Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to providing spatial color flow imaging for diagnostic medical imaging. The systems and methods acquire ultrasound data along a first two-dimensional (2D) plane and at least a second 2D plane from a matrix array probe for a region of interest (ROI), calculate a first flow velocity based on the ultrasound data along the first 2D plane, calculate a second flow velocity based on the ultrasound data along the second 2D plane, and generate a first color flow image based on the first flow velocity. The systems and methods further generate a second color flow image based on the second flow velocity, generate an anatomical image based on the ultrasound data on a display, and overlay the first and second color flow images to the anatomical image.

Abstract: A growing single crystal is supported in the region of a conical section of the single crystal via a supporting body during crystallization of the single crystal by the FZ method. The method comprises pressing the supporting body against the conical section of the growing single crystal at a temperature at which a first material of the supporting body becomes soft, and continuing pressing the supporting body against the conical section of the growing single crystal until the first material and a second material of the supporting body that remains hard at the cited temperature touch the conical section of the growing single crystal.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to providing spatial color flow imaging for diagnostic medical imaging. The systems and methods acquire ultrasound data along a first two-dimensional (2D) plane and at least a second 2D plane from a matrix array probe for a region of interest ROI), calculate a first flow velocity based on the ultrasound data along the first 2D plane, calculate a second flow velocity based on the ultrasound data along the second 2D plane, and generate a first color flow image based on the first flow velocity. The systems and methods further generate a second color flow image based on the second flow velocity, generate an anatomical image based on the ultrasound data on a display, and overlay the first and second color flow images to the anatomical image.

Abstract: A growing single crystal is supported in the region of a conical section of the single crystal via a supporting body during crystallization of the single crystal by the FZ method. The method comprises pressing the supporting body against the conical section of the growing single crystal at a temperature at which a first material of the supporting body becomes soft, and continuing pressing the supporting body against the conical section of the growing single crystal until the first material and a second material of the supporting body that remains hard at the cited temperature touch the conical section of the growing single crystal.

Abstract: A data carrier device is disclosed. The data carrier device includes a demodulation device configured to demodulate a received modulated carrier signal and output the included encoded data signal and a decoding device configured to decode the encoded data signal and output data. The decoding device includes a first decoding stage and a second decoding stage, wherein the first decoding stage is configured to decode said data signal in conformity with a first method and the second decoding stage is configured to decode said data signal in conformity with a second method, wherein the first method is Manchester and the second method is Miller.

Abstract: In a data carrier (1) which includes receiving means (5) for receiving a modulated carrier signal (MTS) which contains a data signal (DS1) encoded in conformity with an encoding method (MA, PW, MI, RTZ, FSK, PSK), demodulation means (9) for demodulating the received modulated carrier signal (MTS) and for outputting the encoded data signal (DS1) contained therein, decoding means (10, 20) for decoding the encoded data signal (DS1) and for outputting data (D1, D2), and data processing means (11) for processing the data (D1, D2) output by the decoding means (10, 20), the decoding means (10, 20) are provided with at least a first decoding stage (12) and a second decoding stage (13), the first decoding stage (12) being arranged to decode a data signal (DS1) encoded in conformity with a first method (RTZ) whereas the second decoding stage (13) is arranged to decode a data signal (DS1) encoded in conformity with a second method (MI).

Abstract: In a data carrier (1) which includes receiving means (5) for receiving a modulated carrier signal (MTS) which contains a data signal (DS1) encoded in conformity with an encoding method (MA, PW, MI, RTZ, FSK, PSK), demodulation means (9) for demodulating the received modulated carrier signal (MTS) and for outputting the encoded data signal (DS1) contained therein, decoding means (10, 20) for decoding the encoded data signal (DS1) and for outputting data (D1, D2), and data processing means (11) for processing the data (D1, D2) output by the decoding means (10, 20), the decoding means (10, 20) are provided with at least a first decoding stage (12) and a second decoding stage (13), the first decoding stage (12) being arranged to decode a data signal (DS1) encoded in conformity with a first method (RTZ) whereas the second decoding stage (13) is arranged to decode a data signal (DS1) encoded in conformity with a second method (MI).

