Abstract: A method for providing a light output from a lighting system (100) capable of emitting light within a lighting system color gamut (202) in an x-y color plane, comprising the steps of: receiving (302) a light output target comprising a target color point (210, 219) and a target flux; comparing (304) the target color point with the lighting system color gamut (202); and if the target color point is outside of the color gamut: determining (310) a first approximation color point (212, 220) inside the color gamut based on a minimization of a distance in the x-y color plane between the target color point and the first approximation color point; determining (312) a highest possible flux achievable by the lighting system at the first approximation color point; if the highest possible flux achievable by the lighting system at the first approximation color point is equal to or larger than the target flux, control (309) the lighting system to provide light defined by the first approximation color point and the target fl

Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptides derived from single domain heavy chain antibodies directed to Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha. It further relates to single domain antibodies that are Camelidae VHHs. It further relates to methods of administering said polypeptides. It further relates to protocols for screening for agents that modulate the TNF-alpha receptor, and the agents resulting from said screening.

Abstract: A system for visualizing an anatomical target includes a scope (102) for internal imaging having a field of view less than a region to be imaged. A planning module (104) is configured to receive video from the scope such that field of view images of the scope are stitched together to generate a composite image of the region to be imaged. An image guidance module (016) is configured to move the scope along the anatomical target during a procedure such that an image generated in the field of view of the scope is displayed as live video overlaid on a field of the composite image.

Abstract: Laundry washing machine (1) includes an outer casing (2) and, inside said casing (2), a washing tub (3). A rotatable drum arranged in an axially rotating manner inside the washing tub (3) and is structured for receiving the laundry to be washed. A detergent dispensing assembly (9) is structured for supplying detergent into the washing tub (3). A first fresh-water supply circuit (10) is structured for selectively channeling a flow of fresh water from the water mains towards the detergent dispensing assembly (9) and/or the washing tub (3). A water softening device (11) which is interposed between the first fresh-water supply circuit (10) and the detergent dispensing assembly (9) or the washing tub (3), and is structured for reducing the hardness degree of the fresh water supplied to the washing tub (3).

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a catalyst composition for exhaust gas purification, which is superior in purification performance for nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) in exhaust gas to be discharged from an internal combustion engine of a gasoline vehicle or the like; and an catalyst for exhaust gas purification for automobiles. The present invention is a catalyst composition for exhaust gas purification for purifying nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons in exhaust gas, which includes a catalyst composition wherein rhodium is supported, together with an ?-alumina particle, on a zirconia-type base material, characterized in that average particle size of the ?-alumina particle is 10 nm to 1 ?m, and also is smaller than average particle size of the zirconia (ZrO2)-type base material.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing an implantable bone augment arranged to at least partially fit in a bone defect in a bone of a patient, wherein the method comprises the steps of: —providing a three-dimensional model of at least a part of the bone of the patient comprising the bone defect; —designing the shape and size of an augment based on the three-dimensional model, wherein a bone contacting surface of the augment is formed complementary to a corresponding outer surface of the bone, in particular a surface of the bone defect; —designing the body of the augment having the designed shape and size and having a porous microstructure, wherein the step of designing further comprises providing reinforcements in said body based on predicted loading conditions of the implanted augment, and; —manufacturing the designed augment.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging system (78) includes a magnetic resonance imaging device (80), one or more processors (104), and a display (106). The magnetic resonance imaging device (80) includes a magnet (82), gradient coils (88), and one or more radio frequency coils (92). The magnet (82) generates a Bo field. The gradient coils (88) apply gradient fields to the Bo field. The one or more radio frequency coils (92) generate a radio frequency pulse to excite magnetic resonance and measure generated gradient echoes. The one or more processors (104) are configured to activate (116) the one or more radio frequency coils (92) to generate a series of radio frequency pulses spaced by repetition times and to induce magnetic resonance.

Abstract: A method includes segmenting a region of interest in imaging data in a visual presentation of the imaging data and visually highlighting, concurrently with the segmenting, the region of interest while the region of interest is being segmented, wherein the visual highlighting includes coloring the region of interest while the region of interest is being segmented. A computer readable storage medium encoded with computer readable instructions, which, when executed by a processer, causes the processor to: segment a region of interest in imaging data in a visual presentation of the imaging data and visually highlight, concurrently with the segmenting, the region of interest while the region of interest is being segmented, wherein the visual highlighting includes coloring the region of interest while the region of interest is being segmented.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for capturing and rendering a landscape image such that the field of view of the captured image remains consistent across any orientation maintained by the camera device at the time the image is captured. The retained field of view corresponds to the maximum landscape field of view achievable from the aspect ratio of the image when captured by the device, when the device is positioned in portrait orientation. Thus, the field of view of a landscape image captured when the camera device is positioned in landscape orientation is identical to the field of view of a landscape image captured when the device is positioned in portrait orientation. Furthermore, the system and method provide for a consistent field of view at the time of playback regardless of whether the captured image is displayed on a device having a portrait or landscape display orientation.

