The present invention relates to a bicycle front lamp with an optical system comprising one or several light sources (14,15,17) and one or several lamp reflectors (16,18) and/or lenses (19). The optical system is designed to generate two light cones, a first of said light cones (3) being directed downward with respect to a horizontal plane (5) and a second of said light cones (4) being directed upward with respect to the horizontal plane (5). The proposed front lamp allows an illumination of an area in front of the bikers head without disturbing other persons in front of the bike.
The invention relates to an electroluminescent compound comprising a metal-organic framework. The metal-organic framework comprises metallic structural units linked by organic structural units. The electroluminescent compound further comprises a luminescent moiety that is comprised in at least a part of the organic structural units, and/or that resides in a pore of the metal-organic framework, and/or that is grafted to a coordinatively unsaturated metal site of the metal-organic framework. The electroluminescent compound can be used as basis for a light- generating layer of a light-emitting module.
C09K 11/02 - Use of particular materials as binders, particle coatings or suspension media therefor
H05B 33/14 - Light sources with substantially two-dimensional radiating surfaces characterised by the chemical or physical composition or the arrangement of the electroluminescent material
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OPERATING A DISCHARGE LAMP WITH REDUCED ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
A driver circuit operates a discharge lamp (14) by delivering electrical power in a run-up interval (Trun-up) and subsequently in a steady-state mode of operation (38). An EMI region (50) may be identified, where for operation of the lamp (14) during run-up electromagnetic emissions (EMI) are higher for operation with values for lamp current (IL) and lamp voltage (VL) within the EMI region (50) than for operation outside of the EMI region (50). In order to avoid or reduce EMI during run-up, the lamp (14), within the run-up interval, is operated according to a run-up curve comprising an overshoot curve (40) chosen to avoid at least a part of the EMI region (50), where by operation of the lamp according to the overshoot curve (40) at least during an overshoot interval the lamp emits light at a luminous flux higher than during steady-state operation (38).
A movable stage system is configured to support an object subjected to a lithography process. A short stroke part (SS) is configured to support the object (W) and a long stroke part (LS) is configured to support the short stroke part. The short stroke part is movable over a relative small range of movement with respect to the long stroke part. The long stroke part is movable over a relative large range of movement with respect to a base support arranged to support the long stroke part. A shielding element (SE) is arranged between the short and long stroke parts. A position control system (PCS) maintains a substantially constant distance between the shielding element and the short stroke part.
The present invention relates to a device for ultrasound imaging comprising an ultrasound transducer (102, 202, 302, 402, 502) for acquiring ultrasound images, a first holder (204, 312, 410, 510) for mechanically holding the ultrasound transducer and allowing movement of the ultrasound transducer through movement of the first holder, and a second holder (212, 214, 308, 404, 506, 512) for mechanically holding the first holder and/or the ultrasound transducer and for guiding and/or restricting movement of the ultrasound transducer through movement of the first holder. This provides a precise, reliable, fast and cost effective measurement of tissue layer boundaries of a body and/or estimation of the total fat mass and/or fat-free mass of a body.
The present invention relates to a wearable measurement device (10, 20, 30, 40, 50) for measuring one or more physiological parameters of user (1) wearing said device. The device comprises a sensor (12, 22, 32, 42, 521, 522) for measuring at least one physiological parameter of the user (1), a case (14, 24, 34, 44, 54) housing said sensor, a positioning unit (16, 26, 361, 46, 561, 562) coupled to said sensor enabling a change of the position of said sensor with respect to the case, and a fixation (18, 38) for fixing the wearable measurement device to the user's body. Preferably, a signal indicator (23, 33) for indicating the signal quality of a sensor signal of said sensor is additionally provided allowing the user find the optimum position of the sensor.
A lamp comprising a plurality of light sources (10) arranged side-by-side in a line and a collimator (1, 15, 20) is disclosed. The collimator controls the distribution of light emitted from said light sources onto a surface to be illuminated. The collimator (1, 15, 20) is arcuate in shape so that said line of light sources defines a corresponding arcuate path within the collimator.
The invention is directed to several crystal arrangements for time-of-flight (ToF) positron emission tomography (PET) with depth of interaction (DOI) encoding for high spatial, energy and timing resolution. Additionally, several implementations of the ToF- DOI PET detector arrays are proposed with related measurements which all show that no timing degradation is visible in the used setup for first photon trigger for digital silicon photo multipliers (dSiPMs).
The present invention relates to an ultrasound system for performing an ultrasound measurement on a surface (2) of a body (1). The system comprising a reservoir (9) containing contact agent, an ultrasound probe (10) comprising at least one transducer element (24) for transmitting and/or receiving ultrasound waves in an ultrasound measurement area (A), at least one opening (11) for releasing the contact agent into the ultrasound measurement area (A), a contact agent delivery unit (13) for delivering a specific amount of the contact agent through the at least one opening (11), and a control unit (15) for receiving sensor information (15a) on the ultrasound measurement and for generating a control signal (15b) based on the sensor information (15a), the control unit (15) automatically controlling the contact agent delivery unit (13) based on the control signal (15b).
The present invention relates to a monitoring system (1) for monitoring a monitored area (2), comprising at least three sensors (3, 4, 5), each configured to detect the presence or absence of a subject (6) in a predetermined horizontal sensor area (30, 40, 50) and to generate a sensor signal (31, 41, 51), wherein said horizontal sensor areas are substantially horizontally arranged slice-shaped volumes within said monitored area (2) and are substantially parallel to each other, and a processing means (7) for determining from said sensor signals (31, 41, 51) a timing at which the at least three sensors detect the presence or absence of a subject in the respective sensor area and for determining a state of a detected subject based on the determined timing.
The invention relates to a wavelength conversion foil (18) for use with a light source (14, 16, 17) for emitting UV-light, the foil (18) being arranged for converting, in operational use, at least part of the UV-light into visible light. The foil (18) has a foil thickness (T) and comprises polyethylene naphthalate for converting the UV light into a primary light distribution within the visible light spectrum. The foil (18) further comprises a first luminescent material for converting the primary light distribution at least partially into a secondary light distribution within the visible light spectrum, wherein the secondary light distribution is different from the first light distribution. The mass fraction of the first luminescent material multiplied by the foil thickness (T) of the wavelength conversion foil (18) is equal to or below 100ppm*mm. The invention, surprisingly, results in a significant increase in efficiency of a gas discharge lamp when applied to it, despite the fact that the mass fraction of the first luminescent material is kept rather low. The invention also relates to a light source assembly comprising such wavelength conversion foil.
H05B 33/10 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted to the manufacture of electroluminescent light sources
H01L 31/055 - Optical elements directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. light-reflecting means or light-concentrating means where light is absorbed and re-emitted at a different wavelength by the optical element directly associated or integrated with the PV cell, e.g. by using luminescent material, fluorescent concentrators or up-conversion arrangements
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DISCHARGE LAMP, TUBE FOR THE DISCHARGE LAMP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF
The present invention provides a discharge lamp, a tube for the discharge lamp, a method of manufacturing the tube and a method of manufacturing the discharge lamp. The discharge lamp comprises: a tube(310)comprising a first twisted part(311)which has a first twist axis (1),and a base(320)having a central axis (2), the tube(310)being connected to the base(320)along the central axis (2),wherein the angle between the first twist axis (1) and the central axis (2) of the base is in the range [45°, 90°]. Thus, high flexibility for shaping the twisted tube for the discharge lamp is provided. Preferably, the shape of the tube is spherical so as to provide a homogenous light distribution. The tube preferably further comprises a second twisted part which has a second twist axis (1'); the first axis (1) and the second axis (1') do not overlap,and the second twisted part of the tube is communicatively connected with the first twisted part of the tube.
