Abstract: Two radiation images are acquired by emitting radiation to a subject from two imaging directions that form a first imaging angle, and two radiation images are acquired imaged from two imaging directions that form a second imaging angle. The radiation images of the first imaging angle are displayed as two-dimensional images while the radiation images of the second imaging angle are displayed as a stereoscopic image. Designation of a predetermined position in the radiation images that are displayed as two-dimensional images is received to obtain position information. The obtained position information in the radiation images of the first imaging angle is projected onto the radiation images of the second imaging angle based on the position information and three-dimensional position information is obtained. Based on the three-dimension position information, markers are displayed on the radiation images of the second imaging angle which are displayed as a stereoscopic image.

Abstract: With respect to two images of an image for a right eye and an image for a left eye constituting a stereoscopic image, and which have been obtained at a mammography apparatus, a computer sets one of the two images, as a main image, and the remaining image as a sub-image. Further, a password releasable exclusively by an image reproducing terminal that copes with reproduction of a stereoscopic image file is set for the sub-image, and the two images are stored in a stereoscopic image file.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin composition which enables to obtain a transparent member having excellent transparency, high refractive index and high strength and an optical component composed of such a transparent member. A resin composition of the present invention comprises a polymerizable compound or a resin component and an organically modified fine particle produced in the presence of a high-temperature high-pressure water as a reaction field, in which an organic material is bonded to the surface of a metal fine particle.

Abstract: Generating a right-eye image by combining a right-side capturing image (4° capturing image) of a right breast with a left-side capturing image (0° capturing image) of a left breast rotated by 180° such that the chest walls of the breasts face to each other and a left-eye image by combining a left-side capturing image (0° capturing image) of the right breast with a right-side capturing image (4° capturing image) of the left breast rotated by 180° such that the chest walls of the breasts face to each other. Based on the right-eye and left-eye images generated in the manner described above, displaying a stereoscopic image on a monitor.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes an spouting portion spouting a fluorescent agent and a cleaning liquid, a light source portion emitting excitation light and irradiation light having different spectral characteristics, an optical system transmitting the excitation light or the irradiation light to the object, an image capture portion disposed in a section inserted into the coelom and picking up fluorescence and light having a different spectrum band that are emitted from the object, a spectroscopic portion disposed in an optical pass between the image capture portion and an end of the inserted section and restraining light having the same spectrum band as the excitation light from entering the image capture portion, and a control portion allowing the light source portion to emit excitation light at least once after the spouting portion spouts the fluorescent agent onto the object and before the spouting portion spouts the cleaning liquid.

Abstract: Provided is a production method for a porous alumina material, comprising the steps of: mixing an alkoxysilane solution that comprises an alkoxysilane, a mixed solvent comprising water and an alcohol, and an inorganic acid, with an aluminum solution comprising an aluminum compound and water, to prepare a mixed solution in which the aluminum compound and the alkoxysilane are dissolved in the mixed solvent; co-precipitating aluminum hydroxide with a silicon compound in the mixed solution, to form a precipitate; and baking the precipitate to form a porous alumina material comprising aluminum oxide and silicon oxide.

Abstract: At least one of parallax images for left and right eyes to be fusionally displayed to perform stereopsis using binocular parallax is generated at low resolution or low sharpness of such a degree that a subject in the parallax image is observable as a stereoscopic image when an observer observes the subject in an observation mode in which the two fusionally displayed parallax images are stereoscopically viewable, and also of such a degree that the subject is recognizable as a plane image when an observer observes the subject in an observation mode in which the two fusionally displayed parallax images are not stereoscopically viewable.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses perform thickness compensation in anatomical images. The method according to one embodiment accesses digital image data representing an image including a breast; estimates thickness of the breast at multiple locations inside the breast using an image data characteristic and a reference tissue in the breast; compensates thickness of the breast using a thickness model; and refines compensation of breast thickness from the compensating step.

Abstract: The number of aberrant crypt foci (ACF) can be readily counted without overlooking the existence of ACF to achieve reduced observation time. A fluorescence observation apparatus includes a light source unit inserted into a body cavity of a biological organism and emitting excitation light onto an inner wall of the body cavity; an image acquisition unit that acquires image information by acquiring an image of fluorescence generated when a fluorescent probe whose fluorescence characteristic changes by reacting with a molecule existing in an ACF formed in the inner wall of the body cavity is excited by the excitation light; a position control unit that moves the light source unit and the image acquisition unit relative to the inner wall of the body cavity; and a counting section that counts the number of fluorescence generation sites included in the image acquired by the image acquisition unit.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses disclosed herein process medical images, for comparison and analysis of the images. The method according to one embodiment accesses digital image data representing a first medical image and a second medical image; registers the second image to the first image using a specific region preserving registration or specific regions preserving registration, to obtain a registered second image; and compares the first image and the registered second image.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing a multilayer film which, even when bent, is less apt to decrease in barrier property or electrical conductivity. The process comprises forming a barrier film and a transparent conductive film on a resin film to produce a multilayer film. The barrier film is formed by a plasma enhanced CVD method which uses electric discharge between rolls. The transparent conductive film is preferably formed by physical vapor deposition. The resin film preferably is a polyester resin film or a polyolefin resin film.

