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20150226870 | ELECTRONIC SENSOR UNIT FOR DETECTING THE NONCONTACT ACTUATION OF A DOOR OR FLAP ON A MOTOR VEHICLE - An electronic motor vehicle sensor unit includes a housing, a control and evaluation device arranged in the housing, and at least one capacitive sensor electrode with a detection region (X, X′). The capacitive sensor electrode is coupled to the control and evaluation device and is arranged in the housing. The sensor unit further includes a lighting device with an illuminant that can emit an optical signal, wherein the lighting device is coupled to the control and evaluation device, and a target region (Y) identifying the detection region (X) can be marked outside the housing with the lighting device. The housing, the control and evaluation device, the at least one capacitive sensor electrode and the lighting device form an integrated assembly. | 08-13-2015 |
20150316680 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING THE CAPACITANCE OF A SENSOR ELECTRODE OF A PROXIMITY SENSOR - A method for evaluating a capacitance of a sensor electrode of a proximity sensor includes charging the electrode with a charge voltage. Simultaneously, a compensation capacitance is charged by coupling the compensation capacitance between a reference voltage and ground. The sensor electrode and the compensation capacitance are decoupled from voltage sources and a state of charge of the sensor electrode and of the compensation capacitance is maintained. The sensor electrode is coupled to the compensation capacitance and the charges are balanced; then decoupled from the compensation capacitance and the charge is maintained. The compensation capacitance is then coupled to an evaluation network. The charge of a hold capacitance in the evaluation network is reversed by a charge-reversal current which is dependent on the current flow of the compensation capacitance. The charge of the hold capacitance is evaluated after one or more such cycles. | 11-05-2015 |
20150330768 | CAPACITIVE SENSOR DEVICE WITH ASSOCIATED EVALUATION CIRCUIT - A capacitive sensor device includes a sensor electrode coupled to a first switch and coupleable either to a sensor operating voltage or to an evaluation circuit, configured as a power source circuit. A first current path is coupleable to the sensor electrode at an input end and to ground via a collector and emitter of a first transistor by an auxiliary resistor. A second current path is coupled to a reference potential at one end. A capacitor is coupled between the reference potential and a second transistor. A second auxiliary resistor is arranged in the second current path. The first transistor's base and collector are coupled to the base of the second transistor. A compensation capacitor has a first terminal coupled to the first current path and a second terminal couplable to a compensation voltage, to ground, or in a floating manner via a second switch. | 11-19-2015 |
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20100130410 | Neural regeneration peptides and methods for their use - Embodiments of this invention include novel peptides that can promote survival of neurons and other cell types. Other embodiments of this invention include the methods for the use of peptides to promote neuronal migration, neurite outgrowth, neuronal proliferation, neural differentiation, neuronal survival and/or trophoblast proliferation, trophoblast migration and trophoblase survival. NRP compounds may be administered directly to a subject or to a subject's cells by a variety of means including orally, intraperitoneally, intravascularly or indirectly via a replicable vehicle. NRP compounds can be formulated into pharmaceutically acceptable dosage forms for therapeutic use. Kits containing pre-determined doses of an NRP can be used to conveniently store, prepare and administer an NRP to a subject in need thereof. | 05-27-2010 |
20110098228 | SYNTHETIC ANALOGUES OF NEURAL REGENERATION PEPTIDES - Embodiments of this invention include synthetic compounds (NRP analogues) of peptides termed neural regeneration peptides (NRPs). NRP analogues are made by substituting amino acids in the native peptide sequence, modifying amino acids chemically, by replacing amino acids with synthetic moieties, by stabilizing β-turns, acetylation of terminal glycine residues or by cyclization. NRP analogues can be used to treat a variety of conditions involving degeneration of neural cells, and includes treating disorders of the nervous system, including peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, neurotoxin-induced neurodegeneration, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. | 04-28-2011 |
20110306557 | NEURAL REGENERATION PEPTIDES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE IN TREATMENT OF BRAIN DAMAGE - The invention discloses a family of neuronal migration-inducing, proliferation-promoting and neurite outgrowth promoting factors, termed NRP compounds, and provides compositions and methods for the use of NRP compounds in the treatment of brain injury and neurodegenerative disease. NRP-1 compounds induce neurons and neuroblasts to proliferate and migrate into areas of damage caused by acute brain injury or chronic neurodegenerative disease, such as stroke, trauma, nervous system infections, demyelinating diseases, dementias, and metabolic disorders. NRP compounds may be administered directly to a subject or to a subject's cells by a variety of means including orally, intraperitoneally, intravascularly, and directly into the nervous system of a patient. | 12-15-2011 |
20130231289 | SYNTHETIC ANALOGUES OF NEURAL REGENERATION PEPTIDES - Embodiments of this invention include synthetic compounds (NRP analogues) of peptides termed neural regeneration peptides (NRPs). NRP analogues are made by substituting amino acids in the native peptide sequence, modifying amino acids chemically, by replacing amino acids with synthetic moieties, by stabilizaing β-turns, acetylation of terminal glycine residues or by cyclization. NRP analogues can be used to treat a variety of conditions involving degeneration of neural cells, and includes treating disorders of the nervous system, including peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, neurotoxin-induced neurodegeneration, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. | 09-05-2013 |
