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A system for image-guided surgery comprising: - a handheld medical tool comprising a shaft and a tip, wherein the shaft of the tool includes an optically detectable non-periodic pattern that allows a position of the tip to be determined, the non-periodic pattern comprising a sequence of elements with a non-periodic pattern in which each subsequence of a given minimal length appears only once; - a visual imaging system configured to detect and track a position of the medical tool independent of which segment of the non-periodic pattern is visible, the visual imaging system being configured to determine the position of the tip based on at least a portion of the non-periodic pattern being detected; and - a display configured to display a real-time representation of the medical tool including the position of the tip based on data received from the visual imaging system , - wherein the visual imaging system is configured to calculate an insertion depth of the medical tool and at least one candidate tip location - wherein the visual imaging system correctly calculates the insertion depth when at least n/k n of the non-periodic pattern is viewable by the visual imaging system , wherein each distinct element of the non-periodic pattern can have k different values and the non-periodic pattern is k n elements long. - a handheld medical tool comprising a shaft and a tip, wherein the shaft of the tool includes an optically detectable non-periodic pattern that allows a position of the tip to be determined, the non-periodic pattern comprising a sequence of elements with a non-periodic pattern in which each subsequence of a given minimal length appears only once; - a visual imaging system configured to detect and track a position of the medical tool independent of which segment of the non-periodic pattern is visible, the visual imaging system being configured to determine the position of the tip based on at least a portion of the non-periodic pattern being detected; and - a display configured to display a real-time representation of the medical tool including the position of the tip based on data received from the visual imaging system , - wherein the visual imaging system is configured to calculate an insertion depth of the medical tool and at least one candidate tip location - wherein the visual imaging system correctly calculates the insertion depth when at least n/k n of the non-periodic pattern is viewable by the visual imaging system , wherein each distinct element of the non-periodic pattern can have k different values and the non-periodic pattern is k n elements long.
A sensing module for wirelessly monitoring the health of an infant, removably disposable within a wearable article with at least a portion of the sensing module in contact with an infant's foot (350;370), the sensing module comprising: a processing unit configured to receive and process health readings received by the sensing module; and a pulse oximeter , arranged to provide pulse oximetry data to the processing unit , characterised by an accelerometer configured to detect movement that could possibly disrupt readings of the pulse oximeter , in that the sensing module is configured to use the infant's position determined by the accelerometer to determine when to sound an alarm and what alarm to sound, and in that the processing unit is configured to compensate for the detected movement that could possibly disrupt the pulse oximeter readings or to recognise a potential false alarm. a processing unit configured to receive and process health readings received by the sensing module; and a pulse oximeter , arranged to provide pulse oximetry data to the processing unit , characterised by an accelerometer configured to detect movement that could possibly disrupt readings of the pulse oximeter , in that the sensing module is configured to use the infant's position determined by the accelerometer to determine when to sound an alarm and what alarm to sound, and in that the processing unit is configured to compensate for the detected movement that could possibly disrupt the pulse oximeter readings or to recognise a potential false alarm.
A radio network controller simultaneously controlling radio networks of multiple standards, the controller comprising: a measurement control unit , adapted to receive radio network information sent by a network node, wherein the network node includes a User Equipment UE and an access node, wherein the radio network information comprises radio channel information and service serving information, wherein the measurement control unit is further adapted to receive access request information sent by the network node; a radio network information management unit , adapted to determine, according to the radio network information received by the measurement control unit, a radio network function that needs to be triggered and an algorithm corresponding to the radio network function, and encapsulate radio network information required by the algorithm into a radio network information combination for the algorithm; an algorithm management unit , adapted to determine an execution policy of the algorithm according to the radio network information combination obtained by encapsulation by the radio network information management unit; and a procedure management unit , adapted to generate execution control signaling according to the execution policy determined by the algorithm management unit, and send the execution control signaling to the network node, so that the network node completes the radio network function. a measurement control unit , adapted to receive radio network information sent by a network node, wherein the network node includes a User Equipment UE and an access node, wherein the radio network information comprises radio channel information and service serving information, wherein the measurement control unit is further adapted to receive access request information sent by the network node; a radio network information management unit , adapted to determine, according to the radio network information received by the measurement control unit, a radio network function that needs to be triggered and an algorithm corresponding to the radio network function, and encapsulate radio network information required by the algorithm into a radio network information combination for the algorithm; an algorithm management unit , adapted to determine an execution policy of the algorithm according to the radio network information combination obtained by encapsulation by the radio network information management unit; and a procedure management unit , adapted to generate execution control signaling according to the execution policy determined by the algorithm management unit, and send the execution control signaling to the network node, so that the network node completes the radio network function.
