Abstract: In a method for controlling a storage roller for storing sheet-type objects, in particular banknotes, between the wound layers of a belt-type film, which is spooled to and fro between a film drum, which is driven by a first motor and comprises a film reservoir roll, and a winding drum, which is driven by a second motor and stores the sheet-type objects, the tension of the film is controlled to a predefined set value.

Abstract: An augmented reality tool makes use of autocalibrated features for rendering annotations into images of a scene as a camera moves about relative to the scene. The autocalibrated features are used for positioning the annotations and for recovery of tracking, correspondences and camera pose. An improved method of autocalibration for autocalibrating structured sets of point features together is also described. The augmented reality tool makes use of manual, semi-automatic and automatic methods employing autocalibrated features.

Abstract: An interactive environment that is partially real and partially simulated. The environment may include a structure, at least one real, three-dimensional object, at least one computer-controlled display, at least one sensor, and a processing system in communication with the display and the sensor. The processing system may be configured to deliver a sequence of images to the display, the content of which may be a function of the interaction between the individual and the scene. The structure, real object and images on the display may cooperate to form a seamless and integrated scene. Construction in the form of a modular system is also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and techniques to implement augmented virtual environments. In one implementation, the technique includes: generating a three dimensional (3D) model of an environment from range sensor information representing a height field for the environment, tracking orientation information of image sensors in the environment with respect to the 3D model in real-time, projecting real-time video from the image sensors onto the 3D model based on the tracked orientation information, and visualizing the 3D model with the projected real-time video. Generating the 3D model can involve parametric fitting of geometric primitives to the range sensor information. The technique can also include: identifying in real time a region in motion with respect to a background image in real-time video, the background image being a single distribution background dynamically modeled from a time average of the real-time video, and placing a surface that corresponds to the moving region in the 3D model.

Abstract: A method for controlling a brake system for automotive vehicles including a vehicle speed control unit permitting the adjustment of a predetermined vehicle speed by way of an automatic intervention into brake control, wherein upon a braking request of the vehicle speed control unit and, simultaneously, a braking request of the driver the function of the vehicle speed control unit is deactivated, wherein the pressure (Px) introduced into the wheel brake due to the braking request of the vehicle speed control unit is reduced according to a predetermined function upon the braking request of the driver, wherein preferably a resulting brake pressure (Pres) is adjusted in the wheel brake of the vehicle which is determined by the formula Pres=PF+PX[1]−(PF*PX[1])/constant Z.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ball screw comprising a threaded nut, a threaded spindle, supporting rolling bodies, which are provided in the form of balls rotating inside thread grooves of the threaded nut as well as of the threaded spindle, and comprising a return area for the balls. In order to considerably reduce the manufacturing costs, especially by a non-cutting fabrication of the threaded nut, and to obtain a higher power density by homogenizing the contact area percentage of the ball screw, the threaded nut is comprised of a helically wound profile material according to the invention. The invention relates to a ball screw comprising a threaded nut (2), a threaded spindle (1), supporting rolling bodies (3), which are provided in the form of balls rotating inside thread grooves (5,4) of the threaded nut (2) as well as of the threaded spindle (1), and comprising a return area (6) for the balls (3).

Abstract: A banknote container for automated teller machines includes a base, two mutually parallel side walls, rear wall, front wall, cover and pressure-exerting slide, arranged in the bottom container part such that it can be adjusted parallel to the side walls. Arranged on the pressure-exerting slide is a switch for controlling a display device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for tracking camera pose using dynamically calibrated line features for augmented reality applications are disclosed. The dynamic calibration of the line features affords an expanded tracking range within the real environment and into adjacent, un-calibrated areas. Line features within a real environment are modeled with a minimal representation, such that they can be efficiently dynamically calibrated as a camera pose changes within the environment. A known camera pose is used to initialize line feature calibration within the real environment. Parameters of dynamically calibrated line features are also used to calculate camera pose. The tracking of camera pose through a real environment allows insertion of virtual objects into the real environment without dependencies on pre-calibrated landmarks.

Abstract: In an electronically controllable brake unit for automotive vehicles, including a pressure generating device for generating a hydraulic pressure and a drive unit, a particularly low-noise design that is optimized with respect to the reduction of radial forces on the motor bearing is achieved because the pressure generating device is an internal gear pump (4). Preferably, the internal gear pump (4) is designed as a cartridge and attached in the valve block (1) by way of a clinch-type connection.

Abstract: An augmented reality tool makes use of autocalibrated features for rendering annotations into images of a scene as a camera moves about relative to the scene. The autocalibrated features are used for positioning the annotations and for recovery of tracking, correspondences and camera pose. An improved method of autocalibration for autocalibrating structured sets of point features together is also described. The augmented reality tool makes use of manual, semi-automatic and automatic methods employing autocalibrated features.

