Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile X-ray device, comprising: a housing with an X-ray source arranged therein, a sensor system comprising one or more sensors for aligning the X-ray source to an object to be scanned and/or detecting at least one extrinsic object in a predefined area in a vicinity of the X-ray beam of the X-ray source; a processor unit comprising determining the alignment of the X-ray source and the object to be scanned based on signals received from the sensor system; image acquisition for generating an X-ray image; activating a blockage signal for the mobile X-ray device based on signals received from the sensor system; and an interface for outputting the generated X-ray image and/or information; wherein image acquisition is blocked, if the sensor system signals one of the following: at least one extrinsic object is detected within the predefined area; lack of alignment between the X-ray source and the object to be scanned.

Abstract: A process for the combined degumming and neutralization of an oil containing phosphatides and FFA, the process comprising: dosing an aqueous degumming reactant into the oil to form a mixture; introducing the mixture into a first set of flow-through hydrodynamic cavitation reactors to form at the exit of the first set of flow-through hydrodynamic cavitation reactors a mixture; dosing, at the exit of the first set of flow-through hydrodynamic cavitation reactors an aqueous caustic solution into the oil to form a mixture of aqueous caustic dispersed into the oil; introducing the mixture of an aqueous caustic dispersed into the oil into a second set of flow-through hydrodynamic cavitation reactors to form a mixture of oil containing hydrated phosphatides and neutralized FFA (soaps); and separating the mixture of oil containing hydrated phosphatides and soaps to obtain an oil phase and an aqueous phase.

Abstract: An imaging system (100) includes a detector module (114). The detector module includes a block (300) of a plurality of direct conversion photon counting detector pixels (122) and corresponding electronics (124, 604, 606, 132, 134 or 124, 128, 130, 134, 802) with hardware for both high energy resolution imaging mode and high X-ray flux imaging mode connected with the block of the plurality of direct conversion photon counting detector pixels. A method includes identifying a scanning mode for a selected imaging protocol, wherein the scanning modes includes one of a higher energy resolution mode and a higher X-ray flux mode, configuring a detector module, which is configurable for both the higher energy resolution mode and the higher X-ray flux mode, based on the identified scanning mode, performing the scan with the detector module configured for the mode of the selected imaging protocol, and processing scan data from the scan, generating volumetric image data.

Abstract: A transaction management system includes a database system configured to receive and store data for a plurality of financial transactions, the data for the plurality of financial transactions being associated with a plurality of financial accounts of a user. The system further includes a server system coupled to the database system and configured to categorize the plurality of financial transactions into a plurality of categories, the categories including merchant categories and payment method categories, the server system being further configured to provide a plurality of user interfaces to the user, each user interface providing a display of a different portion of the plurality of financial transactions, each user interface configured to enable a user to select a link configured to direct the user to an image of a check associated with one of the plurality of financial transactions; and categorize the financial transaction into a one of the merchant categories.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a pressure support system configured to provide pressure support therapy to a subject, wherein the pressure support system comprises a subject interface heater configured to controllably heat a pressurized flow of breathable gas to a target temperature that is offset from a baseline temperature. The breathable gas baseline temperature target offset ensures the gas delivered to the subject is delivered at a comfortable temperature and/or humidity level that does not cause airway dryness or result in condensed water in the subject interface. In one embodiment, the pressure support system comprises one or more of a pressure generator, a subject interface, a subject interface heater, one or more subject interface temperature sensors, one or more baseline temperature sensors, one or more general sensors, a humidifier, a user interface, a processor, electronic storage, and/or other components.

Abstract: The ink composition comprises pigment particles and a stimulus responsive dispersing agent for dispersing said pigment particles in a protic polar solvent, for instance for inkjet printing, which stimulus responsive dispersing agent comprises an anchoring part for anchoring to said pigment particles, a stimulus responsive part as shown in formula (XXa) or (XXb) and a hydrophilic part for solvent stabilization of the pigment, wherein the stimulus responsive part upon exposure to a stimulus initiates decomposition of the stimulus responsive dispersing agent. The paper with the printed ink can be deinked in an industrial deinking process.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus images a first object (10), like a tip of a catheter, disposed within a second object, such as a vascular structure of a person. A three-dimensional representation of the second object including a representation of a surface (23) of the second object and the position of the first object relative to the position of the second object are provided. A projection (22) of the first object onto the representation of the surface of the second object is determined and shown to a user like a physician on a display (18). The three-dimensional spatial relationship between the first object and the second object is thereby shown in a way that is very native for the user, i.e. a visualization can be provided, which allows the user to easily and accurately grasp the three-dimensional spatial relationship between the first object and the second object.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for a vacuum cleaner filter bag comprising a holding device with a passage opening and a closure device for closing the passage opening of the holding device, wherein the closure device comprises a closure flap and an elastic element made of a cross-linked silicone elastomer, and the elastic element is pretensioned in a state in which the closure flap closes the passage opening of the holding device.

Abstract: A sensor platform (300) with a sensor surface (350) receives particles (400). A material extending from the sensor surface (350) having a refractive index higher than the one of the fluid (200), such that an electromagnetic wave (10) propagating in this platform material (310) and incident to the sensor surface (350) at an angle greater than the critical optical angle is totally reflected onto the sensor surface (350). The particles (400) suspended in the fluid (200) include a metallic material (410) enabling a localized surface plasmon resonance at resonant wavelength(s). An optical detector (102) detects a portion of a spectrum of the totally reflected wave (20), including the resonant wavelength(s). A processor determines a presence of the particles (400) on or close to the sensor surface (350) from a frustrated totally internal reflection (“FTIR”) signal retrieved from the detected wavelengths. The retrieving takes into account the detected resonant component(s) present in the FTIR signal.

