Abstract: Techniques for remote monitoring of a patient and corresponding medical device(s) are described. The remote monitoring comprises identifying a first set of images that represent a particular location of a body of a patient in which at least one component of an implantable medical device (IMD) coincides, determining a projection of alteration characteristics of the particular location of the body, identifying a second set of images, determining a second set of alteration characteristics, comparing the second set of alteration characteristics to the projection, and identifying a potential abnormality at the particular location of the body.

Abstract: A method for processing patient data includes prompting a patient to complete a survey based on one or more of data received from an implantable medical device, a first time from an enrollment in a study related to the implantable medical device, a second time since a last survey, a medical event, or a detection of the patient in a geofenced area. The method may further include receiving input from the patient in response to the survey, and sending the input from the patient to a database.

Abstract: A system comprises processing circuitry configured to receive parametric data for a plurality of parameters of a patient. The parametric data is generated by one or more sensing devices of the patient based on physiological signals of the patient sensed by the one or more sensing devices. The plurality of parameters comprise AF burden. The processing circuitry is configured to derive one or more features based on the parametric data for the plurality of parameters, wherein the one or more features comprise at least one AF burden pattern feature, apply the one or more features to a model, and determine a risk level of a health event for the patient based on the application of the one or more features to the model.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for detecting indicators for structural changes of NMR active test molecules in a test sample, or indicators for structural changes of the environment of said test molecules in relation to a reference molecule. Initial local similarity values are obtained, using a similarity function and representing a local similarity between a reference spectrum and a test spectrum within corresponding similarity regions (SRR, SRT). The initial local similarity values represent a similarity map (SM1) in which contours of a first shape type are indicators (I1) for structural changes of the test molecule, and in which contours of a second shape type are indicators (I2) for structural changes of the environment of said test molecule in relation to the reference molecule.

Abstract: A method for enabling and disabling Port Error detection and customizing corresponding error count threshold values. The method allows for adjustment of signal error verification thresholds before a connected port signals a loss of connection due to corrupted characters detected during normal operation and initialization on an IEEE-1394 serial bus. Also, the method customizes the limits for a Loss of Synchronization transition and reduces the probability for Bus Resets. Further, the method provides for a more stable bus operation, which is critical for usage in tight-looped and low-latency control systems.

Abstract: Techniques for remote monitoring of a patient and corresponding medical device(s) are described. The remote monitoring comprises identifying a first set of images that represent a particular location of a body of a patient in which at least one component of an implantable medical device (IMD) coincides, determining a projection of alteration characteristics of the particular location of the body, identifying a second set of images, determining a second set of alteration characteristics, comparing the second set of alteration characteristics to the projection, and identifying a potential abnormality at the particular location of the body.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for detecting indicators for structural changes of NMR active test molecules in a test sample, or indicators for structural changes of the environment of said test molecules in relation to a reference molecule. Initial local similarity values are obtained, using a similarity function and representing a local similarity between a reference spectrum and a test spectrum within corresponding similarity regions (SRR, SRT). The initial local similarity values represent a similarity map (SM1) in which contours of a first shape type are indicators (I1) for structural changes of the test molecule, and in which contours of a second shape type are indicators (I2) for structural changes of the environment of said test molecule in relation to the reference molecule.

Abstract: A method for enhancing an execution of AS5643 functions within AS5643 bus nodes. Also, at the same time, the method reduces overall software requirements and complexity of the AS5643 functions. The method includes attaching a AS5643 function block to the one or more interface layers of an IEEE-1394 serial bus. The AS5643 function block includes firmware or hardware. Further, the method provides the function block with a programmable code.

