Abstract: A bone cleaning assembly with cleaning elements that remove soft tissue from bone stock. The module also includes a clearing element that is periodically urged against the cleaning elements to remove bone stock trapped by the cleaning elements from the cleaning elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel puzzle system that includes an interactive cube puzzle game and methods of use. It provides a puzzle game concept that is implemented as a three-dimensional game or a two-dimensional game, in which a user achieves success by matching a target pattern based on manipulation of identifiable elements. It comprises a plurality of connected elements, a plurality of identifiable elements, a plurality of user interface elements and is configured to operate based on the transition of the plurality of the identifiable elements from a first position to a second position to obtain a target pattern. The transition from the first position to the second position includes variation in the plurality of the identifiable elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel puzzle system that includes an interactive cube puzzle game and methods of use. It provides a puzzle game concept that is implemented as a three-dimensional game or a two-dimensional game, in which a user achieves success by matching a target pattern based on manipulation of identifiable elements. It comprises a plurality of connected elements, a plurality of identifiable elements, a plurality of user interface elements and is configured to operate based on the transition of the plurality of the identifiable elements from a first position to a second position to obtain a target pattern. The transition from the first position to the second position includes variation in the plurality of the identifiable elements.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for controlling a display, which method comprises the steps of displaying a portion of a visual presentation (VP) on the display (4) and aiming a pointing device (1) comprising a camera (2) at a target area (A) to indicate a target (PT) in the visual presentation (VP), whereby the target (PT) may be inside or outside of a portion (14) of the visual presentation (VP) currently visible on the display (4). An image (3) of the target area (A) aimed at by the pointing device (1) is generated and interpreted to determine the location of the target (PT) within the visual presentation (VP). The visual presentation (VP) is adjusted as necessary to display that portion of the visual presentation (VP) which encompasses the target (PT). The invention also describes a pointing device (1), a display control interface (8, 8?, 8?) and a system comprising such a pointing device (1) and display control interface (8, 8?, 8?) suitable for applying this method.

Abstract: The invention describes a method of controlling a position (x?, y?) of a control point (c) on a command area (ACM). This method comprises the steps of: aiming a pointing device (1) comprising a camera (2) in the direction of the command area (ACM); generating an image (I) of a target area (AI) aimed at by the pointing device; processing the target area image (I) to determine a target point (T) at which the pointing device (1) is aimed; determining position (x?, y?) of the control point (C) according to the position (x, y) of the target point (T) within a currently defined control area (ACT), which control area (Acr) includes at least partially the command area (ACM). Moreover the invention describes an adequate system and a pointing device (1) for controlling a control point position (P) on a command area (ACM).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a healthcare system (10, 20) comprising a care plan unit (2) for obtaining a personalized care plan (13) for a user, said care plan defining a plurality of prescribed care plan elements to be adhered to by the user, a compliance score calculation unit (3) for calculating the user's compliance score indicating the user's compliance to his care plan based on measurements (14) of the user's adherence to prescribed care plan elements, and a care plan adjustment unit (4) for dynamically adjusting the user's care plan based on the user's calculated compliance score.

Abstract: The invention describes a method of controlling a position (x?, y?) of a control point (c) on a command area (ACM). This method comprises the steps of: aiming a pointing device (1) comprising a camera (2) in the direction of the command area (ACM); generating an image (I) of a target area (AI) aimed at by the pointing device; processing the target area image (I) to determine a target point (T) at which the pointing device (1) is aimed; determining position (x?, y?) of the control point (C) according to the position (x, y) of the target point (T) within a currently defined control area (ACT), which control area (Acr) includes at least partially the command area (ACM). Moreover the invention describes an adequate system and a pointing device (1) for controlling a control point position (P) on a command area (ACM).

