@article{HerrmannBrunnerLaubmeier, author = {Herrmann, Frank and Brunner, Stephan and Laubmeier, Franz}, title = {Optimierung des Arbeitsablaufes von Lieferantenanfragen unter Entwicklung eines Webportals und weiteren Neuerungen im ERP-System FactWork}, series = {Anwendungen und Konzepte der Wirtschaftsinformatik online}, volume = {13}, journal = {Anwendungen und Konzepte der Wirtschaftsinformatik online}, publisher = {AKWI}, doi = {10.26034/lu.akwi.2021.3304}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-30626}, pages = {19 -- 26}, abstract = {Effiziente Arbeitsabl{\"a}ufe sind f{\"u}r profitable Unternehmen von zentraler Natur. ERP-Systeme k{\"o}nnen betreffenden Firmen dahingehend helfen, besagte Arbeitsabl{\"a}ufe entsprechend abzubilden und nach M{\"o}glichkeit auch zu automatisieren. In dieser Arbeit sollen die notwendigen Schritte zur Bearbeitung einer Lieferantenanfrage prim{\"a}r durch eine Weboberfl{\"a}che zur automatisierten R{\"u}ckf{\"u}hrung eingehender Angebote, sowie weiteren Verbesserungen, optimiert werden, was eine Erh{\"o}hung der Produktivit{\"a}t, eine Verminderung des Zeitaufwandes, und damit auch eine Reduzierung der Personalkosten zur Folge hat.}, language = {de} } @article{HerrmannKirschnerKleinertetal., author = {Herrmann, Frank and Kirschner, Jan Michael and Kleinert, Thomas and Fritzsche, Harald}, title = {Big Data im Bereich der technischen Sauberkeit}, series = {Anwendungen und Konzepte der Wirtschaftsinformatik (AKWI)}, journal = {Anwendungen und Konzepte der Wirtschaftsinformatik (AKWI)}, number = {13}, publisher = {Hochschule}, address = {Luzern}, issn = {2296-4592}, doi = {10.26034/lu.akwi.2021.3296}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-30550}, pages = {34 -- 42}, abstract = {Dieses Projekt befasst sich mit Fragestellungen zur Anwendung von k{\"u}nstlicher Intelligenz im Bereich der Technischen Sauberkeit. Durch Literaturforschungen, die einen Ablauf nach Fettke 2006 haben, werden KI-Anwendungen gesucht, die bereits im Zusammenhang mit der Technischen Sauberkeit verwendet werden. Die Forschungen konnten zw{\"o}lf Literaturquellen ermitteln. Durch diese Literaturanalyse wurde festgestellt, dass 91 Prozent CV (Computer Vision) zur Partikelerkennung verwenden. Aus diesem Grund wurde anschließend ein CV Modell zur Partikelerkennung implementiert. Durch die Konfusionsmatrix konnte eine Treffergenauigkeit von 82 Prozent festgestellt werden. Daraus folgt, dass eine Partikelklassifikation m{\"o}glich ist. Abschließend wurde eine weitere Literaturforschung zu Text Mining Applikationen durchgef{\"u}hrt, da der Bereich der Qualit{\"a}tsanalyse im Monitoring laut Aufgabenstellung eingezogen werden sollte. In dieser konnte kein positives Ergebnis erzielt werden, da speziell nach fertigen Anwendungen gesucht wurde, die Analysetexte im Bereich der technischen Sauberkeit kategorisieren k{\"o}nnen.}, language = {de} } @article{MuellerRueckJobstetal., author = {M{\"u}ller, Max and R{\"u}ck, Thomas and Jobst, Simon and Pangerl, Jonas and Weigl, Stefan and Bierl, Rudolf and Matysik, Frank-Michael}, title = {An Algorithmic Approach to Compute the Effect of Non-Radiative Relaxation Processes in Photoacoustic Spectroscopy}, series = {Photoacoustics}, volume = {26}, journal = {Photoacoustics}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.pacs.2022.100371}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-39935}, abstract = {Successful transfer of photoacoustic gas sensors from laboratory to real-life applications requires knowledge about potential cross-sensitivities towards environmental and gas matrix changes. Multi-dimensional calibration in case of cross-sensitivities can become very complex or even unfeasible. To address this challenge, we present a novel algorithm to compute the collision based non-radiative efficiency and phase lag of energy relaxation on a molecular level (CoNRad) for photoacoustic signal calculation. This algorithmic approach allows to calculate the entire elaxation cascade of arbitrarily complex systems, yielding a theoretical photoacoustic signal. In this work the influence of varying bulk compositions, i.e. nitrogen (N2), oxygen (O2) and water (H2O) on the photoacoustic signal during methane (CH4) detection is demonstrated. The applicability of the algorithm to other photoacoustic setups is shown exemplary by applying it to the relaxational system investigated in [1]. Hayden et al. examined the effect of water on photoacoustic carbon monoxide (CO) detection.