Abstract: A receiver for processing a transmission signal distorted by a transmission channel is described. The receiver has an adaptive signal processor (101) for processing the transmission signal based on at least one processing parameter for generating a processed signal, and a difference detector (13) for detecting a difference between the processed signal and an expected signal, and a setting unit (14) for adapting the at least one processing parameter towards a new parameter value in dependence on the difference. The setting unit has a leakage unit (141) arranged for setting a leakage target value for the at least one processing parameter, the leakage target value being different from zero, and further adapting the at least one processing parameter based on a leakage component in a direction towards the leakage target value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cured coatings comprising: at least one filler, a polyalkoxysilane matrix, and at least one cured aminosilane in an amount between 5.5 to 40.0 wt % of the total weight of the cured coating. These cured coatings can be used in optics or electronics, and in devices such as lamps.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for dynamically generating a playlist to a user are provided. An on-screen user interface display is used for generating a display of a sequence of media desired by a user, in which an artist map having a large collection of music is displayed so that a user can selectively create a playlist path to generate the playlist according to a configuration of attribute values that corresponds to a specified position selected by a user on the artist map within the display. The artist map may include an overview of a large music collection based on the sound of music in such a way that similar artists are placed close together and provides at least one of the following: artist, album, style, mood, genre, tempo, and year of music.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic resonance (MR) system for acquiring MR data from a subject (105), the MR system comprising a monitoring module (117) for monitoring a characteristic of a motion of the subject, the characteristic of the motion having a pre-determined or dynamically adjusted limit (119), and a pulse sequencer (108) for applying a pulse sequence to acquire data from the subject (105) when the characteristic of the motion is within the limit (119), the pulse sequence comprising at least one pulse waveform, wherein the pulse sequencer (108) is further arranged to regulate a characteristic of the at least one pulse waveform when the characteristic of the motion surpasses the limit (119).

Abstract: The present invention provides a beverage preparation machine comprising a detachable liquid container (10), a liquid level sensor (19) for determining the liquid level within the liquid container (10), and a riser pipe (16) connectable with the liquid container (10), wherein the liquid level sensor (19) senses the liquid level within the riser pipe (16) for determining the liquid level within the liquid container (10). This beverage preparation machine provides the advantage that the liquid level in the riser pipe is kept exactly the same as in the liquid container during consumption of liquid out of the liquid container and that the liquid level in the riser pipe is not influenced by a suction effect caused by this consumption. This gives the advantage of measuring exactly the amount of water removed out of the water container, which provides the opportunity to control the quantity of liquid, which is to be consumed, as accurate as possible.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biosensor device with an actuating element comprising a biorecognition element that is capable of binding target molecules from a sample of interest, wherein the actuating element comprises a polymer material, can be actuated by actuating means between a first and a second position.

Abstract: Cooperative RFID devices are provided that are aware of other RFID devices in their near vicinity (field range), and their operational pattern depends on presence of these other devices. If a cooperative RFID device is alone in the RF field of a reader terminal, it will allow operation of a first type (e.g. not allowing complex communication, but only allowing responses to requests for non-sensitive data or completely concealing its presence by not allowing any transmission at all) and when another defined and known RFID device is detected in the same RF field, operation of a second type is allowed (e.g. allowing any data transfer, responding to requests for any data, including sensitive data, etc.).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for optical excitation, in particular luminescent excitation of biomolecules (40) in a fluid sample, comprising a multiple wavelength generator which generates at least one array of spots (60) with different wavelengths at least one defined area of the device.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor device is disclosed for the detection or determination of a magnetic field, such as for example, but not limited to, the presence of magnetic particles (15). In particular it relates to an integrated or on-chip magnetic sensor element (11) for the detection of magnetic nano-particles functioning as a label to biological molecules. The device of the present invention offers reduced cross-talk between the magnetic sensor element (11) and a magnetic field generator (12) by compensating capacitive and/or magnetic coupling for instance by using an electrostatic shield and/or modulation and demodulation techniques. The device may be used for magnetic detection of binding of biological molecules on a micro-array or biochip.

Abstract: A radio telecommunication device able to determine the current value of the transmission power comprises: a capturing unit to measure at least one operating condition of an amplifier influencing the value of the transmission power corresponding to a given gain setting value, and a determining module (46) adapted to establish the current value of the transmission power from a current gain setting value of the amplifier and the at least one measured operating condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of imaging an interior of a turbid medium (45) comprising the following steps: accommodation of the turbid medium (45) inside a receiving volume; coupling transmission input light (65) from a transmission light source into the receiving volume, with said transmission input light (65) being chosen such that it is capable of propagating through the turbid medium (45); detection of transmission output light emanating from the receiving volume as a result of coupling transmission input light from the light source into the receiving volume through use of a transmission photodetector unit. The invention also relates to a system for imaging an interior of a turbid medium (45) and to a medical image acquisition system both using the method. The method, system, and medical image acquisition system are adapted such that an improved way of obtaining data relating to the exterior of the turbid medium (45) is realized.

