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An endoscopic system , comprising: an endoscopic imager configured to capture image frames of a target site within a living body; a processor configured to: apply a spatial transform to a preliminary set of image frames, the spatial transform converting the image frames into cylindrical coordinates; calculate a map image from the spatially transformed image frames, each pixel position in the map image being defined with a vector of fixed dimension; align a current image frame with the map image and apply the spatial transform to the current image frame; fuse the spatially transformed current image frame to the map image to generate a fused image; and apply an inverse spatial transform to the fused image to generate an enhanced current image frame having a greater spatial resolution than the current image frame; and a display configured to display the enhanced current image frame. an endoscopic imager configured to capture image frames of a target site within a living body; a processor configured to: apply a spatial transform to a preliminary set of image frames, the spatial transform converting the image frames into cylindrical coordinates; calculate a map image from the spatially transformed image frames, each pixel position in the map image being defined with a vector of fixed dimension; align a current image frame with the map image and apply the spatial transform to the current image frame; fuse the spatially transformed current image frame to the map image to generate a fused image; and apply an inverse spatial transform to the fused image to generate an enhanced current image frame having a greater spatial resolution than the current image frame; and apply a spatial transform to a preliminary set of image frames, the spatial transform converting the image frames into cylindrical coordinates; calculate a map image from the spatially transformed image frames, each pixel position in the map image being defined with a vector of fixed dimension; align a current image frame with the map image and apply the spatial transform to the current image frame; fuse the spatially transformed current image frame to the map image to generate a fused image; and apply an inverse spatial transform to the fused image to generate an enhanced current image frame having a greater spatial resolution than the current image frame; and a display configured to display the enhanced current image frame.
A tube body, wherein the tube body is constituted by a heat-resistant alloy consisting of: Cr: 15 mass% or more to 40 mass% or less, Ni: 18 mass% or more to 60 mass% or less, C: 0.40 mass% or more to 0.60 mass% or less, Si: more than 0 mass% to 1.0 mass% or less, Al: 2.0 mass% or more to 4.0 mass% or less, Ti: 0.05 mass% or more to 0.20 mass% or less, optionally Mn: more than 0 mass% to 1.0 mass% or less, optionally Nb: more than 0 mass% to 0.50 mass% or less, and inevitable impurities including Fe and P and S, and having on an inner surface a metal oxide layer that contains a metal oxide in an area percentage of more than 90%, and wherein an arithmetic average roughness (Sa) of three-dimensional surface roughness of the inner surface satisfies 1.5 ≤ Sa ≤ 5.0 and a skewness (Ssk) of a surface height distribution satisfies |Ssk| ≤ 0.30, as measured by a method using a one-shot 3D measuring microscope VR-3100 under conditions described in the description. Cr: 15 mass% or more to 40 mass% or less, Ni: 18 mass% or more to 60 mass% or less, C: 0.40 mass% or more to 0.60 mass% or less, Si: more than 0 mass% to 1.0 mass% or less, Al: 2.0 mass% or more to 4.0 mass% or less, Ti: 0.05 mass% or more to 0.20 mass% or less, optionally Mn: more than 0 mass% to 1.0 mass% or less, optionally Nb: more than 0 mass% to 0.50 mass% or less, and inevitable impurities including Fe and P and S, and having on an inner surface a metal oxide layer that contains a metal oxide in an area percentage of more than 90%, and wherein an arithmetic average roughness (Sa) of three-dimensional surface roughness of the inner surface satisfies 1.5 ≤ Sa ≤ 5.0 and a skewness (Ssk) of a surface height distribution satisfies |Ssk| ≤ 0.30, as measured by a method using a one-shot 3D measuring microscope VR-3100 under conditions described in the description.