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MelekhovAbbLechneretal., author = {Melekhov, Evgeny and Abb, Valerius and Lechner, Alfred and Kammler, Martin}, title = {Development of a glass-fiber-based spectrometer for the determination of drug residues in groundwater}, series = {Tagungsband 2. Symposium Elektronik und Systemintegration ESI 2020 "Intelligente Systeme und ihre Komponenten: Forschung und industrielle Anwendung"}, booktitle = {Tagungsband 2. Symposium Elektronik und Systemintegration ESI 2020 "Intelligente Systeme und ihre Komponenten: Forschung und industrielle Anwendung"}, editor = {Ivanov, Artem and Bicker, Marc and Patzelt, Peter}, isbn = {978-3-9818439-4-1}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:860-opus4-2174}, pages = {101 -- 109}, abstract = {Within the scope of this project, a portable measuring device has been developed which enables a cost-effective analysis of organic substances from ppm to sub-ppm range, such as drug residues in groundwater. The measurement is carried out by means of a surface-enhanced Raman scattering effect (SERS effect) and an exchangeable sensor head. The sensor head used is a nanostructured optical glass fiber glued into a fiber cannula. The tip of the fiber has been processed to act as a SERS cell. The fiber cannula is connected to a freely movable patch cable by using an adapter. Para-thiocresol is used to characterize the SERS cells.}, language = {en} } @techreport{AndratschkeCeulloDawoudetal., author = {Andratschke, Christin and Ceullo, Laura and Dawoud, Belal and Draeger, Susan and Gerdes, Thorsten and Giebisch, Matthias and Grießhammer, Peter and Haas, Katharina and Haug, Sonja and Helling, Dominik and Kominis, Lena and Lang, Christian and Malz, Sebastian and Melzl, Johannes and Michlbauer, David and M{\"u}hlberger, Thomas and Nagl, Klaus and Preis, Michael and Rechenauer, Christian and Riederer, Michael and R{\"u}ckerl, Alexander and Saller, Tobias and Schnabl, Andreas and Stadler, Michael and Steffens, Oliver and Steininger, Peter and Stelzl, Andr{\´e} and Toutouly, Lovis and Trauner, Matthias and Vetter, Miriam and Walbrunn, Johannes and Weber, Karsten and Zielbauer, Lukas}, title = {MAGGIE: Energetische Modernisierung des genossenschaftlichen Wohnquartiers Margaretenau in Regensburg}, editor = {Steffens, Oliver}, address = {Regensburg}, isbn = {978-3-96256-100-0}, doi = {10.35096/othr/pub-5335}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-53354}, pages = {XVIII, 462 S.}, abstract = {Im Projekt MAGGIE wurden f{\"u}r das genossenschaftliche historische Stadtquartier „Margaretenau" in Regensburg Musterl{\"o}sungen f{\"u}r energieoptimiertes Wohnen mit innovativen Wandaufbauten aus solaraktiven Baukonstruktionen und einer vorhersagebasierten Versorgungstechnologie erforscht. Dazu wurde ein bestehendes Wohngeb{\"a}ude als Demonstrations- und Versuchsobjekt mit einem neuartigen, besonders effizienten Hybridsystem aus W{\"a}rmepumpentechnologie und Kraft- W{\"a}rme-Kopplung ausgestattet und untersucht, erg{\"a}nzt durch eine dynamische W{\"a}rmelogistik zur Verringerung von Verteilungsverlusten. Das System wurde durch ein neu entwickeltes, allgemein einsetzbares Planungs-, Optimierungs- und Steuerungstool ausgelegt und im Betrieb geregelt. Die in Echtzeit laufende Nachoptimierung des Systems w{\"a}hrend des Betriebs greift dabei auf reale Monitoringdaten zu. Die Einbindung von Nutzerbedarfsprofilen, Stromb{\"o}rse und Wetterdaten in die Steuerung gestattet einen dynamischen und perspektivischen Anlagenbetrieb zur Maximierung der Solar- und Umweltw{\"a}rme-Anteile der Energieversorgung und leistet damit einen wirksamen Beitrag zu einem emissionsarmen, klimafreundlichen Geb{\"a}udebetrieb. F{\"u}r die denkmalgerechte Modernisierung der historischen Fassaden wurde ein solaraktives und solaradaptives Außenputzsystem entwickelt und in der Realit{\"a}t getestet. Am Bestandsgeb{\"a}ude kam anstelle eines W{\"a}rmed{\"a}mmverbundsystems ein innovativer D{\"a}mmputz mit Mikrohohlglaskugeln zum Einsatz. Die Skalierbarkeit erlaubt eine abschnittsweise Modernisierung des gesamten Ensembles {\"u}ber mehrere Jahre. Durch die hohe Energieeffizienz wird die Warmmiete f{\"u}r die Bewohner der genossenschaftlichen Siedlung durch die Modernisierungsmaßnahmen nicht erh{\"o}ht, so dass auch nach der Modernisierung ein bezahlbares Wohnen sichergestellt wird.