Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypeptide carrying a human BNP(1-32) epitope according to Formula (I): a1-R1—X1—FGRKMDR—X2—R2-a2 as well as ligands specific of the FGRKMDR epitope.

Abstract: A method for controlling an induction cooking hob with a pot detection system and a user interface. The method includes the steps of activating the induction cooking hob by touching a main switch by a user; starting automatically the pot detection system by a control unit of the induction cooking hob; and detecting at least one pot and/or pan on a cooking surface of the cooking hob or detecting if no pot or pan is placed on said cooking surface, by the pot detection system; deactivating the pot detection system after a predetermined time interval if no pot or pan or if no further pot or pan, respectively, has been detected on the cooking surface within the time interval; activating a deactivation indicator showing to the user that the pot detection system is deactivated, and providing an opportunity to reactivate the pot detection system by the user.

Abstract: A medical imaging system for providing X-ray image data of an object including at least one X-ray detector, an X-ray source arrangement, and a patient configured to receive an object for imaging a region of interest of the object. The at least one X-ray detector is movably mounted above the patient table; and the at least one X-ray detector and the X-ray source arrangement are movable independently. The X-ray source arrangement includes a physical trajectory support structure and is configured to provide X-ray radiation to the region of interest from a number of positions forming a concave open trajectory, wherein a portion of the trajectory and/or the physical trajectory support structure is located below the patient table; and wherein two end regions of the trajectory are extending on the two lateral sides of above the table.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capture tool that remotely captures client-side performance data comprising: an interactive interface that receives user input; a computer processor, coupled to a memory component and the interactive interface, programmed to: receive, via a command line interface, a test command that comprises a path to a test script; launch, via a test runner component, a browser, at a remote client device, to execute a test in response to the test command; capture trace data from the browser launching at the remote client device; save the trace data at a local storage as snapshot files; and generate, via the interactive interface, performance data based on the trace data.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for software security scanning employing a scan quality index may include (1) a server comprising at least one computer processor receiving an identification of a computer program for security scanning; (2) the server executing a security scan on the computer program resulting in at least one log file comprising results of the security scan; (3) the server executing a scan quality index tool that analyzes the at least one log file resulting in a scan quality index score; and (4) the server outputting the scan quality index score.

Abstract: An automated external defibrillator (AED) is described which spends an increased proportion of a rescue in a CPR mode. This is accomplished by use of a single shock protocol which causes the AED to spend less time in shock analysis and delivery activities as compared with the typical multiple shock protocol. An AED of the present invention preferably is configured such that the rescue protocol can be modified or changed easily without the need to remove the battery or use specialized hardware or software. Preferably the shock waveform of the single shock is a biphasic waveform delivering at least 150 Joules of energy and more preferably at least 200 Joules of energy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluidic system comprising at least one bead chamber (311) containing a lyophilized reagent (LB) and a reaction chamber in a cartridge. In one embodiment, a series of bead chambers with different lyophilized reagents may be provided such that sample fluid can sequentially pass through them. In another embodiment, bead chambers may be located on a movable carrier, for example a rotating carousel, from which they may selectively be connected to a reaction chamber in a cartridge. In still another embodiment, the bead chamber (311) may comprise at least one flexible wall (FW) allowing for a minimization of dead volume associated with the extraction of lyophilized reagent (LB).

Abstract: A system and method for the use of the results from a structural analysis of a patient's bone from a clinical scan, to be used clinically to manage patients in a widespread and consistent fashion.

Abstract: A communication method is securely performed by a communication device having a predefined URL. The communication method includes transmitting a first request, prior to receiving a response for the first request, receiving a second request transmitted to the predefined URL, determining whether the second request is for verifying whether the first request is transmitted by the communication device, transmitting a response for the second request according to a result of the determination, and receiving the response for the first request.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for cervical image analysis, wherein a transformation zone is identified in an acetic acid image by registering with its Lugol's iodine counterpart. Then, regions in the transformation zone which show significant changes in whiteness are identified as aceto-white regions and registered with the corresponding Lugol's iodine image, and it is determined if the identified regions in the Lugol's iodine image are iodine negative or positive. Based thereon, the aceto-white region can be categorized as one of metaplasia, inflammation or premalignant lesion region.

Abstract: An air filter including two opposing open ends, and a filter area circumferentially enclosing a cavity in between. The first open end frictionally and sealingly engages the filter housing including an air port, while the second end engages the housing to close the second end from passage of air. The filter area may be reinforced to provide a durable, reusable filter. The filter material may be selected to provide depth loading and increase the particulate capacity of the filter.