A plunger assembly for a cartridge for dispensing dental material, the plunger assembly comprising: - a receptacle , an activator , and a passageway extending through the receptacle along a longitudinal axis; - wherein the passageway over a first section X1 along the longitudinal axis A extends at a first inner cross-section, and over a second section X2 along the longitudinal axis extends at a greater second inner cross-section; - at least part of the second section X2 forming a chamber for storing at least a component of the dental material and the first section X1 forming an outlet for the chamber ; - wherein the activator is movably received within the passageway for a movement along the longitudinal axis A; - the activator having a first portion, a second portion and a third portion extending along the longitudinal axis A with the third portion being arranged between the first and second portion; - the first portion forming a plug for the outlet and having a first outer cross-section adapted for sealing with the first inner cross-section, and - the second portion forming a piston for extruding the component from the chamber and having a second outer cross-section adapted for sealing with the second inner cross-section; and - wherein the third portion has a third outer cross-section that is smaller than the first inner cross-section - wherein the first and second portion are disconnected. - a receptacle , an activator , and a passageway extending through the receptacle along a longitudinal axis; - wherein the passageway over a first section X1 along the longitudinal axis A extends at a first inner cross-section, and over a second section X2 along the longitudinal axis extends at a greater second inner cross-section; - at least part of the second section X2 forming a chamber for storing at least a component of the dental material and the first section X1 forming an outlet for the chamber ; - wherein the activator is movably received within the passageway for a movement along the longitudinal axis A; - the activator having a first portion, a second portion and a third portion extending along the longitudinal axis A with the third portion being arranged between the first and second portion; - the first portion forming a plug for the outlet and having a first outer cross-section adapted for sealing with the first inner cross-section, and - the second portion forming a piston for extruding the component from the chamber and having a second outer cross-section adapted for sealing with the second inner cross-section; and - wherein the third portion has a third outer cross-section that is smaller than the first inner cross-section - wherein the first and second portion are disconnected.
Method for failsafe data transmission in a network having a plurality of network nodes (B1-B9), wherein the network is a time sensitive networking, TSN, network and all network nodes (B1-B9) are designed to support TSN standards, in which - data packets are transmitted from a transmitter (E4) to a receiver (E8) via at least two redundant paths (P1, P2) on which resources for the transmission are reserved at involved network nodes (B1-B9) using an identifier (VID1, VID2) assigned to the respective path (P1, P2), - a stream reservation protocol is used to reserve resources at the involved network nodes (B1-B9), wherein the stream reservation protocol is the stream reservation protocol or the resource allocation protocol, characterized in that , if, on account of a change caused by reorganization and/or expansion of the network, a new path (P3, P4) needs to be found for at least one affected path (P1, P2), - the previous reservations on all redundant paths (P1, P2) are retained, - a new, redundant path (P3, P4) is determined for the at least one affected path (P1, P2) and an attempt is made to reserve resources for the transmission at the involved network nodes (B1-B9) on this new path, wherein a new identifier (VID3, VID4) which is assigned to the new path (P3, P4) and differs from the previous identifiers (VID1, VID2) is used, and - if the new reservations on the at least one new path (P3, P4) are successful, the previous reservations on the at least one affected previous path (P1, P2) are removed and the transmission of data packets via the at least one affected previous path (P1, P2) is ended. - data packets are transmitted from a transmitter (E4) to a receiver (E8) via at least two redundant paths (P1, P2) on which resources for the transmission are reserved at involved network nodes (B1-B9) using an identifier (VID1, VID2) assigned to the respective path (P1, P2), - a stream reservation protocol is used to reserve resources at the involved network nodes (B1-B9), wherein the stream reservation protocol is the stream reservation protocol or the resource allocation protocol, - the previous reservations on all redundant paths (P1, P2) are retained, - a new, redundant path (P3, P4) is determined for the at least one affected path (P1, P2) and an attempt is made to reserve resources for the transmission at the involved network nodes (B1-B9) on this new path, wherein a new identifier (VID3, VID4) which is assigned to the new path (P3, P4) and differs from the previous identifiers (VID1, VID2) is used, and - if the new reservations on the at least one new path (P3, P4) are successful, the previous reservations on the at least one affected previous path (P1, P2) are removed and the transmission of data packets via the at least one affected previous path (P1, P2) is ended.
A medical system comprising: a control member including a body and a handle rotatable relative to the body about a first axis and a second axis different than the first axis; a plurality of control wires including a first control wire , a second control wire , and a third control wire ; a first disk coupled to the second control wire , and a second disk coupled to the third control wire ; and a catheter ; wherein rotating the handle about the first axis tensions the first control wire to deflect a distal portion of the catheter along a first plane; and wherein rotating the handle about the second axis in a first direction tensions the second control wire without pushing the third control wire to deflect the distal portion of the catheter in one direction along a second plane, and rotating the handle about the second axis in a second direction tensions the third control wire without pushing the second control wire to deflect the distal portion of the catheter in another direction along the second plane. a control member including a body and a handle rotatable relative to the body about a first axis and a second axis different than the first axis; a plurality of control wires including a first control wire , a second control wire , and a third control wire ; a first disk coupled to the second control wire , and a second disk coupled to the third control wire ; and a catheter ; wherein rotating the handle about the first axis tensions the first control wire to deflect a distal portion of the catheter along a first plane; and wherein rotating the handle about the second axis in a first direction tensions the second control wire without pushing the third control wire to deflect the distal portion of the catheter in one direction along a second plane, and rotating the handle about the second axis in a second direction tensions the third control wire without pushing the second control wire to deflect the distal portion of the catheter in another direction along the second plane.
