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20110245701 | ARRHYTHMIA CLASSIFICATION - An implantable medical device, is designed to collect a signal representative of the electric activity of the heart and determine a cardiogenic impedance signal for at least a portion of the heart. An R-wave detector of the IMD detects the timing of an R-wave during a cardiac cycle based on the signal representative of the electric activity. A minimum detector detects the timing of a cardiogenic impedance minimum in the cardiogenic impedance signal and within a systolic time window of the cardiac cycle. A detected arrhythmia is then classified by the IMD based on the timing of the R-wave detected by the R-wave detector and the timing of the cardiogenic impedance minimum detected by the minimum detector. | 10-06-2011 |
20120165692 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR USE IN AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An implantable medical device is connectable to at least three electrodes, and includes an immittance measurer that performs immittance measurements within the heart of a patient using at least three electrodes coupled to the device, with at least one of the electrodes is arranged in an atrium of the patient's heart. The medical device further includes an immittance converter that converts the immittance measurement values into individual near-field immittance values of the at least one electrode arranged in an atrium, an atrial dilatation detector that detects atrial dilatation based upon the individual near-field immittance values, and that determines atrial dilatation values in dependence thereon, and an atrial fibrillation risk determiner that determines an atrial fibrillation risk index based upon the atrial dilatation values. | 06-28-2012 |
20130046194 | Arrhythmia Classification - An implantable medical device ( | 02-21-2013 |
20130060118 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD COMPRISING MEANS FOR DETECTING AND CLASSIFYING AN ARRHYTHMIA - An implantable medical device ( | 03-07-2013 |
20130289642 | PACING SEQUENCE OPTIMIZATION - An implantable medical device is connected to a multipolar LV lead and an implantable sensor. The sensor signal from the sensor is used to identify a time point of mitral valve closure for a cardiac cycle when a ventricular pulse generator generates pacing pulses that are applied to the electrodes of the multipolar LV lead according to a pacing sequence. A time interval processor determines the time interval from onset of LV activation to the time point of mitral valve closure. This procedure is repeated for multiple different pacing sequences of a sequence set. The pacing sequence that resulted in shortest time interval is then selected by a selector as the currently optimal pacing sequence for the patient. | 10-31-2013 |
20130325359 | HEMODYNAMIC STATUS ASSESSMENT - A patient-specific hemodyanmic status model is determined from impedance data collected during periods of normal and abnormal hemodynamic status by deriving parameter values of a set of multiple impedance-derivable parameters from impedance signals collected during periods of normal hemodynamic status and in connection with periods of abnormal hemodynamic status. The parameter values are employed to estimate coefficients of a linear parametric status model. These coefficients can then be used together with parameter values determined from impedance signals determined during status assessment periods in order to determine a current hemdoynamic status of the patient. | 12-05-2013 |
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20090008558 | CAMERA AND METHOD FOR USE WITH CAMERA - A method of fusing IR image data and visible light image data corresponding to the same field of view in the same image is disclosed, comprising displaying IR image data in at least a first portion of the image and visible light image data in at least a second portion of the image. The method is characterized by the step of displaying the IR image data according to a colouring scheme adapted to the temperature range relevant for the first portion of the image. | 01-08-2009 |
20090010633 | CAMERA AND METHOD FOR USE WITH CAMERA - A camera comprising a first imaging part for capturing IR image data of a first field of view, said first imaging part comprising IR optics, a second imaging part for capturing visible light data of a second field of view at least partially overlapping the first field of view, said second imaging part comprising visible light optics, a laser pointer for providing a laser dot in the second field of view, and means for adjusting the first and second field of view relative to each other in dependence of the focusing distance of the first or second imaging part. The camera is arranged to determine the distance z between the camera and an object being imaged by means of the distance d, using the stored relationship. The distance z may be used to align the IR image and the visible light image. | 01-08-2009 |
20090010635 | CAMERA AND METHOD FOR USE WITH CAMERA - A camera comprising a first imaging part for capturing IR image data of a first field of view, said first imaging part comprising IR optics, a second imaging part for capturing visible light data of a second field of view at least partially overlapping the first field of view, said second imaging part comprising visible light optics, and means for adjusting the first and second field of view relative to each other in dependence of the focusing distance of the first or second imaging part. One of the imaging parts comprises a motor for focusing of the optics, respectively, said camera further comprising sensing means arranged to sense the position of the motor and processing means arranged to determine the displacement needed to align the images based on the position of the focus motor. | 01-08-2009 |
