Abstract: A method of generating a path of an object through a virtual environment is provided, the method comprising: receiving image data, at a first instance of time, from a plurality of image capture devices arranged in a physical environment; receiving image data, at an at least one second instance of time after the first instance of time, from a plurality of image capture devices arranged in the physical environment; detecting a location of a plurality of points associated with an object within the image data from each image capture device at the first instance of time and the at least one second instance of time; projecting the location of the plurality of points associated with the object within the image data from each image capture device at the first instance of time and the at least one second instance of time into a virtual environment to generate a location of the plurality of points associated with the object in the virtual environment at each instance of time; and generating a path of the object through

Abstract: A 3-D endocavity ultrasound probe includes an instrument holder having a channel configured to guide an instrument. The 3-D endocavity ultrasound probe further includes an elongate shaft with a center line, a first side, a second opposing side with a recess configured to receive the instrument holder over the center line, and a drive system disposed in the first side and not over the center line. The 3-D endocavity ultrasound probe further includes a probe head disposed at an end of the shaft. The probe head includes a rotatable support and a transducer array coupled to the rotatable support. The drive system is configured to rotate the rotatable transducer array support thereby rotating the transducer array. The channel extends along the center line thereby providing an instrument path in-plane with a sagittal plane of the elongate shaft.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to spherical capsules comprising a polymeric shell surrounding a hollow core, in which the polymeric shell comprises an dialcohol cellulose that is optionally substituted. The present disclosure also relates to a process for preparing such spherical capsules, comprising mixing a solution comprising dissolved dialcohol cellulose that is optionally substituted and one or more non-polar organic compounds with an antisolvent, wherein the antisolvent comprises or consists of one or more compounds, and has a polarity less than that of water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for selecting a structure for focus monitoring. The method comprises: simulating a Bossung response with focus of a focus dependent parameter, for one or more different structures; and selecting a structure for focus monitoring in a manufacturing process based on the results of said simulating step. The simulating step may be performed using a computational lithography simulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition. More particularly the present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition for malodor and oral biofilm inhibitions benefits. Accordingly, the present invention provides an antimicrobial composition comprising: a. 0.1 to 10% by weight of tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine (THPE) and, b. 0.001 to 10% by weight of at least one compound selected from a biphenol.

Abstract: A method of determining a control parameter for a lithographic process is disclosed, the method includes: defining a substrate model for representing a process parameter fingerprint across a substrate, the substrate model being defined as a combination of basis functions including at least one basis function suitable for representing variation of the process parameter fingerprint between substrates and/or batches of substrates; receiving measurements of the process parameter across at least one substrate; calculating substrate model parameters using the measurements and the basis functions; and determining the control parameter based on the substrate model parameters and the similarity of the at least one basis function to a process parameter fingerprint variation between substrates and/or batches of substrates.

Abstract: A method includes depositing an antimicrobial material onto a surface of a substrate. The method includes binding a photochromic material to the antimicrobial material. Depositing the antimicrobial material and binding the photochromic material can include forming a mixture of the antimicrobial material and the photochromic material and depositing the mixture onto the surface of the substrate. It is also contemplated that depositing the antimicrobial material and binding the photochromic material can include first depositing the antimicrobial material onto the surface of the substrate and then depositing the photochromic material onto the antimicrobial material.

Abstract: A method is disclosed comprising: obtaining or gathering sample measurements, wherein one or more of the sample measurements are or comprise Global Navigation Satellite System, GNSS, available sample measurements, the one or more GNSS-available sample measurements respectively comprising information indicating that at least one GNSS signal is or was available at a respective location; matching, with a GNSS-availability altitude map, one or more of the GNSS-available sample measurements, wherein one or more of the respective locations are represented by the GNSS-availability altitude map; and based at least on the matching, determining or correcting altitude information respectively associated with one or more of the sample measurements. It is further disclosed an according apparatus, computer program and system.

Abstract: A neuromodulation system can be used to treat a subject with at least one abnormal body function and/or disease comprising the treatment and/or modulation of at least one condition and/or function and/or dysfunction of the subject's gastrointestinal system, cardiovascular system, sensory system, urinary system, respiratory system, reproductive system, thermoregulation system and/or locomotor system.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a confection package comprising of a plastic mould product (1) comprising a horizontal planar surface (5), a first recess space (2) for a confection, a second recess space (3) for one end of a handle (6), a planar cover sheet (7), a volume of a freezable or frozen confection (8) as present within the first recess space (2), and a handle (6). An intermediate part (11) of the handle (6) is positioned below planar cover sheet (7) and positioned in a third recess space (20) provided with a base surface (15) on which the intermediate part (11) of the handle rests. The base surface (15) is provided with one or more grooves (22).

