Abstract: A system for configuring the graphical layout of at least one multi-viewer display is described. The system includes a processing and presentation circuitry configured to receive an input signal, to process the input signal, thereby generating an output signal, and to output the output signal. The system includes a display circuitry configured to forward the output signal to an output device. The system includes a data base configured to store predefined information of a system setup. The predefined information includes configuration information that defines a desired application-specific layout of the multi-viewer display. The processing and presentation circuitry is enabled to access the data base, thereby retrieving the predefined information.

Abstract: A device for the investigation of an object uses a microwave transmitter, a microwave receiver, a control device and a contrast medium. The microwave transmitter and the microwave receiver are controlled by the control device. In one embodiment, the following steps may be implemented: introduction of the contrast medium into the object under investigation; transmission of a microwave signal into the object under investigation by the microwave transmitter; scattering of the microwave signal by the object under investigation and by the contrast medium; and/or reception of the scattered microwave signal by the microwave receiver.

Abstract: A device for the investigation of an object uses a microwave transmitter, a microwave receiver, a control device and a contrast medium. The microwave transmitter and the microwave receiver are controlled by the control device. In one embodiment, the following steps maybe implemented: introduction of the contrast medium into the object under investigation; transmission of a microwave signal into the object under investigation by the microwave transmitter; scattering of the microwave signal by the object under investigation and by the contrast medium; and/or reception of the scattered microwave signal by the microwave receiver.

Abstract: A device for detecting deformations in the surface of a workpiece includes a light source for illuminating the surface of the workpiece; a detector situated at a fixed predetermined distance from the light source and a displacing arrangement for effecting a relative movement between the workpiece and the light source. The detector comprises a photoreceiver for receiving reflected light from the workpiece and for generating a first output signal having a frequency dependent from the deformation of the workpiece. The photoreceiver is position-sensitive perpendicularly to a direction of the relative movement. A frequency analyzer is operatively connected to the receiver for receiving the first output signal from the photoreceiver and for generating a second output signal when the frequency of the first output signal exceeds a cutoff frequency.