Abstract: The invention relates to a sensing device for sensing a fluid. The sensing device comprises an inlet port (20) for receiving the fluid (100) and a measurement chamber (25) for sensing the fluid (100). The sensing device further comprises a fluid channel (30) coupling the inlet port (20) and the measurement chamber (25) for transporting the fluid (100) from the inlet port (20) to the measurement chamber (25) and a fluid stop unit (50) for stopping and controllably releasing the flow of fluid between the inlet port (20) and the measurement chamber (25). This allows stopping the fluid before reaching the measurement chamber (25) and controllably releasing the fluid for allowing the fluid to flow into the measurement chamber (25), if the sensing device is ready for analyzing the fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid providing apparatus (5; 34) for providing a fluid to an analyzing apparatus (17; 33) for analyzing the fluid and to the analyzing apparatus (17; 33). The fluid providing apparatus (34) comprises a casing (35), which has an introduction opening (7), through which a fluid transferring element (1) is introducible into the casing (35) for transferring the fluid to the fluid providing apparatus (34). The casing (35) comprises further a fluid releasing section (8) for releasing the fluid from the fluid transferring element (1) and a fluid transferring element detection section (36) for detecting whether the fluid transferring element (1) is introduced into the casing (35) by interacting with a fluid transferring element detection unit of the analyzing apparatus (17; 33).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the detection of target components that comprise label particles, for example magnetic particles (1). The method includes (a) collecting the target components at a binding surface (12, 112, 512) of a carrier (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511); (b) directing an input light beam (L1, L1a, L1b) into the carrier such that it is totally internally reflected in an investigation region (13, 313a, 313b) at the binding surface (12, 112, 512); and (c) determining the amount of light of an output light beam (L2, L2a, L2b) that comprises at least some of the totally internally reflected light. Evanescent light generated during the total internal reflection is affected (absorbed, scattered) by target components and/or label particles (1) at the binding surface (12) and will therefore be missing in the output light beam (L2). This can be used to determine the amount of target components at the binding surface (12) from the amount of light in the output light beam (L2, L2a, L2b).

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier with a binding surface at which target components that comprise label particles, for example magnetic particles, can collect and optionally bind to specific capture elements. An input light beam (L1) is transmitted into the carrier and totally internally reflected at the binding surface. The amount of light in the output light beam (L2) and optionally also of fluorescence light emitted by target components at the binding surface is then detected by a light detector. Evanescent light generated during the total internal reflection is affected (absorbed, scattered) by target components and/or label particles at the binding surface and will therefore be missing in the output light beam (L2). This can be used to determine the amount of target components at the binding surface from the amount of light in the output light beam (L2, L2a, L2b).

Abstract: Injecting an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) agent into a subterranean formation in at least one injection interval of a hydrocarbon well extending into the subterranean formation, then producing fluid from the formation from at least one production interval of the same hydrocarbon well, and not from a neighboring well. Logging data associated with at least one of the formation, the injected EOR agent and the produced fluid may then be obtained and utilized in assessing effectiveness of the EOR agent injection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge (110) and a method for the processing of target components (T1, T2) of a sample fluid, for example the detection of cardiac markers in blood. The cartridge (110) comprises a reaction chamber (114) with a hydrophilic reaction surface (115). A physical barrier (116,118) on the reaction surface (115), for example a protrusion, at least partially borders an investigation region (117,117?) which comprises capture probes (CP1, CP2) that specifically bind to target components (T1, T2) of the sample fluid.

Abstract: A sensing device including an inlet port for receiving a fluid, a measurement chamber for sensing the fluid, a fluid channel coupling the inlet port and the measurement chamber for transporting the fluid from the inlet port to the measurement chamber, and a fluid stop unit for stopping and controllably releasing the flow of fluid between the inlet port and the measurement chamber.

Abstract: A measurement device includes a housing and at least one display integrated in the housing. The housing includes a recess adapted for insertion of a cartridge into the housing to deliver a sample to be measured to the device. The recess has an opening at the front of the housing and a first part of the housing for insertion of the cartridge protrudes in a direction enclosing an angle with a second part of the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensing device for sensing a fluid. The sensing device comprises an inlet port (20) for receiving the fluid (100) and a measurement chamber (25) for sensing the fluid (100). The sensing device further comprises a fluid channel (30) coupling the inlet port (20) and the measurement chamber (25) for transporting the fluid (100) from the inlet port (20) to the measurement chamber (25) and a fluid stop unit (50) for stopping and controllably releasing the flow of fluid between the inlet port (20) and the measurement chamber (25). This allows stopping the fluid before reaching the measurement chamber (25) and controllably releasing the fluid for allowing the fluid to flow into the measurement chamber (25), if the sensing device is ready for analyzing the fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for the detection of magnetic particles (1) in a sample chamber (112). After introduction of the sample into said sample chamber (112), the magnetic particles (1) are first retained within the sample chamber (112) and kept away from the sensing surface (111) by an appropriate magnetic field (B) to allow for an incubation of the sample with reagents. A reference measurement may be made during this incubation period (TI), preferably at the end thereof. After incubation, the magnetic particles (1) are allowed to contact the sensing surface (111) where a target measurement can be conducted.

