Abstract: The present invention relates to c-di-GMP lowering chemical compounds having anti- biofilm properties. In particular, the present invention relates to anti-biofilm compounds or salts or tautomers thereof for use in treatment and/or prevention of bacterial biofilm infection in human subjects caused by biofilm-forming bacteria of the genus Pseudomonas, in particular Pseudomonas spp. including P. aeruginosa. Methods of treating such infections in human subjects are contemplated as well. The present inventions further relates to the use of an anti-biofilm compound or a salt or tautomer thereof for dispersing biofilms in industrial water systems.

Abstract: An operation method of an interior layout device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: obtaining interior layout information and indoor structure information of a user; obtaining an indoor plan view graph from the indoor structure information and the interior layout information; processing a space usage rate analysis using the indoor plan view graph; generating an analysis interface in which color information is mapped to the indoor plan view graph according to the space usage rate analysis; and outputting the analysis interface.

Abstract: An operation method for an interior layout apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprises the steps of: acquiring indoor structure information of a user; generating interior layout automation information including a space layout and interior layout design determined in correspondence to the indoor structure information, according to processing of the analysis of style information corresponding to the user; and outputting the interior layout automation information.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling of a biofilm, for removing a formed biofilm and/or for controlling a growth of microorganisms, preferably bacteria, in an aqueous environment of an industrial manufacturing process comprising cellulosic fibre material. In the method a composition comprising a compound selected from a group consisting of 3-[(4-methylphenyl)sulphonyl]-2-propenenitrile and 4-amino-N-2-thiazolyl-benzenesulphonamide is administered to the aqueous environment of the process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling a biofilm, for removing a formed biofilm and/or for controlling a growth of microorganisms, preferably bacteria, in an aqueous environment of an industrial manufacturing process including cellulosic fibre material. In the method, a composition including a compound selected from a group consisting of 3-[(4-methylphenyl)sulphonyl]-2-propenenitrile and 4-amino-N-2-thiazolyl-benzenesulphonamide is administered to the aqueous environment of the process.

Abstract: A liquid leakage detector, LLD, configured to detect liquid leaking from a liquid containing/guiding element. The LLD comprises a pipe configured to receive liquid leaking from a predefined area of the liquid containing/guiding element and a sensor that detects liquid entering the pipe. The LLD comprises a first connection structure configured to be connected to and hereby bring the LLD into fluid communication with a first liquid transport structure of the liquid containing/guiding element, such that the first connection structure extends from and protrudes from the first liquid transport structure and a second connection structure configured to be connected to and hereby bring the LLD into fluid communication with a second liquid transport structure, such that the second connection structure extends from and protrudes from the second liquid transport structure. The LLD comprises an insulator arranged and configured to electrically separate the sensor from the liquid transport structures.

Abstract: Methods and systems for maintaining an atmosphere inside a habitat enclosing a work station and shutting down one, more than one, or all operational equipment inside and/or outside the habitat upon the occurrence of an adverse event. Concentrations of explosive, flammable, and/or poisonous gases or vapors are sensed, transmitted to a logic device, as are temperature, pressure, and/or humidity. HVAC units and air extraction units controlled by the logic device maintain acceptable pressure, temperature, and/or humidity. Any grit and dust may be extracted. Any explosive, flammable, and/or poisonous gases or vapors are extracted employing an emergency gas extraction sub-system controlled by the logic device. The logic device shuts down one, more than one, or all operational equipment inside and/or outside the habitat (for example as dictated by the client, law, or regulation) upon receiving one or more adverse event signals.

Abstract: A video surveillance method comprises displaying a first stream of video data from a first video camera on a display of an operator client. On receipt of a command, prestored alternative camera data is consulted to select a second video camera. A second stream of video data from the second video camera is then displayed on the display. The first and second video cameras have fields of view which overlap.

Abstract: Methods and systems for maintaining an atmosphere inside a habitat enclosing a work station and shutting down one, more than one, or all operational equipment inside and/or outside the habitat upon the occurrence of an adverse event. Concentrations of explosive, flammable, and/or poisonous gases or vapors are sensed, transmitted to a logic device, as are temperature, pressure, and/or humidity. HVAC units and air extraction units controlled by the logic device maintain acceptable pressure, temperature, and/or humidity. Any grit and dust may be extracted. Any explosive, flammable, and/or poisonous gases or vapors are extracted employing an emergency gas extraction sub-system controlled by the logic device. The logic device shuts down one, more than one, or all operational equipment inside and/or outside the habitat (for example as dictated by the client, law, or regulation) upon receiving one or more adverse event signals.

