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Geert Altena, Eindhoven NL
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20120171836 | Method for Forming MEMS Variable Capacitors - A method for fabricating an out-of-plane variable overlap MEMS capacitor comprises: providing a substrate ( | 07-05-2012 |
20130076202 | MICRO-ELECTROMECHANICAL GENERATOR AND ELECTRIC APPARATUS USING SAME - Disclosed is a highly reliable inductive vibration power generator wherein mechanical damping caused by the phenomenon of electrostatic pulling-in (stiction) and the like is suppressed even if the potential of an electret is increased and/or the gap between an electrode and the electret is reduced in order to increase the amount of power generation. The two surfaces of a movable substrate are respectively provided with first electrets and second electrets. By means of providing first electrodes and second electrodes to a lower substrate and an upper substrate and facing the respective electrets with a predetermined gap therebetween, electrostatic force is caused to arise on both sides of the movable substrate, and the pulling of the movable substrate in only one direction is prevented. | 03-28-2013 |
Geert Bekaert, Menlo Park, CA US
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20080235154 | FINANCIAL ADVISORY SYSTEM - A financial advisory system is provided. According to one aspect of the present invention, return scenarios for optimized portfolio allocations are simulated interactively to facilitate financial product selection. Return scenarios for each asset class of a plurality of asset classes are generated based upon estimated future scenarios of one or more economic factors. A mapping from each financial product of an available set of financial products onto one or more asset classes of the plurality of asset classes is created by determining exposures of the available set of financial products to each asset class of the plurality of asset classes. In this way, the expected returns and correlations of a plurality of financial products are generated and used to produce optimized portfolios of financial products. Return scenarios are simulated for one or more portfolios including combinations of financial products from the available set of financial products based upon the mapping. | 09-25-2008 |
20090055327 | FINANCIAL GOAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A financial advisory system is described that facilitates planning regarding financial goals, such as retirement. According to one embodiment, a method of forecasting a future value of a financial product holding is provided. Exposure analysis is performed on a financial product in which an investor holds an interest to determine how the financial product behaves relative to a set of asset classes. A forecast is generated for the financial product holding at a configurable time horizon based on forward-looking scenarios of one or more asset classes of the set of asset classes. Based on the forecast, information is directly or indirectly caused to be presented regarding a projected value of the financial product holding at the configurable time horizon. | 02-26-2009 |
Geert Berx, Linter-Wommersom BE
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20110104183 | USE OF SIP1 AS DETERMINANT OF BREAST CANCER STEMNESS - The present invention relates to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. More specifically, it relates to the use of SIP1 nucleic acid and/or protein for the detection of breast cancer stem cells, and the repression of the gene and/or the inactivation of the protein to repress the differentiation of cells into cancer cells and to inhibit metastasis of breast cancer tumors. | 05-05-2011 |
20110229491 | MINICHROMOSOME MAINTENANCE COMPLEX INTERACTING PROTEIN INVOLVED IN CANCER - The present invention relates to a protein that is interacting with the minichromosome maintenance complex in eukaryotes. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of a protein, interacting with the minichromosome complex, and the gene encoding this protein in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cancer. | 09-22-2011 |
20130324438 | METAGENE EXPRESSION SIGNATURE FOR PROGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS - Described are gene expression signatures able to distinguish individuals having or suspected to have breast cancer with good clinical prognosis from individuals with poor clinical prognosis, based on ZEB2 transcriptional activity. Further described are kits and assays related to the prognosis and/or the change in prognosis of the individuals suffering from breast cancer. | 12-05-2013 |
Geert Cauwenbergh, Plainsboro, NJ US
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20100222403 | Micogel Topical Formulations - The present invention encompasses anhydrous micogel formulations containing miconazole and methods of use for the treatment of topical disorders including acne. | 09-02-2010 |
Geert Coorman, Kuurne BE
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20120265534 | Speech Enhancement Techniques on the Power Spectrum - The method provides a spectral speech description to be used for synthesis of a speech utterance, where at least one spectral envelope input representation is received. In one solution the improvement is made by manipulation an extremum, i.e. a peak or a valley, in the rapidly varying component of the spectral envelope representation. The rapidly varying component of the spectral envelope representation is manipulated to sharpen and/or accentuate extrema after which it is merged back with the slowly varying component or the spectral envelope input representation to create an enhanced spectral envelope final representation. In other solutions a complex spectrum envelope final representation is created with phase information derived from one of the group delay representation of a real spectral envelope input representation corresponding to a short-time speech signal and a transformed phase component of the discrete complex frequency domain input representation corresponding to the speech utterance. | 10-18-2012 |
Geert De Leersnyder, Wielsbeke BE
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20110237145 | FOAMS AND MOLDINGS OF SUPPORT MATERIALS COMPRISING FOAMABLE REACTIVE RESINS - Foams and moldings comprising foamed support materials selected from the group consisting of polyurethane resins, polyester resins, epoxides and also fiber nonwovens, woven materials and open-cell, two- and three-dimensional networks composed of mineral, animal, vegetable and chemical (natural/synthetic) fibers or mixtures thereof comprising melamine/formaldehyde resins as foamable reactive resin. | 09-29-2011 |
20110269864 | PRODUCING RESILIENT COMPRESSED FOAMED MATERIAL BASED ON MELAMINE-FORMALDEHYDE RESINS - The present invention relates to a process for producing resilient compressed foamed material based on melamine-formaldehyde resins, which comprises a melamine-formaldehyde precondensate being foamed and the soft, uncured melamine-formaldehyde foamed material being compressed and subsequently dried and optionally heat treated. | 11-03-2011 |
Geert De Peuter, Turnhout BE
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20090292720 | Service Model Flight Recorder - A method, system and medium for recording events in a system management environment is described. As system events are detected in an enterprise computing environment they are stored in a manner allowing them to be “replayed” either forward or reverse to assist a system administrator or other user to determine the chain of events that affected the enterprise. The system engineer and business process owner are therefore presented with pertinent information for monitoring, administrating and diagnosing system activities and their correlation to business services. | 11-26-2009 |
20110148880 | Smart Impact Views - A technique for allowing collapse or expansion of a multi-node subgraph of a directed acyclic graph is disclosed. The subgraph may be collapsed or expanded with a single user interaction, retaining the important service context information and relations, while minimizing information of lesser importance in the service model. | 06-23-2011 |
20110161928 | Method to Provide Transparent Process I/O Context on a Remote OS While Retaining Local Processing - Systems and methods are disclosed that implement a data collection infrastructure that supports both agent-based and agentless data collection. Existing data collection scripts may be used, whether agent-based or agentless, and new scripts may be created that include commands that may execute either locally or remotely, as desired. These scripts, while executed locally, may interact with either the local machine or another remote machine for performing data collection, corrective actions, or other desired functionality. An execution context defines whether commands executed by the script are to execute locally or remotely, and a context handler allows processing those commands either locally or remotely depending on the execution context, transparently to the script. Data generated by remote execution may be transported back to the local machine for manipulation locally, transparently to the script. | 06-30-2011 |
20110239275 | Centrally Managed Impersonation - Systems, methods and computer readable media for centrally managed impersonation are described. Examples include a system having a central server and a remote shell daemon running on a remote machine, wherein a trust relationship is established between the central server and the remote shell daemon. Examples also include a method wherein a user sends the management system a request to act upon a remote machine. The management system determines whether the user is authenticated for the requested action. Upon authentication, the management system identifies an impersonation policy based on user profile and the remote machine. The management system connects to the remote machine, impersonates an elevated privilege account if required, and executes the user action on the remote machine. | 09-29-2011 |
20120198049 | System and Method for Stateless, Fault Tolerance and Load Balanced Data Collection Using Overlay Namespaces - Systems, methods and computer readable media that provide stateless fault tolerance and load balanced data collection using overlay namespaces are described. A cluster is used. Each node of the cluster may be a monitoring system. A data provider process may run on each node in the cluster. Each node has an overlay namespace which comprises one or more links to namespaces on other nodes, and local viewpoints of those linked namespaces. When a node detects a resource waiting to be monitored, it queries other nodes to determine whether object creation for that resource is allowed. It creates an object only if no other node is creating or has created an object for that resource. A node may stop monitoring more resources if the load on the node reaches a specified threshold. The node may also stop monitoring a resource if it determines the load level on another node is at a predefined low level compared with its own load level. | 08-02-2012 |
20120259960 | Dynamic Self-Configuration of Heterogenous Monitoring Agent Networks - A centralized, policy-driven approach allows dynamic self-configuration and self-deployment of large scale, complex, heterogeneous monitoring agent networks. Such an approach resolves the scalability and manageability issues of manually configured conventional agents. Embodiments of the agents can be self-configuring using a dynamic, adaptive technique. An administrator can group hosts on which agents into groups that have similarly configured agents. | 10-11-2012 |