Abstract: A system for providing sensory feedback includes a garment (106) that is configured to flexibly and snuggly fit over a portion of a subject. The garment includes one or more sensors (104) disposed therein to monitor activity of the subject or monitor points of interest of the subject. An interpretation module (115) is coupled with the sensors to receive sensor signals and interpret the sensor signals to determine if conditions are met to provide feedback signals to the garment. A feedback modality (108) is incorporated into the garment and is responsive to the feedback signals such that the feedback modality emits energy from the garment to provide sensory information to assist a physician during a procedure.

Abstract: A sensor device and a method for the determination of the amount of target particles at a contact surface adjacent to a sample chamber include detecting, by a detector, the target particles in the sample chamber by a sensor element, and providing at least one corresponding sensor signal. An evaluation unit determines the amount of target particles in a first zone at the contracts surface and in a second zone a distance away from the contact surface based on this sensor signal. In an optical measurement approach, frustrated total internal reflection taking place under different operating conditions, such as wavelength and/or angle of incidence, may be used to extract information about the first and second zones. In a magnetic measurement approach, different magnetic excitation fields may be used to excite magnetic target particles differently in the first and second zone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for oxidising hydrogen, comprising mixing hydrogen, oxygen and at least one third component, and subsequently reacting hydrogen and oxygen. The invention is characterized in that the at least one third component is carbon dioxide, wherein the method further comprises the step of dividing at least part of said carbon dioxide into CO and 0 radical for controlling the reaction temperature. The invention further relates to a device for oxidising hydrogen gas.

Abstract: The invention provides means for making examinations on a sample of body fluid, particularly a sample of blood. The presence of at least one characteristic protein is additionally detected, and the intended examinations are only executed and/or evaluated if said characteristic protein is present. The characteristic protein may for example be human serum albumin or hemoglobin if the body fluid is blood. Preferably, the characteristic protein is quantitatively detected in a competitive assay performed in a cartridge (110) with the help of a sensor device (150).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cartridge (110) and an examination apparatus (100) for optical examinations of a sample. The cartridge (110) comprises a transparent bottom layer (113) that is of substantially uniform thickness and a top layer (111, 112) comprising a sample chamber (SC). The bottom layer and the top layer are preferably laminated onto each other, for example in a C roll-to-roll process. The bottom layer (113) is provided with structures like gratings (115) that allow the incoupling or outcoupling of light.

Abstract: A method and a microelectronic sensor device for making optical examinations in an investigation region at the contact surface of a carrier, wherein an input light beam is sent from a light source towards the investigation region, and wherein an output light beam coming from the investigation region is detected by a light detector. An evaluation unit that is coupled to the light detector is adapted to determine the wetting grade of the investigation region based on a characteristic parameter of the output light beam. The evaluation unit may be adapted to determine a change in the light intensity caused by a liquid contacting the contact surface. The wetting grade may be detected in a test region that is located adjacent to the investigation region and that has a higher roughness than the investigation region.

Abstract: A method of detecting redispersion of particles into a solution using for example FTIR. The method including providing a sensor surface with dry particles; illuminating the sensor surface with light along a first optical path and detecting the light reflected by the sensor surface; providing a liquid to a volume in contact with the sensor surface; and detecting the reflected light while the dry particles redisperse into the liquid. The angle between the first optical path and the sensor surface fulfils the condition of total internal reflection. Further, an FTIR cartridge may be provided for use in said method. The cartridge including a sensor surface accessible for FTIR detection including at least one binding area wherein label particles are situated.

Abstract: An ultrasonic imaging system comprises a processing system and an ultrasound imaging probe that is configured to transmit ultrasound energy into a selected portion of a subject and to receive echoes therefrom and to transmit data signals representative thereof to the processing system. The system further comprises a blood pressure sensor that is configured to measure the blood pressure of the subject and to transmit data signals representative thereof to the processing system. The processing system can processes the received ultrasound data signals to generate an ultrasound image and the received blood pressure data signals to generate a blood pressure trace. The processing system can also display the ultrasound image and blood pressure trace in a display image in which portions of the ultrasound image are displayed in temporal synchrony with portions of the blood pressure trace.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electron bombarded image sensor array device comprising a vacuum chamber having a photocathode capable of releasing electrons into said vacuum chamber when exposed to light impinging on said photocathode, a photocathode capable of releasing electrons into said vacuum chamber when exposed to light impinging on said photocathode, electric field means for accelerating said released electrons from said photocathode towards an anode spaced apart from said photocathode in a facing relationship to receive an electron image from said photocathode, said anode being constructed as a back-thinned image sensor array having electric connecting pads distributed according to a pattern along the surface area of said sensor facing away from said photocathode, a carrier on which said image sensor array is mounted, said carrier having electric connecting pads distributed according to a pattern to feed electric signals from said image sensor array outside said vacuum chamber and electric connecting me

Abstract: An electromagnetic system for biosensors including two independent electromagnetic units separated in the region of pole shoes of the electromagnetic units positioned under a gap, a cartridge positioned in the gap providing a sample volume and a biosensor having a sensor surface located at one or more inner surfaces of the cartridge proximate to the pole shoes.