Abstract: A method is provided for tracking a load when loading a vehicle. The load is provided with a load communication module and the vehicle includes, at an entrance, at least two entrance communication modules and, at a distance from the entrance and from the entrance communication modules, at least one vehicle communication module. The method includes, when the load is delivered to the vehicle, first communicating, by the load communication module with the at least two entrance communication modules and then communicating, by the load communication module with the vehicle communication module.

Abstract: A semiconductor component having at least one semiconductor component having a first electrical connector and at least one further electrical connector, a printed circuit board, and a prefabricated metal block group. The metal block group has a first metal block arranged between the semiconductor component and the printed circuit board, connected to a first electrical connector of the semiconductor component by a solder joint and connected to at least one conductor track of the printed circuit board by a further solder joint. The metal block group includes at least one further metal block interposed between the further electrical connection and the printed circuit board by a solder joint. The metal blocks of the prefabricated metal block group are arranged laterally next to one another and have their lateral outer surfaces partially or completely encased by an electrically insulating casing common to them.

Abstract: In order to provide a structural component (100) for a vehicle (102), in particular a bulkhead (104) for a road vehicle, for example for a passenger car (106), which can be produced simply and cost-effectively and preferably simultaneously meets requirements relating to weight reduction and structural integrity, according to the invention the structural component (100), in particular the bulkhead (104), comprises the following: a main body (108), which comprises one or more foamed portions (124) and one or more compact portions (130), the structural component (100) preferably also comprising one or more cover elements (126) which cover the main body (108) in one or more foamed portions (124) and/or in one or more compact portions (130).

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for generating personalized food guidance using predicted food hunger. Using the technologies described herein, instead of providing food guidance that is generalized for a group of individuals, personalized food guidance is provided that takes into account an individual's personalized responses to foods, including the predicted hunger of an individual. A nutritional service generates a hunger score that predicts a hunger level of an individual at a time (or for more than one time) after the individual has or is planning to consume food. The nutritional service uses the hunger score to generate the food guidance. Providing an individual with personalized food guidance can make choosing food easier and healthier.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for improving the accuracy of test data obtained outside of a clinical setting. Using the technologies described herein, different techniques can be utilized to analyze, score and adjust test data associated with one or more “at home” tests. In some examples, computing systems are utilized to generate quality scores indicating the accuracy of the test data associated with a particular biomarker. In other examples, an authorized user, such as a data manager can analyze the test data utilizing a user interface to generate scores and/or adjust the test data.

Abstract: A device measures forces in a sprung chassis of a single-axle or multi-axle vehicle, in the force transmission path between the superstructure and the axle. Spring elements arranged between the axle and the superstructure are each connected to the axle and/or to the superstructure via a load-bearing element. The load-bearing element is made of an elastically deformable plastic or of an elastomeric material, and incorporated within the load-bearing element there are electrically conductive elements that are mutually spaced apart and insulated from one another, and that are variable absolutely and/or relative to one another in their position or geometry by a deformation of the load-bearing element effected under load, and thereby generate a detectable electrical quantity that is proportional to the elastic deformation of the load-bearing element.

Abstract: Calibrating an unstable sensor of a mobile device. Systems and methods for calibrating a sensor of a mobile device determine a first estimated position of the mobile device without using any measurement from the sensor of the mobile device, generate a second estimated position of the mobile device using a measurement from the sensor, estimate a sensor error of the sensor using the first estimated position and the second estimated position, and use the sensor error to determine a calibration value for adjusting one or more measurements from the sensor.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for improving the accuracy of test data obtained outside of a clinical setting. Using the technologies described herein, different techniques can be utilized to analyze, score and adjust test data associated with one or more “at home” tests. In some examples, computing systems are utilized to generate quality scores indicating the accuracy of the test data associated with a particular biomarker. In other examples, an authorized user, such as a data manager can analyze the test data utilizing a user interface to generate scores and/or adjust the test data.

Abstract: Calibrating an unstable sensor of a mobile device. Systems and methods for calibrating a sensor of a mobile device determine a first estimated position of the mobile device without using any measurement from the sensor of the mobile device, generate a second estimated position of the mobile device using a measurement from the sensor, estimate a sensor error of the sensor using the first estimated position and the second estimated position, and use the sensor error to determine a calibration value for adjusting one or more measurements from the sensor.

Abstract: A method for determining an axle load and a suspension system are configured for a vehicle having at least one leaf spring connected at its ends in spring holders of a vehicle body and connected in its central region to a chassis of the vehicle. The following steps are performed: measuring a measurement distance of the vehicle body relative to the chassis; determining whether there is currently a loading or unloading process of the vehicle, determining a relevant hysteresis curve of a pre-stored hysteresis field depending on the determination of a loading or unloading process, and determining a current axle load projection value from the measurement distance and the relevant hysteresis curve. A loading process criterion and an unloading process criterion may be considered. The determined axle load projection value thus serves as a projected or estimated axle load. Furthermore, the hysteresis field can be updated.

