Abstract: A method is provided to perform an imaging scan on a target tissue. The imaging scan includes generating a signal directed at a portion of a target tissue using a collimator that includes a slot, wherein a source of a signal assembly is incoherently interrupted. The method also includes receiving at least a portion of the signal from the portion of the target tissue at a linear signal detector positioned directly opposite from the signal assembly with respect to the target tissue, and simultaneously translating the linear signal detector and adjusting a width of the at least one slot of the collimator such that a fan width of the signal at the linear signal detector corresponds to a width of a detector window disposed in the linear signal detector. The method also includes rotating a stage about the target tissue, and repeating performing the imaging scan on the target tissue.

Abstract: A method is provided to perform an imaging scan on a target tissue. The imaging scan includes generating a signal directed at a portion of a target tissue using a collimator that includes a slot, wherein a source of a signal assembly is incoherently interrupted. The method also includes receiving at least a portion of the signal from the portion of the target tissue at a linear signal detector positioned directly opposite from the signal assembly with respect to the target tissue, and simultaneously translating the linear signal detector and adjusting a width of the at least one slot of the collimator such that a fan width of the signal at the linear signal detector corresponds to a width of a detector window disposed in the linear signal detector. The method also includes rotating a stage about the target tissue, and repeating performing the imaging scan on the target tissue.

Abstract: A robust system, apparatus, and method for precise in-house positioning utilizing RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology are described in this invention. The in-house environment is partitioned into separate locations, and a set of RFID tags are scattered in the environment. Reading patterns of RFID tags are collected at each location by an RFID reader as samples. Pattern recognition and classification methods are used, when human, vehicle, or other carrier move around the environment with an RFID reader to estimate its physical location based on the reading pattern. The precision can be within one meter. The method is adaptive to different tag distribution, reader range, defective tags, and other physical constraints.

Abstract: A method, system and device is disclosed for encouraging behavioral change in users. The method and system may utilize a tool which presents information and topics related to a health condition and illustrates the affects of behavior choices on the maintenance or progression of the health condition. When used with a facilitator, conversation questions, and exercises, the user may explore a health condition, learn what to expect as the condition progresses, and learn how to manage the condition such as mentally and physically.

Abstract: A method, system and device is disclosed for encouraging behavioral change in users. The method and system may utilize a tool which presents information and topics related to a health condition and illustrates the affects of behavior choices on the maintenance or progression of the health condition. When used with a facilitator, conversation questions, and exercises, the user may explore a health condition, learn what to expect as the condition progresses, and learn how to manage the condition such as mentally and physically.