Abstract: Body waste collecting system arranged to collect body waste from a user, said system comprising: a) an attachment member arranged to be attached to the user, said attachment member comprising an opening which is arranged to be in fluid communication with the anus or a stoma of the user and an attachment flange which is arranged to encircle said opening and which is arranged to be attached to the perianal or peristomal skin surrounding the anus or stoma of the user respectively such that a fluid tight seal is established between the attachment flange and the perianal or peristomal skin of the user entirely around the anus or the stoma respectively, said attachment flange having an outer width which is larger than the width of the conduit near the first end of the conduit, said attachment flange being provided with a skin friendly adhesive on a skin contacting surface of said attachment flange, b) a collection bag for collecting the body waste output, and c) a hollow conduit having a first end and a second end,

Abstract: A wafer construction (200) for applying a collecting system (100) around an ostomy, the wafer construction comprising a central through-going aperture (201) for bringing the ostomy (001) in fluid communication with a collecting reservoir (300), an inner radially extending layer (220) for attaching the wafer to the peri-stomal skin (002), said inner layer (220) comprising a skin contacting surface (221), a moist vapour permeable layer (224), an outer surface (226); an outer radially extending layer (230); said outer layer comprising a substantially moist vapour impermeable film (232), an outer surface (236), an inner surface (238), a bag element (234) for engaging the wafer (200) to a collecting reservoir (300); a central stoma adjacent-area (240) comprising a first area of both the inner layer (220) and the outer layer (230); said central stoma-adjacent-area defined radially as the area of the wafer construction (200) closer to the central through-going aperture (201) than the bag element (234) of the outer l

Abstract: Body waste collecting system arranged to collect body waste from a user, said system comprising: a) an attachment member arranged to be attached to the user, said attachment member comprising an opening which is arranged to be in fluid communication with the anus or a stoma of the user and an attachment flange which is arranged to encircle said opening and which is arranged to be attached to the perianal or peristomal skin surrounding the anus or stoma of the user respectively such that a fluid tight seal is established between the attachment flange and the perianal or peristomal skin of the user entirely around the anus or the stoma respectively, said attachment flange having an outer width which is larger than the width of the conduit near the first end of the conduit, said attachment flange being provided with a skin friendly adhesive on a skin contacting surface of said attachment flange, b) a collection bag for collecting the body waste output, and c) a hollow conduit having a first end and a second end,

Abstract: A wafer construction for applying a collecting system around an ostomy, the wafer construction comprising a central through-going aperture for bringing the ostomy in fluid communication with a collecting reservoir, an inner radially extending layer for attaching the wafer to the peri-stomal; an outer radially extending layer; a central stoma-adjacent-area; an encircling area comprising a second area of at least the inner layer; at least one radial space in fluid communication with the atmosphere; said radial space being located between the outer surface of the inner layer and the inner surface of the outer layer; and at least one attachment point; said attachment point attaching the outer layer to the inner layer; wherein at least a portion of the radial space is located in the central stoma-adjacent-area.

Abstract: Body waste collecting system arranged to collect body waste from a user, said system comprising: a) an attachment member arranged to be attached to the user, said attachment member comprising an opening which is arranged to be in fluid communication with the anus or a stoma of the user and an attachment flange which is arranged to encircle said opening and which is arranged to be attached to the perianal or peristomal skin surrounding the anus or stoma of the user respectively such that a fluid tight seal is established between the attachment flange and the perianal or peristomal skin of the user entirely around the anus or the stoma respectively, said attachment flange having an outer width which is larger than the width of the conduit near the first end of the conduit, said attachment flange being provided with a skin friendly adhesive on a skin contacting surface of said attachment flange, b) a collection bag for collecting the body waste output, and c) a hollow conduit having a first end and a second end,

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for controlling and communicating with one or more tools in a downhole tool string including a tractor, an auxiliary tractor tool, a logging tool, a safety sub, a release mechanism, a unit containing sensors for monitoring downhole conditions, a setting tool, and a perforating gun. Control and communication are accomplished by sending signals from the surface to control switches in the control units on the tool, with redundant switches for safety, to state machines in the respective control units, each state machine returning a signal verifying switch status to the surface. The state machine need not return a signal including a unique identifier.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for controlling and communicating with one or more tools in a downhole tool string including a tractor, an auxiliary tractor tool, a logging tool, a safety sub, a release mechanism, a unit containing sensors for monitoring downhole conditions, a setting tool, and a perforating gun. Control and communication are accomplished by sending signals from the surface to control switches in the control units on the tool, with redundant switches for safety, to state machines in the respective control units, each state machine returning a signal verifying switch status to the surface. The state machine need not return a signal including a unique identifier.