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20130022279 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING INFRARED IMAGES - Various techniques are provided to process infrared images. In one implementation, a method of processing infrared image data includes receiving infrared image data associated with a scene. The infrared image data comprises a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and columns. The method also includes selecting one of the columns. The method also includes, for each pixel of the selected column, comparing the pixel to a corresponding plurality of neighborhood pixels. The method also includes, for each comparison, adjusting a first counter if the pixel of the selected column has a value greater than the compared neighborhood pixel. The method also includes, for each comparison, adjusting a second counter if the pixel of the selected column has a value less than the compared neighborhood pixel. The method also includes selectively updating a column correction term associated with the selected column based on the first and second counters. | 01-24-2013 |
20130222604 | IR CAMERA AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING THERMAL IMAGE INFORMATION - A method for processing information from an IR detector of an IR camera, for an embodiment, comprises receiving a series of frames of data from said IR detector being operable to detect IR radiation from a scene, said frames of IR data representing detected IR radiation; performing a compression of said frames of IR data; wherein each data value together with calibration data uniquely represents measured IR radiation from the scene. | 08-29-2013 |
20130250125 | THERMAL IMAGE FRAME CAPTURE USING DE-ALIGNED SENSOR ARRAY - Various techniques are provided to capture one or more thermal image frames using an infrared sensor array that is fixably positioned to substantially de-align rows and columns of infrared sensors. In one example, an infrared imaging system includes an infrared sensor array comprising a plurality of infrared sensors arranged in rows and columns and adapted to capture a thermal image frame of a scene exhibiting at least one substantially horizontal or substantially vertical feature. The infrared imaging system also includes a housing. The infrared sensor array is fixably positioned within the housing to substantially de-align the rows and columns from the feature while the thermal image frame is captured. | 09-26-2013 |
20140016879 | PIXEL-WISE NOISE REDUCTION IN THERMAL IMAGES - Methods and systems are provided to reduce noise in thermal images. In one example, a method includes receiving an image frame comprising a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and columns. The pixels comprise thermal image data associated with a scene and noise introduced by an infrared imaging device. The image frame may be processed to determine a plurality of column correction terms, each associated with a corresponding one of the columns and determined based on relative relationships between the pixels of the corresponding column and the pixels of a neighborhood of columns. In another example, the image frame may be processed to determine a plurality of non-uniformity correction terms, each associated with a corresponding one of the pixels and determined based on relative relationships between the corresponding one of the pixels and associated neighborhood pixels within a selected distance. | 01-16-2014 |
20140037225 | ROW AND COLUMN NOISE REDUCTION IN THERMAL IMAGES - Methods and systems are provided to reduce noise in thermal images. In one example, a method includes receiving an image frame comprising a plurality of pixels arranged in a plurality of rows and columns. The pixels comprise thermal image data associated with a scene and noise introduced by an infrared imaging device. The image frame may be processed to determine a plurality of column correction terms, each associated with a corresponding one of the columns and determined based on relative relationships between the pixels of the corresponding column and the pixels of a neighborhood of columns. In another example, the image frame may be processed to determine a plurality of non-uniformity correction terms, each associated with a corresponding one of the pixels and determined based on relative relationships between the corresponding one of the pixels and associated neighborhood pixels within a selected distance. | 02-06-2014 |
20150312489 | ANOMALOUS PIXEL DETECTION - Various techniques are provided to identify anomalous pixels in images captured by imaging devices. In one example, an infrared image frame is received. The infrared image frame is captured by a plurality of infrared sensors based on infrared radiation passed through an optical element. A pixel of the infrared image frame is selected. A plurality of neighborhood pixels of the infrared image frame are selected. Values of the selected pixel and the neighborhood pixels are processed to determine whether the value of the selected pixel exhibits a disparity in relation to the neighborhood pixels that exceeds a maximum disparity associated with a configuration of the optical element and the infrared sensors. The selected pixel is selectively designated as an anomalous pixel based on the processing. | 10-29-2015 |