}, subject = {Altbaumodernisierung}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{SchererVitzthumeckerBierl, author = {Scherer, Leo and Vitzthumecker, Thomas and Bierl, Rudolf}, title = {Capacitive PCB sensor for the detection of insects in intelligent traps}, series = {Applied Research Conference 2022 Conference Proceedings: 4th July 2022, University of Applied Sciences Ansbach (Onsite Conference)}, booktitle = {Applied Research Conference 2022 Conference Proceedings: 4th July 2022, University of Applied Sciences Ansbach (Onsite Conference)}, editor = {Uhl, Christian and Walter, Michael and Stiehl, Annika}, publisher = {Hochschule Ansbach}, address = {Ansbach}, doi = {10.25929/qbwt-zf40}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-55837}, pages = {519 -- 523}, abstract = {Reliable and fast detection of pest in the food processing and pharmaceutical industry is crucial to ensure hygienically safe, pure and healthy products. This is why intelligent traps, that are able to detect insects automatically are needed. For this, a capacitive PCB sensor is developed and tested, which could be a simplistic, low power solution to the problem. This includes design, footprint generation and simulation as well as testing different types of capacitve sensing against noise immunity and sensitivity to Blattella germanica, the German cockroach. It is shown that a single specimen can very well and reliably be detected by the developed sensor.}, language = {en} } @article{SerbunBornmannNavitskietal., author = {Serbun, Pavel and Bornmann, Benjamin and Navitski, Aliaksandr and M{\"u}ller, G{\"u}nter and Prommesberger, Christian and Langer, Christoph and Dams, Florian and Schreiner, Rupert}, title = {Stable field emission of single B-doped Si tips and linear current scaling of uniform tip arrays for integrated vacuum microelectronic devices}, series = {Journal of Vacuum Science \& Technology B Nanotechnology and Microelectronics}, volume = {31}, journal = {Journal of Vacuum Science \& Technology B Nanotechnology and Microelectronics}, number = {2}, publisher = {AIP Publishing}, doi = {10.1116/1.4765088}, abstract = {Advanced Si-based semiconductor technology is most suitable to fabricate uniform nanostructures as integrated field emitter arrays for novel vacuum electronic devices. In order to improve the field emission homogeneity and stability of p-type silicon tip arrays for pulsed sensor applications, the authors have systematically studied the influence of the fabrication parameters on the tip shape and on the specific operating conditions. Based on detailed design calculations of the field enhancement, they have fabricated two series of hexagonal arrays of B-doped Si-tips in a triangular arrangement. The first (second) type contains three (four) patches with different number of tips (1, 91, 547 and 1, 19, 1027, 4447 for the first and second type, respectively) of about 1 (2.5) μm height, ∼20 (20) nm apex radius, and 20 (10) μm pitch. The field emission properties of both individual tips and complete arrays were investigated with a field emission scanning microscope at a pressure of 10-9 mbar. The current plateau of these tips typically occurs at about 10 (3) nA and around 65 (25) V/μm field level. In this carrier saturation range, single tips provide the highest current stability (<5\%) and optical current switching ratio (∼2.5). Fairly homogeneous emission of the tip arrays leads to an undershooting of the expected linear scaling of the mean plateau current as well as to a much improved current stability (<1\%).