Abstract: An image processing system comprising: an input port (IN) for receiving two input images acquired of an object. Respective contrast in said images encodes information on different physical properties of the object. The images being converted from a signal detected at a detector (D) of an imaging apparatus (IM). A differentiator of the image processing system forms respective differences from pairs of image points from the respective input images. An edge evaluator (EV) computes, based on said differences, an edge score for at least one of said pairs of image points. The score is based on a measure that represents or is derivable from a conditional noise likelihood function. The likelihood function is based on a probability density that models noise for said signal. Said score is output through an output port (OUT).

Abstract: A system, method and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium used to control the display of a display device. Controlling of the display device includes receiving data including a plurality of data points, each of the data points including a value along a first axis and a value along a second axis, dividing the data into a plurality of bins along the first axis, wherein the data is divided based on a physical attribute of the display device, determining, for one of the bins, whether an alternative data representation should be used, and displaying a plot of the data, wherein the alternative data representation is used for the one of the bins when it is determined that the alternative data representation should be used, wherein line plotting is used for the one of the bins when it is determined that the alternative data representation should not be used.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for controlling on-demand service provisioning in a network, wherein the network comprises resources for providing a service. In the method, a service request is intercepted. At least one network function, indicated as a first network function, required for the service associated with the service request is determined. Then, the first network function is instantiated on a resource in the network for executing the service in the network.

Abstract: An imaging system (100) includes a sub-resolution luminal narrowing detector (112) which detects sub-resolution narrowing of a vessel lumen in an image volume by a centerline profile analysis and computes a sub-resolution determined diameter by modifying an approximated visible lumen diameter with the detected sub-resolution narrowing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical power distribution apparatus (100) connectible to one or more loads (119). The electrical power distribution apparatus (100) comprises inter alia one or more taps (112) for supplying the loads (119) with electrical power. On top of circuit breakers (108) to switch off the power supply in order to protect the loads against damage, there is also arranged a second layer of soft fuse switches (110) which are arranged to switch on or off the power supply at the taps (112) to control distribution of the power. The soft fuses (110) operate in dependence on and in response to commands issued from a controller (105) which in turn operates and issues those commands in response to and independence on the voltages and amperages monitored at those taps (112) by way of a monitoring module (111). Switching on/off occurs at amperage and voltages lower than the critical threshold values to which the circuit breakers (108) respond to.

Abstract: A deflectable medical device (1) includes a shape memory alloy wire (15) integrated into a flexible elongated body (11). The shape memory alloy wire (15) is arranged to shorten upon receiving energy from an energy supply (2,4), thereby deflecting the medical device (1). A rod (18) positioned in a lumen (14) of the flexible elongated body (11) and compressed between a fixture (16) in the proximal end (12) of the elongated body (11) and the distal end (13) of the elongated body (11) is responsible for the shape memory alloy wire (15) recovering its initial length upon discontinuation of energy supply.

Abstract: A connector (24) and method of connecting a compressor assembly (10) that increases the pressure of a fluid are described. The compressor assembly (10) includes cylinders (12a,b), crank shaft housings (18a,b), and a motor housing (22). The connector (24) is disposed between the cylinders (12a,b) and the crank shaft housing (18a,b) and configured to engage the cylinders (12a,b) such that vibration during operation of the compressor assembly is reduced through the placement of the connector (24) corresponding to a center of gravity of the compressor assembly (10). The connector may also be used by the compressor assembly as a heat sink, inlet, mount, filter, and/or to provide other functions that improve the operation of compressor assembly.

Abstract: A method for measuring, monitoring, controlling, evaluating and correcting proprioceptive and/or postural and/or locomotor and/or motor and/or spatial orientation abilities of a user, includes measuring and processing in order to detect an effective movement or an effective posture of the user; comparing the effective movement or the effective posture to a theoretical movement or a theoretical posture; providing biological feedback in order to allow the user to correct his effective movement or his effective posture with respect to the theoretical movement or the theoretical posture; calculating and storing a score; transmitting the score to a third party in order to allow the latter to monitor the performances of the user; and automatically or non-automatically updating a level of difficulty.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a depth map for an image comprises an image unit (105) which provides an image with an associated depth map comprising depth values for at least some pixels of the image. A probability unit (107) determines a probability map for the image comprising probability values indicative of a probability that pixels belong to a text image object. A depth unit (109) generates a modified depth map where the modified depth values are determined as weighted combinations of the input values and a text image object depth value corresponding to a preferred depth for text. The weighting is dependent on the probability value for the pixels. The approach provides a softer depth modification for text objects resulting in reduced artefacts and degradations e.g. when performing view shifting using depth maps.