Abstract: The invention describes a method of controlling a position (x?, y?) of a control point (c) on a command area (ACM). This method comprises the steps of: —aiming a pointing device (1) comprising a camera (2) in the direction of the command area (ACM); —generating an image (I) of a target area (AI) aimed at by the pointing device; —processing the target area image (I) to determine a target point (T) at which the pointing device (1) is aimed; —determining position (x?, y?) of the control point (C) according to the position (x, y) of the target point (T) within a currently defined control area (ACT), which control area (Acr) includes at least partially the command area (ACM). Moreover the invention describes an adequate system and a pointing device (1) for controlling a control point position (P) on a command area (ACM).

Abstract: A method, computer program and device for creating a viewing protocol for medical images is described. At least a first site of interest is identified in a medical imaging data set captured from the patient. Patient record data or computer assisted detection information can be used to identify the site of interest, which may be a potential lesion. A viewing protocol for displaying medical images to a user is planned. The viewing protocol includes a viewing path along which an image of the site of interest will be displayed. The viewing protocol also includes a trigger associated with the site of interest. When the trigger event is encountered the dynamic mode of image display is reconfigured to dynamically highlight the site of interest. The viewing protocol can then be used to control the display of images so as to provide, for example, a virtual endoscope.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for control of a device (1a, 1b, 1c). The method comprises visually presenting a number of user options for the device to be controlled (1a, 1b, 1c), aiming a pointing device (2) comprising a camera (3) at the visual presentation (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e) of the user options to choose a desired option, generating an image (5) of a target area (6) aimed at by the pointing device (2) and comparing the target area image (5) with a pre-defined template of the visual presentation (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e) to determine the chosen option.

Abstract: A method, computer program and device for creating a viewing protocol for medical images is described. At least a first site of interest is identified in a medical imaging data set captured from the patient. Patient record data or computer assisted detection information can be used to identify the site of interest, which may be a potential lesion. A viewing protocol for displaying medical images to a user is planned. The viewing protocol includes a viewing path along which an image of the site of interest will be displayed. The viewing protocol also includes a trigger associated with the site of interest. When the trigger event is encountered the dynamic mode of image display is reconfigured to dynamically highlight the site of interest. The viewing protocol can then be used to control the display of images so as to provide, for example, a virtual endoscope.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for control of a device (D1, D2, D3), which method comprises the process steps of aiming a pointing device (1) comprising a camera (2) at an object associated with the device (D1, D2, D3) to be controlled to choose an option and generating an image (3) of a target area (A) aimed at by the pointing device (1). The target area image (3) is interpreted to determine the chosen option, and a corresponding control signal (17) is generated for controlling the device (D1, D2, D3) to be controlled. Device descriptive information (ID1, ID2, ID3) associated with the device (D1, D2, D3) to be controlled is thereby detected before or during this process, and the process steps are carried out according to the device descriptive information (ID1, ID2, ID3). The invention also describes a system (15) suitable for applying this method as well as a pointing device (1) and a device control interface (8, 8?) for such a system (15).

Abstract: The invention describes a method for control of a device (1a, 1b, 1c). The method comprises visually presenting a number of user options for the device to be controlled (1a, 1b, 1c), aiming a pointing device (2) comprising a camera (3) at the visual presentation (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e) of the user options to choose a desired option, generating an image (5) of a target area (6) aimed at by the pointing device (2) and comparing the target area image (5) with a pre-defined template of the visual presentation (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e) to determine the chosen option.

Abstract: A system and a method for program recommendation are described. In order to present a user a recommendation for a choice of audio or video content pieces broadcast consecutively at a plurality of different channels, (a) piece scores of content pieces are calculated, indicating a match of a corresponding content description with a profile, (b) and sequence scores are calculated for a plurality of sequences of content pieces, said sequence scores being based at least on said piece scores and on a correlation of content descriptions of at least two pieces contained in the sequence. A recommended sequence is chosen according to the sequence score. Preferably, one or, more preferred sequences are shown to the user in a lattice representation.

