The invention concerns an electronic device, which includes a memory for storing data, a processor for processing data, and an output device for showing machine-readable code containing the data for reading using a reader device. The electronic device includes a data-transmission interface for arranging a data-transmission link with one or more external devices, to which the electronic device is to be arranged to act as a user interface. The invention also relates to a data-transmission system including the electronic device and a server.

The invention concerns an electronic device, which includes a memory for storing data, a processor for processing data, and an output device for showing machine-readable code containing the data for reading using a reader device. The electronic device includes a data-transmission interface for arranging a data-transmission link with one or more external devices, to which the electronic device is to be arranged to act as a user interface. The invention also relates to a data-transmission system including the electronic device and a server.

A vehicle including a bus and an electronic module. The bus line has at least two signal lines and a bus line coupling element. The electronic module has at least one transceiver component having a transceiver coupling element. The transceiver coupling element can be coupled to the bus line coupling element in order to be able to transmit data into the bus line or receive data from the bus line in a coupled state. The bus line coupling element and the transceiver coupling element are configured for contact-free coupling.

A vehicle including a bus and an electronic module. The bus line has at least two signal lines and a bus line coupling element. The electronic module has at least one transceiver component having a transceiver coupling element. The transceiver coupling element can be coupled to the bus line coupling element in order to be able to transmit data into the bus line or receive data from the bus line in a coupled state. The bus line coupling element and the transceiver coupling element are configured for contact-free coupling.

Disclosed herein are devices, methods, and systems related to a magnetron-target coupling that includes a target coupling flange, a shaft fixedly coupled to the target coupling flange on a face opposite the target coupling flange, and having a first linear bearing component on a face opposite the target coupling flange. The magnetron-target coupling also includes a communication interface having a first communication electrode and a second communication electrode that are electrically coupled to each other wherein the second communication electrode is fixedly attached to the target coupling flange on a side opposite the shaft, the target coupling flange being disposed between the first communication electrode and the second communication electrode. The first communication electrode is supported such that it may be moved toward and/or away from the second communication electrode.

An antenna system for a meter and/or other communication device, including a capacitive electric field source and an external antenna element. The capacitive electric field source is positioned within a dielectric cover and is electrically connected to an output port of a transceiver for forming an electric field indicative of the output signal. The external antenna element is separated from the capacitive electric field source by the dielectric cover and is configured for capacitively coupling to the capacitive electric field source and radiating electromagnetic radiation indicative of the output signal. The external antenna element then efficiently radiates and receives electromagnetic waves for wireless communications.

A remote control device includes: a housing; a central processor arranged in the housing and configured to control operations of the remote control device; a thermoelectric generator arranged in the housing and coupled to the central processor; a button module arranged in the housing and coupled to the central processor and the thermoelectric generator; and a communication module coupled to the central processor and the thermoelectric generator, wherein: the thermoelectric generator includes an electricity generator having two metal sheets made of different materials, the two metal sheets being connected to each other at two connection points and forming a closed loop circuit via the two connection points, and the electricity generator is configured to generate a thermoelectromotive force based on a temperature difference between the two connection points, and power the central processor, the button module, and the communication module using the thermoelectromotive force.

A remote control device includes: a housing; a central processor arranged in the housing and configured to control operations of the remote control device; a thermoelectric generator arranged in the housing and coupled to the central processor; a button module arranged in the housing and coupled to the central processor and the thermoelectric generator; and a communication module coupled to the central processor and the thermoelectric generator, wherein: the thermoelectric generator includes an electricity generator having two metal sheets made of different materials, the two metal sheets being connected to each other at two connection points and forming a closed loop circuit via the two connection points, and the electricity generator is configured to generate a thermoelectromotive force based on a temperature difference between the two connection points, and power the central processor, the button module, and the communication module using the thermoelectromotive force.

The present invention provides an electrode device, semiconductor device and a semiconductor system capable of accuracy detecting an object to be detected. According to one embodiment, the electrode device 11 is used for detecting the capacitance of the mutual capacitance system, and includes a reception electrode PR1, a transmission electrode PX1 arranged to face the reception electrode PR1, a transmission electrode PX2 arranged to face the reception electrode PR1 with the transmission electrode PX1 interposed therebetween, and a dielectric board 101 provided between the transmission electrode PX1 and the transmission electrode PX2 to fix the distance and the dielectric constant between the transmission electrode PX1 and the transmission electrode PX2.

The present invention provides an electrode device, semiconductor device and a semiconductor system capable of accuracy detecting an object to be detected. According to one embodiment, the electrode device 11 is used for detecting the capacitance of the mutual capacitance system, and includes a reception electrode PR1, a transmission electrode PX1 arranged to face the reception electrode PR1, a transmission electrode PX2 arranged to face the reception electrode PR1 with the transmission electrode PX1 interposed therebetween, and a dielectric board 101 provided between the transmission electrode PX1 and the transmission electrode PX2 to fix the distance and the dielectric constant between the transmission electrode PX1 and the transmission electrode PX2.