Abstract: Alignment systems and devices are provided for controlling the alignment of an optical payload. In some embodiments, an optical positioning system is provided that includes a yoke supporting an optical payload. The yoke, which includes a plurality of articulated segments and associated pivot joints, is mechanically coupled to the optical payload, such that when the optical payload is oriented in a given direction, such as towards a distal target, the optical payload is rotatable about a distal pivot axis associated with a distal pivot joint of the yoke. The pivot joints of the yoke may be configured such that the rotation axis associated with a given pivot joint passes sufficiently close to a respective center of mass of a distalward portion of the optical alignment system beyond the given pivot joint, such that the position and orientation of the optical payload is maintained in the absence of external forces.

Abstract: Health care information for multiple patients is processed to classify patients into categories. Additional data fields related to a category in which a patient is classified are added to the patient record. These data fields are populated in part by automatically processing the existing patient data. Such automatic processing can result in a probability that the underlying data supports having a particular value stored in one of the added data fields, and this probability also can be stored. Over time, additional data can be obtained from patients, caregivers and other sources, for structured data fields based on data entry forms for patient reported outcomes, caregiver reported outcomes, events of interest, survival and resource utilization. A set of factor scores is computed for each patient, for each category in which the patient is classified.

Abstract: Health care information for multiple patients is processed to classify patients into categories. Additional data fields related to a category in which a patient is classified are added to the patient record. These data fields are populated in part by automatically processing the existing patient data. Such automatic processing can result in a probability that the underlying data supports having a particular value stored in one of the added data fields, and this probability also can be stored. Over time, additional data can be obtained from patients, caregivers and other sources, for structured data fields based on data entry forms for patient reported outcomes, caregiver reported outcomes, events of interest, survival and resource utilization. A set of factor scores is computed for each patient, for each category in which the patient is classified.

Abstract: An energy storage unit capable of controlling a thermal runaway, comprising an enclosure for housing battery modules for energy storage, a movable panel configurable between a closed position and an open position, a controllable actuator, connected to the movable panel, for moving the movable panel from the closed position to the open position, at least one sensor capable of measuring environmental parameters of the interior of the enclosure and a control unit connected to the sensor and the controllable actuator, for automatically activating the actuator and moving the panel from the closed position to the open position when at least one of the measured environmental parameters is indicative of thermal runaway, so that heat and explosive gases generated by the thermal runaway can escape outside the enclosure. A method for controlling a thermal runaway phenomenon of an energy storage unit comprising battery modules is also described.

Abstract: A turbomachine blade is made of composite material formed of woven fibers and embedded in a polymerized resin. The blade includes a root connected by a stilt to a vane which comprises a pressure side and a suction side. At least one anti-wear strip of fabric is located on a surface of the root and/or the stilt. At least one anti-wear strip is secured to the root surface in a unitary manner by the resin.

Abstract: An active locking system of a movable element for a thrust reverser of an aircraft nacelle includes an active locking device of the movable element, movable between a locking position and an unlocking position, an actuator of the locking device controlled by a command for actuating the locking device, a blocking device for blocking the locking device in the unlocked position, movable between a blocking position and an unblocking position, and a device for displacing the blocking device. The actuation command controls the closure of the movable element, and the device for displacing the blocking device displaces the blocking device in the unblocking position when the movable element is at a predetermined position.

Abstract: A casing of an aircraft turbomachine includes an annular shell extending around an axis A and made of a composite material having fibers that which are woven and embedded in a resin. An annular layer made of abradable material extends inside the shell, around axis A and is obtained by spreading and polymerizing a paste. Support panels extend around axis A and are interposed between the shell and the abradable layer.

Abstract: Health care information for multiple patients is processed to classify patients into categories. Additional data fields related to a category in which a patient is classified are added to the patient record. These data fields are populated in part by automatically processing the existing patient data. Such automatic processing can result in a probability that the underlying data supports having a particular value stored in one of the added data fields, and this probability also can be stored. Over time, additional data can be obtained from patients, caregivers and other sources, for structured data fields based on data entry forms for patient reported outcomes, caregiver reported outcomes, events of interest, survival and resource utilization. A set of factor scores is computed for each patient, for each category in which the patient is classified.

Abstract: Health care information for multiple patients is processed to classify patients into categories. Additional data fields related to a category in which a patient is classified are added to the patient record. These data fields are populated in part by automatically processing the existing patient data. Such automatic processing can result in a probability that the underlying data supports having a particular value stored in one of the added data fields, and this probability also can be stored. Over time, additional data can be obtained from patients, caregivers and other sources, for structured data fields based on data entry forms for patient reported outcomes, caregiver reported outcomes, events of interest, survival and resource utilization. A set of factor scores is computed for each patient, for each category in which the patient is classified.

