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: 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: 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: The present invention generally relates to a lighting system comprising LED modules (10, 20), arranged adjacent to each other, preferably in a matrix configuration. By introducing light apertures (101) between two or several adjacent modules, each comprising a mixing chamber (11, 21), light is transmitted sideways between the mixing chambers of the adjacent modules, whereby the perceived lighting from the associated module windows is equalized. Hence, the invention facilitates an homogenization of perceived illumination without the need for an electronic control system.

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: 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: In an array for temperature controlled cells the cells are driven in an active matrix array. A temperature processing array may be employed in biochip, such as underneath a biosensor or underneath reaction chambers. Due to the active matrix complex driver circuitry may be positioned outside the actual array of cells. Each cell is provided with a switch for coupling the cell circuitry to the driver circuitry. When coupled to the driver circuitry, a memory element in the cell circuitry may be provided with a heating setting. Then, the cell circuitry is uncoupled from the driver circuitry and a heating element is controlled to heat the cell in accordance with the setting stored in the memory element.

Abstract: A device for recording information on a record carrier (11) is arranged for formatting a multilayer record carrier. The device has formatting means (16) for formatting the record carrier according which formatting includes de-icing by, in the event that locations in the user data area have not yet been recorded, writing dummy data (60) on the locations. The formatting means (16) determine a first radial position (50) and a first layer (40), which first radial position is indicative of a location on the first layer on which user data will be recorded first according to a predefined recording format. Subsequently said de-icing is started by writing of dummy data on a second layer (41) of the record carrier at the first radial position, opposite the location of the first user data (55). Hence a de-iced area (58) is created opposite the user data (55).

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: 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: 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: 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: 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 method of rendering views for a multi-view display device (100) is disclosed. The multi-view display device (100) comprises a number of display means (104, 110) for displaying respective views in mutually different directions relative to the multi-view display device (100). The method comprises: computing a first motion vector field on basis of a first input image of a time sequence of input images and a second input image of the time sequence of input images; computing a first motion compensated intermediate image on basis of the first motion vector field, the first input image and/or the second input image; and providing the first motion compensated intermediate image to a first one of the number of display means (104, 110).

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 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: In an OFDM mobile communications system, an algorithm for forming a preliminary estimate of the channel on pilot subcarriers is carried out. Based on this preliminary estimate, a channel property is estimated. This channel property is then used to decide whether to enter a mobile receiver mode or a stationary receiver mode. For example, in the mobile mode channel estimation is performed using only pilot symbols from the current symbol period, while in the static mode channel estimation is performed using pilot symbols from the current symbol period and pilot symbols from other symbol periods.

Abstract: The invention provides an ink jet device for releasing controllably a plurality of substances onto a substrate, the device comprising at least a print head comprising a nozzle, the device comprising at least a transducer provided to eject a droplet out of the nozzle, wherein a detection means is assigned to the ink jet device such that the substances are discriminable from each other by means of the detection of the behaviour of the transducer.

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 at the factory with a single shock protocol as the default rescue protocol. 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 175 Joules of energy and more preferably at least 200 Joules of energy.