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20080226149 | Motion Compensation in Functional Imaging - Medical images are collected in a plurality of cardiac and respiratory phases. The images are transformed into a series of respiratory compensated images with the plurality of cardiac phases, but all at a common respiration phase. The series of respiratory compensated images are transformed into one image at a selected cardiac phase and the common respiration phase. In some embodiments, a database of gated transform matrices is generated. The database may be based on specific patient information or on information generated from a pool of patients. The database may account for respiratory motion, cardiac contractile motion, other physiological motion, or combinations thereof. For a current image to be motion corrected, the transformation matrices collected in the database are used to estimate a current set of transformation matrices accounting for the motion in the current image, and a motion-compensated image is generated based on the current set of transform matrices. | 09-18-2008 |
20120002857 | HYBRID DUAL-MODALITY IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Hybrid dual-modality image processing systems and methods are disclosed. For example, an image processing system includes a computer for processing SPECT tomographic projection data and a CT volume image. The computer derives a SPECT transverse volume image from the projection data and registers the SPECT transverse volume image with the CT volume image to obtain an attenuation map and registration information. The computer uses the attenuation map and the registration information to derive a SPECT transverse volume image with attenuation correction. The computer uses the registration information to derive a SPECT transverse volume image without attenuation correction. The SPECT transverse volume images, with and without attenuation correction, are derived at or near the same time, using the same registration information. The registration information is stored in, carried by, or otherwise communicated through the attenuation map for subsequent processing of the SPECT transverse volume images. | 01-05-2012 |
20130142411 | DUAL MODALITY IMAGING INCLUDING QUALITY METRICS - An anatomical image data set and an emission image data set are acquired for a subject. An attenuation map is generated from the anatomical image data set. The emission image data set is reconstructed to generate an emission image. The reconstructing includes correcting for attenuation of emission radiation in the subject using the attenuation map. A value is calculated for a quality assurance (QA) metric quantifying alignment of the attenuation map with the emission image. The emission image is displayed or printed together with the calculated quality assurance metric. In some embodiments, prior to the reconstructing the attenuation map is registered with the emission image data set by performing a global rigid registration followed by a local non-rigid registration of a region of interest. | 06-06-2013 |
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20140082612 | Dynamic Virtual Machine Resizing in a Cloud Computing Infrastructure - A method for providing dynamic resizing of at least one virtual machine in a cloud infrastructure includes steps of: obtaining a measure of resource usage for the virtual machine and/or application performance of an application running on the virtual machine; determining, as a function of prescribed rules relating to resource usage and the measure of resource usage and/or application performance, whether the virtual machine requires resizing; and resizing the virtual machine to dynamically change resource availability for the virtual machine so as to maintain resource usage and/or application performance within prescribed limits defined by the prescribed rules. | 03-20-2014 |
20140378111 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USE IN PROVIDING CONTEXT-AWARE IDENTIFICATION OF MOBILE DEVICE APPLICATIONS - Various methods, apparatuses, devices, and articles of manufacture are provided for use by one or more electronic devices to provide or otherwise identify applications for potential use by a mobile device with respect to a particular environment. For example, a computing device may apply a context-aware filter to identify a list of applications for potential use by a mobile device; and, in response to a first event proffer one or more applications for use by the mobile device; and, in response to a second event withdraw the application for use by the mobile device. In another example, a mobile device may, in response to a first indication that an application has been proffered for use, initiate activation of the application; and, in response to a second indication that the application has been withdrawn for use, initiate deactivation of the application. | 12-25-2014 |
20160036881 | COMPUTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING METADATA WITH PEER DEVICES IN ORDER TO OBTAIN MEDIA PLAYBACK RESOURCES FROM A NETWORK SERVICE - A computing device operates to receive, from at least a first peer device, a set of metadata that includes one or more identifiers to media playback resources. The computing device operates to determine one or more filters for the set of metadata. A metadata from the set of metadata is selected based on the one or more filters. A search request is provided to a network service for a media playback resource based on the selected metadata. | 02-04-2016 |
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20100063969 | OPERATOR, DEVICE AND PLATFORM INDEPENDENT AGGREGATION, CROSS-PLATFORM TRANSLATION, ENABLEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF USER ACTIVITY CATALOGS - Implementations relate to generating an operator, device, and platform-independent aggregation, cross-platform translation, enablement, and distribution of user activity catalogs. Users of a cellular telephone, a personal computer, or other devices or services can register to a database that collects transaction and other activity for the user. The user can designate one or more groups of users with whom to share collective activity data. The activity feeds can include recommendations, transactions, and other information generated when group members conduct retail or other activity. In one example, the activity feeds transmitted can be automatically translated and configured based on service operator and/or recipient device type. In another example, a user visiting a Website can be presented with a context-sensitive drop-down list of transactions conducted at that site by members of user's designated group(s) in the past. The platform permits users to mutually and transparently suggest products, services, or content to each other. | 03-11-2010 |
