Abstract:
The invention relates to a control system (100) for an ambient light environment in a room in a hospital environment. The control system is configured to time and synchronize light effects of the ambient light environment (170, 190) in response to sensor signals (111-113) from patient location sensors (121) or other sensors (122,123) for detecting if a clinical instrument is activated, moved or taken into use or for detecting heart rate. Light effects may be used by the clinical personnel to improve quality and speed of the examination and to create a calming atmosphere for the patient. However, different light effects are required at different times and for different durations. Therefore, timing of the light effects relative to sensor signals may improve workflow and patient comfort.
Abstract:
A method for making silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The method of the invention is characterized by using a solvent mixture including at least one organic solvent which dissolve the polymerizable material in a lens-forming composition and a small amount of water. By having a small amount of water in the lens-forming composition, the mechanical strength of lenses cast-molded from the lens-forming composition can be sufficiently high so that the lenses can survice during mold opening and demolding process, thereby increasing the production yield.
Abstract:
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Verpackungseinheit (11) zur Aufnahme eines auf einen Wickelkern (21) aufgerollten Glases (10) umfassend einen Wickelkern (21), zwei Auflager (31a, 31b) und ein Transportgestell (6), wobei das Glasmaterial auf den Wickelkern aufrollbar ist und der Wickelkern gegenüber dem Glasmaterial zumindest einen verlängerten Bereich hat. Der Außenumfang des Wickelkerns ist in seinem verlängerten Bereich der Kontur zumindest eines Teils seines Umfangs folgend auf einem Auflager gelagert, wobei das Auflager auf dem Transportgestell befestigt ist. Im Bereich der Stirnfläche des Wickelkerns ist eine Aufnahme vorgesehen, welche mit einem Halteelement (41a, 41b) verbunden ist, welches mittels einer Haltevorrichtung (51) den Wickelkern auf dem Auflager verspannt. Weiterhin wird die Verpackungseinheit für die Herstellung einer ferntransportstabilen Systemverpackung für aufgerolltes Glasmaterial verwendet, wobei die Verpackungseinheit von einem Verpackungsgestell getragen wird und die Systemverpackung eine Seitenverkleidung mit Deckel umfasst.
Abstract:
The invention relates to glass film having a thickness of less than 1.2 mm, in particular in the range of 5 µm to 200 µm, having a first and a second surface, both surfaces being defined by edges having an edge surface, wherein the respective edge surfaces are provided with a micro structure having a microstructure surface, comprising micro fractures and fissures, which are laterally defined by flanks. The invention is characterized in that at least two edges located opposite one another comprise a low viscosity adhesive, the viscosity thereof being smaller than 600 mPas at 23⁰ C, in particular smaller than 150 mPas at 23⁰ C, preferably in the range of 0.5 mPas to 600 mPas at 23⁰ C, very preferably in the range of 0.5 mPas to 250 mPas at 23⁰ C, especially preferably from 1 mPas to 80 mPas at 23⁰ C, in particular most preferably from 25 mPas to 80 mPas at 23⁰ C, on the microstructure surfaces thereof such that the respective flanks of the micro fractures and fissures are glued together by means of the adhesive so that the default probability of the glass film at a length of 1000 m and a thickness ranging from 5 µm to 350 µm, in particular from 15 µm to 200 µm, and an angle diameter of the glass film ranging from 50 mm to 1000 mm, in particular ranging from 150 mm to 600 mm, is lower than 1 percent.
Abstract:
The present invention is related to a breath pacing device (10) for pacing the respiratory activity of a subject, comprising an output unit (12) for outputting a sequence of output signals, a control unit (16) provided to control the output unit, and an input unit (14) connected to or integrated into the output unit for generating an input signal related to a respiration characteristic of a subject. The control unit is provided to control the length of the sequence at least based on characteristics of the input signal. The invention is further related to a corresponding method for pacing the respiratory activity of a subject.
Abstract:
A patient monitoring system comprises a probe module (10) to acquire data of a patient to be monitored. An evaluation module (20) to determines a patient's state of anxiety on the e basis of the acquired data. An indicator module (30) to feedback the determined state of anxiety to attending staff. Thus, the staff is enabled on the basis of the feedback from the patient monitoring system to re-assure patients where that is needed and beneficiary.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a breath pacing apparatus, comprising a haptic output unit with a variable haptically perceivable feature, said haptic output unit being provided to change said haptically perceivable feature periodically according to a sequence of desired respiration cycles, wherein a characteristic of the change of said haptically perceivable feature is related to the length of the respiration cycles. The invention is further related to a corresponding method for pacing the respiration of a person.
Abstract:
Method and a fluid composition for producing contact lenses with improved lens quality and with increased product yield. The method of the invention involves adding a phospholipid into a fluid composition including a lens-forming material in an amount sufficient to reduce an averaged mold separation force by at least about 40% in comparison with that without the phospholipids.
Abstract:
A cost-effective method for making hydrogel contact lenses with desired properties, such as antimicrobial property and/or increased surface hydrophilicity. The method comprises a step of contacting a dry or unhydrated hydrogel contact lens with an aqueous solution (or hydrating solution) containing silver nanoparticles and/or a lubricant or wetting agent. By using a method of the invention, resultant hydrogel contact lenses can have antimicrobial capability and/or enhanced lens wearer's comfort.
Abstract:
The invention provides an active multifocal optical lens. The optical lens has a first optical element that provides a first optical power and a second optical element that provides a second optical power. The second optical element is a volume holographic optical element, which has been programmed to focus incoming light. The invention provides further a cross-linkable or polymerizable optical material that is suitable for producing a biocompatible holographic optical element. The optical material is a rapidly cross-linking or polymerizing material that changes from a fluid state to a solid state within a limited duration after being exposed to a light source.