A hair styling device for straightening and /or for curling hairs comprises at least one heating mean (2). A soft material layer (4) is provided onto the at least one heating mean (2). During the use of the device the hairs can be embedded in the soft material layer (4) and the pressure force of the device is dispensed over the whole contact surface of the heating mean (2). This prevents the hair from mechanical damage due to clamping.
A45D 1/04 - Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor with means for internal heating, e.g. by liquid fuel by electricity
A45D 2/00 - Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances
The invention relates to a lighting module (100, 200, 300, 400, 50) according to an embodiment of the invention, which lighting module comprises: a light source (11, 31, 41) for emitting light, a light guide (10, 30, 40) including an incident surface (101) through which the light emitted by the light source is introduced into the light guide,an exit surface (102, 202, 302) facing the incident surface, an upper surface (103, 203, 303, 403) and a lower surface (104, 204, 304, 404) arranged opposite to each other, and each intersecting the incident surface and the exit surface, wherein each of the upper surface and the lower surface has a first area (105, 205, 305) adjacent to the incident surface for guiding the light towards the exit surface through which a first portion (106, 206) of the light is emitted, and a second area (107, 207, 307) adjacent to the exit surface for directing a second portion (108) of the light out from said second area. The lighting module enables light emitted from the light source within the lighting module to be guided so as to have multiple dimensions, resulting in more uniform light around the exit surface of the light guide. Furthermore, when a plurality of the lighting modules are stacked together with their upper/lower surfaces adjacent to each other, dark zones at the edges of the exit surfaces can be significantly reduced.
Disclosed is a fragrance delivery device (1) comprising a chamber (10) having a first aperture (12, 112) and an actuator (20, 130) for forcing a fluid from said chamber through said aperture to form a vortex (30) comprising said fragrance, wherein the device is adapted to generate a coalescent train of said vortices. A method of fragrance delivery using such a device is also disclosed.
Coebergh Van Den Braak, Paulus, Antonius, Bonifatius, Maria
Willard, Nicolaas, Petrus
Abstract
A battery (1) is disclosed having an outer surface (2, 3, 4) carrying a biocompatible coating (5) comprising a gustative or olfactory deterrent. A method of manufacturing such a battery (1) is also disclosed.
The present invention provides a method of establishing a connection between a repeatedly rotating object (3) and a stationary object (11) by means of a flexible board (13), wherein the repeatedly rotating object is fixed to and rotates along with a rotating shaft (5), a first portion of the flexible board (13a) extends from the repeatedly rotating object to the rotating shaft, and a second portion of the flexible board (13b) extends from the rotating shaft to the stationary object, characterized in that, the first portion of the flexible board is arranged fixedly relative to the repeatedly rotating object and the rotating shaft, and the second portion of the flexible board is arranged so as to be wound around the rotating shaft in such a manner that it winds or unwinds along with the reciprocating rotation of the rotating shaft. The present invention also provides an ultrasonic probe (1). According to the present invention, the manner in which the flexible board is wound around the rotating shaft may cause the stressed area of the flexible board to increase substantially, thereby reducing the shearing force per unit area endured by the flexible board. The number of bending cycles of the flexible board may be increased considerably, thereby enhancing the reliability and prolonging the service life of the flexible board, and also further enhancing the reliability of the ultrasonic probe and the ultrasonic system and prolonging their service life.
An ultrasonic HIFU transducer has a cavitation sensor located at one of a plurality of positions offset from the center of the dish-shaped transducer. In a constructed implementation the HIFU transducer has a circular central region and the cavitation sensor is located in the central region but offset from the geometric center of the transducer. The cavitation sensor may be removably installed, with a modular housing containing a piezoelectric transducer for sensing acoustic signals indicative of cavitation. The modular cavitation sensor has electrodes which engage spring contacts in a threaded opening when the modular housing is screwed into the threaded opening. A damaged sensor can be unscrewed and replaced simply without connectors or soldering.
B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
An ultrasonic HIFU transducer has a cavitation sensor located at a position offset from the center of the dish-shaped transducer. In a constructed implementation the HIFU transducer has a circular central region and the cavitation sensor is located in the central region but offset from the geometric center of the transducer. Alternate off-center locations are available to install a replacement receive element in the event the original element is damaged during transducer construction or fails in the field.
An endoscopic imaging system (10) employing an endoscope (20) and an endoscopic imaging workstation (30). In operation, the endoscope (20) generates an intra-operative endoscopic image (22) of a blood vessel tree within an anatomical region. The endoscopic imaging workstation (30) generates for display an overlay image (33) of a pre-operative volume image (44) of the blood vessel tree as registered to the intra-operative endoscopic image (22) of the blood vessel tree, and further generates for display a registration error icon (123) relative to the overlay image (33). The registration error being visually indicative of a magnitude of a spatial differential between a volume image point of the blood vessel tree within the pre-operative volume image (44) as registered to an endoscopic image point of the blood vessel tree within the intra-operative endoscopic image (22).
The present invention relates to an emotion guidance device (10) for guiding emotions of at least a first user (1) and a second user (2) towards synchronization or de- synchronization. The device comprises an input interface (11) for receiving a first physiological signal (16) of the first user (1) from a first physiological sensor (22) and a second physiological signal (18) of the second user (2) from a second physiological sensor (24). The device further comprises a calculating unit (13) for calculating a synchronization index (I) based on the first physiological signal (16) and the second physiological signal (18), the synchronization index (I) representing the level of synchronization of emotions of the users (1, 2). Further, the device comprises a control unit (14) for controlling at least one biofeedback signal (19) depending on the calculated synchronization index (I), and an output interface (15) for repeatedly or continuously outputting the at least one biofeedback signal (19) to at least one biofeedback device (26, 28).
An optical element (100) for use in front of a light source (102) for obtaining a skylight appearance, a lighting system and a luminaire are provided. The optical element (100) comprises a light transmitting cell which comprises a light transmitting channel (116), a light input window (106), a light exit window (110) and a wall (108). The light transmitting channel (116) collimates a part of light (104) emitted by the light source (102). The light input window (106) is arranged at a first side of the light transmitting channel (116) and receives light (104) from the light source (102). The light exit window (110) emits light with the skylight appearance. At least a part of the light exit window (110) is arranged at a second side of the light transmitting channel (116) opposite to the first side. The wall (108) is interposed between the light input window (106) and the part of the light exit window (110). The wall (108) encloses the light transmitting channel (116). At least a part of the wall (108) is reflective and/or transmissive in a predefined spectral range to obtain a blue light emission at relatively large light emission angles with respect to a normal to the part of the light exit window (110).
For illuminating a surrounding area with increased energetic efficiency, higher flexibility and improved user convenience, wherein the illumination is autonomously adapted according to changing requirements, a luminaire, a system and a method for adaptive illumination are provided, wherein an activity sensor unit (120) senses activity data in the surroundings of an illumination unit (110), a control unit (130) generates a history of the activity data sensed for a predetermined time and adjusts operation characteristics of the illumination unit (110) based on the history of activity data for illuminating the surroundings.
A light-guide (10, 12-24) configured to guide light through total internal reflection between a first face (107) and a second face (108) thereof; comprising a plurality of wavelength converting members (101) distributed across said light-guide and comprising at least one wavelength converting material configured to absorb light of a first wavelength and emit converted light of a second wavelength towards the second face; and a plurality of reflectors (100, 112, 113, 114, 115) each being arranged on a first side (104) of a respective one of said wavelength converting members (101), wherein said first side faces away from said second face (108) of said light-guide, thus shielding said wavelength converting members from a viewer (1) looking at said first face (107) of said light-guide.
