Evaluation of Computer-assisted Image Enhancement in Minimal Invasive Endoscopic Surgery

2004 ◽  
Vol 43 (04) ◽  
pp. 362-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Vogt ◽  
W. Hohenberger ◽  
D. Paulus ◽  
H. Niemann ◽  
C. H. Schick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Minimal Invasive ◽  
Image Sequences ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Processing Methods ◽  
Temporal Filtering ◽  
Endoscopic Images ◽  
Filter Size ◽  
Image Pairs

Summary Objectives: This paper focusses on the evaluation of the usage of computer-aided image processing methods for minimal invasive surgery. During video endoscopy of visceral cavities the images are displayed directly on the monitor without further processing. In the course of the operation the former good quality of the images decreases due to typical disturbances like bleeding, smoke or flying particles. These disturbances can be reduced by using image processing methods like color normalization, temporal filtering or equalization. Methods: In this double-blinded analysis, 14 surgeons with different levels of experience evaluated 120 image pairs and 5 image sequences, directly comparing original and processed images or movies. Results: Color normalization and equalization proved to significantly enhance video endoscopic images. With regard to temporal filtering, an improvement could be seen in the image sequences with filter size 5 being a greater enhancement than filter size 3. Comparing the state of experience and its influence on the results, it occurred that the experienced surgeons preferred the original color while altogether agreeing that the color-normalized images were better. Conclusions: The results obtained in the present evaluation show that the image processing methods which were used can significantly improve the quality of video endoscopic images. As a result of this, necessary lavages of the operated area are reduced and a better overview and orientation for the surgeon can be reached.

scholarly journals An Industrial Vision System to Analyze the Wear of Cutting Tools

2017 ◽  
Vol 869 ◽  
pp. 183-194
Author(s):  
Christina Gillmann ◽  
Tobias Post ◽  
Benjamin Kirsch ◽  
Thomas Wischgoll ◽  
Jörg Hartig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Cutting Tool ◽  
Wear Behavior ◽  
Vision System ◽  
Cutting Tools ◽  
Processing Methods ◽  
Comparative Visualization ◽  
Image Series ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation

The wear behavior of cutting tools directly affects the quality of the machined part. The measurement and evaluation of wear is a time consuming and process and is subjective. Therefore, an image-based wear measure that can be computed automatically based on given image series of cutting tools and an objective way to review the resulting wear is presented in this paper. The presented method follows the industrial vision system pipeline where images of cutting tools are used as input which are then transformed through suitable image processing methods to prepare them for the computation of a novel image based wear measure. For multiple cutting tool settings a comparative visualization of the wear measure outputs is presented. The effectiveness of the presented approach is shown by applying the method to measure the wear of four different cutting tool shapes.

scholarly journals CLASSIFICATION OF FEATURES OF IMAGE SEQUENCES

2015 ◽  
Vol XL-5/W6 ◽  
pp. 79-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. V. Pugin ◽  
A. L. Zhiznyakov
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Pattern Recognition ◽  
Feature Space ◽  
Image Sequence ◽  
Image Sequences ◽  
Semantic Features ◽  
Single Image ◽  
Video Cameras

Processing of image sequences is a very actual trend now. This is confirmed with a vast amount of researches in that area. The possibility of an image sequence processing and pattern recognition became available because of increased computer capabilities and better photo and video cameras. The feature extraction is one of the main steps during image processing and pattern recognition. This paper presents a novel classification of features of image sequences. The proposed classification has three groups: 1) features of a single image, 2) features of an image sequence, 3) semantic features of an observed scene. The first group includes features extracted from a single image. The second group consists of features of any kinds of image sequences. The third group contains semantic features. Reverse feature clarification method is the iterative method when on each iteration we use higher level features to extract lower level features more precisely. The proposed classification of features of image sequences solves a problem of decomposition of the source feature space into several groups. Reverse feature clarification method allows to increase the quality of image processing during iterative process.

scholarly journals Defect Detection Techniques for Airbag Production Sewing Stages

