.5-5 mm. The nozzle body has a dispensing chamber positioned upstream of the discharge opening and extending to the discharge opening, and a liquid distribution chamber positioned upstream of the dispensing chamber. The dispensing chamber and the liquid distribution chamber are in fluid communication with one another and are separated by a reduction section of the nozzle body whose cross-sectional area is at least 20% less than a cross-sectional area of each of the discharge opening and the liquid distribution chamber.

Abstract: In a method for controlling the driving speed of a vehicle that has a speed control device into which a set speed can be entered as driver command, a reference variable of the speed control device is varied within a specified or specifiable speed range of the set speed, based on an evaluation of a section of the road ahead of the driver and maintaining a minimum fuel usage in a first operating mode of the speed control device.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a device and a method for liquid treatment of a disc-like article comprising rotating a disc-like article, dispensing liquid onto the disc-like article when rotated, collecting liquid, which is flung off the disc-like article when rotated, providing a plate arranged parallel to the disc-like article and facing the disc-like article when rotated, and directing gas parallel to the plate across the plate.

Abstract: In a method for controlling the driving speed of a vehicle that has a speed control device into which a set speed can be entered as driver command, a reference variable of the speed control device is varied within a specified or specifiable speed range of the set speed, based on an evaluation of a section of the road ahead of the driver and maintaining a minimum fuel usage in a first operating mode of the speed control device.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a device and a method for liquid treatment of a disc-like article comprising rotating a disc-like article, dispensing liquid onto the disc-like article when rotated, collecting liquid, which is flung off the disc-like article when rotated, providing a plate arranged parallel to the disc-like article and facing the disc-like article when rotated, and directing gas parallel to the plate across the plate.

Abstract: In a method for providing road users with information about a route section which is traveled along by a motor vehicle before a dangerous situation, the position and the duration of travel of the motor vehicle are repeatedly sensed along the route section using a sensor system in the motor vehicle. The measured values of the sensor system are stored as route points if the angular difference, weighted with the distance traveled along since the route point last stored, between the current direction of travel and the direction of travel at the route point last stored exceeds a predefined threshold value. A route point is stored when a warning function in the motor vehicle is activated in the dangerous situation, and the position of at least one route point and the current position of the motor vehicle are passed on in a warning message to the road users in a limited surrounding area. These measures inform the road users quickly and comprehensively about dangerous situations in the road traffic.

Abstract: In a method for providing road users with information about a route section which is traveled along by a motor vehicle before a dangerous situation, the position and the duration of travel of the motor vehicle are repeatedly sensed along the route section using a sensor system in the motor vehicle. The measured values of the sensor system are stored as route points if the angular difference, weighted with the distance traveled along since the route point last stored, between the current direction of travel and the direction of travel at the route point last stored exceeds a predefined threshold value. A route point is stored when a warning function in the motor vehicle is activated in the dangerous situation, and the position of at least one route point and the current position of the motor vehicle are passed on in a warning message to the road users in a limited surrounding area. These measures inform the road users quickly and comprehensively about dangerous situations in the road traffic.