Abstract: In a wireless medical component (10), when it is desired to lessen the clutter of cables and increase mobility and versatility relative to cabled components, a battery life monitor, particularly a voltage monitor (16) takes voltage readings of a battery (12) to assess charge level as the battery (12) drains. The monitored charge level and medical data are transmitted (20) to a receiver (22) associated with a remote host unit (24). The host unit includes historical and typical battery level information and estimates remaining life of the battery (12). Battery life and medical information are displayed on a user interface (42). Typical medical components include ekg sensors, pulse sensors, blood oxygen sensors, blood measure sensors, brain wave sensors, temperature sensors, perfusion pumps, IV drip controllers, patient identification tags or wrist bands, pacemakers, respirators, x-ray detectors, and an MRI coils.

Abstract: Micro-fluidic systems comprise components (4), for instance sensors or pump units, which are intended to measure properties of a fluid or exert influence on this fluid, which is conducted in a channel (7). In the present invention, a micro-fluidic system is proposed in which a component (4) is embedded in castjacket material (5), such that a component structure (49) is formed, parallel to which a channel structure (8) is arranged, wherein a channel (7) is incorporated in the channel structure (8). In such a micro-fluidic system, the component can be positioned in relation to the channel in such a manner that a fluid flow with very good flow properties through the channel can be realized.

Abstract: A lamp driver circuit supplies an alternating current having an operating frequency to a lamp, e.g. a fluorescent lamp, for operating the lamp. To switch off the lamp, the frequency of the alternating current is changed to a non-operating frequency. Due to the frequency change, the impedance of an impedance element of the lamp driver circuit is changed. As a result, the lamp current decreases to zero and the lamp extinguishes. According to the invention, the current having the non-operating frequency is employed to generate a voltage to be supplied to a further circuit, such as a control circuit. Thus, the lamp driver circuit and an associated control circuit may operate in an operating mode or in a standby, i.e. non-operating, mode without requiring a separate voltage supply source. In the standby mode, the control circuit may be controlled to switch the lamp driver circuit from the non-operating mode into the operating mode, thereby switching the lamp on.

Abstract: A skin stimulation device is provided with a stimulator (4) for locally stimulating skin at a skin location on a body part, for applying acupressure for example. The device has a storage unit (42) that stores location information specifying the skin location relative to a feature of the body part. The device contains a camera (2) for capturing image data of the skin. A processing circuit (40) processes the captured image data to determine a position of said feature and to identify the skin location based on the location information and the determined position of the feature. The device then preferably indicates whether the stimulator is at a stimulation location and/or automatically starts stimulation.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus (10) for X-ray tube inserts (14) is provided. The apparatus comprises a flow director (20) that is configured to direct at least a portion of a flow of a coolant toward a window (30) of an X-ray tube insert. The flow director may incorporate a flow sleeve (208) of a plurality of nozzles (88).

Abstract: In a medical screening workflow, a patient is disposed on a patient support (22) of a computed tomography imaging scanner (10). Baseline image data of the patient are acquired using the computed tomography imaging scanner. At least one medical diagnosis operation is performed while the patient remains on the patient support. Baseline image data are processed using a computer-aided lesion detection process performed as a background process during the at least one medical diagnosis operation. Conditional upon the processing detecting at least one lesion: (i) imaging parameters are determined including at least initial and final axial scanner positions for the at least one lesion based on results of the computer-aided lesion detection process; and (ii) an image of the at least one lesion is acquired with the patient remaining on the patient support using the computed tomography imaging scanner configured with the determined imaging parameters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of video playing. The method of playing video according to the invention comprises: receiving an event; looking up the PlayItems that simulate the event according to this event; and playing the play clips that correspond to said PlayItems.

Abstract: Magnetic sensors are very suitable for use in determination of enzymatic activity. In a preferred embodiment the invention relates to a method for determining activity of an enzyme in modification of substrate (2) to product (3), comprising binding substrate or a binding composition that may bind e.g. substrate or product, to the sensor surface. This enables easy detection of magnetic label that is linked to substrate, product or the binding composition.

Abstract: A complementary medium access control (CMAC) method and apparatus are described.