}, language = {en} } @article{MalzKrenkelSteffens, author = {Malz, Sebastian and Krenkel, Walter and Steffens, Oliver}, title = {Infrared Reflective Wall Paint in Buildings: Energy Saving Potentials and Thermal Comfort}, series = {Energy and Buildings}, volume = {224}, journal = {Energy and Buildings}, number = {October}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {0378-7788}, doi = {10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110212}, abstract = {The reduction of the energy demand of existing buildings is the main objective of building refurbishment. Managing the heat radiation properties of the wall construction is a possible way to develop highly effective and resource efficient insulation materials and concepts. The application of infrared reflective wall paints and coatings has been studied since the latter half of the 20th century. A brief review of the literature gives an account of the current research status. One has to realise that the conclusions are not uniformly consistent but depend strongly on the specific boundary conditions and investigated parameters. The study presented here discusses the usage of infrared reflective wall paint in conjunction with heat insulation for historic brick masonry. The possible energy savings are linked to the resulting thermal comfort. We identify critical parameters that must be taken into account when using infrared reflective wall paint and derive recommended design rules for the refurbishment of such building types. The findings prove that infrared reflective wall paint can decrease heat losses by 18\% and up to 22\% if comfort conditions are considered. Increasing energy savings can also cause the negative effect of high radiative asymmetry. Thus, each configuration must be observed in detail.}, language = {en} } @misc{MelekhovAbbWeidaueretal., author = {Melekhov, Evgeny and Abb, Valerius and Weidauer, Tobias and Kammler, Martin and Lechner, Alfred}, title = {Tunable Nanopillars as Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) Active Structure for Optical Quartz Glass Fiber}, series = {SMSI 2021 - Sensors and Instrumentation}, journal = {SMSI 2021 - Sensors and Instrumentation}, publisher = {AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement}, isbn = {978-3-9819376-4-0}, doi = {10.5162/SMSI2021/B8.2}, pages = {153 -- 154}, abstract = {In this work, a simple cost effective method to create tunable self-assembled three-dimensional nanostructure array-like nanoantennas on a tip of an optical quartz glass fiber is described. The structures are prepared using lithography-less dry etching. Gold nanoparticles are used as an etching mask using a thin metal-film thermal dewetting technique. The structures are applied as sensor for label-free analysis of organic substances in ppb range, such as drug residues in groundwater. The measurements are carried out by means of a Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) effect, an exchangeable sensor head, and a portable Raman device. This method allows in situ applications. Parathiocresol is used as a model substance to characterize the SERS cells. For metallization, gold and silver are compared. Reproducible SERS enhancement factors up to 10 7 are evaluated.}, language = {en} } @misc{Steffens, author = {Steffens, Oliver}, title = {Solares Bauen in der Margaretenau}, series = {Symposium Klimaneutrale Stadt, OTH Regensburg / Stadt Regensburg und Baugenossenschaft Margaretenau e.G., 09.02.2019, Regensburg}, journal = {Symposium Klimaneutrale Stadt, OTH Regensburg / Stadt Regensburg und Baugenossenschaft Margaretenau e.G., 09.02.2019, Regensburg}, language = {de} } @misc{vanderWeerdBierlMatysik, author = {van der Weerd, Bastiaan and Bierl, Rudolf and Matysik, Frank-Michael}, title = {A Conductivity Probe for Determination of the Carbon Dioxide Tension at the Oxygenator Exhaust Outlet during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)}, series = {Proceedings of the 9th ISC Modern Analytical Chemistry 2013, Prag}, journal = {Proceedings of the 9th ISC Modern Analytical Chemistry 2013, Prag}, language = {en} } @misc{RueckHofmannBierl, author = {R{\"u}ck, Thomas and Hofmann, Matthias and Bierl, Rudolf}, title = {Development of a miniaturized photoacoustic multigas sensing system for trace gas measurement}, series = {17th International Conference on Photoacoustic and Photothermal Phenomena, Oct. 20-24, 2013, Suzhou China}, journal = {17th International Conference on Photoacoustic and Photothermal Phenomena, Oct. 20-24, 2013, Suzhou China}, language = {en} } @misc{RueckMatysikBierl, author = {R{\"u}ck, Thomas and Matysik, Frank-Michael and Bierl, Rudolf}, title = {Development of a miniaturized photoacoustic multigas sensing system for trace gas measurement}, series = {analytica conference 2014, 1. bis 4. April, M{\"u}nchen}, journal = {analytica conference 2014, 1. bis 4. April, M{\"u}nchen}, language = {en} } @misc{RueckMatysikBierl, author = {R{\"u}ck, Thomas and Matysik, Frank-Michael and Bierl, Rudolf}, title = {Comparison of acoustic detectors for use in miniaturized photoacoustic devices designed for nitrogen dioxide trace gas measurement}, series = {ANAKON, 23.