20150332441 | SELECTIVE IMAGE CORRECTION FOR INFRARED IMAGING DEVICES - Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods using small form factor infrared imaging devices to image scenes in proximity to a vehicle. An imaging system may include one or more infrared imaging devices, a processor, a memory, a display, a communication module, and modules to interface with a user, sensors, and/or a vehicle. Infrared imaging devices may be positioned in proximity to, mounted on, installed in, or otherwise fixed relative to a vehicle. Infrared imaging devices may be configured to capture infrared images of scenes in proximity to a vehicle. Various infrared image analytics and processing may be performed on captured infrared images to correct and/or calibrate the infrared images. Monitoring information, notifications, and/or control signals may be generated based on the corrected infrared images and then presented to a user and/or a monitoring and notification system, and/or used to control aspects of the vehicle. | 11-19-2015 |
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20090069285 | Diphenylazetidinone Derivatives Possessing Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor Activity - 2-azetidinone derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds are useful in the treatment of hyperlipidemic conditions, atherosclerosis, Alzheimers' disease and cholesterol associated tumours. | 03-12-2009 |
20100048529 | New 2-Azetidinone Derivatives Useful In The Treatment Of Hyperlipidaemic Conditions - The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and prodrugs thereof, and to their use as cholesterol absorption inhibitors for the treatment of hyperlipidaemia. The invention also relates to processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. | 02-25-2010 |
20100099657 | Diphenylazetidinone Derivatives Possessing Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitory Activity - Compounds of formula (I) (wherein variable groups are as defined within) pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, solvates of such salts and prodrugs thereof and their use as cholesterol absorption inhibitors for the treatment of hyperlipidaemia are described. Processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are also described. | 04-22-2010 |
20100137273 | Novel 2-Azetidinone Derivatives As Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors For The Treatment Of Hyperlipidaemic Conditions - Compounds of formula (I): (wherein variable groups are as defined within) pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, solvates of such salts and prodrugs thereof and their use as cholesterol absorption inhibitors for the treatment of hyperlipidaemia are described. Processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are also described. | 06-03-2010 |
20100168075 | Novel 2-Azetidinone Derivatives As Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors For The Treatment Of Hyperlipidaemic Conditions - The application relates to novel 2-azetidinone derivatives of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and prodrugs thereof. The compounds are cholesterol absorption inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of hyperlipidaemic conditions, including atherosclerosis, Alzheimers' disease and cholesterol associated tumours. The application also relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising such compounds and to processes for their preparation. | 07-01-2010 |
20100216759 | Novel 2-Azetidinone Derivatives And Their Use As Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors For The Treatment Of Hyperlipidaemia - Compounds of formula (I) (wherein variable groups are as defined within) pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, solvates of such salts and prodrugs thereof and their use as cholesterol absorption inhibitors for the treatment of hyperlipidaemia are described. Processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are also described. | 08-26-2010 |
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20150313771 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING FLUID FLOW CONTROL MEMBER - An absorbent article, the absorbent article being a personal hygiene article, includes a liquid permeable top sheet, a liquid impermeable back sheet, an absorbent core enclosed between the top sheet and the back sheet, and a fluid flow control member arranged between the top sheet and the backsheet. The fluid flow control member is a spacer fabric having a basis weight of 150-300 gsm and including a top layer, a bottom layer and an interconnecting layer of pile filaments between the top layer and the bottom layer. The pile filaments have a fineness of 80-130 dtex and the density of pile filament connections is 50-150/cm | 11-05-2015 |
20150320615 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING FLUID FLOW CONTROL MEMBER - An absorbent article, the absorbent article being a personal hygiene article, includes a liquid permeable top sheet, a liquid impermeable back sheet, an absorbent core enclosed between the top sheet and the back sheet, and a fluid flow control member arranged between the top sheet and the backsheet. The fluid flow control member is a spacer fabric including a top layer, a bottom layer and an interconnecting layer of pile filaments between the top layer and the bottom layer. The spacer fabric has a ratio of thickness to basis weight at 15 kPa of at least 1.5·10 | 11-12-2015 |
