Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method of segmenting a medical patient image using an atlas and relating the segmentation result to a model of possible geometric changes to the segmentation result (e.g. for correcting the position of the segmentation of anatomical structures) which consider for example anatomical limitations. The thus-related segmentation result may be used as a basis for changing and/or correcting the position, shape and/or orientation of at least parts of the segmentation result, e.g. by user interaction. The invention also relates to an atlas data set comprising information such as values of the variables of the model of possible geometric changes in relation to the positions of anatomical structures in the atlas.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method of segmenting a medical patient image using an atlas and relating the segmentation result to a model of possible geometric changes to the segmentation result (e.g. for correcting the position of the segmentation of anatomical structures) which consider for example anatomical limitations. The thus-related segmentation result may be used as a basis for changing and/or correcting the position, shape and/or orientation of at least parts of the segmentation result, e.g. by user interaction. The invention also relates to an atlas data set comprising information such as values of the variables of the model of possible geometric changes in relation to the positions of anatomical structures in the atlas.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method of segmenting a medical patient image using an atlas and relating the segmentation result to a model of possible geometric changes to the segmentation result (e.g. for correcting the position of the segmentation of anatomical structures) which consider for example anatomical limitations. The thus-related segmentation result may be used as a basis for changing and/or correcting the position, shape and/or orientation of at least parts of the segmentation result, e.g. by user interaction. The invention also relates to an atlas data set comprising information such as values of the variables of the model of possible geometric changes in relation to the positions of anatomical structures in the atlas.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method of segmenting a medical patient image using an atlas and relating the segmentation result to a model of possible geometric changes to the segmentation result (e.g. for correcting the position of the segmentation of anatomical structures) which consider for example anatomical limitations. The thus-related segmentation result may be used as a basis for changing and/or correcting the position, shape and/or orientation of at least parts of the segmentation result, e.g. by user interaction. The invention also relates to an atlas data set comprising information such as values of the variables of the model of possible geometric changes in relation to the positions of anatomical structures in the atlas.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-implemented method of segmenting a medical patient image using an atlas and relating the segmentation result to a model of possible geometric changes to the segmentation result (e.g. for correcting the position of the segmentation of anatomical structures) which consider for example anatomical limitations. The thus-related segmentation result may be used as a basis for changing and/or correcting the position, shape and/or orientation of at least parts of the segmentation result, e.g. by user interaction. The invention also relates to an atlas data set comprising information such as values of the variables of the model of possible geometric changes in relation to the positions of anatomical structures in the atlas.

Abstract: In order to further improve a brake lining comprising a support body and a friction lining arranged on the support body in such a manner that undesirable noises, in particular undesirable squealing can be avoided or reduced in as cost-effective as possible a manner, it is proposed for the noise reduction by means of a mechanical oscillation on or in the brake lining to arrange an actuator for generating the mechanical oscillation, wherein the actuator can be excited by an electrical signal.

Abstract: A measuring instrument, in particular a voltage tester, is provided having two probes which are arranged in separate housings through which connecting cables extend. The housings are magnetically attractive, because of either a first magnet arranged on a first one of the housings for cooperation with the magnetic material of the other housing, or a corresponding pair of opposed magnets provided in magnetically attractive relation on the two housings, respectively. Recesses are provided in the second housing opposite the corresponding magnets of the first housing. Corresponding pivot ribs extend circumferentially around the housings in the space between the first one magnet and the adjacent probe end, thereby to permit accurate spacing of the probes during the taking of a test measurement.

Abstract: A measuring instrument, in particular a voltage tester, is provided having two probes which are arranged in separate housings through which connecting cables extend. The housings are magnetically attractive, because of either a first magnet arranged on a first one of the housings for cooperation with the magnetic material of the other housing, or a corresponding pair of opposed magnets provided in magnetically attractive relation on the two housings, respectively. Recesses are provided in the second housing opposite the corresponding magnets of the first housing. Corresponding pivot ribs extend circumferentially around the housings in the space between the first one magnet and the adjacent probe end, thereby to permit accurate spacing of the probes during the taking of a test measurement.

Abstract: A method for separately measuring the compressibility and resonant frequency of a disc brake pad allows better conclusions to be drawn as to the properties of the disc brake pads by creating identical test conditions for measuring the compressibility and resonant frequency for the purpose of quality assurance. The method includes performing the compressibility and resonant frequency measurements on the same disc brake pad in a time-delayed manner, immediately one after the other.