Abstract: The invention describes a method for controlling a display, which method comprises the steps of displaying a portion of a visual presentation (VP) on the display (4) and aiming a pointing device (1) comprising a camera (2) at a target area (A) to indicate a target (PT) in the visual presentation (VP), whereby the target (PT) may be inside or outside of a portion (14) of the visual presentation (VP) currently visible on the display (4). An image (3) of the target area (A) aimed at by the pointing device (1) is generated and interpreted to determine the location of the target (PT) within the visual presentation (VP). The visual presentation (VP) is adjusted as necessary to display that portion of the visual presentation (VP) which encompasses the target (PT). The invention also describes a pointing device (1), a display control interface (8, 8?, 8?) and a system comprising such a pointing device (1) and display control interface (8, 8?, 8?) suitable for applying this method.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hand-held device (100,200) and a method for content navigation by a user (102). A ball shaped housing (101) having a display area (103) enables a display of information (105) on the surface of the device. To determine the absolute or relative position and/or an absolute or relative orientation of said device (100,200) one or more sensors (402) are used. Based on the sensor data, the change in the absolute or relative position and/or an absolute or relative orientation of said device (100,200) is determined and correlated to the display of information on said at least one display area (103).

Abstract: The invention describes a method for storing broadcast contents and a broadcast content storage system. A plurality of content categories (KAT1, KAT2) is pre-defined, each of which is defined or described by at least one content descriptor (OB 1, OB2). Broadcast contents transmitted over at least one broadcast transmission channel are received, preferably continually, or over pre-defined lengths of time. Received broadcast contents, which are described by a content descriptor (OB1, OB2), are automatically assigned to the content category (KAT1, KAT2) defined or described by the corresponding content descriptor (OB1, OB2). The broadcast contents assigned to a content category (KAT1, KAT2) and the assignments of the broadcast contents to the corresponding content categories (KAT1, KAT2) are automatically stored.

Abstract: The invention describes a dialog management system and method for control of an application (A1, A2, . . . , An). The dialog management system (1) for controlling an application (A1, A2 . . . , An) comprises a mobile pointing device comprising a camera for generating an image (22, 23, 31) of a target area in the direction (D) in which the mobile pointing device (2) is aimed and a transmission interface (4a, 4b) for transmitting the target area image (22, 23, 31) to a local interaction device (7). The local interaction device (7) comprises an audio interface arrangement (5) for detecting and processing speech input and generating and outputting audible prompts, a core dialog engine (11) for coordinating a dialog flow by interpreting user input and generating output prompts, an application interface (12) for communication between the dialog management system (1) and the application (A1, A2, . . .

Abstract: The invention describes a method of controlling a position (x?, y?) of a control point (c) on a command area (ACM). This method comprises the steps of: —aiming a pointing device (1) comprising a camera (2) in the direction of the command area (ACM); —generating an image (I) of a target area (AI) aimed at by the pointing device; —processing the target area image (I) to determine a target point (T) at which the pointing device (1) is aimed; —determining position (x?, y?) of the control point (C) according to the position (x, y) of the target point (T) within a currently defined control area (ACT), which control area (Acr) includes at least partially the command area (ACM). Moreover the invention describes an adequate system and a pointing device (1) for controlling a control point position (P) on a command area (ACM).

Abstract: The invention describes a method for contesting at least two interactive systems (2A, 2B) against each other where a message (M) of a first of the interactive systems (2A) is output by the first interactive system in form of an audio-visual and/or tactile expression (AE, VE, TE) and where the audio-visual and/or tactile expression (AE, VE, TE) is detected by a second of the interactive systems (2B) as an input signal (ISA, ISV). The input signal (ISA, ISV) is analyzed by the second interactive system to derive a content of the message (M) and, depending on the content of the message (M) and on given competition rules, a reaction of the second system is triggered. Moreover, the invention describes an interactive system (2A, 2B) usable for taking part in a competition according to this method and an interactive system competition arrangement (1) with at least two of such interactive systems (2A, 2B).