Design And Development Of A Multi-Color Soot Emission Diagnostics To Measure Soot Temperature And Concentration

<div>In this paper, temperature of the soot particles from the flame was determined using line of sight attenuation setup. The emission from the soot particles of the flame will be filtered using a three color pyrometry, in which three slits of different wavelengths will be placed in front of the AP-3200T-USB camera. The author did not use spectrometer to filter the wavelengths because, a spectrometer would give a spectrum consisting of 15 different colors, which is not required in this experiment, since calculation of temperature of the soot only requires two colors to be filtered from the soot. Each wavelength corresponds to RED, BLUE and GREEN color respectively. After the soot emission images are captured in all the three wavelengths, three images will be obtained from the camera. For reading these images, MATLAB code was used, and the pixel intensity values were read from which temperature could be calculated.</div>

Design And Development Of A Multi-Color Soot Emission Diagnostics To Measure Soot Temperature And Concentration

<div>In this paper, temperature of the soot particles from the flame was determined using line of sight attenuation setup. The emission from the soot particles of the flame will be filtered using a three color pyrometry, in which three slits of different wavelengths will be placed in front of the AP-3200T-USB camera. The author did not use spectrometer to filter the wavelengths because, a spectrometer would give a spectrum consisting of 15 different colors, which is not required in this experiment, since calculation of temperature of the soot only requires two colors to be filtered from the soot. Each wavelength corresponds to RED, BLUE and GREEN color respectively. After the soot emission images are captured in all the three wavelengths, three images will be obtained from the camera. For reading these images, MATLAB code was used, and the pixel intensity values were read from which temperature could be calculated.</div>

Artificial Intelligence Algorithm with SVM Classification using Dermascopic Images for Melanoma Diagnosis

Of all suspicious pigmented skin lesions considered for analysis, a large portion is often benign. The pressure of pathology services and secondary care must be reduced throughout the patient trials using modern techniques for improving the melanoma diagnosis accuracy. Dermoscopic images obtained from digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras, smartphones and a lightweight USB camera are compared using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for determining the accuracy of melanoma identification. Datasets are obtained from thousand test samples undergoing plastic surgery. The diagnostic trial is masked, single arm and multicentered. The controlled and suspicious skin lesions as well as the suspicious pigmented skin lesion are captured on the aforementioned cameras while scheduling for biopsy. The possibility of melanoma is assessed using deep learning (DL) techniques on the pigmented skin lesions seen in the dermascopic images for identifying melanoma. For this purpose, we train a deterministic AI algorithm based on malignancy recognition by deep ensemble and inputs from clinicians. The histopathology diagnosis is used as a standard criterion for determining the specialist assessment, algorithmic specificity, sensitivity and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC).

Development of Finger-Wrist Rehabilitation Device Using Pneumatically Driven Parallel Sticks

Japan has an aging population, and the number of patients with physical impairment is increasing owing to aging and accidents. A contracture is a state in which joint movements are worsened owing to the hardening and loss of elasticity of the surrounding soft tissue such as muscle and skin, when a patient is immobile or bedridden for long durations. In particular, finger and wrist contractures can cause many inconveniences in daily life. Thus far, some rehabilitation devices have been developed. A power assist glove extends the finger but is difficult for patients to wear. This study focuses on wearability and risk avoidance, and develops a device with two parallel sticks that are driven by pneumatic actuators to simulate the motion of a physical therapist. After verifying the fundamental control performances, the safety function based on the estimated force applied by the patient and the improvement of effectiveness in rehabilitation using a USB camera are discussed.

Interactive Algorithms in Complex Image Processing Systems Based on Big Data

In the era of big data, images and videos are one of the main means of information dissemination. In recent years, research on the problem of image and video reorganization and integration has become a hot topic in digital image processing technology. Using a computer for image processing, complicated programming is unavoidable. Therefore, it is necessary to optimize the interactive algorithms for image processing. In this paper, the content of image processing experiment is screened and integrated, and an image processing experiment system based on Matlab GUI platform is established for different levels of image processing knowledge modules. In order to verify the effectiveness and practicability of the optimization algorithm proposed in this paper, experimental simulations were performed on complex natural images and complex human eye images. The speed of the USB camera is generally between 15 frames/second and 25 frames/second, and in a 240 × 320 picture, the interactive algorithm in this article only needs about 59 ms, which is enough to complete the automatic interaction in the video in real time, which is convenient for subsequent image extraction. The experimental results show that the interactive algorithm in the complex image processing system in this paper optimizes the image extraction rate and improves the antinoise performance of the segmentation and the segmentation effect of the deep depression region.