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Raluca Brad ◽  
Lavinia Barac ◽  
Remus Brad
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Quality Control ◽  
Defect Detection ◽  
Automatic Detection ◽  
Color Pattern ◽  
Processing Methods ◽  
Detection Techniques ◽  
Sewing Thread ◽  
Detection Of Defects

Airbags are subjected to strict quality control in order to ensure passengers safety. The quality of fabric and sewing thread influences the final product and therefore, sewing defects must be early and accurately detected, in order to remove the item from production. Airbag seams assembly can take various forms, using linear and circle primitives, with threads of different colors and length densities, creating lockstitch or double threads chainstitch. The paper presents a framework for the automatic detection of defects occurring during the airbag sewing stage. Types of defects as skipped stitch, missed stitch, or superimposed seam for lockstitch and two threads chainstitch are detected and marked. Using image processing methods, the proposed framework follows the seams path and determines if a color pattern of the considered stitches is valid.

Level-set image processing methods in medical image segmentation

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcin Maciejewski ◽  
Wojciech Surtel ◽  
Barbara Maciejewska ◽  
Teresa Małecka-Massalska
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Image Segmentation ◽  
Level Set ◽  
Medical Image ◽  
Medical Image Processing ◽  
Medical Image Segmentation ◽  
Processing Methods ◽  
Quality Of Results ◽  
Computed Tomography Images

AbstractIn this paper, two image processing methods for use in medical image processing based on the level set method are described. The theoretical bases are described and the methods are applied to a set of sample computed tomography images. The results are then compared. The results indicate that the Chan-Vese method is more useful for image segmentation in medicine than the distance-regulated method owing to both the significant differences in calculation time and the quality of results obtained for noisy images.

Evaluation of Vibration Finished Surfaces Using Image Processing Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 325 ◽  
pp. 300-305
Author(s):  
Shizuichi Higuchi ◽  
Hiroaki Takai ◽  
Hideo Kato ◽  
Kazuya Okawa
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Texture Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Evaluation ◽  
Orbital Motion ◽  
Processing Method ◽  
Processing Methods ◽  
Finished Surface ◽  
Finishing Tool

Vibration finishing which is often applied to the metal surfaces recently is the finishing method using a disk-type finishing tool with movements of rotational and orbital motion [1]. However, an application of this finishing method and an evaluation of finished surfaces require skills and sensory examinations. This is because the relations between finishing conditions and quality of finished surfaces are not clear. In recent years, image processing methods for evaluating finished surface roughness and texture analysis were proposed [2 - 5]. However, quantitative evaluation has not been fully done.

Strategi Penyelenggaraan Diklat Dan Ujian Sertifikasi Keahlian Pengadaan Barang/ Jasa Pemerintah Di Lingkungan Pemerintah Kabupaten Magelang

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-106
Author(s):  
Wiharyanto Wiharyanto
Keyword(s):  
Education And Training ◽  
Test System ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Alternative Formulation ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Certification Exams ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Training

The study aims to analyze about the low graduation and certification exam training participants of the procurement of goods / services of the government and its contributing factors, and formulate a strategy of education and training and skills certification exams procurement of goods / services of the government. Collecting data using the method of study documentation, interviews, and questionnaires. Is the official source of information on the structural and functional Regional Employment Board, as well as the participants of the training and skills certification exams procurement of goods / services of the government in Magelang regency government environment. Analysis using 4 quadrant SWOT analysis, to determine the issue or strategic factors in improving the quality of education and training and skills certification exams procurement of government goods / services within the Government of Magelang regency. The results show organizer position is in quadrant I, which is supporting the growth strategy, with 3 alternative formulation strategies that improve the quality of education and training and skills certification exams procurement of government goods / services, and conducts certification examination of the procurement of government goods / services with computer assisted test system (CAT). Based on the research recommendations formulated advice to the organizing committee, namely: of prospective participants of the training and skills certification exams procurement of goods / services the government should consider the motivation of civil servants, is examinees who have attended training in the same period of the year, the need for simulation procurement of goods / services significantly, an additional allocation of training time, giving sanction to civil servants who have not passed the exam, the provision of adequate classroom space with the number of participants of each class are proportional, as well as explore the evaluation of education and training and skills certification exams procurement of goods / services for Government of participants.