Abstract: A flexible conductive track arrangement has a pre-flexing condition in which the arrangement is generally planar. Conductive tracks are formed from a metal layer and they are covered above and below by insulator layers. The elongate conductive tracks are generally planar but locally corrugated perpendicularly to the general plane. This enables improved binding performance, for example to form tight windings using the conductive tracks.

Abstract: A patient interface device includes a sealing cushion, and a tubing assembly structured to receive a breathing gas from a pressure generating device. The tubing assembly has: (i) a first chamber fluidly coupled to the sealing cushion, the first chamber being structured to deliver a flow of the breathing gas to the sealing cushion, and (ii) a second chamber having a pressure sensing module disposed therein, the second chamber having a closed end and an open end, the open end being fluidly coupled to the sealing cushion such that the second chamber is structured to carry only a positive pressure and substantially zero gas flow.

Abstract: A sampler for taking samples from a molten metal bath, particularly a molten iron includes a sample chamber assembly having a cover plate and a housing. The housing has first and second openings for an inflow conduit and a gas coupler, respectively. The first face has an analysis zone, a ventilation zone, and a distribution zone. A depth of the analysis zone is 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm. The cover plate and the housing are assembled together to form a sample cavity. The sample chamber assembly chills the molten iron received therein to a solidified white structure metal sample. An analysis surface of the sample lies in a first plane. In a flow direction of the molten iron, there are no increases in width of the sample cavity and a ratio of the length to depth of the sample cavity increases.

Abstract: A method for distributing feed over multiple separate feeding locations includes determining which feeding locations have a feed requirement; determining a priority for the feeding locations having a feed requirement, wherein a first feeding location has the highest priority; determining a feed composition and a first amount to be delivered to the first feeding location; determining a maximum filling amount of a feed delivery device; determining a remaining filling amount by subtracting the first amount from the maximum filling amount; determining which feeding locations have a feed requirement and require the same feed composition; apportioning at least a part of the remaining filling amount over one or more of the determined feeding locations; and filling the feed delivery device.

Abstract: In a gaze-tracking system, localized error correction may be applied. The display area may be partitioned into error-correction zones, and each zone may have its own error correcting parameters or function. Calibration points may be defined for each of these zones, and the correction parameters or function within each zone may be dependent upon the observed errors as the user views each calibration point associated with the zone. In like manner, the function applied to smooth the determined gaze point to reduce noise may also be localized by basing its characteristics on the noise exhibited at each calibration point associated with defined noise-calibration zones. The error correcting function and/or the noise smoothing function may be selected based on the requirements of the particular application that receives the corrected and smoothed gaze location.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system that analyzes domain names for potential fraud. The system comprises: a memory that stores and maintains a list of known domain names associated with an entity; and a computer processor, coupled to the memory, programmed to: receive, via an electronic input, one or more registered domain names from a registration source; access the list of known domain names; apply logic rules to determine visually similar domain names by comparing the one or more registered domain names to the list of known domain names; identify a relevant recipient based on the visually similar domain name; and generate and transmit, via a communication interface, a message to the recipient, the message comprising the visually similar domain name and associated information relevant to the domain name registration.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for segmentation of an anatomical structure in which a user may interactively specify a limited set of boundary points of the anatomical structure in a view of a medical image. The set of boundary points may, on its own, be considered an insufficient segmentation of the anatomical structure in the medical image, but is rather used to select a segmentation model from a plurality of different segmentation models. The selection is based on a goodness-of-fit measure between the boundary points and each of the segmentation models. For example, a best-fitting model may be selected and used for segmentation of the anatomical structure. It is therefore not needed for the user to delineate the entire anatomical structure, which would be time consuming and ultimately error prone, nor is it needed for a segmentation algorithm to autonomously have to select a segmentation model, which may yield an erroneous selection.

Abstract: An radio frequency (RF) transmit module for a magnetic resonance examination system includes a local field monitoring unit that measures a field emitted by an RF transmission element and generates a pick-up coil signal (puc-signal). The puc-signal is amplified and frequency-down-converted by mixing with an oscillator signal. The frequency-down-converted puc-signal and the RF drive signal for the RF transmission element are transferred over a common signal lead. The oscillator signal may also be transferred over the common signal lead.