20130290527 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STATELESS, FAULT TOLERANCE AND LOAD BALANCED DATA COLLECTION USING OVERLAY NAMESPACES - A resource monitoring method may include receiving a request to perform a read operation on an object at a first monitoring node of a plurality of monitoring nodes, and determining whether or not a copy of the object is present in a namespace associated with the first monitoring node. The namespace may include an overlay namespace and a local namespace. The local namespace may identify objects being monitored by the first monitoring node. The overlay namespace may include local viewpoints for other monitoring nodes of the plurality of monitoring nodes. Each local viewpoint may identify one or more objects that are monitored by a respective other monitoring node. The method may further include performing, by the first monitoring node, the read operation on the object if the copy of the object is determined as present in the namespace associated with the first monitoring node. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290528 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STATELESS, FAULT TOLERANCE AND LOAD BALANCED DATA COLLECTION USING OVERLAY NAMESPACES - A resource monitoring method may include determining, at a first monitoring node, a load level for each monitoring node of a plurality of monitoring nodes including the first monitoring node and a second monitoring node based on a namespace associated with the first monitoring node. The namespace may include an overlay namespace and a local namespace. The local namespace may identify objects being monitored by the first monitoring node. The overlay namespace may include local viewpoints for other monitoring nodes of the plurality of monitoring nodes including the second monitoring node. Each local viewpoint may identify one or more objects that are monitored by a respective other monitoring node. The method may further include prohibiting the first monitoring node from instituting a new object creation request if the load level of the second monitoring node is lower than the load level of the first monitoring node. | 10-31-2013 |
Geert De Peuter, Turnout BE
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20090157712 | Dynamic Compression of Systems Management Data - A method, system, and medium for compressing systems management information in a historical data store. Dynamically determining the appropriate compression algorithm to apply based on the type of data being compressed and stored. As further input is received for any particular measurement, the appropriate compression algorithm will be automatically selected from the set of available compression algorithms or be defined by a user configuration parameter. The amount of historical data stored with the minimal amount of data loss is optimized by the system dynamically changing the compression algorithm used for the given input data over a particular time span. The system engineer is therefore presented with the pertinent information for monitoring, administrating and diagnosing system activities. | 06-18-2009 |
20090157723 | Impact Propagation in a Directed Acyclic Graph - A method, system and medium for efficiently propagating service impact data in a directed acyclic graph. One or more service components, impact rules and business rules will be grouped together into a directed acyclic graph and a related metadata array. Impact propagation uses related metadata array to minimize traversal of the graph. As nodes of the graph are updated to propagate impact data a determination is made as to when no further impact propagation is required and calculations are terminated without having to traverse the entire graph. This method will allow a system or business administrator to maintain real-time notification and visualization of, the impacted state of all objects in the graph. | 06-18-2009 |
20090157724 | Impact Propagation in a Directed Acyclic Graph Having Restricted Views - Service impact data is efficiently propagated in a directed acyclic graph with restricted views. One or more service components, impact rules and business rules are grouped together into a directed acyclic graph and a related metadata array. Impact propagation uses related metadata array to minimize traversal of the graph. As nodes of the graph are updated to propagate impact data, a determination is made as to when no further impact propagation is required. Subsequently, calculations are terminated without having to traverse the entire graph. This method allows a system or business administrator to view and receive real-time notification of the impacted state of all nodes in the graph that are available to their permitted view. Restricted views ensure that available service impact data is only displayed to end users having the proper authorization to view the underlying impact model data. | 06-18-2009 |
20090158192 | Dynamic Folding of Listed Items for Display - A list folding process dynamically groups items of a list into logically related visual folds to reduce the number of items to be displayed in a window of a computer screen. The process determines attributes of the items to be displayed and dynamically groups items together into a special group called a visual fold based on the attributes. The rules for folding items based on attributes can be defined by a particular user so that each view of the items may be different among users. As the attributes of each item change, the display of the items and visual folds may be automatically adjusted to reflect the current proper grouping. The folding process therefore allows a user to view the maximum amount of information in available display area of a computer screen window. | 06-18-2009 |
Geert Drieghe, Appelterre Eichern (ninove) BE
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20120114954 | METHOD OF MAKING AN ELASTOMERIC SKIN AND SKIN OBTAINED BY THAT METHOD - The present invention relates to a method of making an elastomeric skin ( | 05-10-2012 |
Geert Ekkelenkamp, Born NL
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20100024172 | PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF LARGE CRYSTAL PRODUCTS - The invention relates to a continuous process for preparing large crystal products of a crystalline product in a fluid bed crystallizer, said fluid bed crystallizer comprising a crystallization vessel and means for mechanically impacting of crystals; and connected to the crystallization vessel (i) a feed line; (ii) an external circulation circuit comprising means for determining properties of the slurry in the external circulation circuit and a heat exchanger; and (iii) a product withdrawal line, wherein—for any specific crystalline product and at any flow rate chosen in the external circulation circuit—the weight percentage of crystals of the crystalline product in the slurry in the external circulation circuit, ECCWPC, is controlled by said means for determining properties of the slurry within a specified and predetermined narrow range having a maximum and minimum value not more apart than at most 25% by weight and falling within the range of from 1 to 50% by weight. Preferably, the crystalline product is ammonium sulphate, and the ECCWPC is controlled within a range of from 3 to 20% by weight, preferably of from 5 to 15% by weight, more preferably of from 8 to 12% by weight. The product obtained may be further subjected to size classification by screening. | 02-04-2010 |
Geert Eneman, Heverlee BE
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20090283756 | SCALABLE QUANTUM WELL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A quantum well device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the device includes a quantum well region overlying a substrate, a gate region overlying a portion of the quantum well region, a source and drain region adjacent to the gate region. The quantum well region includes a buffer structure overlying the substrate and including semiconductor material having a first band gap, a channel structure overlying the buffer structure including a semiconductor material having a second band gap, and a barrier layer overlying the channel structure and including an un-doped semiconductor material having a third band gap. The first and third band gap are wider than the second band gap. Each of the source and drain region is self-aligned to the gate region and includes a semiconductor material having a doped region and a fourth band gap wider than the second band gap. | 11-19-2009 |
20110140087 | SCALABLE QUANTUM WELL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A quantum well device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the device includes a quantum well region overlying a substrate, a gate region overlying a portion of the quantum well region, a source and drain region adjacent to the gate region. The quantum well region includes a buffer structure overlying the substrate and including semiconductor material having a first band gap, a channel structure overlying the buffer structure including a semiconductor material having a second band gap, and a barrier layer overlying the channel structure and including an un-doped semiconductor material having a third band gap. The first and third band gap are wider than the second band gap. Each of the source and drain region is self-aligned to the gate region and includes a semiconductor material having a doped region and a fourth band gap wider than the second band gap. | 06-16-2011 |
Geert Fieremans, Boca Raton, FL US
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20080219265 | Method for tagging SIP contact headers while preserving the contact header format towards softswitches - A private communications network and method of managing calls in a private communications network. A Session Border Controller (SBC) listens for private network voice communications originating from private communications devices, e.g., Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) devices sending/receiving Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications such as SIP messages. The SBC assigns a unique port to each registering communications device and adds a path header with a single, common SBC port to the SIP register messages. A softswitch responds by adding a route header to identified voice communications. Thereafter, all identified voice communications pass through a single, common SBC port. | 09-11-2008 |
20090245497 | Telecommunications system, method of managing a telecommunications system for optimized bandwidth usage during conference calls and program product therefor - A telecommunications system, method of managing a telecommunications system and program product therefore. Telecommunications system branches are linked to a network and to each other in a wide area network (WAN). Each branch includes telecommunications devices and a media processor that supports a concurrent port for each local telecommunications device. A controller, e.g., at a data center, selects media processing resources to aggregate system media during conference calls for efficient bandwidth use. The controller may select resources based on user location, Call Admission Control (CAC) policy bandwidth usage, and availability of media resources and media processor ports. | 10-01-2009 |
20100034194 | Eliminating unreachable subscribers in voice-over-ip networks - A method detects an unreachable endpoint in a voice over IP network operating according to standard protocol. The endpoints include a first endpoint as a call originator and a second endpoint as a VoIP destination. The endpoints are connectable via a soft-switch. After each call, a check is performed to determine whether the second endpoint responded to the call. If the second endpoint did not respond to the call, a non-call related message found in the standard protocol is sent from the soft-switch to the second endpoint. If the second endpoint does not respond to the non-call related message, the second endpoint is deactivated so that further calls are not | 02-11-2010 |
20140016455 | METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A SURVIVABILITY GATEWAY SERVICE - A method and apparatus dynamically pair a user's communication devices with a personal survivability gateway. The gateway can support the establishment of communication services in case of a network failure between a site where the user's communication devices are located and the site that provides the user's communication services. Preferably, the survivability gateway is configured so that if a network failure occurs, the user does not experience service degradation, or at least significant service degradation. For instance, the user's inbound and outbound communications during such an outage may be routed through his personal survivability gateway and a survivability proxy to limit, if not eliminate such service degradation. | 01-16-2014 |
Geert Folkers, Sb Bruchterveld NL
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20110081621 | METAL BURNER MEMBRANE - The invention relates to a gas burner comprising a metal burner membrane having a base section ( | 04-07-2011 |
