Abstract: A recognition device includes storage unit that stores information of a cluster to which a model feature point belongs; extracting unit that extracts a feature amount of a query feature point; generating unit that determines a first set of the query feature point including a reference point and a dependent point, and generates geometric information; clustering unit that clusters the query feature point; correcting unit that sets up the model feature point as a nearest candidate of the reference point, sets up the model feature point as a nearest candidate of the dependent point, determines whether or not the nearest candidate of the reference point is present, and corrects the model feature point; and similarity degree calculating unit that calculates a similarity degree of the first set and a second set and determines the second set nearest to the first set.

Abstract: A learning device includes: a feature point extracting unit for extracting a feature point from each of multiple generated images; a feature point feature amount extracting unit for extracting feature point feature amount representing the feature of the feature point from the generated image; a whole feature amount calculating unit for calculating the whole feature amount representing the feature of the whole generated image from the feature point feature amount of the generated image based on a shared code book including generated feature amount to be commonly used for generation of an identifier for identifying each of different identified objects; and an identifier generating unit for generating the identifier based on the whole feature amount of the generated image, and a correct answer label representing whether the generated image is the positive image or the negative image.

Abstract: A learning device includes: a feature point extracting unit for extracting a feature point from each of multiple generated images made up of a positive image including an identified object, and a negative image excluding the identified object; a feature point feature amount extracting unit for extracting feature point feature amount representing the feature of the feature point from the generated image; a whole feature amount calculating unit for calculating the whole feature amount representing the feature of the whole generated image based on the feature point feature amount of a feature point existing on a feature point selection range determined based on the multiple generated images, of the generated image range; and an identifier generating unit for generating an identifier based on the whole feature amount of the generated image, and a correct answer label representing whether the generated image is the positive image or the negative image.

Abstract: A learning apparatus includes a learning section which learns, according as a learning image used for learning a discriminator for discriminating whether a predetermined discrimination target is present in an image is designated from a plurality of sample images by a user, the discriminator using a random feature amount including a dimension feature amount randomly selected from a plurality of dimension feature amounts included in an image feature amount indicating features of the learning image.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including a storage section for storing a plurality of images and a plurality of related terms related to each of the plurality of images, the plurality of images being associated with the plurality of related terms, an input section for inputting a concept term indicating a predetermined concept, an extraction section for extracting, when the input concept term corresponds to the related term, the plurality of images each associated with the related term, a selection section for selecting an image which matches the concept of the concept term from the extracted plurality of images, a collection section for collecting a related term associated with the selected image which matches the concept of the concept term, and a calculation section for calculating a term feature amount of a term group of the collected related term.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a flexible stapling device (1). More particularly, this invention concerns a flexible endovascular stapling device (1) for an intravascular procedure such as patent foramen ovale closure, which is designed to avoid open heart surgery by permitting the closure of the defect utilizing a stapling means (26) which is positioned by using a flexible shaft/guidewire system.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a flexible stapling device (1). More particularly, this invention concerns a flexible endovascular stapling device (1) for an intravascular procedure such as patent foramen ovale closure, which is designed to avoid open heart surgery by permitting the closure of the defect utilizing a stapling means (26) which is positioned by using a flexible shaft/guidewire system.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a flexible stapling device (1). More particularly, this invention concerns a flexible endovascular stapling device (1) for an intavascular procedure such as patent foramen ovale closure, which is designed to avoid open heart surgery by permitting the closure of the defect utilizing a stapling means (26) which is positioned by using a flexible shaft/guidewire system.

Abstract: A murine myocardial infarction model is provided. Cardiac damage or coronary defects are induced in the model by non-invasive application of focused high intensity ultrasound energy. The size or extent of the defects is controlled by varying ablation time, exposure number, pulse repetition rate, and acoustic intensity.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an optical transesophageal echocardiography probe (OPTEE) having an optical fiber bundle, a suction channel and light channels for illumination, wherein the OPTEE has a circumference along its distal tip that allows both safe insertion and insures the stability of the probe. The probe tip is generally circular in circumference, but levels off to a flat surface for a portion of the circumference, and is provided with beveled edges and corner throughout so that there are no sharp edges to traumatize the patient.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an optical transesophageal echocardiography probe (OPTEE) having an optical fiber bundle, a suction channel and light channels for illumination, wherein the OPTEE has a circumference along its distal tip that allows both safe insertion and insures the stability of the probe. The probe tip is generally circular in circumference, but levels off to a flat surface for a portion of the circumference, and is provided with beveled edges and corner throughout so that there are no sharp edges to traumatize the patient.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a flexible stapling device (1). More particularly, this invention concerns a flexible endovascular stapling device (1) for an intravascular procedure such as patent foramen ovale closure, which is designed to avoid open heart surgery by permitting the closure of the defect utilizing a stapling means (26) which is positioned by using a flexible shaft/guidewire system.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a flexible stapling device (1). More particularly, this invention concerns a flexible endovascular stapling device (1) for an intravascular procedure such as patent foramen ovale closure, which is designed to avoid open heart surgery by permitting the closure of the defect utilizing a stapling means (26) which is positioned by using a flexible shaft/guidewire system.