USB 2.0 Digital Camera Characterization for Optimizing the Making of High Power RGB-LED Fluorescence Imaging System

This research aims to obtain the focal length and radial and tangential distortion of a USB 2.0 digital camera. This research was conducted in three stages namely preparation of tools and materials, camera characterization, and data processing. The tools used in this study include a USB 2.0 digital camera and MATLAB R2013a software, while the object is a collimator board. Characterization of digital cameras is done through data collection with a distance variation of 3 cm until 15 cm, then the data obtained is processed using MATLAB R2013a software to obtain the focal length and radial distortion and tangential distortion values. The USB camera that used has the characteristic focal length and radial distortion and certain tangential distortion for each distance.

Synchronous Teledermoscopy in Military Treatment Facilities

Sustained demand for dermatologic care throughout military medicine, in conjunction with increasing dermatologic provider shortages, has led to increase use of teledermatology in military treatment facilities (MTFs). Initially used to aid in the differentiation of suspicious melanocytic lesions, dermoscopy has found increasing clinical utility in an expanding realm of general dermatologic conditions. We demonstrate the use of synchronous teledermoscopy within a remote MTF by repurposing webcam technology already available at most MTFs. Two patients were seen in clinic at a remote naval primary care clinic with limited subspecialties. Once written consent was retrieved, an on-site dermatologist evaluated each patient and performed a history and skin exam with dermoscopy. Synchronous consultations were conducted with the Global Med Cart (GlobalMed(R) Clinical Access Station with TotalExam(R) 3 HDUSB camera), and Cisco webcam video jabber (Cisco TelePresence PrecisionHD USB Camera part number TTC8-03). The patients then underwent individual synchronous teledermatology consultations with an off-site U.S. Navy dermatologist located in the continental United States. The methodology for the consultation involved the use of a standard dermatoscope and jabber webcam. Two synchronous teledermatology consultations were completed successfully on patients in MTFs with limited subspecialty capabilities. Both cases, with two lesions of concern per case, had 100% concordance between the on-site and teleconsulted dermatologist. Through observing inter-rater agreements between the on-site and remote dermatologists, this small study demonstrates a novel application of technology readily available at most MTFs.

NON-CONTROLLED CLOSE-RANGE PHOTOGRAMMETRY METHOD BASED ON PHOTOMODELER SCANNER

Aiming at the high demand of close-range photogrammetry for the object control points and the inconvenient carrying of digital camera to take photogrammetry in the field, a method of detail survey based on PhotoModeler Scanner software is proposed. USB camera combines with the centering rod, USB camera captures image data, Total station obtains the coordinates of the centering rod, the coordinate of projective center is calculated by using the coordinate of the centering rod, PhotoModeler Scanner software processes image data and coordinate data. Ultimately, image stereo measurement of the no object control point was realized. The experimental results showed that the error of the plane position of the solved target point was less than 10cm at a shooting distance of about 10m, and it met the accuracy requirements of detail survey. Therefore, the method can reduce the workload of field detail survey, reduce the cost and volume of the photographic equipment, and has certain application value.

A Review on Real Time Heart Rate Monitoring System using USB camera

Technological advancement nowadays is moving to a faster pace. The latest display technology -Touch Screen Display, commonly used in our smart phones and tablet computers will move to a mere history in the coming future. Lack of space is one of major problem faced by screen displays. This emerging new display technology will replace this touch screen environment and will solve the problems at higher level, making life more comfortable. The main aim of the Screenless Display is to display or transmit the information without the help of a screen or the projector. Using this display, we can directly project images onto the human retina, open space and even to the human brain. It avoids the need of high weight hardware and it will provide privacy at a high rate. This field came into progress during the year 2013 by the arrival of products like holographic videos, virtual reality headsets, retinal displays, mobiles for elderly, eye tap etc. At present, we can say that only part of the Screenless Display Technology is brought up which means that more advancement is necessary for a boost in the technology. This problem will surely provide a pathway for screenless display.

DROWSINESS DETECTION AND MONITORING SYSTEM

Wakefulness of a driver is an extremely important factor that needs to be continuously monitored.. A drowsy driver can be a cause of several mishaps and accidents on highways which could lead to loss of money, physical injuries, and the most important, loss of human life. Drowsiness detection system is a car safety technology that helps to prevent and thus reduce accidents caused by the driver getting drowsy. The system is designed for four-wheeler vehicles (or more) wherein the driver’s fatigue or drowsiness is detected and alerts are generated. The proposed method will use a USB camera that captures the driver’s face and eyes and processes the images to detect the driver’s fatigue. On the detection of drowsiness, the programmed system cautions the driver through an alarm to ensure vigilance. The proposed method consists of various stages to determine the wakefulness of the driver.