20150307553 | SYNTHETIC ANALOGUES OF NEURAL REGENERATION PEPTIDES - Embodiments of this invention include synthetic compounds (NRP analogues) of peptides termed neural regeneration peptides (NRPs). NRP analogues are made by substituting amino acids in the native peptide sequence, modifying amino acids chemically, by replacing amino acids with synthetic moieties, by stabilizing β-turns, acetylation of terminal glycine residues or by cyclization. NRP analogues can be used to treat a variety of conditions involving degeneration of neural cells, and includes treating disorders of the nervous system, including peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, neurotoxin-induced neurodegeneration, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. | 10-29-2015 |
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20120178403 | EMERGENCY CALL REDIRECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are provided for connecting a caller to an alternate telephone number, such as 911, when a call to a private response center does not result in immediate assistance. In one example, when the call to the private response center does not connect, the communications device used to make the call may prompt the user to indicate that the call relates to an emergency, and the communications device may call the emergency services telephone number. Failure to connect may result when the call does not connect to a receiving party, or upon failure to timely reach a customer service representative. In another example, the call to the private response center may connect, but the private response center may signal the communications device that the call will not be handled immediately. The communications device may then prompt the user to indicate whether an alternate telephone number should be called. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178405 | EMERGENCY CALL REDIRECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are provided for connecting a caller to an alternate telephone number, such as 911, when a call to a private response center does not result in immediate assistance. In one example, when the call to the private response center does not connect, the communications device used to make the call may prompt the user to indicate that the call relates to an emergency, and the communications device may call the emergency services telephone number. Failure to connect may result when the call does not connect to a receiving party, or upon failure to timely reach a customer service representative. The communications device may prompt the user to indicate whether an alternate telephone number should be called. | 07-12-2012 |
20150111521 | EMERGENCY CALL PLACEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are provided for connecting a caller to an alternate telephone number, such as 9-1-1, when a call to a private response center does not result in immediate assistance, or when it is recognized by the private response center that emergency services are needed at the caller's location. In one example, when the call to the private response center does not connect, the private response center may explicitly reject the call, causing the calling device to take action to call an emergency services telephone number, if needed. In another example, the call to the private response center may reach a customer service representative who recognizes that emergency services are needed. A signal is then sent to the calling device causing the device to call 9-1-1 directly. | 04-23-2015 |
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20130057859 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE QUALITY OF MEASUREMENT RESULTS OF A SCATTERED LIGHT METER - A method for determining the quality of the measuring results of a scattered light meter for measuring the particle concentration in motor vehicle exhaust gases, which has at least one scattered light measuring chamber, at least one light source and at least one light sensor, includes the steps: determining the difference between two scattered light sensor signals, that were picked up in a reference state of the scattered light meter; determining the difference between two scattered light sensor signals, which were picked up in a used state of the scattered light meter; and comparing the difference of the signals picked up in the used state to the reference signal difference of the signals picked up in the reference state. | 03-07-2013 |
20130057860 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A SCATTERED LIGHT METER - A calibration apparatus for calibrating a scattered-light measuring device that is embodied to measure a particle concentration in motor vehicle exhaust gases, comprises at least one scattering body that has a number of scattering centers having a defined size and a defined mutual spacing. The scattering centers are disposed in such a way that the scattering body, upon irradiation with light from a light source, delivers scattered light having an intensity and a distribution predetermined by the scattering body. | 03-07-2013 |
20130182252 | SCATTERED LIGHT MEASURING METHOD - A scattered light method for measuring particle-dependent parameters of gases, in particular particle-dependent parameters of internal combustion engine exhaust gases or other colloids, includes introducing a particle-containing gas into a measuring chamber; emitting a light beam into the measuring chamber; receiving light scattered by the particles using at least two scattered light sensors, the scattered light sensors generating scattered light sensor signals, each being a function of the light received by the respective scattered light sensor; determining an average particle size from the scattered light sensor signals from at least two scattered light sensors and determining at least one further particle parameter from the previously determined average particle size and the scattered light sensor signals. | 07-18-2013 |