Present invention provides controlling power consumption of at least one group of plurality of groups of lighting devices, each group comprising change range indicating values, by which energy consumption of the respective group can be changed. To this, for each of the at least one group a corresponding target power consumption change value is determined, by which power consumption of the corresponding group has to be changed, by selecting for each group of the plurality of groups a corresponding target power consumption change value from the corresponding change range of the corresponding group such that normalized illumination change values of the plurality of groups have minimal difference among each other, each of the normalized illumination change values being determined for corresponding group by use of the selected target power consumption change value of the group.
A screen for a lighting device and a method of manufacturing such a screen are provided. The screen is adapted to receive and transmit light from a light source. The screen comprises two at least partly transparent sheets opposing each other, and a structure(40) arranged between the two sheets. The structure provides a plurality of compartments (400) having sidewalls (430) extending from one of the sheets to the other sheet. Further, at least one of the compartments encapsulates fluid (440) and wavelength converting particles (450). The present invention is advantageous in that wavelength converting characteristics can be made regular across the screen while the screen can be arbitrary mounted in any orientation without the wavelength converting characteristics being affected by gravity.
F21V 9/00 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters
F21V 9/12 - Elements for modifying spectral properties, polarisation or intensity of the light emitted, e.g. filters for reducing intensity of light with liquid-filled chambers
The invention provides a display-based light control user interface for controlling settings of a light source in a space. The user interface is configured to display on a display of the user interface a view of the space; to allow a first selection for a change in one or more light properties selected from a first group of light properties consisting of light intensity, color temperature and color saturation; to display in the view one or more locations in the space where the one or more light properties are adaptable (as desired in the first selection); to allow a second selection for one or more of said one or more locations for adapting the one or more light properties according to first selection at those one or more locations of the second selection; and to control the settings of the light source (300) as function of the first selection and second selection.
A reference tracker, system and method include a tracker portion (102) having a coordinate system encoded therein against which a medical device is tracked. A base portion (104) is associated with the tracker portion. The base portion has a geometry configured to coincide with two axes of the coordinate system to provide a visible indicator of the coordinate system in an anatomical image to permit registration between the anatomical image and the coordinate system.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
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AN APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL ANALYSIS OF AN ASSOCIATED TISSUE SAMPLE
The present invention relates to an apparatus (100) and, a method and a computer program for optical analysis of an associated tissue sample (116), the apparatus being adapted to determine a concentration of collagen and/or elastin with two independent methods. With two independent methods, the concentrations determined with each method may be held up against the other, and if the difference is too large a user may be informed that at least one of the measured values is not reliable. In a particular embodiment, the two independent methods are Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (DRS) and fluorescence spectroscopy, and the absorption and scattering determined with DRS may be used when interpreting the fluorescence spectroscopy spectra so as to be able to obtain quantitative information regarding concentration of collagen and elastin from both methods. According to a specific embodiment, the apparatus further comprises an interventional device (112).
An embodiment of the invention proposes a more accurate method and device for preparing food. The method comprises the steps of: determining (S24) a first set of reference values related to a taste parameter, each value of said set being associated with a respective stage of the preparation process; detecting (S28) a first set of sensor values by a sensor at a set of given stages of the preparation (S26) process, and controlling (S30) the preparation (S26) process according to the first set of sensor values, and the corresponding reference values being associated with the set of given stages. The preparation may be controlled dynamically according to the first set of sensor values related to taste and the corresponding reference values. Thus, the preparation process more accurately provides the desired food.
G01N 27/27 - Association of two or more measuring systems or cells, each measuring a different parameter, where the measurement results may be either used independently, the systems or cells being physically associated, or combined to produce a value for a furthe
The present invention relates to an X-ray tube for radiographic imaging, an X- ray imaging system for examining a region of interest of an object and a method for radiographic imaging. In order to provide radiographic imaging with reduced dose, which can easily be integrated in the work flow, an X-ray tube (12) for radiographic imaging is provided comprising a cathode (50), an anode (52), means for deflection (54) of an electron beam (56); an X-ray aperture (58) with an X-ray transparent opening (60) and an envelope (62) housing the cathode and the anode. The means for deflection are adapted such that the electron beam from the cathode can be deflected such that the electron beam hits the anode in at least two focal spot positions (62, 64), wherein the at least two focal spot positions are arranged with different distances (66) to the opening in the X-ray aperture. The aperture is fixedly arranged inside the envelope. An X-ray beam (70, 74) is generated at each focal spot, wherein the X- ray beam is emanating in a viewing direction (68), wherein at least for one focal spot the X- ray beam is emanating through the opening in the X-ray aperture.
H01J 35/14 - Arrangements for concentrating, focusing, or directing the cathode ray
H01J 35/30 - Tubes wherein the point of impact of the cathode ray on the anode or anticathode is movable relative to the surface thereof by deflection of the cathode ray
G21K 1/02 - Arrangements for handling particles or ionising radiation, e.g. focusing or moderating using diaphragms, collimators
A system and method for modeling a body volume from at least one projection is proposed, wherein the following method steps may be performed on the system: (1) receiving data representing at least one 2D projection of the body volume, (2) receiving data representing a 3D model of the body volume, (3) interactively defining edges of the body volume in the at least one 2D projection, and (4) adapting the 3D model of a body volume on the basis of the at least one 2D projection of the body volume, wherein the model may be a mean model based on a plurality of 3D data sets from different bodies.
The invention relates to identification and stimulation of nerve tissues, and more in particular to a method, apparatus and probe for optical nerve localization and optical nerve stimulation. The invention combines in a single apparatus the localization and the verification of the presence of nerve tissue by optical stimulation. The stimulation is detected by monitoring the variations based on thermal sensitive spectroscopic features of light scattering from the area of the stimulated nervous tissue.
A light emitting module (150), a lamp and luminaire are provided. The light emitting module (150) emits light through a light exit window (104) and comprises a base (110), a solid state light emitter (154, 158) and a luminescent layer (102). The base (110) has a light reflective surface (112) which faces towards the light exit window (104). The light reflective surface (112) has a first reflection coefficient which is defined by a ratio between the amount light that is reflected by the light reflective surface and the amount of light that impinges on the light reflective surface. The solid state light emitter (108) is provided in between the base (110) and the light exit window (104) and emits light of a first color range (114) towards at least a part of the light exit window (104). The solid state light emitter (108) has a top surface (106) facing towards the light exit window (104) and having a second reflection coefficient. The second reflection coefficient is defined by a ratio between the amount light that is reflected by the solid state emitter (108) and the amount of light that impinges on the top surface (106) of the solid state light emitter (108). The luminescent layer (102) comprises luminescent material which converts at least a part of the light of the first color range (114) into light of the second color range (116). The light exit window (104) comprises at least a part of the luminescent layer (102). The value of the first reflection coefficient is larger than the second reflection coefficient plus 0.2 times the difference between 1 and the second reflection coefficient.
The invention relates to a phosphor composition for LEDs with flat absorption curve in the blue spectral range (430 - 460 nm) by having a Ce (III) doped phosphor and a Eu (II) doped phosphor. The increase of absorption of the Ce(III) doped phosphor from 430 nm to 460 nm compensates the decrease of absorption of the Eu(II) phosphor leading to a wanted flattened absorption behavior of the mixture.
