Abstract: The invention provides for a magnetic resonance imaging system (100, 300). The magnetic resonance imaging system comprises: a subject support (120) configured for moving a subject between a loading position (121) and an imaging position (200); a receive magnetic resonance imaging coil (114) configured for being placed on the subject; and a light detection system (115) comprising at least one ambient light sensor for measuring light data (144). The light detection system is any one of the following: mounted to the main magnet such that the light data is measured from the imaging zone and mounted to the receive magnetic resonance imaging coil.

Abstract: A device for transporting a medium includes at least one channel which extends in an axial direction and through which the medium is guided. The channel is enclosed by an electrically conductive inner envelope that is connected to a first potential equalization conductor. An electrically conductive outer envelope is provided between the channel and an electrically conductive outer casing and is connected to an electrically conductive second potential equalization conductor. Arranged between the channel and the outer envelope is an electrically insulating intermediate layer which is produced from heat-insulating material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medical system (100, 300, 500, 700) comprising: a memory (128) storing machine executable instructions (130); a processor (122) configured for controlling the medical system; and a pilot tone system (106). The pilot tone system comprises a radio frequency system (108) comprising multiple transmit channels (110) and multiple receive channels (112). The multiple transmit channels are configured for each transmitting unique pilot tone (132) signals via multiple transmit coils. The multiple receive channels are configured for receiving multi-channel pilot tone data (134) via multiple receive coils.

Abstract: In embodiments, a digital anthropology and ethnography system is disclosed. In embodiments, the digital anthropology and ethnography system automates marketing-related tasks, such as customer segmentation, topic modeling, and media planning. In embodiments, the digital anthropology and ethnography system is configured to perform analytics related to a set of media assets, including images captured by a self-contained photography studio system.

Abstract: A modular storage system is described for storing and/or shielding a hypodermic needle which includes a modular needle container element for storing and/or shielding a hypodermic needles. The system includes a compartment for storing the needle, defined by first and second walls configured to be end walls, and a front wall and a rear wall extending between the first and second walls; each of the first and second walls has an outer surface directed away from the compartment, and each of the first and second walls include either a male connector on the outer surface of the wall or a female connector extending through the wall. The male connector includes a clip arm and the female connector includes a slot, such that the male connector is configured for engagement in a snap-fit manner to the female connector in the first or second wall of a second container element.

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, a hardware security module is described, having a receiver, which is configured to receive instructions for performing cryptographic operations, and a control device, which is configured to take an instruction load of the hardware security module as a basis for deciding whether one or more instructions should be relocated and, if one or more instructions should be relocated, to determine another hardware security module for relocating the one or more instructions, to authenticate the other hardware security module and to request the execution of the one or more instructions by the other hardware security module.

Abstract: This disclosure discloses various computing technologies that enable a user to operate a browser to browse a web page that hosts a set of images and an operator of the web page to granularly track how the user is operating the browser with respect to the set of images based on various contextual information depicted in the set of images. Note that this disclosure is not limited to browsers and can be applied to other types of software applications, such as domain dedicated applications, such as e-commerce applications, photo gallery applications, encyclopedia applications, inventory applications, videogame applications, educational applications, social media applications, video streaming applications, or others, or others.

Abstract: A modular storage system is described for storing and/or shielding a hypodermic needle which includes a modular needle container element for storing and/or shielding a hypodermic needles. The system includes a compartment for storing the needle, defined by first and second walls configured to be end walls, and a front wall and a rear wall extending between the first and second walls; each of the first and second walls has an outer surface directed away from the compartment, and each of the first and second walls include either a male connector on the outer surface of the wall or a female connector extending through the wall. The male connector includes a clip arm and the female connector includes a slot, such that the male connector is configured for engagement in a snap-fit manner to the female connector in the first or second wall of a second container element.

Abstract: A casing is described for shielding a hypodermic needle. The casing has a protective rigid housing comprised of a first open end, rigid side walls and a second closed end distal from the first open end. The first open end of the housing includes a first cylindrical inner cavity, configured to receive a first end of a hypodermic needle supported by a needle mounting assembly. The second closed end of the housing includes a cylindrical end portion, the cylindrical end portion having a second cylindrical inner cavity with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the first cylindrical inner cavity, the second cylindrical inner cavity is configured to receive a second injection sharp end of a hypodermic needle, distal to a needle mounting assembly when the needle mounting assembly is received in the first cylindrical cavity. An outer wall of the cylindrical end portion further comprises a fixing mechanism for engagement with a clamping mechanism within a container.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a molded part (10) with a visible surface and a rear surface (S1, S2), wherein the molded part (10) features: a substrate (20) of hot-pressed fibrous molding material (21); a coating (30) of at least one polymer material (34, 35); wherein the surface (33) of the coating (30) has at least sectionally a center line average height Ra in the range of 10 to 80 ?m, as well as to a method for manufacturing the molded part.

