Abstract: An online transactional data processing (OLTP) system is provided that includes a relational database for storing transactional data, an OLTP application program for processing the transactional data, and a change log for storing a set of change documents that describe transformations performed on the transactional data by the OLTP application program. To correct a run of the OLTP application program, the set of change documents is used to re-establish the original state. A re-run of the OLTP application program may produce a new set of change documents in the random access memory (RAM) of the OLTP system. Further, the original set of change documents stored in the change log may be at least partly overwritten by the new set of change documents.

Abstract: Embodiments of a scissor lifting platform comprising at least two crossing lower scissor bars, at least two crossing upper scissor bars articulatedly connected to the lower scissor bars, and a lower joint connecting the two lower scissor bars with each other and an upper joint connecting the two upper scissor bars with each other. Furthermore, the scissor lifting platform comprises at least one lifting aggregate connected to the lower scissor bar or the upper scissor bar and at least one rail having at least one contact area and being supported on the upper scissor bars. The upper scissor bar is articulatedly connected to the at least one rail and the other one of the upper scissor bars is guided by the at least one rail so as to be movable in a longitudinal direction when the scissor lifting platform moves.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to a support arm for a lifting platform, comprising at least one relatively wide support arm and an extension arm telescopically slidable therein, the arms each having torsionally rigid and flexurally stiff hollow profiles, a support bearing at the rear end of the accommodating arm for the pivotable hinging connection to a lifting carriage of a column and a bearing foot at the free end of the respective extension arm. A cost-effective production of support arms in different sizes and shapes is obtained by cutting at least the accommodating arm from a steel panel blank and forming it into a hollow profile and providing it with at least one transverse reinforcement.

Abstract: Data processing methods and systems are provided. The data processing methods and systems may include providing a set of database tables in a data warehouse, each one of the database tables being assigned to an entity type and storing entities of its entity type, providing at least one application program for processing of classes of database tables, assigning at least one of the database tables to each one of the classes of database tables of the application program, and processing entities stored in the assigned database tables by the application program.

Abstract: The invention relates to a four post parking platform for motor vehicles, comprising two longitudinally directed platform tracks (20, 21) for receiving the vehicle, a front and rear transverse member (5, 6) which both are guided on their ends at the posts (1-4) in a vertically displaceable manner, flexible traction cords (27, 28, 28?) which are provided for engaging at the transverse members (5, 6) for raising and lowering the platform tracks and can be wound and unwound on spool bodies (60), a torsionally rigid shaft (19) for connecting the two spool bodies (60) to each other, and with an electrical drive assembly (15) as rotary drive for the two spool bodies (60) and the shaft (19). According to the invention, the drive assembly (15) is mounted to a vertically liftable and lowerable transverse member (6). The shaft (20) is aligned parallel to the platform tracks (20, 21) and rotatably mounted to the two transverse members (5, 6).

Abstract: Embodiments of a scissor lifting platform comprising at least two crossing lower scissor bars, at least two crossing upper scissor bars articulatedly connected to the lower scissor bars, and a lower joint connecting the two lower scissor bars with each other and an upper joint connecting the two upper scissor bars with each other. Furthermore, the scissor lifting platform comprises at least one lifting aggregate connected to the lower scissor bar or the upper scissor bar and at least one rail having at least one contact area and being supported on the upper scissor bars. The upper scissor bar is articulatedly connected to the at least one rail and the other one of the upper scissor bars is guided by the at least one rail so as to be movable in a longitudinal direction when the scissor lifting platform moves.

Abstract: Data processing systems and methods are provided having an on-line transaction processing (OLTP) database and an on-line analysis processing (OLAP) database. The OLAP and OLTP databases are synchronized periodically. In response to a user's query, OLAP cube data that is available in the OLAP database is complimented with data from the OLTP database for inclusion of up-to-date data into the on-line analysis processing.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a lifting device, particularly for motor vehicles, having a lifting unit and load-bearing functional elements, such as travel rails, stators, support arms, or the like. These load-bearing functional elements are made of extruded light metal hollow profiles having integrally formed reinforcements, whereby less expensive production as opposed to a conventional steel construction is achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting platform, in particular a column lifting platform, for motor vehicles, having at least one column which is fixedly anchored on the ground, having a lifting carriage which is guided in a vertically movable fashion on the respective column, having at least one longitudinally adjustable load-bearing arm which is articulatedly fastened to the lifting carriage and which has end-side supports, having a drive unit which is mounted at the top end of the respective column and having a gear train which is kinematically coupled to the drive unit and to the lifting carriage, characterized in that a guide rail which is aligned axially parallel to a load bearing spindle is fastened to the column, a rail head of which guide rail is engaged around with a sliding fit by a guide element.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention relates to a support arm for a lifting platform, comprising at least one relatively wide support arm (11) and an extension arm (12) telescopically slidable therein, the arms each having torsionally rigid and flexurally stiff hollow profiles, a support bearing (6) at the rear end of the accommodating arm (11) for the pivotable hinging connection to a lifting carriage (5) of a column (2) and a bearing foot (31a) at the free end of the respective extension arm (12). A cost-effective production of support arms in different sizes and shapes is obtained by cutting at least the accommodating arm (11) from a steel panel blank and forming it into a hollow profile and providing it with at least one transverse reinforcement (13).