The present invention relates to a system and a corresponding method for operating and/or controlling a functional unit and/or an application. To enable that the can be operated and/or controlled according to an accurate mental state of the user, the proposed system comprises head movement detection means (11) for detecting movements of the head of a user (1), mood determining means (12) for determining a mood of the user (1) taking into account the detected movements of the head of the user (1), and processing means (13) for operating and/or controlling at least one function of the functional unit and/or the application dependent on the determined mood.
The present invention relates to a breathing guidance device and method for guiding the breathing of a user. For providing a breathing guidance device and method which provide a more pleasant, easier and more immersive experience to the user, the breathing guidance device (10) according to the invention comprises an information output means (20) for outputting breathing information (21) to the user, a controller means (30) for controlling the output of the breathing information (21) based on a predefined exercise, an input detector means (40) for detecting a buttonless input (41) to the device (10), and a selection means (50) for selecting an operation mode of the device (10) based on the detection of the buttonless input (41). Thus, the present invention enables an easier way of providing input to the device, for example to select or influence an exercise, while the user does the exercise.
The power dental appliance includes a handle/receiver assembly (12) and a nozzle assembly (14) which is attachable thereto. The nozzle assembly and the handle/receiver include portions which together define an interface arrangement. The nozzle includes an extending tubular member (30), with two sets of opposing sides with lateral grooves (42, 44) in one set of opposing sides (38, 40), near the lower end thereof. The handle/receiver includes a hollow upper portion (32), into which the tubular member portion of the nozzle fits, the hollow portion including mating projections in the form of ribs (46, 48) which mate with the grooves in the tubular member to prevent the nozzle from coming off the handle during operation of the appliance, but permitting removal thereof by the user.
The invention relates to means for detecting and recognizing gestures, particularly different hand gestures. A gesture detection device (110) according to the invention comprises at least one electrode (120A-120E) for measuring an electrical property of the skin of a user, for example the electrical conductance of the skin and/or its change. From these measurement data, different gestures assumed by the body can be recognized.
A medical method and system include a medical imaging system (105) configured to generate images of an interventional procedure. An overlay generator (113) is configured to generate an overlay image on the images of the interventional procedure. An interventional device tracking system (108, 125) is configured to track a three-dimensional position, orientation and shape of the interventional device during the procedure, wherein the overlay image is dynamically updated in response to deformations caused to an organ of interest by the interventional device during the procedure.
A61B 6/12 - Devices for detecting or locating foreign bodies
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
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A LIGHTING APPARATUS INCLUDING LED'S AND A REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
An LED light source is positioned at a light entry of a reflector assembly having at least one compound elliptical reflector surface to produce a smooth asymmetric light beam for illuminating, e.g.,a wall.
The invention relates to a MR device comprising a RF pulse generator which generates a RF pulse signal, a RF power amplifier (302) which amplifies the RF pulse signal, and a power supply controller (202) which modulates the supply voltage of the RF power amplifier (302). According to one aspect of the invention, the RF power amplifier (302) is a class -E amplifier, which is operated according to a polar modulation scheme. Furthermore, the invention relates to a RF coil module (301) for a MR device comprising at least one RF power amplifier (302) which amplifies a RF pulse signal supplied to an input port of the RF coil module, a coil element (303) connected to the output of the RF power amplifier (302), and a power supply controller (202) which modulates the supply voltage of the RF power amplifier (302).
A lamp assembly (101; 102; 103; 104) comprises: a housing (10); at least one light-generating element (21) and possible driving electronics for the light-generating element arranged within the housing; electrical terminals (12) for electrically coupling the assembly to a lamp socket. According to the invention, the housing (10) is externally provided with a tight-fitting sleeve (150). This sleeve improves the radiation emission properties of the housing, so that the housing can function as heat sink without the need to provide the housing witha coating.
An aerosol generating device (20) comprises a reservoir(1) for containing a liquid to be atomized and a nebulization chamber (3) for nebulizing a portion of the liquid received from the reservoir. The aerosol device further comprises liquid exchange means (7,8) for exchanging in use a further portion of the liquid received in the nebulization chamber with liquid from the reservoir to reduce a temperature increase of liquid in the nebulization chamber caused by heat produced by the piezo (4).
B05B 17/06 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass operating with special methods using ultrasonic vibrations
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ESTIMATING CONTROL FEATURE FROM REMOTE CONTROL WITH CAMERA
An apparatus (1) estimates control features of remote controls (10) comprising cameras (11) for detecting light points (51, 52) from beacons (31, 32)located at or near devices (20) that are to be controlled via the remote controls (10) by letting the cameras (11) further detect light points (61, 62) from non-beacons (41, 42). Processors (2) estimate the control features in response to information from the detections of the light points (51, 52, 61, 62). The non-beacons (41, 42) comprise noise sources or any other sources different from the beacons (31, 32). Memories (3) store per time-interval the information per detection. The light coming from the beacons (31, 32) may be modulated light and the light coming from the non-beacons (41, 42) may be other light. The information may comprise coordinates, sizes and intensities of light points (51, 52, 61, 62) per detection and per time-interval. The control feature may comprise a pointing position, a distance, a rotation, a tilt, a location, a speed, an acceleration, a movement and/or a zoom of the remote control (10).
A lamp assembly (1) comprises: a housing (10); a lighting unit (20) arranged within the housing, the lighting unit comprising a lighting carrier, alight-generating element (21) and driving electronics (22; 31) for the light-generating element mounted on the lighting carrier; a transparent window covering the lighting unit; electrical contact terminals (80) for electrically coupling the assembly to a lamp socket. The light-generating element and/or driving electronics produce heat, and the housing has a heat-sink functionality, and heat-guiding means are provided for coupling the lighting carrier for heat transfer to the housing. The housing comprises at least two separate housing parts made of metal or a metal alloy. The lighting unit and the transparent window are not fixed with respect to each other, and are mechanically confined and held in place by the two housing parts. The housing parts are attached to each other mechanically by at least one form-fit joint.
The invention provides a collimator comprising a first collimator face, a second collimator face, and a stack region. The stack region comprises a first layer having a first prismatically shaped top face with a plurality of 1D arranged first prisms having first prism axes, and a second layer having a second prismatically shaped top face with a plurality of1D arranged second prisms having second prism axes. The first and second prism axes are in a crossed configuration. In a direction from the first collimator face to the second collimator face, the index of refraction of material upstream of the first prismatically shaped top face is larger than that of material downstream of the first prismatically shaped top face, and the index of refraction of material upstream of the second prismatically shaped top face is larger than that of material downstream of the second prismatically shaped top face.
A luminaire (1, 21, 31, 41, 51) comprises a fixture (2, 22, 32, 42, 52) and at least one lighting element (29). The fixture (2, 22, 32, 42, 52) is suspendible from a ceiling above a working area, wherein, in use, a side of the fixture (2, 22, 32, 42, 52) is directed towards the working area. On said side of the fixture (2, 22, 32, 42, 52),the fixture (2, 22, 32, 42, 52) comprises a sound reflecting element at least near a central region of the fixture (2, 22, 32, 42, 52) and a sound absorbing element (6, 26, 36, 46, 56) at least near the periphery (5, 25, 35, 45, 55) of the fixture (2, 22,32, 42, 52). Projected on the working area, the surface of the sound reflecting element is in the range of 40 to 80 percent of the total projected surface of the fixture on the working area, whilst the surface of the sound absorbing element (6, 26, 36, 46, 56) is in the range of 60 to 20 percent of the total projected surface of the fixture on the working area.