Abstract: A driver is provided for use with a MEMS device. Generally, the driver includes: (i) a high voltage circuit electrically coupled to a movable actuator of the MEMS to apply a HV pulse thereto; and (ii) a charge control circuit coupled to a base electrode formed in a substrate underlying the actuator to control a potential applied to the base electrode. The charge control circuit can include a capacitance divider having a plate capacitor defined by the actuator and the base electrode, and a charge storage capacitor electrically coupled to the base electrode and in series with the plate capacitor. The charge storage capacitor can include a variable, voltage controlled capacitor, the capacitance of which is controlled by an input signal or voltage to the driver. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Retrieval of information and resources over the Internet is accelerated by automatically linking and synchronizing multiple device browsers in multiple tabs of device windows. The parallel tasks of access and execution, enables a client computerized device to search for information in parallel by activating multiple web sites' search engines, activating translation of web pages content by multiple translation engines at the same time and activating and deactivating a multiplicity of web resources in parallel. The method includes assigning multiple device browsers to multiple tabs in multiple device windows, thus enabling the efficient presentation of multiple web resources and enabling the user to speed the selection and switching between the accessed web resources displayed as tabs on device windows. Browsers linking topologies include; linking one to one, one to many, and many to many with unidirectional or two directional linking.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for personalized information retrieval related to identified objects, prompted by a coded activation message (AM), containing Object Identifiers (OIs), and necessary message-source's identifiers. Decoded AMs identify the required information recipients and their communication devices (RIDs) and direct a communication server to a site containing identified object-related information, formatted for personalized delivery defined by RID features and preset preferences of relevant entities. The PCWS interactively monitors and directs information flow through selected, preferred communication links, reestablishing flow upon disruptions or per AMs. Alternatively, the system can include sensors for detecting events associated with relevant objects and potential recipients, and submitting AMs on behalf of relevant recipients. Recipients can use keypad or voice commands for online interactive remote-control of PCWS information retrieval, routing and storage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a washing device for a glass pane in a vehicle, having a washing-water line which runs along the lower edge of the glass pane and at least one washing-water nozzle which is connected to the washing-water line. In order to obtain a reduced installation space for the washing-water device in the vehicle and in order to comply with regulations relating to the protection of pedestrians, the washing-water nozzle comprises an elongate pipe section and an elongate, flat valve housing which is flange-connected to the pipe section and in which are arranged at least one spray opening with an opening axis which runs transverse to the housing axis, and also a non-return valve which is arranged upstream of the spray opening.

Abstract: System and methods are disclosed for employing personalized switching and routing Communication Web Server (PCWS), enabling prompt activation, maintaining, monitoring and documenting of personalized communication processes, created and stored by PCWS authorized users, using PCWS guided procedure. Processes are either adopted for personalization from qualified process libraries offered by the PCWS, or customized by users utilizing the PCWS software. Thus, unskilled users can personalize complex “soft-switch” tasks for optimizing communication processes through a multitude of alternative channels, networks and devices with one or many communicating entities. The system's processes can be programmed to transfer information in forms such as audio, data, or video.