Abstract: The use of terpenes for reducing the pheromone action on Lepidoptera and a method which allows terpenes to act on the habitat of the Lepidoptera are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensor unit, in particular for a pressure control device, comprising a carrier housing for holding several pressure sensors, wherein the carrier housing accepts the pressure sensors as a modular assembly that can be preliminarily tested and forms an independent subassembly preferably arranged between a first and second housing of the pressure control device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for actuating an automotive vehicle brake system of the type ‘brake-by-wire’, which comprises an actuating pedal and a travel simulator which cooperates with the brake pedal and whose simulator piston is in a force-transmitting connection with the actuating pedal and is preloaded by a spring, and which includes means of attenuating the movement of the simulator piston as a function of the actuating pedal travel. To achieve an effective attenuation, according to the present invention, the simulator piston (11) delimits a hydraulic chamber (12) which is connected to a second hydraulic chamber (4 or 14, respectively) by way of at least one variable flow resistance (16,17,18,19,20).

Abstract: An electronically controllable brake actuation system for motor vehicles is proposed, with a master brake cylinder (2), with a pressureless pressure medium reservoir (3), with a pressure source (20) which can be controlled by means of an electronic control unit (32), by means of which pressure can be applied to the wheel brakes (7, 8, 9, 10) of the vehicle, which can be connected by means of at least one hydraulic connection (11, 14), which can be shut off by means of a separating valve (12, 15), to the master brake cylinder (2), with a device (13, 33) for the recognition of the driver's wish to slow down, and with at least one separating piston arrangement (16) which is connected before the wheel brakes (7-10), where the first chamber (17) of this separating piston arrangement can be connected to the master brake cylinder (2), and its second chamber (19) can be connected through a valve device (27) to the pressure source (20) or to the pressure medium reservoir (3).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined service and parking brake system, especially for automotive vehicles, which includes a hydraulically clampable combined service and parking brake with a mechanical locking device. The mechanical locking device is electrically operable and thus satisfies in a simple fashion the parking function of the hydraulically clamped combined service and parking brake.

Abstract: In order to extend the measuring range and to reduce the Hook effect in an immunological method of determination of an antigen based on the principle of a sandwich assay it is preferable to use a method which is characterized in that the labelled detection molecule is an oligomer of a binding molecule selected from antibody or/and antibody fragment.

Abstract: An electronically controllable brake actuation system for motor vehicles is proposed, with a master cylinder actuated by means of an actuating pedal, said cylinder with brake pressure transducers driven by an electronic control unit, to which wheel brakes of the motor vehicle are directly connected and which are connectable with the master cylinder by means of hydraulic linkages that can be locked by valve devices, with at least one sensor device to recognize the drivers desired deceleration and also with at least one simulator chamber cooperating with the master cylinder. In order to improve the function of a system of this kind, in particular for ASR control processes, it is proposed through this invention that the valve devices be designed as electromagnetic valves driven by the electronic control unit and that the pressure-volume characteristic of the simulator chamber is independent of that of the wheel brakes.

Abstract: The setpoint generator according to the invention utilizes the information "pedal travel s" in combination with the information "pedal force p" by weighting them in input circuits 4,5 and summing up the corresponding partial setpoints p'.sub.s and p'.sub.p to form a setpoint p'.sub.Hz. Here, a countercurrent weighting takes place: If a small force acts on the pedal, the pedal travel is dominant; as the pedal force is growing, the latter is weighted more heavily. In this way, a smooth brake behavior is attained, whereby the comfort is enhanced and the wear of the employed components is reduced.

Abstract: A method of operation of an electronically controllable brake actuation system for anti-lock automotive vehicle brake systems employs a brake system which includes a master brake cylinder operable by an actuating pedal, braking pressure generators which are electromechanically operable by an electronic control unit. The braking pressure generators are directly connected to wheel brakes of a vehicle and are connectable to the master brake cylinder by way of hydraulic connections closable by valves that are electromagnetically operable by the electronic control unit. The system also includes at least one sensor device for identification of the driver wish for deceleration, and at least one simulator chamber interacting with the master brake cylinder. On commencement of a braking operation, a signal representative of the position of the master brake cylinder piston and a signal representative of the actuating speed occurring on the actuating pedal are produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pump, more particularly a radial piston pump, including at least two pump pistons (10) with an associated working chamber (13) each, wherein the working chambers (13) are connected to suction lines (4) by way of suction valve devices (8) and to a joint pressure line (5) by way of pressure valve devices (9), wherein at least one of the suction valve devices (8) opens during the pressure stroke in dependence on the pressure in one of the associated lines (4, 5), and wherein at least one of the suction valve devices (8) opens during the pressure stroke in dependence on the pressure in the pressure line (5).