Abstract: The present technology relates to the generation of a CT image under an arbitrary energy spectrum based on the results of a dual energy scan. In certain embodiments, a dual energy scan is conducted of an object and material basis decomposition is used to decompose the scanned object into two basis materials with known attenuation properties resulting in material density images. Along with knowledge of other imaging system information, forward projection is done under an arbitrary kV spectrum to generate an image as if the scanned object was scanned under this different kV spectrum. This prevents users from conducting unnecessary additional scans.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer instructions for displaying multi-energy data are provided. Certain methods include: receiving multi-energy data from an operably connected data source; displaying the multi-energy data as an image via a graphical user interface; selecting a region of interest in the displayed image; and displaying information regarding the region of interest via the graphical user interface. Certain methods include: (1) displaying a graph that includes an attenuation line depicting radiodensity versus energy level; (2) displaying a material density graph of a region of interest and/or of results of segmenting a region of interest; and/or (3) displaying information in a window configured to be movable about an interface. Certain methods include: receiving multi-energy data from an operably connected data source; and displaying the multi-energy data as a fused image via a graphical user interface.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a radiation analysis system for material segmentation utilizing computed tomography (CT) scans. The radiation analysis system includes an input module configured to input dual energy data. The dual energy scanned data includes first data corresponding to a first parameter and second data corresponding to a second parameter for a given scanned volume. The radiation analysis system also includes a processor configured to generate a scatter plot based on the dual energy data. The first data corresponds to a first axis and the second data corresponds to a second axis. The processor is configured to identify at least one material type based on the scatter plot.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for controlling and communicating with one or more tools in a downhole tool string including a tractor, an auxiliary tractor tool, a logging tool, a safety sub, a release mechanism, a unit containing sensors for monitoring downhole conditions, a setting tool, and a perforating gun. Control and communication are accomplished by sending signals from the surface to control switches in the control units on the tool, with redundant switches for safety, to state machines in the respective control units, each state machine returning a signal verifying switch status to the surface. The state machine need not return a signal including a unique identifier.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer instructions for displaying multi-energy data are provided. Certain methods include: receiving multi-energy data from an operably connected data source; displaying the multi-energy data as an image via a graphical user interface; selecting a region of interest in the displayed image; and displaying information regarding the region of interest via the graphical user interface. Certain methods include: (1) displaying a graph that includes an attenuation line depicting radiodensity versus energy level; (2) displaying a material density graph of a region of interest and/or of results of segmenting a region of interest; and/or (3) displaying information in a window configured to be movable about an interface. Certain methods include: receiving multi-energy data from an operably connected data source; and displaying the multi-energy data as a fused image via a graphical user interface.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a radiation analysis system for material segmentation utilizing computed tomography (CT) scans. The radiation analysis system includes an input module configured to input dual energy data. The dual energy scanned data includes first data corresponding to a first parameter and second data corresponding to a second parameter for a given scanned volume. The radiation analysis system also includes a processor configured to generate a scatter plot based on the dual energy data. The first data corresponds to a first axis and the second data corresponds to a second axis. The processor is configured to identify at least one material type based on the scatter plot.

Abstract: The present technology relates to the generation of a CT image under an arbitrary energy spectrum based on the results of a dual energy scan. In certain embodiments, a dual energy scan is conducted of an object and material basis decomposition is used to decompose the scanned object into two basis materials with known attenuation properties resulting in material density images. Along with knowledge of other imaging system information, forward projection is done under an arbitrary kV spectrum to generate an image as if the scanned object was scanned under this different kV spectrum. This prevents users from conducting unnecessary additional scans.

Abstract: A method of diagnostic imaging is disclosed herein. The method includes acquiring CT projection data at a first x-ray energy level and a second x-ray energy level. The method includes reconstructing a first image pair using a basis material decomposition algorithm and the CT projection data. The method includes displaying a first image from the first image pair. The method includes transforming the first image pair into a second image using image data from the first image pair. The method also includes displaying a second image. A CT system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A partially denatured whey protein product with a protein content of 65-95% by weight relative to the dry matter, a protein denaturization level of 55-80%, and a mean particle size in the range from 30 to 60 .mu.m, in particular 40-50 .mu.m. The product is suitable for use in foods as an additive with an emulsifying action and good organoleptic properties, particularly in cold-prepared emulsions.