Abstract: A method of dynamic gamut control is disclosed. In accordance with a first aspect of the invention, control of the intensities of a set of color primaries illuminating associated sub-pixels of a display device is disclosed. Thus, the intensities of the light sources are controlled to control the intensities of the color primaries after the color filters. The method searches for a minimal intensity value of one color primary, which is adjusted to obtain together with the other color primaries of the set of color primaries an adjusted color gamut still containing all the colors of the set of colors.

Abstract: A radiation detector (24) includes a two-dimensional array of upper scintillators (30?) which is disposed facing an x-ray source (14) to convert lower energy radiation events into visible light and transmit higher energy radiation. A two-dimensional array of lower scintillators (30B) is disposed adjacent the upper scintillators (30?) distally from the x-ray source (14) to convert the transmitted higher energy radiation into visible light. Upper and lower photodetectors (38?, 30B) are optically coupled to the respective upper and lower scintillators (30?,30B) at an inner side (60) of the scintillators (30?,30B). An optical element (100) is optically coupled with the upper scintillators (30?) to collect and channel the light from the upper scintillators (30?) into corresponding upper photodetectors (38?).

Abstract: The present invention provides an FTIR system comprising a first light source emitting light of a first wavelength, a sample volume with an adjacent sensor surface, a detector for detecting light reflected at said sensor surface. The sensor surface is illuminated by said first light source fulfilling the condition of total internal reflection and generating an evanescent field with a decay length within the sample volume. The system further comprises means for changing the decay length of the evanescent field and means for correlating the detected signals with the change of the decay length of the evanescent field.

Abstract: A memory key and/or card reader, which can be fitted to an outer casing of a vending machine, and has a memory key and/or card electronic read circuit, in turn having an internal electric connector connectable to an external electric connector of a communication cable. The reader also has a housing housing the electronic read circuit; and a cable-clamping device which has a click-on fastening mechanism for fixing the cable clamping device firmly, but in easily removable manner, to the housing to maintain connection between the external connector and the internal connector, and a semicylindrical portion for housing an end portion of the communication cable.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting duplicate checks during processing. The duplicate detection may be performed by a financial institution, such as a bank. The method may be implemented on a computer based system. The duplicate detection method may be automated. The method may be applied to incoming check files prior to processing of the check data to prevent processing of duplicate checks. The system and method may use a function, such as a hash function, to perform the duplicate detection. Other functions, such as a Bloom filter which may use multiple hash functions, may be used to perform the duplicate detection.

Abstract: A multi-channel RF transmitter arrangement comprising a plurality of RF transmitter elements like RE antennas, antenna elements, coils or coil elements, for generating an RF field, especially for use in a magnetic resonance imaging system for exciting nuclear magnetic resonances, and a method for generating such an RF field wherein the RF transmitter elements are segmented in a plurality of segments at least along the direction of one or more of the main magnetic field of the MRI system, the z-direction or the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a recording device for easy and quick access to record carrier management information stored on the record carrier itself. The invention further relates to a record carrier for use in such a method and recording device.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic system (10) comprising one or more functionality devices (16, 20, 21) and an electronic device adapted so that the one or more functionality devices (16, 20, 21) are locatable in proximity to the electronic device. The electronic device is operable to recognize the presence of the one or more functionality devices (16, 20, 21). Upon recognition of said one or more functionality devices (16, 20, 21), the electronic device is operable to perform one or more additional functionality features associated with said one or more functionality devices while said one or more functionality devices are in close proximity to the electronic device.

Abstract: The invention provides a light emitting tufted carpet (1). The carpet (1) comprises a primary backing layer (100), an optional secondary backing layer (200), an optional adhesive layer (300), a plurality of carpet integrated LEDs (40) arranged to generate carpet light (41), and a first electric conductor (10) and a second electric conductor (20). The first electric conductor (10) and the second electric conductor (20) are arranged to provide power from a power source (50) to the LEDs (40). The primary backing layer (100) comprises a first felt layer (30?), or the optional secondary backing layer (200) comprises second felt layer (30?), or both the primary backing layer (100) and the optional secondary backing layer (200) comprise felt layers (30?,30?). One or more of the first electric conductor (10) and the second electric conductor (20) are at least partially integrated in one or more of the first felt layer (30?) and the second felt layer (30?).

Abstract: A method for producing a solid-state semiconducting structure, includes steps in which: (i) a monocrystalline substrate is provided; (ii) a monocrystalline oxide layer is formed, by epitaxial growth, on the substrate; (iii) a bonding layer is formed by steps in which: (a) the impurities are removed from the surface of the monocrystalline oxide layer; (b) a semiconducting bonding layer is deposited by slow epitaxial growth; and (iv) a monocrystalline semiconducting layer is formed, by epitaxial growth, on the bonding layer so formed. The solid-state semiconducting heterostructures so obtained are also described.