Geert Geertsma, Drachten NL
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20090071009 | SHAVING UNIT WITH HAIR GUIDES - A shaving unit has at least one cutter ( | 03-19-2009 |
Geert Goemaere, Schoten BE
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20100290477 | METHOD FOR ROUTING TRAFFIC IN A GATEWAY - The present invention concerns a gateway device comprising a first interface to a first network, a second interface to a second network, the getaway having an address on the second network, a router that is adapted to route traffic between the first network, the second network and the gateway, a tunneling module that is adapted to lease the address to a first device located on the first network, a host module for sending and receiving traffic through said router, and a tracking module that is adapted to enable the host module to communicate to the second network when the address is leased to the first device. | 11-18-2010 |
Geert Haarlemmer, Montbonnot Saint Martin FR
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20130125412 | Sludge Drying Method and Installation - This sludge drying device is characterised in that a gas entraining a mix of sludge and sand is recycled after drying ( | 05-23-2013 |
Geert Haentjens, Jebel Ali AE
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20120189785 | Grass Yarn - The invention relates to grass yarn for artificial grass coverings being a monofilament. These grass yarns can be provided with ridges to reduce light reflection. The grass yarns can also have a sickle shaped cross section for increased strength. The invention further relates to artificial grass covering comprising a plurality of grass yarns according to the invention. | 07-26-2012 |
Geert Hellings, Leuven BE
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20090283756 | SCALABLE QUANTUM WELL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A quantum well device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the device includes a quantum well region overlying a substrate, a gate region overlying a portion of the quantum well region, a source and drain region adjacent to the gate region. The quantum well region includes a buffer structure overlying the substrate and including semiconductor material having a first band gap, a channel structure overlying the buffer structure including a semiconductor material having a second band gap, and a barrier layer overlying the channel structure and including an un-doped semiconductor material having a third band gap. The first and third band gap are wider than the second band gap. Each of the source and drain region is self-aligned to the gate region and includes a semiconductor material having a doped region and a fourth band gap wider than the second band gap. | 11-19-2009 |
20110140087 | SCALABLE QUANTUM WELL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A quantum well device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the device includes a quantum well region overlying a substrate, a gate region overlying a portion of the quantum well region, a source and drain region adjacent to the gate region. The quantum well region includes a buffer structure overlying the substrate and including semiconductor material having a first band gap, a channel structure overlying the buffer structure including a semiconductor material having a second band gap, and a barrier layer overlying the channel structure and including an un-doped semiconductor material having a third band gap. The first and third band gap are wider than the second band gap. Each of the source and drain region is self-aligned to the gate region and includes a semiconductor material having a doped region and a fourth band gap wider than the second band gap. | 06-16-2011 |
Geert Hellings, Heverlee BE
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20120280326 | Method for Manufacturing a Hybrid MOSFET Device and Hybrid MOSFET Obtainable Thereby - Disclosed are methods for forming hybrid metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) and the hybrid MOSFETS thus obtained. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed that includes providing a first substrate comprising a first region and a second region, providing a second substrate comprising a second semiconductor layer and an insulating layer overlaying the second semiconductor layer, and direct substrate bonding the second substrate to the first substrate, thereby contacting the first region and the second region with the insulating layer. The method further includes selectively removing the second semiconductor layer and the insulating layer in the first region, thereby exposing the first semiconductor layer in the first region, forming a first gate stack of a first MOSFET on the exposed first semiconductor layer in the first region, and forming a second gate stack of a second MOSFET on the second semiconductor layer in the second region. | 11-08-2012 |
20130161588 | Implant Free Quantum Well Transistor, Method for Making Such an Implant Free Quantum Well Transistor and Use of Such an Implant Free Quantum Well Transistor - An implant free quantum well transistor wherein the doped region comprises an implant region having an increased concentration of dopants with respect to the concentration of dopants of adjacent regions of the substrate, the implant region being substantially positioned at a side of the quantum well region opposing the gate region. | 06-27-2013 |
20130181301 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FIELD-EFFECT SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE FOLLOWING A REPLACEMENT GATE PROCESS - A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes: forming a dummy gate over a substrate layer; forming first gate insulating spacers adjacent to sidewalls of the dummy gate and over the substrate layer, the first spacers having two sidewalls and two surface profiles where the sidewalls meet the substrate layer; forming a source and drain region using the surface profiles; forming second gate insulating spacers adjacent to the sidewalls of the first spacers and over the source and drain regions; removing the dummy gate and the first spacers, thereby forming a first recess; depositing a dielectric layer in the first recess along the side walls of the second spacers and over the substrate layer, thereby forming a second recess; and depositing a gate electrode in the second recess. | 07-18-2013 |
20140054547 | DEVICE WITH STRAINED LAYER FOR QUANTUM WELL CONFINEMENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF - The disclosed technology relates to transistors having a strained quantum well for carrier confinement, and a method for manufacturing thereof. In one aspect, a FinFET or a planar FET device comprises a semiconductor substrate, a strain-relaxed buffer layer comprising Ge formed on the semiconductor substrate, a channel layer formed on the strain-relaxed buffer layer, and a strained quantum barrier layer comprising SiGe interposed between and in contact with the strain-relaxed buffer layer and the channel layer. The compositions of the strain-relaxed buffer layer, the strained quantum barrier layer and the channel layer are chosen such that a band offset of the channel layer and a band offset of the strained quantum barrier layer have opposite signs with respect to the strain-relaxed buffer layer. | 02-27-2014 |
20140077332 | Band Engineered Semiconductor Device and Method for Manufacturing Thereof - The disclosure is related to a band engineered semiconductor device comprising a substrate, a protruding structure that is formed in a recess in the substrate and is extending above the recess having a buried portion and an extended portion, and wherein at least the extended portion comprises a semiconductor material having an inverted ‘V’ band gap profile with a band gap value increasing gradually from a first value at lateral edges of the structure to a second value, higher than the first value, in a center of the structure. The disclosure is also related to the method of manufacturing of such band engineered semiconductor device. | 03-20-2014 |
20140124894 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE COMPRISING A DIODE AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A DEVICE - The disclosed technology relates to a semiconductor device comprising a diode junction between two semiconductor regions of different doping types. In one aspect, the diode comprises a junction formed between an upper portion of an active area and a remainder of the active area, where the active area is defined in a substrate between two field dielectric regions. The upper portion is a portion of the active area that has a width smaller than a width of the active area itself. In another aspect, the semiconductor device is an electrostatic discharge protection device (ESD) comprising such a diode. In addition, the active area has a doping profile that exhibits a maximum value at the surface of the active area, and changes to a minimum value at a first depth, where the first depth can be greater in value than half of a depth of the upper portion. In another aspect, a method of fabrication the device does not require a separate ESD implant for lowering the holding voltage and can allow for a reduction in the number of processing steps as well as other devices comprising a diode junction. | 05-08-2014 |
20140138787 | Avalanche Photodetector Element - An avalanche photodetector element is disclosed for converting an optical signal to an electrical signal, comprising an input waveguide and a photodetector region, the photodetector region comprising at least one intrinsic region, at least one p-doped region and at least one n-doped region, the doped regions and the at least one intrinsic region forming at least one PIN-junction avalanche photodiode, the input waveguide and the photodetector region being arranged with respect to each other such that the optical signal conducted by the input waveguide is substantially conducted into the photodetector region to the PIN-junction avalanche photodiode, the PIN-junction avalanche photodiode converting the optical signal to an electrical signal, characterized in that the photodetector region comprises more than one p-doped region and/or n-doped region, whereby these p-doped regions and/or n-doped regions are physically arranged as an array. | 05-22-2014 |
Geert Houvenaghel, Heudreville-Sur-Eure FR
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20130318901 | Element Resistant to Air Transfers and Thermal and Hydric Transfers in the Field of Construction, Especially for Lightweight Walls or Lightweight Facades - An element is directed to the dry construction of lightweight walls, especially the construction of load-bearing lightweight façades or non-load-bearing lightweight façades, which do not contribute to the stability of the building. The element includes a panel based on a hydraulic binding agent and all or part of the face is coated with a polymer film obtained by polymerization under the action of radiation. The element also includes a structure, and a jointing component resistant to air transfers and thermal and hydric transfers. The element does not comprise any membranes that are resistant to air transfers and thermal and hydric transfers. | 12-05-2013 |
Geert Kalusche, Mannedorf CH
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20080219529 | Method of, and Apparatus and Computer Software for, Performing Image Processing - A computer-implemented method of performing image processing for images of biological objects includes: storing definitions of a plurality of descriptors; receiving image data relating to an image of a reference population of biological objects; receiving image data relating to an image of a target population of biological objects; processing the reference population image data to obtain a reference set of measurements, containing data for each of the descriptors; processing the target population image data to obtain a target set of measurements, containing data for each of the descriptors; and selecting a combination of the descriptors on the basis of comparing the reference set with the target set to define a preferred combination of the descriptors for use in identifying characteristics of a further population of biological objects which are similar to those of the target population. | 09-11-2008 |
