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The article reports on the use of a computerized tomography (CT) scanner by a team at the University of Iowa to reveal the hidden book fragments. Topics discussed include comments from Eric Ensley, curator of rare books and maps at the University of Iowa; the processing required for the images from a CT scanner; and grants received by the University of Iowa team from the university to facilitate the research.

The article examines few approaches for diagnosis and treatment of Amblyopia, a condition of eye with decreased eyesight due to abnormal visual development. Topics discussed include limited effectiveness of traditional therapies for amblyopia; and use of advanced technology like the Blinq Pediatric Vision Scanner and Luminopia One, a new prescription digital therapy software.

Today, practically everybody uses digital technology to make and store photographic images. Others are made indirectly by scanning existing photographs or transparencies that were made in the old-fashioned way, using film. One doesn't need to buy film or have it processed by a lab. The type of film selected by a photographer certainly affects the sharpness of a photograph, as does the physical size of the film. Almost any mention of slides will bring up one application where digital photography has been quite successful in superceding film, and that is when they are used with presentation software like Microsoft Corp.'s PowerPoint and Apple Corp.'s new Keynote.

The article discusses the image-compression techniques developed by a team of engineers at Stanford University led by Tsachy Weissman. In their experiments, two students worked remotely to recreate images using photo editing software and public images from the Internet. They pitted the human reconstruction against machine-compressed images.

The article discusses aspects of the translation of interactive video games into passive cinema in the box-office theaters. It highlights the use of performance-capture technology to provide credible life to the fictional characters. It also stresses the creation of visual effects for films in transferring motion-capture data from an actor to a digital model.

The article discusses the functions of I/Q, single sideband (SSB), and image reject (IM) mixers. Topics discussed include the capability of an ideal IR mixer to convert one sideband and eliminate image signal without the presence of an image filter, the differences between the functions of SSB and IR mixers, and the use of Wilkinson power divider as an effective provider of low loss, phase matching, and isolation.

The article reports that Google Assistant got plenty of tucked away tricks for anyone using Android. Topics include considered that one of Google's own Pixel phones as Google experience available anywhere on Android and that means to have got some extra-spectacular next-level voice commands at disposal and just waiting to be used.

The sensitivity of a high-resolution Raman imaging system is crucial to the quality of the acquired information. The spectral and spatial resolutions are among the primary factors that influence the obtainable results. The limits of resolution are defined theoretically by the laws of physics, but are experimentally determined by the instrument parameters. In this article, the theoretical background and the possibilities in practical applications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that the leading medical imaging provider lifeIMAGE Inc. will launch its LINCS service during the 2011 conference of Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). It states that the service aims to assist physicians in reducing medical costs, improving patient care, and sharing medical images. It states that once the connection of LINCS is approved by a contacted physician, the images during the patient-care process can be share and view.

The article discusses the improvements in the industrial machine-vision systems. It notes that a series of technological advances will enable the system to increase manufacturing productivity levels and lead to higher-quality and more reliable end products. The technological innovations in the production include high performance camera suitable illumination wavelengths, and higher processing power.

The article offers information on several aspects related to digital signal processors (DSPs). It is reported that, with the shift from standalone processor to multicore and system-on-a-chip (SoC) designs, there has been a change in the form of DSPs, which are deeply embedded in electronic equipment. It is reported that, the increasing use of high-definition video has increased the demand of DSPs multimedia device uses a DSP to handle image processing and compression.

The article discusses the uses of capacitive and proximity sensing in digital photo frames (DPFs). It notes that a multimedia chipset has been used by the basic DPF in handling image storage and conversion, in which the frames give video and audio output with flash memory storage for the images and files. It reveals that capacitive sensing that is added to a DPF or other display involves embedding a printed-circuit board placed behind or within the frame.

The article highlights recent developments in graphics and display industries that contributed to 10-bit imaging technology's rise in popularity. It relates the advantages of 10-bit technology to the medical imaging community. It explores the growing popularity of 30-bit color in the film industry and the rapid momentum of liquid crystal displays in the professional markets. The appeal of the recent improvements in 10-bit quality is discussed.