A chromatographic strip for the performance of a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) assay comprising a first and a second pad in fluid communication and sequentially positioned on an adhesive backing, wherein the first pad is a sample receiving pad adapted to receive a blood sample which flows laterally and chromatographically through said sample receiving pad, and the second pad is a substrate pad having a confined substrate zone on which has been movably deposited within an area near its interface with the sample receiving pad a dry mixture of components including a substrate for the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) and nitroblue tetrazolium, and an initially substrate free zone at the end of the chromatographic strip farthest from the sample receiving pad, wherein the first sample receiving pad allows said blood sample to flow chromatographically into the second substrate pad, and wherein the first sample receiving pad further comprises a lysing agent capable to lyse red blood cells. the first pad is a sample receiving pad adapted to receive a blood sample which flows laterally and chromatographically through said sample receiving pad, and the second pad is a substrate pad having a confined substrate zone on which has been movably deposited within an area near its interface with the sample receiving pad a dry mixture of components including a substrate for the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) and nitroblue tetrazolium, and an initially substrate free zone at the end of the chromatographic strip farthest from the sample receiving pad, wherein the first sample receiving pad allows said blood sample to flow chromatographically into the second substrate pad, and wherein the first sample receiving pad further comprises a lysing agent capable to lyse red blood cells.
A smoking article comprising a tobacco rod and a mouthpiece secured to a downstream end of the tobacco rod , the mouthpiece comprising: a tubular element defining a longitudinal channel, wherein the tubular element is provided adjacent the downstream end of the tobacco rod ; a downstream segment of filter material, wherein the downstream segment of filter material is downstream of the tubular element and spaced apart from the tubular element to define a cavity between the tubular element and the downstream segment of filter material ; and an extinguisher element comprising: a compressible reservoir provided in the cavity between the tubular element and the downstream segment of filter material , the compressible reservoir containing a liquid; a neck portion extending in a longitudinal direction upstream from the reservoir and having an open end, wherein the neck portion is received in the longitudinal channel of the tubular element such that the open end is proximate the downstream end of the tobacco rod ; and sealing means provided over the open end of the neck portion , wherein upon compression of the reservoir during use, the sealing means are broken and the liquid from the reservoir is releasable through the neck portion directly into the tobacco rod . a tubular element defining a longitudinal channel, wherein the tubular element is provided adjacent the downstream end of the tobacco rod ; a downstream segment of filter material, wherein the downstream segment of filter material is downstream of the tubular element and spaced apart from the tubular element to define a cavity between the tubular element and the downstream segment of filter material ; and an extinguisher element comprising: a compressible reservoir provided in the cavity between the tubular element and the downstream segment of filter material , the compressible reservoir containing a liquid; a neck portion extending in a longitudinal direction upstream from the reservoir and having an open end, wherein the neck portion is received in the longitudinal channel of the tubular element such that the open end is proximate the downstream end of the tobacco rod ; and sealing means provided over the open end of the neck portion , wherein upon compression of the reservoir during use, the sealing means are broken and the liquid from the reservoir is releasable through the neck portion directly into the tobacco rod . a compressible reservoir provided in the cavity between the tubular element and the downstream segment of filter material , the compressible reservoir containing a liquid; a neck portion extending in a longitudinal direction upstream from the reservoir and having an open end, wherein the neck portion is received in the longitudinal channel of the tubular element such that the open end is proximate the downstream end of the tobacco rod ; and sealing means provided over the open end of the neck portion , wherein upon compression of the reservoir during use, the sealing means are broken and the liquid from the reservoir is releasable through the neck portion directly into the tobacco rod .
The compound varenicline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment of dry eye disease in a human, wherein the treatment increases the amount or concentration of one or more lacrimal proteins; wherein between 5 micrograms and 1000 micrograms of the varenicline, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in a pharmaceutical formulation, is administered nasally.
