Abstract: A system for testing a pitot probe heating element includes first and second probes, measuring signals selected from a first signal representing a differential electric current between supply and return wires of the heating element, a second signal representing a residual voltage with respect to ground in the heating element, and a third signal representing ambient electric fields with respect to ground in the heating element; a signal acquisition component that selectively and sequentially applies a test voltage to the heating element to generate the selected signals and receives the selected signals measured by the first and second probes; a signal processing component that receives the selected ones of the first, second, and third signals, processes them, and extracts measurements from the data to generate results indicative of a condition of the heating element; a device control component that generates a display; and a display component.

Abstract: A method of operating a scanning probe system that includes a probe support and probes carried by the probe support is disclosed. Each probe includes a cantilever extending from the support to a free end and a tip carried by the free end. The system is operated to perform interaction cycles, each including in an approach phase, moving the support so that the tips move together towards the sample surface; in a detection step, generating a surface signal on detection of an interaction of the tip(s) of a first subset of the probes with the sample surface before the rest of the probes have interacted with the sample; in a response step changing a shape of the cantilever(s) of the first subset in response to the generation of the surface signal; and in a retract phase moving the support so that the tips retract together away from the sample surface.

Abstract: An object of the application is to provide a head-integrated for an atomic force microscope capable of realizing minimization of a weight and a volume and improvement of structural stability by optimizing a head structure of the atomic force microscope. Another object of the application is to provide a head-integrated atomic force microscope capable of being utilized for imaging a large-area sample by enabling high-rate head scan due to dynamic characteristics improved by mounting the integrated-head described above. Still another object of the application is to provide a composite microscope including a head-integrated atomic force microscope, capable of performing high-rate position search and imaging and performing precise observation of a three-dimensional shape up to an atomic image level in a region of interest by combining the head-integrated atomic force microscope having the improved dynamic characteristics as described above and an electron microscope or an optical microscope with each other.

Abstract: A probe (1) for measuring biomolecules by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy is proposed, having a distal end (2) and a proximal end (3), wherein the probe (1) has the following structure in a cross-section oriented transversely to its longitudinal extent: a base layer (4) of an insulating material, on a first side of the base layer (4) at least one layer (5, 6) of a conducting material, on a second side of the base layer (4), which is remote from the first side of the base layer (4), at least one layer (8) of a conducting material, and on the side of the layers of conducting material that is remote from the base layer (4), on the outside, in each case an outer layer (15) of an insulating material, wherein further the at least one layer (5, 6) of a conducting material on the first side of the base layer (4) is formed into an annular conductor structure (9) in the region of the distal end (2) of the probe, wherein the annular conductor structure (9) is followed proximally by at least one elongate

Abstract: A test circuit includes a pull-up device, a pull-down device, a switch circuit and a voltage-setting unit. The pull-up device is used to receive a first control signal and coupled to a first end of the device-under-test. The pull-down device is used to receive a second control signal and coupled to the first end of the device-under-test. The switch unit is controlled by a switch signal, used to receive a testing signal and coupled to a second end of the device-under-test. The voltage-setting unit is controlled by a third control signal, used to pull the second end of the device-under-test to a predetermined voltage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to current measurement apparatus 100. The current measurement apparatus 100 comprises a measurement arrangement 110, 114 which is configured to be disposed in relation to a load 108 which draws a current signal, the measurement arrangement being operative when so disposed to measure the load drawn current signal. The current measurement apparatus 100 also comprises a signal source 112 which is operative to apply a reference input signal to the measurement arrangement 110, 114 whereby an output signal from the measurement arrangement comprises a load output signal corresponding to the load drawn current signal and a reference output signal corresponding to the reference input signal.

Abstract: An electric current detector which is mountable on a circuit board on which there is mounted a fluxgate-type magnetic sensor IC chip which detects magnetic flux for electric current detection, including: a substantially ring-shaped core which forms a magnetic-path for magnetic flux induced by detection-target electric current, wherein the core includes a gap which is arranged to become substantially parallel with respect to the circuit board when mounting the aforesaid electric current detector on the circuit board and which is at a place positioned on or on the upper side of the magnetic sensor IC chip in the magnetic-path when mounting the aforesaid electric current detector on the circuit board.