The article focuses on the improved design and features of the latest generation of complementary metal oxide semiconductors (CMOS) and charge-coupled device image sensors (CCD). These devices have wider spectral bandwidths, higher sensitivity levels, and lower noise operation. The performance of CMOS imagers is on the rise as they are making inroads into automotive safety applications. Some CMOS image sensors offer capabilities that rival those CCD imagers for some machine-vision applications. INSET: CCDs: PERFORMANCE THAT CAN'T BE BEAT.

The article discusses various ways of looking at machine vision. It mentions that machine-vision systems are great for analyzing relatively simple images. It notes that machine-vision systems count, measure and figure the dimensions of features in the image they capture. It says that a typical system might use a smart camera to digitize the image of each part and then perform some processing to extract features from each digitized scene.

The article describes how dSPACE, a producer of tools for embedded electronic and mechatronic controls development, has integrated vision technology into its automated testing product line to aid original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and suppliers in testing the visual elements associated with instrument panels, infotainment devices and similar applications. The technology developed is a combination of hardware-in-the-loop simulation and a high-resolution, camera-based system to provide seamless, real-time image processing capability.

The article reports on the application by designers of a dynamic image-processing algorithms on field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA) to convert and map digital-video signals onto display panels. Amidst the proliferation of high-definition televisions (HDTV), designers are required to use highly complex video-processing algorithms to achieve high resolution, which in turn necessitates faster data rates to address the many artifacts that viewers could typically notice on small screens. They have been using many approaches for handling, processing and displaying clean, smooth images on flat-panel HDTV. Some of the HDTV design challenges faced by designers are discussed.

The article presents information on machine vision applied to automated optical inspection. Machine vision products and technologies take the form of compact vision systems and smart cameras with integrated image processing. Vision solutions could reduce cost, save time and empower in-house system developers. Illumination is fundamental to all machine vision applications. Dark-field illumination is often used to highlight surface defects, scratches or engraving. To provide a very uniform light intensity across the entire object with light striking it from many angles, diffuse illumination must be used.

The article offers tips on how to cope with engineering problems in the field of video displays. In this article, the author provides examples of solutions in three areas that not only represent clever engineering but also may apply to an individual's own future designs. These three examples of solutions are serial low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) schemes, larger pixels and high-brightness light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Details on how these examples enhances video displays are discussed in the article.

The author relates his experience when he decided to lead a project wherein they had to convert Amide, an open-source Linux application, from single- to multithreaded code. According to the author, the primary function of Amide is to view, analyze and register volumetric medical imaging datasets. Moreover, it supports features for rotating images, selecting layers to view and fusing multiple images. The first thing that the team did was to inspect the so-called "starting" application code.

The article discusses major concerns facing camera designers in choosing from partitioning options when using complimentary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS)-image sensor technology. The technology offers a wide range of partitioning options, from multichip boards to cameras-on-chip designs. Some of the factors affecting partitioning desion include the physical limitations posed by cameras' packaging restrictions, boundaries of intellectual property ownership or design team competence, influence of underused resources in the camera and algorithm.

This article describes the challenges encountered by the animators of PDI/Dreamworks for the motion picture "Shrek the Third." The film has a total of 1,320 shots. For this film, Shrek appears in a costume for the first time. It was the first time that animators dealt with characters wearing high heels, the first time a character had a flowing beard, and the first time characters ripped off pieces of their clothing. It was also the first time lighters worked under completely overcast skies. Tim Cheung led the animation team. Each animation team handled all the characters in a sequence, and each sequence took between six to eight weeks to complete.

The article deals with the technologies being developed for digital still cameras as it competes with video cameras and camera phones. According to the article, the slowing rate of increase in image-sensor resolution brings down camera prices and makes manufacturers come up with additional features to diversify their products. Camera manufacturers are looking towards new technologies, such as lenses that decrease if not eliminate power consumption associated with zoom and focus functions, telescope-derived optics that allows for compact focal length and range, and connectivity options, to gain advantage over competitors.

The article explores the technologies involved in the field of machine-vision systems. A camera, considered as a key element in establishing a machine-vision system's capabilities, sets the level of detail or resolution that a system can distinguish. Frame rate of a camera dictates how quickly the control system can obtain updates, while shutter speed affects how quickly objects can be moving through the field of view. The core of a digital camera is called a charge-coupled device (CCD). Vision-equipped machines are used to inspect products for flaws, identify and sort objects or measure dimensions. INSET: LIGHTING FOR MACHINE VISION.