-26.3.2015, Graz}, journal = {ANAKON, 23.-26.3.2015, Graz}, language = {en} } @techreport{AndratschkeCeulloDawoudetal., author = {Andratschke, Christin and Ceullo, Laura and Dawoud, Belal and Draeger, Susan and Gerdes, Thorsten and Giebisch, Matthias and Grießhammer, Peter and Haas, Katharina and Haug, Sonja and Helling, Dominik and Kominis, Lena and Lang, Christian and Malz, Sebastian and Melzl, Johannes and Michlbauer, David and M{\"u}hlberger, Thomas and Nagl, Klaus and Preis, Michael and Rechenauer, Christian and Riederer, Michael and R{\"u}ckerl, Alexander and Saller, Tobias and Schnabl, Andreas and Stadler, Michael and Steffens, Oliver and Steininger, Peter and Stelzl, Andr{\´e} and Toutouly, Lovis and Trauner, Matthias and Vetter, Miriam and Walbrunn, Johannes and Weber, Karsten and Zielbauer, Lukas}, title = {MAGGIE: Energetische Modernisierung des genossenschaftlichen Wohnquartiers Margaretenau in Regensburg}, editor = {Steffens, Oliver}, address = {Regensburg}, organization = {Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg}, isbn = {978-3-96256-100-0}, doi = {10.35096/othr/pub-5901}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-59011}, pages = {XVIII, 462 S.}, abstract = {Im Projekt MAGGIE wurden f{\"u}r das genossenschaftliche historische Stadtquartier „Margaretenau" in Regensburg Musterl{\"o}sungen f{\"u}r energieoptimiertes Wohnen mit innovativen Wandaufbauten aus solaraktiven Baukonstruktionen und einer vorhersagebasierten Versorgungstechnologie erforscht. Dazu wurde ein bestehendes Wohngeb{\"a}ude als Demonstrations- und Versuchsobjekt mit einem neuartigen, besonders effizienten Hybridsystem aus W{\"a}rmepumpentechnologie und Kraft- W{\"a}rme-Kopplung ausgestattet und untersucht, erg{\"a}nzt durch eine dynamische W{\"a}rmelogistik zur Verringerung von Verteilungsverlusten. Das System wurde durch ein neu entwickeltes, allgemein einsetzbares Planungs-, Optimierungs- und Steuerungstool ausgelegt und im Betrieb geregelt. Die in Echtzeit laufende Nachoptimierung des Systems w{\"a}hrend des Betriebs greift dabei auf reale Monitoringdaten zu. Die Einbindung von Nutzerbedarfsprofilen, Stromb{\"o}rse und Wetterdaten in die Steuerung gestattet einen dynamischen und perspektivischen Anlagenbetrieb zur Maximierung der Solar- und Umweltw{\"a}rme-Anteile der Energieversorgung und leistet damit einen wirksamen Beitrag zu einem emissionsarmen, klimafreundlichen Geb{\"a}udebetrieb. F{\"u}r die denkmalgerechte Modernisierung der historischen Fassaden wurde ein solaraktives und solaradaptives Außenputzsystem entwickelt und in der Realit{\"a}t getestet. Am Bestandsgeb{\"a}ude kam anstelle eines W{\"a}rmed{\"a}mmverbundsystems ein innovativer D{\"a}mmputz mit Mikrohohlglaskugeln zum Einsatz. Die Skalierbarkeit erlaubt eine abschnittsweise Modernisierung des gesamten Ensembles {\"u}ber mehrere Jahre. Durch die hohe Energieeffizienz wird die Warmmiete f{\"u}r die Bewohner der genossenschaftlichen Siedlung durch die Modernisierungsmaßnahmen nicht erh{\"o}ht, so dass auch nach der Modernisierung ein bezahlbares Wohnen sichergestellt wird.}, subject = {Altbaumodernisierung}, language = {de} } @book{Steffens, author = {Steffens, Oliver}, title = {On Media, typewriters, logic and truth: Essays}, address = {Regensburg}, doi = {10.35096/othr/pub-5838}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-58380}, publisher = {Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg}, pages = {77}, abstract = {Essays on the Media Revolution in the 19th Century, when sound recording, film and typewriter changed the way of communication, literature, and arts; on the societal impact and role models that came along with the invention and success of the typewriting machine; on early mathematical and mechanistic ways of reasoning the medieval philosopher Ram{\´o}n Llull, Leibniz's idea of binary numbers and the advent of artificial intelligence.