Abstract: A lamp for emitting light, comprising a transparent sheet-like lightguide, with at least one light receiving side, a light emission front surface and a back surface opposite the front surface. The lamp further comprises a plurality of light sources, positioned in an array and optically coupled to at least one light receiving side. The back surface of said lamp comprises a plurality of optical extraction structures, for example provided in parallel curved lines. Furthermore, the lamp is substantially free from light scattering structures in a light path of the light to be emitted.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of food compositions and their use. In particular compositions comprising at least 15 En % protein and pantothenic acid, or equivalents thereof, are provided, which are suitable for stimulating appetite.

Abstract: A system for transferring a customer's account information from one account to a new account is described. The system utilizes a switch kit application and associated system that can determine services at the old account and facilitate the transfer of these services to the new account.

Abstract: A lighting device (100, 200, 300, 400) is disclosed. The device comprises a plurality of light sources (111, 119, 120, 211, 219, 220) providing light in different wavelengths, a collimating means (104, 204) having a receiving end (103, 203, 407) and an output end (114, 214, 409), wherein said light sources are arranged at said receiving end.

Abstract: A free radical radiation curable inkjet ink containing a photoinitiator and polymerizable compounds includes at least 45 wt % of a mixture of monomers consisting of: a) 10 to 35 wt % of one or more cyclic monofunctional acrylates wherein the homopolymer thereof has a Tg larger than 20° C.; b) 10 to 30 wt % of a N-vinyl lactam and/or a vinylether acrylate; c) 10 to 30 wt % of an ethoxylated and/or propoxylated polyacrylate having a molecular weight of at least 450; wherein all wt % are based on the total weight of the inkjet ink; and wherein the Tg is determined by the DSC method in ISO 11357-2:1999.

Abstract: This method for analyzing the cardiac activity of a patient are comprises the steps for acquiring (20) at least one cardiac said electric signal comprising at least one elementary signal corresponding to a heart beat, for extracting (29) from said elementary signal, at least one elementary wave, the general shape of which may be expressed by x(t)=x0+x1 cos(?(t)), wherein ?(t) is the phase of said elementary wave, and for analyzing (30) said elementary wave, comprising the steps for determining an expression of a phase equation F ? ( ? ) = ? ? ? t of said elementary wave and determining an expression of the phase ?(t) of said elementary wave as a functions of parameters measuring the anharmonicity of said elementary wave and its morphology, from p cosn and p sinn functions defined by: p ? ? cos n ? ( t , r ) = ? k = 1 ? ? cos ? ( kt ) ? r k k n and p ? ? sin n ? ( t , r ) = ? k = 1 ? ? sin ? ( kt ) ? r k k n .

Abstract: This invention relates to a curing light device capable of curing dental composites with a means to blow air. The blown air is directed from the curing light onto the tooth that is exposed to the curing light.

Abstract: A method of estimating a temperature of a material being heated is described. The method may comprise supplying electrical power to a heating element in dependence on a measured temperature, calculating a rate at which the amount of electrical power supplied changes over time, comparing the calculated rate with a plurality of known values in order to determine the value of a parameter relating to thermal properties of the material being heated, and calculating an estimated temperature based on the determined value of said parameter. In some embodiments, the method may further comprise detecting a drop in temperature of the material being heated, by detecting a change in the calculated rate at which the amount of electrical power supplied changes over time.

Abstract: A boiling water dispenser (1) is disclosed comprising a water inlet (2) and a water outlet (7) between which a flow path (11) exists. In this flow path a heating device (4) is arranged to heat water flowing through the flow path (11). Further, the flow path comprises a pump (3) arranged to pump water from the water inlet (2) to the heating device (4) in a streaming direction through the flow path (11). A first restrictor element is (5) placed downstream of the heating device (4) in said flow path (11), creating an overpressure in said heating device (4). Also, the boiling water dispenser (1) comprises a hot water reservoir (15) downstream of the first restrictor element (5) in said flow path (11), wherein said hot water reservoir (15) is arranged to allow gaseous water to separate from liquid water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door for a domestic appliance, in particular for a cooking oven. The door comprises two door columns (10) on the left hand side and on the right hand side of the door, an outer door panel (12) at the outer sides of the door columns (10), an inner door panel (14) at the inner sides of the door columns (10), and a cover frame (16) for covering the top sides of the door columns (10) and the inner door panel (14). In a mounted state the cover frame (16) is fastened on the door columns (10), and the inner door panel (14) is clamped by the cover frame (16). In an intermediate state the cover frame (16) is fastened at the door columns (10) in another position as in the mounted state, so that the inner door panel (14) is removable from the inner sides of the door columns (10). Further, the present invention relates to a corresponding domestic appliance with at least one door.