Abstract: The display device has a sensor system with at least one sensor for detecting the intensity or colour of light emitted from at least one display area of the display device into the viewing angle of the display device. The sensor system further has in one embodiment an at least partially transparent sensor. The sensor system has in another embodiment at least one optical coupling device including a light guide member and a incoupling member for guiding or directing, e.g. deflecting, reflecting, bending, scattering, diffracting, at least one part of the light emitted from the display area to the corresponding sensor, where the sensor is located outside or at least partially outside the viewing angle of the display device.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a boundary condition estimate. The boundary condition estimate includes at least an estimated outlet resistance of a vessel with a stenosis. The method further includes correcting the boundary condition estimate based on a severity of the stenosis, thereby creating a corrected boundary condition. The method further includes determining an FFR index based on the corrected boundary condition. The method further includes displaying the FFR index. A computing system includes a computer readable storage medium with instructions that iteratively determine at least an FFR index based on a severity of a stenosis of a vessel. The computing system further includes a computer processor that processes the instructions and generates the FFR index based on the severity of the stenosis of the vessel.

Abstract: A circular symmetric optical element for redirecting light which is emitted by a light source through a wavelength converting element, wherein the emitted light have an average color cA and a wavelength distribution depending on an emission angle from the wavelength converting element. Light having the average color cA have an emission angle tA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light-emitting building element (1) comprising a plurality of solid-state light sources (19); and a sound-absorbing element (10) having an optically reflective side (15). The sound-absorbing element (10) is arranged such that the optically reflective side (15) faces the plurality of solid-state light sources (19), and comprises a plurality of holes (17) through the sound-absorbing element from the optically reflective side to an opposite side (16) of the sound-absorbing element. Each of the holes (17) is configured such that a projection of the hole in a plane parallel to the sound-absorbing element (10) is smaller than a smallest area of a cross-section of the hole (17), the cross-section being perpendicular to a normal of the sound-absorbing element (10).

Abstract: Image processing apparatus 100 comprising an input 110 for obtaining an image 102 and segmentation data 112 configured for use in segmenting a region of interest in a predetermined type of image, the input being arranged for further obtaining a segmentation data descriptor 116 of the segmentation data, the segmentation data descriptor being indicative of the predetermined type of image, and a processor 120 for (i) obtaining, based on the image, an image descriptor indicative of an actual type of the image, (ii) comparing the image descriptor to the segmentation data descriptor, and (iii) establishing, based on said comparing, a suitability indication 122 for using the segmentation data in segmenting the region of interest in the image to avoid the use of the segmentation data when the predetermined type of image insufficiently matches the actual type of the image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices, system and method for detecting gestures. The devices, systems and methods uses optically shape sensing devices for tracking and monitoring users. This allows unhindered, robust tracking of persons in different setting. The devices, systems and methods are especially useful in health care institutions.

Abstract: A peak efficiency detection system may include a switched power supply (SPS) module providing an output supply signal. The SPS module may have an internal node, and a plurality of SPS circuits configured to generate the output supply signal on the internal node. A dead type module may generate control signals. A central node external to the SPS module may deliver the output supply signal to a load module. A power stage size control module may generate control signals for controlling the SPS module. A peak-efficiency detection (PED) module may receive the output supply signal from the central node, the control signals from the SPS module, and the control signals from the power stage size control module. The PED module may generate a signal representative of an efficiency of the SPS module.

Abstract: A plurality of frames of data are transmitted over a serial interface in a manner that limits interference on the interface. This involves generating a pseudo-random number and asserting a read control signal at a moment in time, wherein a timing of the moment in time is influenced by the pseudo-random number. In response to the asserted read control signal, a frame of data is read from a data buffer. The read frame of data is then transmitted over the serial interface. A number of alternative embodiments are possible, such as embodiments in which buffer read operations are triggered based on the buffer fill level, and other embodiments in which buffer read operations are triggered by a timer. By using the pseudo-random number to influence the buffer read operations, timing coherency between the reading of frames is made low, thereby limiting interference.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particular polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides; to methods for preparing such polypeptides; to host cells expressing or capable of expressing such polypeptides; to compositions and in particular to pharmaceutical compositions that comprise such polypeptides, for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.

Abstract: A method for detecting motion direction of an object (4) comprises the steps of: laser output light (L1) is generated, using a semiconductor laser (2) having a thermal response frequency (fr); the laser is driven with rectangularly modulated DC current (I) having a modulation frequency higher than said thermal response frequency (fr) and preferably higher than twice said thermal response frequency (fr), such as to triangularly modulate the wavelength of the laser output light; the laser output light is directed to the object; a portion of reflected light (L3) is allowed to interfere with light (L0) within the laser; a portion of the laser light is used as measuring beam (5); the frequency spectrum of the measuring beam (5) is analyzed in conjunction with the modulated laser current in order to determine the direction of movement of the object (4).