Estimating OLED Display Device Lifetime from pixel and screen brightness and its application

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (1) ◽  
pp. 331-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jérémie Gerhardt ◽  
Michael E. Miller ◽  
Hyunjin Yoo ◽  
Tara Akhavan
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Power Consumption ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Display Device ◽  
Image Processing Algorithm ◽  
Pixel Value ◽  
Device Lifetime ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Oled Display

In this paper we discuss a model to estimate the power consumption and lifetime (LT) of an OLED display based on its pixel value and the brightness setting of the screen (scbr). This model is used to illustrate the effect of OLED aging on display color characteristics. Model parameters are based on power consumption measurement of a given display for a number of pixel and scbr combinations. OLED LT is often given for the most stressful display operating situation, i.e. white image at maximum scbr, but having the ability to predict the LT for other configurations can be meaningful to estimate the impact and quality of new image processing algorithms. After explaining our model we present a use case to illustrate how we use it to evaluate the impact of an image processing algorithm for brightness adaptation.

THE EFFECT OF PROCESSING METHODS ON THE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF AFRICAN BREADFRUITS (TRECULIA AFRICANA) SEEDS

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Nwozo Sarah Onyenibe ◽  
Julius Oluwaseun Oluwafunmilola ◽  
Stanley Udogadi Nwawuba
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Amino Acid Composition ◽  
Acid Composition ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Mineral Contents ◽  
Processing Methods ◽  
African Breadfruit

The extracted seeds of African breadfruit are identified to be extremely healthy whenever it is correctly processed. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of processing methods on the nutritional quality of African breadfruit seed. A qualitative phytochemical analysis including: Alkaloid, Flavonoid, Saponin, Tannin, Anthraquinone, Terpenoids, Steroid, and Cardiac Glycosides for the different fraction of African breadfruit seed was performed using a standard method. The result revealed the presence and greater amount of phytochemical for the raw fraction; seven in eight, six in eight for steamed fraction, and four in eight for boiled and roasted respectively. Anti-nutrient, Proximate, and Mineral Content were also conducted using standard methods. The amino acid composition was determined using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). The results of the present study revealed that anti-nutrients including Phytate, Tannins, and Oxalate were significantly p<0.05 reduced in the boiled fraction 5.47±0.15, 3.42±0.02 and 6.89±0.05, and highest in the raw fraction 7.77±0.01, 5.09±0.03 and 9.34±0.14. The proximate composition including; percentage crude fat, Ash, Carbohydrate, Fatty acid, and Energy value were significantly lower p<0.05 in the boiled fraction relative to the other fractions. Mineral contents; calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus were also significantly p<0.05 elevated in the boiled fraction relative to the raw, steamed, and roasted fraction. The amino acid composition was highest in the roasted and boiled fraction 57.350 and 56.978, and lowest in the steamed and raw fraction 35.754 and 28.748 respectively. Therefore, boiling (cooking) is encouraged for the preparation of African breadfruit seed.

scholarly journals Clay-Based Brick Porosity Estimation Using Image Processing Techniques

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 1226-1234
Author(s):  
Safa Jida ◽  
Hassan Ouallal ◽  
Brahim Aksasse ◽  
Mohammed Ouanan ◽  
Mohamed El Amraoui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Image Processing ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Computer Vision ◽  
Image Processing Techniques ◽  
Processing Techniques ◽  
Porosity Estimation ◽  
Microscopy Images ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract This work intends to apprehend and emphasize the contribution of image-processing techniques and computer vision in the treatment of clay-based material known in Meknes region. One of the various characteristics used to describe clay in a qualitative manner is porosity, as it is considered one of the properties that with “kill or cure” effectiveness. For this purpose, we use scanning electron microscopy images, as they are considered the most powerful tool for characterising the quality of the microscopic pore structure of porous materials. We present various existing methods of segmentation, as we are interested only in pore regions. The results show good matching between physical estimation and Voronoi diagram-based porosity estimation.

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