Abstract: Systems and methods for characterizing uncertainty on a boundary of a region of interest includes inputting, via a processor, an ultrasound image having the region of interest into a trained neural network. Systems and methods also include outputting, via the processor, from the trained neural network a first prediction of the boundary of the region of interest and a second prediction of a region segmentation of the region of interest. Systems and methods further include determining, via the processor, an uncertainty on the boundary based on mismatch between the first prediction and the second prediction.

Abstract: Disclosed are silane functionalized rosins having multiple functionalities. Such silane functionalized rosins are curable and thus capable of providing unexpected properties for various uses and end products. Also disclosed are synthetic routes to prepare silane functionalized rosins, which are formulated with hydroxyl functional polymers to provide curable adhesive compositions. The adhesives may be used for woodworking, automotive, textile, appliances, electronics, bookbinding, and packaging. Suitable substrates can be metal, polymer film, plastics, wood, glass, ceramic, paper, and concrete.

Abstract: A method for analyzing uncertainty in a multi-scale interpretation of a medical image includes inputting the medical image into a trained segmentation network. The method includes outputting via the trained segmentation network a segmentation output mask for each pixel of the medical image or a region of interest of the medical image. The method includes utilizing a deterministic function to aggregate segmentation output masks for all pixels of the medical image or the region of interest and to output a first classification prediction of the aggregated segmentation output masks. The method includes inputting the medical image into a trained classification network. The method includes outputting a second classification prediction of the medical image or the region of interest. The method includes determining an uncertainty between the first classification prediction and the second classification prediction via comparison of the first classification prediction to the second classification prediction.

Abstract: Systems and methods for characterizing uncertainty on a boundary of a region of interest includes inputting, via a processor, an ultrasound image having the region of interest into a trained neural network. Systems and methods also include outputting, via the processor, from the trained neural network a first prediction of the boundary of the region of interest and a second prediction of a region segmentation of the region of interest. Systems and methods further include determining, via the processor, an uncertainty on the boundary based on mismatch between the first prediction and the second prediction.

Abstract: A method for analyzing uncertainty in a multi-scale interpretation of a medical image includes inputting the medical image into a trained segmentation network. The method includes outputting via the trained segmentation network a segmentation output mask for each pixel of the medical image or a region of interest of the medical image. The method includes utilizing a deterministic function to aggregate segmentation output masks for all pixels of the medical image or the region of interest and to output a first classification prediction of the aggregated segmentation output masks. The method includes inputting the medical image into a trained classification network. The method includes outputting a second classification prediction of the medical image or the region of interest. The method includes determining an uncertainty between the first classification prediction and the second classification prediction via comparison of the first classification prediction to the second classification prediction.

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging system and method for calculating and displaying a probe position adjustment. The method includes acquiring a volumetric dataset with an ultrasound probe in a volumetric acquisition mode. The method includes automatically identifying, with a processor, an object representing a structure-of-interest from the volumetric dataset. The method includes automatically identifying, with the processor, an axis of the structure-of-interest based on the object. The method includes automatically calculating, with the processor, a probe position adjustment from a current probe position to enable the acquisition of a target scan plane of the structure-of-interest that either includes and is parallel to the axis or is perpendicular to the axis. The method includes presenting the probe position adjustment on a display device.

Abstract: Disclosed are curable adhesive compositions comprising hydroxyl functional polymers and silane functionalized resins. Such adhesive compositions are capable of providing unexpected properties for various uses and end products. The adhesive may be used for woodworking, automotive, textile, appliances, electronics, bookbinding, and packaging. Suitable substrates can be metal, polymer film, plastics, wood, glass, ceramic, paper, and concrete.

Abstract: Disclosed are silane functionalized rosins having multiple functionalities. Such silane functionalized rosins are curable and thus capable of providing unexpected properties for various uses and end products. Also disclosed are synthetic routes to prepare silane functionalized rosins, which are formulated with hydroxyl functional polymers to provide curable adhesive compositions. The adhesives may be used for woodworking, automotive, textile, appliances, electronics, bookbinding, and packaging. Suitable substrates can be metal, polymer film, plastics, wood, glass, ceramic, paper, and concrete.

Abstract: Processes for rendering a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin storage stable, including processes that prepare a storage stable resin and/or processes that treat resins. A composition containing a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin which includes CPD-forming species can be treated with at least one agent under conditions to at least one of inhibit, reduce and remove the CPD-forming species to obtain a reduced CPD-forming resin so that a composition containing the reduced CPD-forming polyamine-epihalohydrin resin when stored for 2 weeks at 50° C., and a pH of about 2.5 to 3.5 contains less than about 250 ppm dry basis of CPD. The invention is also directed to a gelation storage stable reduced CPD-forming resin so that a composition containing the reduced CPD-forming polyamine-epihalohydrin resin, when stored at pH 1 for 24 hours at 50° C. and measured at 24 hours, produces less than about 1000 ppm dry basis of CPD.

