Abstract: A system is configured to monitor the dead space fraction of a subject in a substantially ongoing manner, rather than only updating the dead space fraction of the subject if one or more blood gas parameters of the subject are measured. This may facilitate enhanced control over respiratory therapy being provided to the subject, may inform decisions about care of the subject, and/or may provide other enhancements.

Abstract: The invention provides a video-lighting system (100). This video-lighting system comprises a lighting system (110) comprising a plurality of lighting units with unique lighting unit identifiers. The identifiers are embedded in the light. The system further comprises a lighting unit sensor (120) configured to sense light of the plurality of lighting units and configured to detect the unique unit identifiers of the plurality of lighting units and a video device (130) configured to generate an optical image (131). The video device has an on status and an off status. The system further comprises a video sensor (132) configured to sense the status of the video device and configured to generate a corresponding video sensor signal, and a controller (150) configured to control according to a lighting plan the intensity of the light of the plurality of lighting units as a function of the video sensor signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pulverulent materials suitable for storing hydrogen, and more particularly to a method of preparing such a material, in which: (A) a composite metallic material having a specific granular structure is prepared by co-melting the following mixtures: a first metallic mixture (m1), which is an alloy (a1) of body-centred cubic crystal structure, based on titanium, vanadium, chromium and/or manganese, or a mixture of these metals in the proportions of the alloy (a1); and a second mixture (m2), which is an alloy (a2), comprising 38 to 42% zirconium, niobium, molybdenum, hafnium, tantalum and/or tungsten and 56 to 60 mol % of nickel and/or copper, or else a mixture of these metals in the proportions of the alloy (a2), with a mass ratio (m2)/(m1+m2) ranging from 0.1 wt % to 20 wt %; and (B) the composite metallic material thus obtained is hydrogenated, whereby the composite material is fragmented (hydrogen decrepitation).

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for microscopically imaging a sample, with a digital scanner comprising a sensor including a 2D array of pixels and to a digital scanning microscope carrying out this method. It is notably provided a method for microscopically imaging a sample with a scanner comprising a sensor including a 2D array of pixels in an XY coordinate system, the axis Y being substantially perpendicular to the scan direction, wherein the scanner is arranged such that the sensor can image an oblique cross section of the sample, and wherein the method comprises the steps of: • activating a first sub-array of the 2D array of pixels, the first sub-array extending mainly along the Y axis at a first X coordinate (X1), • creating a first image by imaging a first area of the sample by means of the first sub-array of pixels. According to aspects of the invention, it is further proposed a scanner carryout this method and using the same 2D array sensor for imaging and auto-focusing purpose.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning device (1) for removing particles from a surface (11). Thereto the device sprays droplets (200) of a fluid (201) into a space (213). The droplets (200) are expelled from a rotatable brush (3) as a mist of droplets. Air carrying dirt particles (202) is exposed to the mist, whereby dirt particles coalesce with droplets in the mist in the space (213). The coalesced particles (22) are conveyed to a cleansing unit (14) to be separated from the air. Finally, clean air exits from the device (1).

Abstract: A nebulizer (10) comprises a head detachably coupled to a body. The head comprises nebulizing means (42, 40, 44), an air channel (50) and a flow sensor (52). A nebulized liquid is released in an air channel (50) that ends in a mouth piece 70 through which a user inhales (5) and exhales (7). The inhaling and exhaling causes a flow in the air channel which is detected with the flow sensor (52). The nebulizing means are controlled by control means (60, 62) included in the body.

Abstract: The module retainer (1) for accommodating a functional module comprises a clamp (20) for attaching the module retainer (1) to a supporting belt (2). The clamp (20) has a first side (21) that is pivotally attached to a main structure (10) of the module retainer (1). The module retainer (1) further comprises at least one snap-fit (12) for operably attaching a second side (22) of the clamp (20) to the main structure (10) and for fixing the clamp (20) in a closed position in which the supporting belt (2) is embraced. The snap-fit (12) is designed and positioned such that it gets obstructed by a functional module (3) inserted in the main structure (10) of the module retainer (1) and secures the clamp (20) in the closed position.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises: a database (30) storing medical data including image medical data and non-image medical data for a plurality of patients; a digital processor (40) configured to (i) generate a features vector (56) comprising features indicative of a patient derived from patient medical data stored in the database including both patient image medical data and patient non-image medical data and (ii) perform multivariate analysis (64) on a features vector generated for a patient of interest to determine a proposed diagnosis for the patient of interest; and a user interface (42) configured to output a human perceptible representation of the proposed diagnosis for the patient of interest.

Abstract: The power toothbrush includes a driving assembly which in turn includes a DC motor (14) and a battery. The DC motor has a rotating drive shaft (16), supported at its free end. The drive shaft has an eccentric portion (18). Mounted on the eccentric portion is a plastic sleeve (20) having an extending portion which engages one end of a spring member (38). The other end of the spring member is secured to a yoke (36) which is secured to a brushhead shaft (32). Rotation of the drive shaft results in the extending portion of the plastic sleeve, moving the spring between a compressed state and an extended state. The action of the DC motor excites the spring to produce an oscillating action of the brushhead shaft and a brushhead assembly (40) mounted thereon.

