Abstract: A design is provided for a component and for an opening in a wall of a product which is to receive the component. The component has a barrel for passing through the opening with a set of lugs at the end of the barrel. Each lug has a clamping surface facing a head part of the component, and the region between the clamping surface and the head part forms a clamping zone. The opening is for example circular. A stepped thickness portion of the wall follows an arc from a locally thinnest portion to a locally thickest portion. The steps and/or the lugs are sloped upwardly towards the locally thickest end of the arc. To fit the component, it is inserted through the opening (for example with the lugs deforming inwardly) and then twisted. The twisting engages the lugs with the stepped thickness portion, providing a progressive ratcheted clamping function.

Abstract: To create a 3D model of part of a cardiovascular system, two 2D images taken of different orientations of the cardiovascular system may be combined. The 2D images originate from video streams taken at different points in time, which comprise frames showing a beating heart, and thus a moving cardiovascular system. Because of this movement, not just any random set of two 2D images may result in useable 3D model. To select a proper set of two 2D images, a method is provided wherein said selection is based on cardiac cycle data. The cardiac cycle data may comprise heart activity data as a function of time and timing data on cycle events. These cycle events may be repetitive, as the same events occur with every heartbeat. The selected frames are preferably selected at, or approximately at, similar events.

Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring a flow of a fluid in a vessel of a body of a living being is provided. The method comprises obtaining a first image data set representing the vessel filled with a first fluid, the first image data set comprising at least one first image frame and the first fluid contrasting with matter surrounding the vessel and obtaining a second image data set representing the vessel substantially void of the first fluid, the second image data set comprising at least one second image frame. Based on the first image data set and the second image set, an estimated location of the vessel in the second image set is estimated; and monitoring presence in the second data set of contrasting image data at the estimated location of the vessel is monitored.

Abstract: To create a 3D model of part of a cardiovascular system, two 2D images taken of different orientations of the cardiovascular system may be combined. The 2D images originate from video streams taken at different points in time, which comprise frames showing a beating heart, and thus a moving cardiovascular system. Because of this movement, not just any random set of two 2D images may result in useable 3D model. To select a proper set of two 2D images, a method is provided wherein said selection is based on cardiac cycle data. The cardiac cycle data may comprise heart activity data as a function of time and timing data on cycle events. These cycle events may be repetitive, as the same events occur with every heartbeat. The selected frames are preferably selected at, or approximately at, similar events.

Abstract: To create a 3D model of part of a cardiovascular system, two 2D images taken of different orientations of the cardiovascular system may be combined. The 2D images originate from video streams taken at different points in time, which comprise frames showing a beating heart, and thus a moving cardiovascular system. Because of this movement, not just any random set of two 2D images may result in useable 3D model. To select a proper set of two 2D images, a method is provided wherein said selection is based on cardiac cycle data. The cardiac cycle data may comprise heart activity data as a function of time and timing data on cycle events. These cycle events may be repetitive, as the same events occur with every heartbeat. The selected frames are preferably selected at, or approximately at, similar events.

Abstract: The invention relates to method and apparatus for reconstructing a three-dimensional representation of a target volume inside an animal or human body. Hereto, according to the method step ii) is preceded by the steps of: a1) displaying said first two-dimensional image projection being obtained in step i) for a user using said displaying means, a2) acquiring a first operational orientation setting of said imaging means corresponding with said first imaging position; a3) defining based on said first operational orientation setting a first set of second operational orientation settings of said imaging means for orientation in a second imaging position; a4) selecting from said set one of said second operational orientation settings; a5) using said second operational orientation setting being selected for acquiring said second two-dimensional image projection of said target volume using said imaging means being positioned in the second imaging position corresponding to said second operational orientation setting.

Abstract: To create a 3D model of part of a cardiovascular system, two 2D images taken of different orientations of the cardiovascular system may be combined. The 2D images originate from video streams taken at different points in time, which comprise frames showing a beating heart, and thus a moving cardiovascular system. Because of this movement, not just any random set of two 2D images may result in useable 3D model. To select a proper set of two 2D images, a method is provided wherein said selection is based on cardiac cycle data. The cardiac cycle data may comprise heart activity data as a function of time and timing data on cycle events. These cycle events may be repetitive, as the same events occur with every heartbeat. The selected frames are preferably selected at, or approximately at, similar events.

Abstract: A design is provided for a component and for an opening in a wall of a product which is to receive the component. The component has a barrel for passing through the opening with a set of lugs at the end of the barrel. Each lug has a clamping surface facing a head part of the component, and the region between the clamping surface and the head part forms a clamping zone. The opening is for example circular. A stepped thickness portion of the wall follows an arc from a locally thinnest portion to a locally thickest portion. The steps and/or the lugs are sloped upwardly towards the locally thickest end of the arc. To fit the component, it is inserted through the opening (for example with the lugs deforming inwardly) and then twisted. The twisting engages the lugs with the stepped thickness portion, providing a progressive ratcheted clamping function.

Abstract: The invention relates to method and apparatus for reconstructing a three-dimensional representation of a target volume inside an animal or human body. Hereto, according to the method step ii) is preceded by the steps of: a1) displaying said first two-dimensional image projection being obtained in step i) for a user using said displaying means, a2) acquiring a first operational orientation setting of said imaging means corresponding with said first imaging position; a3) defining based on said first operational orientation setting a first set of second operational orientation settings of said imaging means for orientation in a second imaging position; a4) selecting from said set one of said second operational orientation settings; a5) using said second operational orientation setting being selected for acquiring said second two-dimensional image projection of said target volume using said imaging means being positioned in the second imaging position corresponding to said second operational orientation setting.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method and system for harvesting saddle meat parts from a carcass part of slaughtered poultry, wherein the carcass part initially comprises two legs parts and a saddle, wherein the carcass part further comprises two saddle meat parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator position control method for use in a recorded information reproducing apparatus. Front, main and rear beams are directed onto a recorded track formed on a rotating optical recording medium and respective first, second and third signals are produced in response to light reflected by said recorded track when scanned by the front, main and rear beams. The control method comprises the steps of producing from a source of light said beams; scanning with said main beam the recorded track; controlling the position of said main beam with respect to the recorded track in response to position control signals generated from said first and third signals, and reading the recorded information by means of a processing operation of said second signal.

