Abstract: A method for gathering information relating to at least one object positioned on a patient positioning device of a medical imaging device is provided. The method includes the following steps: gathering by optical means of 3-D image data relating to the object positioned on the patient positioning device by means of a 3-D image data recording unit, transferring the gathered 3-D image data from the 3-D image data recording unit to an evaluating unit, determining information relating to the object positioned on the patient positioning device based on the 3-D image data by means of the evaluating unit, generating output information based on the determined information relating to the object positioned on the patient positioning device, and outputting the output information relating to the object positioned on the patient positioning device.

Abstract: In a method and device to show two different images (determined from a first image data set and a second image data set) of at least one imaging modality (in particular a medical imaging modality), the images can be presented together on a display device with a presentation area as a fusion image or as individual images. A detection arrangement associated with the display device detects a movement of at least one finger of a user on the or in the immediate proximity of the presentation area or a contact of the presentation area and, depending on the detection, produces a change of the presentation of the fusion image, or changes between an individual image presentation and fusion image presentation or between two individual image presentations.

Abstract: In a method and device to show two different images (determined from a first image data set and a second image data set) of at least one imaging modality (in particular a medical imaging modality), the images can be presented together on a display device with a presentation area as a fusion image or as individual images. A detection arrangement associated with the display device detects a movement of at least one finger of a user on the or in the immediate proximity of the presentation area or a contact of the presentation area and, depending on the detection, produces a change of the presentation of the fusion image, or changes between an individual image presentation and fusion image presentation or between two individual image presentations.

Abstract: In a method for representation of medical image information on a display medium an image representation parameter is varied dependent on the position of the observer. Superimpositions of data sets from different medical examinations are thereby displayed. The observer thus has simultaneous access to information from the medical examinations, which makes the diagnosis easier for him or her.

Abstract: In a method to assist in the identification of a defective functional unit in a technical system that includes a number of functional units, a first test is implemented on the technical system for identification, the first tests implementing a measurement on the technical system and providing a first test result. Using a test model in which information is compiled about which functional units were tested, and using a system model in which information is compiled about the assembly of the technical system, an automated processing of the first test results is implemented. The first test result is analyzed in order to determine a group of functional units that may be defective, and using the analysis of the functional units of the group, defect probabilities are assigned.

Abstract: In a method for representation of medical image information on a display medium data sets from different medical examinations are supplied to various information channels of a 3D monitor. Various superimpositions of the data sets are displayed to an observer dependent on the viewing angle. The observer thus has simultaneous access to information from the various medical examinations, which makes the diagnosis easier for him or her.

Abstract: In a method for representation of medical image information on a display medium an image representation parameter is varied dependent on the position of the observer. Superimpositions of data sets from different medical examinations are thereby displayed. The observer thus has simultaneous access to information from the medical examinations, which makes the diagnosis easier for him or her.

Abstract: An apparatus for making medical operating information accessible has a central server via which a consumer can search a databank with medical operating information in order to find medical operating information suitable for the consumer purposes. The consumers likewise can offer their own measurement parameters to other consumers for use. The apparatus supervises a point system allowing points to be exchanged for medical operating information. Points also can be purchased for payment and likewise converted into monetary-value benefits.

Abstract: In a method to assist in the identification of a defective functional unit in a technical system that includes a number of functional units, a first test is implemented on the technical system for identification, the first tests implementing a measurement on the technical system and providing a first test result. Using a test model in which information is compiled about which functional units were tested, and using a system model in which information is compiled about the assembly of the technical system, an automated processing of the first test results is implemented. The first test result is analyzed in order to determine a group of functional units that may be defective, and using the analysis of the functional units of the group, defect probabilities are assigned.

Abstract: A transmission request for a compressible datafile is transmitted to a server from a client. The server transmits the compressible datafile or a corresponding, compressed compact datafile to the client dependent on whether the client also provided it with a compress command. The client receives the transmitted datafile and checks which of the two datafiles has been transmitted to it. When the compact datafile has been transmitted, then the client automatically decompresses it.

Abstract: A device for operating an apparatus includes a server, a central monitoring module, an apparatus for communicating between the server and the monitoring module, a plurality of control, maintenance and/or monitoring programs and an apparatus for communicating between the control, maintenance and/or monitoring programs on the one hand as well the server and/or the monitoring module on the other hand. A browser can be connected to the device so that a system for the operation of the apparatus derives therefrom. A user interface with security-related functions or interactive functions can be realized easily and with little programming outlay as a result of the invention.