Abstract: A portable terminal operation method includes the steps of: acquiring measurement information corresponding to a first coordinate point of a first wall and a second coordinate point of the first wall; determining structure information of the first wall connecting the first coordinate point and the second coordinate point on the basis of a linear function operation of the first coordinate point and the second coordinate point; and completing indoor structure information including one or more closed spaces, according to sequential connection processing of other walls in a first direction corresponding to the first wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling a biofilm, for removing a formed biofilm and/or for controlling a growth of microorganisms, preferably bacteria, in an aqueous environment of an industrial manufacturing process including cellulosic fibre material. In the method, a composition including a compound selected from a group consisting of 3-[(4-methylphenyl)sulphonyl]-2-propenenitrile and 4-amino-N-2-thiazolyl-benzenesulphonamide is administered to the aqueous environment of the process.

Abstract: A video surveillance method comprises displaying a first stream of video data from a first video camera on a display of an operator client. On receipt of a command, prestored alternative camera data is consulted to select a second video camera. A second stream of video data from the second video camera is then displayed on the display. The first and second video cameras have fields of view which overlap.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining optical components in a planar configuration has a lens and an electro-optic component. The lens is optically coupled to the optical components. The electro-optic component is coupled to a support member. Alignment of the lens with the electro-optic component is performed by directly positioning the lens to maximize the transfer of optical energy from the lens to the electro-optic component. No optical fibers need be directly manipulated to perform the alignment, thus allowing for alignment of optical components with electro-optical components using the same procedures and equipment as used for aligning optical components with optical components.

Abstract: An assembly for housing optical components includes sides formed of an optically transmissive material, such as anti-reflective glass. Optical energy interacts with optical components retained within the assembly via the optically transmissive material. Collimated lens assemblies, which are attached to optical fibers, are adhesively attached to the optically transmissive sides. This assembly is especially amenable to an automated assembly process because it allows easy alignment of the collimated lens assembly with optical components retained within the assembly, and adherence of the collimated lens assembly to the optically transmissive side thereafter.

Abstract: A bend limiting apparatus for use in an automated assembly process of optical components in a planar configuration uses bend limiting tubing and support members. Optical fibers are positioned axially within the bend limiting tubing. The bend limiting tubing is supported by a support member. The optical fibers are attached to a collimated lens assembly. The bend limiting tubing may be coupled to the optical fibers by a pliable adhesive. The bend limiting tubing may also be coupled to the support member by an adhesive such as epoxy. Furthermore, an upper portion may be utilized to provide additional support.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining optical components in a planar configuration has a lens and an electro-optic component. The lens is optically coupled to the optical components. The electro-optic component is coupled to a support member. Alignment of the lens with the electro-optic component is performed by directly positioning the lens to maximize the transfer of optical energy from the lens to the electro-optic component. No optical fibers need be directly manipulated to perform the alignment, thus allowing for alignment of optical components with electro-optical components using the same procedures and equipment as used for aligning optical components with optical components.

Abstract: An apparatus having multiple fiber terminated optical ports uses optical components such as isolators, reflectors, mirrors, and prisms to steer a beam of light to an optical port. The steered beam of light is approximately parallel to the main axis and has a small lateral offset. The optical components may be part of an integrated component or discrete. The apparatus may have multiple input fiber terminated optical ports and multiple output fiber terminated optical ports. The apparatus is especially amenable to planar packaging of optical components.

Abstract: An assembly for housing optical components includes sides formed of an optically transmissive material, such as anti-reflective glass. Optical energy interacts with optical components retained within the assembly via the optically transmissive material. Collimated lens assemblies, which are attached to optical fibers, are adhesively attached to the optically transmissive sides. This assembly is especially amenable to an automated assembly process because it allows easy alignment of the collimated lens assembly with optical components retained within the assembly, and adherence of the collimated lens assembly to the optically transmissive side thereafter.

Abstract: According to the invention, a pouring spout for mounting on a container's neck can be configured as a spout placed in the container's neck, which spout goes on the inside of the neck so that possible drops of liquid will be collected inside the neck. Drops of liquid running on the outside of the container are hereby avoided and at the same time it is achieved that the container can pour in all directions since the edge of the pouring spout extends uniformly around the container's neck.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mutant cDNA sequence encoding the regulatory p85.alpha. subunit of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), a method of detecting a mutation in the gene encoding the regulatory p85.alpha. subunit of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase, as well as a diagnostic composition and a test kit for use in the method.