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An active light source operating system (10,11) for a vehicle (14) includes a light source (50) that generates an initial illumination beam (54). A selective attenuation filter (27,52) forms an emitted illumination beam (56), with an associated light attenuation matrix (32,33), in response to the initial illumination beam (54). A sensor (31) detects an object and generates an object detection signal. A controller (35) is coupled to the selective attenuation filter (27,52) and said sensor (31). The controller (35) attenuates a pixel (104) in the light attenuation matrix (32,33) in response to the object detection signal.

A rearview mirror for motor vehicles having a layer substrate and a coating applied onto the back thereof, includes a reflective mirror coating and an intermediate layer, which may be made of a semiconductor material, arranged between the reflective mirror coating and the layer substrate. The value of the coloring parameter C=√{square root over (a02+b02)} is greater than 5 and the color change ΔE resulting from a tilting of the rearview mirror by 45° from the perpendicular viewing angle as a function of the magnitude of the color value a0 according to CIE is not greater thanΔE≦½·(|a0|−8) wherein a0≦−20,ΔE≦6 wherein −20≦a0≦0, andΔE≦½·(a0+12), especially ≦½·(a0−3), preferably ≦⅓·(a0−3), advantageously ≦⅙·(a0−3), wherein a0≦0.The intermediate layer may be made of semiconductor material.

A method and apparatus adapted to sense the strength of ambient light and manage the internal light strength of a cooling device accordingly. If the ambient light is low the interior light is soft. In contrast, if the ambient light is high the interior light is strong. The method and the apparatus is further adapted to further manage the interior light variation and color in respect of predetermined criterion. The method and the apparatus is even further adapted to send a message or a signal to a remote computer or mobile phone in case of a predetermined criterion is not respected.

A hanger includes a display light bar and a hanging bar defining a support portion pivotally connected to the display light bar. The display light bar may be raised and lowered via the hinge pin. The display light bar defines a channel in which one or more LEDs may be arranged to emit lights of a desired color or colors, providing a method for identifying goods hung on the hanging bar at a distance. A tagger is provided at an opposed end of the display light bar for hanging a tagging plate providing additional information regarding the goods.

A continuous process for preparing a polyamide by reacting at least one aminonitrile with water comprises:(1) reacting at least one aminonitrile with water at a temperature from 90 to 400° C. and a pressure from 0.1 to 35x106 Pa in a flow tube containing a Brönsted acid catalyst selected from a beta-zeolite catalyst, a sheet-silicate catalyst or a titanium dioxide catalyst comprising from 70 to 100% by weight of anatase and from 0 to 30% by weight of rutile and in which up to 40% by weight of the titanium dioxide may be replaced by tungsten oxide to obtain a reaction mixture,(2) further reacting the reaction mixture at a temperature from 150 to 400° C. and a pressure which is lower than the pressure in step 1, in the presence of a Brönsted acid catalyst as in (1), the temperature and pressure being selected so as to obtain a first gas phase and a first liquid or a first solid phase or a mixture of first solid and first liquid phase, and the first gas phase is separated from the first liquid or the first solid phase or from the mixture of first liquid and first solid phase, and(3) admixing the first liquid or the first solid phase or the mixture of first liquid and first solid phase with a gaseous or liquid phase comprising water at a temperature from 150 to 370° C. and a pressure from 0.1 to 30x106 Pa to obtain a product mixture.

An active light source operating system (10,11) for a vehicle (14) includes a light source (50) that generates an initial illumination beam (54). A selective attenuation filter (27,52) forms an emitted illumination beam (56), with an associated light attenuation matrix (32,33), in response to the initial illumination beam (54). A sensor (31) detects an object and generates an object detection signal. A controller (35) is coupled to the selective attenuation filter (27,52) and said sensor (31). The controller (35) attenuates a pixel (104) in the light attenuation matrix (32,33) in response to the object detection signal.

A method for setting at least one parameter of a driver assistance device of a vehicle includes reading in concealment data which represent at least one property of at least one concealment object situated adjacent to a roadway in a surroundings of the vehicle. The method also includes ascertaining a concealment-related visual range from the vehicle in an area of the surroundings situated in the forward travel direction ahead of the vehicle, using the concealment data. Finally, the method includes adapting the at least one parameter as a function of the concealment-related visual range.

A hanger includes a display light bar and a hanging bar defining a support portion pivotally connected to the display light bar. The display light bar may be raised and lowered via the hinge pin. The display light bar defines a channel in which one or more LEDs may be arranged to emit lights of a desired color or colors, providing a method for identifying goods hung on the hanging bar at a distance. A tagger is provided at an opposed end of the display light bar for hanging a tagging plate providing additional information regarding the goods.