Abstract: A protective sleeve for a balloon catheter includes an insertion aid for a guide wire. The insertion aid is integrated in the protective sleeve at a distal end of the protective sleeve. In addition, a balloon catheter includes a protective sleeve which at least partially surrounds a balloon. An insertion aid for a guide wire is integrated in the distal end of the protective sleeve.

Abstract: A device for analyzing a sample using radiation in the terahertz frequency range is provided. The device comprises a transmitter (3) comprising a THz signal generator (5, 6, 7; 51) for generating an electromagnetic THz signal, the THz signal generator comprising a nonlinear transmission line (7; 52). The device further comprises a surface plasmon polariton generating unit (8) adapted to convert the THz signal into a surface plasmon polariton. The transmitter (3) and the surface plamon polariton generating unit (8) are either integrated on one common substrate or on two separate substrates.

Abstract: A data processor and method of controlling the performance of a data processor are provided. The data processor includes a memory that is operable to store at least two of the application programs and that can be executed on the data processor. A performance module is operable to monitor a performance flag and output a stop command as a function of the presence of the performance flag, wherein the performance module generates a command that terminates at least one of the application programs as a function of the outputting of a stop command.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a molded part (10) with a visible surface and a rear surface (S1, S2), wherein the molded part (10) features: a substrate (20) of hot-pressed fibrous molding material (21); a coating (30) of at least one polymer material (34, 35); wherein the surface (33) of the coating (30) has at least sectionally a center line average height Ra in the range of 10 to 80 ?m, as well as to a method for manufacturing the molded part.

Abstract: A device for analyzing a sample using radiation in the terahertz frequency range is provided. The device comprises a transmitter (3) comprising a THz signal generator (5, 6, 7; 51) for generating an electromagnetic THz signal, the THz signal generator comprising a nonlinear transmission line (7; 52). The device further comprises a surface plasmon polariton generating unit (8) adapted to convert the THz signal into a surface plasmon polariton. The transmitter (3) and the surface plamon polariton generating unit (8) are either integrated on one common substrate or on two separate substrates.

Abstract: A retention assembly is for retaining a panel in a window or a door. The assembly includes a surround, a frame, and a locking latch. The surround includes a first and a second pair of spaced segments which extend to define an opening. The frame includes a pair of first spaced sides and the panel is supported between the sides. The pair of first spaced sides are disposed between the first and second pair of segments. One of the first sides includes a floor and a catch which extends from the floor. The locking latch is movably supported by the surround and defines a retention recess for permitting locking engagement between the locking latch and the catch as the locking latch is moved relative to one of the first segments.

Abstract: A retention assembly is for retaining a panel in a window or a door. The assembly includes a surround, a frame, and a locking latch. The surround includes a first and a second pair of spaced segments which extend to define an opening. The frame includes a pair of first spaced sides and the panel is supported between the sides. The pair of first spaced sides are disposed between the first and second pair of segments. One of the first sides includes a floor and a catch which extends from the floor. The locking latch is movably supported by the surround and defines a retention recess for permitting locking engagement between the locking latch and the catch as the locking latch is moved relative to one of the first segments.

Abstract: A retention assembly is for retaining a panel in a window or a door. The assembly includes a surround, a frame, and a locking latch. The surround includes a first and a second pair of spaced segments which extend to define an opening. The frame includes a pair of first spaced sides and the panel is supported between the sides. The pair of first spaced sides are disposed between the first and second pair of segments. One of the first sides includes a floor and a catch which extends from the floor. The locking latch is movably supported by the surround and defines a retention recess for permitting locking engagement between the locking latch and the catch as the locking latch is moved relative to one of the first segments.

Abstract: A vehicle cockpit includes a head-up display, a transverse beam, and an end wall for separating the cockpit from the engine compartment. To fit the head-up display in a relatively easy manner, a holder is provided for pre-fitting or pre-installing the head-up display on the transverse beam and for a final fitting of the head-up display on a further supporting body part. As a result, the transverse beam with the pre-fitted head-up display can be inserted in the vehicle as a module.

Abstract: The invention relates to an activation device for operating an electronic system in a motor vehicle, which has an electrically conductive sensor face for electrically coupling an operator to a system for operator detection. According to the invention, the sensor face is formed by the entire external surface, which can be touched by the operator, of the activation device by virtue of the fact that the external surface is of electrically conductive design.