Abstract: A motion analysis system and motion tracking system for capturing moved or moving objects that are thermally distinct from their surroundings. The system has a camera group with at least one thermographic camera, a calibration unit, a synchronization unit, a segmentation unit, a reconstruction unit, a projection unit and an identification unit. Such a system advantageously allows a thermally aided segmentation both of the 2D thermogragraphic images and of any 2D video images, specifically irrespective of the ambient conditions of an object to be analyzed and/or to be tracked and without requiring marker elements attached to the object.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of producing mammalian cell populations that include a high proportion of pancreatic beta cells are described herein. Such cell populations are useful for treatment of diabetes. Also provided are materials and methods for the direct differentiation of stem cells, such as embryonic stem cells, into functional pancreatic beta cells. The disclosure provides the benefit of direct differentiation, which results in the production of functional pancreatic beta cells efficiently and at low cost.

Abstract: Methods are provided for the simple, fast, effective and safe directed differentiation of embryonic stem cells into the mature beta cells of enriched beta clusters, wherein the beta cells rapidly and reliably secrete insulin in response to glucose levels. The cells are useful transplant therapeutics for diabetic individuals. These cells can also be used for drug screening purposes to identify factors/chemicals capable of increasing beta cell functions, proliferation, survival, and resistance to immune assault.

Abstract: Methods are provided for the simple, fast, effective and safe directed differentiation of embryonic stem cells into pancreatic beta-like cells secreting insulin in response to glucose levels. The cells are useful transplant therapeutics for diabetic individuals.

Abstract: An electrical energy store having a spatially-optimized electrode interconnection. The electrical energy store (1) comprises flat electrodes (3), flags (7) projecting laterally from the electrodes (3), and external terminals (9). A plurality of electrode regions are respectively stacked, one on top of another, to form an electrode stack (14). A plurality of flags (7) are arranged one on top of another in a flag stack (15), and are respectively materially bonded, both mutually and with an associated external terminal (9). The energy store is characterized in that each flag (7) of a plurality of flags (7) in a flag stack (15), which is bonded to the associated external terminal (9), is materially bonded to a respectively adjoining flag (7) in a region in which the flag (7) is oriented in an inclined direction at an angle (?) to the surface (11) of the associated external terminal (9).

Abstract: Systems and methods for tool health monitoring and matching through integrated real-time data collection, event prioritization, and automated determination of matched states through image analysis are disclosed. Data from the semiconductor production tools can be received in real-time. A control limit impact (CLI) of the parametric data and the defect attributes data can be determined and causation factors can be prioritized. Image analysis techniques can compare images and can be used to judge tool matching, such as by identifying one of the states at which the two or more of the semiconductor manufacturing tools match.

Abstract: Methods are provided for the simple, fast, effective and safe directed differentiation of embryonic stem cells into the mature beta cells of enriched beta clusters, wherein the beta cells rapidly and reliably secrete insulin in response to glucose levels. The cells are useful transplant therapeutics for diabetic individuals. These cells can also be used for drug screening purposes to identify factors/chemicals capable of increasing beta cell functions, proliferation, survival, and resistance to immune assault.

Abstract: The device for emptying and then disposing of trays filled with brochures comprises a feed device for transporting the filled trays in a transport direction and a turning device for rotating the trays. The turning device may comprise a slide, which is rotatable and thus movable back and forth along a U-shaped path between a receiving position to receive the trays, an emptying position in which the brochures are pushed out of the trays, and a disposal position, in which the empty trays are disposed of. The device may also comprise at least one pusher element to push the brochures out of the trays when the slide is in the emptying position, and conveying means for conveying the brochures which have been pushed out of the tray.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tool health monitoring and matching through integrated real-time data collection, event prioritization, and automated determination of matched states through image analysis are disclosed. Data from the semiconductor production tools can be received in real-time. A control limit impact (CLI) of the parametric data and the defect attributes data can be determined and causation factors can be prioritized. Image analysis techniques can compare images and can be used to judge tool matching, such as by identifying one of the states at which the two or more of the semiconductor manufacturing tools match.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of producing mammalian cell populations that include a high proportion of pancreatic beta cells are described herein. Such cell populations are useful for treatment of diabetes. Also provided are materials and methods for the direct differentiation of stem cells, such as embryonic stem cells, into functional pancreatic beta cells. The disclosure provides the benefit of direct differentiation, which results in the production of functional pancreatic beta cells efficiently and at low cost.

