Abstract: An approach is provided for presenting an activation indicator to a user. A connection with a mobile device is detected. Retrieval is caused, at least in part, of a unique hardware identifier associated with the mobile device. It is determined that the mobile device is eligible for a service based on the unique hardware identifier. Presentation is caused, at least in part, of a visual indicator of the eligibility for the service based on the determination.

Abstract: An approach is provided for presenting an activation indicator to a user. A connection with a mobile device is detected. Retrieval is caused, at least in part, of a unique hardware identifier associated with the mobile device. It is determined that the mobile device is eligible for a service based on the unique hardware identifier. Presentation is caused, at least in part, of a visual indicator of the eligibility for the service based on the determination.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling an assignment of functions to a softkey 12 of an electronic device 10, wherein at least two different functions are available for an assignment to the softkey 12. The electronic device 10 further comprises touch sensitive means 15, which are adapted to detect a touch of at least one predetermined part of the electronic device 10 and to output signals indicating a detected touch. In order to improve the usability of the softkey, the method comprises selecting 203, 207 a function based on signals from the touch sensitive means 15, and assigning 204, 208 the selected function to the softkey 12. The invention relates equally to a software code realizing this method, to a software program product storing such a code and to a corresponding electronic device 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to indicating the size limit of messages, particularly multimedia messages, to the user. A device according to the invention includes an application program for composing multimedia messages. A multimedia message size limit defined by the network is registered in the device, so that it is available for the application and can be indicated to the user in the application composing multimedia messages.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of and an apparatus for recording image information in panoramic X-ray photography. The total information contained in a beam of X-rays penetrated through an object is recorded on a memory disc, whose configuration is substantially the same as that of an object to be imaged, such as a dental arch, said memory disc being kept stationary during the filming relative to the object to be imaged. The memory disc is used for producing or presenting layerwise reproduced images of desired layers. The preparation of reproduced images from the memory disc can be performed on a principle corresponding to conventional panoramic tomography with the exception that the object to be imaged is a memory disc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of photographing a desired object with a panoramic X-ray apparatus fitted with automatic exposure, comprising an X-ray generator (4, 5), an X-ray tube (5) and a film (7) with its holder. In the method, the detection of a cone of rays (9) penetrated through an object is effected before the actual filming is started and, after the detection, the filming is effected by using a cone of rays (6), directed so as to bypass a detector (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a panoramic tomography X-ray apparatus, particularly a so-called narrow beam tomographic apparatus for imaging the teeth and jaw area of a patient, wherein an X-ray source (14) and imaging means, e.g. a film cassette (6), are by means of an arm member (13) or the like connected to each other on opposite sides of a target to be imaged and adapted for the actual imaging to be rotated around said target to be imaged. For establishing a constant magnification or enlargement and reducing a radiation dosage the apparatus comprises means for moving said imaging means during the imaging in the direction parallel to a beam of X-rays (15) in a manner that the distance of said imaging means from a selected layer to be imaged remains substantially unchanged. In practice, this is achieved by employing a guide profile (2), from which said imaging means are kept during the imaging at a constant distance by means of a motion in the direction of said beam of X-rays (15).

Abstract: This invention relates to a motion mechanism for moving an X-ray film in a panoramic X-ray machine in a predetermined pattern and rate of travel relative to a source of radiation. The mechanism includes a cassette holder on which is carried a rotatable rod or roller driven by a traction wheel, a lever assembly for changing the drive angle between the traction wheel and the rod and a moving or rotatable supporting column or structure on which the motion mechanism is mounted. The panoramic X-ray machine also has a radiation source suspended from one end of the supporting structure at a position opposite the cassette holder. The object or patient to be radiographed is placed between the radiation source and the cassette holder and the supporting structure is rotated at a selected rotational speed about the object.

Abstract: The invention at hand concerns a device for supporting the patient in panoramic X-ray radiography. The device has a certain head supporting equipment to support the patient's head in order to keep it in a fixed position during the X-ray radiography. The device also has equipment for placing the patient's head in the right position for radiography. These make it possible to move the X-ray machine in relation to the head supporting equipment, so that the patient's head can be placed in the appropriate position in relation to the X-ray machine.

Abstract: This invention relates to a motion mechanism for moving an X-ray film in a panoramic X-ray machine in a predetermined pattern and rate of travel relative to a source of radiation. The mechanism includes a cassette holder on which is carried a rotatable rod or roller driven by a traction wheel, a lever assembly for changing the drive angle between the traction wheel and the rod and a moving or rotatable supporting column or structure on which the motion mechanism is mounted. The panoramic X-ray machine also has a radiation source suspended from one end of the supporting structure at a position opposite the cassette holder. The object o patient to be radiographed is placed between the radiation source and the cassette holder and the supporting structure is rotated at a selected rotational speed about the object.