20100046823 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING THE MOVEMENT OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS - This invention provides an automated system and method that allows a user to track the movement of an object, such as at least one cell amongst a plurality of cells as it moves from one point to another over time in order for the user to determine how the at least one cell functions. The user is able to track the movement of the at least one cell and determine if the at least one cell structure has changed, such as the at least one cell experiencing cell division or if two or more cells merge together. This user is able to optimally track the at least one cell to find an approximate location of at least one the cell as it moves in time and distance. Thus, this invention provides the user with a means to track cell movement to study the cell function. | 02-25-2010 |
20100128961 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATED ANALYSIS OF CELLULAR ASSAYS AND TISSUES - A method for providing an image of a biological sample is disclosed. The method includes: obtaining an image of at least one biological sample; positioning the image of the at least one biological sample; assessing the image of the at least one biological sample; automatically segmenting the image of the at least one biological sample; while simultaneously determining a region of interest of the at least one biological sample; responsive to obtaining the image of the at least one biological sample and a control parameter of the at least one biological sample; and receiving the region of interest and providing an indication of a location of the region of interest. | 05-27-2010 |
Geert Kerckhofs, Dilbeek BE
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20130221590 | ALIGNMENT TOOL - Alignment tool for positioning two close-fitting pieces of material together at an angle with respect to one another, that is equipped with a supporting section with which the alignment tool can rest on a first piece of material, and a table on which the second piece of material can be affixed at the aforementioned angle with respect to the first piece of material, whereby moreover the table is affixed movably on the supporting section to make one or more translation movements with respect to the supporting section, whereby the alignment tool is equipped with releasable securing elements. | 08-29-2013 |
Geert Langeries, Eindhoven NL
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20120133005 | COLLAPSED MODE CAPACITIVE SENSOR - A capacitive sensor is configured for collapsed mode, e.g. for measuring sound or pressure, wherein the moveable element is partitioned into smaller sections. The capacitive sensor provides increased signal to noise ratio. | 05-31-2012 |
Geert Machtelinck, Mortsel BE
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20080222541 | Method and User Interface For Managing and Displaying Solutions For Multiple Resources in an Appointment Scheduling System - A solution space is computed and stored which comprises for a given set of constraints all possible solutions for all available resources of a certain kind. Upon selection of a specific resource, the solution space is filtered to select all possible combinations containing the specific resource and the result of the filtering is displayed. | 09-11-2008 |
20090112679 | Appointment Scheduling Method and User Interface - An appointment scheduling method and associated user interface wherein the risk of errors is decreased by displaying in different linked screens identification data of the patient and/or resource to which an action to be performed in the scheduling procedure, pertains. | 04-30-2009 |
20090276277 | Optimized Appointment Scheduling Method - An appointment scheduling method wherein available time slots for an appointment are ranked according to the result of a balancing of importance factors adhered by an enterprise to weights associated with the available time slots such as efficiency of use of resources, urgency of examination, financial impact etc. | 11-05-2009 |
20090276278 | Method for Processing a Linked List of Time Segments - An appointment scheduling method and associated user interface wherein an overview of appointments of a patient, an overview of the agendas of involved resources and details on an instantiated appointment are displayed on a single screen permitting verification and confirmation of an instantiated appointment by the user. | 11-05-2009 |
20090313038 | Method for Processing a Link of Time Segments - A set of linked lists of time segments represent the actions of resources that are input of a time scheduling system. A system and method are described that operate on said linked list and that produce a solution that meets the constraints imposed by the actions of said resources. The method is described in the context of appointment scheduling systems for medical institutions, where appointments need to be scheduled for patients, taking into account a multitude of constraints such as the availability of staff, equipment, facilities and of the patient himself . | 12-17-2009 |
Geert Maesmans, Herent BE
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20090110802 | METHOD FOR PREPARING PLASTICISED WHEAT GLUTEN COMPOSITIONS FOR PETFOOD AND PET TREAT APPLICATIONS - A method for manufacturing plasticised gluten compositions for pet food and pet treat applications, the method comprising the steps of: mixing at least gluten and a plasticiser wherein the mixing equipment is set to a value below 500C and the SME (Specific Mechanical Energy) applied to the mix is less than 600 kj/kg, wherein the gluten content is between 20 and 85% by weight wherein the plasticiser content is less than 40% by weight. The invention also relates to the use of plasticised gluten for the manufacture of a chewy pet food having a high breaking force. | 04-30-2009 |
Geert Milis, Testelt BE
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20120138514 | Sorting apparatus - A sorting apparatus is described and which includes an inspection station; a multiplicity of electromagnetic radiation emitters and detectors; an optical filter which is positioned in front of the electromagnetic radiation detectors, and which passes electromagnetic radiation having a given polarization; an ejector assembly positioned downstream from the inspection station for removing defective objects of interest which are identified; and a computer/controller for selectively energizing the electromagnetic radiation emitter, and detector, and rendering the ejector assembly operational to remove defective objects of interest, from a stream of objects of interest which have passed through an inspection station. | 06-07-2012 |
Geert Morthier, Gent BE
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20110222856 | All-Optical 2R Regeneration - A method is provided for all-optical regeneration of intensity modulated optical signals. A DFB laser diode is selected such that it has a gain bandwidth comprising the signal wavelength, the signal wavelength being outside the stopband of the DFB laser diode. Furthermore, the DFB laser diode is selected such that it can have a bistable amplification characteristic for the signal wavelength showing a hysteresis with an ascending branch and a descending branch, the ascending branch located at a higher input power level than the descending branch. The DFB laser diode is driven such that it operates in the bistable amplification regime, the descending branch of the hysteresis curve located at an input power level above the lower power level of the optical signal pulses and the ascending branch of the hysteresis curve located at an input power level below the upper power level of the optical signal pulses. | 09-15-2011 |
20120320939 | LASER LIGHT COUPLING INTO SOI CMOS PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A hybrid laser for generating radiation includes an optical passive material and an optical active material. The laser includes a first optical waveguide and optical laser components with reflectors in the optical passive material. The first optical waveguide is adapted for coupling out radiation from the hybrid laser. The laser also includes a second optical waveguide defined in the optical active material. The optical laser components include reflectors defining a cavity and furthermore are adapted for providing laser cavity confinement in the first optical waveguide and the second optical waveguide. The second optical waveguide thereby is positioned at least partly over the first optical waveguide so that an evanescent coupling interface is defined between the second optical waveguide and the first optical waveguide and the evanescent coupling interface is positioned within the laser cavity. | 12-20-2012 |
Geert Nyhuis, Gommiswald CH
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20110198284 | METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER CONTAINING AMMONIA - A method for treating wastewater containing ammonium in a de-ammonifying activated-sludge system includes converting a portion of the ammonium into nitrite using aerobically oxidizing bacteria and converting another portion of the ammonium and the nitrite into elementary nitrogen using anaerobically oxidizing bacteria so as to generate a surplus sludge. The surplus sludge is removed from the waste water and separated into a heavy phase including primarily anaerobic ammonium-oxidizing bacteria and a light phase. The heavy phase is collected and/or returned to the system. | 08-18-2011 |
20130001160 | METHOD FOR THE BIOLOGICAL PURIFICATION OF AMMONIUM-CONTAINING WASTEWATER - A method for the biological purification of ammonium-containing wastewater. The wastewater is purified in an aeration tank in which a low oxygen concentration of less than 1.0 mg/l is set so as to first convert, using aerobically oxidizing bacteria, ammonium contained in the wastewater to nitrite and then to convert, using anaerobically oxidizing bacteria, ammonium and nitrite to elemental nitrogen. At least a part of surplus sludge formed in the aeration tank is separated into a heavy sludge phase and a light sludge phase. The light sludge phase is fed as surplus sludge to a sludge digestion. Sludge water that is separated off from the sludge in a sludge dewatering is fed to a deammonifying tank. Nitrogen compounds in the sludge water are converted, by deammonification in the deammonifying tank, to elemental nitrogen. Surplus sludge formed in the deammonifying tank is fed to the aeration tank. | 01-03-2013 |
20140144836 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT USING GRAVIMETRIC SELECTION - A method and a system for selecting and retaining solids with superior settling characteristics, the method comprising feeding wastewater to an input of a processor that carries out a treatment process on the wastewater, outputting processed wastewater at an output of the processor, feeding the processed wastewater to an input of a gravimetric selector that selects solids with superior settling characteristics, and outputting a recycle stream at a first output of the gravimetric selector back to the processor. | 05-29-2014 |
20140305867 | METHOD AND INSTALLATION FOR TREATING WASTEWATER CONTAINING AMMONIA - A method and installation for treating wastewater containing ammonia includes feeding activated sludge from an aeration tank into a hydrocyclone. The sludge is separated into a specifically heavy fraction containing mostly anaerobic ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (anammox) and a specifically light fraction containing mostly aerobic oxidizing bacteria (AOB), which are returned to the aeration tank. The hydrocyclone includes a roughened inner wall surface for at least partially removing an organic or inorganic cover layer disposed on the anaerobic ammonium-oxidizing bacteria (anammox). | 10-16-2014 |
Geert Raes, Sint-Genesius-Rode BE
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20100184031 | NOVEL ADIPOCYTOKINE VISFATIN/PBEF1 IS AN APOPTOSIS ASSOCIATED FACTOR INDUCED IN MONOCYTES DURING IN VIVO HIV-1 INFECTION - The present invention relates to the use of monocyte markers for diagnostic, prognostic or theranostic applications during diseases and syndromes caused by HIV infection. More specifically, it relates to a method comprising isolation of monocytes and determining gene expression, preferably PBEF1 gene expression. The method is useful to determine the evolution of the disease or can be used to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment. | 07-22-2010 |
