Abstract: A method and system detects cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) condition of a subject by capturing multiple images of the subject's retina, processing the images to detect any retinal hemorrhage, retinal vessel tortuosity, and retinal edema, to predict the likelihood of CAA.

Abstract: An optical decoding device, comprising: an image sensor, configured to sense first sensing images and second sensing images; a processing circuit, configured to determine a relative movement between the optical decoding device and an object according to the first sensing images; and a decoding device, configured to decode the second sensing images in a first mode to generate a decoding result and does not decode the second sensing images in a second mode. The decoding device switches between the first mode and the second mode according to the relative movement, thus can save power. A barcode, a color code which can be provided on a curved surface and an invisible code are also disclosed. An electrical cigarette lighter using the optical decoding device to provide heat is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for visualizing a target anatomical site of a patient using one or more imagers. The method can include placing multiple imagers on multiple locations at an anatomical site. The method can further include generating separate image data sets from the multiple images and combining the image data sets to generate a volumetric imaging data of the anatomical site. The volumetric imaging data can include all anatomical features within the target anatomical site. A visualization system for medical imaging can include transducers on the imagers to visualize the target anatomical site. The system can further include a processor to combine the image data sets to generate the volumetric imaging data set. The system can further include a display device to display the volumetric imaging data set.

Abstract: A smart ring with a physiological feature detecting method is applied to a target object. The smart ring includes a pressure sensor and an operation processor. The pressure sensor is adapted to detect a pressure value of the target object applied for the smart ring. The operation processor is electrically connected with the pressure sensor, and adapted to compare the pressure value with a preset condition and determine a behavior of the target object according to a comparison result of the pressure value and the preset condition for generating a related operation command.

Abstract: A computing system identifies a trajectory example generated by a human operator. The trajectory example includes trajectory information of the human operator while performing a task to be learned by a control system of the computing system. Based on the trajectory example, the computing system trains the control system to perform the task exemplified in the trajectory example. Training the control system includes generating an output trajectory of a robot performing the task. The computing system identifies an updated trajectory example generated by the human operator based on the trajectory example and the output trajectory of the robot performing the task. Based on the updated trajectory example, the computing system continues to train the control system to perform the task exemplified in the updated trajectory example.

Abstract: In part, the disclosure relates to determining a stent deployment location and other parameters using blood vessel data. Stent deployment can be planned such that the amount of blood flow restored from stenting relative to an unstented vessel increases one or more metrics. An end user can specify one or more stent lengths, including a range of stent lengths. In turn, diagnostic tools can generate candidate virtual stents having lengths within the specified range suitable for placement relative to a vessel representation. Blood vessel distance values such as blood vessel diameter, radius, area values, chord values, or other cross-sectional, etc. its length are used to identify stent landing zones. These tools can use or supplement angiography data and/or be co-registered therewith. Optical imaging, ultrasound, angiography or other imaging modalities are used to generate the blood vessel data.

Abstract: An image sensing system control method, applied to an image sensing system comprising an image sensor and a control circuit. The method comprises: (a) defining a first reporting frame sensed at a first reporting frame time and a second reporting frame sensed at a second reporting frame time, wherein the image sensor reports motions computed according to the first reporting frame after the first reporting frame time, and reports motions computed according to the second reporting frame after the second reporting frame time; and (b) adjusting a first reporting time interval between the first reporting frame time and the second reporting frame time, to adjust the second reporting frame time to meet a second target time. The second reporting frame time is after the first reporting frame time.

Abstract: A portrait image processing method, applying to a portrait image processing device, comprising: (a) acquiring a BVP (Blood Volume Pulse) signal of a user; (b) acquiring blood flow distribution of a specific portion of a user; (c) capturing an image of a specific portion of the user; and (d) adjusting the image of the specific portion according to the BVP signal and the blood flow distribution. A portrait image processing device, which comprises a camera and a processing circuit, is also disclosed. The processing circuit can acquire BVP signals from an image captured by the camera or from a PPG sensor.

Abstract: A fluorescence histo-tomography (FHT) method may include capturing, using an imaging device positioned with respect to a chamber of a slicing apparatus, images of a block face of a specimen retained within the chamber. The images may be captured in the visible and infrared or near-infrared spectrum. The method may include co-registering the images to form a combined image, and providing the combined image to an electronic display. In some implementations, the method may include positioning the imaging device away from the chamber, operating the slicing apparatus to expose a second block face of the specimen, and repositioning the imaging device with respect to the chamber.

Abstract: A stemless operation mechanism includes a case, a first moving component, a second moving component and a detection module. The case includes a first accommodating area, a second accommodating area and a partition portion used to provide an airtight isolating function. The first moving component is movably disposed on the first accommodating area and includes a first magnetic unit. The second moving component is movably disposed on the second accommodating area and includes a second magnetic unit located on position corresponding to position of the first magnetic unit. The second magnetic unit is cooperated with the first magnetic unit to generate a magnetic attraction force or a magnetic repulsion force. The detection module is disposed adjacent to the second moving component, and adapted to detect a movement of the second moving component for determining an operation behavior applied for the first moving component.

