Abstract: Disclosed and described herein are systems and methods of performing computer-aided detection (CAD)/diagnosis (CADx) in medical images and comparing the results of the comparison. Such detection can be used for treatment plans and verification of claims produced by healthcare providers, for the purpose of identifying discrepancies between the two. In particular, embodiments disclosed herein are applied to identifying dental caries (“caries”) in radiographs and comparing them against progress notes, treatment plans, and insurance claims.

Abstract: Extender ports comprising one or more connection ports with associated securing features and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a shell, a first and second connection port, at least one securing feature passageway, and at least one securing feature. The first and second connection ports are disposed on the extender port and aligned for making an optical connection between external fiber optic connectors inserted into respective connection ports. The securing features are associated with the connection port passageway, and are suitable for retaining and releasing the external fiber optic connectors.

Abstract: Disclosed and described herein are systems and methods of performing computer-aided detection (CAD)/diagnosis (CADx) in medical images and comparing the results of the comparison. Such detection can be used for treatment plans and verification of claims produced by healthcare providers, for the purpose of identifying discrepancies between the two. In particular, embodiments disclosed herein are applied to identifying dental caries (“caries”) in radiographs and comparing them against progress notes, treatment plans, and insurance claims.

Abstract: A two-phase cooling system for an X-ray high-voltage generator comprises a heat sink block and a heat sink. The heat sink block spatially surrounds a cooling duct loop, wherein the cooling duct loop is at least partially filled with a working medium and is configured to act as an oscillating heat pipe. The heat sink is configured to dissipate heat from a heat source. The heat sink block includes a material including a polymer.

Abstract: A two-phase cooling system for an X-ray high-voltage generator comprises a heat sink block and a heat sink. The heat sink block spatially surrounds a cooling duct loop, wherein the cooling duct loop is at least partially filled with a working medium and is configured to act as an oscillating heat pipe. The heat sink is configured to dissipate heat from a heat source. The heat sink block includes a material including a polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed and described herein are systems and methods of performing computer-aided detection (CAD)/diagnosis (CADx) in medical images and comparing the results of the comparison. Such detection can be used for treatment plans and verification of claims produced by healthcare providers, for the purpose of identifying discrepancies between the two. In particular, embodiments disclosed herein are applied to identifying dental caries (“caries”) in radiographs and comparing them against progress notes, treatment plans, and insurance claims.

Abstract: A field effect electron emitter comprises a segmented emission surface and a control unit. The segmented emission surface has a plurality of field effect emitter needles and a number of segments, each segment having an activatable part emission surface, wherein the plurality of field effect emitter needles are distributed on the activatable part emission surfaces. The control unit is configured to activate various groups with at least one of the number of segments for a simultaneous electron emission from respective activatable part emission surfaces such that coherent and grouped part emission surfaces able to be activated in succession overlap in pairs by at least 25%.

Abstract: An X-ray high-voltage generator comprises: a circuit arrangement having at least one power electronics circuit part, wherein the at least one power electronics circuit part is configured to form a heat source during operation; and a two-phase cooling system having a heat sink. The at least one power electronics circuit part is directly thermally coupled to the two-phase cooling system to cool the heat source at the heat sink. The two-phase cooling system has a cooling element block that spatially surrounds a cooling channel circuit. The cooling channel circuit is at least partially filled with a working medium, and is configured to act as a heat pipe.

Abstract: Disclosed and described herein are systems and methods of performing computer-aided detection (CAD)/diagnosis (CADx) in medical images and comparing the results of the comparison. Such detection can be used for treatment plans and verification of claims produced by healthcare providers, for the purpose of identifying discrepancies between the two. In particular, embodiments disclosed herein are applied to identifying dental caries (“caries”) in radiographs and comparing them against progress notes, treatment plans, and insurance claims.

Abstract: Devices such as multiports comprising connection ports with associated securing features and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a shell, at least one connection port, at least one securing feature passageway, and at least one securing feature. The at least one connection port is disposed on the multiport with the at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport to a cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway. The at least one securing feature is associated with the connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature is disposed within a portion of the at least one securing feature passageway.

