A generic computer assisted intervention plug-in module for 3D Slicer with multiple device support

Various frameworks and toolkits have been proposed for rapid development of computer assisted intervention (CAI) software. In this paper, we investigate how the open-source 3D Slicer application framework can be used for this purpose. We defined common requirements for CAI software to evaluate and enhance 3D Slicer for interventional applications in general. 3D Slicer is found to be an appropriate end-user deployment environment for CAI software, as its built-in functions fulfill many requirements and missing functionalities can be conveniently added. We describe the implementation of a CAI software based on extending core 3D Slicer functions. Three enhancements are described in detail: the management of workflow, DICOM image transfer, and multiple views. The resulting software fulfills general CAI requirements and supports two different MRI-guided prostate biopsy systems (each with a different imaging mode, robotic manipulator and calibration method), thereby demonstrating the usability of Slicer for implementing different CAI applications.

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On the Effects of Computer-assisted Teaching on Learning Results Based on Blended Learning Method

International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) ◽

10.3991/ijet.v14i01.9458 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (01) ◽

pp. 58 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Xinwen Bi ◽

Xiaodan Shi

Keyword(s):

Blended Learning ◽

Computer Network ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Learning Model ◽

Sample Survey ◽

Survey Method ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Learning Method ◽

Model Based ◽

Teachers And Students

With the rapid development of the computer network technology, the blended learning method based on computer-assisted teaching has also been booming. This paper analyzes the connotations of blended learning and the architecture and main functions of the Moodle system by using research methods such as litera-ture analysis, development and research method and sample survey method and then establishes a blended learning model based on the Moodle platform. Then, with the course of C Programming Language as an example, this paper gives de-tailed design of the process and implementation plan of the blended learning model based on the Moodle platform. At last, this paper investigates and analyzes the teaching effects among teachers and students participating in the learning ac-tivity, and the results show that the blended learning model based on the Moodle platform is helpful to improving the teaching effects and can serve as a reference for the innovation of teaching models and methods.

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SLA Monitoring of Presence-Enabled Services

Architecture of Reliable Web Applications Software ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-183-4.ch011 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 307-322

Author(s):

Tapati Bandopadhyay ◽

Pradeep Kumar

Keyword(s):

Service Providers ◽

Instant Messaging ◽

Service Level Agreement ◽

Service Level ◽

Application Framework ◽

End User ◽

New Approach ◽

Clear Guideline ◽

Evaluation Measurement ◽

Monitoring Service

The concept of presence was initially associated with an instant messaging service, allowing an end user to recognize the presence of a peer online to send or receive messages. Now the technology has grown up to include various services like monitoring performance of any type of end user device, and services are accessible from anywhere, any time. The need for enhanced value remains the driving force behind these services, for example, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, which is drawing tremendous research interest in services performance evaluation, measurement, benchmarking, and monitoring. Monitoring service level parameters happens to be one of the most interesting application-oriented research issues because various service consumers at the customer companies/end users’ level are finding it very difficult to design and monitor an effective SLA (Service Level Agreement) with the presence-enabled service providers. This chapter focuses on to these specific issues and presents a new approach of SLA monitoring through Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). This extreme point approach actually can work much better in the context of SLA monitoring than general central-tendency-based statistical tools, a fact which has been corroborated by similar application examples of DEA presented in this chapter and has therefore it acts as the primary motivation to propose this new approach. Towards this end, this chapter first builds up the context of presence-enabled services (Day, Rosenburg, & Sugano, 2000), its SLA and SLA parameters, and the monitoring requirements. Then it explains the basics of DEA and its application in various other engineering and services context. Ultimately, a DEA application framework for monitoring an SLA of presence-enabled services is proposed which can serve as a clear guideline for the customers of presence-enabled services, not only for SLA monitoring but also at various other stages of implementing presence-enabled services frameworks. This approach exploits the definitive suitability of the application of DEA methods to presence-enabled service monitoring problems, and can be easily implemented by the industry practitioners.

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Virtual Reality in Healthcare

10.4018/978-1-7998-8371-5.ch001 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Dorota Kamińska ◽

Grzegorz Zwolińsksi ◽

Anna Laska-Leśniewicz ◽

Luis Pinto Coelho

Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Service Delivery ◽

Virtual Environment ◽

Future Development ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Medical Applications ◽

End User ◽

Scenario Development ◽

The Past ◽

Technological Potential

Over the past few years, the rapid development of virtual reality has led to the technology finding its way into the professional sector in addition to the gaming market. It plays a particularly important role in medical applications by providing a virtual environment to enable therapy, rehabilitation, and serving as an educational platform. The chapter provides an overview of the applications of virtual reality in medicine about some of the most important areas. Both scenario development and application validation methods are presented, as well as their impact on the end user. Finally, the technological potential and future development of VR applications used for improving medical service delivery are summarized and briefly discussed.

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The end-user and the art librarian

Art Libraries Journal ◽

10.1017/s0307472200005666 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 27-31 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

James C. Boyles

Keyword(s):

New Technology ◽

Direct Access ◽

Bibliographic Databases ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

End User ◽

Online Databases ◽

Library Users

New technology is giving researchers greater independence in their use of bibliographic databases. Art librarians should promote ‘end-user services’ which provide library users with direct access to online databases, although there are a number of problems which are liable to detract from the efficiency and thoroughness associated with computer-assisted searching.