An improved bed apparatus (4) includes a bed (12) and a movable heater assembly (16). The bed (72) is movably disposed on a support (8), and the heater assembly (76) is movable to enable alignment between the bed (72) and the heater assembly (76) to promote uniformity of irradiance on a patient situated on the bed (72). In an embodiment, the bed (72) and heater assembly (76) are movable together to maintain alignment between the bed (72) and the heater assembly (76). In another embodiment, the bed (72) and the heater assembly (76) are independent, but one or more indicators (244, 254) are provided to enable manual alignment between the bed (72) and the heater assembly (76).
The invention relates to a system (1) for providing an electrical activity map of the heart by means of electrical signals acquired by a plurality of surface electrodes (9). A surface electrodes positions determination unit (4, 6, 13) determines positions of the plurality of surface electrodes by means of optical shape sensing localization. The optical shape sensing element may comprise a wand (4), or alternatively an optical shape sensing fiber embedded in the vest comprising the surface electrodes. The position of a cardiac structure may be determined using ultrasound. An electrical activity map determination unit (16) determines the electrical activity map at the cardiac structure based on the measured electrical signals, the determined positions of the plurality of electrodes and the position of the cardiac structure, in particular, of the epicardial surface. Since optical shape sensing is used for determining the positions of the plurality of surface electrodes and not, for instance, x-rays, the electrical activity map can be determined, without necessarily applying an x-ray radiation dose.
An emergency lighting ballast device includes a housing; a circuit disposed within the housing and configured to receive a battery supply voltage and to process the battery supply voltage for driving one or more fluorescent lamps; and at least three ballast outputs providing at an exterior of the housing, each ballast output being directly connected to a different electrical component of the circuit than the other ballast outputs and being configured to be selectively connected to the one or more fluorescent lamps to supply power from the circuit to the one or more fluorescent lamps.
H05B 41/292 - Arrangements for protecting lamps or circuits against abnormal operating conditions
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COIL ARRANGEMENT FOR A MAGNETIC INDUCTION IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS COMPRISING A PARTLY COMPENSATED MAGNETIC EXCITATION FIELD IN THE DETECTION COIL
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N. V. (Netherlands)
Inventor
Igney, Claudia, Hannelore
Rosell Ferrer, Francisco Javier
Hamsch, Matthias
Abstract
A coil arrangement (215) for a magnetic induction impedance measurement apparatus comprises an excitation coil (208) configured for generating a magnetic excitation field in an object, a shimming coil (364) for generating a shimming field, and a detection coil (210-214) configured for detecting a magnetic response field generated in response to the magnetic excitation field inducing a current in the object (106). In order to enhance an accuracy of a determination of a parameter of an object, a value of a field strength of a net magnetic excitation field in the detection coil (210-214), being the sum of the excitation field and the shimming field, is approximately within a magnitude range of an average value of a field strength of the magnetic response field in the detection coil (210-214).
G01V 3/10 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices using induction coils
G01N 27/02 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance
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CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT FOR OPERATING A HIGH PRESSURE DISCHARGE LAMP
A circuit arrangement for operating and dimming a high pressure discharge lamp is equipped with a control circuit for dimming the high pressure discharge lamp fast to a first power level and much slower from the first power level to a second level that is the desired level of the lamp power. Thereby it is realized that a user can perceive the dimming.
A patient interface device (8) includes a mask including a interface element (12) structured to engage a portion of the face of a patient and a headgear assembly (14) coupled to the mask. The headgear assembly has a top surface member (28) and a bottom surface member (30), the top surface member being coupled to the bottom surface member to form a fluid delivery housing (20) having an airtight internal chamber (32). The fluid delivery housing is structured to receive a flow of breathing gas from a pressure generating device and is fluidly coupled to the interface element. Also, the headgear assembly has a plurality of spaced support members (34) provided within the internal chamber to define a plurality of flow paths through the internal chamber around the support members, the support members being structured to support the top surface member relative to bottom surface member and prevent the internal chamber from collapsing.
A method for manufacturing a wavelength converting element (202, 301, 302, 303, 310, 312) the method comprising providing (100) a polymeric carrier material (200) having a first wavelength converting material (201) dispersed or molecular dissolved therein; the first wavelength converting material (201) is adapted to convert light of a first wavelength to light of a second wavelength, deforming (101) the polymeric carrier material at a first temperature at or above the glass transition temperature thereof such that at least part of the polymeric carrier material (200) is crystallized; and annealing (102) the polymeric carrier material(200) at a second temperature below the melting temperature thereof. Treatment of a polymeric material(200) according to the invention improves the stability and lifetime of a wavelength converting material (201) comprised in a such a treated polymeric material. A polymeric material (200) treated according to the invention may comprise polymeric molecules having a degree of crystalline being 10% by volume or more.
The invention relates to a detection apparatus for detecting radiation. The detection apparatus comprises a GOS material (20) for generating scintillation light depending on the detected radiation (25), an optical filter (24) for reducing the intensity of a part of the scintillation light having a wavelength being larger than 650 nm, and a detection unit (21) for detecting the filtered scintillation light. Because of the filtering procedure relatively slow components, i.e. components corresponding to a relatively large decay time, of the scintillation light weakly constribute to the detection process or are not detected at all by the detection unit, thereby increasing the temporal resolution of the detection apparatus. The resulting fast detection apparatus can be suitable for kVp-switching computed tomography systems.
A dimmer interface (110, 300) for a dimmable lighting driver (100) for a lighting unit (20) includes: a pulse width modulator (320, 420, 500) configured to generate a pulse width modulated signal (V2) from a dimming control input (Vdim), where the dimming control input (Vdim) is variable to adjust the brightness of the lighting unit (20); a low-pass filter (444) configured to output a dimming control voltage (Vo); and an optocoupler (330, 4300 configured to galvanically couple the pulse width modulated signal (V2) from an output of the pulse width modulator (320, 420, 500) to an input of the low-pass filter (444).
This invention relates to novel scintillator materials for neutron detection comprising oxidic and halide rare earth doped lithium- containing materials.
A patient interface device (8) is includes a support frame (14) structured to be fluidly coupled to a pressure generating device, a cushion (12) structured to engage a portion of the face of a patient, and a headgear component (16) structured to secure the patient interface device to the head of the patient. The headgear component has a central interface portion (22), at least one strap member (24A, 24B) extending from the central interface portion, and a frame member (32) provided within central interface portion. The frame member is removeably secured in between the cushion and the support frame and is structured to provide an airtight seal between the cushion and the support frame.
A radiation sensitive detector array (114) including a detector (116) with a scintillator (122, 202, 502, 504, 602, 606, 702, 704, 706) and a photo-sensor (120, 206, 508, 510, 612, 614, 708, 710, 712), including an optical photon sensitive region (206, 512, 514, 616, 618, 708, 710, 712) in optical communication with the scintillator array, wherein the detector also includes one or more wavelength shifters.
A planar coil arrangement (400) for a magnetic induction impedance measurement apparatus comprises an excitation coil (102) configured for generating a magnetic excitation field in an object, and a detection coil (404) configured for detecting a magnetic response field generated in response to the magnetic excitation field inducing a current in the object. In order to minimize an effect of the magnetic excitation field in the detection coil (404), the detection coil (404) is radially symmetrical shaped with respect to the excitation coil (102) and is arranged relative to the excitation coil (102) such that the magnetic excitation field is minimized in the detection coil (404).
