3D Mosaic from Images

2015 ◽  
Vol 752-753 ◽  
pp. 1081-1084 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Hun Park
Keyword(s):  
Normal Values ◽  
Image Mosaic ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
3D Object ◽  
User Input ◽  
Shape From Silhouette ◽  
Surface Normal ◽  
Volumetric Model ◽  
Primitive Object ◽  
Reconstructed Model

This paper presents a tool for 3D object mosaic. Given a set of background removed input images, we first compute a 3D reconstructed volumetric model body using shape from silhouette. The granularity of a volumetric body is the user input. Voxel center coordinates, voxel color, and surface normal of the voxel are computed for 3D mosaic. The voxels of reconstructed volumetric body are replaced by primitive shapes such as sphere, cylinder, cone, etc. We call this process as a 3D mosaic. The background-eliminated input images may contain information on body parts supplied by a user. Using information on body parts, only a part of 3D reconstructed volumetric body is replaced by a new shape while the rest of body retains voxel information. The surface normal values are used for primitive shapes with direction such as a cone. 3D mosaic can be used for emphasizing or deemphasizing a part of 3D reconstructed model body, similar to the function of a 2D image mosaic. Emphasizing and deemphasizing is done by resolution, surface normal, size of body parts, color and/or shape of the 3D primitive object.

scholarly journals A New Record on the Morphometric Variations in the Populations of Horseshoe Crab (Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda Latreille) Obtained from Two Different Ecological Habitats of Peninsular Malaysia

Our Nature ◽  
1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 204-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.C. Srijaya ◽  
P.J. Pradeep ◽  
S. Mithun ◽  
A. Hassan ◽  
F. Shaharom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Record ◽  
Horseshoe Crab ◽  
Normal Values ◽  
Carapace Width ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Straight Line ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
Allometric Analysis ◽  
Ecological Habitats

The allometric analysis was used to study the morphometric variability in two different populations of horseshoe crab (Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda, Latreille) collected from Setiu and Gelang Patah (Johor) of Peninsular Malaysia. Values of all parameters in male and female populations of Setiu were recorded high as compared to the horseshoe crab collected from Gelang Patah. In all relationships (total length, carapace length, carapace width and telson length) either with normal values or when values were converted into their logarithmic values, it showed a straight line which indicated that in both populations the increment of all body parts followed an isometric growth.DOI: 10.3126/on.v8i1.4329

Body Parts Satisfaction Scale–Revised

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trent A. Petrie ◽  
Margaret M. Tripp ◽  
Pejcharat Harvey
Keyword(s):  
Body Parts ◽  
Satisfaction Scale

Quantification of myocardial function using MRI feature tracking in children - Determination of normal values

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (S 02) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Helling ◽  
S. Buss ◽  
A. Foell ◽  
D. Robbers-Visser ◽  
W.A. Helbing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feature Tracking ◽  
Myocardial Function ◽  
Normal Values

Age does not necessarily influence latency of event-related potentials

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (10) ◽  
pp. 723-727
Author(s):  
M. Westermann ◽  
I. W. Husstedt ◽  
A. Okegwo ◽  
S. Evers
Keyword(s):  
Normal Values ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Event Related Potentials ◽  
Intrinsic Property ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Oddball Paradigm ◽  
Age Dependent ◽  
Related Potentials ◽  
The Mean ◽  
P3 Component

SummaryEvent-related potentials (ERP) are regarded as age dependent. However, it is not known whether this is an intrinsic property of ERP or an extrinsic factor. We designed a setting in which ERP were evoked using a modified oddball paradigm with highly differentiable and detectable target and non-target stimuli. A total of 98 probands were enrolled in this study. We evaluated the latency and amplitude of the P3 component of visually evoked ERP. The mean P3 latency was 294 ± 28 ms and was not related to age (r = –0.089; p = 0.382; Spearman-rank-correlation). The P3 amplitude was related to age in the total sample (r = –0.323; p = 0.001; Spearmanrank-correlation) but not in the probands under the age of 60 years. There were no significant differences regarding sex. Our findings suggest that ERP are not age dependent if highly differentiable and detectable stimuli are used. This should be considered when normal values of ERP are created for clinical use.

A Model for Structured Data Entry Based on Explicit Descriptional Knowledge

1994 ◽  
Vol 33 (05) ◽  
pp. 454-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. van Ginneken ◽  
J. van der Lei ◽  
J. H. van Bemmel ◽  
P. W. Moorman
Keyword(s):  
Domain Knowledge ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Knowledge Bases ◽  
Structured Data ◽  
Research Quality ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Specific Knowledge ◽  
User Input ◽  
The One ◽  
Research Quality Assessment

Abstract:Clinical narratives in patient records are usually recorded in free text, limiting the use of this information for research, quality assessment, and decision support. This study focuses on the capture of clinical narratives in a structured format by supporting physicians with structured data entry (SDE). We analyzed and made explicit which requirements SDE should meet to be acceptable for the physician on the one hand, and generate unambiguous patient data on the other. Starting from these requirements, we found that in order to support SDE, the knowledge on which it is based needs to be made explicit: we refer to this knowledge as descriptional knowledge. We articulate the nature of this knowledge, and propose a model in which it can be formally represented. The model allows the construction of specific knowledge bases, each representing the knowledge needed to support SDE within a circumscribed domain. Data entry is made possible through a general entry program, of which the behavior is determined by a combination of user input and the content of the applicable domain knowledge base. We clarify how descriptional knowledge is represented, modeled, and used for data entry to achieve SDE, which meets the proposed requirements.