Abstract: A non-contact current sensor includes a spin valve structure (2), an electrical unit (4) that applies a varying current to the spin valve structure (2), and a resistance reading unit that electrically reads out a resistance value of the spin valve structure (2). When a current-induced magnetic field is detected, a coercive force of a free layer (14) is configured to be larger than the current-induced magnetic field as a detection target, and the electrical unit (4) allows the magnetization directions of a pinned layer (12) and the free layer (14) to transition between a mutually parallel state and a mutually anti-parallel state by applying the current to the spin valve structure (2). The resistance reading unit (5) detects a threshold value corresponding to the transition.

Abstract: An RF peak-detector circuit can operate over a wide range and can compensate or correct an output voltage error term that depends on the thermal voltage and the input signal voltage. At or near a minimum value of the input signal voltage range, such compensation can include a scaled base-emitter ratioing of bipolar junction transistors used to generate the output voltage, each of which can be biased by a primary current. At or near a maximum value of the input signal voltage range, this can include using an auxiliary bias current circuit that can shift auxiliary bias current between these bipolar junction transistors. The auxiliary bias current circuit can include scaled bipolar junction transistors in a cross-coupled configuration and an equivalent resistance circuit between emitters of the cross-coupled BJTs. This can provide a robust approach for improving the accuracy of an RF peak-detector circuit over a wide range.

Abstract: A shock resistant, non contacting alternating current (AC) sensing device intended to be worn on the hands in the formation of protective gloves. Alerting user of AC voltage potential when approaching energized equipment, protects the user's palms and fingertips from energized components. The glove encompasses non contacting AC voltage potential sensing circuitry, electrically receptive antenna throughout anterior hand surfaces, layer intended to protect the user and antenna from electrical contact. As the user's hands approach an electrically energized apparatus of equipment, the antenna will receive signaling transponding to the logic board, which will then energize a notification appliance alerting the user of danger.

Abstract: There is provided a current measuring apparatus for measuring a first current used for estimating a load torque of the motor. The current measuring apparatus may include a detection unit configured to detect a first voltage, an amplification unit including a first input terminal at which the second signal is input, a second input terminal coupled to a first resistor and a second resistor by which an amplification factor is defined, and an output terminal for outputting a third signal, an input unit configured to input a second voltage at the first input terminal, a storage unit configured to store a third voltage an acquisition unit configured to acquire a fourth voltage, and a calculation unit configured to calculate the first current based on a difference between the third voltage and the fourth voltage.

Abstract: An analog measurement data detection system according to the present invention includes: a reference voltage generation circuit configured to generate and output a reference voltage; an analog/digital converter configured to compare an analog signal with the reference voltage outputted from the reference voltage generation circuit, and based on a differential voltage between the analog signal and the reference voltage, generate and output a digital signal corresponding to the analog signal. The reference voltage generation circuit is configured to cause the reference voltage to have such a temperature characteristic as to compensate for temperature characteristics of at least the analog/digital converter and the reference voltage generation circuit.

Abstract: A power measurement system, including a voltage measurement circuit having a resistive network comprising first and second resistors connected in series on a first single substrate, and a feedback amplifier having an input in electrical communication with a point between the first and second resistors, and an output in electrical communication with the second resistor in a feedback configuration to output an attenuated voltage signal, and a transresistance current measurement circuit including a current transformer to transform an input primary current into a secondary current, a plurality of amplifiers configured in a cascading arrangement, and a feedback resistor configured in parallel with the cascaded amplifiers such that the combined gain of the cascaded amplifiers directs substantially all of the secondary current through the feedback resistor, wherein the system is selectively switchable between a voltage measurement mode and a current measurement mode.