Harvesting device for harvesting stalk-like crops, comprising an endless conveyor which is driven in circulation and which, in its longest orientation, is oriented transversely to the travel and working direction (F), which conveyor is formed by a large number of hingedly interconnected conveying and guiding elements , which comprises, on the side of each conveying and guiding element facing the crops to be picked up, at least two conveying and guiding planes which lie one above the other at a distance and have drivers , and which comprises, below said conveying and guiding planes, a cutting plane having cutting blades which interact with stationary counter blades of the harvesting device in order to separate the stalky crops, and the conveying and guiding elements being provided, on the side facing away from the crops to be picked up, with an apparatus for guiding along a predetermined movement path, each conveying and guiding element of the endless conveyor being associated, on the side facing away from the crops to be picked up, with a support means which is designed to control the contact pressure of the cutting blades on the stationary counter blades of the harvesting device on the basis of the amount of crops conveyed in the recesses between the drivers of the conveying and guiding elements , the support means comprising a lower support element , characterised in that the support means is formed by an upper support element that absorbs a compressive force and the lower support element that absorbs a compressive force, the position of the upper support element that absorbs a compressive force being selected such that it is above at least one feed bow for the stalk-like crops which interacts with the conveying and guiding elements .
A system for forming an autologous leaflet at a dissection plane between two layers of tissue in a wall of a vessel, the system comprising: a conduit mechanism having a longitudinal axis, a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an internal lumen terminating at an exit port , wherein the exit port is located at the distal portion of the conduit mechanism ; a sub-intimal access mechanism configured to extend through the internal lumen and out of the exit port to penetrate a tissue layer ; and a sub-intimal pocket creation mechanism comprising an elongated member configured to be slideably disposed through the lumen of the conduit mechanism, an expandable portion at a distal portion of the elongated member , and a backward-facing cutting mechanism , wherein the sub-intimal pocket creation mechanism is sized for insertion through an opening between two tissue layers to access the dissection plane and actuated to move laterally within the dissection plane. a conduit mechanism having a longitudinal axis, a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an internal lumen terminating at an exit port , wherein the exit port is located at the distal portion of the conduit mechanism ; a sub-intimal access mechanism configured to extend through the internal lumen and out of the exit port to penetrate a tissue layer ; and a sub-intimal pocket creation mechanism comprising an elongated member configured to be slideably disposed through the lumen of the conduit mechanism, an expandable portion at a distal portion of the elongated member , and a backward-facing cutting mechanism , wherein the sub-intimal pocket creation mechanism is sized for insertion through an opening between two tissue layers to access the dissection plane and actuated to move laterally within the dissection plane.
An electrolysis device comprising a substrate on which an anode formed of a first diamond layer and a cathode formed of a second diamond layer are provided, said first and second diamond layers each being made of boron-doped diamond, characterized in that the first and the second diamond layer are separated from each other by an electrically insulating path and are arranged in such a way that, when a voltage is applied between the first and the second diamond layer , an electric field is formed, the field lines of which run at least partially transversely to a longitudinal extension direction of the path .
An air conditioning device for a compartment, in particular for a railroad vehicle, of the type comprising: - a primary heat pump circuit , comprising at least one primary heat exchanger with the air from the compartment, a primary compressor , a second primary heat exchanger with the outside air, and a primary expander device , and - a heat storage reservoir , connected to the primary circuit , in parallel with said primary heat exchanger with the air from the compartment, And in which: - the air conditioning device comprises a secondary heat pump circuit , comprising a first secondary heat exchanger with the air from the compartment, a secondary compressor , a second secondary heat exchanger with the air from the outside, and a secondary expander device , - the heat storage reservoir is connected to the secondary circuit , in parallel with said first secondary heat exchanger with the air from the compartment, characterized in that said heat storage reservoir is able to exchange heat with the air in the compartment, the heat storage reservoir being equipped with a ventilation device generating a flow of air passing through the storage reservoir . - a primary heat pump circuit , comprising at least one primary heat exchanger with the air from the compartment, a primary compressor , a second primary heat exchanger with the outside air, and a primary expander device , and - a heat storage reservoir , connected to the primary circuit , in parallel with said primary heat exchanger with the air from the compartment, - the air conditioning device comprises a secondary heat pump circuit , comprising a first secondary heat exchanger with the air from the compartment, a secondary compressor , a second secondary heat exchanger with the air from the outside, and a secondary expander device , - the heat storage reservoir is connected to the secondary circuit , in parallel with said first secondary heat exchanger with the air from the compartment,
A composition for use in a method of preventing tooth discoloration caused by a dental therapeutic agent, which comprises a peptide set forth in an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 as an active ingredient.