Abstract: An electrical energy store having a spatially-optimized electrode interconnection. The electrical energy store (1) comprises flat electrodes (3), flags (7) projecting laterally from the electrodes (3), and external terminals (9). A plurality of electrode regions are respectively stacked, one on top of another, to form an electrode stack (14). A plurality of flags (7) are arranged one on top of another in a flag stack (15), and are respectively materially bonded, both mutually and with an associated external terminal (9). The energy store is characterized in that each flag (7) of a plurality of flags (7) in a flag stack (15), which is bonded to the associated external terminal (9), is materially bonded to a respectively adjoining flag (7) in a region in which the flag (7) is oriented in an inclined direction at an angle (?) to the surface (11) of the associated external terminal (9).

Abstract: Methods are provided for the simple, fast, effective and safe directed differentiation of embryonic stem cells into pancreatic beta-like cells secreting insulin in response to glucose levels. The cells are useful transplant therapeutics for diabetic individuals.

Abstract: The device for emptying and then disposing of trays filled with brochures comprises a feed device for transporting the filled trays in a transport direction and a turning device for rotating the trays. The turning device may comprise a slide, which is rotatable and thus movable back and forth along a U-shaped path between a receiving position to receive the trays, an emptying position in which the brochures are pushed out of the trays, and a disposal position, in which the empty trays are disposed of. The device may also comprise at least one pusher element to push the brochures out of the trays when the slide is in the emptying position, and conveying means for conveying the brochures which have been pushed out of the tray.

Abstract: This invention provides the use of one or more peptides derived from the C-terminal end of a Chemerin protein, or analogs or derivatives thereof for treatment of inflammation and/or endotoxic shock and/or treatment of wounds and/or reduction of levels of inflammatory chemokines in a subject, and one or more peptides derived from the C-terminal end of a Chemerin protein, or analogs or derivatives thereof for use in the treatment of inflammation and/or endotoxic shock, and/or wounds, or for the reduction of levels of inflammatory mediators.

Abstract: This invention provides the use of one or more peptides derived from the C-terminal end of a Chemerin protein, or analogs, or derivatives thereof for treatment of inflammation and/or endotoxic shock and/or treatment of wounds and/or reduction of levels of inflammatory chemokines in a subject, and one or more peptides derived from the C-terminal end of a Chemerin protein, or analogs or derivatives thereof for use in the treatment of inflammation and/or endotoxic shock, and/or wounds, or for the reduction or levels of inflammatory mediators.

Abstract: A novel system analyzes and/or tracks the motion of moved or moving objects that carry marker elements glowing in different, defined colors. Cameras record movements and continuously store digital color images. A transformer unit converts the color images into RGB color space. Three color intensities are present for each color pixel. A grayscale image production unit adopts the maximum of the three color intensities for each pixel as the grayscale value. A localization unit exclusively compares each grayscale value with a defined threshold value and stores grayscale values above the threshold value as a member of a pixel cloud that represents a potential marker element. A measuring unit measures the geometry of every pixel cloud exclusively in the grayscale image and deletes pixel clouds that can be excluded as marker elements. An identification unit determines the color of the confirmed pixel clouds in the digitally stored color image.

Abstract: An antenna system (10, 11) with a plurality of individual antennae (14) in each case connected in a separate drive path (12), to which a common signal transmitter (16) is assigned, and with a triggering unit (22) provided for selective connecting of a drive path (12) selected in each case in the event of error particularly is to simply and reliably enable identification of a defective individual antenna. For this purpose and according to the invention each drive path (12) between signal transmitter (16) and respective individual antenna (14) is connected electrically via an assigned selecting isolation diode (32) to a common first reference point (34) provided for required tapping of a diagnosis potential.

Abstract: We disclose BACH G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) polypeptides comprising the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO. 3 or SEQ ID NO: 5, and homologues, variants and derivatives thereof Nucleic acids capable of encoding BACH polypeptide are also disclosed, in particular, those comprising the nucleic acid sequences shown in SEQ ID No. 1, SEQ ID No.2 or SEQ ID NO: 4 or a mouse BACH genomic sequence (SEQ ID NO: 10).

Abstract: We disclose a method of treating or preventing a disease selected from the group consisting of: a bladder disease, a bladder disorder, benign prostatic hyperplasia, bladder outlet obstruction, incontinence, including overflow and urge incontinence, urinary urge, cystitis, including interstitial cystitis and overactive bladder.

Abstract: This invention provides the use of one or more peptides derived from the C-terminal end of a Chemerin protein, or analogs or derivatives thereof for treatment of inflammation and/or endotoxic shock and/or treatment of wounds and/or reduction of levels of inflammatory chemokines in a subject, and one or more peptides derived from the C-terminal end of a Chemerin protein, or analogs or derivatives thereof for use in the treatment of inflammation and/or endotoxic shock, and/or wounds, or for the reduction of levels of inflammatory mediators.