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Geert Roebroeks, Delft NL
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20140116236 | Blast and Fragment Resistant Wall Sections Used Inside Structures Like Ships - A protective wall for use in a structure such as a ship comprises a first and second metal layer, with an armor plate in between and layers of elastomeric material between the armor plate and the first and second metal layer respectively. The first and second metal layer having a higher ductility than the armor plate, the armor plate being mounted between the first and second metal layer in a way that allows the first and second metal layers to stretch relative to armor steel plate at least in response to forces resulting from impact by fragments from an explosion. When an explosion occurs in a space bounded by the protective wall, the first and second metal layer deflect under the pressure pulses due to blasts, stretching relative to the armor plate. The armor plate blocks high speed fragments. The elastomeric material has a double function: it increases the resistance of the armor plate to fragments and it allows for separation of the armor plate from the first and second metal layer, allowing them to stretch. | 05-01-2014 |
Geert Rombaut, Berlare BE
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20110200704 | METHOD FOR TREATING ARTEMIA CYSTS - Cysts, in particular | 08-18-2011 |
Geert Schelkens, Wetteren BE
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Geert Schrijen, Eindhoven NL
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20100154484 | RFID TAG - A radio frequency identification, RHD, device ( | 06-24-2010 |
Geert Sesink, Ka Heeze NL
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20100140083 | Dual Magnetron Sputtering Power Supply And Magnetron Sputtering Apparatus - A dual magnetron sputtering power supply for use with a magnetron sputtering apparatus having at least first and second sputtering cathodes for operation in the dual magnetron sputtering mode, there being a means for supplying a flow of reactive gas to each of said first ( | 06-10-2010 |
Geert Seuren, Roggel NL
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20110148445 | Testing Circuit and Method - A test interface circuit operates with different types of core circuits. As consistent with various embodiments, the test interface circuit includes a test input register (TIR) configured to select an operating mode and a plurality of test point registers (TPRs). Each TPR is configured to control signals passed from the input port to a mixed-signal core circuit, responsive to the received test input signals and the operating mode selected by a TIR. In a static mode, each TPR provides serial access to digital inputs and outputs of a mixed-signal core circuit. In a bypass mode, each TPR bypasses TPR slices to preserve test time in response to the TPR being chained to other ones of the TPRs during integration of at least two mixed-signal cores. | 06-23-2011 |
Geert Silversmit, Assebrock BE
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20090242836 | X-RAY IMAGING PHOTOSTIMULABLE PHOSPHOR SCREEN OR PANEL - In a method of preparing a phosphor or scintillator layer to become deposited on a support, a vapor depositing step is applied from a crucible unit by heating as phosphor precursor raw materials present in said crucible, a Cs(X,X′) matrix compound and an activator or dopant precursor compound, wherein said crucible unit comprises at least a bottom and surrounding side walls as a container for phosphor precursor raw materials present in said crucible in liquefied form after heating said crucible, and wherein said Cs(X,X′) matrix compound has a higher vapor pressure than said activator or dopant precursor compound, said method comprising a step of providing said activator or dopant compound in form of a precursor raw material represented by the formula Cs | 10-01-2009 |
Geert Snellings, Sint-Lievens-Houten BE
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20110251333 | Polypropylene Prepared with a Single-Site Catalyst and Poly(hydroxyl carboxylic acid) Blends - A resin composition comprising at least 0.1% by weight of poly(hydroxy carboxylic acid) and at least 50% by weight of polypropylene prepared with a single-site catalyst, preferably with a metallocene catalyst. | 10-13-2011 |
Geert Snellings, Sint-Lievens-Houtem BE
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20110124798 | Heterophasic Propylene Copolymer with Improved Creep Behavior - The present invention concerns heterophasic propylene copolymers, comprising a propylene homopolymer (PPH) and an ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR), having a very broad molecular weight distribution, a well-defined total ethylene content and a specific intrinsic viscosities of the ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR). The invention further concerns the process to produce such heterophasic propylene copolymers. The heterophasic propylene copolymers of the present invention are particularly suited for pails, pallets, IBCs and crates. In particular, the heterophasic propylene copolymers of the present invention are characterized by an improved resistance to creep. | 05-26-2011 |
20130035466 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SKIN LAYER OF A FLEXIBLE, ELASTOMERIC, THERMOSET, PHASE-SEPARATED POLYURETHANE MATERIAL - The thermoset, phase-separated polyurethane material of the flexible skin layer is produced from a reactive mixture which is made of one or more isocyanate compounds and isocyanate reactive compounds which comprise one or more polyol compounds, flexibilisers, chain extenders and/or crosslinkers and amine-initiators. Apart from at least one crosslinking amine-initiator, these amine-initiators further comprise at least one extender amine-initiator which has a functionality of 2 and a molecular weight of less than 300 and which corresponds to formula (I) | 02-07-2013 |
20130225707 | Articles Formed From Polypropylene Prepared with a Single-Site Catalyst and Poly(hydroxyl carboxylic acid) Blends - A resin composition comprising at least 0.1% by weight of poly(hydroxy carboxylic acid) and at least 50% by weight of polypropylene prepared with a single-site catalyst, preferably with a metallocene catalyst. | 08-29-2013 |
Geert Spincemaille, Zwevegem BE
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20100275279 | Selecting animals for parentally imprinted traits - Described are methods for selecting a domestic animal having desired genotypic properties, the methods comprising testing the animal for the presence of a parentally imprinted quantitative trait locus (QTL). The invention further relates to the use of an isolated and/or recombinant nucleic acid comprising a QTL or functional fragment derived therefrom to select a breeding animal or animal destined for slaughter having desired genotypic or potential phenotypic properties. In particular, the properties are related to muscle mass, fat deposition, sow prolificacy, and/or sow longevity. | 10-28-2010 |
Geert Trooskens, Sart-Tilman BE
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20110117551 | DETECTION AND PROGNOSIS OF LUNG CANCER - Methods and tools are provided for detecting and predicting lung cancer. The methods and tools are based on epigenetic modification due to methylation of genes in lung cancer or pre-lung cancer. The tools can be assembled into kits or can be used seperately. Genes found to be epigentically silenced in association with lung cancer include ACSL6, ALS2CL, APC2, ART-S1, BEX1, BMP7, BNIP3, CBR3, CD248, CD44, CHD5, DLK1, DPYSL4, DSC2, EDNRB, EPB41L3, EPHB6, ERBB3, FBLN2, FBN2, FOXL2, GNAS, GSTP1, HS3ST2, HPN, IGFBP7, IRF7, JAM3, LOX, LY6D, LY6K, MACF1, MCAM, NCBP1, NEFH, NID2, PCDHB15, PCDHGA12, PFKP, PGRMC1, PHACTR3, PHKA2, POMC, PRKCA, PSEN1, RASSF1A, RASSF2, RBP1, RRAD, SFRP1, SGK, SOD3, SOX17, SULF2, TIMP3, TJP2, TRPV2, UCHL1, WDR69, ZFP42, ZNF442, and ZNF655. | 05-19-2011 |
Geert Vandenhoudt, Kessel-Lo BE
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20140043622 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING THE POSITION AND MOVEMENT OF AN OBJECT - The disclosure relates to a system for measuring the position of an object in a measurement volume, including: an optical angular measurement device, disposed with static optics, configured for measurement of the an azimuth and elevation angle of the object in the measurement volume with respect to the optical angular measurement device, a range measurement device, disposed with static component, configured for measurement of the range of the object in the measurement volume. It further relates to a use of the system and a measurement method. | 02-13-2014 |
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Geert Vandensande, Berbroek BE
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20100283473 | MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system for monitoring a voltage of a battery cell or a battery stack. A first monitoring unit has a first plurality of battery monitoring nodes, first and second data ports, a first supply port switchably coupled to the first plurality of battery monitoring nodes, a second supply port switchably coupled to the first plurality of battery monitoring nodes, and a third supply port. A controller is connected to the first monitoring unit. Alternatively, a reference voltage may be connected to the controller or it may be connected to the first monitoring unit. | 11-11-2010 |
Geert Van Der Auwera, San Diego, CA US
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20120082224 | INTRA SMOOTHING FILTER FOR VIDEO CODING - This disclosure relates to techniques for reducing the amount of additional data encoded with a block encoded using intra-predictive coding. Particularly, the techniques provide apparatus and methods of applying a smoothing filter to prediction samples used in intra-predictive coding. For example, in fixed mode-dependent intra-predictive coding, a video encoder may determine the type of smoothing filter applied to prediction samples based on block size and intra-prediction mode combination associated with the current block, where the combination is used to look up a filter in a first filter table. In adaptive mode-dependent intra-predictive coding, the encoder uses two filters, one from the first filter table and another from a second filter table, applies both filters, and determines which yields better results. When the second filter table filter yields better results, the encoder encodes a filtering indication. When a filter from the first filter table is used, no filtering indication is encoded. | 04-05-2012 |
20120287988 | OFFSET TYPE AND COEFFICIENTS SIGNALING METHOD FOR SAMPLE ADAPTIVE OFFSET - This disclosure describes techniques for performing sample adaptive offset signaling and coding in a video coding process. Techniques of the disclosure include both a merge-based and prediction-based signaling process for sample adaptive offset information (i.e., offset values and offset type). The techniques includes determining offset information for a current partition, comparing the offset information of the current partition with offset information of one or more neighbor partitions, coding a merge instruction in the case that the offset information of one of the one or more neighbor partitions is the same as the offset information of the current partition, and coding one of a plurality of prediction instructions in the case that the offset information of the one or more neighbor partitions is not the same as the offset information of the current partition. | 11-15-2012 |
20120287994 | FILTERING BLOCKINESS ARTIFACTS FOR VIDEO CODING - In one example, an apparatus for coding video data includes a video coder configured to determine a first prediction mode for a first block of video data and a second prediction mode for a second block of video data, wherein the first block and the second block share a common edge, decode the first block using the first prediction mode and the second block using the second prediction mode, and determine whether to deblock the common edge between the first block and the second block based at least in part on whether at least one of the first prediction mode and the second prediction mode comprises short distance intra-prediction (SDIP). | 11-15-2012 |
