Abstract: A method and microscopy system are useful for recording an image of a sample region. A laser beam is directed onto the sample region with interface(s). An objective lens facilitates images the laser beam on a focusing point which lies on the optical axis of the objective lens or an axis parallel thereto, and which lies in a focusing plane. The objective lens and the sample region are displaced with respect to one another in relative fashion along the optical axis of the objective lens to different relative displacement positions. Intensity values of the laser beam are captured for a respective relative displacement position. A respective highest intensity value for a respective displacement position, a curve of the highest intensity values, and a reference relative displacement position from at least one maximum of the curve, are determined. Image(s) of the sample region is/are captured at the reference relative displacement position.

Abstract: A method is useful for recording a microscopic fluorescence image of a sample region. An objective directs a laser beam on the sample region having boundary surface(s). A relative distance between the objective and the sample region is altered along an optical axis of the objective to effectuate respective, different relative distances. A respective set of pixel intensity values are effectuated on sensor pixels of an image sensor by the laser beam and transmitted back through the objective is captured for a respective relative distance. A respective focus metric is determined for a respective relative distance based on the respective set of pixel intensity values captured for the respective relative distance. A preferred relative distance is determined based on the determined focus metrics. The preferred relative distance is set, the sample region is illuminated with excitation radiation and the microscopic fluorescence image is captured via the image sensor.

Abstract: A method is used for acquiring and displaying an immunofluorescence image of a biological sample. During a first operating state, the sample is continuously illuminated using the excitation radiation. A relative position between the sample and an optical system, which guides the fluorescent radiation to an image sensor, is changed in dependence on a movement gesture of a user, and a corresponding digital image is displayed. Upon detection of a termination of the movement gesture, a change is made from the first operating state to a second operating state. In the second operating state, the sample is firstly illuminated using the excitation radiation to excite the fluorescent radiation of the fluorescent pigment. An acquisition of fluorescent radiation emitted by the sample then takes place and a corresponding, further digital image is generated.

Abstract: A method and microscopy system are useful for recording an image of a sample region. A laser beam is directed onto the sample region with interface(s). An objective lens facilitates images the laser beam on a focusing point which lies on the optical axis of the objective lens or an axis parallel thereto, and which lies in a focusing plane. The objective lens and the sample region are displaced with respect to one another in relative fashion along the optical axis of the objective lens to different relative displacement positions. Intensity values of the laser beam are captured for a respective relative displacement position. A respective highest intensity value for a respective displacement position, a curve of the highest intensity values, and a reference relative displacement position from at least one maximum of the curve, are determined. Image(s) of the sample region is/are captured at the reference relative displacement position.

Abstract: A method is useful for recording a microscopic fluorescence image of a sample region An objective directs a laser beam on the sample region having boundary surface(s). A relative distance between the objective and the sample region is altered along an optical axis of the objective to effectuate respective, different relative distances. A respective set of pixel intensity values are effectuated on sensor pixels of an image sensor by the laser beam and transmitted back through the objective is captured for a respective relative distance. A respective focus metric is determined for a respective relative distance based on the respective set of pixel intensity values captured for the respective relative distance. A preferred relative distance is determined based on the determined focus metrics. The preferred relative distance is set, the sample region is illuminated with excitation radiation and the microscopic fluorescence image is captured via the image sensor.

Abstract: A method is used for acquiring and displaying an immunofluorescence image of a biological sample. During a first operating state, the sample is continuously illuminated using the excitation radiation. A relative position between the sample and an optical system, which guides the fluorescent radiation to an image sensor, is changed in dependence on a movement gesture of a user, and a corresponding digital image is displayed. Upon detection of a termination of the movement gesture, a change is made from the first operating state to a second operating state. In the second operating state, the sample is firstly illuminated using the excitation radiation to excite the fluorescent radiation of the fluorescent pigment. An acquisition of fluorescent radiation emitted by the sample then takes place and a corresponding, further digital image is generated.

Abstract: A method of managing water entering through a hood vent includes steps of: collecting the water in a water collection tray of the hood vent, delivering the water, through a first water drain of the hood vent, to a water channel of a hood insulator and discharging the water from a second water drain in the hood insulator.

Abstract: A method of managing water entering through a hood vent includes steps of: collecting the water in a water collection tray of the hood vent, delivering the water, through a first water drain of the hood vent, to a water channel of a hood insulator and discharging the water from a second water drain in the hood insulator.

Abstract: An engine air induction system includes an air box and a hood insulator. The air box has an open top and a perimeter seal extending continuously around the open top. The hood insulator has a body including an air box closeout feature providing a continuous interface with the perimeter seal when a hood assembly incorporating the hood insulator is in a closed position. A related method of sealing an open top on an air box of a motor vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hood assembly includes a hood body and a hood vent water management system. The hood vent water management system includes a hood vent having a mounting bracket including a water collection tray and a first water drain and a hood insulator including a water channel and a second water drain. The hood vent water management system diverts water entering through the hood vent away from an underlying engine compartment component. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hood assembly includes a hood body and a hood vent water management system. The hood vent water management system includes a hood vent having a mounting bracket including a water collection tray and a first water drain and a hood insulator including a water channel and a second water drain. The hood vent water management system diverts water entering through the hood vent away from an underlying engine compartment component. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An engine air induction system includes an air box and a hood insulator. The air box has an open top and a perimeter seal extending continuously around the open top. The hood insulator has a body including an air box closeout feature providing a continuous interface with the perimeter seal when a hood assembly incorporating the hood insulator is in a closed position. A related method of sealing an open top on an air box of a motor vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention regards a method for manufacturing a personal protection device for protecting a part of a body of a user. The device is manufactured by providing an image of the shape of the body part to be protected, based on the image of the body part, milling out a model of the body part, providing at least one blank with a curved inner surface, the surface form being adapted to the outer surface of the model, and cutting and/or finishing the edge of the blank(s) to obtain the desired shape.

Abstract: The present invention is directed at a bin lifting and weighing assembly comprising a bin lifting mechanism having means for engaging and lifting a bin; means for mounting the bin lifting mechanism against a structure; a load cell, mounted against the structure; for measuring a weight of the bins; wherein the means for mounting the bin lifting mechanism allows only a single degree of freedom such that the load cell remains in parallel with the structure.

Abstract: An Internet Protocol (IP)-based radio telecommunications network and method of providing data services to a mobile terminal. An Internet Protocol Shared Interworking Function (IP-SIWF) is implemented in the network, and is controlled from a Mobile Switching Center (MSC) utilizing the Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) device control protocol. When a data call carrying a data payload is originated by a mobile terminal, the data call is transported utilizing radio access and radio link protocols to the IP-SIWF. The radio access and radio link protocols are terminated in the IP-SIWF, and the data payload is transported thereafter utilizing a real time protocol over a User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and an IP protocol layer.