Abstract: The invention relates to a system and computer-implemented method for enabling correction of a segmentation of an anatomical structure in 3D image data. The segmentation may be provided by a mesh which is applied to the 3D image data to segment the anatomical structure. The correction may for example involve a user directly or indirectly selecting a mesh part, such as a mesh point, that needs to be corrected. The behaviour of the correction, e.g., in terms of direction, radius/neighbourhood or strength, may then be dependent on the mesh normal direction, and in some embodiments, on a difference between the mesh normal direction and the orientation of the viewing plane.

Abstract: A composition has at least one polyarylene (ether) sulfone, semi-aromatic polyamide, aluminum phosphate, and acid scavenger. The composition may further include at least one compatibilizer, fibrous or particulate filler, impact modifier, or auxiliary. The compositions can form a fiber, film, foam, or shaped article. The composition also has 20 to 80% by weight of the polyarylene (ether) sulfone. The polyarylene (ether) sulfone has at most 0.05% by weight of phenolic end groups.

Abstract: Described herein are Zika virus vaccines and compositions and methods of producing and administering said vaccines to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to assessing the state of a mitral valve. In order to provide a facilitated way of assessing a pressure-related condition of a mitral valve, a device (10) for determining a pressure-related value of a mitral valve of a heart is provided that comprises a data input (12), a data processor (14) and an output interface (16). The data input is configured to provide a first ultrasound image (20) of a heart comprising at least a proximal part of a left atrial appendage of the heart in a first state; and to provide a second ultrasound image (22) of a heart comprising at least the proximal part of the left atrial appendage of the heart in a second state. The first state relates to a first pressure state of the left atrium of the heart and the second state relates to a second pressure state of the left atrium of the heart which second pressure state is different than the first pressure state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water filter cartridge comprising a housing and a filter-side tank connection element for insertion into a water tank, more particularly into a water tank of a household appliance (11), and a filter section for treating the water to be taken from the water tank. It is distinguished by the fact that the water filter cartridge comprises a reservoir chamber with a means to counter precipitations in the water tank, where the reservoir chamber is designed separate from the filter section and its flow guideway for the water running through the filter section to be treated, in such a way that there is no contact between the water flowing through the filter section and the means to counter precipitations, and that the reservoir chamber has at least one passage for the means, whereby the means to counter precipitations is in contact with the unfiltered water in the water tank.

Abstract: The present invention relates to segmentation. In order to provide a facilitated way of providing enhanced segmentation, a device (10) for enhanced segmentation via an interface is provided. The device comprises a data processor (12), and a data exchange interface (14). The data processor is configured to provide a base segmentation of a region of interest of a subject; wherein the base segmentation comprises a base plurality of information; to generate a reduced segmentation from the base segmentation; wherein the reduced segmentation comprises a reduced plurality of information; and wherein the reduced plurality of information comprises less information than the base plurality of information. The data exchange interface is configured to provide the reduced segmentation to a secondary data processing (18) for further processing to generate secondary data.

Abstract: A system and method for segmenting an anatomical structure in ultrasound imaging data. First ultrasound imaging data of a first region, which includes the anatomical structure, is acquired at a high resolution. Second ultrasound imaging data of a second region, which includes a region neighboring the first region, is acquired at a low resolution. The first and second ultrasound imaging data are processed to segment the anatomical structure.

Abstract: A valve suitable for an air spring includes a housing body with a central longitudinal axis and channel. The housing body has a first valve opening fluidically connectable to an air spring volume, a second valve opening fluidically connectable to an air supply, which is fluidically connectable to an air spring volume, and a second valve opening which is fluidically connectable to an air supply. Each valve opening is fluidically connected or selectively connectable to the channel. A pressure limiter is provided to limit the pressure flowing out of the second valve opening, the pressure limiter including a third sealing agent and a second sealing agent associated with the second valve opening and selectively closing an opening, wherein pressurization of at least the third sealing agent displaces the second sealing agent due to the forced coupling such that it closes the corresponding opening or reduces the effective opening cross-section.