Abstract: A detection apparatus includes a first acquisition part that acquires information about a suppliable electric power of a power supply apparatus that supplies an electric power to a power reception apparatus via a transmission path; a second acquisition part that acquires information about a supply electric power output from the power supply apparatus, including information about a supply voltage output from power supply apparatus; a third acquisition part that acquires information about a voltage applied to the power reception apparatus after a voltage drop in the transmission path; and a margin information calculation part that calculates first margin information about a margin of a supply electric power, and calculates second margin information about a margin of the voltage drop.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power meter with a two-path or multipath detector comprising at least two detector elements. Each detector element generates an output voltage. In order to detect an electrical power of an alternating electrical input signal, the sum and the difference of the output voltages of the detector elements are formed separately from one another.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a meter with a communication function includes a terminal block, boards and an antenna. The terminal block, to which a power line is connected, is disposed at a predetermined position of an installation portion. The boards are disposed to be stacked on the terminal block to keep a distance in a direction away from the installation portion. The antenna is formed on a plate substrate disposed in a direction intersecting with the boards.

Abstract: Filter circuitry is constituted by transversal filters which are connected in parallel to each other. The transversal filters change amplitude and a phase of an input digital signal Xin[n·Ts] and output different digital signals X1[n·Ts], X2[n·Ts], and X3[n·Ts] as respective resulting digital signals whose amplitude and phase have been changed. A phase frequency computer computes a phase ?X[n·Ts] and a frequency fX[n·Ts] of the input digital signal Xin[n·Ts] by performing phase computation and frequency computation using the digital signals X1[n·Ts], X2[n·Ts], and X3[n·Ts] output by the transversal filters.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide a method of measuring an unknown capacitance of a device. The method may comprise the steps of driving a test signal to a circuit system that includes a current divider formed by the device with unknown capacitance and a reference capacitor; mirroring a current developed in the reference capacitor to a second circuit system that includes a measurement impedance; measuring a voltage within the second circuit system; and deriving a capacitance of the unknown capacitance based on the measured voltage with reference to a capacitance of the reference capacitor and the measurement impedance.

Abstract: A subset of mobile devices is selected from a set of mobile devices located in a local area. From a mobile device in the subset, a magnetic measurement value obtained by performing a magnetic measurement is received. The magnetic measurement value comprises a change in a magnetic property of an immediate surrounding ambient environment of the mobile device. When the magnetic measurement corresponds to a deviation in a network condition in a portion of a network, the portion being located in the local area, a conclusion is output that the deviation is caused by an electromagnetic disturbance (EMD), where an effect of the EMD causes the magnetic measurement value. A notification including an indication of the EMD and an identification of the local area is generated.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides passive radio frequency (RF) detection systems and methods, which may include various exemplary circuit embodiments, a detection device, and methods associated therewith. The passive RF detection systems and methods provide passive detection of emitted RF energy. In an exemplary embodiment, the passive RF detection systems and methods may include fast switching and low forward-voltage drop diodes, a light emitting diode, a resistor, and an antenna, each of which may be disposed within or outside an external housing or packaging. In another exemplary embodiment, the passive RF detection systems and methods may include a push button switch for selective operation. Advantageously, the passive RF detection systems and methods are configured and operate in a completely passive manner.

Abstract: A method of determining a noise figure (NF) response of a device under test (DUT) comprises determining a frequency response of a noise receiver over a first frequency range, measuring a gain of the DUT over a second frequency range encompassing the first frequency range, measuring output-noise power of the DUT over the second frequency range, determining an estimated gain of the DUT based on the frequency response of the noise receiver and the gain of the DUT over the first frequency range, and determining the NF response of the DUT over the second frequency range based on the estimated gain and the output-noise power.