Abstract: The invention describes an AC-LED lighting circuit (1) comprising an AC-LED arrangement (10) with at least a first set (11) of LEDs connected according to a first polarity and a second set (12) of LEDs connected according to the opposite polarity, which AC-LED lighting circuit (1) is characterized by (i) a source (61) of a polarity-selectable DC input signal (51) to be applied to the AC-LED arrangement (10), or a connecting means (40) for connecting the AC-LED lighting circuit (1) to a fixed-polarity DC input signal (50) and a conversion means (T1, T2, T3, T4) for converting the fixed-polarity DC input signal (50) to a polarity-selectable DC signal (50?) to be applied to the AC-LED arrangement (10); and (ii) a polarity controller (70, 71) realized to control the polarity of the polarity-selectable DC signal (50?, 51) applied to the AC-LED arrangement (10) such that the first set (11) of LEDs of the AC-LED arrangement (10) is driven when the polarity-selectable DC signal (50?, 51) has the first polarity, and t

Abstract: The invention relates to a wireless device for medical data transmission that comprises a wireless interface, a processor, and a medical equipment interface arranged to provide connection to an item of medical equipment. The processor is arranged to communicate with the medical equipment interface and the wireless interface, and is also 5 arranged to perform a protocol adaptation. The protocol adaptation takes place from a protocol of incoming data received at the medical equipment interface to a protocol of data to be transmitted through the wireless interface, or vice versa. The protocol adaptation comprises individual or combined filtering, gathering, partitioning, prioritizing, or discarding the incoming data. The processor is further arranged to read a configuration file containing an 10 adaptation specification that pertains to the protocol adaptation; and to perform the protocol adaptation in compliance with the adaptation specification.

Abstract: An active matrix display device comprises an array of display pixels, with each pixel comprising an EL display element, a light-dependent device for detecting the brightness of the display element and a drive transistor circuit for driving a current through the display element. The drive transistor is controlled in response to the light-dependent device output so that ageing compensation can be implemented. The light-dependent device is located laterally of the area of light emitting material of the EL display element. In this way, the light-dependent device does not cause step coverage problems and can be integrated into the pixel layout without affecting the pixel aperture. Furthermore, the light dependent device can extend alongside the full length of the area of light emitting material so that it receives light input from a large part of the display element area.

Abstract: The medical communication system comprises a plurality of medical identification devices (12). Each identification device (12) is attached to one particular patient (14). A registration processor generates a unique patient identification data that is stored in an electronic patient identification code memory (54). Each identification device (12) includes an intra-body wireless communication device (16) which transmits the patient's identification on the patient's body. A medical device (22), which is linked to the patient (14) to measure a vital function, periodically automatically receives the patient's identification code to continually ensure association to a correct patient.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for training a system for developing a process of data mining, false positive reduction, computer-aided detection, computer-aided diagnosis and artificial intelligence are provided. A method includes choosing a training set from a set of training cases using systematic data scaling and creating a classifier based on the training set using a classification method. The classifier yields fewer false positives. The method is suitable for use with a variety of data mining techniques including support vector machines, neural networks and decision trees.

Abstract: A method (1) for classifying at least one audio signal (A) into at least one audio class (AC), the method (1) comprising the steps of analyzing (10) said audio signal to extract at least one predetermined audio feature, performing (12) a frequency analysis on a set of values of said audio feature at different time instances, deriving (12) at least one further audio feature representing a temporal behavior of said audio feature based on said frequency analysis, and classifying (14) said audio signal based on said further audio feature. With the further audio feature, information is obtained about the temporal fluctuation of an audio feature, which may be advantageous for a classification of audio.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing paper which comprises: (i) providing an aqueous suspension comprising cellulosic fibers, (ii) adding to the suspension after all points of high shear: a first polymer being a cationic polymer having a charge density above 2.5 meq/g; a second polymer; and a third polymer being an organic or inorganic anionic polymer; and (iii) dewatering the obtained suspension to form paper.

Abstract: A method of determining proximity between a root node and a leaf node in a network is presented. The method comprises computing a link proximity value between any two mutually connected nodes in the network. At an initial node, a proximity computation request message is sent containing a proximity counter to an intermediate node to which the initial node is connected. At an intermediate node, being connected to a first node and to a second node, upon receipt of the proximity computation request message containing a proximity counter from the first node, the computed link is added to a proximity value and passed on the proximity computation request message to the second node. At a final node, upon receipt of the proximity computation request message, the proximity between the root node and the leaf node is determined as the value indicated by the proximity counter.

Abstract: A highly portable biometric monitor is disclosed. At least one remote sensor member (12, 12?) includes one or more biometric sensors (20, 22, 24, 25) configured for operative coupling with a patient. A neck collar (14, 114, 214, 314, 414) includes electronics (36, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) for operating the at least one remote sensor member. The at least one remote sensor member is separate from and not disposed on the neck collar. Optionally, the collar also includes one or more biometric sensors (53). A communication link (18) operatively connects the remote sensor member and the electronics of the neck collar. A motion sensor (26) and position sensor (28) may be disposed with the one or more biometric sensors to sense movement and position, and the electronics (36, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) configured to account for error in a signal produced by the one or more biometric sensors due to movement sensed by the motion sensor or position sensed by the position sensor.

Abstract: A cutter unit for a rotary shaver includes a series of cutters arranged in at least two rings around a central axis of a cutter unit. The rings are formed by forming two cutter discs, each with a plurality of cutters, and by nesting the discs, one into the other, in such way that their combined cutters form the at least two rings.