Abstract: A direct current (DC)-DC conversion system including at least one DC source, at least one source cable, a DC-DC converter, at least one output cable, and at least one DC load. Each of the at least one source cable includes a source input connector, a source output connector, and a source input cable. The DC-DC converter includes a housing, a DC-DC input connector, and a DC-DC output connector. Each of the at least one output cable includes a load input connector, at least one load output connector, and a load output cable. The DC-DC converter is operable to receive energy from the at least one source via the at least one source cable, and is operable to provide energy to the at least one DC load via the at least one output cable.

Abstract: A lighting unit may include a first light-emitting diode (“LED”), a second LED, and a third LED. The first LED may be configured to emit first electromagnetic radiation having a first wavelength of between about 600 nanometers (“nm”) and about 740 nm, the second LED may be configured to emit second electromagnetic radiation having a second wavelength of between about 500 nm and about 565 nm, and the third LED may be configured to emit third electromagnetic radiation having a third wavelength between about 315 nm and about 430 nm. Thus, the third electromagnetic radiation may be disinfecting UV-A radiation that is incorporated into a lighting unit that produces visible light.

Abstract: Disclosed are a modified FIX (Factor IX) polypeptide comprising a leucine, cysteine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, histidine, lysine, asparagine, glutamine or tyrosine in position 338; pharmaceutical preparations containing said modified FIX polypeptide; a nucleotide sequence coding for the modified FIX polypeptide; and a method for producing the modified FIX polypeptide.

Abstract: An integrated system and method for personalized stratification and prediction of neurodegenerative disease state and progression rate. Homogenous patient clusters are identified among heterogeneous patient data. Each patient cluster is characterized by specific disease factors that are used to predict disease progression state and rate for patients assigned to a particular patient cluster in accordance with his disease profile.

Abstract: An imaging system for obtaining images of a patient includes a first scanning device, for example a CT scanner or an MRI scanner, and a second scanning device, being a SPECT scanner device. A mover mechanism moves a patient carrier in a first direction into the first imaging space of the first scanning device. The SPECT scanner device is positioned behind the first scanning device. The mover mechanism moves the patient carrier further in the first direction into the SPECT imaging space. The SPECT scanner device includes a housing accommodating a set of detectors. The imaging system further includes a plurality of exchangeable collimator assemblies with a first and a second collimator assembly, the assemblies having different imaging properties. The SPECT scanner device is configured for removal and introduction of each one of said plurality of exchangeable collimator assemblies at a side of the housing thereof that faces away from the first scanning device.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a ballistic resistant article including steps: a) stacking a stretchable lamina of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and a stretchable continuous film of a polymer as organic matrix material to form a lamina-film stack, the continuous film not being an UHMWPE film; b) elongating the stack at a temperature below the melting point of the lamina, to an elongation ratio of at least 2, thereby providing a UHMWPE film with an organic matrix material in which the UHMWPE film is co-stretched with the film of polymer as organic matrix material; c) aligning a plurality of films to form a layer of films; d) stacking at least two layers of films to form a sheet; e) stacking a plurality of sheets to form a stack of sheets, and consolidating the sheets prior to and/or after step e) by applying pressure and optionally heat. Also, a ballistic-resistant article.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to quantum dots with a core of III-V material, a first layer of II-VI material and an external shell of II-VI material to be used, for example, in downconverters. The external shell is preferably made of an alloy of Zn and Cd with Se or S. Introducing a small amount of Cd in the external shell provides excellent absorbance performance in blue, violet and UV wavelengths. The amount of Cd needed for this increase in absorbance can be very low. Further, the emitted light can be nearly monochromatic, which is especially interesting in electronic applications.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a system includes, an environmental control system (ECS) having a plurality of ducts configured to convey a flow of air into an interior space through the plurality of ducts, a plurality of valves disposed in the plurality of ducts to control the flow of air through a respective duct into the interior space, an overhead bin mounted in the interior space below the plurality of ducts relative to the direction of airflow, and a diffuser disposed at an outlet of the plurality of duct configured to induce the airflow to flow along a convex outer surface of the overhead bin.

Abstract: A seat, particularly for video games, includes a collapsible frame which carries a seat surface and a backrest. The frame includes a first part carrying the backrest and a second part configured to carry a console for a steering wheel or joystick for controlling a video game. These parts are connected pivotally to each other by a hinge. The hinge includes a first load-bearing body on which the first frame part is mounted, and a second load-bearing body on which the second frame part is mounted. The hinge has locking means for fixating the first and second frame parts in a desired position relative to each other. A hinge for application in such a seat.

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging system include a console with transmit circuitry configured to generate an excitation electrical pulse that excites transducer elements of a probe to produce an ultrasound pressure field and configured to receive an echo signal generated in response to the ultrasound pressure field interacting with tissue. The console further includes receive circuitry configured to convert the echo signal into an electrical signal, and an echo processor configured to generate a live ultrasound image based on the electrical signal into. The console further includes a tracking processor configured to extract, in real-time, a feature common to both the live ultrasound image and previously generated volumetric image data from at least the live ultrasound image, and register, in real-time, the live ultrasound image with previously generated volumetric image data based on the common feature extracted in real-time to create the fused image. A display displays the fused image.