Abstract: A system and method for improved detection of objects of interest in image data using adaptive stepwise classification and hierarchical decision diagrams to manage false positives is provided. The present invention uses an adaptive stepwise classification approach, preferably based on a hierarchical binary decision diagram (BDD), to enable the efficient management of false positive objects to improve detection performance. The present invention is particularly suited for the reduction of false positives during the detection of acid fast bacilli associated with tuberculosis.

Abstract: A system and method for improved detection of objects of interest in image data using adaptive stepwise classification and hierarchical decision diagrams to manage false positives is provided. The present invention uses an adaptive stepwise classification approach, preferably based on a hierarchical binary decision diagram (BDD), to enable the efficient management of false positive objects to improve detection performance. The present invention is particularly suited for the reduction of false positives during the detection of acid fast bacilli associated with tuberculosis.

Abstract: A method and system for displaying hierarchical data. An orthogonal table structure, which includes a row structure S1, a column structure S2, and an array structure S3, is displayed. S1 and S2 include hierarchical levels of a first hierarchy E1 and a second hierarchy E2, respectively, of linked non-numeric data items. S3 is an array of cells such that every combination of a linear path through S1 and a linear path through S2 has an intersection disposed in the orthogonal table structure at a unique cell of S3. An assignment icon is depicted at each cell of S3, such that selection of the assignment icon at each cell results in displaying data items of a flat vector E3 of non-numeric data items. One of data items of E3 may be selected for insertion or replacement in each cell.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer-useable medium for dynamically generating a web-based data collection tool are presented. The method comprises the steps of defining a web-based framework of data dimensions, wherein the web-based framework is populated by an end-user with measures for data dimension intersections that are selected by the end-user, and wherein a data dimension intersection is a combination of multiple data dimensions; transmitting the web-based framework to the end-user, wherein the end-user populates the web-based framework on the fly with one or more user-selected data dimensions to create a user-defined data collection tool, and wherein the user-selected data dimensions are chosen from a plurality of data dimensions that are offered through the web-based framework; and receiving the user-defined data collection tool.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and computer program product for displaying hierarchical data. Entities E1, E2, and E3 are provided, wherein E1 is a first hierarchy of linked data items, E2 is a second hierarchy of linked data items, and E3 is a third hierarchy of linked data items or a flat vector of data items. The data items in E1, E2, and E3 are non-numeric data items. T1, T2, and T3 are each selected from E1, E2, and E3such that T1, T2, and T3 are different from one another. An orthogonal table structure is displayed. The orthogonal table structure includes row structure S1, column structure S2, and array structure S3. S1 is derived from T1, S2 is derived from T2, and S3 is derived from T3 or is unassigned.