A method for setting at least one parameter of a driver assistance device of a vehicle includes reading in concealment data which represent at least one property of at least one concealment object situated adjacent to a roadway in a surroundings of the vehicle. The method also includes ascertaining a concealment-related visual range from the vehicle in an area of the surroundings situated in the forward travel direction ahead of the vehicle, using the concealment data. Finally, the method includes adapting the at least one parameter as a function of the concealment-related visual range.

A screening having a plurality of warp elements. The plurality of warp elements includes first and second warp elements each having a plurality of undulations oriented in any desired manner including but not limited to horizontal or vertical. At least one retaining member is operably associated with the plurality of warp elements to form an integral screen segment having a plurality of openings. The first warp element has at least one characteristic different from the second warp element to prevent blinding of the screen segment. The at least one characteristic affecting movement of the first warp element and the second warp element when the screen segment is used to classify material such that at least one of amplitude and frequency of movement of the first warp screening element is different from that of the second warp element when subjected to the same operating condition.

The invention relates to a multispectral imaging device including: a photosensitive detector DET made up of a matrix of pixels; an array of microlenses ML1, ML2, ML3 reproducing the matrix of pixels; and a filter module MF formed by a matrix of individual filters λ1, λ2, λ3 reproducing the matrix of pixels. The device is remarkable in that the array of microlenses is arranged directly in contact with the detector DET, and the filter module MF is made on a substrate SS that is put into contact with the array of microlenses.

A method and apparatus adapted to sense improper functioning of an appliance. If the appliance does not function properly, a signal is sent to warn of the improper functioning appliance.

The invention relates to a light emitter adapted for emitting light with a predefined angular color point distribution, to a method of use for a light emitter in video flash applications, in automotive headlight applications and / or in automotive lamp applications, and to a method, adapted for generating light with a predefined angular color point distribution. The light emitter is adapted for emitting light with a predefined angular color point distribution through an output and comprises a phosphor (2) and a pump source (1), wherein the pump source (1) is adapted for emitting pump light to at least part of the phosphor (2), and the phosphor (2) is adapted for emitting phosphor light by light conversion of absorbed pump light, and wherein a matching element (4) is provided which is arranged at least partly between the phosphor (2) and the output of the light emitter, and which is adapted for adjusting the ratio of the light intensity of the emitted phosphor light emitted by the phosphor (2) towards the output of the light emitter to the light intensity of the transmitted pump light going through the phosphor (2) towards the output of the light emitter. In this way, a versatile light emitter with a predefined angular color point distribution in conjunction with any desired angular light intensity distribution is provided at low costs.

A household appliance light, in particular a light for cooking devices like ovens, microwaves or steam cookers, the household appliance light including a LED configured as an illuminant; a light housing configured to be arranged at a wall of the household appliance; a light exit opening arranged in the light housing which is enclosed by a light permeable cover; a spacer element which is arranged between the LED and the light exit opening and which is arranged in front of a light outlet plane of the LED; and a reflection device which conducts light emitted by the LED to the cover, wherein the spacer element is a light conductor that is made from one uniform material, wherein the reflection device is a reflector which defines a reflector cavity, and wherein the light conductor is run into the reflector cavity.

A vehicle emergency light beam system for the purpose of coupling to a disabled vehicle in order to warn oncoming motorists with indirect lighting. The rear facing light utilizes a programmable plurality of light fixtures each of which is directed using a light visor extension in a manner that avoids blinding an approaching driver. The device can emit various light colors and modes such as strobe, flashing, or constant light making it versatile in the event of a breakdown no matter what time of day it is. The device may be removably coupleable to a vehicle or alternately integrated into a vehicle's body.

A screening or screen for use in classifying material. The screening includes a plurality of warp screening elements. Preferably, the plurality of warp screening elements is a plurality of warp wires. The plurality of warp screening elements includes a first warp screening element having a plurality of horizontal undulations. The plurality of warp screening elements further includes a second warp screening element. Preferably, one of the first warp screening element and the second warp screening element is a shaped wire having two substantially flat sidewalls. At least one retaining member is operably associated with the plurality of warp screening elements to form an integral screen segment having a plurality of openings for permitting material to be classified to pass through the openings. The first warp screening element has a cross-sectional height or shape different from the cross-sectional height or shape of the second warp screening element.

The invention relates to a multispectral imaging device including: a photosensitive detector DET made up of a matrix of pixels; an array of microlenses ML1, ML2, ML3 reproducing the matrix of pixels; and a filter module MF formed by a matrix of individual filters λ1, λ2, λ3 reproducing the matrix of pixels. The device is remarkable in that the array of microlenses is arranged directly in contact with the detector DET, and the filter module MF is made on a substrate SS that is put into contact with the array of microlenses.