Abstract: A measurement system includes a current source that is arranged to generate a current pulse to charge a capacitor as a function of an input clock signal. The accumulated charge on the capacitor is converted to a sample (e.g., resultant digital value) by an ADC (analog-to-digital converter). The samples can be aggregated as a distribution in order to estimate the jitter of the input clock signal. Variability of the measurement system can be minimized through calibrating the device-under-test at specific points of PVT (process, voltage, and temperature) conditions. A confidence metric such as a standard of deviation can be derived from the associated samples. The measurement system can be included on a substrate that includes the oscillator that generates the input clock signal.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a method of operating an arc fault detection system, an arc fault detection system, and a system. An embodiment is a method of operating an arc fault detection system coupled to a power line, the method including determining one or more arc fault detection windows in power line signals on the power line, the power line signals comprising a communication signal and an alternating current (AC) power signal. The method further includes receiving the power line signals from the power line during the one or more arc fault detection windows, and performing arc fault detection processing on the received power line signals.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a connector configured to be electrically coupled to electrical circuitry. The connector has multiple pins, including one or more first pins and one or more second pins. The one or more second pins longer than the one or more first pins. The apparatus also includes a signal generator configured to detect disconnection of the one or more first pins prior to disconnection of the one or more second pins and generate a signal in response to detecting the disconnection of the one or more first pins. The connector could also include one or more third pins longer than the one or more second pins. The first pin(s) can create an electrical path from the signal generator to ground, the second pin(s) can provide a supply voltage to the electrical circuitry, and the third pin(s) can electrically couple the electrical circuitry to ground.

Abstract: A connector mating assurance system includes a user-worn sensor unit configured to be worn on or near a user's hand. The sensor unit has an audible sensor configured to be located in a vicinity of a mating zone for electrical connectors. The audible sensor is configured to detect an audible sound when the electrical connectors are mated. The system includes a user-worn controller connected to the audible sensor. The controller receives audio signals from the audible sensor, processes the audio signals to determine a connector mating status, and provides feedback to the user relating to the connector mating status.

Abstract: A method for operating a display device includes configuring at least a portion of a row or at least a portion of a column of pixels of the display device to produce interconnected pixels, wherein the interconnected pixels are interconnected to one another in an electrically parallel configuration to create a parallel capacitance that is larger than capacitances of each of the interconnected pixels; connecting a voltage-measuring probe to drains of TFTs of the interconnected pixels; applying source voltages to the TFTs of the interconnected pixels from one or more source lines and applying a gate voltage to the TFTs of the interconnected pixels from one or more gate lines; and measuring voltage of the TFT drains of the interconnected pixels.

Abstract: The various technologies presented herein relate to providing prognosis and health management (PHM) of a photovoltaic (PV) system. A PV PHM system can eliminate long-standing issues associated with detecting performance reduction in PV systems. The PV PHM system can utilize an ANN model with meteorological and power input data to facilitate alert generation in the event of a performance reduction without the need for information about the PV PHM system components and design. Comparisons between system data and the PHM model can provide scheduling of maintenance on an as-needed basis. The PHM can also provide an approach for monitoring system/component degradation over the lifetime of the PV system.

Abstract: Methods for reliability testing include applying a stress voltage to a device under test (DUT); measuring a leakage current across the DUT; triggering measurement of optical emissions from the DUT based on the timing of the measurement of the leakage current; and correlating measurements of the leakage current with measurements of the optical emissions to determine a time and location of a defect occurrence within the DUT by locating instances of increased noise in the leakage current that correspond in time with instances of increased optical emissions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method, a system, and a computer readable storage medium for circuit design verification. The user generates a breakpoint by execution of test bench code. A callback function is registered at an application level associated with the breakpoint. The callback function is configured to execute in response to an occurrence of the associated breakpoint at the system level. A hardware-accelerated simulator simulates an execution of a circuit design using the test bench code. In response to triggering the breakpoint at the system level, the execution of the circuit design at the system level is paused and the callback function associated with the breakpoint at the application level is executed.

