897 results about "Out of plane" patented technology

A method and system is provided for registering a 2D radiographic image of a target with previously generated 3D scan data of the target. A reconstructed 2D image is generated from the 3D scan data. The radiographic 2D image is registered with the reconstructed 2D images to determine the values of in-plane transformation parameters (x, y, θ) and out-of-plane rotational parameters (r, Φ), where the parameters represent the difference in the position of the target in the radiographic image, as compared to the 2D reconstructed image. An initial estimate for the in-plane transformation parameters is made by a 3D multi-level matching process, using the sum-of-square differences similarity measure. Based on these estimated parameters, an initial 1-D search is performed for the out-of-plane rotation parameters (r, Φ), using a pattern intensity similarity measure. The in-plane parameters (x, y, θ) and out-of-plane parameters (r, Φ) are iteratively refined, until a desired accuracy is reached.

An absorbent core material for a disposable absorbent article and an article with at least one absorbent core material. The absorbent core material can be a fibrous airlaid nonwoven web comprising cellulosic fibers and having a first density, and having a plurality of discrete out-of-plane deformations, the out-of-plane deformations having a second density, wherein the second density is less than the first density.

Micromirror systems with concealed multi-piece hinge structures are provided for reflective applications. Generally, light is reflected by these structures adapted for three-dimensional tilt as well as up-and-down or out-of-plane actuation. Devices can be produced utilizing the various optional features described herein to provide miniaturized, highly controllable solutions for use in optical switching, projection and other applications, especially optical applications.

A memory device includes a mechanical element that exhibits distinct bistable states under amplitude modulation. The states are dynamically bistable or multi-stable with the application of a drive signal of a given frequency. The natural resonance of the element in conjunction with a hysteretic effect produces distinct states over a specific frequency range. Devices with multiple elements that respond to different frequency ranges provided on a common contact are formed with improved density. The devices may be excited and read with magnetomotive, capacitive, piezoelectric and / or optical methods. The devices may be planar oriented or out of plane oriented to permit three dimensional memory structures. DC biases may be used to shift frequency responses to permit an alternate method for differentiating states of the element.