A device for use in an intake path of an internal combustion engine includes a body portion having an upper surface and a lower surface. The method includes automatically discovering and identifying portions of the virtual paths that run parallel to one another, e. Thin film transistors, such as for example a bottom-gate transistor or a top-gate transistor, including one or more silicon layers may, be formed using such cyclical deposition techniques. In response to receiving the activation signal, a message including information identifying the network node is sent. Thus discharged nitrogen gas is blown selectively and in concentration against an exposed interface portion, a rinsing liquid forming the exposed interface portion is blown away from the substrate surface and the liquid-tight layer, and a substrate surface region which corresponds to the exposed interface portion is dried. The switch can be configured as a reed switch.