Method for drying wood, comprising the steps: - placing the wood in a container (1, 1' 1", 1'") - introducing heat via heatable panels which are arranged in the container (1, 1' 1", 1"') and which are heated to less than 150°C, in particular less than 90°C, characterized in that the following step is carried out: - ventilating the container (1, 1' 1", 1"') with ambient air, wherein the introduction of heat via the panel takes place during a heating phase which extends over a duration of one to six days, in particular between one and four days, and wherein the ventilation of the container takes place during a drying phase which extends over a duration of one to ten days, in particular between two and eight days. - placing the wood in a container (1, 1' 1", 1'") - introducing heat via heatable panels which are arranged in the container (1, 1' 1", 1"') and which are heated to less than 150°C, in particular less than 90°C, - ventilating the container (1, 1' 1", 1"') with ambient air, wherein the introduction of heat via the panel takes place during a heating phase which extends over a duration of one to six days, in particular between one and four days, and wherein the ventilation of the container takes place during a drying phase which extends over a duration of one to ten days, in particular between two and eight days.
A thermoplastic elastomeric bellow duct comprising a corrugated duct segment interposed between two elbowed segments , wherein at least one of the elbowed segments is made of thermoplastic elastomeric and connected to an end section of the corrugated duct segment by overmolding the elbowed segment over the end section of the corrugated duct segment , and wherein the end section of the corrugated duct segment comprises a guiding and sealing arrangement pointing away from the corrugated duct segment in a radial direction , wherein the guiding and sealing arrangement comprises at least one continuous rib protruding in radial direction from on an outer surface of the end section , wherein the continuous rib has a conical cross section, wherein the continuous rib comprises a seal side and an opposing guide side , wherein the seal side intersects the wall at a steeper angle than the guide side .
An electrochemical hydrogen pump comprising: an electrolyte membrane ; a cathode catalyst layer provided on a first principal surface of the electrolyte membrane; an anode catalyst layer provided on a second principal surface of the electrolyte membrane; a pair of separators which include gas flow paths and which are provided so as to sandwich the cathode catalyst layer and the anode catalyst layer; and a voltage application portion applying a voltage between the cathode catalyst layer and the anode catalyst layer, wherein the first principal surface is disposed at an upper side in the gravity direction, and the cathode catalyst layer has a hydrophilic property, wherein the cathode catalyst layer has been surface treated by coating a paste comprising hydrophilic fine particles on the surface of the cathode catalyst layer and solidifying the paste, wherein the paste comprises zirconium oxide particles as the hydrophilic fine particles which are dispersed in a solution containing a pore forming polymer dissolved in a solvent. an electrolyte membrane ; a cathode catalyst layer provided on a first principal surface of the electrolyte membrane; an anode catalyst layer provided on a second principal surface of the electrolyte membrane; a pair of separators which include gas flow paths and which are provided so as to sandwich the cathode catalyst layer and the anode catalyst layer; and a voltage application portion applying a voltage between the cathode catalyst layer and the anode catalyst layer, wherein the first principal surface is disposed at an upper side in the gravity direction, and the cathode catalyst layer has a hydrophilic property, wherein the cathode catalyst layer has been surface treated by coating a paste comprising hydrophilic fine particles on the surface of the cathode catalyst layer and solidifying the paste, wherein the paste comprises zirconium oxide particles as the hydrophilic fine particles which are dispersed in a solution containing a pore forming polymer dissolved in a solvent.