A heat-exchange plate for a device for heat-exchange between a first fluid and a second fluid, the hear-exchange plate extending in a plane (P), the heat-exchange plate comprising at least two strips (B, B1, B2) extending between a first edge of the heat-exchange plate and a second edge of the heat-exchange plate , opposite to the first edge , according to a first direction (X), the strips (B, B1, B2) being disposed next to each other according to a second direction (Y), perpendicular to the first direction (X), each of the strips (B, B1, B2) including at least one channel , in particular a plurality of channels , extending from the first edge to the second edge and opening into the first edge and the second edge , said at least one channel being intended for the circulation of a first fluid, each of said strips (B, B1, B2) has a corrugation comprising apices and recesses , two directly neighbouring strips (B, B1, B2) being disposed relative to one another such that an apex of a strip (B1) and an apex of the directly neighbouring strip (B2) are shifted according to the first direction (X) and such that, according to the second direction (Y), the apex of a strip (B1) and the recess of the directly neighbouring strip (B2) delimit pathways from the circulation (C1, C2) of a second fluid, the heat-exchange plate including at least one assembly element on each of its first and second edges, secured to said at least two strips (B, B1, B2) enabling the assembly of the heat-exchange plate with one or several other heat-exchange plate(s) within the heat-exchange device , characterised in that each strip (B, B1, B2) includes, at each of its ends located respectively at the first edge and the second edge of the heat-exchange plate , an assembly element in the form of a hollow end box inside which open the channel(s) intended for the circulation of the first fluid, and in that each hollow end box includes, on a first face, a male assembly rib and, on a second face opposite to the first face, a female assembly groove , the assembly of a male assembly rib of a first hollow end box with a female assembly groove of a second hollow end box enabling the assembly of the first and second end boxes , and thus the assembly of a plurality of strips (B, B1, B2) together so as to form one or several heat-exchange plate(s) .
A carrier for mechanically fixing at least one tube shaped object , the carrier comprising: a body; at least one prong , which is formed as a unilaterally fixed arm, being connected to the body on one end folded in a longitudinal direction and comprises at least one kink , insertable into the at least one tube shaped object, characterised in that the at least one prong has a thickness that is smaller than the thickness of the body of the carrier. a body; at least one prong , which is formed as a unilaterally fixed arm, being connected to the body on one end folded in a longitudinal direction and comprises at least one kink , insertable into the at least one tube shaped object, characterised in that the at least one prong has a thickness that is smaller than the thickness of the body of the carrier.
A base assembly of an exterior rear view device to be mounted to a vehicle , comprising a base frame and a cover, • the base frame being formed with a door attachment portion for attachment to a door of the vehicle , a head attachment portion for moveably attachment of a head assembly and an arm between said attachment portions; and characterized in that • the base assembly further comprises a camera cradle being in form of a unit for attaching a camera to the base frame ; • the cover is made out of three cover pieces to mantle the arm from the door attachment portion to the head attachment portion only via snap, clips and/or latch connections, the three cover pieces comprising a lower base cover , a base cover cap and an upper base cover , where the lower base cover is provided with an opening for the camera attached to the base frame , where the base assembly is adapted to allow a rotational attachment of the lower base cover ensuring that the camera remains untouched by the lower base cover . • the base frame being formed with a door attachment portion for attachment to a door of the vehicle , a head attachment portion for moveably attachment of a head assembly and an arm between said attachment portions; and • the base assembly further comprises a camera cradle being in form of a unit for attaching a camera to the base frame ; • the cover is made out of three cover pieces to mantle the arm from the door attachment portion to the head attachment portion only via snap, clips and/or latch connections, the three cover pieces comprising a lower base cover , a base cover cap and an upper base cover , where the lower base cover is provided with an opening for the camera attached to the base frame , where the base assembly is adapted to allow a rotational attachment of the lower base cover ensuring that the camera remains untouched by the lower base cover .
An engine breathing system valve comprising: a body , a member , and a stem , the body having a cavity , the member located in the body and opening and closing a port of the body to permit and prevent fluid-flow in the port , the stem connected to the member and extending through the cavity , the stem moving to cause the member to open and close the port ; and a bushing means located at the cavity and around the stem , the bushing means facilitating movement of the stem ; characterized by a first seal member located in the cavity and around the stem , the first seal member located at a side of the bushing means , the first seal member forming a first seal between an outer diametrical surface of the stem and a first inner diametrical surface of the first seal member ; and a second seal member located in the cavity and around the stem , the second seal member located at a side of the bushing means , the second seal member forming a second seal between the outer diametrical surface of the stem and a second inner diametrical surface of the second seal member further comprising a biasing member located in the cavity and around the stem , the biasing member causing the second seal member to bear against the bushing means in an axially-inboard direction in order to form a third seal between an axial surface of the second seal member and a confronting axial surface of the bushing means further comprising a retainer fixed in the cavity , the biasing member located axially between the second seal member and the retainer .