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Steffens, author = {Steffens, Oliver}, title = {The Media Revolution in the 19th Century: How Sound Recording, Motion Pictures and Writing Machines affected human perception, thinking, and our society until today}, address = {Regensburg}, doi = {10.13140/RG.2.2.29059.53283}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-58376}, pages = {17}, abstract = {Which influence had the sudden appearance of sound recording, film, and typewriters at the end of the 19th century on the human perception of and our thinking about what we consider "reality"? How did our society change with these technological innovations? After millennia of speech and the culture of writing, a fundamental disruption occurred when Thomas Alva Edison introduced his "phonograph" in 1877. In his book "Grammophon, Film, Typewriter" (Brinkmann \& Bose, Berlin 1986), Friedrich Kittler (1943-2011) discusses this question from his perspective as literary scholar and media theorist, reviewing contemporary authors to let them bear witness to their experiences and impressions of the then-new media. This essay intends to be a short extract of Kittler's book, meandering between additional sources of historians, writers, commentators, yet always coming back to Kittler's fascinating panopticon.}, language = {en} } @unpublished{Steffens, author = {Steffens, Oliver}, title = {Leibniz, Llull and the Logic of Truth: Precursors of Artificial Intelligence}, address = {Regensburg}, doi = {10.13140/RG.2.2.28425.06243}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-58399}, pages = {10}, abstract = {Mankind has always been confronted with limited knowledge about Nature and many people devoted their lives and intellects to the very question: How to gain knowledge, confirm ideas and theories, and understand the world we live in? Religion was one fundamental base for explanations and existential questions. Philosophy and Science were the other. Nowadays, science and technology dominate our daily lives, religion and metaphysics have lost their former dominance, while our thoughts and factual knowledge are increasingly governed by the digitised versions of conversation and discussion, filtered and guided by the algorithms of social networks. Today, "artificial intelligence" is a phenomenon in information technology which takes over everyday routines. A new ideal, a new promise, and at the same time used as a stratagem by political and economic systems to guide and manipulate our thinking, values, and behaviour. But nothing is so new that one could not find its precursors in earlier times. Science and mathematics has kindled many brilliant ideas. Can we describe the world by numbers, find truth and explanation in mathematical structures? This essay is devoted to early ideas by the medieval philosopher Ram{\´o}n Llull, the great rationalist G.W. Leibniz, and early approaches to combinations, number theory. and information processing. Llull's thinking machine and subsequent endeavours to find methods of mechanical reasoning and inference paved the way to modern-day concepts of artificial intelligence.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Steffens, author = {Steffens, Oliver}, title = {Report on a Vernier (Nonius Rule) for Non-Linear Scales}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-58926}, pages = {7}, abstract = {The vernier or nonius (in other languages) goes back to a measuring tool used in navigation and astronomy named after its inventor Pedro Nunes (1502-1578; Latin: Petrus Nonius), a Portuguese mathematician and navigator. The nonius was created in 1542 to take finer measurements on circular instruments such as the astrolabe. In 1631 the French mathematician Pierre Vernier (1580-1637) adapted and simplified the system which was later denoted "vernier". We present a method to construct a vernier-like scale for logarithmic scales (as used for typical slide rules), which results in variable tick spacings. The idea is to put the non-linear scale on a spiral. The method can be applied to any non-linear scale, not only logarithmic scales.}, language = {en} } @techreport{Steffens, type = {Working Paper}, author = {Steffens, Oliver}, title = {A Perpetual Calendar Slide Rule}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-58935}, abstract = {We present a method and demonstrate the construction of an analog (mechanical/graphical) perpetual calendar device for the Gregorian calendar system. It allows to calculate the weekdays of a day in any year (and vice versa).}, language = {en} }