Abstract: Automated test procedures, carried out under software control, can be employed to test a device, testing individual pins, and/or groups of pins, to detect and diagnose or characterize various types of failures. A distributed FA system includes a shared database for device definitions, test setups, and test results. Test platforms provide I/O curve tracing which can provide both a qualitative visual representation and a quantitative measured performance. The disclosed system enables and exploits front line testing of devices in the field. Response to the customer can be nearly immediate. Eliminate “false returns” by differentiation of use versus a real quality issue.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes combinational logic with flip-flops, parallel scan paths with a scan input for receiving test stimulus data to be applied to the combinational logic, combinational connections with the combinational logic for applying stimulus data to the combinational logic and receiving response data from the combinational logic, a scan output for transmitting test response data obtained from the combinational logic, and control inputs having an enable input and a select input for operating the parallel scan paths, each scan path includes flip-flops of the combinational logic that, in a test mode, are connected in series, compare circuitry indicates the result of a comparison of the received test response data and the expected data at a fail flag output, and one of the scan paths includes a scan cell having an input coupled to the fail flag output.

Abstract: Methods and systems for compensating for temperature variation in the performance of electronic circuits and systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems are configured to store compensation parameters determined in calibration, where the compensation parameters are used by the systems to modify performance. In some embodiments, the systems are part of an automatic test equipment (ATE) system.

Abstract: The reliability of testing a normally closed contact in a relay unit may involve the following. Sending a first test signal to the first normally closed contact and detecting a return state of the first test signal sent, sending a second test signal different from the first test signal to the second normally closed contact and detecting a return state of the second test signal sent; and assessing an abnormality when at least one of the detection result for the return state of the first test signal does not satisfy a first predetermined criteria, and the detection result of the return state of the second test signal does not satisfy a second predetermined criteria different from the first predetermined criteria.

Abstract: Detection of a locked rotor condition of an electric motor during startup herein uses a virtual speed switch. The methods and systems herein determine whether the motor is in a starting state, and the monitor the motor current to determine if it is greater than a predetermined threshold, and that the motor current decrease exceeds a predetermined threshold after a predetermined amount of time. If the decrease in motor current is not less than a predetermined threshold, then a speed switch bit is set, indicating that the rotor is turning. The methods and systems herein further determine whether a physical speed switch is faulty, and determine a locked rotor condition using the virtual speed switch signal, a physical speed switch signal, and whether the physical speed switch is faulty.

Abstract: In an apparatus, an input switch circuit selectively connects one of unit batteries to a capacitor. A first group of at least one unit battery has a first polarity when being connected to the capacitor. A second group of at least one unit battery has a second polarity when being connected to the capacitor. A voltage converter converts a voltage of a unit battery selectively connected to the capacitor into a value within a voltage range manipulatable by a voltage monitor. A reference voltage setter variably sets a reference voltage according to one of the first polarity and the second polarity of the voltage of a unit battery selectively connected to the capacitor. The reference voltage is used as a reference to match a scale of the voltage of a unit cell selectively connected to the capacitor for each of the first and second polarities with the predetermined voltage range.

Abstract: A concentration distribution in an active material of a battery unit is calculated by using a diffusion equation, and a first polarization elimination time taken for the concentration distribution in the active material to fall within an allowable range is calculated assuming that charge and discharge of the battery unit is not performed. A concentration distribution in an electrolyte of the battery unit is calculated by using a diffusion equation, and a second polarization elimination time taken for the concentration distribution in the electrolyte to fall within an allowable range is calculated assuming that the charge and the discharge of the battery unit is not performed. It is determined that polarization of the battery unit is eliminated when a time for which the charge and the discharge of the battery unit is not performed is longer than the longer one of the first polarization elimination time and the second polarization elimination time.

Abstract: A voltage detecting circuit includes a ground potential unit, a DC power supply which is insulated from the ground potential unit, a capacitor to which voltage from the DC power supply is applied, a control unit which controls charging and discharging of the capacitor, a charging circuit that includes the DC power supply, the capacitor and a charging path through which the capacitor is charged, and a discharging circuit that includes the capacitor and a discharging path through which the capacitor is discharged. The control unit includes a calculation unit which calculates a voltage value of the DC power supply, based on an actual capacitance value C of the capacitor which is obtained by both-end voltage of the capacitor corresponding to a first time and the both-end voltage of the capacitor corresponding to a second time.