Abstract: Systems and methods of creating and utilizing audio-marking of specific information items for pointing at the existence of Additional Information and Processes (AIPs) related to such information items and, when required, activating preset links to such specific AIPs. The invention describes processes and methods that enable authorized creation, insertion and activation of Audio-based Marking-Signals (“AMSs”) in association with streaming or playing of audio-related information files, containing the Marked Information Items (MIIs), for enabling precise identification and activation of identified accessible links to AIPs related to the MIIs. Users of the system and methods, who operate communication devices and are able to sense the AMSs, can correlate the AMS existence and type to a specific MII, and, if interested, activate links to specific MII-related AIPs, using short command messages for receiving the relevant information or activating relevant processes.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of treating a surface of a Micro-Electromechanical System (MEMS) device reduces or eliminates performance degradation due to charge migration and accumulation. Briefly, the method may include treating a dielectric surface of the MEMS device to replace hydroxyl groups with electrically neutral molecules, thereby converting the dielectric surface from a hydrophilic to a substantially hydrophobic nature. A MEMS device having a surface treated using the aforementioned method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a washing device for a glass pane in a vehicle, having a washing-water line which runs along the lower edge of the glass pane and at least one washing-water nozzle which is connected to the washing-water line. In order to obtain a reduced installation space for the washing-water device in the vehicle and in order to comply with regulations relating to the protection of pedestrians, the washing-water nozzle comprises an elongate pipe section and an elongate, flat valve housing which is flange-connected to the pipe section and in which are arranged at least one spray opening with an opening axis which runs transverse to the housing axis, and also a non-return valve which is arranged upstream of the spray opening.

Abstract: A fiber optic transceiver capable of bi-directional communication comprises an incoming optical (downlink) signal, a detector comprising a detecting surface configured to detect a detected portion of the incoming optical signal that strikes the detecting surface, and a light modulator for modulating a reflected (uplink) signal. The reflected signal comprises a reflected portion of the incoming signal. The light modulator comprises a controllable reflection member for modulating the reflected signal, and a controller configured to control the controllable reflection member. The controllable reflection member implements micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology wherein micro-reflective surfaces are physically positioned or oriented by the control signal, thereby affecting reflection and diffraction in such a way as to modulate the intensity of light entering an uplink channel.

Abstract: A join process is disclosed for a wireless mesh topology network. In the network, nodes have multiple spatial coverage sub-sectors together covering a larger sector angle and a node can establish connection with other nodes located in directions covered by its sub-sectors. The join process adds a joining node to the network and includes having the joining node listen to sub-sectors at a specific receiving frequency for a defined time. Thereafter, the network node changes its sub sectors and its receiving frequencies according to a defined timing and sequence. Active network nodes transmit organized invitation data packets on defined sectors, frequencies and timing, based on relative location and relative angle orientation deduced from sub-sectors already in use for existing internal network communication. This reduces frequency interference in the network and reduces time required for the join process.

Abstract: An optical switch comprises a substrate, first and second optical waveguide, and first and second conducting elements. The first optical waveguide is coupled to the substrate. The first conducting element is coupled to the first optical waveguide. The second optical waveguide is coupled to the substrate. The second conducting element is coupled to the second optical waveguide. In operation, a first electrical bias applied between the first and second conducting elements causes the first optical waveguide to not optically couple to the second optical waveguide. Further in operation, a second electric bias applied between the first and second conducting elements causes the first optical waveguide to optically couple to the second optical waveguide.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock system with at least one vehicle lock, an outside door handle assigned to the vehicle lock, and at least one sensor assigned to the outside door handle, where the system is adapted to detect the approach of the hand of an operator to the outside door handle and/or touching and/or activating of the outside door handle. In one embodiment of motor vehicle door lock system, the activation of the outside handle by the hand of an operator or the approach to the outside door handle is recognized early. A vibration generator is assigned to the outside door handle such that the outside door handle or a part thereof is mechanically vibrated. A sensor is provided for acquiring the vibration, the sound waves caused by the vibration and/or their reflections so that the motor vehicle door lock system can detect when the outside door handle or a part thereof is being approached and/or touched and/or activated by the hand of an operator.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an integrated circuit packaging structure includes a first metal adhesion layer formed under a lid and a second metal adhesion layer formed over a substrate. The lid includes a free surface that may move a small amount without cracking. The second metal adhesion layer is configured such that its outer end does not extend past the free surface of the lid to minimize crack formation.