A61B 5/05 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fields; Measuring using microwaves or radio waves
G01N 27/02 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance
The invention relates to a detection values processing apparatus. Energy- dependent detection values are provided, which are indicative of polychromatic radiation (4) after having traversed an examination zone (5). The radiation is filtered by a filter (15) which comprises K-edge filter material. A component decomposition technique is applied to the detection values for determining K-edge attenuation values being first component attenuation values, which are indicative of an attenuation caused by the K-edge filter material, and additional component attenuation values, which are indicative of an attenuation caused by additional components of the examination zone, wherein an image of the examination zone is reconstructed from the additional component attenuation values. An image can therefore be reconstructed, which is not adversely affected by the filter, because the K-edge attenuation values are not used for reconstructing the image. This can improve the quality of the reconstructed image.
G01N 23/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and forming images of the material
G01N 23/087 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the radiation being X-rays using polyenergetic X-rays
A device for separating particles from air comprises a vortex chamber having an inlet for letting in a mixture of air and particles to the chamber, an air outlet for letting out air from the chamber, a curved interior surface (12) for creating and guiding a vortex movement in air supplied to the chamber through the air inlet during operation of the device, and an opening (16) in a wall (11) of the chamber having the curved interior surface (12) for letting out particles from the chamber. At least along a portion of the circumference of the opening (16), a baffle surface (41) is provided which is protruding outwardly from the wall (11) of the chamber, wherein at least a portion of the baffle surface (41) is positioned for constituting an obstacle to an airflow moving through the opening (16) during operation of the device while performing the vortex movement.
A patient interface device includes a mask component having a cushion and a headgear assembly including a plurality of flexible band elements. Each band element has a first portion structured to wrap around the back or crown portion of the head, and at least one of the band elements includes a second portion structured to wrap around a face of the patient and includes a sealing interface region that holds and supports the cushion in engagement with a portion of the patient's face. The band elements are coupled to one another at a first anchor point and a second anchor point configured to be located on opposite sides of the patient's head. Each first portion is movable with respect to the first and second anchor points to enable the first portions of each to be selectively positioned on the patient's head.
Two or more images are taken wherein during the image taking a focal sweep is performed. The exposure intensity is modulated during the focal sweep and done so differently for the images. This modulation provides for a watermarking of depth information in the images. The difference in exposure during the sweep watermarks the depth information differently in the images. By comparing the images a depth map for the images can be 5 calculated. A camera system has a lens and a sensor and a means for performing a focal sweep and means for modulating the exposure intensity during the focal sweep. Modulating the exposure intensity can be done by modulating a light source or the focal sweep or modulating the transparency of a transparent medium in the light path.
The present invention relates to X-ray differential phase-contrast imaging, in particular to a deflection device for X-ray differential phase-contrast imaging. In order to provide differential phase-contrast imaging with improved dose efficiency, a deflection device (28) for X-ray differential phase-contrast imaging is provided, comprising a deflection structure (41) with a first plurality (44) of first areas (46), and a second plurality (48) of second areas (50). The first areas are provided to change the phase and/or amplitude of an X- ray radiation; and wherein the second areas are X-ray transparent. The first and second areas are arranged periodically such that, in the cross section, the deflection structure is provided with a profile arranged such that the second areas are provided in form of groove-like recesses (54) formed between first areas provided as projections (56). The adjacent projections form respective side surfaces (58)partly enclosing the respective recess arranged in between. The side surfaces of each recess have a varying distance (60) across the depth (62) of the recess.
G21K 1/06 - Arrangements for handling particles or ionising radiation, e.g. focusing or moderating using diffraction, refraction, or reflection, e.g. monochromators
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SECURE ACCESS TO PERSONAL HEALTH RECORDS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
A system including a server system, a user terminal and a hardware token, for providing secure access to a data record. The server system comprises storage means (1) for storing a plurality of data records, a data record (2) having associated therewith a sequence of secrets(14)shared with a hardware token (60) corresponding to the data record(2), the server system(100) further being arranged for storing user authentication information (3). User authenticating means (10) are provided for receiving authentication credentials (11) of a user from a user terminal (200) and authenticating the user as an authorized user,based on the authentication credentials (11) of the user and the stored authentication information (3). Secret-receiving means (9) are provided for receiving a representation of a secret (13) revealed by a hardware token (60) and information identifying the data record corresponding to the hardware token from the terminal. Marking means (12) are provided for marking the unused secret (s3) as used.
What is described is a lighting unit 10 with a plurality of lighting segments 30a, 30b. The lighting segments 30a, 30b are arranged on a strip 40 in spaced relation from each other. Each lighting segment 30a, 30b is connected to an electrical supply terminal 20. In order to obtain a lighting unit with a flexible electrical configuration, each lighting segment 30a, 30b comprises at least one LED element and at least one driver circuit 36 including a controllable, current limiting element for controlling a current through the LED element.
A hairbrush device (100) comprises a first plurality of brush filaments (112) and a second plurality of brush filaments (116). A property of the first plurality of brush filaments (112) and a respective property of the second plurality of brush filaments (116) are different from one another. In order to reversibly select a stiffness of the hairbrush device, the hairbrush device (100) comprises an actuation element (104) being in driving connection with the first and second plurality of brush filaments (11, 116) and configured for being actuatable for selecting the first plurality of brush filaments (112) or the second plurality of brush filaments (116) for a use.
A telescopic endoscope employing a primary endoscope (30, 50) having a instrument channel, a miniature secondary endoscope (40, 60) deployed within the instrument channel of the primary endoscope (30, 50), and an endoscope tracker including one or more sensors (32, 61) and one or markers (41, 52) for sensing any portion of the miniature secondary endoscope (40, 60) extending from a distal end of the instrument channel of the primary endoscope (30, 50).
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/012 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor characterised by internal passages or accessories therefor
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
G02B 23/24 - Instruments for viewing the inside of hollow bodies, e.g. fibrescopes
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
The disclosed embodiments relate to functional and decorative lighting. At least one control device (200a, 200b) is connected to a plurality of lighting elements (2000). The control devices (200a, 200b) are arranged to control lighting effects of the plurality of lighting elements (2000).
H01L 27/32 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including components using organic materials as the active part, or using a combination of organic materials with other materials as the active part with components specially adapted for light emission, e.g. flat-panel displays using organic light-emitting diodes
The present invention proposes to analyze movements of objects in video sequences (e.g. sport videos), by performing motion estimation to determine motion vectors at each frame. With the calculated motion vectors, the movements of the object(s) (e.g. athlete(s)) can be quantitatively measured. Based on this, movements in two videos can be compared at each individual frame of the video sequence. Different approaches (e.g., color coding) can be used to visualize and compare the movements. With motion estimation, intermediate frames can also be inserted to enable better movement comparison in two given videos.
H04N 21/2343 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing of video streams or manipulating MPEG-4 scene graphs involving reformatting operations of video signals for distribution or compliance with end-user requests or end-user device requirements
The invention refers to a Lighting system comprising: a LED board bearing LEDs; and an optical board on the LED board; wherein the optical board is made of optical modules positioned side-by-side according to predetermined orientations one to the other, each optical module comprising at least one optical element adapted to face at least one of said LEDs and modify feature of the light emitted by this at least one LED, wherein the lighting system is provided with mechanical fool proofing elements adapted to prevent a positioning of the optical modules according to orientations one to the other different from said predetermined orientations.
