Abstract: The invention relates to a method for automatically evaluating an absence EEG, wherein EEG curves are recorded by an evaluating device and are evaluated by means of a computer of the evaluating device, wherein in the evaluation at least the current stage of the absent state is determined from the EEG curves by means of the computer on the basis of a stage division of the absence EEG, wherein stages of the depth of the absent state are distinguished in the stage division, and wherein the current stage is output, wherein a certain scheme of the stage division is selected by the computer from a plurality of selectable schemes of stage divisions, which differ in the number of distinguishable stages of the absent state, and is used for the automatic performance of the stage division in order to determine the current stage. The invention further relates to a computer program for performing such a method and to an evaluating device for evaluating an absence EEG.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for automatically evaluating an absence EEG, wherein EEG curves are recorded by an evaluating device and are evaluated by means of a computer of the evaluating device, wherein in the evaluation at least the current stage of the absent state is determined from the EEG curves by means of the computer on the basis of a stage division of the absence EEG, wherein stages of the depth of the absent state are distinguished in the stage division, and wherein the current stage is output, wherein a certain scheme of the stage division is selected by the computer from a plurality of selectable schemes of stage divisions, which differ in the number of distinguishable stages of the absent state, and is used for the automatic performance of the stage division in order to determine the current stage. The invention further relates to a computer program for performing such a method and to an evaluating device for evaluating an absence EEG.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and system is used for evaluating an intensive EEG or an EEG during anaesthesia. Time domain and/or frequency range parameters are determined from the EEG graphs. The determined parameters are used in multivariate classification functions and the intensive EEG or EEG during anaesthesia are automatically divided into stages. The EEG graphs are also analysed for interfering signal components from the quantity of biosignals of graphs characteristic of intensive EEGs or EEGs which are not performed during anaesthesia. If interfering signal components are identified, the existence of biosignals of graphs characteristic of intensive EEGs or EEGs which are not performed during anaesthesia is verified by artifact analysis in the absence of artifacts, and is not verified if artifacts are identified.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for evaluating an intensive EEG or an EEG during anaesthesia, according to which time domain and/or frequency range parameters are determined from the EEG graphs (112), the determined parameters being used in multivariate classification functions and the intensive EEG or EEG during anaesthesia being automatically divided into stages (116) as a result thereof. The EEG graphs are also analysed for interfering signal components from the quantity of biosignals of graphs characteristic of intensive EEGs or EEGs which are not performed during anaesthesia (114,118), and artifacts. If such interfering signal components are identified, the existence of biosignals of graphs characteristic of intensive EEGs or EEGs which are not performed during anaesthesia is verified by artifact analysis (120,122,126) in the absence of artifacts, and is not verified if artifacts are identified.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a part temperature profile by optimizing response characteristics based on control parameters acquires part temperature response characteristics at selected conditions to form an index value and calculates linear relationships between the index and its corresponding control parameters. The method searches for the minimum index thereby determining its corresponding optimal control parameters for thermal processing of parts in order that the part temperature profile responds within the target specification range with the greatest margin available. The apparatus determines the minimum index value and its corresponding the optimum control parameters.

Abstract: A method for maximizing throughput for thermal processing of a part searches for the maximum conveyor speed while calculating a Process Window Index that is less than a required value. The best Process Window Index associated with the maximum conveyor speed corresponds to a maximum throughput control series with which to set the control parameters of the thermal processor.

Abstract: A method for aligning a boundary condition temperature in a thermal processor utilizes an air temperature measurement. During the thermal process, air temperature measured along an interval series forms an air profile and provides a reference to which the boundary condition temperature may be aligned. A method for aligning a part temperature profile to the processor temperature profile uses the measured air temperature to adjust the part temperature profile, so as to be synchronized with the air temperature profile. These procedures may be used in conjunction with setpoint parameter prediction for attaining a target part temperature response.

Abstract: A method of evaluating an EEG carried out in the context of anaesthesia or intensive care is disclosed. To this end, parameters from the time and/or frequency domains are determined from the EEG curves, the parameters determined are used in multivariate classification functions, and on this basis the EEG carried out in the context of anaesthesia or intensive care is automatically divided into stages.

Abstract: Apparatus for reciprocatively positioning an article or work object (e.g. an inspection sample or test probe) in precise relation to two separated work stations. The article to be positioned is held in a first carrier having a cam follower attachment. The first carrier is supported shiftably on a second carrier. The second carrier can be reciprocated perpendicular to the plane of the work stations. The cam follower of the first carrier is captured movably in a cam track groove of a stationary plate having two cam track grooves associated with respective said stations. A two-position rotatable cam forms a linking channel between the two tracks. Upon completion of a work operation at one of the stations the second carrier is reciprocated.