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20080299383 | FINE GRAINED CEMENTED CARBIDE CUTTING TOOL INSERT - The present invention relates to a cuffing insert for turning in heat resistant superalloys and stainless steels comprising a very fine grained hard substrate and a coating. The substrate comprises WC from about 5 to about 8 wt % Co and from about 0.3 to about 1.5 wt % Cr. In addition to that ppm levels of Ti and Ta are present. The ratio of Me/Co=(at-% Ti+ at-% Nb+ at-% Ta)/at-% Co is lower than or equal to about 0.014−(CW_Cr)*0.008 and higher than about 0.0005. The average sintered WC-grain size is from about 0.5 to about 0.95 μm and CW_Cr from about 0.75 to about 0.95. The cemented carbide body is coated with a PVD Ti | 12-04-2008 |
20090288348 | METHOD OF MAKING A COMPOSITE DIAMOND BODY - The present invention relates to a method of producing a composite diamond body from powders of diamond particles and powders forming a binder phase comprising cobalt powder having mainly a fcc-structure and a grain size (FSSS) of from about 0.2 to about 2.9 μm., with a pressing and sintering operation. The present invention also relates to a composite diamond body made according to the method. | 11-26-2009 |
20100150769 | CERMET BODY AND A METHOD OF MAKING A CERMET BODY - The invention relates to a cermet body essentially free from nitrogen where the binder phase is Co in an amount of from about 5 to about 25 vol % Co, further comprising TiC and WC in amounts so that the atomic Ti:W ratio is from about 2.5 to about 10. The cermet body further comprising Cr in an amount such that the atomic Cr:Co ratio is from about 0.025 to about 0.14. The cermet body is free from nucleated of Ti—W—C cores. The invention also relates to a method of making a cermet body. | 06-17-2010 |
20120055716 | HIGH QUALITY PCD COMPACT - A sintered cutting element including a superabrasive layer supported on a substrate. The superabrasive layer includes superabrasive material and secondary phase, and the substrate includes a binder phase. The sintered cutting element is formed by a high temperature high pressure sintering process in which separate source elements melt and sweep first through the superabrasive layer, and then to the substrate to form the secondary phase and binder phase. The superabrasive layer is substantially free of or free of eta-phase, Co | 03-08-2012 |
20130167447 | Near-Net Cutting Tool Insert - A method of making a near-net superhard material body includes preparing granules from a mixture of superhard powder, binders, and fluids, compacting the granules to form a soft green complex-shaped body, heating the soft green body in a furnace to form a hard green body free from residual binders, embedding one or more of the hard green bodies in a containment powder or a containment means and forming a pressure cell, sintering the cell at high pressure and high temperature, and removing the containment powder from the cell or removing the inserts from the containment means to reveal one or more near-net bodies. | 07-04-2013 |
20150027065 | DIAMOND COMPOSITE AND A METHOD OF MAKING A DIAMOND COMPOSITE - The present invention relates to a diamond composite comprising diamond particles embedded in a binder matrix comprising SiC and a M | 01-29-2015 |
20150110663 | METHOD OF MAKING A CBN MATERIAL - A cBN material and a method of making a cBN material, the method including the steps of providing a powder mixture comprising cBN grains, aluminum and a Ti(CxNyOz)a powder, subjecting the powder mixture to a milling to form a powder blend, subjecting the powder blend to a forming operation to form a green body, subjecting the green body to a pre-sintering step, at a temperature between 650 to 950° C., to form a pre-sintered body, and subjecting the pre-sintered body to a HPHT operation to form the cBN material. For the Ti(CxNyOz)a powder, 0.05≦z≦0.4. In addition, a cBN material includes cBN grains, an Al2O3 phase, a binder phase of TiC, TiN and/or TiCN, W and Co, whereby a quotient Q is <0.25 of the cBN material. | 04-23-2015 |
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20100113961 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE POSTURE OF PATIENT - The present invention relates to a method for determining the posture of a patient. The method comprises the steps of: initiating ( | 05-06-2010 |
20100121400 | IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE STATUS OF A CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - An implantable cardiac device has a heart stimulator for electrically stimulating the heart of a patient, detector that measures a physiologic parameter that is affected by the status of a cardiovascular disease associated with sympathetic activation, a signal processor that determines at least one of a low frequency, LF, and a very low frequency, VLF, Mayer wave component in the measured parameter, and analyzer that automatically analyzes the determined Mayer wave component in relation to a predetermined reference value to determine the status of the cardiovascular disease. The detector is a cardio-mechanical parameter detector that measures, as said physiologic parameter, a mechanical change in at least one of the four chambers of the heart. In a corresponding method for monitoring the status of a cardiovascular disease associated with sympathetic activation of a patient having an implantable electric heart stimulator a physiologic parameter affected by the cardiac disease is measured. At least one of a low frequency, LF, and a very low frequency, VLF, Mayer wave component in the parameter is determined, and the wave component is analyzed in relation to a predetermined reference value to determine the status of the cardiovascular disease. A mechanical change in at least one of the four chambers of the heart is measured as the physiologic parameter. | 05-13-2010 |