Abstract: A sensor system is disclosed. The sensor system includes a first sensor path comprising a first sensing element and a second sensing element being connected in series between a first supply terminal and a second supply terminal and an intermediate node connected in between the first supply terminal and the second supply terminal, a second sensor path comprising a third sensing element and a fourth sensing element connected in series between the first supply terminal and the second supply terminal, a first reference node connected in between the first supply terminal and the second supply terminal, and a second reference node connected in between the first supply terminal and the second supply terminal, and a processing unit to receive an input signal from the intermediate node, a first reference signal from the first reference node, and a second reference signal from the second reference node.

Abstract: A computing device, system, apparatus, and at least one machine readable medium for dynamically calibrating a magnetic sensor are described herein. The computing device includes a sensor hub and a magnetic sensor communicably coupled to the sensor hub. The magnetic sensor is configured to collect sensor data corresponding to the computing device. The computing device also includes a processor that is configured to execute stored instructions and a storage device that stores instructions. The storage device includes processor executable code that, when executed by the processor, is configured to determine a system state of the computing device and send the determined system state of the computing device to the sensor hub. The sensor hub is configured to dynamically calibrate the magnetic sensor based on the sensor data collected via the magnetic sensor and the determined system state of the computing device.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor includes a substrate, magnetoresistive effect elements arranged on a surface of the substrate, a first wiring line arranged on a surface of the substrate, an insulation layer configured to cover the magnetoresistive effect elements and the first wiring line, a soft magnetic body arranged on the insulation layer, and a second wiring line arranged on the insulation layer, wherein the magnetoresistive effect elements each extend in a first direction and are arranged while being separated from each other in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction in a case of viewing in plan the substrate, the soft magnetic body includes a first direction extension portion that extends in the first direction, and when viewed in plan, the first direction extension portion is arranged between the magnetoresistive effect elements, and the second wiring line is connected to the first wiring line.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus according to an embodiment includes a static magnetic field magnet, a gradient coil, a bore tube and a sealed space forming unit. The gradient coil is formed to be approximately cylindrical, arranged in a cylinder of the static magnetic field magnet, and adds a gradient magnetic field to the static magnetic field. The bore tube is formed to be approximately cylindrical and arranged in the cylinder of the gradient coil. The sealed space forming unit forms a sealed space enclosing the gradient coil between an inner circumferential side of the static magnetic field magnet and an outer circumferential side of the bore tube. At least a part of at least one of the side ends of the gradient coil does not make contact with the sealed space.

Abstract: A head-up display and eye-tracker system, suitable for use with a patient in an MRI tube during an MRI procedure. An electronic display assembly includes an outer display tube housing for housing an electronic display device for generating images, the outer tube housing fabricated of an electrically conductive, non-ferrous material. An eye-tracker camera assembly includes an outer camera tube housing for housing an electronic camera sensor, the outer tube camera housing fabricated of an electrically conductive, non-ferrous material. An eyepiece assembly includes an outer housing. A beam splitter assembly includes a beam splitter block having a receptacle holding a beam splitter, the block formed of an electrically conductive, non-ferrous material. The beam splitter reflects light from the display onto the patient's eye, and allows light reflected from the patient's eye to pass to the camera sensor. In another embodiment as a display system, the eye-tracker camera assembly is omitted.

