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A method for performing region growing in a data volume that accounts for noise in the data on a probabilistic basis. The data volume is divided into discrete cells, and a probability distribution for each cell's datum value is calculated. Each probability distribution is randomly sampled to generate one probabilistic, noise-free realization for the data volume, and region growing is performed using selected criteria. The process is repeated for different realizations until sufficient statistics are accumulated to estimate the probable size and connectivity of objects discovered.

An elastic image suitable for diagnosis is easily acquired without depending on the examiner's pressure technique. The displacement of tissue in a tomographic portion of an object is measured on the basis of a pair of RF signal frame data items regarding the tomographic portion, which are obtained at different times by transmitting and receiving an ultrasonic wave to and from the object (b). The average displacement of each beam line (d0 to dn) of an ultrasonic wave is calculated (c), and a displacement gradient (50) in the scanning direction of an ultrasonic probe is calculated on the basis of the displacement average (d). A correction coefficient (52) with respect to the displacement of each beam line is calculated on the basis of the calculated displacement gradient (e), and the displacement distribution measured on the basis of the calculated correction coefficient is corrected (f). In this manner, even if the object is pressed by an ultrasonic probe inclined along the scanning direction, an elastic image generated by pressing the object with the ultrasonic probe not inclined along the scanning direction can be generated in a pseudo manner by correcting the displacement distribution on the basis of the correction coefficient.

The present invention pertains to a method for isolating RNA, including small RNA from a RNA and DNA containing sample, wherein the sample is lysed and the optionally further processed lysate is incubated with a DNase to degrade DNA prior to purifying the RNA from the optionally further processed lysate. It was found that performing the DNase digest prior to isolating the RNA from the lysate has considerable advantages.

A methodology and processing model utilize a unique set of data structures and processing algorithms, which are capable of being leveraged on a Massively Parallel Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) to provide fast, accurate, and scalable access to text data that is stored in these data structures. The methodology relies on a positional co-occurrence-based Statistical Natural Language Processing (SNLP) algorithm, a set of data structures that define the data to be searched and contain the co-occurrence patterns that are created by the SNLP algorithm, a real-time relevancy formula and weighting structure that returns the most relevant documents to the user.

An apparatus and method for inducing alternating tactile stimulations in a human subject is disclosed. The device includes a first vibrating element and a second vibrating element connected to a controller. The subject holds the first vibrating element in one hand and the second vibrating element in the other hand. When the device is activated the following occurs in sequence: the first vibrating element vibrates, pauses, the second vibrating element vibrates, pauses, the first vibrating element vibrates, pauses, the second vibrating element vibrates, pauses, and so forth, until the device is deactivated. The first and second vibrating elements are preferably of a hand-held size and shape. The controller has several operating features including: (a) a vibration-duration control which regulates and controls the duration, and thereby intensity, of vibrations (typically 50 to 200 milliseconds), and (b) a pause-duration control which regulates and controls the length of the pause between vibrations (typically 100 to 2000 milliseconds). The controller has a visual display module with: (a) left and right blinking indicators which are synchronized to the activation of the first and second vibrating elements, and (b) a counter display which shows a count of the number of times the first and second vibrating elements have cycled.

A polymerizable liquid crystal composition of the present invention contains at least two polymerizable compounds having different rates of polymerization reaction and a liquid crystal compound. The polymerizable liquid crystal composition is characterized in that the rate of polymerization reaction of the polymerizable compounds contained in the composition can be easily made suitable for the specification of a UV irradiation lamp, the pretilt angle, which affects the display performance, can be easily controlled, a problem of unpolymerization of polymerizable compounds, which affects display unevenness, image sticking, etc., can be solved, and thus a PSA liquid crystal display element having good performance and high reliability can be produced. The polymerizable liquid crystal composition is suitable as a practical liquid crystal composition.

A pixel circuit, and a method for operating a pixel circuit, to provide a multiple knee response characteristic. In one embodiment of the invention, one or more feed-through pulse (FTP) signals are transmitted to an integration node to end a first linear integration time period. The FTP signal allows electrons to drain from the integration node to a reset node through a transfer gate. After the first integration period, a second linear integration period is conducted on the pixel circuit, where the photo conversion gain of the pixel circuit becomes reduced under higher illumination conditions due to the drained node. Such operation creates a pixel with a photo response having multiple “knee” points, where each “knee” in the photo response curve will create separate regions whose photo sensitivities can be independently controlled with minimal thermal interference. By setting different voltage levels for the FTP signal and by controlling the integration time periods, the photo-response of the pixel circuit can be easily controlled.

A method and associated security apparatus for providing security to an automatic teller machine (ATM) having a cash capture device in a presenter area of the ATM. The cash capture device is detected by a proximity detector in the security apparatus in the ATM. A detecting signal is generated by the proximity detector in response to the cash capture device being detected. The detecting signal is received by control circuitry in the security apparatus and in response, the control circuitry causes a dispensing shutter of the ATM to remain in an open position. Each proximity detector is electrically connected to the control circuitry. The dispensing shutter in the open position is configured, in an absence of the cash capture device in the ATM, to dispense paper currency processed and stored in the presenter area of the ATM. security apparatus includes the proximity detector and the control circuitry.

An electronic device and method for managing reference information for provided content is provided. The electronic device may include a display, a memory configured to store reference information executed in relation to the creation or editing of a content, and a processor configured to output the content through the display and output at least some of the reference information in relation to the content.

A surgical guide device comprises first and second limbs pivotally connected together, with a respective guide sleeve pivotally attached to each limb. Each guide sleeve has a bore through the sleeve that can guide a drill bit or bone fixing for insertion into a fragmented bone portion. The device has an orientation mechanism adapted to change the orientation of the guide sleeves relative to the limbs as the limbs move relative to one another, so as to maintain the orientation of the guide sleeves relative to one another during pivotal movement of the limbs.

A process for making monoalkali metal cyanurates in a powdery form from a cyanuric acid powder by adding thereto a concentrated aqueous solution of an alkali hydroxide such as sodium or potassium hydroxide. The concentrated aqueous alkali hydroxide solution is added sequentially to the cyanuric acid powder as the admixture is vigorously mixed, forming a monoalkali metal cyanurate as a hydrated powder.

A security laminate precursor comprising a plurality of lamellae and layers, wherein at least one of the outermost lamellae is an axially stretched linear polyester film and the security laminate precursor comprises a touch-detectable relief structure on a side of the security laminate precursor having as outermost lamella the axially stretched linear polyester film, the relief structure being associated with a viewable non-surface image which is a pattern made up of micro-perforations. A security laminate and a process for preparing a security laminate are also disclosed.

The present invention relates to a thickened aqueous solution, or gel solution, for use in providing fiber to a cement composition. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method for mixing fibers with cement.