G02B 7/02 - Mountings, adjusting means, or light-tight connections, for optical elements for lenses
G09F 9/00 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
G02B 27/09 - Beam shaping, e.g. changing the cross-sectioned area, not otherwise provided for
A multiple modality imaging system (10) includes a cone-beam computed tomography scanner (24, 30) which acquires CT projection data of a subject (22) in an examination region (18) and a nuclear imaging scanner which concurrently/subsequently acquires nuclear projection data of the subject in the examination region. A CT reconstruction processor (34) is programmed to perform the steps of: in the CT projection data, defining a field-of-view (FoV) with a voxel grid in a trans-axial direction; determining the subject's maximum trans-axial extents; generating an extending FoV by extending the voxel grid of the FoV to at least one extended region outside the FoV that encompass at least the determined maximum trans-axial extents and all attenuation in the trans-axial direction; and iteratively reconstructing the CT projection data into an attenuation map of the extended FoV. At least one nuclear reconstruction processor (44) is programmed to correct the acquired nuclear projection data based on the iteratively reconstructed attenuation map.
An endoscope that may be used with a wireless lens module that can be attached to an insertion end of the endoscope. The endoscope comprises a hollow elongate tube extending from a handle end to the insertion end of the endoscope for insertion into the body of a patient. A mechanical connector at the insertion end of the endoscope allows for at times attaching the lens module at the insertion end of the endoscope and also for disconnecting the lens module form the endoscope. One or more wireless electrical elements at the insertion end of the endoscope provides wireless electrical power to the lens module. The lens module includes one or more fixed position lenses aligned along the axis of a light path; and one or more electrically-operated, actively-adjustable lens aligned along the axis of a light path. A mechanical connector of the lens module allows the module to be attached in a fixed position at the insertion end of the endoscope. The module includes one or more wireless electrical elements for receiving wireless electrical power from the inductor at the insertion end of the endoscope for operating the actively-adjustable lens. Either the lens module or the endoscope includes an light sensor aligned along the axis of a light path for converting focused light into electronic image signals.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A61B 1/05 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
The invention relates to a disaggregation apparatus for determining electrical statuses of electrical consumers (2, 3, 4) in an electrical network (13). An overall electrical parameter, which is measured at least two different times and which is represented by a first number of sampled electrical parameter values, is used for determining a compressed difference overall electrical parameter, which is represented by a second number of sampled electrical parameter values being smaller than the first number. Compressed electrical signatures of the electrical consumers are provided, and the statuses of the electrical consumers are determined depending on the compressed difference overall electrical parameter and the compressed electrical signatures. Since compressed parameters and signatures are used for the disaggregation, less data have to be processed and have to be stored, thereby reducing the computational and storing efforts needed for the disaggregation.
A body-worn physiological sensor assembly (100) having a monitor/event recorder (120), a plurality of ECG electrodes (140, 180, 182), and an interconnect device (160) disposed between the recorder and the ECG electrodes. The interconnect device is preferably disposable, and simplifies the cleaning and decontamination of the assembly after use. In addition, the disposable interconnect device (160) incorporates the primary wear surfaces for the various electrical connections.
An integrated optical shape sensing system and method include an arrangement structure (132) configured to receive a fiber port or connector. A platform (130) is configured to provide a distance relationship with the arrangement structure such that the fiber port or connector is trackable to provide a location reference. The platform secures a patient in proximity to the arrangement structure. An optical shape sensing enabled interventional instrument (102) has a first optical fiber cable connectable to the fiber port or connector. An optical interrogation module (108) is configured to collect optical feedback from the instrument and has a second optical fiber cable connectable to the fiber port or connector such that a known reference position is provided for accurate shape reconstruction.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
G01B 11/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. optical strain gauge
An improved user interface for a defibrillator (100) capable of being used with paddle electrodes (180) and adhesive pad electrodes (190). A shock delivery button (110) located on the defibrillator control panel delivers a shock through the pad electrodes. A second shock delivery button (210), located on the paddle electrodes, delivers a shock through the paddle electrodes. Both shock delivery buttons are configured with the same shape, operation and illumination in order to reduce user confusion.
An optical shape sensing system employing an optical fiber (20) and one or more reference markers (41). Each reference marker (41) has an identifiable reference tracking position within a reference coordinate system (42). The optical fiber (20) has a reconstruction launch point (21)within the reference coordinate system (42) serving as a basis for an execution of a shape reconstruction of the optical fiber (20) within the reference coordinate system (42). The reconstruction launch point (21)of the optical fiber (20) has a known spatial relationship with each reference marker (41) to facilitate an identification of the reconstruction launch point (21)within the reference coordinate system (42).
G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
The invention relates to a disaggregation apparatus for determining electrical statuses of electrical consumers (2, 3, 4) in an electrical network (4). An overall electrical parameter like the overall current of the electrical network (13) is measured, filtered and sampled. Electrical signatures of the electrical consumers are provided, wherein the electrical signatures are assigned to the statuses of the electrical consumers, filtered and sampled. The filter for filtering the overall electrical parameter and the electrical signatures is adapted for at least one of reducing correlations between the electrical signatures and enhancing the dynamic range for the sampling. The statuses of the electrical consumers are determined depending on the overall electrical parameter and the electrical signatures. The filtering leads to a determination of the statuses of the electrical consumers having a high reliability and a high accuracy.
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
G01R 19/25 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof using digital measurement techniques
The present invention relates to a printed circuit board assembly (10), said printed circuit board assembly comprising: a substrate (100); two or more electronic components which are categorized, wherein each component is secured to the substrate by securing means having a different predetermined thermal-release temperature, depending on which category said component belongs to. The invention furthermore relates to a method of assembling the printed circuit board assembly and a method of disassembling the printed circuit board assembly according to the invention.
H05K 3/22 - Secondary treatment of printed circuits
H05K 3/30 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor
H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering
Light emitting elements (110) are situated on a film (210), then surrounded by a reflective structure (250) that is placed or formed on the film (210). Thereafter, the reflective structure (250) is filled with an encapsulant (270), affixing the light emitting element (110) within the reflective structure (250). The film (210) may then be removed, exposing the contacts (230) for coupling the light emitting element (110) to an external power source. The encapsulated light emitting elements (110) within the reflective structure (250) are diced/singulated to provide the individual light emitting devices. The encapsulant (270) may be molded or otherwise shaped to provide a desired optical function.
H01L 21/56 - Encapsulations, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings
H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
The substrate that is used to support the growth of the LED structure is used to support the creation of a superstructure above the LED structure. The superstructure is preferably created as a series of layers, including conductive elements that forma conductive path from the LED structure to the top of the superstructure, as well as providing structural support to the light emitting device. The structure is subsequently inverted, such that the superstructure becomes the carrier substrate for the LED structure, and the original substrate is thinned or removed. The structure is created using materials that facilitate electrical conduction and insulation, as well as thermal conduction and dissipation.
A method includes analyzing a spectral projection image of a portion of a subject, generating a value quantifying an amount of a target specific contrast material in a region of interest of the spectral projection image, and generating a signal indicative of a presence of the target in response to the value satisfying a predetermined threshold level.
A medical device calibration apparatus, system and method include a calibration template (202) configured to position an optical shape sensing enabled interventional instrument (102). A set geometric configuration (206) is formed in or on the template to maintain the instrument in a set geometric configuration within an environment where the instrument is to be deployed. When the instrument is placed in the set geometric configuration, the instrument is calibrated for a medical procedure.
G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
A61B 19/02 - Protective casings or covers for appliances or instruments, e.g. boxes or sterile covers; Instrument tables or cupboards; Doctors' bags
G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
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SHAPE SENSING DEVICE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
A medical instrument, system and method for calibration are provided. The instrument includes a body (202) and a shape sensing system (204) coupled to the body to permit determination of a shape of the body. A memory element (205, 206) is coupled to the body and configured to store data associated with calibration of the body, the data being readable through a cable (210) connectable to the body so that the data permits calibration of the body.
