Fluoroscopy in a low-dose tube output is used to reduce the damage associated with radiation exposure. However, lowering the radiation dose inevitably increases random noise in x-ray images, resulting in poor diagnost...
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(纸本)9781510660311
Fluoroscopy in a low-dose tube output is used to reduce the damage associated with radiation exposure. However, lowering the radiation dose inevitably increases random noise in x-ray images, resulting in poor diagnostic image quality, which requires noise reduction for accurate diagnosis. Also, in the case of non-static objects, the image is blurred due to motion. The most-used denoiser with a recursive filter (RF) preserves details well when applied to temporal data, but it is vulnerable to motion blur. Existing convolutional neural network (CNN)-based algorithms with single-frame input cannot use the temporary context, and others with multi-frame input are good for motion detection but poor for detail preservation. Therefore, we propose a motion-level-aware denoising framework to combine the results of RF- and CNN-based algorithms depending on the pixel-wise magnitude of motion to complement each other. The data we use are fluoroscopy images taken in continuous time, and we aim at many-to-one so that one frame is denoised by considering sequential frames. Also, since both RF- and CNN-based algorithms used in our architecture are many-to-one methods, they can consider spatiotemporal information. In the multi-frame input, the difference in intensity of each pixel between frames is calculated to obtain a moving map. Depending on the factor value from the moving map, the final image is obtained by reflecting the outputs of the RF- and CNN-based algorithms. If the factor value is high, the pixel intensity of the final image is like the CNN-based output, which is good for motion detection, and vice versa, it more reflects the intensity of RF output, which is excellent in perceptual quality. Therefore, it prevents motion blur and does not over-smooth microdetails, such as bones and muscles. The results show that combining the two outputs together records higher peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) and has better perceptual quality for diagnosis than using only one method. F
Radiative cooling is a passive cooling technology without any energy consumption,compared to conventional cooling technologies that require power sources and dump waste heat into the *** decades,many radiative cooling...
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Radiative cooling is a passive cooling technology without any energy consumption,compared to conventional cooling technologies that require power sources and dump waste heat into the *** decades,many radiative cooling studies have been introduced but its applications are mostly restricted to nighttime use ***,the emergence of photonic technologies to achieves daytime radiative cooling overcome the performance *** example,broadband and selective emissions in mid-IR and high reflectance in the solar spectral range have already been *** review article discusses the fundamentals of thermodynamic heat transfer that motivates radiative *** photonic structures such as multilayer,periodical,random;derived from nature,and associated design procedures were thoroughly *** integration with new functionality significantly enhances the effciency of radiative cooling technologies such as colored,transparent,and switchable radiative cooling applications has been *** commercial applications such as reducing cooling loads in vehicles,increasing the power generation of solar cells,generating electricity,saving water,and personal thermal regulation are also ***,perspectives on radiative cooling and emerging issues with potential solution strategies are discussed.
The development of a mobile robot entails the utilization of diverse components such as motors, sensors, controllers, and communication systems. Integrating all these components can be a time-consuming and labor-inten...
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A multi-scale analysis of elasto-plastic deformation and dislocation movement and accumulation of tricrystalline models during cyclic deformation was performed. The accumulation of dislocations in geometrically necess...
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In this study, the choice of mild steel for the swing mechanism was essential due to its mechanical properties, strength, and environmental resistance. The swing system, incorporating a stand, swing, connecting rod, s...
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Force-position control for robot manipulators has become a basic control regime for advanced applications such as interaction or cooperative tasks that imply contact to environment or external object. Thus, for many a...
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Undertaking a thorough investigation for decarbonizing transportation of the most recent technical advancements in the field of renewable fuel in spark ignition engines is the main goal of this cutting-edge research. ...
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Undertaking a thorough investigation for decarbonizing transportation of the most recent technical advancements in the field of renewable fuel in spark ignition engines is the main goal of this cutting-edge research. In this research, a simulative investigation including model validation of the genset engine using a spark ignited powered by methanol port fuel injection was carried out. The GT-suite model was validated with a V-type 8-cylinder turbocharged and intercooler engine. Then the model was further used for the analysis of potential methanol fuel reforming by the heat recovery from exhaust energy that has recently emerged as a key research and supported by several industries due to their advantageous properties. A post-oxidation phenomenon mechanism was adopted to vary the exhaust pressure and temperature by tuning fuel injection and spark timing that can provide favorable conditions for the methanol-reforming. It should be noted that the optimal retarding of spark timing can benefit better heat recuperation for methanol to hydrogen reforming as it requires a temperature between 200-300°C to start the reaction. However, the key barrier of this technology is the suitable catalyst, optimal chemical reactivities, and combustion process environment need to be achieved. Specifically, in the future, the use of several alternative fuels will be closely examined as part of this comprehensive study that seeks to explore the complex dynamics of fuel reforming, engine efficiency, emissions cut, and overall performance that may fulfill the respective countries' decarbonization goals.
In this study, a device for writing letters is developed and designed using a thin dielectric elastomer actuator with three degrees of freedom. The 3-DOF thin dielectric elastomer actuator is capable of being driven i...
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Magnetic catheters have gained popularity as a safer and more precise alternative to manually guided catheters, reducing X-ray exposure for medical professionals. However, achieving precise control of the catheter’s ...
Magnetic catheters have gained popularity as a safer and more precise alternative to manually guided catheters, reducing X-ray exposure for medical professionals. However, achieving precise control of the catheter’s tip remains a topic of debate. In this paper, we introduce a fuzzy controller designed to control the position of the magnetic catheter’s tip with high accuracy in a controlled environment with a uniform magnetic field and a feeder mechanism, providing a 3DOF setup. We implemented the fuzzy controller using a dynamic Cosserat model of the magnetic catheter and conducted simulations to assess its performance. To evaluate the closed-loop system, two trajectory paths, one following a cubic pattern and the other a helical pattern, were provided as desired inputs to the closed-loop system using the proposed controller. Additionally, Gaussian-distributed noise was added to the feedback loop of the system. The Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) values for a catheter with a variable free length ranging from 3 to 5 cm for these two input trajectories were 0.96 mm and 0.86 mm, respectively. The simulation results indicated that the presented control system has the capability to accurately track various trajectories with high precision.
作者:
Bouzid, RaniaNarayan, JyotindraGritli, Hassène
Higher Institute of Information and Communication Technologies Tunis Borj Cedria1164 Tunisia Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Mechatronics and Robotics Laboratory Department of Mechanical Engineering Assam Guwahati781039 India
National Engineering School of Tunis Le Belvédère Tunis1002 Tunisia
Our work investigates the utilization of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) to address the complexities associated with Forward Kinematics (FK) problems within the field of robotics. We undertake an extensive comparati...
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