The article focuses on the use of immersion lithography in 45 nanometer manufacturing. Immersion lithography should deliver superior imaging performance without negatively impacting yield to ensure its success in high volume manufacturing. It is said that the manufacturing imperfections have made catadioptric lenses more difficult to design. Pollarized illumination is significant in a hyper numerical aperture (NA) lithography.

News Image processing is a demandingtask and one reason is that it normallyinvolves processing all of the pixelsin an image. An application maycombine a conventional image sensorwith the Metavision sensor if thistype of information is needed, but theMetavision sensor changes the way yourapplication analyzes video. However,event-based video processing opens upa whole new area, potentially providingvery-low-end platforms with the abilityto handle image-processing chores thatthey couldn't handle if a frame-basedinput stream was used. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the advantages of using Serial RapidIO technology in connecting digital signal processors for massive signal processing requirements. Serial RapidIO is a high-speed point-to-point protocol used for much simpler multi-processor designing and inter-processing communications. RapidIO is architecturally divided in three layers logical, transport and physical which also account for its flexibility for use in a number of applications together with high-processing capabilities. Ambric Semiconductor Co. has also developed an Am2000 massive parallel fixed-point TeraOps solution for complex video and image processing markets. It provide a simplified platform to develop and debug embedded applications with the help of its structural object programming model. INSET: DESIGN IT YOUR WAY WITH RHAPIDIO.

The article considers the role of video processors in improving high definition images. The most vital function of a video processor is scaling. Scaling for video and digital video means reformatting the picture. External disadvantages of using video processors or scalers are mentioned. Aside from the performance benefits of video processors, these processors offers a number advantages for the audio visual professionals who sell them.

The article focuses on the importance of blob analysis and edge-detection tools in determining whether the results obtained from an engineering process or application are accurate. Factors that affect the performance of a blob analysis operation are provided as well as the applications where edge-detection tools are useful. A case study which proved the reliability of blob analysis in providing precision to the image analysis systems at Optical Systems Corp. is discussed. INSET: Optical Character Recognition.

The article discusses the role of 3D scanning in computer graphics. Although the modeling and animation software, and the images they create tend to be the stars of the computer graphics industry, 3D scanning plays a quiet but integral role in the origin of many computer digital models. Cyber-scanning technology was developed over two decades ago by Cyberware. The use of 3D scanning is prevalent throughout the entertainment realm, and new applications continue to emerge. Continuing to raise the bar in digital scanning and the technology's profile in the marketplace. Whereas visual effects-driven movies have always propelled scanning services forward, that might change with the next-generation game platforms. Everyone in the scanning service industry knows that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 may create a powerful new trend of 3D scanning for games. Visual effects clients also want high-quality texture maps with a full range of colors. While Cyberware proved the initial value of 3D scanning, other companies have fostered the technology's growth and usage, particularly in the entertainment industry, by offering scanning services.

Focuses on the market opportunity of printed circuit board inspection system in the U.S. aeronautics equipment industry. Effect of lead-free soldering on x-ray inspection; Comment from Alan L. Paris, marketing director at Leica Microsystems, on the advances in optical engineering software, manufacturing tools and coating technology in the industry; Information on image processing performance in the industry.

Describes a method for making faster measurements of multidimensional nuclear magnetic resonance spectra. Use of a small number of projections to reconstruct the entire spectrum; Image reconstruction concept; Samples with good and marginal sensitivity; Applications of the Projection Reconstruction-NMR method.

Examines the analytical and behavior models for direct conversion receiver models for direct conversion receiver image processing (IP)[sub2] distortion characteristics. Impact of IP[sub2] on system error vector magnitude, bit error rate or packet error rate performance; Investigation of the trade-offs between IP[sub2] distortion and other impairments such as peak-to-average power ratio IP[sub3] and phase noise; Techniques of analyzing the second-order nonlinear distortion response.

Discusses key concepts of digital cameras, optics, and associated software to illustrate scientific and economic differences between consumer and scientific digital cameras for the life scientist. Characteristics of consumer digital cameras; Element of an image; Function of the optical coupler.