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for data processing. As disclosed herein, such systems and methods may include providing a data model with a set of entity types and set of attributes for each entity type, providing customizing data for the data model, the customizing data indicating data sources for the attributes and describing data structures being provided by the data sources, querying the attribute data for at least a first attribute of the set of attributes of one of the entity types, determining from the customizing data, if a single data source for the first attribute data of the one of the entity types is available, if such a single data source is not available, determining at least first and second ones of the data sources which in combination comprise the first attribute data of the one of the entity types, generating a sub-query for each one of the at least first and second data sources, and combining the results of the sub-queries to provide a query result.

Abstract: The invention relates to a four post parking platform for motor vehicles, comprising two longitudinally directed platform tracks (20, 21) for receiving the vehicle, a front and rear transverse member (5, 6) which both are guided on their ends at the posts (1-4) in a vertically displaceable manner, flexible traction cords (27, 28, 28?) which are provided for engaging at the transverse members (5, 6) for raising and lowering the platform tracks and can be wound and unwound on spool bodies (60), a torsionally rigid shaft (19) for connecting the two spool bodies (60) to each other, and with an electrical drive assembly (15) as rotary drive for the two spool bodies (60) and the shaft (19). According to the invention, the drive assembly (15) is mounted to a vertically liftable and lowerable transverse member (6). The shaft (20) is aligned parallel to the platform tracks (20, 21) and rotatably mounted to the two transverse members (5, 6).

Abstract: Disclosed is a data processing system, such as a data warehouse, having a number of application programs that each require a certain class of input database tables. A class is defined by means of a set of predefined attributes that needs to be present in a database table in order to be used as an input database table for a given application program. A user may enter a combination database table by combining two or more database tables. The combination database tables are classified by means of the predefined attributes and the assignment of database tables and combination database tables to classes is entered into a mapping table.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing validity logic. The disclosed systems and methods may include receiving at least one data value, determining validity data corresponding to the received at least one data value, and providing the validity data corresponding to the received at least one data value. Furthermore, the disclosed systems and methods may include receiving at least one data value, receiving validity data corresponding to the received at least one data value, and determining, based on the received validity data, a validity value, the validity value indicating the validity of the received at least one data value.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing validity logic. The disclosed systems and methods may include receiving at least one data value, determining validity data corresponding to the received at least one data value, and providing the validity data corresponding to the received at least one data value. Furthermore, the disclosed systems and methods may include receiving at least one data value, receiving validity data corresponding to the received at least one data value, and determining, based on the received validity data, a validity value, the validity value indicating the validity of the received at least one data value.

Abstract: Disclosed is a data processing system, such as a data warehouse, having a number of application programs that each require a certain class of input database tables. A class is defined by means of a set of predefined attributes that needs to be present in a database table in order to be used as an input database table for a given application program. A user may enter a combination database table by combining two or more database tables. The combination database tables are classified by means of the predefined attributes and the assignment of database tables and combination database tables to classes is entered into a mapping table.

Abstract: Data processing systems and methods are provided having an on-line transaction processing (OLTP) database and an on-line analysis processing (OLAP) database. The OLAP and OLTP databases are synchronized periodically, e.g., during the night. In response to a user's query, OLAP cube data that is available in the OLAP database is complimented with data from the OLTP database for inclusion of up-to-date data into the on-line analysis processing.

Abstract: An online transactional data processing (OLTP) system is provided that includes a relational database for storing transactional data, an OLTP application program for processing the transactional data, and a change log for storing a set of change documents that describe transformations performed on the transactional data by the OLTP application program. To correct a run of the OLTP application program, the set of change documents is used to re-establish the original state. A re-run of the OLTP application program may produce a new set of change documents in the random access memory (RAM) of the OLTP system. Further, the original set of change documents stored in the change log may be at least partly overwritten by the new set of change documents.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for customizing objects, such as customization objects. Such systems and methods may include displaying names of one or more predefined parameter sets for a customization object which have been entered previously, displaying a first entry field for entering a name of an additional parameter set for the customization object, and displaying one or more second entry fields for entering the additional parameter set. With the disclosed systems and methods, a user may perform the customization either by selecting one of the names of the predefined parameter sets, or by entering an additional parameter set. In the later case, the user may have the option to enter a name for the additional parameter set.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for data processing. As disclosed herein, such systems and methods may include providing a data model with a set of entity types and set of attributes for each entity type, providing customizing data for the data model, the customizing data indicating data sources for the attributes and describing data structures being provided by the data sources, querying the attribute data for at least a first attribute of the set of attributes of one of the entity types, determining from the customizing data, if a single data source for the first attribute data of the one of the entity types is available, if such a single data source is not available, determining at least first and second ones of the data sources which in combination comprise the first attribute data of the one of the entity types, generating a sub-query for each one of the at least first and second data sources, and combining the results of the sub-queries to provide a query result.