Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) module comprising a unitarily formed multilayer PCB, where the multilayer PCB comprises a plurality of layers, the plurality of layers comprising interleaved conductive and non-conductive layers, a first outer surface and an opposing second outer surface, the first outer surface comprising one or more components, the second outer surface comprising one or more electrical contacts such as solder bumps, and a first embedded semiconductor die having an active side facing the first outer surface, wherein the first embedded semiconductor die comprises a wireless radio-frequency transceiver such as a Bluetooth-compliant transceiver.

Abstract: A charging kit for inductively charging a rechargeable hearing instrument having an inductive coil, includes: a base unit having a first cavity; and an adapter configured to be received by the first cavity, wherein the adapter comprises a second cavity configured to receive the rechargeable hearing instrument; wherein the base unit is configured to determine a characteristic of the inductive coil of the hearing instrument; wherein the base unit is configured to provide a current by the base unit based at least in part on the determined characteristic of the inductive coil; and wherein the base unit is configured to inductively charge the rechargeable hearing instrument.

Abstract: A charging kit for inductively charging a rechargeable hearing instrument having an inductive coil, includes: a base unit having a first cavity; and an adapter configured to be received by the first cavity, wherein the adapter comprises a second cavity configured to receive the rechargeable hearing instrument; wherein the base unit is configured to determine a characteristic of the inductive coil of the hearing instrument; wherein the base unit is configured to provide a current by the base unit based at least in part on the determined characteristic of the inductive coil; and wherein the base unit is configured to inductively charge the rechargeable hearing instrument.

Abstract: A method of scanning a plurality of images that arranges a portion of an image medium, in a position with a reference mark roughly aligned. The portion of the image medium is scanned to determine the location of the reference mark. The entire image is then scanned immediately after scanning only the portion with the reference mark. A second image is positioned with a reference mark roughly aligned on a scanner. The portion of the second image that has the second reference mark is scanned to determine the location of the second reference mark. The second image medium is repositioned so that the reference mark is placed accurately in the same position of the scanner which was occupied by the first reference mark. The entire second image is then scanned immediately after repositioning the second image medium. The images, and corresponding reference marks, may be recorded in different image media, or in the same medium, such as a single sheet of film.

Abstract: In an endoscope designed for laser lithotripsy use is made of a laser lithotripsy unit having a guide tube insertable in the barrel of the endoscope, which guide tube encloses a laser light guide which carries at its distal end a fused-on head to concentrate the beam. The laser light guide is guided in the guide tube so as to be axially displaceable and immobilizable, thus making it possible for the distance between the head and the concretion intended for destruction to be adjusted to obtain optimum energy transmission, the relevant conditions being maintained during the operation by virtue of the fact that the distal end of the guide tube for the lithotripsy unit is held in contact with the concretion.

Abstract: A guiding probe, in particular for an endoscope for surgical endoscopy with laser light, wherein the guiding probe comprises a flexible section which is resistant to high temperatures and substantially does not absorb the laser light used, and further including an auxiliary part for introducing the probe.