Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for processing and metrically quantifying images of objects containing clusters of points/spots, such as biological specimens comprising cluster of cells, in particular of human or animal origin, or images thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an “in vitro” diagnostic method for diseases affecting human or animal tissues, in particular for the diagnosis of diseases involving inflammation and fibrosis in human or animals, more particularly for liver diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for processing images of irregularly shaped objects, such as biological specimens, in particular of human or animal origin, or images thereof. The metric quantification of a biological body part or tissue or of an abnormal material spot or aggregate contained therein is also performed by means of the invention method. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for processing images of irregularly shaped objects, comprising a stage of acquisition of a digital image of said object, a stage of image elaboration (IMAEL) for quantifying said digital image to 1 bit and a stage of metrical processing of said 1-bit quantized image, wherein said stage of metrical processing comprises: —) a stage of object's metrical quantification (QUANT) for determining Euclidean perimeter P and/or area A of said object; —) a stage of dimensional calculation (DIM-CLC) for calculating a fractal-corrected perimeter Pf and/or area Af of said object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an “in vitro” diagnostic method for diseases affecting human or animal tissues, in particular for the diagnosis of diseases involving inflammation and fibrosis in human or animals, more particularly for liver diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for processing and metrically quantifying images of objects containing clusters of points/spots, such as biological specimens comprising cluster of cells, in particular of human or animal origin, or images thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an analytical device (1) for cell cultures comprising a container (4) for cell cultures, a reservoir (2) for the storage of fresh culture medium for said cell cultures, pumping means (3) suitable to introduce said fresh culture medium into said container and to remove metabolised culture medium from the cell cultures of said of said container and a depositing device (5) suitable for depositing the metabolised culture medium removed from said container by means of said pumping means onto an analytical support (11).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for processing images of biological tissues, in particular of human or animal origin. The metric quantification of a biological body part or tissue or of an abnormal material spot or aggregate contained therein is also performed by means of the invention method. The method according to the invention is applied in particular to the Computed Axial Tomography technique.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for processing images of irregularly shaped objects, such as biological specimens, in particular of human or animal origin, or images thereof. The metric quantification of a biological body part or tissue or of a material spot or aggregate of any origin which is contained therein is also performed by the present invention method. In particular, the method of the present invention is applied to the “confocal microscopy” technique. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of processing digital images including one or more objects to be quantified, the method including normalization of the digital images and quantization of the images to one bit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for processing images of irregularly shaped objects, such as biological specimens, in particular of human or animal origin, or images thereof. The metric quantification of a biological body part or tissue or of an abnormal material spot or aggregate contained therein is also performed by means of the invention method. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for processing images of irregularly shaped objects, comprising a stage of acquisition of a digital image of said object, a stage of image elaboration (IMAEL) for quantifying said digital image to 1 bit and a stage of metrical processing of said 1-bit quantized image, wherein said stage of metrical processing comprises: -) a stage of object's metrical quantification (QUANT) for determining Euclidean perimeter P and/or area A of said object; -) a stage of dimensional calculation (DIM-CLC) for calculating a fractal-corrected perimeter Pf and/or area Af of said object.

Abstract: A multichannel programmable band comparator is provided for apparatus used in cardiac surgery. A plurality of transducers supply signals relating to parameters such as the blood flow, arterial and venal pressure, body temperature and acid-base equilibrium to a multiplexer. The multiplexer supplies an analog-to-digital converter which is connected to a comparator. The comparator receives upper and lower limit values which are preset in a memory and operates a visual and acoustic alarm via a demultiplexer if any parameter is outside the band defined by the corresponding upper and lower limit values. The multichannel comparator may be used during open heart surgery, when the cardiocirculatory and respiratory functions of a patient are taken over by complex apparatus, to ensure that various physiological parameters remain within acceptable limits.