Abstract: Automated teller machine systems and methods for reducing system development efforts by financial institutions and for providing a financial transaction system that is adapted for using one or more common ATMs. In addition, systems and methods to simplify settlement processing of transactions based on ATMs of each financial institution. ATMs and center systems of financial institutions are dissociated from each other, and a relay center intervenes between them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material for making a transparent conductive film, and a transparent conductive film. The material for making the transparent conductive film is composed of a mixed metal oxide comprising Zn, Sn, O, and at least one doping element selected from the group consisting of Sc, Bi, Cu, Y, La, Ag, and Au.

Abstract: An endoscope system is disclosed for detecting fluorescent light emitted in the near-infrared region by a plurality of fluorescent labeling materials introduced into a living tissue. An illumination system generates illumination light in the wavelength range 600 nm-2000 nm which serves as excitation light for the plurality of fluorescent labeling materials, and a detection system that can separately detect different ones of the plurality of fluorescent light emissions that are emitted at different wavelengths from among the plurality of fluorescent labeling materials is provided. The endoscope system may include a conventional-type endoscope having an insertion section, or a capsule endoscope that wirelessly transmits image data. By superimposing the image data obtained using reflected light in the visible region and fluorescent light emitted by the fluorescent labeling materials, improved diagnostic capabilities are provided.

Abstract: A titania nanotube suitable as an optical sensor or gas sensor is provided. The titania nanotube has a length of 1 ?m or more; preferably a diameter of 0.1 ?m or less and an aspect ratio of 100 or more.

Abstract: An endoscope system is disclosed for detecting fluorescent light emitted in the near-infrared region by a plurality of fluorescent labeling materials introduced into a living tissue. An illumination system generates illumination light in the wavelength range 600 nm-2000 nm which serves as excitation light for the plurality of fluorescent labeling materials, and a detection system that can separately detect different ones of the plurality of fluorescent light emissions that are emitted at different wavelengths from among the plurality of fluorescent labeling materials is provided. The endoscope system may include a conventional-type endoscope having an insertion section, or a capsule endoscope that wirelessly transmits image data. By superimposing the image data obtained using reflected light in the visible region and fluorescent light emitted by the fluorescent labeling materials, improved diagnostic capabilities are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a polylactic acid-based resin having a high molecular weight, high heat resistance and an amide bond in its molecular chain, a production process and a use thereof. The polylactic acid-based resin comprises a constituting unit represented by the following formula (1) and which is obtained by allowing a polyisocyanate compound to react with a mixture comprising at least a poly (L-lactic acid) in which the percentage of the terminal functional group which is a carboxyl group exceeds 50% and a poly (D-lactic acid) in which the percentage of the terminal functional group which is a carboxyl group exceeds 50%. (in the formula (1), R is a polyisocyanate residue and represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a hydrocarbon group having an alicyclic structure and 3 to 20 carbon atoms or a hydrocarbon group having an aromatic ring and 6 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A high quality stereo image is displayed by a radiation imaging apparatus that obtains an image for two dimensional observation and two images for stereo display while using a grid. An input section 7 receives input of a user's dominant eye. Radiation image data obtained by imaging with an imaging angle of 0° is employed for an image for the dominant eye during stereo image display, and radiation image data corresponding to the eye opposite the user's dominant eye, from between radiation image data obtained by imaging with an imaging angle of +4° or +4°, are employed for an image for the other eye, to display a stereo image of a breast on a monitor 9.

Abstract: A gas-barrier multilayer film including: a base member; and at least one thin film layer formed on at least one surface of the base member, wherein at least one layer of the thin film layer(s) satisfies at least one of requirements (A) and (B).

Abstract: A system and method are provided for the measurement and display of attributes of an object of interest in a medical image. An object of interest is identified, such as a lesion or cluster of lesions in a breast area on a mammography image. At least one attribute of the lesion is then automatically measured, such as the area of the lesion, the width and height of a cluster of lesions, the number of lesions in a cluster, or the distance from one or more lesions to an anatomical feature such as the nipple, skin line or chest wall. The measurements are then displayed to a user, for example by displaying the measurements on the mammography image. Additionally, anatomical zones, such as standard, quadrant and clock zones of the breast area may be determined and displayed on the mammography image or diagram to display the location of the lesion as it corresponds to the zones.