Abstract: Anionic emulsifiers based on rosin acid or derivatives thereof, and to methods of preparing said emulsifiers. The emulsifiers are useful for preparing tackifier dispersions having improved properties with respect to foam stability. As such, said tackifier dispersions are advantageously used in water-based adhesives providing improved adhesive and cohesive properties. The adhesives may be used for labels on any kind of surface, packaging applications, flooring adhesives, road markings or for any type of water-based tapes, barrier coatings or sealants.

Abstract: Processes for rendering a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin storage stable, including processes that prepare a storage stable resin and/or processes that treat resins. A composition containing a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin which includes CPD-forming species can be treated with at least one agent under conditions to at least one of inhibit, reduce and remove the CPD-forming species to obtain a reduced CPD-forming resin so that a composition containing the reduced CPD-forming polyamine-epihalohydrin resin when stored for 2 weeks at 50° C., and a pH of about 2.5 to 3.5 contains less than about 250 ppm dry basis of CPD. The invention is also directed to a gelation storage stable reduced CPD-forming resin so that a composition containing the reduced CPD-forming polyamine-epihalohydrin resin, when stored at pH 1 for 24 hours at 50° C. and measured at 24 hours, produces less than about 1000 ppm dry basis of CPD.

Abstract: Processes for rendering a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin storage stable, including processes that prepare a storage stable resin and/or processes that treat resins. A composition containing a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin which includes CPD-forming species can be treated with at least one agent under conditions to at least one of inhibit, reduce and remove the CPD-forming species to obtain a reduced CPD-forming resin so that a composition containing the reduced CPD-forming polyamine-epihalohydrin resin when stored for 2 weeks at 50° C., and a pH of about 2.5 to 3.5 contains less than about 250 ppm dry basis of CPD. The invention is also directed to a gelation storage stable reduced CPD-forming resin so that a composition containing the reduced CPD-forming polyamine-epihalohydrin resin, when stored at pH 1 for 24 hours at 50° C. and measured at 24 hours, produces less than about 1000 ppm dry basis of CPD.

Abstract: Processes for rendering a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin storage stable, including processes that prepare a storage stable resin and/or processes that treat resins. A composition containing a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin which includes CPD-forming species can be treated with at least one agent under conditions to at least one of inhibit, reduce and remove the CPD-forming species to obtain a reduced CPD-forming resin so that a composition containing the reduced CPD-forming polyamine-epihalohydrin resin when stored for 2 weeks at 50° C., and a pH of about 2.5 to 3.5 contains less than about 250 ppm dry basis of CPD. The invention is also directed to a gelation storage stable reduced CPD-forming resin so that a composition containing the reduced CPD-forming polyamine-epihalohydrin resin, when stored at pH 1 for 24 hours at 50° C. and measured at 24 hours, produces less than about 1000 ppm dry basis of CPD.

Abstract: Processes for rendering a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin storage stable, including processes that prepare a storage stable resin and/or processes that treat resins. A composition containing a polyamine-epihalohydrin resin which includes CPD-forming species can be treated with at least one agent under conditions to at least one of inhibit, reduce and remove the CPD-forming species to obtain a reduced CPD-forming resin so that a composition containing the reduced CPD-forming polyamine-epihalohydrin resin when stored for 2 weeks at 50° C., and a pH of about 2.5 to 3.5 contains less than about 250 ppm dry basis of CPD. The invention is also directed to a gelation storage stable reduced CPD-forming resin so that a composition containing the reduced CPD-forming polyamine-epihalohydrin resin, when stored at pH 1 for 24 hours at 50° C. and measured at 24 hours, produces less than about 1000 ppm dry basis of CPD.

Abstract: Processes for reducing viscosity in an aqueous polysaccahride composition comprising combining the aqueous composition with a non-aqueous viscosity reducing agent. In particular, processes for reducing the viscosity in an aqueous carbohydrate gum composition. In particular, processes for reducing viscosity of an aqueous composition of polysaccharide comprising combining viscosity reducing agent with the polysaccharide composition in an amount effective to form a two phase system. Products produced according to the aforementioned processes are also described. Aqueous compositions including polysaccharide and non-aqueous viscosity reducing agent, and wherein the water content of the composition is at least about 40 wt %. Aqueous compositions including polysaccharide and non-aqueous viscosity reducing agent and wherein the viscosity of the composition is reduced by at least 10%.

Abstract: A composition and process for improving the oxidation of a galactose containing polysaccharide in the papermaking industry. The composition includes an aqueous solvent, a galactose containing polysaccharide, a one electron oxidant and a hydrogen peroxide remover. The process includes adding a composition for use in the papermaking industry comprising galactose containing polysaccharide, galactose oxidase, a one electron oxidant, and a hydrogen peroxide remover.