20100179411 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE AND A METHOD COMPRISING MEANS FOR DETECTING AND CLASSIFYING VENTRICULAR TACHYARRHYTMIAS (As Amended) - In a method and implantable medical device for ventricular tachyarrhythmia detection and classification, upon detection of a ventricular tachyarrhythmia based on an electrocardiogram signal, cardiogenic impedance data representative of ventricular volume dynamics are collected and used for classifying the detected tachyarrhythmia as stable or unstable. In the latter case but typically not in the former case, defibrillation shocks or other forms of therapy are applied to combat the unstable ventricular tachyarrhythmia. | 07-15-2010 |
20100185252 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF A MEDICAL IMPLANT FOR MONITORING PROGRESSION OF HEART FAILURE IN A HUMAN HEART - In a device and method for a medical implant for monitoring progression of heart failure in a human heart, an activity sensor provides information related to the activity level of a patient and an oxygen sensor provides information related to the level of oxygen content in venous blood. A determined level of venous oxygen content at a determined activity level is obtained, and that level of venous oxygen content is compared to stored values at a corresponding activity level. The result of the comparison is used as a basis for determining a degree of heart failure. | 07-22-2010 |
20100268102 | IMPLANTABLE HEART MONITORING DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - In an implantable heart monitoring device and a monitoring method, an impedance is measured across at least part of an atrium, such that variation of the impedance is related to the volume change of the atrium. Values are stored at different occasions that indicate the rate of change of the measured impedance. The stored values are determined such that, when the device is used in a living being, the variation of the stored values will be related to the variation of the speed with which the atrium is filled with blood during the atrial diastole. | 10-21-2010 |
20100298904 | IMPLANTABLE HEART STIMULATOR FOR MEASURING DYSSYNCHRONY USING IMPEDANCE - Implantable heart stimulator connectable to an electrode arrangement has a pulse generator adapted to deliver stimulation pulses to a heart of a subject; an impedance measurement unit adapted monitor at least one heart chamber of the heart of the subject to measure the impedance in the at least one monitored heart chamber for generating an impedance signal corresponding to the measured impedance. The impedance signal is applied to a processor where the signal is processed, according to specified criteria, and a fractionation index value is determined represented by the curve length of the impedance signal during a predetermined measurement period. The fractionation index value is a measure of different degrees of mechanical dyssynchrony of the heart. | 11-25-2010 |
20100324432 | METHOD AND DEVICE TO DETECT EATING, TO CONTROL ARTIFICIAL GASTRIC STIMULATION - In a method and device for detecting the intake of food in a subject at least one parameter related to the blood flow and/or perfusion of a blood vessel and/or an organ in the digestive system of a patient is monitored by a sensor attached to, or in, a blood vessel or organ of the digestive system. The value of each monitored parameter is analyzed and may be used to control the activity of a gastric stimulator. | 12-23-2010 |
20110144508 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING ACUTE DECOMPENSATED HEART FAILURE - An implantable medical device has an impedance determiner for determining a cardiogenic impedance signal based on electric signals sensed by connected electrodes. A parameter calculator processes the impedance signal to calculate an impedance parameter representative of the cardiogenic impedance in connection with the diastolic phase of a heart cycle. This parameter is then employed by the device for monitoring acute decompensated heart failure status of a subject. | 06-16-2011 |
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20100196501 | SILVER-CONTAINING FOAM STRUCTURE - A method of producing a hydrophilic polyurethane foam structure containing a silver salt, chosen from the group of silver sulphate, silver citrate, silver acetate, silver carbonate, silver lactate and silver phosphate, or a mixture of these salts includes the steps of (a) providing a water phase containing a surfactant, and at least one silver salt, wherein the at least one silver salt is dispersed in the water phase; (b) providing a isocyanate-terminated polyether having functionality of more than (2); (c) mixing the water phase and the isocyanate-terminated polyether, immediately transferring the resulting mixture to a mould whereby a foam structure is obtained; and (d) drying the foam structure until it has a moisture content of at most 10% (wt). The hydrophilic polyurethane foam structure produced by the method and a wound dressing containing the foam structure are also described. | 08-05-2010 |
20100286584 | PARTICLE-CONTAINING FOAM STRUCTURE - A method of producing a hydrophilic polyurethane foam structure containing inert activated carbon particles, includes the steps of: (a) providing a water phase containing a surfactant and dispersed inert particles; (b) providing a isocyanate-terminated polyether having functionality of more than 2; (c) mixing the water phase and the isocyanate-terminated polyether, immediately transferring the resulting mixture to a mould or a continuous web, whereby a foam structure is obtained; and (d) drying the foam structure until it has a moisture content of at most 10% (wt). A foam structure produced by the method and a wound dressing containing the foam structure are also disclosed. | 11-11-2010 |