Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for performing a lighting simulation are disclosed. The method includes the steps of receiving a three-dimensional (3D) model, receiving a set of probes, where each probe specifies a location within the 3D model and an orientation of the probe, and performing, via a processor, a lighting simulation based on the 3D model, the set of probes, and one or more light path expressions. The light path expressions are regular expressions that represent a series of events, each event representing an interaction of a ray at a location in the 3D model.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for performing a lighting simulation are disclosed. The method includes the steps of receiving a three-dimensional (3D) model, receiving a set of probes, where each probe specifies a location within the 3D model and an orientation of the probe, and performing, via a processor, a lighting simulation based on the 3D model, the set of probes, and one or more light path expressions. The light path expressions are regular expressions that represent a series of events, each event representing an interaction of a ray at a location in the 3D model.

Abstract: A method, a system, and a computer-program product for providing a unified connectivity to a plurality of business processes are disclosed. A plurality of business processes for connection to a server are provided. A uniform configuration connection assembly for connecting the plurality of business processes to the server is generated. The uniform configuration connection assembly is configured based on at least one profile corresponding to at least one business process in the plurality of business processes and contains at least one connectivity artifact for performing at least one connectivity task for at least one business process in the plurality of business processes. At least a portion of the plurality of business processes to the server is connected based on the generated uniform configuration connection assembly.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for computing values for pixels in an image plane. In use, a low discrepancy sequence associated with an image plane is identified. Additionally, a function with the set of pixels of the image plane as a domain is determined. Further, a value is computed for each pixel in the image plane, utilizing the low discrepancy sequence and the function with the set of pixels of the image plane as a domain.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for processing or editing media contents. The media system comprises a transcoding apparatus which preferably receives high-resolution media data and converts them into a media stream with low resolution and a media stream with high resolution and provides them with an identical media stream identifier. The images of the media data in the two media streams are provided with identical identification codes by the transcoding apparatus. A logging apparatus receives the media stream with low resolution and displays the media data to a user. The logging apparatus provides the media data as a whole, individual image sequences or images therefrom with metadata. The individual metadata are allocated to individual image sequences or images of the media stream with low resolution using the identification codes and are logically combined with the media data using the media stream identifier.

Abstract: The spray assembly for a droplet spray teeth cleaning system includes a guidance member at the end thereof. The spray assembly includes a nozzle through which a spray of liquid is directed to the teeth for cleaning. The guidance member is configured and mounted relative to the nozzle to provide a selected standoff distance between the nozzle and the teeth and includes a portion which is configured to fit in the interproximal space between adjacent teeth and gums, or against the frontal portions of the teeth, so that the user knows the location of the spray relative to the teeth.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for performing ray tracing. In use, ray tracing is performed utilizing a divide and conquer method, where the divide and conquer method is associated with a cache.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for processing or editing media contents. The media system comprises a transcoding apparatus which preferably receives high-resolution media data and converts them into a media stream with low resolution and a media stream with high resolution and provides them with an identical media stream identifier. The images of the media data in the two media streams are provided with identical identification codes by the transcoding apparatus. A logging apparatus receives the media stream with low resolution and displays the media data to a user. The logging apparatus provides the media data as a whole, individual image sequences or images therefrom with metadata. The individual metadata are allocated to individual image sequences or images of the media stream with low resolution using the identification codes and are logically combined with the media data using the media stream identifier.

Abstract: A method, a system, and a computer-program product for providing a unified connectivity to a plurality of business processes are disclosed. A plurality of business processes for connection to a server are provided. A uniform configuration connection assembly for connecting the plurality of business processes to the server is generated. The uniform configuration connection assembly is configured based on at least one profile corresponding to at least one business process in the plurality of business processes and contains at least one connectivity artifact for performing at least one connectivity task for at least one business process in the plurality of business processes. At least a portion of the plurality of business processes to the server is connected based on the generated uniform configuration connection assembly.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for computing values for pixels in an image plane. In use, a low discrepancy sequence associated with an image plane is identified. Additionally, a function with the set of pixels of the image plane as a domain is determined. Further, a value is computed for each pixel in the image plane, utilizing the low discrepancy sequence and the function with the set of pixels of the image plane as a domain.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for performing ray tracing. In use, ray tracing is performed utilizing a divide and conquer method, where the divide and conquer method is associated with a cache.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for performing path tracing. In use, one or more matte objects are identified in a scene. Additionally, one or more synthetic objects are identified in the scene. Further, path tracing is performed within the scene, where the path tracing accounts for interactions between one or more of the matte objects and one or more of the synthetic objects.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermal management for removing heat generated by a heat source (110). This is done by a combination of a heat conducting member (120), which is thermally connected to the heat source in one end and to a remotely arranged heat sink (130) in the opposite end, and a synthetic jet actuator (140). The synthetic jet actuator is arranged to provide active cooling directly onto the heat source by generating and directing an air flow towards the heat source. The synthetic jet actuator comprises a resonator cavity housing (150) and an oscillating member (160). The oscillator member is arranged at least partly inside said resonator cavity. The combination of the heat conducting member and the synthetic jet actuator provides a highly efficient cooling.

Abstract: The spray assembly for a droplet spray teeth cleaning system includes a guidance member (40, 56, 80, 86) at the end thereof. The spray assembly includes a nozzle (24) through which a spray of liquid is directed to the teeth for cleaning. The guidance member is configured and mounted relative to the nozzle to provide a selected standoff distance between the nozzle and the teeth and includes a portion which is configured to fit in the interproximal space between adjacent teeth and gums, or against the frontal portions of the teeth, so that the user knows the location of the spray relative to the teeth.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermal management for removing heat generated by a heat source (110). This is done by a combination of a heat conducting member (120), which is thermally connected to the heat source in one end and to a remotely arranged heat sink (130) in the opposite end, and a synthetic jet actuator (140). The synthetic jet actuator is arranged to provide active cooling directly onto the heat source by generating and directing an air flow towards the heat source. The synthetic jet actuator comprises a resonator cavity housing (150) and an oscillating member (160). The oscillator member is arranged at least partly inside said resonator cavity. The combination of the heat conducting member and the synthetic jet actuator provides a highly efficient cooling.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting assembly for interior lighting. The lighting assembly (1) comprises first and second panes (10, 14) spaced apart from each other by a thermally insulating means (12). Lighting means (16) are arranged at the first pane (10) to direct light in one direction and to direct heat in a different direction, mainly in the opposite direction. The lighting assembly can be used in e.g. windows for providing interior lighting while avoiding conduction of heat via the interior face of the window.