Abstract: A method for aligning the positions and orientations of a real object and a virtual object in real space, the virtual object corresponding to a virtual replica of the real object, the method comprising visualizing at least one alignment feature superimposed on or replacing a representation of the virtual object in a field of view containing the real object, wherein the alignment feature is indicative of a position and orientation of the virtual object in real space, and wherein the at least one alignment feature complements a shape and/or surface pattern of the real object, such that the alignment feature and the real object form a composite object with complementing patterns and/or shapes in the field of view, when the real object and the virtual object are aligned.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for obtaining gadoterate meglumine from high purity tetraxetan (DOTA) which does not require the use of organic solvents and optimizes the conditions of the synthetic process. The tetraxetan from which the gadoterate meglumine is obtained by a synthetic process that includes a purification step in which at least one electrodialysis is performed. This procedure makes it possible to obtain a tetraxetan and a gadoterate meglumine with minimal amounts of impurities.

Abstract: A method for compensating for aerodynamic radial loads applied to a drogue coupling of a hose and drogue air to air active refueling system including: deploying a refueling hose from a tanker aircraft, wherein the drogue coupling is at a distal end of the hose and the drogue coupling is connected to a hose end control unit which includes at least three fins extending outward into air flowing over the hose end control unit; sensing acceleration of the hose end control unit and/or the drogue coupling, generating an acceleration signal with data representing the sensed acceleration; determining at least one deflection angle for at least one of the three fins based on the acceleration signal, and rotating at least one of the three fins by the at least one deflection angle.

Abstract: According to embodiments, a semiconductor laser comprises a semiconductor layer stack, which comprises an active zone for generating radiation. The semiconductor laser also comprises a first resonator mirror, a second resonator mirror, and an optical resonator, which is arranged between the first and second resonator mirrors and extends in a direction parallel to a main surface of the semiconductor layer stack. A reflectance R1 of the first resonator mirror is wavelength-dependent, so that R1 or a product R of R1 and the reflectance R2 of the second resonator mirror in a wavelength range decreases from a target wavelength ?0 of the laser to ?0+?? from a value R0, wherein ?? is selected as a function of a temperature-dependent shift in an emission wavelength.

Abstract: A composition may include at least one oligopeptide having solely alpha-peptide-bonds with one amino acid being cysteine (Cys), and free cysteine. A culture medium and may be used for culturing cells, preferably plant cells, animal cells, or mammalian cells, and a cell culture product may be manufactured using such a method.

Abstract: A hob apparatus includes a hob plate having a cooking region, a light source unit including a light source for providing light, and a fiber optic unit including an optical fiber for transmitting the light into at least one region that surrounds the cooking region. The optical fiber includes an end region which contacts the hob plate.

Abstract: A system for monitoring the degradation status of refueling hoses on air includes a device with at least one sensor adapted to produce data about the external surface of the refueling hose. The method for monitoring the degradation status of refueling hoses on air includes moving a device with at least one sensor along a refueling hose or moving a refueling hose with respect to the device, producing data about the external surface of the refueling hose from the at least one sensor, and analyzing the data for monitoring the degradation status of the refueling hose. It allows providing a system and method for monitoring the degradation status of refueling hoses on air that reduces the risk of personal injury associated to hose damage inspection and is cost saving.

Abstract: A communication system for equipment in airborne operations comprising: at least one first double transceiver and at least one second double transceiver, wherein the at least one first double transceiver is configured to send data to the at least one second double transceiver in two redundant main channels and wherein the data to be sent through each redundant main channel is first compared with each other so as to ensure that the data sent through a first main channel is the same data sent through a second main channel.

Abstract: A hob device includes a plate unit including a plate main body, which has a plate side with an at least substantially smooth surface in a surface portion, a first layer unit arranged in a first sub-region of the surface portion and being at least substantially non-transparent, and a second layer unit arranged in a second sub-region of the surface portion and designed to scatter light.

Abstract: A cooking device includes a heating coil having at least two windings. A fixing device is provided to fix the heating coil at least partially mechanically in an assembled state. The fixing device includes a support unit and a retaining unit, which in the assembled state fixes each of the at least two windings separately on the support unit.

Abstract: An air to air refueling system that monitors and adapts the movement at an end of an air to air refueling hose of a tanker aircraft to counteract undesirable movements at the end of the hose though generating aerodynamic loads in the end of the hose. The system includes grid fins at the end of the hose that are automatically rotated to counteract the undesirable movements.

Abstract: An induction device includes an induction unit including a sensor unit, which is arranged above the induction unit in a mounted position and includes a plurality of presence sensor elements arranged in a distributed manner and configured to detect a sensor parameter in the form of a presence parameter of an object. A control unit is provided to analyze the sensor parameter.

Abstract: An induction device includes an induction unit including a sensor unit which is arranged above the induction unit in a mounted position and includes a plurality of temperature sensor elements arranged in a distributed manner and configured to detect a sensor parameter in the form of a temperature parameter of a unit. A control unit is provided to analyze the sensor parameter.

Abstract: A communication system for equipment in airborne operations comprising: at least one first double transceiver and at least one second double transceiver, wherein the at least one first double transceiver is configured to send data to the at least one second double transceiver in two redundant main channels and wherein the data to be sent through each redundant main channel is first compared with each other so as to ensure that the data sent through a first main channel is the same data sent through a second main channel.

Abstract: A cooking device includes a light unit and an insulation unit configured to electrically insulate the light unit. The insulation unit includes a first insulation element and a second insulation element, with the light unit being at least partially arranged between the first insulation element and the second insulation element.

Abstract: An induction oven device includes a heating unit including an induction coil having an electrical conductor, a substrate unit having a through-flow opening, and a fastening unit configured to fasten the induction coil to the substrate unit. The fastening unit includes a fastening element which is guided through the through-flow opening.

Abstract: A household appliance device includes a first structural unit, a second structural unit, and an insulation unit configured to provide an insulation between the first and second structural units. The insulation unit includes a placement assist element configured to tailor an exterior shape of the insulation unit to the first structural unit for placement of the insulation unit, and an expansion compensation element configured to compensate at least substantially a thermal expansion of at least one subregion of the insulation unit.

Abstract: A cooking appliance device includes a heating unit including an induction coil having an electric conductor, a substrate unit, and a fastening unit configured to fasten the induction coil to the substrate unit. The fastening unit fastens the electric conductor in at least one region on the substrate unit such that the electric conductor is movable relative to the substrate unit.

Abstract: An air to air refueling hose for an aircraft comprises an internal structure suitable for transporting fuel inside, an intermediate structure arranged around the internal structure, and an external structure arranged around the intermediate structure such that the intermediate structure is located between the internal structure and the external structure, and a sensing arrangement comprising electric conductors arranged along the air to air refueling hose and embedded inside of the external structure.

Abstract: A hybrid propulsion aircraft is described having a distributed electric propulsion system. The distributed electric propulsion system includes a turbo shaft engine that drives one or more generators through a gearbox. The generator provides AC power to a plurality of ducted fans (each being driven by an electric motor). The ducted fans may be integrated with the hybrid propulsion aircraft's wings. The wings can be pivotally attached to the fuselage, thereby allowing for vertical take-off and landing. The design of the hybrid propulsion aircraft mitigates undesirable transient behavior traditionally encountered during a transition from vertical flight to horizontal flight. Moreover, the hybrid propulsion aircraft offers a fast, constant-altitude transition, without requiring a climb or dive to transition. It also offers increased efficiency in both hover and forward flight versus other VTOL aircraft and a higher forward max speed than traditional rotorcraft.