Abstract: A teeth cleaning device for simultaneously cleaning multiple teeth, of a user includes a mouth insert for inserting into the mouth of the user, a plurality of cleaning structures attached to the mouth insert or integrally formed together with the mouth insert, a coupling element attached to the mouth insert; and a drive device. The drive device includes a vibration motor, which can be connected to the coupling element such that the vibration motor vibrates the mouth insert during the operation of the teeth cleaning device, and a cleaning program selection element for selecting a cleaning program that defines a vibration frequency of the vibration motor within a specified frequency range and/or a vibration amplitude of the vibration motor within a specified amplitude range. The disclosure further relates to a method for producing such a teeth cleaning device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved NMR signal detection are described. The system receives NMR signal data produced by a sample over time in response to an excitation pulse and selects a predefined system function for application to the NMR signal data for systematic variation of signal properties The system function has a different influence on NMR signal components than on noise components of the sampled signal and has a variation parameter to control the systematic variation. A plurality of variation parameter values is provided with differing values to influence broad NMR signals as well as weak NMR signals. The system generates for each variation parameter value a corresponding intermediate data set by applying the system function with the respective variation parameter value to the NMR signal data. Further, from each intermediate data set, a respective base value centered spectrum is generated in the frequency-domain.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improved NMR signal detection are described. The system receives NMR signal data produced by a sample over time in response to an excitation pulse and selects a predefined system function for application to the NMR signal data for systematic variation of signal properties The system function has a different influence on NMR signal components than on noise components of the sampled signal and has a variation parameter to control the systematic variation. A plurality of variation parameter values is provided with differing values to influence broad NMR signals as well as weak NMR signals. The system generates for each variation parameter value a corresponding intermediate data set by applying the system function with the respective variation parameter value to the NMR signal data. Further, from each intermediate data set, a respective base value centered spectrum is generated in the frequency-domain.

Abstract: A teeth cleaning device for simultaneously cleaning multiple teeth, of a user includes a mouth insert for inserting into the mouth of the user, a plurality of cleaning structures attached to the mouth insert or integrally formed together with the mouth insert, a coupling element attached to the mouth insert; a drive device. The drive device includes a vibration motor, which can be connected to the coupling element such that the vibration motor vibrates the mouth insert during the operation of the teeth cleaning device, and a cleaning program selection element for selecting a cleaning program that defines a vibration frequency of the vibration motor within a specified frequency range and/or a vibration amplitude of the vibration motor within a specified amplitude range. The disclosure further relates to a method for producing such a teeth cleaning device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for measuring friction on a cylinder-piston arrangement, wherein a reciprocating piston (3) is arranged in a cylinder liner (2) of a liner unit (23), said cylinder liner being decoupled from a cylinder head (9), and the liner unit (23) is arranged in a liner carrier (8) which is connected to a sensor carrier and which has a rotationally symmetrical receiving region (13) for the cylinder liner (2), said receiving region being concentric to the cylinder axis (21), wherein preferably at least one cooling jacket (12) is assigned to the cylinder liner (2).

Abstract: Systems and methods for assigning resources in a wireless communication system are provided. First data addressed to a first wireless device can be encoded by multiplying the first data with a first masking code. In addition, second data addressed to a second wireless device can be encoded by multiplying the second data with a second masking. The encoded first data can be assigned to a first resource element of a resource block. The encoded second data can be assigned to a second resource element of the resource block. Alternatively, the encoded first and second data can be assigned to the same resource element of a single resource block. The resource block can be transmitted to the first wireless device and the second wireless device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for measuring friction on a cylinder-piston arrangement, wherein a reciprocating piston (3) is arranged in a cylinder liner (2) of a liner unit (23), said cylinder liner being decoupled from a cylinder head (9), and the liner unit (23) is arranged in a liner carrier (8) which is connected to a sensor carrier and which has a rotationally symmetrical receiving region (13) for the cylinder liner (2), said receiving region being concentric to the cylinder axis (21), wherein preferably at least one cooling jacket (12) is assigned to the cylinder liner (2).

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system that involves establishing a communication between a wireless device and a base station notwithstanding, and in response to, a determination that the wireless device is threshold far away from the base station. When the base station or its supporting network infrastructure determines that the device is threshold far away from the base station, the base station will simultaneously establish the communication via the base station and at least one other base station. Once adequate communication then occurs through the other base station, the first base station will be dropped from the communication, allowing the communication to proceed though the other base station.

Abstract: Various embodiments are described for redirecting a mobile station via a traffic channel. In one embodiment, a first RAN receives a request from a mobile station to establish a traffic channel between the mobile station and the first RAN for use in a communication session. The first RAN makes a determination to not establish the communication session, but nevertheless establishes the requested traffic channel after making the determination. Then, without establishing the communication session, the first RAN redirects the mobile station via the established traffic channel to a second RAN. By establishing the traffic channel even though the RAN may be unable (or unwilling) to allow the mobile station to establish the communication session, the RAN is able to control the behavior of the mobile station in the event that the RAN cannot establish the requested communication session.