Abstract: Disclosed are photoactivable fluorescent dye compounds of formula I: wherein: n=0, 1, 2, 3; X is selected from O, CRR?, SiRR? and GeRR?, where R and R? represent independently alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aryl; Y is H, SO3H or SO3M, with M being a positively charged counterion, in particular selected from NH4+ and cations of organic ammonium compounds; R1 is H, CO2H, C(O)NH-linker-CO2H, C(O)O-ligand, C(O)NH-ligand or C(O)NH-linker-ligand; R2 may represent H, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl (including cycloalkyl); R3 and R4 may represent independently H or F; R5 is H, Me, CO2H, C(O)NH-linker-CO2H, C(O)O-ligand, C(O)NH-ligand or C(O)NH-linker-ligand; wherein the ligand moiety at each occurrence represents a reactive group or tag, capable to form a covalent or non-covalent bond or molecular complex with a target chemical entity or substance. Methods of using the compounds in imaging of fixed and living cells are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for systems and methods for automated deployment of decoy production networks. Example methods may include detecting, by one or more computer processors coupled to memory, an unauthorized user in a production network environment, determining a payload associated with the unauthorized user, where the payload includes at least one of a computer-executable payload or a data payload that the unauthorized user is attempting to transfer to the production network environment, and initiating a first virtual decoy production network environment. Methods may include causing the computer-executable payload to be executed in the first virtual decoy production network environment, and recording telemetry data associated with execution of the computer-executable payload in the first virtual decoy production network environment.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a computer-implemented method of operating a visual data delivery system.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ultrasound system for imaging a volumetric region comprising a region of interest (ROI). The system comprises a probe; an ultrasound wave controlling unit adapted to control ultrasound wave transmission and provide ultrasound image data of the volumetric region; an image processor; and a ROI identifier, which is adapted to generate identification data indicating the ROI within the volumetric region; wherein the ultrasound wave transmission is configurable by a plurality of use cases in response to respective identifiers of said use cases, each use case being associated with a particular imaging procedure and comprising an anatomical model for said imaging procedure; and wherein the ROI identifier is configurable by the respective anatomical models of said use cases. A method of configuring such an ultrasound system is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides for a method for switching between fields of view of an ultrasound probe. The method begins by obtaining an anatomical model representing a region of interest of a subject and establishing a first field of view relative to an ultrasonic probe, wherein the first field of view comprises an initial portion of the region of interest. Ultrasound data is then obtained from the first field of view by way of the ultrasonic probe and a first anatomical feature is identified within the first field of view based on the ultrasound data. A location in digital space of the first field of view relative to the anatomical model is determined based on the first anatomical feature. A second field of view is then established based on the anatomical model and the first field of view, wherein the first field of view functions as a reference field of view. The field of view is then switched from the first field of view to the second field of view.

Abstract: Described herein are Zika virus vaccines and compositions and methods of producing and administering said vaccines to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: A battery module for a vehicle, in particular for an aircraft, comprises a housing, a cell stack accommodated in the housing, an internal channel system for heat transfer fluid disposed in the housing, a fluid inlet connector and a fluid outlet connector connected to the internal channel system and adapted to being connected to an external thermal management system, wherein the fluid inlet connector and the fluid outlet connector are self-sealing connectors molded into the housing, preferably self-sealing and dripless connectors.

Abstract: According to an aspect, there is provided a computer implemented method for determining editing to be applied to a three-dimensional, 3D, mesh, wherein the 3D mesh represents a segmentation of a 3D image, the method comprising, responsive to receiving an indication of an adjustment to be applied to a first position on the 3D mesh in an editing plane of the 3D image, adjusting a point on a boundary of the 3D mesh in an editing region of the 3D mesh using an anisotropic weighting factor that restricts the adjustment made to the point if the point lies in a first direction relative to the editing plane.

Abstract: A pressure retaining valve including: a first valve body for an opening of an air spring, the first valve body having an access opening; a second valve body connected to the first valve body and having a chamber fluidly communicating with the access opening and having a side outlet opening; and a return member disposed outside the access opening in the chamber for providing a bias toward the access opening; a closure part disposed in the chamber and movable from a closed condition against the bias to an open condition; and an actuator part having a head portion, a shaft section, and a flow channel, the head portion disposed outside the access opening and having a larger diameter than the access opening, wherein the stem portion is movably disposed through the access opening into the chamber, and the actuator member can move the closure member out of the closed condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to providing image data of adjustable anatomical planes. In order to provide a more user friendly way of images in selected viewing planes, a device (10) for providing image data of adjustable anatomical planes is provided that comprises a data input (12), a data processor (14), a user interface (16) and an output interface (18). The data input is configured to receive 3D image data of a region of interest of a subject. The data processor is configured to establish anatomical context for identifying anatomical reference locations within the 3D image data. The data processor is also configured to generate a reference coordinate system based on the identified anatomical reference locations. The data processor is also configured to define an anchor point. The data processor is further configured to compute a viewing plane as a selected anatomical imaging plane based on the anchor point and at least one plane-related parameter.

Abstract: A system having an X-ray imaging device for capturing an X-ray image on an imaging film, and a device for reading out the imaging film. The imaging film includes a data carrier, and the X-ray imaging device and/or the readout device includes a data device that has a write/read device for writing, on the data carrier, imaging parameters relating to the X-ray image capture and for reading information that is stored on the data carrier, the write/read device being configured to transmit the read information to the readout device such that the imaging parameters in force when capturing the X-ray image are available to the readout device for an imaging film readout. A method for providing information for a readout device is also provided.

Abstract: A method and a system have at least one sensor for monitoring a plurality of protected zones for infringement by at least one object. A controller controls a plant to be safeguarded having a mechanically movable part, having the sensor for the at least planar monitoring of the protected zones by a control and evaluation unit for evaluating. The received signals of the sensor determine which of the protected zones has been infringed by the object and which protected zone the object has left. The controller generates and outputs a switch signal that is a release signal for the release of the plant operation. The mechanically movable part is either in a first working zone or in a second working zone, with the first working zone and the second working zone each being associated with a first protected zone and a second protected zone, respectively.