Abstract: A high-resolution positioning device has a stator and a rotor, a coil array, arranged on the stator, and having at least three groups of flat coils, wherein each group has at least two single coils and the coil array encloses a free space on the stator, also having permanent magnetically-excited circuits that are situated on, against or in the rotor and form a magnet array which likewise encloses a free space, wherein the free spaces accommodate a position measuring system which has a measuring head having sensors, and an area scale. The device is in the form of a freely suspended, magnetically controlled six-dimensional drive, wherein the measuring head is situated in the coil array free space and the area scale is situated in the magnet array free space, and the rotor is free of drive-related electrical or electronic and, in this regard, live parts.

Abstract: In a culture/exposure device, in particular for cell and/or bacteria cultures, having receptacles (10, 12, 14) for culture containers (11, 13, 15) in a base body (4) and having a flow guide, which has an inlet (20), for supplying a test atmosphere to the culture container (11, 13, 15), it is provided that the device is constructed from a plurality of modules (6, 8, 16, 18, 36) and that the modules be connected to one another so as to be easily releasable from one another.

Abstract: A system for presenting video images from a vehicle environment includes taking video images of the vehicle environment, detecting sensor data of the vehicle environment or the vehicle, processing the sensor data, recognizing objects in the video images, and visualizing the processed sensor data in the displayed video images by changing the representation of recognized objects in the displayed video images.

Abstract: Apparatus for thread testing, comprising at least one plug gauge (6) for testing a thread (8), the plug gauge being adapted for connecting with a machine axis (2) of a machine tool (1) and a displacement sensor (12) connectable with the at least one plug gauge (6) and the machine axis (2) for determining a maximum path (23) which the plug gauge (6) may be screwed into thread (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-resolution positioning device having a stator and a rotor, a coil array, arranged on the stator, having at least three groups of flat coils, wherein each group has at least two single coils and the coil array encloses a free space on the stator, also having permanent magnetically-excited circuits that are situated on, against or in the rotor and form a magnet array which likewise encloses a free space, wherein the free spaces accommodate a position measuring system which has a measuring head having sensors, and an area scale. According to the invention, the device is in the form of a freely suspended, magnetically controlled six-dimensional drive, wherein the measuring head is situated in the coil array free space and the area scale is situated in the magnet array free space, and the rotor is free of drive-related electrical or electronic and, in this regard, live parts.

Abstract: A video compression system processes images captured from a video camera mounted to a vehicle. Vehicle-mounted sensors generate vehicle motion information corresponding to a current state of motion of the vehicle. An optical flow estimation circuit estimates apparent motion of objects within a visual field. A video encoder circuit in communication with the optical flow estimation circuit compresses the video data from the video camera based on the estimated apparent motion.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for recognizing an object in an image are provided, in which the object is recognized by evaluation of both image data and digital map information that corresponds to an area represented by the image. Evaluation of the image data and the digital map information may involve various methods of evaluation including cross-checking, in which the digital map information is utilized to verify correct object recognition in the image data; prediction, in which digital map information is utilized to predict a feature of an object to facilitate object recognition in the image data; or modeling in which a generic model of an object is compared with the image data.

Abstract: A system for processing an image of a surrounding of a vehicle is provided. The system includes an image generator that is configured for generating an image, the image having at least a first and a second portion. The first and second portions of the image differ from each other and the first portion of the image is generated for further processing earlier than the second portion of the image. Additionally, the system includes an image processor for processing the first and second portions of the image, where the image processor is configured for processing the first portion of said image while awaiting for the second portion of the image to become available to the image processor.

Abstract: The invention is based on the object of improving the installation and maintenance of lighting systems and of presenting a light segment and a lighting system which are adapted thereto in terms of design. This object is achieved by a method for changing the status of light segments 3 in a lighting system 1, the light segments 3 being connected to one another via a serial data connection 6, the status change comprising the following steps: the serial data connection 6 is interrupted in or at the light segments 3; an item of status change information is transmitted to a first light segment 3 I via the serial data connection 6; the serial data connection 6 is restored in the first light segment 3 I; an item of status change information is transmitted to a second light segment 3 II via the serial data connection.

Abstract: Apparatus for thread testing, comprising at least one plug gauge (6) for testing a thread (8), the plug gauge being adapted for connecting with a machine axis (2) of a machine tool (1) and a displacement sensor (12) connectable with the at least one plug gauge (6) and the machine axis (2) for determining a maximum path (23) which the plug gauge (6) may be screwed into thread (8).