20130022107 | DEBLOCKING OF NON-SQUARE BLOCKS FOR VIDEO CODING - In one example, a video coding device is configured to decode a first block of video data and a second block of video data, wherein the first block and the second block share a common edge, and determine whether to deblock the common edge between the first block and the second block based at least in part on whether at least one of the first block and the second block is non-square. Non-square blocks of video data may comprise, for example, partitions (e.g., prediction units or transform units) resulting from asymmetric motion partitioning, non-square transforms for symmetric motion partitioning, or other quadtree transform splitting procedures. The video coding device may apply adapted deblocking decision functions and/or adapted deblocking filters to the common edge when either or both of the blocks is non-square. | 01-24-2013 |
20130044809 | APPLYING PARTITION-BASED FILTERS - In general, techniques are described for applying partition-based filters when coding video data. A device comprising at least one processor may be configured to implement the techniques. The processor selects a filter to apply near a boundary of a first portion of the video data and determines at least one of the plurality of filter coefficients of the selected filter for which the video data will not be available to be filtered. Based on the determination, the processor determines a partial filter that does not include the at least one of the plurality of filter coefficients for which the video data will not be available to be filtered. The processor renormalizes the plurality of filter coefficients included within the partial filter and applies the renormalized partial filter near the boundary of the first portion of the video data to generate a filtered first portion of the video data. | 02-21-2013 |
20130094572 | PERFORMING TRANSFORM DEPENDENT DE-BLOCKING FILTERING - In general, techniques are described for performing transform dependent de-blocking filtering, which may be implemented by a video encoding device. The video encoding device may apply a transform to a video data block to generate a block of transform coefficients, apply a quantization parameter to quantize the transform coefficients and reconstruct the block of video data from the quantized transform coefficients. The video encoding device may further determine at least one offset used in controlling de-blocking filtering based on the size of the applied transform, and perform de-blocking filtering on the reconstructed block of video data based on the determined offset. Additionally, the video encoder may specify a flag in a picture parameter set (PPS) that indicates whether the offset is specified in one or both of the PPS and a header of an independently decodable unit. | 04-18-2013 |
20130101024 | DETERMINING BOUNDARY STRENGTH VALUES FOR DEBLOCKING FILTERING FOR VIDEO CODING - A video coder associates a first boundary strength value with an edge in response to determining that a first video block or a second video block is associated with an intra-predicted coding unit (CU), where the edge occurs at a boundary between the first video block and the second video block. The video coder may associate a second or a third boundary strength value with the edge when neither the first video block nor the second video block is associated with an intra-predicted CU. The video coder may apply one or more deblocking filters to samples associated with the edge when the edge is associated with the first boundary strength value or the second boundary strength value. The third boundary strength value indicates that the deblocking filters are turned off for the samples associated with the edge. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101025 | INTRA PULSE CODE MODULATION (IPCM) AND LOSSLESS CODING MODE DEBLOCKING FOR VIDEO CODING - Techniques for coding video data include coding a plurality of blocks of video data, wherein at least one block of the plurality of blocks of video data is coded using a coding mode that is one of an intra pulse code modulation (IPCM) coding mode and a lossless coding mode. In some examples, the lossless coding mode may use prediction. The techniques further include assigning a non-zero quantization parameter (QP) value for the at least one block coded using the coding mode. The techniques also include performing deblocking filtering on one or more of the plurality of blocks of video data based on the coding mode used to code the at least one block and the assigned non-zero QP value for the at least one block. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101031 | DETERMINING QUANTIZATION PARAMETERS FOR DEBLOCKING FILTERING FOR VIDEO CODING - A video coder determines a deblocking quantization parameter (QP) value based on at least one of a first QP value and a second QP value. Subsequently, the video coder applies a deblocking filter that is based on the deblocking filter to an edge associated with a first video block. The edge occurs at a boundary between the first video block and a second video block. The first video block is associated with a current coding unit (CU) and the second video block is associated with a neighboring CU. The current CU is included in a first quantization group and the neighboring CU is included in a second quantization group. The first QP value is defined for the first quantization group. The second QP value is defined for the second quantization group. | 04-25-2013 |
20130114708 | SECONDARY BOUNDARY FILTERING FOR VIDEO CODING - In one example, a video coding device is configured to intra-predict a block of video data, using values of pixels along a primary boundary of the block, to form a predicted block, determine whether to filter the predicted block using data of a secondary boundary of the block, and filter the predicted block using data of the secondary boundary in response to determining to filter the predicted block. The video coding device may determine whether to filter the predicted block based on a comparison of a Laplacian value or a gradient difference value to a threshold. The determination of whether to filter the predicted block may be based at least in part on a boundary relationship, e.g., the relationship of one boundary to another, or of a boundary to pixel values of the predicted block. | 05-09-2013 |
20130170562 | DEBLOCKING DECISION FUNCTIONS FOR VIDEO CODING - In one example, a video coding device is configured to decode four blocks of video data, wherein the four blocks are non-overlapping and share one common point such that four edge segments are formed by the four blocks, for each of the four edge segments, determine whether to deblock the respective edge segment based on a first analysis of at least one line of pixels that is perpendicular to the respective edge segment and that intersects the respective edge segment, for each of the four edge segments that was determined to be deblocked, determine whether to apply a strong filter or a weak filter to the respective edge segment based on a second analysis of the at least one line of pixels for the respective edge, and deblock the four edge segments based on the determinations. | 07-04-2013 |
20130188733 | SIGNALING OF DEBLOCKING FILTER PARAMETERS IN VIDEO CODING - This disclosure describes techniques for signaling deblocking filter parameters for a current slice of video data with reduced bitstream overhead. Deblocking filter parameters may be coded in one or more of a picture layer parameter set and a slice header. The techniques reduce a number of bits used to signal the deblocking filter parameters by coding a first syntax element that indicates whether deblocking filter parameters are present in both the picture layer parameter set and the slice header, and only coding a second syntax element in the slice header when both sets of deblocking filter parameters are present. Coding the second syntax element is eliminated when deblocking filter parameters are present in only one of the picture layer parameter set or the slice header. The second syntax element indicates which set of deblocking filter parameters to use to define a deblocking filter applied to a current slice. | 07-25-2013 |
20130188744 | DEBLOCKING CHROMA DATA FOR VIDEO CODING - A video coding device is configured to obtain an array of sample values. The sample values may be formatted according to a 4:2:0, 4:2:2, or 4:4:4 chroma format. The video coding device determines whether to apply a first filter to rows of chroma sample values associated with defined horizontal edges within the array. The video coding device determines whether to apply a second filter to columns of chroma sample values associated with defined vertical edges. The horizontal and vertical edges may be separated by a number of chroma samples according to a deblocking grid. | 07-25-2013 |
20130259120 | QUANTIZATION MATRIX AND DEBLOCKING FILTER ADJUSTMENTS FOR VIDEO CODING - A device may include a video coder configured to determine an equivalent quantization parameter (QP) for a decoded block of video data using a quantization matrix for the decoded block of video data, determine deblocking parameters based on the determined equivalent QP, and deblock an edge of the decoded block based on the determined deblocking parameters. In particular, the video coder may determine equivalent QPs for two neighboring blocks defining a common edge, and deblock the common edge based on the equivalent QPs. The video coder may determine deblocking parameters, such as β and t | 10-03-2013 |
20130259141 | CHROMA SLICE-LEVEL QP OFFSET AND DEBLOCKING - In one example, an apparatus for processing video data comprises a video coder configured to, for each of the one or more chrominance components, calculate a chrominance quantization parameter for a common edge between two blocks of video data based on a first luminance quantization parameter for the first block of video data, a second luminance quantization parameter for the second block of video data, and a chrominance quantization parameter offset value for the chrominance component. The video coder is further configured to determine a strength for a deblocking filter for the common edge based on the chrominance quantization parameter for the chrominance component, and apply the deblocking filter according to the determined strength to deblock the common edge. | 10-03-2013 |
20130271566 | VIEW SYNTHESIS MODE FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL VIDEO CODING - A video encoder signals, in a bitstream, a syntax element that indicates whether a current video unit is predicted from a VSP picture. The current video unit is a macroblock or a macroblock partition. The video encoder determines, based at least in part on whether the current video unit is predicted from the VSP picture, whether to signal, in the bitstream, motion information for the current video unit. A video decoder decodes the syntax element from the bitstream and determines, based at least in part on the syntax element, whether the bitstream includes the motion information. | 10-17-2013 |
20130272425 | BETA OFFSET CONTROL FOR DEBLOCKING FILTERS IN VIDEO CODING - Techniques are described for providing continuous control of a deblocking filter for a video block using a beta offset parameter. Deblocking filters are defined based on one or more deblocking decisions. Conventionally, a quantization parameter and a beta offset parameter are used to identify a beta parameter (“β”) value that determines threshold values of the deblocking decisions. The value of the beta offset parameter results in a change or increment of the β value. For small increments of the β value, rounding of the threshold values may result in no change and discontinuous control of the deblocking decisions. The techniques include calculating at least one deblocking decision for the deblocking filter according to a threshold value that has been modified based on a multiplier value of the beta offset parameter. The multiplier value applied to the beta offset parameter causes an integer change in the modified threshold value. | 10-17-2013 |