Abstract: A device for treating products, in particular massaging meat products, comprises at least one treatment section with a space for receiving the products. Said space comprises a treatment device for treating the products. A discharge device is provided for discharging the products from the space of the treatment section. The discharge device can be brought into an active and an inactive operating state with the aid of an actuating device.

Abstract: A device for treating products, in particular massaging meat products, comprises at least one treatment section with a space for receiving the products. Said space comprises a treatment device for treating the products. A discharge device is provided for discharging the products from the space of the treatment section. The discharge device can be brought into an active and an inactive operating state with the aid of an actuating device.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and moulding devices for moulding three-dimensional products from a mass of foodstuff which is suitable for human consumption, in particular from a mass of meat, in particular chicken. The method comprises filling a mould cavity with a portion of the mass under the influence of a filling pressure exerted on the mass and for a filling period via a filling opening associated with the mould cavity, closing the filling opening of the mould cavity and holding the mass in the mould cavity for a fixing period. Then, the mould cavity is opened and the moulded product is removed from the mould cavity. The method uses fixing-pressure-exerting means which are designed to exert a fixing pressure which acts on the mass in the mould cavity after the filled mould cavity has been closed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for processing a carcass part of slaughtered poultry, which carcass part comprises at least part of a rib cage, meat which is naturally present on said rib cage, a neck opening, and a wing joint, the carcass part having an interior which method comprises the following steps: applying and fixing the carcass part to a product carrier, which product carrier is moveable and which product carrier engages the interior of the carcass part, moving a wing-joint positioning member via said neck opening into the interior of the carcass part, the wing-joint positioning member being provided with one or more wing-joint positioning surfaces, which are arranged in such a manner that, in a defined position of the first wishbone blade with respect to the carcass part, the wing-joint positioning surfaces hold said wing joint into a predetermined position, exerting an internal pressure on the carcass part, in such a manner that said one wing joint is supported in the predetermined

Abstract: A position determining system for determining a position of a rotor of a rotating motor (M) has sensors (HS1, HS2) that are coupled to the rotor. The sensors (HS1, HS2) generate, in response to a rotation of the rotor, a quadrature signal (QS) that has a sine component (VH1) and a cosine component (VI-12). The position determining system calculates (CU) a sum (A2) of a squared value of the sine component (A2sin2x) and a squared value of the cosine component (A2cos2x). An amplitude correction factor (A) is calculated as the squared root of the sum (A2). An amplitude corrected sine component (sin(x)) is obtained by dividing the sine component (Asin(x)) by the amplitude correction factor (A). An amplitude corrected cosine component (cos(x)) is obtained by dividing the cosine component (Acos(x)) by the amplitude correction factor (A).

Abstract: A method for reading data from a track (3) of a data carrier (2) comprises the following steps. During reading, a tracking quality parameter (Q) is determined, relating to a track portion (3Px) of the data carrier from which the data is being read. The tracking quality parameter is stored in a tracking performance memory (30) in relation to the corresponding track portion (3Px). If a jump back to a previously read track portion appears to be necessary, said tracking performance memory (30) is consulted to determine a target track portion (3P(x-n)) having a sufficient value of the tracking quality parameter (Q); then, a jump back (JB) to the target track portion (3P(x-n)) thus determined is performed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for processing a carcass part of slaughtered poultry, which carcass part comprises at least part of a rib cage, meat which is naturally present on said rib cage, a neck opening, and a wing joint, the carcass part having an interior which method comprises the following steps: applying and fixing the carcass part to a product carrier, which product carrier is moveable and which product carrier engages the interior of the carcass part, moving a wing-joint positioning member via said neck opening into the interior of the carcass part, the wing-joint positioning member being provided with one or more wing-joint positioning surfaces, which are arranged in such a manner that, in a defined position of the first wishbone blade with respect to the carcass part, the wing-joint positioning surfaces hold said wing joint into a predetermined position, exerting an internal pressure on the carcass part, in such a manner that said one wing joint is supported in the predetermined

Abstract: A method for manufacturing encapsulated electronic components, particularly integrated circuits, includes the steps of: a) attaching electronic components on a first side of a lead frame and electrically connecting the electronic components to the lead frame; b) using a mould to encapsulate the electronic components with an encapsulating material on just a first side of the lead frame, while a second side of the lead frame is substantially completely shielded with the aid of an adhesive film; and c) removing the adhesive film and separating, along cutting lines, individual encapsulated electronic components. The bonding of the adhesive film to the second side to be shielded of the lead frame takes place between step a) and step b).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing encapsulated electronic components, particularly integrated circuits, includes the steps of: a) attaching electronic components on a first side of a lead frame and electrically connecting the electronic components to the lead frame; b) using a mould to encapsulate the electronic components with an encapsulating material on just a first side of the lead frame, while a second side of the lead frame is substantially completely shielded with the aid of an adhesive film; and c) removing the adhesive film and separating, along cutting lines, individual encapsulated electronic components. The bonding of the adhesive film to the second side to be shielded of the lead frame takes place between step a) and step b).