Abstract: A manifold plate for a manifold for supplying thermoplastic plastic melt to at least one extrusion head for producing a preform is disclosed. The manifold plate includes: a first plate side and a second plate side, a distribution groove incorporated in the first plate side and extending in a plate plane of the first plate side, and at least one connecting channel adjoining the distribution groove, which is worked into the manifold plate and ends at an outlet opening in the second plate side. The manifold plate is characterized in that the at least one connecting channel is milled into the manifold plate and, in the flow direction, has a course which is curved at least in sections towards the second plate side. A manifold, an extrusion assembly and a method for manufacturing a manifold plate are also disclosed.

Abstract: A dental lighting system (10) for selectively illuminating a treatment site (12) on a patient sitting on a treatment chair (14). The system includes at least one monitoring device (32, 32?) configured to determine characteristics of a treatment site (12) on a patient and at least one lighting unit (22, 24) configured to generate an illuminated area (34) onto the treatment site (12) by emitting a first light beam (36) in an upright state in which the treatment chair (14) is in an upright position and by emitting a second light beam (38) in a lying state in which the treatment chair (14) is in a lying position. The at least one lighting unit (22, 24) is configured to set a shape of the illuminated area (34) based on the characteristics of the treatment site (12).

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed herein for generating personalized food guidance using predicted food responses. Using the technologies described herein, instead of providing food guidance that is generalized for a group of individuals, personalized food guidance is provided that takes into account an individual's personalized responses to foods, such as the individual's glucose and fat responses, the individual's micro biome, the individual's overall health, potential health risks for the individual, and/or other data associated with the individual. Providing an individual with personalized food guidance can make choosing food easier and healthier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous polymer latexes of film-forming copolymers which are suitable as binders in waterborne coating compositions, and are obtainable by aqueous emulsion polymerisation of ethylenically unsaturated monomers M, which comprise •20 to 95% by weight, based on the total amount of monomers M, of at least one monomer M1, which is selected from isobutyl acrylate and isoamyl acrylate and mixtures thereof; •0 to 55% by weight, based on the total amount of monomers M, of at least one monomer M2, which is selected from ethyl acrylate, n-propyl acrylate, n-butyl acrylate, n-pentyl acrylate, C6-C20-alkyl esters of acrylic acid and C5-C20-alkyl esters of methacrylic acid and mixtures thereof; •5 to 50% by weight, based on the total amount of monomers M, of at least one monomer M3, which is selected from tert-butyl acrylate, C1-C4-alkyl esters of methacrylic acid, C5-C20-cycloalkyl esters of acrylic acid, C5-C20-cycloalkyl esters of methacrylic acid, C5-C20-cycloalkylmethyl esters of acryli

Abstract: An exhaust muffler for an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes a muffler housing (12) with an outer shell (14) enclosing a muffler interior (22), through which exhaust gas can flow. An inner shell (54) is arranged in the muffler interior (22) and covers the outer shell (14) in at least some areas on an inner side (52) facing the muffler interior (22).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection fitting (102) for a valve coupling and/or measuring or test coupling (2) for fluid systems for detecting working pressures of fluid media, the coupling (2) comprising a coupling bushing (6) which is subject to operating pressure in the installed state and which has a connection part (16) and a borehole (10) in which a spring-loaded and mechanically actuatable non-return valve (32) is arranged, the valve body (18) of which, in the non-actuated state, is supported on a valve seat (52), the connection fitting (102) having an opening pin (114) having a more particularly circular, closed contact surface for the valve (32) and at least one passage (118) extending laterally to the contact surface, through which passage a connection can be established between the connection fitting (102) and the valve coupling and/or measuring or test coupling (2).

Abstract: A discharge apparatus for discharging energy includes a control board, a carrier board, a connecting device, and a discharge resistor. The control board is designed to control an electrical appliance for a vehicle. The carrier board has an electrically conductive interface. The connecting device is electrically conductive and is formed so as to electrically connect the interface to the control board. The discharge resistor is arranged in or on the carrier board and is electrically connected to the interface. In addition, the discharge resistor is designed to discharge the energy when the interface is electrically connected to the control board.

Abstract: A device for coupling a towing vehicle to a trailer vehicle of a vehicle combination, where the towing vehicle has a trailer coupling and the trailer vehicle has a drawbar. A measurement device is configured to measure forces and/or torques between the towing vehicle and the trailer vehicle has a two-part support with a first and second support components. The first support component has at least two measurement arms which extend radially and are symmetrically offset relative to one another. A strain gauge rosette is on each measurement arm. The second support component has counter-arms which extend radially and which correspond in number and arrangement to the measurement arms. The two support components can be attached firmly to one another and to the trailer coupling or to the drawbar. Also disclosed is a measurement-data capture and evaluation unit.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to the control and utilization of multiple sensors within a device. For an example, motion of a device may be detected in response to receipt of a signal from a first sensor disposed in the device, and a power state of a second sensor also disposed in the device may be changed in response to detected motion.

Abstract: A component comprising a first outer region (11), at least one intermediate region (13) and a second outer region (12). The outer regions (11, 12) have a higher density and/or a higher elastic modulus than the at least one intermediate region (13). A polymer composition (21) can, preferably, be injected into the component (1) such that a mechanical connection (41) is fixed or can be fixed in the polymer composition (21). A method, a kit and the use thereof are also disclosed.