20130084912 | SYNCHRONIZING FLOOR CONTROL AND MEDIA SHARING IN A HALF-DUPLEX PTT SYSTEM - The disclosure is directed to synchronizing media sharing in a communication group. An embodiment transmits one or more media files to one or more members of the communication group, receives, after the transmitting, a selection of one of the one or more media files, and transmits, in response to the receiving, a request to start a group call with the one or more members of the communication group or a request to acquire the floor of the group call. An embodiment receives, at a user device, one or more media files from a member of the communication group, receives, after the receiving the one or more media files, a talk spurt from the member and a reference to one of the one or more media files, and displays the one of the one or more media file during the talk spurt. | 04-04-2013 |
20140112244 | SYNCHRONIZING FLOOR CONTROL AND MEDIA SHARING IN A HALF-DUPLEX PTT SYSTEM - The disclosure is directed to synchronizing media sharing in a communication group. An embodiment transmits one or more media files to one or more members of the communication group, receives, after the transmitting, a selection of one of the one or more media files, and transmits, in response to the receiving, a request to start a group call with the one or more members of the communication group or a request to acquire the floor of the group call. An embodiment receives, at a user device, one or more media files from a member of the communication group, receives, after the receiving the one or more media files, a talk spurt from the member and a reference to one of the one or more media files, and displays the one of the one or more media file during the talk spurt. | 04-24-2014 |
20140113672 | REQUESTING AND PROVIDING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO SPECIFIC PTT TALK SPURTS - The disclosure is directed to requesting and providing acknowledgements to a talk spurt in a group communication. An embodiment transmits the talk spurt to one or more recipients participating in the group communication, receives a selection of one or more target recipients among the one or more participating recipients, and transmits a request to each of the one or more target recipients to acknowledge the talk spurt. An embodiment receives, at a mobile device, a talk spurt during the group communication, receives, at the mobile device, a request to acknowledge the talk spurt, and transmits, by the mobile device, an acknowledgement (ACK) or a negative acknowledgement (NACK) in response to the request without obtaining the floor of the group communication. | 04-24-2014 |
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20090118684 | THERMAL PERSONAL CARE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices and methods for the treatment of skin conditions and lesions are disclosed herein. A thermal device can be used to heat or cool a personal care pack that can then be used to cleanse, treat, and rejuvenate the skin. The personal care pack can be formulated with smooth or abrasive material and can contain a variety of liquids, lotions or gels. Application of the personal care pack, at the desired temperature to the skin can stimulate deeper blood circulation, clear pores, diminishes or removes deep and fine wrinkles, accelerate acne clearing, treat blemished skin, decrease edema and erythema of the skin, and reduce puritis of various etiologies. | 05-07-2009 |
20090264756 | TISSUE THICKNESS AND STRUCTURE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A device is described that can be easily used to accurately measure and monitor tissue thickness and structure using ultrasound. The device comprises a remote control and data processing unit, a handheld ultrasound transducer with an integrated position sensor. | 10-22-2009 |
20090270728 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING AND TRACKING HUMAN BODY FAT - A system for evaluating health, wellness and fitness, and in particular, to a system that uses an ultrasound transducer to accurately measure fat thickness at a plurality of sites on the human body, records these measurements for long term monitoring, and based on the plurality of measurements calculates the total body composition. The system includes a central control unit to analyze the measurement and display the results in a variety of formats. | 10-29-2009 |
20100217357 | Methods and Apparatus for Personal Care - Methods, apparatus and systems for personal care, such as treatment of a skin or hair treatment surface, are disclosed. In some embodiments, a base device is configured to thermally modify (heat or cool) an applicator on a hand piece that can then be used to cleanse, treat and/or otherwise rejuvenate the treatment surface. The applicator can be formulated with a smooth or abrasive material that can absorb, be coated with or otherwise take up a variety of materials, such as liquids, lotions, gels or creams, which are suitable for application to the treatment surface. The base device may thermally modify the material that is then coupled to the applicator and applied to the treatment surface during treatment. Application of the applicator at the desired temperature to the treatment surface may, for example, stimulate deeper blood circulation, clear pores, diminishes or removes deep and fine wrinkles, accelerate acne clearing, treat blemished skin, decrease edema and erythema of the skin, and/or reduce puritis of various etiologies. The hand piece may comprise one or more secondary treatment elements, such as LEDs for photoactivation, electrodes for delivery of micro-currents or vibrating elements for rubbing or abraiding, in order to achieve additional activation of the treatment surface and/or of the thermally modified material coupled to the applicator, which may enhance or improve treatment. | 08-26-2010 |
20120116223 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING AND TRACKING HUMAN BODY FAT - A system for evaluating health, wellness and fitness, and in particular, to a system that uses an ultrasound transducer to accurately measure fat thickness at a plurality of sites on the human body, records these measurements for long term monitoring, and based on the plurality of measurements calculates the total body composition. The system includes a central control unit to analyze the measurement and display the results in a variety of formats. | 05-10-2012 |
20150196776 | DISINFECTION USING LIGHT THERAPY - Disinfection using light therapy is described herein where a support platform which is configured to support a region of a patient's body may integrate or incorporate one or more light elements positioned within, upon, or in proximity to the support platform for exposing the patient's body to the light therapy. Additionally, light sources and/or heating elements may also be incorporated with mattresses and/or covers for disinfection prior to patient use. | 07-16-2015 |