20130294524 | TRANSFORM SKIPPING AND LOSSLESS CODING UNIFICATION - An example method includes determining whether an encoded block of residual video data was encoded losslessly in accordance with a lossless coding mode, based on whether transform operations were skipped during encoding of the block of residual video data, and if the block of residual video data was encoded losslessly, then decoding the encoded block of residual video data according to the lossless coding mode to form a reconstructed block of residual video data, where decoding the encoded block of residual data comprises bypassing quantization and sign hiding while decoding the encoded block of residual video data, and bypassing all loop filters with respect to the reconstructed block of residual video data. | 11-07-2013 |
20130336395 | UNIFICATION OF SIGNALING LOSSLESS CODING MODE AND PULSE CODE MODULATION (PCM) MODE IN VIDEO CODING - Techniques described herein are related to harmonizing the signaling of coding modes and filtering in video coding. In one example, a method of decoding video data is provided that includes decoding a first syntax element to determine whether PCM coding mode is used for one or more video blocks, wherein the PCM coding mode refers to a mode that codes pixel values as PCM samples. The method further includes decoding a second syntax element to determine whether in-loop filtering is applied to the one or more video blocks. Responsive to the first syntax element indicating that the PCM coding mode is used, the method further includes applying in-loop filtering to the one or more video blocks based at least in part on the second syntax element and decoding the one or more video blocks based at least in part on the first and second syntax elements. | 12-19-2013 |
20130343464 | TRANSFORM SKIP MODE - A device for coding video data includes a video coder configured to: determine for a chroma transform block (TB) a sub-sampling format for the chroma TB; based on the sub-sampling format for the chroma TB, identify one or more corresponding luma TBs; determine, for each of the one or more corresponding luma TBs, if the corresponding luma TB is coded using a transform skip mode; and, based on a number of the one or more corresponding luma TBs coded using the transform skip mode being greater than or equal to a threshold value, determine that the chroma TB is coded in the transform skip mode. | 12-26-2013 |
20140079135 | PERFORMING QUANTIZATION TO FACILITATE DEBLOCKING FILTERING - A method of encoding video data includes encoding a quantization parameter delta value in a coding unit (CU) of the video data before coding a version of a block of the CU in a bitstream so as to facilitate deblocking filtering. Coding the quantization parameter delta value may comprise coding the quantization parameter delta value based on the value of a no_residual_syntax flag that indicates whether no blocks of the CU have residual transform coefficients. | 03-20-2014 |
20140169483 | DEBLOCKING FILTER WITH REDUCED LINE BUFFER - An apparatus configured to filter video information according to certain aspects includes a memory unit and a processor in communication with the memory unit. The memory unit stores video information comprising at least two adjacent video blocks, each video block comprising a plurality of video samples, and each video sample having a bit depth. The processor determines a filtered video sample based at least in part on a video sample and an adjustment value. The processor determines the adjustment value at least in part from an input with a limited bit depth. The input is determined from a set of one or more video samples, and its bit depth is limited such that it is less than the bit depth of the one or more video samples. | 06-19-2014 |
20140185664 | INTER-LAYER PREDICTION USING SAMPLE-ADAPTIVE ADJUSTMENTS FOR BIT DEPTH SCALABLE VIDEO CODING - An apparatus for coding video data according to certain aspects includes a memory unit and a processor in communication with the memory unit. The memory unit stores video data. The video data may include a base layer comprising samples with a lower bit depth and an enhancement layer comprising samples with a higher bit depth. The processor predicts the values of samples in the enhancement layer based on the values of samples in the base layer. The prediction performed by the processor includes applying a preliminary mapping to the base layer samples to obtain preliminary predictions, and then applying adaptive adjustments to the preliminary predictions to obtain refined predictions. Parameters used for the adaptive adjustments may depend on the values and distribution of base layer samples. The processor may encode or decode the video data. | 07-03-2014 |
20140192892 | BLOCKINESS METRIC FOR LARGE HEVC BLOCK ARTIFACTS - In one example, a method for encoding video data includes determining a first value for a line of a first plurality of lines, wherein the first plurality of lines are perpendicular to a first edge of a block of the video data; in response to determining that the value satisfies at least one threshold: determining a second value for the line of the first plurality of lines; and determining a second value for a line of a second plurality of lines, wherein the second plurality of lines are perpendicular to a second edge of the block of video data; determining, based on the second value for the line of the first plurality of lines and the second value for the line of the second plurality of lines, an average value; and determining, based on the average value, whether or not to encode one or more deblocking parameter offsets. | 07-10-2014 |
20140241417 | OFFSET TYPE AND COEFFICIENTS SIGNALING METHOD FOR SAMPLE ADAPTIVE OFFSET - This disclosure describes techniques for performing sample adaptive offset signaling and coding in a video coding process. Techniques of the disclosure include both a merge-based and prediction-based signaling process for sample adaptive offset information (i.e., offset values and offset type). The techniques includes determining offset information for a current partition, comparing the offset information of the current partition with offset information of one or more neighbor partitions, coding a merge instruction in the case that the offset information of one of the one or more neighbor partitions is the same as the offset information of the current partition, and coding one of a plurality of prediction instructions in the case that the offset information of the one or more neighbor partitions is not the same as the offset information of the current partition. | 08-28-2014 |
20140369404 | SIGNALING OF DEBLOCKING FILTER PARAMETERS IN VIDEO CODING - This disclosure describes techniques for signaling deblocking filter parameters for a current slice of video data with reduced bitstream overhead. Deblocking filter parameters may be coded in one or more of a picture layer parameter set and a slice header. The techniques reduce a number of bits used to signal the deblocking filter parameters by coding a first syntax element that indicates whether deblocking filter parameters are present in both the picture layer parameter set and the slice header, and only coding a second syntax element in the slice header when both sets of deblocking filter parameters are present. Coding the second syntax element is eliminated when deblocking filter parameters are present in only one of the picture layer parameter set or the slice header. The second syntax element indicates which set of deblocking filter parameters to use to define a deblocking filter applied to a current slice. | 12-18-2014 |
20150085935 | SUB-PREDICTION UNIT (PU) BASED TEMPORAL MOTION VECTOR PREDICTION IN HEVC AND SUB-PU DESIGN IN 3D-HEVC - Techniques are described for sub-prediction unit (PU) based motion prediction for video coding in HEVC and 3D-HEVC. In one example, the techniques include an advanced temporal motion vector prediction (TMVP) mode to predict sub-PUs of a PU in single layer coding for which motion vector refinement may be allowed. The advanced TMVP mode includes determining motion vectors for the PU in at least two stages to derive motion information for the PU that includes different motion vectors and reference indices for each of the sub-PUs of the PU. In another example, the techniques include storing separate motion information derived for each sub-PU of a current PU predicted using a sub-PU backward view synthesis prediction (BVSP) mode even after motion compensation is performed. The additional motion information stored for the current PU may be used to predict subsequent PUs for which the current PU is a neighboring block. | 03-26-2015 |
Geert Vanderheijden, Haaren NL
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Geert Van Genechten, Vorselaar BE
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20140061194 | LOCKING SYSTEM FOR ENCLOSURES - A locking system for an enclosure ( | 03-06-2014 |
Geert Van Genechten, Wiekevorst BE
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20110311189 | INSERT FOR AN OPTICAL FIBER ASSEMBLY AND OPTICAL FIBER ASSEMBLY USING SUCH AN INSERT - The present invention relates to an insert for an optical fiber assembly reliably retaining an optical cable by preventing an axial and rotational movement thereof and further to an optical fiber assembly using such an insert. The insert is provided for guiding a part of the optical cable ( | 12-22-2011 |
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Geert Van Houcke, Aalst BE
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20090324941 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FLEXIBLE COMPOSITE ELASTOMERIC POLYURETHANE SKIN - The present invention relates to a method for producing a flexible elastomeric composite polyurethane skin comprising a first and a second flexible polyurethane layer obtained by spraying a first and a second polyurethane reaction mixture onto one another. The first reaction mixture is an aliphatic polyurethane reaction mixture which is free of lead and formulated to produce a polyurethane elastomer having a flexural modulus smaller than 35 MPa. The second reaction mixture is an aromatic polyurethane reaction mixture producing a polyurethane elastomer having a smaller flexural modulus. The thickness of the aliphatic polyurethane layer could be made so small with respect to the thickness of the aromatic polyurethane layer that the composite skin has an average flexural modulus smaller than 30 MPa. Notwithstanding the lower reactivity of the aliphatic polyurethane reaction mixture, especially when using a higher NCO-index to reduce the “rubbery feel” and the emission of VOCs and/or a flexibiliser to achieve a higher flexibility, sufficiently short cycle times can be achieved due to the accelerated curing observed when spraying the aromatic polyurethane sufficiently early against the aliphatic polyurethane layer. | 12-31-2009 |
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20120219722 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FLEXIBLE COMPOSITE ELASTOMERIC POLYURETHANE SKIN - The present invention relates to a method for producing a flexible elastomeric composite polyurethane skin wherein a polyurethane reaction mixture is sprayed onto a mould surface and the polyurethane reaction mixture is allowed to cure to produce the skin layer. The polyurethane reaction mixture is composed of components comprising at least an isocyanate component, isocyanate-reactive components and a catalyst component and the isocyanate component is composed of at least one isocyanate having at least two NCO-groups which are not directly attached to an aromatic group. The catalyst component is substantially free of lead, which leads to a lower flexibility. In accordance with the invention, the flexibility of the polyurethane skin is increased by means of at least one flexibiliser which reduces the flexural modulus of the skin and which comprises at least one isocyanate-reactive group. The flexibiliser is preferably a monofunctional flexibiliser which comprises only one isocyanate-reactive group. | 08-30-2012 |
Geert Van Lembergen, Merchtem BE
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20090270729 | Implantable Device and Method for Monitoring Venous Diameter - An implantable medical device system and associated method receive a signal from an implantable sensor operatively positioned relative to a vein, the signal being responsive to changes in a diameter of the vein. A diameter of the vein is determined in response to the sensor signal and used in estimating central venous pressure (CVP). | 10-29-2009 |