Abstract: A method of a signal transmission device includes: providing at least one delay line circuit having a plurality of first delay units connected in series; providing a control voltage as a supply voltage provided for a first delay unit of the at least one delay line circuit; and adjusting the control voltage to maintain a delay amount of the first delay unit at a specific delay amount when a variation of the delay amount of the first delay unit occurs.

Abstract: A video camera device and system for white light and fluorescence imaging performs imaging for both fluorescence and non-fluorescence light collected from an illuminated scene. A beamsplitter downstream from an optical subsystem separates light a non-fluorescence image into a first imaging channel for and light for a fluorescence image into a second imaging channel. A meniscus lens is positioned downstream from the beamsplitter in one of the first and second imaging channels, and functions to change a magnification such that a magnification of the first image channel is different from a magnification of the second imaging channel. One or more image sensors downstream of the beamsplitter capture the fluorescence and non-fluorescence image light as a fluorescence image and a non-fluorescence image. The fluorescence image has an image size with a smaller area on the sensor or sensors than an image size of the non-fluorescence image.

Abstract: Disclosed are multi-poled piezoelectric devices with improved packing density and methods for making such multi-poled piezoelectric devices with improved packing density. The multi-poled piezoelectric devices comprise: a) a top electrode, a piezoelectric layer, and a bottom electrode fabricated on a substrate; b) vias generated by etching the piezoelectric layer, the top electrode, or both; and c) a re-distribution layer (RDL) deposited over one or more of: the top electrode, the piezoelectric layer, the bottom electrode, or the one or more vias.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of automatically locating in an image of a blood vessel the lumen boundary at a position in the vessel and from that measuring the diameter of the vessel. From the diameter of the vessel and estimated blood flow rate, a number of clinically significant physiological parameters are then determined and various user displays of interest generated. One use of these images and parameters is to aid the clinician in the placement of a stent. The system, in one embodiment, uses these measurements to allow the clinician to simulate the placement of a stent and to determine the effect of the placement. In addition, from these patient parameters various patient treatments are then performed.

Abstract: Image sensor systems are disclosed that allow for charge transfer between pixels of a group included in a pixel array with a single digital readout of the accumulated charge from the group. Each of the pixels within a given group includes a photodetector. One or more pump gates are arranged between adjacent pixels of the given group to allow charge to be pumped from one pixel to the next in a serial fashion within the group. A readout circuit that includes at least a transfer gate and a capacitor may be coupled to a final pixel of the group to receive the accumulated charge and generate a photodetector signal (based on the accumulated charge) that can be amplified via a source follower component and ultimately read out to a column amplifier.

Abstract: There is provided a cleaning robot including a light source module and an image sensor. The light source module projects a horizontal line pattern toward a moving direction. The image sensor captures, toward the moving direction, an image of the horizontal line pattern. The light source module is arranged below the image sensor so as to eliminate the interference from second reflection.

Abstract: An optical detection device of detecting whether a target object has different surface treatment features includes an image sensor and an operation processor. The image sensor is adapted to acquire a detection image containing the target object. The operation processor is electrically connected to the image sensor, and adapted to compute variation of an image shading parameter of the detection image so as to determine whether a boundary of the surface treatment features are detected by the image sensor in accordance with the variation of the image shading parameter.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to the field of vascular system and peripheral vascular system data collection, imaging, image processing and feature detection relating thereto. In part, the disclosure more specifically relates to methods for detecting position and size of contrast cloud in an x-ray image including with respect to a sequence of x-ray images during intravascular imaging. Methods of detecting and extracting metallic wires from x-ray images are also described herein such as guidewires used in coronary procedures. Further, methods for of registering vascular trees for one or more images, such as in sequences of x-ray images, are disclosed. In part, the disclosure relates to processing, tracking and registering angiography images and elements in such images. The registration can be performed relative to images from an intravascular imaging modality such as, for example, optical coherence tomography (OCT) or intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).

Abstract: A method of identifying a false alarm of an optical motion sensor including a plurality of pixel units, includes: receiving pixel values of a testing set of pixel units selected from the plurality of pixel units, and a number of pixels of the testing set is smaller than a number of the plurality of pixel units; and performing a background adjustment operation according to the pixel values of the testing set of pixel units.

Abstract: A deep learning process receives desired process values associated with the one or more process stations. The deep learning processor receives desired target values for one or more key performance indicators of the manufacturing process. The deep learning processor simulates the manufacturing process to generate expected process values and expected target values for the one or more key performance indicators to optimize the one or more key performance indicators. The simulating includes generating a proposed state change of at least one processing parameter of the initial set of processing parameters. The deep learning processor determines that expected process values and the expected target values are within an acceptable limit of the desired process values and the desired target values. Based on the determining, the deep learning processes causes a change to the initial set of processing parameters based on the proposed state change.