The effect of Gaussian error in object recognition

In model based recognition, the goal is to locate an instance of one or more known objects in an image. The problem is compounded in real images by the presence of clutter, occlusion, and sensor error, which can lead to “false negatives”, failures to recognize the presence of the object, and “false positives”, in which the algorithm incorrectly identifies an occurrence of the object. The probability of either event is affected by parameters within the recognition algorithm, which are almost always chosen in an ad-hoc fashion. The effect of the parameter values on the likelihood that the recognition algorithm will make a mistake are usually not understood explicitly. To address the problem, we explicitly model the noise that occurs in the image. In a typical recognition algorithm, hypotheses about the position of the object are tested against the evidence in the image, and an overall score is assigned to each hypothesis. We use a statistical model to determine what score a correct or incorrect hypothesis is likely to have, and use standard binary hypothesis testing techniques to distinguish correct from incorrect hypotheses. Using this approach, we can compare algorithms and noise models, and automatically choose values for internal system thresholds to minimize the probability of making a mistake     

Is it possible to differentiate between choledochal cyst and congenital biliary atresia (type I cyst) by antenatal ultrasonography?

Both choledochal cyst and congenital biliary atresia (type I cyst) may share the same ultrasonographic pattern. We report 2 cases which were shown to have cystic structures on the upper abdomen by antenatal ultrasonography. The size of the choledochal cyst found at 24 weeks' gestation increased steadily as gestational age advanced. But the size of the cyst in congenital biliary atresia found at 29 weeks' gestation remained unchanged throughout the remaining pregnancy. Cyst enlargement, therefore, may suggest the possibility of a choledochal cyst.     

Nursing care of acute stroke patients after receiving rt-PA therapy. The NINDS rt-PA Stroke Study Group

Treatment with tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) for acute stroke requires intensive care of the patient. The risk of thrombolytic therapy and the need for rapid interventions make it clear that the nursing role during this time is crucial. Nurses should be familiar with safe dosage and administration of rt-PA for stroke, which is clearly different than administration of rt-PA for myocardial infarction. Furthermore, thrombolytic stroke treatment must be accompanied by intensive neurological monitoring to observe for complications. Intracerebral hemorrhage is usually accompanied by an acute change in neurological status and vital sign instability. Intensive monitoring of neurologic condition, vital signs, cardiac status and other standard critical care practices must be initiated immediately to optimize patient outcome.     

Reliability modeling and performance of variable link-capacitynetworks

The discussion by R. Schanzer (see ibid., vol.44, p.620-1, 1995) tries to correct the algorithms of P.K. Varshney, et al. (see ibid., vol.43, p.378-82, 1994) and K.K Aggarwal (see ibid., vol.37, p.65-9, 1988). But Schanzer doesn't explain why those algorithms have difficulty in calculating the maximum flow. This paper explains the problem and gives a correction of the algorithm so that the basic problem can be solved     

VITAMIN C AND β-CAROTENE IN FRESH AND FROZEN GREEN BEANS AND BROCCOLI IN A SIMULATED SYSTEM

The reduced ascorbic acid and β-carotene contents of “retail market-fresh” (RMF) and “fresh-frozen” (FF) green beans and broccoli in a simulated handling system were determined. Changes in ascorbic acid content in the two vegetables during a retail market period and frozen storage followed different patterns. In green beans, ascorbic acid content decreased during refrigerated storage for up to 7 days, but in broccoli there was a significant increase. Blanching resulted in a loss of approximately 40% of the ascorbic acid in broccoli. Ascorbic acid content of FF green beans stored at-20C for 16 weeks was approximately twice that in RMF green beans, but in FF broccoli stored under the same conditions it was only about half that of RMF broccoli. β-carotene content of green beans and broccoli did not change during either the retail market simulation of frozen storage and did not differ from that of fresh.     

Solar UV radiation measurements at potsdam (52°22′N, 13°5′E)

The UV instruments described in part I of this paper have been applied for measurements of solar global UV radiation in three different wavelength regions (310–320 nm, 315–391 nm, and 296–388 nm). UV radiation values obtained since 1985 are analyzed. Different types of regression equations were compared as to how much information on UV radiation is contained in total global radiation measurements (400–2800 nm). Applying those regression equations allows us to estimate UV radiation from measurements of total global radiation, which are readily available.     

All-optical photonic switches using integrated inverted asymmetricFabry-Perot modulators and heterojunction phototransistors

InGaAs/GaAs(100) multiple-quantum-well-based inverted cavity asymmetric Fabry-Perot modulators are vertically integrated with GaAs/AlGaAs heterojunction phototransistors to yield all-optical photonic switches. The photonic switches using `normally on' modulator pixels exhibit an output on-off ratio of 12:1 with internal optical gain of 4 dB. The photonic switches using `normally off' modulator pixels yield similar contrast and gain, but exhibit intrinsic bistable behavior. The inverted cavity modulators employed permit utilizing the transparency of the GaAs substrate at the operating wavelength and offer advantages for fabricating large arrays for optical signal processing     

Analysis of electromagnetic forces in a levitated short rotor LIM.II. Lateral stabilization

For pt.I see ibid., vol.17, no.1, p.95-101 (2002). This paper proposes a method for lateral stabilization of the levitated linear induction motor and also gives the analysis for calculating the stabilizing force in detail. The calculated force has been experimentally verified using the laboratory prototype described previously