20150051467 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING VENOUS DIAMETER - An implantable medical device system and associated method receive a signal from an implantable sensor operatively positioned relative to a vein, the signal being responsive to changes in a diameter of the vein. A diameter of the vein is determined in response to the sensor signal and used in estimating central venous pressure (CVP). | 02-19-2015 |
Geert Vanmeerbeeck, Keerbergen BE
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20130016097 | Virtual Camera System - A virtual camera system comprises a plurality of physical cameras and a hardware setup miming software to create virtual viewpoints for the virtual camera system. The position of the physical cameras is constrained, where the main constraint is the overlap between the physical cameras. The present invention provides a method for creating a virtual viewpoint of a plurality of images captured by the plurality of cameras, the images comprising current frames and previous frames. The method comprises creating background frames by combining a set of previous frames; creating a plurality of foreground masks by performing segmentation on the plurality of current frames, the segmentation comprising separating foreground objects from background objects using the created background frames; extracting the foreground objects by AND-ing the plurality of current frames with the created plurality of foreground masks; rendering the foreground objects by using a three dimensional depth-box constrained viewpoint interpolation algorithm on the plurality of current frames, the three dimensional depth box being constructed for each foreground object by exploiting information from the created foreground masks and positioning information of the foreground objects; rendering a view-dependent background image by performing homographic transformations on the created background frames; and creating the virtual viewpoint by superimposing the rendered foreground objects on the rendered background frame. | 01-17-2013 |
20130278981 | Device and Method for Holographic Reflection Imaging - Methods and devices for holographic imaging are disclosed. In some embodiments, a holographic imaging device is disclosed that includes at least one radiation source, a reflective surface, and an image sensor. The at least one radiation source may be configured to emit a radiation wave towards the reflective surface and an object positioned on or near the reflective surface, where the radiation wave is reflected by the reflective surface to produce a reference wave and is reflected directly toward the image sensor by the object to produce an object wave directed at the image sensor. Further, the image sensor may be configured to determine an interference pattern between the reference wave and the object wave. A holographic image representing the object may be reconstructed based on the interference pattern. | 10-24-2013 |
20130278982 | Device and Method for Holographic Reflection Imaging - A holographic imaging device for imaging an object under study includes a partially reflective surface having a contact side for contacting the object under study and an imaging side for partially reflecting a radiation wave. The device also includes at least one radiation source for projecting the radiation wave onto the imaging side of the partially reflective surface and an image sensor arranged to receive the radiation wave when reflected by the partially reflective surface. The image sensor is adapted for determining an interference pattern between the radiation wave reflected by the imaging side of the partially reflective surface and the radiation wave reflected by the object under study when contacting the contact side of the partially reflective surface. | 10-24-2013 |
Geert Van Steenberge, Sint-Amandsberg BE
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20120160031 | OPTICAL TACTILE SENSORS - A sensor for sensing pressure is disclosed. The sensor may be a pressure sensor for sensing pressure, or a tactile sensor for sensing tactile events through pressure measurement. In one aspect, the sensor includes at least one pressure sensor having at least one VCSEL on a substrate. It further includes a compressible sensor layer covering a top surface of the at least one VCSEL, and a reflecting element covering a top surface of the sensor layer. A method of manufacturing such a sensor is also disclosed. | 06-28-2012 |
20130036829 | OPTICAL SHEAR SENSOR AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SUCH AN OPTICAL SHEAR SENSOR - An optical shear sensor that includes a first and second outer surface at opposing sides and a sensing element is disclosed. In one aspect, the sensing element has an optoelectronic source for emitting light of a predetermined wavelength and having a source front surface where light exits the optoelectronic source, and a photodetector for detecting light of the predetermined wavelength and having a detector front surface where light of the optoelectronic source is received. The optoelectronic source is positioned along the first outer surface and emits light towards the second outer surface. A flexible sensing layer transparent to the predetermined wavelength covers the front surface of the optoelectronic source and the front surface of the photodetector. Upon application of a shear stress, the sensing layer deforms elastically and the outer surfaces are displaced along directions parallel to each other and the source front surface so the intensity of light detected by the photodetector changes. | 02-14-2013 |
Geert Van Waeg, Brussels BE
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20080314822 | Apparatus for Blood Component Separation - A device for loading a set of bags into the rotor of a centrifuge including a loading container having an annular rim extending outwardly such that the annular rim rests on the turn table of the rotor. | 12-25-2008 |
20090043237 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROCESSING BLOOD - Methods, devices and device components are presented for blood processing. Particularly, methods, devices and device components are presented for separating blood into blood components and collecting one or more separated blood components, which reduce the incidence of blood vessel infiltration and enhance donor comfort. In one aspect, the invention provides blood processing methods having a return flow rate which decreases systematically during a return time. In another aspect, the invention provides blood processing methods having a removal flow rate, return flow rate or both which are derived from a subject's total blood volume. In another aspect, the present invention provides blood processing methods wherein the fraction by volume of removed blood corresponding to collected components is selected to optimize blood processing efficiency and enhance the purities of collected blood components. | 02-12-2009 |
20090127206 | Blood Component Processing System Method - A method used in connection with processing of blood components, wherein blood products are then filtered via a filter rotating along with a centrifuge rotor and the sensed pressure may be used in connection with controlling the pumping of the blood products and/or in connection with determining the location of an interface associated with the blood products. | 05-21-2009 |
20100026986 | Method and Apparatus for Separating A Composite Liquid Into At Least Two Components And For Determining The Yield Of At Least One Component - Method and Apparatus for predicting the yield of a selected cellular component from a composite blood product by sensing the movement of the separated cellular component or another component during expression from a separation container to a collection container to produce a signal indicative of the movement, and predicting the yield of the separated cellular component from the signal. | 02-04-2010 |
20120015794 | Method for Optimizing Spin Time In a Centrifuge Apparatus for Biologic Fluid - A method for controlling a centrifuge blood component separation system for separating components of a blood product, the separation system comprising a centrifuge and a separation bag and at least one transfer bag. The method comprises selecting a nominal hematocrit value such that an actual hematocrit value is expected to be less than said nominal hematocrit; centrifuging a separation bag containing a volume of composite liquid so as to cause the sedimentation of at least a first component and a second component; transferring some of the first component to a first transfer bag; detecting time of passage of a red blood cell interface at a pre-selected location in the separation bag; and adjusting a predicted processing time based on the time of passage of the red blood cell interface. | 01-19-2012 |
20140016883 | HYBRID BLOOD COMPONENT STORAGE BAG AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH BAG - A hybrid blood component storage bag having one side of the bag with a greater permeability than another side of the bag and the method of making such bag. | 01-16-2014 |
Geert Verfaillie, Parike BE
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20100262142 | Gamma radiation sterilizable, reinforced polymer composition with improved color stability - Gamma radiation sterilizable, reinforced polymer composition (C) comprising: | 10-14-2010 |
Geert Vergote, Izegem BE
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20080257531 | Engine and cooling system arrangement for a harvester - The engine and cooling system arrangement includes an engine supported between the forward and rear ends of the frame of a harvesting machine, in an engine compartment. A cooler box containing at least one heat exchanger is disposed higher than and vertically offset from, the engine, and has an inlet opening facing sidewardly and covered with an air screen. A discharge opening faces in an opposite side direction. A fan generates a sideward air flow through the filter screen, cooler box and at least one heat exchanger, and outwardly through the discharge opening, away from an operator cab of the machine. A portion of the air flow will be directed into an air flow duct extending downwardly and forwardly to the engine compartment to create a positive air pressure condition therein, to limit infiltration of unfiltered air. The air is discharged from the engine compartment away from the cab. An engine exhaust duct and one or more fluid lines from the engine can extend through the air flow duct, for contamination protection and enhanced cooling. The engine air intake can also be routed through the cooling system for reducing contamination. | 10-23-2008 |
20140295923 | EXTRACTOR APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR INTACT CROP RESIDUE COLLECTION AND DEPOSITION - A fan powered extractor system for a harvester, such as a sugarcane harvester, utilizes a rotary extractor screen larger than an air flow path to the fan, that moves through the air flow path such that the air flows through the screen to collect airborne leaves and other crop residue thereon, and carries them from the air flow and deposits them on the ground beside or behind the harvester or on another receiver without passing through the fan. The extractor screen can also pass through the exhaust air flow from the fan for blowing remaining collected residue therefrom, and the location of deposition of the leaves is optionally selectable. | 10-02-2014 |
Geert Verreck, Malle BE
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20100172970 | ANTIVIRAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is concerned with pharmaceutical compositions of antiviral compounds which can be administered to a mammal, in particular a human, suffering from a viral infection. These compositions comprise particles obtainable by melt-extruding a mixture comprising one or more antiviral compounds and one or more appropriate water-soluble polymers and subsequently milling said melt-extruded mixture. | 07-08-2010 |
20140134244 | ANTIFUNGAL COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED BIOAVAILABILITY - The present invention is concerned with novel pharmaceutical compositions of itraconazole which can be administered to a mammal suffering from a fungal infection, whereby a single such dosage form can be administered once daily, and in addition at any time of the day independently of the food taken in by said mammal. These novel compositions comprise particles obtainable by melt-extruding a mixture comprising itraconazole and an appropriate water-soluble polymer and subsequently milling said melt-extruded mixture. | 05-15-2014 |