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Developing a Task-Based Dialogue System for English Language Learning

Education Sciences ◽

10.3390/educsci10110306 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 306

Author(s):

Kuo-Chen Li ◽

Maiga Chang ◽

Kuan-Hsing Wu

Keyword(s):

Language Learning ◽

Learning Style ◽

English Language ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Past Research ◽

Machine Learning Algorithms ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Human Communication ◽

Dialogue System ◽

English Speaking

This research involved the design of a task-based dialogue system and evaluation of its learning effectiveness. Dialogue training still heavily depends on human communication with instant feedback or correction. However, it is not possible to provide a personal tutor for every English learner. With the rapid development of information technology, digitized learning and voice communication is a possible solution. The goal of this research was to develop an innovative model to refine the task-based dialogue system, including natural language understanding, disassembly intention, and dialogue state tracking. To enable the dialogue system to find the corresponding sentence accurately, the dialogue system was designed with machine learning algorithms to allow users to communicate in a task-based fashion. Past research has pointed out that computer-assisted instruction has achieved remarkable results in language reading, writing, and listening. Therefore, the direction of the discussion is to use the task-oriented dialogue system as a speaking teaching assistant. To train the speaking ability, the proposed system provides a simulation environment with goal-oriented characteristics, allowing learners to continuously improve their language fluency in terms of speaking ability by simulating conversational situational exercises. To evaluate the possibility of replacing the traditional English speaking practice with the proposed system, a small English speaking class experiment was carried out to validate the effectiveness of the proposed system. Data of 28 students with three assigned tasks were collected and analyzed. The promising results of the collected students’ feedback confirm the positive perceptions toward the system regarding user interface, learning style, and the system’s effectiveness.

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A hand-eye calibration method for computer assisted endoscopy

2015 11th International Conference on Natural Computation (ICNC) ◽

10.1109/icnc.2015.7378102 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Wei ◽

Kumsok Kang ◽

Huamin Yang ◽

Yu Miao ◽

Weili Shi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Calibration Method ◽

Computer Assisted

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Research on calibration method of uniformity of radiation interference field of intense electromagnetic pulse

Journal of Physics Conference Series ◽

10.1088/1742-6596/2076/1/012102 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2076 (1) ◽

pp. 012102

Author(s):

Chunliang Fu ◽

Linhua Gong ◽

Jiangjing Lin ◽

Jun Zhou

Keyword(s):

Radiation Field ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Single Point ◽

Test Site ◽

Calibration Method ◽

Test Area ◽

Test Time ◽

Frequency Range ◽

Test Efficiency ◽

Uniformity Test

Abstract With the rapid development of electronic and electrical products, the working frequency of ite products is higher and higher, the influence frequency range of interference between electronic products is also expanding, the test frequency range of radiation anti-interference is improving, at the same time, more and more attention is paid to the requirements of radiation anti-interference test site. At present, the uniformity of radiation field is mainly realized by single point multiple test, which will inevitably lead to the measurement error due to the time-varying characteristics of the radiation signal itself; In addition, the test time is greatly increased and the test efficiency is low. In order to solve these problems, this paper designs a device which can realize multi-point test at one time and can automatically adjust the test area. The simulation shows that the device can meet the requirement of 9point uniformity test of radiation field in 500mm × 500mm ~ 1500mm × 1500mm area. On this basis, experiments are carried out in 1000mm × 1000mm test area for 1.35GHz and 2.88GHz. The experiments show that the test device can meet the requirement of 9point uniformity test and greatly improve the test efficiency and automation.

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Interactive Visualization Tool for Analysis of Large Image Databases

Visual Analytics and Interactive Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-60960-102-7.ch016 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 266-281

Author(s):

Anca Doloc-Mihu

Keyword(s):

Image Retrieval ◽

Retrieval System ◽

Effective Interaction ◽

Qualitative Evaluation ◽

Image Databases ◽

Multiple Views ◽

End User ◽

Retrieval Systems ◽

Image Retrieval System ◽

Large Image Databases

Navigation and interaction are essential features for an interface that is built as a help tool for analyzing large image databases. A tool for actively searching for information in large image databases is called an Image Retrieval System, or its more advanced version is called an Adaptive Image Retrieval System (AIRS). In an Adaptive Image Retrieval System (AIRS) the user-system interaction is built through an interface that allows the relevance feedback process to take place. In this chapter, the author identifies two types of users for an AIRS: a user who seeks images whom the author refers to as an end-user, and a user who designs and researches the collection and the retrieval systems whom the author refers to as a researcher-user. In this context, she describes a new interactive multiple views interface for an AIRS (Doloc-Mihu, 2007), in which each view illustrates the relationships between the images from the collection by using visual attributes (colors, shapes, proximities). With such views, the interface allows the user (both end-user and researcher-user) a more effective interaction with the system, which, further, helps during the analysis of the image collection. The author‘s qualitative evaluation of these multiple views in AIRS shows that each view has its own limitations and benefits. However, together, the views offer complementary information that helps the user in improving his or her search effectiveness.

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