Abstract: A consumer electronic device includes a low power. e.g. pyroelectric, sensor (8) arranged to detect the presence of a person (6), to switch from standby to full power mode. The sensor (8) may output a small analogue signal which is input to a microcontroller (7) for amplification and digital conversion. The microcontroller (7) is configured to supply power to the sensor (8), for example by configuring an integrated reference voltage source as an input to an integrated operational amplifier which is used to supply power to the sensor. This provides a stable low power supply, thereby reducing noise and false triggering of the sensor. Also, there may be no need to provide an additional power supply for the sensor, so reducing the number of components required and allowing for a low-cost and compact sensing circuit (5).

Abstract: An X-ray imaging system using multiple pulsed X-ray sources to perform highly efficient and ultrafast 3D radiography is presented. There are multiple pulsed X-ray sources mounted on a structure in motion to form an array of sources. The multiple X-ray sources move simultaneously relative to an object on a pre-defined arc track at a constant speed as a group. Electron beam inside each individual X-ray tube is deflected by magnetic or electrical field to move focal spot a small distance. When focal spot of an X-ray tube beam has a speed that is equal to group speed but with opposite moving direction, the X-ray source and X-ray flat panel detector are activated through an external exposure control unit so that source tube stay momentarily standstill equivalently. 3D scan can cover much wider sweep angle in much shorter time and image analysis can also be done in real-time.

Abstract: Method for determining an X-ray image dataset of a target region of an object to be examined, wherein projection images showing the target region are captured by an X-ray detector and the X-ray image dataset is reconstructed from the projection images, wherein a first portion of the projection images is captured so as to be collimated onto the target region by the target region being irradiated with X-ray radiation by an X-ray device through at least one main radiation opening of a collimator assembly. The invention also relates to a corresponding apparatus for determining an X-ray image dataset of a target region of the object to be examined. The invention generally relates to the field of medical X-ray imaging, in particular with the aim of acquiring projections for reconstructing 2D computed-tomography images.

Abstract: An information output apparatus comprising: a hardware processor that outputs information based on a number of simple X-ray imaging operations as information pertaining to a continuous imaging dose, the continuous imaging dose being a dose in a series of X-ray imaging operations.

Abstract: X-ray procedure tables with improved structural strength that enable radiation shielding and integrated medical device and monitoring systems. The design allows the incorporation of an integrated patient support structure, radiation shielding and associated devices and conduits for medical care in procedures that employ X-ray imaging. The X-ray procedure table may be formed from a sled table attachable to a pedestal, with at least one side member extending along a bottom of the sled table to add structural rigidity.

Abstract: Disclosed systems include a mirror having multiple optical sections positioned about an axis of the mirror. Each optical section includes an opening leading to a respective section of a light sensor and configured to collect a portion of an incident beam of light. The focal distance of the mirror is optimized and set based on a size of the opening, a size of the illuminated area of the light sensor, a distance from the mirror to the light sensor, and/or the like.

Abstract: Application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for direct attach radiation detector structures include an array of unit cells including signal processing channel circuitry and data transmission through-substrate vias (TSVs) with reduced cross-talk between the signal processing channel circuitry and the data transmission TSVs.

Abstract: A method and system for determining changes between a planning image and a treatment image of a subject is described. The method comprising the steps of: defining one of more clinical volumes on the planning image of a subject and defining a planning envelope volume around the clinical volume for the planning image; acquiring a treatment image from the subject for a location corresponding to the location of the planning image; wherein the treatment image will have the same planning envelope volume as the planning image; determining the location of the one or more clinical volumes on the treatment image relative to the planning envelope volume; determining an encapsulation metric for one or more of the clinical volumes defining the extent of encapsulation of the clinical volume on the treatment image within the planning envelope volume on the treatment image.

Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, an imaging system and method is provided for determining the need for generation of enhanced diagnostic images of a patient. The imaging system includes a radiation source operable at to emit radiation at multiple energy levels, a detector alignable with the radiation source, a controller operably connected to the radiation source and the detector to generate image data in an imaging procedure, and a computer aided detection (CAD) system configured to analyze initial projection images to locate any regions of interest (ROI) within the object. Upon locating analyzing one or more ROIs within the initial projection images, the system and method can determine imaging parameters to acquire one or more additional projection images of the object, and can process the one or more initial projection images and the one or more additional projection images to form one or more enhanced diagnostic images.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for analyzing a crop sample comprising a target plant material with soil tare adhered thereto, particularly soiled plant material. Further, the invention relates to a method for generating first calibration data for analyzing a crop sample comprising a target plant material with soil tare adhered thereto, and an analysis assembly for analyzing a crop sample comprising the target plant material. In addition, the invention relates to an arrangement for analyzing a crop sample comprising the target plant material, a sugar production facility, and the use of an analysis assembly in a sugar production facility. Further, the invention relates to a method for determining components in sugar beets for sugar production. Further, the invention relates to a method for detecting plant diseases in plant material and/or physiological properties influenceable by environmental stress in plant material.