Abstract: Devices such as multiports comprising connection ports with associated securing features and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a shell, at least one connection port, at least one securing feature passageway, and at least one securing feature. The at least one connection port is disposed on the multiport with the at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport to a cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway. The at least one securing feature is associated with the connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature is disposed within a portion of the at least one securing feature passageway.

Abstract: Devices such as multiports comprising connection ports with associated securing features and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a shell, at least one connection port, at least one securing feature passageway, and at least one securing feature. The at least one connection port is disposed on the multiport with the at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport to a cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway. The connection port passageway defines a keying portion. The at least one securing feature is associated with the connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature is disposed within a portion of the at least one securing feature passageway.

Abstract: Disclosed and described herein are systems and methods of performing computer-aided detection (CAD)/diagnosis (CADx) in medical images and comparing the results of the comparison. Such detection can be used for treatment plans and verification of claims produced by healthcare providers, for the purpose of identifying discrepancies between the two. In particular, embodiments disclosed herein are applied to identifying dental caries (“caries”) in radiographs and comparing them against progress notes, treatment plans, and insurance claims.

Abstract: Devices such as multiports comprising connection ports with associated securing features and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a shell, at least one connection port, at least one securing feature passageway, and at least one securing feature. The at least one connection port is disposed on the multiport with the at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport to a cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway. The connection port passageway defines a keying portion. The at least one securing feature is associated with the connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature is disposed within a portion of the at least one securing feature passageway.

Abstract: An aluminium alloy foil with a thickness of maximum 12 ?m, maximum 9 ?m or less than 8 ?m. The aluminium alloy foil is an AA1xxx or A8xxx aluminium alloy in the annealed state. In addition, a method for manufacturing an aluminium alloy foil and its use. The object of proposing an aluminium alloy foil with improved barrier properties, a method for its manufacture and a use of the aluminium alloy foil is achieved in that the aluminium alloy foil has a maximum number of pores with a pore size of 1 ?m to 200 ?m of maximum 12 per dm2, maximum 8 per dm2 or maximum 6 per dm2. In addition, a method is specified for how this aluminium alloy foil can be manufactured.

Abstract: A two-phase cooling system for an X-ray high-voltage generator comprises a heat sink block and a heat sink. The heat sink block spatially surrounds a cooling duct loop, wherein the cooling duct loop is at least partially filled with a working medium and is configured to act as an oscillating heat pipe. The heat sink is configured to dissipate heat from a heat source. The heat sink block includes a material including a polymer.

Abstract: An X-ray high-voltage generator comprises: a circuit arrangement having at least one power electronics circuit part, wherein the at least one power electronics circuit part is configured to form a heat source during operation; and a two-phase cooling system having a heat sink. The at least one power electronics circuit part is directly thermally coupled to the two-phase cooling system to cool the heat source at the heat sink. The two-phase cooling system has a cooling element block that spatially surrounds a cooling channel circuit. The cooling channel circuit is at least partially filled with a working medium, and is configured to act as a heat pipe.

Abstract: Devices such as multiports comprising connection ports with associated securing features and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a shell, at least one connection port, at least one securing feature passageway, and at least one securing feature. The at least one connection port is disposed on the multiport with the at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport to a cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway. The at least one securing feature is associated with the connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature is disposed within a portion of the at least one securing feature passageway.

Abstract: Fiber optic cable assemblies and methods of fabrication are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fiber optic cable assembly includes a fiber optic cable and a connector assembly. The connector assembly includes a connector body having a body passageway and a body aperture. The connector assembly further includes a crimp ring, a crimp body and a locking element. The crimp ring includes a first end, a second end, a crimp ring passageway, and a crimp ring aperture. The crimp body includes a crimp body passageway and one or more crimp features. The crimp body is crimped to the cable jacket such that the strength members wrap around the cable jacket and are disposed between the crimp body and the cable jacket. The second end of the crimp ring is crimped to the crimp body. The locking element is disposed within the body aperture and the crimp ring aperture.

Abstract: Devices such as multiports comprising connection ports with associated securing features and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a shell, at least one connection port, at least one securing feature passageway, and at least one securing feature. The at least one connection port is disposed on the multiport with the at least one connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport to a cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway. The at least one securing feature is associated with the connection port passageway, and the at least one securing feature is disposed within a portion of the at least one securing feature passageway.