Evaluation of amplitude-based sorting algorithm to reduce lung tumor blurring in PET images using 4D NCAT phantom

PURPOSE: develop and validate a PET sorting algorithm based on the respiratory amplitude to correct for abnormal respiratory cycles. METHOD AND MATERIALS: using the 4D NCAT phantom model, 3D PET images were simulated in lung and other structures at different times within a respiratory cycle and noise was added. To validate the amplitude binning algorithm, NCAT phantom was used to simulate one case of five different respiratory periods and another case of five respiratory periods alone with five respiratory amplitudes. Comparison was performed for gated and un-gated images and for the new amplitude binning algorithm with the time binning algorithm by calculating the mean number of counts in the ROI (region of interest). RESULTS: an average of 8.87+/-5.10% improvement was reported for total 16 tumors with different tumor sizes and different T/B (tumor to background) ratios using the new sorting algorithm. As both the T/B ratio and tumor size decreases, image degradation due to respiration increases. The greater benefit for smaller diameter tumor and lower T/B ratio indicates a potential improvement in detecting more problematic tumors.     

High-pressure plastic flow in silicon: A first-principles theoretical study

Summary Microindentation experiments have recently shown that silicon can exhibit plastic flow when subjected to high pressure. Assuming that under these conditions the relevant reference structure is the -Sn high-pressure phase of silicon, we apply the magic-strain concept to explore the space of configurations that could describe the observed behavior. We use first-principles total-energy calculations (including full relaxation of the atomic basis for every structure) to evaluate the relevance of strained configurations. Using this approach, we were able to identify a low-energy path that corresponds to planar flow of the atoms. The atomic configurations along this path provide insight into possible microscopic motions under high pressure that may be relevant to plastic flow in silicon.     

Définition théorique des paramètres en fort niveau d’un multipôle actif non linéaire

In this paper, large signal non linear P parameters are rigorously defined, allowing the characterization of non linear active n-port circuits in the frequency domain with the aim of computer aided design of power microwave devices. No a priori conditions bind the parameters to the variables describing the input signal. However the following rules apply to the parameters: they may be function of any input variables of the n-port circuit; the expression of the large-signal parameters should become identical to the expression of the linear parameters characterizing the n-port circuit under linear operating conditions when the values of the input variables tend to zero. An application of the definition to afet is demonstrated.     

A collaborative platform for cognitive decision making in the Knowledge Society

Two key aspects of the Knowledge Society are the interconnection between the actors involved in the decision making processes and the importance of the human factor, particularly the citizen’s continuous learning and education. This paper presents a new module devoted to knowledge extraction and diffusion that has been incorporated into a previously developed decision making tool concerning the Internet and related with the multicriteria selection of a discrete number of alternatives (PRIOR-Web). Quantitative and qualitative procedures using data and text mining methods have been employed in the extraction of knowledge. Graphical visualisation tools have been incorporated in the diffusion stage of the methodological approach suggested when dealing with decision making in the Knowledge Society. The resulting collaborative platform is being used as the methodological support for the cognitive democracy known as e-cognocracy.     

Asymptotic synchronization of the Colpitts oscillator

In this paper we deal with the observer-based asymptotic synchronization problem for a class of chaotic oscillators. Some results based on a differential algebraic approach are used in order to determine the algebraic observability of unknown variables. The strategy consists of proposing a slave system (observer) which tends to follow asymptotically the master system. The methodology is tested in the real-time asymptotic synchronization of the Colpitts oscillator by means of a proportional reduced order observer (PROO) of free-model type.     

浅谈新疆某水库闸门集中控制系统

新疆某水库泄洪闸门集控系统是以美国Wonderware公司的Intouch 10.1系统监控软件为开发平台所建立的一套集远程监控和远程操作为一体的闸门控制系统。该系统上位机通过局域网与各闸门控制系统的PLC进行通讯,包括上送各种信息和接受控制命令,通讯采用标准以太网,支持TCP/IP协议,系统建立于2011年6月,经过1年多的操作运行,情况良好。     

On learning and development, Piagetian style: I. A reply to Lefebvre-Pinard.

Examines the equilibration theory of Piaget (learning vs development, stage transitions) to make more explicit the methodological foundations of B. Inhelder et al (1974). In this connection, the "problem-solving" learning method used by these authors is analyzed by means of the new concept of "learning loops." Similarly, the successful equilibration learning method used by M. Lefebvre and A. Pinard (1974) is analyzed and shown to involve executive facilitation and chunking (coordination) of 2 crucial schemes. A process-structural model of conservation acquisition previously developed by the present author, and its empirical tests by R. Case (1975) and by G. M. Parkinson (1975), are used to illustrate and to empirically support the process-structural differences theoretically found between these 2 equilibration methods. (54 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

一次同余方程组的一种矩阵解法

同余方程组是数论中一个极为有用的课题。文中考虑的是具有一个未知数而具有不同的模的一次同余方程组。一般可以用中国剩余定理或者递推算法等方法给出一次同余方程组的解法。利用矩阵的初等变换和矩阵的Sm ith标准形给出了求解一次同余方程组的一种矩阵解法。     

基于P89LPC935便携式智能电疗仪的设计

在医疗器械领域里,电疗器械有了较大的发展,但目前电疗治疗仪的一些不足之处使其很难得到推广使用。本论文介绍了目前电疗治疗仪现状与不足,据此研制了一种新型便携式智能电疗仪。该电疗仪采用电疗的机理,选用Philips公司的低功耗的P89LPC935单片机为控制核心,具有键盘扫描、数据显示和频率强度不断变化脉冲波形输出等功能。通过便携式智能电疗治疗仪的设计,探索出一条研制便携式智能医疗器械的思路,为开发其它理疗器械提供设计参考。     

表征PAN纤维和炭纤维微细结构的HRTEM样品制备方法

为用高分辨透射电子显微术(HRTEM)表征聚丙烯腈(PAN)纤维和炭纤维的微细结构，从纤维性能出发，探讨研碎、离子束减薄和超薄生物切片三种制备方法及其工艺步骤，结合实验结果，对比了三种制备方法的原理、优缺点，提出了制备方法的适用范围和选择原则，并推断适于表征预氧化纤维微细结构的样品制备方法。与生物样品的制备方法类似，把超薄生物切片法引入到纤维材料HRTEM样品制备领域，为系统研究炭纤维微细结构的演变提供了线索。