Abstract: A system for supporting operation of an X-ray imaging apparatus (IA) capable of assuming different imaging geometries. The system comprises an input interface (IN) for receiving a specification of a path extending at least partly into an object. A camera sampler (CS) configured to compute, for a plurality of non-ionizing radiation based cameras (OC) of the X-ray imaging apparatus (IM), a respective imaging geometry for achieving a plan view on the object along said path.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method includes determining the location of a user and the location of a merchant, comparing the locations to ensure a match, receiving an identifier embedded in a code provided by a user's mobile device and having a token for sending funds generated by a computer processor of a financial institution and provided to the mobile device, and, based at least on the identifier, transmitting an indication that a transaction has been completed.

Abstract: In an example, a computer-implemented method includes determining, by one or more processors, a server dependency between a first server and a second server of a multi-server system, where determining the server dependency comprises identifying a bilateral communication between the first server and the second server. The method also includes determining, by the one or more processors, for the determined server dependency, an application dependency between a first application executed at the first server and a second application executed at the second server based on first process information associated with the first application and second process information associated with the second application, and generating data that indicates at least one of the determined server dependency and the determined application dependency.

Abstract: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is provided in using a supply clamp circuit formed by an ESD event actuated transistor device. A bias current is generated in response to operation of a voltage independent current generator circuit. The bias current is sourced to ensure that the transistor device is deactuated after the ESD event is dissipated.

Abstract: Various embodiments, relate to a system of lockers including a plurality of tracks and a plurality of walls. At least two of the plurality of walls slidably coupled to at least two of the plurality of tracks. Four of the plurality of walls form four sides of a locker cavity. The system also includes a plurality of doors. Each of the plurality of doors are oriented perpendicular to the plurality of the walls. A first door of the plurality of doors is coupleable to a second door of the plurality of doors so as to form a third door, and at least one of the plurality of doors form one side of the locker cavity. The system also includes a back wall, which forms one side of the locker cavity. The system further includes a lock for securing positions of the plurality of walls and of the plurality of doors.

Abstract: A braking energy recovery system (50) for an electric motor (62) comprises first regulator (52), energy storage device (54), second regulator (56), sensor (60), and controller (58). The first regulator (52) outputs a DC link voltage to the energy storage device (54). The second regulator (56) couples to the energy storage device and outputs a motor drive signal to the electric motor (62). The sensor (60) senses an operating characteristic of the electric motor. The controller (58) outputs to the first regulator an energy management signal (74) that comprises a time variant signal as a function of (i) motor speed and/or (ii) back EMF determined via the sensed characteristic, whereby the first regulator dynamically regulates the DC link voltage to maintain substantially constant an energy balance that comprises a sum of (a) rotational and/or linear kinetic energy of the electric motor and (b) energy stored in the energy storage device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for generating X-rays. It is described to produce (210) with a power supply (30) a voltage. A cathode (22) of an X-ray source (20) is positioned (220) relative to an anode (24) of the X-ray source. Electrons are emitted (230) from the cathode. Electrons emitted from the cathode interact (240) with the anode with energies corresponding to the voltage. X-rays are generated (250) from the anode, wherein the electrons interact with the anode to generate the X-rays. The X-ray source is controlled (260), such that a plurality of first X-ray pulses is generated each having a first X-ray flux, wherein the first X-ray pulses are temporally separated from each other. The X-ray source is controlled (270), such that a least one second X-ray pulse is generated having a second X-ray flux that is substantially less than the first X-ray flux, wherein the at least one second X-ray pulse is generated temporally between consecutive pulses of the first X-ray pulses.

Abstract: A computer-implemented data processing system includes a data storage system, and a processor and program logic stored in memory and executable by the processor. The program logic includes logic configured to manage accounts respectively associated with a plurality of users, process transactions for the accounts and store account data related to the accounts in the data storage device, access the account data stored in the storage device and determine projected retirement spending amounts for a user based on account data associated with the user, determine a projected required savings amount based on the projected retirement spending amounts, and establish a connection with one of the users and provide the user with a user interface, the user interface including retirement planning data, the retirement planning data including an indication of the user's progress in accumulating the projected required savings amount.

Abstract: A network interface receives portfolio data related to an investment plan portfolio of a participant. A processor identifies a first plurality of risk factors associated with market conditions, wherein the first plurality of risk factors comprises a future data and risk strength. The processor further identifies a second plurality of risk factors associated with the participant. The processor then generates glide path data based at least partially on the first plurality of risk factors and the second plurality of risk factors. The processor also generates a glide path map based at least partially on the generated glide path data.

Abstract: A system for and a method of testing the performance of a database management system. The system and method utilize a data table generator, a query generator, and a query driver system that are configured to generate test data, generate a series of test queries, and execute the queries against the data in a controlled and measurable manner such that the performance of the database management system can be tested in a configurable, repeatable, and consistent manner to measure the impact of system software and configuration changes.

Abstract: Characterizing myocardial perfusion pathology includes analyzing a plurality of medical images of at least a portion of the heart of a subject of interest (20), acquired in a consecutive manner by a medical imaging modality (10). Intensities of selected myocardial image positions from the plurality of medical images are sampled and assigned an index representing an order of acquisition to the respective sampled intensities of the myocardial image positions to obtain intensity curves (60). An index number (64, 66) indicative of a spatio-temporal perfusion inhomogeneity or perfusion dephasing among at least a subset of myocardial segments of the plurality of myocardial segments is calculated, based on the obtained intensity curves (60).