Computer Assistance in the Clinical Investigation of Pulmonary Function Studies

1973 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 102-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Protti ◽  
Nancy Craven ◽  
A. Naimark ◽  
R. M. Cherniack
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Normal Values ◽  
Clinical Investigation ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Computer Assistance ◽  
Manual Methods

A previously described comprehensive respiratory information system (CRIS) has been changed to introduce new spirometric tests which are sensitive to minor abnormalities, revise on the basis of additional data the regression equations which define normal values to various parameters of pulmonary function and refine the system’s interpretation scheme. The beneficial effects of transferring the system from a large IBM 360/65 to a small CDC 1700 are presented. An analysis of the costs of processing routine pulmonary function studies reveals that a 40°/o saving is realized when a computer is used in comparison to the use of the usual manual methods.

Anticardiolipin Antibodies Are Elevated in HIV-1 Infected Haemophiliacs but Do Not Predict for Disease Progression

1989 ◽  
Vol 61 (01) ◽  
pp. 081-085 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Panzer ◽  
Christoph Stain ◽  
Hubert Hartl ◽  
Robert Dudczak ◽  
Klaus Lechner
Keyword(s):  
Normal Values ◽  
Anticardiolipin Antibodies ◽  
Haemophilia A ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Factor Viii Concentrates ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
Anti Hiv ◽  
Hiv 1 ◽  
Cd4 Lymphocytes

SummaryLevels of anticardiolipin antibodies (ACA) were measured in 55 patients with haemophilia A in serum samples obtained in 1983 and in 1987. Twenty-one patients were negative for anti HIV-1 antibodies in 1983 and remained negative in 1987; 34 patients had anti HIV-1 antibodies in 1983; 17 of these latter patients remained asymptomatic, whereas 17 patients developed ARC or AIDS during the 4 years follow-up. Thirteen anti HIV-1 negative patients had elevated ACA levels in 1983; subsequently, a significant decrease was observed in all these subjects (p <0.001). All anti HIV-1 positive patients had elevated ACA levels in 1983; normal values were found in 9 patients in 1987. Yet, these changes were not significant (p >0.05). ACA levels were significantly higher in HIV-1 infected patients than in those without anti HIV-1 antibodies (p <0.05). There was no difference of ACA levels between the two anti HIV-1 positive patient groups, be it in 1983 or be it in 1987 (p >0.05). There was no correlation of ACA levels with serum IgG concentrations, CD4+ lymphocytes, or the consumption of factor VIII concentrates.

Physical Exercise Induces Enhancement of Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator (u-PA) Levels in Plasma

1991 ◽  
Vol 65 (01) ◽  
pp. 082-086 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Dooijewaard ◽  
A de Boer ◽  
P N C Turion ◽  
A F Cohen ◽  
D D Breimer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Plasminogen Activator ◽  
Maximal Exercise ◽  
Normal Values ◽  
Bicycle Ergometer ◽  
Tissue Type ◽  
Healthy Male ◽  
Type Plasminogen Activator ◽  
Urokinase Type Plasminogen Activator ◽  
Fibrinolytic Potential

SummaryThe enhancement of the blood fibrinolytic potential by physical exercise is generally attributed to the release of tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA) from the vessel wall. In this study we have investigated the possible contribution of urokinase-type plasminogen activator (u-PA).Six healthy male volunteers (age 21–25 years) were screened for their ability to perform maximal exercise for their age-group for 12 min on a bicycle ergometer. Subsequently, on one occasion they were required to remain supine for 2 h (from 8.30 a. m. onwards) and on another they performed maximal exercise (from 9.00 a.m. onwards). During exercise an increase in u-PA antigen and plasmin-activatable pro-urokinase (proUK) activity, concurrent with t-PA antigen and euglobulin t-PA activity, was observed in all six volunteers, while at rest these parameters remained unaffected. Mean u-PA- and t-PA antigen increased, respectively, from 4.2 ± 1.0 ng/ml and 5.8 ± 2.1 ng/ml before exercise to 9.8 ± 3.0 ng/ml and 18.3 ± 3.8 ng/ml (peak). Mean plasminactivatable proUK activity and t-PA activity increased, respectively, from 2.1 ± 0.4 ng/ml and 0.3 ± 0.2 ng/ml before exercise to 4.3 ± 1.7 ng/ml and 7.2 ± 4.0 ng/ml (peak). The increases were statistically significant throughout (paired t-test, pre vs post, antigen P <0.005 and activity P <0.02). After cessation of exercise u-PA and t-PA declined concurrently to normal values with a 50"/" decay in about 5 min. In conclusion, we found that both u-PA antigen and plasmin-activatable proUK activity are, concurrently with t-PA, enhanced upon exercise and, therefore, we consider that u-PA also contributes to – and co-operates in – the enhancement of the blood fibrinolytic potential and activity under these conditions.

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