scholarly journals Fiber Optic Projection-Imaging System for Shape Measurement in Confined Space

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lujie Chen ◽  
Viswanath Bavigadda ◽  
Theodoros Kofidis ◽  
Robert D. Howe
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Fiber Optic ◽  
Flat Surface ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Phase Measurement ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Shape Measurement ◽  
Confined Space ◽  
Closed Space ◽  
Fringe Patterns

A fiber-based projection-imaging system is proposed for shape measurement in confined space. Owing to the flexibility of imaging fibers, the system can be used in special scenarios that are difficult for conventional experimental setups. Three experiments: open space, closed space, and underwater are designed to demonstrate the strength and weakness of the system. It is shown that when proper alignment is possible, relatively high accuracy can be achieved; the error is less than 2% of the overall height of a specimen. In situations where alignment is difficult, significantly increased error is observed. The error is in the form of gross-scale geometrical distortion; for example, flat surface is reconstructed with curvature. In addition, the imaging fibers may introduce fine-scale noise into phase measurement, which has to be suppressed by smoothing filters. Based on results and analysis, it is found that although a fiber-based system has its unique strength, existing calibration and processing methods for fringe patterns have to be modified to overcome its drawbacks so as to accommodate wider applications.

A Technique for Measuring Absolute Toe Pressures: Evaluation of Pressure-Sensitive Film Techniques

Foot & Ankle ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 220-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan S. Tuckman ◽  
Frederick W. Werner ◽  
Maria D. Fortino ◽  
Joseph A. Spadaro
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Flat Surface ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Accurate Method ◽  
Total Force ◽  
Confined Space ◽  
Pressure Sensitive ◽  
Sensitive Film ◽  
Pressure Sensitive Film ◽  
Deforming Forces

Although a number of pathologies of the forefoot in ballet dancers on pointe have been described, pressures and deforming forces have not been adequately measured. To evaluate the possible use of pressure-sensitive film (PSF) in measuring the pressures on the external soft tissues in such a confined space as the dancer's toe shoe, it was tested and calibrated with 20 cadaver toes. Each cadaver toe was internally stabilized and loaded longitudinally against PSF on a flat surface. The resultant films were analyzed with a video imaging system and the pressures and total forces were determined. Results showed that the linearity of the PSF to pressure had a regression value of 0.98. By using two sensitivity ranges of films, the total force measured by the PSF was found to be within 10% of the known applied force on each toe. The PSF, therefore, may very well be a useful and accurate method of measuring external soft tissue pressures on the forefoot.

Task parameters affecting human physical ability and willingness to lift: An ecological approach

2003 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-119
Author(s):  
Waldemar Karwowski ◽  
Krystyna Gielo-Perczak ◽  
David Moxley ◽  
David Rodrick
Keyword(s):  
Material Handling ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Human Perception ◽  
Ecological Approach ◽  
Confined Space ◽  
Physical Ability ◽  
Black Boxes ◽  
Average Maximum ◽  
Task Parameters ◽  
Ability And Willingness

The objective of this study was to analyze human perception of load heaviness in manual material handling tasks under varying task parameters taking into consideration participants' physical ability and willingness to lift loads. These conditions were: 1) box color, 2) instruction set, and 3) space confinement. The effect of each parameter on the maximum acceptable weight that people are willing to lift was investigated. This study showed that the box color significantly affects a participant's perception of weight. The average maximum acceptable weight participants were willing to lift was higher for the black boxes than for the white boxes in both open and constrained spaces. When using the white boxes, the maximum acceptable weight participants were willing to lift was smaller in the confined space than in the open space. This study introduces an ecological approach to manual handling tasks and proposes the paradigm of maximum acceptable weight of load (MAWL) to the maximum loads that people perceive they are able and willing to lift (MLWL).

scholarly journals Analysis of Compound Stained Cervical Cell Images Using Multi-Spectral Imaging

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 5628
Author(s):  
Run Fang ◽  
Libo Zeng ◽  
Fan Yi
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Mouse Liver ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Color Image ◽  
Imaging Technique ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Spectral Imaging ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Cervical Cell ◽  
Real World Applications

Multi-spectral imaging technique plays an important role in real-world applications such as medicine and medical detections. This paper proposes a cervical cancer cell screening method to simultaneously adopt TBS classification and DNA quantitative analysis for a single cell smear. Through using compound staining on a smear, the cytoplasm is stained by Papanicolauo and the nucleus is stained by Feulgen. The main evaluation parameter is the DNA content of the nucleus, not the subjective description of cell morphology, which is more objective than the TBS classification method and reduces the chances of missing a diagnosis due to subjective factors. Each nucleus has its own DI value and color image of the whole cell, which is convenient for doctors as it allows them to review and confirm the morphology of cells with a nucleus DI of over 2.5. Mouse liver smears and cervical cases are utilized as the measuring specimens to evaluate the performance of the microscope multi-spectral imaging system; illustrative results demonstrate that the proposed system qualifies, with high accuracy and reliability, and further presents wide application prospects in the early diagnosis of cervical cancer.

Automated High-Accuracy Phase Measurement System

1983 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Stein ◽  
D. Glaze ◽  
J. Levine ◽  
J. Gray ◽  
D. Hilliard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Measurement System ◽  
Phase Measurement ◽  
High Accuracy
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