Abstract: Composite breathing cloth for sporting garments that comprises at least one layer having a yarn construction and that is provided with a multiplicity of filaments joining two upper and lower layers of said intermediate portion; said yarn construction being applied to upper and lower fabric layers constituting the cloth, by gluing and/or thermobonding and/or stitching. The cloth is suitable for the construction of bottoms for cycling shorts. Between the upper and/or lower layers of fabric and the yarn construction layer, one or more layers of foam can also be inserted, according to the methods already adopted in the prior art for constructing bottoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer implemented system that automates software ATM deployment and configuration. The innovative system initiates a software build process for one or more remote ATM devices; receives, from a remote ATM device, a self-identification request to retrieve configuration data specific to the requesting remote ATM device; accesses, at the datacenter, the configuration data for the remote ATM device from the standardized repository; transmits the configuration data; compares the self-identification request from the remote ATM device with the configuration data from the standardized repository; and remotely executes the software build process on the remote ATM device.

Abstract: A device, system and a method for determining a relational position of a mobile device includes equipping the mobile device with a light source to project a light image on a subject during use, while a camera equipped device is observing the subject. The camera is used to identify both landmarks on the subject's face and the light image allowing the position of the mobile device relative to the user to be calculated. The system may use the computing power in the camera equipped device for image analysis, and no advanced processing needs to be performed by the mobile device. Further, no communication between the mobile device and the camera equipped device is required to establish the relative position of the mobile or personal care device.

Abstract: A system and method include a shape sensing enabled device too (102) having an optical fiber (126). An interpretation module (115) is configured to receive optical signals from the optical fiber within a structure and interpret the optical signals to determine a shape of the device. An image generation module (140) is configured to receive the shape of the device, register the shape with an image volume of the structure and generate a curved Memory multi-planar reconstruction (CMPR) rendering based on the shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for the manufacture of immunoglobulin single variable domains. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of producing immunoglobulin single variable domains in which the proportion of carbamylated variants is strongly reduced or absent and to improved immunoglobulin single variable domains obtainable by methods of the present invention.

Abstract: A medical imaging subject support table includes a belt conveyor system with a conveyor belt (18) maintained in tension and passing through a bore (14) of an imaging device (12); and motorized pulleys (20) disposed at opposite ends of the bore to move the conveyor belt through the bore. Table supports (24) are positioned outside of the bore of the imaging device on opposite ends of the bore and support the conveyor belt outside the bore of the imaging device.

Abstract: A presentation server establishes a network connection with a presentation device and a client device. The presentation server is able to receive frame data transmitted by the presentation device and pointer coordinates transmitted by the client device. Therefore, the presentation server is able to display a virtual pointer on the presentation frame according to the pointer coordinates, so that the participant can operate the pointing device of the client device to control the virtual pointer so as to participate effectively in the presentation and interact with the speaker.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and electronic system are provided in which payment information is exchanged between a buyer and a seller. A user interface is provided that facilitates seller selection of an identified payment data and amount for early payment. The system operates on the seller selections to identify invoices that may be discounted based on seller selections and offers the discount to the buyer.

Abstract: A pellicle suitable for use with a patterning device for a lithographic apparatus. The pellicle comprising at least one breakage region which is configured to preferentially break, during normal use in a lithographic apparatus, prior to breakage of remaining regions of the pellicle. At least one breakage region comprises a region of the pellicle which has a reduced thickness when compared to surrounding regions of the pellicle.

Abstract: There is a chiller for cooling a human body down to dissolve fat on a person's body. There is a device which includes a housing. The housing has at least one handle, and is configured to at least partially house a cold plate. The cold plate is also chilled by a chiller disposed inside of the housing. The chiller is at least partially disposed in the housing and is configured to have access to at least one vent. The at least one vent is positioned on the housing. In at least one embodiment, the at least one vent is positioned opposite the cold plate.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for monitoring activities of organisms, including sleep. In various embodiments, logic (116) may receive, from a first sensor (106) adapted to detect activity in a first area (104), signal(s) indicating activity of an organism. Based on these signal(s), the logic may identify (504) a first time at which the organism transitions into a first state. The logic may later receive (508), from a second sensor (110, 114) adapted to detect activity in a second area (108, 112), signal(s) indicative of activity in the second area. Based on these subsequent signal(s), the logic may identify (510) a second time that is after the first time, determine (512) whether the first sensor provided signal(s) indicative of activity in the first area within another time interval preceding the second time, and selectively store (514) an indication of transition of the organism into a second state based on the determination.