Abstract: The invention relates to an infrared image system having a lens for generating an image of a motif having at least two different temperatures T1 and T2, an image guide associated with the lens at a distal end for image transfer and a detector unit for image capture. The detector unit is associated with a proximal end of the image guide and the ratio of the shared thermal resolution (NETD) of the image guide and the detector unit to the thermal resolution (NETD) of the detector unit is less than 10, preferably less than 5, particularly preferably less than 2.

Abstract: A modular viewing device for observation through a wall of a protected space is provided. The device includes a distal module with an objective lens, a proximal module having a movable light guide, a connection unit having with a first coupling device, and a rotatable bearing. The first coupling device releasably couples, optically and mechanically, the proximal module to the connection unit so that an image captured by the objective lens is directed to and transmitted by the image guide. The rotatable bearing rotatably mounts the distal module on a side of the connection unit opposite to the proximal module so that the distal module is rotatable relative to the proximal module and the connection unit is mountable on the wall. The rotatable bearing has an articulation device configured to allow articulation of the rotatable bearing by an observer looking at the exit end.

Abstract: A light transmitting component, in particular for a sensor head or for connection to a coupling light guide is provided, for transmitting electromagnetic radiation, in particular through a wall. The component includes a feed-through coupling element, which is configured for being arranged in a main body or in a wall opening, for incoupling and transmitting the electromagnetic radiation through the feed-through coupling element, in particular through the wall, without divergence. The feed-through coupling element includes a multi core fiber rod (MCR) and is designed with positional offset tolerance so that a lateral positional offset between the feed-through coupling element and a light transmitting component coupled thereto, such as a coupling light guide, of 10 ?m or more, results in a relative signal loss of 10% or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to an infrared image system having a lens for generating an image of a motif having at least two different temperatures T1 and T2, an image guide associated with the lens at a distal end for image transfer and a detector unit for image capture. The detector unit is associated with a proximal end of the image guide and the ratio of the shared thermal resolution (NETD) of the image guide and the detector unit to the thermal resolution (NETD) of the detector unit is less than 10, preferably less than 5, particularly preferably less than 2.

Abstract: A modular viewing device for observation through a wall of a protected space is provided. The device includes a distal module with an objective lens, a proximal module having a movable light guide, a connection unit having with a first coupling device, and a rotatable bearing. The first coupling device releasably couples, optically and mechanically, the proximal module to the connection unit so that an image captured by the objective lens is directed to and transmitted by the image guide. The rotatable bearing rotatably mounts the distal module on a side of the connection unit opposite to the proximal module so that the distal module is rotatable relative to the proximal module and the connection unit is mountable on the wall. The rotatable bearing has an articulation device configured to allow articulation of the rotatable bearing by an observer looking at the exit end.

Abstract: An optical device and a method for high-resolution image transfer are provided. The optical device includes an image-guiding element having a distal end and a proximal end, an inverting reflection prism having an entry face and an exit face, and a display element. The image-guiding element directs light beams into the inverting reflection prism, and after having passed therethrough they are directed to the display element, the image-guiding element being mounted for non-stop rotation over more than 360°. The light entry face and the light exit face of the image-guiding element define an angle ? to one another which is between 5° and 175°.

Abstract: An optical device and a method for high-resolution image transfer are provided. The optical device includes an image-guiding element having a distal end and a proximal end, an inverting reflection prism having an entry face and an exit face, and a display element. The image-guiding element directs light beams into the inverting reflection prism, and after having passed therethrough they are directed to the display element, the image-guiding element being mounted for non-stop rotation over more than 360°. The light entry face and the light exit face of the image-guiding element define an angle ? to one another which is between 5° and 175°.

Abstract: Described is a method aiding in the assessment of rheumatoid arthritis (“RA”). The method is used in assessing RA in vitro. It is practiced by analyzing biochemical markers, including measuring the concentration of anti-CCP and anti-PIK 3CD and correlating the concentrations determined to the absence or presence of RA. Also disclosed is the use of a marker panel including anti-CCP and anti-PIK3CD in the diagnosis of RA and it teaches a kit for performing the method. Also described is the use of a marker panel comprising anti-CCP and anti-PIK3CD to differentiate RA from other autoimmune diseases, preferably osteoarthritis (OA).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method aiding in the assessment of rheumatoid arthritis (“RA”). The method is used in assessing RA in vitro. It is practiced by analyzing biochemical markers, comprising measuring the concentration of anti-CCP and anti-PIK3CD and correlating the concentrations determined to the absence or presence of RA. The invention also relates to the use of a marker panel comprising anti-CCP and anti-PIK3CD in the diagnosis of RA and it teaches a kit for performing the method of the invention. Further the invention relates to the use of a marker panel comprising anti-CCP and anti-PIK3CD to differentiate RA from other autoimmune diseases, preferably osteoarthritis (OA).