Abstract: A method for providing an image of a subject in a magnetic resonance imaging MRI system with parallel transmission (pTx) is provided. A localizer scan of the subject is provided. Body anatomy is determined from the localizer scan. The body anatomy is matched with at least one body model of a plurality of body models. B1+ and Bo maps are calculated from the body anatomy. The electric fields from the at least one body model and constraints are used to simultaneously determine a plurality of excitation pulses for a pTx. MRI is performed on the subject using the determined excitation pulses. Global SAR is monitored in real time to ensure all time-averaged constraints are satisfied simultaneously.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a RF resonator, a RF coil, and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus. The RF resonator includes a dielectric substance which is provided, on one surface thereof, with an electric conductor, and at least one conductor line which is installed on another surface of the dielectric substance so as to face the electric conductor and provided with a plurality of open-cut portions which are disposed in a plurality of rows.

Abstract: A cylindrical superconducting magnet system for use in magnetic resonance imaging has axially aligned primary superconducting coils surrounded by a thermal radiation shield within a vacuum vessel. A gradient coil assembly is axially aligned with and located radially within the primary superconducting coils. An assembly support is, radially positioned outside of the primary superconducting coils and is mechanically attached to the gradient coil assembly at a number of locations around the circumference of the gradient coil assembly, and at a number of axial locations along the gradient coil assembly, by radially-directed mechanical attachments that pass though through-holes through the vacuum vessel and the thermal radiation shield, and mechanically isolated from the vacuum vessel. At least some of the mechanical attachments each comprise an active force transducer arranged to provide impulses of force onto a surface of the gradient coil assembly to oppose vibrations of the gradient coil assembly.

Abstract: Method to acquire a magnetic resonance data set of an acquisition area (5) in a subject (O) via radial scanning along a fixed number of spokes (6) respectively described by a first angle in k-space, wherein the acquisition area (5) deviates in positional space from a circular shape in a shape that can be described by the set of first angles; wherein the acquisition of the spokes (6) takes place according to an acquisition order; wherein an acquisition position of the acquisition order is associated with each first angle under consideration of a comparison data set of the fixed number of second angles (in which second angles of successive acquisition positions differ by a golden angle) such that, for a first angle of each acquisition position, the spatially adjacent first angles have the same acquisition positions as the second angles spatially adjacent to a second angle of the acquisition position.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes a data acquiring unit and a data processing unit. The data acquiring unit is configured to acquire magnetic resonance signals according to an imaging condition for applying a first off-resonance radio frequency pulse after an application of an excitation pulse and before a readout of the magnetic resonance signals, and applying a second off-resonance radio frequency pulse after the readout of the magnetic resonance signals and before an application of a following excitation pulse. The first off-resonance radio frequency pulse generates a phase shift in the magnetic resonance signals. The second off-resonance radio frequency pulse compensates the phase shift. The data processing unit is configured to obtain information to be obtained by data processing of the magnetic resonance signals.

Abstract: A methods are provided for investigating a sample containing hydrocarbons by subjecting the sample to a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) sequence using NMR equipment, using the NMR equipment to detect signals from the sample in response to the NMR sequence, analyzing the signals to extract a distribution of relaxation times (or diffusions), and computing a value for a parameter of the sample as a function of at least one of the relaxation times (or diffusions), wherein the computing utilizes a correction factor that modifies the value for the parameter as a function of relaxation time for at least short relaxation times (or as a function of diffusion for at least large diffusion coefficients).

Abstract: A system provides guidance information for guiding sequencing and acquisition of medical images of objects by obtaining first imaging configuration information of a first object and second imaging configuration information of a second object. The system classifies the first imaging configuration information into, changing information indicating a difference between the first and second imaging configuration and unchanging information indicating no difference between the first and second imaging configuration, by comparing the first imaging configuration information and the second imaging configuration information. The system outputs the changing information as guide information for imaging the second object.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus includes an image acquisition part and a display processing part. The image acquisition part is configured to acquire plural series, each having frames of medical image data corresponding to at least one of slice positions and time phases. The display processing part is configured to perform display processing to display image data in a region of interest of at least one frame of first medical image data belonging to a first series out of the plural series. The image data in the region of interest are overlapped with a region of at least one frame of second medical image data belonging to another series. The region of the at least one frame of the second medical image data is different from a region corresponding to the region the interest.