Panel for wall-, ceiling- or floor coverings with a quadrilateral shape, comprising an upper side , a lower side , a pair of opposing first sides (L) and a pair of opposing second sides (S1, S2), a first second side (S1) and a second second side (S2) and front ends , defining a circumference of the panel in the installed state, at least one front end is protruded with respect to the circumference by a detachable protruding lip having a predetermined break-off surface formed at the lower side , and a horizontal locking groove at the lower side , characterized in that, the front ends of the first sides (L) comprise a joint profile (24 L ) with an upper female locking element (25 L ) and a lower female locking element (26 L ), the front end of the first second side (S1) comprises a joint profile (24 S1 ) with an upper male locking element (25 S1 ) and a lower female locking element (26 S1 ), and the front end of the second second side (S2) comprises a joint profile (24 S2 ) with an upper female locking element (25 S2 ) and a lower male locking element (26 S2 ) adapted to engage with the lower female locking element (26 L ) of the first sides (L) and/or the lower female locking element (26 S1 ) of the first second side (S2), the upper male locking element (25 S1 ) on the first second side being adapted to engage with the upper female locking element (25 L ) of the first sides (L) and/or with the upper female locking element (25 S2 ) of the second second side (S2). an upper side , a lower side , a pair of opposing first sides (L) and a pair of opposing second sides (S1, S2), a first second side (S1) and a second second side (S2) and front ends , defining a circumference of the panel in the installed state, at least one front end is protruded with respect to the circumference by a detachable protruding lip having a predetermined break-off surface formed at the lower side , and a horizontal locking groove at the lower side , characterized in that, the front ends of the first sides (L) comprise a joint profile (24 L ) with an upper female locking element (25 L ) and a lower female locking element (26 L ), the front end of the first second side (S1) comprises a joint profile (24 S1 ) with an upper male locking element (25 S1 ) and a lower female locking element (26 S1 ), and the front end of the second second side (S2) comprises a joint profile (24 S2 ) with an upper female locking element (25 S2 ) and a lower male locking element (26 S2 ) adapted to engage with the lower female locking element (26 L ) of the first sides (L) and/or the lower female locking element (26 S1 ) of the first second side (S2),
A sidewall assembly for an aircraft , the sidewall assembly comprising: a window ; a sidewall portion having an inner-facing side and at least partially surrounding the window; a transparent display panel coupled to the sidewall portion and covering the inner-facing side of the sidewall portion including the window, the transparent display panel comprising a display screen (118a-b) configured to display information to a passenger; and a display controller in communication with the transparent display panel to communicate a video/audio signal providing the information to the display screen, characterized by : a movable blackout panel that is disposed between the window and the transparent display panel; and a blackout control device that is configured to move the movable blackout panel between a retracted position to allow light to pass between the window and the transparent display panel and an extended position to obstruct light from passing between the window and the transparent display panel, wherein the display controller is configured to provide a command signal to the blackout control device to move the movable blackout panel between the retracted position and the extended position. a window ; a sidewall portion having an inner-facing side and at least partially surrounding the window; a transparent display panel coupled to the sidewall portion and covering the inner-facing side of the sidewall portion including the window, the transparent display panel comprising a display screen (118a-b) configured to display information to a passenger; and a display controller in communication with the transparent display panel to communicate a video/audio signal providing the information to the display screen, characterized by : a movable blackout panel that is disposed between the window and the transparent display panel; and a blackout control device that is configured to move the movable blackout panel between a retracted position to allow light to pass between the window and the transparent display panel and an extended position to obstruct light from passing between the window and the transparent display panel, wherein the display controller is configured to provide a command signal to the blackout control device to move the movable blackout panel between the retracted position and the extended position. a movable blackout panel that is disposed between the window and the transparent display panel; and a blackout control device that is configured to move the movable blackout panel between a retracted position to allow light to pass between the window and the transparent display panel and an extended position to obstruct light from passing between the window and the transparent display panel, wherein the display controller is configured to provide a command signal to the blackout control device to move the movable blackout panel between the retracted position and the extended position.
A use of an alginate in a dentifrice composition containing zinc compounds to reduce astringency therein, wherein the dentifrice composition comprises: the alginate, wherein the alginate is present in an amount from about 0.01 wt % to about 1.2 wt %, based on the total weight of the dentifrice composition; the zinc compounds, wherein the zinc compounds comprise zinc oxide and zinc citrate trihydrate, wherein the zinc compounds are present in an amount from about 0.1 wt % to about 2 wt %, based on the total weight of the dentifrice composition; and an abrasive, wherein the abrasive comprise calcium carbonate, wherein the abrasive is present in an amount from about 38 wt % to about 50 wt %, based on the total weight of the dentifrice composition. the alginate, wherein the alginate is present in an amount from about 0.01 wt % to about 1.2 wt %, based on the total weight of the dentifrice composition; the zinc compounds, wherein the zinc compounds comprise zinc oxide and zinc citrate trihydrate, wherein the zinc compounds are present in an amount from about 0.1 wt % to about 2 wt %, based on the total weight of the dentifrice composition; and an abrasive, wherein the abrasive comprise calcium carbonate, wherein the abrasive is present in an amount from about 38 wt % to about 50 wt %, based on the total weight of the dentifrice composition.