Abstract: Embodiments of the application provide a monitoring method, server and system and an image acquisition device capable of obtaining a first distance ratio of the horizontal distances from three WiFi detectors to a target person. The application is also capable of obtaining a second distance ratio of the horizontal distances from the three WiFi detectors to a WiFi terminal based on the signal strength of WiFi signals. The application determines the MAC address of the WiFi terminal of the target person by matching the second distance ratios of various WiFi terminals with the first distance ratio, and monitors the target person according to the MAC address. Thus, the application achieves continuous monitoring of the target person.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application disclose a method, a system and a processing server for determining track information of a target person.

Abstract: A photographic equipment supporting rod comprising an inner core and a jacket, wherein the jacket wraps outside the inner core integrally or wraps a part of the inner core integrally. The jacket can be directly formed on the inner core by using injection moulding or foam moulding during production, without respectively process and assemble the inner core and the sheath, which requires less dimension accuracy, and is not necessary to additionally provide a connecting structure. Therefore, the manufacturing process can be effectively simplified, the production efficiency can be improved, and the production cost can be reduced. Moreover, since the inner core and the jacket are integrated, relative sliding is less likely to occur during use, which can effectively prevent the jacket from being worn, so as to prolong the service life thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the application provide a monitoring method, server and system and an image acquisition device capable of obtaining a first distance ratio of the horizontal distances from three WiFi detectors to a target person. The application is also capable of obtaining a second distance ratio of the horizontal distances from the three WiFi detectors to a WiFi terminal based on the signal strength of WiFi signals. The application determines the MAC address of the WiFi terminal of the target person by matching the second distance ratios of various WiFi terminals with the first distance ratio, and monitors the target person according to the MAC address. Thus, the application achieves continuous monitoring of the target person.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application disclose a method, device, system and server for acquiring and providing vehicle image data.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application disclose a method, a system and a processing server for determining track information of a target person.

Abstract: A method for creating an energy series of images acquired using a multi-energy computed tomography (CT) imaging system having a plurality of energy bins includes acquiring, with the multi-energy CT imaging system, a series of energy data sets, where each energy data set is associated with at least one of the energy bins. The method includes producing a conglomerate image using at least a plurality of the energy data sets and, using the conglomerate image, reconstructing an energy series of images, each image in the energy series of images corresponding to at least one of the energy data sets.

Abstract: A method for creating an energy series of images acquired using a multi-energy computed tomography (CT) imaging system having a plurality of energy bins includes acquiring, with the multi-energy CT imaging system, a series of energy data sets, where each energy data set is associated with at least one of the energy bins. The method includes producing a conglomerate image using at least a plurality of the energy data sets and, using the conglomerate image, reconstructing an energy series of images, each image in the energy series of images corresponding to at least one of the energy data sets.

Abstract: A method for creating an energy series of images acquired using a multi-energy computed tomography (CT) imaging system having a plurality of energy bins includes acquiring, with the multi-energy CT imaging system, a series of energy data sets, where each energy data set is associated with at least one of the energy bins. The method includes producing a conglomerate image using at least a plurality of the energy data sets and, using the conglomerate image, reconstructing an energy series of images, each image in the energy series of images corresponding to at least one of the energy data sets.

Abstract: A method for creating an energy series of images acquired using a multi-energy computed tomography (CT) imaging system having a plurality of energy bins includes acquiring, with the multi-energy CT imaging system, a series of energy data sets, where each energy data set is associated with at least one of the energy bins. The method includes producing a conglomerate image using at least a plurality of the energy data sets and, using the conglomerate image, reconstructing an energy series of images, each image in the energy series of images corresponding to at least one of the energy data sets.

Abstract: A system and method for acquiring an image of a region of interest (ROI) of subject using a computed tomography (CT) system includes a) performing a scout scan of the subject using the CT system to yield scout data related to the ROI and b) determining an initial contrast volume form at least the scout data. The method also includes c) prescribing a scanning protocol to be implemented using the computed tomography system to image the ROI and d) determining a size of the subject about the ROI. The method further includes e) determining a computed tomography dose related to volume (CTDIvol) based on at least the size determined at step d) and f) adjusting the scanning protocol prescribed in step b) to match at least one of a desired radiation dose and a relative intravenous (IV) contrast dose to a reference CTDIvol. The method includes g) acquiring imaging data from the ROI using the CT system by using the adjusted scanning protocol.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for estimating the local noise of CT images and denoising the images using a modified non-local means (NLM) algorithm that is adaptive to local variations of noise levels. A strategy for efficiently estimating the local noise of CT images is also described.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for reconstruction of a region of interest for an object is provided. The reconstruction of the object may be based on chords which may fill a part, all, or more than all of the region of interest. Using chords for reconstruction may allow for reducing data acquired and/or processing for reconstructing a substantially exact image of the ROI. Moreover, various methodologies may be used in reconstructing the image, such as backprojection-filtration, and modified filtration backprojection.

Abstract: Projection data acquired with an x-ray CT system is filtered using a bilateral filter to reduce image noise and enable the acquisition at lower x-ray dose without the loss of image diagnostic quality. The bilateral filtering is performed before image reconstruction by producing a noise equivalent data set from the acquired projection data and then converting the bilateral filtered values back to a projection data set suitable for image reconstruction.

Abstract: A method for CT imaging that utilizes an automatic tube potential selection for individual subjects and diagnostic tasks. The method quantifies the relative radiation dose of different tube potentials for achieving a specific image quality. This allows the selection of a tube potential that provides a reduced radiation dose while still providing CT images of a sufficient quality.

Abstract: A method for CT imaging that utilizes an automatic tube potential selection for individual subjects and diagnostic tasks. The method quantifies the relative radiation dose of different tube potentials for achieving a specific image quality. This allows the selection of a tube potential that provides a reduced radiation dose while still providing CT images of a sufficient quality.

Abstract: A system and method for the accurate quantitative evaluation of dual-energy computed tomography (CT) projection data that is acquired in a dual-source helical scan includes employing a dual-source z-axis helical interpolation method. The method includes transforming the two helical projection data sets, where corresponding projections of high- and low-energy data sets are shifted with respect to one another by 90 degrees or another angle, into corresponding non-helical projection data sets. A dual-source helical interpolation algorithm allows for projection space dual-energy processing by realigning the high- and low-energy datasets based on the z-axis interpolation. This algorithm may be implemented using a variety of interpolation schemes and can be extended from single slice to multi-slice data acquisitions.

Abstract: A method for CT imaging that utilizes an automatic tube potential selection for individual subjects and diagnostic tasks. The method quantifies the relative radiation dose of different tube potentials for achieving a specific image quality. This allows the selection of a tube potential that provides a reduced radiation dose while still providing CT images of a sufficient quality.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for estimating the local noise of CT images and denoising the images using a modified non-local means (NLM) algorithm that is adaptive to local variations of noise levels. A strategy for efficiently estimating the local noise of CT images is also described.

Abstract: A system and method for reconstructing an image acquired by delivering an irradiating dose of radiation to a subject includes acquiring imaging data using a dose of irradiating radiation and selecting at least one of a plurality of mechanisms for reducing the dose that could be delivered to the subject to acquire additional imaging data. Noise is inserted into the imaging data to simulate the at least one of the plurality of mechanisms for reducing the dose that could be applied to acquire the additional imaging data to thereby generate simulated imaging data at a reduced dose of irradiating radiation. A simulated reduced dose image is reconstructed from the simulated imaging data. A method is provided for utilizing a non-local means filter adapted using a map of local noise to produce denoised medical imaging data reflecting reduced local nose levels from those in originally-acquired medical imaging data.