Abstract: The invention relates to a casing (3) of an aircraft turbomachine, said casing comprising:—an annular shell (9) extending around an axis A and made of a composite material comprising fibres which are woven and embedded in a resin,—an annular layer (4) made of abradable material extending inside the shell, around axis A, and obtained by spreading and polymerising a paste, and—support panels (10) which extend around axis A and are interposed between the shell and the abradable layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of lyophilizates of biological materials. More particularly, the invention relates to a new method for preparing a lyophilizate of cells comprising a step of cryogenics “under pressure”. In a preferred embodiment, this method is applied to lactic acid bacteria.

Abstract: A process is provided for welding an assembly of a first tubular component and a second tubular component, the first and second tubular components having first and second cylindrical portions, respectively. The process uses a pressing jig, a pressing tool, a welding jig and a welding head. The process includes: positioning the first tubular component with respect to the pressing jig; clamping the first tubular component against the pressing jig; freely fitting the second cylindrical portion into the first cylindrical portion, the two cylindrical portions being substantially coaxial; placing the second component with respect to the first cylindrical portion and the pressing jig; tightening the second tubular component against the pressing jig; aligning the two fitted cylindrical portions with the pressing tool; and pressing by plastic deformation the first and second cylindrical portions.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining the presence of a coronary stenosis for a patient, including a step of receiving at least one curvilinear or stretched multiplanar medical CT (X-scanner) image of the patient including the coronary stenosis as well as a step of detecting the coronary stenosis on the image or on a part of the image by using a first deep neural network.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining the presence of a coronary lesion for a patient, including a first step of receiving at least one curvilinear or stretched multiplanar medical CT image of a coronary artery of the patient. The method further includes a step of determining a CAD-RADS (Coronary Artery Disease—Reporting and Data System value) classification value of a coronary lesion on the image or on a part of the image by using a first trained deep neural network applied directly to the detected images or parts of images.

Abstract: Among other things, a processor executes instructions to: update, in real time during a current instance of an exercise activity by a subject competitor, a graphical user interface displayed on a display device, the display device being included in a first exercise machine operated by the subject competitor or included in a mobile electronic device. The graphical user interface includes: a ranking of the subject competitor and a second competitor based on (i) a projected performance metric of the subject competitor over a predefined scope of the exercise activity compared to (ii) a historical performance metric of the second competitor over the predefined scope of the exercise activity in a previous instance of the exercise activity, an illustration of a margin between the historical performance metric of the second competitor and the projected performance metric for the subject competitor, and an illustration of the projected performance metric.

Abstract: Among other things, a processor executes instructions to (a) during a current instance of an exercise activity having a predefined scope and being performed by a subject competitor on a machine, compute a first performance metric for the subject competitor using performance data from the subject competitor's performance of a lesser scope than the predefined scope of the current instance of the exercise activity, the first performance metric being normalized to reflect a hypothetical performance over the predefined scope, (b) receive performance data representing an historical performance during a previous instance of the exercise activity by at least one other competitor on a machine, and (c) present to the subject competitor comparative data based on the first performance metric and on a second performance metric for the historical performance by at least one other competitor that is based on the received performance data and that reflects performance of the at least one other competitor of a scope of the pr

Abstract: An exhaust line element includes an exhaust volume comprising a metal enclosure with a thickness smaller than 1 mm and at least one metal plate with a thickness comprised between 0.5 and 5 mm. The metal plate comprises a central part that does not contact the metal enclosure and between 2 and 4 fastening tabs are secured to the central part. Each fastening tab is spot and transparently welded to the metal enclosure.

Abstract: There is provided inter alia a process for drying an isolated polysaccharide comprising the step of spray drying a liquid composition comprising the isolated polysaccharide.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for registering images. The systems and methods perform operations comprising: receiving, at a first time point during a given radiation session, a first imaging slice comprising an object, the first imaging slice corresponding to a first plane; accessing, at the first time point during the given radiation session, a composite imaging slice corresponding to the first plane, the composite imaging slice being generated using a plurality of imaging slices obtained prior to the first time point; spatially registering the first imaging slice and the composite imaging slice; determining movement of the object using the spatially registered first imaging slice and the composite imaging slice; and generating an updated therapy protocol to control delivery of a therapy beam based on the determined movement.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for registering images. The systems and methods perform operations comprising: receiving, at a first time point during a given radiation session, a first imaging slice comprising an object, the first imaging slice corresponding to a first plane; accessing, at the first time point during the given radiation session, a composite imaging slice corresponding to the first plane, the composite imaging slice being generated using a plurality of imaging slices obtained prior to the first time point; spatially registering the first imaging slice and the composite imaging slice; determining movement of the object using the spatially registered first imaging slice and the composite imaging slice; and generating an updated therapy protocol to control delivery of a therapy beam based on the determined movement.