Abstract: In a culture/exposure device, in particular for cell and/or bacteria cultures, having receptacles (10, 12, 14) for culture containers (11, 13, 15) in a base body (4) and having a flow guide, which has an inlet (20), for supplying a test atmosphere to the culture container (11, 13, 15), it is provided that the device is constructed from a plurality of modules (6, 8, 16, 18, 36) and that the modules be connected to one another so as to be easily releasable from one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for testing threads comprising a thread plug gauge (11) which can be screwed into a thread (2) tapped by a machine tool, and a connecting member (14) with which the apparatus (10) can be exchangeably arranged at a tool spindle (20) of the tool machine, and wherein a sliding clutch (12) is arranged between the thread plug gauge (11) and the connecting member (14). The invention relates furthermore to a method in which signals (100) from one or more signals transmitters which are related to screwing-in the thread plug gauge are acquired, in which a reference curve (210) of signals related to screwing the thread plug gauge into a reference thread is stored, and in which the reference curve (210) and/or a curve or magnitude derived therefrom is compared with the signals (100) and/or a curve or magnitude derived therefrom.

Abstract: A system for presenting video images from a vehicle environment includes taking video images of the vehicle environment, detecting sensor data of the vehicle environment or the vehicle, processing the sensor data, recognizing objects in the video images, and visualizing the processed sensor data in the displayed video images by changing the representation of recognized objects in the displayed video images.

Abstract: A system for processing an image of a surrounding of a vehicle is provided. The system includes an image generator that is configured for generating an image, the image having at least a first and a second portion. The first and second portions of the image differ from each other and the first portion of the image is generated for further processing earlier than the second portion of the image. Additionally, the system includes an image processor for processing the first and second portions of the image, where the image processor is configured for processing the first portion of said image while awaiting for the second portion of the image to become available to the image processor.

Abstract: A video compression system processes images captured from a video camera mounted to a vehicle. Vehicle-mounted sensors generate vehicle motion information corresponding to a current state of motion of the vehicle. An optical flow estimation circuit estimates apparent motion of objects within a visual field. A video encoder circuit in communication with the optical flow estimation circuit compresses the video data from the video camera based on the estimated apparent motion.

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for recognizing an object in an image are provided, in which the object is recognized by evaluation of both image data and digital map information that corresponds to an area represented by the image. Evaluation of the image data and the digital map information may involve various methods of evaluation including cross-checking, in which the digital map information is utilized to verify correct object recognition in the image data; prediction, in which digital map information is utilized to predict a feature of an object to facilitate object recognition in the image data; or modeling in which a generic model of an object is compared with the image data.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for testing threads comprising a thread plug gauge (11) which can be screwed into a thread (2) tapped by a machine tool, and a connecting member (14) with which the apparatus (10) can be exchangeably arranged at a tool spindle (20) of the tool machine, and wherein a sliding clutch (12) is arranged between the thread plug gauge (11) and the connecting member (14). The invention relates furthermore to a method in which signals (100) from lo one or more signals transmitters which are related to screwing-in the thread plug gauge are acquired, in which a reference curve (210) of signals related to screwing the thread plug gauge into a reference thread is stored, and in which the reference curve (210) and/or a curve or magnitude derived therefrom is compared with the signals (100) and/or a curve or magnitude derived therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a culture/exposure device for accommodating cultures (72), comprising a system for subjecting the accommodated culture (72) to the action of a gaseous medium. The inventive device also comprises a mechanical flow guide (40) provided with an entry (42) for introducing the gaseous medium into the flow guide (40) and with an exit opening (44) that discharges above the surface of the culture (72). The flow guide (40) forcibly guides the gaseous medium. The invention is characterized in that the inner surface of the exit opening (44) of the flow guide (40) opens in a trumpet-like manner in the direction of flow. In addition, an intake tube (74, 74?) having an intake opening (76) for drawing in the gaseous medium is connected to the flow guide (40) and is characterized in that the inner surface of its intake opening (76) opens in a trumpet-like manner counter to the direction of flow.

Abstract: A culturing device having one or more culture containers adapted to receive and to discharge a culture medium or nutrient solution is disclosed. The device has a cell culture insert removably received in each of the one or more containers. The device also has at least one supply mechanism for introducing the culture medium into each of the one or more culture containers and for discharging the culture medium from the one or more containers. The device also has at least one level sensor that is arranged to sense a level of the culture medium for the one or more culture containers. The at least one sensor controls the supply mechanism as a function of an output signal from the level sensor that represents the level of the culture medium. The device can carry out a submerged nutrient supply and a basal nutrient supply of cell or tissue cultures in a single culturing device. The device can be adapted to periodically alternate between the submerged and the basal supply condition.

Abstract: Bending elements for the triggering indicator of a belt tensioner.The triggering indicator for belt tensioners in motor vehicles includes a helical bending element made of a thermoplastic material such as polyamide, polyester or polyacetal.