The image pyramid system — an unbiased, inexpensive and broadly accessible method of telepathology

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Péter Gombás ◽  
Jeremy N. Skepper ◽  
László Hegyi
Keyword(s):  
Image Pyramid ◽  
Accessible Method

scholarly journals Facile Use of ZnO Nanopowders to Protect Old Manual Paper Documents

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 5452
Author(s):  
Ludmila Motelica ◽  
Aurelian Popescu ◽  
Anca-Gabriela Răzvan ◽  
Ovidiu Oprea ◽  
Roxana-Doina Truşcă ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Human Pathogens ◽  
Accessible Method

One of the main problems faced by libraries, archives and collectors is the mold degradation of the paper-based documents, books, artworks etc. Microfungi (molds) emerge in regular storage conditions of such items (humidity, usually over 50%, and temperatures under 21 °C). If the removal of the visible mycelium is relatively easy, there is always the problem of the subsequent appearance of mold as the spores remain trapped in the cellulosic, fibrillary texture, which acts as a net. Moreover, due to improper hand hygiene bacteria contamination, old books could represent a source of biohazard, being colonized with human pathogens. An easy and accessible method of decontamination, which could offer long term protection is therefore needed. Here, we present a facile use of the ZnO nanopowders as antimicrobial agents, suitable for cellulose-based products, conferring an extended antibacterial and anti-microfungal effect. The proposed method does not adversely impact on the quality of the cellulose documents and could be efficiently used for biodegradation protection.

A Robust Line Filter for Automatic X-Ray/CT Image Segmentation

2014 ◽  
Vol 721 ◽  
pp. 783-787
Author(s):  
Shao Hu Peng ◽  
Hyun Do Nam ◽  
Yan Fen Gan ◽  
Xiao Hu
Keyword(s):  
Multiscale Analysis ◽  
Automatic Segmentation ◽  
Local Variation ◽  
Recognition System ◽  
Ct Images ◽  
Gray Level ◽  
Ct Image ◽  
Image Pyramid ◽  
Level Variation ◽  
X Ray

Automatic segmentation of the line-like regions plays a very important role in the automatic recognition system, such as automatic cracks recognition in X-ray images, automatic vessels segmentation in CT images. In order to automatically segment line-like regions in the X-ray/CT images, this paper presents a robust line filter based on the local gray level variation and multiscale analysis. The proposed line filter makes usage of the local gray level and its local variation to enhance line-like regions in the X-ray/CT image, which can well overcome the problems of the image noises and non-uniform intensity of the images. For detecting various sizes of line-like regions, an image pyramid is constructed based on different neighboring distances, which enables the proposed filter to analyze different sizes of regions independently. Experimental results showed that the proposed line filter can well segment various sizes of line-like regions in the X-ray/CT images, which are with image noises and non-uniform intensity problems.

Image Pyramid

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Soochahn Lee ◽  
Kyoung Mu Lee
Keyword(s):  
Image Pyramid

scholarly journals Ethnobotanical Practices among the People of Dagana District, Bhutan

2021 ◽  
pp. 50-59
Author(s):  
Karma Sherub ◽  
Bhagat Suberi ◽  
Purna Prasad Chapagai ◽  
. Penjor ◽  
Kelzang Jurmey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Local People ◽  
Conservation Of Resources ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
The People ◽  
Management Of Resources ◽  
Accessible Method

Medicinal plants are one of the most affordable and accessible method available for the treatment of various ailments and diseases by the local people. In this regards, the study aimed to document the ethno-medicinal knowledge of plants used by the local people of Dagana district of Bhutan. Data were collected between June and November of 2020 using semi-structured interviews from the local people, following snowball sampling.  The study documented 74 medicinal plant species, used for treating 30 different body ailments and diseases. Maximum number of species (14) was used in treating cut/body wounds and commonly used plant parts was leaves (30 species). Current study area was found to be rich in ethno-medicinal knowledge, but equally threatened with declining practices and management of resources. Thus, appropriate conservation of resources and preservation of traditional knowledge is required.

scholarly journals A Method of Optimizing Terrain Rendering Using Digital Terrain Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 666
Author(s):  
Lei Zhang ◽  
Ping Wang ◽  
Chengyi Huang ◽  
Bo Ai ◽  
Wenjun Feng
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Frame Rate ◽  
Terrain Analysis ◽  
Image Pyramid ◽  
Digital Terrain Analysis ◽  
Terrain Rendering ◽  
Digital Terrain ◽  
Elevation Data ◽  
View Frustum Culling ◽  
Elevation Model

Terrain rendering is an important issue in Geographic Information Systems and other fields. During large-scale, real-time terrain rendering, complex terrain structure and an increasing amount of data decrease the smoothness of terrain rendering. Existing rendering methods rarely use the features of terrain to optimize terrain rendering. This paper presents a method to increase rendering performance through precomputing roughness and self-occlusion information making use of GIS-based Digital Terrain Analysis. Our method is based on GPU tessellation. We use quadtrees to manage patches and take surface roughness in Digital Terrain Analysis as a factor of Levels of Detail (LOD) selection. Before rendering, we first regularly partition the terrain scene into view cells. Then, for each cell, we calculate its potential visible patch set (PVPS) using a visibility analysis algorithm. After that, A PVPS Image Pyramid is built, and each LOD level has its corresponding PVPS. The PVPS Image Pyramid is stored on a disk and is read into RAM before rendering. Based on the PVPS Image Pyramid and the viewpoint’s position, invisible terrain areas that are not culled through view frustum culling can be dynamically culled. We use Digital Elevation Model (DEM) elevation data of a square area in Henan Province to verify the effectiveness of this method. The experiments show that this method can increase the frame rate compared with other methods, especially for lower camera flight heights.

A control chart for severity index to detect drought compares favourably to logistic regression

2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Jared Townsley ◽  
Justin R Chimka
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Control Chart ◽  
Control Charts ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Drought Severity ◽  
Prediction Errors ◽  
Shewhart Control Charts ◽  
Shewhart Control ◽  
Accessible Method ◽  
Made In

We describe the discovery of how a traditional control chart for the Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) to detect drought compares favourably to a theoretically appropriate statistical (logistic regression) model of drought as a function of PDSI. Our empirical results are based on monthly observations of PDSI, precipitation and temperature made in Kansas since 1895. Results from the study suggest that a relatively simple statistical approach based on Shewhart control charts may provide a more accessible method for relevant government agencies to predict droughts, improving resource management and preparation. Moreover, utilizing such an approach over more sophisticated methods may come at little expense regarding prediction errors.

Image Pyramid

2021 ◽  
pp. 629-632
Author(s):  
Soochahn Lee ◽  
Kyoung Mu Lee
Keyword(s):  
Image Pyramid
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