Abstract: Disclose herein is a medical system (200, 400) where the execution of the machine executable instructions causes the computational system to: receive (300) one or more planning magnetic resonance images (106); receive (302) a radio therapy planning map from the analysis algorithm as output in response to inputting the one or more planning magnetic resonance images into an analysis algorithm (100); receive (304) the at least one metric map as output from an assessment algorithm (102) in response to inputting the output of the radio therapy planning map into the assessment algorithm; and receive (306) a pulse sequence selection (222) or a stop acquisition command (224) as output from the recommender algorithm in response to inputting the one or more planning magnetic resonance images, the output of the analysis algorithm, and the output of the assessment algorithm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a soil sampling device designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy in soil analysis processes. The soil sampling device includes a computer system for data storage and processing, along with a display screen for visualizing collected scan data. Equipped with a GPS sensor, the device precisely identifies soil sampling locations. A sampling chamber ensures sample integrity by blocking ambient light during spectroscopy readings and facilitates sample disposal post-testing. Operating with a core rod column and an auger, the device efficiently extracts soil samples while homogenizing materials. A driver mechanism propels the auger, supported by a homogenization cylinder for mixing soil samples. Additional features include a stomp pad for depth control during sampling, a calibration standard mechanism for sensor calibration, and an sampling element/auger cover for sample containment.

Abstract: A control apparatus, system, method, and program are provided that can efficiently acquire data significant for specifying the structure of a macromolecule in solution with a resolution greater than 30 ?. A control apparatus for controlling an X-ray analysis apparatus comprises a data converting section for converting sample solution data and reference solution data acquired from an X-ray analysis apparatus into profiles at each time, a first index calculating section for calculating a first index representing fluctuation in intensity calculated from a relationship between time and the intensity based on at least a profile of solution data of the converted profiles, a first index determining section for determining whether or not the calculated first index is within a predetermined range, and an apparatus controlling section for terminating measurement by the X-ray analysis apparatus when the first index is not within the predetermined range.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying a likelihood of problematic reservoir fluid containing asphaltene and/or an asphaltene onset pressure (AOP) using downhole fluid analysis data are provided. A method may include retrieving downhole fluid analysis data corresponding to a reservoir fluid that was obtained by a downhole acquisition tool positioned in a wellbore. The method may also include using a statistical model trained using historical downhole fluid analysis data and laboratory measurements to identify, based on the downhole fluid analysis data corresponding to the reservoir fluid, a likelihood of whether the reservoir fluid contains asphaltenes or an asphaltene onset pressure (AOP) of the reservoir fluid.

Abstract: A method for testing a stack of multiple battery cells, each comprising an anode, a cathode, and a separator as types of battery cell layers, wherein the separator is arranged between the anode and the cathode. In a first test step, it is checked whether the edges of the battery cell layers are within a first tolerance range, wherein the battery cells to which this applies are determined to be usable battery cells. Several of the usable battery cells are stacked to the battery cell stack. The battery cell stack is irradiated by X-rays. Via the X-rays, positions of those edges of a type of battery cell layers are determined which delimit at least two of the corners of these battery cell layers, checking whether the greatest distance between the equally located edges of each of the battery cell layers of the selected type is within a second tolerance range.

Abstract: A control device includes an input unit configured to accept an input of condition information indicating either operating conditions of a source of X-rays when the X-rays are radiated to capture an image of a target object or imaging conditions during capturing an image of the target object, a calculation unit configured to calculate average energy of the X-rays passing through the target object on the basis of the condition information, and a narrowing unit configured to narrow down candidates for a trained model from a plurality of trained models constructed through machine training in advance using image data on the basis of the average energy.

Abstract: An X-ray fluorescence spectrometer includes: a sample stage; an X-ray tube that radiates excitation X-rays toward the sample stage; a detector that detects fluorescent X-rays emitted from a sample on the sample stage; and a control device that controls the X-ray tube and the detector. Assuming that an intensity of X-rays that are part of the fluorescent X-rays, of a material of an X-ray tube target, emitted from the X-ray tube and are Rayleigh scattered by the sample placed on the sample stage is defined as IR and that an intensity of X-rays that are Compton scattered is defined as IC, when the control device creates a calibration curve by irradiating the standard sample with the excitation X-rays from the X-ray tube and when a value of IR/IC obtained for the standard sample is out of a reference range, the control device issues a warning.

Abstract: One or more example embodiments provides a method for establishing compensation information to compensate for a bending of a couch of an object table, in particular patient table, of a computed tomography facility under the weight of an object to be recorded, in particular of a patient, wherein a target region image dataset of a target region of the examination object is recorded with the computed tomography facility at a recording position of the couch, wherein at least one marker visible in x-ray imaging is provided on or in the couch and a three-dimensional reference dataset of the marker is provided for a non-loaded couch, wherein the compensation information is established from a comparison between the reference dataset and the target region image dataset.

Abstract: A downhole system may include a downhole tubular having a body portion formed between a central bore and a radially outer surface of the downhole tubular, a neutron generator housed within the body portion and configured to emit neutrons, and a gamma ray detector housed within the body portion and configured to detect gamma rays formed via interactions between the emitted neutrons and a downhole formation. The downhole system may also include a sleeve disposed about the radially outer surface of the downhole tubular. The sleeve may be axially positioned over at least a portion of the gamma ray detector. Additionally, the downhole system may include a thermal neutron absorption layer disposed between a radially outer surface of the sleeve and the gamma ray detector.

Abstract: Described is a scintigraphic intracavitary measurement device (100) comprising a supporting rod (10) extending along a main direction of extension (X) and a measuring head (20) coupled or integrated with a first end (10a) of said supporting rod (10). The measuring head (20) comprises at least one collimation element (30) configured to filter gamma radiation emitted by a source (S) defined by a suitably energised body tissue and a scintillation unit (40) configured to detect the gamma radiation emitted by the body tissue and filtered by the collimation element (30). The measuring head (20) is configured to operate with variable investigation areas (A).