A61B 5/06 - Devices, other than using radiation, for detecting or locating foreign bodies
G01B 11/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. optical strain gauge
G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre
G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
A battery adapter (100)and method (800) of making the same. The battery adapter (100) includes a resilient tray (102) that defines a receiving area (104) for one or more batteries (106)and includes one or more resilient sidewalls (108) of a resilient material configured to be compressed by the batteries (106). The battery adapter (100) further includes a flexible circuit (132)wrapped around at least a portion of an exterior of the resilient tray (102) over the resilient sidewalls(108). The flexible circuit (132) includes a first set of one or more contacts (138)disposed on the exterior of the resilient tray (102) to deliver power to an associated device (150)and a second set of one or more contacts (136) electrically coupled with the first set of contacts (138). The second set of contacts (136)is disposed on an interior of the resilient sidewalls (108) in the battery receiving area (104).
An optical shape sensing system employing an elongated device (20), an optical fiber (10)embedded within the elongated device (20)with the optical fiber (10)including one or more cores, an optical interrogation console (30)and a 3D shape reconstructor (40). In operation, the optical interrogation console (30)generates reflection spectrum data indicative of a measurement of both an amplitude and a phase of a reflection for each core of the optical fiber (10)as a function of wavelength and the 3D shape reconstructor (40)reconstructs a 3D shape of the optical fiber (10). The 3D shape reconstructor (40)executes a generation of local strain data for a plurality of positions along the optical fiber (10)responsive to the reflection spectrum data, a generation of local curvature and torsion angle data as a function of each local strain along the fiber, and a reconstruction of the3D shape of the optical fiber (10)as a function of each local curvature and torsion angle along the optical fiber (10).
A reflection reduction device includes an optical fiber (104) configured for optical sensing and having an end portion. A tip portion (102) is coupled to the end portion. The tip portion includes a length dimension (d) and is index matched to the optical fiber. The tip portion is further configured to include an absorption length to absorb and scatter light within the length dimension,and a surface (S) opposite the end portion is configured to reduce back reflections.
A61B 18/28 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves using laser the beam being directed along or through a flexible conduit, e.g. an optical fibre; Hand-pieces therefor for heating a thermal probe or absorber
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
A61B 5/107 - Measuring physical dimensions, e.g. size of the entire body or parts thereof
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DETECTION OF FOREIGN OBJECT IN PROXIMTY OF SURGICAL END-EFFECTOR
An optical detection tool employs a surgical end-effector (30) and an optical fiber (20). In operation, the surgical end-effector (30) is navigated within an anatomical region relative to an object foreign to the anatomical region and the optical fiber (20) generates an encoded optical signal indicative of a strain measurement profile of the optical fiber (20) as the surgical end-effector (30) is navigated within the anatomical region. The optical fiber (20) has a detection segment in a defined spatial relationship with the surgical end-effector (30). The strain measurement profile represents a normal profile in the absence of any measurable contact of the foreign object with the detection segment of the optical fiber (20). Conversely, the strain measurement profile represents an abnormal profile in response to a measurable contact of the foreign object with the detection segment of the optical fiber (20).
G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
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CARRIERS FOR THE LOCAL RELEASE OF HYDROPHILIC PRODRUGS
Disclosed is a carrier for the local, targeted administration of a hydrophobic drug. The hydrophobic drug is rendered in to a hydrophilic prodrug thereof, and is contained in the lumen of a thermosensitive liposome or polymersome. Upon administration of the carrier, heat can be applied at the locus where the drug is to be released. After release of the prodrug, it will be activated so as to turn into the active drug.
An imaging system (100) includes a radiation source (112) that emits radiation that traverses an examination region and a detector array (114) with a plurality of photon counting detector pixels (116) that detect radiation traversing the examination region and respectfully generate a signal indicative of the detected radiation. The photon counting detector pixel includes a direct conversion layer (122) having a first radiation receiving side (202) and second opposing side (206), a cathode (118) affixed to and covering all of or a substantial portion of the first side, an anode (120) affixed to a centrally located region (208) of the second side, wherein the anode includes at least two sub-anodes (120, 120i, 1202, 120N), and a metallization (124) affixed to the second side, surrounding the anode and the anode region, with a gap between the anode and the metallization. The system further includes a reconstructor (144) that reconstructs the signal to generate volumetric image data indicative of the examination region.
A method (300) of authentication and authorization of cognitive radio devices comprises generating a registration request message (S320); sending the registration request to a spectrum manager;receiving a registration response message from the spectrum manager(S330); generating an authorization request message (S360); upon receiving of an authorization response message, generating a verification response message (S370); and sending the verification response message to the cognitive radio device to be authenticated, such that the cognitive radio device is authenticated and authorized to communicate on channels designated in the verification response message (S380).
The invention relates to a method for determining at least one applicable path (32) for the movement of an object, especially of a surgical and/or diagnostical device, in human tissue (14) or animal tissue by means of a data set of intensity data obtained by a 3D imaging technique, the applicable path (32) of movement connecting a starting position (28) of the device with a defined target location (30). According to the invention the method comprises the steps: -defining the target location (30) of a reference point of the device and choosing at least one possible starting position (24, 26, 28) of the reference point of the device; -determining a candidate path of movement (18, 20, 22) between the corresponding possible starting position (24,26, 28) and the defined target location (30); and -evaluating the candidate path of movement (18, 20, 22) as being an applicable path (32) depending on information about local intensity extrema and/or intensity variation resulting from the intensity data along the candidate path of movement (18, 20, 22). The invention further relates to a corresponding computer-readable medium, a corresponding computer program product, and a corresponding computerized system.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
This invention relates to a lighting device having a light source (102, 103), a light output unit, a drive unit (106a) arranged to drive the light source, an electrical connection unit connected with the drive unit and arranged to receive input power, and a heat sink (112), which has been provided with multiple reception portions (115, 116). At least the light source and the drive unit are mounted at a first respectively a second reception portion of the heat sink. The heat sink is a formed sheet structure, which has been formed into a predetermined shape from a sheet shaped heat sink blank.
Disclosed is an apparatus for an optical assembly for an end cap (30) of a lighting fixture (10). The optical assembly includes an outer lens (50) and an inner lens (40) interior of the outer lens (50). The end cap (30) may be coupled to a lighting fixture main housing (12) and configured to enable light from a light source (18) within the main housing (12) to enter the end cap (30), be directed through the inner lens (40), and out the outer lens (50).
A therapeutic apparatus (500) comprising a high intensity focused ultrasound system(100, 200, 504) for treating a target region (526). The therapeutic apparatus further comprises a display (552) for displaying treatment planning data (562). The therapeutic apparatus further comprises a memory(556) containing machine executable instructions (580, 582, 584, 586, 588). The memory further contains a geometric model(572) of the high intensity focused ultrasound system. Execution of the instructions causes a processor (548) to receive (300, 400) the treatment planning data. Execution of the instructions causes the processor to render (302, 402) the geometric representation of the target region from the treatment planning data on the display. Execution of the instructions causes further causes the processor to calculate (304, 404, 406) an achievable target region (593) using the geometric model. Execution of the instructions further causes the processor to render (306, 408) the achievable target region on the display.
A system and method for medical device detection includes a guidance system(38) configured to deliver a surgical device (32) into a subject. A surgical device deployment detector (25, 40, 42, 44) is configured to cooperate with the guidance system and is configured to detect a deployment of the surgical device in the subject. A coordination module(22)is configured to receive input from the guidance system and the deployment detector to determine and record one or more of a location and time of each deployment.
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