Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for providing color grading or color correction for displays includes a plurality of virtual device models where each virtual device model has a virtual model specification (VMS) which controls a display feature. Each display includes a display specification including a display requirement or requirements. An apparatus of the present invention is configured to compare the display feature of at least one VMS against the display requirement of the display specification to determine a best match therebetween to select a virtual device model to control a display picture. Color correction is further provided in post production using the VMS to provide consistency across multiple display types.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for transforming a calorimetric adjustment of a sequence of images from an input color space into an output color space includes a color adjustment device for determining a transformation table for converting the input color space of the sequence of images to an output color space, for applying a first order approximation to at least one subset of the sequence of images, the subsets of the sequence of images defined by the transformation table, and if the sequence of images has not reached convergence, for applying a second order approximation to at least one subset of the sequence of images. In one embodiment, the color components of the output color space are defined by a combination of intermediate terms, where the number of the intermediate terms corresponds to the number of input color space components. The transform is configured to survive a video distribution workflow.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for providing color grading or color correction for displays includes a plurality of virtual device models where each virtual device model has a virtual model specification (VMS) which controls a display feature. Each display includes a display specification including a display requirement or requirements. An apparatus of the present invention is configured to compare the display feature of at least one VMS against the display requirement of the display specification to determine a best match therebetween to select a virtual device model to control a display picture. Color correction is further provided in post production using the VMS to provide consistency across multiple display types.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for transforming a calorimetric adjustment of a sequence of images from an input color space into an output color space includes a color adjustment device for determining a transformation table for converting the input color space of the sequence of images to an output color space, for applying a first order approximation to at least one subset of the sequence of images, the subsets of the sequence of images defined by the transformation table, and if the sequence of images has not reached convergence, for applying a second order approximation to at least one subset of the sequence of images. In one embodiment, the color components of the output color space are defined by a combination of intermediate terms, where the number of the intermediate terms corresponds to the number of input color space components. The transform is configured to survive a video distribution workflow.

Abstract: In the photochemical synthetic process in semi-continuous mode according to the invention, a reactor comprising two zones is used, the radiating portion of the lamp(s) being totally immersed in a first zone which is completely filled with reaction medium and spills off via an overflow into a second zone whose volume is sufficient to contain the volume of reaction medium originating from the first zone and corresponding substantially to the volume of the reagent(s) gradually introduced.

Abstract: A method for making, storing and using a surgical graft from equine amniotic membrane in veterinary ophthalmology. The amniotic membrane is obtained from equine placenta, from which the chorion has been separated. Sheets of the amniotic membrane are cut to size and mounted on filter paper. The cells of the amniotic membrane are killed, preferably while being frozen and thawed in the storage solution. The equine amniotic membrane can be used in a variety of ocular surgeries in horses but also other species such as food animals, dogs and cats. It represents a strong biomaterial that will give a good physical support to the ocular tissues while inducing a minimal amount of scarring which is primordial in ocular surgeries in order to obtain the best visual outcome.

Abstract: Process for purifying the hydrochloric acid obtained as by-product in the synthesis of MSA, characterized in that the gaseous flow of hydrogen chloride evacuated from the top of the synthesis reactor is placed in contact in a treatment column, counter-currentwise, with a flow consisting of an aqueous solution of an acid chosen from methanesulfonic acid, hydrochloric acid or a mixture of these two acids, at a temperature of between 80 and 130° C.

Abstract: A modular electric terminal connector, in particular for a monobody defibrillation probe. This terminal includes a stacking of elementary cylindrical parts, alternatively conducting and insulating, each of which includes a central cavity receiving the sheath of a cable comprising several connection wires. An axial pin, placed on a casing at the free extremity of stacking, is connected to a respective connection wire to form an axial contact of the terminal. Rods passing through homologous borings formed in each part ensure axial and angular alignment of the various parts of stacking. The unit is solidarized by injection of an adhesive under pressure. Suitable openings make it possible to connect by laser welding the conducting elementary parts to the wires located in the sheath to form the annular contacts of the terminal.

Abstract: Process for purifying the hydrochloric acid obtained as by-product in the synthesis of MSA, characterized in that the gaseous flow of hydrogen chloride evacuated from the top of the synthesis reactor is placed in contact in a treatment column, counter-currentwise, with a flow consisting of an aqueous solution of an acid chosen from methanesulfonic acid, hydrochloric acid or a mixture of these two acids, at a temperature of between 80 and 130° C.

Abstract: In the photochemical synthetic process in semi-continuous mode according to the invention, a reactor comprising two zones is used, the radiating portion of the lamp(s) being totally immersed in a first zone which is completely filled with reaction medium and spills off via an overflow into a second zone whose volume is sufficient to contain the volume of reaction medium originating from the first zone and corresponding substantially to the volume of the reagent(s) gradually introduced.

Abstract: In the process according to the invention for the manufacture of an alkanesulphonyl chloride RCH2—SO2Cl by oxidative chlorolysis of the corresponding mercaptan RCH2—SH, the mercaptan and water are introduced into the reaction mixture in the form of a dispersion of water in the mercaptan. This makes it possible to obtain both an alkanesulphonyl chloride of very good quality and a hydrochloric acid of commercial grade.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making an alkanesulponyl chloride by photochemical reaction of an alkane with chlorine and sulphur dioxide, which consists in using as light source an indium-doped medium-pressure mercury lamp.

Abstract: In the process according to the invention for the manufacture of an alkanesulphonyl chloride RCH2—SO2Cl by oxidative chlorolysis of the corresponding mercaptan RCH2—SH, the mercaptan and water are introduced into the reaction mixture in the form of a dispersion of water in the mercaptan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles which include a primary and a secondary element, whereby the element positioned towards the wearer has a higher ultimate storage capacity than the outer one, and further providing a superior skin dryness performance.

Abstract: For the preparation of lactams comprising 6 to 12 carbon atoms from the corresponding cycloalkanone oximes by rearrangement according to the Beckmann reaction in the presence of acid, the process is characterized in that use is made of methanesulphonic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of cyclododecanone oxide consists in photochemically reacting cyclododecane, dissolved in chloroform, a nitrosating agent and hydrogen chloride in a virtually anhydrous medium, that is to say under conditions such that the water content in the reaction medium does not exceed 1000 ppm.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of lauryllactam comprises: (a) photochemically reacting cyclododecane solubilized in an organic solvent, a nitrosing agent and hydrogen chloride in the presence of an acid in order to form cyclododecanone oxime, and (b) subjecting said oxime to a Beckmann rearrangement in the presence of an acid, said process being characterized in that the acid used comprises methanesulphonic acid.

Abstract: In order to remove the methanesulphonyl chloride entrained by the gaseous HCl by-product, an amount of water ranging from 0.01 to 20%, relative to the mass of HCl to be treated, is injected into the HCl gas flow and the temperature is lowered to a value below or equal to 15° C.

Abstract: For manufacturing an alkanesulphonyl chloride by photochemical reaction of an alkane with chlorine and sulphur dioxide, the light source used is a gallium-doped medium-pressure mercury lamp.

Abstract: The process for the purification of an alkanesulphonyl chloride (ASC) in order to reduce the sulphate content thereof consists in washing the alkanesulphonyl chloride with water or with an aqueous solution of an acid having a pH of between -0.57 and 7 and then in separating the alkanesulphonyl chloride thus purified from the aqueous phase.This purified ASC leads, by total hydrolysis, to alkanesulphonic acid with a low content of sulphuric acid.