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A multicast communication method, a multicast communication apparatus and a multicast communication system in a network environment lacking a continuous connectivity. The source node device selects a group leader device which is able to forward data to group member devices belonging to a multicast group, and forwards the data to the selected group leader device, thereby reducing traffic between node devices, improving network reliability and saving the communication cost.

Intravascular device for matching impedances of portions of an intravascular circuit and limiting RF signal-induced heating of intravascular conductors. An intravascular device includes alternating conductive and dielectric layers and an electrically conductive coil in a configuration that effects an impedance-matching circuit. Another embodiment of an intravascular device has cylindrical inner and outer walls formed of an expandable, electrically conductive material, the inner and outer walls being separated by a compressible dielectric material. Varying the pressure in the lumen defined by the inner wall changes the spacing between the inner and outer walls, thereby changing the capacitance between the inner and outer wall. Another embodiment of an intravascular device includes one or more coaxial chokes for limiting heating caused by currents induced by RF signals. A conductive shield of the choke is formed of a conductive polymer to further reduce heating effects. Other embodiments include different transmission lines and antenna structures.

A method is provided for automatic identification of the contours of at least one portion of a predefined bone on the basis of a plurality of images representing parallel sections through a measurement volume including the portion of bone and which are obtained by a medical imaging technique. The method includes: a step of obtaining at least one shape of closed contour in at least one of the filtered images; a step of associating with each of the shapes a tag selected within a predefined bone-related nomenclature; a step of classifying the shapes so as to form at least one group of shapes delimiting a common volume isolated in space; a step of selecting the shapes of the group of target shapes.

The invention relates to a method of performing contrast enhanced first pass magnetic resonance angiography, the method comprising: acquiring (302) magnetic resonance datasets of a region of interest using a single- or multi-echo data acquisition technique, wherein the echo times of the one or multiple echoes are flexible, wherein at the time of the data acquisition the region of interest comprises fat, water and a contrast agent, processing (304) the datasets using a generalized Dixon water-fat separation technique to eliminate the signal originating from the fat from the background for reconstruction of an image data set.

A method for detecting an operating capability of an environment sensor of a vehicle. The method includes: ascertaining current coordinates and current orientation of the vehicle; determining at least one object in the environment of the vehicle and a setpoint position of the object in relation to the vehicle as a function of the ascertained coordinates, the ascertained orientation, a predefined position of the environment sensor on the vehicle, and a map of the environment; detecting the environment of the vehicle using the environment sensor, and generating environment data as a function thereof; detecting an actual position of the determined object in the environment of the vehicle as a function of the environment data; and detecting an operating capability of the environment sensor and/or calibrating the environment sensor, based on the actual position of the object with the setpoint position of the object.

This disclosure concerns a disconnector device for a surge arrester. The disconnector device comprises a housing encompassing a cavity and a disconnector unit provided inside the cavity. The disconnector device is connectable to the surge arrester and to ground potential. The housing forms an inner housing of a housing unit. The housing unit comprising an inner housing and an outer housing. The at least one ventilation opening of the inner housing is fluidly connected to the at least one further ventilation opening of the outer housing such that a labyrinth with a gas escape path for the gases from the operating disconnector cartridge is formed.

A restraining system and method for detachably securing a ladder to a shoring or excavation support structure. The restraining assembly, primarily configured from an elongated flexible restraining material, includes a proximal member, possessing a fastener configured to removably attach onto either side rail of a ladder. The assembly further includes a distal member, possessing a fastener configured to removably attach to a shoring anchor located on the top portion of a shoring wall. The mediate portion of the restraining assembly is configured to concurrently retain both the proximal and distal members, including a tensioning means for the adjustment of the overall functional length of the restraining assembly. In particular embodiments, the restraining system includes a shoring or excavation support structure having at least one shoring wall that includes a multiplicity of shoring anchors attached at predetermined locations.

A method of analysing a sample including a microorganism of interest. The method includes exposing the sample to an antimicrobial; after exposing the sample to the antimicrobial, applying an absorption-based and/or scattering-based spectroscopic technique to the sample to obtain spectrum data whose spectral profile has been influenced by exposing the sample to the antimicrobial, wherein applying the absorption-based and/or scattering-based spectroscopic technique to the sample includes irradiating the sample with UV-Vis radiation; obtaining information regarding the susceptibility/resistance of the microorganism of interest to the antimicrobial from the spectrum data. The absorption-based and/or scattering-based spectroscopic technique may be applied to the sample no more than 60 minutes after the initial exposure of the sample to the antimicrobial. The method may be useful to obtain information regarding the susceptibility/resistance of a bacterium, such as a bacterium responsible for causing a UTI, to an antibiotic in a rapid and reliable manner.

A filling platform connected to a ship, and at least one manifold which opens onto the platform. A detachable tubular connector connects the manifold to a fluid delivery hose carried by a delivery installation. At least one carriage conveys the connector over the platform. The carriage is moveable across the platform to convey the tubular connector over the platform between a storage position and an active position, in which latter position, the connector is fixed to the manifold. The system is applicable to the transfer of liquefied natural gas from offshore storage installations to tanker ships.

The disclosure relates to a sample holder for a charged particle microscope, comprising a holder body with a recess for releasably receiving a sample carrier with a sample therein; and at least one fixing element that is connectable to said holder body for fixing said sample carrier in said recess of said holder body. As described herein, said fixing element comprises a clamping member that is movably connected to said holder body, wherein said clamping member is movable between a closed and an open position, wherein in the open position said sample carrier can be placed in said recess, and wherein in said closed position said sample carrier can be locked in said recess. With this, a more reliable mounting of a sample carrier onto the sample holder can be established.

A method for monitoring a setpoint trajectory of a vehicle, including the following: recording the surroundings of the vehicle, ascertaining a clearance based on the recorded surroundings and checking the setpoint trajectory for freedom from collision, based on the clearance, in order to ascertain whether traveling on the setpoint trajectory would result in a collision or not. Also described is a device for monitoring a setpoint trajectory of a vehicle and a related computer program.