Presents a method based on multiple hash functions for applications such as lookups for image processing addresses. Information on the use of open address hashing; Example of a situation on the disadvantages of linked lists; Discussion on the use of three hash functions. INSET: Hash Function Performance.

Offers tips on how to create a realistic three-dimensional representation of an image without the use of exotic display technologies. Human visual system's use of a combined-image spatial perception; Generation of image versions for each eye; Use of color filters; Working with the frames-per-second performance threshold. INSET: TRUTH IN ADVERTISING.

Presents information on a study which focused on OpenCV, an open-source, computer-vision library for extracting and processing meaningful data from images. Overview of OpenCV; Example of gesture recognition for conducting music using the library; Routines and content of OpenCV; Conclusions.

Describes how architects are combining computer-aided design and image processing to visualize changes to buildings over time. Typical sequence of processes involved in computer work on historic building projects; Communication of three-dimensional designs through orthographic projections; Laser-scanning systems; Photogrammetry.

Presents information on a study which focused on augural image zooming, a method for zooming images with minimum of computation. Applications of image zooming; Principles of the augural method; Premises and consequences of geminators.

The article reports on the acquisitions of Elbit Systems for its growth. The Israeli defense and aerospace contractor bought its second small Israeli defense high-tech firm, Electro Optic Research and Development, from Technion Research & Development Foundation and Bynet Electronics. The business works on seismic and acoustic sensors, but also does some work in image processing, including millimeter-wave image processing.

Examines the problems associated with gamma correction, a concept central to displaying computer graphics, and on why it is important to simulation in particular. Details on the cathode ray tube, a technology used in gamma correction by most display system; Impact of simulation environment on gamma; How to implement gamma correction.

Describes the implementation of the Auto Image Identification (ID) ID4100 video bar-code scanner on Small Portable Adjustable Real-time Kernel (SPARK). Five main service functions supported by SPARK; Information on the callback functions of SPARK; Development of SPARK-based applications.

Discusses the demand for applications of image processing (IP). Effect of the growth of Internet in telecommunications; Details on the use of broadband carriers such as LMDS spectrum; Impact of IP on public and private networks; Assertion that revenues in the Internet will still go to traditional services like voice.

Presents information on an upgraded generation of winders, resulting from a greater demand of film processors for faster models. Demands of film processors; Expectations of winders; Information on cast-film makers.

Discusses the integration of product data management (PDM) and three-dimensional (3D) visualization technology to provide easier access to product data. Companies that produced products that integrate visualization with PDM; Complexity of the integration process; Other developments that support the visual PDM capability.

Focuses on technology shifts in image processing. Growing popularity of the PCI bus and Intel's Multimedia Instruction Set (MMX); Applications and capabilities; Aspects of PCI image processing; Reasons for increasing intelligence on imaging boards; Optimization for machine vision. INSET: MMX technology accelerates machine vision algorithms..

The article discusses the internal component features in acoustic three-dimensional (3D) image. These nclude c-mode imaging, time difference imaging, and c-mode imaging with software stacking. In grayscale C-mode imaging, areas of the mold compound that are well bonded to the die till appear medium gray. Acoustic microimaging can produce a 3D image by using a C-mode imaging to scan the entire thickness of the sample in multiple narrow gates.

The article discusses the machine vision (MV) system adapted by one of the food and beverage industries in China to increase throughput, eliminate human error, and improve productivity. According to Steve Zhu of Teledyne DALSA, machine vision represents a major market for automated inspection as it checks bottles that are fit for reuse. The plan of Mingjia Packaging Inspection Technology Co. Ltd. to pursue higher throughput and faster operating speeds by upgrding the MV hardware is stated.

The article describes the new family of image processing chips developed by Texas Instruments for front projectors. Projectors with the chipset design will be able to show content from common three-dimensional input-formats supported by High-Definition Multimedia Interface 1.4 and will work at any spectrum of graphic display resolutions. The benefit of the chipset debut to projector developers is also mentioned.

The article focuses on the fundamental features of ocular hyperemia or eye redness. Among the deciphering redness of the eyes include morning eye congestion, allergic conjunctivitis, and dry eyes. The interpretation of eye representation is considered as the most significant redness scale aspects. Image processing analysis can also quantify the redness of the eyes.